Friulian

noun

Fri·​u·​li·​an
(ˈ)frē¦ülēən
plural -s
1
: a member of a people in northeastern Italy of the district of Friuli

called also Furlan

2
: the Rhaeto-Romance dialect of the Friulians

Word History

Etymology

Friuli, district in Italy + English -an

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“Friuli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Friuli. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Friuli

geographical name

Fri·​u·​li frē-ˈü-lē How to pronounce Friuli (audio)
district of northern Italy in Friuli-Venezia Giulia on the border with Slovenia
Friulian adjective or noun
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