noun
Beaufort
BOH-fuht
noun
1
A firm, nutty French cheese made from cow's milk in the Alps, similar to Gruyère.
"The cheese board included a wedge of aged Beaufort."
How to Use Beaufort
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hard, mountain-style French cheese, often compared to Gruyère or Comté.
Word Forms
Beauforts plural
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Etymology
Named after Beaufort-sur-Doron, the French Alpine town where the cheese has traditionally been made.