limburger
Definition
Noun: 1. A soft white cheese with a very strong pungent odor and flavor: Limburger is a specific type of cheese known for its intense smell and taste, originating from the historical Duchy of Limburg.
Usage
Limburger is used as a countable noun to refer to this specific cheese. It is often noted for its distinctive, powerful aroma. * He bought a wedge of Limburger from the specialty shop. * The smell of Limburger is famously strong.
Advanced Usage
- The strong odor of Limburger is often used in similes or metaphors to describe something with a similarly powerful, unpleasant smell.
- The old gym bag smelled like Limburger.
- In informal contexts, "Limburger" can be used humorously or as a mild exclamation to comment on a bad smell.
- "Phew! What died in here? Smells like Limburger!"
Variants and Related Words
- Limburger cheese: The full, more formal name. This variant is often used interchangeably with "Limburger."
- The recipe calls for Limburger cheese.
Synonyms
- Pungent cheese: A general descriptive term.
- Strong-smelling cheese: A descriptive phrase focusing on its most notable characteristic.
Antonyms
- Mild cheese: Cheese with a gentle, subtle flavor and odor (e.g., mozzarella, Monterey Jack).
- Bland cheese: Cheese lacking in distinctive flavor.
Related Idioms and Expressions
- To smell like Limburger: An informal idiom meaning to have a very strong, unpleasant odor.
- After the workout, his socks could smell like Limburger.
Noun
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a soft white cheese with a very strong pungent odor and flavor
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