oleo-


a combining form meaning “oil,” used in the formation of compound words: oleograph.
Also especially before a vowel, ole-.

Origin of oleo-

< Latin, combining form representing oleum oil

British Dictionary definitions for oleo-

oleo-

combining form

oil oleomargarine

Word Origin for oleo-

from Latin oleum oil

Medical definitions for oleo-

oleo-

pref.

Oil:oleic acid.