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parma
/ˈpɑːmə/
PAR-məDefinition
1
Australian slang for chicken parmigiana: a breaded chicken schnitzel topped with tomato sauce, ham, and melted cheese, typically served with chips (fries) and salad at a pub.
2
A city in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region, renowned for its food products like Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
3
Short for Prosciutto di Parma, a Protected Designation of Origin dry-cured ham from the Parma area in Italy.
Examples
After a long day, nothing hits like a massive parma and a cold beer at the local pub.
He tried to impress his date with a fancy dinner, but she just wanted a cheap parma.
The parma was so stacked with toppings, it needed its own postcode.
In the great Aussie divide, I'm team parma all the way—parmi fans need not apply.