colza

noun

col·​za ˈkäl-zə How to pronounce colza (audio) ˈkōl- How to pronounce colza (audio)

Word History

Etymology

French, from Dutch koolzaad, from Middle Dutch coolsaet, from coole cabbage + saet seed

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of colza was in 1712

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“Colza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colza. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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