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Definition of parma

parma

/ˈpɑːr.mə/
par · ma
Plural:parmas
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Adjective:Parmesan
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parma Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A city and province in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, internationally famous for its architecture, music, and culinary exports such as Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and prosciutto.

2

Australian An informal term for chicken parmigiana, a popular pub dish consisting of a breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese.

Example

"We stopped at the local pub on Friday night for a parma and a pint."

3

A small, round shield used in ancient Rome, especially by light infantry, cavalry, and gladiators.

Example

"The Roman auxiliary horseman carried a light parma to deflect incoming projectiles during skirmishes."

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parliamentary
parlor
parm
parma
parmesan
parmigiana
parmigiano

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parma
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