parmigiana
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of parmigiana
1940–45; < Italian, feminine of parmigiano Parmesan
Example Sentences
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We don’t have a best-seller yet as we’ve only been open for a week, but I am in love with all of the pizzas, the Italian Beef and the veal parmigiana.
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2023
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
One, a rethought eggplant parmigiana, is a colorful illustration of how Candito, a former sous-chef at the Michelin-starred Ristorante Arnolfo in Tuscany, hopes to differentiate his menu from the competition.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2021
I fry cutlets for chicken parmigiana, doing math: In my 53 years, I have fried thousands.
From New York Times ● Aug. 20, 2021
He sets the pan of eggplant parmigiana on the small laminate table between them.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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