Meaning of the word "Cheshire cheese" in English

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Cheshire cheese

US /ˈtʃeʃ.ər ˌtʃiːz/
UK /ˈtʃeʃ.ər ˌtʃiːz/
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Noun

1.

a firm, crumbly cheese, typically orange in color, made from cow's milk, originating from the county of Cheshire in England

Example:
We enjoyed a platter of local cheeses, including a delicious slice of Cheshire cheese.
The recipe calls for a mild, crumbly cheese like Cheshire cheese.
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