Edam

[ ee-duhm, ee-dam; Dutch ey-dahm ]

noun

1. a mild, hard, yellow cheese, produced in a round shape and coated with red wax.

Edam

/ ˈeːdam; ˈiːdæm /

noun

1. a town in the NW Netherlands, in North Holland province, on the IJsselmeer: cheese, light manufacturing. Pop: 28 000 (2003 est; includes Volendam)
2. a hard round mild-tasting Dutch cheese, yellow in colour with a red outside covering

Word History and Origins

Origin of Edam¹

First recorded in 1830–40; after Edam, town in the Netherlands, where it originated

Example Sentences

This was accepted by all as conclusive, and young Arthur was recognized as the heir to the Edam millions.

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From a delicatessen store procure dill pickles and a nice Edam cheese.

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The skipper promised to send to Yollendam, or if not to Edam, to obtain provisions for his passengers.

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For dressing177 Edam cheese, the ordinary cheese bandage cloth is used.

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Aside from the molds, press and salting vat, the same apparatus that is used in making Cheddar can be used for Edam cheese.

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