oilseed

/ˈɔɪlsid/
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Other forms: oilseeds

Definitions of oilseed
  1. noun
    any of several seeds that yield oil
    synonyms: oil-rich seed
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    castor bean
    the toxic seed of the castor-oil plant; source of castor oil
    cottonseed
    seed of cotton plants; source of cottonseed oil
    candlenut
    seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes
    rapeseed
    seed of rape plants; source of an edible oil
    flaxseed, linseed
    the seed of flax used as a source of oil
    type of:
    seed
    a small hard fruit
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