olive

Definitions

1. 1noun

   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.

2. 2noun

   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.

3. 3noun

   Any shell of the genus Oliva and allied genera; -- so called from the form. See Oliva.

4. 4noun

   The oyster catcher.

5. 5noun

   The color of the olive, a peculiar dark brownish, yellowish, or tawny green.

6. 6noun

   One of the tertiary colors, composed of violet and green mixed in equal strength and proportion.

7. 7noun

   An olivary body. See under Olivary.

8. 8noun

   A small slice of meat seasoned, rolled up, and cooked; as, olives of beef or veal.

9. 9adjective

   Approaching the color of the olive; of a peculiar dark brownish, yellowish, or tawny green.

10. 10noun

    a yellow-green color of low brightness and saturation

11. 11noun

    one-seeded fruit of the European olive tree usually pickled and used as a relish

12. 12noun

    hard yellow often variegated wood of an olive tree; used in cabinetwork

13. 13noun

    evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits

14. 14noun

    small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil

15. 15adjective

    of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive