RAPESEED

rapeseed

(noun) seed of rape plants; source of an edible oil

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rapeseed (usually uncountable, plural rapeseeds)

The seed of the rape plant, Brassica napus, used widely for animal feed and vegetable oil.

The rape plant itself.

Synonyms

• (Brassica napus): rape

Anagrams

• spreadee

Source: Wiktionary



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