Asiago

noun

Asi·​a·​go ˌä-zhē-ˈä-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce Asiago (audio)
ˌä-sē,
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variants or less commonly asiago
: a cheese of Italian origin that is pungent, hard, yellow, and suitable for grating when aged and mild, semisoft, and whitish when fresh

Examples of Asiago in a Sentence

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Meanwhile, in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine sour cream, the 1-1/2 cups Asiago cheese, the mayonnaise, cream cheese, mushrooms, and the 1 cup green onions. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Asiago, town in Italy

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Asiago was in 1918

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“Asiago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asiago. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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