Greek–English dictionary

AIDS

(disease) Acronym of acquired immune deficiency syndrome. [from 1982]

DNA

(biochemistry, genetics) Initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (“a nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction”).

DSL

(electronics) Initialism of digital subscriber line.

Greek: νεφρικός

Pertaining to the kidneys. · Greek: nefrikos

MP3

(audio, _, file format) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, an audio data compression format.

Nώτζος

A en given name. · Notzos

oρυκτερόπους

The nocturnal, insectivorous, burrowing, mammal Orycteropus afer, of the order Tubulidentata, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa. [from late 18th c.] · orykteropous

Renault

A car of the Renault brand.

trance

(uncountable, music genre) Ellipsis of trance music (“genre of electronic dance music”).

Uranos

(astronomy) The seventh planet in our solar system, discovered in 1781 by William Herschel.

α

Used to form nouns denoting materials or systems of objects which are used or employed in an action, or considered collectively. · a

α-

(non-productive) Used with certain words to reverse their meaning. · a-

άβαθα

An area in a large body of water with many shallow areas. · avatha

αβαθή ύδατα

An area in a large body of water with many shallow areas. · avathi ydata

αβαθής

​Lacking depth of character or understanding; lacking substance or significance. · avathis

αβάκα

(uncountable) The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth. [First attested in the mid 18th century.] · avaka

Άβαλον

(Arthurian legend) An island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death. · Avalon

αβάν-γκαρντ

(by extension) The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement. · avan-gard

Αβάνα

The capital city of Cuba. · Avana

αβανταδόρος

A person paid to endorse a product while pretending to be impartial. · avadadoros

αβάντζο

(poker) A bet that increases the previous bet. · avadzo

αβάρετος

Untiring; not becoming tired. · avaretos

αβαρής

(nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light. · avaris

αβασάνιστα

In a rash manner; hastily or without due consideration; with precipitation. · avasanista

αβάσιμος

Without any grounds to support it; baseless. · avasimos

αβάσταχτος

Not sufferable; very difficult or impossible to endure; intolerable, unbearable. · avastachtos

άβαταρ

(internet, video games) A complex and dynamic digital representation of a person or being in the form of a digital model, used online as a simulation or emulation of a person, or as a person's online alter ego, in a virtual world, virtual chat room, or metaverse. · avatar

αβατάρα

(internet, video games) A complex and dynamic digital representation of a person or being in the form of a digital model, used online as a simulation or emulation of a person, or as a person's online alter ego, in a virtual world, virtual chat room, or metaverse. · avatara

Άββας

A en given name. · Avvas

αβγατίζω

(intransitive) (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater, to greaten. · avgatizo

αβγό

A Dutch liqueur made of egg yolks, sugar and strong liquor, typically brandy. · avgo

αβγοδάρτης

A whisk (kitchen utensil made of multiple loops of wire) used to beat eggs. · avgodartis

αβδηρίτης

Foolish; absurd; ridiculous; inclined to incessant merriment or laughter. · avdiritis

αβέβαια

In a doubtful manner, in context of doubt or ambiguity, questionably. · avevaia

αβέβαιος

(of a person) In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided. · avevaios

αβεβαιότητα

(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction. · avevaiotita

Αβησσυνία

(historical) Former name of Ethiopia: a country and former empire in East Africa; used as an exonym until the mid 20th century. · Avissynia

αβίαστος

Done by one's own free choice, or without planning. · aviastos

Αβινιόν

A city, the capital of Vaucluse department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. · Avinion

αβιογενετικός

(biology) Of or pertaining to abiogenesis, originated by abiogenesis. · aviogenetikos

άβιος

inanimate; having no life · avios

αβιοτικός

Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter. [mid-20th c.] · aviotikos

αβίωτος

So unpleasant or painful as to be unendurable. · aviotos

αβλαβής

Healthy. · avlavis

αβλεψία

An omission; something that is left out, missed, or forgotten. · avlepsia

αβοήθητος

Unable to defend oneself. · avoithitos

άβολα

In an uncomfortable manner. · avola

αβολίδωτος

(military) Of ammunition: having propellant but no bullets; unbulleted. · avolidotos

άβολος

Not comfortable; causing discomfort. · avolos

Αβορίγινας

(potentially offensive) An Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia or other land. [First attested in the 19th century.] · Avoriginas

Αβορίγινες

The native peoples of various regions, especially the Australian Aboriginal peoples, but also the original inhabitants of Canada and Argentina. Often considered offensive. · Avorigines

άβουλος

Lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way. · avoulos

αβρακαδάβρα

Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed. [from 19th c.] · avrakadavra

Αβράμ

Abraham (prophet in the Old Testament). [First attested prior to 1150.] · Avram

άβραστος

not boiled · avrastos

αβροδίαιτος

Of or having the qualities of a sybarite; dedicated to excessive comfort and enjoyment; decadent, hedonistic, self-indulgent. · avrodiaitos

αβρός

Honorable. · avros

αβρότητα

(uncountable) Polite behavior. · avrotita

αβροφροσύνη

(uncountable) Polite behavior. · avrofrosyni

αβρόφρων

Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette. · avrofron

αβυσσαίος

(geography) Of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially below 2000 metres (6500 ft): abyssal zone. [First attested in the mid 19th century.] · avyssaios

αβυσσαλέος

(now, rare) Pertaining to, or resembling an abyss. [First attested in the mid 17th century.] · avyssaleos

άβυσσος

Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.] · avyssos

άγ.

Abbreviation of Saint. · ag.

αγαθά

(business) Anything movable (a good) that is bought and sold. [from 15th c.] · agatha

Αγάθη

A en given name. · Agathi

αγαθιάρης

A person who has been deceived. · agathiaris

αγαθό

(countable, usually, in the plural) An item of merchandise. · agatho

αγαθοδαίμων

A benevolent spirit, as opposed to a cacodemon (an evil daemon). · agathodaimon

αγαθοεργία

(uncountable) Charitable kindness. · agathoergia

αγαθός

Kind; gentle; mild. · agathos

αγαλλίαση

The act of exulting; great joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delight · agalliasi

αγάλλομαι

(intransitive) To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy. [from 14th c.] · agallomai

άγαλμα

A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting. · agalma

αγάλματα

Statues considered collectively. · agalmata

αγαλματίδιο

A small statue, usually a figure much less than life size, especially when of marble or bronze, or of plaster or clay as a preparation for the marble or bronze, as distinguished from a figure in terra cotta etc. · agalmatidio

αγαλματοποιία

The craft of making statues. · agalmatopoiia

αγαλματοποιός

A person who makes or deals in statues. · agalmatopoios

Αγαμέμνονας

(Greek mythology) One of the most distinguished heroes of Greek mythology. He is the son of King Atreus of Mycenae and Queen Aerope and the brother of Menelaus. He is famous for rallying the Greeks in the Trojan War, yet infamous for the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia at the commencement of the war. · Agamemnonas

Αγαμέμνων

(Greek mythology) One of the most distinguished heroes of Greek mythology. He is the son of King Atreus of Mycenae and Queen Aerope and the brother of Menelaus. He is famous for rallying the Greeks in the Trojan War, yet infamous for the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia at the commencement of the war. · Agamemnon

άγαμος

(especially, of a person) Not experiencing sexual attraction; lacking interest in or desire for sex. · agamos

αγανάκτηση

The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger. · aganaktisi

αγανακτισμένος

Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong. · aganaktismenos

αγάπη

(uncountable, Christianity) The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others. · agapi

αγαπημένα

In a loving manner, affectionately. · agapimena

αγαπημένο

(internet) An individual vote showing support for, approval of, or enjoyment of, something posted on the Internet. · agapimeno

αγαπημένος

Much loved, dearly loved. · agapimenos

αγαπησιάρης

Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment. · agapisiaris

αγαπητέ

A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc. · agapite

αγαπητή

A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc. · agapiti

αγαπητικιά

A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair. · agapitikia

αγαπητικός

A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair. · agapitikos

αγαπόρνιθα

Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other. · agapornitha

αγαπώ

To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for. · agapo

άγαρμπα

In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination. · agarba

άγαρμπος

(informal) A clumsy, stupid person; an awkward bungler. · agarbos

αγάς

An honorific for high officials used in Turkey and certain Muslim countries. · agas

αγαστός

Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable. · agastos

αγγαρεία

Labor, especially for roads or dams, in lieu of taxes. · angareia

αγγειακός

(anatomy) Relating to the flow of fluids, such as blood, lymph, or sap, through the body of an animal or plant, or to the vessels that carry such fluids · angeiakos

αγγειεκτομή

(surgery) The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization. · angeiektomi

αγγείο

(anatomy) A component of the circulatory system, such as an artery, capillary, or vein, that carries blood. · angeio

αγγειογραφία

(medicine) An X-ray image of the blood vessels gained after the injection of a radiopaque contrast medium. · angeiografia

αγγειοδιαστολή

Dilation or widening of the blood vessels. · angeiodiastoli

αγγειοκινητικός

Of or pertaining to the regulation of the diameter of blood vessels. · angeiokinitikos

αγγειολαβίδα

(medicine) An instrument used to temporarily shut off blood vessels, etc. · angeiolavida

αγγειοπλαστείο

(countable) A potter's shop or workshop, where pottery is made. · angeioplasteio

αγγειοπλάστης

One who makes pots and other ceramic wares. · angeioplastis

αγγειοπλαστική

(surgery) The mechanical widening of a narrowed or totally obstructed blood vessel generally caused by atheroma. · angeioplastiki

αγγελία

A public notice. · angelia

Αγγελική

A en given name. · Angeliki

αγγελικός

Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel. · angelikos

αγγελιοφόρος

(military) A messenger on a motorcycle. · angelioforos

αγγελολογία

The study of angels. Angels have been grouped into nine categories or “choirs,” from lowest to highest: angel, virtue, archangel, power, principality, dominion, throne, cherub, and seraph. · angelologia

Άγγελος

A en given name. · Angelos

αγγελτήριο

That which conveys what is announced. · angeltirio

άγγιγμα

A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow. · angigma

αγγίζω

(music) The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers. · angizo

Αγγλία

(historical) The territory of the Angles and (later) Anglo-Saxons in Britain at any given time before the founding of the Kingdom of England, or the territory of the English people at any given time, in either the Kingdom of England or the United Kingdom. · Anglia

Αγγλίδα

(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen. · Anglida

αγγλικά

(chiefly, US) The British English language. · anglika

αγγλικανή

A member of an Anglican Church. · anglikani

αγγλικανικός

Relating to the Church of England, or one of several related churches, such as those in the Anglican Communion. · anglikanikos

αγγλικανός

A member of an Anglican Church. · anglikanos

αγγλική

The language that developed in England and is now spoken in the British Isles, the Commonwealth of Nations, North America, and many other parts of the world. · angliki

αγγλική μπίρα

A beer produced by so-called warm fermentation and not pressurized. · angliki bira

αγγλική μπύρα

A beer produced by so-called warm fermentation and not pressurized. · angliki byra

αγγλικός ζύθος

A beer produced by so-called warm fermentation and not pressurized. · anglikos zythos

αγγλο-

A combining form relating to the English or British people, culture, or livestock. · anglo-

Άγγλος

(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen. · Anglos

αγγουράκι

A small cucumber, often pickled whole. · angouraki

αγγούρι

(vegetable) The edible fruit of this plant, having a green rind and crisp white flesh. · angouri

αγγουριά

(vegetable) The edible fruit of this plant, having a green rind and crisp white flesh. · angouria

άγδυτος

Wearing clothes or clothing. · agdytos

αγελαδάρης

A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West. · ageladaris

αγελαδίτσα

A young female cow, (particularly) one over one year old but which has not calved. · ageladitsa

αγελαίος

Simple, ordinary or vulgar. · agelaios

αγέλαστος

Deliberately impassive or expressionless. · agelastos