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  1. olive, European olive tree, Olea europaeanoun

    evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits

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  1. olea europaea

    The olive, botanical name Olea europaea, meaning 'European olive' in Latin, is a species of small tree or shrub in the family Oleaceae, found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. When in shrub form, it is known as Olea europaea 'Montra', dwarf olive, or little olive. The species is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa. Olea europaea is the type species for the genus Olea. The tree and its fruit give their name to the Oleaceae plant family, which also includes species such as lilac, jasmine, forsythia, and the true ash tree. The olive's fruit, also called an "olive", is of major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as the source of olive oil; it is one of the core ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine. Thousands of cultivars of the olive tree are known. Olive cultivars may be used primarily for oil, eating, or both. Olives cultivated for consumption are generally referred to as "table olives". About 90% of all harvested olives are turned into oil, while about 10% are used as table olives.

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  1. olea europaea

    Olea Europaea, also known as the European olive, is a species of a small tree in the family Oleaceae, native to the Mediterranean region. It is known for its fruit, known as olives, which are of major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as a source of olive oil. The tree and its fruit provide numerous health benefits and are also significant in several aspects of culture, including culinary, religion, and tradition.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Olea europaea in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Olea europaea in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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  • أوليا يوروباArabic
  • ಒಲಿಯಾ ಯುರೋಪಿಯಾKannada

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