Webolive, (Olea europaea), subtropical broad-leaved evergreen tree (family Oleaceae) and its edible fruit. The olive fruit and its oil are key elements in the cuisine of the Mediterranean and are popular outside the region. The tree’s beauty has been extolled for thousands of years. The edible olive was grown on the island of Crete about 3500 bce.
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WebThe olive's fruit, also called an "olive", is of major agricultural importance in the Mediterranean region as the source of olive oil; it is one of the core ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine. The tree and its fruit give their name to the plant family, which also includes species such as lilac , jasmine , forsythia , and the true ash tree .
WebOlives are small fruits that grow on olive trees ( Olea europaea ). They belong to a group of fruit called drupes, or stone fruits, and are related to mangoes, cherries, peaches, almonds, and
Webolive ( ˈoliv) noun 1. 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. aceituna, oliva 2. the tree on which it grows. a grove of olives. olivo 3. ( also olive-green) the brownish-green or yellowish-green colour of the fruit.
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WebOlives are a main component in the nutritious Mediterranean diet, which puts good fats at the forefront and encourages olive oil as the primary source of dietary fat. The diet doesn’t encourage reducing fats, but rather replacing unhealthy fats with healthy ones like monounsaturated fats, which are found in olives.