cheese mite

noun

Meaning

Any of several species of mite that thrive on the surface of cheese and feed on it. They are used on purpose in production of some types of cheese to give the cheese a distinct flavor.

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Related words

muenster(English)book mite(English)cheesemongery(English)miting(English)bookmite(English)eyelash mite(English)manchego(English)cheesemongress(English)

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