Cantal

American  

[kahn-tal] / kɑ̃ˈtal /

noun

1. a department in S central France. 2,231 sq. mi. (5,780 sq. km). Aurillac.

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Cantal British  

/ kɑ̃tal /

noun

1. a department of S central France, in the Auvergne region. Capital: Aurillac. Pop: 148 359 (2003 est). Area: 5779 sq km (2254 sq miles)

2. a hard strong cheese made in this area

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Example Sentences

“People don’t really want to think about what cheese they are having; they don’t want to figure out what a Cantal cheese is,” she said, referring to a firm, natural-rinded cow’s milk cheese traditionally produced in Auvergne.

From Washington Post

The team at Bichettes in Paris' 10th arrondissement opt for Comté for similar flavor and a made-in-France appeal, and at Bouillon République in Paris' 3rd arrondissement, they use Cantal, one of France's oldest cheeses, with a texture and flavor profile more similar to cheddar.

From Salon

One option they have, Lours told La Montagne, is to use their milk to make cantal, a type of cheese similar to salers but without as many restrictions.

From Washington Post

In France, the dry spell has been so severe that the country has 62 regions with restrictions on water usage — including Cantal, where salers is produced.

From Washington Post

Yet that itself comes with a financial loss, since salers is valued higher than cantal.

From Washington Post