The difference between mustard and pechay
is that "mustard" is a plant of certain species of the genus Brassica, or of related genera and "pechay" is the Chinese cabbage; either napa cabbage or bok choy.
mustard
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pechay
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Noun
- A plant of certain species of the genus Brassica, or of related genera (especially Sinapis alba, in the family Brassicaceae, with yellow flowers, and linear seed pods).
- Powder or paste made from seeds of the mustard plant, and used as a condiment or a spice.
- The leaves of the mustard plant, used as a salad.
- Dark yellow colour, the colour of mustard.
- The tomalley of a crab, which resembles the condiment.
Exemple
- When the waitress brought the food, I asked whether she had any Dijon mustard.
- Mustard and cress sandwiches.
- mustard colour:
Exemple
- Everything about her year-old restaurant, from the minimalist menu with refreshingly drivel-free descriptions to the decor , reflects her love of bringing people to the table for good, simple food that’s not eclipsed by bells and whistles.
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Noun
- The Chinese cabbage; either napa cabbage or bok choy.
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