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cheesecloth
[ cheez-klawth, -kloth ]
/ ˈtʃizˌklɔθ, -ˌklɒθ /
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noun
a lightweight cotton fabric of open texture.
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Also called, especially British, butter muslin.
Origin of cheesecloth
First recorded in 1650–60; so called because first used to wrap cheese
Words nearby cheesecloth
cheese, cheeseboard, cheesebox seat, cheeseburger, cheesecake, cheesecloth, cheese cutter, cheesed, cheesed off, cheese eater, cheese fries
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British Dictionary definitions for cheesecloth
cheesecloth
/ (ˈtʃiːzˌklɒθ) /
noun
a loosely woven cotton cloth formerly used only for wrapping cheese
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