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Definition of brie

brie

/briː/
brie
Plural:bries
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• noun

1

A soft, pale-colored French cheese made from cow's milk, characterized by a mild flavor and an edible rind of white mold.

Example

"For the appetizer, she served a warm baked brie topped with caramelized pecans and accompanied by slices of toasted baguette."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the historic region of Brie in northern France (modern Île-de-France), where the cheese was originally produced.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brie
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