Word Meaning

olive definition and meaning

n. A tree (Olea Europaea) with small oblong or elliptical leaves, axillary clusters of flowers, and oval, one-seeded drupes. The tree has been cultivated for its fruit for thousands of years, and its branches are the emblems of peace. The wood is yellowish brown and beautifully variegated.
n. The fruit of the olive. It has been much improved by cultivation, and is used for making pickles. Olive oil is pressed from its flesh.
n. Any shell of the genus Oliva and allied genera; -- so called from the form. See Oliva.
n. The oyster catcher.
n. The color of the olive, a peculiar dark brownish, yellowish, or tawny green.
n. One of the tertiary colors, composed of violet and green mixed in equal strength and proportion.
n. An olivary body. See under Olivary.
n. A small slice of meat seasoned, rolled up, and cooked; as, olives of beef or veal.
a. Approaching the color of the olive; of a peculiar dark brownish, yellowish, or tawny green.

Crossword clues for olive

- A yellow colour
- Colour that may be green or black
- Cooking or salad oil
- Extra virgin ... oil
- Fruit type
- Greek fruit
- Greek oil fruit
- Green has no leading role in Dickensian musical
- Green shade
- Grove fruit
- Kalamata fruit
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- May’s report for corn
- Maybe I love this source of oil
- Mediterranean fruit
- Oil bearing tree fruit
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- Oily fruit
- Overhead veil arranged to provide shade
- Peace offering, ... branch
- Salad dressing liquid, ... oil
- Tree that provides shade
- type of cooking oil
- Type of fruit
- Type of oil
- Uniform colour
- Yellow-green colour
- Yellowish green
- Yellowish-green