Definition of "cheesecloth" [cheese•cloth]

• A coarse, loosely woven cotton gauze, originally used for wrapping cheese. (noun)

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• "Tie up some yogurt in cheesecloth and hang it over a bowl for 4-8 hours."
• "Add the minced pepper and lemongrass (only pieces not in cheesecloth bag)."
• "For many years I wrapped the two sides of salmon in cheesecloth after rubbing on the cure as an aid in turning the fish as it cures."