noun
US CookingA type of Parmesan cheese originating from Reggio Emilia; (more generally) = Parmigiano–Reggiano .
Origin
Late 19th century. From Italian Reggiano, specific use of Reggiano of or belonging to Reggio Emilia from the name of ReggioEmilia (also Reggionell'Emilia), a town in northern Italy + -ano.
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