Definition of "romano" [romano]

• A hard, sharp cheese served grated as a garnish. (noun)

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• "The sandwich encases four medium sized meatballs between a pair of thick pieces of grilled focaccia with a melted slice of caciocavallo cheese and a sprinkling of romano."
• "Fill hollow with your favorite picadillo recipe to which you've added the the chayote flesh you scopped out, top with bread crumbs and a little grated hard cheese (like parmesan or romano), bake until heated through and the cheese has melted."
• "Next, take your pick from grilled lamb sausage with tomato-olive tapenade or bucatini with chiles and pecorino romano, among other options."