Etymology The English term head cheese is a calque derived from the Dutch word , which literally translates to . The term can be divided into () originating from the animal heads commonly used to prepare the dish, and () describing the texture, which resembles that of cheese.
Etymology The English term head cheese is a calque derived from the Dutch word , which literally translates to . The term can be divided into () originating from the animal heads commonly used to prepare th,e dish, and () describing the texture which resembles that of cheese.