colza

English

noun
Definitions
  • oilseed rape (Brassica napus), cultivated for its seeds, which yield an oil, valued for illuminating and lubricating purposes.

Etymology

Derived from French colza derived from Dutch, Flemish koolzaad (colza, cabbage seed) derived from Middle Dutch coolsaet compound from Dutch, Flemish kool (coal, cabbage, carbon, cole) + Dutch, Flemish zaad (seed, sperm, semen).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

zaad

Gloss

seed, sperm, semen

Concept
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Agriculture and vegetation

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Person/Thing

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