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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 industry2: 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 colors4: unctuous or flattering speech

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