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elaeagnus

/ˌɛliˈæɡnəs/

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noun

/ˌɛliˈæɡnəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род кустарников или небольших деревьев семейства Лоховые (Elaeagnaceae), широко известных как лох или серебристая ягода.

A proper noun referring to a genus of shrubs or small trees in the family Elaeagnaceae, commonly known as oleaster or silverberry.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Plant genusC1formalscientific

    A genus of flowering shrubs and small trees in the family Elaeagnaceae, commonly known as silverberry or oleaster.

    ruЛох

    • The Elaeagnus species are popular for hedges and landscaping.
    • Elaeagnus angustifolia, also called Russian olive, is invasive in some regions.
    • Many Elaeagnus plants produce edible fruits and have silvery foliage.

    Synonymsoleastersilverberry

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