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Romano

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Ro·​ma·​no | \ rə-ˈmä-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce Romano (audio) , rō- \

Definition of Romano

: a hard sharp cheese of Italian origin that is often served grated

First Known Use of Romano

1897, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Romano

Italian, Roman, from Latin Romanus

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“Romano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Romano. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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