queen olive en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of Spanish aceituna de la reina.
Meanings
- A superior kind of olive grown in Spain. It is large and oblong, with a small but long pit and a delicate flavour, and is cured when green.
- (broadly) Any olive of similar character.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| queen olives | Number=Plur | lexicographic |