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Definition of roquefort

roquefort

/ˈroʊk.fɚt/
roque · fort
Plural:roqueforts
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roquefort Lexical Profile

roquefort Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A pungent, crumbly, blue-veined cheese made exclusively from the milk of the Lacaune breed of sheep, traditionally aged in the natural limestone caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon in southwestern France.

Example

"The chef prepared a vibrant endive salad topped with toasted walnuts and crumbled Roquefort."

Word Nuance & Usage

Roquefort is often capitalized because it holds a protected designation of origin (PDO), meaning legally only cheeses aged in the natural Combalou caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, France, can bear the name.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the commune of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon in southwestern France. The town's name derives from Old Occitan 'ròca' (rock) and 'fòrt' (strong or fortified).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roquefort. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roquefort
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