Tuscany
/ˈtʌskəni/noun
A region in central Italy known for its cities, countryside, art, and wine.
Did you know?The name ultimately comes from the Etruscans, a mysterious pre-Roman civilization whose own language remains only partly understood, so even Tuscany’s name carries a shadow of lost history.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Tuscia
“The land of the Tusci (Etruscans), especially central Italy”
Ancient Rome
Latin
Tusci
“The Romans’ name for the Etruscans”
Classical Greek
Greek
Tyrrhēnoí
“The Tyrrhenians, the Etruscans”
Old English / Medieval Latin
Latin
Toscana
“The region of Tuscany”
Modern English
English
Tuscany
“The Italian region of Tuscany”