scozzese

Scottish

adjective skot-TSEH-zeh Rare

Origin: From Scozia (Scotland), from Medieval Latin Scotia.

Also means

Scots (language)

Usage Note

Scozzese is invariable for gender (same form for both): un uomo scozzese, una donna scozzese. As a noun it means 'a Scottish person.' It is distinct from britannico (British) and inglese (English). The fabric tweed scozzese or simply tartan (borrowed from English/Gaelic) is widely known in Italian fashion contexts.

Examples

"Il whisky scozzese è famoso in tutto il mondo."

Natural Translation

Scottish whisky is famous all over the world.

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