Italiana

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An Italian woman. rare

    "Valli is opposite your^([sic]) old idea of an Italiana—the operatic, combustious cheribiribim of Napoli who asphyxiates you with garlic kisses and sings Tosca while milking the goat in the parlor."

Example

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"Valli is opposite your^([sic]) old idea of an Italiana—the operatic, combustious cheribiribim of Napoli who asphyxiates you with garlic kisses and sings Tosca while milking the goat in the parlor."

Etymology

From Italian italiana.

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