olive

/ˈɒlɪv//ˈɑlɪv/

noun

  1. 1

    A tree, Olea europaea, cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean for its fruit and the oil obtained from it.

  2. 2

    The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).

  3. 3

    The wood of the olive tree.

  4. 4

    A dark yellowish-green color, that of an unripe olive.

  5. 5

    An olivary body, part of the medulla oblongata.

  6. 6

    A component of a plumbing compression joint; a ring which is placed between the nut and the pipe and compressed during fastening to provide a seal.

  7. 7

    A small slice of meat seasoned, rolled up, and cooked.

    a beef olive
  8. 8

    Any shell of the genus Oliva and allied genera; so called from the shape.

  9. 9

    An oystercatcher, a shore bird.

adjective

  1. 1

    Of a grayish green color, that of an unripe olive.

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