"affinage" meaning in English

See affinage in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: French Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} affinage (uncountable)
  1. The aging of cheese as part of its manufacture. Tags: uncountable Related terms: affineur
    Sense id: en-affinage-en-noun-XLzqOhcp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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