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Definition of extra virgin adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

extra virgin

adjective

/ˌekstrə ˈvɜːdʒɪn/

/ˌekstrə ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/

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used to describe good quality oil obtained the first time that olives are pressed
- extra virgin olive oil
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