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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. |
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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. |
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Any shell of the genus Oliva and allied genera; -- so called
from the form. See Oliva. |
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The oyster catcher. |
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The color of the olive, a peculiar dark brownish, yellowish,
or tawny green. |
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One of the tertiary colors, composed of violet and green
mixed in equal strength and proportion. |
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An olivary body. See under Olivary. |
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A small slice of meat seasoned, rolled up, and cooked; as,
olives of beef or veal. |
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Approaching the color of the olive; of a peculiar dark
brownish, yellowish, or tawny green. |