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halloumi

Syllabification: (hal·lou·mi)
Pronunciation: /häˈlo͞omē/
Definition of halloumi

noun

  • a mild, firm, white Cypriot cheese made from goats‘ or ewes’ milk, used especially in cooked dishes.

Origin:

1990s: from Egyptian Arabic ḥalūm, probably from Arabic ḥaluma 'to be mild'

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