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Noun linum has 1 sense
  1. Linum, genus Linum - a herbaceous plant genus of the family Linaceae with small sessile leaves
    --1 is a kind of plant genus
    --1 is a member of Linaceae, family Linaceae, flax family
    --1 has members: flax

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Linum

Description:

Linum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Linaceae. Commonly known as flax, these plants are cultivated for their fiber and seed, which have various industrial and culinary uses.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A plant of the genus Linum, especially Linum usitatissimum, which is cultivated for its seeds.

Sample Sentence: Flaxseed, derived from the linum plant, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Sense 2:

Noun: The textile fiber obtained from the stem of the linum plant, used for making fabrics.

Sample Sentence: This linen tablecloth is made from the finest linum fibers.

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