What it means
- (noun) A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, 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.
- (noun) The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.
- (noun) The flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.
Letter analysis
- Flax contains 4 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
- It uses 4 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 14.
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Words starting with FLA
- flab
- flabbergast
- flabbergasted
- flabbergasting
- flabbergasts
- flabbier
- flabbiest
- flabbiness
- flabby
- flaccid
- flack
- flacks
- flag
- flagella
- flagellate
- flagellated
- flagellates
- flagellating
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Words ending with LAX
Common questions
What does Flax mean?
A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, 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.
How many letters are in Flax?
Flax has 4 letters.
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