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Definition of mustard seed

mustard seed

Plural:mustard seeds
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• noun

1

The small, round seed of the mustard plant, commonly used whole or ground as a pungent culinary spice.

Example

"The chef toasted the mustard seeds in hot oil before adding them to the vegetable curry."

2

A symbol of something minute or seemingly insignificant that possesses the potential to develop into something massive or powerful, derived from biblical parables.

Example

"She believed that even a mustard seed of faith would be enough to sustain her through the daunting challenges ahead."

• Nearby Words

mustard
mustard green
mustard greens
mustard seed
mustardy
muster
mustiness

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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