oleoresinous

[ oh-lee-oh-rez-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or containing oleoresin.
2. (of a varnish or paint vehicle) consisting of drying oils and resins that usually have been cooked.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oleoresinous¹

First recorded in 1840–45; oleoresin + -ous