turophile

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek τυρός (turós, “cheese”) +‎ -phile.

Modern coinage; attested since 1930s. Popularized by Clifton Fadiman on American TV quiz show Information Please in 1952.[1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtjʊəɹəfaɪl/, /ˈtʊəɹəfaɪl/

Noun

turophile (plural turophiles)

  1. a gourmet/connoisseur of cheese

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References

  1. ^ turophile on Practically Edible
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