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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LINUM

Latin, from Greek linon flax.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LINUM

linum  [ˈlaɪnəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LINUM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Linum is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LINUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

linum

Linum

Linum is a genus of approximately 200 species in the flowering plant family Linaceae. They are native to temperate and subtropical regions of the world. The genus includes the common flax, the bast fibre of which is used to produce linen and the seeds to produce linseed oil. Linum narbonense The flowers of most species are blue or yellow, rarely red, white, or pink, and some are heterostylous. There is an average of 6 to 10 seeds per boll. Linum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the Cabbage Moth, The Nutmeg, the Setaceous Hebrew Character and Coleophora striolatella, which feeds exclusively on Linum narbonense.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LINUM


aluminum
əˈluːmɪnəm
antirrhinum
ˌæntɪˈraɪnəm
arcanum
ɑːˈkeɪnəm
Ariminum
əˈrɪmɪnəm
botulinum
ˌbɒtjʊˈlaɪnəm
crinum
ˈkraɪnəm
ferromolybdenum
ˌfɛrəʊmɒˈlɪbdɪnəm
glucinum
ɡluːˈsaɪnəm
mediastinal
ˌmiːdɪəˈstaɪnəm
mediastinum
ˌmiːdɪəˈstaɪnəm
Misenum
mɪˈzeɪnəm
molybdenum
mɒˈlɪbdɪnəm
nonaluminum
ˌnɒnəˈluːmɪnəm
platinum
ˈplætɪnəm
solanum
səʊˈleɪnəm
verumontanum
ˌvɛrʊmɒnˈteɪnəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LINUM

linsang
linseed
linseed oil
linsey
linsey-woolsey
linstock
lint
linted
lintel
lintelled
linter
lintie
linting
lintless
lintwhite
linty
linuron
Linus
linux
liny

WORDS THAT END LIKE LINUM

annum
Barnum
Casinum
double-magnum
duodenum
e pluribus unum
in aeternum
jus divinum
labdanum
Lugdunum
organum
origanum
per annum
plenum
regnum
stannum
sternum
Ticinum
tympanum
viburnum

Synonyms and antonyms of linum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «linum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LINUM

Find out the translation of linum to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of linum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «linum» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

亚麻
1,325 millions of speakers

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linum
570 millions of speakers

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linum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

LINUM
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بزر الكتان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

линум
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

linum
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

linum
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

linum
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Linum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Linum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アマ属
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

linum
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Linum
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

linum
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லைனம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शून्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Linum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

linum
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Linum
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лінум
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Linum
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λινάρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Linum
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

linum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Linum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of linum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LINUM»

The term «linum» is regularly used and occupies the 73.358 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LINUM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about linum

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LINUM»

Discover the use of linum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to linum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Flax: The genus Linum
This volume is a comprehensive review of the genus covering all aspects of the taxonomy, chemistry, cultivation, pharmacology and commercial uses of flax. It describes the disease prevention potential of these plants.
Alister D. Muir, Neil D. Westcott, 2003
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CRC Ethnobotany Desk Reference
Linociera ligustrina 478 Linum rigidum 15467. (1) Linociera ligustrina; (3) oleaceae; (4) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 15468. (1) Linociera oblongifolia; (3) oleaceae; (4) Java; (9) medicine 15469. (1) Linociera ramiflora; (3) oleaceae;  ...
Tim Johnson, 1998
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World Spice Plants: Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy
LINUM L- Flax - Linaceae arvense Neck O Linum usitatissimum L. Linum humile Mitt. O Linum usitatissimum L. ^t Linum sativum Hasselau J^^r O Linum usitatissimum L. £ Linum usitatissimum L. Synonyms > Linum arvense Neck, Linum ...
Johannes Seidemann, 2005
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Anderson Localization and Its Ramifications: Disorder, Phase ...
Diploid, aneuploid and triploid plants from haploid x diploid crosses in flax ( Linum usitatissimum). Can. J. Genet. Cytol. 22: 591-596. Murray, B., 1985. Studies of haploid-diploid twins in flax. Can. J. Genet. Cytol. 19: 177-186. Murray, B.E., R.J. ...
Tobias Brandes, Stefan Kettemann, 2003
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1997 IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants
20850 E 20850 U.S. - Florida 20850 R Linum aretioides Boiss /2840 R /2840 Turkey 12840 R Linum boissieri Asch. & Suit, ex Boiss. /2840, 20/7/ R 12840 Turkey /2840 R Linum caespitosum Sibth. & Sm. 20/7/ R 20750 Greece - Crete 207J0 V ...
Kerry Scott Walter, Harriet J. Gillett, 1998
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An Illustrated Flora of the Pacific States: Geraniaceae to ...
Linum Lewisii Pursh. Western Blue Flax. Fig. 2990. Linum Lewisii Pursh, Fl. Amer . Sept. 210. 1814. Linum deeurrcns Kell. Proc. Calif. Acad. 3 : 44. 1863. Linum Lyallanum Alef. Hot. Zeit. 25: 251. 1867. Linum Lewisii var. alpicola Jepson, ...
Le Roy Abrams, Roxana Stinchfield Ferris, 1923
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Atlas of Seeds and Fruits of Central and East-European ...
3376, 661 Linum alpinum auct. non Jacq. 1940, 383 Linum angustifolium auct. non. Huds. 1936, 383 Linum angustifolium Hudson 1937, 383 Linum aureum Waldst. et Kit. 1949, 385 Linum austriacum L. 1936, 383 Linum bienne Mill. 1937  ...
Vít Bojnanský, Agáta Fargašová, 2007
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Encyclopaedia Londinensis, or, Universal dictionary of arts, ...
Native of the South of France, Swisserland, Italy. It flowers from May to July. Cultivated by Mr. Miller in »759- 7. Linum reflexum, or reflex-leaved flax : calyxes acuminate ; leaves ovate-lanceolate, acuminate, reflex, even ; filaments connate.
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9
Wild Crop Relatives: Genomic and Breeding Resources: Oilseeds
The family Linaceae is comprised of 22 genera of which genus Linum is the most well known. The genus Linum is widely distributed mostly throughout the temperate regions of the world and a few species extend into subtropical areas.
Chittaranjan Kole, 2011
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General Natural History
This genus comprehends the Linum, Radiola, Chamazlinum, and Linocar on of authors. In one of the species, the stamina and petals are only four. Authors ve made a new genus of this; but, as every thing else agrees, this is not allowable.
John Hill, 1751

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LINUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term linum is used in the context of the following news items.
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Enahnce your garden with perennials and see the beauty return
perennial flax (Linum perenne), lupine (Lupinus hybrids), Maltese cross (Lychnis chalcedonica), Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule), ... «Muscatine Journal, Jul 15»
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Explore the industry share, size, trends analysis and outlook for …
Linen fabric is made from the fibers of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). Textiles made up of linen fibbers are natural absorbent and known ... «WhaTech, Jul 15»
3
How to grow herbs of the ancient world (and what to use them for)
Not to be confused with our native phormium, Linum usitatissimum is an annual herb that grows a metre high and bears small sky-blue flowers. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
4
Big Foot pedal power raises £4000
... great charities,” explained Joe Rose. “We'd also like to thank our Belgium distributor Linum Europe for their generous support of the event.” ... «Cooling Post, Jun 15»
5
The Land That I Love
Phormium Flaxes are no relation to the Northern Hemisphere flax (Linum usitatissimum). They was just given that name by some home-sick ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
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Formica Launches a Refreshed Portfolio of High Pressure …
Replicating natural surfaces including stone, woods and fabric, new textures include Chalk, Linum, Natural Grain and Honed creating natural ... «The Independent Singapore News, Jun 15»
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Master Gardener: Native plants help conserve water
Check out sulfur buckwheat (Erigonum umbellatum), blanketflower (Gaillardia x grandiflora), blue flax (Linum lewisii), sundancer daisy ... «Reno Gazette Journal, Jun 15»
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Blue flax wants your worst
This blue flowering plant is scientifically called Linum lewissi, more commonly known as prairie flax or blue flax. It's actually a perennial ... «Kearney Hub, May 15»
9
Graeme Greenhalgh's gardens factor in climate, soils and vegetation
In colours inspired by the painted trims on the house, sea lavender (Linum perezii) and Chinese forget-me-not also flower blue in counterpoint ... «The Australian, May 15»
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Flaxseed modulates inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in …
An open-label study on the effect of flax seed powder (Linum usitatissimum) supplementation in the management of diabetes mellitus. «BMC Blogs Network, May 15»

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