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Definition of mustard green

mustard green

Plural:mustard greens
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• noun

1

The pungent, edible leaf of the mustard plant (Brassica juncea), native to the foothills of the Himalayas and widely cultivated globally as a peppery leafy vegetable.

Example

"She selected a large, crisp mustard green from the bunch to add a sharp, peppery bite to her fresh garden salad."

Word Nuance & Usage

While the singular 'mustard green' refers to an individual leaf or plant, the term is overwhelmingly used in its plural form ('mustard greens') in culinary and agricultural contexts.

• Nearby Words

mustachioed
mustang
mustard
mustard green
mustard greens
mustard seed
mustardy

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mustard green. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mustard-green
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