raˈklet noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, literally, scraper, from French racler to scrape, from Middle French, from Old Provençal rasclar , from (assumed) Vulgar Latin rasiculare , from Latin rasus , past participle of radere to scrape — more at rat
: a dish of Swiss origin consisting of melted cheese traditionally served with tiny boiled potatoes and sour pickles ; also : a firm cheese suitable for use in this dish