I. ˈpärmə̇ˌzan, ˈpȧm-, -ˌzän, -ˌzaa(ə)n, -ˌzȧn sometimes ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷; ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷_zən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Middle French, from Old Italian parmigiano
: of or relating to Parma, Italy
II. noun
or parmesan cheese
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized P
: a very hard dry cheese with a sharp flavor that is cured for several years and used grated to season other foods (as spaghetti and sauces)