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Etymology
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.
Noun
en-noun|sg=olive branch|es
- A branch of an olive tree.
- Such a branch offered as an emblem of peace.
- Any symbol of peace, or peace offering to an adversary to show good will and in the hope of securing peace.
Quotations
His remarks came after Britain offered a diplomatic olive branch to Iran earlier in the day to try to secure an early release of the prisoners. - w:The Observer|The Observer, Iran snubs UK olive branch, 01/04/2007 1
I come bearing an olive branch in one hand, and the freedom fighter's gun in the other. Do not let the olive branch fall from my hand - q: Yasser Arafat| Yasser Arafat
Translations
trans-top|branch of an olive tree
Finnish: oliivinoksa
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trans-top|branch as emblem of peace
Finnish: oliivinoksa
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trans-top|any symbol of peace
Finnish: oliivinoksa
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