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Definition of linum

linum

/ˈlaɪ.nəm/
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Plural:linums
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• noun

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Any herbaceous plant of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae, commonly known as flax, cultivated for its fibrous stems, oil-rich seeds, and delicate, five-petaled blossoms in shades of sky blue, yellow, red, or white.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin linum ('flax, linen'), which is cognate with Ancient Greek linon and serves as the ultimate root of the English words 'line' and 'linen'.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Linum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/linum
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