canola

American  

[kuh-noh-luh] / kəˈnoʊ lə /

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.

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canola British  

/ kəˈnəʊlə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of canola

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. )

Example Sentences

Carney said Ottawa has no intention to pursue such a deal, and the agreement reached with Beijing focused on reducing tariffs on China-made electric vehicles and Canadian agricultural products, such as canola seed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Under the deal, China, which used to be Canada's largest market for canola seed, is expected to reduce tariffs on the products to around 15 percent, down from the current 84 percent.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Canada and China agreed earlier this month to lower tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and Canadian canola oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The speech came on the heels of Canada striking a limited, preliminary trade pact with China that would lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and Canadian agriculture including canola oil.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Carney said Beijing had also committed to removing tariffs on Canadian canola meal, lobsters, crabs and peas "until at least the end of the year".

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026