noun
colza
KOL-zə
Colza (noun) means Oilseed rape, a plant grown for its seeds, which produce an oil used for lighting and lubrication. Example: “Farmers here have grown colza for generations to supply the local oil press.”
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Oilseed rape, a plant grown for its seeds, which produce an oil used for lighting and lubrication.
"Farmers here have grown colza for generations to supply the local oil press."
"The fields turned bright yellow when the colza came into flower."
How to use colza
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother word for oilseed rape, the crop grown for its oil.
Common pairings
colza oil
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Etymology
Colza comes from French, which itself borrowed the word from Dutch koolzaad, meaning cabbage seed. That Dutch word goes back to Middle Dutch coolsaet, joining cole, meaning cabbage, with seed.
Synonyms
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oilseed rape
rape
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Frequently asked questions
What is colza?
Colza is another name for oilseed rape, a crop grown for its oil-producing seeds.
What is colza oil used for?
It has traditionally been valued for lighting lamps and as a lubricant.
Where does the word colza come from?
It came into English from French, which took it from Dutch.
What is the meaning of colza?
"colza" (noun) means oilseed rape, a plant grown for its seeds, which produce an oil used for lighting and lubrication.
