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Flax vs Dizen - What's the difference?

flax | dizen |

As a noun flax

is a plant of the genus linum , especially , 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.

As a verb dizen is

to dress with flax for spinning.

flax

English

(wikipedia flax) (Linum)

Noun

(es)
  • A plant of the genus Linum , especially , 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.
  • The fibers of Linum usitatissimum , grown to make linen and related textiles.
  • The (flax bush), a plant of the genus , native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.

    • Usage notes

    The plural flaxes is used to indicate multiple species or varieties of flax; otherwise, flax is uncountable.

    Derived terms

    * flaxen * New Zealand flax

    See also

    * linen * tow

    References

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    dizen

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To dress with flax for spinning.
  • To dress with clothes; attire; deck; bedizen.
  • To dress showily; adorn; dress out.

    • Derived terms

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