mustard

noun

mus·tard | \ ˈmə-stərd

Definition of mustard

1a : a pungent yellow condiment consisting of the pulverized seeds of various mustard plants (such as Sinapis alba, Brassica juncea, and B. nigra) either dry or made into a paste or sauce (as by mixing with water or vinegar) and sometimes adulterated with other substances (such as turmeric) or mixed with spices

b : the seed of a mustard plant used as a spice and in medicine as a stimulant and diuretic, an emetic, or a counterirritant

c slang : zest

2 : any of several herbs (genera Brassica and Sinapis of the family Brassicaceae synonym Cruciferae, the mustard family) with lobed leaves, yellow flowers, and linear beaked pods

3 : a dark to moderate yellow

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Eating turkey-and-mustard sandwiches in the First Presbyterian Church in Albany, the demonstrators of the New York State Poor People’s Campaign are learning how to get arrested. — Matt Stieb, Daily Intelligencer, "The Return of the Poor People’s Campaign," 19 June 2018 An even better option is the tangy whole grain mustard sauce with a low spark of black pepper and toasted crunchiness. — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "52 Weeks of BBQ: Smoke Shack," 4 May 2018 At one point five women in mustard-colored leotards storm the stage. — David Lyman, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Ballet's 'Bold Moves' is perfect harmony of performing, visual art," 28 Apr. 2018 Cover the bread with honey-mustard sauce and add some salad greens; top with slices of pork. — Atlanta Life, ajc, "7 Day Menu Planner," 6 Apr. 2018 The menu includes corned beef and cabbage, barley soup, chicken Caesar salad, mustard sauce, red potatoes, carrots, bread rolls and fruit gelatin. — Linda Mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Teen honored for raising awareness," 14 Mar. 2018 During the last 3 minutes of grilling, baste corn with maple-mustard glaze. — Cheryl Slocum, Country Living, "Maple-Mustard Grilled Corn with Bacon," 14 May 2011 Combine the mustard, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. — Ina Garten, House Beautiful, "Ina Garten's Balsamic Roasted Beef Recipe," 5 Sep. 2010 The burger was presented as prime beef topped with Dearborn brand double-smoked bacon, a fried egg, Pinconning cheese and maple-mustard. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Top 5 burgers to try in metro Detroit this summer," 25 June 2018

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mustard

noun

English Language Learners Definition of mustard

: a thick and spicy yellow or brownish-yellow sauce that is usually eaten with meat

: a plant with yellow flowers, leaves that can be used for food, and seeds that are used in making mustard

: a brownish-yellow color

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mustard

noun

mus·tard | \ ˈmə-stərd

Kids Definition of mustard

: a sharp-tasting yellow powder that is prepared from the seeds of a plant related to the cabbage and is used especially as a seasoning for foods

mustard

noun

mus·tard | \ ˈməs-tərd

Medical Definition of mustard

1 : a pungent yellow condiment consisting of the pulverized seeds of the black mustard or sometimes the white mustard either dry or made into a paste and serving as a stimulant and diuretic or in large doses as an emetic and as a counterirritant when applied to the skin as a poultice

2 : any of several herbs (genus Brassica of the family Cruciferae, the mustard family) with lobed leaves, yellow flowers, and linear beaked pods — see black mustard sense 1, white mustard

3a : mustard gas

b : nitrogen mustard