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tuscan

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtəskən// tus·can

adj. relating to Tuscany, a famous region in central Italy known for its beautiful hills, art, and history. You use it to describe food, buildings, or people from that area.

adj. relating to Tuscany, its inhabitants, or its characteristic style of art and architecture. Often used to describe a specific classical order of architecture or a rustic aesthetic in interior design.


SIMPLE

We stayed in a beautiful Tuscan villa last summer.

CONTEXTUAL

The restaurant specializes in Tuscan cuisine, serving traditional dishes like thick bean soup and grilled meats.

COMPLEX

The architect incorporated Tuscan columns into the portico to evoke a sense of classical stability and rustic elegance that complemented the surrounding vineyard landscape.

Origin

From Middle English Tuscan, from Late Latin Tuscānus (“belonging to the Tusci”), a people of ancient Italy, from Tuscus, earlier *Truscus, shortened form of Etruscus (“Etruscan”).

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun. When referring to the architectural order, it is usually capitalized.

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