arachis oil

noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Arachis, genus that includes the peanut, from Greek arakis, diminutive of arakos, a legume

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arachis oil was in 1811

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“Arachis oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arachis%20oil. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

arachis oil

noun
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