oleaginous

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From French oléagineux, from Latin oleāginus, from olea (the olive fruit and tree).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /ˌəʊ.lɪˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/, X-SAMPA: /%@u.lI"{dZ.I.n@s
  • (US) IPA: /ˌoʊ.liˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/
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Adjective [edit]

oleaginous (comparative more oleaginous, superlative most oleaginous)

  1. Oily, greasy.
  2. (of manner or speech) Falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave.
    The oleaginous salesman convinced me to buy a more expensive car.

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