Definition of Elaeis
:a genus of pinnate-leaved palms having very dense clusters of crowded flowers and bright red fruits — see african oil palm
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Elaeis
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Elae·is
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ə̇ˈlēə̇s
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Origin and Etymology of elaeis
New Latin, probably modification of Greek elaïs olive tree, from elaia olive
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