What is the difference between Mustard and Pechay?

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

pechay

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:

Adjective

  • Of a dark yellow 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.

Noun

  • The Chinese cabbage; either napa cabbage or bok choy.