Meaning of Niçoise olive | Babel Free

Definitions

A dark olive of a cultivar grown primarily in the Alpes-Maritimes region near Nice and the Riviera di Ponente, Italy.

Examples

“Landon served them with red potatoes tossed in vinaigrette and a big bowl of Niçoise olives.”

“Full-flavored onions are strewn over the top along with strips of anchovies and Niçoise olives, which are worth tracking down.”

“In the end, waving the question away, she plucked a Niçoise olive from the bowl and regarded him carefully as she ate it.”

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