Meaning of extra virgin olive oil | Babel Free

Definitions

A fine grade of unrefined olive oil.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“There are no substitutes for the fruity, pleasantly rich taste of extra virgin olive oil in salads, in pasta, to drizzle on a fish or steak, or just for dipping your bread in.”

“For good measure, give your plate of ricotta and rabe a final drizzle of fruity, super-high-quality extra virgin olive oil.”

“Finely slice and scatter over the chilli, pick and tear over the mint leaves and finish with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil.”

CEFR level