Main Entry: Par·me·san

Pronunciation: \ˈpär-mə-ˌzän, -ˌzhän, -zən, -ˌzan\

Function: noun

Etymology: Parmesan of Parma, from Middle French parmesan, from north Italian dial. parmeźan

Date: 1538

: a very hard dry sharply flavored cheese that is sold grated or in wedges