bloomy

[bloo-mee]

adjective

bloomier, bloomiest 

1. covered with blossoms; in full flower.

2. Botany.,  having a bloom, as fruit.

bloomy

/ ˈbluːmɪ /

adjective

1. having a fine whitish coating on the surface, such as on the rind of a cheese

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloomy¹

First recorded in 1585–95; bloom ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

And in France, you've got five to choose from: fresh, blue, washed, bloomy, or pressed.

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For most bloomy rinded cheeses, such as brie or camembert, I suggest using a soft cheese knife or a slim blade knife.

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The bloomy rind cheese family consists of some of the greats — brie, camembert, soft-ripened goat cheese, and triple crème cheeses.

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Such cheeses might have rinds of various kinds: a washed rind, produced by the cheesemaker rubbing a brine over the cheese as it ages to encourage mold growth, like Gruyère; or a bloomy rind of edible mold, as one would find on brie.

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"A younger bloomy rind cheese is perfect because you can sneak to the fridge and take a bite without leaving a mess, or you can make a little plate with other snacks and it goes perfectly," she says.

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