sirene
sirene noun: a slightly crumbly brined cheese made of cow, sheep, or goatmilk, similar to feta; popular in the Balkan Peninsula. Also the alternative spelling of siren.
Noun
sirene (uncountable)
- A slightly crumbly brined cheese made of cow, sheep, or goatmilk, similar to feta; popular in the Balkan Peninsula.
- […] then the potato pieces were layered on top and the mess was doused with olive oil and spices and cooked for an hour. Vlado made a tomato salad, also, with sirene cheese.2006, M. H. Wolfe, Gone Away, page 65
- My curiosity was now satisfied: nothing, other than potatoes, bread, garlic and sirene cheese.2008, Martin Miller-Yianni, Simple Treasures in Bulgaria, page 209
Also used as
sirene is also the alternative spelling of siren.
Forms of sirene
| plural | sirenes |
|---|---|
| plural | sirena |
Origin of sirene
From Bulgarian сирене (sirene), from Proto-Slavic *syřenьje (“curdling”), from Proto-Indo-European *súHros, whence also English sour, German sauer.
Questions about sirene
- What does sirene mean?
- Sirene means a slightly crumbly brined cheese made of cow, sheep, or goatmilk, similar to feta; popular in the Balkan Peninsula.
- What part of speech is sirene?
- Sirene is a noun.
- What is the plural of sirene?
- The plural of sirene is sirenes.
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