Gorgonzola
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Gorgonzola
First recorded in 1875–80; after Gorgonzola, Italy, a village near Milan, where it was first produced
Example Sentences
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The three males and one female have been given cheese-themed names by the staff - Gouda, Gorgonzola, Mozzarella and Emmental.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2024
The fungus Penicillium roqueforti is used worldwide in the production of blue-veined cheese such as Stilton, Roquefort and Gorgonzola.
From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2024
Prosciutto and arugula are always a classic combination, but the addition of toasted walnuts, fresh black figs, and Gorgonzola crumbles begs the question: "Where have you been all my life?"
From Salon • Jan. 26, 2022
The Brussels sprouts slaw from above, for example, features crumbled blue cheese, as does Broccolini Salad With Gorgonzola and Pistachios.
From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2022
The first time you try Gorgonzola cheese you may find it too strong, but when you are older you may want to eat nothing but Gorgonzola cheese.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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