"Neufchâtel" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: French, from the region Neufchâtel-en-Bray in Normandy. The placename is originally inspired by the Celtic/Gaulish name Novientum (“new establishment”), reflecting its beginnings as a primitive Gaulish settlement in ancient Normandy. In the 12th century, Henry I Beauclerc, Duke of Normandy, constructed a castle there, initially named Chastel-Nof which evolved into Neufcastel by the 13th century. Over time, the pronunciation shifted, muting the [f] in neuf, resulting in the modern Neufchâtel, a change influenced by educational standardization similar to other toponyms like Neuchâtel. Compare English Newcastle. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|-}} French, {{der|en|cel|-}} Celtic, {{der|en|cel-gau|-}} Gaulish, {{cog|en|Newcastle}} English Newcastle Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Neufchâtel
  1. A soft, slightly crumbly, mould-ripened cheese made in the French region of Normandy. Wikipedia link: Henry I Beauclerc, Neufchâtel cheese, Neufchâtel-en-Bray Categories (topical): Cheeses
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