brown mustard
Americannoun
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a pungent, brownish condiment, prepared from the ground seeds of the cruciferous plant Brassica juncea and often other mustard seeds, especially those of black mustard.
I prefer the taste and texture of a brown mustard with coarsely ground seeds.
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Also called Indian mustard. Also called Chinese mustard. Also called leaf mustard. Botany. the plant B. juncea, a species of mustard valued as an agricultural crop.
Etymology
Origin of brown mustard
First recorded in 1760–65
Example Sentences
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Then there are brown mustard seeds, the most pungent.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, water, yellow mustard seeds and brown mustard seeds.
From Salon ● May 2, 2021
Hot dogs, which are in their own meat category, are arguably inferior to Thanksgiving turkey, but they take one-thousandth of the time, cost way less, and are great vehicles for brown mustard.
From Slate ● Nov. 26, 2014
I don’t know how they feel about brown mustard, but I hope they have no taste for defeat.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2014
Grandpa Sorenson shuffled into the kitchen wearing boxers, socks, and an undershirt stained with brown mustard.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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