prosciutto
Translation
prosciutto
Examples
I love prosciutto with melon.
I love prosciutto with melon.
She ordered a pizza with prosciutto.
She ordered a pizza with prosciutto.
Grammar Patterns
((a slice of)) prosciutto a thin piece of prosciutto I'll have a slice of prosciutto.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Parma ham, jamón serrano
Etymology
From Italian 'prosciutto', which comes from the Latin 'perexsuctus', meaning 'thoroughly dried out'.
Memory Tips
Picture a fancy Italian deli with thinly sliced ham. The word itself sounds Italian and sophisticated.