An order of dicotyledonous gamopetalous trees and shrubs, of the cohort <em>Gentianales</em>, typified by the genus <em>Olea</em>, and characterized by the two stamens and the ovary of two cells each with two ovules; the olive family.
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"trees and shrubs having berries or drupes or capsules as fruits; sometimes placed in the order Oleales: olive; ash; jasmine; privet; lilac"