Gorgonzola

American  

[gawr-guhn-zoh-luh] / ˌgɔr gənˈzoʊ lə /

noun

1. a strongly flavored, semisoft variety of Italian milk cheese veined with mold.

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Gorgonzola British  

/ ˌɡɔːɡənˈzəʊlə /

noun

1. a semihard blue-veined cheese of sharp flavour, made from pressed milk

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Etymology

Origin of Gorgonzola

First recorded in 1875–80; after Gorgonzola, Italy, a village near Milan, where it was first produced

Example Sentences

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

The plate is a changing trio of small tastes, a constant of which is housemade fig jam in winter, which pairs beautifully with the dab of earthy-salty Gorgonzola I got.

From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2023

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 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