seal oil

/si(ə)l ɔɪl/
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Definitions of seal oil
  1. noun
    a pale yellow to red-brown fatty oil obtained from seal blubber; used in making soap and dressing leather and as a lubricant
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    type of:
    animal oil
    any oil obtained from animal substances
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