afuega'l pitu

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Asturian afuega'l pitu. Literally "choke the chicken". According to local legend, the cheese is deemed to be ready when it is strong enough to choke a chicken that eats it.

Noun

afuega'l pitu

  1. A strong unpasteurised soft cheese from Asturias, Spain, made from cow milk.

Asturian

Etymology

afuega'l pitu

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aˈfweɡal ˈpitu/ [aˈfwe.ɣ̞al ˈpi.t̪u]
  • Syllabification: a‧fue‧ga'l pi‧tu

Noun

afuega'l pitu m

  1. afuega'l pitu
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