linho
1. A plant with blue flowers cultivated for its seeds and fibers, used to make linen cloth and linseed oil
Flax has been cultivated for thousands of years for textile production.
O linho tem sido cultivado há milhares de anos para a produção de têxteis.
2. The fiber obtained from the flax plant, spun into thread or yarn
She wove the flax into a beautiful linen fabric.
Ela teceu o linho em um belo tecido de lã.
3. The seeds of the flax plant, used to produce linseed oil and flour
Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
As sementes de linho são ricas em ácidos graxos ômega-3 e fibra.
Flax has deep historical significance in both Portuguese and broader European textile traditions. In Brazil, flaxseed (linhaça) has become increasingly popular in health food stores and smoothies as a nutritional supplement. The term 'linho' remains the standard translation in both Brazilian and European Portuguese, reflecting the plant's historical importance in linen production across Portuguese-speaking regions.
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