olive
nounfeminine/ɐzɐjˈtonɐ/high
a·zei·to·na
Definition
The small oval fruit of the olive tree, used to produce oil or eaten as a snack.
She added olives to the salad.
Olives are a key ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.
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Common collocations
black olivegreen olivestuffed olivetable olive
Etymology
Do árabe 'az-zaytūnah' (pequena azeitona).