turophile

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek τυρός (turós, “cheese”) +‎ -phile.

Modern coinage; attested since 1930s. Popularized by Clifton Fadiman on American TV quiz show Information Please in 1952.[1]

Noun

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turophile (plural turophiles)

  1. a gourmet/connoisseur of cheese

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References

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  1. ^ turophile on Practically Edible
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