Canola

See also: canola

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəˈnoʊlə/
  • Rhymes: -əʊlə

Etymology 1

Genericization of a trade name, of a rapeseed oil from Canada. Acronym of "Can"adian "o"il, "l"ow "a"cid.

Noun

Canola (uncountable)

  1. Rapeseed oil; canola oil.
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Etymology 2

Of Celtic origin, a misprint of Irish Cana Cludhmor.

Proper noun

Canola

  1. (Celtic mythology) Mythical inventor of the harp.
  2. A female given name.

References

  • Patricia Monaghan (2004). The encyclopedia of Celtic mythology and folklore. Infobase Publishing. pp. 74–

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