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olea

/ ˈəʊlɪə /

noun

  1. See oleum
    a plural of oleum


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Olea europæa, Oryza sativa, Solanum tuberosum, Vitis vinifera.

From the Latin oleum, formed from olea, olive-tree, the fruit of which abounds in oil.

After killing two of the Aztecs, Olea fell mortally wounded.

"Come, seor Gaspar," continued the Alguazil, turning to Olea.

Cortes fortunately escaped with only a wound on the head, but Olea had received three very severe wounds.

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