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Gor·gon·zo·la | \ ˌgȯr-gən-ˈzō-lə 
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\Definition of Gorgonzola
: a pungent blue cheese of Italian origin
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Gorgonzola
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of Gorgonzola
: an Italian cheese that contains blue mold and has a strong flavor
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The first known use of Gorgonzola was in 1878
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