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Definition of prosciutto

prosciutto

/proʊˈʃuːtoʊ/
pro · sciut · to
Plural:prosciuttos
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prosciutto Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An Italian dry-cured ham that is typically thinly sliced and served uncooked.

Example

"For the appetizer, she prepared a beautiful platter of fresh melon wrapped in prosciutto."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In English, 'prosciutto' generally refers specifically to 'prosciutto crudo' (raw, dry-cured ham), whereas in Italian, the term can also encompass 'prosciutto cotto' (cooked ham).

• Rhymes for prosciutto

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'prosciutto', which derives from the Latin prefix 'pro-' (before, forth) and 'exsuctus' (sucked out, lacking moisture), referring to the dry-curing process.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prosciutto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prosciutto
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