extra-virgin

adjective

ex·​tra-vir·​gin ˈek-strə-ˈvər-jən How to pronounce extra-virgin (audio)
: being a virgin olive oil that is lowest in acidity and highest in quality

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Miremadi also recommends roasting the seeds with sea salt and extra-virgin olive oil. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Preparation Heat ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 At the top of the ranking are foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids, including extra-virgin olive oil, nuts, seeds, olives, avocados, and fatty fish. — Laura Solla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026 Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Extra-virgin olive oil and regular olive oil have similar fat profiles, but extra-virgin olive oil contains more plant compounds (polyphenols). — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extra-virgin

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First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of extra-virgin was in 1976

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