calabrian

/kæləˈbeɪriən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from Calabria, a region in southern Italy.

“The Italian chef was proud of his Calabrian roots.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Calabria, especially its culture or cuisine.

“The Calabrian dish was a spicy meatball made with hot peppers and tomatoes.”

3. adjective

Extremely hot or spicy, especially in reference to food.

“The Calabrian sausage added a lot of heat to the pasta dish.”

Synonyms

  • Italian
  • regional
  • southern

Antonyms

  • foreign
  • northern
  • unfamiliar