Romano

noun

Ro·​ma·​no rə-ˈmä-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce Romano (audio)
rō-
: a hard sharp cheese of Italian origin that is often served grated

Word History

Etymology

Italian, Roman, from Latin Romanus

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Romano was in 1897

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Cite this Entry

“Romano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Romano. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Romano

noun
Ro·​ma·​no rə-ˈmän-ō How to pronounce Romano (audio)
rō-
: a hard sharp cheese used grated

Biographical Definition

Romano

biographical name

Giulio see giulio romano

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