gloucester

n. a historic city in the west of England, famous for its cathedral and its location on the River Severn.

n. a cathedral city and district in Gloucestershire, England, situated near the Cotswolds and the Welsh border.

“We spent the weekend exploring the historic docks and the cathedral in Gloucester.”

“The city of Gloucester served as a vital Roman settlement and later became a significant centre for the wool trade in the Middle Ages.”

n. a traditional British cheese made in Gloucestershire, often sold as 'Single' or 'Double' Gloucester.

n. a traditional, semi-hard cheese made from the milk of Gloucester cattle, typically categorised into Single and Double varieties.

“I bought a wedge of Double Gloucester to serve with the crackers.”

“Double Gloucester is aged for longer than the Single variety, resulting in a firmer texture and a more complex, savoury flavour profile.”

Technical

n. a short name for a specific breed of pig with black spots, known as the Gloucester Old Spot.

n. an abbreviation for the Gloucester Old Spots, a historic British breed of domestic pig known for its white coat with black spots.

“The farm specialises in rare breeds, including the Gloucester.”

“The Gloucester is prized by traditional butchers for its high-quality marbled meat and hardy nature in outdoor rearing systems.”

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