Edam

noun

ˈē-dəm 

ˈē-ˌdam

: a yellow pressed cheese of Dutch origin usually made in flattened balls and often coated with red wax

Word History

Etymology

Edam, Netherlands

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Edam

noun

ˈēd-əm 

ˈē-ˌdam

: a Dutch cheese of yellow color and mild flavor

Etymology

named for Edam, seaport in the Netherlands, where the cheese was first sold

Geographical Definition

Edam

geographical name

ˈē-dəm 

-ˌdam,

 D  ā-ˈdäm

commune in the northwestern part of the Netherlands on the IJsselmeer north-northeast of Amsterdam population 28,754