oleaster

noun

ole·​as·​ter ˈō-lē-ˌa-stər How to pronounce oleaster (audio)
ˌō-lē-ˈa-
: any of several plants (genus Elaeagnus of the family Elaeagnaceae, the oleaster family) having alternate leaves and small often fragrant flowers with four stamens
especially : russian olive

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, from olea

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oleaster was in the 14th century

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“Oleaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oleaster. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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