OLEAGINOUS


Meaning of OLEAGINOUS in English

[ ˌəʊlɪ'adʒɪnəs ]

■ adjective

1》 oily or greasy.

2》 exaggeratedly complimentary; obsequious.

Origin

ME: from Fr. oléagineux , from L. oleaginus 'of the olive tree'.

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