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Definition of cotija

cotija

/koʊˈtiːhɑː/
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• noun

1

A hard, crumbly Mexican cheese made from cow's milk, characterized by its salty, pungent flavor and commonly used as a grated topping or garnish in Mexican cuisine.

Example

"She sprinkled a generous layer of crumbled cotija over the roasted street corn before serving it."

• Rhymes for cotija

• Nearby Words

cosumnes
cot
cote d'ivoire
cotija
cotinga
cotinus
cotonou

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the town of Cotija in the state of Michoacán, Mexico, where the cheese was originally produced.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cotija. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cotija
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