ˈkälzə, ˈkōl- noun
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Etymology: French, from Dutch koolzaad, from Middle Dutch coolsaet, from coole cabbage + saet seed; akin to Old High German chōlo cabbage and to Old English sǣd seed — more at cole , seed
1. : any of several coles: as
a. : rape II 2
b. : any of several Asiatic coles resembling rape and producing seed that is used especially in India as a source of oil
2. : rapeseed especially when used as a source of rape oil