noun
- Plural of parmesan; hard, dry Italian cheese made from cow's milk, typically grated and used as a topping or ingredient in cooking.
Usage: Often used in the phrase 'Parmesan cheese' or simply 'Parmesan'; Commonly capitalized when referring to the authentic Italian cheese from the Parma region
Examples
- She sprinkled parmesans over the pasta.
- The recipe calls for freshly grated parmesans.
- Different parmesans vary in age and flavor intensity.
- He bought several wheels of parmesans at the Italian market.
- The chef recommended authentic parmesans for the risotto.