Definition of Mustard

1. Noun. Any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica.


2. Noun. Pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds.
Exact synonyms: Table Mustard
Specialized synonyms: Dry Mustard, Powdered Mustard, Chinese Mustard
Generic synonyms: Condiment
Terms within: Mustard Seed, Isothiocyanate

3. Noun. Leaves eaten as cooked greens.

Definition of Mustard

1. n. The name of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica (formerly Sinapis), as white mustard (B. alba), black mustard (B. Nigra), wild mustard or charlock (B. Sinapistrum).

Definition of Mustard

1. Noun. A plant of the genus ''Brassica'' or related genera in the family Brassicaceae, with yellow flowers, and linear seed pods. ¹

2. Noun. a powder or paste made from seeds of the mustard plant, and used as a condiment or a spice. ¹

3. Noun. a dark yellow colour, the colour of mustard. ¹

4. Noun. The tomalley of a crab, which resembles the condiment. ¹

5. Adjective. of a dark yellow colour. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mustard

1. a pungent seasoning [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mustard

1. 1. The name of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica (formerly Sinapis), as white mustard (B. Alba), black mustard (B. Nigra), wild mustard or charlock (B. Sinapistrum). There are also many herbs of the same family which are called mustard, and have more or less of the flavor of the true mustard; as, bowyer's mustard (Lepidium ruderale); hedge mustard (Sisymbrium officinale); Mithridate mustard (Thlaspi arvense); tower mustard (Arabis perfoliata); treacle mustard (Erysimum cheiranthoides). 2. A powder or a paste made from the seeds of black or white mustard, used as a condiment and a rubefacient. Taken internally it is stimulant and diuretic, and in large doses is emetic. Origin: OF. Moustarde, F. Moutarde, fr. L. Mustum must, mustard was prepared for use by being mixed with must. See Must. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mustard

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mustached
mustacheless
mustachelike
mustaches
mustachio
mustachio'd
mustachioed
mustachios
mustachoed
mustaiba
mustang
mustang mint
mustanging
mustangs
mustard (current term)
mustard agent
mustard chlorohydrin
mustard compounds
mustard family
mustard gas
mustard gases
mustard greens
mustard oil
mustard plaster
mustard sauce
mustard seed
mustard tree
mustardless
mustardlike

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