blue cheese
noun
a rich cheese in which the internal mold manifests itself in blue veins: made in France especially from sheep's milk and elsewhere also from cow's milk and goat's milk.
blue cheeses
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pluralof blue cheese.plural
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Example Sentences
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A decline in fungi diversity isn’t just affecting Camembert and brie cheeses, it’s also impacting blue cheeses, like Gorgonzola and Roquefort.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2024
Some blue cheeses also don't take well to heat, so be mindful of particular ingredients that serve the pizza better as post-oven additions as opposed to items that should be added before baking.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2022
When fresh and cool, their flesh has a subtly sweet snap that pairs surprisingly well with firm blue cheeses.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2022
Because of their history, large production and popularity, European blue cheeses can be easier to find in supermarkets than those made in the United States.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 8, 2021
Traditional, pierced blue cheeses can also be milder if they have only a few blue streaks.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 8, 2021
