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olive branch
olive branchn.1. A branch of an olive tree regarded as an emblem of peace.2. An offer of peace: bore an olive branch to the new round of negotiations.olive branch n 1. a branch of an olive tree used to symbolize peace 2. any offering of peace or conciliation ol′ive branch`
n. 1. a branch of the olive tree as an emblem of peace. 2. any token of peace. [1275–1325] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  olive branch - something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peacepeace offeringoffering, offer - something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds" |
Translationsolive (ˈoliv) noun1. a type of edible fruit which is used as a garnish etc and which gives oil used for cooking. He put an olive in her cocktail; (also adjective) an olive tree; olive oil. 橄欖 橄榄2. the tree on which it grows. a grove of olives. 橄欖樹 橄榄树3. (also olive-green) the brownish-green or yellowish-green colour of the fruit. They painted the room olive; (also adjective) She wore an olive-green hat. 橄欖綠 橄榄绿4. (also ˈolive-wood) the wood of the tree. 橄欖木 橄榄木olive branch a sign of a wish for peace. The government held out the olive branch to its opponents. 橄欖枝 橄榄枝olive branch
an/the olive branchA symbol, expression, or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. Used most commonly in the phrase "hold out/offer (someone) an/the olive branch." The conservatives in Congress seem to be offering the olive branch to Democrats on the issue of raising the debt ceiling. If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to hold out the olive branch.See also: branch, oliveolive branchA symbol of peace, an offering of good will, as in They feuded for years, but finally the Hatfields came over bearing an olive branch. This term is alluded to in the Bible (Genesis 8:11), where the dove comes to Noah after the flood with an olive leaf in its mouth. [c. 1600] See also: branch, oliveOlive Branch
What does it mean when you dream about an olive branch?A symbol of peace, the olive branch is associated with the dove bringing God’s message of hope for a peaceful new world to Noah. It represents resolution of conflicts and reconciliation, and perhaps the lifting of a burden in the life of the dreamer. olive branchsymbol of peace and serenity. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Brewer Handbook; O.T.: Genesis, 8:11]See: PeaceMedicalSeeoliveolive branch
Synonyms for olive branchnoun something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peaceSynonymsRelated Words |