olive

IPA: ˈɑɫʌv

noun

  • A tree, Olea europaea, cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean for its fruit and the oil obtained from it.
  • The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).
  • The wood of the olive tree.
  • A dark yellowish-green color, that of an unripe olive.
  • (neuroanatomy) An olivary body, part of the medulla oblongata.
  • 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.
  • (cooking) A small slice of meat seasoned, rolled up, and cooked.
  • Any shell of the genus Oliva and allied genera; so called from the shape.
  • (UK, dialect) An oystercatcher, a shore bird.
  • A female given name from English.
  • A surname.
  • (rare) A male given name from English.
  • A number of places in the United States:
  • A community in the city of Orange, Orange County, California.
  • A township and unincorporated community therein, in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
  • An unincorporated community in Dallas County, Missouri, named after a Baptist church.
  • An unincorporated community in Powder River County, Montana.
  • A town in Ulster County, New York, from the bible story of dove and olive branch.
  • An unincorporated community in Creek County, Oklahoma, from the girl's name.
  • An unincorporated community in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
  • An unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
  • A number of townships in the United States, listed under Olive Township.

adjective

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