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Pecorino

Pecorino

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A family name of people whose families come from Italy
  • proper noun
  • /pɛkəˈriːnoʊ/
: Pecorino
  • Pecorino Romano
  • Pecorino Toscano
  • Mr. Pecorino

Examples

  • We have the beautiful Pecorino beautiful.

  • Vic Pecorino

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  • The Pecorino Clermont.

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  • The Piave and Moliterno (Pecorino) were the highlights of Little Italy for me.

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  • Stuart Brioza's Sauerkraut Pancake with Pecorino & Ricotta

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  • And then venture into other Italian-style aged cheeses, like aged Pecorino Toscanos and Pecorino Romano.

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  • And then venture into other Italian-style aged cheeses, like aged Pecorino Toscanos and Pecorino Romano.

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  • Many Italian families share the surname Pecorino, which reflects their heritage.

  • The Pecorino family has lived in this town for generations, preserving their traditions.

  • In our Italian history class, we learned about famous families, including the Pecorino family.

Surface Forms

Pecorino main

Etymology

The name Pecorino comes from the Italian word pecora ('sheep') plus the ending -ino ('small' or 'of'), so it originally meant someone 'of the sheep' or a person who kept sheep, like a shepherd.