Definition

A type of hard cheese from Italy, known for its strong flavor and often used in cooking or as a topping.

Example

I sprinkled some grated parmesan on my pasta for extra flavor.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that new pasta place downtown?

Yeah, I went there last week and loved it!

They really know how to use parmesan in their dishes.

Absolutely! It added so much flavor to my meal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Parmesan → The word originates from the Italian 'parmigiano', which is derived from 'Parma', a city in Italy known for its cheese. The suffix '-an' indicates belonging or relating to. Thus, 'parmesan' refers to cheese that is related to or produced in Parma.

Memory Tip

Think of the city 'Parma' in Italy, which is famous for its cheese, to remember that 'parmesan' is cheese that comes from there.

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