Main Entry: ole·ag·i·nous

Pronunciation: \ˌō-lē-ˈa-jə-nəs\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French oleagineux, from Latin oleagineus of an olive tree, from olea olive tree, from Greek elaia

Date: 1634

1 : resembling or having the properties of oil : oily; also : containing or producing oil
2 : marked by an offensively ingratiating manner or quality

— ole·ag·i·nous·ly adverb

— ole·ag·i·nous·ness noun