Olive Branch Definition

noun
The branch of the olive tree, traditionally a symbol of peace.
Webster's New World
Any peace offering.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
olive branch
Plural:
olive-branches

Origin of Olive Branch

  • With reference to classical myth, where the olivebranch was a symbol of peace and prosperity, merging with Biblical allusion to Genesis 8:11, where a dove returns to Noah's ark as a sign that the Flood is subsiding.

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Olive Branch Sentence Examples

  • The empress reassured him by fresh honours and distinctions on the occasion of the solemn celebration of the peace of Jassy (2nd of September 1793), when she publicly presented him with a golden olive-branch encrusted with brilliants.

  • Surely we should take it upon ourselves to extend the olive branch of reconciliation?

  • This agreement is represented on coins of Scaurus - Aretas kneeling by the side of a camel, and holding out an olive branch in an attitude of supplication.

  • If there is a close relative who dislikes the fiancé, invite the person to the party as a way to extend an olive branch on the condition that she comes without judgement.

  • He'd extended an olive branch and come back empty-handed.

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