oligist

noun

ol·​i·​gist
ˈäləjə̇st
variants or oligist iron
plural -s
oligistic
¦⸗⸗¦jistik
adjective
or oligistical
-tə̇kəl

Word History

Etymology

French oligiste, from Greek oligistos least, superlative of oligos small, few

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“Oligist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oligist. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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