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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."

Word forms

Goudas plural, goudas plural

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Etymology

Named after the Dutch city of Gouda, where the cheese has traditionally been traded.

Origin: Dutch

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Frequently asked questions

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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