linseed

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

linseed
    n 1: the seed of flax used as a source of oil [syn: {linseed},
         {flaxseed}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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}.]
   [1913 Webster]

   {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.
      [1913 Webster]