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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Bellucci plays Giulio’s mother in an aristocratic Sicilian family that leaves her feeling oppressed. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026 The pair then enjoyed an idyllic Sicilian honeymoon filled with beach days, lazy hotel days, and picturesque boat trips. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026 Sicilian osteria Rentenchi or Kumo, a Japanese restaurant immersed in folk art, are great lunch options. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 The only place to get authentic Sicilian cuisine, it is regularly recognized as one of the city's best. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 28 July 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 circle
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“Sicilian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sicilian. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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