Definitions

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  • adjective Resembling or characteristic of an olive.

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  • adjective resembling an olive

Etymologies

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olive +‎ -like

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Examples

  • He experimented with a boiled rice sandwich, adding chili peppers, garlic, and màak kàwk (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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