Parmesan in Italian
Parmesan in Italian is parmense, parmigiano — Parmesan means a hard, aged Italian cheese with a strong, salty flavour, traditionally made near Parma.
Parmesan in Italian
parmense
Of, from or relating to the city or province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
parmigiano
Of, from or relating to the city or province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
parmense
(countable) A native or inhabitant of the city or province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
parmigiano
A hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma.
What does "Parmesan" mean?
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noun A hard, aged Italian cheese with a strong, salty flavour, traditionally made near Parma.
"She grated fresh parmesan over the risotto just before serving."
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adj Coming from or associated with Parma, Italy.
"The chef used a traditional parmesan recipe passed down through his family."
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Parmesan in a sentence
- She grated fresh parmesan over the risotto just before serving.
- The recipe calls for a generous handful of parmesan.
- The chef used a traditional parmesan recipe passed down through his family.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Parmesan" in Italian?
"Parmesan" in Italian is parmense, parmigiano. Parmesan means: A hard, aged Italian cheese with a strong, salty flavour, traditionally made near Parma.
How do you use "Parmesan" in a sentence?
Example: "She grated fresh parmesan over the risotto just before serving." In Italian, "Parmesan" is parmense, parmigiano.
Are there other ways to say "Parmesan" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "Parmesan": parmense, parmigiano.
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