olive leaf

Peace branch segment

The leaf of the olive tree, oval-shaped with a silvery-green color.

Olive leaves have been used in herbal medicine and teas, believed to have various health benefits.

In symbolism, the olive leaf shares the olive branch's association with peace—in the biblical flood narrative, a dove returns to Noah carrying an olive leaf, signaling that waters had receded.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G