sicilian
adjective/sɪˈsɪliən/
Frequency rank: #11,651 most common English word
Meaning
relating to Sicily, an island region of southern Italy, or a style originating from there.
Example sentence
The chef prepared sicilian pizza with a thick, spongy crust and rich tomato sauce.
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