noun
Uncommon
romano
Romano (noun) means a hard, sharply flavored Italian cheese, usually grated over pasta or salads. Example: “She grated romano over the finished pasta dish.”
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A hard, sharply flavored Italian cheese, usually grated over pasta or salads.
"She grated romano over the finished pasta dish."
How to use romano
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hard, salty grating cheese similar to Parmesan, traditionally made near Rome.
Common pairings
pecorino romano
grated romano
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian romano, meaning "Roman".
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What does “romano” mean?
The word “romano” means a hard, sharply flavored Italian cheese, usually grated over pasta or salads. In plain terms, a hard, salty grating cheese similar to Parmesan, traditionally made near Rome.
How do you use “romano” in a sentence?
Here is “romano” used in a sentence: “She grated romano over the finished pasta dish.”
What part of speech is “romano”?
“Romano” is a noun.
Where does the word “romano” come from?
The word “romano” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian romano, meaning "Roman".
Is “romano” a common word?
“Romano” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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