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Definition of romano

romano

/roʊˈmɑːnoʊ/
ro · ma · no
Plural:romanos
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romano Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hard, sharp-tasting Italian cheese, traditionally made from sheep's milk, typically grated and used to flavor pasta, soups, and salads.

Example

"She finished the classic carbonara by tossing the warm pasta with generous amounts of freshly grated romano and black pepper."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In culinary contexts, romano is frequently compared to or substituted for Parmesan, though authentic Romano (specifically Pecorino Romano) is notably sharper and saltier due to its sheep's milk base.

• Rhymes for romano

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'Romano', literally meaning 'Roman'. The word is a shortening of 'Pecorino Romano', indicating a sheep's milk cheese originating in the countryside around Rome.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Romano. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/romano
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