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olive

UK
/ˈɒl.ɪv/
US
/ˈɑː.lɪv/

Translations

olivenoun
olives
pl
UK
/ˈɒl.ɪv/
US
/ˈɑː.lɪv/
The olive is a small fruit that grows on olive trees.
Олива — это маленький плод, который растет на оливковых деревьях.
Additional translations
маслина
оливка
Synonyms
olive tree
fruit
drupes
olive fruit
oliveadjective
more olive
Comp.
most olive
Super.
UK
/ˈɒl.ɪv/
US
/ˈɑː.lɪv/
She wore an olive dress to the party.
Она надела оливковое платье на вечеринку.
Synonyms
mossy
drab
sage
green-brown
olive-drab
greenish
yellowish-green
khaki
army-green
olive-green

Definitions

olivenoun
A small, oval fruit with a hard pit and bitter flesh, typically green or black, used as food and as a source of oil.
She added a few olives to the salad for extra flavor.
A tree (Olea europaea) native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated for its fruit and oil.
The ancient olive stood proudly in the middle of the grove.
A yellowish-green color, like that of an unripe olive.
He chose an olive shirt to match his khaki pants.
oliveadjective
Having a yellowish-green color, similar to that of an unripe olive.
She wore an olive dress that complemented her complexion beautifully.
Relating to or characteristic of the olive tree or its fruit.
The olive landscape was dotted with ancient trees that had been there for centuries.
Having a naturally light brown or yellowish-brown complexion tinged with green or gold.
His olive complexion required only a light layer of sunscreen.
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