olive oil
noun
: a pale yellow to yellowish-green nondrying oil that is obtained from olives, is high in monounsaturated fat, and is used chiefly as a salad oil and in cooking
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a teaspoon of olive oil
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Add a little more olive oil and the arborio rice, stirring to coat the rice with oil.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Healthy Fats: Protecting Your Heart and Brain Healthy fats are another key to a longer life, especially those found in foods like avocados, olive oil, and nuts.
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Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a small frying pan over medium heat.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Key Ingredients: Camelina oil, coconut oil, olive oil Best For: Anyone who likes to play with hair color.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Healthy Fats: Protecting Your Heart and Brain Healthy fats are another key to a longer life, especially those found in foods like avocados, olive oil, and nuts.
—Quora, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a small frying pan over medium heat.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
Key Ingredients: Camelina oil, coconut oil, olive oil Best For: Anyone who likes to play with hair color.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Olive oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olive%20oil. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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