What is another word for Friulian?

Pronunciation: [fɹɪjˈuːli͡ən] (IPA)

Friulian is the regional language spoken in the northeastern region of Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Some synonyms for Friulian include Friulan, Frioulan, Furlan, and Furlanian. It is also sometimes referred to as Eastern Ladin or Eastern Romance language. The language has its roots in Latin and has been influenced by Slavic and Germanic languages over time. Friulian is recognized as a minority language by the Italian government and is protected by regional laws. Although it is not widely spoken outside of the Friuli region, efforts are being made to preserve it and promote its use.

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Usage examples for Friulian

It rained in torrents during my stay in Gorizia, but, as we recrossed the Isonzo onto the Friulian plain, the sinking sun burst through a rift in the leaden clouds and turned into a huge block of rosy coral the red rampart of the Carso.
"Italy at War and the Allies in the West"
E. Alexander Powell
The sun was just rising above the Friulian Alps and the lagoon lay dull and smooth as a breathed-on mirror.
"The Valley of Decision"
Edith Wharton
The air blowing from the Adriatic breathed into their faces the strength of the sea; and in the far distance, above that line of buildings where lies the heart of Venice, the high ghosts of the Friulian Alps glimmered amid the sweeping regiments and purple shadows of the land-hurrying clouds.
"The Marriage of William Ashe"
Mrs. Humphry Ward

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