Gruyère

noun

Gru·​yère grü-ˈyer 

grē-

1

: a firm cheese with small holes and a nutty flavor that is of Swiss origin

2

: a processed cheese made from natural Gruyère

Word History

Etymology

Gruyère, district in Switzerland

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Gruyère

noun

Gru·​yère grü-ˈye(ə)r 

grē-ˈ(y)e(ə)r

: a firm cheese of Switzerland that has a nutty flavor

Etymology

named for Gruyère, district in Switzerland where the cheese was first made