Camembert

American  

[kam-uhm-bair, ka-mahn-ber] / ˈkæm əmˌbɛər, ka mɑ̃ˈbɛr /

noun

1. a mellow, soft cheese, the center of which is creamy and of a golden cream color, made from cow's milk.

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Camembert British  

/ ˈkæməmˌbɛə, kamɑ̃bɛr /

noun

1. a rich soft creamy cheese

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Etymology

Origin of Camembert

First recorded in 1875–80; named after Camembert, village in Normandy where it was first marketed

Example Sentences

No, Americans may not be ready for pizza made with Camembert, Gruyere or Stilton, but some sort of innovation along these lines may be necessary if the industry is to survive.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many of our favorite cheeses, including Camembert, brie and various blue cheese varieties, are on the “verge of extinction” due to a collapse in microbial diversity.

From Salon

The particular strain in question is Penicillium camemberti, which is hailed as “the gold standard for brie and Camembert” because of its appetizing qualities, Vox explained.

From Salon

They claimed that the proposal would make it illegal for Camembert to be cradled into the wooden packaging for its final weeks of ripening and, eventually, sale.

From Seattle Times

Mongers have four hours to complete a tall task: a five-piece cheese plate, a perfect bite of Tête de Moine, a cold combination cheese plate with Camembert, a sculpture and a giant themed platter.

From Seattle Times