halloumi
or ha·lou·mi
[ huh-loo-mee ]
/ həˈlu mi /
noun
a salty cheese originating in Cyprus and made from sheep’s or goat’s milk: often grilled or fried because it melts very slowly.
Origin of halloumi
< Egyptian Arabic < Arabic
ḥalūm, probably from
ḥaluma ‘to be mild’
Words nearby halloumi
hallmark,
hallo,
halloa,
halloo,
hallopeau's disease,
halloumi,
hallow,
hallowed,
halloween,
hallowmas,
halloysite
Example sentences from the Web for halloumi
There are two kinds of halloumi: one called "mona" (single), the other "dipla" (double).
Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products |William Bevan
British Dictionary definitions for halloumi
halloumi
haloumi
/ (həˈluːmɪ) /
noun
a salty white sheep's-milk cheese from Greece or Turkey, usually eaten grilled
Word Origin for halloumi
probably from Arabic
haluma be mild