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Sicily

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪsɪli/

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Definition of Sicily
  • a large Italian island in the Mediterranean, off the south-western tip of Italy; capital, Palermo. It is separated from the Italian mainland by the Strait of Messina and its highest point is the volcano Mount Etna. Italian name Sicilia.

Derivatives

Sicilian

Pronunciation: /sɪˈsɪlɪən/

adjective & noun

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