Definition

A type of seed from certain plants that is grown primarily to produce vegetable oil.

Example

Farmers often grow oilseed crops to meet the demand for cooking oil.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with oilseed oils?

Yeah, I love using sesame oil; it adds a nice flavor.

I read that oilseed crops are really important for the economy.

Absolutely, they provide a lot of jobs and help farmers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oilseed is formed from "oil" (from Old English "æle", meaning a fatty liquid) and "seed" (from Old English "sǣd", meaning the reproductive part of a plant). The word "oilseed" refers to seeds that are grown specifically for the oil they produce.

Memory Tip

Think of 'oil' as a fatty liquid and 'seed' as the part of a plant that can grow. This helps you remember that oilseed refers to seeds that produce oil.

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