rapeseed

[ reyp-seed ]

noun

1. Also called rape. a plant, Brassica napus, of the mustard family, whose leaves are used as food for livestock.
2. the seeds of this plant, which yield rapeseed oil.

rapeseed

/ ˈreɪpˌsiːd /

noun

1. the seed of the rape plant

Word History and Origins

Origin of rapeseed¹

First recorded in 1525–35; rape ² + seed

Example Sentences

Meals begin with a glass of sparkling apple cider from nearby Ørbæk and a cakelike focaccia made with local rapeseed oil.

From The Daily Beast

The bottom is strewed with sand, on which are cast rapeseed, chickweed, and such other food as they like.

From Project Gutenberg

Rapeseed and canary seed are considered the best and safest feed for canaries.

From Project Gutenberg

Besides this, give them a little scalded rapeseed, and a little rape and canary seed by itself.

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