oleaster

• Nom désignant plusieurs arbustes du genre Elaeagnus, caractérisés par des rameaux blanchâtres ou argentés, des fleurs jaunâtres et des fruits ressemblant à des olives.

A noun referring to any of several shrubs of the genus Elaeagnus, characterized by silver-white twigs, yellow flowers, and olivelike fruits.

1. Shrub with silvery leavesC1formal

   Any of several shrubs belonging to the genus Elaeagnus, characterized by silver-white twigs, yellow flowers, and small, olive-like fruits.

   Olivier de Bohême

   • The oleaster shrub is often planted for its attractive silvery foliage.
   • Yellow flowers of the oleaster bloom in late spring.
   • The small, edible fruits of the oleaster resemble olives.

   Synonymessilverberrywild olive