mizuna
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
noun
Etymology
Origin of mizuna
First recorded in 1910–15; from Japanese mizu “water” + na “mustard plant, (salad) greens”
Example Sentences
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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
Similar in appearance to mizuna but a different species entirely, Ruby Streaks are slender, lacy and visually appealing.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2023
Jang obliges with a concert of baby kale, mizuna, cucumber and pleasantly earthy acorn jelly.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 1, 2022
Cover and set aside at room temperature while you prepare the mizuna and heat the grill.
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
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