Definitions
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- adjective Resembling or characteristic of an
olive .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective resembling an olive
Etymologies
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olive + -like
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Examples
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He experimented with a boiled rice sandwich, adding chili peppers, garlic, and mà ak kà wk (a sour, olivelike fruit) for flavor, but while it tasted better than it sounds-thanks to the mayonnaise, no doubt-it landed somewhat short of expectation.
Villa Incognito Robbins, Tom 2003
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