Italianism
(-yə niz′əm)
noun
- a word, phrase, grammatical construction, or other feature originating in or peculiar to Italian
- an Italian custom, belief, etc.
- Italian spirit, quality, etc.
- fondness for Italian customs, ideas, etc.
See Italianism in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- An Italian idiom or custom.
- A quality characteristic of Italy or its people.