mustard oil

American  

noun

1. oil expressed from the seed of mustard, used chiefly in making soap.

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mustard oil British  

noun

1. an oil that is obtained from mustard seeds and used in making soap

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Etymology

Origin of mustard oil

First recorded in 1840–50

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mustard oil

By peak summer, I harvest a karela for lunch daily, slice it into thin discs, smear mustard oil, turmeric, cumin with chili powder.

From Salon ● May 9, 2026

The researchers found that people carrying three so-called Neanderthal variants in the gene SCN9A, which is implicated in sensory neurons, are more sensitive to pain from skin pricking after prior exposure to mustard oil.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2023

Coconut and mustard oil are a stellar combination here, as the sweetness of the coconut tempers the bitterness of the mustard oil and seeds.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2023

Scallions, micro-cilantro and mustard oil decorate the “garden” naan, a pleasing companion to the saucier items.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 24, 2021

The supermarket did not carry mustard oil, doctors did not make house calls, neighbors never dropped by without an invitation, and of these things, every so often, my parents complained.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri