noun
Gouda
GOW-duh
Gouda (noun) means a pale yellow Dutch cheese, made from cow's milk, that ranges from soft and mild to firm and nutty as it ages. Example: “The cheeseboard included a wedge of aged gouda.”
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A pale yellow Dutch cheese, made from cow's milk, that ranges from soft and mild to firm and nutty as it ages.
"The cheeseboard included a wedge of aged gouda."
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Etymology
Named after the Dutch city of Gouda, where the cheese has traditionally been traded.
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What does “Gouda” mean?
The word “Gouda” means a pale yellow Dutch cheese, made from cow's milk, that ranges from soft and mild to firm and nutty as it ages.
How do you pronounce “Gouda”?
“Gouda” is pronounced GOW-duh (/ˈɡaʊ̯də/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gouda” in a sentence?
Here is “Gouda” used in a sentence: “The cheeseboard included a wedge of aged gouda.”
What part of speech is “Gouda”?
“Gouda” is a noun.
Where does the word “Gouda” come from?
The word “Gouda” comes from Dutch. Named after the Dutch city of Gouda, where the cheese has traditionally been traded.
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