| Main Entry: | Caciocavallo |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a type of firm Italian cow's or sheep's milk cheese with a smoky flavor, like Provolone |
| Example: | Caciocavallo cheese is shaped like a teardrop. |
| Etymology: | Ital. for "cheese on horseback" from the custom of draping two cheeses over a pole to dry |
| Usage: | cooking |