Manchego

Meaning

1. A North American, industrialized cheese made from cow's milk that melts and is similar in taste to Monterey Jack common in Mexico and Spanish-speaking regions in the US.
2. A firm, compact cheese made in the La Mancha region of Spain, aged for between 60 days and two years and made from the milk of Manchega sheep.
3. Alternative letter-case form of Manchego.

Etymology / origin

Borrowed from Spanish manchego (“from La Mancha”).

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