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Olio di sesamo is the Italian term for "sesame oil"

Olivada refers to a popular olive spread in Italy which is made with pureed black olives, olive oil and black pepper.

Deutsch: Olive
The olive, botanical name Olea europaea, meaning 'European olive' in Latin, is a species of small tree or shrub in the family Oleaceae, found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. When in shrub form, it is known as Olea europaea 'Montra', dwarf olive, or little olive. The species is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa. Olea europaea is the type species for the genus Olea.

Olive a scabecciu refers to a typical food from Sardinian made of olives.

Olive farcite fritte is the Italian term for "fried stuffed olives" that is serve as antipasto.

Olla refers to a large-neck clay pot with two handles used for cooking beans, stews, soups and other similar dishes.

Ollebrød refers to a traditional dish from Denmark that is made of rye bread, sugar and non-alcoholic beer.

Oloolo refers to a Samoan dish made of grated green bananas which is mixed with cocoanut milk and then baked.

Oloroso refers to a Spanish dark, rich aged sherry.

Olovo refers to Kyrgyzstan 's dish which is cooked especially for honored or very special guests consisting of sheep's lungs marinaded in a mix of milk, spices, salt and oil.

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Olio di sesamo

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Oloroso

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