Anagrams Of Olive
Definition of olive
- n. - 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.
- n. - 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.
- n. - Any shell of the genus Oliva and allied genera; -- so called
from the form. See Oliva.
- n. - The oyster catcher.
- n. - The color of the olive, a peculiar dark brownish, yellowish,
or tawny green.
- n. - One of the tertiary colors, composed of violet and green
mixed in equal strength and proportion.
- n. - An olivary body. See under Olivary.
- n. - A small slice of meat seasoned, rolled up, and cooked; as,
olives of beef or veal.
- a. - Approaching the color of the olive; of a peculiar dark
brownish, yellowish, or tawny green.
Syllable Information
The word olive is a 5 letter word that has 2 syllable 's . The syllable division for olive is: ol-ive