Sicilian

adjective

Si·​cil·​ian sə-ˈsil-yən How to pronounce Sicilian (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Sicily or its people
Sicilian noun
plural Sicilians

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The 21 bedrooms and suites, meanwhile, mix vintage pieces sourced from local flea markets with bespoke furnishings brought to life by Sicilian artisans. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 Maranzano belonged to an older generation of Mafia leaders who favored traditional Sicilian customs. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026 Christie’s sold the double-sided painting to the Sicilian regional government in 2003, during the Wilhelm Soldan collection auction, shortly after its attribution to Antonello. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 While the Sicilian city of Messina celebrated its most important religious summer holiday, thieves carried out a heist at the regional museum, making off with several works by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Sicilian

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Sicilian was circa 1616

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“Sicilian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sicilian. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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