fontina

American  

[fon-tee-nuh] / fɒnˈti nə /

noun

1. a type of Italian cheese, semisoft to firm, made of cow's or sheep's milk.

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fontina British  

/ fɒnˈtiːnə /

noun

1. a semihard, pale yellow, mild Italian cheese made from cows' milk

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Etymology

Origin of fontina

1935–40; < Italian < Upper Italian dial. (Val d'Aosta), of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Tart cherries that pop when bitten, rich fontina, crunchy cashews.

From Salon

Manchego is a personal favorite that shines in dessert contexts, and the same goes for aged gouda or even fontina.

From Salon

Small chunks of fontina cheese stirred in at the end melt with the residual heat of the pasta and sauce, making the dish rich and creamy.

From Washington Times

I diced the fontina so it was the perfect size to melt into sharp and salty surprises.

From Salon

We think not, at least when it comes to these Buffalo-Style Chicken Poppers that boast grilled and diced white meat with cream cheese, fontina, cheddar, and Monterey Jack.

From Salon