Meaning
tusk, fang
- a long pointed tooth protruding outside the closed mouth, such as of an elephant or boar (tusk)
- a long sharp canine tooth of a carnivore, snake, or predator (fang)
In a sentence
L'elefante ha spezzato una zanna contro l'albero.
The elephant broke a tusk against the tree.
Il cane ringhiava minaccioso mostrando le zanne bianche.
The dog growled menacingly, showing its white fangs.
Il bracconiere non è riuscito a vendere le zanne d'avorio.
The poacher failed to sell the ivory tusks.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| zanna | feminine · singular |
| zanne | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Pronounced with an affricate /d͡z/ or /t͡s/ depending on the region (standard often accepts /d͡z/ or /t͡s/).