Sicily

geographical name Sic·i·ly \ˈsi-s(ə-)lē\

Definition of SICILY

island S Italy in the Mediterranean; a region ∗ Palermo area 9925 square miles (25,706 square kilometers), pop 5,076,700

— Si·cil·ian \sə-ˈsil-yən\ adjective or noun

Sic·i·ly or Italian Si·ci·lia \sē-ˈchēl-yä\ or ancient Si·cil·ia \sə-ˈsil-yə\ or Tri·nac·ria \trə-ˈna-krē-ə, trī-\

SICILY Defined for Kids

geographical name Sic·i·ly \ˈsi-s(ə-)lē\

island S Italy SW of peninsula of Italy; capital, Palermo

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