olive tree

collocation in English

meaningsofoliveandtree

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olive
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɒl.ɪv/us
/ˈɑː.lɪv/
a small bitter green or black fruit that is eaten or used to produce oil, or a Mediterranean tree on which this ...
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tree
noun[C]
uk
/triː/us
/triː/
a tall plant that has a wooden trunk and branches that grow from its ...
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(Definition ofoliveandtreefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Olivetreecanopy cover was determined by measuring the area projected onto the ground by the canopy (ten trees in each farm) in relation to the plantation density.
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In fact, it was the producers themselves who funded theolivetreecount to identify the size of properties.
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Although the technical benefits of satellites would be an improvement, they would never manage to drop aid on eacholivetree.
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If we grant aid related solely to theolivetreeitself, then we are not recognizing the value of work.
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With this in mind, we believe that aid based on a flat rate perolivetreewould reduce the returns to be obtained by any increase in production.
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He imported theolivetreethe following year.
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It continues with a parable of a graftedolivetree, the point of which is disputed.
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The garden is dedicated to the sacredolivetree.
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Theolivetreealso can live for centuries.
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The extension of the term is 18.75 km and vineyard andolivetreepredominates.
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Oneolivetreehas been preserved as a symbol.
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Theolivetreeis likewise sacred to her.
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The deadolivetreefrom which the soft watch hangs has also begun to break apart.
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There is also a medlar tree and anolivetree.
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The older theolivetree, the broader and more gnarled the trunk becomes.
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It is also known forolivetreefarming and olive oil production.
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Peace stands in front of anolivetree.
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Athena, however, offered them the first domesticatedolivetree.
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Its economy is based on agriculture, in particular the cultivation of theolivetree.
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