Etymology

head cheese

Today it means: A terrine made from the flesh of the head of a pig (such as the face). Full definition →

Dutch hoofdkaas
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  1. Dutch · calque ofhoofdkaas
  2. English todayhead cheese

Calque of Dutch hoofdkaas.

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