# head cheese

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A terrine made from the flesh of the head of a pig (such as the face).

## Etymology
Calque of Dutch hoofdkaas.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/head-cheese