Muenster
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A soft, pale yellow cheese made from cow's milk with a mild taste
- noun
- /ˈmʌnstər/
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Muenster
- I was afraid that my lunch today was going to be a bit of a bust because I forgot to pack two slices of muenster cheese that I planned to use in my wrap.
- Muenster cheese
- slices of Muenster
- Muenster and mozzarella
Examples
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Muenster on rye.
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- Sir, the kitchen's all out of Muenster.
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- Muenster macaroni and cheese.
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By eating a triple-cheddar double-Swiss Muenster sandwich?
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Let's see, we've got the Muenster, the Gouda, the Brie.
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For a delicious sandwich, try turkey with Muenster cheese and fresh vegetables.
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A popular dish is grilled cheese made with Muenster and tomato on sourdough bread.
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He prefers Muenster cheese on his burgers for its mild flavor and creamy texture.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Muenster comes from the German place name Münster, which means 'monastery' and is related to the English word monastery. Monks in those monasteries first made this mild cheese, so the place name became the name of the cheese.