italianize

verb, often capitalized

ital·ian·ize | \ə-ˈtal-yə-ˌnīz,

i- also ī-\

italianized; italianizing

Definition of italianize

intransitive verb

: to act Italian specifically : to follow the style or technique of recognized Italian painters

transitive verb

: to make Italian (as in appearance or behavior)

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