Gruyère

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

Gru·yère

noun \grü-ˈyer, grē-\

Definition of GRUYÈRE

1
: a firm cheese with small holes and a nutty flavor that is of Swiss origin
2
: a process cheese made from natural Gruyère

Origin of GRUYÈRE

Gruyère, district in Switzerland
First Known Use: 1802

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