gruyere

/ɡruːˈjɛr/
noun
  1. A firm, pale yellow Swiss cheese with a nutty flavor, often used in cooking and fondues.
    • She grated some gruyere over the French onion soup before broiling it.
    • The fondue recipe calls for equal parts gruyere and emmental cheese.
    • I bought a wedge of gruyere to serve with crackers and grapes.
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