PROSCIUTTO


Meaning of PROSCIUTTO in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tō ]

noun

( plural pro·sciut·ti -(ˌ)tē ; or -tos )

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

Date: circa 1929

: dry-cured spiced Italian ham usually sliced thin

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