Sicilian
adjectivemasculine/si.si.liˈɐ.nu/medium
si·ci·li·a·no
Definitions
1Native or inhabitant of Sicily, an autonomous region of Italy.
The famous writer Leonardo Sciascia was Sicilian.
The mafia has its origins in 19th-century Sicilian society.
Common collocations
Sicilian dialectSicilian cuisineSicilian architectureSicilian people
2Relating to Sicily or its inhabitants.
Sicilian pastry is famous for its cannoli.
The Sicilian accent is very distinctive.
Etymology
Do italiano 'siciliano', relativo à Sicília.