flaxen

English

/ˈflæk.sən/

adjective
Definitions
  • Made of or resembling flax fibers.
  • A pale yellow brown; the colour of dried flax stalks and of the fiber obtained therefrom.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English flaxen inherited from Old English fleaxen (of flax, flaxen) affix from English flax.

Origin

English

flax

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