castracani

Italian

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌka.straˈka.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

Anagrams

• accarnasti, rinsaccata, sciancrata