goat cheese

Thân thiện

A chef crumbles fresh goat cheese over a colorful salad.

Definition

Noun: - A type of cheese produced from the milk of goats. It is characterized by a distinct, often tangy or earthy flavor and a texture that can range from soft and creamy to firm and crumbly.

Usage

• As a countable/uncountable noun: "Goat cheese" can refer to the substance in general (uncountable) or to specific types or portions (countable).
  • I love the taste of goat cheese on a salad. (Uncountable, referring to the food substance.)
  • This market sells three excellent French goat cheeses. (Countable, referring to specific varieties.)

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In culinary contexts: The term is often used to specify an ingredient, contrasting with other cheeses like cheddar or feta (though feta can be made from goat's milk).
  • The gourmet pizza was topped with sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, and crumbled goat cheese.

Variants and Related Words

• Chèvre (noun): A French term for goat cheese, commonly used in English to refer specifically to soft, fresh goat cheese.
  • She spread some chèvre on the baguette.
• Goat's milk cheese (noun phrase): A more descriptive synonym for goat cheese.

Synonyms

• Chèvre
• Goat's milk cheese

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning is culinary. It denotes a dairy product and does not have idiomatic or metaphorical meanings separate from this context.
• The flavor profile and texture are central to its definition, often described as tangy, earthy, creamy, or crumbly.

Học thuật

Noun

1. made from goats' milk

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chevre