As nouns the difference between flax and hessian
is that
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 while
hessian is hessian matrix.
flax 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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hessian Adjective
( en adjective)
Of, from or relating to Hesse in Germany.
Of or relating to the German mathematician (Otto Hesse) (1811–1874).
- Hessian''' line; '''Hessian''' point; '''Hessian matrix
Noun
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
Derived terms
{{der3, Hessian boot
, Hessian cloth
, Hessian crucible
, Hessian fly
, Hessian matrix}}
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