oleomargarine
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- oleomargaric adjective
Etymology
Origin of oleomargarine
From the French word oléomargarine, dating back to 1870–75. See oleo-, margarine
Example Sentences
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The last time Colorado voters repealed a state law was in 1932, when it overturned a tax on oleomargarine.
From Washington Times
The word “oleomargarine” sounded as if it could be part of a recipe.
From New York Times
She got up to fix it and found that she had no butter, only oleomargarine.
From Literature
The people of the United States also consume millions of pounds every year of butter substitutes and imitations, such as oleomargarine and butterine.
From Project Gutenberg
Why is an internal revenue tax imposed on such articles as oleomargarine, filled cheese, and mixed flour?
From Project Gutenberg
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