Greek–English dictionary

γαιάνθρακας

(uncountable) A black or brownish black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel. · gaianthrakas

γάιδαρος

A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse. · gaidaros

γαϊδούρα

A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse. · gaidoura

γαϊδουράγκαθο

Any of the thistles in the genus Silybum, especially Silybum marianum. · gaidouragatho

γαϊδούρι

A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse. · gaidouri

γαίες

Real estate or landed property; a partitioned and measurable area which is owned and acquired and on which buildings and structures can be built and erected. · gaies

γαιο-

Earth · gaio-

γαιοκτήμονας

A person who owns land. · gaioktimonas

γαιοσκώληκας

A worm that lives in the ground. · gaioskolikas

γαλάζιο

(countable, and, uncountable) The clear blue colour of the sky; also, a pigment or dye of this colour. · galazio

γαλάζιος

Sky blue; resembling the clear blue colour of the unclouded sky. · galazios

γαλακτοκομείο

A place, often on a farm, where milk is processed and turned into products such as butter and cheese. · galaktokomeio

γαλακτοκομικά

(uncountable) (also dairy products or dairy produce) Products produced from milk. · galaktokomika

γαλακτοπωλείο

(uncountable) (also dairy products or dairy produce) Products produced from milk. · galaktopoleio

γαλακτώδης

Resembling milk in color, consistency, smell, etc.; consisting of milk. · galaktodis

γαλάκτωμα

A stable suspension of small droplets of one liquid in another with which it is immiscible. · galaktoma

γαλακτωματοποιώ

(transitive) To make into an emulsion. · galaktomatopoio

γαλανό

(countable, and, uncountable) The clear blue colour of the sky; also, a pigment or dye of this colour. · galano

γαλανός

Sky blue; resembling the clear blue colour of the unclouded sky. · galanos

γαλαξίας

(galaxy) Any of the collections of many millions or billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc. existing as independent and coherent systems, of which there are billions in the known universe. [from 19th c.] · galaxias

γαλατάς

A man who delivers milk to households and sometimes businesses early in the morning. · galatas

Γαλάτης

A native or inhabitant of the historical region of Gaul, or poetically the modern nation of France. · Galatis

Γαλατία

A historical region of ancient Asia Minor, in what is now central Turkey. · Galatia

Γαλάτισσα

A native or inhabitant of the historical region of Gaul, or poetically the modern nation of France. · Galatissa

γαλβανισμένος

(British spelling) Of metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust. · galvanismenos

γαλέρα

(nautical, historical) A long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually a rowed warship used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era. · galera

γαλήνη

(in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance. · galini

γαλήνιος

(of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance. · galinios

γαληνότατος

A title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary. · galinotatos

Γαλικία

former kingdom and geographical area in Central Europe, now divided between Poland and Ukraine. · Galikia

Γαλιλαία

A mountainous geographic region in northern Israel. · Galilaia

γαλιόνι

A large, three masted, square rigged sailing ship with at least two decks. · galioni

γαλίφης

One who lavishes excessive praises or flattery; one who adulates. · galifis

Γαλλία

A country located primarily in Western Europe. Official name: French Republic. Capital and largest city: Paris. · Gallia

Γαλλίδα

A French woman; a woman of French ancestry, descent or citizenship. · Gallida

γαλλικά

(chiefly, _, uncountable) The language of France, shared by the neighboring countries Belgium, Monaco, and Switzerland and by former French colonies around the world. · gallika

γαλλικό κόρνο

(countable) Any of several musical wind instruments. · galliko korno

γαλλικός

(chiefly, _, uncountable) The language of France, shared by the neighboring countries Belgium, Monaco, and Switzerland and by former French colonies around the world. · gallikos

Γάλλοι

(chiefly, _, collective, and, in the plural) The people of France; groups of French people. · Galloi

Γάλλος

A man of French birth or nationality. · Gallos

γαλόνι

A V-shaped pattern; used in architecture, and as an insignia of military or police rank, on the sleeve. · galoni

γαλοπούλα

(countable) A bird in the genus Meleagris with a fan-shaped tail and wattled neck, especially the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, now domesticated). · galopoula

γαλότσες

(North America, in the plural) Water-resistant shoe covers, galoshes, overshoes. · galotses

γαλούχηση

The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care · galouchisi

γάμα

The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ). · gama

γαμάτος

(slang) Excellent; awesome; masterful. · gamatos

γαμήλια τελετή

(countable) The ceremony of marriage. · gamilia teleti

γαμήλιος

Of, or having to do with matrimony and marriage. · gamilios

γαμήσι

(slang, vulgar) An act of sex. · gamisi

γάμμα

The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ). · gamma

γάμος

(uncountable) Marriage; the state of being married. · gamos

γάμπα

The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee. · gaba

γαμπρός

A man in the context of his own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married. · gabros

γαμώ το

(mildly, vulgar) Expressing anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment. · gamo to

γαμώτο

(mildly, vulgar) Expressing anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment. · gamoto

Γάνδη

The capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium. · Gandi

γάντζος

A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment. · gadzos

γάντι

(clothing) An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers. · gadi

γανώνω

(transitive) To cover with tin. · ganono

γαργαλάω

(transitive) To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which typically causes laughter, pleasure and twitching. · gargalao

γαργαλώ

(transitive) To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which typically causes laughter, pleasure and twitching. · gargalo

γαρδένια

Any of various tropical evergreen small trees or shrubs, of the genus Gardenia, having glossy leaves and white flowers. · gardenia

γαρίδα

(Commonwealth) A crustacean, sometimes confused with shrimp. · garida

γαρίφαλο

(uncountable, or, countable) A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree. · garifalo

γαρνιτούρα

Any food item added on top of another, such as sprinkles on ice cream or pepperoni on pizza. · garnitoura

γάρο

(slang) A marijuana cigarette. · garo

γάρος

The brine used for preserving food. · garos

γαρυφαλλιά

(botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers. · garyfallia

γαρύφαλλο

(botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers. · garyfallo

γάτα

A carnivorous, four-legged, generally furry domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. [from 8th c.] · gata

γατάκι

A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months). · gataki

γατόπαρδος

(cat) A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal. · gatopardos

γάτος

A carnivorous, four-legged, generally furry domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. [from 8th c.] · gatos

γατόψαρο

(North America) any of a variety of related species of generally dark-colored catfish in the family Ictaluridae. · gatopsaro

γαυ

Used to indicate the sound of a dog barking, or something resembling it. · gav

γαύρος

Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in sixteen genera, those of the genus Engraulis being widely sold as food. · gavros

γαφ

Used to indicate the sound of a dog barking, or something resembling it. · gaf

γδάρσιμο

The act of grazing; a scratching or injuring lightly on passing. · gdarsimo

γδέρνω

To abrade or rub off any outer covering from. · gderno

γδύνομαι

(intransitive) To remove one’s clothing. [from 17th c.] · gdynomai

γδύνω

(transitive) To remove the clothing of (someone). [from 17th c.] · gdyno

γεγονός

An occurrence; something that happens. · gegonos

γέεννα

In rabbinical literature and Christian and Islamic scripture, the place where the souls of the wicked go after death, where they suffer eternal damnation or annihilation. · geenna

γεια

(colloquial) Goodbye. · geia

γεια μας

A common toast used when drinking in company. · geia mas

γεια σας

A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. · geia sas

γεια σου

A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. · geia sou

γειτνίαση

The quality of physical proximity. · geitniasi

γείτονας

A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position. · geitonas

γειτονεύω

(intransitive, followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as. · geitonevo

γειτονιά

An area or district considered as the site of certain activities; a neighbourhood. · geitonia

γειτονικός

(American spelling) Situated or living nearby or adjacent to. · geitonikos

γειτόνισσα

A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position. · geitonissa

γειώνω

(UK, transitive) To connect electrically to the earth. · geiono

γείωση

(British) A connection electrically to the earth ((US) ground); on equipment: a terminal connected in that manner. · geiosi

γελαστικός

Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny. · gelastikos

γελάω

(intransitive) To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter. · gelao

γελέκο

The bodice of women or vest of men worn in the Ottoman Empire. · geleko

γέλη

A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal. · geli

γέλιο

An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter. · gelio

γελοία

In a ridiculous manner. In a way that is funny, embarrassing or extremely implausible. · geloia

γελοία κατάπτωση

(rhetoric) An abrupt descent (either deliberate or unintentional) from the dignity of the idea which the speaker or writer appeared to be aiming for. · geloia kataptosi

γελοιογράφος

(comics) One who creates a cartoon or strip cartoon. · geloiografos

γελοίος

(now, rare) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous. · geloios

γελώ

(intransitive) To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter. · gelo

γελωτοποιός

A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig. · gelotopoios

γεμάτος

Followed by with: carrying, or charged or loaded up with (usually something negative); accompanied by; entailing. · gematos

γεμίζει

(intransitive, of the moon) To appear larger each night as a progression from a new moon to a full moon. · gemizei

γεμίζω

To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full. · gemizo

γέμιση

Anything that is used to fill something. · gemisi

γεμιστήρας

A chamber in or attachable to a firearm enabling multiple rounds of ammunition to be fed into the firearm. · gemistiras

Γενάρης

The first month of the Gregorian calendar, following the December of the previous year and preceding February. · Genaris

γενεά

A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics (see Wikipedia's article on historical definitions of race): · genea

γενεαλογία

Birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent. · genealogia

γενεαλογικό δένδρο

Birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent. · genealogiko dendro

Γενεβιέβη

A en given name. · Genevievi

γενέθλια

The anniversary of the day on which something is created. · genethlia

γενέθλιος

Belonging to one by birth. · genethlios

γενειάδα

Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck. · geneiada

γενειακός

(anatomy, relational) Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw, genial. · geneiakos

γενειοφόρος

Having a beard; involving a beard. · geneioforos

Γένεση

(religion, book of the bible) The first book in the Hebrew Bible. · Genesi

γενέτειρα

The location where a person was born. · geneteira

γενετιστής

A scientist who studies genes. · genetistis

γενής

Forms adjectives relating to things produced or generated by something. · genis

γένι

Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck. · geni

γενιά

(countable, uncommon, possibly, dated) A generation. · genia

γενικά

On the whole; with everything considered. · genika

γενικεύω

To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles. · genikevo

γενική

Of a grammatical case: in an inflected language (such as Greek or Latin), expressing that a thing denoted by a word is related to a thing denoted by another word as its origin or possessor; and in an uninflected language (such as English), expressing origin or possession; possessive. · geniki

γενικός

Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise. · genikos

γέννα

(countable) A beginning or start; a point of origin. · genna

γενναία

In a valiant manner; showing bravery. · gennaia

γενναιοδωρία

The virtue of generosity or giving, a form of alms, in Indian philosophy. · gennaiodoria

γενναιόδωρος

Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.] · gennaiodoros

γενναίος

Of an action, that requires courage. · gennaios

γενναιότητα

The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate. · gennaiotita

γεννημένος

Having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character; innate; inherited. · gennimenos

γέννηση

(countable) A beginning or start; a point of origin. · gennisi

γεννητικά όργανα

(by extension) Any sex organs, whether external or internal; body parts responsible for sexual reproduction or sexual stimulation. · gennitika organa

γεννητικός

Of or relating to biological reproduction. · gennitikos

γεννητικός αδένας

(anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary. · gennitikos adenas

γεννήτορας

(mathematics) An element of a group that is used in the presentation of the group: one of the elements from which the others can be inferred with the given relators. · gennitoras

γεννήτρια

Especially, a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. · gennitria

γεννώ

To cause; to produce; to bring forth. · genno

Γενοβέφα

A en given name. · Genovefa

γενοκτονία

The systematic and deliberate destruction of a group of people, typically by killing substantial numbers of them, on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality. · genoktonia

γένος

(obsolete) Class; kind. [14th–19th c.] · genos

γενόσημο

(of a product or drug) Not having a brand name; nonproprietary in design or contents; fungible with the rest of its class. · genosimo

γενόσημος

A product sold under a generic name. · genosimos