Parmesan

[ pahr-muh-zahn, -zan, -zuhn; pahr-muh-zahn, -zan ]

adjective

1. of or from Parma, in northern Italy.

noun

1. (sometimes lowercase) Also called Parmesan cheese. a hard, dry variety of Italian cheese made from skim milk, usually grated and sprinkled over pasta dishes and soups.

Parmesan

/ ˌpɑːmɪˈzæn; ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn /

adjective

1. of or relating to Parma or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Parma

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parmesan¹

1510–20; < Middle French < Italian parmigiano pertaining to Parma

Example Sentences

Spoon the reserved sauce over the top, then scatter with the remaining mozzarella and all the Parmesan.

From Salon

As I wrote, “I accidentally let some fennel tossed with gruyere and Parmesan go a little longer in the oven than I had initially intended.”

From Salon

Also called — though a much more pedestrian name — “Parmesan crisps,” frico offers the perfect bite: crispy, salty, cheesy and deeply savory.

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When it comes to what to avoid, I'd steer clear of any sort of garlic or Parmesan crust: that will definitely burn in an air fryer.

From Salon

This is the fun part: You’re going to whip — and I mean whip — butter and Parmesan cheese into your risotto with gusto.

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