bloomy

[ bloo-mee ]

adjective

, bloom·i·er, bloom·i·est.

1. covered with blossoms; in full flower.
2. Botany. having a bloom, as fruit.

bloomy

/ ˈbluːmɪ /

adjective

1. having a fine whitish coating on the surface, such as on the rind of a cheese

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloomy¹

First recorded in 1585–95; bloom ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

And in France, you've got five to choose from: fresh, blue, washed, bloomy, or pressed.

From Salon

For most bloomy rinded cheeses, such as brie or camembert, I suggest using a soft cheese knife or a slim blade knife.

From Salon

The bloomy rind cheese family consists of some of the greats — brie, camembert, soft-ripened goat cheese, and triple crème cheeses.

From Salon

Such cheeses might have rinds of various kinds: a washed rind, produced by the cheesemaker rubbing a brine over the cheese as it ages to encourage mold growth, like Gruyère; or a bloomy rind of edible mold, as one would find on brie.

From Salon

"A younger bloomy rind cheese is perfect because you can sneak to the fridge and take a bite without leaving a mess, or you can make a little plate with other snacks and it goes perfectly," she says.

From Salon