Emmenthal

/ ˈɛmənˌtɑːl /

noun

1. a hard Swiss cheese with holes in it, similar to Gruyère

Word History and Origins

Origin of Emmenthal¹

C20: named after Emmenthal, a valley in Switzerland

Example Sentences

Since then, they have tried to duplicate all sorts of famous varieties, from Camembert to Emmenthal.

From Washington Post

The burger’s topped with melted Emmenthal cheese and a house-made sauerkraut graced with grated apple, bacon and Berliner Weisse, a sour German brew.

From Washington Post

Combine Emmenthal, cheddar and 1/3 cup Parmesan.

From Seattle Times

A speed camera painted as Emmenthal cheese on a motorway in Switzerland.

From The Guardian

On the other side of the Aar the ground rises gently up to hilly Emmenthal, and behind it rises the chain of the Alps.

From Project Gutenberg