canola
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/kəˈnoʊlə/
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/kəˈnəʊlə/
low-acid oil
Etymology
Etymology Information
'canola' originates from 'Canadian' and 'ola,' where 'ola' meant 'oil low acid.'
Historical Evolution
'canola' was coined in the 1970s as a marketing term for a variety of rapeseed oil that was low in erucic acid.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific type of rapeseed oil, but now it broadly refers to the oil and the plant itself.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of oil derived from the seeds of the canola plant, used for cooking and as a biofuel.
Canola oil is often used for frying due to its high smoke point.
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Noun 2
the plant from which canola oil is derived, known for its bright yellow flowers.
Fields of canola are a common sight in the countryside during spring.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 00:51