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Definition of Swiss
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
plural Swiss
a
: a native or inhabitant of Switzerland
b
: one that is of Swiss descent
2
often not capitalized
: any of various fine sheer fabrics of cotton originally made in Switzerland
especially
: dotted swiss
3
: swiss cheese
Swiss
adjectiveDefinition of Swiss (Entry 2 of 2)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Switzerland or the Swiss
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“Swiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.
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plural Swiss
Kids Definition of Swiss
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a person born or living in Switzerland
Swiss
adjectiveKids Definition of Swiss (Entry 2 of 2)
: of or relating to Switzerland or the Swiss
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