About The Word Oilseed
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Oilseed
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What's The Definition Of Oilseed?
[n] any of several seeds that yield oil
Synonyms | Synonyms for Oilseed: Related Terms | Find terms related to Oilseed: See Also | candlenut | castor bean | cottonseed | flaxseed | linseed | rapeseed | seed Oilseed In Webster's Dictionary \Oil"seed`\, n. (Bot.)
(a) Seed from which oil is expressed, as the castor bean;
also, the plant yielding such seed. See {Castor bean}.
(b) A cruciferous herb ({Camelina sativa}).
(c) The sesame.
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