Definitions
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- adjective Resembling
olives , olive-like. - adjective Of, or pertaining to,
olives .
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Examples
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Adriance 2006 — a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc — was a step up in complexity, with its layering of leather, cherry and olivey notes and fuller body than the Merlot 2006.
Queens's Napa Valley Peter Hellman 2010
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Adriance 2006 — a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc — was a step up in complexity, with its layering of leather, cherry and olivey notes and fuller body than the Merlot 2006.
Queens's Napa Valley Peter Hellman 2010
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Adriance 2006 — a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc — was a step up in complexity, with its layering of leather, cherry and olivey notes and fuller body than the Merlot 2006.
Queens's Napa Valley Peter Hellman 2010
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(Although I think I might have preferred black olives) As you can see by the picture below, there are many olivey bites to be had in this loaf.
Everything old is new again.. Michele 2005
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(Although I think I might have preferred black olives) As you can see by the picture below, there are many olivey bites to be had in this loaf.
Sandwiches make the rain go away.. sort of... Michele 2005
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I was just thinking with your olive skin, the beige shirt and black skirt might make you look a bit beigey/olivey/washed out, is all!
Dress Ms Robinson Ms Robinson 2007
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Our previous house had a horrible yellow kitchen and our current house was yellow in all the halls and stairways when we moved in its now a very pale olivey green so I guess I have an aversion to yellow now.
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Frank's as big as me, and he's got a sharp, wolfish face and olivey skin.
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An olivey green Norwegian type cardigan -- the kind with silver clasps up the front.
readersguide Diary Entry readersguide 2002
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It's medium-weight, olivey, fleshed with blackcurrant and spicy, cedary French oak.
The Wine Front 2009
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