oleo
[ oh-lee-oh ]
/ ˈoʊ liˌoʊ /
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noun
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Origin of oleo
First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening of oleomargarine
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH oleo
oleo , olioWords nearby oleo
oleic acid, oleiferous, olein, Olekma, Olenek, oleo, oleograph, oleomargarine, oleo oil, oleophilic, oleoresin
Definition for oleo (2 of 2)
oleo-
a combining form meaning “oil,” used in the formation of compound words: oleograph.
Also especially before a vowel, ole- .
Origin of oleo-
<Latin, combining form representing oleumoil
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British Dictionary definitions for oleo
oleo-
combining form
oiloleomargarine
Word Origin for oleo-
from Latin oleum oil
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Medical definitions for oleo
oleo-
pref.
Oil:oleic acid.
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