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Vocabulary Entry
olive
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A fruit of the olive tree, typically small, oval, and green or black when ripe; also refers to the tree itself.
Example Sentences
"She added sliced olives to her salad."
"The olive tree can live for hundreds of years."
"We enjoyed a tasting of different types of olives at the market."
V
verb
To pick or gather olives from the olive tree.
Example Sentences
"Farmers will olive their trees in late autumn."
"We learned how to olive properly during our visit to the plantation."
"They have begun to olive the ripe fruit before winter sets in."
A
adjective
Having a dull yellowish-green color, similar to that of an olive.
Example Sentences
"She wore an olive dress that complemented her eyes."
"The walls were painted in an olive shade, creating a warm atmosphere."
"He chose an olive jacket for the outdoor event."