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oleaginous
/ˌoʊ.liˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/
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What does oleaginous mean?
adjective
- Oily, greasy.
- Falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌoʊ.liˈæd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəs/
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Generally there is some umbrageous old tree overshadowing the sacred fane, and seated near, reclining in the shade, are several oleaginous old Brahmins.
For the purpose of killing worms that are found in the rectum and large intestines: in this case it is usually of an oleaginous nature.