afuega'l pitu
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Etymology
editBorrowed 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
editafuega'l pitu
- A strong unpasteurised soft cheese from Asturias, Spain, made from cow milk.
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