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Word: Oleaginous
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: from French oléagineux, from Latin oleaginus ‘of the olive tree’, from oleum ‘oil’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊlɪˈadʒɪnəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
rich in, covered with, or producing oil; oily
Short Definition:rich in, covered with, or producing oil
Examples:- fabrics would quickly become filthy in this oleaginous kingdom
Definition:
exaggeratedly and distastefully complimentary; obsequious
Short Definition:exaggeratedly and distastefully complimentary
Examples:- candidates made oleaginous speeches praising government policies
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