Swiss

(swis)

adjective

of Switzerland or its people or culture

Origin: Fr Suisse < MHG Swiz

noun

  1. pl. Swiss a person born or living in Switzerland
  2. a type of sheer fabric
  3. Swiss cheese

See Swiss in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of or relating to Switzerland or its people or culture.
noun
  1. pl. swiss Swiss
    a. A native or inhabitant of Switzerland.
    b. A person of Swiss descent.
  2. also swiss A crisp, sheer cotton fabric used for curtains or light garments.
  3. A firm white or pale yellow cheese with a nutlike flavor and many holes, originally produced in Switzerland.

Origin:

Origin: French Suisse

Origin: , from Middle High German Swīzer

Origin: , from Swīz, Switzerland

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