chèvre

[ shev-ruh, shev; French she-vruh ]

noun

1. any cheese made from goat's milk.

chèvre

/ ˈʃɛvrə /

noun

1. any cheese made from goats' milk

Word History and Origins

Origin of chèvre¹

< French chèvre goat. See chevon

Word History and Origins

Origin of chèvre¹

C20: from French, literally: goat

Example Sentences

Made from a blend of sheep and goat's milk, this ancient delicacy likely resembled chevre in its consistency when fresh.

From Salon

There are some mainstays: You can almost always find a good-quality brie, pecorino, chevre or Emmentaler Swiss cheese, for instance.

From Washington Post

You’ve never had chevre cheesecake like Ong’s, all goodness and light, built with lemon sponge cake and all but hidden beneath sheer slices of plum.

From Washington Post

Something spreadable, like chevre or even a pub cheese, is also a great option.

From Seattle Times

You might discover that you prefer your fromage fort sans funk of blue cheese, or that you prefer the tang of cream cheese to chevre, or even a pat of butter for a richer texture.

From Washington Post