canola

noun

ca·​no·​la kə-ˈnō-lə 

1

: a rape plant of an improved variety having seeds that are low in erucic acid and are the source of canola oil

2

: canola oil

Examples of canola in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Add the water and the canola or vegetable oil. —Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026

This includes canola meal and lobsters, with the suspension expected to last from March through at least the end of 2026. —Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026

Lower Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola seed — from 84% to 15% — provide relief for farmers but anger Canadian automakers concerned about competition. —Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026

In exchange, China will reduce tariffs on Canadian canola seed to approximately 15%, down from retaliatory levies totaling 84%, and eliminate tariffs on canola meal, lobster, crab, peas, and other products at least through 2026. —Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from Canola, former certification mark

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing canola

• canola oil

Rhymes for canola

• azolla
• cupola
• ebola
• fasciola
• granola
• victrola
• viola
• ayatollah
• variola
• bola
• cola
• colla

Kids Definition

canola

noun

ca·​no·​la kə-ˈnō-lə 

1

: a rape plant of an improved variety having seeds that are the source of canola oil

2

: canola oil

Medical Definition

canola

noun

ca·​no·​la kə-ˈnō-lə 

1

: a rape plant (Brassica napus of the mustard family) of an improved variety with seeds that are low in erucic acid and are the source of canola oil

2

: canola oil