gervais
American
[zher-vey, zhe-ve]
/ ʒɛrˈveɪ, ʒɛrˈvɛ /
noun
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(sometimes initial capital letter) an unsalted French cream cheese made from whole milk and cream.
Gervais
British
/ ˌdʒʃzːˈveɪz /
noun
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Ricky . born 1961, British comedian, writer, and actor; his TV series include The Office (2001–03), and Extras (2005–07)
Etymology
Origin of gervais
1895–1900; named after Charles Gervais (1830–92), French cheesemaker
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