serrana

ˌsɛrˈrɑːnə

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Italian sheep, known for its distinctive horn shape, or a term used to describe a woman from the Serra da Estrela mountains in Portugal.

“The shepherd tending to his serrana was a common sight in the rolling hills of Tuscany.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Serra da Estrela mountains or their inhabitants.

“She was a proud serrana, proud of her roots in the rugged mountains of central Portugal.”

Synonyms

  • Italian sheep
  • Portuguese mountain dweller

Antonyms

  • flatlander
  • lowland dweller