Rapeseed (noun)

A plant of the mustard family, which is grown for its seeds that are used to produce oil and as a source of animal feed.

Origin:

From the latin rapum (turnip) and seed.

Examples:

1. Rapeseed oil is commonly used in cooking and as a salad oil.
2. The farmer grew rapeseed as a rotation crop to improve soil health.
3. Rapeseed is an important source of protein for livestock.
4. The meal from the press cake of rapeseed is used as a protein-rich feed for cattle.
5. Rapeseed is also known as canola, a name derived from Canada and oil.