Chiantishire

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English

Etymology

1980s, first seen in The Independent. From Chianti +‎ -shire, treating the Tuscan wine region as if it were an English county.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /kɪˈantɪʃə(ɹ)/, /kɪˈantɪʃɪə(ɹ)/

Proper noun

Chiantishire

  1. (humorous, chiefly UK) An area in Tuscany, Italy, favoured by upper-class British citizens.

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