The word "unctuous" comes from the Latin word "unctus," which means "oily" or "fatty."
The word "unctuous" is used to describe something that is oily, greasy, or slimy. It can also be used to figuratively describe something that is smooth, flattering, or insincere.
The word "unctus" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂enǵʰ-, which means "to smear" or "to anoint." This root is also found in the words "unction" and "ointment."
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