castor oil
noun
: a pale viscous fatty oil from castor beans used especially as a cathartic and as a lubricant and plasticizer
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This curl-enhancing mousse features moisture-boosting marshmallow root and castor oil, making styling coily hair a smooth experience.
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Natasha Marsh, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
Remedy that immediately with this dreamy and mega-hydrating lip balm made with peppermint, rosehip, and castor oil.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
Oils such as castor oil were used as a treatment for headlice.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
There also is no recommendation on what type of castor oil to buy.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Mar. 2025
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Natasha Marsh, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025
Remedy that immediately with this dreamy and mega-hydrating lip balm made with peppermint, rosehip, and castor oil.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
Oils such as castor oil were used as a treatment for headlice.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
There also is no recommendation on what type of castor oil to buy.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for castor oil
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“Castor oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/castor%20oil. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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