Noun: canola ku'now-lu
Usage: N. Amer
Usage: N. Amer
- Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop
"canola is an important oilseed crop";
- rape, colza, Brassica napus, oilseed rape
- Vegetable oil made from rapeseed; it is high in monounsaturated fatty acids
"Canola oil is popular for its neutral flavor and high smoke point";
- canola oil
Derived forms: canolas
Type of: mustard, oil, vegetable oil
Part of: Brassica, genus Brassica
Encyclopedia: Canola