Gouda

noun Gou·da \ˈgü-də\

Definition of GOUDA

: a mild cheese of Dutch origin that is similar to Edam but contains more fat

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Gouda, Netherlands

First Known Use: 1885

geographical name Gou·da \ˈgau̇-də, ˈgü-, ˈḵau̇-\

commune SW Netherlands NE of Rotterdam pop 71,688

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