canola
[ kan-l-uh ]
/ ˈkæn l ə /
noun
a variety of rapeseed 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.
Origin of canola
of unexplained orig.
Words nearby canola
canoas,
canoe,
canoe birch,
canoe slalom,
canoewood,
canola,
canola oil,
canon,
canon city,
canon law,
canonchet
Example sentences from the Web for canola
Fill one-third of a large saucepan with canola oil and heat to 375°F (190°C).
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook |Daniel Boulud |October 15, 2013 |DAILY BEASTEach outlet goes through about 1,500 pounds of potatoes a day (which are fried in canola oil) and sells about 1,500 burgers.
Don’t Flip Out, but Some Burger Chains Actually Pay Pretty Well |Daniel Gross |August 9, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for canola
canola
/ (kəˈnəʊlə) /
noun
a cooking oil extracted from a variety of rapeseed developed in Canada
Word Origin for canola
C20: from
Can (
ada) +
-ola, from
oleum