Also means
mountain-cured (of ham)
Usage Note
Serrano means 'of or from the mountains' (sierra). Its most famous culinary use is jamón serrano, a dry-cured ham made in Spain's highlands — distinct from jamón ibérico, which refers to the breed. As a noun, un serrano can mean a mountain dweller.
Examples
"El jamón serrano es un producto muy apreciado."
Natural Translation
Serrano ham is a highly prized product.

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