- castor oil
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[castor oil 词源字典] - "A pale yellow oil obtained from castor beans, used as a purgative, a lubricant, and in manufacturing oil-based products", Mid 18th century: perhaps so named because it succeeded castor2 in medicinal use.[castor oil etymology, castor oil origin, 英语词源]