sebaceous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
    oleaginous; oily; greasy.
    • greasy hamburgers
    • oily fried potatoes
    • oleaginous seeds

WordNet

Se*ba"ceous adjective
Etymology
NL. sebaceus, from L. sebum tallow, grease.
Definitions
  1. (Physiol.) Pertaining to, or secreting, fat; composed of fat; having the appearance of fat; as, the sebaceous secretions of some plants, or the sebaceous humor of animals.

Webster 1913