"alto papavero" meaning in Italian

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Noun

Forms: alti papaveri [plural]
Etymology: Literally, “high poppy.” From the Roman legend in which Tarquin the Proud, showing his son how to seize the city of Gabii, cut down the tallest stalks of poppy in a field to illustrate the act of eliminating the most powerful individuals first. Etymology templates: {{m-g|high poppy.}} “high poppy.”, {{lit|high poppy.}} Literally, “high poppy.” Head templates: {{it-noun|m}} alto papavero m (plural alti papaveri)
  1. (usually in the plural, derogatory) one of the most important, powerful or authoritative members of a group or society; heavyweight, big fish, top dog, big shot Tags: derogatory, masculine, plural-normally Synonyms: pezzo grosso
    Sense id: en-alto_papavero-it-noun-u7~pvyPv Categories (other): Italian entries with incorrect language header, Italian pluralia tantum, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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