canola
noun
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Definition of canola
1
: a rape plant of an improved variety having seeds that are low in erucic acid and are the source of canola oil
2
: canola oil
Examples of canola in a Sentence
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In a blender, combine the cilantro, canola or safflower oil, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar (if using) and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and puree until smooth. — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, "If you hate a dry sandwich, this vegetable-packed, delectably messy ciabatta is for you," 4 Aug. 2019 In Canada, Kehrig reports his farmers are testing fava beans and canola seeds. — Larissa Zimberoff, Time, "The Rise of the Pea: How an Unassuming Legume Emerged as a Frontrunner in the Race to Replace Meat and Dairy," 15 Aug. 2019 In a blender, combine the cilantro, canola or safflower oil, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar (if using) and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and puree until smooth. — Joe Yonan, Twin Cities, "If you hate a dry sandwich, this delectably messy ciabatta is for you," 9 Aug. 2019 Water is the primary ingredient, followed by a lot of oils (canola, coconut and sunflower), extracts, starches and a pea protein. — Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, "Believe the hype. Beyond Meat is worth grilling," 22 July 2019 China, which buys C$2.7bn-worth of canola seed from Canada, blocked imports from two of Canada’s biggest producers and has stopped buying Canadian pork and beef. — The Economist, "Foreign policyCanada is feeling lonely, but its place internationally is still strong," 25 July 2019 It can be made by combining soybean, canola, grape seed, safflower or vegetable oil blended with olive oil. — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, "Claire’s tip of the week: How to use different cooking oils," 5 July 2019 In March, top Canadian agricultural firm Richardson International said that its shipments of canola, a major Canadian export to China, were being blocked. — Ben Westcott, CNN, "China bans all meat from Canada alleging forged customs certificates," 26 June 2019 There will also be some production drops for less important crops such as oats, canola or barley of which some is grown in areas with excessive moisture. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, "Real World Economics: Weather, bad crops and lasting effects," 9 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'canola.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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canola
noun
ca·no·la
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Medical Definition of canola
1
: a rape plant (Brassica napus of the mustard family) of an improved variety with seeds that are low in erucic acid and are the source of canola oil
2
: canola oil