Cheesecloth Definition & Meaning

cheesecloth
noun
  1. a coarse loosely woven cotton gauze; originally used to wrap cheeses

"Cheesecloth" in song lyrics

See how cheesecloth is used in real songs:

  • "cooking cheesecloth"
    AOL — AOL
  • "gourmet cheesecloth"
    AOL — AOL
  • "gormet cheesecloth"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "cheesecloth"

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