ooze


3ooze

noun

Definition of OOZE

1
: a decoction of vegetable material used for tanning leather
2
: the act of oozing
3
: something that oozes

Origin of OOZE

Middle English wose sap, juice, from Old English wōs; akin to Old High German waso damp
First Known Use: 1587

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