oleaceous

[oh-lee-ey-shuhs]

adjective

1. belonging to the Oleaceae, the olive family of plants.

oleaceous

/ ˌəʊlɪˈeɪʃəs /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Oleaceae, a family of trees and shrubs, including the ash, jasmine, privet, lilac, and olive

Word History and Origins

Origin of oleaceous¹

1855–60; < New Latin Oleace ( ae ) ( Ole ( a ) the olive genus ( Latin olea, olīva olive, olive tree; olive, oil ) + -aceae -aceae ) + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of oleaceous¹

C19: via New Latin from Latin olea _olive ; see also _oil

Example Sentences

These vases contained a variety of balsamic and oleaceous compositions for the anointment, which, when ultimately performed, prepared the bathers for the sphæristerium, in which various amusements and exercises were enjoyed.

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