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Flaxen


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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English flaxen, flexon, flexin, from Old English fleaxen (“of flax; flaxen”), equivalent to flax +‎ -en (“made of”). Compare Dutch vlassen.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈflæk.sən/
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)
  • Rhymes: -æksən

Adjective[edit]

flaxen

  1. Made of or resembling flax fibers.
  2. (of hair) A pale yellow brown as of dried flax; blonde.
    flaxen:  
    The couple and their children have flaxen hair.

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Old English fleaxen; equivalent to flax +‎ -en (“made of”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈflaksən/, /flɛksən/

Adjective[edit]

flaxen

  1. Flaxen; made out of flax.

Descendants[edit]

  • English: flaxen
  • Yola: vlaxen

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