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Olea

olea

(Science: botany) A genus of trees including the olive.

The Chinese Olea fragrans, noted for its fragrance, and the American devilwood (Olea Americana) are now usually referred to another genus (Osmanthus).

Origin: L. Olive. See Olive.


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