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