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I always have a good quality extra virgin olive oil. A cheap quality oil will end up cheapening your dishes. And I love sweetening my dishes with maple syrup. It has a bit of a bitter kick at the end that works wonderfully in savory dishes.
Nadia Giosia

Meaning of "extra virgin" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EXTRA VIRGIN

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXTRA VIRGIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Extra virgin is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EXTRA VIRGIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of extra virgin in the English dictionary

The definition of extra virgin in the dictionary is of the highest quality, extracted by cold pressing rather than chemical treatment.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXTRA VIRGIN

extra
extra cover
extra time
extra-mural department
extra-special
extra-strong
extrabold
extracanonical
extracellular
extracellularly
extracorporeal
extracorporeal dialysis
extracranial
extract
extractability
extractable
extractant
extractible
extraction
extraction fan

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXTRA VIRGIN

allergin
Blessed Virgin
call for margin
Dormition of the Blessed Virgin
gross margin
margin
nonvirgin
profit margin
safety margin
the Virgin
vestal virgin
virgin

Synonyms and antonyms of extra virgin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «extra virgin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXTRA VIRGIN

Find out the translation of extra virgin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of extra virgin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «extra virgin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

特级初榨
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

virgen extra
570 millions of speakers

English

extra virgin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अतिरिक्त कुंवारी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البكر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

экстра Вирджин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

extra virgem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অতিরিক্ত কুমারী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

extra vierge
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dara tambahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

extra vergine
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エキストラバージン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

엑스트라 버진
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Prawan ekstra
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

extra virgin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கூடுதல் கன்னி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अतिरिक्त व्हर्जिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ekstra bakire
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

extra vergine
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

extra virgin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

екстра Вірджін
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

extravirgin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

έξτρα παρθένο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ekstra suiwer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

extra virgin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

extra virgin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of extra virgin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXTRA VIRGIN»

The term «extra virgin» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.097 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXTRA VIRGIN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «extra virgin» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «extra virgin» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about extra virgin

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4 QUOTES WITH «EXTRA VIRGIN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word extra virgin.
1
Todd English
I use a lot of spices, fresh veggies and fruit, extra virgin olive oil, nuts, avocado, soybeans and organic ingredients as often as possible. We need fat in our diets and using the healthier fats is key.
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Nadia Giosia
I always have a good quality extra virgin olive oil. A cheap quality oil will end up cheapening your dishes. And I love sweetening my dishes with maple syrup. It has a bit of a bitter kick at the end that works wonderfully in savory dishes.
3
Emeril Lagasse
I love fresh citrus and always keep lemons, limes, and oranges on hand; they come in handy for spritzing up quickly grilled meats, seafoods, and vegetables, especially when followed up by a quick drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
4
David Perlmutter
Increase your consumption of healthful fats like extra virgin olive oil, avocado, grass-fed beef, wild fish, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. At the same time, keep in mind that modified fats like hydrogenated or trans fats are the worst choices for brain health.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXTRA VIRGIN»

Discover the use of extra virgin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to extra virgin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil
Exposes corruption in the olive oil industry, from ancient times to the present, and describes the lax rules that permit fake and even toxic foods into the United States.
Tom Mueller, 2013
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Extra Virgin: Recipes & Love from Our Tuscan Kitchen
In Extra Virgin, food, family, and style come together in a celebration of the pleasures of the rustic Italian table with 120 recipes for simple yet exquisite meals that are accessible, full of fresh flavor, and easy to prepare.
Gabriele Corcos, Debi Mazar, 2014
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Extra virgin: cooking with olive oil
Part of the Ryland Peters and Small collection of books devoted to the pleasures of life: health and wellbeing, our homes and gardens, the food we eat, the wine we drink.
Clare Ferguson, Peter Cassidy, 2000
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Extra Virgin
Rachel Knowles writes a refreshing and innovative novel that subtly intertwines the philosophy of human nature with scintillating fiction. The result is a thought-provoking and immensely entertaining read.
Rachel Knowles, 2009
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Extra Virgin: A Young Woman Discovers the Italian Riviera, ...
In 1983, a pale Annie Hawes and her equally pale sister leave England for the sun-drenched olive groves of a small Italian town in Liguria.
Annie Hawes, 2002
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Extra Virgin: An Australian Companion to Olives and Olive Oil
A guide book to the Australian olive and olive oils. From the arrival of the country's first olive tree in 1800, to the current craze for all things olive, this book tells the history, uses and production of the olive in Australia.
Karen Reichelt, 1997
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Extra virgin: the stained glass of Judith Schaechter
Judith Schaecter's stained glass narratives are a paradoxical assemblage of medieval depictions, mediated by contemporary tales of human failings.
Judith Schaechter, Alex Baker, 2006
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Preventing and Reversing Arthritis Naturally: The Untold Story
Extra-virgin olive oil, derived from the first cold pressing of olives, is safer and more therapeutic than unsaturated vegetable oils for many reasons. First of all, its fatty acid content (80 percent monounsaturated, 12 percent saturated, and 8 ...
Raquel Martin, 2000
9
Anthropologica
Anne Meneley Trent University Abstract: Extra virgin olive oil is a commodity which enjoys particular prestige in the globalized economy. It is a "healthy" fat that is identified with localized production by artisans. Accordingly it reverses the  ...
10
Vegetarian Times
Cholesterol-Jree extra virgin olive oil can replace butter measure-for-measure in virtually any recipe. Bastianich Chef and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich is the host of the Public Television series, Lidia's Italian Table. She and her family also  ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXTRA VIRGIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term extra virgin is used in the context of the following news items.
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Staunton Olive Oil Co. open for business
... islands in the middle of the room hold dozens of gleaming silver containers that hold the many flavors of extra virgin olive oil and vinegars. «Staunton News Leader, Jul 15»
2
Chef Chat, Part 2: Alberto Baffoni of Mascalzone
... the fresh pasta dishes, like the Strozzapreti Broccoli E Salsiccia with Italian sausage and broccoli in a lightly spicy extra virgin olive oil sauce. «Houston Press, Jul 15»
3
9 great ways to use summer zucchini
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. 1. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Make some diagonal incisions on the cut side. Sprinkle the cut side ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
4
New restaurant makes ordering a meal easy as pie
... sauce, as well as with selections like pesto basil, tomato blend, buffalo sauce, barbecue sauce and extra virgin olive oil with fresh garlic. «Claremont Courier, Jul 15»
5
My Edmonds Restaurant News: Award-winning food, from spots …
Evviva Wood Fired Pizza offers dine in or takeout pizza made with the freshest organic/all natural ingredients such as organic extra virgin olive ... «My Edmonds News, Jul 15»
6
Greece's Olive Oil Industry Is Starting to Feel the Effects of the Debt …
Chris Dimizas, managing director of extra virgin olive oil producer Greekpol in the northwestern Peloponnese, told Reuters: "They want it in ... «The Daily Meal, Jul 15»
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The 13 Best Hangover Foods To Soothe Your Upset Stomach …
Instead, make a Hangover Hash with extra virgin olive oil. Bland, starchy foods like potatoes will reduce the nausea and boost your insulin, as well as help break ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
8
Adding oil to Mediterranean diet helps weight loss, but lifestyle …
There was no weight gain in the group that ate nuts and extra virgin olive oil — in fact they lost waist circumference. G: What is a basic ... «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
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Bonnie Stern: Celebrate the Pan Am Games with Latin recipes worth …
—3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil —2 cloves garlic, minced —2 tsp kosher salt —1 tsp ground cumin —1 tsp smoked paprika —1/4 cinnamon «National Post, Jul 15»
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This bottle of artisanal extra virgin olive oil costs $55
There's everyday extra virgin olive oil. Then, there are the high-end varieties that can cost $50 or more for one bottle. Like wine, chocolate, and ... «Fortune, Jul 15»

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