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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Just stir together pantry staples: soy sauce for savoriness and depth, balsamic glaze for sweetness and tartness and extra-virgin olive oil to accentuate the fruity flavors of the Tunisian chile paste.
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Eric Kim, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2023
Set an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil, making sure the bottom is fully coated.
—Katie Button, Bon Appétit, 12 Sep. 2023
Served in a low soup bowl, with a bit of zucchini, a few basil leaves and an all-important drizzle of fruity extra-virgin olive oil, this easy preparation really satisfies.
—David Tanis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
The resulting oil is lighter in color, almost neutral in flavor, and able to withstand a higher temperature than extra-virgin olive oil.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 6 July 2023
Lemon Olive Oil Cake: Substitute extra-virgin olive oil for the vegetable oil.
—Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2023
Balsamic-Lemon Vinaigrette (Pareve) Makes about ¾ cup Ingredients: ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp.
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023
With good extra-virgin olive oil and flaky sea salt, the rustic flavor of focaccia is there, without the dense, heavy middle.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
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Eric Kim, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2023
Set an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil, making sure the bottom is fully coated.
—Katie Button, Bon Appétit, 12 Sep. 2023
Served in a low soup bowl, with a bit of zucchini, a few basil leaves and an all-important drizzle of fruity extra-virgin olive oil, this easy preparation really satisfies.
—David Tanis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
The resulting oil is lighter in color, almost neutral in flavor, and able to withstand a higher temperature than extra-virgin olive oil.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 6 July 2023
Lemon Olive Oil Cake: Substitute extra-virgin olive oil for the vegetable oil.
—Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2023
Balsamic-Lemon Vinaigrette (Pareve) Makes about ¾ cup Ingredients: ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp.
—Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023
With good extra-virgin olive oil and flaky sea salt, the rustic flavor of focaccia is there, without the dense, heavy middle.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
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First Known Use
1976, in the meaning defined above
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“Extra-virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra-virgin. Accessed 26 Sep. 2023.
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