Ziger

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German

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Etymology

Likely of Gaulish origin. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

Ziger m (strong, genitive Zigers, plural Ziger)

  1. (Switzerland) a type of Swiss whey cheese
    • 2019 August 22, Bettina Dyttrich, “Geissen für Zürich”, in WOZ:
      «Wir stellen uns das etwa so vor», erklärt David Deplazes: «Wir halten 30 bis 35 Geissen, die Mitglieder tragen die Kosten dieses Betriebszweigs und erhalten alle Produkte – Ziger, Käse und jeden Herbst ein Gitzi.
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Further reading

  • Ziger” in Duden online
  • Ziger” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache