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Gorgonzola

noun Gor·gon·zo·la \ ˌgȯr-gən-ˈzō-lə \

Definition of Gorgonzola

: a pungent blue cheese of Italian origin

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Origin and Etymology of gorgonzola

Italian, from Gorgonzola, Italy

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Gorgonzola

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Definition of Gorgonzola for English Language Learners

  • : an Italian cheese that contains blue mold and has a strong flavor

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