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Webster 1913 Edition

Colza

Col′za

,

Noun.

[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.