mizuna

[ mi-zoo-nuh ]

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 Jap·a·nese mus·tard 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.

mizuna

/ mɪˈzuːnə /

noun

1. a Japanese variety of lettuce having crisp green leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of mizuna¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mizuna¹

Japanese