pecorino
noun
pec·o·ri·no
ˌpe-kə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō 
often capitalized
: any of various cheeses of Italian origin made from sheep's milk
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Spicy chili crisp, umami miso and vodka combined with funky pecorino romano combine to create something far greater than any of the individual parts.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Across town, a waiter in a crisp white jacket at Osteria Serafina is tossing bigoli pasta in a giant pecorino wheel, old style, eliciting the same reaction.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Round out the meal with dishes like lemon-basil gnocchi with garlic butter prawns ($19) or prosciutto pizza, topped with white truffle oil and pecorino romano ($24).
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Fan favorites include the Original Prince with red sauce and shredded mozzarella; the Naughty Pie with spicy vodka sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, ricotta and hot honey; and the Spicy Vodka with spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella and pecorino romano.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
Across town, a waiter in a crisp white jacket at Osteria Serafina is tossing bigoli pasta in a giant pecorino wheel, old style, eliciting the same reaction.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Round out the meal with dishes like lemon-basil gnocchi with garlic butter prawns ($19) or prosciutto pizza, topped with white truffle oil and pecorino romano ($24).
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Fan favorites include the Original Prince with red sauce and shredded mozzarella; the Naughty Pie with spicy vodka sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, ricotta and hot honey; and the Spicy Vodka with spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella and pecorino romano.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pecorino
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“Pecorino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecorino. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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