olive
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- noun
- /ˈɑːlɪv/
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madera de olivo
- The craftsman used olive wood to create a stunning dining table that showcased its unique grain.
- olive wood
We can take the raw materials, the green olive wood, and make it act like an iron stake.
- We can take the raw materials, the green olive wood, and make it act like an iron stake.
Examples
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I thought that it would be pretty cool to have the olive wood strip right at the front where the crazy grain is more visible.
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It was made out of an olive tree from from Israel.
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We can take the raw materials, the green olive wood, and make it act like an iron stake.
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High-quality cases, finely carved in local hard, difficult-to-carve olive wood, cost him more to purchase from carvers.
Academic text (2009) -
Many cupboard staples work wonders on dry and brittle hair, including olive oil, avocado, honey, milk, banana, mayo, apple cider vinegar, and eggs.
Blog text (34) -
He carved the intricate details of the statue from olive wood, highlighting its rich color and texture.
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This drawer was constructed from durable olive wood, known for its beauty and strength in fine furniture.
Synonyms
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Hard wood from the oak tree that lasts a long time and is used for furniture
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Dark brown wood from a tree with hard nuts used to make furniture
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Hard, strong wood from an elm tree used to make furniture and tools
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Hard, strong wood from a large shade tree used for furniture and tools
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Hard light yellow wood from a small evergreen tree used for fine carving and instrument parts
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Wood from an orange tree used for small detailed craft work
Hard wood from oak trees used to make furniture
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
A coastal tree with fragrant leaves, small clusters of creamy flowers, and olive-like fruit
A small tree from the southern United States that has white flowers and dark purple fruit
An evergreen tree that grows in the Mediterranean and produces olives for food and oil
A small tree or bush with silvery leaves, small yellow fruits, and sometimes thorns
- Specialized
A small sea turtle with an olive-colored shell that often nests in large groups on beaches
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Olive The use of olive for wood simply comes from the same tree name, Latin oliva and Greek elaia, because timber from the olive tree is called 'olive' wood and is used in fine furniture.