extra-virgin
adjective
made from the first pressing of highest-quality olives.
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extra virgin
extra virginadjective(of olive oil) of the highest quality, extracted by cold pressing rather than chemical treatment
extra-virgin
American
[ek-struh-vur-jin]
/ ˌɛk strəˈvɜr dʒɪn /
adjective
extra virgin
British
adjective
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The vegan plan included fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans, while the Mediterranean plan featured fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, low-fat dairy, and extra-virgin olive oil.
From Science Daily • Nov. 24, 2025
Coconut, avocado and extra-virgin olive oils help nourish chapped lips, too, said Dr. Danny C. Del Campo, a dermatologist in Chicago.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024
This much-loved Greek dish, which is essentially a slightly more elaborate version of baked beans, braises enormous gigante white beans in a savory tomato sauce with copious extra-virgin olive oil for richness.
From Washington Times • Apr. 10, 2023
Move over, canola and extra-virgin olive oil — supermarkets are now brimming with an ever-expanding repertory of oils to cook with: grapeseed, avocado, toasted sesame, ghee and many more.
From Washington Post • Nov. 21, 2022
However, Mediterranean peoples traditionally dip their bread in high-quality extra-virgin olive oil that smells and tastes like olives.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve
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