olive branch
olive branch
nounDefinition of OLIVE BRANCH
1
: a branch of the olive tree especially when used as a symbol of peace
2
: an offer or gesture of conciliation or goodwill
See Examples of OLIVE BRANCH
- The winner extended an olive branch to his opponent by calling him a great player.
First Known Use of OLIVE BRANCH
14th century
Rhymes with OLIVE BRANCH
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