Sicanian

[ si-key-nee-uhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Sicanian

/ sɪˈkeɪnɪən /

1640–50; < Latin Sīcani ( us ) ( Sīcani ( a ) Sicily + -us adj. suffix; -ous ) + -an

There is an ancient land of mine bordering the Tuscan river, stretching far westward beyond the Sicanian borders.

Lastly, history assures us that the Sicanian name prevailed in Italy, before it passed over into Sicily.

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