wing
Unicode: 1FABD
Description
A dark green or brown olive, often depicted with a pimento stuffing or as a whole fruit. It may appear with or without a stem.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-bird
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, often associated with food, Mediterranean cuisine, or cocktails (specifically martinis).
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 13.0 (2020) as part of a series of food-related emojis. Its inclusion reflects the global diversity of culinary ingredients and the growing demand for specific food representations in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Discussing food: 'I love olives in my salad!'
- Talking about drinks: 'Shaken, not stirred, with an olive.'
- Mentioning healthy snacks: 'Olives are a great healthy fat source.'
- Referring to Mediterranean cuisine: 'Planning a Mediterranean dinner tonight with lots of olives.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with Mediterranean food, healthy eating, and alcoholic beverages like martinis.
East Asian culture:
Less prominent in daily communication compared to food items more common in their cuisine, but recognized in contexts of Western food or beverages.