Triestine

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adjective

Tri·​es·​tine trēˈestə̇n How to pronounce Triestine (audio)
-ˌstēn
-ˌstīn
variants or Triestene
-ˌstēn
: of or from Trieste, Italy : of the kind or style prevalent in Trieste

Triestine

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noun

"
variants or Triestene
"
plural -s
: triestino

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Trieste, seaport in northeastern Italy + English -ine

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“Triestine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Triestine. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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