noun
- Seeds of plants in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), especially rapeseed or mustard, used for oil production or as condiment.
Usage: Usually plural; refers to seeds from cole crops such as rapeseed, mustard, or related brassicas
Examples
- Coleseeds are crushed to produce vegetable oil for cooking.
- The farmer harvested coleseeds from the mustard plants in the field.
- Coleseeds contain high levels of oil and are valuable for biodiesel production.
- Traditional mustard is made by grinding coleseeds with vinegar and spices.
- The price of coleseeds fluctuates based on global demand for vegetable oils.