edam

/'i:dæm/

Thân thiện

A wedge of edam sits on a wooden cutting board next to a few crackers.

Definition

Noun: A semi-hard, mild, pale yellow cheese originally from the Netherlands, traditionally produced in spherical shapes and coated with a distinctive red paraffin wax rind.

Usage

"Edam" is used as a count noun to refer to a whole cheese or an uncountable noun to refer to the substance. * I bought a whole Edam for the party. * Would you like some Edam on your sandwich?

Examples

• The classic Edam has a slightly salty and nutty flavor.
• She sliced the Edam and arranged it on a cheese board.
• This recipe calls for 200 grams of grated Edam.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: "Edam" can be used attributively to describe other nouns.
  • We enjoyed an Edam cheese platter.
  • He prefers the Edam variety to Gouda.

Variants and Related Words

• Edammer (noun): A less common term for an Edam cheese.
• Gouda: Another famous Dutch cheese, often compared to Edam but typically creamier and with a higher fat content.

Synonyms

• Dutch cheese
• Red-wax cheese

Notes on Meaning

The primary meaning refers to the specific cheese from the town of Edam in the Netherlands. The red wax coating is a traditional characteristic for export versions, serving to protect the cheese and reduce moisture loss. Edam is known for its lower fat content compared to many other cheeses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls encased in a red covering

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