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Definition of gorgonzola

gorgonzola

/ˌɡɔːr.ɡənˈzoʊ.lə/
gor · gon · zo · la
Plural:gorgonzolas
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gorgonzola Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A rich, pungent Italian blue cheese infused with distinct bluish-green veins of penicillium mold, traditionally made from unskimmed cow's milk.

Example

"The chef prepared a rich gorgonzola sauce to serve over the freshly made gnocchi."

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• Rhymes for gorgonzola

• Nearby Words

goral
gordita
gorgol
gorgonzola
gorilla
gorse
goshawk

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Gorgonzola, a town near Milan in the Lombardy region of Italy, where the cheese has been historically produced since the early Middle Ages.

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