matzoon

/mætˈzuːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of traditional Armenian yogurt cheese, similar to labneh or strained yogurt

“She served matzoon with fresh vegetables as an appetizer.”

2. verb

to strain or separate yogurt cheese, similar to making labneh

“To make matzoon, you’ll need to matzoon the yogurt in a cheesecloth.”

Synonyms

  • labneh
  • strained yogurt

Antonyms

  • yogurt