fegato

Definitions of fegato
  1. noun
    large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
    synonyms: fegatino
  2. noun
    any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
    synonyms: nerbo, nervo
  3. noun
    a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
    synonyms: animo, ardimento, arditezza, baldanza, coraggio, eroismo, sangue freddo, spavalderia, valore
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    type of:
    sfida
    a call to engage in a contest or fight
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