Oaxaca
1 synonym for Oaxaca, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A soft, stringy white cheese from the Oaxaca region of Mexico, similar to mozzarella and often used melted.
Synonyms
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Oaxaca City
How to use Oaxaca
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Oaxaca cheese
melted Oaxaca
Etymology
Named after the city and state of Oaxaca in Mexico, itself from a Nahuatl place name referring to a nearby hill.
Full origin of Oaxaca →Frequently asked questions
What does “Oaxaca” mean?
The word “Oaxaca” means a soft, stringy white cheese from the Oaxaca region of Mexico, similar to mozzarella and often used melted. In plain terms, a stretchy Mexican cheese, great for melting, named after the region it comes from.
How do you pronounce “Oaxaca”?
“Oaxaca” is pronounced wuh-HA-kuh (/wəˈhæ.kə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Oaxaca” in a sentence?
Here is “Oaxaca” used in a sentence: “She shredded Oaxaca cheese over the quesadillas before folding them.”
What is another word for “Oaxaca”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Oaxaca” include Oaxaca City.
What part of speech is “Oaxaca”?
“Oaxaca” is a noun.
Where does the word “Oaxaca” come from?
The word “Oaxaca” comes from Nahuatl. Named after the city and state of Oaxaca in Mexico, itself from a Nahuatl place name referring to a nearby hill.
