: a Scottish cottage cheese that is partially cooked
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An order of crowdie, a fresh curd cheese, was served with beetroot, sorrel and horseradish sorbet — a wonderful contrast with the cool dairy flavors.—Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2019 The venison carpaccio with juniper and peppercorn, hazelnuts and crowdie,dressed with vinegar and cold smoked oil — was a favorite, thanks to a mix of salty, acidic and sweet flavors.—Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2019
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Etymology
Scots crudcurd entry 1 + -ie-ie; diphthongal pronunciation perhaps after crowdie "mix of oatmeal and cold water eaten uncooked," of uncertain origin
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