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

In 2024, when Ottawa aligned its import restrictions on electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum with those imposed by Washington, Beijing imposed retaliatory tariffs on Canadian exports of canola, pork, and seafood. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Then, add a little high smoking point fat (like canola or grapeseed). — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Oils with a high smoke point, like avocado, grapeseed, canola, and peanut oil, hold up well at grill temperatures without breaking down. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026

While meeting with Canada’s second-largest export market, Carney agreed to cut his country’s 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, including canola seeds, a major Canadian export. — Nik Popli, Time, 2 July 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
• scaevola
• victrola
• viola
• ayatollah
• variola
• bola
• cola

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