halloumi

or ha·lou·mi

[ huh-loo-mee ]

noun

1. a salty cheese originating in Cyprus and made from sheep’s or goat’s milk: often grilled or fried because it melts very slowly.

halloumi

/ həˈluːmɪ /

noun

1. a salty white sheep's-milk cheese from Greece or Turkey, usually eaten grilled

Word History and Origins

Origin of halloumi¹

From Egyptian Arabic, from Arabic ḥalūm, probably from ḥaluma “to be mild”

Word History and Origins

Origin of halloumi¹

probably from Arabic haluma be mild

Example Sentences

Thick slabs of cauliflower get super-crispy alongside halloumi.

From Washington Post

Pile halloumi onto salads, stuff it into a sandwich, or even crisp up cubes as a fun appetizer with a spicy dipping sauce.

From Washington Post

There are two kinds of halloumi: one called "mona" (single), the other "dipla" (double).

From Project Gutenberg