Canola
name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Rapeseed oil; canola oil. uncountable
- 2 Any of a number of cultivars of rapeseed (Brassica napus) and closely related field mustard (Brassica rapa), which have a lower erucic acid and glucosinolate content than traditional rapeseed. countable, uncountable
"The approach taken in this study was to compare the risk management costs of wheat to that of two non-cwb-marketed Canadian grains: flax and canola."
- 3 vegetable oil made from rapeseed; it is high in monounsaturated fatty acids wordnet
- 1 Mythical inventor of the harp.
- 2 A female given name.
Example
More examples"Today, Jeju Island, also known as the ‘Hawaii of Korea,’ is a world heritage site known for its fields of yellow canola flowers in full bloom, the bright turquoise color of the ocean, numerous waterfalls, and natural wonders such as the fortress-like Seongsan Ilchulbong cliff with thousands of volcanically formed cones rising out of the ocean."
Etymology
Genericization of a trade name, of a rapeseed oil from Canada. Acronym of "Can"adian "o"il, "l"ow "a"cid.
Of Celtic origin, a misprint of Irish Cana Cludhmor.
From Canola.
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