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Mustard

[ˈmas.təd]

A plant of certain species of the genus Brassica, or of related genera (especially Sinapis alba, in the family Brassicaceae, with yellow flowers, and linear seed pods).

📖 Definitions of "Mustard"

noun
  1. 1

    A plant of certain species of the genus Brassica, or of related genera (especially Sinapis alba, in the family Brassicaceae, with yellow flowers, and linear seed pods).

  2. 2

    Powder or paste made from seeds of the mustard plant, and used as a condiment or a spice.

    "When the waitress brought the food, I asked whether she had any Dijon mustard."

  3. 3

    The leaves of the mustard plant, used as a salad.

    "Mustard and cress sandwiches."

  4. 4

    Dark yellow colour, the colour of mustard.

adjective
  1. 1

    Of a dark yellow colour.

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