Sicilian
What is another word for Sicilian? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — From or relating to Sicily, the large Italian island off the toe of Italy.
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How to use Sicilian
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Sicilian cuisine
Sicilian Defence
a Sicilian accent
Etymology
From Latin Sicilia (Sicily) plus the adjective ending "-an".
Full origin of Sicilian →Frequently asked questions
What does “Sicilian” mean?
The word “Sicilian” means from or relating to Sicily, the large Italian island off the toe of Italy. In plain terms, relating to the island of Sicily or its people — or, in chess, a well-known opening defence.
How do you pronounce “Sicilian”?
“Sicilian” is pronounced sih-SIH-leern (/sɪˈsɪlɪən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sicilian” in a sentence?
Here is “Sicilian” used in a sentence: “She cooked a rich Sicilian pasta dish with sardines and fennel.”
What part of speech is “Sicilian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Sicilian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Sicilian” come from?
The word “Sicilian” comes from Latin. From Latin Sicilia (Sicily) plus the adjective ending "-an".
Is “Sicilian” a common word?
“Sicilian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Sicilian” have?
“Sicilian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: from or relating to Sicily, the large Italian island off the toe of Italy.
Related words
Wiktionary’s coverage of Sicilian terms
