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camelina en · NOUN

Etymology

From the genus name Camelina.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) The plant Camelina sativa, sometimes cultivated for oilseed.
   • Another possibility is camelina, which produces a tiny, mustardlike seed from which oil can be extracted, It does not require extensive fertilization. 2009 January 7, Matthew L. Wald, “A Move Toward Veggie Power Aloft”, in New York Times:

Deriveds

camelina oil

Synonyms

gold-of-pleasure · linseed dodder · false flax · wild flax · German sesame · Siberian oilseed