rape
Translation
rape, rapeseed
Examples
Rape is a very serious crime.
Rape is a very serious crime.
The fields were yellow with rape in the spring.
The fields were yellow with rape in the spring.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the crime of rape The penalty for rape is severe.
((uncountable)) the plant rapeseed We drove past a field of rape.
Similar Words
crime: sexual assault, violation
Etymology
The word for the crime is from Latin 'rapere' (to snatch, seize). The plant name is from Latin 'rapum' (turnip). They have different origins.
Memory Tips
Context is key to understanding which 'rape' is meant. To avoid confusion, the plant is commonly called 'rapeseed' or 'canola'.