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1. Etymology of the English word cheese

the English word cheese
derived from the Germanic root *kasjus
derived from the Vulgar Latin word caseus (cheese; pressed curd; comic term of endearment)

Derivations in English

chessel, cheeseboard, cheesemaker, cheeseparing, cheeseburger, headcheese, cheesy

Cognates

Dutch kaas, German Käse

Usage

Word found in Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word cheese

derived from the English word cheese

Derivations in English

cheesed off

Usage

Word found in Modern English

3. Etymology of the English word cheese

derived from the English word cheese

Derivations in English

cheesy

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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