Olea europaea

Definitions of Olea europaea
  1. noun
    evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits
    synonyms: European olive tree, olive
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    type of:
    olive tree
    a tree of the genus Olea cultivated for its fruit
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