parmigiano
nounUK /ˌpɑːmɪˈdʒɑːnəʊ/
US /ˌpɑːrmɪˈdʒɑːnoʊ/
Parmigiano is a hard, salty Italian cheese that people grate or sprinkle on food.
She sprinkled grated parmigiano over her pasta.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A native or inhabitant of Parma, a city in Italy.
The parmigiano welcomed us to his hometown.
3. Short for Parmigiano-Reggiano, the protected name for authentic Parmesan cheese made in specific Italian regions.
This wheel is real Parmigiano-Reggiano, aged for 24 months.
4. A dish or style of cooking associated with Parma, often featuring the local cheese.
The menu listed a parmigiano risotto.