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flax vs herb

herb vs flax

flax and herb both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flax Yes No No No
herb Yes No No No
As nouns, herb is a hypernym of flax; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than flax:
  • flax: plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem
  • herb: a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
Other hypernyms of flax include herbaceous plant.
flax (noun) herb (noun)
plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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