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Romano

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

Definition of Romano

 (Entry 1 of 2)

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

Romano

biographical name

Definition of Romano (Entry 2 of 2)

Giulio — see giulio romano

First Known Use of Romano

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Romano

Noun

Italian, Roman, from Latin Romanus

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