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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Memorable dishes include the risotto Camargue with beef chorizo, aromatic herbs and extra-virgin olive oil, and tarte au reblochon with red onion compote and truffle honey.
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James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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
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James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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
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“Extra-virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra-virgin. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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