Italian Word of the Day: Ulivo

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Ulivo

Meaning: Olive tree

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: Olive branches are blessed during Palm Sunday.

Context: I rami di ulivo vengono benedetti durante la Domenica delle Palme.

Cultural nugget: In Italian Catholic tradition, olive branches rather than palm fronds are often used for Palm Sunday celebrations. These blessed branches are kept in homes throughout the year as symbols of peace and protection from harm.

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