1. of, relating to, or resembling an olive or olives
Usage: often used in botanical or culinary contexts
2. of or relating to the olivary nucleus, a structure in the brainstem
Usage: medical/anatomical term

Examples

• The olivary color of the fruit made it easy to identify.
• The doctor examined the patient's olivary nucleus using advanced imaging.
• Olivary-shaped stones were scattered across the garden.
• The olivary region of the brain plays a role in motor coordination.
• She preferred olivary varieties of olives for her salad.