fromagier

noun

fromagier

noun

Etymology From French fromagier. By surface analysis, fromage + -ier.

1

A person who makes cheese.

As I shopped in the market last week—the fromagier asked why I looked so gloomy.1993, Jacqueline Deval, Reckless Appetites: A Culinary Romance, The Ecco Press, →ISBN, page 41:
Don’t be surprised if the fromagier isn’t too aware of the cheese and honey connection—many aren’t.2003, Mani Niall, “Desserts”, in Covered in Honey: The Amazing Flavors of Varietal Honey, Rodale Inc., →ISBN, page 157:

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The fromagier will guide you through the day’s choices and provide you with an aperitif tasting to pair with your rare-find cheese.2008, “Manhattan”, in Inside New York 2009, Inside New York, →ISBN, page 208:

Synonyms: cheesemaker

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