Edam

noun \ˈē-dəm, ˈē-ˌdam\

Definition of EDAM

: a yellow pressed cheese of Dutch origin usually made in flattened balls and often coated with red wax

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Edam, Netherlands

First Known Use: 1836

geographical name \ˈē-dəm, -ˌdam, D ā-ˈdäm\

commune NW Netherlands on the IJsselmeer NNE of Amsterdam

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