Linseed \Lin"seed`\ (l[i^]n"s[=e]d`), n. [OE. lin flax + seed.
See {Linen}.] (Bot.)
The seeds of flax, from which linseed oil is obtained.
[Written also {lintseed}.]
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{Linseed cake}, the solid mass or cake which remains when oil
is expressed from flaxseed.
{Linseed meal}, linseed cake reduced to powder.
{Linseed oil}, oil obtained by pressure from flaxseed.
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