gervais

[ zher-vey; French zher-ve ]

/ ʒɛrˈveɪ; French ʒɛrˈvɛ /

(sometimes initial capital letter) an unsalted French cream cheese made from whole milk and cream.

Origin of gervais

1895–1900; named after Charles Gervais (1830–92), French cheesemaker

Meditation is all about training yourself to “course correct in thinking and movement,” says Gervais.

Meditation Tips for the Easily Distracted |DailyBurn |October 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But when it comes to animal rights, Gervais is dead serious.

Hollywood Mourns the Death of Marius the Giraffe |Amy Zimmerman |February 14, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Like Gervais, Merchant revels in burrowing into the most uncomfortable of situations and refusing to leave.

‘Breaking Bad’ Finale, ‘Homeland’ Premiere: How to Survive DVRmageddon |Jason Lynch |September 29, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
While an often brilliant comic actor, Gervais is relatively new to stand up and has never achieved the top tier of that art form.

The Gaudy, Gauche and Sometimes Corrupt Greatness of the Golden Globes |Richard Rushfield |January 16, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

Gervais sings Elmo a “celebrity lullaby” and even offers him a “celebrity cup of milk.”

Elmo's True Hollywood Story |Marly Faherty |October 21, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
But at this moment she perceived that Gervais, profiting by her inattention, was busy seeking his "paradise lost."

Fruitfulness |Emile Zola
"Ah, Gervais," replied she, while she placed her hand before her eyes.

Harper's Magazine, Vol III, June 1851 |Various
But it was at the center of the foundation wall on the west where Gervais halted.

Our Young Aeroplane Scouts in Germany |Horace Porter
Anderson mentions a breed having only a single ear; and Professor Gervais another breed which is destitute of ears.

The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Vol. I. |Charles Darwin
The Neufchtel, Gervais and Bondon cheeses are soft varieties intended to be eaten quite fresh, like cream cheese.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 |Various

Gervais

/ (ˌdʒʃzːˈveɪz) /

Ricky . born 1961, British comedian, writer, and actor; his TV series include The Office (2001–03), and Extras (2005–07)