Flax vs Hessian - What's the difference?
flax | hessian |
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.
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Of, from or relating to Hesse in Germany.
Of or relating to the German mathematician (Otto Hesse) (1811–1874).
A native or inhabitant of Hesse.
(historical) A mercenary soldier, especially a German one who fought with the British in the American Revolutionary War.
A boot with a low heel and semi-pointed toe, which became popular, initially among the military, in the 18th century.
(chiefly, British) Burlap, jute.
(mathematics) Hessian matrix
As nouns the difference between flax and hessian
is that flax is a plant of the genus Linum, especially species: 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 while Hessian is a native or inhabitant of Hesse.As an adjective Hessian is
of, from or relating to Hesse in Germany.flax
English
(wikipedia flax) (Linum)Noun
(es)Usage notes
The plural flaxes is used to indicate multiple species or varieties of flax; otherwise, flax is uncountable.Derived terms
* flaxen * New Zealand flaxSee also
* linen * towReferences
hessian
English
(wikipedia Hessian)Adjective
(en adjective)- Hessian''' line; '''Hessian''' point; '''Hessian matrix
