ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: probably so called from the fact that it is very hard to cut or split
: a small tree ( Osmanthus americanus ) of the southern United States that is related to the olive and has whitish bark and panicles of dull white flowers which are succeeded by dark purple fruits — called also American olive