pecorino
nounUK /ˌpɛkəˈriːnəʊ/
US /ˌpɛkəˈriːnoʊ/
Pecorino is a salty cheese made from sheep's milk.
She grated pecorino over the pasta before serving it.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A type of Italian cheese often aged and used for grating.
The recipe calls for aged pecorino rather than a soft cheese.
3. A cheese made specifically from the milk of ewes.
Pecorino Romano is a well-known variety made from sheep's milk.
4. A savory topping used in Mediterranean cooking.
He sprinkled pecorino on his salad for extra flavor.