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| 1. n. A plant of the genus Linum, especially , which has a single, slender stalk, about a foot and a half high, with blue flowers. Also known as linseed, especially when referring to the seeds. |  |
| 2. n. The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles. | |
| 3. n. The flax bush, a plant of the genus , native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps. | |
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