Definition of TUROPHILE

turophile

Plural: turophiles

Noun

  • a gourmet/connoisseur of cheese

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek τυρός (turós, “cheese”) + -phile.
Modern coinage; attested since 1930s.
Popularized by Clifton Fadiman on American TV quiz show Information Please in 1952.

Scrabble Score: 14

turophile: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
turophile: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
turophile: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

turophile: valid Words With Friends Word