Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Apr 3, 2015 06:58
9 yrs ago
Italian term
tartufo
Italian to English
Science
Zoology
brochure
to do with putting sunscreen on the delicate parts of the skin when a dog is on the beach .. this is a specific part of the body .. the others are ears and stomach
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| 3 +5 | nose |
Jane Nizi
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| 4 +1 | rhinarium |
Kate Chaffer
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| 5 -2 | truffle |
David Stewart
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| 3 | button |
Shera Lyn Parpia
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Change log
Apr 4, 2015 11:25: Shera Lyn Parpia changed "Field (specific)" from "Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-)" to "Zoology"
Proposed translations
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nose
'le caratteristiche ottimali del tartufo del cane, ovvero del suo naso'
It's talking about the end of the dog's nose. I don't know of any other more specific terms for a dog's nose that might be used in this context.
It's talking about the end of the dog's nose. I don't know of any other more specific terms for a dog's nose that might be used in this context.
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dandamesh
: popular term for tartufo
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writeaway
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heidi (X)
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Shera Lyn Parpia
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Michele Fauble
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David Stewart
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Kate Chaffer
Italy
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rhinarium
http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rinario
Il rinario (dal latino rhinarium "correlato al naso"), conosciuto anche come tartufo, è la zona di pelle umida, glabra ed ispessita posta attorno alle narici di molti mammiferi[1].
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinarium
The rhinarium (New Latin, "belonging to the nose"; plural: rhinaria)[1] is the moist, naked surface around the nostrils of the nose in most mammals.
Il rinario (dal latino rhinarium "correlato al naso"), conosciuto anche come tartufo, è la zona di pelle umida, glabra ed ispessita posta attorno alle narici di molti mammiferi[1].
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinarium
The rhinarium (New Latin, "belonging to the nose"; plural: rhinaria)[1] is the moist, naked surface around the nostrils of the nose in most mammals.
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dandamesh
: correct, maybe too technical for a brochure?
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Good point, maybe "rhinarium, the moist area around the nostrils".
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Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Italy
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Italy
translating meaning, not just words
Native in: English 
Works in: English to Italian, Italian to English, English
button
or black button/button nose
Of course, tartufo means nose, but if you want an alternative that is informal and cute, try this.
Chris Christensen Black Button - Nose Treatment ...
www.christiesdirect.com/en/Chris...Black-Button---Nose.../m...
Rating: 4 - 1 vote - £14.95
It is a 2 step treatment, perfect for eliminating dog nose discolouration in winter, ... black colour keeping that little black button nose as such - ideal for show dogs.
Paging Dr. Kevorkian - Google Books Result
https://books.google.com/books?isbn=1469187760
Jayme Alan Toomey - Fiction
I briefly glanced back at his cute little button nose as I almost lost myself. ... My fingertips found the tip of the dog's button pinky to ring to middle to index as I left ...
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie - Google Books Result
https://books.google.com/books?isbn=1408955636
Suzann Ledbetter - 2011 - Fiction
She kissed the dog's button nose. “But I packed your favorite toys and a special treat, so we'll have to be brave girls, won't we? Oh, yes, we will.” Thankfully ...
Of course, tartufo means nose, but if you want an alternative that is informal and cute, try this.
Chris Christensen Black Button - Nose Treatment ...
www.christiesdirect.com/en/Chris...Black-Button---Nose.../m...
Rating: 4 - 1 vote - £14.95
It is a 2 step treatment, perfect for eliminating dog nose discolouration in winter, ... black colour keeping that little black button nose as such - ideal for show dogs.
Paging Dr. Kevorkian - Google Books Result
https://books.google.com/books?isbn=1469187760
Jayme Alan Toomey - Fiction
I briefly glanced back at his cute little button nose as I almost lost myself. ... My fingertips found the tip of the dog's button pinky to ring to middle to index as I left ...
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie - Google Books Result
https://books.google.com/books?isbn=1408955636
Suzann Ledbetter - 2011 - Fiction
She kissed the dog's button nose. “But I packed your favorite toys and a special treat, so we'll have to be brave girls, won't we? Oh, yes, we will.” Thankfully ...
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