What does olive mean in cooking?

olive means: A small, native Mediterranean tree fruit; it has one pit and high oil content. It can be eaten raw after washing, picking, and oil extraction. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does olive mean?

• An evergreen tree that is widely grown (Olea europaea) It is a native of the Mediterranean Region, with fragrant white flowers and gray-green, lance-shaped, leathery leaves. The edible fruit has oil-rich flesh around a hardstone. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• This tree produces small, oval fruits that are used as food or as oil sources. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• One of many related or similar plants such as the Russian Olive. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Yellow green with low to medium saturation and lightness. (in Merlin Dictionary)