Pronunciation : O"le*a
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. olive. See Olive.] (Bot.)
Definition : Defn: A genus of trees including the olive.
Note: The Chinese Olea fragrans, noted for its fragrance, and the American devilwood (Olea Americana) are now usually referred to another genus (Osmanthus).
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913