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vulture in Greek

vulture in Greek is γύπας, όρνιο — vulture means a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on the flesh of dead animals.

vulture in Greek

γύπας
noun
Pronounced: gypas
Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae.
όρνιο
noun
Pronounced: ornio
Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae.

What does "vulture" mean?

  1. noun A large bird of prey that feeds mainly on the flesh of dead animals.
    "Vultures circled high above the carcass, waiting their turn."
  2. noun A person who takes advantage of others' misfortune for their own gain.
    "Investors swooped in like vultures the moment the company's stock collapsed."
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vulture in a sentence

  • Vultures circled high above the carcass, waiting their turn.
  • Investors swooped in like vultures the moment the company's stock collapsed.

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What is "vulture" in Greek?

"vulture" in Greek is γύπας, όρνιο. vulture means: A large bird of prey that feeds mainly on the flesh of dead animals.

How do you pronounce γύπας?

"vulture" in Greek is γύπας, pronounced "gypas".

How do you use "vulture" in a sentence?

Example: "Vultures circled high above the carcass, waiting their turn." In Greek, "vulture" is γύπας, όρνιο.

Are there other ways to say "vulture" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "vulture": γύπας, όρνιο.

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