πέτρα — meaning in English
Petra
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Senses
πέτρα is used for these senses in English:
- Petra An ancient city and archaeological site in Jordan.
- rock (uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
- rock (colloquial) A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.
- stone (uncountable, geology) A hard earthen substance that can form rocks; especially, such substance when regarded as a building material.
- stone (botany) The central part of some fruits, particularly drupes; consisting of the seed and a hard endocarp layer.
rock — full definition
- noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
- noun A style of popular music with a strong beat, driven by electric guitar, bass, and drums.
- noun Someone or something that provides steady support and stability.
- verb To move gently backward and forward, or to cause something to do so.
- verb To shake something violently, or to shock and disturb people deeply.
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