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Italian
Etymology
From Cerbero (“Cerberus”), the mythological three-headed dog guarding the entrance of Hades.
Pronunciation
Noun
cerbero m (plural cerberi)
- (figurative) a guard, keeper who is very strict
- (by extension) someone who is hard to deal with; a rude person
Further reading
- cerbero in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
- cerbero in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication
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