OLEASTER


Meaning of OLEASTER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈō-lē-ˌas-tər, ˌō-lē-ˈ ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from olea

Date: 14th century

: any of several plants (genus Elaeagnus of the family Elaeagnaceae, the oleaster family) having alternate leaves and small often fragrant flowers with four stamens ; especially : Russian olive

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