Brie

noun

ˈbrē How to pronounce Brie (audio)
: a soft surface-ripened cheese with a whitish rind and a pale yellow interior

Word History

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 8 Oct. 2024.

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Geographical Definition

Brie

geographical name

ˈbrē How to pronounce Brie (audio)
district and medieval county of northeastern France east of Paris; chief town Meaux

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