milanese
UK[ˌmɪləˈniːz]US[ˌmɪləˈniːz]
adj
of or relating to the city of milan in italy, or its people or culture
n
a native or inhabitant of milan
Etymology
the word 'milanese' is borrowed directly from the italian demonym 'milanese', meaning 'of or from milan'. the italian term itself derives from the latin name for the city, 'mediolanum'. the latin suffix '-ensis', denoting origin or belonging, was attached to the place name to create adjectives for inhabitants. over time, through the evolution of italian from vulgar latin, 'mediolanensis' transformed phonetically into 'milanese', which english later adopted to describe anything pertaining to the italian city and its people.
Analysis
this word is a loanword from italian, functioning as a demonym. it is not productively segmented using english morphemes.
Examples
she wore a stylish milanese coat from a designer based in the fashion capital.
the recipe is for a classic risotto alla milanese, flavored with saffron.
the milanese have a reputation for being sophisticated and business-savvy.