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φακή — meaning in English

faki

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English meaning

lens noun A curved piece of glass or plastic that bends light to focus or spread it out, used in glasses, cameras, and telescopes.
lentil noun A small, disc-shaped edible seed from a legume plant, commonly dried and used in soups and stews.

Senses

φακή is used for these senses in English:

lens (biology) A genus of the legume family; its bean.

lens — full definition

noun A curved piece of glass or plastic that bends light to focus or spread it out, used in glasses, cameras, and telescopes.
noun The clear part inside the eye that focuses light onto the retina.
noun A particular way of looking at or interpreting something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

φακός