mustard

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1. Any of several plant species of the genera Brassica and Sinapis.
2. A yellow powder made from the ground seeds of several varieties of mustard, used as a counterirritant, rubefacient, emetic, stimulant, and condiment.
SEE: plaster

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1. Any of several plant species of the genera Brassica and Sinapis.
2. A yellow powder made from the ground seeds of several varieties of mustard, used as a counterirritant, rubefacient, emetic, stimulant, and condiment.
SEE: plaster

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