Sicelian
/sɪˈsiː.li.ən/noun
Relating to the Sicels, an ancient people associated with Sicily.
Did you know?The Sicels were one of the ancient peoples of Sicily, but the ultimate origin of their name remains uncertain rather than being securely derived from a known indigenous word.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Sikeloi
“The Sicels, an ancient people of Sicily.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Siculi
“The Sicels; the Latin plural name for the people.”
Ancient Latin
Latin
Siculus
“Sicel or Sicilian; relating to Sicily or its inhabitants.”
Old English and Medieval Latin usage
English/Latin
Sicel
“An English name for a member of the ancient Sicel people.”
Modern scholarly English
English
Sicelian
“Relating to the Sicels or their culture.”