oleo-resinous
li adjective
1.
pertaining to, characteristic of, or containing oleoresin.
2.
(of a varnish or paint vehicle) consisting of drying oils and resins that usually have been cooked.
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oleoresin (ˌəʊlɪəʊˈrɛzɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a semisolid mixture of a resin and essential oil, obtained from certain plants |
| 2. | pharmacol a liquid preparation of resins and oils, obtained by extraction from plants |
| oleo'resinous | |
| —adj | |
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