See also: Cannone

Italian

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Un cannone — A cannon

Etymology

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From cann(a) (cane, tube, pipe) +‎ -one (augmentative suffix).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kanˈno.ne/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -one
  • Hyphenation: can‧nó‧ne

Noun

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cannone m (plural cannoni)

  1. (weaponry) cannon (all senses)
  2. (rare) ace (person who excels)
  3. (rare) large tube or pipe
  4. (rare) box pleat
    Synonym: cannoncino
  5. (smoking, slang) large marijuana cigarette, large joint
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Descendants

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  • German: Kanone

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