olive olive /ˈɑːlɪv/

adjective

1. () Of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive  ( olive )
   of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
   

noun

1. A yellow-green color of low brightness and saturation  ( olive )
   a yellow-green color of low brightness and saturation
    She painted her room in an olive shade, evoking a sense of calm.
   She painted her room in an olive shade, evoking a sense of calm.
   
   
2. One-seeded fruit of the European olive tree usually pickled and used as a relish  ( olive )
   one-seeded fruit of the European olive tree usually pickled and used as a relish
    The bartender placed a green olive in my martini
   The bartender placed a green olive in my martini
   
   
3. Hard yellow often variegated wood of an olive tree; used in cabinetwork  ( olive )
   hard yellow often variegated wood of an olive tree; used in cabinetwork
    The artisan showcased a sculpture made from the yellow variegated wood of an olive tree.
   The artisan showcased a sculpture made from the yellow variegated wood of an olive tree.
   
   
4. Evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits  ( European olive tree , Olea europaea , olive )
   evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits
   
   
5. Small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil  ( olive )
   small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
    She added a few olives to her salad for extra flavor.
   She added a few olives to her salad for extra flavor.