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

Off heat, stir in the fontina, then season with salt and pepper.

From Washington Times

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