fromagier

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word fromagier. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word fromagier, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say fromagier in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word fromagier you have here. The definition of the word fromagier will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition offromagier, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From French fromagier.

Noun

fromagier (plural fromagiers)

  1. A person who makes cheese.
    • 1993, Jacqueline Deval, Reckless Appetites: A Culinary Romance, The Ecco Press, →ISBN, page 41:
      As I shopped in the market last week—the fromagier asked why I looked so gloomy.
    • 2003, Mani Niall, “Desserts”, in Covered in Honey: The Amazing Flavors of Varietal Honey, Rodale Inc., →ISBN, page 157:
      Don’t be surprised if the fromagier isn’t too aware of the cheese and honey connection—many aren’t.
    • 2008, “Manhattan”, in Inside New York 2009, Inside New York, →ISBN, page 208:
      The fromagier will guide you through the day’s choices and provide you with an aperitif tasting to pair with your rare-find cheese.

Synonyms

French

Etymology

From fromage +‎ -ier.

Noun

fromagier m (f fromagière, m pl fromagiers, f pl fromagières)

  1. masculine of fromagière: A cheeseman, a male cheesemaker
  2. (by extension) a cheesemaker

Synonyms