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oil pull en · NOUN

Etymology

Back-formation from oil pulling.

Meanings

1. The act or an instance of oil pulling.
   • If using Melissa to help a canker or cold sore, it is best done with shorter oil pulls of 5 to 10 minutes, three times a day. 2015, Dr. Michelle Coleman, Oil Pulling Revolution:

Forms

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oil pulls	Number=Plur		lexicographic

oil pull en · VERB

Etymology

Back-formation from oil pulling.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To swish vegetable oil in one's mouth for the purpose of detoxing the body and healing the teeth and gums.
   • The most recommended oils are sesame, coconut or olive oil. It is also advised to oil pull in the morning, prior to drinking or eating anything. 2014, Lindsay Sullivan, Emily V. Steinhauser, Oil Pulling and Essential Oils:
   • In desperation with seasonal sinus flare-up, I pulled out my coconut oil with a drop of peppermint and oil pulled for 20 minutes. 2015, Dr. Michelle Coleman, Oil Pulling Revolution:

Forms

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oil pulled	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
oil pulled	Tense=Past		lexicographic
oil pulls	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
oil pulling	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic