ζιζάνιο — meaning in English
zizanio
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English meaning
- devil noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.
- pest noun An insect or animal that damages crops, spreads disease, or is otherwise harmful.
- pickle noun A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar or brine.
- weed verb To pull unwanted plants out of a garden or field.
Senses
ζιζάνιο is used for these senses in English:
- devil A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
- pest An annoying person, a nuisance.
- pickle (chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup.
- pickle (affectionate) A mildly mischievous loved one.
- ryegrass (countable) Any of several species of tufted grasses of the genus Lolium.
- weed (countable) Any plant unwanted at the place where and at the time when it is growing.
devil — full definition
- noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.
- noun A wicked, cruel, or mischievous person (also used affectionately, especially of a child).
- verb To season food heavily with spices, especially mustard or pepper.
- verb To work for a barrister or writer without pay or credit, usually to gain experience.
pest — full definition
- noun An insect or animal that damages crops, spreads disease, or is otherwise harmful.
- noun An annoying person, especially one who keeps bothering others.