Oleaginous describes something that is oily, fatty or greasy. I chose the intriguing meaning offered by Greedy Biscuit Baron today. Well done, GBB and welcome back.
Here's the well thought out winning entry:
Oleaginous refers to something being completed with an extra flourish or added flare/gusto.
Its origins are believed to be a latin/spanish amalgamated word, derived from the spanish word "Olè!"
(which is the flashy ending in both Flamenco dancing and Bull Fighting.)
and "Aginous"
(which is a latin word for "derived from")
So there it is :
Olèaginous - the act of performing an excessively flashy ending.
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3 comments:
Oleaginous refers to the oleander shrub, but more specifically the poisonous quality of the oleander.
Oleaginous is a word well known to chefs. It describes the texture required to create the perfect aspic or terrine.
Oleaginous refers to something being completed with an extra flourish or added flare/gusto.
Its origins are believed to be a latin/spanish amalgamated word, derived from the spanish word "Olè!"
(which is the flashy ending in both Flamenco dancing and Bull Fighting.)
and "Aginous"
(which is a latin word for "derived from")
So there it is :
Olèaginous - the act of performing an excessively flashiny ending.
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