extra-virgin

adjective

ex·tra-vir·gin ˈek-strə-ˈvər-jən

: being a virgin olive oil that is lowest in acidity and highest in quality

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Stir in red-wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil until smooth. —

Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Remember, different brands of extra-virgin olive oils taste differently. —

Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024 Like many of the sardines in our taste test, the ingredients list for Patagonia’s sardines is short and sweet: sardines, organic extra-virgin olive oil, and salt. —

Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024 Gooey melted cheese, crusty bread—what’s not to like about this traditional Argentine appetizer? Serves 2–4 Time 30 minutes American Appetizers Argentine Cheese Dairy Ingredients For the salsa criolla: ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. —

Ellen Fort, Saveur, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for extra-virgin