rapeseed oil


rapeseed oil

noun

Definition of RAPESEED OIL

: a nondrying or semidrying oil obtained from rapeseed and turnip seed and used chiefly as a lubricant, illuminant, and food —called also rape oil — compare canola oil

First Known Use of RAPESEED OIL

1816

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