raclette
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• noun
A traditional Swiss dish in which a wheel of cheese is heated and the melted portion is scraped onto boiled potatoes, pickled onions, and cured meats.
"After a long day of skiing in the Alps, we gathered around the table for a warm dinner of raclette."
A semi-hard, slightly nutty cow's milk cheese originating in the Alpine regions of Switzerland and France, prized for its smooth melting qualities.
"The cheesemonger recommended buying half a pound of aged raclette for our winter dinner party."
A tabletop kitchen appliance equipped with a heating element and small individual pans used to melt cheese and grill accompaniments.
"She plugged in the electric raclette in the center of the dining table so guests could melt their own cheese."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Swiss French raclette, derived from the French verb racler ('to scrape'), referring to the traditional alpine practice of heating a wheel of cheese near a fire and scraping the melted layer onto a plate.
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