Dunlop

noun

Dun·​lop ˈdən-ˌläp How to pronounce Dunlop (audio)
ˌdən-ˈläp
: a Scottish cheese similar to cheddar

Word History

Etymology

Dunlop, Ayrshire, Scotland

First Known Use

circa 1780, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Dunlop was circa 1780

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Cite this Entry

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

Biographical Definition

Dunlop

biographical name

Dun·​lop ˌdən-ˈläp How to pronounce Dunlop (audio)
ˈdən-ˌläp
John Boyd 1840–1921 Scottish inventor
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