Milanese
/ˌmɪləˈniːz/noun
Of or relating to Milan, Italy, or its people; the Italian dialect of Milan.
Did you know?Milan itself comes from Latin Mediolanum, a name traditionally interpreted as “in the middle of the plain,” so Milanese preserves a place-name with a very old geographic identity.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Celtic
Celtic
*medio-
“middle”
Roman era
Latin
Mediolanum
“the Roman name of Milan, traditionally understood as “middle of the plain” or “central settlement””
Medieval Latin
Latin
Mediolanensis
“of Milan”
Middle French / Italian
Romance
Milanese
“of Milan; a Milanese person or dialect”
Modern English
English
Milanese
“relating to Milan or its inhabitants”