pecorino

noun

pec·​o·​ri·​no ˌpe-kə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce pecorino (audio)
often capitalized
: any of various cheeses of Italian origin made from sheep's milk

Examples of pecorino in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But keeping things cheesy, there’s Sam’s Square’s Crush Pie, made with a brick cheese blend, red sauce, Mike’s Hot Honey, pecorino and parmesan. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2024 There’s a riff on Pizzeria Alberico’s Mais pizza with crème fraîche, speck, corn, mozzarella, pecorino and chives. Lily O'Neill, The Denver Post, 31 July 2024 Il Borro Toscana also produces oil, vegetables, honey, eggs and pecorino cheese. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 15 July 2024 Romaine pairs well in a simple salad with lemon and grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pecorino 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from pecorino of sheep, from pecora sheep, ewe, from Latin, domestic animals, from plural of pecus cattle — more at fee

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pecorino was in 1908

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Cite this Entry

“Pecorino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecorino. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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