colza

Meaning

Oilseed rape (Brassica napus), cultivated for its seeds, which yield an oil, valued for illuminating and lubricating purposes.

Synonyms

Brassica napus

cole-seed

rappi

winter rape

rapa

Etymology

From French colza, from Dutch koolzaad (“cabbage seed, (later) colza”), from Middle Dutch coolsaet, from kool (“cole”) + zaad (“seed”).

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