Macassar oil : A kind of oil formerly used in dressing the hair; -- so called because originally obtained from Macassar, a district of the Island of Celebes. Also, an imitation of the same, of perfumed castor oil and olive oil.

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Macassar oil. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: navigation, search. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Macassar oil was so named because it was reputed to have been manufactured from ingredients purchased in the port of Makassar in Indonesia. ...