prosciutto

noun

pro·sciut·to prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tō

plural prosciutti prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tē

or prosciuttos

: dry-cured salted Italian ham usually sliced thin

Examples of prosciutto in a Sentence

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Although Joanne swears prosciutto is fancy Italian beef, Joanne is very, very wrong. —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024 Enjoy farm fresh cuisine and seasonal dishes, including the figs and prosciutto and the popular Duroc Pork Chop. —

Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024 While both meats are dry-cured, speck is smoked while prosciutto is not. —

Shivani Vora, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Think peach and prosciutto grilled cheese and strawberry rhubarb French toast. —

Sunset Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prosciutto

Word History

Etymology

Italian, alteration of presciutto, from pre- (from Latin prae- pre-) + asciutto dried out, from Latin exsuctus, from past participle of exsugere to suck out, from ex- + sugere to suck — more at suck

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of prosciutto was in 1891

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