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

The rest of the menu is just as impressive, featuring Argentine empanadas with a variety of fillings, provoleta — a gooey roasted cheese — pastas, prosciutto served with melon, and multiple potato sides.

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For meat, a classic hard salami and a thinner meat like prosciutto should do.

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Take the classic Italian combo of melon and cured meat: ripe slices paired with braseola or prosciutto.

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We like to give people an option to drizzle hot honey on their slice with a couple of slices of prosciutto.

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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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