Manchego
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Manchego
First recorded in 1910–15; from Spanish (queso) manchego “(cheese) of La Mancha ( def. ) ”
Example Sentences
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Sunday nights: an apartment overlooking the Pacific, Manchego and hummus, then down to the rec room for ping-pong.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
Manchego is a personal favorite that shines in dessert contexts, and the same goes for aged gouda or even fontina.
From Salon ● May 24, 2025
She loved them all: her own marinated chèvres, “velvety smooth” St. Loup goat Camembert, smoked chipotle Manchego from Quillisascut Farm.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2024
But still, I eat Manchego as if it is on the verge of extinction.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2023
Here, we’re doing as friends of mine in Spain do and topping each serving of pisto with an egg cooked in crispy, fried Manchego cheese.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 8, 2022
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