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olive branch


olive branch

noun

Definition 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

Examples of OLIVE BRANCH

  1. 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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