Meaning & use
Gouda
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A mild, yellow, semi-hard cheese originally made in the Netherlands, named after the city of Gouda where it was historically traded.
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She added slices of smoked gouda to the sandwich.
Aged gouda develops a nuttier, more caramel-like flavor than the young variety.
A note on using this word
Although named after the Dutch city of Gouda, the cheese itself is now made worldwide and is treated as a common noun in everyday use.
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