Greek–English dictionary

διπροσωπία

Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing. · diprosopia

Δις

Title used before an adult woman's name or surname, especially when it is not desired or possible to indicate her marital status with Miss or Mrs. · Dis

δισεκατομμύριο

(dated, British & Australian, long scale) A million (times a) million (logic: 1,000,0002): a 1 followed by twelve zeros (1012); a thousand milliard. · disekatommyrio

δισεκατομμυριούχος

Somebody whose wealth is at least one billion (109) currency units. · disekatommyriouchos

δισκάριο

A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object. · diskario

δισκέτα

(computing, dated) A floppy disk. · disketa

δισκίο

(broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication. · diskio

δισκίο πυριτίου

(electronics) A thin disk of silicon or other semiconductor on which an electronic circuit is produced. · diskio pyritiou

δισκοβολία

(uncountable, athletics) The athletics event of discus throw. · diskovolia

δισκοθήκη

(countable, slightly, dated) Clipping of discotheque (“nightclub for dancing”). · diskothiki

δίσκος

A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport. · diskos

δισκρετ

Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic. · diskret

δισταγμός

An act of hesitating · distagmos

διστάζω

(intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination. · distazo

διστακτικός

Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation. · distaktikos

δίστιχο

(prosody) A couplet, a two-line stanza making complete sense. · disticho

δίστρατο

(physical) An intersection in a road or path where one road is split into two. · distrato

δίτροχη χειράμαξα

A two-wheeled carriage pulled along by a person. · ditrochi cheiramaxa

διττανθρακικό νάτριο

(uncountable) Sodium in chemical combination. · dittanthrakiko natrio

διττός

Having two equally important parts; related to something with two parts. · dittos

διυλίζω

(transitive) To sort, sift, or isolate. · diylizo

διυλιστήριο

A building, or a mass of machinery, used to produce refined products such as sugar, oil, or metals. · diylistirio

διφθερίτιδα

(pathology) A serious infectious disease leading to inflammation of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. · diftheritida

διφορούμενος

Open to multiple interpretations. · diforoumenos

διχάλα

The area where something forks or branches: where a ramification takes place. · dichala

δίχαλο

(by abstraction, from the tool shape) A point where a waterway, such as a river or other stream, splits and flows into two (or more) different directions. · dichalo

διχασμός

A disagreement; a difference of viewpoint between two sides of an argument. · dichasmos

διχόνοια

Lack of concord, agreement, harmony; disaccord. · dichonoia

διχοτόμηση

A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division. · dichotomisi

διχοτομώ

(transitive, geometry) To divide an angle, line segment, or other figure into two equal parts. · dichotomo

δίχτυ

A mesh of string, cord or rope. · dichty

δίχτυωτό

Anything that has the appearance of such a device. · dichtyoto

δίχως

Not doing or not having done something. · dichos

δίψα

A strong desire; yearning. · dipsa

διψασμένος

(informal, uncommon) Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink. · dipsasmenos

διψομανής

One with a morbid paroxysmal craving for alcohol; an alcoholic. · dipsomanis

διψομανία

(disease) Addiction to alcohol. · dipsomania

διώκω

To pursue in a manner to do harm or cruelty to; especially, because of the victim's race, sexual identity, or adherence to a particular belief. · dioko

δίωξη

(legal) A charge or other process in a law court (also called lawsuit and actio). · dioxi

διώρυγα

An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation. · dioryga

διώχνω

(transitive, idiom) To rid oneself of; to cause oneself to be free of or released from. · diochno

ΔΝ

Initialism of intelligence quotient. · DN

δόγης

(historical) The chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa. · dogis

δόγμα

(countable) Something believed. · dogma

δογματικός

Of, relating to, involving, belonging to or concerning a doctrine. · dogmatikos

δοδώ

A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius. · dodo

δοθιήνας

A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection. · dothiinas

δόκανο

A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body. · dokano

δοκάρι

A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost. · dokari

δοκησίσοφος

A person who makes an excessive or tedious show of their knowledge, especially regarding rules of vocabulary and grammar. · dokisisofos

δοκιμάζω

(transitive) To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills. · dokimazo

δοκιμασία

A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met. · dokimasia

δοκιμαστικός

Pertaining to a trial or test. · dokimastikos

δόκιμη

Of a beginner; unfamiliar or unexperienced in a particular subject. · dokimi

δοκίμιο

(publishing) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject. · dokimio

δοκιμιογράφος

One who composes essays; a writer of short compositions. · dokimiografos

δόκιμος

(nautical) An officer of the lowest rank in several navies; especially, a trainee officer. · dokimos

δολάριο

Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $. · dolario

δολερός

Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech. · doleros

δόλιος

Exhibiting treachery. · dolios

δολιότητα

Deliberate, often calculated, disregard for trust or faith. · doliotita

δολιοφθορά

A deliberate action aimed at weakening someone (or something, a nation, etc) or preventing them from being successful, through subversion, obstruction, disruption, and/or destruction. · doliofthora

δολιοφθορέας

A person who intentionally causes the destruction of property in order to hinder the efforts of their enemy. · doliofthoreas

δολίως

In an underhanded manner. · dolios

δολλάριο

Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $. · dollario

δολοπλοκία

(loosely) An agreement to work together to bring something about; an act or instance of conspiring. · doloplokia

δολοφονία

The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain. · dolofonia

δολοφονικός

Of a person: intending or likely to commit murder; bloodthirsty, homicidal. · dolofonikos

δολοφόνισσα

A person who commits murder. · dolofonissa

δολοφόνος

A person who commits murder. · dolofonos

δολοφονώ

To illegally kill (a person or persons) with intent, especially with predetermination · dolofono

δόλωμα

A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger. · doloma

δομή

(now, rare) An edifice or building. · domi

δομημένος

Having structure; organized. · domimenos

Δομήνικος

A en given name, best known for the Spanish saint who founded the Dominican order. · Dominikos

δόμηση

(uncountable) The act or process by which something is built; construction. · domisi

δομικά υλικά

Fixtures, equipment, fasteners, tools, and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store. · domika ylika

δομικός

Of, relating to, or having structure. · domikos

Δομινικανός

A person from the Dominican Republic or of its descent. · Dominikanos

δομοστοιχειακός

(chiefly, mathematics) Of or relating to a module or modules. · domostoicheiakos

δομοστοιχείο

A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components. · domostoicheio

δομοστοιχειωτός

(chiefly, mathematics) Of or relating to a module or modules. · domostoicheiotos

δόνηση

The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated. · donisi

δόξα

The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of, especially for something positive. · doxa

δοξάζω

(transitive) To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone). · doxazo

δοξάρι

(musical instrument) A rod with horsehair (or an artificial substitute) stretched between the ends, used for playing various stringed musical instruments. · doxari

δοξασία

(countable) Something believed. · doxasia

δοξολογία

An expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service. · doxologia

δορκάδα

(countable) A ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla, such as the musk deer or mouse deer. · dorkada

δόρυ

(military, historical) A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults. · dory

δορυφορική

(colloquial, uncountable) Satellite TV; reception of television broadcasts via services that use man-made satellite technology. [from 20th c.] · doryforiki

δορυφόρος

(informal, by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet. · doryforos

δοσίλογος

(by extension) One who betrays any confidence or trust. · dosilogos

δοσοληψία

The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans). · dosolipsia

δοσολογία

The administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing. · dosologia

Δουβλίνο

(metonym) The government of the Republic of Ireland. · Douvlino

δουκάτο

A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess. · doukato

δούλα

A person who is held in servitude as the property of another person, and whose labor (and often also whose body and life) is subject to the owner's volition and control. · doula

δουλειά

The occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid. · douleia

δουλέμπορος

A person engaged in the slave trade; a person who buys, sells, transports, or owns slaves. · douleboros

δουλευτής

One who uses bodily strength rather than intellect to earn a wage, usually hourly. · douleftis

δουλεύω

(intransitive) To toil, to work. · doulevo

δούλη

A person who is held in servitude as the property of another person, and whose labor (and often also whose body and life) is subject to the owner's volition and control. · douli

δουλικός

Slavish or submissive. · doulikos

δουλικότητα

The condition of being servile. · doulikotita

δουλοπαροικία

A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion. · douloparoikia

δουλοπάροικος

A partially free peasant of a low hereditary class, attached like a slave to the land owned by a feudal lord and required to perform labour, enjoying minimal legal or customary rights. · douloparoikos

δούλος

A person who is held in servitude as the property of another person, and whose labor (and often also whose body and life) is subject to the owner's volition and control. · doulos

Δούμα

A Russian legislative assembly such as the historical duma of the Russian Empire or the modern lower house of the Federal Assembly (the Russian national parliament). · Douma

Δούναβης

(with the) A river in Europe; flowing 2850 kilometers from the confluence of the Breg and Brigach at Donaueschingen, Germany, into the Black Sea in Romania. · Dounavis

δουρβάνι

A vessel used for churning, especially for producing butter. · dourvani

δούρειος ίππος

(Greek mythology) The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Troy during the Trojan War. · doureios ippos

δοχείο

An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported. · docheio

Δρ.

Doctor, a title used before a doctor's name or surname (Dr Jane Doe, Dr Doe) · Dr.

δραγόνος

(by extension) Originally (historical) , a soldier armed with a dragoon musket (sense 1.1) who fought both on foot and mounted on a horse; now, a cavalier or horse soldier from a regiment formerly armed with such muskets. · dragonos

δράκαινα

(botany) Any of the genus Dracaena of liliaceous plants with woody stems and funnel-shaped flowers. · drakaina

δράκοντας

In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a serpent-like body, often a monster with fiery breath. · drakodas

δρακόντειος

Very severe, cruel, or harsh. · drakodeios

δράκος

In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a serpent-like body, often a monster with fiery breath. · drakos

Δράκουλας

(fiction) The fictional vampire in the novel of the same name by Bram Stoker. · Drakoulas

δράμα

(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors. · drama

δραματικά

In a dramatic manner. · dramatika

δραματολόγιο

A list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed and is prepared to perform or display. · dramatologio

δραματουργία

(theater) The art of dramatic composition for the stage. · dramatourgia

δραματουργός

(rare, theater) Someone who writes or adapts theater plays, a playwright, dramatist, especially one connected with a specific theater or company. · dramatourgos

δράμι

(historical, _, units of measurement) A former small Turkish unit of weight, variously reckoned as 1.5–3.5 g (0.05–0.12 oz.). · drami

δράπανο

The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit. · drapano

δραπετεύω

(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate away suddenly. · drapetevo

δραπέτης

A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions. · drapetis

δραπέτις

A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions. · drapetis

δράση

Fast-paced activity. · drasi

δραστήριος

Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative · drastirios

δραστηριότητα

(countable) Something done as an action or a movement. · drastiriotita

δράστης

One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime. · drastis

δράττομαι

To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance. · drattomai

δρεπάνι

(agriculture) An implement having a semicircular blade and short handle, used for cutting long grass and cereal crops. · drepani

δρεπανοειδής

(dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon. · drepanoeidis

Δρέσδη

The capital city of Saxony, Germany, on the River Elbe. [1735] · Dresdi

δριμύς

(figuratively) Sour-tempered. · drimys

δριμύτητα

(physics) A law or laws of gravitation: any theory which attempts to account for the phenomena of weight and/or the mutual attraction of massive objects (Aristotelian gravity, Newtonian gravity). · drimytita

δρομάδα

The single-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius). · dromada

δρομαίος

A large flightless bird native to Australia, Dromaius novaehollandiae. [from 18th c.] · dromaios

δρομάκι

A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings. · dromaki

δρομάς

The single-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius). · dromas

δρομέας

(computing) An indicator, often a blinking line or bar, indicating where the next insertion or other edit will take place. · dromeas

δρόμιο

(literary) Forms placenames related to racetracks (now especially large covered racetracks) or similar structures. · dromio

δρομίσκος

A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings. · dromiskos

δρομολόγιο

A route or proposed route of a journey. · dromologio

δρομόμετρο

(nautical) A floating device, usually of wood, used in navigation to estimate the speed of a vessel through water. · dromometro

δρόμος

A way or opening for entrance into a place; a passage by which a place may be reached; a way of approach or of exit. · dromos