a type of knife or dagger characterized by its thin, sharp, and pointed blade

stiletto, pugnale
a large building that houses aircraft

hangar, aviorimessa
a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans

orco
a swirling mass of fluid with a rotating motion, often forming a funnel shape

vortice, mulinello
a Scottish or Irish word for a lake or inlet, especially one that is narrow or elongated

loch, lago
a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

aplomo
a mature female sheep

pecora
an elderly person, often characterized by physical or mental weakness, frailty, or senility

vecchio, rincoglionito
the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends

pietra angolare
the quality of being generous, especially in giving gifts, money, or assistance to others

generosità, larghezza
an agreement reached by all members of a group

consenso
refusal of or disagreement with something

veto
a slow and constant increase in the loudness of a musical piece

crescendo
a fragrant resin obtained from trees, traditionally used in incense and perfumes for its aromatic scent

incenso, olibano
the exchange of something valuable for something else of equal value

quid pro quo, do ut des
a feeling of spinning or dizziness, commonly triggered by heights or inner ear issues

vertigine
the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

insorgenza
a group of individuals assembled by law enforcement authorities to aid in law enforcement tasks

gruppo di intervento, milizia
a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

mais, granturco
a brazen or audacious attitude characterized by a lack of shame or modesty

sfacciataggine, audacia
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