The story
Clipping of parmesan + -o, from the original name of the dish, escalope parmesan.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A north-eastern English dish of deep-fried breaded chicken topped with béchamel sauce and cheese, sometimes served like a pizza with additional toppings. Full definition →
Clipping of parmesan + -o, from the original name of the dish, escalope parmesan.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.