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gervais

American  
[zher-vey, zher-ve] / ʒɛrˈveɪ, ʒɛrˈvɛ /

noun

  1. (sometimes initial capital letter) an unsalted French cream cheese made from whole milk and cream.

Gervais British  
/ ˌdʒʃzːˈveɪz /

noun

  1. Ricky . born 1961, British comedian, writer, and actor; his TV series include The Office (2001–03), and Extras (2005–07)

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Etymology

Origin of gervais

1895–1900; named after Charles Gervais (1830–92), French cheesemaker

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