Roquefort

American

[rohk-fert] / ˈroʊk fərt /

Trademark.

a strongly flavored cheese, veined with mold, made of sheep's milk and ripened in caves at Roquefort, a town in S France.

Roquefort British

/ ˈrɒkfɔː /

noun

a blue-veined cheese with a strong flavour, made from ewes' milk: matured in caves

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Etymology

Origin of Roquefort

First recorded in 1830–40

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Mexico also agreed to recognize hundreds of food and drink products from specific EU regions, such as Parma ham and Roquefort cheese.

From Barron's ● May 22, 2026

There’s bold: a blue or Roquefort that brings a little swagger.

From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025

Youn’s friend, Nick Roquefort, 25, said he’s owned a Tesla for three years in his home country of France.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2025

“There was plenty of authentic Italian Parmigiano Reggiano and French Roquefort, all clearly labelled”.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2024

There was half of a cold broiled lobster, five stone-cold fried oysters, an inch jar of caviar and a wedge of Roquefort cheese.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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