olive drab

/ˈɒlɪv dɹˈab/

/ˈɑːlɪv dɹˈæb/

[adjective] [noun]

olive drab

[ADJECTIVE]

a dull, grayish-green color typically used in military camouflage

synonyms : drab

Olive drab

[NOUN]

a cloth of an olive-brown color used for military uniforms

military uniform of the United States Army; made from cloth of a dull olive color

synonyms : olive-drab uniform

Examples

1. Because the tags were tactical camo, olive drab, or what-have-you, so that they wouldn't stand out in a faraway sniper's scope, like stars in the night sky.

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