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white mustard
white mustardn. An annual Eurasian plant (Sinapis alba syn. Brassica alba) in the mustard family, having yellow flowers and yellowish-brown seeds used as a spice and for their oil. Also called yellow mustard.
[From the relatively light color of the seeds when compared to those of black mustard.]white mustard n (Plants) a Eurasian plant, Brassica hirta (or Sinapis alba), having clusters of yellow flowers and pungent seeds from which the condiment mustard is made: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | white mustard - Eurasian mustard cultivated for its pungent seeds; a source of table mustard and mustard oilBrassica hirta, Sinapis albamustard seed - black or white seeds ground to make mustard pastes or powdersmustard - any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica |
white mustard
white mus·tardthe ripe seeds of Brassica hirta; less pungent than black mustard, but with sinalbin, myrosin salts, glucose, and oils. Traditionally considered a digestive irritant and stimulant.white mustard Herbal medicine
An annual plant primarily used as a seasoning, but which may be used topically as a plaster for minor pain.
Toxicity
If left in place for too long, mustard plasters may cause vesication.white mustard
Related to white mustard: Mustard plantSynonyms for white mustardnoun Eurasian mustard cultivated for its pungent seedsSynonyms- Brassica hirta
- Sinapis alba
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