Definition of Prosciutto

1. Noun. Italian salt-cured ham usually sliced paper thin.

Generic synonyms: Gammon, Ham, Jambon

Definition of Prosciutto

1. Noun. A dry-cured ham from Italy, thinly sliced. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Prosciutto

1. [n -TOS or -TI]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prosciutto

prosaists
prosal
prosateur
prosateurs
prosauropod
prosauropods
proscenia
proscenium
proscenium arch
proscenium arches
proscenium wall
prosceniums
proscience
prosciuto
prosciutti
prosciutto (current term)
prosciuttos
proscolex
proscolices
proscribable
proscribe
proscribed
proscriber
proscribers
proscribes
proscribing
proscript
proscription
proscriptional
proscriptionist

Literary usage of Prosciutto

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide to Venice & the Veneto by Marissa Fabris (2005)
"Begin with a sample of locally made prosciutto, then try the tortelli di patate e ... Drop into this informal eatery near the cathedral for prosciutto ..."

2. Cruising Cuisine for Home Entertaining by Elena Vakhrenova (2002)
"MELON & prosciutto SKEWERS During my first trip to the Mediterranean, ... They prove the case with prosciutto and melon, an old favorite that blends the ..."

3. Romantic Weekends the Carolinas & the Georgia Coast by Norman Renouf, Kathy Renouf (1999)
"Tasty appetizers might be Mozzarella Rellena, homemade mozzarella wheels stuffed with baby spinach, prosciutto, Kalamata olives and sun-dried tomato ($8.95) ..."

4. Adventure Guide to the Chesapeake Bay by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman Rogers (2000)
"The rest of the menu is as good, including scallops with prosciutto and ... The chef has other ways with veal, including stuffing it with prosciutto and ..."

5. English for Italians: (Lezioni D'inglese Per Gl'Italiani) by Edith Waller (1911)
"... verb to have delighted lietissimo puzzled imbrogliato slate di lavagna ham prosciutto sandwich due fettine di pane con •prosciutto o altro in mezzo ..."

6. Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Cookbook by Susan Pollack (2005)
"Add 1/4 of the sauce, egg, 4 oz. of mozzarella, prosciutto, eggplant, 1/4 cup grated cheese, and one cup of bechamel sauce or 1 cup of ricotta cheese. ..."

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