powdered mustard
Noun: - A dry, finely ground form of mustard seeds: "Powdered mustard" refers to a condiment and spice made by milling dried mustard seeds into a fine powder. It is known for its pungent, spicy flavor and is often used in cooking, baking, and as a base for prepared mustard. - A homemade emetic agent: In a specific medicinal or first-aid context, "powdered mustard" can refer to its use as a substance that induces vomiting when a small amount (typically one to three tablespoons) is dissolved in a glass of warm water.
- Noun (Culinary Use):
- The recipe calls for a teaspoon of powdered mustard to add heat to the cheese sauce.
- She keeps both prepared yellow mustard and powdered mustard in her pantry.
- Noun (Medicinal/Historical Use):
- In older first-aid manuals, powdered mustard mixed in warm water was listed as a standard emetic.
- The use of powdered mustard as an emetic is no longer a recommended medical practice.
- "Mustard powder": This is a common synonymous term for "powdered mustard," especially in culinary contexts.
- You can make your own mustard paste by mixing mustard powder with water, vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
- Mustard seed (n): The whole seed from which powdered mustard is ground.
- Dry mustard (n): Another term for powdered mustard, emphasizing its state as an un-mixed powder.
- Prepared mustard (n): The paste-like condiment made by mixing powdered mustard with a liquid like water, vinegar, or wine.
- Mustard powder: The most direct synonym.
- Ground mustard: Emphasizes the milling process.
- Dry mustard: Highlights the contrast with the prepared, wet form.
The word "powdered mustard" primarily denotes the dry spice. Its definition as a homemade emetic is a specific, historical, or contextual application of that same substance. In modern usage, the culinary meaning is vastly more common.
- a substance such that one to three tablespoons dissolved in a glass of warm water is a homemade emetic