Ligurian

[ li-gyoor-ee-uhn ]

noun

1. a language used in ancient times along the northwest coast of the Ligurian Sea, widely believed to belong to the Indo-European language family.
2. Also called Gen·o·ese [jen-oh-, eez, -, ees]. a Romance language of northern Italy, spoken primarily in Liguria but unrelated to ancient Ligurian.

adjective

1. of or relating to Liguria or its inhabitants.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ligurian¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; Liguri(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Forty firefighters and three aircraft were battling a brush fire that broke out early Wednesday on the outskirts of the Ligurian seaside town of Sanremo, a popular summer destination.

From Seattle Times

The bridge’s designer had recommended regular upkeep on the cement span to remove rust, especially due to the corrosive effect of moist salty air from the nearby Ligurian Sea.

From Seattle Times

Before the war began in February 2022, Italy's beaches and ports were a popular playground for wealthy Russians who bought properties in prime locations such as Lake Como, Sardinia, Tuscany and the Ligurian coast.

From Reuters

You take a taste of the cheese from Puglia, glistening with fruity Ligurian olive oil and sparked with cracked pepper, and it’s as if you’re eating the combination for the first time.

From Washington Post

Start with savory Ligurian socca with kale and tomatoes or sweet potato curry with eggplant, chickpeas and herb chutney.

From Seattle Times