Picene
/ˈpʌɪsiːn/Ancient History and Archaeol.
adjective
Of or relating to Picenum (modern Piceno), an ancient region of eastern central Italy, or the pre-Roman Iron Age people and culture associated with it. Also: relating to or designating the language spoken by the people of Picenum.
noun
1A native or inhabitant of Picenum, or of the Picene region.
2The Italic language associated with the pre-Roman culture of the Picene region (now usually called South Picene).
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin Pīcēnus of or belonging to Picenum (classical Latin Pīcēnum); compare -ene.