brown mustard

American  

[broun muhs-terd] / ˈbraʊn ˈmʌs tərd /

noun

1. 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.

2. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of brown mustard

First recorded in 1760–65

Example Sentences

Then there are brown mustard seeds, the most pungent.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

I didn't have pre-mixed honey mustard on hand, but I did have some agave, grainy brown mustard and a whisk.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2022

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

The newcomers sat shoulder to shoulder at Cleveland Arena or Municipal Stadium, eating hot dogs, tasting brown mustard and defeat, learning to say “wait till next year” in many languages.

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