elaeis

/ˈliːɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The palm tree genus, including oil palms, native to Africa and Southeast Asia.

“The elaeis plantations were crucial to the country’s economy.”

2. genus

A taxonomic rank used in biology to classify living organisms.

“The elaeis genus belongs to the family Arecaceae.”

Synonyms

  • oil palm
  • palmae

Antonyms

  • deciduous
  • evergreen