Head-cheese is a type of lunch meat that is made from the head of a pig or calf that has been boiled down until the meat falls off the bones. It is commonly seasoned with herbs and spices and shaped into a loaf or pressed into a mold. However, many people find the name "head-cheese" unappealing and prefer to use alternative terms to describe this delicacy. Some of those synonyms include brawn, souse, pork cheese, and terrine. Each of these terms describes a similar product, but using a different name may make it more enticing for those who are hesitant to try this popular lunch meat.