OLEASTER


Meaning of OLEASTER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌəulɪˈæstə ]

n. any of various trees of the genus Elaeagnus, often thorny and with evergreen leathery foliage, esp. E. angustifolia bearing olive-shaped yellowish fruits. Also called Russian olive. [ME f. L f. olea olive-tree: see -ASTER]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.