Meanings
adjectiveoleose (comparative more oleose, superlative most oleose)
comparative more oleose · superlative most oleose · alternative oleous
- oily
saline or oleose particles
1691, John Ray, The Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation. […], London: […] Samuel Smith, […], →OCLC1 more example
This Acid is produced from the Tartar of Vegetables; which being Fermented or Diſtilled, it appears Acid Oleoſe
1687, Sir John Floyer, Pharmako-Basanos: or the Touchstone of Medicines, discovering the virtues of Vegetables, Minerals and Animals, by their Tastes and Smells
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Origin
- Latinoleōsus
- Englisholeose
From Latin oleōsus.
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