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Definition of havarti
havarti
/həˈvɑːr.ti/
ha · var · ti
Plural:havartis
havarti Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A semi-soft Danish cow's milk cheese characterized by a pale yellow color, a buttery and slightly acidic flavor, and small, irregular interior eyes (holes).
Example
"We prepared a charcuterie board featuring sliced prosciutto, fresh grapes, and a block of dill havarti."
• Rhymes for havarti
Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Havarthigaard (Havarti farm) in Øverød, Denmark, where cheese-maker Hanne Nielsen originally developed the cheese in the mid-19th century.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Havarti. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/havarti