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ol·ive
 olive
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- pronunciation:
- a
lihv
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a small green or black fruit with a pit, eaten raw or used as a source of oil.
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| definition 2: |
the evergreen tree that bears such fruit, found esp. in warm parts of the Mediterranean.
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| definition 3: |
a drab yellowish green color.
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| related words: |
green |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, concerning, or derived from the olive fruit or tree.
olive oil |
| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to the color olive.
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| related words: |
green, swarthy |
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