oleomargarine
Americannoun
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Origin of oleomargarine
From the French word oléomargarine, dating back to 1870–75. See oleo-, margarine
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To address just this sort of chicanery, the Oleomargarine Act of 1886, inspired by the dairy lobby of that era, penalized the manufacturers of margarine for coloring their product so it looked more like butter.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2017
Johnny and the animals go on a quest to rescue Prince Oleomargarine, who has been kidnapped by giants and taken to a cave guarded by dragons.
From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2017
Bossy cow cow Honey bee bee Oleomargarine oleobutterine Alfalfa�hey!
From Time Magazine Archive
You can make exactly as good cakes, pies, cookies, and candies by substituting for the butter named in your recipes ¾ the quantity of Swift's Premium Oleomargarine.
From The Kitchen Encyclopedia Twelfth Edition (Swift & Company) by Anonymous
The juice will not boil out of apple or berry pies if you dot bits of Swift's Premium Oleomargarine near the outer edge.
From The Kitchen Encyclopedia Twelfth Edition (Swift & Company) by Anonymous
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