First Known Use: 1802
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Gruyère
noun Gru·yère \grü-ˈyer, grē-\
: a type of hard cheese from Switzerland with a nutty flavor
Full 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
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Origin of GRUYÈRE
Gruyère, district in Switzerland
Rhymes with GRUYÈRE
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