ole-
variant of oleo- before a vowel: oleiferous.
Other definitions for -ole (2 of 4)
a suffix found in French loanwords of Latin origin, usually diminutives, and later in adaptations of words borrowed directly from Latin or in New Latin coinages: areole;centriole;vacuole.
Origin of -ole
2Other definitions for -ole (3 of 4)
a suffix used in names of chemical compounds, especially five-membered, unsaturated rings (carbazole; indole; thiazole) and, less systematically, aromatic ethers (anisole; safrole).
Origin of -ole
3- Also -ol2.
Other definitions for olé (4 of 4)
(used as a shout of approval, triumph, or encouragement.)
a cry of “olé.”
Origin of olé
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How to use ole- in a sentence
Among the books I had last lent Olé was one about pebbles, and it pleased him extremely.
The Sand-Hills of Jutland | Hans Christian Andersen
British Dictionary definitions for OLE (1 of 4)
/ computing /
object linking and embedding: a system for linking and embedding data, images, and programs from different sources
British Dictionary definitions for -ole (2 of 4)
denoting an organic unsaturated compound containing a 5-membered ring: thiazole
denoting an aromatic organic ether: anisole
Origin of -ole
2British Dictionary definitions for -ole (3 of 4)
indicating something small: arteriole
Origin of -ole
3British Dictionary definitions for olé (4 of 4)
/ (əʊˈleɪ) /
an exclamation of approval or encouragement customary at bullfights, flamenco dancing, and other Spanish or Latin American events
a cry of olé
Origin of olé
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