tuscan/ˈtʌs.kən/EtymologyFrom Middle English Tuscan, from Late Latin Tuscānus (“belonging to the Tusci”), a people of ancient Italy, from Tuscus, earlier *Truscus, shortened form of Etruscus (“Etruscan”).tuscan means of, from or relating to Tuscany, Italy. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.tuscan is pronounced /ˈtʌs.kən/.adjOf, from or relating to Tuscany, Italy.Belonging to the simplest of the five classical orders of architecture, being a Roman modification of the Doric style, with unfluted columns, and without triglyphs.nounA native or inhabitant of Tuscany, Italy.A local variety of Italian spoken in Tuscany, on which Standard Italian is largely based.