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oleaginous

[oh-lee-aj-uh-nuhs] / ˌoʊ liˈædʒ ə nəs /




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They call him "Irksome Dirksen." "the Wizard of Ooze," "the Liberace of the Senate," and "Oleaginous Ev."

From Time Magazine Archive

Oleaginous matter floated on its surface, with which the Indians anointed their heads.

From Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664 by Jameson, J. Franklin (John Franklin)

Oleaginous: Transparent and yellow; olive to linseed-oil coloured.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

Oleaginous substances are supplied in both animal and vegetable food; but, from whatever source derived, they are chemically much alike.

From A Treatise on Physiology and Hygiene For Educational Institutions and General Readers by Hutchison, Joseph Chrisman

From certain experiments made by him it appears that the Oleaginous principle is incompatible with Water, and unfavorable to the action of rust.

From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 26, September 24, 1870 by Various




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