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Definition of blue cheese
blue cheese
Plural:blue cheeses
• noun
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A general classification of cheeses that have been treated with cultures of the mold Penicillium, resulting in distinctive blue or green veins and a sharp, pungent, and salty flavor.
Example
"She crumbled some rich blue cheese over the walnut and pear salad for an extra layer of flavor."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blue cheese. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blue%20cheese