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halloumi, n. Brit. |həˈluːmi|, U.S. |həˈlumi| Forms: 19– halloumi, 19– haloumi, 19– hallumi, 19– halumi [Apparently ‹ modern Greek (Cyprus) halloumin, challoumin (‹ Egyptian Arabic ḥalūm a kind of cheese + modern Greek (Cyprus) -in, regional variant of modern Greek -i, suffix added to words of foreign origin ending in a consonant), with alteration of the suffix after its equivalent in standard modern Greek.] A mild, firm, white Cypriot cheese made from goats' or ewes' milk, usually eaten grilled or otherwise cooked. More fully halloumi cheese. The form in quot. 1960 prob. represents a transcription error.
[1960R. Howe Greek Cooking 235 Halorini, a cheese made usually from ewe's milk... Greek-Cypriot.] 1970Times 29 Apr. 18/4 You may get this [cheese] grilled, and then it will be halloumi—strong and salty when raw, which comes usually from goats' milk. 1984Listener 15 Mar. 10/3 There is halloumi, too, goat's cheese and other delights. 1994BBC Vegetarian Good Food Aug. 54/2 Place the strips of halloumi on a lightly oiled tray and grill under a high heat for 2–3 minutes until hot. 2000Guardian 1 July (Weekend Suppl.) 57/5 The kallaj bin jiberi is a kind of Lebanese pizza, small but packing a punch through the use of melted halloumi cheese. 2004J. Joyce Well Dressed Salad v. 78 Brown the halloumi until crispy on both sides. |