oleaginous

/əʊlˈadʒɪnəs/

/ˌoʊɫiˈædʒənəs/

[adjective]

oleaginous

[ADJECTIVE]

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

synonyms : greasy

oily

sebaceous

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

synonyms : buttery

Examples

1. Foods that are good sources of potassium include bananas, oleaginous fruits, seeds, legumes, avocado, whole grains, dried fruits, tomatoes, and potatoes.

2. Dark-green vegetables, such as kale and spinach, oleaginous fruits, dried apricot and figs, oats, wole-wheat flour, and yeast extract are all good sources of magnesium.

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