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fontina

[ fon-tee-nuh ]

noun

  1. a type of Italian cheese, semisoft to firm, made of cow's or sheep's milk.


fontina

/ fɒnˈtiːnə /

noun

  1. a semihard, pale yellow, mild Italian cheese made from cows' milk


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fontina1

1935–40; < Italian < Upper Italian dial. (Val d'Aosta), of uncertain origin

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fontina1

C20: from Italian dialect, of unknown origin

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Example Sentences

Lobster Fontina Panini by Tiffany Collins Lobster Newberg meets the sandwich.

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