Parmesan
pronunciation
How to pronounce Parmesan in British English:
UK [ˈpɑ:mɪzæn]
How to pronounce Parmesan in American English:
US [ˈpɑrməzɑn]
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- Noun:
- hard dry sharp-flavored Italian cheese; often grated
Word Origin
- Parmesan (n.)
- type of dry, hard cheese, 1550s, from Italian Parmegiano "of Parma," from Parma, city in northern Italy, one of the places where the cheese is made. Full form parmeson chese is recorded from 1510s. The place name ultimately is Etruscan.
Example
- 1. Roughly 3 / 4 cup parmesan , loosely packed and freshly grated
- 2. Toss it with good-quality spaghetti noodles , a sprinkle of freshly chopped basil , and a dusting of parmesan - you 've got a beautiful bowl of noodles .
- 3. A migraine trigger for some people is aged cheese , including blue cheese , cheddar , parmesan , and swiss .
- 4. If you 've had a few nights of restless sleep , make a light whole-wheat-pasta dish with fresh vegetables , a little diced chicken breast , tomato sauce , and a sprinkle of parmesan for dinner .