camembert

Cam·em·bert

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kam-uh m-bair; French ka-mahn-ber]
- /ˈkæm əmˌbɛər; French ka mɑ̃ˈbɛr/
- /ˈkæm.əm.beər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kam-uh m-bair; French ka-mahn-ber]
- /ˈkæm əmˌbɛər; French ka mɑ̃ˈbɛr/

Definitions of camembert word

variable noun camembert Camembert is a type of cheese that comes from Northern France. It is soft and creamy with a white skin. 3
noun camembert a rich soft creamy cheese 3
noun camembert a mellow, soft cheese, the center of which is creamy and of a golden cream color, made from cow's milk. 1
noun camembert A soft, creamy cheese from France made from cow's milk. 1

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Origin of camembert

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; named after Camembert, village in Normandy where it was first marketed

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camembert popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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