Greek–English dictionary

μαντικός

Of or relating to an oracle. · madikos

μάντις

One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner. · madis

Μάντισον

A en given name, popular since 1984 when it appeared as the name of a mermaid in the film Splash. · Madison

Μάντοβα

City and capital of Mantua. · Madova

μαντολάτο

(uncountable) A mixture consisting of egg white and a sweetener, variously mixed with (in, _, western, _, Europe) almonds or (in, _, eastern, _, Europe) hazelnuts or (in, _, America) used without nuts as a filler in candy bars. · madolato

μαντολίνο

(string instrument) A stringed instrument of the lute family, having eight strings in four courses, frequently tuned as a violin, and with either a bowl-shaped back or a flat back. · madolino

Μάντουα

City and capital of Mantua. · Madoua

μάντρα

(figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier. · madra

μαντρί

An enclosure for livestock, especially a circular one. · madri

μαντρώνω

(transitive) To enclose in a pen. · madrono

Μανχάταν

A borough of New York City, New York, United States, mainly on Manhattan Island, coterminous with New York County; in full, Borough of Manhattan. · Manchatan

μάξγουελ

(physics) A unit of magnetic flux that produces one abvolt per turn per second. · maxgouel

μαξιλάρα

A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape. · maxilara

μαξιλάρι

A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support. · maxilari

μαξιλαροθήκη

A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows. · maxilarothiki

Μάο

A common surname from Chinese, from Mandarin, usually referring to Mao Zedong. · Mao

μαοϊκός

of, related to, or advocating Maoism · maoikos

μαοϊστής

one who advocates Maoism · maoistis

μαοΐστρια

one who advocates Maoism · maoistria

μαραζώνω

(intransitive) To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. [from 14th c.] · marazono

μάραθο

A plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, which has a sweet, anise-like flavor. · maratho

μάραθος

A plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, which has a sweet, anise-like flavor. · marathos

Μαραθώνας

A town in Attica, Greece, the site of the victory in 490 BC of heavily outnumbered Athenians against Persians. · Marathonas

μαραίνομαι

(intransitive) To lose freshness, color, or brightness; to become faint in hue or tint; hence, to be wanting in color. · marainomai

μαραίνω

(transitive) To cause to shrivel or dry up. · maraino

Μαρακές

The capital city of the Marrakesh-Safi region, Morocco. · Marakes

μαραφέτι

(informal) A thing (used to refer to something vaguely or when one cannot recall or does not wish to mention its name). · marafeti

μαργαρίνη

A spread, manufactured from a blend of vegetable oils (some of which are hydrogenated), emulsifiers etc, mostly used as a substitute for butter. · margarini

Μαργαρίτα

A en given name. · Margarita

μαργαριτάρ

(literally) A shelly concretion, usually rounded, and having a brilliant luster, with varying tints, found in the mantle, or between the mantle and shell, of certain bivalve mollusks, especially in the pearl oysters and river mussels, and sometimes in certain univalves. It is usually due to a secretion of shelly substance around some irritating foreign particle. Its substance is the same as nacre, or mother-of-pearl. Round lustrous pearls are used in jewellery. · margaritar

μαργαριτάρι

(literally) A shelly concretion, usually rounded, and having a brilliant luster, with varying tints, found in the mantle, or between the mantle and shell, of certain bivalve mollusks, especially in the pearl oysters and river mussels, and sometimes in certain univalves. It is usually due to a secretion of shelly substance around some irritating foreign particle. Its substance is the same as nacre, or mother-of-pearl. Round lustrous pearls are used in jewellery. · margaritari

Μαρδοχαίος

(Biblical character) One of the main personalities in the Book of Esther. He adopted and raised his cousin Esther and foiled a plot to assassinate the king. · Mardochaios

Μαρία

(Ireland, dated) A male middle name, given in honour of the Virgin Mary. · Maria

Μάριαν

A en given name. · Marian

Μαριάννα

A en given name. · Marianna

Μαρίνα

A transliteration of the Russian female given name Марина (Marina). · Marina

μαριονέτα

Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove. · marioneta

μαριονετίστας

A person who uses a puppet. · marionetistas

μαριχουάνα

The inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect. · marichouana

μάρκα

(games, gambling) A token used in place of cash. · marka

μαρκαδόρος

(UK) A pen that holds quick-drying ink conveyed to a writing surface by means of a felt nib. · markadoros

Μάρκε

An administrative region in central Italy. · Marke

μάρκετινγκ

(uncountable) The promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service; the work of a marketer; includes market research and advertising. · marketing

μαρκήσιος

A title of nobility for a man ranking beneath a duke and above an earl. · markisios

μαρκίζα

(US) A projecting canopy over an entrance, especially one with a sign that displays the name of the establishment or other information of it. · markiza

μάρκο

(historical currency) The former currency unit of Germany (now replaced by the euro), abbreviated as DM or DEM. · marko

Μάρκος

(biblical) The Gospel of St. Mark, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the second of the four gospels. · Markos

μάρμαρο

(uncountable, petrology) A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone. [from 12th c.] · marmaro

μαρμαρυγή

The rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of the muscle fibers of the heart. · marmarygi

μαρμαρυγίας

(mineral) Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic. · marmarygias

μαρμελάδα

(less common in the, _, US, &, Canada) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts · marmelada

μαρμότα

Any of several large ground-dwelling rodents of the genera Marmota and Cynomys in the squirrel family. · marmota

Μαρξ

A surname from German · Marx

μαρξικός

Of, pertaining to, or influenced by the 19th-century philosopher Karl Marx and his political and economic theories; now often distinguished from Marxist by the nuance that one does not necessarily adhere to Marxism itself. [from 19th c.] · marxikos

μαρξιστής

One that believes in or follows the ideals of Marxism. · marxistis

μαρξιστικός

Following the ideals of Marxism. · marxistikos

μαρξίστρια

One that believes in or follows the ideals of Marxism. · marxistria

Μαροκινή

A person from Morocco or of Moroccan descent. · Marokini

μαροκινός

Of, from, or pertaining to Morocco or the Moroccan people. · marokinos

Μαρόκο

A country in North Africa. Official name: Kingdom of Morocco. Capital: Rabat. · Maroko

Μαρσέιγ

The capital city of Bouches-du-Rhône department, France; the capital city of the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. · Marseig

μάρσιπος

(zoology) An organic pocket in which a marsupial carries its young. · marsipos

Μάρτης

The third month of the Gregorian calendar, following February and preceding April, containing the northward equinox. · Martis

Μάρτιν

A en given name originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint. · Martin

Μαρτινίκα

An island, overseas department, and administrative region of France in the Caribbean. Official name: Department of Martinique. · Martinika

Μαρτίνος

A en given name originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint. · Martinos

Μάρτιος

The third month of the Gregorian calendar, following February and preceding April, containing the northward equinox. · Martios

μάρτσιπαν

A confection made from a paste of almonds, sugar and egg white as a binder. · martsipan

μάρτυρας

One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant. · martyras

μαρτυρία

A thing that serves to bear witness, confirm, or authenticate; validation, verification, documentation. · martyria

μαρτύριο

Extreme pain. · martyrio

μαρτυρώ

(transitive) To express outward signs. · martyro

Μαρύ

A city, the capital of the region of Mary, in southeastern Turkmenistan. · Mary

μας

We, used in the same circumstances where "me" would be used instead of "I", e.g. for the pronoun in isolation or as the complement of the copula: · mas

μάσα

(uncountable, slang) Food. · masa

Μασαχουσέτη

A state of the United States. Capital and largest city: Boston. · Masachouseti

μασάω

To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed. · masao

μασγάλι

(architectural element, military) Any of the indentations between the merlons of a battlement; an opening in a wall or parapet through which ordnance can be fired. · masgali

μασέλα

(dentistry) A shaped and fitted surface, usually ceramic or metal that fits into the mouth and in which teeth are implanted; a dental plate. · masela

μασίς

A spice obtained from the outer layer of the kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg. · masis

μασίστας

A man who performs feats of strength, as in competitions or as an attraction in a circus. · masistas

μάσκα

On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it. · maska

μάσκαρα

A cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eyelashes. · maskara

Μασκάτ

The capital city of Oman. · Maskat

μασουλίζω

A noisy crackling sound; the sound usually associated with crunching. · masoulizo

Μασσαλία

The capital city of Bouches-du-Rhône department, France; the capital city of the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. · Massalia

Μασσαλιώτιδα

The French national anthem, La Marseillaise, with at least seven verses plus the chorus. · Massaliotida

μαστάρι

An organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals, particularly ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep and deer. · mastari

μάστιγα

(now, _, rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague. · mastiga

μαστίγιο

(weaponry, chiefly, historical) A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash. · mastigio

μαστιγώνω

(transitive) To whip or scourge as punishment. · mastigono

μαστίγωση

(countable) The punishment of being whipped. · mastigosi

μαστίζω

(transitive) To afflict with a disease or other calamity. · mastizo

μαστίχα

A flavoured preparation of chicle or synthetic rubber, made for chewing. · masticha

μαστιχιά

An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean. · mastichia

μαστιχόδεντρο

An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean. · mastichodedro

μαστόδοντας

(social media) A decentralized microblogging platform, part of the Fediverse. · mastododas

μάστορας

One who is skilful or proficient; an expert; an adept. · mastoras

μαστοριά

skillfulness or ease of ability. · mastoria

μαστός

(anatomy) Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males. · mastos

μαστουρωμένος

(informal) Intoxicated; under the influence of a mood-altering drug, formerly usually alcohol, but now (from the mid-20th century) usually not alcohol but rather marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc. · mastouromenos

μαστροπεύω

(intransitive) To act as a procurer of prostitutes; to pander. · mastropevo

μαστροπός

Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander. · mastropos

μασχάλη

The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder. · maschali

μασώντας δυνατά

A noisy crackling sound; the sound usually associated with crunching. · masodas dynata

ματ

(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game. · mat

ματαιοδοξία

(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.] · mataiodoxia

ματαιόδοξος

Having an excessively favourable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; egotistical and vain. · mataiodoxos

μάταιος

Incapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting. · mataios

ματαιώνω

(transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of. · mataiono

ματαίωση

(US) A cancellation. · mataiosi

ματάκι

A loop forming part of anything, or a hole through anything, to receive a hook, pin, rope, shaft, etc.; for example, at the end of a tie bar in a bridge truss, through a crank, at the end of a rope, or through a millstone. · mataki

ματεριαλιστικός

Of or concerning philosophical materialism. · materialistikos

ματζέντα

A color which is close to an equal mixture of red and blue which is an additive secondary color but a subtractive primary color evoked by the combination of red and blue light. · matzeda

Ματθ.

(biblical, _, abbreviation) Matthew (Gospel of Matthew) · Matth.

Ματθαίος

A en given name of biblical origin. · Matthaios

Ματθίλδη

A en given name. · Matthildi

μάτι

An element on a kitchen stove that generates localized heat for cooking. · mati

ματιά

(also, figuratively) A brief or cursory look. · matia

ματογυάλια

(dated) A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face. · matogyalia

ματόκλαδο

(anatomy, dermatology) One of the hairs which grows along the edge of eyelids. · matoklado

ματοτσίνορο

(anatomy, dermatology) One of the hairs which grows along the edge of eyelids. · matotsinoro

ματρώνα

(slang) A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients. · matrona

ματς

(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match. · mats

ματσέτα

A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or used as a weapon. · matseta

μάτσο

A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together. · matso

ματσόλα

(music) A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments. · matsola

Μάττερχορν

An iconic pyramidal mountain on the border of Switzerland and Italy. · Matterchorn

ματωμένος

Covered in blood. · matomenos

ματώνω

(intransitive, of a person, animal or body part) To shed blood through an injured blood vessel. · matono

μαύρη

(countable, billiards, snooker, pool) The black ball. · mavri

μαυρίζω

(transitive) To censor or cover up by writing over with black ink. · mavrizo

Μαυρίκιος

A en given name, equivalent to English Morris. · Mavrikios

Μαυριτανός

A person from Mauritania or of Mauritanian descent. · Mavritanos

μαύρο

(countable, and, uncountable) A black dye or pigment. · mavro

Μαυροβούνιο

A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Capital and largest city: Podgorica. Part of Yugoslavia until 2003, then part of Serbia and Montenegro until 2006. · Mavrovounio

Μαυρογένης

The archetypal pirate, who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. · Mavrogenis

μαυροπίνακα

A slate or enamel board for writing on with chalk; a predecessor to a whiteboard. · mavropinaka

μαυροπίνακας

(legal, computing) A list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned, disallowed or blocked. · mavropinakas

Μαύρος

(historical) A member of an Islamic people of Arab or Amazigh origin ruling Spain and parts of North Africa from the 8th to the 15th centuries. · Mavros

μαυσωλείο

A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs. · mafsoleio

Μαφία

A social deduction party game modelling a conflict between an informed minority (the mafia) and an uninformed majority (the innocents). Each player is secretly assigned a role within one of these teams, and the innocents attempt to identify the mafia members before they are all "murdered". · Mafia

μάφιν

A cupcake-shaped baked good (for example of cornbread, banana bread, or a chocolate dough), sometimes glazed but typically without frosting, eaten especially for breakfast (in contrast to a cupcake, which is a dessert). · mafin

μαχαίρα

A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or used as a weapon. · machaira

μαχαίρι

A device used for cutting the pages of books, stacks of paper, etc., to straight edges, usually by means of a hinged or sliding blade attached to a flat platform. · machairi

μαχαιρίδιο

A small straight knife with a very sharp blade used for surgery, dissection and craftwork. · machairidio

μαχαιροπήρουνα

(chiefly, UK) Eating or serving utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons. · machairopirouna

μαχαιροποιός

One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery. · machairopoios

μαχαιρώνω

(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon. · machairono

μαχαραγιάς

A Hindu monarch ranking above a raja, an emperor. · macharagias