olive
ol‧ive /ˈɒləv, ˈɒlɪv $ ˈɑː-/
noun
2. [countable] (also olive tree) a tree that produces olives, grown especially in Mediterranean countries:
an olive grove
3. [uncountable] (also olive green) a deep yellowish green colour
4. olive skin/complexion skin colour that is typical of people from countries such as Greece, Italy, or Turkey
5. extend/offer/hold out etc an olive branch (to somebody) to do or say something in order to show that you want to end an argument with someone
—olive adjective:
an olive sweatshirt
ol‧ive /ˈɒləv, ˈɒlɪv $ ˈɑː-/
noun Date: 1100-1200
Language: Old French
Origin: Latin oliva, from Greek elaia
1. [countable] a small bitter egg-shaped black or green fruit, used as food and for making oilLanguage: Old French
Origin: Latin oliva, from Greek elaia
2. [countable] (also olive tree) a tree that produces olives, grown especially in Mediterranean countries:
3. [uncountable] (also olive green) a deep yellowish green colour
4. olive skin/complexion skin colour that is typical of people from countries such as Greece, Italy, or Turkey
5. extend/offer/hold out etc an olive branch (to somebody) to do or say something in order to show that you want to end an argument with someone
—olive adjective: