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ulivo

olive tree

noun oo-LEE-voh Rare

Usage Note

Ulivo and olivo are both correct Italian words for the olive tree; ulivo is more common in literary and poetic usage and in southern Italy, while olivo prevails in northern dialects and botanical texts. The fruit is l'oliva, and olive oil is l'olio d'oliva. The olive branch (ramo d'ulivo) is a universal symbol of peace, deeply embedded in Italian culture.

Examples

"Il giardino è pieno di ulivi antichi."

Natural Translation

The garden is full of ancient olive trees.

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