Halloumi

Pronunciation: /həˈluːmi/

Definitions of halloumi

noun a type of cheese originating from Cyprus, typically made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk

Example Sentences

A1 Halloumi is a type of cheese.

A2 I like to grill halloumi and eat it with salad.

B1 Halloumi is a popular choice for vegetarian barbecues.

B2 The salty flavor of halloumi pairs well with watermelon in a summer salad.

C1 Halloumi can be fried or grilled to achieve a crispy exterior and soft interior.

C2 The versatility of halloumi makes it a favorite ingredient for chefs around the world.

Examples of halloumi in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious halloumi salad for the guests at the reception.

informal I love snacking on grilled halloumi while watching TV.

slang Let's grab some halloumi fries for a quick bite.

figurative Her smile was as bright and cheesy as a piece of halloumi.

Grammatical Forms of halloumi

• past tense: halloumi'd
• plural: halloumis
• comparative: more halloumi
• superlative: most halloumi
• present tense: halloumis
• future tense: will halloumi
• perfect tense: have halloumied
• continuous tense: am halloumiing
• singular: halloumi
• positive degree: halloumi
• infinitive: to halloumi
• gerund: halloumiing
• participle: halloumi'd

Origin and Evolution of halloumi

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: Halloumi originated in Cyprus, where it has been made for centuries.

Evolution of the word: The word 'halloumi' has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use, referring to a type of cheese made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk.