mustard

mus·tard

noun \ˈməs-tərd\

Definition of MUSTARD

1

a : a pungent yellow powder of the seeds of any of several common mustards (Brassica hirta, B. nigra, or B. juncea) used as a condiment or in medicine as a stimulant and diuretic, an emetic, or a counterirritant b slang : zest

2

: any of several herbs (genus Brassica of the family Cruciferae syn. Brassicaceae, the mustard family) with lobed leaves, yellow flowers, and linear beaked pods

3

: a dark to moderate yellow

— mus·tardy \-tər-dē\ adjective

Examples of MUSTARD

1. Would you like some mustard on your hot dog?

Illustration of MUSTARD

Origin of MUSTARD

Middle English, from Anglo-French mustarde, from must must, from Latin mustum

First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with MUSTARD

bustard, custard