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Synonyms for olives

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ol-ivz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒl ɪvz

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Définition of olives

Origin :
  • c.1200, "olive tree," from Old French olive "olive, olive tree" (13c.) or directly from Latin oliva "olive, olive tree," from Greek elaia "olive tree, olive," probably from the same Aegean language (perhaps Cretan) as Armenian ewi "oil." Applied to the fruit or berry of the tree in English from late 14c. As a color from 17c. Olive branch as a token of peace is from early 13c.
  • As in tan : noun light brown
Example sentences :
  • It is situated at the foot of the Mount of Olives, on the way to Jericho.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • I drew three Leadings-forth and two Mounts of Olives on five half-sheets.
  • Extract from : « Albert Durer » by T. Sturge Moore
  • Some of the olives that were prepared to be eat green, were as good as those of Provence.
  • Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
  • Strain the sauce over the olives, and put the vegetables in the centre.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • "I will have no more to do with figs or olives either," cried out Herr Ignaz.
  • Extract from : « That Boy Of Norcott's » by Charles James Lever
  • It is not beauty that is wanted of you, nor shade, but olives.
  • Extract from : « Wisdom, Wit, and Pathos of Ouida » by Ouida
  • The "Mount of Olives" was begun in 1800, and finished during the following year.
  • Extract from : « The Standard Oratorios » by George P. Upton
  • "No one has loved me since my two Olives left me," he muttered.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Luttrell's First Patient » by Rosa Nouchette Carey
  • This is as though they say the oil pot itself gathers the olives.
  • Extract from : « The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus » by Caius Valerius Catullus
  • They can do without architecture who have no olives nor wines in the cellar.
  • Extract from : « Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience » by Henry David Thoreau
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