Sicanian

[ si-key-nee-uhn ]

adjective

1. Sicilian.

Sicanian

/ sɪˈkeɪnɪən /

adjective

1. another word for Sicilian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sicanian¹

1640–50; < Latin Sīcani ( us ) ( Sīcani ( a ) Sicily + -us adj. suffix; -ous ) + -an

Example Sentences

There is an ancient land of mine bordering the Tuscan river, stretching far westward beyond the Sicanian borders.

From Project Gutenberg

Lastly, history assures us that the Sicanian name prevailed in Italy, before it passed over into Sicily.

From Project Gutenberg