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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A plant in the genus Elaeagnus, of about 50-70 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees with alternate leaves, primarily native to temperate and subtropical regions of Asia.
2. 2
   deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruits wordnet
3. 3
   The fruit of such a plant.

Synonyms

All synonyms

elaeagnus commutataoleasteroleastersilver berrysilver bushsilver-bush

Etymology

From silver + berry.

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