/ ˈɒlɪv; NAmE ˈɑːlɪv/ noun , adjective
■ noun
1.
[ C ] a small green or black fruit with a strong taste, used in cooking and for its oil
2.
(also ˈolive tree ) [ C ] a tree on which olives grow :
olive groves
3.
(also ˌolive ˈgreen ) [ U ] a yellowish-green colour
■ adjective
1.
(also ˌolive-ˈgreen ) yellowish-green in colour
2.
( of skin ) yellowish-brown in colour :
an olive complexion
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : via Old French from Latin oliva , from Greek elaia , from elaion oil.