Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Sicily
Sicily, proper n. [L. probably 'reapers'.]
Largest island in the Mediterranean; Italian territory located off the southwest tip of the mainland; location of volcanic Mt. Etna; land of the Siculi or Sekeloi island tribe of the first century (see ED letters “Silician”); [fig.] exotic place.
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