Pecorino

[ pek-uh-ree-noh ]

/ ˌpɛk əˈri noʊ /

noun, plural Pe·co·ri·nos, Pe·co·ri·ni [pek-uh-ree-nee] /ˌpɛk əˈri ni/. (often lowercase)

a dry, hard Italian cheese made of ewe's milk, especially Romano.

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Examples from the Web for pecorino

Shave the pecorino in long shards over each plate, and serve.
Shaved Fennel, Roasted Potatoes|The Daily Beast|November 25, 2008|DAILY BEAST
A brand of Pecorino differing slightly from Bomano Pecorino.
The Complete Book of Cheese|Robert Carlton Brown
Although made of sheep's milk, Pecorino is classed with both Parmesan and Romano.
The Complete Book of Cheese|Robert Carlton Brown
Kibitzers complain that some of the cheaper types of Pecorino are soapy, but fans give it high praise.
The Complete Book of Cheese|Robert Carlton Brown

British Dictionary definitions for pecorino

pecorino

/ (ˌpɛkəˈriːnəʊ) /

noun

an Italian cheese made from ewes' milk

Word Origin for pecorino

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

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