Definition of Oilseed

1. Noun. Any of several seeds that yield oil.

Exact synonyms: Oil-rich Seed
Specialized synonyms: Castor Bean, Cottonseed, Candlenut, Rapeseed, Flaxseed, Linseed
Generic synonyms: Seed

Definition of Oilseed

1. n. Seed from which oil is expressed, as the castor bean; also, the plant yielding such seed. See Castor bean.

Definition of Oilseed

1. Noun. The seed of any of several plants which are used commercially as a source of vegetable oil ¹

2. Noun. The plant that yields such seed ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oilseed

1. a seed from which oil is pressed out [n -S]

Medical Definition of Oilseed

1. Seed from which oil is expressed, as the castor bean; also, the plant yielding such seed. See Castor bean. A cruciferous herb (Camelina sativa). The sesame. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oilseed

oillet
oillets
oilman
oilmen
oilnut
oilnuts
oilpaper
oilpapers
oilpatch
oilproof
oilrig
oilrigs
oils
oilsand
oilsands
oilseed (current term)
oilseed cake
oilseed rape
oilseeds
oilskin
oilskins
oilsmoke
oilstone
oilstones
oilstove
oiltight
oilway
oilways
oilwell
oilwells

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