adj.
Pronunciation: ' swis
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French Suisse, from Middle High German Sw ī zer, from Sw ī z Switzerland
Date: 1515
1 plural Swiss a : a native or inhabitant of Switzerland b : one that is of Swiss descent
2 often not capitalized : any of various fine sheer fabrics of cotton orig. made in Switzerland especially : DOTTED SWISS
3 : SWISS CHEESE