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

After cleaning and drying, apply a thin layer of high smoke-point oil like canola or grapeseed oil. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026

Removing the adhesive wasn't as easy as splashing a little canola on Elmer. —Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026

Oil the pan Use a neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil) to prevent sticking and encourage browning. —Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026

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

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