Sinigrin \Sin"i*grin\, n. [From NL. Sinapis nigra.] (Chem.)
A glucoside found in the seeds of black mustard ({Brassica
nigra}, formerly {Sinapis nigra}) It resembles sinalbin, and
consists of a potassium salt of myronic acid.
Brassica nigra
n : widespread Eurasian annual plant cultivated for its pungent
seeds; a principal source of table mustard [syn: {black
mustard}]