Colza

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Colza \Col"za\, n. [F., fr. D. koolzaad, prop., cabbage seed;
     kool (akin to E. cole) + zaad, akin to E. seed.] (Bot.)
     A variety of cabbage ({Brassica oleracea}), cultivated for
     its seeds, which yield an oil valued for illuminating and
     lubricating purposes; summer rape.
     [1913 Webster]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  colza
       n : Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop
           [syn: {rape}, {Brassica napus}]