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variant of oleo- before a vowel: oleiferous.

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Other definitions for ole- (2 of 4)

-ole¹

a suffix found in French loanwords of Latin origin, usually diminutives, and later in adaptations of words borrowed directly from Latin or in New Latin coinages: areole;centriole;vacuole.

Origin of -ole

From French, from Latin -olus, -ola, -olum, variant of -ulus -ule with stems ending in a vowel

Other definitions for ole- (3 of 4)

-ole²

a suffix used in names of chemical compounds, especially five-membered, unsaturated rings (carbazole; indole; thiazole) and, less systematically, aromatic ethers (anisole; safrole).

Also -ol².

Origin of -ole

<French <Latin oleumoil

Other definitions for ole- (4 of 4)

olé

[ oh-ley ]

/ oʊˈleɪ /

interjection

(used as a shout of approval, triumph, or encouragement).

noun

a cry of “olé.”

Origin of olé

First recorded in 1910–15; from Spanish ole, olé, from Arabic wa-llāh “and Allah,” from wa “and” + allāh “God, Allah”

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How to use ole- in a sentence

But hey, why let facts get in the way of good ole demonization of a minority group for political gain?!
These Candidates Are Courting the Muslim Vote|Dean Obeidallah|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Former Ole Miss chancellor Robert Khayat explains how his school solved the problem.
Stars and Bars on Cars in Texas|Robert Khayat|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As I grew and started to follow football, I associated the flag with the great Ole Miss football teams of the 1940s and 1950s.
Rebels Rise Again Over Flag Banning|Robert Khayat|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For these reasons and many other infamous ones, you could call Florida the Grand Ole Opry of gun nuttery.
Florida’s Zombie Apocalypse Gun Bill|Cliff Schecter|April 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I get the reverence for tradition that defines a place like Ole Miss.
Heritage and Hate at Ole Miss|Jamelle Bouie|February 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was of no use to appeal to ole missus, who would not know whether she belonged to her or some one else.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
In one of ole Miss's bureau drawers was a large plain linen handkerchief which was never used.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
"Strues I'm bawn, I b'lieve he's done gone to sleep like ole Miss—he's settin' thar so still," she said.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
Miss Dory would say so, but, Mas'r Crompton, you'll fotch her back sometime to de ole place.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
"I'se 'most as ole as Miss Dory when lill chile was born," was the reply, which silenced the Colonel with regard to her age.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes

British Dictionary definitions for ole- (1 of 4)

OLE

/ computing /

abbreviation for

object linking and embedding: a system for linking and embedding data, images, and programs from different sources

British Dictionary definitions for ole- (2 of 4)

-ole¹

-ol

n combining form

denoting an organic unsaturated compound containing a 5-membered ringthiazole

denoting an aromatic organic etheranisole

Word Origin for -ole

from Latin oleum oil, from Greek elaion, from elaia olive

British Dictionary definitions for ole- (3 of 4)

-ole²

suffix

indicating something smallarteriole

Word Origin for -ole

from Latin -olus, diminutive suffix

British Dictionary definitions for ole- (4 of 4)

olé

/ (əʊˈleɪ) /

interjection

an exclamation of approval or encouragement customary at bullfights, flamenco dancing, and other Spanish or Latin American events

noun

a cry of olé

Word Origin for olé

Spanish, from Arabic wa-llāh, from wa and + allāh God

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Medical definitions for ole-

-ole

suff.

A usually heterocyclic chemical compound containing a five-membered ring:pyrrole.

A chemical compound, especially an ether, that does not contain hydroxyl:indole.