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cured ham

[ˈkjʊərd hæm]
nounpl: cured hams
presunto curado
1. Meat from a pig's hind leg that has been preserved through salting, smoking, or aging processes
The Italian cured ham is sliced thin and served as an appetizer.
O presunto curado italiano é fatiado fino e servido como aperitivo.
2. A type of processed pork product with a distinctive flavor developed through curing techniques
Spanish cured ham, known as jamón, is considered a delicacy.
O presunto curado espanhol, conhecido como jamón, é considerado uma iguaria.
Synonyms
prosciuttojamónserrano hamcured pork
Antonyms
fresh hamraw hamboiled ham

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
presunto curado
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
fiambre curado
Common term in Portugal; fiambre is often used for cured meats in general
Portugal
presunto
Also used in Portugal, particularly for Spanish or Italian varieties

Related Idioms & Phrases

as easy as slicing cured ham (very simple task)
bring home the ham (earn a living, provide for family)
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