canola
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l noun
a variety of rapeseed that contains reduced levels of erucic acid, making its oil palatable for human consumption, and reduced levels of a toxic glucosin, making its meal desirable as a livestock feed.
Origin:
of unexplained orig.
of unexplained orig.
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| a cooking oil extracted from a variety of rapeseed developed in Canada | |
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Canola
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
canola
"rapeseed," a euphemistic name coined 1978, supposedly involving Canada, where it was developed, and oil.
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Example sentences
And it can be made from soybeans, corn or canola oil.
Oil crops, such as canola and corn, are harvested for consumption or industrial uses.
She also generally avoids unhealthy fats, such as those in butter and mayonnaise, opting instead for olive oil or canola oil.
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of canola oil.
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