I. ˈtəskən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin tuscanus, adjective, Etruscan, from Tusci Etruscans + -anus -an
1. capitalized
a. archaic : etruscan
b. : a native or inhabitant of Tuscany in Italy
2. capitalized
a. : the Italian language spoken in Tuscany
b. : the standard literary dialect of Italian
3. usually capitalized : a fine wheat straw of Italian origin used for hats
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin tuscanus
1.
a. archaic : etruscan
b. : relating to, situated in, inhabiting, or coming from Tuscany in Italy
2.
a. : of or relating to one of the classical orders of architecture that is of Roman origin and is rudely plain in style
b. : of or relating to the art of Tuscany principally from the 14th through the 16th centuries and comprising the Florentine and Sienese schools