prosciutto
noun
pro·sciut·to
| \ prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tō
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plural prosciutti\ prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tē
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or prosciuttos
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or prosciuttos
Definition of prosciutto
: dry-cured salted Italian ham usually sliced thin
Examples of prosciutto in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Don’t miss the fried chicken thighs with crispy prosciutto and lemon. — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "5 best San Francisco restaurants near the big theaters," 22 Aug. 2019 Another ambrosial pizza combines figs with prosciutto and gorgonzola. — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, "The Federal, Agawam," 25 June 2019 An order of tortellini with prosciutto in a creamy sage sauce and a salmon kyerito, plus delivery fee and tip, sets you back $42. — Alexia Elejalde-ruiz, chicagotribune.com, "Foodhaul, a virtual food hall, aims to take control of its own delivery, keep the 30% that third-party apps charge," 17 June 2019 One-Bowl Cheesy Muffins With prosciutto and Chives. — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, "These are the 5 recipes our readers loved most this week," 14 June 2019 Cantaloupe wrapped in prosciutto is a classic appetizer, for good reason. — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, "Make melons more than fruit-cup filler with one of these 12 recipes," 8 July 2019 The restaurant serves panini and farro bowls with burrata made by Di Stefano Cheese Co. in Pomona, including sandwiches stuffed with caprese, bresaola and prosciutto. — Hadley Tomicki, latimes.com, "Tacos 1986 opens in DTLA; Goat Mafia drops in on Echo Park," 24 June 2019 The menu also features monkey brain, which, mercifully, is just hamachi and prosciutto. — Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, "From hot ramen to hotter hot pot: 30 restaurant openings in Seattle and on the Eastside," 28 Nov. 2018 This salad mixes fresh peach, prosciutto, tomato, goat cheese, berries and the seeds and nuts of your choice over mixed greens. — Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carrie’s Kitchen: July means peaches and cooking with peaches is delectable," 17 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'prosciutto.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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