noun
mustard
MUS-turd/mˈʌstɝd/
A yellow or brown condiment made from pungent seeds.
A spoonful of mustard rests beside a jar and scattered seeds.
Etymology
Mustard is recorded through Old French as the plant or condiment; new wine explains the name's older mixture.
More examples
- He adds a spoonful of mustard to the dressing.
- The mustard has a sharp flavor.
Forms
mustard
Similar words
- condiment
- The broader category of food accompaniments.
- sauce
- A broader prepared flavoring that may be more liquid.