Taleggio

noun

Ta·​leg·​gio tä-ˈle-j(ē-)ō How to pronounce Taleggio (audio)
variants or taleggio
: a creamy cheese made from the whole milk of cows

Examples of Taleggio in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What could have been a complete gimmick was, in fact, a lovely twist on fondue — the creamy Taleggio cheese had the perfect melting texture, and was not too gooey or stringy. Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024 The idea of doubling down on crunch with gilded potatoes and a fortified crust ran up against a supporting cast that pinned its hopes on twangy Taleggio cheese but wound up sinking into the bland embrace of honey and kale. Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 28 Aug. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Taleggio commune and valley in Italy

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Taleggio was in 1952

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Cite this Entry

“Taleggio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Taleggio. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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