noun
- a small French cheese made from goat's milk, typically cylindrical in shape with a wrinkled rind
Usage: culinary; often capitalized when referring to the protected designation of origin cheese from the Rhône-Alpes region
Examples
- The cheese board featured a creamy chevrotin alongside aged cheddar and brie.
- Chevrotin has a tangy flavor that pairs well with white wine.
- She purchased a fresh chevrotin from the local fromagerie.
- The wrinkled exterior of the chevrotin indicates it has been properly aged.
- Chevrotin is a traditional French delicacy protected by appellation d'origine contrôlée.