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 olive olive /ˈɑːlɪv/

adjective

  1. () Of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive  ( olive )
    of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

noun

  1. A yellow-green color of low brightness and saturation  ( olive )
    a yellow-green color of low brightness and saturation
     She painted her room in an olive shade, evoking a sense of calm.
    She painted her room in an olive shade, evoking a sense of calm.
  2. One-seeded fruit of the European olive tree usually pickled and used as a relish  ( olive )
    one-seeded fruit of the European olive tree usually pickled and used as a relish
     The bartender placed a green olive in my martini
    The bartender placed a green olive in my martini
  3. Hard yellow often variegated wood of an olive tree; used in cabinetwork  ( olive )
    hard yellow often variegated wood of an olive tree; used in cabinetwork
     The artisan showcased a sculpture made from the yellow variegated wood of an olive tree.
    The artisan showcased a sculpture made from the yellow variegated wood of an olive tree.
  4. Evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits  ( European olive tree , Olea europaea , olive )
    evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits
  5. Small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil  ( olive )
    small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
     She added a few olives to her salad for extra flavor.
    She added a few olives to her salad for extra flavor.