Camembert

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

/ ˈkæm əmˌbɛər; French ka mɑ̃ˈbɛr /

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noun

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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Also called Camembert cheese .

Origin of Camembert

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

Words nearby Camembert

Camelopardalis, Camelopardus, Camelot, camel's hair, cameltoe, Camembert, Camenae, cameo, cameo glass, cameo ware, camera

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How to use Camembert in a sentence

Working from a factory outside Paris, Li adapted these techniques to a Western palate and made nondairy Gruyere, Roquefort, and Camembert.
Vegan Cheese Is Ready to Compete With Dairy. Is the World Ready to Eat It?|Alicia Kennedy|April 1, 2021|Eater
Among these you’ll find classics like Gruyère, Stilton, Fontina, Tomme, Muenster, and Camembert.
Scientific tips for making perfect nacho cheese|Sandra Gutierrez G.|February 4, 2021|Popular-Science
How does a homeless family from a major American metropolis end up dumped in a region known for Camembert and Calvados?
A Homeless Family's European Trip|Eric Pape|August 22, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Of the series, the most widely known is Camembert, which will be described as typical for the group.
The Book of Cheese|Charles Thom and Walter Warner Fisk

The product as put on the market indicates that a permanent establishment of Camembert-making is entirely practicable.
The Book of Cheese|Charles Thom and Walter Warner Fisk
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

a rich soft creamy cheese

Word Origin for Camembert

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

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