oliveplant
nounUK /ˈɒlɪv plɑːnt/
US /ˈɑːlɪv plænt/
A small tree that grows olives, the little fruits we use to make oil and snacks.
The olive plant in our garden gives us green olives every fall.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plant of the genus Olea, especially the cultivated olive tree.
Botanists classify the olive plant under the genus Olea.
3. Any plant grown for its olive-like fruit or for ornamental purposes.
The Russian olive plant is often used in landscaping.
4. A source of olive oil in agricultural contexts.
Farmers in the region rely on the olive plant for their main crop.