leaf mustard

leaf mus·tard

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leef muhs-terd]
- /lif ˈmʌs tərd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leef muhs-terd]
- /lif ˈmʌs tərd/

Definitions of leaf mustard words

noun leaf mustard a pungent powder or paste prepared from the seed of the mustard plant, used as a food seasoning or condiment, and medicinally in plasters, poultices, etc. 1
noun leaf mustard any of various acrid or pungent plants, especially of the genus Brassica, as B. juncea (leaf mustard) the leaves of which are used for food and B. nigra (black mustard) the chief source of commercial mustard, and Sinapis alba (white mustard) Compare mustard family. 1
noun leaf mustard nitrogen mustard. 1
idioms leaf mustard cut the mustard, Slang. to reach or surpass the desired standard of performance: a pitcher who cuts the mustard with his fastball. 1
noun leaf mustard pungent edible plant 1
noun leaf mustard mustard greens. 0

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Origin of leaf mustard

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Old French moustarde a relish orig. made of mustard seed and must, equivalent to moust must2 + -arde -ard

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Parts of speech for Leaf mustard

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leaf mustard popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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