prosciutto

[ proh-shoo-toh ]

noun

1. salted ham that has been cured by drying, always sliced paper-thin for serving.

prosciutto

/ prəʊˈʃuːtəʊ; proˈʃutto /

noun

1. cured ham from Italy: usually served as an hors d'oeuvre

Word History and Origins

Origin of prosciutto¹

1935–40; < Italian prosciutto, earlier presciutto < Vulgar Latin *perexsuctus all dried up, equivalent to Latin per- per- + exsuctus lacking juice

Word History and Origins

Origin of prosciutto¹

Italian, literally: dried beforehand, from pro- pre- + asciutto dried

Example Sentences

Nature’s solution is to wrap each chain around a protein spool, like slices of prosciutto twirled over a mozzarella stick.

From Singularity Hub 

If you want to take it up a notch, make it extra-large, pick up some prosciutto at your local deli, and call it a charcuterie board.

From Popular-Science

Cured meats like prosciutto and fermented foods like kimchi, he adds, are great additions to an on-the-go pantry, since they offer big flavors in dishes but usually don’t require refrigeration before being opened.

From Outside Online

Mix with some sparking wine and a splash of soda for a pre-dinner beverage that goes great with prosciutto and fancy Parmesan.

From Eater

Hitchcock nodded and replied, “Call it Prosciutto and change the locale to Italy.”

From The Daily Beast