A small Roman shield, typically circular or oval, used by soldiers; or a city in northern Italy famous for ham and cheese.
From Latin 'parma' of uncertain ultimate origin. In English, the word primarily refers to the Roman military shield, though Parma the city in Italy is a famous geographic reference.
Roman soldiers carrying small 'parma' shields instead of massive ones were actually more flexible in combat—sometimes the lightest equipment wins, which is why Roman armies adapted their gear for different situations!
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