Italian

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of castra (to castrate, to neuter) +‎ cani (dogs).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌka.straˈka.ni/
  • Rhymes: -ani
  • Hyphenation: ca‧stra‧cà‧ni

Noun

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castracani m or f by sense (invariable) (archaic or rare)

  1. veterinarian who castrates dogs and other domestic animals
  2. (derogatory) bad surgeon

Noun

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castracani m (invariable) (archaic or rare)

  1. small dull knife

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