Pecorino

[ pek-uh-ree-noh ]

noun

, plural Pe·co·ri·nos, Pe·co·ri·ni [pek-, uh, -, ree, -nee].

1. (often lowercase) a dry, hard Italian cheese made of ewe's milk, especially Romano.

pecorino

/ ˌpɛkəˈriːnəʊ /

noun

1. an Italian cheese made from ewes' milk

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pecorino¹

First recorded in 1905–10; from Italian: literally, “(cheese) of ewes,” from adjective pecorino, from pecora “sheep, ewe” + -ino, from Late Latin pecorīnus “relating to sheep,” from Latin pecus (stem pecor- ) “farm animals, livestock” + -īnus adjective suffix; akin to fief ( def ); -ine ¹( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pecorino¹

C20: from Italian, literally: of ewes, from pecora sheep, from Latin pecus

Example Sentences

Shave the pecorino in long shards over each plate, and serve.

From The Daily Beast

Although made of sheep's milk, Pecorino is classed with both Parmesan and Romano.

From Project Gutenberg

Kibitzers complain that some of the cheaper types of Pecorino are soapy, but fans give it high praise.

From Project Gutenberg

Strong grating and seasoning type of the Parmesan-Romano-Pecorino family.

From Project Gutenberg

A member of the big Pecorino family because it's made of sheep's milk.

From Project Gutenberg

A brand of Pecorino differing slightly from Bomano Pecorino.

From Project Gutenberg