"Jack cheese" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Jack cheeses [plural]
Etymology: Named after the Jacks family of Monterey, California in the United States. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} Jack cheese (usually uncountable, plural Jack cheeses)
  1. A mild, white American cheese similar to cheddar. Wikipedia link: en:David Jacks (businessman), en:Monterey, California Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Cheeses Related terms: Colby-Jack, Monterey Jack, pepper Jack

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