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Pecorino

[ pek-uh-ree-noh ]

noun

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


pecorino

/ ˌɛəˈːəʊ /

noun

  1. an Italian cheese made from ewes' milk
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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 𳦴ǰīԳܲ “relating to sheep,” from Latin pecus (stem pecor- ) “farm animals, livestock” + -īԳܲ adjective suffix; akin to fief ( def ); -ine 1( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Pecorino1

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

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Cheese: Parmigiano-Reggiano is classic, but try Manchego or Pecorino for a funkier edge.

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The cheese debates could fuel a whole other conversation: mozzarella’s soft melt or the sharp, salty bite of parm or pecorino?

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The foreboding carbonara was brewing in my mind — enticed by ingredients of splendid quality; guanciale, pecorino and fresh eggs.

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I mixed eggs and pecorino to a wet sand consistency.

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At the window, ready to be served: insalata estiva, a tangle of arugula with pistachios, figs and blue cheese, dressed in lemon and pecorino.

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