Etymology

afuega'l pitu

Today it means: A strong unpasteurised soft cheese from Asturias, Spain, made from cow milk. Full definition →

Asturian afuega'l pitu
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  1. Asturian · borrowed fromafuega'l pitu
  2. English todayafuega'l pitu

Borrowed from Asturian afuega'l pitu. Literally "choke the chicken". According to local legend, the cheese is deemed to be ready when it is strong enough to choke a chicken that eats it.

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