Greek–English dictionary

πεντάκις εκατομμύριο

(US, modern British and Australian, short scale) A billion billion: 1 followed by eighteen zeros, 1018. · pedakis ekatommyrio

πεντάνευρο

Any plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium. · pedanevro

πεντάρφανος

A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died. · pedarfanos

πέντε

The digit/figure 5. · pede

πεντζέχρι

A mass, usually of hair or undigested vegetable matter, found in a human or animal's intestines, similar to a hairball. · pedzechri

πεντικιούρ

A cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails. · pedikiour

πεοθηλασμός

Performance of oral sex upon the penis. · peothilasmos

πεολειξία

Performance of oral sex upon the penis. · peoleixia

πεολείχω

(transitive, intransitive) To stimulate the penis or scrotum using the mouth. · peoleicho

πεπειραμένος

Experienced, especially in terms of a profession or a hobby · pepeiramenos

πεπερασμένη

(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being limited in number or scope. · peperasmeni

πεπερασμένος

Having an end or limit; (of a quantity) constrained by bounds; (of a set) whose number of elements is a natural number. · peperasmenos

πεπερόνι

A spicy salami-style Italian-American sausage made from cured pork and beef seasoned with pepper. · peperoni

πέπλο

Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material. · peplo

πέπλος

A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head) · peplos

πεποίθηση

(uncountable) Sureness, certainty. · pepoithisi

πεπονής

Of a light pinkish orange color, like that of melon flesh. · peponis

πεπόνι

Cucumis melo Cantalupensis Group, a cultivar group melon with sweet aromatic orange flesh, including two main types: · peponi

πεπόνια

(usually, in the plural, slang) The breasts. · peponia

πεπονόχρους

Of a light pinkish orange color, like that of melon flesh. · peponochrous

πεπρωμένο

The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events. · pepromeno

Πέπσι κόλα

A brand of carbonated cola non-alcoholic drink produced by the company PepsiCo. · Pepsi kola

πεπτικός

Of, relating to, or functioning in digestion. · peptikos

περ.

Abbreviation of circa. · per.

πέρα

In a direction that passes. · pera

πέραν του δέοντος

Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required, especially with reference to good works in Roman Catholicism. · peran tou deodos

πέρας

The end, finish, close or last part of something. · peras

πέρασμα

An opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise impracticable barrier such as a mountain range; a passageway; a defile; a ford. · perasma

περασμένος

Having been or happened in the distant past. · perasmenos

περβάζι

(architecture, also "window sill") A breast wall; window breast; horizontal brink which forms the base of a window. · pervazi

πέρδικα

(ornithology) Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris. · perdika

περί

Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350] · peri

περιαγωγή

(uncountable, telecommunications) The ability to use a cell phone outside of its original registering zone. · periagogi

περιβάλλον

The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat. · perivallon

περιβαλλοντικός

Pertaining to the environment. · perivallodikos

περιβάλλουσα

(geometry) A mathematical curve, surface, or higher-dimensional object that is the tangent to a given family of lines, curves, surfaces, or higher-dimensional objects. · perivallousa

περιβάλλω

(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain. · perivallo

περίβλημα

The outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus such as a computer. · perivlima

περιβόλι

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes. · perivoli

περίβολος

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined. · perivolos

περιβραχιόνιο

(sports) A band worn around the arm of the captain of a team. · perivrachionio

περιγελώ

(transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of. · perigelo

περιγραφή

A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species. · perigrafi

περιγραφική γλωσσολογία

(linguistics) The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage. · perigrafiki glossologia

περιγράφω

(transitive) To represent in words. · perigrafo

περίγυρος

A decorative strip around the edge of something. · perigyros

περιδέραιο

(jewelry) An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached. · perideraio

περιδιάβαση

(video games) A thorough demonstration that explains or illustrates the steps involved in winning the game. · peridiavasi

περιδρομιάζω

(intransitive, reflexive) To stuff the gorge or gullet with food; to eat greedily and in large quantities. [with on] · peridromiazo

περιεκτικός

Having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space. · periektikos

περιελίσσω

To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece. · perielisso

περιεργάζομαι

(transitive, idiomatic) To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze. · periergazomai

περίεργος

Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying. · periergos

περιεχόμενο

Subject matter; semantic information (or a portion or body thereof); that which is contained in writing, speech, video, etc. · periechomeno

περιέχω

To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement. · periecho

περίζωμα

A belt or sash at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery. · perizoma

περιζώνω

(transitive) To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means. · perizono

περιήγηση

A guided visit to a particular place, or virtual place. · periigisi

περιήλιο

(astronomy) The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun. · periilio

περιθάλπω

(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for. · perithalpo

περιθωριακός

(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth. · perithoriakos

περιθώριο

(typography) The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc. · perithorio

περιθωριοποιώ

(transitive) To relegate (something, especially a topic or a group of people) to the margins or to a lower limit; to exclude socially or otherwise. · perithoriopoio

περικάρδιο

(anatomy, cardiology) A serous membrane that surrounds the heart allowing it to contract. · perikardio

περικάρπιο

(botany) The outermost layer, or skin, of a ripe fruit or ovary. · perikarpio

περικλείω

(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain. · perikleio

Περικλής

(historical) An Ancient Greek politician. · Periklis

περικομμένος

Truncated. · perikommenos

περικοπή

(countable, linguistics) A short form (of a longer word) created by removing syllables, often terminal ones. · perikopi

περικόπτω

(transitive, figurative) To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel. · perikopto

περικυκλώ

(transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle. · perikyklo

περικυκλώνω

(transitive) To surround, form a circle around. · perikyklono

περιλαμβάνω

To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement. · perilamvano

περιληπτικά

(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply. · periliptika

περιληπτική έννοια

(grammar) A collective noun or name. · periliptiki ennoia

περιληπτικό όνομα

(grammar) A collective noun or name. · periliptiko onoma

περιληπτικός

Concise; taking few words. [from 15th c.] · periliptikos

περίληψη

An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.] · perilipsi

περίλυπος

Full of feelings of regret, indulging in regrets. · perilypos

περιμένω

(idiomatic, often, with for) To wait, or refuse in hopes of getting something better (from a negotiation, etc.) · perimeno

περιμένω στην σειρά

(intransitive) To put oneself or itself at the end of a waiting line. · perimeno stin seira

περίμετρος

The circumference of, or distance around, any space; the measure of a line around an area. · perimetros

περιοδεύων

Tending to walk about. · periodevon

περιοδικά

In a manner that is regular or periodic. · periodika

περιοδικό

A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject. · periodiko

περιοδικός

Relative to a period or periods. · periodikos

περιοδικώς

In a manner that is regular or periodic. · periodikos

περίοδος

A period of time. · periodos

περίοδος χάριτος

(uncountable, finance) An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor. · periodos charitos

περίοπτος

Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous. · perioptos

περιορίζω

(transitive) To restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain bounds. [from 17th c.] · periorizo

περιορισμένος

With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it. · periorismenos

περιορισμός

Something that constrains; a restriction. · periorismos

περιοριστική

Confining, limiting, containing within defined bounds. · perioristiki

περιουσία

Something that is owned. · periousia

περιουσιακό στοιχείο

Something that is owned. · periousiako stoicheio

περιοχή

A particular geographic region. · periochi

περιπατητής

One who walks about; a pedestrian; an itinerant. · peripatitis

περίπατος

A gentle hike. · peripatos

περιπέτεια

A daring or adventurous act; an undertaking which goes against convention. · peripeteia

περιπλανώμενος

Straying from the proper course or standard, or outside established limits. · periplanomenos

περιπλέκω

(transitive) To process telecommunication signals to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener. · peripleko

περιπλοκή

(countable) That which is and renders complex; intricacy; complication. · periploki

περίπλοκος

Not simple, easy, or straightforward; complicated. · periplokos

περιπλοκότητα

(uncountable) The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement. · periplokotita

περίπλους

The act of circumnavigating, or sailing round. · periplous

περιπόδιο

(clothing) A knitted or woven covering for the foot. · peripodio

περιποιημένος

Arranged neatly and in order. · peripoiimenos

περιποίηση

(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest. · peripoiisi

περιποιούμαι

(transitive) To treat gently or with great care. · peripoioumai

περιποιούμαι ζώο

(transitive) To care for (horses or other animals) by brushing and cleaning them. · peripoioumai zoo

περίπολος

(military) The guards who go the rounds for observation; a detachment whose duty it is to patrol. · peripolos

περίπου

Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount. · peripou

περίπτερο

A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc. · periptero

περίπτωση

An actual event, situation, or fact. · periptosi

περίσκεψη

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided. · periskepsi

περισκόπιο

A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility. · periskopio

περισπειρώ

To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece. · perispeiro

περισπούδαστος

Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough. · perispoudastos

περίσσευμα

Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government. · perissevma

περίσσιος

(of words, writing, etc) Repetitive or needlessly wordy. · perissios

περισσός

Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed. · perissos

περισσότερο

Used to form the comparative form of adjectives and adverbs. [from 13thc.] · perissotero

περίσταλση

(medicine) The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract. · peristalsi

περισταλτικότητα

(medicine) The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract. · peristaltikotita

περισταλτισμός

(medicine) The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract. · peristaltismos

περίσταση

An actual event, situation, or fact. · peristasi

περιστασιακά

On occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes. [from 15th c.] · peristasiaka

περιστασιακός

Coming without regularity; occasional or incidental. · peristasiakos

περιστατικό

A piece of work, specifically defined within a profession; the set of tasks involved in addressing the situation of a specific person or event. · peristatiko

Περιστερά

(constellation) A small winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dove. · Peristera

περιστέρι

(countable) A pigeon, especially one smaller in size and white-colored; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae. · peristeri

περιστερώνας

(historical) A large, sometimes architecturally impressive building for housing a large colony of pigeons or doves, particularly those of ancien regime France. · peristeronas

περιστρέφομαι

(intransitive) To orbit a central point (especially of a celestial body). [from 17th c.] · peristrefomai

περιστρέφω

(transitive, now, rare) To ponder on; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. [from 15th c.] · peristrefo

περιστροφή

The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution · peristrofi

περιστροφικός

Circuitous or roundabout. · peristrofikos

περίστροφο

A very portable, short firearm, for hand use, which fires bullets or projectiles, such as a handgun, revolver, pistol, or Derringer. · peristrofo

περιστύλιο

A covered walk with an open colonnade on one side, running along the walls of buildings that surround a quadrangle; especially: · peristylio

περισυλλογή

The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought · perisyllogi

περιτείχιση

Capital punishment, human sacrifice or life imprisonment by entombing for life or sealing behind walls. · periteichisi

περιτέμνω

(military, nautical, slang) To trim off the portion of the barrel liner of a large-caliber naval gun that protrudes from the end of the barrel as a result of the liner slowly stretching from prolonged fire. · peritemno

περιτετμημένος

(informal) Circumcised or having been the subject of female genital mutilation. · peritetmimenos

περίτεχνος

Aesthetically pleasing. · peritechnos

περιτομή

The surgical excision of the foreskin and usually all or most of the penile frenulum. · peritomi

περιτριγυρίζω

(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions. · peritrigyrizo

περιτριγύρισμα

The act of encircling or the state of being encircled · peritrigyrisma

περιτρώγω

Chiefly followed by at, away, or on: to take a small, quick bite, or several of such bites; to eat (at frequent intervals) with small, quick bites. · peritrogo

περιττός

(maths, not comparable) Numerically indivisible by two. · perittos

περίττωμα

(now, _, specifically) Human and non-human animal solid waste excreted from the bowels; feces. · perittoma