italian

[Cf. F. italien, It. italiano. Cf. Italic.]
Of or pertaining to Italy, or to its people or language.

Italian cloth a light material of cotton and worsted; -- called also farmer's satin. -- Italian iron, a heater for fluting frills. -- Italian juice, Calabrian liquorice.

I·tal·ian
n.

1. A native or inhabitant of Italy.

2. The language used in Italy, or by the Italians.