olive in Greek
olive in Greek is λαδής, ελιά, λαδί — olive means a small oval fruit, usually eaten pickled or pressed for its oil, that grows on a Mediterranean tree.
olive in Greek
λαδής
Pronounced: ladis
Of a grayish green color, that of an unripe olive.
ελιά
Pronounced: elia
λαδί
Pronounced: ladi
A dark yellowish-green color, that of an unripe olive.
What does "olive" mean?
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noun A small oval fruit, usually eaten pickled or pressed for its oil, that grows on a Mediterranean tree.
"She added a handful of green olives to the salad."
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noun The tree itself, cultivated for thousands of years around the Mediterranean.
"Ancient olive groves still stand across parts of Greece and Italy."
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adj A dull, yellowish-green colour, like an unripe olive.
"He wore an olive-green jacket."
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olive in a sentence
- She added a handful of green olives to the salad.
- Olive oil is a staple of Mediterranean cooking.
- Ancient olive groves still stand across parts of Greece and Italy.
- He wore an olive-green jacket.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "olive" in Greek?
"olive" in Greek is λαδής, ελιά, λαδί. olive means: A small oval fruit, usually eaten pickled or pressed for its oil, that grows on a Mediterranean tree.
How do you pronounce λαδής?
"olive" in Greek is λαδής, pronounced "ladis".
How do you use "olive" in a sentence?
Example: "She added a handful of green olives to the salad." In Greek, "olive" is λαδής, ελιά, λαδί.
Are there other ways to say "olive" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "olive": λαδής, ελιά, λαδί.
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