Rechercher
Olive
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olive
a very small, typically green fruit with a hard seed and a bitter taste, eaten or used to extract oil from
What is an "olive"?
The olive is a small, oval-shaped fruit native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated for its oil and eaten whole or in various culinary dishes. Olives come in different varieties, ranging in color from green to black, depending on ripeness and processing methods. They have a unique flavor that can vary from mild and buttery to briny and tangy. The fruit contains a single large pit or stone surrounded by edible flesh. Olives are commonly used in cooking, particularly in Mediterranean cuisine, and are also enjoyed as a snack, in salads, on pizzas, or as a topping for various dishes. Rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, olives offer various health benefits.
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olive
a dark yellowish-green color
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olive
evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits
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olive
small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
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bois d'olive, olivier (bois)
hard yellow often variegated wood of an olive tree; used in cabinetwork
olive
adj
Exemple
He prefers pasta with light, olive oil-based sauces.
Despite the rocky terrain, the olive groves cropped generously, providing an ample supply of olives for pressing into oil.
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