ə̇ˈlēə̇s noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, probably modification of Greek elaïs olive tree, from elaia olive
: a genus of pinnate-leaved palms having very dense clusters of crowded flowers and bright red fruits — see african oil palm
ə̇ˈlēə̇s noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, probably modification of Greek elaïs olive tree, from elaia olive
: a genus of pinnate-leaved palms having very dense clusters of crowded flowers and bright red fruits — see african oil palm
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012