Parmesan (noun)

1. A hard, sharp-tasting cheese made from cow's milk and usually grated before being added to dishes.
2. A dish containing or topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Origin:

From italian parmigiano-reggiano, from the name of the provinces of parma and reggio emilia in northern italy where it is traditionally made.

Examples:

1. She grated some Parmesan cheese over the pasta.
2. The pizza was topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
3. Parmesan cheese is a key ingredient in many Italian dishes.
4. He ordered a Caesar salad with extra Parmesan.
5. Parmesan is a hard and granular cheese that is often grated over pasta dishes.