oleomargarine
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of oleomargarine
From the French word oléomargarine, dating back to 1870–75. See oleo-, margarine
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To address just this sort of chicanery, the Oleomargarine Act of 1886, inspired by the dairy lobby of that era, penalized the manufacturers of margarine for coloring their product so it looked more like butter.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2017
Johnny and the animals go on a quest to rescue Prince Oleomargarine, who has been kidnapped by giants and taken to a cave guarded by dragons.
From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2017
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From Time Magazine Archive
Oleomargarine of various kinds, Crisco, and even some of the liquid fats are very satisfactory, especially in the making of cookies.
From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 4: Salads and Sandwiches; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Cakes, Cookies and Puddings; Pastries and Pies by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Oleomargarine has a distinctive meaty smell, like that of cooked meat, and lacks the characteristic odor of pure butter.
From The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) by Winslow, Kenelm
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