1. (noun) deciduous shrubby tree of Europe and western Asia having grey leaves and small yellow fruits covered in silvery scales; sometimes spiny

• elaeagnus augustifolia
• russian olive

2. (noun) deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruits

• elaeagnus commutata
• silver-bush
• silverberry
• silverbush

1. (noun) deciduous shrubby tree of Europe and western Asia having grey leaves and small yellow fruits covered in silvery scales; sometimes spiny

• oleaster

2. (noun) deciduous unarmed North American shrub with silvery leaves and fruits

• oleaster