palm oil

noun

: an edible fat obtained from the flesh of the fruit of several palms and used especially in soap and lubricating greases

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They’re finished with a West African nutmeg vinaigrette lush with African palm oil. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 These fatty acids naturally occur in sources such as butter, cheese, certain nuts and seeds, coconut oil, palm oil, goat milk, and even breast milk. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026 If said auntie cooks with abundant spices and palm oil, has an eye for striking colors and compositions, and sends you home with parcels of food wrapped like gifts, then London has succeeded admirably. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 The measure added soluble coffee, certain palm oil derivatives and frozen cattle tongues to the product scope. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for palm oil

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of palm oil was in 1625

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