mizuna

American  

[mi-zoo-nuh] / mɪˈzu nə /

noun

1. any of numerous varieties of mustard plant cultivated for their thin, wispy, edible leaves.

   These strains of mizuna have been cultivated in Japan since ancient times.

2. Also called Japanese mustard greens.  the leaves from any of these plants, having a somewhat spicy or peppery flavor, eaten raw or cooked.

   a piquant salad of fresh mizuna and shredded radish.

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mizuna British  

/ mɪˈzuːnə /

noun

1. a Japanese variety of lettuce having crisp green leaves

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Etymology

Origin of mizuna

First recorded in 1910–15; from Japanese mizu “water” + na “mustard plant, (salad) greens”

Example Sentences

In his makeshift greenhouse, Lyberth mainly grows Japanese mizuna, lettuce and microgreens which he sells to cruise ships, hotels and supermarkets across Greenland.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Jang obliges with a concert of baby kale, mizuna, cucumber and pleasantly earthy acorn jelly.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022

Toss mizuna, peas and, and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette together in large bowl and transfer to platter.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2021

Divide mizuna between two plates and squeeze one lemon wedge over each plate.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2021

The project has had success growing three types of lettuce, Chinese cabbage, red Russian kale, mizuna mustard and zinnia flowers in space.

From The Guardian • Jun. 7, 2020