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morso

bite

noun MOR-soh Rare

Also means

bit (bridle)

Usage Note

Morso is the noun from mordere ('to bite'). It can mean the act of biting (un morso di cane = a dog bite) or a mouthful of food (dare un morso = to take a bite). In equestrian contexts it refers to the metal bit of a bridle.

Examples

"Il cane gli ha dato un morso alla mano."

Natural Translation

The dog bit him on the hand.

Literal Translation

The dog to-him has given a bite to-the hand.

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