Greek–English dictionary

νους

(in the plural) Intellect. · nous

Νουτέλλα

A sweet spread made from hazelnuts, sugar, vegetable oils, cocoa solids and skimmed milk, generically called chocolate spread. · Noutella

νταβατζής

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

Νταβός

A mountain resort and municipality in Grisons, Switzerland, host of the World Economic Forum. · Davos

νταηλίκι

An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion. · dailiki

νταής

A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege. [from late 17th c.] · dais

νταϊκόν

An East Asian cultivar or subspecies of garden radish (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, syn. Raphanus sativus) bearing a large, white, carrot-shaped taproot consumed throughout East and South Asia but grown in North America primarily as a fallow crop for its fast-growing leaves (used as animal fodder) and as a soil ripper. · daikon

Ντακάρ

The capital city of Senegal. · Dakar

ντάλια

Any plant of the genus Dahlia, tuberous perennial flowering plants native to Mexico. · dalia

νταλίκα

(countable, uncountable, US, Canada, Australia) A heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods or to pull a semi-trailer designed to carry goods; (in Malaysia/Singapore) a such vehicle with a closed or covered carriage. · dalika

Ντάλλας

A large city, the county seat of Dallas County, in northeastern Texas. · Dallas

ντάλτον

(physics) the atomic mass unit · dalton

ντάμα

(board games, UK, Irish, Commonwealth, uncountable) A board game for two players in which the players each have a set number of pieces (typically 12 or 20, depending on the rule set), known as men, and the object is to capture each of the opponent's pieces by jumping one's own pieces over the opponent's pieces. · dama

νταμάρι

(mining) A site for mining stone, such as limestone, or slate. · damari

Ντάνιελ

A en given name in regular use since the Middle Ages. · Daniel

νταντά

A child's nurse. · dada

Νταντί

A city in Scotland. · Dadi

Ντάντσιχ

Gdańsk (especially in reference to the times when it was part of a German-speaking state such as Prussia or Germany). · Dadsich

ντάρμα

(Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism) The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order. · darma

Ντβόρζακ

(music) Antonín Leopold Dvořák, Czech composer · Dvorzak

ντε γιούρε

Legal; justified by right or by law, especially when in name only. · de gioure

ντε φάκτο

In actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status. · de fakto

ντεζά βυ

Loosely or humorously, anything one has done before or is being repeated. · deza vy

Ντεζιντέριους Εράσμους Ροτεροντάμους

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (known as Erasmus or Erasmus of Rotterdam), a Dutch humanist and theologian. · Deziderious Erasmous Roterodamous

Ντέιβ

A en given name, also used as a formal given name. · Deiv

Ντέιβιντ

(rare) A en given name, often combined with a feminine middle name (e.g. David Ann). · Deivid

Ντέιρντρε

(Irish mythology) The foremost tragic heroine in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. · Deirdre

ντεϊσμός

(philosophy) A philosophical belief in the existence of a god (or goddess) knowable through human reason; especially, a belief in a creator god unaccompanied by any belief in supernatural phenomena or specific religious doctrines. · deismos

ντεκορατέρ

Someone who decorates. · dekorater

ντεκορατρίς

Someone who decorates. · dekoratris

Ντέλαγουερ

The first state of the United States. Capital: Dover. Largest city: Wilmington. · Delagouer

ντελίριο

(symptom) A temporary mental state with a sudden onset, usually reversible, including symptoms of confusion, inability to concentrate, disorientation, anxiety, and sometimes hallucinations. Causes can include dehydration, drug intoxication, and severe infection. · delirio

ντέμο

(informal) A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully. · demo

Ντένβερ

The capital and largest city of Colorado. · Denver

Ντενγκ

A common surname from Chinese, sometimes romanised as Teng, notably borne by Chinese politician Deng Xiaoping. · Deng

Ντένις

A en given name. · Denis

Ντέξτερ

A en given name. · Dexter

ντερβίσης

(Islam) An itinerant Sufi mystic practicing voluntary poverty in devotion to God, and often engaging in ecstatic rituals. · dervisis

Ντέρεκ

A en given name. · Derek

Ντέρμπι

A type of cheese made in Derby, England. · Derbi

ντετέκτιβ

(law enforcement) A police officer tasked with collecting evidence and information in order to solve a crime; an investigator. · detektiv

ντέφι

A percussion instrument consisting of a small, usually wooden, hoop closed on one side with a drum frame and featuring jingling metal disks on the tread; it is most often held in the hand and shaken rhythmically; by extension, any frame drum. · defi

Ντητρόιτ

The largest city and former capital of Michigan, United States, a major port on the Detroit River, known as the traditional automotive center of the U.S. It is the county seat of Wayne County. · Ditroit

ντι

The name of the Latin-script letter D/d. · di

Ντιάνα

(Roman god) The daughter of Latona and Jupiter, and twin sister of Apollo; the goddess of the hunt, associated wild animals and the forest or wilderness, and an emblem of chastity; the Roman counterpart of Artemis. · Diana

ντιβάνι

A couch or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and on either the floor or an elevated structure. · divani

ντίγκο

A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo). · digo

Ντιέγκο

A en given name. · Diego

Ντιζόν

The capital city of Côte-d'Or department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. · Dizon

ντιν

The high-pitched resonant sound of a bell. · din

ντίσκο

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

ντισκοτέκ

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

Ντίσνεϋ

A surname from Old French. · Disney

Ντίσνεϋλαντ

The archetypical theme park, located in Anaheim, California. Other Disneyland theme parks exist in other cities such as Chessy (Seine-et-Marne, France), Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. · Disneylad

ντο

(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the first and eighth tonic of a major scale. · do

Ντόβερ

A town, civil parish (with a town council) and major port in Kent, England, the closest point to France (OS grid ref TR3141). · Dover

ντοκ

(US, nautical) A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port; usually for loading and unloading. · dok

ντοκιμαντέρ

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner. · dokimader

ντομάτα

A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit. · domata

ντοματιά

A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit. · domatia

ντόμινο

Any of several games played by arranging domino tiles on a flat surface. · domino

Ντον

A river, the fifth-longest in Europe, in Tula, Lipetsk, Voronezh, Volgograd and Rostov Oblasts, Russia, flowing 1160 miles to the Sea of Azov. · Don

Ντόνα

A en given name. · Dona

Ντόναλντ

A en given name. · Donald

Ντονατέλλο

An Italian Renaissance painter. · Donatello

ντόντο

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

ντοπαμίνη

(neurotransmitter, pharmaceutical drug) A monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa, present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including adrenalin. · dopamini

ντοπιολαλιά

A regional dialect (usually one considered substandard) of a language (especially French). · dopiolalia

ντόπιος

A person who lives in or near a given place. · dopios

ντορός

A smell left by an animal that may be used for tracing. · doros

ντοσιέ

A collection of papers and/or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject, together with a synopsis of their content. · dosie

ντότζο

(martial arts) A training facility, usually led by one or more sensei; a hall or room used for such training. · dotzo

ντουζ

An instance of using of this device in order to bathe oneself. · douz

ντουζιέρα

An instance of using of this device in order to bathe oneself. · douziera

ντουλάπα

A movable cupboard or cabinet designed for storing clothes, particularly as a large piece of bedroom furniture. · doulapa

ντουλάπι

(archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch. · doulapi

Ντουλούθ

A city, the county seat of St. Louis County, Minnesota. · Doulouth

Ντουμπρόβνικ

A city and port in southern Croatia, on the Adriatic Sea; formerly, Ragusa. · Doubrovnik

ντουντούκα

A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction. · doudouka

ντους

A jet or current of water or vapour directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally; in particular, such a jet directed at the vagina for irrigation. · dous

ντούτσε

(historical) The title which Italian dictator Benito Mussolini assumed during his rule (1922—1945). · doutse

ντραμ

(numismatics) The currency of Armenia, divided into 100 luma. · dram

ντράμερ

(musician) One who plays the drums. · dramer

ντραμίστας

(musician) One who plays the drums. · dramistas

ντροπαλός

Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid. · dropalos

ντροπαλοσύνη

The quality or property of being bashful · dropalosyni

ντροπαλότητα

The quality or property of being bashful · dropalotita

ντροπή

(countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit. · dropi

ντροπιάζω

(transitive) To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon. · dropiazo

ντροπιαστικός

Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness. · dropiastikos

ντυμένος

Wearing clothes or clothing. · dymenos

ντύνομαι

(also, reflexive, and, figuratively) To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe. [from 15th c.] · dynomai

ντύνω

(also, reflexive, and, figuratively) To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe. [from 15th c.] · dyno

Ντωφινέ

(historical) A former province in southeastern France, centred on Grenoble. · Dofine

νυκτόβιος

(of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night. · nyktovios

νύμφη

A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married. · nymfi

νυμφίδιο

A young girl who is sexually alluring. · nymfidio

νυμφομανής

A woman with an excessive libido. · nymfomanis

Νυξ

(Greek mythology) The primordial goddess of night. · Nyx

νύξη

An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned. · nyxi

Νυρεμβέργη

A major city in Bavaria, Germany. · Nyremvergi

νυσταγμένος

Drowsy or sleepy. · nystagmenos

νυστάζω

(intransitive) To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze. · nystazo

νυσταλέος

Drowsy or sleepy. · nystaleos

νυστέρι

A sharp, pointed, two-edged surgical instrument used in venesection and for opening abscesses etc. · nysteri

νύφη

A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married. · nyfi

νυφίτσα

An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals. · nyfitsa

νύχι

A curved, pointed, horny projection on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird. · nychi

νυχτερίδα

(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding. · nychterida

Νυχτερίδας

A fictional hero and the main protagonist of DC Comics, noted for his intellect and stealth, who uses a bat-themed costume and equipment (including a belt with an array of utilities) and is assisted by his sidekick Robin. · Nychteridas

νυχτερινή ζωή

Nocturnal activities, especially visiting nightclubs. · nychterini zoi

νυχτερινό κέντρο

A public or private establishment that is open late at night to provide entertainment, food, drink, music or dancing. · nychterino kedro

νυχτερινός

(of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly. · nychterinos

νυχτιάτικος

(of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly. · nychtiatikos

νυχτικιά

A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in. · nychtikia

νυχτικός σκούφος

(headwear) A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread. [From 14th c.] · nychtikos skoufos

νυχτοπεταλούδα

Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae. · nychtopetalouda

νύχτωμα

The close of the day; the coming of night. · nychtoma

Νώε

A en given name. · Noe

νωθρός

lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical. · nothros

νωθρότητα

Habitual laziness or sloth. · nothrotita

νωπογραφία

(countable, painting) An artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster. · nopografia

νωπός

(of food) Not dried, frozen, or spoiled. · nopos

νωρίς

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event. · noris

Ξαβέρης

Any of various notable people with this name as given name or surname, especially Saint Francis Xavier, a Spanish Catholic saint and missionary (1506–1552). · Xaveris

Ξαβέριος

Any of various notable people with this name as given name or surname, especially Saint Francis Xavier, a Spanish Catholic saint and missionary (1506–1552). · Xaverios

ξάδελφος

(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin. · xadelfos

ξάδερφος

(specifically) When used without a qualifying word: the child of a person's parent's brother (that is, an uncle) or sister (an aunt); a cousin-german, a first cousin. · xaderfos

ξαθθός

Of a bleached or pale golden (light yellowish) colour. · xaththos

ξαίνω

To hold hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look. · xaino

ξανά

(idiomatic) Again, once more, one more time. · xana

ξανα-

again, anew · xana-

ξανακάνω

To do again. · xanakano

ξαναλέω

(transitive) To repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite. · xanaleo

ξανανιώνω

To render young again. · xananiono

ξαναρχίζω

(ambitransitive) To start again. · xanarchizo

ξαναχτίζω

(ambitransitive) To build again or anew. · xanachtizo

ξανθή σταφίδα

A type of viol, a cither viol. · xanthi stafida

ξανθοκόκκινο

A reddish-brown color. · xanthokokkino

ξανθοκόκκινος

(colloquial, often, _, derogatory, countable) A person with reddish hair; a redhead. · xanthokokkinos

ξανθομάλλης

(of a, person) Having blond hair. · xanthomallis

ξανθός

Of a bleached or pale golden (light yellowish) colour. · xanthos

ξάντης

A person who combs wool, etc. · xadis

ξαρμυρίζω

To remove the salt from something, especially from seawater for use in a domestic water supply · xarmyrizo

ξαφνιάζω

(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise. · xafniazo

ξάφνιασμα

Something unexpected. · xafniasma

ξαφνικά

(set phrase, colloquial) Suddenly, quickly, without warning. · xafnika

ξαφνικός

Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.] · xafnikos

ξεβουλωτήρι

A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction. · xevoulotiri

ξεγελάω

(archaic) To make a fool of; to make act the fool. · xegelao