Definition

1. Noun:
   • A rich, soft, creamy French cheese: Camembert is a specific type of cheese originating from France, characterized by its soft, creamy texture and edible white rind.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We enjoyed a delicious camembert with some crusty bread.
  • The recipe calls for 200 grams of ripe camembert.

Advanced Usage

• "To be/go like a camembert" (Australian & New Zealand informal slang): To become very angry or lose one's temper.
  • He went like a camembert when he heard the news.

Variants and Related Words

• Camembert de Normandie (n): The protected designation of origin (AOC) version of the cheese, made with raw milk in the Normandy region of France.

Synonyms

• Soft cheese: A general category for cheeses with a soft, spreadable texture.
• Brie: Another famous French soft cheese, similar in style but typically larger and milder in flavor than camembert.

Related Idioms

• "The camembert of something" (humorous): Used to indicate something is the quintessential or archetypal example of its kind, often in a slightly pretentious or humorous context.
  • That film is the camembert of French New Wave cinema.

Noun

1. rich soft creamy French cheese