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Definition of flaxen

flaxen

/ˈflæk.sən/
flax · en
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• adjective

1

Of a pale yellowish or golden-blond color like that of dressed flax (used especially of hair).

Example

"The portrait depicted a young girl with long, flaxen braids sitting in a sunlit meadow."

2

Made of, relating to, or resembling flax.

Example

"The weavers spun the raw, flaxen fibers into durable linen cloth for summer garments."

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flawlessly
flawlessness
flax
flaxen
flaxseed
flea
fleabag

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Early Modern English from the Old English noun 'fleax' (flax) and the suffix '-en' (meaning 'made of' or 'resembling'), in reference to the pale yellowish-gray color of dressed flax fibers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flaxen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flaxen
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