Gammelost
/ˈɡæməlˌɒst/noun
A strong-flavored Norwegian cheese traditionally made from sour milk and ripened without rennet.
Did you know?Gammelost is traditionally produced from cultured sour milk without rennet, giving it a sharp, mold-ripened character that reflects its name literally.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*yus-
“A fermented liquid, broth, or juice; the proposed ancient root behind words connected with souring and fermentation.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*justi
“Fermented dairy product or cheese.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
ostr
“Cheese.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
gamall
“Old or aged.”
Modern Norwegian
Norwegian
gammelost
“Literally “old cheese,” the name of the traditional Norwegian cheese.”
Modern English
English
gammelost
“A Norwegian cheese known for its strong flavor and distinctive ripening process.”