Linseed
['lɪnsiːd] or ['lɪn,sid]
Definition
(n.) The seeds of flax, from which linseed oil is obtained.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Flaxseed.
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Definition
n. lint or flax seed—also Lint′seed.—ns. Lin′seed-cake the cake remaining when the oil is pressed out of lint or flax seed used as a food for sheep and cattle; Lin′seed-meal the meal of linseed used for poultices and as a cattle-food; Lin′seed-oil oil from flax-seed.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
To see linseed oil in your dreams, denotes your impetuous extravagance will be checked by the kindly interference of a friend.
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Examples
- After this has been done, a soft cloth soaked in a solution of linseed oil and limewater should be applied and the whole bandaged. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- The conductors having been drawn in, a preparation of asphaltum and linseed oil was forced into the piping to serve as insulation. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Should the mixture be too thick reduce it with equal parts of linseed oil and oil of turpentine. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
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