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olivey

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Resembling olives, olive-like.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Of, or pertaining to, olives.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • full of olivey goodness

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Somewhat olive in color.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English olive Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English olivey From olive + -y.