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Sicily
SIH-sih-lee
Sicily (name) means the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, an autonomous region of Italy. Example: “They toured ancient ruins during their trip to Sicily.”
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The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, an autonomous region of Italy.
"They toured ancient ruins during their trip to Sicily."
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- Sicilies
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English Sicilie or Sicilye, which developed from Old English Sicilia, from Latin Sicilia, from Ancient Greek Σικελία (Sikelía), from Σίκελος (Síkelos, “Sicel”). It is a doublet of Sicilia.
Rhymes for Sicily
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What does “Sicily” mean?
The word “Sicily” means the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, an autonomous region of Italy.
How do you pronounce “Sicily”?
“Sicily” is pronounced SIH-sih-lee (/ˈsɪsɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sicily” in a sentence?
Here is “Sicily” used in a sentence: “They toured ancient ruins during their trip to Sicily.”
What part of speech is “Sicily”?
“Sicily” is a name.
Is “Sicily” a common word?
“Sicily” is an uncommon word in modern English.
