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noun / adjective

mustard

MUS-turd/mˈʌstɝd/

A plant grown for its pungent seeds.

Farmers grow mustard for the pungent seeds inside its pods.

A small open jar of golden-yellow mustard, with a spoonful showing its thick, slightly grainy texture, beside a few yellow and brown mustard seeds.
Etymology
mustardOld Frenchmustard

Mostarde takes its name from must, or new wine, which was originally added to ground mustard seeds to make a paste. The condiment's name thus preserves an ingredient in its preparation.

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More examples

  • The mustard in our garden is starting to flower.
  • We harvest mustard after its seed pods turn brown.
  • Young mustard leaves add a peppery flavor to salads.

Forms

mustard · mustards