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

Sauté morels in walnut oil to echo the nutty qualities of the mushrooms (more common oils, like canola, will also work just fine), then simmer them to tender, bubbly perfection with Madeira cooking wine, whipping cream, chives, and rosemary. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026

Seed oils, such as canola and corn oils, are ubiquitous because of their lower cost and neutral flavor. —Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026

Avocado, flaxseed, toasted sesame, canola, grapeseed, or olive oils enhance flavor while boosting healthy fat intake. —Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026

In Jeju that meant foggy mornings running through canola flower fields and past squids drying on a line. —Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 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