verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To give something Italian characteristics transitive
2. 2
   To adopt an Italian way of life, or Italian manners intransitive

Etymology

From Italian (“of or pertaining to Italy”) + -ize (“to make”).

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