parmesan
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Noun — A hard, aged Italian cheese with a strong, salty flavour, traditionally made near Parma.
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Etymology
From Middle French parmesan, ultimately from Latin Parma, the Italian city the cheese is named after.
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What does “parmesan” mean?
The word “parmesan” means a hard, aged Italian cheese with a strong, salty flavour, traditionally made near Parma. In plain terms, a hard, salty Italian cheese usually grated over pasta or salads.
How do you pronounce “parmesan”?
“Parmesan” is pronounced PAH-mih-zan (/ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “parmesan” in a sentence?
Here is “parmesan” used in a sentence: “She grated fresh parmesan over the risotto just before serving.”
What part of speech is “parmesan”?
Depending on how it is used, “parmesan” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “parmesan” come from?
The word “parmesan” comes from Latin. From Middle French parmesan, ultimately from Latin Parma, the Italian city the cheese is named after.
How many meanings does “parmesan” have?
“Parmesan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hard, aged Italian cheese with a strong, salty flavour, traditionally made near Parma.