—n.
1 an inhabitant of Tuscany in central Italy.
2 the classical Italian language of Tuscany.
—adj.
1 of or relating to Tuscany or the Tuscans.
2 Archit. denoting the least ornamented of the classical orders.
Phrases and idioms:
Tuscan straw fine yellow wheat-straw used for hats etc.
Etymology: ME f. F f. L Tuscanus f. Tuscus Etruscan
Useful english dictionary. 2012.