Gjedost

/ˈɡjedɔst/ noun

Definition

A traditional Norwegian cheese made with whey, known for its brown color and slightly caramel-like sweetness.

Etymology

Norwegian: from Old Norse, combination of 'gjeit' (goat) and 'ost' (cheese); originally made from goat whey but modern versions often use cow whey.

Kelly Says

Gjedost is a whey cheese, which means cheesemakers made it from leftover whey after making regular cheese—basically using every part of the milk, which is why Scandinavian cultures have so many different cheese types.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.