segugio

Definitions of segugio
  1. noun
    any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
    synonyms: bracco
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    levriere
    a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
    type of:
    cane da caccia
    a dog used in hunting game
  2. noun
    a member of a police force
    synonyms: agente, agente di polizia, carabinieri, madama, poliziotto, questurino
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    sbirro
    uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
    capitano
    a policeman in charge of a precinct
    detective, investigatore
    a police officer who investigates crimes
    gendarme
    a French policeman
    vigile, vigile urbano
    a policeman who controls the flow of automobile traffic
    scambista
    a policeman stationed at an intersection to direct traffic
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