Greek–English dictionary

χοιρομέρι

(uncountable) Meat from the thigh and/or buttock of a hog cured for food. · choiromeri

χοίρος

(countable) Any of several mammalian species of the family Suidae, having cloven hooves, bristles and a snout adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus. · choiros

χόκεϊ

(North America) Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks. · chokei

χόκεϋ

(North America) Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks. · chokey

Χοκκάιντο

The second largest island of Japan, capital Sapporo. · Chokkaido

χολ

A corridor; a hallway. · chol

χολέρα

(pathology) Any of several acute infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals, caused by certain strains of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium through ingestion of contaminated water or food, usually marked by severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. · cholera

χολή

(figurative, uncountable) A feeling of exasperation. · choli

χοληστερίνη

(biochemistry) A sterol lipid synthesized by the liver and transported in the bloodstream to the membranes of all animal cells; it plays a central role in many biochemical processes and, as a lipoprotein that coats the walls of blood vessels, is associated with cardiovascular disease. · cholisterini

χοληστερόλη

(biochemistry) A sterol lipid synthesized by the liver and transported in the bloodstream to the membranes of all animal cells; it plays a central role in many biochemical processes and, as a lipoprotein that coats the walls of blood vessels, is associated with cardiovascular disease. · cholisteroli

Χόλι

A Hindu festival, held in the spring, during which people throw coloured powders at each other during noisy street celebrations. · Choli

χόλιασμα

(figurative, uncountable) A feeling of exasperation. · choliasma

Χόλιγουντ

A neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California, known as the center of the American motion picture industry. · Choligoud

Χόλυγουντ

A neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California, known as the center of the American motion picture industry. · Cholygoud

χόμπι

An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time. · chobi

Χόμπιτ

A member of a fictional race of small humanoids with shaggy hair and hairy feet. [from 20th c.] · Chobit

χόμπυ

An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time. · choby

χονδράλευρο

The ground-up edible part of various grains, used as a basis of food or feed; either flour or a coarser blend than flour (usage varies). · chondralevro

χονδρέμπορος

A person or company that buys merchandise from manufacturers, importers, or distributors and resells the merchandise to retail businesses and to business and institutional end users. · chondreboros

χονδρικά

In bulk or large quantity. · chondrika

χονδρική

(business) The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants. · chondriki

χονδρικός

Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate. · chondrikos

χονδροειδής

Lacking concealing elements. · chondroeidis

χόνδρος

(skeleton, uncountable) A usually translucent and somewhat elastic, dense, nonvascular connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos, being replaced by bone during ossification in the higher vertebrates. · chondros

Χονολούλου

A port on Oahu Island, the capital city of the state of Hawaii in the United States of America. · Chonoloulou

χοντρομπαλάς

(colloquial, pejorative) Someone who is overweight. · chodrobalas

χοντρομπαλού

(colloquial, pejorative) Someone who is overweight. · chodrobalou

χοντρός

Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin. · chodros

χοντροσκαλίδρα

A circular frill or ruffle on a garment, especially a starched, fluted frill at the neck in Elizabethan and Jacobean England (1560s–1620s). · chodroskalidra

χορευτής

(dance) A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession. · choreftis

χορεύτρια

(dance) A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession. · choreftria

χορεύω

(intransitive) To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music. · chorevo

χορηγία

(countable, uncountable) The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage. · chorigia

χορηγός

A person or organization with some sort of responsibility for another person or organization, especially where the responsibility has a religious, legal, or financial aspect. · chorigos

χορηγώ

(transitive) To acknowledge, accept the truth of; to concede; to accede to an opinion. · chorigo

χορικός

Of, relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or a chorus. · chorikos

χορογράφος

A person who choreographs. · chorografos

χοροπηδώ

(intransitive) To play at courtship; to talk with teasing affection, to insinuate sexual attraction in a playful (especially conversational) way. [from 18th c.] · choropido

χορός

A formal dance. · choros

χόρτα

Green vegetables; edible plants or plant parts that contain chlorophyll. · chorta

χορτάρι

(countable, uncountable) Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain. · chortari

χορτασμένος

(informal) Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete. · chortasmenos

χορταστικός

Of food, that satisfies the appetite by filling the stomach. · chortastikos

χορτάτος

(informal) Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete. · chortatos

χόρτο

(countable, uncountable) Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain. · chorto

χορτονομή

Food for animals; that which is fed to cattle, horses, and sheep, such as hay, cornstalks, vegetables, etc. · chortonomi

χορτοφαγικός

Of or relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians (in all senses). [from 1849] · chortofagikos

χορτοφάγος

A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products. [from 1839] · chortofagos

χορωδία

A group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song. · chorodia

χότζας

A Muslim schoolmaster. · chotzas

Χου

A common surname from Chinese of east Asian derivation. · Chou

χουζουρεύω

(intransitive) To act lazily or indolently while reclining; to lean; to lie at ease. [from mid-14th c.] · chouzourevo

χουλιάρι

Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea that includes herons, many of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season. · chouliari

χούλιγκαν

(informal, attributive) A young person who causes trouble or violence, typically as a member of a gang or other group. · chouligan

χουλιγκανισμός

unruly, aggressive behavior; behavior associated with hooligans · chouliganismos

χούμος

A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms. · choumos

χούμους

A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze. · choumous

Χουνάν

A province of China, located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and south of Lake Dongting. Capital: Changsha. · Chounan

χούντα

The ruling council of a military dictatorship. · chouda

χούντι

A sweatshirt with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front. · choudi

χουρμάς

The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel. [from 14th c.] · chourmas

χουρχουρίζω

(intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented or in certain other conditions. · chourchourizo

Χους

A surname from Czech, notably borne by Jan Hus, a Czech religious reformer. · Chous

χοχλάζω

(intransitive) To produce bubbles, to rise up in bubbles (such as in foods cooking or liquids boiling). · chochlazo

χρειάζομαι

(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for. · chreiazomai

χρεωκοπημένος

(finance, of a person, company, etc.) In a condition of bankruptcy; unable to pay outstanding debts or meet financial obligations; specifically, having been legally declared insolvent. [from 1565] · chreokopimenos

χρεωκοπία

(finance, law) A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization. · chreokopia

χρεώνω

To call to account; to challenge. · chreono

χρέωση

The amount of money levied for a service. · chreosi

χρήμα

A currency maintained by a state or other entity which can guarantee its value (such as a monetary union). · chrima

χρήματα

(uncountable, US, slang) United States paper currency; dollars. · chrimata

χρηματική ποινή

A fee levied as punishment for breaking the law. · chrimatiki poini

χρηματικός

Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money. · chrimatikos

χρηματιστήριο

A place for conducting trading. · chrimatistirio

χρηματιστής

(finance) A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client). · chrimatistis

χρηματόγραφο

(finance, often, in plural) A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock or any of various classes of bond.W · chrimatografo

χρηματοδοτώ

(transitive) To manage financially; be financier for; provide or obtain funding for a transaction or undertaking. · chrimatodoto

χρηματοκιβώτιο

A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe. · chrimatokivotio

χρηματολογία

The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats. · chrimatologia

χρηματοοικονομικός

Related to finances. · chrimatooikonomikos

χρηματοπιστωτικός

Related to finances. · chrimatopistotikos

χρήση

The act of physically applying or laying on. · chrisi

χρησιμοποιημένος

That is or has or have been used. · chrisimopoiimenos

χρησιμοποιώ

To make busy; to preoccupy. · chrisimopoio

χρήσιμος

Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use. · chrisimos

χρησιμότητα

(uncountable, followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit. · chrisimotita

χρησμός

A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given. · chrismos

χρήστης

(computing) A person who uses a computer or a computing network, especially a person who has received a user account. · christis

χρήστης ναρκωτικών

A person who uses drugs, especially illegal drugs. · christis narkotikon

χρηστότητα

(uncountable, countable) The act, quality, or condition of being honest. · christotita

χρήστρια

(computing) A person who uses a computer or a computing network, especially a person who has received a user account. · christria

χρήστρια ναρκωτικών

A person who uses drugs, especially illegal drugs. · christria narkotikon

χρηστώνυμο

(computing) A name or string of characters used as a person's identification on an individual computer system. · christonymo

χρίσμα

A religious or ceremonial anointing. · chrisma

χριστιανή

(obsolete, England) A European, especially though not necessarily of the Christian religion. · christiani

χριστιανικός

(not comparable) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians. · christianikos

χριστιανισμός

An Abrahamic religion originating from the community of the followers of Jesus Christ. · christianismos

χριστιανός

(not comparable) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians. · christianos

χριστιανοσύνη

The Christian world; Christ's Church on Earth. [from 14th c.] · christianosyni

Χριστίνα

A en given name. · Christina

χριστός

A person who has been anointed, especially for religious reasons. · christos

Χριστούγεννα

(originally, Christianity) A festival or holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and incorporating various Christian, pre-Christian, pagan, and secular customs, which in Western Christianity is celebrated on December 25 (Christmas Day) in most places. · Christougenna

χρίω

(transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil. · chrio

χροιά

A color, or shade of color; tint; dye. · chroia

χρονιά

(education) The annual period during which a student attends school, college or university. · chronia

χρονικό

A written account of events and when they happened, ordered by time. · chroniko

χρονικός

Of or relating to the sequence of time or to a particular time. · chronikos

χρονισμένος

Happening at a certain time. · chronismenos

χρονοδιάγραμμα

A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur. [from 19th c.] · chronodiagramma

χρονολόγηση

(countable) An arrangement of events into chronological order; called a timeline when involving graphical elements. · chronologisi

χρονολογία

(uncountable) The science of determining the order in which events occurred. · chronologia

χρονολογικός

(films, shows, books, etc) Relating to the arrangement of events in the order in which they occur within a story, rather than the order in which they are released. · chronologikos

χρονολόγιο

A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future). · chronologio

χρονομέτρης

A person who records the time elapsed in a sporting event. · chronometris

χρονομετρητής

A device used to measure amounts of time. · chronometritis

χρονόμετρο

A timepiece designed to measure the amount of time elapsed between a particular time when activated and when the piece is deactivated. · chronometro

χρονομετρώ

To regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in time of movement. · chronometro

Χρόνος

(Greek god) The personification of time. · Chronos

χρονοτριβή

A stave of a cask, drum, etc.; especially (engineering) one of the narrow boards or staves forming the covering of a cylindrical object, such as a boiler, or the cylinder of a carding machine or steam engine. · chronotrivi

χρονοτριβώ

To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind. · chronotrivo

Χρουστσόφ

English transliteration of the Russian surname Хрущёв; usually refers to the Russian revolutionary and Soviet Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) Nikita Khrushchev. · Chroustsof

χρυσαλλίδα

The pupa of a butterfly or moth, particularly bare and hanging or girdled, as opposed to enclosed in a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place. · chrysallida

χρυσάνθεμο

Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads. · chrysanthemo

χρυσαφένιο

☉ (alchemy) · chrysafenio

χρυσαφένιος

Made of gold. · chrysafenios

χρυσαφής

Made of gold. · chrysafis

χρυσάφι

☉ (alchemy) · chrysafi

χρυσόβουλο

A proclamation of law or other authoritative command. · chrysovoulo

χρυσοθήρας

Someone who digs or mines for gold. · chrysothiras

χρυσός

Made of gold. · chrysos

χρυσόσκονη

A shiny, decorative adornment, sometimes sprinkled on glue to make simple artwork. · chrysoskoni

χρυσοχόος

A person who makes, repairs or sells things of gold, especially jewelry. · chrysochoos

χρυσόψαρο

A type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically orange-colored. · chrysopsaro

χρώμα

These hues as used in color television or films, color photographs, etc (as opposed to the shades of grey used in black-and-white television). · chroma

χρώματα

(in the plural) A standard or banner. · chromata

χρωματίζω

(transitive) To apply with a brush. · chromatizo

χρωματικός

Conveying color, as opposed to shades of gray. · chromatikos

χρωματισμένος

Having a particular color or kind of color. · chromatismenos

χρωματιστός

Having a particular color or kind of color. · chromatistos

χρωματογραφία

(analytical chemistry) Any of various techniques for the qualitative or quantitative separation of the components of mixtures of compounds; all characterized by the use of a mobile phase (gas or liquid) moving relative to a stationary phase (liquid or solid) – the differences between the rates of migration of the compounds between the two phases affect the separation. · chromatografia

χρωματοσφαίριση

(countable) The dye-filled capsule fired in the sport of paintball. · chromatosfairisi

χρώμιο

A chemical element (symbol Cr) with an atomic number of 24: a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle transition metal. · chromio

χρωμόσωμα

(cytology, genetics) A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism. · chromosoma

χρώση

Coloration of human, plant or animal tissue, especially by pigment. · chrosi

χρωστάω

(ditransitive) To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone. · chrostao

χρωστική ουσία

(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells. · chrostiki ousia

χρωστώ

(ditransitive) To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone. · chrosto

χταπόδι

(countable, strictly) A mollusc from genus Octopus. · chtapodi

χτένα

A toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place. · chtena

χτένι

Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the superfamily Pectinoidea. · chteni