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.
Main Entry: ca·no·la Pronunciation: k&-'nO-l& Function: noun 1: a rape plant (Brassica napus of the mustard family) ofan improved variety with seeds that are low in erucic acid and are the source of canola oil 2:CANOLAOIL