mustard

English

/ˈmʌstərd/, [ˈmas.təd], [ˈmɐs.təd], [ˈmʊs.təd], [ˈmʌs.tɚd]

noun
Definitions
  • A plant of certain species of the genus Brassica, or of related genera (especially Sinapis alba, in the family Brassicaceae, with yellow flowers, and linear seed pods).
  • Powder or paste made from seeds of the mustard plant, and used as a condiment or a spice.
  • The leaves of the mustard plant, used as a salad.
  • Dark yellow colour, the colour of mustard.
  • The tomalley of a crab, which resembles the condiment.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English mustard derived from Old French moustarde (mustard) derived from Latin mustum (must, new wine, unfermented parcially fermented wine, unfermented wine).

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mustum

Gloss

must, new wine, unfermented parcially fermented wine, unfermented wine

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