Meaning & use
olive drab
A dull brownish-green color, historically used for military uniforms and equipment.
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The soldiers' olive-drab jackets blended easily into the dense forest surroundings.
She painted the old truck a matte olive drab to give it a rugged look.
A note on using this word
Olive drab is strongly associated with United States military gear from the World Wars through the mid-twentieth century.
Words with a similar meaning
khakiarmy green
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