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gloucester

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡɫɔstɝ// glouces·ter

n. a type of hard, pale yellow cheese from England. It has a strong, sharp taste and is often used in cooking or eaten with bread.

n. a hard, crumbly cheese made from cow's milk, traditionally produced in Gloucestershire. Known for its sharp, tangy flavour and pale yellow rind.


SIMPLE

We bought some Gloucester cheese for the picnic.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef used mature Gloucester to add a sharp, salty depth to the pasta sauce.

COMPLEX

While Cheddar dominates the global market, traditional Gloucester retains a loyal following among connoisseurs who appreciate its distinctively crumbly texture and earthy notes.

Origin

Inherited from Middle English Glowchestre, from Old English Glēawċeaster, Glēaweċeaster, Glēawanċeaster, from Latin Glēvum + Old English ċeaster. Recorded in the Domesday Book as Glowecestre.

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