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ve·ne·tian
I. \və̇ˈnēshən sometimes -nish-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: alteration (influenced by Latin Venetia) of Middle English venicien, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin venetianus, from Venetia Venice, city in northeastern Italy (from Latin, land of the Veneti in northern Italy) + Latin -anus -an
1. capitalized
a. : a native or resident of Venice
b. : the Italian dialect of Venice
2. or venetian cloth [French vénitienne, from feminine of vénitien native of Venice, from Middle French venicien]
a. : a fine worsted fabric used especially for suits, coats, or dresses and made in twill or satin weave with a napped or clear surface and a lustrous finish
b. : a lustrous sateen used especially for linings
3. : venetian blind
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Medieval Latin venetianus, from Venetia Venice + Latin -anus -an
: of or relating to Venice in Italy : of the kind or style typical of Venice |