English word croton oil comes from English oil
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| oil | English (eng) | (transitive) To grease with oil for cooking.. (transitive) To lubricate with oil. An oil painting.. Liquid fat.. Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant. |
| croton oil | English (eng) | A dark yellow, acrid oil, obtained from the seeds of plants of the genus Croton, once used as a drastic purgative. |