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oleaceous

[ oh-lee-ey-shuhs ]

adjective

  1. belonging to the Oleaceae, the olive family of plants.


oleaceous

/ ˌəʊlɪˈeɪʃəs /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Oleaceae, a family of trees and shrubs, including the ash, jasmine, privet, lilac, and olive
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of oleaceous1

1855–60; < New Latin Oleace ( ae ) ( Ole ( a ) the olive genus ( Latin olea, olīva olive, olive tree; olive, oil ) + -aceae -aceae ) + -ous
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Word History and Origins

Origin of oleaceous1

C19: via New Latin from Latin olea olive ; see also oil
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Example Sentences

These vases contained a variety of balsamic and oleaceous compositions for the anointment, which, when ultimately performed, prepared the bathers for the sphæristerium, in which various amusements and exercises were enjoyed.

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