Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

romano

noun
/roʊˈmɑːnoʊ/
Definition
A type of cheese originating from Italy, typically made from sheep’s milk.
Examples
  • Parmesan can be substituted with Romano in pasta dishes.
  • Sprinkle some Romano cheese on your salad for added flavor.
  • The recipe calls for freshly grated Romano.
Meaning
Romano refers to a hard, salty cheese, often used for grating in Italian cuisine.
Synonyms
  • Pecorino
  • Hard cheese
  • Grating cheese