-ol
suffix
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Pronunciation: /ɒl/ / /ɔl/ / /ɑl/
suffix
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Hellenic *élaiwon Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion)der. Latin oleumder. English -ol From Latin oleum (“oil, olive oil”), from Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil”).
- Indicating an oily substance