# Mount of Olives

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A mountain ridge east of and adjacent to the Old City of Jerusalem, a holy place for both Judaism and Christianity.

## Etymology
Named for the olive groves that once covered its slopes.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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