dry mustard
Definition
- Noun:
- A powdered form of mustard seeds: "dry mustard" refers to ground mustard seeds that have been dried and processed into a fine powder, typically used as a spice or condiment.
- A homemade emetic agent: In a specific medical or first-aid context, "dry mustard" can denote the substance when dissolved in warm water to induce vomiting.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dry mustard to add a sharp flavor to the sauce.
- As a last resort, they used a solution of dry mustard in water as an emetic.
Advanced Usage
- "Dry mustard paste": A mixture made by combining dry mustard powder with a liquid (like water, vinegar, or wine) to create a condiment.
- For a sharper taste, let the dry mustard paste sit for ten minutes before using it.
Variants and Related Words
- Mustard powder: A direct synonym for dry mustard.
- Mustard powder is a key ingredient in many curry blends.
- Prepared mustard: The wet condiment made from mustard powder, vinegar, and other ingredients, which is distinct from the dry powder itself.
- Prepared mustard is smoother and tangier than dry mustard.
Synonyms
- Ground mustard: Finely milled mustard seeds.
- Mustard flour: Another term for the finely powdered form.
Related Phrases
- Mustard plaster: A historical home remedy made with dry mustard and flour, used as a poultice.
- A mustard plaster was sometimes applied to the chest to relieve congestion.
Related Idioms
Noun
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a substance such that one to three tablespoons dissolved in a glass of warm water is a homemade emetic
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