prosciutto
noun
pro·sciut·to
prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tō 
plural prosciutti
prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tē
or prosciuttos
or prosciuttos
: dry-cured salted Italian ham usually sliced thin
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Pollo al limone and the prosciutto di San Daniele pizza are home runs and are closely followed by the penne al pomodoro with mozzarella.
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
While the regular menu includes items such as the Bourbons Chop, a 12-ounce bone-in pork chop wrapped in prosciutto topped with Asadero cheese and a bourbon veal demi glace, McFarland opted for something lighter as the main course.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Juicy chicken paillard is topped with sweet pickled peppers, Castelvetrano olives, tomatoes, red onions and crispy prosciutto in a red wine vinaigrette.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
Nation will soon introduce prosciutto legs, fresh mozzarella and more local produce into the mix.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
While the regular menu includes items such as the Bourbons Chop, a 12-ounce bone-in pork chop wrapped in prosciutto topped with Asadero cheese and a bourbon veal demi glace, McFarland opted for something lighter as the main course.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Juicy chicken paillard is topped with sweet pickled peppers, Castelvetrano olives, tomatoes, red onions and crispy prosciutto in a red wine vinaigrette.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
Nation will soon introduce prosciutto legs, fresh mozzarella and more local produce into the mix.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for prosciutto
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“Prosciutto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosciutto. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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