# castor oil

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɑː.stə ˌɔɪl/

## Definitions
1. The pale yellow vegetable oil extracted from the castor bean; used as a laxative and an industrial lubricant.

## Etymology
From its medicinal use in succession to castor.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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