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olive branch
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olive branch
(noun)
olive branch
noun
plural
olive branches
olive branch
noun
plural
olive branches
Britannica Dictionary definition of OLIVE BRANCH
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something that is said or done to make peace or to show that you want peace
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a symbol of peace
The winner
extended/offered an olive branch
to his opponent by calling him a great player.
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