From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishParmesanPar‧me‧san /ˌpɑːmɪˈzæn◂ $ ˈpɑːrməzɑːn, -zæn/ (also Parmesan cheese) noun [uncountable] DFFa hard Italian cheese
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Parmesan• The best Parmesan is Parmigiano Reggiano, which has its name stamped on the rind.• Garnish with chopped red chilli, grated Parmesan and parsley.• Fold the pastry in half widthways, brush with milk and sprinkle over three tablespoons of freshly grated Parmesan.• Serve immediately sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan.• Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over the top and transfer skillet to the top rack of the oven.• Scatter the rest of the Parmesan all over and serve immediately.• Add sauce, mix gently and serve immediately with or without Parmesan.• Hard Cheeses Of all the hard cheeses produced throughout the world, Parmesan must surely be the most famous.Origin Parmesan (1500-1600) French “of Parma”, city in Italy where the cheese was first made