Garrotxa
/ɡəˈrɒtʃə/
CA
Garrotxa refers to two main things in English: 1. A comarca (administrative region) in northeastern Catalonia, Spain, known for its volcanic landscape. 2. A firm, creamy goat's milk cheese originally from the Garrotxa region.
La Garrotxa és una regió volcànica de Catalunya.
Garrotxa is a volcanic region in Catalonia.
Etymology
Derived from the Catalan word 'garrotxa', meaning 'rough terrain', referring to the region's rocky volcanic landscape. The cheese takes its name from the region where it originated.
Memory Aid
Associate Garrotxa with goat cheese and Spanish volcanoes to remember its two most common meanings.
Collocations
Garrotxa cheeseGarrotxa comarcaGarrotxa Natural Park