Meaning
A greasy yellow substance chemically akin to wax that is secreted from wooly animals, with a variety of uses from rust prevention, lubrication and waterproofing to cosmetics and skin ointments.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Former trademark (1885-1902), from lāna (“wool”) + oleum (“oil”) + -in
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-03ADILNOR
- 2026-05-30OAILNTV
- 2026-05-22OATHINL
- 2026-03-26IADLMNO
- 2025-12-12AZGOLIN
- 2025-11-10AIPNLOV
- 2025-04-26OALHGIN
- 2025-01-31ITAOLDN
- 2024-06-15IAOLVND
- 2024-04-13NAPLIOV
- 2024-01-08AZITNLO
- 2023-12-08LAOIDNR
+1 earlier appearances in the archive.