Oil extracted from the kernels of argan tree fruits, native to Morocco. Has a nutty flavor and is used both culinarily and cosmetically, traditionally produced by Berber women's cooperatives.
From Berber 'argan' (the tree name) and Latin 'oleum' (oil). The word entered international usage in the late 20th century as argan oil gained global recognition for its culinary and cosmetic properties.
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