Definition

Noun: 1. A type of soft cheese: Liederkranz is a specific variety of soft, surface-ripened cheese known for its pungent aroma and robust, savory flavor. It is similar to Limburger cheese.

Usage Notes

• "Liederkranz" is a proper noun, the trademarked name for a specific cheese. It is typically capitalized.
• It is used as a mass noun (uncountable) when referring to the cheese substance itself (e.g., "a slice of Liederkranz").
• It can be used as a count noun when referring to individual units, such as whole wheels or packaged portions (e.g., "two Liederkranz cheeses").

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Liederkranz had ripened perfectly, developing its characteristic strong smell.
  • He spread the creamy Liederkranz on a piece of dark rye bread.
  • This brand is known for producing an authentic Liederkranz.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Liederkranz" is of German origin, meaning "wreath of song," but it refers exclusively to this cheese in English culinary contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Limburger (noun): A closely related type of soft, pungent cheese. Liederkranz is often described as an American version of Limburger.
• Soft-ripened cheese (noun phrase): The general category of cheese to which Liederkranz belongs, where ripening occurs from the rind inward (e.g., Brie, Camembert).

Synonyms

• Pungent cheese
• Strong cheese
• Aromatic cheese

(Note: There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this highly specific culinary term.)

Noun

1. a soft cheese with a strong odor and flavor