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Definition of halloumi

halloumi

/həˈluːmi/
hal · lou · mi
Plural:halloumi
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halloumi Lexical Profile

halloumi Game Scores & Validity

• 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."

• Rhymes for halloumi

• Nearby Words

hall
hallelujah
hallmark
halloumi
hallow
hallowed
hallstand

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/halloumi
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