oils

noun

any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants

a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons

oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist

a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water

verb

administer an oil or ointment to

cover with oil, as if by rubbing

Roots

oleumoil- · Latin · oil

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Where does oils come from?

The word oils breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root oil-, from Latin oleum (“oil”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.