castracani

Italian

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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

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

Noun

castracani m (invariable) (archaic or rare)

  1. small dull knife

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