Oleo: meaning, definitions and examples
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oleo
[ หoสliหoส ]
cooking
A type of oil used in cooking, typically made from vegetable sources.
Synonyms
cooking oil, oil, vegetable oil.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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oleo |
Used in historical or formal contexts, often referring to margarine or butter substitutes.
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oil |
General term that can refer to any liquid oil, used for cooking or other purposes, such as engine oil. The specific type of oil should be clear from the context.
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vegetable oil |
Specific type of oil derived from plants, commonly used in recipes and general cooking. Used when highlighting the plant-based origin of the oil.
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cooking oil |
Generic term for various oils used in cooking, suitable when the type of oil is not specific or important.
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Examples of usage
- Can you pass me the oleo for the salad dressing?
- I prefer to use oleo when frying instead of butter.
Translations
Translations of the word "oleo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รณleo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช รl
๐ฎ๐ฉ minyak
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ olej
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใคใซ
๐ซ๐ท huile
๐ช๐ธ aceite
๐น๐ท yaฤ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ๋ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒูุช
๐จ๐ฟ olej
๐ธ๐ฐ olej
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒน
๐ธ๐ฎ olje
๐ฎ๐ธ olรญa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaฤ
๐ฒ๐ฝ aceite
Etymology
The term 'oleo' originated from the Latin word 'oleum', meaning oil. It has been used in cooking for centuries, providing a healthier alternative to animal fats. In modern times, oleo is commonly used in various dishes around the world.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,579, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29576 trow
- 29577 extruding
- 29578 sevenfold
- 29579 oleo
- 29580 wile
- 29581 climacteric
- 29582 exfoliation
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