parmesan

English

/ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/, /ˈpɑː(ɹ).məˌzɑːn/, /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/

noun
Definitions
  • A hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma.
  • (by extension) A similar cheese produced elsewhere.
  • (slang) Money.

Etymology

Borrowed from French parmesan derived from Italian parmigiano (from Parma).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

parmigiano

Gloss

from Parma

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