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Etymology of the English word eleoptene

the English word eleoptene
derived from the Greek word elaion, ἔλαιον, ἐλαιών (an olive-orchard; the Mount of Olives)
derived from the Greek word elaia, ἐλαία (an olive (the tree or the fruit))

Date

The earliest known usage of eleoptene in English dates from the 20th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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