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halloumi
or ha·lou·mi
[ huh-loo-mee ]
/ həˈlu mi /
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noun
a salty cheese originating in Cyprus and made from sheep’s or goat’s milk: often grilled or fried because it melts very slowly.
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Origin of halloumi
From Egyptian Arabic, from Arabic ḥalūm, probably from ḥaluma “to be mild”
Words nearby halloumi
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How to use halloumi in a sentence
Thick slabs of cauliflower get super-crispy alongside halloumi.
6 recipes that use halloumi cheese in all its squeaky, salty glory|Kari Sonde|April 12, 2021|Washington PostPile halloumi onto salads, stuff it into a sandwich, or even crisp up cubes as a fun appetizer with a spicy dipping sauce.
6 recipes that use halloumi cheese in all its squeaky, salty glory|Kari Sonde|April 12, 2021|Washington PostThere are two kinds of halloumi: one called "mona" (single), the other "dipla" (double).
Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products|William Bevan
British Dictionary definitions for halloumi
halloumi
haloumi
/ (həˈluːmɪ) /
noun
a salty white sheep's-milk cheese from Greece or Turkey, usually eaten grilled
Word Origin for halloumi
probably from Arabic haluma be mild
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