Camembert

[ kam-uhm-bair; French ka-mahn-ber ]

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

Origin of Camembert

1
First recorded in 1875–80; named after Camembert, village in Normandy where it was first marketed
  • Also called Camembert cheese .

Words Nearby Camembert

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How to use Camembert in a sentence

  • The room for making Camembert should be maintained between 60° and 70° F. and should be wet enough to reduce drying to a minimum.

    The Book of Cheese | Charles Thom and Walter Warner Fisk
  • This short investment period, therefore, is a distinct advantage of Camembert.

    The Book of Cheese | Charles Thom and Walter Warner Fisk
  • Camembert at its best is one of the finest of all cheeses; when bad, it becomes quickly inedible and is a total loss.

    The Book of Cheese | Charles Thom and Walter Warner Fisk

British Dictionary definitions for Camembert

Camembert

/ (ˈkæməmˌbɛə, French kamɑ̃bɛr) /


noun
  1. a rich soft creamy cheese

Origin of Camembert

1
French, from Camembert, a village in Normandy where it originated

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