halloumi
/həˈluːmi
/noun [mass noun] trademark
A mild, firm white Cypriot cheese used especially in cooked dishes: place the strips of halloumi on a lightly oiled tray...
- A popular cheese is called halloumi (similar to feta), made from goat or sheep milk and often served in a sandwich of pita-style bread or cubed in salads.
- Cypriots use halloumi in many dishes although it's hard to beat eating it at source, with just fresh tomatoes and olives to balance the saltiness of the cheese.
- A popular food is halloumi, the traditional white cheese of Cyprus, which has been produced on the island for centuries.
Origin
From Egyptian Arabic ḥalūm, probably from Arabic ḥaluma 'to be mild'.