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: a rape plant of an improved variety having seeds that are low in erucic acid and are the source of canola oil
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Then to the canola fields of central Idaho, the winding South Fork of east Idaho, a granite spire in north Idaho.
—Lauren Melink, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
This recipe calls for vegetable oil for frying purposes, but any oil with a higher smoke point (like canola or peanut oil) works great.
—Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
But peanut, canola, or olive oil are good options, too.
—Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
Some oils, such as canola and soy, contain another omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the National Institute of Health added.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
Vegetable is best, but canola or peanut oil will work, too.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 July 2023
In a bowl, combine the rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, red pepper, honey, soy sauce, canola or vegetable oil, and sesame oil.
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—Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
Neutral oils with high smoke points, like canola or vegetable oil, work well for frying.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 July 2023
Raichlen says grapeseed and the cheaper canola are good bets.
—Becky Krystal, Anchorage Daily News, 27 June 2023
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Word History
Etymology
from Canola, former certification mark
First Known Use
1979, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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“Canola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canola. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
canola
noun
ca·no·la
kə-ˈnō-lə
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: a rape plant of an improved variety having seeds that are the source of canola oil
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Medical Definition
canola
noun
ca·no·la
kə-ˈnō-lə
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: a rape plant (Brassica napus of the mustard family) of an improved variety with seeds that are low in erucic acid and are the source of canola oil
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