Italianism

(-yə niz′əm)

noun

  1. a word, phrase, grammatical construction, or other feature originating in or peculiar to Italian
  2. an Italian custom, belief, etc.
  3. Italian spirit, quality, etc.
  4. fondness for Italian customs, ideas, etc.

See Italianism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. An Italian idiom or custom.
  2. A quality characteristic of Italy or its people.
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