semihard
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of semihard
First recorded in 1810–20; semi- ( def. ) + hard ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It’s only during this time that farmers can produce salers, a highly regulated semihard cheese with the same buttery depth as a well-aged cheddar.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 17, 2022
Gruyère is a cheese staple because of its creamy, nutty flavor and sturdy, semihard texture.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2021
I like to cut semihard cheeses, like Havarti, aged cheddar, and Gouda, into triangles and cubes so they're ready for grazing as soon as possible.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2021
Serve it with grilled seafood or semihard cheeses.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 30, 2021
Medium, semihard and tangy, also used for slicing until nine months old.
From The Complete Book of Cheese by Brown, Robert Carlton
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