OLIVE BRANCH

PRONUNCIATION: (OL-iv branch)

MEANING: noun: An offer or gesture of peace, reconciliation, or goodwill.

ETYMOLOGY: In Greek mythology, Athena, the goddess of wisdom, art, and warfare, gave Athens its first olive tree and hence Athens was named after her, or vice versa, i.e. Athena was named after Athens, depending on whether you believe god(s) and goddess(es) created humans or vice versa. Earliest documented use: 1400.
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OLIVA BRANCH - Tony's father's side of the family

OLIVE RANCH - where Popeye's girlfriend raises cattle

OLIVE BRANCA - daughter of Ralph; who's still trying to make peace with 1951