Olive
1. Fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil. I often
put some sliced olives in my salad.
2. Evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region. Many olives have been
planted in California.
3. One-seeded fruit of the European olive tree usually pickled and used as a
relish. Olive oil is a good oil to use in cooking.
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