Mustard Definition
mustərd
noun
Any of several annual herbs (genus Brassica) of the crucifer family, with yellow flowers and slender pods containing round seeds.
Webster's New World
The ground or powdered seeds of some species (as Brassica nigra) of these plants, often prepared as a paste, used as a pungent seasoning for foods, or as a counterirritant in medicine.
Webster's New World
The dark-yellow color of ground mustard.
Webster's New World
The tomalley of a crab, which resembles the condiment.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- table mustard
- indian-mustard
- leaf-mustard
- mustard-greens
adjective
Of a dark yellow colour.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Mustard
Noun
Singular:
mustard
Plural:
mustardsIdioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Mustard
Origin of Mustard
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From Old French moustarde (French: moutarde), from moust (“must"), from Latin mustum.
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