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halloumi
or ha·lou·mi
[ huh-loo-mee ]
noun
- a salty cheese originating in Cyprus and made from sheep’s or goat’s milk: often grilled or fried because it melts very slowly.
halloumi
/ həˈluːmɪ /
noun
- a salty white sheep's-milk cheese from Greece or Turkey, usually eaten grilled
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Word History and Origins
Origin of halloumi1
From Egyptian Arabic, from Arabic ḥalūm, probably from ḥaluma “to be mild”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of halloumi1
probably from Arabic haluma be mild
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Example Sentences
Thick slabs of cauliflower get super-crispy alongside halloumi.
From Washington Post
Pile halloumi onto salads, stuff it into a sandwich, or even crisp up cubes as a fun appetizer with a spicy dipping sauce.
From Washington Post
There are two kinds of halloumi: one called "mona" (single), the other "dipla" (double).
From Project Gutenberg
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