turophile

English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek τυρός (turós, “cheese”) +‎ -phile.

Modern coinage; attested since 1930s. Popularized by Clifton Fadiman on American TV quiz show Information Please in 1952.

Noun

turophile (plural turophiles)

1. a gourmet/connoisseur of cheese

Translations

cheese-lover

• Greek: τυρόφιλος m (tyrófilos)
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