pecorino
noun
pec·o·ri·no
ˌpe-kə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō 
variants
often Pecorino
: any of various cheeses of Italian origin made from sheep's milk
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There’s something to be said for light, briny fish instead of fatty deli meat, as well as the fresh herbs and nuttiness of pecorino.
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Jenny Adams,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Process pecorino and ½ cup of the water in a blender until a paste forms, about 45 seconds.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Drain the pasta and add to the pan with the sauce, along with 1 cup pasta water and most of the pecorino.
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Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
In addition to the hamachi, try the beef tartare, with egg yolk, ruby streaks mustard greens, confit yellowtail and chile; the ‘nduja agnolotti with fennel, garden herbs and pecorino; or the half-chicken Milanese with spring green Caesar and green garlic aioli.
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Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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Jenny Adams,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Process pecorino and ½ cup of the water in a blender until a paste forms, about 45 seconds.
—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Drain the pasta and add to the pan with the sauce, along with 1 cup pasta water and most of the pecorino.
—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
In addition to the hamachi, try the beef tartare, with egg yolk, ruby streaks mustard greens, confit yellowtail and chile; the ‘nduja agnolotti with fennel, garden herbs and pecorino; or the half-chicken Milanese with spring green Caesar and green garlic aioli.
—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pecorino
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“Pecorino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecorino. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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