Definition

A type of cheese that is melted and served, often with potatoes or bread, popular in Swiss cuisine.

Example

We enjoyed a delicious raclette dinner with melted cheese over potatoes and pickles.

Conversation

Have you ever tried raclette?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's a Swiss dish where you melt cheese and pour it over potatoes or bread.

That sounds delicious! I really need to give raclette a try.

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Root Explanation

Raclette originates from the French word 'racler', meaning to scrape. The term refers to a type of cheese that is melted and scraped off, typically served with potatoes and vegetables. Thus, raclette describes both the cheese and the method of serving it by scraping.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word 'racler', which means to scrape, and remember that raclette is all about melting cheese and scraping it onto your plate.

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