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grayish-green in color
(of skin) having a naturally warm, slightly brownish-yellow tone
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.
a muted yellow-green color with low brightness
an evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean and elsewhere, producing edible shiny fruits
the hard, dense wood of the olive tree, valued for furniture and cabinetwork
