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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

Browse dictionary entries near oleaster

  1. ‹ oleander
  2. ‹ oleaginous
  3. ‹ -ole
  4. ‹ oldwife
  5. ‹ oldster
  6. ‹ oldsquaw
  7. ‹ Oldowan
  8. ‹ oldish
  9. ‹ oldie
  10. ‹ Oldham
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