🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

olio

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ol-yo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Oil/ɔɪl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Ha aggiunto olio d'oliva all'insalata."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A viscous liquid derived from plants, animals, or minerals that is used for cooking, lubrication, or as fuel.

    "She added olive oil to the salad for extra flavor."
  2. 2

    A substance that is liquid at room temperature and is used in various industrial applications.

    "The factory uses oil to power its machinery."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'oilier' is derived from the base word 'oil', which comes from the Latin 'oleum', meaning 'oil' or 'olive oil'. The term evolved through Old French 'oile' before entering Middle English, where it began to take on its modern form and usage.

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