The seed of the flax plant, which is used to produce linseed oil and as a nutritious food supplement.
Compound of 'flax' and 'seed' (from Old English sǣd). The term has been used since medieval times to identify the productive seeds of the plant.
Modern nutrition science has validated ancient folk medicine—flaxseeds contain omega-3 fatty acids and lignans, compounds that medieval healers used for digestive and cardiovascular health without understanding the biochemistry.
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