oilseed rape

noun

chiefly British
: a plant that is grown as food for farm animals and as a source of oil

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“Oilseed rape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oilseed%20rape. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

oilseed rape

noun
oil·​seed rape ˈȯi(ə)l-ˌsēd- How to pronounce oilseed rape (audio)
chiefly British
: a rape plant grown for the oil in its seeds
specifically : canola sense 1
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