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

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

Carney said this month that Canada would allow 49,000 Chinese-made EVs to enter the country at a sharply lower tariff rate, and that Beijing would lower its levies for 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

OTTAWA—Canada anticipates progress with China on resolving trade irritants regarding canola and electric vehicles during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing this week, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026