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oleaceous

/ˌəʊ.liˈeɪ.ʃəs/

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adjective

formalcommonscientificobsolete/ˌəʊ.liˈeɪ.ʃəs/

A botanical term referring to plants belonging to the olive family (Oleaceae), now rarely used outside of specialized scientific contexts.

  • 🇷🇺Ботанический термин, относящийся к растениям семейства маслиновых (Oleaceae), в настоящее время редко используемый за пределами специализированных научных контекстов.
  1. Relating to the olive family C2 formal

    Of or pertaining to trees or shrubs belonging to the Oleaceae family, which includes olives, ashes, jasmines, and lilacs.

    • The oleaceous trees in the garden produce small, fragrant flowers.
    • Botanists classify jasmine as an oleaceous plant.
    • The olive tree is the most well-known oleaceous species.

    🇷🇺Относящийся к семейству маслиновых