Some of the causes of eyelid spasms that have been identified include: 1  Alcohol intake. 2  Bright lights. 3  Caffeine intake. 4  Fatigue. 5  Irritation of the eye surface or inner eyelids. 6  Lack of sleep. 7  Smoking. 8  Stress.
Learner's definition of FLAX. [noncount]. 1. : a plant that has blue flowers and that is grown for its fiber and its seed â The fiber of flax is used to make linen and the seed is used to make linseed oil.â The fiber of flax is used to make linen and the seed is used to make linseed oil.2. : the fiber of the flax plant. a plant that has blue flowers and that is grown for its fiber and its seed â The fiber of flax is used to make linen and the seed is used to make linseed oil. â The fiber of flax is used to make linen and the seed is used to make linseed oil. 2. : the fiber of the flax plant.
Flax Facts. Flax, also known as linseed, is herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Linaceae. It originates from Mediterranean region. According to certain fossil evidences, people started to use flax 30.000 years ago and it became domesticated 7.000 years ago. Flax grows in temperate climate, on fertile, alluvial types of soil, in areas with moderate rainfall. People cultivate flax as a source of food, oil, fibers and in decorative purposes.