👉 Cacciatora is a mathematical term that refers to a type of machine used for performing calculations. It is often associated with the Italian mathematician Giuseppe Peano, who introduced this term in his works on geometry and analysis. The term "cacciatora" is derived from the Latin word "cacciare," which means to chase or hunt. In mathematics, it is a type of machine used for performing calculations, typically involving some form of iteration or recursion.