olives

1. small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oilSynonyms: olive

2. evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruitsSynonyms: European olive tree, Olea europaea, olive

3. hard yellow often variegated wood of an olive tree; used in cabinetworkSynonyms: olive

4. one-seeded fruit of the European olive tree usually pickled and used as a relishSynonyms: olive

5. a yellow-green color of low brightness and saturationSynonyms: olive