a native or inhabitant of Milan, Italy.
the Italian dialect spoken in Milan.
(lowercase)
a run-resistant, warp-knitted fabric of silk, rayon, or nylon used in the manufacture of women's apparel.
a warp-knit structure in which two sets of threads are knitted in an interlocking series forming a crossed diagonal or diamond pattern.
the machine that produces this knit structure.
of, relating to, or characteristic of Milan, Italy, its inhabitants, or their dialect of Italian.
Italian Cooking.
(especially of meats) coated with flour or breadcrumbs and browned in hot oil or butter.
(especially of pasta) having a sauce of tomatoes, mushrooms, grated cheese, shredded meat, and truffles.
spaghetti Milanese.
of or relating to Milan, its people, culture, etc
of a fine lightweight knitted fabric of silk, rayon, etc
the Italian dialect spoken in Milan
a native or inhabitant of Milan
From Italian, dating back to 1475–85; see origin at Milan, -ese
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Of the spinning ritual, which was popular among Milanese in the 19th Century, Galli told AFP news agency: "It's probably a charming gesture, but also quite damaging for a work of art."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
I really like the grilled lion’s mane steak, their mushroom steak with truffle potatoes, or the scallopini Milanese, that has a chicken or tofu option.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
The level of indignation, courtesy of the masterly Bellocchio, may be even more than a viewer will be comfortable with; the cynical perspective of so many Milanese jurists is appalling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Chinese buyer John Chen, 45, sported a gold brooch in the shape of a triangle, the Milanese brand's logo, on a green sweater just below his neck.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
He’s collecting a court around him, a Milanese Renaissance.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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