Calabrian

/kæˈlæbriən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or originating from Calabria, a region in southern Italy.

Etymology

From Calabria (a region in southern Italy) plus English adjectival suffix -an. The adjective form allows English speakers to describe anything connected to or characteristic of this Mediterranean region.

Kelly Says

Calabria has been a crossroads of civilizations for millennia—Greek, Roman, Arab, and Norman influences all mixed there, which is why Calabrian food, music, and architecture are such fascinating cultural blends!

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