Etymology

Gruyère

Today it means: A hard yellow cheese originating from Gruyères, Switzerland and made in the cantons of Fribourg. Full definition →

Medieval Latin Gruerius ← Swiss French grue
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  1. Swiss French · derived fromgrue“crane”
  2. Medieval Latin · derived fromGruerius
  3. English todayGruyère

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “the Medieval Latin name's origins need explanation”) Named after the town of Gruyères, Switzerland, from Medieval Latin Gruerius, from Swiss French grue (“crane”).

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