plural of Sicilian necktie

US standard spelling of Sicilian Defence.

A rebellion on the island of Sicily, against the rule of Charles I of Anjou, that began at Easter, 1282.

(chess) Countering the Sicilian Defense.

(historical) A war between the Crowns of Aragon and Angevin which was triggered by the Sicilian Vespers rebellion of 1282 and resulted in the division of the Kingdom of Sicily, with Aragon taking the island while Angevin retained the peninsular territories.

A rich cake, typical of Sicily, containing liqueur layered with ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate.

Synonym of siciliana

(dance) A Sicilian dance, resembling the pastorale, set to a slow and graceful melody in 12-8 or 6-8 measure. / (music) The music to this dance.

plural of siciliana

plural of siciliano