Definitions for olive
ˈɒl ɪvolive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. olivenoun

   small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil

2. olive, European olive tree, Olea europaeanoun

   evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits

3. olivenoun

   hard yellow often variegated wood of an olive tree; used in cabinetwork

4. olivenoun

   one-seeded fruit of the European olive tree usually pickled and used as a relish

5. oliveadjective

   a yellow-green color of low brightness and saturation

6. oliveadjective

   of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. olivenoun

   An evergreen tree, Olea europaea, cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean for its fruit and the oil obtained from it.

2. olivenoun

   The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).

3. olivenoun

   The wood of the olive tree.

4. olivenoun

   An olivary body, part of the medulla oblongata.

5. olivenoun

   A component of a plumbing compression joint; a ring which is placed between the nut and the pipe and compressed during fastening to provide a seal.

6. oliveadjective

   Of a grayish green color, that of an unripe olive.

7. Olivenoun

   A female given name from English.

   And hear me swear a solemn oath, / That only by thy side / Will I to Olive plight my troth, / And gain her for my bride.

8. Olivenoun

   A surname.

9. Olivenoun

   A male given name from English.

10. Etymology: Medieval form of the Latin saint's name Oliva "olive"; revived in the 19th century when flower and plant names became fashionable. The surname is topographical, often representing an Anglicization of continental European surnames such as Spanish Oliva.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Olivenoun

   A plant producing oil; the emblem of peace.

   Etymology: olive, Fr. olea, Lat.

   The leaves are for the most part oblong and ever-green; the flower consists of one leaf, the lower part of which is hollowed, but the upper part is divided into four parts; the ovary, which is fixed in the center of the flower cup, becomes an oval, soft, pulpy fruit, abounding with a fat liquor inclosing an hard rough stone. Philip Miller.

   To thee, heav’ns, in thy nativity,
   Adjudg’d an olive branch and laurel crown,
   As likely to be blest in peace and war. William Shakespeare, Hen. VI.

   In the purlews of this forest, stands
   A sheepcote fenc’d about with olive trees. William Shakespeare.

   The seventh year thou shalt let it rest. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard and olive yard. Ex. xxiii. 11.

   He led
   Mutuscans from their olive bearing town,
   And all th’ Eretian pow’rs. John Dryden, Æn. viii.

   It is laid out into a grove, a vineyard, and an allotment for olives and herbs. Notes on the Odyssey.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Olive

   The olive, botanical name Olea europaea, meaning 'European olive' in Latin, is a species of small tree or shrub in the family Oleaceae, found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. When in shrub form, it is known as Olea europaea 'Montra', dwarf olive, or little olive. The species is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa. Olea europaea is the type species for the genus Olea. The tree and its fruit give their name to the Oleaceae plant family, which also includes species such as lilac, jasmine, forsythia, and the true ash tree. The olive's fruit, also called an "olive", is of major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as the source of olive oil; it is one of the core ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine. Thousands of cultivars of the olive tree are known. Olive cultivars may be used primarily for oil, eating, or both. Olives cultivated for consumption are generally referred to as "table olives". About 90% of all harvested olives are turned into oil, while about 10% are used as table olives.

WikidataRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Olive

   The olive is a species of small tree in the family Oleaceae, native to the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean Basin as well as northern Iraq, and northern Iran at the south of the Caspian Sea. Its fruit, also called the olive, is of major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as the source of olive oil. The tree and its fruit give its name to the plant family, which also includes species such as lilacs, jasmine, Forsythia and the true ash trees. The word derives from Latin olīva which is cognate with the Greek ἐλαία ultimately from Mycenaean Greek

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Olive

   ol′iv, n. a tree cultivated round the Mediterranean for its oily fruit: its fruit: peace, of which the olive was the emblem: a colour like the unripe olive.—adj. of a brownish-green colour like the olive.—adjs. Olivā′ceous, olive-coloured: olive-green; Ol′ivary, like olives.—ns. Ol′ivenite, a mineral consisting chiefly of arsenic acid and protoxide of iron; Ol′ive-oil, oil pressed from the fruit of the olive; Ol′ive-yard, a piece of ground on which olives are grown; Ol′ivine, chrysolite.—Olive branch, a symbol of peace: (pl.) children (Ps. cxxviii. 4; Pr. Bk.). [Fr.,—L. oliva—Gr. elaia.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. olive

   A type of cultivar, plant, seed and tree created and cultivated in various species.

   Olives are grown to be eaten and they are also transformed into olive oil.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 6, 2020  

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. OLIVE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Olive is ranked #6021 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Olive surname appeared 5,712 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 would have the surname Olive.
   
   71.9% or 4,111 total occurrences were White.
   16.4% or 939 total occurrences were Black.
   5.2% or 300 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   3% or 175 total occurrences were Asian.
   2.5% or 145 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.7% or 42 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

Matched Categories

1. • Drupe
   • Fruit
   • Olive Tree
   • Relish
   • Wood

Anagrams for olive »

1. voile

2. ovile

How to pronounce olive?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say olive in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of olive in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of olive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of olive in a Sentence

1. Gianluca Foa:

   The monks had the idea to use alcohol as a base in the perfume, instead of the then prevalent olive oil or vinegar, which left a rancid smell later.

2. Douglas MacArthur:

   The Long Gray Line has never failed us, were you to do so, a million ghosts in olive drab, in brown khaki, in blue and gray, would rise from their white crosses, thundering those magic words :' Duty, honor, country.'.

3. Matteo Boggio Robutti:

   Olive oil has to be kept into a dark bottle in order to preserve it from the action of the sunlight which strongly increases the oxidation quickly lowering the qualities of the olive oil, clear bottles are usually used to attract the clients with the color of the olive oil.

4. Polk County:

   A vehicle turned into their path and they T-boned the vehicle on Olive Street, and there were significant injuries from that as well.

5. Drew Barrymore:

   I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the most exciting moment for me to meet a real-life princess, the real-life princess, the people’s Princess, the Santa Clarita Diet star told the Jimmy Kimmel Live host. The mother of two girls — Olive, 5, and Frankie, 4 — Barrymore said Princess Di was the epitome of a woman that all little girls look up to.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=olive
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Olive
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=olive
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=olive
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=olive
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html