Alsatian
1 of 2adjective
Al·sa·tian al-ˈsā-shən 
1
: relating to, situated in, inhabiting, or coming from Alsace
Alsatian wines
Her parents are Alsatian.
Working out of a cramped second-floor kitchen, Jung has inspired the young new chefs to reinterpret the classics of Alsatian cuisine.
S. Irene Virbilia
S. Irene Virbilia2
British : of, relating to, or being a German shepherd
an Alsatian dog
Alsatian
2 of 2noun
plural Alsatians
1
British : german shepherd
Jean Muir has no fewer than three dogs … one is a pointer, one is a Labrador … and the third is an Alsatian, a guard dog. Michael Musto
Michael Musto… it looked like an Alsatian, though it was far too big to be a dog. Then he realised that it was a wolf … C. S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis2
: a native or inhabitant of Alsace
The transition from French to German rule in Alsace was extremely difficult for many of its inhabitants. … Indeed, an impressive number of Alsatians emigrated rather than accept the new regime. Gerard J. Brault
Gerard J. Brault3
: a wine made in Alsace
And the range of wines produced by the riesling grape? They spread across the spectrum, from desert-dry Alsatians to syrupy ice wines from Washington and New York State … Chuck Sudo
Chuck Sudo4
: a dialect of German spoken in Alsace
Most of the passengers on our cruise lived near Strasbourg, the home base of the cruise line. They spoke French, German, or Alsatian, a regional dialect. Gail Russell Chaddock
Gail Russell Chaddock
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Medieval Latin Alsatia Alsace
First Known Use
Adjective
1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1637, in the meaning defined at sense 2