parmigiana
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of parmigiana
1940–45; < Italian, feminine of parmigiano Parmesan
Example Sentences
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Of course, I’ve seen the recipes for tofu parmigiana, typically topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce, and baked until melty.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2023
At some point, though, I graduated to using the red pepper sauce in chicken parmigiana — which absolutely blew my mind.
From Salon • Jan. 22, 2023
To hold all the regulars who rely on its lasagna, its exceptional eggplant-and-zucchini parmigiana, grilled pizza and party-size fritto misto, Fresco by Scotto has built an outdoor pavilion that may need its own ZIP code.
From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2021
The Best Thing I Ever Ate Andrew Zimmern pulls apart a meatball parmigiana hero in Portland, Ore., and Antonia Lofaso finds a super-soft crème brûlée doughnut in Washington, D.C.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2021
“Don’t get all mushy on me. Get your stuff. I got a pan of eggplant parmigiana in the oven.”
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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