Elaeis
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A tropical palm tree grown for the oil from its fruit
- noun
- /ɪˈliːɪs/
- Specialized
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Elaeis
- The Elaeis genus includes the commercially important oil palm trees.
Examples
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The Elaeis genus includes the commercially important oil palm trees.
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The Elaeis tree thrives in tropical climates.
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Elaeis species are the primary source of palm oil produced worldwide.
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Scientists are studying Elaeis to improve oil yield and sustainability.
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Farmers in Malaysia grow Elaeis for its oil.
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Elaeis species are the primary source of palm oil produced worldwide.
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Farmers in Malaysia grow Elaeis for its oil.
Synonyms
oil palm
vsElaeis
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A tropical palm tree with long leaves that produces red fruit used to make oil
is the genus level that groups many related tropical trees
Compounds
Elaeis oleifera
- Specialized
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A palm tree from Central and South America with fruit used to make oil
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Elaeis comes from the Greek root elaion, which means 'olive' or 'olive oil'. That's why the palm genus Elaeis is named for its oily fruit and its use as a source of palm oil.