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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.

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