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

Examples of extra-virgin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An anti-inflammatory diet is high in foods like berries, green leafy vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil, whole grains, and fish, as well as spices like garlic, ginger, and turmeric. —

Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Aug. 2024 Season the veal with salt and black pepper to taste, then drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and rub evenly to coat. —

Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024 Heart Health Consuming extra-virgin olive oil could lower your risk of heart disease. —

Kelly Burch Updated, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024 Frying chicken in extra-virgin olive oil, which has a moderately high smoke point (though low compared with other neutral oils), might be less dangerous—albeit expensive. —

Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for extra-virgin

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