olive drab
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːlɪv dɹˈæb/
British pronunciation
/ˈɒlɪv dɹˈab/

Definition & Meaning of "olive drab"in English

Olive drab
01

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

olive drab definition and meaning
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Examples
The soldiers ' uniforms were all a standard olive drab, providing effective camouflage in the forest.
He chose a shade of olive drab for the living room walls to give it a rustic, military-inspired look.
02

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

03

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

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