Meaning of oleaginousness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌəʊlɪˈadʒɪnəsnəs/

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  1. Noun

    oleaginousness

    Etymology

    late 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Boyle (1627–1691), natural philosopher. From oleaginous + -ness

    Definitions

    1. consisting of or covered with oil
  2. 2. smug self-serving earnestness

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