Messinese

noun

Mes·​si·​nese
¦mesə¦nēz,
-ēs
plural Messinese
: a native or inhabitant of Messina, Italy, in Sicily

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Messina (from Latin & Greek; Latin Messana, from Greek Messana, Messēnē) + -ese

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

  1. Expanded definitions
  2. Detailed etymologies
  3. Advanced search tools
  4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now

Dictionary Entries Near Messinese

Cite this Entry

“Messinese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Messinese. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!