Found 2 items, similar to Train oil.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: train oil
train oil
n : a white to brown oil obtained from whale blubber; formerly
used as an illuminant [syn:
whale oil]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Train oil
Train oil
\Train" oil`\ (oil`). [D. or LG. traan train oil,
blubber (cf. Dan. & Sw. tran, G. thran) + E. oil.]
Oil procured from the blubber or fat of whales, by boiling.
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