Emmenthal
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of Swiss cheese: "Emmenthal" refers to a specific variety of Swiss cheese characterized by its pale yellow color, firm texture, and distinctive large holes (known as "eyes").
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The recipe calls for 200 grams of grated Emmenthal.
- I prefer the nutty flavor of Emmenthal in my fondue.
- The sandwich was made with ham and a thick slice of Emmenthal.
Advanced Usage
- "Emmenthal-style": Used to describe other cheeses or products that imitate the characteristics of true Emmenthal.
- This domestic cheese is an Emmenthal-style product, but it's less expensive.
Variants and Related Words
Emmental (n): An alternative, and more common, spelling for the same cheese.
- Emmental is often used interchangeably with Emmenthal.
Swiss cheese (n): A broader category of cheeses from Switzerland; Emmenthal is a specific type of Swiss cheese.
- Not all Swiss cheese is Emmenthal, but Emmenthal is a classic Swiss cheese.
Synonyms
- Emmental: The variant spelling is a direct synonym.
- Swiss cheese: A general synonym, though it can refer to other similar cheeses.
Noun
- Swiss cheese with large holes