venetian

adj

1. (not-comparable)Of, from or relating to the city of Venice or surrounding province, Veneto region, northeastern Italy.

   “Its old town rises out of the Aegean Sea towards a clifftop Venetian castle in a jumble of white-washed narrow streets, flat rooftops and balconies that provide a perfect, obstacle-filled arena for parkour.”

2. (historical, not-comparable)Of or related to the former republic of Venice and its colonial empire around the Adriatic and eastern Mediterranean Seas.
3. (not-comparable)Of or related to Venetan, the language spoken in Veneto, or more specifically the Venetian dialect spoken in the city itself.
4. (not-comparable, uncommon)Synonym of Venetic, of or related to Veneto, the Italian region around the city.
5. (historical, not-comparable, uncommon)Synonym of Venetic, of or related to the Veneti, either of two unrelated tribes of ancient Europe.
6. (not-comparable)Synonym of Venusian, of or relating to the planet Venus.

noun

1. A native or inhabitant of the city of Venice or surrounding province, Veneto region, northeastern Italy.
2. A native or inhabitant of the surrounding region of Veneto.
3. (colloquial)A Venetian blind.

   “Ladies are usually conveyed about Calcutta, or any where for short distances, in a kind of palanquin, called a boҫhah... Its deep shape, and its seat, much resemble the [English sedan chair]; but having two doors, one on each side, with one window in front, as well as a small one behind, all furnished with Venetians and glasses, give it, in those respects, some claim to alliance with the [chariot].”

   “We never saw her ladyship, but the attendants told us, that the Venetians of her apartments were not impenetrably opaque from within, and that the old lady had seen us, and was concerned for our welfare.”

4. (in-plural, obsolete)Galligaskins.
5. (obsolete)Synonym of sequin (“type of gold coin”).
6. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, plural-normally)Ellipsis of Venetian blind or alternative letter-case form of Venetian.

   “Stewart has lately made two for the King of Tanjore's sons, which, it is said, will cost near 10,000 Rs. each. They are Mahanas... with venetians, etc., etc. Bedding and Pillows of velvet as the Lining.”

name

1. The Romance language spoken mostly in the Veneto region of Italy.
2. The form of this language spoken in Venice.