oleo
[oh-lee-oh]
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Origin of oleo
First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening of oleomargarine
oleo-
- a combining form meaning “oil,” used in the formation of compound words: oleograph.
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Also especially before a vowel, ole-.
Origin of oleo-
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Examples from the Web for oleo
Historical Examples
This pressed fat is called "Oleo" hence the name "Oleomargarine."
The Kitchen EncyclopediaAnonymous
Oleo oil and vegetable oils are being imported in large quantities and now England uses twice as much margarine as butter.
Food Guide for War Service at HomeKatharine Blunt, Frances L. Swain, and Florence Powdermaker
We are shipping about one-third of the lard which we produce, and large quantities of oleo oil for oleomargarine.
Food Guide for War Service at HomeKatharine Blunt, Frances L. Swain, and Florence Powdermaker
Impinguasti in oleo caput meum; Et calix meus inebrians quam praeclarus est.
Where There is NothingWilliam Butler Yeats
Impinguasti in oleo caput meum, Et calix meus inebrians quam praeclarus est.
Where There is NothingWilliam Butler Yeats
oleo-
- oiloleomargarine
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Word Origin
from Latin oleum oil
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Word Origin and History for oleo
n.
1884, commercial shortening of oleomargarine.
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oleo-
word-forming element meaning "oil" or "oleic," from Latin oleum (see oil (n.)).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
oleo-
- Oil:oleic acid.
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