Greek–English dictionary

Μαχαράστρα

A state in western India. Capitals: Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) and Nagpur (winter capital). · Macharastra

μάχη

(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement. · machi

μαχητής

A person engaged in combat, often armed. · machitis

μαχητικός

Belligerent; prepared to stand and fight, especially in spite of relatively small stature or some other disadvantage. · machitikos

μάχιμος

Of or relating to operations, especially military operations. · machimos

μάχομαι

(intransitive) To join in battle; to contend in fight · machomai

Μαώ

A en given name. · Mao

με

In front of; before (a background). · me

με άλλα λόγια

(conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification. · me alla logia

με εξαίρεση

Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that". · me exairesi

με ευχέρεια

Able to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently. · me efchereia

με λίγα λόγια

(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply. · me liga logia

με παγάκια

Poured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinks. · me pagakia

με πάγο

With ice added. · me pago

με φειδώ

In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely. · me feido

μέγα άτομο ζώο

Especially large or powerful. · mega atomo zoo

μεγαδυφιοσυλλαβή

(computing, formal) One million (106, or 1,000,000) bytes or 1,000 kilobytes. · megadyfiosyllavi

μέγαιρα

A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman. · megaira

μεγαλείο

Great beauty and splendor. · megaleio

μεγαλειότητα

The quality of being impressive, great, dignified, powerful, sovereign, or any combination thereof. · megaleiotita

μεγαλειώδης

Very grand or fine. · megaleiodis

μεγαλοεπιχειρηματίας

A wealthy and powerful business person. · megaloepicheirimatias

μεγαλομανής

Of, exhibiting, or affected with megalomania. · megalomanis

μεγαλομανία

(usually, in the plural) The false belief that one is important or powerful, accompanying certain mental disorders. · megalomania

μεγαλοποιώ

To overstate, to describe more than the fact. · megalopoio

μεγαλοπρεπής

Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance. · megaloprepis

μεγάλος

Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic. · megalos

μεγαλόσχημος

(computer hardware) A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital. · megaloschimos

μεγαλούπολη

A large conurbation, where two or more large cities have sprawled outward to meet, forming something larger than a normal metropolis. · megaloupoli

μεγαλοφυής

(of a thing) Characterized by genius; cleverly contrived or done. · megalofyis

μεγαλοφυία

(countable) Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art, etc. · megalofyia

μεγαλοφώνως

With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly. · megalofonos

μεγαλοψυχία

The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity. · megalopsychia

μεγαλόψυχος

Noble and generous in spirit. · megalopsychos

μεγαλύτερος

Older. · megalyteros

μεγαλώνω

To raise or rear (children). · megalono

μέγαρο

A manor house (originally because a magistrate's court was held in the hall of his mansion). · megaro

μέγας δούκας

A grand duke. · megas doukas

μεγάφωνο

An electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound. · megafono

μέγγενη

(US) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing. · mengeni

μέγεθος

Size; scope. · megethos

μεγέθυνση

An act or instance of making something larger. · megethynsi

μεγεθυντική ικανότητα

The strength by which a lens or mirror magnifies an optical image. · megethydiki ikanotita

μεγεθύνω

(transitive) To make (something) larger or more important. [from 14th c.] · megethyno

μεγιστάνας

A wealthy and powerful business person. · megistanas

μεγιστοποιώ

(transitive) To make as large as possible. · megistopoio

μέγιστος

To the highest degree. · megistos

μεγκαμπάιτ

(computing, formal) One million (106, or 1,000,000) bytes or 1,000 kilobytes. · megabait

Μεδίνα

A city, the county seat of Medina County, Ohio, named for the city in Saudi Arabia. · Medina

μεδούλι

(anatomy) The fatty vascular tissue that fills the cavities of bones, being the place where new blood cells are produced. · medouli

Μέδουσα

(Greek mythology) The youngest and only mortal of the three gorgon sisters, killed by Perseus. · Medousa

μεζεδάκια

(originally, US) Small forms of finger food or snacks such as nuts or potato chips (crisps), often eaten as an accompaniment to drinks. · mezedakia

μεζέδες

(originally, US) Small forms of finger food or snacks such as nuts or potato chips (crisps), often eaten as an accompaniment to drinks. · mezedes

μεζές

A variety of Spanish small savoury food items or snacks such as croquettes, cured meat, potato salad, and seafood, originally served with sherry and now often with other alcoholic beverages as well. · mezes

μεζονέτα

a small house · mezoneta

ΜΕΘ

(medical) Initialism of intensive care unit. · METh

μεθαμφεταμίνη

A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine. · methamfetamini

μεθάνιο

(organic compound, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases. · methanio

μεθανόλη

(organic compound) The simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH3OH; a colourless, toxic, inflammable liquid, used as a solvent, antifreeze, in the chemical industry, and in the preparation of methylated spirit. · methanoli

μέθη

A drunken state. · methi

μεθοδικός

In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic. · methodikos

Μεθόδιος

A en given name, notably of the Byzantine Christian theologian and missionary. · Methodios

μεθοδιστής

A member of the Methodist Church; a Wesleyan. · methodistis

μεθοδιστικός

Of or pertaining to the branch of Christianity that descends from the religious societies overseen by John Wesley (1703–1791) among others. · methodistikos

μεθοδίστρια

A member of the Methodist Church; a Wesleyan. · methodistria

μεθοδολογία δράσης

(colloquial) A person or thing's normal mode of operation. · methodologia drasis

μέθοδος

(countable) A style or manner in which something is done. · methodos

μεθύλιο

(organic compound) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical. · methylio

μεθύσι

A state of being drunk. · methysi

μεθυσμένος

Intoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages. · methysmenos

μέθυσος

A habitual drinker, especially one who is frequently intoxicated. · methysos

μεθύστακας

A habitual drinker, especially one who is frequently intoxicated. · methystakas

μείγμα

A mixture or compound; the result of composing. [from 16th c.] · meigma

μειδίαμα

A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety. · meidiama

μειλίχιος

Of a pleasing disposition. · meilichios

Μέιν

A state of the United States; probably named for the province in France. Capital: Augusta. Largest city: Portland. · Mein

μείον

A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros). · meion

μειονέκτημα

A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros). · meionektima

μειονότητα

Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.] · meionotita

μειοψηφία

Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.] · meiopsifia

μειώνομαι

(intransitive) Of a quantity, to become smaller. · meionomai

μειώνω

(transitive, slang) To make, negotiate; to finalise, conclude; to issue. · meiono

μείωση

(usually, uncountable, cytology) Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes. · meiosi

μείωση οφειλής

A lessening of amount due, as in either money or work, or intensity of a thing. · meiosi ofeilis

μείωσις

(usually, uncountable, cytology) Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes. · meiosis

μειωτικός

Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting. · meiotikos

Μέκκα

A large city, the provincial capital of Mecca Province in the in the Hejaz region, Saudi Arabia, the holiest place in Islam, location of the sacred Ka'ba, and to which Muslims are required to make a hajj at least once in their lifetime, if possible. · Mekka

μελαγχολία

A depressing, despondent, or melancholic atmosphere. · melancholia

μελαγχολικός

Deeply or seriously thoughtful. · melancholikos

μελανιασμένος

Having a dark, bluish appearance. · melaniasmenos

μελανίνη

(biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers. · melanini

μελανόκητος

Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey. · melanokitos

μελάνωμα

(oncology, disease) A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin. · melanoma

μελάσα

A thick, sweet syrup drained from sugarcane, especially (North America) the still thicker and sweeter syrup produced by boiling down raw molasses. · melasa

μελάσσα

A thick, sweet syrup drained from sugarcane, especially (North America) the still thicker and sweeter syrup produced by boiling down raw molasses. · melassa

Μελβούρνη

The capital city of Victoria, Australia and former capital of Australia (1901–1927). · Melvourni

μελετάω

(transitive) To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder. · meletao

μελέτη

Text giving further detail on a subject. · meleti

μελετηρός

Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result. · meletiros

μελετώ

To come to know; to become informed of; to find out. · meleto

μελετώ προσεκτικά

Studying something carefully; a careful study. · meleto prosektika

μέλη

The body of members of an organization. · meli

μελής

Of a pale yellow to brownish-yellow color, like most types of honey. · melis

μέλι

(uncountable) A sweet, viscous, gold-colored fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans. · meli

μελιά

(uncountable) The wood of this tree. · melia

μελίγκρα

A sap-sucking insect pest of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian. · meligra

μέλινος

Made from the wood of the ash-tree. · melinos

Μέλισσα

A en given name. · Melissa

μελισσοκέρι

A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods. · melissokeri

μελισσόκηρος

A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods. · melissokiros

μελισσοκομείο

A place where bees and their hives are kept. · melissokomeio

μελισσοκόμος

A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey. · melissokomos

μελιτζάνα

(North America, AU, NZ, Philippines) The plant Solanum melongena or its edible fruit; an aubergine. · melitzana

μελιτζανί

A dark purple colour; eggplant. · melitzani

μελλοντικός

Having to do with or occurring in the future. · mellodikos

μελλόνυμφος

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

μέλλων

Having to do with or occurring in the future. · mellon

μελόδραμα

(countable) A drama abounding in romantic sentiment and agonizing situations, with a musical accompaniment only in parts which are especially thrilling or pathetic. · melodrama

μέλος

An external body part that projects from the body. · melos

μελόχρουν

A spectrum of pale yellow to brownish-yellow color, like that of most types of (the sweet substance) honey. · melochroun

μελωδία

(music) A melody or song, especially a solo; an aria. · melodia

μελωδικός

Melodious, tuneful. · melodikos

μεμβράνη

A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity. · memvrani

Μέμφις

A city of ancient Egypt. · Memfis

μέμφομαι

(of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove. · memfomai

μεμψίμοιρος

Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining. · mempsimoiros

Μενέλαος

(Greek mythology) The king of Mycenaean Sparta, the husband of Helen of Troy, the brother of Agamemnon, and the leader of the Spartan contingent of the Greek army during the Trojan War. · Menelaos

μενεξές

A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; (inexact) similar-looking plants and flowers. · menexes

μενεστρέλος

(historical) Originally, an entertainer employed to juggle, play music, sing, tell stories, etc.; a buffoon, a fool, a jester; later, a medieval (especially travelling) entertainer who would recite and sing poetry, often to their own musical accompaniment. · menestrelos

μενθόλη

(organic compound) A cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes. · mentholi

μενίρ

(archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times. · menir

μένος

Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike. · menos

μενού

A list containing the food and beverages served at a restaurant, café, or bar. Menus may be printed on paper sheets provided to customers, put on a large poster or display board inside the establishment, displayed outside the restaurant, or digital. · menou

μέντα

The flavoring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce. · meda

μενταγιόν

A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck. [from 15th c.] · medagion

μεντεσές

A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc. · medeses

μεντόλ

(organic compound) A cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes. · medol

μέντορας

A wise and trusted counselor or teacher. · medoras

μένω

(intransitive) To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside. · meno

μένω έγκυος

(ambitransitive) To have a child; to become pregnant (with). · meno egyos

μένω έκθαμβος

(intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at. · meno ekthamvos

Μεξικάνα

A person from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent. · Mexikana

Μεξικανή

A person from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent. · Mexikani

μεξικάνικος

Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Mexico. · mexikanikos

Μεξικανός

A person from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent. · Mexikanos

μέρα

(informal, or, meteorology) A 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise. · mera

μεραρχία

(military) A formation, usually made up of two or three brigades. · merarchia

μερίδα

Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent. · merida

μερίδιο

A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone. · meridio

μερικά

(stressed) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two. · merika