Tyrolean

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adjective

Ty·​ro·​le·​an tə-ˈrō-lē-ən How to pronounce Tyrolean (audio)
tī-
variants or less commonly Tyrolian
1
: of or relating to the Tyrol
2
of a hat : of a style originating in the Tyrol and marked by soft often green felt, a narrow brim and pointed crown, and an ornamental feather

Tyrolean

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noun

Ty·​ro·​le·​an tə-ˈrō-lē-ən How to pronounce Tyrolean (audio)
tī-;
ˌtir-ə-ˈlē-,
ˌtī-rə-ˈlē-
variants or less commonly Tyrolian
plural Tyroleans also Tyrolians
: a native or inhabitant of the Tyrol

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Tyrolean was in 1797

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Cite this Entry

“Tyrolean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tyrolean. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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