prosciutto

noun

pro·sciut·to prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tō

plural prosciutti prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tē

or prosciuttos

: dry-cured salted Italian ham usually sliced thin

Examples of prosciutto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wilson’s current favorite dish is the burrata salad, featuring fresh watermelon, thin prosciutto, asparagus and locally made Siano Burrata cheese. —

Molly Ruggere, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2024 Options abound from brie and blue cheese, salami and prosciutto, kalamata olives, strawberries and whole wheat crackers. —

Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024 The Park Place location also has a pizza oven and offers such varieties as margherita, Hawaiian and raclette (olive oil, raclette cheese, mozzarella, prosciutto and steamed potatoes). —

Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024 What about mushroom leather, seaweed fiber, prosciutto purses and fruit skin silk suits? —

Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for prosciutto

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, alteration of presciutto, from pre- (from Latin prae- pre-) + asciutto dried out, from Latin exsuctus, from past participle of exsugere to suck out, from ex- + sugere to suck — more at suck

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of prosciutto was in 1891

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