appenzeller

noun

Meaning

A pungent, semi-hard cow's milk cheese produced in the Appenzell region of Switzerland, known for being washed in a secret herbal brine.

Examples

  • The cheeseboard featured a sharp Appenzeller that paired perfectly with the crisp white wine.
  • Local markets in Switzerland often sell Appenzeller aged for different lengths of time to vary the intensity.

Synonyms: cheese, Swiss cheese, gruyère, emmental