‖ sicilienne
(sɪsɪlɪˈɛn)
[F., fem. of sicilien Sicilian.]
1. A fine poplin made of silk and wool.
| 1873 Young Englishwoman Jan. 24/1 Sicilienne, a new kind of silk, both soft and glossy. 1881 M. E. Braddon Asph. II. 235, I had quite made up my mind to wear that pearl-gray sicilienne which you all so much admired. Ibid. III. 225 Her pale-gray cashmere gown, and flounced sicilienne petticoat. 1889 Tablet 16 Feb. 260 The bridesmaids' dresses were composed of white sicilienne. |
2. Mus. = Siciliana.
| 1883 [see Siciliana]. 1927 Daily Tel. 12 Feb. 5/2 The Sicilienne was quiet and restful. |