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Definition of halloumi
halloumi
/həˈluːmi/
hal · lou · mi
Plural:halloumi
halloumi Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese originally from Cyprus, typically made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk, distinguished by a high melting point that allows it to be easily grilled or fried without losing its shape.
Example
"For the vegetarian option, the chef prepared skewers of cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and thick blocks of grilled halloumi."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Cypriot Greek 'khalloúmi', derived from Egyptian Arabic 'ḥallūm', which ultimately traces back to the Coptic word 'halōm' meaning 'cheese'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Halloumi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/halloumi