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Meaning of the word cheesecloth in English

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cheesecloth

US /ˈtʃiːz.klɑːθ/

UK /ˈtʃiːz.klɒθ/

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Noun

a loose-woven cotton cloth, used especially for making and wrapping cheeses.

Example:

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She strained the homemade yogurt through a piece of cheesecloth.

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Wrap the herbs in cheesecloth to make a bouquet garni.

Synonym:

gauze muslin cambric

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