prosciutto

American  

[proh-shoo-toh] / proʊˈʃu toʊ /

noun

1. salted ham that has been cured by drying, always sliced paper-thin for serving.

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prosciutto British  

/ prəʊˈʃuːtəʊ, proˈʃutto /

noun

1. cured ham from Italy: usually served as an hors d'oeuvre

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Etymology

Origin of prosciutto

1935–40; < Italian prosciutto, earlier presciutto < Vulgar Latin *perexsuctus all dried up, equivalent to Latin per- per- + exsuctus lacking juice

Example Sentences

Marcus loves the fried eggs, chips and prosciutto—fancy ham and eggs.

From The Wall Street Journal

I order the Classic Italian with prosciutto, ham, salami and provolone.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Salon

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

From Salon

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

From Salon