No. 772 in Italian
cane
Dog.
In a sentence
Il cane corre felice nel parco.
The dog happily runs in the park.
Here, 'cane' is used as a noun to represent the animal, specifically a dog.
Ho un paio di scarpe con stampa cane.
I have a pair of shoes with a dog print.
In this sentence, 'cane' remains a noun, but it is referring to an image or representation of the animal.
Il suo abbaiare è tipico di un cane territoriale.
Its barking is typical of a territorial dog.
Here, 'cane' describes the kind or behavior characteristic of the animal.
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