mustard

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mustard

The chef adds a spoonful of mustard to the salad dressing.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A pungent condiment: A yellow or brown paste or powder made from the crushed seeds of certain plants, typically mixed with liquid to form a spicy sauce used to flavor food.
    • A plant: Any of several plants of the genus Brassica or Sinapis, whose seeds are used to make the condiment. The leaves of some varieties can be eaten as a vegetable.
    • A color: A brownish-yellow color similar to that of the prepared condiment.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Condiment):
    • I like to put mustard on my hot dog.
    • Dijon mustard is less spicy than English mustard.
  • Noun (Plant):
    • The farmer planted a field of mustard.
    • Mustard greens are a popular side dish in some cuisines.
  • Noun (Color):
    • She wore a mustard-colored sweater.
Advanced Usage
  • "To cut the mustard" (idiom): To meet expectations; to succeed or be competent.
    • He tried hard, but he just couldn't cut the mustard for the lead role.
  • "Mustard gas": A chemical warfare agent, not related to the condiment but named for its color and sometimes its odor.
    • The use of mustard gas was banned by international treaty.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mustard seed (n): The small, round seed of the mustard plant, used to make the condiment or as a spice.
    • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of mustard seeds.
  • Mustard plaster (n): A historical medical poultice made with mustard powder, used as a counterirritant.
    • In the old days, a mustard plaster was a common home remedy for chest congestion.
Synonyms
  • Condiment: A substance such as salt or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food.
  • Cruciferous plant: A plant belonging to the family Brassicaceae, which includes mustard, cabbage, and broccoli.
Related Phrases
  • As keen as mustard (idiom): Extremely eager or enthusiastic.
    • The new intern is as keen as mustard to learn everything.
Related Idioms
  • To be the mustard (slang, rare): To be the best or most exciting thing.
    • This new band really is the mustard!
mustard

The chef adds a spoonful of mustard to the salad dressing.

Noun
  1. leaves eaten as cooked greens
  2. pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds
  3. any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica

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