n. [ Cf. F. itacisme. See Etacism, and cf. Iotacism. ] (Greek Gram.) Pronunciation of η (eta) as the modern Greeks pronounce it, that is, like e in the English word be. This was the pronunciation advocated by Reuchlin and his followers, in opposition to the etacism of Erasmus. See Etacism. [ 1913 Webster ]

In all such questions between ε and αι the confusing element of itacism comes in. Alford. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. itaciste. ] One who is in favor of itacism. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ From Itacolumi, a mountain of Brazil. ] (Min.) A laminated, granular, siliceous rocks, often occurring in regions where the diamond is found. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ From aconitic, by transposition of the letters. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, C5H6O4, which is obtained as a white crystalline substance by decomposing aconitic and other organic acids. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Chem.) The unsaturated dicarboxylic acid CH2=C(COOH)CH2.COOH, also called methylenesuccynic acid and propylene dicarboxylic acid. [ PJC ]

n. [ Fem. of L. Italus Italian. ] An early Latin version of the Scriptures (the Old Testament was translated from the Septuagint, and was also called the Italic version). [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. italien, It. italiano. Cf. Italic. ] Of or pertaining to Italy, or to its people or language. [ 1913 Webster ]

Italian cloth a light material of cotton and worsted; -- called also farmer's satin. --
Italian iron, a heater for fluting frills. --
Italian juice, Calabrian liquorice. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Italy. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The language used in Italy, or by the Italians. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ Cf. It. italianare. ] To render Italian, or conformable to Italian customs; to Italianize. [ R. ] Ascham. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Italianized; Italianated. “Apish, childish, and Italianate.” Marlowe. [ 1913 Webster ]