brassica napus

Noun
Synonyms: rapecolzaBrassica napus

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage cropSynonyms: rapecolzaBrassica napus
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Brassica \Bras"si*ca\, prop. n. [L., cabbage.] (Bot.) A genus of plants embracing several species and varieties differing much in appearance and qualities: such as the common cabbage (Brassica oleracea), broccoli, cauliflowers, etc.; the wild turnip (Brassica campestris); the common turnip (Brassica rapa); the rape or coleseed (Brassica napus), etc. [1913 Webster]
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