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Definition of olive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
colorsof or relating to the color of greenish-yellow or greenish-brown
- She wore an olive dress that matched her eyes..
2.
complexionhaving light brown skin color
- He has an olive complexion that tans easily.
Noun
1.
foodsmall oval fruit used for food and oil
- She added some olives to the salad..
2.
planttree that produces olives, native to Mediterranean regions
- An olive tree can live for hundreds of years..
3.
shadedark yellowish-green color like unripe fruit
- He painted the walls olive.
Images of olive
small oval fruit used for food and oil 
tree that produces olives, native to Mediterranean regions 
dark yellowish-green color like unripe fruit
Expressions with olive
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gesture or offering to end a conflict
She offered an olive branch to mend their friendship.
make a friendly gesture to restore a damaged relationship
After weeks of silence, he decided to offer an olive branch.
offer a gesture of goodwill
She extended an olive branch by inviting him to dinner.
offer a gesture of goodwill
She extended the olive branch by inviting her neighbor to dinner.
initial obstacle preventing progress until it is overcome
The first olive out of the bottle was fixing the broken engine.
olive picked after ripening, often used in cooking
I added black olives to the salad.
olive pickled in brine
She served green olives as an appetizer.
bread with olives mixed in the dough
I love having olive bread with my salad.
liquid extracted from olives used in cooking
She added olive juice to the salad dressing.
liquid fat pressed from olive fruit, used for cooking, cosmetics, remedies
She used olive oil for pasta and later rubbed it on dry skin.
tree that produces olives, native to Mediterranean regions
The olive tree in our garden finally started bearing fruit this year..
having a color similar to that of an olive
The walls were painted in an olive-coloured hue that reminded her of Mediterranean groves..
having a size similar to an olive
The tumor was olive-sized, requiring immediate attention.
having a green-yellow color lighter than olive
She wore an olive green dress to the party.
olives fully grown and ready to eat
She added ripe olives to the salad.
area planted with olive trees
The olive grove stretched for miles under the Mediterranean sun..
grey with a hint of olive color
The artist chose an olive-grey for the background.
having a greyish green color like a ripe olive
The jacket was olive drab, perfect for hiking.
of a color that is a mixture of gray and dark yellowish-green
The walls were painted an olive-gray that reminded her of mossy stones..
type of dark purple olive from Greece
I added Kalamata olives to the salad.
hamburger with chopped olives and mayonnaise
I ordered an olive burger for lunch.
any large olive suitable for pickling
She bought queen olives for the antipasto platter.
plant with fragrant flowers, often used in gardens
The tea olive in the garden smells wonderful.
olive oil from first pressing with low acidity and no defects
Extra virgin olive oil is best for salads and dipping.
Origin of olive
Latin, oliva (olive tree, olive fruit)
Terms with olive included in their meaning
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cooking
edible vegetable oil other than olive oil
highest purity
of highest purity, especially referring to olive oil
cuisine
flat Italian bread with olive oil and yeast
food
type of dark purple olive
healthy eating
eating plan rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and olive oil
drink
served with olive juice
bar order
cocktail of gin or vodka, dry vermouth, with olive or lemon twist
italian tomato sauce
simple Italian tomato sauce with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil
cuisine
Italian dish of toasted bread with olive oil and tomatoes
italian appetizer
toasted bread with toppings like olive oil and garlic
food
flat Italian bread with olive oil and herbs
acr: olive drab
greenish color used in military
cuisine
Mediterranean sauce made of garlic and olive oil
agriculture
olive tree variety producing large dark olives used for eating
traditional sauce
sauce made from garlic and olive oil
dip with butter
dip with garlic, anchovies, butter, olive oil
cooking
puree of salted cod, olive oil, and milk
French dish
chicken cooked in a sauce with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil
drink
martini with olive brine and an olive garnish
acr: extra virgin olive oil
oil from olives used in cooking
dish
cold vegetable soup with olive oil, vinegar, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers
composition
olive-green sandstone mainly of quartz and glauconite
Middle Eastern dish
mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic
plant
relating to the olive family of plants
Examples of olive in a sentence
He chose an olive tie for the occasion. Her olive skin glowed under the sun. The actor's olive complexion was perfect for the role. The olive tree in their yard was full of fruit. He offered her an olive as a snack. The ancient olive stood tall in the garden.
Farmers harvested olives from the old olive. She wore an olive dress to the party. The olive curtains matched the sofa perfectly.
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- French:olive, olives, ...
- German:oliv, Olive, ...
- Italian:olivastro, oliva, ...
- Spanish:verde oliva, aceituna, ...
- Portuguese:verde-oliva, azeitona, ...
- Chinese:橄榄色, 橄榄, ...
- Japanese:オリーブ色の, オリーブ, ...
- Arabic:زَيْتُونِيّ, زَيْتُون, ...
- Hebrew:זֵיתִי, עֵץ זַיִת, ...
- Russian:оливковый, оливка, ...
- Ukrainian:оливковий, оливка, ...
- Hindi:जैतूनी, जैतून, ...
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