olive branch
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Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English
1275–1325; Middle English
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| olive branch | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a branch of an olive tree used to symbolize peace |
| 2. | any offering of peace or conciliation |
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Olive branch
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Cultural Dictionary
olive branch definition
The branch brought by a dove to Noah's ark signifying that the flood was receding.
Note: An olive branch is now regarded as a sign of peace, as is the dove. (See hawks and doves.)
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Idioms & Phrases
olive branch
A 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]
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Example sentences
The olive branch and the arrows denote both peace and war.
He had a secret cipher of his own, though, a dove with an olive branch.
It is still harder to know what to make of a more eccentric offer of a sporting olive branch.
The left foot of the eagle shall grasp a sheaf of arrows, the right foot shall grasp an olive branch showing three red berries.
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