oil-bearing plant
nounUK /ɔɪl ˈbeərɪŋ plɑːnt/
US /ɔɪl ˈberɪŋ plænt/
A plant that has oil inside its seeds or fruit.
The sunflower is an oil-bearing plant that gives us cooking oil.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plant grown mainly to make oil for food or fuel.
Farmers grow oil-bearing plants like canola and soybeans.
3. A plant whose parts contain natural oils used in products.
Olive trees are oil-bearing plants used to make olive oil.
4. A crop that is harvested for the oil in its seeds.
Peanuts are an oil-bearing plant grown in warm places.