Russian olive

/ˈrʌʃən ˌɑləv/
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Definitions of Russian olive
  1. noun
    deciduous shrubby tree of Europe and western Asia having grey leaves and small yellow fruits covered in silvery scales; sometimes spiny
    synonyms: Elaeagnus augustifolia, silver berry
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    type of:
    oleaster
    any of several shrubs of the genus Elaeagnus having silver-white twigs and yellow flowers followed by olivelike fruits
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