English Explanatory Dictionary

head cheese

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A terrine made from the flesh of the head of a pig (such as the face).
noun
  1. Synonym of big cheese.
noun
  1. Synonym of cock cheese.

Word forms

head cheese head cheeses

Etymology

Calque of Dutch hoofdkaas.

Synonyms

brawn pork cheese souse big cheese cock cheese
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