olive

Definition

An olive is a small oval fruit that grows on olive trees and is often eaten whole or used to make oil. It can also refer to a greenish-yellow color like the fruit.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly, 'olive' means the fruit. In food, common collocations are 'olive oil', 'green olives', 'black olives', and 'olive tree'. As a color word, 'olive' usually means a muted green tone, as in 'olive jacket'.

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