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单词 mustard seed
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Definition of mustard seed in English:

mustard seed

noun ˈmʌstəd siːd
  • 1The seed of a mustard plant.

  • 2Used allusively with reference to the mustard seed described in the New Testament (Matthew 13:31); (hence) a small thing capable of vast development. Especially in "grain of mustard seed".

  • 3US. With singular concord: very fine shot used for shooting birds while causing little injury to the plumage.

Origin

Late Middle English. From mustard + seed.

Definition of mustard seed in US English:

mustard seed

nounˈmʌstəd siːd
  • 1The seed of a mustard plant.

  • 2Used allusively with reference to the mustard seed described in the New Testament (Matthew 13:31); (hence) a small thing capable of vast development. Especially in "grain of mustard seed".

  • 3US. With singular concord: very fine shot used for shooting birds while causing little injury to the plumage.

Origin

Late Middle English. From mustard + seed.

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