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Tuscany
TUHS-kuh-nee
Tuscany (name) means a region of central Italy known for Florence, rolling countryside, and its wine. Example: “They spent their honeymoon touring Tuscany.”
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A region of central Italy known for Florence, rolling countryside, and its wine.
"They spent their honeymoon touring Tuscany."
How to use Tuscany
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA famous region of Italy, home to Florence, Siena, and classic Italian countryside.
Common pairings
tour of Tuscany
the hills of Tuscany
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Etymology
From Late Latin Tuscanus, "belonging to the Tusci", the ancient people whose name also gave us "Etruscan".
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What does “Tuscany” mean?
The word “Tuscany” means a region of central Italy known for Florence, rolling countryside, and its wine. In plain terms, a famous region of Italy, home to Florence, Siena, and classic Italian countryside.
How do you pronounce “Tuscany”?
“Tuscany” is pronounced TUHS-kuh-nee (/ˈtʌskəni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Tuscany” in a sentence?
Here is “Tuscany” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon touring Tuscany.”
What part of speech is “Tuscany”?
“Tuscany” is a name.
Where does the word “Tuscany” come from?
The word “Tuscany” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin Tuscanus, "belonging to the Tusci", the ancient people whose name also gave us "Etruscan".
Is “Tuscany” a common word?
“Tuscany” is an uncommon word in modern English.
