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

For some reason, you can’t find it in most American delis, but I think it’s a better tasting version of prosciutto we should all be in love with.

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Finally, sprinkle chopped prosciutto over the chicken and cheese and place back into the oven.

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You know what, they love prosciutto in this house, everyone loves it.

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You won’t go wrong with anything, but the decadent, pillowy soft ricotta gnocchi with herb pesto and crispy prosciutto is truly spectacular.

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The notion of swapping out a great prosciutto with an ersatz version is just never going to happen for me.

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