Word
sicilian
Phoneticssi·cil·ian
/sɪˈsɪɫiən/
Definition
adj. relating to Sicily, a large island in Italy, or its people and culture.
adj. relating to the island of Sicily, its inhabitants, or their language and culture. Often used attributively to describe food, history, or regional customs.
Examples
“We enjoyed a delicious Sicilian dinner by the sea.”
“The restaurant specializes in Sicilian cuisine, featuring fresh seafood and citrus flavors typical of the island.”
“The architecture of the cathedral reflects a unique Sicilian blend of Norman, Byzantine, and Arabic influences, testifying to the island's complex history of conquest.”
Examples
simple
“We enjoyed a delicious Sicilian dinner by the sea.”
contextual
“The restaurant specializes in Sicilian cuisine, featuring fresh seafood and citrus flavors typical of the island.”
complex
“The architecture of the cathedral reflects a unique Sicilian blend of Norman, Byzantine, and Arabic influences, testifying to the island's complex history of conquest.”
Usage
Typically capitalized as it is a proper adjective derived from a geographical location.
Etymology
From Latin Sicilia + -an. By surface analysis, Sicily + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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