Meaning & use

limburger

noun·Advanced

A soft, pungent cheese, originally from the Limburg region, known for its very strong smell.

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The kitchen filled with a sharp odor the moment he unwrapped the limburger cheese.

Despite its strong smell, limburger has a surprisingly mild and creamy flavor.

A note on using this word

Its intense odor is often used as a comic reference in jokes and cartoons about smelly cheese.

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