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adj. - Resembling the oily fruit of a Mediterranean tree.

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  • I think it is something kind of complicated; she looks sort of exotic with that olive-like skin I've always wanted.
  • "Karaka," said their new friend, offering a basket of an olive-like fruit.
  • He was pale, too, if that sallow colour, which olive-like complexions like his assume when wrought upon, can be called pale.
  • "Good -- good!" he exclaimed, eagerly; and he gave them to Don to carry, while he once more resumed his search, which this time was successful, for he found a young tree, and...
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