n. & adj.
n. 1 an inhabitant of Tuscany in central Italy. 2 the classical Italian language of Tuscany.
adj. 1 of or relating to Tuscany or the Tuscans. 2 Archit. denoting the least ornamented of the classical orders. Tuscan straw fine yellow wheat-straw used for hats etc.
[ ME f. F f. L Tuscanus f. Tuscus Etruscan ]