prosciutto
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Noun — A dry-cured Italian ham, typically sliced very thin and served uncooked.
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How to use prosciutto
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
prosciutto and melon
prosciutto di Parma
slice of prosciutto
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian prosciutto ("ham"), thought to derive from a Vulgar Latin word related to exsuctus ("dried out, sucked dry").
Full origin of prosciutto →Frequently asked questions
What does “prosciutto” mean?
The word “prosciutto” means a dry-cured Italian ham, typically sliced very thin and served uncooked. In plain terms, a thinly sliced, dry-cured Italian ham eaten cold.
How do you pronounce “prosciutto”?
“Prosciutto” is pronounced pruh-SHOO-toh (/pɹəˈʃuː.toʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “prosciutto” in a sentence?
Here is “prosciutto” used in a sentence: “The starter was melon wrapped in prosciutto.”
What part of speech is “prosciutto”?
“Prosciutto” is a noun.
Where does the word “prosciutto” come from?
The word “prosciutto” comes from Vulgar Latin. Borrowed from Italian prosciutto ("ham"), thought to derive from a Vulgar Latin word related to exsuctus ("dried out, sucked dry").
