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oleaster definition

ole·as·ter (ō′lē as′tər, ō′lē as′tər)

noun

any of several plants (genus Elaeagnus) of the oleaster family, often grown for ornament; esp. the Russian olive

Etymology: ME oliaster < L < olea: see oleaginous

adjective

designating a family (Elaeagnaceae, order Proteales) of dicotyledonous plants, including buffalo berry

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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