olivefamily
nounUK /ˈɒlɪv ˈfæmɪli/
US /ˈɑːlɪv ˈfæməli/
A group of trees and bushes that includes the olive tree and its relatives.
The olive family includes jasmine and ash trees as well as the olive tree itself.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A household or group of people who grow and sell olives.
The olive family in our village has been pressing oil for generations.
3. A family whose name or business is connected with olives.
The Olive family runs the little shop on the corner.
4. A category in plant classification that groups olive-like plants together.
Scientists put the olive tree in the olive family.