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A tree (Olea europaea) cultivated for its fruit from antiquity in Asia Minor and southern Europe and more recently elsewhere and having a trunk that is often gnarled, leaves resembling the willow, and yellow flowers.

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Usage examples (35)
  • Adjective : an olive complexion
  • Stir in olives and cook 30 minutes or until beef is tender.
  • Serve with olives (I bought some delicious marinated olives from the olive bar at Whole Foods) and wedges of toasted pitas.
  • I was immediately intrigued, but my dislike of olives is strong enough that I figured I needed to find a different way to use them.
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