Parmesan
UK: ˌpɑːmɪˈzæn | US: ˌpɑːrməˈzɑːn
n. a hard, dry cheese of Italian origin, made from cow's milk and typically grated over pasta dishes.
The word "Parmesan" derives from the French parmesan, which in turn comes from the Italian parmigiano, meaning "of or from Parma." Parma is a city in northern Italy renowned for its cheese production. The suffix -san (via French -an) denotes origin or association. Thus, "Parmesan" literally means "from Parma," reflecting its geographic and cultural roots in Italian cuisine.
She sprinkled freshly grated Parmesan over her spaghetti.
Authentic Parmesan cheese is aged for at least 12 months.
The salad was topped with shavings of Parmesan.
He prefers Pecorino Romano over Parmesan for a sharper flavor.
Many recipes call for Parmesan as a finishing touch.