canola

[ kuh-noh-luh ]

noun

1. a variety of the rapeseed plant that contains reduced levels of erucic acid, making its oil palatable for human consumption, and reduced levels of a toxic glucosin, making its meal desirable as a livestock feed.

canola

/ kəˈnəʊlə /

noun

1. a cooking oil extracted from a variety of rapeseed developed in Canada

Word History and Origins

Origin of canola¹

First recorded in 1975–80; formerly a Canadian trademark; either abbreviation of Can(adian) o(il) l(ow) a(cid) or a blend of Can(ada) ( def ) and -ola ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of canola¹

C20: from Can ( ada ) + -ola , from oleum

Example Sentences

In a few follow-up experiments, the Duke group worked to repeat their results in rapeseed plants, a variety of which is used to make canola oil.

From MIT Technology Review

The team also had success feeding acetate to cowpea, tomato, tobacco, rice, canola, and green pea plants.

From Singularity Hub 

I often use it in combination with a neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable, to fry chicken, because I don’t have enough to just use bacon drippings and want to make sure I have some for other uses.

From Washington Post

A neutral oil such as vegetable or canola is pretty standard, but as its name implies, it doesn’t contribute anything in the flavor department.

From Washington Post

Fill one-third of a large saucepan with canola oil and heat to 375°F (190°C).

From The Daily Beast

Each outlet goes through about 1,500 pounds of potatoes a day (which are fried in canola oil) and sells about 1,500 burgers.

From The Daily Beast

Take ½ cup canola oil and remaining 10 cloves of garlic, making sure the garlic is immersed in the oil and put in a small pan.

From The Daily Beast

Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the remaining canola oil and olive oil.

From The Daily Beast