noun
- A hard, pale yellow cheese made from cow's milk, originating from the Cantal region of France.
Usage: Also called Cantal d'Auvergne; a protected designation of origin (PDO) cheese.
Examples
- The French cheesemaker aged the cantal for several months to develop its rich flavor.
- We paired the cantal with fresh bread and local wine at the market.
- Cantal is often compared to Emmental because of its firm texture and mild taste.
- The restaurant's cheese board featured a wedge of aged cantal alongside softer varieties.