Fontinas

/fɒnˈtiːnəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fontina; multiple wheels or pieces of fontina cheese.

Etymology

Regular English plural of 'fontina,' formed by adding '-s' to the singular noun. Maintains the same meaning as singular but refers to multiple quantities or pieces.

Kelly Says

At Italian cheese markets, vendors might age fontinas in cool grottos for months, and the older wheels develop deeper flavors and a slightly crumbly texture that commands premium prices.

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