Italian Word of the Day: Bottone

Meaning: Button

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: The golden button on her coat shines in the sun.

Context: Il bottone d'oro del suo cappotto brilla al sole.

Cultural nugget: Italy is renowned for its bottoni artigianali (artisanal buttons), particularly from regions like Piacenza, where traditional button-making is considered an art form and buttons are often made from precious materials like mother-of-pearl and horn.