Definitions

1. noun

thinly sliced cured ham, typically from the hind leg of a pig

“The Italian restaurant served a delicious prosciutto and arugula salad.”

2. noun

a type of Italian cured ham

“He purchased a block of prosciutto to serve as a topping for his pizza.”

3. verb

to cure or preserve meat in the style of Italian prosciutto

“The butcher prosciutto the pork legs to create a delicious Italian-style ham.”