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Definition of fontina

fontina

/fɑːnˈtiːnə/
fon · ti · na
Plural:fontinas
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fontina Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A pale yellow, semi-soft to semi-hard cow's milk cheese originating in the Aosta Valley of northwestern Italy, characterized by a mild, nutty, and savory flavor and prized for its smooth melting qualities in cooking and fondue.

Example

"The chef topped the roasted mushroom flatbread with shredded fontina and fresh thyme before baking it until golden and bubbly."

• Rhymes for fontina

• Nearby Words

font
fontana
fontanelle
fontina
food
foodbank
foodborne

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'fontina', originating in the Aosta Valley of northwestern Italy and likely named after the mountain pasture of Fontin (near Quart) or the village of Fontinaz.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fontina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fontina
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