Brie

noun

ˈbrē

: a soft surface-ripened cheese with a whitish rind and a pale yellow interior

Etymology

French, from Brie, district in France

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Brie was in 1835

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“Brie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brie. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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Brie

ˈbrē

district and medieval county of northeastern France east of Paris; chief town Meaux

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