n. | 1. | (Bot.) The name of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica (formerly Sinapis), as | |||
2. | A powder or a paste made from the seeds of black or white mustard, used as a condiment and a rubefacient. Taken internally it is stimulant and diuretic, and in large doses is emetic.
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Noun | 1. | mustard - any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica |
2. | mustard - pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds Synonyms: table mustard | |
3. | mustard - leaves eaten as cooked greens |