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