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mustard

The correct spelling is mustard.

How to pronounce mustard

[ˈmas.təd]
noun

IPA: [ˈmas.təd]

Say it like: Mus-tar-d

The correct spelling is mustard. A plant of certain species of the genus Brassica, or of related genera (especially Sinapis alba, in the family Brassicaceae, with yellow flowers, and linear seed pods). For example: "When the waitress brought the food, I asked whether she had any Dijon mustard."

Usage Examples

When the waitress brought the food, I asked whether she had any Dijon mustard.

Mustard and cress sandwiches.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A plant of certain species of the genus Brassica, or of related genera (especially Sinapis alba, in the family Brassicaceae, with yellow flowers, and linear seed pods).
  2. 2.Powder or paste made from seeds of the mustard plant, and used as a condiment or a spice.
  3. 3.The leaves of the mustard plant, used as a salad.
  4. 4.Dark yellow colour, the colour of mustard.
  5. 5.The tomalley of a crab, which resembles the condiment.

adjective

  1. 1.Of a dark yellow colour.

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