Liederkranz

[lee-der-krahnts, -krants]

a brand of strong, soft milk cheese with a creamy center, made in small rectangular blocks.

a German choral society or singing club, especially of men.

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1855–60, Americanism; < German: garland of songs

At last, however, he called on the Liederkranz again, and a quartet sang a German song and then an encore.
Jimmie Higgins|Upton Sinclair
A full line of processed and naturals, of which Liederkranz is the leader.
The Complete Book of Cheese|Robert Carlton Brown
Emil named it "Wreath of Song" for the Liederkranz customers.
The Complete Book of Cheese|Robert Carlton Brown
"People who lose themselves at the Liederkranz, generally get found out in the end," says he.
Phemie Frost's Experiences|Ann S. Stephens

He was a member of the Liederkranz Club, then near his home, and became a member of this Society in 1873.
Catalogue of the Gallery of Art of The New York Historical Society|anonymous