oleaceous

American

[oh-lee-ey-shuhs] / ˌoʊ liˈeɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the Oleaceae, the olive family of plants.

oleaceous British

/ ˌəʊlɪˈeɪʃəs /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of oleaceous

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

Example Sentences

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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.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 579, December 8, 1832 by Various

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