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

Examples of pecorino in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spicy chili crisp, umami miso and vodka combined with funky pecorino romano combine to create something far greater than any of the individual parts. —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

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from pecorino of sheep, from pecora sheep, ewe, from Latin, domestic animals, from plural of pecus cattle — more at fee

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pecorino

• argentino
• campesino
• cappuccino
• diamino
• filipino
• maraschino
• palomino
• pilipino
• amino
• carlino
• casino
• imino