
Meaning of COLZA
| Pronunciation: | | 'kâlzu
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop |
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COLZA is a 5 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | Brassica napus, rape |
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| | See Also: | | Brassica, genus Brassica, mustard, rapeseed | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Col"za\, n. [F., fr. D. koolzaad, prop., cabbage seed;
kool (akin to E. cole) + zaad, akin to E. seed.] (Bot.)
A variety of cabbage ({Brassica oleracea}), cultivated for
its seeds, which yield an oil valued for illuminating and
lubricating purposes; summer rape.
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