black mustard

• Planta (Brassica nigra) de pequeñas semillas oscuras usadas como especia y en medicina tradicional, conocida por su sabor picante.

A plant species (Brassica nigra) with small dark seeds used as a spice and in traditional medicine, known for its pungent flavor.

1. Spice plantB2formal

   A plant (Brassica nigra) whose seeds are used as a spice, known for their strong, pungent flavor.

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   • Black mustard seeds are often used in Indian cooking.
   • The chef added black mustard to the curry for extra heat.
   • Black mustard is a key ingredient in many pickling recipes.

2. Botanical speciesC1formal

   An annual plant in the Brassicaceae family, native to Eurasia, with small yellow flowers and dark seeds.

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   • Black mustard grows wild in many parts of Europe.
   • The plant's seeds are harvested when the pods turn brown.
   • Black mustard is sometimes used as a cover crop.