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olea


Meanings
  • noun

    A tree or shrub belonging to the olive family, producing fruit called olives.

    - "The olea tree is native to the Mediterranean region."
    - "Olive oil is extracted from the fruit of the olea tree."
  • noun

    The genus name for the olive tree.

    - "The scientific name for the olive tree is Olea europaea."
    - "The olea genus includes several other plant species besides the olive tree."

Variants
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olea , oleum , oleums
Etymology
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From the Greek word elaia, meaning 'wild olive' or 'olive tree'.


Trivia
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  1. The olive tree is one of the oldest cultivated trees in the world.

  2. Olive oil was used as a fuel for lamps in ancient Greece.

  3. The olive tree can live for over 1,000 years.


Related Concepts
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  1. olive: The fruit of the olea tree, which is used to produce olive oil and table olives.

  2. olive oil: A type of vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of the olea tree. It is used for cooking, salad dressings, and as a condiment.


Culture
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The olea tree has been cultivated for thousands of years for its fruit, which is used to produce olive oil and table olives. Olive oil is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine and is known for its health benefits. The olive tree is also a symbol of peace and prosperity in many cultures.

How to Memorize "olea"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the shape and size of the olea tree.
    - Imagine the olive fruit growing on the tree.
    - Think about the Mediterranean region where the olea tree is native.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'olea' with the Mediterranean region and olive oil.
    - Think of the olive tree as a symbol of peace and prosperity.
    - Remember that the fruit of the olea tree is called an olive.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym O-L-E-A to remember the word 'olea' stands for olive tree.
    - Think of the phrase 'Olive Leaf and Essence Abundant' to remember the health benefits of olive oil.


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