Main Entry: ¹oil

Pronunciation: \ˈȯi(-ə)l\

Function: noun

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English oile, from Anglo-French, from Latin oleum olive oil, from Greek elaion, from elaia olive

Date: 13th century

1 a : any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can be liquefied easily on warming, are soluble in ether but not in water, and leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth b (1) : petroleum (2) : the petroleum industry
2 : a substance (as a cosmetic preparation) of oily consistency <bath oil>
3 a : an oil color used by an artist b : a painting done in oil colors
4 : unctuous or flattering speech