& conjunction
ϗ
(dated) in borrowed Latin phrases such as et cetera.

's /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
ης ου ων
Possessive marker, indicating that an object belongs to the noun or noun phrase bearing the marker.

ac /æk/ suffix
ακός ιακός
One affected with.

ade suffix
άδα
Indicating a drink made from a given fruit.

angle suffix
γωνο
(geometry, of a two-dimensional shape) having the specified number of internal angles

arch suffix
άρχης
leading, leader

archy suffix
αρχία
form of government or rule

centric suffix
κεντρικός
Having a specified object at the centre, or as the focus of attention.

centrism suffix
κεντρισμός

cide /-saɪd/ suffix
κτονία
killing
κτόνος
killer

cracy /-kɹəsi/ suffix
κρατία
rule (in the sense of governing).

crat /-kɹæt/ suffix
κράτης
A participant in a specified form of government.
An advocate of a specified form of government.

er /ə/ /ɚ/ suffix
άς ού
(added to verbs) A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
(added to nouns, chiefly denoting occupations) A person whose occupation is the root noun; (more broadly, occasionally with adjectives) a person characterized by the root.
τερος
(added to certain adjectives and adverbs, now especially short ones) More; used to form the comparative.

ess /əs/ /ɛs/ /ɪs/ -esses suffix
ισσα
Used to form female equivalents.

genic suffix
γενής
produced or generated by something

graphy /-ɡɹəfi/ suffix
γραφία
Something written or otherwise represented in the specified manner, or about a specified subject.

ic /ɪk/ suffix
ικός
(chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).

ide suffix
ίδιο ίτης
Any of a group of related compounds - azide, polysaccharide, glycoside.

ification /ɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ suffix
ποίηση

ify /ɪfaɪ/ suffix
ποιώ
To produce verbs meaning to make.

ing /in/ /iŋ/ /ən/ /ɪn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋk/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
α ο
Used to form nouns denoting materials or systems of objects which are used or employed in an action, or considered collectively.

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
ικός
(of adjectives from common nouns) Typical of, similar to, being like.

ism /ɪ.zəm/ [ɪ.zm̩] suffix
ισμός
Used to form names of a tendency of behaviour, action, state, condition or opinion belonging to a class or group of persons, or the result of a doctrine, ideology or principle or lack thereof.

ist /-əst/ /-ɪst/ suffix
ίστρια ιστής
a person who holds bigoted, partial views.
one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;
ίστρια ιστής λόγος
a person who uses a device of some kind;

ite /-aɪt/ suffix
ίτης
(chemistry) Used to form names of certain chemical compounds, especially salts or esters of acids whose name ends in -ous.

ity /əti/ [əɾi] [ɪti] [ɾi] suffix
ότητα
Used to form an uncountable noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.

ize /-aɪz/ suffix
ίζω ποιώ
Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives, especially similative verbs

less /ləs/ /lɪs/ suffix
- ν-
Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.

logical suffix
ογικός
Used to form adjectival forms of nouns ending in -logy.

logist suffix
λόγή λόγος
A person who studies or is an expert in the related -logy.

logy /ləd͡ʒi/ suffix
λογία
A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.

ly /li/ [li] [liː] [lɪ] [ɫiː] suffix
α ως
Used to form adverbs from adjectives and nouns.

lysis suffix
λυση
decomposition or breakdown
dissolving
disintegration

mancy suffix
μαντεία
(fantasy) Variety of magic, especially that controlling or related to a specific element, substance, or theme.

mania suffix
μανία
compulsion or obsession.

ment suffix
ιμο μα

ness /nəs/ /nɛs/ /nɪs/ [nɘs] suffix
ότητα
Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being (the adjective)", "the quality of being (the adjective)", or "the measure of being (the adjective)".

nomy suffix
νομία
a system of rules, laws, or knowledge about a body of a particular field; distribution, arrangement, management

oic suffix
οϊκό

ology /ˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˈɒləd͡ʒi/ suffix
λογία
(often, humorous) added to an ordinary English word to create a name for a (possibly non-existent) field of study.

one suffix
όνη
a ketone

pedia suffix
παίδεια

phage /feɪd͡ʒ/ suffix
φάγος
Something that eats, or consumes.

phagy suffix
φαγία αγίες
(forming nouns) feeding on; consumption of.

phile /faɪ̯l/ suffix
φιλος
Forming nouns and adjectives meaning "loving", "friendly", or "friend".

phobia /-ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /-ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ suffix
φοβία
Used to form nouns meaning fear of a specific thing.
Used to form nouns meaning hate, dislike, or repression of a specific thing.

plasty /-ˈplæsti/ suffix
πλαστική

rrhea /ɹiə/ /ɹɪə/ suffix
ρροια
(American spelling) flowing.

s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ suffix
ά άδες έδες ές ή ήδες
Used to form regular plurals of nouns.

scope suffix
σκόπιο
Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.

scopy /-skəpi/ suffix
σκοπια
observation, viewing

teen suffix
εκα
Used to form cardinal numbers from thirteen to nineteen.

um /əm/ -a suffix
ο ον
Denotes singular grammatical number.

vore suffix
βόρος φάγος
An organism, usually animal, identified by its kind of diet.

0th adj
0ός
abbreviation of zeroth

1 Chronicles pn
Α' Παραλειπομένων
(biblical) The first of the two Books of Chronicles and the thirteenth book of the Old Testament of the Bible.

1 Kings pn
Α' Βασιλειών Βασιλείς Α'
(biblical) The eleventh book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.

1 Samuel pn
Α' Σαμουήλ
(biblical) The ninth book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh.

100th adj
100ός
abbreviation of hundredth

10th adj
10ος
Alternative form of 10th

11th adj
11ος
Alternative form of 11th

12th adj
12ος
Alternative form of 12th

13th adj
13ος
Alternative form of 13th

14th adj
14ος
Alternative form of 14th

15 minutes of fame n
δεκαπέντε λεπτά δημοσιότητας
(idiomatic) A very short time in the spotlight or brief flurry with fame, after which the person or subject involved is quickly forgotten.

15th adj
15ος
Alternative form of 15th

16th /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
16ος
Alternative form of 16th

17th adj
17ος
Alternative form of 17th

18th adj
18ος
Alternative form of 18th

1992 pn
χίλια εννιακόσια ενενήντα δύο
(economics) The commencement of the single market trade association of European Union countries, on January 1, 1993.

19th adj
19ος
Alternative form of 19th

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
1ος
Alternative form of 1st

2 Chronicles pn
Β' Παραλειπομένων
(biblical) The second of the two Books of Chronicles and the fourteenth book of the Old Testament of the Bible.

2 Corinthians pn
Β΄ Επιστολή προς Κορινθίους Β΄ Κορινθίους Β΄ προς Κορινθίους προς Κορινθίους Β΄
(biblical) The second book of Corinthians and the eighth book in the New Testament of the Bible, an epistle to the people of Corinth attributed to Paul the Apostle and Timothy.

2 Kings pn
Β' Βασιλειών Βασιλείς Β'
(biblical) The twelfth book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.

2 Samuel pn
Β' Σαμουήλ
(biblical) The tenth book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.

20th /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ adj
20ός
Alternative form of 20th

21st adj
21ος
abbreviation of twenty-first

22nd adj
22ος
abbreviation of twenty-second

23rd adj
23ος
abbreviation of twenty-third

24th adj
24ος
abbreviation of twenty-fourth

25th adj
25ος
abbreviation of twenty-fifth

2nd /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ adj
2ος
Alternative form of 2nd

3 Kings pn
Γ' Βασιλειών
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.

30th /ˈθɜː.ti.əθ/ /ˈθɝ.ɾi.əθ/ adj
30ός
abbreviation of thirtieth

3D printer /ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪntɚ/ /ˈθɹiː ˈdiː ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ [ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪɾ̃ɚ] 3D printers n
τριδιάστατος εκτυπωτής
(hardware, printing) A device for making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital model.

3rd adj
3ος
Alternative form of 3rd

4 Kings pn
Δ' Βασιλειών
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.

40th adj
40ός
abbreviation of fortieth

4th adj
4ος
Alternative form of 4th

50th adj
50ός
abbreviation of fiftieth

5th adj
5ος Ε΄
Alternative form of 5th

60th adj
60ός
abbreviation of sixtieth

6th adj
6ος
Alternative form of 6th

70th adj
70ός
abbreviation of seventieth

7th adj
7ος
Alternative form of 7th

80th adj
80ός
abbreviation of eightieth

8th adj
8ος
Alternative form of 8th

90th adj
90ός
abbreviation of ninetieth

9th adj
9ος Θ΄
Alternative form of 9th

A Coruña /ˌɑ kəˈɹunjə/ pn
Λα Κορούνια
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A major n
Λα ματζόρε Λα μείζονα
(music) The major chord with a root of A.

A-bomb A-bombs n
ατομική βόμβα
(slang) An atomic bomb; a weapon that derives its energy from nuclear reactions and has enormous destructive power.

A-sharp major n
λα δίεση μείζονα

AD /ˌeɪˈdi/ adv
μ.Χ.
(often, punctuated) Initialism of anno Domini (borrowed from Latin); in the year of our Lord.

ADHD /ˌeɪ diː ˌeɪtʃ ˈdiː/ n
ΔΕΠΥ
Initialism of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

ADSL ADSLs n
ADSL
(telecommunications) Initialism of asymmetric digital subscriber line.

AI AIs n
ΤΝ
(AI, countable, and, uncountable) Initialism of artificial intelligence.
τεχνητή γονιμοποίηση
(agriculture) Initialism of artificial insemination.

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
AIDS
(disease, acronym) Acquired immune deficiency syndrome. [from 1982]

ASD ASDs n
ΔΑΦ
Initialism of autism spectrum disorder.

ASEAN /a.ˈseɪ.an/ /a.ˈseɪ.ən/ /a.ˈsi.an/ /a.ˈsi.ən/ /ˈa.ʃan/ /ˈa.ʃən/ /ˈæ.si.an/ /ˈæ.si.æn/ /ˈæ.si.ɑn/ /ˈæ.zi.an/ /ˈæ.zi.æn/ /ˈæ.zi.ɑn/ /ˈæɪ-/ /ˈɑ.si.ɑn/ /ˈɑ.zi.ɑn/ pn
ΕΧΝΑ
Acronym of Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

ATM ATMs n
ΑΤΜ
(banking) Initialism of automated teller machine or initialism of automatic teller machine.

ATV ATVs n
όχημα παντός εδάφους
(transportation) Initialism of all-terrain vehicle. (an astride-seated quad or tri-wheeled off-road recreational vehicle).

Aachen /ˈɑkən/ /ˈɑxən/ /ˈɑːkən/ pn
Άαχεν
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Aar /ɑɹ/ /ɑːɹ/ pn
Άαρ
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Aarau /ˈɑːɹaʊ/ pn
Ααράου
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Aarhus /ˈɑrˌ(h)us/ /ˈɑːhuːs/ /ˈɔrˌ(h)us/ pn
Ώρχους
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Aaron /aaron/ /ahăron/ /ærən/ /ɛəɹən/ /ˈæɹ.ən/ /ˈæɹən/ /ˈɛə.ɹən/ /ˈɛəɹən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ /ˈɛɹən/ Aarons pn
Ααρών
The elder brother of Moses in the Book of the Exodus, and in the Quran.
A surname transferred from the given name.

Abbas /əˈbɑːs/ Abbases pn
Άββας
A en given name

Abbottabad /ˈæbətəbɑːd/ pn
Αμποταμπάντ
A city in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan and capital of the district by that name.

Abdera pn
Άβδηρα
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Abdullah /æbˈdʌlə/ /ˌɑb.dʊlˈɑ/ pn
Αμπντουλάχ Αμπντουλλάχ
A en given name.

Abdullatif pn
Αμπντελατίφ
An Islamic en given name.

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
Άβελ
(biblical character) The son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain.
A en given name.

Abelard /ˈæb.ə.ˌlɑɹd/ pn
Αβελάρδος
(rare) A en given name.

Aberdeen /æbə(ɹ)ˈdiːn/ /ˈæb.ɚˌdin/ /ˌæb.ɚˈdin/ pn
Αμπερντίν
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Abidjan /ˈæb.əˌd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.əˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˌæb.ɪˈd͡ʒɑn/ pn
Αμπιντζάν
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Abigail /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ Abigails pn
Αβιγαία
The wife of Nabal and later of David in the Old Testament.
A en given name, used since the 16th century, and currently quite popular.

Abimelech /əˈbɪm.əˌlɛk/ pn
Αβιμέλεχ
Any of several Philistine kings.

Abkhaz /æbˈkæz/ /æbˈkɑz/ /ɑbˈkɑz/ pn
αμπχαζικά
A Northwest Caucasian language spoken in Abkhazia. [Mid 19th century.]

Abkhazia /æbˈkeɪ.zi.ə/ /æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/ /æbˈkeɪ.ʒə/ /æbˈkɑ.zi.ə/ /æbˈkɑ.ʒi.ə/ pn
Αμπχαζία
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Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ Aboriginals n
Αβορίγινας αυτόχθων ιθαγενής
An Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia. [First attested in the 19th century.]

Aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ə.ni/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ Aborigines n
Αβορίγινας
(offensive, ethnic slur) An Aboriginal person from Australia (descending from, or a member of, one of the indigenous people(s) before British colonization), Aboriginal Australian.

Aborigines pn
Αβορίγινες
The native peoples of various regions, especially the Australian Aboriginal peoples, but also the original inhabitants of Canada and Argentina. Often considered offensive.

Abraham /ˈeɪ.bɹæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹə.həm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæm/ Abrahams pn
Αβραάμ
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Baha'i) A prophet in the Old Testament, Qur'an and Aqdas; a Semitic patriarch son of Terah who practiced monotheism, father of the Jewish patriarch Isaac by Sarah and the Arab patriarch Ishmael by Hagar. [First attested prior to 1150.]
A en given name. [First attested prior to 1150.]
A surname originating as a patronymic. [First attested prior to 1150.]

Abram /ˈeɪ.bɹəm/ Abrams pn
Αβράμ
Abraham (prophet in the Old Testament). [First attested prior to 1150.]

Abruzzo pn
Αβρουζία
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Absalom /ˈæb.sə.ləm/ pn
Αβεσσαλώμ
(biblical character) The third son of David, king of Israel.

Abu Dhabi /ˈɑ.bu ˈdæ.bi/ /ˈɑ.bu ˈdɑ.bi/ /ˈɑ.bu ˈðɑ.bi/ pn
Άμπου Ντάμπι
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Abuja /əˈbuːd͡ʒə/ pn
Αμπούζα Αμπούτζα
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Abydos /əˈbaɪ.dɑs/ /əˈbaɪ.dəs/ /ˈæb.ɪˌdɑs/ pn
Άβυδος
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Abyssinia /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ə/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jə/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ə/ pn
Αβησσυνία
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Abyssinian /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ adj
αβησσυνιακός
(dated, usually, _, capitalized) Of or pertaining to Ethiopia or its inhabitants; Ethiopian. [First attested in the late 18th century.]

Abyssinian /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ Abyssinians n
Αβησσυνός
A member of the Abyssinian Church.

Acapulco /ˌæ.kəˈpʊl.koʊ/ /ˌɑ.kəˈpʊl.koʊ/ pn
Ακαπούλκο
A municipality whose municipal seat is the city of the same name.

Acarnania pn
Ακαρνανία
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Acarnanian /ɔ.kɔɹ.neɪ.niːən/ Acarnanians n
ακαρνανική ακαρνανικό ακαρνανικός
A native or inhabitant of Acarnania.

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ /ˈæk.ɹə/ pn
Άκκρα
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Achaea pn
Αχαΐα
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Achaemenes /əˈkɛməniːz/ pn
Αχαιμένης
The founder of the Achaemenid dynasty.

Achaemenid /əˈkiːmənɪd/ /əˈkɛmənɪd/ Achaemenidae Achaemenides Achaemenids n
Αχαιμενίδης
A member of the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE (the Achaemenid Empire).

Achaemenid Empire pn
Οίκος των Αχαιμενιδών
(historical) The empire ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty 550 BCE to 330 BCE

Achelous /ækɪˈloʊ.əs/ pn
Αχελώος
(Greek mythology) Deity of water; later, patron deity of the Achelous River.

Acheron /ˈæ.kəɹ.ɔn/ /ˈæ.kəɹ.ən/ pn
Αχέροντας Αχέρων
(Greek mythology) A river in the infernal regions; also, the infernal regions themselves. By some of the English poets, it was supposed to be a flaming lake or gulf.

Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ pn
Αχιλλέας
(Greek mythology) A mythical semidivine hero, the son of Peleus by the nereid Thetis, and prince of the Myrmidons, who features in the Iliad as a central character and the foremost warrior of the Achaean (Greek) camp.

Achilles heel /əˌkɪl.iːz ˈhiːl/ Achilles heels n
αχίλλειος πτέρνα
A vulnerability in an otherwise strong situation.

Achilles tendon Achilles tendons n
αχίλλειος τένοντας
(anatomy) The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, and inserted into the bone of the heel.

Acoetes /əˈsiːtiːz/ pn
Ακοίτης
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) One of several mythological characters.
A Theban character in Statius’s Thebaid.
An attendant of Bacchus.
The father of Laocoön.

Acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ pn
Ακρόπολη
The Athenian Acropolis. (Compare acropolis.)

Actaeon /ækˈteɪɒn/ /ækˈteɪən/ /ækˈtiːɒn/ /ækˈtiːən/ /ˈæktɪən/ pn
Ακταίων Ακταίωνας

Actium /ˈæk.ti.əm/ pn
Άκτιο
a promontory of Acarnania in Ancient Greece where Mark Antony and Cleopatra were defeated by Octavian in a naval battle in 31 BC

Acts of the Apostles pn
Πράξεις των Αποστόλων
(biblical) The fifth book in the New Testament of the Bible.

Adam /ˈæ.dəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] [ˈæɾəm] Adams pn
Αδάμ
(Abrahamic religions) The first man and the progenitor of the human race.
(with second or last) Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice, in Christian theology, makes possible the forgiveness of Adam's original sin.
Αδάμ Αδάμος
A en given name.

Adam's apple Adam's apples n
μήλο του Αδάμ καρύδι
(anatomy) The lump in the throat, usually more noticeable in men than in women; the laryngeal prominence.

Adana pn
Άδανα
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Addis Ababa /ˌædɪs ˈæbəbə/ pn
Αντίς Αμπέμπα
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Adela /ə.ˈdɛ.lə/ /ˈæ.də.lə/ pn
Αδέλα
A en given name.

Adelaide /ˈæ.də.leɪd/ /ˈæ.dɜ.læɪ̯d/ pn
Αδελαΐδα
A en given name
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Aden pn
Άντεν
Seaport and largest city of Yemen, which was the capital of the former South Yemen.

Adige /ˈadɪdʒeɪ/ pn
Άντιτζε Αδίγης Ατισών Ατισώνας
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Ατζαρία
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Adolph /-dɑlf/ /ˈeɪ.dɔlf/ /ˈæ.dɒlf/ /ˈæ.dɔlf/ Adolphs pn
Αδόλφος
A en given name.

Adonis /əˈdoʊ.nɪs/ /əˈdɑn.ɪs/ /əˈdɒn.ɪs/ pn
Άδωνις
(Greek mythology) A beautiful young man loved by Aphrodite.
(rare) A en given name

Adrian /ˈeɪ.dɹiː.ən/ pn
Αδριανός
A en given name.
(rare) A en given name (compare Adriana, Adrianna, Adrienne).

Adrianople /ˌeɪdɹɪəˈnəʊp(ə)l/ pn
Ανδριανούπολη
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Adriatic Sea /eɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ pn
Αδριατική Θάλασσα Αδριατική θάλασσα
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Advent pn
Δευτέρα Έλευση
(Christianity) The period or season of the Christian church year between Advent Sunday and Christmas.

Advent calendar Advent calendars n
Χριστουγεννιάτικο ημερολόγιο
A calendar used to count down the days of Advent, having windows revealing a hidden picture or gift on each day.

Adygea /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ.ə/ pn
Αντιγκέα
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Adıyaman pn
Αντίγιαμαν

Aegean /iˈd͡ʒi.ən/ adj
αιγαιοπελαγίτικος
Of or relating to the Aegean Sea or the regions bordering it.

Aegean Sea /əˈdʒi.ən ˈsi/ pn
Αιγαίο πέλαγος Αιγαίο Πέλαγος
A sea in the northeastern part of the Mediterranean.

Aegeus pn
Αιγέας
(Greek mythology) A character in the founding myth of Athens.

Aegidius pn
Αιγίδιος Αιγιδιός
A en given name.

Aegina /iˈd͡ʒaɪnə/ pn
Αίγινα
(Greek god) A nymph of the island that bears her name.

Aeginetan Aeginetans n
αιγινήτης
An inhabitant of Aegina.

Aegle pn
Αίγλη
(Greek god) The goddess/personification of good health and the glow of health, one of the daughters of Asclepius.

Aeneas /ɪˈniː.əs/ pn
Αινείας
(Greek mythology) A Trojan hero and the legendary ancestor of Romans.

Aeneid /əˈniː.ɪd/ /ˈiː.ni.ɪd/ Aeneids pn
Αινειάδα
A classic epic poem, written in Latin by Virgil in the 1st century BCE (between 29 and 19 BCE), that tells the legendary story of Aeneas fleeing Troy and settling in Italy as ancestor of the Romans.

Aeolian adj
αιολικός
Relating to Aeolus, the Greek god of wind.

Aeolis pn
Αιολίδα
(historical) An area of Ancient Greece that comprised the west and northwestern region of Asia Minor, mostly along the coast, and also several offshore islands (particularly Lesbos), where the Aeolian Greek city-states were located.

Aeolus /iˈoʊləs/ pn
Αίολος
(Greek god) The name of a number of characters in Greek mythology, including the founder of the Aeolian race, and a god with power over wind.

Aeroflot pn
Αεροφλότ
The largest airline in Russia.

Aeschylean /ɛskɪˈliː.ən/ more Aeschylean most Aeschylean adj
αισχυλικός αισχύλειος
Of or relating to Aeschylus, an ancient Greek dramatic poet.

Aeschylus /ˈɛ.skə.ləs/ /ˈɛs.kə.ləs/ pn
Αισχύλος
A Greek dramatic poet (525 BCE—456 BCE); Aeschylus was the earliest of the three greatest Greek tragedians.

Aesculapian snake Aesculapian snakes n
γιατρόφιδο λαφίτης Ασκληπιού λαφίτης του Ασκληπιού λαφιάτης Ασκληπιού
A European species of nonvenomous snake, Zamenis longissimus, syn. Coluber longissimus, associated with Aesculapius in Ancient Greek mythology.

Aesculapius /ˌiːskjʊˈleɪpɪəs/ pn
Ασκληπιός
(Roman god) The god of medicine and healing. Greek counterpart: Asclepius.

Aesop /ˈiːsɒp/ pn
Αίσωπος
An ancient Greek author, famous for the fables ascribed to him.

Aether pn
Αιθέρας
(Greek god) One of the Greek primordial deities who was the personification of light, brother-husband of Hemera and grandson of Chaos.

Aetius pn
Αέτιος
An Ancient Greek and Roman en given name.

Aetolia /iːˈtəʊ.liː.ə/ pn
Αιτωλία
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Aetolia-Acarnania pn
Αιτωλοακαρνανία
A prefecture (nome) in the west of Greece.

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
αφγανικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Afghanistan.

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ Afghans n
Αφγανός Αφγανή
A person from Afghanistan.

Afghan /ˈæf(ˌ)ɡɑːn/ /ˈæfɡən/ /ˈæfˌɡæn/ pn
αφγανιστανός
Pashto, a language primarily spoken by Pashtun people in Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan.

Afghan Hound /ˌæfɡæn ˈhau̯nd/ Afghan Hounds n
αφγανικός λαγωνικός
A sighthound bred in Afghanistan to hunt hare and gazelle.

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstɑːn/ /æfˈɡɑːn.ɪˌstɑːn/ pn
Αφγανιστάν
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Africa /ɛfrɨkə/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ Africas pn
Αφρική
The continent that is south of Europe, east of the Atlantic Ocean, west of the Indian Ocean and north of Antarctica.
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African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ more African most African adj
αφρικανικός
Of or pertaining to Africa.

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ Africans n
Αφρικανός Αφρικανή
A native of Africa; also one ethnologically belonging to an African race.

African hunting dog African hunting dogs n
Αφρικανικό αγριόσκυλο Αφρικανικό κυνηγόσκυλο λυκάων
A wild canid, Lycaon pictus, typically black, white and tan, found in Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
αφρικάανς Αφρικάνικα
A Germanic language descending from Dutch; the primary language of the descendants of Dutch and other European settlers, as well as many mixed-race (e.g. Rehoboth Basters) living in South Africa and in Namibia. Also, one of the eleven official languages of South Africa and until 1990 one of three official languages of Namibia.

Afro- /ˈæfɹoʊ-/ prefix
αφρο-
African

Agamemnon /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnɒn/ /ˌæɡəˈmɛmnən/ pn
Αγαμέμνονας Αγαμέμνων
(Greek mythology) One of the most distinguished heroes of Greek mythology. He is the son of King Atreus of Mycenae and Queen Aerope and the brother of Menelaus. He is famous for rallying the Greeks in the Trojan War, yet infamous for the sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia at the commencement of the war.

Agartala /əˈɡəɹtələ/ pn
Αγκαρτάλα
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Agassi /ˈæ.ɡə.si/ Agassis pn
Αγκάσι
A surname from Armenian.

Agatha /ˈæɡəθə/ pn
Αγάθη
A en given name.

Age of Enlightenment pn
Διαφωτισμός
(historical period) A period of time ranging from part of the 17th century through much of the 18th century, characterized particularly by the importance of logic and reason.

Agenor /əˈd͡ʒiːnɔː/ /ˈæɡɪnɔː/ pn
Αγήνωρ

Agesilaus pn
Αγησίλαος
A en given name of certain historical persons.

Agios Theologos pn
Άγιος Θεολόγος
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Aglaia pn
Αγλαΐα
A en given name, of mostly historical usage.

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
Αγνή
A en given name.

Agnus Dei /ˌæɡnəs ˈdeɪ.i/ /ˌɑːnjus ˈdeɪ.i/ Agnus Dei Agnus Deis n
ο αμνός του Θεού
(Roman Catholicism, heraldiccharge) A small model, picture, or heraldic representation of a lamb with a cross and sometimes a flag (usually white with a red cross).

Agra pn
Άγκρα
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Agrigento /ˌæɡɹɪˈd͡ʒɛntəʊ/ pn
Αγκριτζέντο
A province of Sicily, Italy.

Agrinio pn
Αγρίνιο
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Ahasuerus /əˈhæz.wə.ɹəs/ pn
Αρταξέρξης
A king of Persia, later identified with Xerxes.

Ahmed /ɑː.ˈmɛd/ /ˈɑː.mɛd/ /ˈɑːχ.mɛd/ pn
Αχμάντ Αχμέντ
A en given name.

Ahura Mazda pn
Αχουραμάσδα Ωρομάζης
(Zoroastrianism) The divinity exalted by Zoroaster as the one uncreated Creator, or God.

Aichi pn
Άιτσι
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Aigaleo pn
Αιγάλεω όρος Αιγάλεω
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Aigio pn
Αίγιο
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Ajaccio /aɪət͡ʃoʊ/ /aɪˌætʃəʊ/ /əˈdʒæksɪəʊ/ /əˈd͡ʒæksɪoʊ/ pn
Αγιάτσο Αζαξιό Αιάκειο
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Ajax /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒæks/ Ajaxes pn
Αίαντας
(Greek mythology) Either of two heroes of the Trojan War.

Ajman pn
Αϊμάν
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Akathistos Akathistoi n
Ακάθιστος
(religion) An Orthodox, Byzantine hymn sung during Lent.

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /əˈkɑ.di.ən/ adj
ακκαδικός
Of or pertaining to the Akkadian language of ancient Mesopotamia.

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /əˈkɑ.di.ən/ Akkadians n
Ακκάδια Ακκάδιος
A Semitic inhabitant of the region of Mesopotamia near the city of Akkad.

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /əˈkɑ.di.ən/ pn
ακκαδικά
The now extinct Semitic language of ancient Mesopotamia, formerly used as an international language of diplomacy.

Akrotiri and Dhekelia pn
Ακρωτήρι και Δεκέλεια
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Al Hoceima pn
Αλ Χοσέιμα
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Al Jazeera /æl dʒəˈziːɹə/ pn
Αλ Τζαζίρα
A group of satellite television channels from Qatar. Two channels broadcast news in English and in Arabic, with other children’s and sport channels in Arabic.

Alabama /ˌæ.lə.ˈbæ.mə/ pn
Αλαμπάμα
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Aladdin /əˈlædɪn/ pn
Αλαντίν
The young man who is the protagonist and title character of the story

Alan /ˈæl.ən/ Alans pn
Αλάν Αλανός
A en given name.

Alaric Alarics pn
Αλάριχος
A historic king of the Visigoths.

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
Αλάσκα
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Alaskan /əˈlæskən/ more Alaskan most Alaskan adj
Αλασκάνος Αλασκανή Αλασκανίδα Αλασκανός της Αλάσκας
Of or pertaining to Alaska, its people, or their culture.

Alaverdi pn
Αλαβερντί
a town in the Lori region at the northeastern part of Armenia, not far from the border with Georgia

Alawite Alawites n
Αλαουίτης

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɔːlˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Αλβανία
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Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
αλβανικός αλβανικά
Of, from, or pertaining to Albania, the Albanian people or the Albanian language.

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ Albanians n
Αλβανός Αλβανίδα Αλβανή
(countable) A person from Albania or of Albanian descent.

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ pn
αλβανικά Αλβανικά
The languages spoken by the Albanian people, primarily spoken in Albania and Kosovo. (ISO 639 language codes: sq/sqi/alb (Albanian), als (Tosk), aln (Gheg), aat (Arvanitika), aae (Arbëresh).)

Albanologist Albanologists n
αλβανολόγος
An expert in Albanian studies.

Albanology pn
αλβανολογία
The study of Albanian language, culture and history.

Albert /ˈæl.bɚt/ Alberts pn
Άλβέρτος
A en given name.

Alberta /ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/ pn
Αλμπέρτα Αλβέρτα
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A en given name, a feminine form of Albert.

Albi pn
Αλμπί
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Albion /ˈælbi.ən/ /ˈælbɪən/ pn
Αλβιόνα
(now, poetic) England (or sometimes the British Isles).

Albuquerque /ˈæl.bə.kəː.ki/ /ˈæl.bə.kɚ.ki/ Albuquerques pn
Αλμπουκέρκη
A surname from Spanish
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Alcaeus pn
Αλκαίος
An Ancient Greek name, particularly borne by an Ancient Greek lyric poet of Mytilene (c. 620–6th century BCE).

Alcaic /ælˈkeɪ.ɪk/ more Alcaic most Alcaic adj
αλκαϊκός
Pertaining to Alcaeus, a Greek lyric poet of around 600 BC; especially, of a verse meter in a four-line stanza which he supposedly invented.

Alcamo pn
Άλκαμο
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Alcatraz /ˈælkətɹæz/ pn
Αλκατράζ
Ellipsis of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary., a famous former U.S. federal prison, on the island.

Alchevsk pn
Αλτσέβσκ
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Alcibiades /ˌælsəˈbaɪədiz/ pn
Αλκιβιάδης
A Greek en given name, notably borne by Alcibiades (450–404 B.C.), a prominent Athenian statesman, orator, and general.

Alcmene /ælkˈmiːni/ pn
Αλκμήνη
(Greek mythology) Descendant of Perseus and Andromeda, the wife of Amphitryon, and mother, by Zeus, of Heracles/Hercules.

Alcoholics Anonymous pn
Ανώνυμοι Αλκοολικοί
A self-supporting organization of alcoholic people, which proves mutual support to obtain and maintain sobriety.

Alcyone /ælˈsaɪ.əˌni/ pn
Αλκυόνη
(Greek mythology) One of the Pleiades, daughters of Atlas and Pleione.
(Greek mythology) Daughter of Aeolus and wife of Ceyx.
(star) One of the stars of the Pleiades star cluster, named after the mythical character.

Aldebaran /alˈdɛbəɹən/ pn
Αλδεβαράν
(star) One of the brightest stars in the sky, now recognised to be a binary star in the constellation Taurus (alpha (α) Tauri); an orange giant, 68 light years from Earth. [from 14th c.]

Alecto pn
Αληκτώ
(Greek god, Roman god) One of the Furies.

Aleister /ˈæl.i.stə/ /ˈæl.i.stɚ/ pn
Άλιστερ
A en given name.

Alejandro /ˌalɪˈhandɹəʊ/ /ˌæləˈhɑndɹoʊ/ pn
Αλεχάντρο
A en given name, equivalent to English Alexander

Aleppo /əˈlɛpoʊ/ /əˈlɛpəʊ/ pn
Χαλέπι
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Alevism n
αλεβισμός
The doctrines of the Alevi Muslim denomination.

Alexander /ˌa.lɪɡˈzɑːn.də/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɚ/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɚ] Alexanders pn
Αλέξανδρος
A en given name, most famously held by Alexander the Great.

Alexander the Great pn
Αλέξανδρος ο Μέγας
(356–323 BCE) A king (basileus) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and conqueror of much of Asia.

Alexandra /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzæn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑn.dɹə/ /ˌæ.lɪɡˈzɑːn.dɹə/ [ˌæ.lɪɡˈzeən.dɹə] Alexandras pn
Αλεξάνδρα
A en given name.

Alexandria /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ /æləɡˈzændɹi.ə/ pn
Αλεξάνδρεια
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A en given name.

Alexandrian /æ.lɛksˈzæn.dɹi.ən/ /æl.ɛɡˈzæn.dɹiː.ən/ more Alexandrian most Alexandrian adj
αλεξανδρινός
Of or pertaining to Alexandria in Egypt.

Alexandrian /æ.lɛksˈzæn.dɹi.ən/ /æl.ɛɡˈzæn.dɹiː.ən/ Alexandrians n
Αλεξανδρινός
A native or inhabitant of Alexandria.

Alexandroupoli pn
Αλεξανδρούπολη
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Alexia pn
Αλεξία
A en given name.

Alexiares pn
Αλεξιάρης
(Greek god) One of the twin sons of Heracles and Hebe, guardian, along with his twin Anicetus and his father, of the gates of Mount Olympus.

Alexius pn
Αλέξιος
A en given name.

Alfonso /ælˈfɑnzoʊ/ pn
Αλφόνσος
A en given name.

Alfred /ˈælfɚd/ /ˈælfɹəd/ pn
Αλφρέδος
A en given name.

Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹi.ə/ /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ə/ pn
Αλγερία
(historical) French or Colonial Algeria, from 1830 to 1962
(historical) Ottoman Algeria, also the regency of Algiers or al-Jazā’ir in Arabic, from 1515 to 1830
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The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, since 1962

Algerian /ælˈd͡ʒɪɹi.ən/ more Algerian most Algerian adj
αλγερινός
Of, from, or pertaining to Algeria or the Algerian people.

Algerian /ælˈd͡ʒɪɹi.ən/ Algerians n
Αλγερινός Αλγερινή
A person from Algeria or of Algerian descent.

Alghero /alˈɡɛəɹəʊ/ /ɑlˈɡɛɹoʊ/ pn
Αλγκέρο
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Algiers /ælˈdʒɪə(ɹ)z/ /ælˈd͡ʒiɹz/ pn
Αλγέρι
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Ali Baba Ali Babas n
Αλή Μπαμπά Αλί Μπαμπά
(mostly, attributive) A large container, such as a jar or a basket, with a flat base and usually a rounded body that tapers to a narrower neck.

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
Αλίκη
A en given name popular in England since the Middle Ages.

Alimos pn
Άλιμος
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Alistair /ˈæl.i.stə/ /ˈæl.i.stɚ/ pn
Άλιστερ
A en given name

All Holiness All Holinesses n
Παναγιότατος
(Eastern Orthodoxy, countable) Used in connection with His or Your to address to the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and the metropolitan bishop of Thessaloniki.

All Saints' Day pn
Αγίων Πάντων
(Christianity) In Christian tradition, the annual feast day celebrating the life of all saints, taking place on the first day of November, or (in the Greek church) on the first Sunday after Pentecost.

All Souls' Day pn
ψυχοσάββατο
(Christianity) An annual feast day celebrating the faithful departed on the second day of November, immediately following All Saints' Day.

Allah /əˈlɑː/ /ˈæ.lə/ /ˈɑːlɑː/ /ˈɑːlə/ /ˌɑːˈlɑː/ Allahs pn
Αλλάχ
God, in Islamic or Arabic contexts

Allies /ˈælaɪz/ pn
Σύμμαχοι
The countries allied against the Axis Powers during World War II. The major signatories included the United Kingdom, Soviet Union, United States, and China.
The countries allied against the Central Powers during World War I, including especially the United Kingdom, the Russian Empire, and France.

Almaty pn
Αλμάτι
The largest city in and former (until 1998) capital of Kazakhstan, formerly known as Alma-Ata.

Almería /ˌælməˈɹi.ə/ /ˌɑːlməˈɹi.ə/ pn
Αλμερία
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Almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ pn
Παντοδύναμος
God, the supreme being.

Almyros /ɑlmɪˈɹɒs/ /ˈɑlmɪɹɒs/ pn
Αλμυρός
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Alopeki pn
Αλωπεκή
a settlement near ancient Athens

Alpha Centauri pn
Άλφα Κενταύρου
(star) The brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus. It is actually a binary star with Proxima Centauri as a third component.

Alpheus /ælˈfiːəs/ pn
Αλφειός
(Greek mythology) A river in Hades.
(Greek mythology) The god/personification of the river Alpheus.

Alps /ælps/ pn
Άλπεις
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Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ /ælˈsæs/ /ˈæl.seɪs/ /ˈæl.sæs/ pn
Αλσατία
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Alsace-Lorraine pn
Αλσατία-Λωρραίνη
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Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ adj
αλσατικός
Of or relating to Alsace.

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ Alsatians n
Αλσατός Αλσατή
A native or inhabitant of Alsace.

Altair /ˈæltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltaɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔːltɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌɑltaɪˈɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Αλτάιρ
(star) The brightest star in the constellation Aquila; Alpha (α) Aquilae. It is the twelfth brightest star in the sky, and forms one corner of the Summer Triangle.

Altiplano pn
Αλτιπλάνος
The high Andean plateau.

Alupka pn
Αλούπκα Ἀλώπηξ
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Alushta pn
Ἄλουστον
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Alvin /ˈælvɪn/ pn
Άλβιν
A en given name.

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːl(t)shaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
νόσος του Αλτσχάιμερ προγεροντική άνοια
(neurology, disease) A disorder involving loss of mental functions resulting from brain tissue changes; senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

Amalec /ˈæm.əˌlɛk/ pn
Αμαλήκ
(biblical) The grandson of Esau through his eldest son, in the Hebrew Bible.

Amaliada pn
Αμαλιάδα
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Amalias pn
Αμαλιάς
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Amalthea pn
Αμάλθεια
(Greek mythology) The most frequently mentioned foster mother of Zeus, sometimes represented as the goat who suckled the infant-god in a mountain cave, sometimes as a goat-tending nymph.

Amaterasu /ɑːmətɛɹˈɑːsuː/ pn
Αματεράσου
(Japanese god, Shinto) The Japanese sun goddess, and most important Shinto deity; she is the daughter of Izanagi and Izanami and the sister of Susanoo, Tsukuyomi, Ōyamatsumi, and Kagutsuchi.

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ Amazons n
Αμαζόνα
(Greek mythology) A member of a mythical race of female warriors inhabiting the Black Sea area.

Amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ /ˈɛm.ə.zɔn/ pn
Αμαζόνιος
(sometimes, attributive) A region including much of this river; specifically, the region of the Amazon Rainforest, or of the Amazon River Basin.

Amazonas pn
Αμαζόνας
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Amazonian /æməˈzoʊni.ən/ /æməˈzoʊnjən/ more Amazonian most Amazonian adj
αμαζόνιος
Of or relating to the Amazons; aggressive and warlike.
Having to do with the Amazon River in South America, and its surrounding region.

Ambrose /ˈæmbɹoʊz/ /ˈæmbɹəʊz/ pn
Αμβρόσιος
A en given name.

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ more American most American adj
αμερικανικός αμερικάνικος
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
(archaic) Synonym of American Indian and Native American, of, from, or pertaining to the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas.

American /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/ /əˈmɝ.ə.kən/ Americans n
Αμερικανός Αμερικανίδα
A citizen or inhabitant of the United States of America.

American Civil War pn
Αμερικανικός Εμφύλιος Πόλεμος
A war fought in the United States between 1861 and 1865, between the Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy).

American Samoa /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈmoʊ.ə/ /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Αμερικανική Σαμόα Αμερικανικές Σαμόα
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American Sign Language pn
αμερικανική νοηματική γλώσσα
A sign language used primarily in the United States of America and Canada.

American bison /əˈmɛɹɪkən ˈbaɪ̯sən/ American bison American bisons n
βόνασος
A bovine mammal, a species of bison, Bison bison.

American football n
αμερικανικό ποδόσφαιρο
A game similar to rugby football played on a field of 100 yards long and 53 1/3 yards wide (with two 10 yard-long endzones) in which two teams of 11 players attempt to get an ovoid ball into each other's territory.

American robin American robins n
αμερικανικός κοκκινολαίμης
A New World passerine bird; Turdus migratorius.

Americanism Americanisms n
αμερικανισμός
A word, phrase or linguistic feature originating from or specific to American English usage.

Americanist Americanists n
αμερικανίστρια αμερικανιστής
An expert in the study of America.

Americanize v
αμερικανοποιώ
(US, Canada) To render American; to adapt to the custom, culture, or style of the United States of America.

Americas /əˈmɛɹəkəz/ pn
Αμερική
North America and South America taken together; that is, North America, Central America, and South America taken together.

Amiens pn
Αμιένη
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Amman /ɑːˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Αμμάν
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Amorgos pn
Αμοργός
A town, the capital of the island of that name.

Amos /ˈeɪ.məs/ pn
Αμώς
A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Amphitrite /ˌæm.fɪˈtɹaɪ.ti/ pn
Αμφιτρίτη
(Greek god) A nymph, the wife of Poseidon.

Amphitryon Amphitryons n
αμφιτρύωνας

Amsterdam /ˈæmstəɹˌdæm/ /ˌæmstəˈdæm/ pn
Άμστερνταμ Αμστελόδαμο
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Amu Darya /ˌɑːmuːˈdɑːɹɪə/ pn
Ώξος Αμού Ντάρια Αμού-Ντάρια
A major river in Central Asia flowing across the border of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan parallel to Syr Darya and into the Aral Sea. Known in classical times as Oxus.

Amur pn
Αμούρ
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Anacreon /əˈnækɹiən/ pn
Ανακρέων
An Ancient Greek name, particularly borne by a Greek lyric poet (570 BCE – 488 BCE), notable for his drinking songs and hymns.

Anafi pn
Ανάφη
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Anah pn
Άνα

Anahita pn
Αναΐτις
(Iranian mythology) the name of an Iranian goddess, associated with fertility, healing and wisdom.

Ananias /ænəˈnaɪəs/ pn
Ανανίας
A en given name.

Ananke /əˈnæŋki/ pn
Ανάγκη
(Greek mythology) A Greek goddess, personification of destiny, necessity and fate, depicted as holding a spindle.

Anastasia /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʃi.ə/ /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʃə/ /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʒə/ /æn.ə.ˈstɑ.si.ə/ /æn.əˈsteɪ.ʒi.ə/ /ɑ.nə.ˈstɑ.si.ə/ /ɑ.nə.ˈstɑ.ʃə/ pn
Αναστασία
A en given name.

Anastasius pn
Αναστάσιος
A en given name of mostly historical use.

Anatoli /æ.nə.ˈtoʊ.li/ /æ.nə.ˈtɑ.li/ /ˌæ.nə.ˈtɒ.li/ /ˌæ.nə.ˈtəʊ.li/ pn
Ανατολή
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Анато́лий (Anatólij).

Anatolia /ˌænəˈtəʊli.ə/ Anatolias pn
Ανατολία
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Anatolian /anəˈtəʊlɪən/ /ænəˈtoʊliən/ adj
ανατολίτικος
Of or pertaining to Anatolia or its people, culture, etc.

Anatolian /anəˈtəʊlɪən/ /ænəˈtoʊliən/ Anatolians n
Ανατολίτης Ανατολίτισσα
A native or inhabitant of Anatolia.

Anatolius pn
Ανατολή
A en given name (though its cognates are common given names in Eastern Europe).

Anaxarete /əˌnæksəˈrɛti/ pn
Αναξαρέτη

Anaximander pn
Αναξίμανδρος
(c. 610 BCE–c. 546 BCE) A pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who lived in Miletus; pupil of Thales and teacher of Anaximenes.

Anaximenes pn
Αναξιμένης
(c. 585 BCE–c. 525 BCE) An ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher from Miletus; the pupil of Anaximander. He taught that the basic element of which the world is composed is the air.

Anchises /æŋˈkaɪ.siːz/ pn
Αγχίσης

Anchorage /ˈeɪŋ.kɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ pn
Άνκορεϊτζ Άνκοριτζ
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Ancien Régime pn
Παλαιό Καθεστώς
(historical) The aristocratic social and political system established in France under the Valois and Bourbon dynasties, overthrown by the French Revolution of 1789.

Ancient Egypt pn
Αρχαία Αίγυπτος
(historical) A civilization that existed in the valley of the Nile River from ca. 3150 BCE to 30 BCE. Noted for building the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Ancient Greece pn
αρχαία Ελλάδα
The civilization that flourished around the Mediterranean Sea from the 3rd millennium to the 1st century BCE (including the first two European civilizations, Minoan and Mycenaean), known as the cradle of Western civilization.

Ancient Greek pn
αρχαία ελληνικά
Any of the various forms of the Greek language of classical antiquity, particularly the classical Attic dialect used in Athenian literature.

Ancient Rome pn
Αρχαία Ρώμη
The civilization associated with Rome from the 9th century BCE to the 5th century C.E. and the Roman Empire centered on it.

Ancona pn
Ανκόνα
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Andalusia /ˌændəluːˈsiːə/ /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːzi.ə/ /ˌændəˈluːʃə/ /ˌændəˈluːʒə/ pn
Ανδαλουσία
The most populated and second largest of the seventeen autonomous communities that constitute Spain, whose capital is Seville.

Andalusian adj
ανδαλουσιανός
From or pertaining to Andalusia.
From or pertaining to Al-Andalus.

Andalusian Andalusians n
Ανδαλουσιανή Ανδαλουσιανός
Someone from Andalusia.

Andaman Sea pn
Θάλασσα Ανταμάν
Part of the Indian Ocean, to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal, south of Burma (Myanmar), west of Thailand, north-west of the Malay Peninsula, north of Sumatra, and east of the Andaman Islands.

Anderson /ˈæn.dɚ.sən/ Andersons pn
Ανδρέου Ανδρεάδης Ανδρεόπουλος
(countable) A Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.

Andes /ˈæn.diːz/ pn
Άνδεις
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Andhra Pradesh /ˌæn.dɹə pɹəˈdɛʃ/ pn
Άντρα Πραντές
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Andorra /ænˈdoɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ [ænˈdo̞ɹ.ə] pn
Ανδόρα Ανδόρρα
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Andorra la Vella /ænˈdɔː.ɹə lə ˈveɪl.jə/ /ˈveɪ.ə/ /ˈvɛl.jə/ pn
Ανδόρα λα Βέλια
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Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ Andorrans n
Ανδορανός Ανδορανή
A person from Andorra or of Andorran descent.

Andrea /ænˈdɹeɪə/ /ˈændɹi.ə/ pn
Ανδρεία
A en given name.

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ [ˈeᵊnˌd̠ɹ̠˔ʷʊ̈u] [ˈænˌd̠ɹ̠ʷ˔ʊ̈u] Andrews pn
Ανδρέας
(countable) A en given name.
The first Apostle in the New Testament.

Androcles pn
Ανδροκλής
The main character of a common folktale that is included in the Aarne–Thompson classification system as type 156.

Andromache /ænˈdɹɒməki/ pn
Ανδρομάχη
(Greek mythology) the wife of Hector

Andromeda /ænˈdɹɑmɪdə/ /ænˈdɹɒmɪdə/ pn
Ανδρομέδα
(Greek mythology) The daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, king and queen of Eritrea, rescued from her sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus by Perseus, who married her; mother of Perses, ancient king of Persia.
(constellation) A constellation of the northern sky representing the "chained woman" Andromeda in Greek mythology, which is surrounded by the constellations of Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Pegasus, among others.
(galaxy) The nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way, located within the Andromeda constellation (see Andromeda Galaxy); M31.

Andronicus /ˌændɹəˈnaɪkəs/ pn
Ανδρόνικος
A en given name.

Andros pn
Άνδρος
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Angara pn
Αγγαράς
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Angelica pn
Αγγελική
A en given name.

Angelo /ˈæn.d͡ʒə.loʊ/ /ˈæn.hə.loʊ/ Angelos pn
Άγγελος
A en given name.

Anglican Communion pn
Αγγλικανική Κοινωνία
A worldwide network of Churches that are are in communion with the Church of England as represented by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Anglicanism Anglicanisms n
αγγλικανισμός
The beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church.

Anglo- /ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/ prefix
αγγλο-
A combining form relating to the English or British people, culture, or livestock.

Anglo-Norman /æŋ.ɡloʊ.nɔːɹ.mən/ /æŋ.ɡləʊ.nɔː.mən/ more Anglo-Norman most Anglo-Norman adj
αγγλονορμανδικός
Pertaining to the period of Norman rule of England, 1066–1154.
Pertaining to Normans in England after the Norman Conquest.

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ more Anglo-Saxon most Anglo-Saxon adj
αγγλοσαξονικός αγγλοσαξωνικός
Related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language.

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋ.ɡloʊˈsæk.sən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈsæk.sən/ Anglo-Saxons n
Αγγλοσάξονας Αγγλοσάξωνας
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century.

Anglocentrism n
αγγλοκεντρισμός
The practice of viewing the world from an English or Anglo-American perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of English or Anglo-American culture.

Anglomania Anglomanias n
αγγλομανία
Exaggerated enthusiasm for anything English.

Anglophile Anglophiles n
αγγλόφιλη αγγλόφιλος
A person who loves or admires the country, culture or people of England. [from the 19th c.]

Anglophilia /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈfɪ.li.ə/ n
αγγλοφιλία
The love of the country, culture or people of England.

Anglophobia n
αγγλοφοβία
The hatred or fear of England and anything English (or British).

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ Anglophones n
αγγλόφωνος
One who speaks English.

Anglosphere /ˈæŋ.ɡləˌsfɪɹ/ pn
αγγλόσφαιρα
The totality of Anglophone countries, the geographical or cultural realm of native English-speakers.

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ Angolas n
Ανγκόλα Αγκόλα
Synonym of angora (cat).

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ adj
ανγκολέζικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Angola or the Angolan people.

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ Angolans n
Ανγκολέζα Ανγκολέζος
A person from Angola or of Angolan descent.

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪ.lə/ pn
Ανγκουίλα
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Anhui /ɑːnˈhweɪ/ pn
Ανχουέι
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Anicetus pn
Ανίκητος
(Greek god) One of the twin sons of Heracles and Hebe, his twin brother is Alexiares. Along with their father, Anicetus and Alexiares are the guardians and gatekeepers of the gates of Mount Olympus.

Ankara /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹə/ pn
Άγκυρα
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Ann /eən/ /æn/ pn
Άννα
A en given name.

Annam /əˈnæm/ /ˈænæm/ pn
Ανάμ
(history) One the French protectorates in Vietnam, located in Central Vietnam.

Annapolis /əˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
Ανάπολις
(metonym) USNA, located in the above city.

Annas pn
Άννας
(biblical) A Jewish high priest known for having four sons and a son-in-law (Caiaphas) succeed him in his lifetime; and for cooperating with Caiaphas to have Jesus Christ crucified.

Anno Domini adv
μ.Χ. μετά Χριστόν
In the year of our Lord (often abbreviated A.D. or AD).

Annunciation /əˌnʌnsɪˈeɪ̯ʃn̩/ pn
Ευαγγελισμός Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
(Christianity) The announcement by the archangel Gabriel to Mary that she would give birth to a son, namely Jesus. Celebrated on 25th March.

Anschluss /ˈan.ʃlʊs/ n
Άνσλους Προσάρτηση της Αυστρίας
(historical) Political annexation, specifically that of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938. [from 1920s]

Anselm /ˈanˌsɛlm/ /ˈænˌsɛlm/ [ˈænˌsɛlm] pn
Ανσέλμος
A en given name; quite rare in English.

Antaeus pn
Ανταίος
(Greek mythology) The son of Poseidon and Gaea.

Antananarivo pn
Ανταναναρίβο
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Antarctic /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/ more Antarctic most Antarctic adj
ανταρκτικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Antarctica and the south polar regions.

Antarctic Circle pn
ανταρκτικός κύκλος
(geography) The line which marks approximately the northernmost place in the Southern Hemisphere where the sun does not set on the summer solstice and does not rise on the winter solstice.

Antarctic Peninsula pn
Ανταρκτική Χερσόνησος
The northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica.

Antarctica /enˈtɐːktɪkə/ /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑː(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈɑːtɪkə/ [æˈɾ̃ɑɹɾɪkə] pn
Ανταρκτική
The southernmost continent, south of the Southern Ocean, containing the South Pole.

Antares pn
Αντάρης
(star) Alpha Scorpii (α Sco), the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a M type red giant, and is a binary with a B type companion visible in greenish.

Anthesteria pn
Ανθεστήρια
a Dionysian flower festival in ancient Athens

Anthony /ˈæn.tə.ni/ /ˈæn.θə.ni/ pn
Αντώνιος Αντώνης
A en given name, in regular use since the Middle Ages.

Anthropocene /ænˈθɹɑp.əˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsin/ /ˈæn.θɹə.pəˌsiːn/ pn
Ανθρωπόκαινο
(geology) The proposed current geological epoch, in which the effect of human activities on the global environment have disrupted the natural variability of the Holocene. [from 1960s]

Anti-Taurus pn
Αντίταυρος
a mountain range in southern and eastern Turkey, curving northeast from the Taurus Mountains

Antibes pn
Αντίμπ
A resort town on the Côte d'Azur in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France.

Antichrist pn
Αντίχριστος
(Christianity, Islam) The false messiah who, under direct control of the Devil, will lead the abomination in the end times.

Antigone /ænˈtɪ.ɡə.ni/ pn
Αντιγόνη
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta in fiction and mythology

Antigua /ænˈtiːɡ(w)ə/ pn
Αντίγκουα
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Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡ(w)ə ənd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ən(d) bɑːˈbjuː.də/ pn
Αντίγκουα και Μπαρμπούντα
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Antikeros pn
Αντικέρι
Either of two islands in the municipality of Amorgos in the Greek Cyclades

Antikythera pn
Αντικύθηρα
A Greek island located between Peloponnese and Crete, near Kythira.

Antilles /ænˈtɪl.iːz/ pn
Αντίλλες
The islands of the West Indies, bounded to the north by (and including) the islands of Cuba, Hispaniola and Puerto Rico, in the Caribbean Sea.

Antioch /ˈæntiˌɑk/ /ˈæntɪˌɒk/ pn
Αντιόχεια

Antiochus /ænˈtaɪəkəs/ pn
Αντίοχος
A Greek en given name, notably borne by the thirteen kings of the Seleucid dynasty.

Antiparos pn
Αντίπαρος
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Antipater pn
Αντίπατρος
(historical) A Macedonian general in the time of Alexander the Great.

Antiquity pn
Αρχαιότητα
The period of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

Antirrio /ænˈtɪriːoʊ/ pn
Αντίρριο Αντίρριον
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Antisthenes /ænˈtɪsθəniːz/ pn
Αντισθένης
A Greek en given name, notably borne by Antisthenes of Athens (445–365 B.C.), a Greek philosopher, founder of the school of Cynicism and a pupil of Socrates

Antoinette pn
Αντουανέτα
A en given name; best known for the ill-fated French queen Marie Antoinette.

Antwerp /ˈæn.twɝp/ pn
Αμβέρσα
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Aosta /ɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Αόστα Αόστη
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Apache /ə.ˈpæ.t͡ʃi/ Apaches n
Απάτσι
Any of several Athabascan-speaking peoples of the American southwest excluding Navajo, i.e., Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains Apache, or Western Apache.
A person belonging to an Apache people.
απάχης
(historical) A Parisian gangster of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Apache /ə.ˈpæ.t͡ʃi/ pn
Απάτσι απάτσι
The group of languages used by any of several Athabascan-speaking peoples of the American southwest excluding Navajo, i.e. Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains Apache, or Western Apache.
Απάτσι
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(computing, informal) Apache HTTP Server, a widely used open source web server software suite. [released in 1995]

Apamea /æpəˈmiːə/ pn
Απάμεια
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Apennines /ˈæpənaɪnz/ pn
Απέννινα
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Aphrodite /æfɹoʊˈdaɪti/ /æfɹəˈdaɪti/ pn
Αφροδίτη
(Greek god) The goddess of beauty and love, born when Cronus castrated his father, Uranus, and threw his genitalia into the sea. Her Roman counterpart is Venus.

Apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ Apocalypses pn
Αποκάλυψη
(countable, biblical) The written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet.
(Christianity) Revelation (last book of the Bible, composed of twenty-two chapters, which narrates the end of times)

Apollo /əˈpɑloʊ/ /əˈpɒləʊ/ Apollos n
Απόλλων
(astronomy) An asteroid possessing an orbit that crosses the orbit of the Earth and an orbital period of over one year, with semimajor axes greater than 1 AU, and perihelion distances less than 1.017 AU.

Apollo /əˈpɑloʊ/ /əˈpɒləʊ/ pn
Απόλλων Απόλλωνας
(Greek god, Roman god) The son of Zeus and Leto (or Jupiter and Latona), and the twin brother of Artemis (or Diana). He was the god of light, music, medicine, and poetry; and prophecy, dance, manly beauty, and more.
απόλλων τεκνό
A very handsome young man.

Apollonia pn
Απολλωνία
A en given name.

Apollonian Apollonians n
απολλώνειος
(science fiction) A native of the planet Apollo.

Apollonian circle Apollonian circles n
απολλώνιος κύκλος
(geometry) Any circle in two families of circles such that every circle in the first family intersects every circle in the second family orthogonally and vice versa.

Apostle Apostles n
απόστολος
(Christianity) Any of the group of twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to preach and spread the Gospel.

Apostles' Creed pn
Σύμβολο των Αποστόλων
(Christianity) A statement of Christian belief, traditionally ascribed to the twelve Apostles of Jesus.

Appalachians /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.tʃənz/ /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.ʃənz/ /ˌæ.pəˈlæ.tʃənz/ pn
Απαλάχια Αππαλάχια
A range of mountains in eastern North America, running northeast from Alabama in the United States to Newfoundland in Canada, variously including or excluding the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York.

Appian /ˈæ.pi.ən/ pn
Αππιανός
A Roman en given name, notably borne by Appian of Alexandria (c. 95 – c. 165), a Roman historian of Greek descent

Appius pn
Άππιος
A Roman en given name, notably borne by Appius Claudius Caecus, a Roman politician of the 4th and 3rd century BC, builder of the Appian Way

April /ˈeɪ.pɹaɪl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/ Aprils pn
Απρίλιος Απρίλης
The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, following March and preceding May. Abbreviation: Apr or Apr.

April Fools' Day April Fools' Days n
πρωταπριλιά
The first day in April, when tricks and practical jokes are traditionally played

April fool April fools n
πρωταπριλιά
A practical joke played on April Fools' Day.

Apuleius /ˌæpjuˈli.əs/ pn
Απουλήιος
An author in the Roman Empire, Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis.

Apulia pn
Απουλία
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Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ adj
απουλικός
Of or pertaining to Apulia.

Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ Apulians n
Άπουλος Απουλίδα
An inhabitant or a resident of Apulia.

Aqaba /ˈakəbə/ /ˈɑkəbɑ/ /ˈɑkəbə/ pn
Άκαμπα
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Aquarius /əˈkwɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /əˈkwɛɚ.i.əs/ Aquariuses n
υδροχόος
Someone with an Aquarius star sign

Aquarius /əˈkwɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /əˈkwɛɚ.i.əs/ pn
Υδροχόος
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a water carrier.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the water carrier, ruled by Uranus covering January 20 – February 18 (tropical astrology) or February 15 – March 14 (sidereal astrology).

Aquila /ˈækwələ/ /ˈækwɪlə/ /ˈɑːkwələ/ pn
Αετός
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble an eagle. It includes the star Altair.

Aquitaine /ˈækwɪteɪn/ /ˌækwɪˈteɪn/ pn
Ακουιτανία
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Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ adj
αραβικός
Of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations.

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ Arabs n
Άραβας Αράβισσα
A Semitic person, whose forebears were from the Arabian Peninsula

Arab Republic of Egypt pn
Αραβική Δημοκρατία της Αιγύπτου
The official name of the country of Egypt.

Arab Spring pn
Αραβική Άνοιξη
The pro-democracy movement spreading across North Africa and the Middle East from 2010 to 2012.

Arabia /əˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Αραβία
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Arabian Peninsula pn
Αραβική Χερσόνησος
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Arabian Sea pn
Αραβική Θάλασσα Θάλασσα του Ομάν
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Arabian jasmine Arabian jasmines n
αραβικό γιασεμί φούλι
A shrubby vine with flowers whose fragrance is used for perfume and flavoring (Jasminum sambac), the jasmine used to make jasmine tea.

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ adj
αραβικός αραβικά
Of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour (see also Arab as an adjective).

Arabic /ˈæ.ɹə.bɪk/ /ˈæɹ.ə.bɪk/ /ˈɛɹ.ə.bɪk/ pn
αραβικά αράβικα αραβική
The Aramaic-derived alphabet used to write the Arabic, Persian, Pashto, Urdu, and Uyghur languages, among others.

Arabisation Arabisations n
αραβοκρατία
the process of Arabising

Arabist /ˈaɹəbɪst/ Arabists n
αραβιστής αραβολόγος
(anthropology, linguistics) A scholar who studies Arab or Arabic culture, politics, or language. [from 17th c.]

Arabize v
εξαραβίζω
(transitive) To make Arab; to give Arab traits to.

Arachne /əˈɹækni/ pn
Αράχνη
(Greek mythology) A woman famous for her skill at weaving. She was changed into a spider by the goddess Athena.

Arafura Sea pn
Θάλασσα της Αραφούρα
A sea lying directly north of Arnhem Land and south of West Papua.

Aragon /ˈæɹəɡən/ /ˈɛɹəɡɑn/ pn
Αραγονία
A river in this part of Spain.

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ adj
αραγονέζικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Aragon, the Aragonese people or the Aragonese language.

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ Aragonese n
Αραγονέζα Αραγονέζος
A person from Aragon.

Aragonese /ˌærəɡɒˈniːz/ pn
αραγονικά
The language of Aragon, nowadays only spoken as a mother tongue by a few thousand people in some valleys of the Pyrenees.

Aral Sea /ˈɑːɹəl siː/ pn
Αράλη
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Aramaean /æ.ɹəˈmiː.ən/ /æɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ /ɛɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ adj
αραμαϊκός
Of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram.

Aramaean /æ.ɹəˈmiː.ən/ /æɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ /ɛɹ.əˈmiː.ən/ Aramaeans n
Αραμαίος
Any member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people who lived in the Levant and later also in upper Mesopotamia (Biblical Aram) during the Late Bronze Age and the Iron Age. They spoke Aramaic.

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ adj
αραμαϊκός
Referring to the Aramaic language, alphabet, culture or poetry.

Aramaic /ˌæ.ɹə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.ə.ˈmeɪ.ɪk/ pn
Αραμαϊκή αραμαϊκά
The language of the Aramaeans from the tenth century BC: often called Old Aramaic.

Ararat /ˈæɹəˌɹæt/ pn
Αραράτ
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Arbil pn
Ερμπιλ Χαουλερ
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Arbëresh /ˌɑːbəˈɹɛʃ/ pn
αρμπερές
The form of the Albanian language spoken by the Arbëreshë people in southern Italy.

Arcadia /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ə/ /ɑːˈkeɪ.dɪ.ə/ Arcadias n
Αρκαδία
(figurative) An ideal region of rural and idyllic contentment; a pastoral utopia.

Arcadian /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪ.di.ən/ more Arcadian most Arcadian adj
Αρκαδιανός
Pertaining to ancient Arcadia.

Arcadian /ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪ.di.ən/ Arcadians n
Αρκαδός
An inhabitant of ancient Arcadia.

Arcadius pn
Αρκάδιος
A en given name, of mostly historical use. Seen slightly more commonly as Arcade, from French.

Archaean /ɑɹˈkiːən/ /ɑːˈkiːən/ adj
αρχαιοζωικός
(geology) Of, or relating to the geologic eon from about 3,800 to 2,500 million years ago; comprises the Eoarchean, Paleoarchean, Mesoarchean and Neoarchean eras; marked by an atmosphere with little oxygen, the formation of the first continents and oceans and the emergence of simple life.

Archaean /ɑɹˈkiːən/ /ɑːˈkiːən/ pn
Αρχαιοζωικός
(geology) The eon from 2,500 Ma to 4,000 Ma.

Archibald /ˈɑː(ɹ).t͡ʃɪ.bɔːld/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).t͡ʃɪ.bəld/ Archibalds pn
Αρχίβαλδος
A en given name.

Archilochian more Archilochian most Archilochian adj
αρχιλόχειος
(poetry) Of or pertaining to the Ancient Greek satirical poet Archilochus and his style.

Archimedes /ɐ.ˈkɪ.mi.diːz/ /ˌɑɹ.kəˈmiː.diːz/ /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːdiːz/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Αρχιμήδης
An Ancient Greek mathematician, physicist and engineer (c. 287–212 BCE).

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
αρκτικός
Extremely cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic. [from 16th c.]

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ pn
Αρκτική
(geography) The region of the Earth above the Arctic Circle, containing the North Pole. [from 17th c.]

Arctic Circle pn
αρκτικός κύκλος
The parallel of latitude that runs 66° 33′ 39″ north of the Equator, which marks approximately the southernmost place in the Northern Hemisphere where the sun does not set on the summer solstice and does not rise on the winter solstice.

Arctic Ocean pn
Αρκτικός Ωκεανός
The smallest of the five oceans of the Earth, on and around the North Pole, bordered by the three continents of Asia, Europe and North America.

Arcturus /ɑɹkˈtjʊəɹəs/ pn
Αρκτούρος
(star) A bright yellow-orange star in the constellation Boötes; Alpha (α) Boötis. It is the fourth-brightest star in the night sky.

Ardennes pn
Αρδέννες
A placename
A range of hills in the Ardennes-Eiffel mountainous range
Ellipsis of Ardennes Forest / Ardenne Forest / Forest of Ardennes.
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Ellipsis of Battle of Ardennes or Battle of the Ardennes.

Ardèche pn
Αρντές
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Areopagus /æriˈɒpəɡəs/ pn
Άρειος Πάγος
(Ancient Greece) The supreme judicial and legislative council of ancient Athens.

Areopoli pn
Αρεόπολη
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Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
Άρης
(Greek god) The Greek god of war, considered equivalent to the Roman Mars and usually described as a son of Zeus and Hera, companion of Eris and Enyo, and by Aphrodite father of Deimos and Phobos.

Arezzo /əˈɹɛtsəʊ/ pn
Αρέτσο
The capital city of Arezzo.

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒən.ˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.d͡ʒən.ˈtiː.nə/ pn
Αργεντινή
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Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ adj
αργεντίνικος αργεντινός
Of, from, or pertaining to Argentina or its people.

Argentine /ˈɑː.dʒən.taɪn/ /ˈɑː.dʒən.tiːn/ Argentines n
Αργεντίνος Αργεντίνα
A citizen or descendant abroad of Argentina.
(dance) Short for Argentine tango.

Argentine Republic pn
Αργεντινή Δημοκρατία
The official name of Argentina.

Argive /ˈɐːdʒɒev/ /ˈɐːɡɒev/ /ˈɑɹd͡ʒaɪv/ /ˈɑɹɡaɪv/ /ˈɑːdʒaɪv/ /ˈɑːɡaɪv/ more Argive most Argive adj
αργίτης αργίτικος αργείος αργείτικος
(Ancient Greece) Of, from or pertaining to Argos.

Argive /ˈɐːdʒɒev/ /ˈɐːɡɒev/ /ˈɑɹd͡ʒaɪv/ /ˈɑɹɡaɪv/ /ˈɑːdʒaɪv/ /ˈɑːɡaɪv/ Argives n
Αργίτης Αργείος Αργείτης
(Ancient Greece) An inhabitant of Argos.

Argo pn
Αργώ
(Greek mythology) The ship in which Jason and the Argonauts sailed on their quest for the Golden Fleece.

Argo Navis pn
Αργώ
(constellation) : A former constellation of the southern sky, said to represent the mythical ship Argo. In 1763, it was divided into the three new constellations: Carina (keel), Puppis (stern), and Vela (sail).

Argolid pn
Αργολίδα
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Argonaut /ˈɑːrɡənɔːt/ pn
Αργοναύτης
(Greek mythology) One of the members of the Argo who sailed with Jason in search of the Golden Fleece.

Argos Argoses pn
Άργος
(Greek mythology) The dog of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey.

Argus /ˈɑːɡəs/ pn
Άργος
(Greek mythology) A mythical being, also called Argos or Argus Panoptes, with many eyes, a watchman who served Hera; his eyes were later transplanted to the peacock's tail.

Argyrades pn
Αργυράδες
A town and a municipality in the southern part of the island of Corfu in northwestern Greece

Ariadne /ˈæ.ɹiˌæd.ni/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈæd.ni/ Ariadnes pn
Αριάδνη
(Greek mythology) The daughter of King Minos of Crete and his queen, Pasiphae.

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
αρειανός
(Christianity) Of or pertaining to Arius or Arianism.

Arianism /ˈɛəɹɪənɪzəm/ n
αρειανισμός
(Christianity) A Christological doctrine, condemned as heretical by the Council of Nicaea, which holds that Jesus was created by God, rather than being God himself.

Arica pn
Αρίκα
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Ariel /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ Ariels pn
Ἀριήλ
A en given name, used mainly since the 1980s.

Aries /ˈɛə.ɹiːz/ /ˈɛɚ.iz/ Aries n
Κριός
Someone with an Aries star sign.

Aries /ˈɛə.ɹiːz/ /ˈɛɚ.iz/ pn
Κριός
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a ram.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the ram, ruled by Mars and covering March 20 – April 20 (tropical astrology) or April 15 – May 15 (sidereal astrology).

Arion pn
Αρίονας
A Greek poet

Aristarchus pn
Αρίσταρχος
A en given name, of historical use only in English.

Aristides pn
Αριστείδης
A en given name

Aristophanes /æɹɪsˈtɒfəniːz/ /ɛɹɪsˈtɑfəniz/ pn
Αριστοφάνης
An Ancient Greek male name, most famously borne by a playwright who lived from circa 446 BC to circa 386 BC.

Aristotelian /ˌæɹɪstəˈtiːliən/ adj
αριστοτελικός
Of or pertaining to Aristotle, or his philosophy, logic, or followers.

Aristotelianism pn
αριστοτελισμός
(philosophy) The philosophical system of Aristotle (384 BCE – 322 BCE) and his followers.

Aristotle /ˈæɹɪˌstɑtəl/ /ˈæɹɪˌstɒtəl/ /ˈɛɹɪˌstɑtəl/ [ˈæɹɪˌstɑɾɫ̩] [ˈæɹɪˌstɒtᵊɫ̩] [ˈɛɹɪˌstɑɾɫ̩] pn
Αριστοτέλης
An ancient Greek philosopher, logician, and scientist (382–322 BCE), student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great.

Arius /ˈɛəɹi.əs/ pn
Άρειος
A Greek en given name, notably borne by Arius, circa 250–336, a priest in Alexandria, the founder of Arianism

Arizona /ˌæɹɪˈzoʊnə/ /ˌæɹɪˈzəʊnə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈzoʊnə/ pn
Αριζόνα
(historical) A territory of the southwest Confederate (1862–1865) and United States of America (1863–1912), with its capitals at Tucson, Prescott, and Phoenix.

Ark of the Covenant pn
Κιβωτός της Διαθήκης
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) The sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest, of the two tablets of law (the Ten Commandments) given to Moses by the Hebrew God.

Arkansas /-ɑ/ /ɑɹˈkæn.zəs/ /ˈɑɹ.kənˌsɔ/ pn
Αρκάνσας Άρκανσο
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Arkhangelsk pn
Αρχάγγελσκ
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Arles pn
Αρλ
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Armageddon /-ˈɡɛ.dən/ /ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ pn
Αρμαγεδδώνας
(Christianity, Islam) Mount Megiddo, the site of a prophesied final battle between the forces of good and evil.

Armenia /ɑɹˈmi.ni.ə/ /ɑːˈmiː.ni.ə/ pn
Αρμενία
(historical) Ancient kingdom in the Armenian Highland southeast of Black Sea and southwest of Caspian Sea; area now divided between Turkey, Republic of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iran.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
αρμενικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, the Armenian people, the Armenian language, or the Armenian alphabet.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ Armenians n
Αρμένης Αρμένιος Αρμένια Αρμένισσα Αρμενίδα
(countable) A person from Armenia or of Armenian descent.

Armenian /ɑɹˈmini.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ pn
αρμενική αρμενικά
(uncountable) A branch of Indo-European languages, which includes the various stages of the Armenian language.

Armenian cucumber Armenian cucumbers n
ξυλάγγουρο ξυλαγγουριά
Cucumis melo var. flexuosus, a long, slender variety of muskmelon which resembles a cucumber in taste and inner appearance.

Arminianism n
Αρμινιανισμός
(Christianity) A school of thought within Protestantism based on the theological ideas of Jacobus Arminius.

Arminius pn
Αρμίνιος
(history) A chieftain of the Cherusci (an ancient Germanic tribe) who defeated the Romans in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.

Armistice Day pn
Ημέρα Ανακωχής
November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement to end World War I, commemorating the fallen of that war.

Armorica /ɑːˈmɒɹɪkə/ pn
Αρμορική
(historical) The north-western part of ancient Gaul, corresponding to modern Brittany.

Arnaia pn
Αρναία
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Arno /ˈɑɹnoʊ/ /ˈɑːnəʊ/ pn
Άρνο Άρνος
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Arnold /ˈɑɹnəld/ pn
Άρνολδος Άρνολντ Πούλιος
A en given name brought to England by Normans.

Aroania pn
Αροανεία
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Aromanian /æɹoʊˈmeɪniən/ /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ adj
αρμάνικος αρμανικός αρουμάνικος αρουμανικός αρωμάνικος αρωμανικός
Of, from, or pertaining to the Aromanian people or the Aromanian language.

Aromanian /æɹoʊˈmeɪniən/ /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ Aromanians n
Αρμάνα Αρμάνος Αρουμάνα Αρουμάνος Αρωμάνα Αρωμάνος
A member of the people living throughout the southern Balkans, especially in northern Greece, southern and central Albania, parts of North Macedonia, southwestern Bulgaria and Serbia; they are a subgroup of Vlachs.

Aromanian /æɹoʊˈmeɪniən/ /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ pn
Βλάχικα Αρωμανική γλώσσα Αρωμουνική γλώσσα Βλάχικη γλώσσα Κουτσοβλαχική γλώσσα Μακεδονοβλάχικη γλώσσα
An endangered Eastern Romance language spoken mainly in Greece, but also in Albania, North Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and relatively intelligible with Romanian and Megleno-Romanian.

Arrian pn
Αρριανός

Arta pn
Άρτα
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Artaxerxes /ˌɑːtə(ɡ)ˈzɜːksiːz/ Artaxerxeses pn
Αρταξέρξης
(historical) The name of several Achaemenid kings of Persia.

Arte Povera /ˌɑɹteɪ ˈpoʊvəɹə/ /ˌɑːteɪ ˈpɒvəɹə/ pn
άρτε πόβερα
(art) A radical Italian modern art movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s, making use of worthless or common materials such as earth or newspaper, in the hope of subverting the commercialization of art.

Artemis /ˈɑɹtəmɪs/ pn
Άρτεμις Άρτεμη
(Greek god) The Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and wilderness; the daughter of Leto and Zeus; the sister of Apollo. (Compare Diana.)

Arthur /ˈɑɹθɚ/ /ˈɑːɹtəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
Αρθούρος
A en given name.

Artina /ɑɹˈtinə/ [ɑɹˈtʰinə] pn
Ατρίνα
A en given name

Aruba /əˈɹuː.bə/ pn
Αρούμπα
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Arunachal Pradesh /ˌɑːɹəˌnɑːtʃəl pɹəˈdɛʃ/ pn
Αρουνάτσαλ Πραντές
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Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
αρβανίτικα αρβανίτικη γλώσσα
An archaic form of the Albanian language spoken by a linguistic minority in Greece.

Asa /ˈeɪ.sə/ Asas pn
Ασά
(Biblical) Asa of Judah, the third king of Judah mentioned in the Books of Kings who succeeded his father Abijah; the father of King Jehoshaphat. (Matthew calls him "Asaph" in Matthew 1:7.)

Ascanius /æˈskeɪni.əs/ pn
Ασκάνιος
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A legendary king of Alba Longa, and the son of the Trojan hero Aeneas.

Ascension pn
Ανάληψη
(Christianity, specifically) The believed entry of Jesus Christ into heaven after his resurrection.

Ascension Day pn
Ανάληψη
The fortieth day of Easter, that is the Thursday 39 days after Easter.

Ascension Island /əˈsɛnʃən ˌaɪ̯lənd/ pn
Νήσος Αναλήψεως
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Asclepius /æsˈkliːpi.əs/ /əˈskliːpi.əs/ pn
Ασκληπιός
(Greek god) A Greek mythological deity, the god of doctors, medicine and healing; a son of Apollo and the Thessalian princess Coronis, husband to the goddess Epione and father of the Asclepiades; identified with the Roman god Aesculapius.

Asgard /ˈæsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈæzˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑsˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈɑzˌɡɑɹd/ pn
Άσγκαρντ
(Norse mythology) The realm of the Æsir gods.

Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesdays n
πρώτη Τετάρτη της Σαρακοστής
(Christianity) The Wednesday 46 days before Easter in a given year, (Catholicism) traditionally observed as the beginning of Lent and a day of strict abstention from certain foods and pleasures.

Ashgabat pn
Ασγκαμπάτ
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Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ more Ashkenazi most Ashkenazi adj
ασκενάζι
Of or relating to Jews of Central European, particularly of German and Polish origin, and their traditions, customs, and rituals.

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪnəˈziː/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ Ashkenazim Ashkenazis n
ασκενάζι
An Ashkenazi Jew.

Ashoka /əˈʃoʊkə/ /əˈʃəʊkə/ pn
Ασόκα
(historical) An ancient Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent from c. 268 to 232 BCE.

Asia /ˈeɪ.ʃja/ /ˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˈeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈeː.ʃja/ Asias pn
Ασία
A continent located east of Europe (typically delimited by the Urals), west of the Pacific Ocean, north of Oceania and south of the Arctic Ocean.

Asia Minor pn
Μικρά Ασία
A large peninsula, mostly coterminous with Anatolia, between the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea; it makes up the Asian part of Turkey.

Asian /ˈeɪʃən/ /ˈeɪʒən/ adj
ασιατικός ασιάτικος
Of, relating to or from Asia.

Asian /ˈeɪʃən/ /ˈeɪʒən/ Asians n
Ασιάτης Ασιάτισσα
(UK, Ireland, South Africa) A person from or with ancestry in South Asia.
(US, Canada, Australia, NZ, also International English on the Internet) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.
A person from the continent of Asia, or a descendant thereof - especially:

Asian lion /ˈeɪʒən ˈlaɪən/ Asian lions n
ασιατικό λιοντάρι ινδικό λιοντάρι λέων ο περσικός
Panthera leo persica, a subspecies of lion that inhabited Asia.

Asian pear Asian pears n
αχλαδόμηλο
A fruit from species of pear from northeastern Asia, known better for their crisp, juicy texture than for their flavor

Asmara /æsˈmɑːɹə/ pn
Ασμάρα
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Asperger's syndrome /ˈæspɜːdʒəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ n
σύνδρομο Άσπεργκερ
(dated, uncountable, neurology) An autism-related developmental disorder characterised by sustained impairment in social interaction and nonverbal communication and by repetitive behaviour as well as restricted interests and routines.

Assam /æˈsæm/ /əˈsɒm/ pn
Ασσάμ
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Assen pn
Άσσεν

Assisi pn
Ασίζη
A city in the province Perugia in the Central-Italian region Umbria

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Ασσυρία
A Semitic Akkadian kingdom, extant from the mid-23rd century BC to 608 BC and centred on the Upper Tigris river in northern Mesopotamia (present day northern Iraq), which came to rule regional empires a number of times through history.

Assyrian /əˈsiɹi.ɪn/ adj
ασσυριακός
(historical) Of or pertaining to the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river, with capital city of Assur.
(historical) Of, or characteristic of, or pertaining to the ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia, with capital city of Nineveh.

Assyrian /əˈsiɹi.ɪn/ Assyrians n
Ασσύρια Ασσύριος
(historical) A person who resided in the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river, with capital city of Assur.

Assyrian /əˈsiɹi.ɪn/ pn
ασσυριακά
Any Syriac language spoken by Assyrian peoples, particularly Assyrian Neo-Aramaic.
A dialect of Akkadian spoken in ancient Assyria.

Assyriologist Assyriologists n
ασσυριολόγος
A person who studies ancient Assyria.

Assyriology n
ασσυριολογία
The study of the ancient Assyrian language and culture.

Astana /æsˈtɑːnə/ /əsˈtɑːnə/ pn
Αστανά
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Asterix pn
Αστερίξ
A series of French comic books written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo about an Ancient Gaul named Asterix.

Asti pn
Άστι
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Astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ pn
Άστραχαν Αστραχάν
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Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ more Asturian most Asturian adj
αστουριανός
Of or pertaining to the region of Asturias in Spain.

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ Asturians n
Αστουριανή Αστουριανός
A native of Asturias in northern Spain.

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.ən/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.ən/ pn
αστουριανά
A Romance language spoken in Asturias, Spain.

Asturias /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.əs/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.əs/ /əˈstjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /əˈstʊɹ.i.əs/ pn
Αστούριες Αστούρια
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Asunción /əˌsuːnsiˈɒn/ /əˌsuːnsiˈəʊn/ /ˌæsʊnˈsjɒn/ pn
Ασουνσιόν
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Aswan /asˈwɑːn/ pn
Ασουάν
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Atacama pn
Ατακάμα
The Atacama Desert, a long desert in Chile, and the driest desert on Earth according to various sources.

Atalanti pn
Αταλάντη
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Athamas /ˈæθəməs/ /ˈæθəˌmæs/ pn
Αθάμας
(Greek mythology) A Boeotian king, father of Phrixus and Helle by his first wife Nephele, whom he deserted for Ino.

Athanasius /ˌæθəˈneɪzi.əs/ /ˌæθəˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Αθανάσιος
An Ancient Greek en given name

Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Αθηνά
(Greek god) The goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, the arts, and especially crafts, in particular, weaving; daughter of Zeus and Metis. Her Roman counterpart is Minerva.

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ adj
αθηναϊκός πρωτευουσιάνικος
Of or pertaining to Athens, Greece.
Of or pertaining to the Greek goddess Athena.

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ Athenians n
Αθηναίος Αθηναία πρωτευουσιάνα πρωτευουσιάνος
An inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece.

Athens /ˈeɪθənz/ /ˈæθənz/ pn
Αθήνα
(metonym) The Greek government.

Athos /ˈæ.θɒs/ pn
Άθως
(Greek mythology) one of the Gigantes
A peninsula in Greece containing Mount Athos

Atilius pn
Ατίλιος
a Roman nomen gentile

Atlanta /ætˈlæntə/ [ætˈlænə] [ætˈlæɾ̃ə] pn
Ατλάντα
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Atlantic Ocean /ətˈlæntɪk ˈəʊʃən/ pn
Ατλαντικός Ωκεανός
The ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.

Atlantic bonito Atlantic bonitos n
παλαμίδα
Sarda sarda, of the shallower waters of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea.

Atlantis /ətˈlæntəs/ pn
Ατλαντίδα
A mythical country said to have sunk into the Atlantic Ocean.

Atlas /ˈætləs/ Atlases pn
Άτλας
(Greek god) The son of Iapetus and Clymene, war leader of the Titans ordered by the god Zeus to support the sky on his shoulders; father to the Hesperides, the Hyades, and the Pleiades; king of the legendary Atlantis.

Atlas Mountains /ˈætləs ˈmaʊntɪnz/ pn
Όρη Άτλαντα
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Atreid Atreids n
Ατρείδης
(Greek mythology) Any of the family and descendants of the mythical Mycenaean king Atreus, including either of his sons Menelaus and Agamemnon, who both feature in the Iliad.

Atropatene pn
Ατροπατήνη
(historical) An ancient kingdom established in the 4th century BC in modern-day Iranian Azerbaijan by the satrap Atropates.

Attalia pn
Αττάλεια
former name of Antalya

Attic /ˈætɪk/ more Attic most Attic adj
αττικός
Relating to Athenian culture or architecture.

Attic Greek pn
Αττική διάλεκτος
The dialect of Ancient Greek used in Attica, the region surrounding Athens, from 500 to 300 B.C.E., closely related to Ionic Greek and a main contributor to Koine Greek. The language of Thucydides, Plato, Aeschylus, Xenophon, etc.

Attic salt /-ɾɪk/ /ˈatɪk sɒlt/ /ˈatɪk sɔːlt/ /ˈætɪk sɑlt/ /ˈætɪk sɔlt/ n
Αττικόν άλας
(idiomatic) Pointed and delicate wit.

Attica pn
Αττική
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A peninsula southeast of Athens, Greece.
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Atticize v
αττικίζω
(intransitive) To use the Attic idiom or style; to conform to the customs or modes of thought of the Athenians.

Auckland /ˈɑːklənd/ /ˈɔːklənd/ pn
Όκλαντ Ώκλαντ
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Audouin's gull Audouin's gulls n
αιγαιόγλαρος νησόγλαρος
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus, a large gull restricted to the Mediterranean and the western coast of Saharan Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.

Audrey /ˈɔːdɹi/ pn
Όντρεϊ Εθελδρέδα Ωντρέ
A en given name.
(very, rare) A en given name.

Augeas /ɔːˈd͡ʒiːəs/ pn
Αυγείας
(Greek mythology) a king of Elis, best known for his stables, the Augean stables

Augsburg pn
Άουγκσμπουργκ Αυγούστα
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August /ˈɑ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ Augusts pn
Αύγουστος
The eighth month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, following July and preceding September.

Augustine /ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/ /əˈɡʌstɪn/ /ˈɑɡəˌstin/ /ˈɔɡəˌstin/ /ˈɔːɡəˌstiːn/ pn
Αυγουστίνος
A en given name, notably borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430), a church father and a writer.

Augustinian adj
αυγουστίνειος
of, or relating to St Augustine of Hippo

Augustus /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ pn
Αύγουστος
The Roman emperor Augustus, also called Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E. – 14 C.E.); heir to Julius Caesar

Auschwitz /ˈaʊʃ.vɪts/ /ˈaʊʃ.wɪts/ pn
Άουσβιτς Οσβιέτσιμ Οσφιέντσιμ
A former concentration camp in what is now Poland; used metonymically for Nazi evil, the Holocaust.

Austerlitz /ˈaʊstəlɪts/ /ˈaʊstɚlɪts/ /ˈɔstɚlɪts/ /ˈɔːstəlɪts/ pn
Άουστερλιτς
, Czech Republic. The site of Napoleon's victory over the combined Russian and Austrian armies in 1805.

Austin /ˈɑstɪn/ /ˈɒstɪn/ /ˈɔstɪn/ pn
Ώστιν Όστιν
A en given name, of Anglo-Norman origin.
A former make of British motor car, named for founder Herbert Austin.
Ώστιν
An English surname originating as a patronymic from the given name.

Australasia /ˌɒstɹ(ə)lˈeɪʒə/ /ˌɔstɹl̩ˈæɪʒɐ/ pn
Αυστραλασία
Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea and neighbouring islands.

Australia /-ɹe.jə/ /-ɹeɪl-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ə/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.jə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪ.lɪ.ə/ /əˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.jə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ə/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jə/ /əˈstɹɛ.liː.ə/ pn
Αυστραλία
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Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ adj
αυστραλιανός
Of, from, or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or Australian languages.

Australian /-ɹejə/ /-ɹeɪ(l)-/ /-ɹɛl-/ /ɑˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɑˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.li.jən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljən/ /ɔˈstɹɛ.li.ən/ /ɔˈstɹɛl.jən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪjən/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪən/ /əˈstɹeɪljən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.liː.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ /əˈstɹæɪl.jən/ /əˈstɹɛliːən/ Australians n
Αυστραλέζα Αυστραλέζος Αυστραλή Αυστραλός
A person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent.

Australianise /ɒˈstɹeɪljənaɪz/ v
αυστραλίζω
(transitive) To make Australian as to custom, culture, or style.
(transitive) To localise a medium for sale or use in Australia.

Austria /ˈɑs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪə/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɔːs.tɹɪə/ pn
Αυστρία
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Αυστροουγγαρία
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Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ more Austrian most Austrian adj
αυστριακός
Of, from, or pertaining to Austria or its people.

Austrian /ˈɑ.stɹi.ən/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ən/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ən/ Austrians n
Αυστριακός Αυστριακή
A person from Austria or of Austrian descent.

Austro-Hungarian adj
αυστρουγγρικός
(historical) Of, from or pertaining to Austria-Hungary.

Auvergne /əʊˈvɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
Ωβέρνη
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Avalon /ˈævəlɑn/ /ˈævəlɒn/ pn
Άβαλον
(Arthurian legend) An island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death.

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ Avars n
Άβαρος
(historical) A member of a group of equestrian nomads who established an empire spanning considerable areas of Central and Eastern Europe from the late 6th to the early 9th century; also called Eurasian Avars or Pannonian Avars, to distinguish them from the Avars of the Caucasus.

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ pn
Αβεστική γλώσσα
An ancient Eastern Old Iranian language that was used to compose the sacred hymns and canon of the Zoroastrian Avesta.

Avignon /ˈævɪnjɒn/ pn
Αβινιόν
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Avogadro /ˌavəˈɡɑːdɹəʊ/ /ˌɑvoʊˈɡɑdɹoʊ/ /ˌɑvəˈɡɑdɹoʊ/ pn
Αβογκάντρο
A lunar crater named in his honour.

Avogadro's number pn
αριθμός Αβογκάντρο
(chemistry, physics) The number of atoms present in 12 grams of isotopically pure carbon-12, being 6.02214076 × 1023. By definition, the number of elementary entities (atoms or molecules) comprising one mole of a given substance.

Axel /ˈæk.səl/ Axels pn
Άξελος
A en given name in quiet use since the 19th century.

Ayasoluk pn
Αγιασολούκ
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Aydarken pn
Χαϊνταρκάν

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ n
Αϊμαρά
An indigenous people of South America.

Azerbaijan /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌdʒɑːn/ /ə.ˈzɛː(ɹ).baɪˌʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈdʒɑːn/ /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈʒɑːn/ pn
Αζερμπαϊτζάν
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Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ adj
αζέρικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani people or the Azerbaijani language.

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ Azerbaijanis n
Αζέρα Αζέρος
A person from Azerbaijan or of Azerbaijani descent.

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈd͡ʒɑːni/ pn
αζεριανά αζερικά
The language of Azerbaijan.

Aznavour /ˈæznəvʊə/ /ˌɑːznəˈvʊɚ/ pn
Αζναβούρ
A French-Armenian surname.

Azores /əˈzɔːz/ /ˈeɪzɔːɹz/ pn
Αζόρες
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Azrael /ˈæzɹeɪ.əl/ /ˈæzɹi.əl/ /ˈʌzɹɑːˌɛl/ pn
Αζραήλ
The angel of death in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, and in Islam.

Aztec /ˈæz.tɛk/ Aztec Aztecs n
Αζτέκος
A Mexica.

Ağrı pn
Άγρι
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BBC /biː biː siː/ pn
Μπι Μπι Σι
(preceded by “the”) Initialism of British Broadcasting Corporation.

BC adv
π.Χ. προ Χριστού
Initialism of Before Christ.

BCE adv
π.Κ.Ε.
(chronology) Initialism of Before Common Era (Before the Common Era, before Common Era, before the Common Era), Before Current Era (Before the Current Era, before current era, before the current era), or before Christian Era.

BMI BMIs n
ΔΣΒ
Initialism of body mass index.

BMW pn
Μπε-Εμ-Βε
a manufacturer of motor vehicles (Bayerische Motoren-Werke (Bavarian Motor Works)).

Baal /bɑːˈɑːl/ /ˈbeɪl/ /ˈbeɪəl/ /ˈbɑːl/ Baalim Baals pn
Βάαλ
(mythology, biblical) A storm and fertility god of the Phoenician and Canaanite pantheons, reckoned as chief of the gods by the 1st millennium BC.
(Christianity) One of the demons or fallen angels of Satan.

Baalbek pn
Μπάαλμπεκ
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Bab el Mandeb /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmændɛb/ /ˈbɑːb ɛl ˈmɑndɛb/ pn
Μπαμπ ελ Μαντέμπ
a strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden

Baba Yaga /ˌbɑːbə ˈjɑːɡə/ pn
Μπάμπα Γιάγκα
(Slavic mythology) In Russian, Finno-Ugric, Polish and Bulgarian tales, a hag who lives in a hut standing on chicken legs and who flies through the air in a mortar, using the pestle as a rudder. She behaves ambivalently and may be either amiable or hostile.

Babylon /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæb.ɪ.lɒn/ pn
Βαβυλώνα
Any city of great wealth, luxury and vice.

Babylonia /ˌbæbɪˈloʊni.ə/ /ˌbæbɪˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Βαβυλωνία
(historical) The realm of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), the Babylonian Empire.

Babylonian adj
βαβυλωνιακός
(historical) Pertaining to the city of Babylon, or the Babylonian Empire. [from 16th c.]

Babylonian Babylonians n
Βαβυλώνιος Βαβυλώνια
An inhabitant of the city of Babylon.

Bacchus /ˈbækəs/ pn
Βάκχος
(Roman god) Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and vivid social gatherings.

Bach /bɑːk/ /bɑːx/ pn
Μπαχ
(music) Johann Sebastian Bach, a German organist and composer.

Bactria /ˈbæktɹɪə/ pn
Βακτρία Βακτριανή
The ancient Greek name of the country between the range of the Hindu Kush and the Amu Darya in the Middle East, encompassing parts of northern Afghanistan, eastern Turkmenistan, southern Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and northern Pakistan.

Bactrian camel /ˈbæktɹɪən ˈkæməl/ Bactrian camels n
βακτριανή
The camel with two humps, Camelus bactrianus, native to the steppes of Asia.

Badajoz /ˌbɑːdəˈhoʊs/ pn
Μπανταχόθ
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Badakhshan pn
Μπανταχσάν
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Badalona /ˌbædəˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑːdəˈloʊnə/ pn
Μπαδαλόνα Μπανταλόνα
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Baden /ˈbɑːdən/ pn
Βάδη Μπάντεν
(historical) Its former county and canton.

Baffin Bay pn
Κόλπος του Μπάφιν
A sea between Greenland and Nunavut.

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ /ˈbæɡdæd/ pn
Βαγδάτη
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Baghlan pn
Μπαγκλάν
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Bahamas /bəˈhɑː.məz/ pn
Μπαχάμες
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Bahia /bɒˈiːə/ /bəˈhiːə/ pn
Μπαΐα
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Bahrain /bɑː(h)ˈɹeɪn/ pn
Μπαχρέιν
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Baháʼu'lláh /bəˈhɑːʊˌlɑː/ pn
Μπαχαολλά
Born Mírzá Ḥusayn-`Alí Núrí (1817–1892), Persian religious leader, prophet-founder of the Baháʼí Faith.

Baikal /baɪ.ˈkæl/ /ˌbaɪ.ˈkɑːl/ pn
Βαϊκάλη
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Baikonur /ˌbaɪ.kəˈnɪɚ/ pn
Μπαϊκονούρ
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Bajram Curri /-tsʌɹi/ /-ˈɹæm-/ /baɪˈɹɑm tsu.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.ɹɑm-/ pn
Μπαϊράμ Τσούρι
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Bakelite /ˈbeɪk.ə.laɪt/ n
βακελίτης
A heat-resisting chemically inert phenol formaldehyde resin (an early thermosetting plastic).

Baker pn
Ψωμάς
An English surname originating as an occupation for a baker, or owner of a communal oven

Bakhmut /bɑkˈmut/ /bɑxˈmut/ pn
Μπαχμούτ
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Baklahorani /ˌbɑːkləhɔːˈɹɑːni/ pn
Μπακλαχοράνι
An annual carnival celebrated on Shrove Monday by the Greek Orthodox community in Istanbul.

Baku /bɑːˈkuː/ /ˈbækuː/ pn
Μπακού
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Bakuninism n
μπακουνινισμός
Support for Mikhail Bakunin respectively his propositions.

Bakuninist Bakuninists n
μπακουνινιστής
A supporter of Mikhail Bakunin respectively his propositions.

Balaton /ˈbælətɒn/ /ˈbɒlətɒn/ pn
Μπάλατον
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Baldwin /ˈbɔːldwɪn/ Baldwins pn
Βαλδουίνος
(countable) A en given name; rather rare in English.

Balearic Islands pn
Βαλεαρίδες Νήσοι
A group of Mediterranean islands of the east coast of Spain, formed by Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera.

Bali /ˈbɑːli/ pn
Μπαλί
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Balkan /ˈbɑlkən/ /ˈbɒlkən/ /ˈbɔlkən/ /ˈbɔːlkən/ adj
βαλκανικός
Of or relating to the Balkan Peninsula

Balkan Peninsula pn
Βαλκανική χερσόνησος
A large peninsula in southeastern Europe surrounded by water on three sides: the Adriatic Sea to the west, the Mediterranean Sea (including the Ionian and Aegean Seas) to the south and the Black Sea to the east. Its northern boundary is often given as the Danube, Sava and Kupa rivers.

Balkanization /ˌbɑl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌbɔːl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ Balkanizations n
βαλκανοποίηση
(historical, chiefly, political science) The fragmentation of a geopolitical region into several small states that are often hostile or non-cooperative with each other.

Balkanize v
βαλκανοποιώ
(transitive) To break up into small, mutually-hostile units, especially on a political basis.

Balkans /ˈbɑl.kənz/ /ˈbɒl.kənz/ /ˈbɔl.kənz/ /ˈbɔːl.kənz/ pn
Βαλκάνια
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Balochistan pn
Βαλουχιστάν
A region on the Iranian plateau in south-western Asia, northwest of the Arabian Sea, dominated by desert and mountains, composed of southwestern Pakistan, southeastern Iran and a very small section of southwestern Afghanistan; inhabited by the Baloch people.

Balthazar /bælˈθeɪzə/ /bælˈθeɪzɚ/ /ˈbælθəˌzɔɹ/ pn
Βαλτάσαρ
A name ascribed to one of the Magi.
(biblical, historical) a Babylonian king mentioned in the Book of Daniel.

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ more Baltic most Baltic adj
βαλτικός
Of or pertaining to the Baltic region or the Baltic Sea.

Baltic Sea pn
Βαλτική Θάλασσα Βαλτική
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Baltimore /ˈbɔl.tɪˌmɔɹ/ /ˈbɔːltɪmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈbɔːltɪmoə/ /ˈbɔːltɪmɔː/ pn
Βαλτιμόρη
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Balzacian /balˈzakɪ.ən/ /bælˈzæki.ən/ /bɔlˈzæki.ən/ more Balzacian most Balzacian adj
μπαλζακικός
Of or pertaining to the French novelist Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) or his writings.

Bambara /-ɑ/ /bɑmˈbɑɹ.ə/ pn
μπαμπάρα
A West Sudanic language spoken mainly in Mali by as many as six million people, and by smaller numbers of people in Senegal Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Gambia.

Bamberg pn
Μπάμπεργκ
A city (and also a district) in Bavaria, Germany

Banat pn
Βανάτο

Bandar Seri Begawan /ˌbɑːndəɹ sɪˌɹiː bɪˈɡaʊ.ən/ pn
Μπαντάρ Σερί Μπεγκαβάν
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Bandera Banderas pn
Μπαντέρα
A surname from Ukrainian.

Bangalore /ˈbæŋ.ɡə.loɹ/ /ˌbæŋ.ɡəˈloɹ/ /ˌbæŋ.ɡəˈlɔː/ pn
Μπανγκαλόρ
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Μπανγκά Μπελιτούνγκ
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Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
Μπανγκόκ Μπανκόκ Μπαγγόκ Μπαγκόκ
(metonymy) The government of Thailand.

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ /ˌbɑːŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
Μπανγκλαντές Μπαγκλαντές
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Bangladeshi adj
μπανγκλαντεσιανός
Of, from, or pertaining to Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi Bangladeshis n
Μπανγκλαντεσιανή Μπανγκλαντεσιανός
A native or inhabitant of Bangladesh or person of Bangladeshi descent.

Bangui /bɑːŋˈɡiː/ /ˈbɑːŋɡi/ pn
Μπανγκί
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Banjul pn
Μπανζούλ
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Baoding /baʊ.dɪŋ/ pn
Μπαοντίνγκ
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Bar pn
Αντιβάριον Θηβάριον
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Barack /bəˈrak, -ˈrɑːk/ /bəˈrɑk/ /ˈbarak/ pn
Μπαράκ
A en given name.

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊz/ /bɑɹˈbeɪ.dəs/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.dɒs/ pn
Μπαρμπάντος
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Barbara /ˈbɑɹb(ə)ɹə/ /ˈbɑːb(ə)ɹə/ Barbaras pn
Βαρβάρα
A en given name.

Barbary /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹi/ pn
Μπαρμπαριά
(historical) The Mediterranean coastal areas of North Africa that were used as a base by pirates in the 16th to 19th centuries.

Barbie /ˈbɑɹbi/ /ˈbɑːbi/ Barbies n
Μπάρμπι
A tall, slender female fashion doll.

Barbuda /bɑɹˈb(j)uː.də/ pn
Μπαρμπούντα
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Barcelona /ˌbɑɹsəˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑɹsɪˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑːsəˈləʊnə/ pn
Βαρκελώνη
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Barents Sea /ˈbæɹənts ˈsi/ /ˈbɛəɹənts ˈsi/ pn
Θάλασσα Μπάρεντς
A part of the Arctic Ocean located north of Norway and northwestern Russia.

Bari pn
Μπάρι
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A surname.

Barnabas /ˈbɑɹnəbəs/ pn
Βαρνάβας
(biblical character) An early Christian, one of the earliest Christian disciples in Jerusalem

Barnaul pn
Μπαρναούλ
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Baroque /bəˈɹoʊk/ /bəˈɹɒk/ /bəˈɹəʊk/ pn
μπαρόκ
(arts, music) A period in western architecture, art and music from ca. 1600 to ca. 1760 CE, known for its abundance of drama, rich color, and extensive ornamentation.

Bartholomew /bɑɹˈtɑləmi/ /bɑɹˈθɑləmju/ /bɑːˈθɒləmjuː/ Bartholomews pn
Βαρθολομαίος
An Apostle, identified with Nathanael. (biblical character)
A en given name of biblical origin.

Barysaw pn
Μπορίσοφ
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Bas-Rhin pn
Κάτω Ρήνος
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Basel /ˈbɑːzəl/ pn
Βασιλεία
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Bashkortostan [baʃˈko̞ː(ɹ)təʉ̯stæn] [bɑʃˈkɔɹtoə̯stɛən] pn
Μπασκορτοστάν Μπασκιρία
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Basil /ˈbæz.əl/ pn
Βασίλειος
A en given name, in quiet but steady use in the UK.

Basilicata pn
Μπασιλικάτα
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Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ adj
βασκικός
Relating to the Basque people or their language.

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ Basques n
Βάσκος
A member of a cultural and ethnic people living in the western Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay between France and Spain.

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ pn
βασκικά Βασκικά
The language of the Basque people.

Basque Country pn
Χώρα των Βάσκων
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The region where the Basque language is spoken.
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Basra pn
Βασόρα
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Basse-Terre /bæsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Μπας-Τερ
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Basseterre /bæsˈtɛə(ɹ)/ pn
Μπαστέρ
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Bastia /bɑːˈstiːə/ /ˈbæstiə/ /ˈbɑːstiə/ /ˈbɑːstjə/ pn
Μπαστιά
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Bath /bæːθ/ /bæθ/ /bɑːθ/ pn
Μπαθ
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Bathsheba /bæθˈʃiːbə/ pn
Βηρσαβεέ
In the Old Testament, the wife of Uriah and later of David. (biblical character)

Batman /ˈbæt.mæn/ Batmans Batmen pn
Μπάτμαν Άνθρωπος Νυχτερίδα 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.

Batna pn
Μπάτνα
A city and commune in Batna Province, northeastern Algeria.

Baton Rouge /ˌbætən ˈɹuːʒ/ [̩bʰæ.ʔn̩ ˈɹuːʒ] pn
Μπατόν Ρουζ
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Battambang pn
Μπατταμπάνγκ
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Battenberg Battenbergs pn
Μπάττενμπεργκ
(countable) A surname from German, equivalent to English Mountbatten.

Battle of Britain pn
Μάχη της Αγγλίας
(historical) A series of air engagements between the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Luftwaffe during World War II for air superiority over southern England and the English Channel prior to any German invasion of the British Isles.

Batumi pn
Μπατούμι
A seaside city on the Black Sea coast and capital of Adjara, an autonomous republic in southwest Georgia.

Baudelairean /ˌboʊdəˈlɛɹi.ən/ /ˌbəʊd(ə)ˈlɛəɹɪ.ən/ more Baudelairean most Baudelairean adj
μπωντλαιρικός
Of or pertaining to Charles Pierre Baudelaire (1821–1867), French poet, critic, and translator, or to his works.

Bauhaus /ˈbaʊhaʊs/ /ˈbaʊˌhaʊs/ pn
Μπάουχαους
(architecture, design, also, attributively) A modernist style characterized by the absence of ornamentation and by harmony between the function of a building or an object and its design.

Bavaria /bəˈveəɹɪə/ pn
Βαυαρία
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation, which includes the historical Bavaria and parts of Swabia and Franconia.

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ Bavarians n
Βαυαρή Βαυαρός
A person from Bavaria or of Bavarian descent.

Bay of Bengal pn
Κόλπος της Βεγγάλης Όρμος της Βεγγάλης
A sea that forms the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean.

Bay of Biscay pn
Βισκαϊκός κόλπος Γασκωνικός κόλπος
a gulf of the North Atlantic Ocean along the western coast of France from Brest south to the Spanish border, and the northern coast of Spain, named for the Spanish province of Biscay

Bayonne pn
Μπαγιόν
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Beast pn
Θηρίο
(biblical) A figure in the Book of Revelation (Apocalypse), often identified with Satan or the Antichrist.

Beatles /ˈbiːtl̩z/ [ˈbiːɾɫ̩z] pn
Μπητλς
An extremely successful and influential British rock music quartet that operated primarily in the 1960s.

Beatrice /beəˈtɹɪs/ /biˈætrɪs/ /ˈbiː(ə)tɹɪs/ pn
Βεατρίκη
A en given name.

Beaufort /ˈbəʊ.fɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈbəʊ.fət/ pn
μποφόρ
Francis Beaufort, British admiral and hydrographer

Beaufort scale pn
κλίμακα Μποφόρ
(nautical) An empirical measure for the intensity of the wind based mainly on the state of the sea or wave conditions.

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛt͡ʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
Μπετσουαναλάνδη
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Beelzebub /biːˈɛlzɪbʌb/ /ˈbilzɪbʌb/ pn
βελζεβούλ
(Christianity) Satan, the Devil.

Beethoven /ˈbeɪtˌhəʊvən/ /ˈbeɪˌtoʊvən/ /ˈbeɪˌtəʊvən/ pn
Μπετόβεν
A surname from German, usually applying to Ludwig van Beethoven.

Beethovenian /ˌbeɪt(h)əʊˈviːnɪən/ /ˌbeɪtoʊˈvini.ən/ more Beethovenian most Beethovenian adj
μπετοβενικός
Of or pertaining to Ludwig van Beethoven, in particular his style of music.

Beetle Beetles n
Σκαραβαίος Σκαθάρι
(UK, Australia, NZ) A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011).

Beijing /beɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ˌbeɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
Πεκίνο
(metonymy) The government of the People's Republic of China. [from late 20th c.]

Beirut /beɪˈɹuːt/ pn
Βηρυτός
The drinking game of beer pong.

Bejaia /bɪ.ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ə/ pn
Μπετζάγια Μπούτζια
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Bel Paese /ˌbɛl pɑˈeɪzi/ /ˌbɛl pɑːˈeɪzeɪ/ /ˌbɛl pɑːˈeɪzɪ/ n
μπελ παέζε
A soft, mild, creamy Italian cheese shaped in small disks and produced from cow's milk, originally from Lombardy.

Belarus /ˈbɛ.lɑ.ɹus/ /ˈbɛləɹuːs/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛ.ləˈɹuːs/ pn
Λευκορωσία
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Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ adj
λευκορωσικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Belarus, the Belarusian people.

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʃən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːʒən/ /ˌbɛləˈɹʌʃən/ Belarusians n
Λευκορώσος λευκορωσικά Λευκορωσίδα
(uncountable) The Slavic language spoken in Belarus (formerly called White Ruthenia or White Russia).
Λευκορώσος Λευκορωσίδα
(countable) A citizen of Belarus.

Belfast /ˈbɛl.fæst/ /ˈbɛl.fɑːst/ pn
Μπέλφαστ
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Belgian /ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ [ˈbɛl.ɡi.ən] more Belgian most Belgian adj
βελγικός βέλγικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Belgium or the Belgian people.

Belgian /ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ [ˈbɛl.ɡi.ən] Belgians n
Βέλγος Βελγίδα Βέλγα
A person from Belgium or of Belgian descent.

Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Sheepdogs n
βέλγικος ποιμενικός
One of four variants of sheep herding dog bred in Belgium.

Belgium /ˈbɛld͡ʒəm/ Belgiums pn
Βέλγιο Βέλγιον
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Belgorod /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɑd/ /ˈbɛl.ɡəˌɹɒd/ pn
Μπέλγκοροντ
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Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
Βελιγράδι
(metonym) The Serbian or Yugoslav government.

Belisarius pn
Βελισάριος Βελισσάριος
(history) a general of the Byzantine Empire, who was instrumental to Emperor Justinian's ambitious project of reconquering much of the Mediterranean territory of the former Western Roman Empire, which had been lost less than a century previously

Belize /beɪlˈiːz/ /bəˈliːz/ /bɛlˈiːz/ pn
Μπελίζ Μπελίζε
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Belize City pn
Πόλη της Μπελίζ
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Belmopan pn
Μπελμοπάν
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Benedict /ˈbɛnədɪkt/ Benedicts pn
Βενέδικτος
(countable) A en given name, particularly of the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order, and of several popes.

Benelux pn
Μπενελούξ
An economic and customs union made up of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Benevento pn
Μπενεβέντο
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Bengal /bɛŋ.ˈɡɔːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑl/ /bɛŋˈɡɑːl/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ /ˈbɛŋˌɡəl/ pn
Βεγγάλη
A region in the Indian subcontinent which is today divided between Bangladesh and India (particularly the state of West Bengal).

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ adj
βεγγαλέζικος βεγγαλικός
Of, from or pertaining to Bengal or the Bengalis.

Bengali /bɛŋˈɡɑli/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ Bengalis n
Βεγγαλέζα Βεγγαλέζος
(countable) A person from Bengal or of Bengali descent.
μπενγκάλι
(uncountable) A language spoken in Bangladesh and the states of Assam, Tripura and West Bengal, India.

Benghazi /bɛnˈɡɑ.zi/ pn
Βεγγάζη
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Benin /bəˈnin/ /bəˈnɪn/ /bɛˈniːn/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
Μπενίν
People's Republic of Benin, from 1975 to 1990
Republic of Benin, since 1990
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A historical kingdom in West Africa, in present-day Nigeria.

Benjamin /ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɛnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒəmɪn/ /ˈbɪnd͡ʒɚmɪn/ Benjamins pn
Βενιαμίν
The youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible.
A surname transferred from the given name.

Beowulf /ˈbeɪoʊwʊlf/ /ˈbeɪəwʊlf/ pn
Μπέογουλφ
An Old English epic poem written circa 1025.

Berat pn
Μπεράτ Μπεράτι Νομός του Μπεράτ
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Berber /ˈbɜːbə/ /ˈbɝ.bɚ/ adj
βερβερικός
Of the Berber people, their culture, or their language.

Berber /ˈbɜːbə/ /ˈbɝ.bɚ/ Berbers n
Βέρβερος
A member of a particular ethnic group indigenous to northwest Africa.

Berdiansk pn
Μπερντιάνσκ
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Berdichev pn
Μπερντίτσεφ
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Bergamo /ˈbɜːɡəˌməʊ/ /ˈbɝɡəˌmoʊ/ Bergamos pn
Μπέργκαμο
(countable) A habitational surname from Italian.

Bergen pn
Μπέργκεν
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Bergerac pn
Μπερζεράκ
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A surname from French.

Bering Sea /ˈbɛɹɪŋ ˈsiː/ pn
Βερίγγειος θάλασσα
The sea between Siberia and Alaska, north of the Pacific Ocean, that is connected to the Arctic Ocean by the Bering Strait.

Bering Strait pn
Βερίγγειος πορθμός
A strait between Chukotka, Russia and Alaska, USA, linking the Arctic Ocean to the Bering Sea.

Berkshire /bɚkʃɚ/ /ˈbɑːkʃə/ pn
Μπέρκσαϊρ
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Berlin /bəˈlɪn/ /bɛə̯ˈlɪn/ /bɜːˈlɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ /ˈbɝ.lɪn/ [bɚˈlɪn] Berlins pn
Βερολίνο
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Berlin Wall /bɜːˈlɪn wɔːl/ /bɝˈlɪn wɔl/ /ˈbɜː-/ /ˈbɝ-/ pn
Τείχος του Βερολίνου
(history) A wall that parted the city of Berlin until 1989, constructed by the German Democratic Republic to keep East Germans from escaping to West Berlin.

Berliner /bəˈlɪnə/ /bɚˈlɪnɚ/ Berliners n
Βερολινέζα Βερολινέζος
A native or inhabitant of Berlin.

Berlusconi pn
Μπερλουσκόνι
A surname from Italian.

Berlusconism n
μπερλουσκονισμός
(politics) Silvio Berlusconi's policies and attitudes generally.

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
Βερμούδες
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Bermuda Triangle pn
τρίγωνο των Βερμούδων
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Bermuda grass Bermuda grasses n
αγριάδα
A perennial grass, Cynodon dactylon, native to Africa and Asia, used in warm areas of the world for pasture, lawn and making hay.

Bermuda shorts n
βερμούδα
A type of knee-high shorts reminiscent of cut formal trousers.

Bern /bɛ(ɹ)n/ /bɜː(ɹ)n/ Berns pn
Βέρνη
A placename
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Bernard /bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈbɜːnəd/ pn
Βερνάρδος
A en given name.

Besançon /bəˈzænsən/ pn
Μπεζανσόν
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Bessarabia pn
Βεσσαραβία
(historical) A geographic region in Eastern Europe bounded by the Dniester River on the east and the Prut River on the west. Now divided between Moldova and Ukraine.

Betelgeuse /ˈbidlˌdʒus/ /ˈbidlˌdʒuz/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːs/ /ˈbiːtldʒuːz/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒus/ /ˈbɛdlˌdʒuz/ pn
Μπετελγκέζ Βετελγόζης
(star) A bright-red supergiant intrinsic variable star, the second brightest star in the constellation Orion; Alpha (α) Orionis. It is the tenth brightest star in the nighttime, and one of the largest stars known.

Bethesda /bəˈθɛz.də/ pn
Βηθεσδά
(biblical) A pool in Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament.

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθlihɛm/ /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
Βηθλεέμ
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Beverly Hills pn
Μπέβερλι Χιλς
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Bewick's swan Bewick's swans n
νανόκυκνος
A small swan, Cygnus columbianus, of the family Anatidae.

Bharat pn
Βαράτ
(chiefly, India) India: the Republic of India.

Bhopal /bəʊˈpɑːl/ /bʱoːˈpaːl/ pn
Μποπάλ
(by extension) The 1984 leak of toxic gas in this city, resulting in thousands of deaths and over half a million injuries.

Bhubaneswar pn
Μπουμπάνεσβαρ
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Bhutan /buːˈtæn/ /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
Μπουτάν
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Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ more Bhutanese most Bhutanese adj
μπουτανέζικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Bhutan, the Bhutanese people.

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ Bhutanese n
Μπουτανέζα Μπουτανέζος
A person from Bhutan or of Bhutanese descent.

Biafra /biˈɑfɹə/ pn
Μπιάφρα
(historical) A short-lived secessionist state that declared independence from Nigeria in the late 1960s.

Białystok pn
Μπιαλίστοκ
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Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ Bibles pn
Βίβλος Αγία Γραφή Βύβλος
The Jewish holy book that was largely incorporated into the Christian Bible.

Bibulus pn
Βίβουλος
a Roman cognomen

Biden /ˈbaɪdən/ Bidens pn
Μπάιντεν
A surname.

Bielefeld Bielefelds pn
Μπίλεφελντ
A habitational surname from German.

Big Apple pn
Μεγάλο Μήλο
A nickname for New York City.

Big Bad Wolf /bɪɡ bæd ˈwʊlf/ Big Bad Wolves n
Κακός Λύκος
An evil fictional wolf that appears in fairy tales or fables.

Big Bang pn
Μεγάλη Έκρηξη
(cosmology) The cosmic event that marks the beginning of time and the rapid expansion of space for the visible universe. The evolution of the universe since that beginning point is described by the Big Bang Theory.

Big Ben pn
Μπιγκ Μπεν
The hour bell in the Elizabeth Tower (formerly known as the Clock Tower), adjacent to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, United Kingdom.

Big Brother pn
Μεγάλος Αδελφός
Unwarranted, invasive, and discreet surveillance, especially of a people by its government

Big Crunch pn
Μεγάλη Σύνθλιψη
(cosmology) The hypothetical eventual collapse of the universe that would ultimately occur if it contracted continuously in the future.

Big Mac /bɪɡ mæk/ Big Macs n
Μπιγκ Μακ
A hamburger from the fast food company McDonald's, served on a three-part bun with various condiments.

Biga pn
Τρωάδα
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Bihar /bɪˈhɑɹ/ /bɪˈhɑː/ /bɪˈɦɑːɾ/ pn
Μπιχάρ
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Bijelo Polje pn
Μπιέλο Πόλιε
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Bilbao /bɪlˈbaʊ/ pn
Μπιλμπάο
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Bilhah pn
Βαλλά
A handmaid of Rachel and mother of Dan and Naphtali. (biblical character)

Bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] pn
Μπιλ
A diminutive of the en given name William.

Bilohirsk pn
Μπιλοχίρσκ
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Birmingham /ˈbɜː.mɪŋ.əm/ /ˈbɜː.mɪŋˌhæm/ /ˈbɝ.mɪŋ.əm/ /ˈbɝ.mɪŋˌhæm/ pn
Μπέρμιγχαμ
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Birobidzhan pn
Μπιρομπιτζάν
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Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
Μπισκέκ
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Bislama /ˈbɪʃləmɑː/ pn
Μπισλάμα
A creole language spoken on the South Pacific island-nation of Vanuatu, derived from Indo-European (mainly from English) and Oceanic languages.

Bissau pn
Μπισάου
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Bistrița /ˈbɪstrɪtsə/ pn
Μπίστριτσα
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Bithynia /bɪˈθɪni.ə/ pn
Βιθυνία
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Bitola pn
Μοναστήρι Μπίτολα
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Bizerte pn
Μπιζέρτα
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Black Death pn
Μαύρη Πανώλη
(disease, historical) A pandemic outbreak of bubonic plague throughout Europe and most of Asia in the 14th century that killed nearly half the population of Europe and Asia.

Black Forest pn
Μέλας Δρυμός Μέλανας Δρυμός
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Black Sea pn
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BlackBerry BlackBerries BlackBerrys n
Μπλάκ-μπερη
A wireless handheld device, a cross between a cellphone and a mobile email appliance and Internet-capable PDA, marketed by BlackBerry Limited.

Blackbeard pn
Μαυρογένης
The archetypal pirate, who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Blackpool pn
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Blagoevgrad pn
Μπλαγκόεβγκραντ
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Blaise pn
Βλάσιος
A en given name.

Blitzen pn
Αστραπή
The eighth and last reindeer of Santa Claus.

Bloemfontein /ˈbluːmfɒnˌteɪn/ pn
Μπλουμφοντέιν
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Blois /blwɑː/ pn
Μπλουά
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Bluebeard pn
Κυανοπώγων
A famous fairy tale written by Charles Perrault in 1697 about a violent nobleman who has the habit of murdering his wives and the attempts of his current wife to avoid the same fate.
The nobleman who is the title character of the story.

Bluetooth /ˈblutuθ/ /ˈbluːtuːθ/ pn
Κυανόδους
The nickname of Harald Gormsson, a king of Denmark and Norway.

Bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ /bɔb/ pn
Μπομπ
A diminutive of the en given name Robert.

Boca Raton pn
Μπόκα Ράτον
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Boccaccian /bəˈkæt͡ʃiən/ /bəˈkɑːt͡ʃiən/ more Boccaccian most Boccaccian adj
βοκακικός βοκκακικός
Of or pertaining to Giovanni Boccaccio (1313–1375), Italian author and poet, or to his works.

Bochum pn
Μπόχουμ
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Bodrum /ˈbəʊdɹʊm/ pn
Αλικαρνασσός Μπόντρουμ
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Boeing /ˈboʊ.ɪŋ/ pn
Μπόινγκ
(aviation) A popular American aerospace company known for their successful commercial aircraft.

Boeotia /biːˈəʊʃə/ pn
Βοιωτία
A district of Ancient Greece, formerly renowned for the French proverbially equating the residents with philistinism; now, a district in east Central Greece, situated on the peninsula, west of Euboea, north of Attica and Megaris, and east of Phocis. The present-day capital of the prefecture is Livadeia.

Boeotian /biːˈəʊʃən/ more Boeotian most Boeotian adj
βοιωτικός
(historical) Pertaining to Boeotia.
ανόητος μωρός χαζός
(by extension) Stupid, foolish, dull-witted.

Boeotian /biːˈəʊʃən/ Boeotians n
Βοιωτή Βοιωτός
(historical) An inhabitant or a resident of Boeotia.

Bogomil /ˈbɒɡəmɪl/ Bogomils n
βογόμιλος
(Christianity, historical) A member of a dualist Christian sect which flourished in the Balkans during the 10th to 15th centuries and was characterized by resistance to the state and church authorities.

Bogotá /ˌboʊɡəˈtɑː/ /ˌbɒɡəˈtɑː/ pn
Μπογκοτά
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Bogra pn
Μπόγκρα
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Bohemia /boʊˈhimiə/ pn
Βοημία
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Bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ adj
βοημικός
Of, or relating to Bohemia or its language. [from 16th c.]

Bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ Bohemians n
Βοημή Βοημίδα Βοημός
A native or resident of Bohemia. [from 16th c.]
Τσιγγάνα Τσιγγάνος
(now, rare) A Gypsy, a Romani. [from 16th c.]

Bohemond /ˈbəʊəmənd/ pn
Βοημούνδος Βοϊμόνδος
A given name of historical usage

Boise /ˈbɔɪsiː/ pn
Μπόισι
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Bolivia /boʊ.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bə.ˈlɪv.i.ə/ pn
Βολιβία
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Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ adj
βολιβιανός
Of, from, or pertaining to Bolivia, or the Bolivian people.

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ Bolivians n
Βολιβιανή Βολιβιανός
A person from Bolivia or of Bolivian descent.

Bollywood pn
Μπόλιγουντ
(India) The Hindi-language film industry located in Mumbai.

Bologna /bəˈloʊnjə/ /bəˈlɒnjə/ /bəˈləʊnjə/ Bolognas pn
Μπολόνια
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A habitational surname from Italian.

Bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ /ˌbɒləˈniːz/ /ˌbɒləˈnjeɪz/ adj
μπολονέζ
Of or relating to the city of Bologna or its inhabitants.

Bolshevik /ˈbol-/ /ˈboʊ̯lʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɑl-/ /ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɔl-/ Bolsheviki Bolsheviks n
μπολσεβίκος
(historical) A Russian communist revolutionary, member of the Bolshevik Party in the 1917 Communist Revolution of Russia.
(historical) A member of the Communist Party that ruled the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Bolshevism /ˈbol-/ /ˈboʊl-/ /ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/ /ˈbɒlʃəˌvɪz(ə)m/ Bolshevisms n
μπολσεβικισμός
The Communist political ideology adopted by the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Marxism-Leninism.

Bolton /bɒltən/ pn
Μπόλτον
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Bolzano pn
Μπολτσάνο
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Bombay /bɒmˈbeɪ/ pn
Βομβάη
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Bonaire pn
Μποναίρ
An island in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea off the west coast of Venezuela, a special municipality of the Netherlands.

Bonapartism /ˈbəʊnəpɑːtɪzəm/ /ˌboʊnəˈpɑɹ(ˌ)tɪzəm/ n
βοναπαρτισμός
The practices and ideology of Napoleon Bonaparte

Bonapartist more Bonapartist most Bonapartist adj
βοναπαρτιστικός
(historical) Of, pertaining to, or supporting, Bonapartism.

Bonifatius pn
Βονιφάτιος
A en given name of mainly historical use in English.

Bonn pn
Βόννη
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(metonym, historical, _, after 1990) The West German government.

Book of Mormon pn
Το βιβλίο του Μόρμον
(Mormonism) A sacred text of the Latter-Day Saints movement, published in 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr.

Bordeaux /bɔɹˈdoʊ/ /bɔːˈdəʊ/ pn
Μπορντώ Μπορντό
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Boreas /ˈbɔɹɪəs/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəs/ pn
βόρειος Βορέας
(Greek god) The god of the North Wind, Storms, Winter, Ice and Snow .

Borneo /ˈbo(ː)ɹnioʊ/ /ˈboənioʊ/ /ˈbɔɹnioʊ/ /ˈbɔːni.əʊ/ pn
Βόρνεο
A Pacific island shared by Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia; the world’s third largest island.

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Μπορός
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Bose-Einstein condensate Bose-Einstein condensates n
συμπύκνωμα Bose-Einstein
(physics) A gaseous superfluid phase of matter in which all the particles have the same quantum state.

Bosnia /ˈbɑz.ni.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə/ pn
Βοσνία
The northern three-fourths of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as a geographic and historical entity, not an administrative unit.

Bosnia and Herzegovina /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd hɜɹ.t͡sɨˈɡoʊ.vɨn.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹ.t͡sɨ.ɡoʊˈviː.nə/ pn
Βοσνία και Ερζεγοβίνη Βοσνία-Ερζεγοβίνη
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Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ /ˈbɔːzni.ən/ more Bosnian most Bosnian adj
βοσνιακός
Of or pertaining to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Bosnian people or their culture and language.

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ /ˈbɔːzni.ən/ Bosnians n
Βόσνια Βόσνιος βοσνιακά
(uncountable) The standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken primarily by Bosniaks in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosphorus /ˈbɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈbɑs.pɚ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.fəɹ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.pəɹ.əs/ pn
Βόσπορος
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Boston /ˈbɑstən/ /ˈbɒstən/ /ˈbɔstən/ [ˈbɒːstɪn] pn
Βοστώνη Βοστόνη
(cards) An eighteenth-century trick-taking card game for four players, with two packs of fifty-two cards each.

Bostonian /bɒsˈtəʊniən/ Bostonians n
Βοστωνική Βοστωνικός βοστωνικός
A person who was born in or who lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

Botox /ˈboʊtɑks/ /ˈbəʊtɒks/ pn
μπότοξ
A toxic compound (generic name botulinum toxin type A) produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that causes the paralysis of muscles, used in cosmetic surgery to conceal wrinkles and for muscle spasm relief and headache prevention.

Botoșani pn
Μποτοσάνι
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Botswana /bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ pn
Μποτσουάνα
The Republic of Botswana, since 1966

Botswanan more Botswanan most Botswanan adj
μποτσουανός
Of, from, or pertaining to Botswana, the Botswanan people or the Botswanan language.

Botswanan Botswanans n
Μποτσουανός Μποτσουανή
A person from Botswana or of Botswanan descent.

Boudica /bəʊˈdɪkə/ /ˈbuːdɪkə/ pn
Βοαδίκεια Μπουντίκα
A queen of the British Iceni tribe that led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire, died c. 61 CE

Bourges pn
Μπουρζ
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Bournemouth /bɔːnməθ/ pn
Μπόρνμουθ
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Bouvet Island pn
Νήσος Μπουβέ
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Brabant /bɹəˈbænt/ /ˈbɹæbənt/ /ˈbɹɑːbənt/ pn
Βραβάντη
(historical) Until 1995, a province of central Belgium; since divided into Flemish Brabant, Brussels-Capital Region and Walloon Brabant.

Bradford /ˈbɹadfəɹd/ /ˈbɹædfəɹd/ /ˈbɹædfɚd/ pn
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Μπραγκάνσα Μπραγκάντσα
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Brahma /ˈbɹɑmə/ pn
Μπράχμα
(Hinduism, Hindu god) Hindu god (deva) of creation and one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva.

Brahmaputra /ˈbɹɑː.məˌpuː.tɹə/ pn
Βραχμαπούτρα
A river which flows through Tibet, India and Bangladesh.

Brandenburg pn
Βρανδεμβούργο
Brandenburg an der Havel, a German town.

Brasília /bɹəˈziːli.ə/ pn
Μπραζίλια
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Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ /ˌbɹɑːtɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
Μπρατισλάβα Βρατισλάβα
The region of Slovakia that includes the city of Bratislava.

Brazil /bɹə.ˈzɪl/ [-ˈzɪɫ] pn
Βραζιλία
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Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ adj
βραζιλιάνικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Brazil, or the Brazilian people.

Brazilian /bɹə.ˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ /bɹə.ˈzɪl.jən/ Brazilians n
Βραζιλιάνος Βραζιλιάνα
A person from Brazil or of Brazilian descent.

Brazzaville /ˈbɹæzəvɪl/ /ˈbɹɑːzəvɪl/ pn
Μπραζαβίλ
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Brașov pn
Μπρασόβ
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Breda /bɹeɪˈdɑ/ /bɹeɪˈdɑː/ /ˈbɹeɪdɑ/ /ˈbɹeɪdɑː/ /ˈbɹeɪdə/ /ˈbɹidə/ /ˈbɹiːdə/ pn
Μπρέντα
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Brer Rabbit /bɹʌˈɹæbɪt/ pn
Αδερφός Λαγός
The hero of the Uncle Remus stories.

Brescia /ˈbɹɛʃə/ Brescias pn
Μπρέσια
A habitational surname from Italian.

Brest /bɹɛst/ pn
Βρέστη
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Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ Bretons n
βρετονικά Βρετονικά
(uncountable) The Celtic language of Brittany.

Brexit /ˈbɹɛksɪt/ /ˈbɹɛɡzɪt/ pn
μπρέξιτ
(UK politics) Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Brian /ˈbɹaɪən/ pn
Μπράιαν
A en given name.

Bridgetown /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒˌtaʊn/ pn
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Brighton /ˈbɹaɪtən/ [ˈbɹaɪ̯ʔən] pn
Μπράιτον
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Brindisi /ˈbrɪndɪzi/ Brindisis pn
Μπρίντεζι Μπρίντιζι Πρίντιζι
A habitational surname from Italian.

Brisbane /ˈbɹɪzbən/ pn
Μπρίσμπεϊν
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Bristol /ˈbɹɪstəl/ pn
Μπρίστολ
Several places in Canada:
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Britain /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ [ˈbɹɪt.n̩] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ᵊn̩] [ˈbɹɪʔ.ᵊn̩] Britains pn
Βρετανία
England, Scotland and Wales in combination.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] more British most British adj
βρετανικός
(historical) Of the ancient inhabitants of the southern part of Britain; Brythonic.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] n
Βρετανός Βρετανή
The residents or inhabitants of Great Britain.
(history) The ancient inhabitants of the southern part of Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasion.

British /ˈbɹɪtɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪʔɪʃ] pn
αγγλικά
(chiefly, US) The British English language.

British Antarctic Territory pn
Βρετανικό Έδαφος Ανταρκτικής
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British Columbia /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ kə.ˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Βρετανική Κολομβία
Province in western Canada which has Victoria as its capital.

British Empire pn
Βρετανική Αυτοκρατορία
(chiefly, _, historical) The United Kingdom and its overseas dependencies and colonies.

British Honduras pn
Βρετανική Ονδούρα
(historical) Used from 1862 to 1981.

British Isles /ˌbɹɪ.tɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ pn
Βρετανικά Νησιά
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British Virgin Islands pn
Βρετανικές Παρθένοι Νήσοι
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Briton /ˈbɹɪt.ən/ Britons n
Βρετανός Βρετανή Βρετανίδα
An inhabitant of Great Britain, particularly (historical) a Celt from the area of Roman Britain or (obsolete) a Welshman.

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Βρετάνη
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Βρετάνη Μπρίτνεϊ
A en given name.

Brixen pn
Μπρίξεν Μπρεσσανόνε
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Brno /ˈbɜːnəʊ/ /ˈbɝnoʊ/ /ˈbɹənəʊ/ pn
Μπρνο
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Bronx /bɹɑŋks/ /bɹɒŋks/ pn
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Bronze Age pn
Εποχή του Χαλκού
(archaeology) A period in a civilization's development when the most advanced metalworking has developed the techniques of smelting copper from natural outcroppings and alloys it to cast bronze.
(mythology) One of the Classical Ages of Man, associated with warfare.

Brooklyn /ˈbɹʊk.lən/ /ˈbɹʷʊk.ɫɪn/ [ˈbɹ̠ʷʊ̠kɫ̪ɪ̈n] pn
Μπρούκλιν
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Bruce /bɹuːs/ pn
Βρούτιος
A en given name.

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Μπρυζ Βρύγη
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Brumaire /bɹuːˈmɛː/ /bɹʊˈmɛəɹ/ Brumaires pn
Μπρυμαίρ Ομιχλώδης
(historical) The second month of the French Republican Calendar, from October 22, 23 or 24 to November 20, 21 or 22.

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
Μπρουνέι
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Brunswick pn
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Brusselian adj
βρυξελλιώτικος
Of, from, or pertaining to, Brussels.

Brusselian Brusselians n
Βρυξελλιώτης Βρυξελλιώτισσα
Someone from Brussels.

Brussels /ˈbɹʌsəlz/ pn
Βρυξέλλες Βρυξέλλαι
(metonym) The administrative apparatus of the European Union.

Brussels sprout Brussels sprouts n
λάχανο βρυξελλών
(chiefly, in the plural) The green vegetable Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera, a cabbage variety native to Belgium.

Brutus /ˈbɹutəs/ pn
Βρούτος
a Roman cognomen.

Bryan /ˈbɹaɪən/ Bryans pn
Μπράιαν
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Bryansk pn
Μπριάνσκ
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Brăila /brəˈiːlə/ pn
Βράιλα

Bucha /ˈbuːt͡ʃə/ pn
Μπούτσα
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Bucharest /ˌb(j)uːkəˈɹɛst/ pn
Βουκουρέστι
(metonym) The Romanian government.

Buckingham Palace pn
ανάκτορα του Μπάκιγχαμ
The official London residence of the British monarch.

Budapest /ˈbjuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ /ˈbʊdəpɛst/ /ˌbjuːdəˈpɛst/ /ˌbuːdəˈpɛst/ pn
Βουδαπέστη
(metonym) The Hungarian government.

Buddha /ˈbudə/ /ˈbʊdə/ /ˈbʊdːʰə/ pn
Βούδας
Siddhartha Gautama, the Nepali prince and Indian philosopher and teacher who founded Buddhism.

Buddhahood n
βουδότητα
(Buddhism) The state of being a buddha, or being spiritually enlightened by Buddhist or other teachings.

Buddhism /ˈbu.dɪ.zəm/ /ˈbʊ.dɪ.zəm/ Buddhisms n
βουδισμός
The religion or philosophy derived from the teachings of Gautama Buddha.

Budva pn
Μπούντβα
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Buenos Aires /-nɒs/ /-ɹiːz/ /-ɹɪz/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ-/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbweɪnəs ˈaɪɹɪs/ /ˌbwɛn-/ pn
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Buffalo pn
Μπάφαλο
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Bujumbura /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊəɹə/ /ˌbuːd͡ʒəmˈbʊɹə/ pn
Μπουζουμπούρα
The largest city, and former capital, of Burundi.

Bukhara /buˈkɑːɹə/ pn
Μπουχάρα
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Bukovina pn
Βουκοβίνα
A historical region on the northern slopes of the northeastern Carpathian Mountains and adjoining plains, currently split between Romania and Ukraine.

Bulgaria /bʊlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ pn
Βουλγαρία
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Bulgarian /bʊlˈɡɑɹi.ən/ /bʊlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ more Bulgarian most Bulgarian adj
βουλγαρικός βουλγάρικος
Relating to Bulgaria, its people, or the Bulgarian language.

Bulgarian /bʊlˈɡɑɹi.ən/ /bʊlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ Bulgarians n
Βούλγαρος Βουλγάρα
(countable) A native of Bulgaria.
βουλγαρικά Βουλγαρικά
(uncountable) The official language of Bulgaria.

Bunsen burner Bunsen burners n
Μπούνσεν
(science) A small laboratory gas burner whose air supply may be controlled with an adjustable hole.

Burgas pn
Μπουργκάς Πύργος
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Burgenland /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡənlænd/ pn
Μπούργκενλαντ
The easternmost and least populous federal state of Austria.

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
Βουργουνδία
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Burkina Faso /bəɹˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
Μπουρκίνα Φάσο
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Burma /ˈbɜːmə/ /ˈbɝmə/ pn
Βιρμανία
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Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ adj
βιρμανικός
Of or relating to Burma (Myanmar) or its people or language.

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ Burmese n
Βιρμανή Βιρμανός
A person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent.

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ pn
Βιρμανική βιρμανικά
The script in which the Burmese language is written.

Burrel pn
Μπουρέλ
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Bursa pn
Προύσα
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Μπουρούντι
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Burundian more Burundian most Burundian adj
μπουρουντιανός
Of, from, or pertaining to Burundi, the Burundian people.

Burundian Burundians n
Μπουρουντιανή Μπουρουντιανός
A person from Burundi or of Burundian descent.

Buryatia pn
Μπουργιατία
A republic of Russia to the south-east of the country, with capital Ulan-Ude.

Busan pn
Μπουσάν Πουσάν
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Buscemese /buːsɛˈmiːz/ adj
Μπουσεμέζικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Buscemi, the Buscemese people or the Buscemese dialect.

Buscemese /buːsɛˈmiːz/ Buscemeses n
Μπουσεμέζα Μπουσεμέζος
A person from Buscemi.

Buscemi /buːˈsɛmi/ pn
Μπουσέμι Μπουσκέμι
a surname, especially of Sicilian ancestry

Bush /bʊʃ/ Bushes pn
Μπους
A surname from Middle English.

Buzançais pn
Μπυζανσαί
A commune and town in the Indre department, Centre-Val de Loire, France.

Buzău pn
Μπουζάου
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Byblos pn
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Byron /ˈbaɪɹən/ pn
Βύρων Βύρωνας
Lord Byron, George Gordon (Noel) Byron, 6th Baron Byron (January 22, 1788–April 19, 1824), a famous English poet and leading figure in romanticism.

Byzantine /baɪˈzæntaɪn/ /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ more Byzantine most Byzantine adj
βυζαντινός
Of or pertaining to Byzantium.

Byzantine /baɪˈzæntaɪn/ /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ Byzantines n
Βυζαντινή Βυζαντινός
(historical) A native of Byzantium (modern-day Istanbul) or of the Byzantine empire

Byzantine Empire /ˈbɪzəntiːn ˈɛmpaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Βυζαντινή Αυτοκρατορία Ανατολική Ρωμαϊκή Αυτοκρατορία Βασιλεία Ρωμαίων
(historical) The predominantly Greek-speaking continuation of the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages with its capital city being Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), originally known as Byzantium, which fell in 1453.

Byzantine Greek pn
Βυζαντινή Ελληνική
Collectively, the continuum of forms of the Greek language as written and spoken during the time of the Byzantine Empire (C.E. 330–1453), preceded by Koine Greek and Early Medieval Greek and succeeded by Late Medieval Greek to Modern Greek. (ISO 639-3 code: grc shared with Classical Greek.)

Byzantine studies n
βυζαντινολογία
(humanities) an interdisciplinary branch of the humanities that addresses the history, culture, costumes, religion, art, such as literature and music, science, economy, and politics of the Byzantine Empire

Byzantinologist Byzantinologists n
βυζαντινολόγος
One who studies Byzantinology.

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
Βυζάντιο
(historical, by extension) The Byzantine Empire.

Béarn pn
Μπεάρν
(historical) A former viscounty in the southwestern French Pyrenees, which became part of the French royal domain before it was united with the French crown, together with Navarra, as a single feudal province of the French realm.

Büchner flask Büchner flasks n
φιάλη διηθήσεως
(chemistry) A type of glass flask used in a laboratory similar to an Erlenmeyer flask, but with a side spout used for connection to an aspirator.

Büchner funnel Büchner funnels n
χωνί Büchner
(chemistry) A piece of laboratory equipment used for filtration; it is a ceramic funnel with a flat base on which the filter paper is laid flat; normally used with a vacuum pump.

Bălți pn
Μπάλτσι
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C /k/ /ks/ /s/ /siː/ /tʃ/ /ʃ/ pn
C
(programming) A particular high-level programming language from which many others are derived.

C++ pn
C++
(computer language) A multi-paradigm high-level compiled programming language, that is a more advanced form of C.

C-sharp n
ντο δίεση
(music) A musical note one semitone higher than a C, notated C♯.

CD /ˌsiːˈdiː/ CDs n
CD
Initialism of compact disc; a disc once commonly used to store data, and especially for the distribution of music and software.

CD player CD players n
συσκευή CD
(consumer electronics) An electronic device that plays compact discs.

CE pn
Κ.Ε.
Initialism of Common Era, Current Era or Christian Era. Equivalent of AD. Like other era initialisms, often written in small caps.

CIA /ˌsiːˌaɪˈeɪ/ pn
Κεντρική Υπηρεσία Πληροφοριών
Initialism of w:Central Intelligence Agency.

CIS pn
ΚΑΚ
Initialism of Commonwealth of Independent States.

CNS CNSs n
ΚΝΣ
(neuroanatomy) Initialism of central nervous system.

COPD COPDs n
ΧΑΠ
(medicine) Initialism of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

CPSU pn
ΚΚΣΕ
Initialism of Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

CPU /(ˌ)siː(ˌ)piːˈjuː/ /ˌsi(ˌ)piˈju/ CPUs n
ΚΜΕ
(computer hardware) Initialism of central processing unit.

CRT CRTs n
Κινέζικο Θεώρημα Υπολοίπων
(mathematics) Initialism of Chinese remainder theorem.

CV CVs n
ΒΣ
Initialism of curriculum vitae.

Cabernet Sauvignon /kæbə(ɹ)ˈneɪ səʊvɪˈnjɒn/ Cabernet Sauvignons n
Καμπερνέ Σοβινιόν
A variety of red grape used principally in wine-making.
A wine made from such grapes.

Cabinda pn
Καμπίντα

Cadiz /kəˈdɪz/ /ˈkeɪ.diːz/ /ˈkɑːdɪz/ pn
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Caen /kɑn/ /kɑ̃/ /kɒ̃/ pn
Καέν
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Caesar /ˈkaɪzɑɹ/ /ˈkaɪzɑː/ /ˈkaɪzə/ /ˈkaɪzəɹ/ /ˈsizəɹ/ /ˈsiːzə/ Caesares Caesars n
καίσαρας
A title of Roman emperors.

Caesar /ˈkaɪzɑɹ/ /ˈkaɪzɑː/ /ˈkaɪzə/ /ˈkaɪzəɹ/ /ˈsizəɹ/ /ˈsiːzə/ Caesares Caesars pn
Καίσαρας
An ancient Roman family name, notably that of Julius Caesar.

Caesar salad Caesar salads n
σαλάτα του Καίσαρα
(gastronomy, countable, and, uncountable) A type of salad, generally made from romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, coddled or hard-boiled eggs, fresh-ground black pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
A serving of such salad.

Caesarea /ˌsiːzəˈɹiːə/ pn
Καισάρεια
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Caesarean section Caesarean sections n
καισαρική τομή
Delivery of a baby through an incision in the womb.

Caesarism Caesarisms n
καισαρισμός
autocracy
democratic dictatorship

Cagliari /ˈkæljəɹi/ /ˈkɑːljəɹi/ /ˌkæliˈɑːɹi/ pn
Κάλιαρι
Capital and port of Cagliari and also the capital of Sardinia.

Caiaphas /ˈkaɪ.ə.fəs/ pn
Καϊάφας
A Jewish high priest in the first century CE who is said to have organized the plot to kill Jesus.

Cain /keɪn/ [kʰeɪn] pn
Κάιν
(biblical character) The son of Adam and Eve who killed his brother Abel.

Cairo /keɪɹoʊ/ /kɛɹoʊ/ /ˈkaɪɹoʊ/ pn
Κάιρο
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Calabria /kəˈleɪbɹiːə/ /kəˈlæbɹiːə/ pn
Καλαβρία
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Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ /kəˈlæbɹiːən/ adj
καλαβρέζικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Calabria.

Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ /kəˈlæbɹiːən/ Calabrians n
Καλαβρέζα Καλαβρέζος Καλαβρή Καλαβρός
An inhabitant or a resident of Calabria.

Calais /kæˈleɪ/ /ˈkæleɪ/ /ˈkælɪs/ pn
Καλαί
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Caleb /ˈkeɪ.ləb/ Calebs pn
Χάλεβ
(Biblical) Caleb the son of Jephunneh, an Israelite who entered Canaan with Joshua.

Caledonia /kælɪˈdəʊnɪə/ pn
Καληδονία
(archaic, poetic) Scotland, the northern part of the island of Great Britain.

Calgary /ˈkæl.ɡə.ɹi/ /ˈkæl.ɡɹi/ /ˈkæl.ɡ̩.ɹi/ pn
Κάλγκαρι
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California /-njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfoɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔɹ.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.ni.ə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.njə/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔː.nɪ.ə/ [ˌkʰæl.ɪˈfo̞ɹ.njə] Californias pn
Καλιφόρνια Καλιφορνία
Several places in the United States.

Californian more Californian most Californian adj
καλιφορνέζικος
Of or relating to California.

Californian Californians n
Καλιφορνέζα Καλιφορνέζος
A native or resident of the state of California in the United States of America.

Calliope /kə.ˈlaɪ.ə.pi/ /kə.ˈliː.ə.pi/ pn
Καλλιόπη
(Greek god) The Muse of eloquence and epic or heroic poetry; the mother of Orpheus with Apollo.

Callisto /kəˈlɪs.toʊ̯/ pn
Καλλιστώ
(Greek mythology) A nymph of Artemis.
(astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.

Caltanissetta pn
Καλτανισέτα Καλτανισσέττα
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Calvary /ˈkælvəɹi/ pn
Γολγοθάς Κρανίου τόπος
The hill outside Jerusalem which is traditionally held to be the location of the crucifixion of Jesus.

Calvinism Calvinisms n
καλβινισμός
The Christian religious tradition based upon the doctrines and forms of Christian practice of several Protestant reformers, especially John Calvin, in contrast to Catholicism, Lutheranism, Anabaptism, and Arminianism. One distinctive trait of the system is its Augustinian doctrine of predestination, which teaches that God has elected some for salvation, apart from anything they do or believe.

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ /ˈkælvɪnɪst/ Calvinists n
καλβινιστής
(religion) A follower of Calvinism.

Calymmian pn
Καλύμμια
(geology) the Calymmian period

Camagüey pn
Καμαγουέι
A city in eastern central Cuba of over 300,000 people.

Cambodia [kæmˈboʊdi.ə] pn
Καμπότζη
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Cambodian adj
καμποτζιανός
of, from, or pertaining to Cambodia, the Cambodian people, or the Khmer language

Cambodian Cambodians n
Καμποτζιανός Καμποτζιανή
(countable) a person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ more Cambrian most Cambrian adj
κάμβριος
(geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and Furongian epochs from about 542 to 490 million years ago.

Cambrian /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən/ /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən/ pn
Κάμβρια
(geology) The Cambrian period.

Cambridge /ˈkeɪm.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɛm.bɹɪd͡ʒ/ pn
Κέμπριτζ Καίμπριτζ Κανταβριγία
A city in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Cambyses pn
Καμβύσης
An Old Persian male given name, particularly borne by Achaemenid kings of Persia.

Camelopardalis pn
Καμηλοπάρδαλις
(constellation) A faint circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a giraffe.

Cameron /ˈkæm(ə)ɹən/ Camerons pn
Κάμερον
A surname
A en given name
A en given name.

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
Καμερούν
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Cameroonian adj
καμερουνέζικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Cameroon, the Cameroonian people or the Cameroonian language.

Cameroonian Cameroonians n
Καμερουνέζα Καμερουνέζος
A person from Cameroon or of Cameroonian descent.

Camorra /kəˈmɒɹə/ /kəˈmɔɹə/ pn
καμόρα
A secret crime organization from Naples, Italy, equivalent to the Mafia of Sicily.

Campania pn
Καμπανία
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Campeche pn
Καμπέτσε
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Canaan /ˈkeɪneɪən/ /ˈkeɪniən/ /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
Χαναάν
The name of multiple places in North America named after the historic region, including:

Canada /ˈkænədə/ [kʰeənədə] [kʰɛəɾ̃əɾə] Canadas pn
Καναδάς
(historical) Lower Canada 1791–1840 (also Canada East 1840–1867, now province of Quebec) or respectively Upper Canada (Canada West, now province of Ontario), often “the Canadas” (or politically, “United Canada” 1840–1867).
(historical) (1608–1763) The most active province of New France. Nowadays corresponds to the territory of much of Quebec, Ontario, and several US states (aligning with the Saint Lawrence River and Ottawa River plains and Great Lakes plains, and Laurentian Mountains)

Canada goose Canada geese n
χήνα της φυλής του Καναδά χήνα του Καναδά
A large goose, Branta canadensis.

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] more Canadian most Canadian adj
καναδέζικος καναδικός
Of, belonging to, or relating to Canada, its people or culture.

Canadian /kə.ˈneɪ.di.ən/ [kʰə.ˈneɪ.ɾi.ən] Canadians n
Καναδέζος Καναδός Καναδέζα Καναδή
A native or inhabitant of Canada.
(sports, informal) Canadian national championship.
(sports) canoe (short for Canadian canoe, as opposed to kayak)

Canary Islands /kəˈnɛəɹi ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Κανάριοι Νήσοι Κανάριες Νήσοι
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Canberra /ˈkæmbɹə/ /ˈkænbəɹə/ /ˈkænbɹə/ /ˈkænˌbɛɹə/ pn
Καμπέρα
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Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ Cancers n
καρκίνος
Someone with a Cancer star sign.

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ pn
Καρκίνος
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a crab.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the crab, ruled by the Moon and covering June 22 - July 22 (tropical astrology) or July 16 - August 15 (sidereal astrology).

Cancún /kɑːnˈkuːn/ pn
Κανκούν
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Candlemas /ˈkæn.dəl.məs/ Candlemases n
Υπαπαντή
The festival in the Christian year celebrated on February 2nd. It commemorates the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple.

Canis Major pn
Μέγας Κύων
(constellation) A winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dog following the hunter Orion. It includes the brightest star in the night sky, Sirius (sometimes called the Dog Star).

Canis Minor pn
Μικρός Κύων
(constellation) A small winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dog following the hunter Orion. It is most notable for including the eighth brightest star in the night sky, Procyon.

Cannes /ˈkæn/ pn
Κάννες
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Canopus /kəˈnoʊpəs/ pn
Κάνωπος
(star) A yellowish-white supergiant star in the constellation Carina; Alpha (α) Carinae. It is the second brightest star in the night sky.
(Greek mythology) The pilot of King Menelaus's ship in the Iliad.

Cantabria /kænˈtæbɹiə/ pn
Κανταβρία Καντάμπρια
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Canterbury /ˈkæntəbəɹi/ /ˈkæntəbəɹɪ/ /ˈkæntəbɹɪ/ /ˈkɛntɘbɘɹi/ /ˈkɛntɘbɹi/ pn
Κάντερμπερι Καντερβουρία
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Canton /ˈkænˌtɒn/ /ˌkænˈtɒn/ pn
Καντόνα
Guangzhou, the capital and largest city of Guangdong, China.

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniz/ /kæn.təˈniːz/ Cantonese n
καντονέζικα
(uncountable) A dialect of the Cantonese language, spoken in Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Macau, and treated as the standard dialect of the Cantonese language.

Cape Horn pn
Ακρωτήριο Χορν
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Cape Town /ˈkeɪp ˌtaʊn/ pn
Κέιπ Τάουν
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Cape Verde /keɪp ˈvɝd/ /keɪp ˈvɝdi/ pn
Πράσινο Ακρωτήριο
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Cape Verdean adj
του Πράσινου Ακρωτηρίου
Of, from, or pertaining to Cape Verde, the Cape Verdean people or the Cape Verdean language.

Cape Verdean Cape Verdeans n
από το Πράσινο Ακρωτήρι
A person from Cape Verde or of Cape Verdean descent.

Cape of Good Hope pn
Ακρωτήριο της Καλής Ελπίδος
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Capernaum pn
Καπερναούμ
A biblical town in Galilee, archaeological site.

Capitol pn
Καπιτώλιο
The building in Washington, D.C., in which both houses of the Congress of the United States meet.

Capitoline Hill pn
Καπιτώλιο
The highest of the seven hills of Rome.

Cappadocia /-ˈdoʊkiə/ /kæpəˈdoʊʃə/ pn
Καππαδοκία
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Cappadocian /kæpəˈdəʊʃi.ən/ /kæpəˈdəʊʃən/ more Cappadocian most Cappadocian adj
καππαδοκικός της Καππαδοκίας
Of or pertaining to Cappadocia.

Cappadocian /kæpəˈdəʊʃi.ən/ /kæpəˈdəʊʃən/ Cappadocians n
Καππαδόκης Καππαδόκισσα
A native or inhabitant of Cappadocia.

Cappadocian Greek n
Καππαδοκική διάλεκτος
a language formerly spoken in Cappadocia by Cappadocian Greeks

Capri /kəˈpɹiː/ /ˈkæpɹi/ /ˈkɑːpɹi/ pn
Κάπρι
Wine produced on the island of Capri, commonly a light dry white wine.

Capricorn /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔɹn/ /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/ pn
Αιγόκερως
(astrology) : The zodiac sign for the goat, ruled by Saturn and covering December 22 – January 20 (tropical astrology) or January 15 – February 14 (sidereal astrology).

Capricornus /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːnəs/ /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːɹnəs/ pn
Αιγόκερως
(constellation) a constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a goat

Capuchin Capuchins n
Καπουτσίνος
A member of an order of Roman Catholic friars.

Caracalla /ˌkærəˈkælə/ pn
Καρακάλλα Καρακάλλας
A Roman emperor who ruled from 211 to 217 C.E..

Caracas /kəˈɹækəs/ pn
Καράκας
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Caravaggio /ˌkæɹəˈvædʒiəʊ/ /ˌkæɹəˈvɑd͡ʒ(i)oʊ/ /ˌkɑɹəˈvɑd͡ʒ(i)oʊ/ pn
Καραβάτζιο Καραβάτζο
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610), an Italian painter known for the dramatism of his style and subjects.

Carboniferous adj
λιθανθρακοφόρος
(geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises the lower, middle and upper Mississippian and lower, middle and upper Pennsylvanian epochs from about 345 to 280 million years ago, when coal was laid down.

Carboniferous pn
Λιθανθρακοφόρος
(geology) the Carboniferous period

Carcassonne /ˌkɑɹkəˈsoʊn/ /ˌkɑɹkəˈsən/ /ˌkɑːkəˈsɒn/ /ˌkɑːkəˈsən/ pn
Καρκασσόν Καρκασόν
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(board games) A board game where players have to place tiles and score features.

Cardiff /ˈkɑɹdɪf/ /ˈkɑːdɪf/ pn
Κάρντιφ
(metonymic) the Welsh government
Synonym of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California.

Care Bears pn
Αρκουδάκια της Αγάπης
A fictional group of multi-colored bear characters, originally painted in 1981 by artist Elena Kucharik to be used on greeting cards from American Greetings but in 1983, the characters were turned into plush teddy bears.

Caria pn
Καρία
A historical region in the southwest corner of Asia Minor.

Caribbean Sea pn
Καραϊβική Θάλασσα
A tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere, part of the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Carinthia /kəˈrɪnθiə/ pn
Καρινθία
A federal state of modern Austria, with its capital in Klagenfurt.

Carl Carls pn
Κάρλος Καρλ
A en given name, equivalent to English Charles.

Carlisle /kɑːɹˈlaɪl/ pn
Κάρλαϊλ
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A habitational surname from Old English.

Carmen /ˈkɑː(ɹ)mən/ pn
Κάρμεν
A en given name in the nineteenth century.
(dated, rare) A en given name.

Carniola /kɑɹniˈoʊlə/ pn
Καρνιόλα
(historical) A historical region of the Holy Roman and Austrian empires that comprised parts of what is now Slovenia.

Carol pn
Καρόλα
A en given name, popular in the middle of the 20th century.

Carpathians /kɑː(ɹ)ˈpeɪ.θi.ənz/ pn
Καρπάθια
A large mountainous system in Central Europe, mainly in Transylvania (Romania) and the Polish (Silesian)-Slovak border region.

Cartagena /kɑrtəˈheɪnə/ /kɑːtəˈheɪnə/ pn
Καρθαγένη Καρταχένα
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Carter /ˈkɑɹtɚ/ /ˈkɑːtə/ pn
Κάρτερ
A surname originating as an occupation for someone who was a carter.

Cartesian /kɑɹˈti.ʒən/ /kɑːɹ ˈtiːziən/ adj
καρτεσιανός
Of, or pertaining to, Descartes, his mathematical methods, or his philosophy, especially with regard to its emphasis on logical analysis and its mechanistic interpretation of physical nature.
(mathematics, cartography) Of, or pertaining to, co-ordinates based on mutually orthogonal axes.

Cartesian product Cartesian products n
καρτεσιανό γινόμενο
(set theory) The set of all possible pairs of elements whose components are members of two sets. Notation: X \times Y = \{(x,y)\|x\in X \land y\in Y\}.

Cartesianism n
καρτεσιανισμός
The philosophical doctrines of René Descartes.

Carthage /ˈkɑɹθɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːθɪdʒ/ pn
Καρχηδόνα
Several places in the United States:

Carthaginian /ˌkɑɹθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ /ˌkɑːθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ adj
καρχηδονιακός
Of or pertaining to Carthage.

Carthaginian /ˌkɑɹθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ /ˌkɑːθəˈd͡ʒɪniən/ Carthaginians n
Καρχηδόνιος
A native or inhabitant of Carthage.

Casablanca /kæsəˈblæŋkə/ pn
Καζαμπλάνκα
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Caserta pn
Καζέρτα
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Caspian Sea /ˈkæspi.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Κασπία Θάλασσα
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Caspian gull Caspian gulls n
ασημόγλαρος
Larus cachinnans, a large gull.

Cassandra /kəˈsæn.dɹə/ /kəˈsɑːn.dɹə/ Cassandras n
Κασσάνδρα
A person who makes dire predictions, especially those which are not believed but which turn out to be true.

Cassandra /kəˈsæn.dɹə/ /kəˈsɑːn.dɹə/ pn
Κασσάνδρα
(Greek mythology) A prophetess who was daughter of King Priam of Troy and his queen Hecuba. She captured the eye of Apollo and was granted the ability to see the future; however, she was destined never to be believed.

Cassiopeia /ˌkæs.i.əˈpiː.ə/ pn
Κασσιόπεια Κασσιόπη
(Greek mythology) Proud wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda, queen of Ethiopia. When she boasted that her beauty was equal to that of the Nereids, she was punished by Poseidon.
Κασσιόπη
(constellation) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky representing Queen Cassiopeia from Greek myth. The constellation lies between Cepheus and Perseus and contains the stars Schedar and Caph.

Castile /kasˈtiːɫ/ /kəsˈtiːl/ pn
Καστίλλη
A medieval kingdom (and previously a county) in the Iberian Peninsula.
A vaguely defined region of central Spain generally corresponding to the regions of Old and New Castile.

Castile soap Castile soaps n
σαπούνι Καστίλλης
A kind of fine, hard, white or mottled soap, originally made with olive oil.

Castile-La Mancha pn
Καστίλλη-Λα Μάντσα
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Castilian /kəˈstɪljən/ adj
καστιλλιάνικος
Of, from, or relating to Castile.

Castilian /kəˈstɪljən/ Castilians n
Καστιλλιάνα Καστιλλιάνος
A native of Castile.

Castilian /kəˈstɪljən/ pn
καστιλλιάνικα
(inexact, sometimes, _, offensive) Synonym of Spanish, the language of Spain and its former colonies.

Castor pn
Κάστωρ
(Greek mythology) One of the Dioscuri
(star) A double star in the constellation Gemini; alpha (α) Geminorum.

Castries /ˈkæstɹiːz/ pn
Κάστρις
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Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ adj
καταλανικός καταλανικά
Of or pertaining to Catalonia.

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ Catalans n
Καταλανός Καταλανή
A native or inhabitant of Catalonia.

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.lən/ /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ pn
καταλανικά Καταλανικά
The Romance language of Catalonia, an autonomous region in the northeast of Spain, also spoken in the Valencian autonomous region (where the language is officially named valencià), the Balearic Islands, Andorra, Roussillon in France, and the Sardinian city of Alghero.

Catalanness n
καταλανικότητα
Identification or conformity with Catalan values and customs.

Catalonia /ˌkæt.əˈləʊn.i.ə/ pn
Καταλονία Καταλωνία
(historical) A traditional region and former principality, including the autonomous community of Catalonia, the Aragon Strip and the region of Northern Catalonia (France).

Catamarca pn
Καταμάρκα
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Catania Catanias pn
Κατάνια
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A habitational surname from Italian.

Catanzaro pn
Καταντζάρο
Province of Calabria, Italy.

Cathar /ˈkæθɑɹ/ Cathari Cathars n
καθαρή καθαρός
A member of certain so self-styled Novatian and other medieval Christian sects embracing a form of dualism and extraordinary practices purportedly adhering to Mary Magdalene's teachings, persecuted by Roman Catholics as heretics.

Catherine /ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn/ pn
Αικατερίνη Κατερίνα
A en given name.

Catholic /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ more Catholic most Catholic adj
καθολικός καθολική
Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.
ρωμαιοκαθολική ρωμαιοκαθολικός
Of the Roman Catholic church in particular.

Catholic /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ Catholics n
καθολικός καθολική
A member of a Catholic church.

Catholic Church Catholic Churches n
Καθολική Εκκλησία
The Catholic Church, which consists of 24 particular churches in full communion with the Pope as the Bishop of Rome.

Catholicism /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzm/ Catholicisms n
καθολικισμός
The faiths, practices and doctrines of the Catholic Church, usually the Roman Catholic Church.

Caucasian /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ more Caucasian most Caucasian adj
καυκασιανός
Of or relating to the Caucasus region or its culture, languages, and people.
(anthropology, dated) Of a racial classification pertaining to people having certain phenotypical features such as straight, curly, or wavy hair and very light to brown pigmented skin, and originating from Europe, parts of Northern Africa and Central, South, and Western Asia.

Caucasian /-ʃən/ /kɑˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔˈkeɪ.ʒən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.zɪ.ən/ /kɔːˈkeɪ.ʒən/ Caucasians n
Καυκάσια Καυκάσιος
A native or inhabitant of the Caucasus.

Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ pn
Καύκασος
(geopolitical) A geopolitical region in Eastern Europe, deriving its name from the aforementioned mountains.

Cavalaire pn
Καβάλερ
Short for Cavalaire-sur-Mer.

Cayman Islands pn
Νησιά Κέυμαν
(metonym) offshore bank accounts based in the Cayman Islands.

Ceará /seɪ.əˈɹɑː/ pn
Σεαρά
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Cecilia /sɪˈsiːli.ə/ /sɪˈsɪli.ə/ pn
Καικιλία
A en given name.

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ /ˈsɛltɪk/ more Celtic most Celtic adj
κελτικός
Of or relating to the Celts.

Celtic Sea pn
Κελτική θάλασσα
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Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ adj
καινοζωικός
(geology) Of or pertaining to the Cenozoic era.

Cenozoic /k/ /s/ /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsinɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsiːnɵˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌsɛnɵˈzəʊɪk/ pn
Καινοζωικός
(geology) A geologic era within the Phanerozoic eon comprising the Paleogene, Neogene and Quaternary periods from about 65 million years ago to the present, when the continents moved to their current position and modern plants and animals evolved.

Centaurus /sɛnˈtɒrəs/ /sɛnˈtɔːrəs/ pn
Κένταυρος
(constellation) A spring constellation of the northern sky (and autumn of the southern sky) with the outline of a centaur. It includes the stars Alpha Centauri (Rigil Kentaurus and Toliman), Proxima Centauri, and Hadar.

Central African adj
κεντροαφρικανικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Central Africa or to the Central African people.

Central African Central Africans n
Κεντροαφρικανή Κεντροαφρικανός
A person from Central Africa (the Central African Republic) or of Central African descent.

Central African Republic /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈæfɹɪkən ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Κεντροαφρικανική Δημοκρατία
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Central America /ˌsɛntɹəl əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Κεντρική Αμερική
The part of continental North America which lies between Mexico and South America.

Central Europe /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Κεντρική Ευρώπη
A geographic region in the center of Europe, usually including Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia and Germany.

Central European adj
κεντροευρωπαϊκός
Of, from, or pertaining to Central Europe, its people, or its culture.

Central Greece pn
Κεντρική Ελλάδα
A traditional geographic region of Greece.
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Central Luzon pn
Κεντρική Λουζόν
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Central Macedonia pn
Κεντρική Μακεδονία
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Cephalonia /ˌkɛfəˈləʊniə/ /ˌsɛfəˈləʊniə/ pn
Κεφαλλονιά
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Cephalonian adj
κεφαλλονίτικος κεφαλονίτικος
of or from Cephalonia

Cephalonian Cephalonians n
Κεφαλλήνιος Κεφαλλονίτης Κεφαλονίτης
someone from Cephalonia

Cepheus /ˈsiːfi.əs/ /ˈsiːfjuːs/ pn
Κηφεύς
(Greek mythology) Husband of Cassiopeia, king of Eritrea, father of Andromeda. There may be two mythical kings by this name.

Cerberus /ˈsɝbəɹəs/ pn
Κέρβερος
(Greek mythology) The giant three-headed dog who guards the entrance to Hades; and one of the many offspring of Echidna and Typhon.

Ceres /ˈsɪəɹiːz/ pn
Δήμητρα Κέρες
(Roman god) The Roman goddess of agriculture; equivalent to the Greek goddess Demeter.
(astronomy) A celestial body orbiting between Mars and Jupiter, the innermost dwarf planet; officially called (1) Ceres. (see usage notes)

Cetinje pn
Τσέτινιε Κετίγνη
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Cetus pn
Κήτος
(constellation) A winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a whale. It includes the star Mira.

Ceuta pn
Θέουτα
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Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /siˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
Κεϋλάνη

Chad /t͡ʃæd/ pn
Τσαντ
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Chagos Archipelago pn
Αρχιπέλαγος Τσάγκος

Chaidari pn
Χαϊδάρι Χαϊδάριον
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Chalcedon /kælˈsiːdən/ /ˈkeɪl.kəˌdɒn/ /ˈkælsɪˌdɒn/ pn
Χαλκηδόνα
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Chalcis /ˈkælsɪs/ pn
Χαλκίδα
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Chaldean /kælˈdi.ən/ adj
χαλδαϊκός
Of or pertaining to Chaldea specifically, or ancient Babylonia in general.

Chaldean /kælˈdi.ən/ Chaldeans n
Χαλδαίος
A native of Chaldea; a Chaldee.

Cham /t͡ʃæm/ Chams n
Τσάμηδες
an ethnic Albanian from Çamëri, originally resided in the western part of the region of Epirus in northwestern Greece, an area known among Albanians as Çamëri (engl.: Chameria).

Chambord /ʃæmˈbɔːd/ /ʃɒ̃ˈbɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Σαμπόρ
(by ellipsis) The Castle of Chambord, Centre-Val de Loire, France.

Chamonix pn
Σαμονί
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Champagne Champagnes n
Καμπανία
region of France

Chania pn
Χανιά
The second largest city in Crete, Greece.

Channel Islands /ˈtʃænəl ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Αγγλονορμανδικές Νήσοι
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Charente pn
Σαράντ
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Σαράντ-Μαριτίμ
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Chariclea pn
Χαρίκλεια

Charites pn
Χάριτες

Charleroi /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)ləɹwɑː/ /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)ləɹɔɪ/ pn
Σαρλερουά
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Charles /t͡ʃɑɹlz/ /t͡ʃɑːlz/ /t͡ʃɑ˞lz/ Charleses pn
Κάρολος
A en given name.

Charles's law /ˌtʃɑːlz ˈlɔː/ pn
νόμος της ισόχωρης μεταβολής νόμος του Σαρλ
(physics) The law stating that the density of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its temperature at constant pressure.

Charon /-ɹən/ /ˈkɛəɹɑn/ /ˈkɛəɹɒn/ /ˈkɛəɹən/ /ˈkɛːrən/ /ˈʃɛəɹɑn/ pn
Χάρος Χάρων
(Greek mythology) The ferryman of Hades, who rowed the shades of the dead across the river Styx.
Χάρων Χάροντας
(astronomy) The largest of the five moons of Pluto.

Chartism Chartisms pn
χαρτισμός
(historical) A working-class movement for political and social reform in the United Kingdom during the mid-19th century.

Chartres /ʃɑɹt/ /ʃɑːt/ /ˈʃɑɹtɹə/ /ˈʃɑːtɹə/ pn
Σαρτρ
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A surname.

Charybdis /kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ pn
Χάρυβδη Χάρυβδις
(Greek mythology) A personification of the above whirlpool as a female monster.

Chechnya /ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ [ˈt͡ʃɛtʃ.ɲi.ə] pn
Τσετσενία
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Cheddar cheese Cheddar cheeses n
Τσένταρ τυρί Τσένταρ
Any similar cheese made anywhere in the world.

Cheerios /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.əʊz/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹ.i.oʊz/ pn
Cheerios
A toroidal toasted oat cereal made by General Mills.

Chelyabinsk /tʃɛlˈjæbɪnsk/ pn
Τσελιάμπινσκ
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Chemnitz /ˈkɛmnɪts/ pn
Κέμνιτς
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Chenab /ˈt͡ʃɪˌnɑb/ pn
Ακεσίνης
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Chenonceaux pn
Σενονσό
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Cheops /ˈkiɑːps/ /ˈkiːɒps/ pn
Χέωψ
a pharaoh of Egypt, who ruled in the first half of the Old Kingdom period (26th century BC) and is renowned as the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza

Chernihiv /-ˈnihɪv/ /t͡ʃəɹˈnihiv/ /t͡ʃəˈniːhiːv/ /t͡ʃɛɹ-/ /ˈt͡ʃəɹnəˌhiv/ pn
Τσερνίγκοφ Τσερνίχιβ
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Chernobyl /tʃɜːˈnɒbəl/ /tʃɜːˈnəʊbəl/ /t͡ʃɚˈnoʊbəl/ pn
Τσερνόμπιλ Τσερνομπίλ
(by extension) The 1986 nuclear accident which resulted in the abandonment of the aforementioned city.

Cherokee /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹə.ˌkiː/ pn
Τσερόκι
An indigenous North American people.

Cheshire cat /ˌtʃɛʃə ˈkat/ /ˌtʃɛʃɚ ˈkæt/ Cheshire cats pn
γάτα Τσέσαϊρ
A fictional cat with a broad fixed grin, made popular by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865).

Cheyenne /ʃaɪˈɛn/ Cheyenne Cheyennes n
Τσεγιέν
A member of an indigenous people of the Great Plains in North America.

Cheyenne /ʃaɪˈɛn/ pn
Τσεγιέν
An Algonquian language spoken by the Cheyenne people.
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A en or male given name of modern American usage.

Chhattisgarh pn
Κατίσγκαρ Τσατίσγκαρ
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Chicago /ʃəˈkɑː.ɡo/ /ʃəˈkɔː.ɡo/ /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡoʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɑː.ɡəʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɔ.ɡoʊ/ [ʃɪˈkä(ː).ɡo] pn
Σικάγο
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Chihuahua /t͡ʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /t͡ʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ Chihuahuas n
τσιουάουα
The smallest breed of dog in the world, originating in Mexico and having large erect ears.

Chile /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃilɛ/ /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪl.e/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ pn
Χιλή
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Chilean /t͡ʃɪˈleɪən/ /t͡ʃɪˈliːən/ /ˈt͡ʃɪli.ən/ Chileans n
Χιλιανός Χιλιανή
A person from Chile or of Chilean descent.

Chilon pn
Χίλων Χείλων
(historical) A Spartan politician and one of the Seven Sages of Greece.

Chimera /kaɪˈmɪɹə/ /kəˈmɪɹə/ /kɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ pn
Χίμαιρα χίμαιρα
(Greek mythology) A supposed fire-breathing monster in Lycia with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a dragon or snake, killed by the hero Bellerophon.

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ [ˈt͡ʃ(ʰ)aɪ̯nə] Chinas pn
Κίνα
A nation or civilization occupying the country around the Yellow, Yangtze, and Pearl Rivers in East Asia, taken as a whole under its various dynasties.
The principal state in this country, including (historical) an empire under various dynasties and (since 1949) the People's Republic of China.

Chinaman /ˈt͡ʃaɪnəmən/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪnəmɪn/ Chinamen n
Κινέζος
(dated, now, offensive) A Chinese person, or person of Chinese descent.

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] more Chinese most Chinese adj
κινέζικος κινέζικα
Of, from, or related to a language native to Han Chinese persons, often used generally of Chinese characters or particularly to refer to Standard Mandarin.

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] Chinese Chineses n
Κινέζος Κινέζα
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person/people from China or of Chinese descent.
κινέζικο
(uncountable) Chinese cuisine.

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˈt͡ʃʌɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ /ˌt͡ʃʌɪˈniz/ [ˈt͡ʃəɪˌniˑz] [ˌt͡ʃəɪˈniːz] pn
Κινέζοι Κινέζικα
(uncountable, collective) The citizens of China, particularly citizens of the People's Republic of China.
κινέζικα κινεζική γλώσσα
(uncountable) The branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family including Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Minnan, and other closely related language varieties and dialects.

Chinese Taipei pn
Κινεζική Ταϊπέι
A name under which the Republic of China (Taiwan) participates in international organisations.

Chinese whispers n
χαλασμένο τηλέφωνο
(games, mostly, UK) A game for several players in which a phrase, whispered by each person in turn to their neighbour, is often unwittingly misunderstood as it is transferred, to humorous effect by the time it reaches the last person and is compared with the original phrase.

Chios /ˈki.ɑs/ /ˈkiː.ɒs/ pn
Χίος
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Chiron /ˈkaɪɹən/ pn
Χείρων
(Greek mythology) An old, wise centaur who served as Achilles' mentor and teacher.
(astronomy, astrology) A centaur (minor planet) and comet-like/asteroid-like object, orbiting between Saturn and Uranus.

Chita /t͡ʃɪˈtɑː/ /t͡ʃɪˈtə/ pn
Τσιτά
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Chișinău /ˌkɪʃɪˈnaʊ/ pn
Κισινάου
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Chloe /ˈkloʊ.i/ pn
Χλόη
A en given name

Cholargos pn
Χολαργός
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Chorasmia /kəˈɹæzmi.ə/ pn
Χορασμία
A large oasis region on the Amu Darya river delta in western Central Asia.

Chow Chow Chow Chows n
Τσόου Τσόου
A chow, a Chinese breed of dog.

Christ /kɹaɪst/ pn
Χριστός
(Christianity) The anointed one, the Messiah predicted by the Old Testament.
(Christianity) A title given to Jesus of Nazareth, seen as the fulfiller of the messianic prophecy.

Christadelphian adj
χρισταδελφικός
Pertaining to the Christadelphians.

Christadelphian Christadelphians n
Χριστάδελφος
A member of a particular nontrinitarian Christian denomination founded in the mid-19th century.

Christchurch /ˈkɹaɪs(t).tʃøːtʃ/ /ˈkɹaɪst.tʃɜːtʃ/ pn
Κράιστσερτς
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Christendom /ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ Christendoms n
χριστιανοσύνη
The Christian world; Christ's Church on Earth. [from 14th c.]

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ more Christian most Christian adj
χριστιανικός χριστιανή
(not comparable) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ Christians n
χριστιανός χριστιανή
(obsolete, England) A European, especially though not necessarily of the Christian religion.

Christian /ˈkɹɪstjən/ /ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ /ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ Christians pn
Χριστιανός Χριστιανή
A en given name found in England since the twelfth century.
A en given name of medieval usage, rare today.

Christian Democracy n
χριστιανοδημοκρατία
A political ideology incorporating traditional family and church values alongside progressive values, such as welfare. It is closely linked with Roman Catholicism and its philosophy of economic and social justice.

Christian Democrat Christian Democrats n
χριστιανοδημοκράτης
(politics) A supporter of Christian Democracy.

Christian Democratic more Christian Democratic most Christian Democratic adj
χριστιανοδημοκρατικός
Of or pertaining to Christian Democracy or Christian Democrats.

Christiana Christianas pn
Χρηστιάνα
A en given name.
A surname originating as a matronymic.

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪst͡ʃiˈænɪti/ Christianities pn
χριστιανισμός
An Abrahamic religion originating from the community of the followers of Jesus Christ.

Christianization Christianizations n
εκχριστιανισμός
The act or process of converting or being converted to Christianity.

Christianize v
εκχριστιανίζω
(transitive) To cause to convert to Christianity.

Christina /kɹɪsˈtiːnə/ pn
Χριστίνα
A en given name.

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ Christmases Christmasses pn
Χριστούγεννα
(originally, Christianity) A festival or holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and incorporating various Christian, pre-Christian, pagan, and secular customs, which in Western Christianity is celebrated on December 25 (Christmas Day) in most places.

Christmas Day Christmas Days n
ημέρα Χριστουγέννων
The day on which Christmas is celebrated. It is December 25 in the West, and January 7 in some Eastern Orthodox churches.

Christmas Eve Christmas Eves pn
Παραμονή Χριστουγέννων
The day before Christmas Day.

Christmas Island pn
Νήσος των Χριστουγέννων
A non-self-governing territory of Australia, located in the Indian Ocean.

Christmas Islander Christmas Islanders n
από το Νησί των Χριστουγέννων
A person from Christmas Island, or having that ancestry.

Christmas card Christmas cards n
χριστουγεννιάτικη κάρτα
A greeting card that is decorated in a manner that celebrates Christmas.

Christmas carol Christmas carols n
κάλαντα
(music genre) A carol (song or hymn) whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas.

Christmas tree /ˈkɹɪsməs tɹiː/ Christmas trees n
δένδρο των Χριστουγέννων χριστουγεννιάτικο δένδρο
A conifer used during the Christmas holiday season, typically decorated with lights and ornaments and often a star or angel at its tip.

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fɚ/ pn
Χριστόφορος Χρήστος
A en given name.
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Chronicles pn
Παραλειπομένων
(biblical) A book of the Jewish Tanakh, divided into two Books of Chronicles in the Christian Bible.

Chronos pn
Χρόνος
(Greek god) The personification of time.

Chrysostom /ˈkɹɪsəstəm/ pn
Χρυσόστομος
The epithet of John Chrysostom, Dio Chrysostom and several other people, given to them for their eloquence.

Chukchi Sea pn
Θάλασσα Τσούκτσι
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Chukotka pn
Τσουκότκα
A peninsula in the northeastern extremity of Asia; Chukchi Peninsula
(astronomy) 2509 Chukotka, an asteroid.

Chukotka Autonomous Okrug pn
Αυτόνομος θύλακας Τσουκότκα
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Church Father /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ fɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ fɑ.ðɚ/ Church Fathers n
Πατέρας της Εκκλησίας εκκλησιαστικός Πατέρας
(Christianity) One of a number of male Christian writers from Antiquity whose doctrinal work is considered authoritative by the later church.

Church of England pn
Εκκλησία της Αγγλίας
The English branch of the Christian Church; (since the 16th century) specifically the established Protestant church in England which is the mother church of the Anglican Communion.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pn
Εκκλησία του Ιησού Χριστού των Αγίων των Τελευταίων Ημερών
The major denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement, founded in the United States by Joseph Smith; the Mormon Church.

Church of Scotland pn
Εκκλησία της Σκωτίας
The national Presbyterian church of Scotland.

Churchill /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃɪl/ /ˈt͡ʃɜːɹt͡ʃɪl/ pn
Τσώρτσιλ
A habitational surname from Old English from any of these places.

Cicero /ˈkɪkɛɹoʊ/ /ˈkɪkɛɹəʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹəʊ/ Ciceros pn
Κικέρων
The Roman statesman and orator Mārcus Tullius Cicerō (106–43 BC).

Cilicia /sɪˈlɪsɪə/ /sɪˈlɪʃə/ pn
Κιλικία
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Cimmerian /sɪˈmɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ /sɪˈmɪɹ.i.ən/ Cimmerians n
Κιμμέριος
(Greek mythology) Any of the mythical people supposed to inhabit a land of perpetual darkness.

Cincinnati /sɪnsɪˈnæti/ /sɪnsɪˈnætə/ pn
Σινσινάτι
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Any of five ships of the United States Navy.

Cinderella /ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/ Cinderellas pn
Σταχτοπούτα
A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl. At a royal ball she meets a handsome prince who later identifies her by means of a dropped article, most commonly a slipper, and removes her from her poverty.

Cipriano Ciprianos pn
Κυπριανός
A surname.

Circassia pn
Κιρκασία

Circassian /səɹˈkæʃən/ /səˈkæsi.ən/ Circassians n
Τσερκέζος
A native or inhabitant of Circassia (historical) (nowadays shared by Adygea, Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia), including the Adyghes and Ubykhs.

Circe /ˈsɜɹsi/ pn
Κίρκη
(Greek mythology) An enchantress who turned Odysseus's men into pigs.

Cistercian Cistercians n
Κιστερκιανός
A member of a monastic order which follows the Benedictine rule and emphasizes silent contemplative prayer.

Cisuralian pn
Κισουράλια
(geology) the Cisuralian epoch

Clara /ˈklæɹə/ /ˈklɑːɹə/ /ˈklɛəɹə/ pn
Κλάρα Κλαίρη
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Claudius /ˈklɔdiəs/ /ˈklɔːdiəs/ pn
Κλαύδιος
The Roman emperor "Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus"

Clean Monday pn
Καθαρά Δευτέρα
(Christianity) The seventh Monday before Easter, (Eastern Christianity) traditionally regarded as the beginning of Lent

Cleopatra /kliːoʊˈpætɹə/ Cleopatras pn
Κλεοπάτρα
A given name of women in the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt; notably Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt (69–30 BCE); last of the Ptolemy line.

Cloelia pn
Κλοιλία
(Roman mythology) A woman who saved Roman hostages from the Clusian camp.

Clotho /ˈkloʊθoʊ/ pn
Κλωθώ
(Greek mythology) The youngest of the three Fates, a daughter of Zeus and Themis; the spinner of the thread of life. Her Roman equivalent is Nona.

Clymene /ˈklaɪmɪni/ /ˈklɪmɪni/ pn
Κλυμένη
(Greek god) A nymph married to Iapetus, mother of Prometheus, Epimetheus, Menoetius and Atlas.

Clytemnestra /ˌklaɪtəmˈnɛstɹə/ /ˌklaɪtɪmˈnɛstɹə/ pn
Κλυταιμνήστρα
(Greek mythology) wife of Agamemnon, whom she killed after the Trojan War, whereupon was killed herself by their son Orestes

Co. n
Σία
(often used as "& Co." (and company))

Coahuila y Tejas pn
Κοαουίλα και Τέξας

Coca-Cola pn
Κόκα-κόλα κοκακόλα
A particular cola soft drink (type of carbonated drink), produced by the Coca-Cola Company.

Codomannus pn
Κοδομανός
(historical) the personal name of Darius III, which he bore before gaining prominence

Coele-Syria /ˌsiːliˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Κοίλη Συρία
A Hellenistic region and imperial Roman province of Syria.

Cognac pn
Κονιάκ
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Coimbra /kuːˈĩbɹə/ /kəʊˈĩbɹə/ /ˈkwĩbɹə/ pn
Κοΐμπρα
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Colchis pn
Κολχίδα Κολχίς
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Cold War /ˌkoʊld ˈwɔɹ/ /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ pn
ψυχρός πόλεμος
(historical) The period of hostility short of open war between the Soviet Bloc and the Western powers, especially the United States, between 1945 and 1991.

Cologne /kəˈloʊn/ pn
Κολωνία
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Colombia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Κολομβία
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Colombian adj
Κολομβιανή Κολομβιανός
Of, from or relating to Colombia.

Colombo /kəˈlɒm.bəʊ/ /kəˈlʌm.bəʊ/ /ˈkɒl.əm.bəʊ/ pn
Κολόμπο
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Colorado /kɑləˈɹædoʊ/ /kɑləˈɹɑdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹeɪdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹɑːdəʊ/ pn
Κολοράντο
(historical) The Territory of Colorado, a former territory of the United States.

Colosseum pn
Κολοσσαίο
The largest stadium in the Roman empire, located near the center of Rome.

Colossians pn
Κολοσσαείς
(biblical) The twelfth book of the New Testament of the Bible, an epistle to the people of Colossae which is attributed to Paul the Apostle.

Colossus of Rhodes pn
Κολοσσός της Ρόδου
A statue of Greek god Helios in ancient Rhodes, Greece. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Columba /kəˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈkɑ.ləm.bə/ /ˈkɒ.ləm.bə/ pn
Περιστερά
(constellation) A small winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dove.

Columbus /kəˈlʌmbəs/ Columbuses n
Κολόμβος
A person who makes a great discovery.

Coma Berenices pn
Κόμη Βερενίκης
(constellation) A small dim summer constellation of the northern sky, said to represent an offering of hair from Queen Berenice II of Egypt. Originally considered to represent the tuft of hair on the end of Leo's tail.

Comet pn
Κομήτης
The fifth reindeer of Santa Claus.

Common Era pn
Κοινή Εποχή Κοινή Περίοδος Κοινή Χρονολογία
(chronology) The secular equivalent of anno Domini and the Christian Era, the internationally recognized method of numbering years on the Gregorian calendar.

Commonwealth of Australia /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ əv ɒˈstreɪljə/ pn
Κοινοπολιτεία της Αυστραλίας
The formal and full name of the country Australia.

Commonwealth of Independent States pn
Κοινοπολιτεία Ανεξαρτήτων Κρατών ΚΑΚ
An alliance and confederation of nine former Soviet republics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan formed as a successor to the Soviet Union.

Comnenus /kɒmˈniːnəs/ Comneni n
Κομνηνός
(historical) member of a noble family who ruled the Byzantine Empire from 1081 to 1185

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ adj
κομορικός
Of, from, or pertaining to the Comoros, the Comorian people or the Comorian language.

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ Comorians n
από τα Κομόρος
A person from Comoros or of Comorian descent.

Comorian /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹiən/ pn
κομορικά
The language of the islands of the Comoros.

Comoros /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹoʊz/ pn
Κομόρες
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Confederate States of America pn
Συνομόσπονδες Πολιτείες της Αμερικής
(historical) An unrecognized nation existing from 1861–1865, consisting of the eleven Southern states who sought independence from the United States of America over the issue of slavery.

Confucianism Confucianisms n
κομφουκιανισμός
The philosophy and teaching of Confucius, which emphasizes self-cultivation, collective harmony, righteousness and the family structure.

Confucius /kənˈfju.ʃəs/ pn
Κομφούκιος
An influential Chinese philosopher who lived 551 B.C.E. – 479 B.C.E.; personal name Kong Qiu (孔丘).

Congo /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/ /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ /ˈkɔŋɡoʊ/ pn
Δημοκρατία του Κονγκό Κονγκό Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία του Κονγκό
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Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
κονγκολέζικος
Of, from, or pertaining to the Republic of Congo or its people.
κονγκολέζικος της Λαϊκής Δημοκρατίας του Κογκό
Of, from, or pertaining to the Democratic Republic of Congo or its people.

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ Congolese n
Κονγκολέζα Κονγκολέζος
A person from the Republic of the Congo.
Κονγκολέζα Κονγκολέζος από τη Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία του Κονγκό
A person from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire).

Congress Poland pn
Πολωνία του Συνεδρίου
(historical) The Kingdom of Poland created in 1815 by the Congress of Vienna as a sovereign state of the Russian part of Poland connected by personal union with the Russian Empire under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Poland until 1832.

Conley /kɒnlɪ/ Conleys pn
Κόνλεϋ
A surname from Irish.

Connecticut /kə.ˈnɛ.tɪ.kət/ pn
Κονέκτικατ
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Connemara /ˌkɑnəˈmɑɹə/ /ˌkɒnɪˈmɑːɹə/ pn
Κονεμάρα
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Conrad /ˈkɑnɹæd/ /ˈkɒnɹæd/ pn
Κονράδος Κορράδος
A en given name.

Constance pn
Κωνσταντία Κωνσταντίνα
A en given name.

Constantine /ˈkɑns.tənˌtiːn/ /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪn/ pn
Κωνσταντίνος
A en given name.

Constantinople /ˌkɑn.stæn.tɪˈnoʊ.pəl/ /ˌkɒn.stæn.tɪˈnəʊ.pəl/ pn
Κωνσταντινούπολη Πόλη
Name of present-day Istanbul from 330–1930 C.E.. Previously known as Byzantium.

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.noʊˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəʊˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ adj
κωνσταντινουπολίτικος
Relating to Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.noʊˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɑnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəʊˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ /ˌkɒnˌstæn.tɪ.nəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ Constantinopolitans n
Κωνσταντινουπολίτης
(historical) A native or inhabitant of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).

Constanța /kɒnˈstæntsə/ /kənˈstɑːn(t)sə/ pn
Κωνστάντζα Κωνστάντια
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Cook Islander Cook Islanders n
από τα Νησιά Κουκ
A person from the Cook Islands or of descent of the Cook Islands.

Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈaɪ̯.ləndz/ pn
Νήσοι Κουκ
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Coordinated Universal Time pn
Συντονισμένη Παγκόσμια Ώρα
The primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time.

Copenhagen /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ /ˈkoʊpənˌhɑɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːɡən/ pn
Κοπεγχάγη
One of the former counties of Denmark.

Copernicus pn
Κοπέρνικος
Nicolaus Copernicus, a mathematician and astronomer who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than the Earth at the center of the universe.

Copper Age pn
Χαλκολιθική Περίοδος
(archaeology) A short or theoretical prehistoric period between the Neolithic and Bronze Age.

Copt /kɑpt/ /kɒpt/ Copts n
Κόπτης Κόπτισσα
A member of the Coptic Church.

Coptic /ˈkɑp.tɪk/ /ˈkɒp.tɪk/ adj
κοπτικός
Of or pertaining to the Copts, the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria or to the Coptic language.

Coptic /ˈkɑp.tɪk/ /ˈkɒp.tɪk/ n
Κοπτική κοπτικά
The Afroasiatic language traditionally spoken by the Copts in Egypt, now extinct and used only as a liturgical language.

Coral Sea /ˈkɒɹəl ˈsiː/ pn
Θάλασσα των Κοραλλίων
A marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean off the north-east coast of Australia.

Cordelia /kɔɹˈdili.ə/ /kɔːˈdiːlɪə/ pn
Κορδηλία
(astronomy) A moon of Uranus

Corfiot adj
κερκυραϊκός κερκυραίικος
Of, from, or relating to Corfu.

Corfiot Corfiots n
Κερκυραίος Κερκυραία
A person from Corfu.

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
Κέρκυρα
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The capital of Corfu.

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈkɔɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
Κόρινθος
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Corinthia pn
Κορινθία
A region or a prefecture in the northeast Peloponnese, with a population of over 200,000.

Corinthian /kəˈɹɪnθiən/ more Corinthian most Corinthian adj
κορινθιακός
Of or relating to Corinth.

Corinthian /kəˈɹɪnθiən/ Corinthians n
Κορίνθιος Κορίνθια
An inhabitant or a resident of Corinth, and its suburbs.
An inhabitant, a resident of; a thing that originates from Corinthia

Corinthians pn
Κορινθίους
(biblical) Either of the two books in the New Testament of the Bible that are written as epistles to the people of Corinth and which are attributed to Paul the Apostle, Sosthenes and Timothy.

Cork pn
Κορκ
Principal city of County Cork.

Corona Australis pn
Νότιος Στέφανος
(constellation) A small summer constellation of the northern sky said to resemble a crown.

Corona Borealis pn
Βόρειος Στέφανος
(constellation) A small constellation said to resemble a crown.

Corse-du-Sud pn
Νότια Κορσική
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Corsica /ˈkɔɹsɪkə/ /ˈkɔːsɪkə/ pn
Κορσική
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Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ more Corsican most Corsican adj
κορσικανικός
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica, the Corsican people or the Corsican language

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ Corsicans n
Κορσικανός Κορσικανή
a person from Corsica or of Corsican descent

Corsican /ˈkɔɹsəkən/ /ˈkɔː(ɹ)sɪkən/ pn
κορσικανικά κορσικανική γλώσσα
the language of the Corsican people

Cossack /ˈkɑsˌæk/ /ˈkɒsˌæk/ /ˈkɔsˌæk/ Cossacks n
Κοζάκος
A member or descendant of an originally (semi-)nomadic population of Eastern Europe and the adjacent parts of Asia, formed in part of runaways from neighbouring countries, that eventually settled in parts of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Russian tsarist Empire and constituted a military caste, particularly in areas now comprising southern Russia and Ukraine.

Costa Rica /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɑ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɒs.tə ˈɹiː.kə/ pn
Κόστα Ρίκα
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Costa Rican Costa Ricans n
Κοσταρικανή Κοσταρικανός
A person from Costa Rica or of Costa Rican descent.

Council of Europe pn
Συμβούλιο της Ευρώπης
An international organisation focused on protecting human rights, democracy, rule of law in Europe, with headquarters in Strasbourg, France.

Counter-Reformation pn
αντιμεταρρύθμιση
(historical) A period of Roman Catholic revival that aimed to combat the Reformation.

Coventry /ˈkɑvəntɹi/ /ˈkɒvəntɹi/ /ˈkʌvəntɹi/ [ˈkʰɑvəntʃɹi] [ˈkʰɒvəntʃɹi] pn
Κόβεντρι
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Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ /ˈkɹækoʊ/ /ˈkɹɑkaʊ/ /ˈkɹɑkoʊ/ pn
Κρακοβία
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Crater pn
Κρατήρ
(constellation) A dim spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a cup. It lies between the constellations Virgo and Hydra.

Creator pn
Δημιουργός
(religion) A god who created the Universe; God.

Cres pn
Χέρσος
(UK, in street addresses)

Cretaceous /kɹəˈteɪ.ʃəs/ pn
Κρητιδική
(geology) The geologic period within the Mesozoic era that comprises lower and upper epochs from about 146 to 66 million years ago.

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ adj
κρητικός
Of or relating to Crete or its inhabitants.

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtən/ Cretans n
Κρητικός Κρής Κρήσσα Κρητικιά
An inhabitant or a resident of Crete.

Crete /ˈkɹiːt/ pn
Κρήτη
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease n
νόσος Κρόιτσφελντ-Γιάκομπ σπογγώδης εγκεφαλοπάθεια των βοοειδών
(disease, neurology) A rare, progressive, fatal disease of the nervous system, characterized by dementia and loss of muscle control. It is a prion disease, apparently transmissible from animals to humans by eating infected tissue, as well as from tissue interchanges among humans (e.g. corneal transplants, blood transfusions).

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ /kɹaɪˈmɪə/ pn
Κριμαία
Synonym of Crimean Peninsula: TemplateParserError:LuaError. A peninsula which juts southwards out of the Ukrainian mainland (to which it is connected by the Isthmus of Perekop) into the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, separating the Sea of Azov from the Black Sea.

Crimean /kɹaɪˈmi.ən/ adj
κριμαϊκός
Denoting, of, or related to Crimea, a peninsula on the north of the Black Sea, separating it from the Sea of Azov.

Crimean Tatar n
Κριμαϊκή Ταταρική γλώσσα
A Turkic language of Crimea (Ukraine), Turkey, Romania, Russia, Bulgaria and Uzbekistan.

Crimean War pn
Κριμαϊκός Πόλεμος
(historical) A conflict held mostly in the Crimean Peninsula between October 1853 and February 1856, in which Russian troops were defeated to an alliance of France, the United Kingdom, the Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia.

Crimean peninsula pn
Κριμαϊκή Χερσόνησος
Crimea, a peninsula of southern Ukraine between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

Croatia /-ʃi.ə/ /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
Κροατία
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Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ more Croatian most Croatian adj
κροατικός
of or pertaining to Croatia, the Croatian people or their language

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ Croatians n
Κροάτης Κροάτισσα
An inhabitant of Croatia, or a person of Croatian descent.

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ pn
κροατικά Κροατικά
A standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken by Croats.

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ Croesi Croesuses n
Κροίσος
(figuratively) A rich person.

Croesus /ˈkɹiːsəs/ pn
Κροίσος
(specifically) A king of Lydia, noted for his great wealth.

Cronus pn
Κρόνος
(Greek mythology) The youngest of the twelve Titans, son of Uranus and Gaia; father to the first generation of Olympian gods and goddesses.

Crusade Crusades n
σταυροφορία
Any of a series of religious campaigns by Christian forces from the 11th to the 13th century, mostly to capture the Holy Land from the Muslims who occupied it.

Crux /kɹʌks/ pn
Σταύρος του Νότου
(constellation) A distinctive winter constellation of the southern sky, shaped like a cross. It appears in the flags of several countries in Oceania.

Cryogenian pn
Κρυογενής
(geology) The Cryogenian period.

Cthulhu /kəˈtuːluː/ /kəˈθuːluː/ pn
Κθούλου
A gigantic fictional humanoid alien god being described with a head resembling an octopus and dragon wings and claws, around whom an insane cult developed.

Cub Scout Cub Scouts n
λυκόπουλο
A member of the junior division of the Boy Scout movement

Cuba /ˈkjuːbə/ [ˈkjuː.bə] [ˈkjʉː.bə] pn
Κούβα
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Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] adj
κουβανικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Cuba, the Cuban people or the Cuban dialect.

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] Cubans n
Κουβανή Κουβανός
A person from Cuba or of Cuban descent.

Cultural Revolution pn
Πολιτιστική Επανάσταση πολιτιστική επανάσταση
(historical) The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution of the Communist China.
πολιτιστική επανάσταση
(historical) The Iran's Cultural Revolution of 1980-1987.

Cuman /ˈk(j)uːmən/ Cumans n
Κουμάνοι Κουμάνος
(historical) A member of a nomadic Turkic people of central Asia who ruled parts of Eurasia and Eastern Europe in the Middle Ages.

Cuneo /ˈkuːniəʊ/ Cuneos pn
Κούνεο
A habitational surname from Italian.

Cupid /ˈkjuːpɪd/ pn
Έρως Κιούπιντ
(Roman god) The god of love, son of Venus; sometimes depicted as a cherub (a naked, winged boy with bow and arrow). The Roman counterpart of Eros.
Έρως
The sixth reindeer of Santa Claus.

Curaçao /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˌkuːɹəˈsaʊ/ pn
Κουρασάο
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Curitiba pn
Κουριτίμπα
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Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ /ˈsɪklədiːz/ pn
Κυκλάδες
An Aegean island chain in southeast-central Greece, surrounding the main island Delos, further including the islands of Andros, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Syra, Tinos and Zea.

Cygnus pn
Κύκνος
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a swan. It includes the triple star system HD 188753 and the stars Deneb and Albireo.

Cynic adj
κυνικός
Of or relating to the Cynics.

Cynic Cynics n
Κυνικός
A member of a sect of Ancient Greek philosophers who believed virtue to be the only good and self-control to be the only means of achieving virtue.

Cynthia /ˈsɪnθiə/ Cynthias pn
Κυνθία
A en given name.

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ adj
κυπριακός
Of, from, or relating to Cyprus.

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ Cypriots n
Κύπριος Κύπρια
A person from Cyprus.

Cyprus /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ pn
Κύπρος
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Cyrenaica /saɪɹəˈneɪ.ɪkə/ pn
Κυρηναϊκή
A Roman province on the North African coast, now part of Libya,

Cyrene /saɪˈɹiːni/ pn
Κυρήνη
(historical) an Ancient Greek colony in North Africa near the coast of Mediterranean Sea in the Cyrenaica region of present-day Libya.

Cyril /ˈsaɪɹəl/ /ˈsɪɹəl/ pn
Κύριλλος
A en given name; best known for a ninth century missionary to the Slavs.

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ adj
κυριλλικός
Denoting an alphabet devised for writing the Old Church Slavonic liturgical language, and its adaptations used for several languages of Eastern Europe and Asia; of or relating to this writing system.

Cyrillic /sɪˈɹɪl.ɪk/ pn
κυριλλιακόν κυριλλικό αλφάβητο
The Cyrillic alphabet or writing system.

Cyrillization /ˌsɪrɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/ Cyrillizations n
μεταγραφή στο Κυριλλικό αλφάβητο
The transliteration of text into the Cyrillic alphabet.

Cyrus /ˈsaɪɹəs/ pn
Κύρος ο Μέγας
An ancient king of Persia, Cyrus the Great.
Κύρος
A en given name.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ adj
τσέχικος τσεχικά
Of, from, or pertaining to the Czech Republic (Czechia), the Czech people, culture, or language.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ Czechs n
Τσέχα Τσέχος
(countable) A person from the Czech Republic (Czechia) or of Czech descent.

Czech /t͡ʃɛk/ pn
τσεχικά Τσεχικά
(uncountable) A Slavic language primarily spoken in the Czech Republic.

Czech Republic /ˈtʃɛk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Δημοκρατία της Τσεχίας Τσεχία
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Czechia /ˈt͡ʃɛkiə/ pn
Τσεχία
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Czecho-Slovakia pn
Τσεχο-Σλοβακία
dated form of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovak more Czechoslovak most Czechoslovak adj
τσεχοσλοβάκικος τσεχοσλοβακικός
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Czechoslovakia or its people.

Czechoslovak Czechoslovaks n
Τσεχοσλοβάκος Τσεχοσλοβάκα
A native or inhabitant of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.əʊ.sləʊ.ˈvæk.ɪ.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.oʊ.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvæk.i.ə/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
Τσεχοσλοβακία
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Czechoslovakian /ˈtʃɛk.əz.lə.væk.i.ən/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ən/ adj
τσεχοσλοβακικός
Of or pertaining to the former nation of Czechoslovakia.

Czechoslovakian /ˈtʃɛk.əz.lə.væk.i.ən/ /ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sloʊ.ˈvɑk.i.ən/ Czechoslovakians n
Τσεχοσλοβάκος Τσεχοσλοβάκα
(dated) A person from Czechoslovakia.

Cáceres pn
Κάθερες
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Côte d'Ivoire /ˌkoʊt diˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌkəʊt diːˈvwɑː/ pn
Ακτή Ελεφαντοστού
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DNA /ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ/ DNAs n
DNA
(biochemistry, genetics) Initialism of deoxyribonucleic acid (“a nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction”).

DSL DSLs n
DSL
(electronics) Initialism of digital subscriber line.

DVCS n
κατανεμημένο σύστημα ελέγχου εκδόσεων
(software) Initialism of distributed version control system.

DVD /ˌdi vi ˈdi/ /ˌdiː viː ˈdiː/ DVDs n
DVD ντιβιντί
(initialism) digital video disc or digital versatile disc; an optical disc on which video is recorded in digital format, such as commercially-released movies and other video media.

DVD player DVD players n
συσκευή DVD
An electronic device for playing DVDs.

Dacia /ˈdeɪsɪə/ /ˈdeɪʃə/ pn
Δακία
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Daedalus /ˈdeɪdələs/ /ˈdiːdələs/ /ˈdɛdələs/ pn
Δαίδαλος
(Greek mythology) Greek mythological figure who crafted the waxen wings of Icarus.

Daegu /daˈɡuː/ /dæˈɡu/ /ˈdeɪɡu/ pn
Ντέγκου
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Dafni pn
Δάφνη Δάφνι
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Dagestan /ˌdæɡɪˈstæn/ /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Νταγκεστάν
A Russian republic in the Caucasus region.

Dahomey /dəˈhəʊmi/ pn
Δαχομέη
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Dakar /dæˈkɑː(ɹ)/ /dɑˈkɑɚ/ /ˈdækɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Ντακάρ
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Dalai Lama /ˈdælaɪ ˈlɑːmə/ /ˈdɑːlaɪ ˈlɑːmə/ Dalai Lamas n
Δαλάι Λάμα
(Tibetan Buddhism) The supreme head of Tibetan Buddhism, believed to be an incarnation of Avalokitesvara, and considered the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people.

Dallas /ˈdæləs/ pn
Ντάλλας
A placename
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A en given name.

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ more Dalmatian most Dalmatian adj
δαλματικός
Relating to Dalmatia or its people.

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ Dalmatians n
Δαλμάτης Δαλμάτισσα
(demonym) A native or inhabitant of Dalmatia.

Daltonism /ˈdɔːltənɪzəm/ n
αχρωματοψία δαλτονισμός
(medicine, pathology) Inability or defective ability to perceive or distinguish certain colors, especially red-green color blindness.
αχρωματοψία
Achromatopsia.

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ /dəˈmɑːskəs/ pn
Δαμασκός
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Damian /ˈdeɪmɪən/ pn
Δαμιανός
A en given name.

Damietta /ˌdæmiːˈjɛtə/ /ˌdæmiːˈɛtə/ /ˌdæmɪˈɛtə/ pn
Δαμιέτη
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Dancer pn
Ορχηστρίς
The second reindeer of Santa Claus.

Dane /deɪn/ Danes n
Δανός Δανή
A person of Danish descent.

Danelaw /ˈdeɪnˌlɔ/ pn
Nτέινλο
(history) The part of Great Britain in which the laws of the Scandinavians dominated those of the Anglo-Saxons.

Daniel /ˈdænjəl/ /ˈdænəl/ [ˈdanjəl] pn
Δανιήλ Ντάνιελ
A book in the Old Testament of the Bible.
(biblical character) The prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
Ντάνιελ Δανιήλ
A en given name in regular use since the Middle Ages.

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ adj
δανικός δανέζικος
Of or pertaining to Denmark.

Danish /ˈdeɪ.nɪʃ/ pn
δανικά Δανικά
The language of Danes and Denmark.

Dante /ˈdænteɪ/ /ˈdænti/ /ˈdɑnteɪ/ pn
Δάντης
A en given name, presumably in honor of the poet Dante Alighieri.

Dantesque /ˌdæntɪˈɛsk/ more Dantesque most Dantesque adj
δάντειος δαντικός
Of, pertaining to, or in the style of Dante; characterized by a formal, elevated tone and somber focus.

Danube /ˈdænjuːb/ pn
Δούναβης
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Danzig pn
Ντάντσιχ
Gdańsk (especially in reference to the times when it was part of a German-speaking state such as Prussia or Germany).

Daphne /ˈdæfni/ pn
Δάφνη
(Greek god) A dryad pursued by Apollo, who was turned into a laurel tree by the river god Peneus.
A en given name.

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ [ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛɫz] [ˌdɑː.dənˈɛɫz] pn
Δαρδανέλια Δαρδανέλλια
The strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea to the west.

Dari /ˈdɑːɹi/ pn
νταρί
The dialect of the Persian language as spoken natively by approximately one-half of the population in Afghanistan and which serves as the interethnic lingua franca for the vast majority of the population; also referred to as Eastern Persian, Afghan Persian, or simply Persian.

Darius /ˈdæɹi.əs/ /ˈdɑɹi.əs/ pn
Δαρείος
Any of several kings in Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, 6th to 4th century BCE.

Dark Knight pn
Σκοτεινός Ιππότης
A moniker for Batman, the fictional superhero.

Darth Vader /ˈdɑː(ɹ)θ ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ pn
Νταρθ Βέιντερ
Darth Vader, the villain of the science-fantasy film series Star Wars.

Darwin /ˈdɑɹwɪn/ /ˈdɑːwɪn/ pn
Ντάργουιν
A surname, especially referring to Charles Darwin (1809–1882), British naturalist and founder of the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Δαρβίνος
A en given name, deriving from the Old English name Dēorwine and revived through the surname.

Darwin Award Darwin Awards pn
Βραβείο Δαρβίνου
(jocular) One of the international honours awarded to people who supposedly help to improve the human gene pool by "removing themselves from it in a spectacularly stupid manner."

Dasher pn
Βέλος
The first reindeer of Santa Claus.

Dauphiné /dəʊfɪˈneɪ/ pn
Ντωφινέ
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Davao Region pn
Περιφέρεια Νταβάο
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David /ˈdeɪvɪd/ Davids pn
Δαβίδ
(biblical character) The second king of Judah and Israel, the successor of King Saul in the Old Testament; the son of Jesse and the father of Nathan and King Solomon.
Δαβίδ Ντέιβιντ
(rare) A en given name, often combined with a feminine middle name (e.g. David Ann).

Davidson /ˈdeɪvɪdsən/ pn
Δαυιδίδης
An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.

Davis /ˈdeɪvɪs/ Davises pn
Ντέιβις
A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic, a variant of Davies.
An Irish surname, adopted as an anglicization of Mac Dáibhidh (whence McDavid).

Davos /ˈdævɒs/ /ˈdɑːvoʊs/ pn
Νταβός
(metonymy) An annual meeting of business leaders, major politicians, economists, and other celebrities hosted by the World Economic Forum in the town of Davos, Switzerland at the end of January.

Davutoğlu pn
Νταβούτογλου
A surname from Turkish.

Dead Sea pn
Νεκρά θάλασσα
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Debar pn
Δίβρη
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Debrecen pn
Ντέμπρετσεν
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Decalogue /ˈdɛkəlɒɡ/ Decalogues n
δεκάλογος
Any set of rules that have the weight of authority

Decameron /dɪˈkaməɹən/ /dɪˈkæməɹɑn/ /dɪˈkæməɹən/ pn
Δεκαήμερο Δεκαήμερον
A collection of 100 short stories by Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio, probably begun in 1350 and finished in 1353.

Decapolis pn
Δεκάπολις
A group of ten cities on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire in Jordan, Syria, and Palestine.

December /dɪˈsɛm.bəɹ/ /dɪˈsɛmbə/ Decembers pn
Δεκέμβριος Δεκέμβρης
The twelfth and last month of the Gregorian calendar, following November and preceding the January of the following year, containing the southern solstice.

Deianira /ˌdeɪ.əˈnaɪəɹə/ /ˌdi.əˈnaɪɹə/ /ˌdiːəˈnaɪəɹə/ pn
Δηιάνειρα

Deimos /ˈdaɪməs/ pn
Δείμος
(Greek mythology) A son of Ares (Latin: Mars), god of terror.
(astronomy) The outermost natural satellite of Mars.

Deirdre /ˈdeːɹdɹə/ /ˈdɪədɹi/ /ˈdɪədɹə/ /ˈdɪɹdɹə/ pn
Ντέιρντρε
(Irish mythology) The foremost tragic heroine in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology.

Delaware /ˈdɛləweə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛləwɛɹ/ pn
Ντέλαγουερ
Several places in the United States, named for the people or the state.

Delhi /ˈdɛl.i/ pn
Δελχί
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Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
Δαλιδά
The mistress of Samson who betrayed him to the Philistines.

Delos pn
Δήλος
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Delphi /ˈdɛlfi/ [ˈdɛɫfi] pn
Δελφοί
A city of ancient Greece, the site of the Delphic oracle

Delphic /ˈdɛlfɪk/ more Delphic most Delphic adj
δελφικός
Of or relating to Delphi or its oracles.

Delphinus pn
Δελφίν
(constellation) A small summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dolphin. It lies between the constellations Cygnus and Aquila.

Demeter /dəˈmiːtəɹ/ /dɪˈmiːtə/ /ˈdɛmɪtəɹ/ pn
Δήμητρα
(Greek god) The goddess of the fertility of the Earth and harvests, protector of marriage and social order; daughter of Cronos and Rhea, mother to Persephone.

Demetrius /dɪˈmiːtɹɪəs/ pn
Δημήτρης Δημήτριος
A en given name, of mostly historical use in English.

Demir Hisar pn
Σιδερόκαστρον
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Demiurge /ˈdɛmɪɜːdʒ/ /ˈdɛmɪˌɝd͡ʒ/ pn
δημιουργός
(Platonism) The subordinate being that fashions the perceptible world in the light of eternal ideas.
(gnosticism) A prideful, inferior being that creates the material world; frequently identified with the creator God of the Hebrew Bible.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ˈpiːpəlz ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv kəˈɹiːə/ pn
Λαοκρατική Δημοκρατία της Κορέας
Official name of North Korea.

Democratic Republic of the Congo /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ðə ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ pn
Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία του Κονγκό
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Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka pn
Λαϊκή Σοσιαλιστική Δημοκρατία της Σρι Λάνκα
Official name of Sri Lanka.

Democritus /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ pn
Δημόκριτος
A Greek philosopher (c.460-c.370 BC). The originator of the atomic theory together with his teacher Leucippus.

Demosthenes /dɪˈmɒsθəniːz/ pn
Δημοσθένης
An Ancient Greek en given name, famously borne by Demosthenes, the Athenian statesman and orator of 4th century BC.

Demotic Greek n
δημοτική δημοτική γλώσσα
The Modern Greek vernacular language. It became the official Modern Greek in 1976 when Katharevousa was replaced, and was written in polytonic script until 1982, and in monotonic script after 1982.

Deng /dɛŋ/ /dʌŋ/ pn
Ντενγκ
A common surname from Chinese, sometimes romanised as Teng, notably borne by Chinese politician Deng Xiaoping.

Denmark /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ /ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ pn
Δανία Δανιμαρκία
The main part of the Kingdom of Denmark, excluding the Faroe Islands and Greenland; the metropole of the Kingdom of Denmark.
A number of places in other countries:

Denmark-Norway pn
Δανία-Νορβηγία
(historical) A former political entity consisting of the united kingdoms of Denmark and Norway, including overseas Norwegian dependencies of Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.

Denver /ˈdɛnvɚ/ pn
Ντένβερ
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A en given name.

Derby /ˈdɑːbi/ Derbys n
Ντέρμπι
A type of cheese made in Derby, England.

Derek /ˈdɛɹɪk/ pn
Θεοδώριχος
A en given name.

Dervish /ˈdɜː(ɹ)vɪʃ/ Dervishes n
δερβίσης
A member of a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity of mendicant friars.

Des Moines /dəˈmɔɪn/ /dəˈmɔɪnz/ pn
Ντε Μόιν
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Descartes /deɪˈkɑːt/ Descarteses pn
Καρτέσιος
René Descartes: A French philosopher and mathematician, who lived from 1596 to 1650.

Desiderius /ˌdɛzɪˈdɪəɹɪəs/ pn
Δίδιος
A Latin en given name

Deskati pn
Δεσκάτη
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Detroit /dɪˈtɹɔɪt/ /dɪˈt͡ʃɹɔɪt/ /ˈdiːtɹɔɪt/ pn
Ντητρόιτ
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(metonymy) The United States' automotive industry.

Deucalion /djuːˈkeɪlɪən/ pn
Δευκαλίων

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ /dutəˈɹɑnəmi/ /dʊˈtrɔnɔmi/ /dʒuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
Δευτερονόμιο
The fifth of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the fifth book in the Torah.

Deutsche Mark Deutsche Mark Deutsche Marks n
μάρκο
(historical, numismatics) The former currency unit of Germany (now replaced by the euro), abbreviated as DM or DEM.

Devanagari /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑɡəɹi/ /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑːɡ(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌdɛvəˈnɑːɡ(ə)ɹɪ/ pn
ντεβανάγκαρι
An abugida script used to write many languages originating in India and Nepal, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Kashmiri, Sindhi, Maithili, Bhili, Konkani, Bhojpuri, and Nepali.

Devonian adj
δεβόνιος
(geology) of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises lower, middle and upper epochs from about 415 to 360 million years ago

Devonian pn
Δεβόνια
(geology) the Devonian period

Dhaka /ˈdækə/ pn
Ντάκα
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Diana /daɪˈænə/ pn
Άρτεμις 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.

Dickensian /dəˈkɛn.zi.ən/ /dɪˈkɛn.zɪ.ən/ more Dickensian most Dickensian adj
ντικενσιανό
Reminiscent of the environments and situations most commonly portrayed in Dickens' writings, such as poverty, social injustice, and other aspects of Victorian England.

Didymos pn
Δίδυμος
(astronomy) The small binary Near-Earth asteroid, (65803) Didymos. Its tiny moon is Dimorphos

Didymoteicho pn
Διδυμότειχο
A town located in the eastern part of the Evros Prefecture of Thrace, Greece.

Diego /diˈeɪ.ɡoʊ/ Diegos pn
Ντιέγκο
A en given name.

Dijon pn
Ντιζόν
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Dili /ˈdiːli/ pn
Ντίλι
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Dimorphos /daɪˈmɔːrfəs/ pn
Δίμορφος

Diocletian /ˌdaɪ.əˈkliːʃən/ pn
Διοκλητιανός
Roman cognomen, particularly borne by the Roman emperor Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus (245-313).

Diogenes /daɪˈɒdʒəniːz/ pn
Διογένης
An Ancient Greek en given name

Diomedes /daɪəˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Διομήδης
(Greek mythology) a hero in Greek mythology, mostly known for his participation in the Trojan War

Dionysian /daɪəˈnɪʒən/ adj
διονυσιακός
Of or pertaining to Dionysus.

Dionysius /daɪəˈnɪsɪəs/ /daɪəˈnɪzɪəs/ pn
Διονύσιος
An Ancient Greek en given name

Dioscuri pn
Διόσκουροι
(Greek mythology) The twin brothers Castor and Pollux together.

Disney /ˈdɪzni/ pn
Ντίσνεϋ
A surname from Old French.

Disneyan more Disneyan most Disneyan adj
ντισνεϊκός
Of or relating to the American animator Walt Disney or his Walt Disney Company.

Disneyland /ˈdɪzniːˌlænd/ pn
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.

Divine Liturgy Divine Liturgies n
Θεία Λειτουργία
The Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic eucharistic service.

Djibouti /d͡ʒɪˈbuːtiː/ pn
Τζιμπουτί
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Djibouti City pn
Τζιμπουτί
The city of Djibouti, the capital of the Republic of Djibouti.

Djokovic /ˈdʒaʉkəvɪtʃ/ /ˈdʒoʊkəvɪtʃ/ /ˈdʒœʊkəvɪtʃ/ /ˈdʒɑkəvɪtʃ/ /ˈdʒɒkəvɪtʃ/ /ˈdʒɔkəvɪtʃ/ /ˈdʒəʉkəvɪtʃ/ /ˈdʒəʊkəvɪtʃ/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊkəvɪt͡ʃ/ Djokovices Djokovics pn
Τζόκοβιτς
A surname from Serbo-Croatian.

Dniester /ˈniːstər/ pn
Δνείστερος
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Dnipro /dniːˈprəʊ/ /niˈproʊ/ /nɪˈproʊ/ /ˈdnɪ.prə/ /ˈni.proʊ/ /ˈnɪ.proʊ/ pn
Ντνιπροπετρόφσκ
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Δνείπερος Ντνιπροπετρόφσκ
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Dnipropetrovsk pn
Ντνιπροπετρόφσκ
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Dobruja pn
Δοβρουτσά
A historical region shared by Bulgaria and Romania, located between the lower Danube river and the Black Sea.

Doctor of Philosophy Doctors of Philosophy n
διδάκτωρ φιλοσοφίας
A terminal research degree and one of the highest doctorates awarded by a university.

Dodecanese /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈniːz/ pn
Δωδεκάνησα
An island chain consisting of twelve main islands including Rhodes, its capital.

Dodona pn
Δωδώνη
(informal) Dodoni, the present settlement at the site, in modern Greece's Ioannina prefecture.

Dodoni pn
Δώδωνη
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Doha /ˈdoʊ.hɑː/ /ˈdəʊ.hɑː/ pn
Ντόχα
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Domain Name System pn
Σύστημα Ονοματοδοσίας Διαδικτύου
(computing, Internet) The distributed database, sometimes including all the supporting hardware or software infrastructure, the Internet uses to translate hostnames into IP addresses and provide other domain-related information.

Dominic /ˈdɒ.məˌnɪk/ pn
Δομήνικος
A en given name, best known for the Spanish saint who founded the Dominican order.

Dominica /də.ˈmɪ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ pn
Ντομίνικα Δομίνικα
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Dominican /də.ˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kən/ Dominicans n
Δομινικανός
A person from the Dominican Republic or of its descent.
δομινικανός
A member of the religious order founded by St. Dominic.

Dominican Republic /doʊˌmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /dɒmˌɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ pn
Δομινικανή Δημοκρατία
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Don Juan Don Juans n
γυναικάς
A man who obsessively seduces women.

Don Quixote /dɒn ˈkwɪksəʊt/ /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊteɪ/ /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊti/ /ˌdɒn kiːˈhəʊtɪ/ pn
Δον Κιχώτης
A famous 1605–1615 Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), whose full title is El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha (The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha).

Donald /ˈdɑn.əld/ /ˈdɒn.əld/ Donalds pn
Δόναλδος Κουίντος Ντόναλντ
A en given name.

Donald Duck pn
Ντόναλντ Ντακ
One of the Disney cartoon characters, an anthropomorphic white-feathered duck who usually wears a sailor suit and is known for his voice especially in tantrums.

Donatello pn
Ντονατέλλο
An Italian Renaissance painter.

Donbas /-bæs/ /-ˈbɑːs/ /dɒnˈbɑːs/ /dʌnˈbæs/ /ˈdɑːnbɑːs/ /ˈdɒnbæs/ /ˈdɒnbɑːs/ pn
Ντονμπάς
(usually with definite article) An industrial region in eastern Ukraine.

Donetsk /dəˈnɛtsk/ pn
Ντονέτσκ Ντονιέσκ
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Donetsk People's Republic pn
Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία του Ντονέτσκ
A partially-recognized secessionist state proclaimed in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, on the 7th of April, 2014; it claims to be the successor state of the 1918 Donetsk–Krivoy Rog Soviet Republic and is one of two members of the Confederation of Novorossiya.

Donna /ˈdänːə/ /ˈdɑnə/ /ˈdɒnə/ pn
Ντόνα
A en given name.

Donner pn
Βροντή
The seventh reindeer of Santa Claus.

Dordogne pn
Δορδόνη
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Doric pn
δωρική
The Ancient Greek dialect group once spoken in northwestern Greece, southern Italy, and Sicily.

Doris /ˈdɒɹɪs/ pn
Δωρίς
(astronomy) 48 Doris, a main belt asteroid.

Dorothy /ˈdɑɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.θi/ pn
Δωροθέα
A en given name.

Dortmund pn
Ντόρτμουντ
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Douro pn
Δούρος
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Dover /ˈdoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈdəʊ.və/ pn
Ντόβερ
A sea area between this port and France.

Down syndrome /-dɹəm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
σύνδρομο Down
(neurology, chiefly, US, Australia, New Zealand) A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21 (a chromosomal excess), whereby the patients typically have a delay in cognitive ability and physical growth, as well as a small head and tilted eyelids. [from 1961.]

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

Dracula /ˈdɹækjələ/ /ˈdɹækjʊlə/ pn
Δράκουλας
(fiction) The fictional vampire in the novel of the same name by Bram Stoker.

Dresden /ˈdɹɛzdən/ pn
Δρέσδη
(history, metonymically) The Bombing of Dresden.

Drin pn
Δρίνος
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Dritan pn
Ντρίταν
A en given name.

Dubai /duːˈbaɪ/ /dʊˈbaɪ/ pn
Ντουμπάι
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Dublin /ˈdʊbᵊlən/ /ˈdʌblən/ /ˈdʌblɪn/ pn
Δουβλίνο
(metonym) The government of the Republic of Ireland.

Dubrovnik pn
Ντουμπρόβνικ
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Duchy of Athens pn
Δουκάτο των Αθηνών
(historical) A duchy, encompassing the regions of Attica and Boeotia, which was established in Greece in 1205 after the conquest of the Byzantine Empire during the Fourth Crusade.

Duckburg /ˈdʌkbɝɡ/ pn
Λιμνούπολη
A fictional city, located in the fictional US state of Calisota, that serves as the home of Donald Duck, his surrounding cast, and several other anthropomorphic animals.

Duilius pn
Δουίλιος
a Roman nomen gentile

Duisburg /ˈd(j)uːsbɝɡ/ /ˈd(j)uːzbɝɡ/ /ˈdjuːsbɜːɡ/ pn
Ντούισμπουργκ
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Dundee /dʌnˈdiː/ pn
Νταντί
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Durrës /ˈdʊɹəs/ pn
Δυρράχιο
An Adriatic port city in Albania, on the site of ancient Epidamnus.

Dushanbe pn
Ντουσαμπέ
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Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ adj
ολλανδικός
Of or pertaining to the Netherlands, the Dutch people or the Dutch language.

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ n
Ολλανδοί
(collective) The people of the Netherlands, or one of certain ethnic groups descending from the people of the Netherlands.

Dutch /dʌt͡ʃ/ pn
ολλανδικά Ολλανδικά
The main language of the Netherlands, Flanders (i.e., the northern half of Belgium) and Suriname; Netherlandic.

Dutch elm disease n
ολλανδική ασθένεια της φτελιάς
(plant disease) A disease of elm trees caused by ascomycete fungi in the genus Ophiostoma and spread by bark beetles.

Dutchman /ˈdʌt͡ʃmən/ Dutchmen n
Ολλανδός
A Dutch man; a man from the Netherlands.

Dutchwoman /dʌt͡ʃˌwʊmən/ Dutchwomen n
Ολλανδή
A Dutch woman; a woman from the Netherlands.

Dvořák /dvoʊˈɹæk/ /dvəʊˈɹɑːk/ /dɪˈvɔːʒæk/ /dɪˈvɔːʒɑːk/ pn
Ντβόρζακ
(music) Antonín Leopold Dvořák, Czech composer

Dönmeh n
Ντονμέ
(historical) A group of crypto-Jews in the Ottoman Empire who, to avoid imprisonment after declaring arrival of the doomsday messiah, converted publicly to Islam, but retained their Jewish beliefs in secret.

Düsseldorf /ˈduːsəldɔɹf/ /ˈdʊsəldɔɹf/ /ˈdʊsəldɔːf/ pn
Ντύσσελντορφ
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ECB pn
ΕΚΤ
Initialism of European Central Bank.

ECT ECTs n
ΗΣΘ
(theology, uncountable) Initialism of endless/eternal/everlasting conscious torment (“traditional view of the nature of Hell”).

EEA pn
ΕΟΧ
Initialism of European Economic Area (the area consisting of the European Union plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

EFTA /ɛf.tɑː/ pn
ΕΖΕΣ
Initialism of European Free Trade Association.

ENT ENTs n
ΩΡΛ
(medical) Initialism of ear, nose and throat.
(medical) An otorhinolaryngologist; an ear, nose and throat doctor.

ERT pn
ΕΡΤ

ESP ESPs n
ΕΕΑ
(linguistics, education) Initialism of English for specific or special purposes.

EU /ˌiː ˈjuː/ pn
ΕΕ
(politics, economics) Initialism of European Union.

EUSSR pn
ΕΕΣΣΔ
(derogatory) The European Union.

Earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ Earths pn
Γη
The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.

Earthling /ˈɜːθlɪŋ/ /ˈɝθlɪŋ/ Earthlings n
γήινος
(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth, as opposed to one of another planet; specifically, a sentient member of any species native to Earth. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

East /iːst/ Easts pn
Λεβάντες
A personification of the wind from the east.
ανατολή
The Eastern world; the regions, primarily situated in the Eastern Hemisphere, whose culture is derived from Arabia, India, Persia or China.
The Eastern Bloc; the eastern countries of Europe.

East Asia pn
ανατολική Ασία
Ανατολική Ασία
The eastern part of Asia inclusive of China proper, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan and sometimes inclusive of Mongolia and Tibet and some or all of Southeast Asia and the Philippines.

East China Sea pn
Θάλασσα της Ανατολικής Κίνας
A marginal sea east of China, south of the Korean Peninsula, west of the Ryukyu Islands, and north of Taiwan.

East Germany pn
Ανατολική Γερμανία
(historical, 1949–1990) A former Communist country of Central Europe between 1949 and 1990, officially called the German Democratic Republic (GDR), capital East Berlin.

East Macedonia and Thrace pn
Ανατολική Μακεδονία και Θράκη
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East Siberian Sea pn
Ανατολική Σιβηρική Θάλασσα
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East Timor pn
Ανατολικό Τιμόρ Ανατολικό Τίμορ
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East Turkestan /isːt ˈtɜɹkɪˌstæn/ /isːt ˌtɜɹkɪˈstæn/ /isːt ˌtɜː(ɹ)kɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Ανατολικό Τουρκεστάν
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Easter /ˈistɚ/ /ˈiːstə/ Easters n
Πάσχα
A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.

Easter Bunny /ˈiːs.tə ˈbʌ.ni/ /ˈiːs.tɚ ˈbʌ.ni/ Easter Bunnies pn
πασχαλινό λαγουδάκι
A symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children.

Easter Island pn
Νησί του Πάσχα
An island in the South Pacific, belonging to Chile and famous for its moai monuments.

Easter egg /ˈiː.stəɹ ˌɛɡ/ Easter eggs n
πασχαλινό αβγό
A dyed or decorated egg, traditionally associated with Easter and, in the Western European tradition, sometimes hidden for children to find.
A chocolate confection in the shape of an egg, sometimes with chocolates or sweets inside.

Eastern Bloc pn
Ανατολικό μπλοκ
(historical) The largely Communist countries of the eastern world, usually Eastern Europe and especially in the Cold War era.

Eastern Bonelli's warbler Eastern Bonelli's warblers n
βουνοφυλλοσκόπος
Phylloscopus orientalis, a species in the Phylloscopus genus of warblers.

Eastern Europe pn
Ανατολική Ευρώπη
A socio-politic geographical area of eastern Europe usually including the European countries to the east of Germany, Austria and Italy, and to the west of the Urals. However, a less common definition of the region excludes the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, the Baltic states and some parts of the Balkans - placing them in Central Europe instead.

Eastern Orthodox adj
Ανατολικός Ορθόδοξος
Pertaining to the faith, practices, etc. of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Eastern Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Churches pn
Ανατολική Ορθόδοξη Εκκλησία
One of the major branches of Christianity; it comprises the Greek Orthodox Church, the Russian Orthodox Church and other patriarchates.

Eastertide n
πασχαλιά
The season from Easter to Whitsun

Eastertime Eastertimes n
Πασχαλιά
The time during which Easter takes place; the Easter season.

Ebenezer /ɛbəˈnizɚ/ /ɛbəˈniːzə/ pn
Εμπενίζερ
A en given name taken up by Puritans in the 17th century.

Ebola fever n
αιμορραγικός πυρετός του Έμπολα
(disease) An extremely contagious and often fatal illness caused by the Ebola virus, characterised by fever and internal bleeding, contracted through infected body fluids.

Ebola virus n
ιός Έμπολα
Any extremely contagious filovirus infection of African origin that causes Ebola fever, spread through contact with bodily fluids or secretions of infected persons and by airborne particles, caused by the viruses in genus Ebolavirus.

Ecclesiastes pn
Εκκλησιαστής
(biblical) A book in the Old Testament of the Bible.

Ecclesiastical Latin pn
εκκλησιαστικά λατινικά
The Latin language as spoken, written, and used in the Christian church and in church services.

Ecclesiasticus pn
Σοφία Ίησου Σειράχ Σοφία Σειράχ
A book of the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canon of the Old Testament, considered apocryphal by Protestants.

Echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ pn
Ηχώ
(Greek mythology) An oread, punished by Hera by losing her own voice and only being able to mimic that of others.

Ectasian pn
Εκτάσια
(geology) The Ectasian period.

Ecuador /ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ /ˈɛk.wə.dɔː/ pn
Ισημερινός Εκουαδόρ
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Ecumenical Patriarch Ecumenical Patriarchs n
Οικουμενικός Πατριάρχης
The Orthodox archbishop of Constantinople who is generally recognised as the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church

Eden /ˈiːdən/ pn
Εδέμ
(biblical) A garden built by God as the home for Adam and Eve; sometimes identified as part of Mesopotamia.

Edessa /ɪˈdɛs.ə/ pn
Έδεσσα
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Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
Έντγκαρ
A en given name.

Ediacaran /ɛdiˈakəɹən/ pn
Εδιακαρανική
(geology) The Ediacaran period. [from 20th c.]

Edinburgh /ˈɛd.ən.bʌɹ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ənˌbɝ.ə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bə.ɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bɹə/ /ˈɛd.ɪn.bʌɹ.ə/ [ˈɛd.n̩.bə.ɹə] pn
Εδιμβούργο
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Edirne /ɛˈdiɹnɛ/ pn
Αδριανούπολη
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Edmonton /ˈɛdməntən/ pn
Έντμοντον
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Edo /ˈɛdoʊ/ /ˈɛdəʊ/ pn
Έντο Γέντο
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Edom /ˈi.dəm/ pn
Εδώμ
(biblical) The name given to Esau in the Hebrew Bible.
Εδώμ Ιδουμαία
(historical) A region whose inhabitants, the Edomites, traditionally traced their ancestry to Esau.

Edward /ˈɛdwəd/ /ˈɛdwɚd/ pn
Εδουάρδος
A en given name.

Egeria /ɪˈdʒɪəɹɪə/ pn
Ηγερία
(Roman god) A nymph or minor goddess from Roman mythology.
(astronomy) 13 Egeria, a main belt asteroid.

Egypt /ˈiː.d͡ʒɪpt/ pn
Αίγυπτος
(historical) A civilization based around the river Nile, on its lower reaches nearer the Mediterranean.

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
αιγυπτιακός
Of, from, or pertaining to Egypt, the Egyptian people or the Egyptian language.

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ Egyptians n
Αιγύπτιος Αιγύπτια
A person from Egypt or of Egyptian descent.

Egyptian /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/ pn
αιγυπτιακά αιγυπτιακός
The Afroasiatic language spoken (and written) in ancient Egypt

Egyptian goose Egyptian geese n
αιγυπτιακή χήνα
A goose of the species Alopochen aegyptiaca.

Egyptological more Egyptological most Egyptological adj
αιγυπτιολογικός

Egyptologist /ˌid͡ʒɪpˈtɑləd͡ʒɪst/ Egyptologists n
αιγυπτιολόγος
A person; one who is skilled in or professes or practices Egyptology.

Egyptology /ˌid͡ʒɪpˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːd͡ʒɪpˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ Egyptologies n
αιγυπτιολογία
(uncountable) The study of ancient Egypt.

Eiffel Tower pn
Πύργος του Άιφελ πύργος του Άιφελ
An iron tower built in 1889 on the Champ de Mars beside the Seine River in Paris; a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

Eileithyia pn
Ειλείθυια
(Greek god) The goddess of childbirth and midwifery; the daughter of Zeus and Hera; the Greek counterpart of the Roman Lucina.

Einstein /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ /ˈaɪnʃtaɪn/ Einsteins pn
Αϊνστάιν
Albert Einstein, the world-famous 20th-century theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity.

El Clásico /ˌɛl ˈklasɪkəʊ/ /ˌɛl ˈklæsɪkoʊ/ El Clásicos n
Ελ Κλάσικο
(soccer) Any match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, the two leading teams in Spain.

El Niño /ɛl ˈniːn.joʊ/ El Niños pn
Ελ Νίνιο
An invasion of warm water into the surface of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Peru and Ecuador, the positive phase of the multi-year ENSO cycle, which causes changes in local and regional climate.

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
Ελ Σαλβαδόρ
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Elam /ɛˈlɑːm/ /ˈiːləm/ pn
Ελάμ
(historical) An ancient civilization established in what is now south-western Iran before 3000 BC; its capital was Susa and its inhabitants were Elamites; known in classical times as Susiana.

Elba pn
Έλβα
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Elbasan pn
Ελβασάν Ελμπασάν
A mid 18th-century alphabet created for the Albanian language Elbasan Gospel Manuscript.

Elbe /ɛlb/ /ˈɛlbə/ pn
Έλβας
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Elbrus pn
Ελμπρούς
An inactive volcano located in the western Caucasus mountain range, in Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia, near the border of Georgia. Elbrus's highest peak is the highest mountain in the Caucasus, and in Russia.

Eleanor /ˈɛlənɚ/ pn
Ελεονώρα
A en given name.

Eleazar /ɛliˈeɪzə/ /ˈɛləˌzɔɹ/ pn
Ελεάζαρ
A en given name of biblical origin.

Elector Electors n
ελέκτορας
(historical) A German prince entitled to elect the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire; a prince-elector.

Electra pn
Ηλέκτρα
(Greek mythology) Any of several mythical women, including a daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, one of the Pleiades, and one of the daughters of Oceanus and Tethys.

Elis pn
Ήλιδα
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Elisabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Ελισάβετ
The mother of John the Baptist according to the Christian and Islamic scriptures

Elizabeth /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/ Elizabeths pn
Ελισάβετ Ισαβέλλα
A en given name, popular since the 16th century.

Elizabethan /əˌlɪzəˈbiθ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθ(ə)n/ more Elizabethan most Elizabethan adj
ελισαβετιανός
Pertaining to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, monarch of England and Ireland, from 1558 to 1603.

Elliniko pn
Ελληνικό Ελληνικόν
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Ellinikon pn
Ελληνικόν
older form of Elliniko

Elohim /ɛˈloʊˌhim/ /ɛˈloʊˌhɪm/ /ˌɛ.loʊˈhim/ /ˌɛ.loʊˈhɪm/ pn
Ελοχίμ
God; the name used for God in Hebrew scriptures, and used for the Father by Latter-day Saints.

Elsinore /ˈɛlsəˌnɔɹ/ /ˈɛlsɪnɔː/ /ˌɛlsɪˈnɔː/ pn
Ελσινόρη
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California (the settlement was renamed in 1972).
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Elysian Fields pn
Ηλύσια Πεδία
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) Elysium; home of the blessed, after death.

Elysium /ɪˈli.zi.əm/ /ɪˈli.ʒi.əm/ pn
Ηλύσια Πεδία
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) The home of the blessed after death.

Emil pn
Αιμίλιος
A en given name.

Emilia-Romagna /ɪˈmiːljə ɹəʊˈmɑːnjə/ pn
Αιμιλία-Ρωμανία
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Emily pn
Αιμιλία
A en given name.

Emmanuel /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ /ɪˈmænwəl/ Emmanuels pn
Εμμανουήλ
A en given name of Biblical origin.

Emmentaler /ˈɛmənˌtɑlɚ/ /ˈɛmənˌtɑːlə/ pn
Έμενταλ
A Swiss cheese with many holes.

Empedocles /ɛmˈpɛdəˌkliːz/ pn
Εμπεδοκλής
A Greek philosopher who held that all matter was composed of earth, air, fire and water.

Enceladus /ɛnˈsɛlədəs/ pn
Εγκέλαδος
(Greek mythology) A giant in Greek mythology.
(astronomy) A moon of Saturn.

England /ˈɪŋlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ /ˈɪŋɡələnd/ Englands pn
Αγγλία
The kingdom established in southeast Britain by Aethelstan of Wessex in 927 and its various successor states, now the largest and most populous of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom; (by extension, sometimes, proscribed) the area of this kingdom generally, south of Scotland and east of Wales, including (historical) this area of Celtic and Roman Britain or the post-Roman kingdoms of the Angles and other Germans taken collectively.

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ more English most English adj
αγγλικός εγγλέζικος αγγλικά
Of or pertaining to the people of England (to Englishmen and Englishwomen).

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ English Englishes n
Άγγλος Εγγλέζος Αγγλίδα Εγγλέζα
(in the plural) The people of England, Englishmen and Englishwomen.

English /ˈɪŋlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡəlɪʃ/ Englishes pn
αγγλικά αγγλική εγγλέζικα
The language originating in England but now spoken in all parts of the British Isles, the Commonwealth of Nations, North America, and other parts of the world.

English Channel pn
Μάγχη
The arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the British Isles from northern France, and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ.mən/ Englishmen n
Άγγλος
A native or inhabitant of England; a man who is English by ancestry, birth, descent, or naturalisation. [from 7th c.]

Englishwoman Englishwomen n
Αγγλίδα
A female native or inhabitant of England; a woman who is English by birth, descent or naturalisation.

Enlightenment pn
Διαφωτισμός
A 17th- and 18th-century philosophical movement in European history; the Age of Enlightenment or Age of Reason emphasizing rationalism.

Enoch /ˈiːnɒk/ /ˈiːnək/ pn
Ενώχ
A en given name of biblical origin.

Entente Cordiale /ɒnˈtɒnt ˌkɔː(ɹ)diˈɑːl/ pn
Αντάντ
(collectively) A specific set of landmark agreements, signed on April 8, 1904, that resolved a number of long-standing territorial, economic, and strategic points of contention between Britain and France.

Enza pn
Έντσα
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Eoarchean /ˌiːoʊ.ɑɹˈkiːən/ /ˌiːəʊ.ɑːˈkiːən/ adj
ηωαρχαιοζωικός
(geology) Of a geologic era within the Archaean eon from about 4600 to 3600 million years ago; the first single-celled life began at this time.

Eoarchean /ˌiːoʊ.ɑɹˈkiːən/ /ˌiːəʊ.ɑːˈkiːən/ pn
Ηωαρχαιοζωικός
(geology) The era from 4,000 Ma to 3,600 Ma.

Eocene /ˈiːəsiːn/ pn
Ηώκαινος
(geology) the Eocene epoch

Eos /ˈiɑs/ /ˈiːɒs/ pn
Ηώς
(Greek god) The Greek goddess of the dawn; daughter of Hyperion and Theia, sister of Helios and Selene, wife of Astraeus (god of the dusk), and mother of the four Anemoi ("Winds"), and the five Astra Planeta ("Wandering Stars/Planets"). Her Roman counterpart is Aurora.

Ephesian /ɪˈfiːʒən/ adj
Εφέσιος
Of, from, or pertaining to, Ephesus.

Ephesians pn
Εφεσίους
(biblical) The tenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, an epistle to the people of Ephesus which is attributed to Paul the Apostle.

Ephesus /ˈɛfɪsəs/ pn
Έφεσος
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Ephialtes pn
Εφιάλτης
(Greek mythology) Either of two Giants.

Ephraim /ˈifɹi.əm/ /ˈifɹəm/ /ˈɛf.ɹəm/ pn
Εφραίμ
The younger son of Joseph in the Bible, eponymous ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
A en given name.

Epicurus /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊəɹəs/ /ˌɛpɪˈkjʊɹəs/ pn
Επίκουρος
(historical) An ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement known as Epicureanism.

Epimetheus pn
Επιμηθέας
(Greek mythology) Son of Iapetus and Clymene, brother to Atlas, Menoetius and Prometheus, of whom he ignored warnings to beware of any gifts from Zeus. He accepted Pandora as his wife, thereby bringing sorrow to the world; father to Pyrrha.

Epiphanes /ɛˈpɪfəniːz/ pn
Επιφανής
(history) the epithet of several Hellenistic rulers

Epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ pn
Θεοφάνεια Θεοφάνια Φώτα
A en given name.

Epirote Epirotes n
Ηπειρώτης
An inhabitant or descendant of Epirus.

Epirus /ɪˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
Ήπειρος
(historical) A larger historical kingdom in roughly the same region, widely extended by the Greek general and king Pyrrhus during the early Hellenistic period.
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Epsom salts Epsom salts n
θειικό μαγνήσιο
magnesium sulfate, used as a laxative and in the preparation of tofu as a coagulator, and formerly as a medicated soaking solution.

Equatorial Guinea /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl ˈɡɪni/ pn
Ισημερινή Γουινέα
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Equuleus pn
Ιππάριον
(constellation) The second smallest constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a little horse. It lies west of the constellation Aquarius.

Erasmian adj
ερασμιακός
Of or pertaining to Erasmus (Catholic priest and theologian).

Erasmus /ɪˈɹæzməs/ pn
Έρασμος Έρασμος του Ρότερνταμ Ντεζιντέριους Εράσμους Ροτεροντάμους
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (known as Erasmus or Erasmus of Rotterdam), a Dutch humanist and theologian.
Έρασμος
A en given name, rare in English.

Erdoğan /ˈɜːdəwæn/ /ˈɝdəwɑːn/ pn
Ερντογάν
A surname from Turkish.

Erebus /ˈɛɹəbəs/ pn
Έρεβος
(Greek mythology) The dark and gloomy cavern between the earth and Hades; the underworld.

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
Ερρίκος
A en given name.

Erica pn
Έρρικα
A en given name.

Eridanus pn
Ηριδανός
(constellation) A large winter constellation of the northern sky. It lies near Orion and Cetus.

Erinyes /ɪˈɹɪniˌiːz/ Erinys pn
Ερινύες
(Greek god) The Furies; the goddesses of vengeance against serious moral offence (such as oath-breaking), latterly known as protectors of Athens, of pre-Olympian origin and variously described as having sprung from the spilled blood of Uranus or as daughters of Nyx; identified with the Roman Dirae.

Eris /ˈɛɹɪs/ /ˈɪəɹɪs/ pn
Έρις Έριδα
(Greek god) The goddess of discord and strife, whose apple of discord sparked events that eventually led to the Trojan War; equated by Homer with Enyo (goddess of violent war) and identified with the Roman goddess Discordia;(religion, Discordianism) the same figure as principal deity of Discordianism, regarded as the goddess of disorder.
(astronomy) The celestial body 136199 Eris, the most-massive known dwarf planet in the Solar System and the largest known object in the scattered disk; formerly nicknamed Xena.

Eritrea /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹi.ə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɪɹɪˈtɹeɪə/ pn
Ερυθραία
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The modern State of Eritrea (since the 1990s).

Eritrean more Eritrean most Eritrean adj
ερυθραϊκός
Of, belonging to, or relating to Eritrea or its people.

Eritrean Eritreans n
Ερυθραία Ερυθραίος
A native or inhabitant of Eritrea, or a descendant of such person.

Ernest /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/ pn
Ερνέστος
A en given name; popular in the 19th century.

Eros /ˈɛɹɒs/ pn
Έρως Έρωτας
(Greek god) The god of love and sexual desire; son of either Erebus and Nyx or Aphrodite and Ares. His Roman counterpart is Cupid.

Ersekë pn
Ερσέκα
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Erymanthos pn
Ερύμανθος
A mountain in the southcentral part of the Achaia prefecture in southwestern Greece

Erzincan pn
Ερζιντζάν
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Erzurum pn
Ερζερούμ
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Esau /ˈisɑ/ /ˈiːsɔː/ pn
Ησαύ
The son of Isaac and Rebekah and the older twin brother of Jacob.

Esmeralda /ɛzməˈɹɑːldə/ /ɛzməˈɹɛldə/ pn
Εσμεράλδα
A en given name.

Esperantist Esperantists n
εσπεραντιστής εσπεραντίστρια
A specialist or speaker of Esperanto, the international auxiliary language designed by L. L. Zamenhof.

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹɑːntəʊ/ pn
Εσπεράντο εσπεράντο
An international auxiliary language designed by L. L. Zamenhof with a base vocabulary inspired by Indo-European languages such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian, and having a streamlined grammar with completely regular conjugations, declensions, and inflections.

Espoo pn
Έσποο
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Esther /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ pn
Εσθήρ
A en given name.
The heroine of the Book of Esther.

Estonia /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ /ɛsˈtoʊn.jə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.nɪ.ə/ Estonias pn
Εσθονία
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Estonian adj
εσθονικός εσθονικά
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Estonia, its people or their language.

Estonian Estonians n
Εσθονός Εσθονή
(countable, rare) Any person from Estonia or someone descended from such people.
εσθονικά Εσθονικά
(uncountable) The Uralic language that is the official language of Estonia.

Eswatini /ɛˈswɑː.ti.ni/ /ˌɛ.swɑːˈti.ni/ pn
Εσουατίνι
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Eteocypriot pn
Ετεοκυπριακή
(linguistics) A pre-Indo-European language spoken in Iron Age Cyprus.

Eternal City pn
αιώνια πόλη
A nickname for the city of Rome.

Ethelred /ˈɛθ.əlˌɹɛd/ pn
Έθελρεντ
A en given name
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Ethelred I, King of Wessex between 865 and his death in 871
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Ethelred II “the Unready”, King of the English between 978 and his death in 1016

Ethiopia /iθiˈoʊpi.ə/ pn
Αιθιοπία
(historical) Sub-Saharan Africa, especially the parts south of Egypt and along and east of the Nile.

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ more Ethiopian most Ethiopian adj
αιθιοπικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Ethiopia, the Ethiopian people or the Ethiopian culture.

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ Ethiopians n
Αιθίοπας
A person from Ethiopia or of Ethiopian descent.
(dated) A black-skinned person, especially one from Africa.

Etna /ˈɛtnə/ pn
Αίτνα
An active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, between Messina and Catania.

Etruria /ɪˈtɹʊə.ɹɪ.ə/ pn
Τυρρηνία
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Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ more Etruscan most Etruscan adj
ετρουσκικός τυρρηνικός
Of or pertaining to the region and culture of Etruria, a pre-Roman civilization in Italy.

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ Etruscans n
Ετρούσκος
An inhabitant of ancient Etruria.

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ pn
Ετρουσκική γλώσσα
The extinct language of Etruria, which has no known relation to any other language.

Euamerion pn
Ευαμερίων
(Greek god) The Greek god of recovery and son of Asclepius.

Euanthe pn
Ευάνθη
(Greek god) A goddess sometimes listed as the mother of the Graces.
(astronomy) One of the moons of Jupiter.

Euboea /juːˈbiːə/ pn
Εύβοια
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Eucharist /ˈjuːkəɹɪst/ /ˈjuːkɹɪst/ Eucharists n
ευχαριστία θεία μετάληψη
(Christianity) The Christian sacrament of Holy Communion.

Euclidean geometry n
ευκλείδεια γεωμετρία
(geometry) The familiar geometry of the real world, based on the postulate that through any two points there is exactly one straight line.

Euclidean space Euclidean spaces n
Ευκλείδειος χώρος
Ordinary n-dimensional space, characterized by an infinite extent along each dimension and a constant distance between any pair of parallel lines.

Eugene /juˈd͡ʒin/ /ˈjuː.d͡ʒin/ pn
Ευγένιος
A en given name

Eugenius pn
Ευγένιος
A en given name

Euhemerus /juːˈhiːmərəs/ /juːˈhɛmərəs/ pn
Ευήμερος
(historical) An ancient Greek Sicilian Skeptic philosopher, famed for a lost work proposing most or all mythology derived from historical figures and natural events which became supernatural only through retelling.

Eunice /ˈjuːnɪs/ pn
Ευνίκη
A en given name.

Eupatrid Eupatrids n
ευπατρίδης
(historical) In Ancient Greece, a member of the noble Attic landowning class.

Euphemia /juˈfimi.ə/ /juːˈfiːmɪ.ə/ pn
Ευφημία
A en given name.

Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
Ευφράτης
The river in the Middle East, 2780 kilometers in length, flowing southwest from Turkey, then southeast, and uniting with the Tigris before entering the Persian Gulf. It forms the Western edge of classical Mesopotamia.

Eurasia /jəˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ /jʊˈɹeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Ευρασία
The largest and most populous landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia; sometimes also including neighbouring islands. [1881]
A region comprising parts of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia; the countries of the former Soviet Union and the sphere of influence of Russia.

Eurasian badger Eurasian badgers n
ασβός
A badger species indigenous to Eurasia, Meles meles.

Eurasian blackbird Eurasian blackbirds n
κότσυφας
A bird of the species Turdus merula

Eurasian blackcap Eurasian blackcaps n
μαυροσκούφης
Sylvia atricapilla, an Old World warbler.

Eurasian eagle owl Eurasian eagle owls n
ευρασιατικός μπούφος
Bubo bubo, the largest owl, native to almost all of temperate Eurasia.

Eurasian jay Eurasian jays n
κίσσα
A widespread species of jay, usually crested and with pinkish-brown plumage and a harsh screech (Garrulus glandarius).

Eurasian nuthatch Eurasian nuthatches n
δεντροτσοπανάκος
A nuthatch of the species Sitta europaea.

Eurasian pygmy owl Eurasian pygmy owls n
σπουργιτόγλαυκα
Glaucidium passerinum, the smallest Eurasian owl.

Eurasian sparrowhawk Eurasian sparrowhawks n
ξεφτέρι
A bird of the species Accipiter nisus

Eurasian teal Eurasian teals n
κιρκίρι
Anas crecca, a common and widespread duck which breeds in temperate Palearctic and migrates south in winter.

Eurasian wigeon /jəˌɹeɪʒənˈwɪd͡ʒən/ Eurasian wigeons n
σφυριχτάρι
Mareca penelope, a species of dabbling duck.

Eurasian woodcock Eurasian woodcocks n
μπεκάτσα
A medium-small wading bird, (Scolopax rusticola)

Euripides /jəˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
Ευριπίδης
A Greek tragedian (c. 480–406 B.C.E.); Euripides was the last of the three great tragedians of classical Athens.

Euripus Strait pn
Ευβοϊκή θάλασσα
A strait between Euboea and Boeotia in mainland Greece.

Euro- prefix
ευρω-
Pertaining to Europe, especially as a political entity.
Pertaining to the European Union.

Eurocentrism n
ευρωκεντρισμός
The practice of viewing the world from a European perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of European culture.

Eurocheque Eurocheques n
ευρωεπιταγή
(finance, historical) A type of cheque formerly used in Europe that was accepted across national borders and could be written in a variety of currencies.

Eurogroup Eurogroups n
Γιούρογκρουπ Ευρωομάδα
(European politics) The informal body composed of the finance ministers of the countries in the Eurozone.

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
Ευρώπη
(Greek mythology) Several characters, most notably a Phoenician princess abducted to Crete by Zeus.
(astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.

Europe /ˈjoː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɔː.ɹəp/ /ˈjɝ.əp/ /ˈjʉə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊə.ɹəp/ /ˈjʊɚ.əp/ pn
Ευρώπη
The portion of Eurasia west of the Urals, traditionally considered a continent in its own right, located north of Africa, west of Asia and east of the Atlantic Ocean.
A political entity; the European Union.

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ more European most European adj
ευρωπαϊκός
Related to Europe or the European Union.

European /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpiː.ən/ /(ˌ)jʊə.ɹəˈpɪ.ən/ /ˌjɝ.əˈpi.ən/ /ˌjʊɚ.əˈpi.ən/ Europeans n
Ευρωπαίος Ευρωπαία
Person living or originating from Europe.
Person who resides within the European Union.

European Central Bank pn
Ευρωπαϊκή Κεντρική Τράπεζα
The Central bank for the European Union, administering the monetary policy of the 17 EU Eurozone member states.

European Commission pn
Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή
The executive branch of the European Union.

European Council pn
Ευρωπαϊκό Συμβούλιο
an institution of the European Union (EU) charged with defining the EU's overall political direction and priorities, that comprises the heads of state or government of the member states, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission

European Union /ˌjɔːɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjɝɹəˈpi.ən ˈjunjən/ /ˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpiən ˈjunjən/ pn
Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση
A supranational organisation, consisting of 27 member states, created in the 1950s to bring the nations of Europe into closer economic and political connection.

European bee-eater European bee-eaters n
ευρωπαϊκός μελισσοφάγος
Merops apiaster, a Mediterranean species of bee-eater.

European bison /jʊɹəˌpiːən ˈbaɪsn̩/ European bison European bisons n
βόνασος Ευρωπαϊκώς
The wisent, species Bison bonasus, Europe's heaviest land animal.

European eel European eels n
ευρωπαϊκό χελι
A snake-like fish, reaching between 60 cm and 1.5 m in length, Anguilla anguilla.

European polecat European polecats n
βρωμοκούναβο
Mustela putorius, related to mink and weasels, native to Europe and parts of Asia, and from which certain of the animals called ferrets have been domesticated.

European robin European robins n
κοκκινολαίμης
A small passerine Old World bird; Erithacus rubecula.

European roller European rollers n
ευρωπαϊκή χαλκοκουρούνα
Coracias garrulus, a European species of roller.

European turtle dove European turtle doves n
ευρωπαϊκό τρυγόνι
A bird of the species Streptopelia turtur.

Europeanisation Europeanisations n
εξευρωπαϊσμός
The process whereby the people and institutions of the countries of the European Union become more European and less national.

Europeanism /ˌjɝəˈpi.ənɪzəm/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ənɪzəm/ Europeanisms n
ευρωπαϊσμός
(uncountable) A position that supports European political and economic integration.

Eurosceptic more Eurosceptic most Eurosceptic adj
ευρωσκεπτικιστικός
(UK form) Of or pertaining to Eurosceptics or Euroscepticism

Eurosceptic Eurosceptics n
ευρωσκεπτικιστής
(UK form) One who is sceptical of European integration, such as the EEC, the EC, the EP, the EU, the Euro, etc.
One who is skeptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Euroscepticism n
ευρωσκεπτικισμός
Opposition to or scepticism of increasing European integration, such as the EEC, the EC, the EP, the EU, the Euro.
Opposition to or scepticism of the increasing powers of the European Union.

Eurozone pn
Ευρωζώνη
Collectively, the European Union member states whose official currency is the euro.

Eurybia pn
Ευρυβία Ευρυβίη
(Greek god) A sea goddess in Ancient Greek mythology.

Eurydice /jʊˈɹɪdɪsi/ pn
Ευρυδίκη
(Greek mythology) The name of various figures in Greek mythology.

Eusebius /juˈsibi.əs/ pn
Ευσέβιος
An Ancient Greek en given name

Eustace /ˈjuːˌstɪs/ pn
Ευστάθιος Εύσταχυς
A en given name.

Eustachian /juːˈsteɪ.ki.ən/ /juːˈsteɪ.ʃən/ more Eustachian most Eustachian adj
ευσταχιανός
Of or relating to Bartolomeo Eustachi (1500 or 1514–1574), also known as Eustachius, one of the founders of the science of human anatomy.

Eustachian tube /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtjuːb/ /ju.ˈsteɪʃən ˈtuːb/ Eustachian tubes n
ευσταχιανή σάλπιγγα
(anatomy) In humans and other land vertebrates, a tube that links the nasopharynx to the cavity of the middle ear to allow the equalization of the pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

Euterpe /juˈtɝpi/ /juːˈtɜːpi/ pn
Ευτέρπη
(Greek god) The Muse of music and lyric poetry.

Evander /ɪˈvændə/ /ɪˈvændɚ/ pn
Εύανδρος
A en given name

Evangeline pn
Εβάντζελιν
A en given name.

Evangelist Evangelists n
Ευαγγελιστής
(biblical) A writer of a gospel, especially the four New Testament Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), (also evangelist.)

Eve /iːv/ pn
Εύα
(Abrahamic religions) The first woman and mother of the human race; Adam's wife.
Εύα Εύη
A en given name.

Evelyn /ˈiːvlɪn/ /ˈɛvəlɪn/ pn
Εβελίνα
A en given name.
A en given name.

Excalibur /ɛksˈkæ.lɪ.bɚ/ Excaliburs pn
Εξκάλιμπερ
(Arthurian legend, mythology) The legendary sword of King Arthur, having magical properties.

Excellency Excellencies n
Εξοχοτάτη Εξοχότατος
(used with His, Her or Your) A form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries.

Exeter /ˈɛksɪtə/ /ˈɛksɪtɚ/ pn
Έξετερ
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Exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ pn
Έξοδος
The departure of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt under the leadership of Moses.
The second of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the second book in the Torah describing the Exodus.

Ezekiel /ɪˈziːkiəl/ pn
Ιεζεκιήλ
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible.
A prophet mentioned in the Bible and in the Quran.
A en given name of biblical origin. First used by 17th century Puritans; rare today.

Ezra /ˈɛzɹə/ Ezras pn
Έσδρας
(biblical) The fifteenth book of the Old Testament and a book of the Hebrew Tanakh.
A Jewish high priest from the fifth century BC.
A en given name of biblical origin.

FUBAR /ˈfuːbɑːɹ/ adj
ΓΤΠΚ
(slang) Fucked up (or, bowdlerized, fouled up) beyond all recognition (or beyond all repair, or beyond all reason, or beyond any recovery).

FYROM /fɪɹəm/ pn
ΠΓΔΜ
Acronym of former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ pn
φέισμπουκ
(trademark) A social-networking website where users can find acquaintances or "friends", exchange messages, and post updates.

Falkland Islander Falkland Islanders n
από τα νησιά Φώκλαντ
A person from the Falkland Islands or of descent of the Falkland Islands.

Falkland Islands /ˈfɒlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːklənd ˌaɪləndz/ /ˈfɔːlklənd ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Νήσοι Φώκλαντ
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Fall pn
Πτώση
(theology) The sudden fall of humanity into a state of sin, as brought about by the transgression of Adam and Eve. [from 14th c.]

Fallopian tube Fallopian tubes n
σάλπιγγα
(anatomy) Either of the two ducts in female mammals through which ova pass from the ovaries to the uterus.

Falmouth /ˈfælməθ/ pn
Φάλμουθ
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Αμμόχωστος
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Far East pn
Άπω Ανατολή
(dated) East Asia (Korea, Japan, China, the Russian Far East, etc.), and Southeast Asia, taken as a whole.

Faroe Islands /ˈfɛəɹəʊ ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Νήσοι Φερόες
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Fata Morgana /ˌfɑtə mɔɹˈɡɑnə/ /ˌfɑːtə mɔːˈɡɑːnə/ Fata Morganas n
Φάτα Μοργκάνα φάτα μοργκάνα
A form of mirage caused by a temperature inversion in the atmosphere, especially one seen in the Strait of Messina.

Father Fathers n
πάτερ
(Christianity) One of the chief ecclesiastical authorities of the first centuries after Christ.

Father's Day Father's Days n
ημέρα του πατέρα
A holiday in celebration of fatherhood, or to honor fathers, celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most of the world's countries. See Wikipedia:Father's Day:Dates.

Faunus pn
Φαύνος
(Roman god) Horned god of the forest, plains and fields; Greek counterpart: Pan.

February /j/ /ɹi/ /ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.juˌɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹə.ɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹʊ.ə.ɹi/ Februaries Februarys pn
Φεβρουάριος Φλεβάρης
The short month following January and preceding March in the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, used in all three calendars for intercalation or addition of leap days.

Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal pn
Ομοσπονδιακή Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία του Νεπάλ
Official name of Nepal.

Federal Republic of Germany pn
Ομοσπονδιακή Δημοκρατία της Γερμανίας
(1949–1990) The official name of West Germany.
(1990–today) The official name of reunified Germany.

Federated States of Micronesia /ˈfɛdəˌɹeɪtɪd ˈsteɪts əv ˌmaɪkɹəˈniːʒə/ pn
Ομόσπονδες Πολιτείες της Μικρονησίας
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Federative Republic of Brazil pn
Ομοσπονδιακή Δημοκρατία της Βραζιλίας Ομόσπονδη Δημοκρατία της Βραζιλίας
The official name of Brazil.

Felicity pn
Φελίσιτι
A en given name.

Felix /ˈfiːlɪks/ pn
Φήλιξ
A en given name.
A generic name given to a cat.

Fenrir /ˈfɛn.ɹɪə/ /ˈfɛn.ɹɪɹ/ pn
Φένριρ
(Norse mythology) A monstrous wolf, one of Loki's offspring, who bites off Tyr's right hand while being bound by the gods in fear of a prophecy that he will kill Odin, remaining so bound until the events of Ragnarok.

Feodosia pn
Θεοδοσία
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Ferdinand /ˈfɜːdɪnænd/ /ˈfɝdn̩.ænd/ /ˈfɝdən-/ pn
Φερδινάνδος
A en given name, best known for a 13th century king of Spain, but seldom popular in English.

Ferizaj pn
Φεριζάι
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Ferrari /fəˈɹɑːɹi/ Ferraris n
Φερράρι
A car manufactured by Ferrari.

Feynman pn
Φάινμαν
A surname.

Feynman diagram /ˈfaɪnmən ˈdaɪəɡɹæm/ Feynman diagrams n
διάγραμμα Φάινμαν
(physics) A pictorial representation of the interactions of subatomic particles, showing their paths in space and time as lines, and their interactions as points where lines meet.

Fez /fɛz/ pn
Φεζ
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Fier pn
Φιέρι
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Figueres pn
Φιγέρες
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Fiji /fiːˈdʒiː/ /ˈfi.d͡ʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
Φίτζι
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Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ adj
Φιλιππινικός
Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people, language, and culture.
Of or pertaining to Tagalog, the basis of the national language of the Philippines.

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ pn
φιλιππινέζικα
(uncountable) The national language of the Philippines, based on Tagalog.

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ Finlands pn
Φινλανδία
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Finlandization n
φινλανδοποίηση
(politics) The process by which a smaller or less powerful sovereign state comes to abide by a more powerful neighbor's foreign policy rules, while retaining its independence.

Finn /ˈfɪn/ Finns n
Φινλανδός Φινλανδέζα
A national of Finland.

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ adj
φινλανδικός Φινλανδικά
Of or pertaining to Finland; Finlandic, Finlandish.
φινλανδικός φινλανδικά
Of or pertaining to the Finnish language.

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
φινλανδικά Φινλανδικά
The Finno-Ugric language spoken by the majority of the people living in Finland, one of the two official languages of the country (the other is Swedish).

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ Flanderses pn
Φλάνδρα
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Florence /ˈflɑɹɪns/ /ˈflɒɹəns/ /ˈflɔɹəns/ pn
Φλωρεντία Ευανθία
A en given name.
(obsolete) A en given name
Φλωρεντία
(historical) a medieval and early modern republic centered on the city of Florence in Italy that existed from 1115 to 1185 and from 1197 to 1569 when the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was formed.

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ more Florentine most Florentine adj
φλωρεντινός
Of or relating to the Italian city of Florence.

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ Florentines n
Φλωρεντίνα Φλωρεντίνος
A native or resident of the Italian city of Florence.

Florida /ˈfloɹ.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ə.də/ /ˈfloɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ə.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹə.də/ /ˈflɔ.ɹɪ.də/ pn
Φλόριντα
Several places in South and Central America:

Florina pn
Φλώρινα
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Floréal /ˈflɔːɹɪ.əl/ /ˌflɔɹeɪˈɑl/ Floréals pn
Ανθεστηριώνας Φλορεάλ
(historical) The eighth month of the French Republican Calendar, from April 20 or 21 to May 19 or 20.

Flying Dutchman /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/ pn
Ιπτάμενος Ολλανδός
(nautical, _, folklore) A mythical Dutch-flagged ghost clipper that is very fast sailing, and never makes it to port, seen on the high seas, where upon being hailed, occupants request information on persons long dead, or leave messages for said people. In European naval folklore, it was considered to portend bad luck.

Flying Spaghetti Monster pn
Ιπτάμενο Μακαρονοτέρας
(humorous) A deity consisting of spaghetti and meatballs, the creator of the universe according to the religion of Pastafarianism.

Foggia pn
Φότζα
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Fomalhaut pn
Φομαλώ
(star) The brightest star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus and one of the brightest stars in the night sky; Alpha (α) Piscis Austrini.

Forbidden City pn
Απαγορευμένη Πόλη
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Fordism n
φορντισμός
An economic and social system based on industrial mass production, where the worker is paid relatively high wages in order to buy in large quantity the products turned out in mass production.

Formula One pn
Φόρμουλα 1
The highest class of motor racing sanctioned by the FIA.

Forro pn
Φόρο Φόρου
A creole language spoken in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Fortuna pn
Τύχη
(Roman god) The Roman goddess of luck, fortune and fate, equivalent to the Greek goddess Tyche.

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
Τέσσερεις Καβαλάρηδες της Αποκάλυψης
(biblical) Four beings in Revelation 6:1–8 that bring about the Apocalypse, each embodied as a horseman riding a different-colored horse that represents a different aspect of the Apocalypse.

Fourier transform Fourier transforms n
μετασχηματισμός Φουριέ
(analysis, harmonic analysis, physics, electrical engineering) A particular integral transform that when applied to a function of time (such as a signal), converts the function to one that plots the original function's frequency composition; the resultant function of such a conversion.

Fourth Reich pn
Τέταρτο Ράιχ
Hypothetical resurrection of Nazi Germany (Third Reich).

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ Frances pn
Γαλλία
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Anatole France, a French poet, journalist, and novelist.
A en given name; .

Franche-Comté pn
Φρανς-Κοντέ
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Francis /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
Φραγκίσκος
A en given name
(rare) A en given name, .

Franconia /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkoʊ.njə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ /fɹæŋˈkəʊ.njə/ pn
Φραγκονία
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Francophobia /ˈfɹæŋ.kəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ n
γαλλοφοβία
The hatred or fear of the presence of the French language and its native speakers.

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
γαλλόφωνος
French-speaking.

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ Francophones n
γαλλόφωνος
A person who speaks French, especially as their mother tongue.

Frank /fɹæŋk/ Franks n
Φράγκος
One of the Franks, a Germanic federation that inhabited parts of what are now France, the Low Countries and Germany.

Frank /fɹæŋk/ pn
Φρανκ
A diminutive of the en given name Francis

Frankfurt /ˈfɹæŋkfə(ɹ)t/ pn
Φραγκφούρτη
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Frederica pn
Φρειδερίκη
A en given name, feminine form of Frederick. Quite rare in English.

Frederick /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ pn
Φρειδερίκος Φρήντριχ
A en given name.

Fredericksburg pn
Φρέντερικσμπουργκ
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Fredericton /ˈfɹɛdɹɪktən/ pn
Φρέντρικτον Φρεντέρικτον
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Freedom Day pn
Ημέρα Ελευθερίας
Any of various annual commemorative days that mark the start of an era of freedom, such as the end of apartheid in South Africa or the withdrawal of British troops from Malta.

Freemason Freemasons n
ελευθεροτέκτονας
A member of the Free and Accepted Masons (sometimes entitled Ancient Free and Accepted Masons), an international fraternal and charitable organization.

Freemasonry pn
ελευθεροτεκτονισμός
The institutions, precepts, and rites of the Freemasons.

Freiburg /fɹaɪ.bɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Φράιμπουργκ Φρειβούργο
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French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ more French most French adj
γαλλικός γαλλικά
Of or relating to the people or culture of France.
Of or relating to the French language.

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ French Frenches n
Γάλλοι
(chiefly, _, collective, and, in the plural) The people of France; groups of French people.

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ Frenches pn
γαλλικά γαλλικός
(chiefly, _, uncountable) The language of France, shared by the neighboring countries Belgium, Monaco, and Switzerland and by former French colonies around the world.
Γαλλικά
(uncountable, euphemistic, now, _, often, _, ironic) Vulgar language.

French Guiana pn
Γαλλική Γουιάνα
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French Indochina pn
Γαλλική Ινδοκίνα
A former part of the French colonial empire in Indochina in southeast Asia, consisting of the current territories of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.ləˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʃə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Γαλλική Πολυνησία
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French Republic pn
Γαλλική Δημοκρατία
(a country).

French Republican Calendar pn
Γαλλικό Δημοκρατικό Ημερολόγιο Γαλλικό Επαναστατικό Ημερολόγιο
The republican calendar used for twelve years in revolutionary France (from late 1793 to 1805).

French Revolution pn
Γαλλική Επανάσταση
A period in France of radical social and political upheaval which saw the country change from a monarchy to a republic (1789–1799).

French Riviera pn
Κυανή Ακτή
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French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ French kisses n
γαλλικό φιλί γλωσσόφιλο
The act or an instance of kissing that involves the use of one's tongue.

French kiss /frɛntʃˈkɪs/ /frɛnʃˈkɪs/ v
φιλάω με γλώσσα
(ambitransitive) To give a French kiss, in its various senses.

French toast /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtoʊst/ /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtəʊst/ French toasts n
αυγόφετα αυγόψωμο
(culinary) Food prepared by dipping bread into egg batter and frying.

Frenchman Frenchmen n
Γάλλος
A man of French birth or nationality.

Frenchwoman Frenchwomen n
Γαλλίδα
A French woman; a woman of French ancestry, descent or citizenship.

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ more Freudian most Freudian adj
φροϋδικός
Relating to or influenced by the Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud (1856-1939).

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ Freudians n
φροϋδίστρια φροϋδιστής
A follower of Freud or his methods.

Freudian slip /ˌfɹɔɪdi.ən ˈslɪp/ /ˌfɹɔɪdɪ.ən ˈslɪp/ Freudian slips n
παραπραξία
(psychology) A mistake in speech or action in which a person supposedly shows their true subconscious desires.

Friday /-di/ /-ˌdi/ /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ /ˈfɹaɪˌdeɪ/ Fridays n
Παρασκευή
The sixth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the fifth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; the Muslim Sabbath; it follows Thursday and precedes Saturday.

Frimaire /fɹiˈmɛəɹ/ /fɹɪˈmɛː/ Frimaires pn
Παχνώδης Φριμαίρ
(historical) The third month of the French Republican Calendar, from November 21, 22 or 23 to December 20, 21 or 22.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia pn
Φρίουλι-Ιουλιανή Βενετία
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Fructidor /ˈfɹʊktɪdɔː/ /ˌfɹʊktəˈdɔɹ/ /ˌfɹʏktəˈdɔɹ/ Fructidors pn
Οπωρώδης Φρυκτιντόρ
(historical) The twelfth and final month of the French Republican Calendar, from August 18 or 19 to September 16 or 17.

Fujairah pn
Φουτζέιρα
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Fujian /ˌfuːd͡ʒiˈæn/ /ˌfuːˈd͡ʒæn/ pn
Φουτσιάν
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Furongian pn
Φουρόνγκια
(geology) The Furongian epoch.

Fury Furies pn
Ερινύες
(Greek mythology) A female personification of vengeance.

Führer /ˈfjʊə.ɹə/ /ˈfjʊɚ.ɚ/ Führer Führers n
Φύρερ
(historical, Nazism, definite) Adolf Hitler when he was the chancellor of Nazi Germany.
(by extension) A leader, especially one exercising the powers of a tyrant.

G8 pn
Ομάδα των Οκτώ
The former annual meeting of their leaders (prior to Russia's 2014 expulsion from the group).

GDP /ˌd͡ʒiːdiːˈpiː/ GDPs n
ΑΕΠ
(economics) Initialism of gross domestic product.

GDPR pn
ΓΚΠΔ
(European Union, _, law) Initialism of General Data Protection Regulation: a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).

GUI /ˈdʒiːjuːaɪ/ /ˈɡuː.i/ GUIs n
ΓΠΔ
(computing) Initialism of graphical user interface.

Gabon /ɡəˈbɒn/ pn
Γκαμπόν
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Gaborone /ˌɡæbəˈɹəʊni/ pn
Γκαμπορόνε
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Gabriel /ˈɡeɪbɹi.əl/ pn
Γαβριήλ
A en given name.
An archangel associated in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, with carrying messages from God.

Gaea /d͡ʒiːə/ /ˈɡaɪə/ pn
Γαία
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Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
γαελικός
Of or relating to the Gaels, the Goidel peoples of Scotland, Ireland, and the Manx, or their languages.

Gaelic football /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˌɡeɪlɪk ˈfʊtbɔːl/ /ˌɡæ-/ [-ˈfʊʔ-] n
γαελικό ποδόσφαιρο
An Irish form of football played by two teams of 15 players each, who score by kicking or punching a ball into the opposing team's goal or over a crossbar and between two upright posts above the goal.

Gafsa pn
Κάφσα
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Gagarin /ɡəˈɡɑːɹɪn/ pn
Γκαγκάριν
A transliteration of the Russian surname Гага́рин (Gagárin).

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ Gagauzes n
Γκαγκαβούζης Γκαγκαούζος
A person from Gagauzia or of Gagauz descent.

Gagauzia pn
Γκαγκαουζία
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Gaia /ˈɡaɪə/ /ˈɡeɪə/ pn
Γαία
(ecology) The ecosystem of the Earth regarded as a self-regulating superorganism. [from 20th c.]
(Greek mythology) A Greek goddess, the personification of the earth, and one of the primordial deities from whom all the others descend.

Galapagos Islands pn
Νησιά Γκαλαπάγκος
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Galatia pn
Γαλατία
A region of ancient Asia Minor, in what is now central Turkey; a province of ancient Rome.

Galatians /ɡəˈleɪʃənz/ pn
Επιστολή προς Γαλάτες Γαλάτες
(biblical) The ninth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of Saint Paul to the Galatians.

Galicia /ɡəˈlɪ.si.ə/ /ɡəˈlɪ.ʃə/ pn
Γαλικία
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Galilee pn
Γαλιλαία
A mountainous geographic region in northern Israel.

Gallienus /ˌɡæliˈɛnəs/ pn
Γαλλιηνός
a Roman Emperor with his father Valerian from 253 to 260 and alone from 260 to 268

Galway /ˈɡɔlweɪ/ /ˈɡɔːlweɪ/ pn
Γκόλγουεϊ
A county in the West of the Republic of Ireland.

Gambia /ˈɡæm.bi.ə/ pn
Γκάμπια
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Gandhi /ˈɡæ-/ /ˈɡændi/ /ˈɡɑndi/ /ˈɡɑːndi/ Gandhis pn
Γκάντι
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, political and spiritual leader of India and the Indian independence movement, and proponent of nonviolence.

Gang of Four pn
συμμορία των τεσσάρων
(China, historical, politics) A leftist political faction composed of four Chinese Communist Party officials that came to prominence during the Chinese Cultural Revolution.

Ganges /ˈɡændʒiːz/ /ˈɡænd͡ʒiz/ pn
Γάγγης
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Gangnam /ˈɡæŋ.næm/ /ˈɡɑŋ.nɑm/ pn
Γκάνγκναμ
A district (Korean: 구) of Seoul, South Korea known for being a demographically young, affluent part of the city.

Gansu pn
Κανσού
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Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ pn
Γανυμήδης
(Greek god) A Trojan boy who was abducted (either by Zeus or Eos), and ultimately became immortal in order to be Zeus' cupbearer.
(astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.

Garden of Eden Gardens of Eden pn
Εδέμ
(Abrahamic religions) In the Book of Genesis of the Bible and Surat Sad of the Qur'an, a garden at the source of the Gihon, Pishon, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers, where Adam and Eve first lived after being created.

Garfield /ˈɡɑɹfild/ /ˈɡɑːfiːld/ pn
Γκάρφιλντ
An English surname, thought to be habitational.

Gargalianoi pn
Γαργαλιάνοι
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Garibaldian more Garibaldian most Garibaldian adj
γαριβαλδινός
Of or relating to Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807–1882), Italian general and nationalist politician.

Gascony pn
Γασκώνη
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Gasmoulos Gasmouloi n
γασμούλος

Gateshead /ˈɡeɪtsˌhɛd/ pn
Γκέητσχεντ
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Gaugamela /ˌɡɔɡəˈmilə/ pn
Γαυγάμηλα
(historical) a village in Assyria, where in 331 BC Alexander the Great defeated the Persians under Darius III

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ Gauls n
Γαλάτης Γαλάτισσα
A person from Gaul.

Gaul /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ pn
Γαλατία
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Gaulish /ɡɑlɪʃ/ /ɡɔːlɪʃ/ adj
γαλατικός
Of or pertaining to Gaul.
Of or pertaining to the Celtic tribes speaking Gaulish languages.

Gawain /ɡəˈweɪn/ /ˈɡɑːweɪn/ pn
Γκάγουεν
One of the greatest knights in Arthurian legend; he is King Arthur's nephew and a Knight of the Round Table.

Gaza /ˈɡɑːzə/ pn
Γάζα
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Gaza Strip /ˌɡɑːzə ˈstɹɪp/ pn
Λωρίδα της Γάζας
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Gazan /ˈɡɑːzən/ Gazans n
Γαζαία Γαζαίος Γαζαουί
A native or inhabitant of Gaza (Gaza City or the Gaza Strip in general).

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ /ɡəˈdɑːnsk/ pn
Γκντανσκ Ντάντσιχ
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Gehenna /ɡəˈhɛ.nə/ pn
γέεννα
In rabbinical literature and Christian and Islamic scripture, the place where the souls of the wicked go after death, where they suffer eternal damnation or annihilation.

Gelderland pn
Χέλντερλαντ
A province of The Netherlands with Arnhem as capital.

Gelendzhik pn
Γκελεντζίκ
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Gelibolu pn
Καλλίπολη

Gemini /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnaɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪniː/ Geminis n
Δίδυμος
Someone who has the Gemini star sign.

Gemini /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnaɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪniː/ pn
Δίδυμοι
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac traditionally taken to represent the pair of twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. It contains the stars Castor, Pollux, and Alhena.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the twins, ruled by Mercury and covering May 22 – June 21 (tropical astrology) or June 16 – July 15 (sidereal astrology).

General Secretary /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl ˈsɛk.ɹəˌtə.ɹi/ General Secretaries n
γενικός γραμματέας
Chief officer or leader of a political party or organization, especially in Communist contexts.

Generation X /ˌdʒɛnəɹeɪʃn̩ ˈɛks/ /ˌdʒɛnəˌɹeɪʃən ˈɛks/ pn
Γενιά Χ
(specifically) The generation of people born after the baby boom that followed World War II, especially those born from the mid 1960s to early 1980s, sometimes characterized as cynical, disaffected, lacking direction in life, and unwilling to take part fully in society.

Genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.səs/ pn
Γένεση
(religion) The first book in the Hebrew Bible.

Geneva /d͡ʒəˈniːvə/ pn
Γενεύη
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A en given name or confused with Genevieve or Ginevra.
(by ellipsis) The Geneva Convention.

Genevieve /ˈdʒɛn.ɪˌviːv/ pn
Γενεβιέβη Γενοβέφα
A en given name.

Genghis Khan /ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ /ˈɡɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn/ pn
Τζένγκις Χαν
The founder and first ruler (khan) of the Mongol Empire.

Genoa /dʒɛnˈəʊ.ə/ /d͡ʒɛnˈoʊ.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.oʊ.ə/ pn
Γένοβα
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(historical) a maritime republic in northwestern Italy that existed from the 11th century until its disestablishment in 1797 when Napoleon formed the Ligurian Republic, a client state; Genoa briefly regained independence in 1814 before becoming quickly annexed by the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1815.

Genseric m pn
Γιζέριχος
(rare) A en given name of mainly historical use, borne by a king of the Vandals.

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ Georges pn
Γεώργιος Γιώργος
A diminutive of the en given names Georgina or Georgia; also used in the conjoined name George Ann(e).

Georgeson /ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒsən/ pn
Γεωργίου Γεωργιάδης
An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.

Georgetown /ˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)d͡ʒtaʊn/ pn
Τζόρτζταουν Τζώρτζταουν
Places in the United States of America:

Georgia /ˈd͡ʒɔɹ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɔː.d͡ʒə/ pn
Γεωργία
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Τζόρτζια Γεωργία
A transitional serif typeface named after the state, designed by Matthew Carter in 1993.

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ adj
γεωργιανός γεωργιανή γεωργιανό
Of, from, or pertaining to the Eastern European country of Georgia, the Georgian people or the Georgian language.

Georgian /ˈd͡ʒoːd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɹd͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔʊ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːd͡ʒən/ Georgians n
Γεωργιανός Γεωργιανή
(countable) A person or a descendant of a person from Georgia, a country in Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Γεωργιανά Γεωργιανός Γεωργιανή
(countable) A native or resident of the state of Georgia in the United States of America.

Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic pn
Σοβιετική Σοσιαλιστική Δημοκρατία της Γεωργίας
The republic of Georgia when it was a nominally independent member republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Gerald /ˈd͡ʒɛɹəld/ Geralds pn
Γεράλδος Τζέραλντ
A en given name.

Gerard /d͡ʒəˈɹɑɹd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɑːd/ pn
Γεράρδος
A en given name.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ Germanest more German most German adj
γερμανικός γερμανικά
Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Germany; to people of German descent.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ Germans n
Γερμανός Γερμανίδα
(countable) A native or inhabitant of Germany; a person of German citizenship or nationality.

German /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ pn
γερμανικά γερμανικός
(uncountable) An Indo-European (Indo-Germanic) language, primarily spoken in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, South Tyrol, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and a small part of Belgium.

German Democratic Republic pn
Λαοκρατική Δημοκρατία της Γερμανίας Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία της Γερμανίας
The official name of East Germany from 1949 until reunification in 1990.

German Empire pn
Γερμανική Αυτοκρατορία
(historical) The German state which existed, with Berlin as its capital, between 1871 and 1918.

German shepherd German shepherds n
γερμανικός ποιμενικός λυκόσκυλο
A large-sized breed of dog often used as a guard dog or police dog.

Germany /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mə.ni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ Germanies Germanys pn
Γερμανία
A nation or civilization occupying the country around the Rhine, Elbe, and upper Danube Rivers in Central Europe, taken as a whole under its various governments.

Germinal /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmənəl/ Germinals pn
Βλασταίος Ζερμινάλ
(historical) The seventh month of the French Republican Calendar, starting on the date of the vernal equinox (March 21 or 22) and ending on April 19 or 20.

Geronimo pn
Τζερόνιμο
A prominent leader and medicine man from the Bedonkohe band of the Chiricahua Apache tribe (1829–1909).

Gers pn
Ζερς
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Gervase pn
Γερβάσιος
A en given name, common in the Middle Ages but rare today.

Gestapo /ɡəˈʃtɑpoʊ/ /ɡɛˈstɑpoʊ/ pn
γκεστάπο
(historical, Nazism) The secret police of Nazi Germany.

Gethsemane /ɡɛθˈsɛməni/ pn
Γεθσημανή Γεσθημανή Ιεσθημανή
A biblical location in ancient Jerusalem, a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives where, according to the four Gospels of the New Testament, Jesus underwent the agony in the garden and was arrested the night before his crucifixion.

Gevgelija pn
Γευγελή
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Ghana /ˈɡænə/ /ˈɡɑnə/ /ˈɡɑːnə/ pn
Γκάνα
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Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ adj
γκανέζικη γκανέζικο γκανέζικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people.

Ghanaian /ɡɑː.ˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑ.ni.ən/ Ghanaians n
Γκανέζα Γκανέζος
A person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent.

Ghent /ˈɡɛnt/ pn
Γάνδη
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Ghibelline /ˈɡɪbəlaɪn/ /ˈɡɪbəlin/ /ˈɡɪbələn/ /ˈɡɪbɪlaɪn/ Ghibellines n
Γιβελλίνος
(historical, politics) In the politics of medieval Italian city states, any member of a faction that supported the Holy Roman Emperor in a long struggle against the Guelphs and the Pope.

Giannitsa pn
Γιαννιτσα
A former lake, located in what is now the middle of the river Louros.

Gibraltar /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɒltə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɔːltə(ɹ)/ pn
Γιβραλτάρ
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Gilead /ˈɡɪliæd/ /ˈɡɪliəd/ pn
Γαλαάδ
(biblical) A region east of the Jordan river.

Giles /d͡ʒaɪlz/ pn
Αιγιδιός
A en given name.

Gilgamesh /ˈɡɪl.ɡə.mɛʃ/ pn
Γιλγαμές Γκιλγκαμές
A semi-legendary king of Uruk, who is the hero of the Babylonian poem Epic of Gilgamesh.

Giresun pn
Κερασούς
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Giro d'Italia /ˌdʒiɹoʊ d‿ɪˈtæljə/ /ˌdʒɪəɹəʊ d‿ɪˈtaljə/ pn
Γύρος Ιταλίας Γύρος της Ιταλίας
(cycle racing) An annual long-distance cycling race in Italy, usually held over three weeks.

Girona /d͡ʒɪˈɹoʊnə/ pn
Χιρόνα
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Gironde /dʒɪˈɹɒnd/ /d͡ʒɪˈɹɑnd/ /ʒɪˈɹɒnd/ pn
Ζιρόντ
An estuary formed by the French rivers Garonne and Dordogne; Official name: Gironde estuary

Giudecca pn
Τζιουντέκα Τζουντέκα
A long island in the Venetian Lagoon separated from the main part of the city by a wide canal.

Giza /ˈɡiːzə/ pn
Γκίζα
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Gjirokastër pn
Αργυρόκαστρο
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Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
γλαγολιτικός
Of or written with the Glagolitic alphabet.

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ n
Γλαγολιτικό αλφάβητο
(linguistics) The oldest known Slavonic alphabet, designed around 862–863 by Saint Cyril in order to translate the Bible and other texts into Old Church Slavonic. Mostly replaced by Cyrillic alphabet in Orthodox Christian Slavic countries, but still in use in the Croatian Church along the Dalmatian coast, in Czech and Croatian recensions of Church Slavic.

Glasgow /ˈɡlaz.ɡo/ /ˈɡles.kə/ /ˈɡlez.ɡə/ /ˈɡlæs-/ /ˈɡlæz-/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡɐʉ/ /ˈɡlɐːz.ɡəʉ/ /ˈɡlɑːs-/ /ˈɡlɑːz.ɡəʊ/ /ˈɡlɛz.ɡɐʉ/ pn
Γλασκώβη
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Glastonbury /ˈɡlæstənbəɹi/ /ˈɡlæstənbɹi/ /ˈɡlɑːstənbəɹi/ /ˈɡlɑːstənbɹi/ pn
Γκλάστονμπερι
The Glastonbury Festival.

Glendale /ˈɡlɛndeɪl/ pn
Γκλέντειλ
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Global Positioning System pn
Παγκόσμιο Σύστημα Θεσιθεσίας
(cartography) A system which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from a constellation of US military satellites.

Glyfada pn
Γλυφάδα
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Numerous other places across Greece.

Gnostic /ˈnɑstɪk/ /ˈnɒstɪk/ adj
γνωστικός
Of, or relating to, intellectual or spiritual knowledge
Of, or relating to Gnosticism

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ Gnosticisms n
γνωστικισμός
A wide variety of Jewish and early Christian sects having an interest in gnosis, or divine knowledge, and generally holding the belief that there is a god greater than the Demiurge, or the creator of the world.

Goa pn
Γκόα
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God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ Gods n
Θεός
A being such as a monotheistic God: a single divine creator and ruler of the universe.

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔːd/ Gods pn
Θεός
The single deity of various monotheistic religions, especially the deity of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

God bless you interjection
ευλογημένος να 'σαι να 'σαι καλά
Short for May God bless you; said as a short prayer, benediction, or valediction for the recipient.
γείτσες
Said to somebody who has sneezed, as a rhetorical response;

God forbid interjection
Θεός φυλάξοι ο μη γένοιτο
(idiomatic, subjunctive) indicating that the eventuality is both unlikely and undesirable

God knows phraseologicalUnit
ένας θεός ξέρει
It is only known to God; it is unknown to people.

God willing interjection
Θεού θέλοντος
Used to indicate acceptance of God's will when expressing an intention or hope.

God works in mysterious ways proverb
άγνωστοι αι βουλαί του Κυρίου
Commenting that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.

God-fearing more God-fearing most God-fearing adj
θεοφοβούμενος
(religion) Following the precepts of a religious practice; respecting and revering God and his authority.

Goddess /ˈɡɒdɛs/ pn
Θεά
The single goddess of various monotheistic religions.
The single goddess of various bitheistic or duotheistic religions.

Godfrey /ˈɡɑdfɹi/ /ˈɡɒdfɹi/ Godfreys pn
Γοδεφρείδος
A en given name.

Godspeed /ˌɡɑdˈspid/ /ˌɡɒdˈspiːd/ interjection
καλή τύχη καλό κατευόδιο
(literary) Used, especially at a parting, to express the wish that the outcome of the actions of a person (typically someone about to start a journey or a daring endeavour) is positive for them.

Godzilla /ɡɑdˈzɪlə/ /ɡɒdˈzɪlə/ pn
Γκοτζίλα Γκοντζίλα
A fictional Japanese monster (kaiju) from a series of science-fiction films.

Goethe /ˈɡɜːtə/ pn
Γκαίτε
A surname from German.

Goethean adj
Γκαιτεανικός γκαιτεανικός
Of or relating to Johann Wolfgang Goethe, a German writer and thinker.

Gogol pn
Γκόγκολ
A Russian and Ukrainian surname.

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ adj
γοϊδελικός
Relating to the Gaels.

Golan Heights pn
Υψώματα του Γκολάν
A plateau straddling the border between Syria and Israel.

Golconda /ɡɑlˈkɑndə/ /ɡɒlˈkɒndə/ pn
Γκολκόντα
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Gold Coast pn
Χρυσή Ακτή
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Golden Fleece /ˈɡoʊl.dən fliːs/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən fliːs/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩ ˈfliːs] pn
χρυσόμαλλο δέρας
(Greek mythology) A magical fleece from a winged ram guarded by the hydra in the tale of Jason and the Argonauts.
A chivalric order founded in 1430 by Duke Philip III of Burgundy. Later awarded in Spain and Habsburg Austria.

Golden Horn pn
Κεράτιος Κόλπος Χρυσόν Κέρας
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Goldonian more Goldonian most Goldonian adj
γκολντονικός

Golgotha /ɡɒlˈɡɒθə/ /ˈɡɒlɡəθə/ pn
Γολγοθάς
(biblical) The hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.
(Oxbridge slang, obsolete) The rooms of the heads of the colleges. [18th–19th c.]

Gomorrah /ɡəˈmɔɹ.ə/ /ɡəˈmɔː.ɹə/ pn
Γόμορρα
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Good Friday Good Fridays pn
Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
(Christianity) The Friday before Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the day on which Christ was crucified.

Goofy pn
Γκούφυ
A Disney character: a slow-witted anthropomorphic dog with a goofy laugh.

Google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ pn
Γκουγκλ
(trademark) A particular Internet company.
(computing, trademark) A search engine that popularized the company of the same name.

Gorbachev pn
Γκορμπατσώφ
A transliteration of the Russian surname Горбачёв (Gorbačóv).

Gordian knot /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/ Gordian knots n
γόρδιος δεσμός
(Greek mythology) The legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium.
(by extension) Any intricate and complex problem having a simple solution.

Gordias pn
Γόρδιος
(Greek mythology) The name of at least two members of the royal house of Phrygia, the best-known of which was reputedly the founder of the Phrygian capital city Gordium, the maker of the legendary Gordian knot, and the father of the legendary king Midas.

Gorinchem pn
Χόρινχεμ
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Gorizia pn
Γκορίτσια
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Goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ Goths n
Γότθος
A member of the East Germanic people known for their invasion of the western Roman Empire and subsequent founding of successor states in Italy and Spain during Late Antiquity.

Gothenburg /ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ /ˈɡɒθn̩bɜːɡ/ pn
Γκέτεμποργκ
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Gouda /ˈɡaʊ̯də/ /ˈɡuːdə/ Goudas n
Γκούντα
A yellow Dutch cheese made from cows' milk.

Gouda /ˈɡaʊ̯də/ /ˈɡuːdə/ pn
Χάουντα
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Gracchus /ˈɡɹækəs/ pn
Γράγχος
a Roman cognomen

Grace /ɡɹeɪs/ Graces pn
Αγλαΐα
(countable) A en given name.

Graces /ˈɡɹeɪsɪz/ pn
Χάριτες

Graham /ɡɹæm/ /ˈɡɹeɪ.əm/ pn
Γκράχαμ
A Scottish surname from Old English and clan name.

Grand Canyon pn
Γκραν Κάνυον
A large national park and gorge, carved by the Colorado River, located in Arizona, United States.

Grand Duchy of Lithuania pn
Μεγάλο Δουκάτο της Λιθουανίας
(historical) A former European state from the 13th century until 1795, encompassing the territory of modern-day Lithuania and Belarus, a large part of Ukraine, and small parts of Russia and Poland

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pn
Μέγα Δουκάτο του Λουξεμβούργου
The official name of the independent country of Luxembourg.

Graz /ɡɹɑːts/ pn
Γκράτς
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Great Barrier Reef pn
Μεγάλος Κοραλλιογενής Ύφαλος
A massive system of coral reefs, found in the Coral Sea off the coast of Australia.

Great Britain pn
Μεγάλη Βρετανία
The island (and sometimes including some of the surrounding smaller islands) off the north-west coast of Europe made up of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Great Depression pn
Μεγάλη Ύφεση
(economics, business, finance, historical) A major economic collapse characterized by mass unemployment and limited business activity that lasted from 1929 to 1940 in the US and a similar period in many other countries.

Great Feasts pn
Δωδεκάορτο
(Eastern Orthodox) Twelve feasts of the Eastern Orthodox Church, of which three are movable and nine are fixed.

Great Hours n
Μεγάλες Ώρες
A particularly solemn celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church, occurring thrice a year: on the Eve of the Nativity, the Eve of Theophany, and Great Friday.

Great Lakes pn
Μεγάλες Λίμνες
A group of five lakes on the United States–Canada border, consisting of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron (Lake Michigan–Huron), Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

Great Lent pn
Μεγάλη Νηστεία
(Christianity) In Eastern Christianity, the period of fasting before Pascha.

Great Pyramid of Giza pn
πυραμίδα του Χέοπα
The largest and most famous of the Egyptian pyramids, and the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Great Salt Lake pn
Μεγάλη Αλμυρή Λίμνη
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Great Wall of China pn
Μέγα Σινικό Τείχος
An ancient Chinese fortification, almost 4,000 miles long, originally designed to protect China from the Mongols.

Greater Armenia pn
Μεγάλη Αρμενία
(historical) Ancient Armenian kingdom in the Armenian Highlands, stretching from Euphrates to Kura river, Caspian Sea and lake Urmia, and existing from 190 B.C.E. to 428 C.E.. Traditionally divided into 15 provinces: Aghdznik, Artsakh, Ayrarat, Corduene, Gugark, Moxoene, Parskahayk, Paytakaran, Sophene, Syunik, Tayk, Turuberan, Upper Armenia, Utik, Vaspurakan.

Greater London pn
Μείζον Λονδίνο Μείζων Περιοχή του Λονδίνου
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Greco-Roman /ˌɡɹiːkəʊˈɹəʊmən/ /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈɹoʊmən/ more Greco-Roman most Greco-Roman adj
ελληνορωμαϊκός
Of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture.

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
Ελλάδα Ελλάς
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Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeker Greekest adj
ελληνικός ελληνικά
Of or relating to Greece, its people, its language, or its culture

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeks n
Έλληνας Ελληνίδα ελληνικός
(countable) A person from Greece or of Greek descent.

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ Greeks pn
ελληνικά ελληνικός
The language spoken by people of Greece, particularly (depending on context) Ancient Greek or Modern Greek.

Greek Orthodox adj
ελληνορθόδοξος
Of or relating to the Greek Orthodox Church

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Ελληνορθόδοξη Εκκλησία
A group of Eastern Orthodox churches comprising the churches of Constantinople, Alexandria, Jerusalem, Cyprus and Greece.

Greek fire n
υγρό πυρ
(historical) A highly flammable substance of unknown composition first used by the Greeks of Constantinople in the 7th century C.E. to set fire to enemy ships, buildings etc.

Greek salad Greek salads n
χωριάτικη σαλάτα
A salad, popular in Greece, normally consisting of tomatoes, olives and feta cheese among other ingredients.

Greeklish /ˈɡɹiːklɪʃ/ pn
γκρίκλις λατινοελληνικά
A system for transliterating Greek into the Latin alphabet, either phonetically (for example, transliterating Νίκη as Niki) or orthographically (for example, transliterating Νίκη as Nikh).

Greekness n
ελληνικότητα
The state or condition of being Greek.

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lænd/ /ˈɡɹiːn.lənd/ pn
Γροιλανδία
(obsolete) Spitzbergen, another island in Europe formerly thought to have been part of Greenland.

Greenlander Greenlanders n
Γροιλανδός Γροιλανδή Γροιλανδέζα
A person from Greenland or of Greenlandic descent.

Greenlandic adj
γροιλανδικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Greenland, the Greenlandic people or the Greenlandic language.

Greenlandic pn
γροιλανδικά
The official language of Greenland, an Eskimo-Aleut language written with the Latin alphabet.

Greenwich /-ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɹinwɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɡɹɛnɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɡɹɪn-/ pn
Γκρίνουιτς
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Greenwich Mean Time pn
Μέσος χρόνος Γκρίνουιτς
Mean solar time at the Greenwich Meridian.

Gregorian calendar pn
Γρηγοριανό ημερολόγιο
The calendar currently used in the western world. It replaced the Julian calendar and was devised to halt the slow drift of the vernal equinox towards earlier in the year.

Gregorian chant Gregorian chants n
γρηγοριανό μέλος
(music) A style of unaccompanied monophonic singing in the Catholic Church.

Gregory /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ Gregorys pn
Γρηγόριος Γρηγόρης
A en given name.

Grenada /ɡɹəˈneɪdə/ pn
Γρενάδα
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Grenoble /ɡɹəˈnoʊbəl/ /ɡɹəˈnəʊbəl/ pn
Γκρενόμπλ
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Gretel pn
Γκρέτελ
A fictional character in the German fairy tale Hansel and Gretel.

Grevena pn
Γρεβενά
A prefecture in southwestern Macedonia (or Western Macedonia) in Greece.

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹi.pɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiː.pə/ Grim Reapers pn
χάρος άγγελος θανάτου ανθρωποθεριστής
A personification of Death as an old man, or a skeleton, carrying a scythe, taking souls to the afterlife.

Grodno pn
Γκρόντνο
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Groundhog Day pn
Ημέρα της Μαρμότας
An annual festival held in Canada and the USA on February 2 in which the arrival time of the spring season is predicted by whether or not a certain groundhog can see its shadow.

Gruyère /ɡriˈjɛɹ/ /ɡruˈjɛɹ/ /ˈɡruːjɛː/ /ˈɡruːɛː/ Gruyères n
γραβιέρα
A hard yellow cheese originating from Gruyères, Switzerland and made in the cantons of Fribourg.

Guadalajara /ˌɡwɑdələˈhɑɹə/ /ˌɡwɑːdələˈhɑːɹə/ pn
Γκουανταλαχάρα Γουαδαλαχάρα
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Guadalquivir /ˌɡwɑdəlkiˈvɪɹ/ /ˌɡwɑdəlˈkwɪvɚ/ /ˌɡwɑːdəlkɪˈvɪə/ pn
Γκουανταλκιβίρ Γουαδαλκιβίρ
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Guadalupian pn
Γουαδαλούπια
(geology) The Guadalupian epoch.

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑdə.ˈlʊp/ /ɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ /ˌɡwɑːdə.ˈluːp/ pn
Γουαδελούπη
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Guadiana /ɡwɑdˈjɑnə/ /ˌɡwɑdiˈɑnə/ /ˌɡwɑːdɪˈɑːnə/ Guadianas pn
Γκουαδιάνα Γουαδιάνα
A surname from Spanish.

Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ /ɡwɑːm/ /ɡwɒm/ pn
Γκουάμ
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Guangdong /ɡwæŋˈdʊŋ/ /ˈɡwɑŋˈdʊŋ/ pn
Γκουανγκντόνγκ Καντόνα Κουανγκτούνγκ
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Guangxi pn
Κουανγκσί
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Guangzhou /ɡwæŋˈdʒəʊ/ /ˈɡwɑŋˈd͡ʒoʊ/ pn
Καντώνα
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Guantanamo pn
Γκουαντάναμο
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Synonym of Guantanamo Bay (naval base)
Synonym of Gitmo (detention camp)

Guatemala /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ pn
Γουατεμάλα
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Guelma pn
Γκελμά
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Guelph /ɡwɛlf/ Guelphs n
Γουέλφος
(historical, politics) In the politics of medieval Italian city states, any member of a faction that supported the Pope in a long struggle against the Ghibellines and the Holy Roman Emperor.

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ pn
Γκέρνσεϊ Γκέρνσεϋ
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Guinea /ˈɡɪniː/ pn
Γουινέα
(derogatory, _, US, _, slang, ethnic slur) Someone of Italian descent in the United States.

Guinea-Bissau pn
Γουινέα-Μπισσάου
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Guinevere /ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪə/ /ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪɹ/ pn
Γκουίνεβιρ
(Arthurian mythology) In Arthurian legend, the wife of King Arthur.

Guizhou /(ˈ)ɡweɪˈd͡ʒoʊ/ pn
Κουεϊτσόου
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Gujarat /ɡʊ.dʒə.ˈɾaːt̪/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈɹɑːt/ pn
Γκουτζαράτ
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Gujarati /ˌɡuːd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ /ˌɡʊd͡ʒəˈrɑːti/ pn
γκουτζαρατικά γκουτζαράτι
The Indic language spoken in the state of Gujarat, India

Gulf War pn
Πόλεμος του Κόλπου
(history) One of several wars fought at the Persian Gulf in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, principally the one from 1990 to 1991.

Gulf of Aden pn
Κόλπος του Άντεν
A gulf between Yemen and Somalia, connected to the Somali Sea through the Guardafui Channel.

Gulf of Alaska pn
Κόλπος της Αλάσκας
An arm of the Pacific Ocean defined by the curve of the southern coast of Alaska, stretching from the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island in the west to the Alexander Archipelago in the east

Gulf of Bothnia /ˌɡʌlf əv ˈbɒθniə/ pn
Βοθνιακός κόλπος
The northernmost arm of the Baltic Sea, separating the countries of Sweden and Finland.

Gulf of California pn
Κόλπος της Καλιφόρνιας
a body of water that separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland

Gulf of Finland pn
Φινλανδικός κόλπος
An arm of the Baltic Sea that separates the European countries of Estonia and Finland. On its eastern end, the Neva at the Russian city of St. Petersburg empties into it.

Gulf of Guinea pn
Κόλπος της Γουινέας
Part of the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Africa.

Gulf of Mexico pn
Κόλπος του Μεξικού
A gulf to the south of the USA and to the east and north of Mexico.

Gulf of Riga pn
κόλπος της Λιβονίας κόλπος της Ρίγας
The inland body of water that is part of the Baltic Sea in eastern Europe and is near Latvia and Estonia.

Gulf of Thailand pn
κόλπος της Ταϊλάνδης
An inland body of water in the Pacific Ocean that is southeast of Southeast Asia below the countries of Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia, and is close to the Malay Peninsula of Malaysia.

Gunpowder Plot pn
Συνωμοσία της Πυρίτιδας
(British) A failed plot, in November 1605, to kill the Protestant king James I of England and VI of Scotland, and to blow up the House of Lords using gunpowder, annually commemorated on Guy Fawkes Day.

Gustav Gustavs pn
Γουσταύος
A en given name.

Guyana /ɡaɪˈæn.ə/ /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
Γουιάνα
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Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ Gypsies n
τσιγγάνος τσιγγάνα
(sometimes, offensive) A member of the Romani people, or one of the sub-groups (Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc).
A member of other nomadic peoples, not only of the Romani people; a traveller.

Gytheio pn
Γύθειο
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Győr /djɜːr/ /d͡ʒɜːr/ pn
Γκιούρ
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Haarlem pn
Χάαρλεμ Χάρλεμ
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Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ /ˈhæb.ə.kək/ pn
Αββακούμ
A prophetic book in the Old Testament of the Bible, one of the minor prophets; or the eighth part of the Tere Asar in the Jewish Tanakh.
Αββακούμ Αβακούμ
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Hadean /heɪˈdiːən/ /ˈheɪ.diːən/ adj
καταρχαιοζωικός
(geology) Of, or relating to the geological eon.

Hadean /heɪˈdiːən/ /ˈheɪ.diːən/ pn
Καταρχαιοζωικός
(geology) The Hadean eon; part of the Precambrian supereon, spanning from around 4.6 to 4 billion years ago.

Hades /ˈhadiːz/ /ˈheɪdiːz/ pn
Άδης
(Greek god) The god of the underworld and ruler of the dead, son of Cronus and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Poseidon.
Άδης Τάρταρα
(Greek mythology) The underworld, the domain of Hades, by transference from its god.
κόλαση
Hell.

Hadrian /ˈheɪ.dɹiː.(j)ən/ pn
Αδριανός
(historical) The Roman emperor Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus.

Haemus /ˈhiːməs/ pn
Αίμος
(Greek mythology) a king of Thrace, the son of Boreas, who was vain and haughty and compared himself and his wife to Zeus and Hera

Hagar /ˈheɪɡɑː/ /ˈheɪɡɑːɹ/ Hagars pn
Άγαρ
The Egyptian concubine of Abraham, mother of Ishmael. (biblical character)
A en given name.

Haggai /ˈhæɡaɪ/ pn
Αγγαίος
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible and the Tanakh.

Hagia Sophia /ˈhɑːɡiə soʊˈfiə/ pn
Αγία Σοφία
a former patriarchal basilica of Byzantium, now a mosque and museum in Istanbul, Turkey.

Haifa pn
Χάιφα
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Hainan /haɪˈnæn/ /haɪˈnɑːn/ pn
Χαϊνάν
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Hainaut pn
Αινώ
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Haiti /ˈheɪ.ti/ pn
Αϊτή
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Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ Haitians n
Αϊτινός Αϊτινή
A person from Haiti or of Haitian descent.

Halicarnassus /ˌhælɪkɑɹˈnæsəs/ pn
Αλικαρνασσός
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Halifax /ˈhæl.ɪˌfæks/ pn
Χάλιφαξ
An earldom in the Peerage of Great Britain.

Halki pn
Χάλκη

Halloween /ˌha.ləʊˈiːn/ /ˌha.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhæ.loʊˈiːn/ /ˌhæ.ləˈwiːn/ /ˌhɑ.ləˈwiːn/ Halloweens pn
Χάλοουϊν
The eve of All Hallows' Day; October 31st; celebrated (mostly in English-speaking countries) by children going door-to-door in costume and soliciting candy with menaces.

Hamas /həˈmæs/ /həˈmɑs/ pn
Χαμάς
A militant Palestinianist and Sunni Muslim movement that presses for an independent, Palestinian Islamic state and the Palestinian right of return.

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
Αμβούργο
Hamburger SV, a German football club.

Hamilcar pn
Αμίλκας
A Punic en given name

Hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ pn
Άμλετ Αμλέτος
The eponymous main character of William Shakespeare's play, whose father's ghost, murdered by Hamlet's uncle, exhorts him to seek revenge.

Hammersmith /hæməsmɪθ/ pn
Χάμερσμιθ
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Han /hæn/ /hɑn/ pn
Χάνας Χαν
The Chinese ethnicity, when distinguished from other peoples of the Chinese state

Hangeul /ˈhɑnˌɡul/ n
Χάνγκουλ
The phonetic alphabet used to write the Korean language.

Hannah /ˈhænə/ Hannahs pn
Άννα
Mother of the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament.
Χάνα
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Hannibal /ˈhænɪbəl/ Hannibals pn
Αννίβας
A en given name of mostly historical use. Most notably borne by the Carthaginian general Hannibal, son of Hamilcar.

Hanoi /hæˈnɔɪ/ /hɑːˈnɔɪ/ pn
Ανόι
(metonym) the Vietnamese government.

Hanover /ˈhænəvə/ /ˈhænˌoʊvɚ/ pn
Αννόβερο
(historical) The former Kingdom of Hanover, now part of Lower Saxony, Germany.

Hansel pn
Χάνσελ
A fictional character in the German fairy tale Hansel and Gretel.

Hansel and Gretel pn
Χάνσελ και Γκρέτελ
A German fairy tale, recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812, about the siblings named Hansel and Gretel who are threatened by a cannibalistic witch who lives in a house made of cake and bread.

Hansen's disease n
νόσος του Χάνσεν
(disease) The disease leprosy, caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae.

Hanukkah /ˈhæn.ə.kə/ /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ /ˈxɑː.nə.kə/ Hanukkahs pn
Χανουκά
(Judaism) An eight-day Jewish festival, starting on the 25th day of Kislev, which commemorates the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem after the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek Syrians.

Harlem /ˈhɑː(ɹ)ləm/ pn
Χάρλεμ
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Harris /ˈhæɹɪs/ Harrises pn
Χάρις
(countable) An English and Welsh surname originating as a patronymic.

Harry /ˈhæɹi/ /ˈhɛɹi/ [ˈheɹi] [ˈhɛɹi] Harries Harrys pn
Χάρης Χάρι
(rare, _, nickname) A diminutive of the en given name Harriet

Harvard /ˈhɑɹvəɹd/ /ˈhɑːvəd/ [(h)äːvəd] [haːvəd] [haːvɪd] pn
Χάρβαρντ
A surname transferred from the given name.

Harvey /ˈhɑ(ɹ)vi/ /ˈhɑːvi/ pn
Χαρίβιος
A surname transferred from the given name.

Hasdrubal /ˈhæz.dɹʊ.bəl/ pn
Ασδρούβας
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Hasdrubal Barca and several other Carthaginians

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan pn
Χασεμιτικό Βασίλειο της Ιορδανίας
The official name of Jordan.

Hattusa pn
Χαττούσα
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Hausa /ˈhaʊsə/ n
Χάουσα
A people living in Nigeria and part of Niger.

Hausdorff dimension Hausdorff dimensions n
διάσταση Χάουσντορφ
(analysis) A type of fractal dimension, a real-valued measure of a geometric object that assigns 1 to a line segment, 2 to a square and 3 to a cube. Formally, given a metric space X and a subset of X labeled S, the Hausdorff dimension of S is the infimum of all real-valued d for which the d-dimensional Hausdorff content of S is zero.

Haute-Corse pn
Άνω Κορσική
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Havana /həˈvænə/ Havanas n
πούρα Αβάνας
A type of large cigar produced in Cuba.

Havana /həˈvænə/ pn
Αβάνα
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Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈvɑːʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ /həˈwɑ(j)i/ /həˈwɔ(j)i/ [hʊ̈ˈwaɪ̯(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɑ(j)i] [hʊ̈ˈwɔ(j)i] pn
Χαβάη
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Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ more Hawaiian most Hawaiian adj
χαβανέζικος
Of or having to do with the Hawaiian race, culture, or language.

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ Hawaiians n
Χαβανέζα Χαβανέζος
(countable) A descendant of the peoples inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands prior to European contact.

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.jən/ /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ pn
χαβανέζικα
The Hawaiian language.

Heathen Heathens n
ειδωλολάτρης ειδωλολάτρισσα
An adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry.

Heathrow /ˌhiːθˈɹoʊ/ pn
Χίθροου
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Hebe /ˈhiːbi/ pn
Ήβη
(Greek god) The goddess of youth, and a daughter of Zeus and Hera. Her Roman counterpart is Juventas.

Hebei /ˈhɜːbeɪ/ pn
Χεμπέι
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Hebraism Hebraisms n
εβραϊσμός

Hebraist Hebraists n
εβραϊστής εβραΐστρια
A scholar who specializes in the study of the Hebrew language.

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
εβραϊκός εβραϊκά
Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language.

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ Hebrews n
Εβραίος Εβραία
(countable) A member or descendant of a Semitic people claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
(countable) A descendant of the biblical Patriarch Eber.
(uncountable, colloquial) Unintelligible speech or writing.
εβραϊκά Εβραίος Εβραία
(uncountable) The Semitic language spoken by the Hebrew people.
(uncountable) The writing system used in Hebrew language.

Hebrews pn
Εβραίους
(biblical) The nineteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle to the Hebrews.

Hebron pn
Χεβρώνα
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Hecate /ˈhɛkəti/ /ˈhɛkɪt/ pn
Εκάτη
The powerful goddess, in Greek mythology, of magic, crossroads, fire, light, the moon, and the underworld. Her Roman counterpart is Trivia.

Hecatoncheires /ˌhɛkətɒŋˈkaɪɹiːz/ n
Εκατόγχειρες
(Greek mythology) Three monstrous giants of enormous size and strength, each with fifty heads and one hundred arms, who were offspring of Uranus by Gaia, whom Zeus freed from captivity and who in return aided the Olympians in the Titanomachy.

Hector /ˈhɛktə/ /ˈhɛktɚ/ pn
Έκτορας
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.
A en given name

Hecuba /ˈhɛkjʊbə/ pn
Εκάβη
(Greek mythology) the wife of King Priam of Troy, the mother of Hector, Paris and the Cassandra

Hegel /ˈheɪɡəl/ pn
Έγελος Χέγκελ
A surname from German, notably borne by the German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel.

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /heɪˈɡiːlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ /hɪˈɡiːlɪən/ more Hegelian most Hegelian adj
εγελιανός χεγγελιανός χεγκελιανός
(philosophy) Of or pertaining to the philosophical system of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831).

Hegelianism Hegelianisms n
εγελιανισμός
The system of logic and philosophy set forth by G. W. F. Hegel, which can be summed up by the dictum that "the rational alone is real", i.e. all reality is capable of being expressed in rational categories.

Heilongjiang pn
Χεϊλονγκτσιάνγκ
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Heine pn
Χάινε
A surname from German, notably of Heinrich Heine, a German poet.

Heisenberg uncertainty principle pn
αρχή της απροσδιοριστίας του Χάιζενμπεργκ
(physics, quantum mechanics) The principle that there is an absolute limit on the combined accuracy of certain pairs of simultaneous, related measurements, especially that of the position and momentum of a particle. Originally posited as a problem of measurement, it was soon refined as an inherent property of the universe.

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ Helens pn
Ελένη
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Zeus and Leda, considered to be the most beautiful woman in the world; her abduction by Paris brought about the Trojan War.
Ελένη Έλενα
A en given name.

Helenus pn
Έλενος
(Greek mythology) the son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, the twin brother of the prophetess Cassandra.

Helga /ˈhɛlɡə/ pn
Όλγα
A en given name occasionally borrowed from Scandinavia.

Helios /ˈhiːliɒs/ pn
Ήλιος
(Greek god) The god of the Sun; son of Hyperion and Theia, brother of Selene and Eos, father of Phaeton amongst others. His Roman counterpart is Sol.

Helladic /həˈlædɪk/ adj
ελλαδικός
Of or relating to the civilization that flourished in mainland Greece during the Bronze Age (3000 to about 1100 B.C.E.).

Hellas pn
Ελλάδα Ελλάς Ελληνική Δημοκρατία
Greece; (specifically) Ancient Greece.

Helle /ˈhɛlɪ/ pn
Έλλη
(Greek mythology) A daughter of king Athamas, who, together with her brother Phrixus, fled from their stepmother Ino to Colchis on a golden ram. On their way, she fell from its back and was drowned in the strait called, after her, Hellespont.

Hellene Hellenes n
Έλληνας Ελληνίδα
A Greek, especially an Ancient Greek.

Hellenic /həˈlɛnɪk/ more Hellenic most Hellenic adj
ελληνικός
Of or relating to the ancient Greek culture and civilization before the Hellenistic period.
Of or relating to Hellas (Greece) or the Hellenes (Greeks).

Hellenic Republic pn
Ελληνική Δημοκρατία
The official English name of Greece.

Hellenism Hellenisms n
ελληνισμός
Any of the characteristics of ancient Greek culture, civilization, principles and ideals, including humanism, reason, the pursuit of knowledge and the arts, moderation and civic responsibility.
The national character or culture of Greece.

Hellenist /ˈhɛl.ə.nɪst/ /ˈhɛl.ɪ.nɪst/ Hellenists n
ελληνιστής
A specialist in the study of Greek language, literature, culture, or history, or an admirer of the Greek culture and civilization.
A person who adopted the Greek customs, language and culture during the Hellenistic period, especially a Hellenized Jew.

Hellenistic /ˈhɛlənɪstɪk/ more Hellenistic most Hellenistic adj
ελληνιστικός
Of or relating to the period of the Greek culture, history, or art after the death of Alexander the Great (323 B.C.) to the defeat of Cleopatra and Mark Antony by Octavian (31 B.C.) – though this end-point is often debated, and can range from 146BC to 330AD [*].
Of or relating to a Hellenist.

Hellenize v
ελληνίζω
(intransitive) To use the language and culture of the ancient Greeks, to become Hellenistic.

Hellespont /ˈhɛl.ɪ.spɒnt/ /ˈhɛl.ɪs.pɑnt/ pn
Ελλήσποντος
(historical) The strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea to the west.

Hello World Hello Worlds n
Καλημέρα κόσμε
(programming, by extension) A simple first program for any purpose.

Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
Ελσίνκι
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Hemera /ˈhɛməɹə/ pn
Ημέρα
(Greek god) The personification and elemental goddess of the day. Her husband is Aether.

Henan /həˈnæn/ /həˈnɑːn/ pn
Χενάν
An island south of the old urban core of Guangzhou, Guangdong, in China.

Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ pn
Ερρίκος Ενρίκος Χένρυ
A en given name, popular in England since Middle Ages; the name of eight kings.

Hephaestus /hɪˈfiːstəs/ /hɪˈfɛstəs, -eɪstəs/ pn
Ήφαιστος
(Greek god) The god of fire, smithwork, metallurgy, volcanoes, and artisans, who served as blacksmith of the gods. His Roman counterpart is Vulcan.

Heptanese pn
Επτάνησα
The Ionian Islands.

Her Majesty pronoun
Αυτής Μεγαλειότης
(formal) A title of respect used when referring to a queen.

Hera /ˈhɪəɹə/ /ˈhɪɹə/ /ˈhɪːɹə/ pn
Ήρα
(Greek god) The queen of the gods, and goddess of marriage and birth; daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister and wife of Zeus, mother of Hephaestus, Ares, Hebe, and Enyo.

Heraclea /ˌhɛɹəˈkliːə/ pn
Ηράκλεια
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Heracles /ˈhɛɹəkliːz/ pn
Ηρακλής
(Greek mythology) : Son of Zeus and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.

Heraclitus /he(ɪ).ɹɑ(ː)ˈkli(ː).tus/ /hɛɹ.əˈkli(ː).təs/ /ˌhɛɹ.əˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
Ηράκλειτος
An Ancient Greek en given name, notably borne by Heraclitus of Ephesus, a pre-Socratic Ionian philosopher

Heraclius /ˌhɛrəˈklaɪəs/ pn
Ηράκλειος
An Ancient Greek en given name, notably borne by several Byzantine emperors and Georgian kings

Herceg Novi pn
Νεόκαστρο
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Herculean /hɜːɹˈkjuːliən/ /ˌhɜːɹkjəˈliːən/ more Herculean most Herculean adj
ηράκλειος
Of extraordinary might, power, size, etc.; suggesting Hercules in size or strength.

Hercules /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɜːkjʊliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjʊliːz/ Hercules Hercules's Herculeses Herculesses pn
Ηρακλής
(Roman mythology) The Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the mythical hero. It lies between the constellations Lyra and Corona Borealis.

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ Hermans pn
Αρμάνδος
A en given name.

Hermaphroditus /hɚˌmæf.ɹəˈdaɪ.təs/ pn
Ερμαφρόδιτος
(Greek god) The son of Hermes and Aphrodite who merged bodies with a naiad.

Hermes /ˈhɝmiːz/ pn
Ερμής
(Greek god) The herald and messenger of the gods, and the god of roads, commerce, invention, cunning, and theft.

Hermione /həˈmaɪ.ə.nɪ/ /hɚˈmaɪ.ə.ni/ pn
Ερμιόνη
(Greek mythology) Daughter of Helen and Menelaus, wife of Orestes.

Herod /ˈhɛɹəd/ pn
Ηρώδης
The name of any of a number of members of the Herodian dynasty who ruled in the Roman province of Judea, most notably Herod the Great, who ordered the Massacre of the Innocents, or Herod Antipas, his son, who met Jesus during his Passion.

Herodotus /həˈɹɑːdətəs/ /həˈɹɒdətəs/ pn
Ηρόδοτος
An ancient historian who lived from 484 to 425 BC.

Herostratus pn
Ηρόστρατος
an Ancient Greek arsonist who destroyed the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, in order to become famous

Herzegovina /ˌhɜɹtsəɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˌhɜːtsəˈɡɒvɪnə/ pn
Ερζεγοβίνη
Southern wedge of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Represents a geographic and historic entity, not an administrative unit.

Hesiod /ˈhiː.si.əd/ /ˈhɛs.i.əd/ pn
Ησίοδος
Ancient Greek poet and rhapsodist of the 8th century BCE, known as the first author of didactic verse

Hesperia /hɛˈspɪəɹi.ə/ pn
Εσπερία
Literally "western land", a term poetically applied by Ancient Greeks to Italy and by Romans to the Iberian Peninsula and Western Africa.

Hesperides /hɛˈspɛɹɪdiːz/ n
Εσπερίδες
(Greek mythology) A group of nymphs who tend a blissful garden filled with trees that grew golden apples in a far western corner of the world, located in Libya or the Atlas Mountains in North Africa at the edge of the encircling Oceanus; they are said to be the daughters of Hesperus.

Hesse Hesses pn
Εσσή
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Hestia /ˈhɛsti.ə/ pn
Εστία
(Greek god) The virgin goddess of the hearth, and the household, and therefore of domestic life.

Hezbollah /-bɒ-/ /ˈhɛz.bə.lə/ /ˌhɛz.bəˈlɑ/ /ˌhɛzˈboʊ.lɑ/ pn
Χεζμπολάχ Χεζμπολά
A political and military Shi'a Islamic organization that arose after the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon.

Hierocles /ˈhaɪəɹəkliːz/ pn
Ιεροκλής
A en given name

Higgs boson Higgs bosons n
μποζόνιο Χιγκς
(particle) An elementary particle in the Standard Model, namely a boson with zero spin, that gives mass to other particles.

Highness Highnesses n
Υψηλοτάτη Υψηλότατος
The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.

Highway Code pn
Κώδικας Οδικής Κυκλοφορίας
The official road safety manual for the United Kingdom, covering pedestrians, animals, cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers.

Hilo pn
Χίλο
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Hilversum pn
Χίλφερσουμ
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Himachal Pradesh pn
Χιμάτσαλ Πραντές
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Himalayan salt n
αλάτι Ιμαλαΐων
A form of rock salt from the Punjab region, sometimes pinkish in colour, used for seasoning food and for making decorative lamps etc.

Himalayas /hɪˈmɑl.ə.jəz/ /ɦɪ.ˈmaː.lə.jəz/ /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/ pn
Ιμαλάια
The mountain range in south-central Asia which extends about 2,414 km (1,500 mi) through Kashmir, northern India, southern Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Assam; it contains nine of the world’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest/Qomolongma.

Himara pn
Χειμάρρα
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Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ pn
χίντι Χίντι
The Central Zone of Indo-Aryan languages. These are also spoken in Fiji, Guyana and as a second language by Indians in many other countries.

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ adj
ινδουϊστικός
Of, or relating to Hinduism, or to Hindus and their culture.

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ Hindus n
ινδουιστής
A person adhering to the Hindu religion (Hinduism).

Hinduism /ˈhɪnduɪzəm/ Hinduisms pn
ινδουισμός
A religion, philosophy and culture native to India, characterized by the belief in reincarnation and a supreme oneness personified in many forms and natures.

Hindustan pn
Ινδουστάν
(colloquial) The entire country of India.
(dated) The entire region of the Indian subcontinent.
(obsolete) The northern (properly north central) region of India.

Hippocrates /hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz/ pn
Ιπποκράτης
An Ancient Greek en given name, notably borne by Hippocrates of Cos, an Ancient Greek physician, circa 5th century BC, sometimes called the "father of medicine."

Hiroshima /hɪ(ə)ɹəˈʃiːmə/ /hɪ(ə)ˈɹɒʃɪmə/ /hɪɹoʊˈʃiːmə/ /hɪˈɹoʊʃɪmə/ pn
Χιροσίμα
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The 1945 atomic bombing of the city.

Hirsch funnel Hirsch funnels n
χωνί Hirsch
(chemistry) This conical shaped Büchner funnel is used for filtering small quantities of material.

His Beatitude Their Beatitudes pronoun
Αυτού Μακαριότητα

His Imperial Majesty pronoun
Αυτού Αυτοκρατορική Μεγαλειότητα
(formal) he; him (in reference to a (male) emperor)

His Majesty pronoun
Αυτού Μεγαλειότητα Μεγαλειότατος
(formal) A title of respect used when referring to a king.

His Royal Highness pronoun
Αυτού Βασιλική Υψηλότητα
A title given to certain male members of a royal family, abbreviated HRH.

Hispaniola /hɪsˌpæniˈoʊlə/ /hɪsˌpæniˈəʊlə/ /ˌhɪspənˈjoʊlə/ pn
Ισπανιόλα
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Hispanophone adj
ισπανόφωνο
Spanish-speaking

Hitchcockian more Hitchcockian most Hitchcockian adj
χιτσκοκικός
Of or pertaining to Alfred Hitchcock (1899–1980), British filmmaker and producer, or his works, especially noted for suspense and psychothrillers.

Hitler /ˈhɪtlɚ/ pn
Χίτλερ
Ellipsis of w:Adolf Hitler; Führer of the Nazi Party and chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945; particularly as the embodiment of Nazism.

Ho Chi Minh City /ˌhəʊ tʃiː ˌmɪn ˈsɪti/ pn
Χο Τσι Μινχ
The largest city of Vietnam, formerly known as Saigon.

Hogwarts /ˈhɒɡ.wɔːts/ /ˈhɒɡ.wəts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɔɹts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɚts/ pn
Χόγκουαρτς
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a school for learning magic in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.

Hokkaido /hɒˈkaɪdəʊ/ /həˈkaɪdəʊ/ pn
Χοκκάιντο
The second largest island of Japan, capital Sapporo.

Holi pn
Χόλι
A Hindu festival, held in the spring, in which people throw coloured powders at each other during noisy street celebrations.

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ /ˈhɒlənd/ pn
Ολλανδία
An English habitational surname from Middle English for someone from the Netherlands.

Hollywood /ˈhɒl.i.wʊd/ [ˈhɑɫ.i.wʊd] [ˈhɒɫ.i.wʊd] Hollywoods pn
Χόλυγουντ
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Χόλυγουντ Χόλιγουντ
(metonym) The American motion picture industry, regardless of location.

Holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ Holocausts pn
Ολοκαύτωμα
(historical, narrowly) The systematic mass murder (genocide) of six million Jews perpetrated by Nazi Germany shortly before and during World War II.
(historical, broadly) The systematic mass murder (democide) of somewhere between eleven and fourteen million people, namely six million Jews and from five to eight million others (including Romanis, Slavs, homosexuals, and people with physical and mental disabilities), perpetrated by Nazi Germany shortly before and during World War II.

Holocene /ˈhɒl.əˌsiːn/ adj
ολόκαινος
(geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Quaternary period from about the year 10 000 BC to the present; the age of man.

Holocene /ˈhɒl.əˌsiːn/ pn
Ολόκαινο
(geology) The Holocene epoch.

Holodomor /ˌhɒlədəˈmɔː(ɹ)/ Holodomors pn
Γολοντομόρ
(historical, rare) А famine with mass deaths, especially one of the Soviet famines in 1921–22, 1932–33, or 1946–47.

Holstein pn
Χόλσταϊν
The region between the rivers Elbe and Eider, to the south of Schleswig, part of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.

Holy Communion pn
Θεία Κοινωνία
A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper of Christ, with the physical forms of bread and usually wine which are believed by certain denominations to become Christ himself or to host his spiritual presence.

Holy Grail Holy Grails n
άγιο δισκοπότηρο
(figuratively) Anything that is highly sought-after but attained only through difficult endeavor.

Holy Grail Holy Grails pn
Άγιο Δισκοπότηρο Άγιο Ποτήριο
(Arthurian mythology) An artifact in Arthurian mythology, being the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper and in which some of his blood was caught during the crucifixion.

Holy Land pn
Άγιοι Τόποι
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) That part of the Middle East, consisting mostly of Israel and Palestine, in which most Biblical events are set.

Holy Roman Empire pn
Αγία Ρωμαϊκή Αυτοκρατορία
(history) A political conglomeration of lands in Central Europe from at least 962 C.E. until 1806. [from 17th c.]

Holy Saturday Holy Saturdays n
Μεγάλο Σάββατο
The Saturday immediately after Good Friday and before Easter.

Holy See /ˌhəʊli ˈsiː/ pn
Αγία Έδρα
The episcopal jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome, commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent see of the Catholic Church. It is also the sovereign entity headed by the Pope which governs the Vatican and represents the Catholic Church in temporal affairs.

Holy Spirit pn
Άγιο Πνεύμα Παράκλητος
(Christianity) The person (hypostasis) of the Trinity or Godhead corresponding to divine essence present in the faithful (particularly inspired prophets) and considered to proceed either from (Eastern Orthodoxy) God the Father alone or (Roman Catholicism) from Him together with God the Son.

Holy Week pn
Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα
The week preceding Easter containing Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday (Spy Wednesday), Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday), Holy Friday (Good Friday), and Holy Saturday.

Holy Writ Holy Writs n
Αγία Γραφή
The Bible.
The sacred writings of the Christian religion.
ιερό κείμενο
The sacred writings of any religion.

Holy of Holies pn
τα άδυτα των αδύτων
The inner sanctum of the Temple in Jerusalem.
(informal, humorous) One's private retreat, inner sanctum.
άδυτο ιερό
(by extension) The most sacred place within a sacred building.

Homer /ˈhoʊməɹ/ /ˈhəʊmə/ Homers pn
Όμηρος
Ancient Greek poet; author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Honduras /hɑnˈdjʊɹ.əs/ /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
Ονδούρα
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Hong Kong /ˌhɑŋˈkɑŋ/ /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ /ˌhɔŋˈkɔŋ/ [hɔŋ˥ kʰɔŋ˥] pn
Χονγκ Κονγκ
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Honiara /ˌhəʊnɪˈɑːɹə/ pn
Ονιάρα
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Honolulu /ˌhoʊ.nəˈluː.luː/ /ˌhɒn.əˈluː.luː/ pn
Χονολούλου
A port on Oahu Island, the capital city of the state of Hawaii in the United States of America.

Honorius pn
Ονώριος
A Latin en given name, notably borne by a Roman emperor and several popes.

Honshu /ˈhɑnʃu/ pn
Χόνσου
The main island of the Japanese Archipelago.

Hope /ˈhoʊp/ /ˈhəʊp/ Hopes pn
Ελπίδα
(rare) A en given name.

Horace /ˈhɒrɪs/ /ˈhɒɹəs/ /ˈhɔɹəs/ Horaces pn
Οράτιος
Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a poet and philosopher of the Roman Augustan Age (65–8 BCE).
A en given name

Horae pn
Ώρες
(Greek mythology) The goddesses of the seasons and the natural portions of the times of the year, and the laws and orders of time; originally the personifications of nature in its different seasonal aspects, but in later times regarded as goddesses of order in general and of natural justice.

Hormuz /hɔːˈmuːz/ pn
Ορμούζ Στενά του Ορμούζ
Synonym of Hormozabad

Horn of Africa pn
Κέρας της Αφρικής
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Horologium pn
Ωρολόγιον
(astronomy) A constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a pendulum clock. It lies between the constellations Fornax and Dorado.

Hosea /hoʊˈzeɪə/ /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ pn
Ωσηέ
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible.
A Biblical prophet.

House of Commons pn
Βουλή των Κοινοτήτων
(Canada, politics) The lower house of the Canadian Parliament.

House of Lords pn
Βουλή των Λόρδων
The upper chamber of the UK's Houses of Parliament.

House of Representatives pn
Βουλή των Αντιπροσώπων
The lower house in the bicameral legislatures of several countries; also some singular legislative bodies in unicameral systems.

Houston /ˈ(h)justən/ /ˈh(j)uːst(ə)n/ /ˈha͡ʊstən/ [j̊uːstɨn] [ˈhj̊uːstɨn] Houstons pn
Χιούστον
A habitational surname.
A placename
Ellipsis of Houston County.
Other places in the United States:
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JSC, the NASA Mission Control complex located in Houston, named the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center since 1973.

Hu /hu/ pn
Χου
A common surname from Chinese of east Asian derivation.

Huawei /ˈhwɑː.weɪ/ /ˈwɑː.weɪ/ pn
Χουαουέι
(trademark) A Chinese company producing smartphones and other telecommunication equipment.

Hubei /ˈhubaɪ/ /ˈhuˌbeɪ/ /ˈhuːˌbeɪ/ /ˌhuˈbeɪ/ /ˌhuːˈbeɪ/ pn
Χουμπέι Χουπέι
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Hubert /ˈhjubɚt/ Huberts pn
Ουβέρτος
A en given name, borne by an 8th-century bishop of Liège, patron saint of hunters.

Hudson Bay pn
κόλπος Χάντσον
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Huelva /ˈ(h)wɛlvɑ/ pn
Ουέλβα
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Hugh /hjuː/ pn
Ούγος
(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Hulk /hʌlk/ pn
Χαλκ
A fictional Marvel Comics character who gains superhuman strength when he becomes angry.

Humbert /ˈhʌm.bət/ /ˈhʌm.bəɹt/ pn
Ουμβέρτος
A en given name, rare in English.

Hun /hʌn/ Huns n
Ούννος
A member of a nomadic tribe (the Huns) who invaded Europe in the fourth century from Central Asia.

Hunan /huːˈnæn/ /huːˈnɑːn/ pn
Χουνάν
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Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
ουγγρικός ουγγρικά
Of, from, or pertaining to the Kingdom of Hungary, during the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, regardless of ethnicity.

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ Hungarians n
Ούγγρος Μαγυάρος Ουγγαρέζα
A person from the former Kingdom of Hungary, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, regardless of that person's ethnicity.
ουγγρικά ουγγρικός
(uncountable) The main language of Hungary.

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
Ουγγαρία
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Huntington's disease n
χορεία του Χάντινγκτον
(disease, neurology) A hereditary disorder of the basal ganglia that leads to progressive loss of motor coordination.

Hus pn
Χους
A surname from Czech, notably borne by Jan Hus, a Czech religious reformer.

Hyacinth pn
Υάκινθος Υακίνθη
A en given name. One of the less common flower names used since the 19th century.

Hyacinthus /ˌhaɪəˈsɪnθəs/ pn
Υάκινθος
(Greek mythology) A Spartan youth loved and accidentally killed by Apollo. The flower hyacinth sprang from his blood.

Hyades /ˈhaɪ.ədiːz/ pn
Υάδες
(astronomy) An open cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus, and the nearest visible such cluster to Earth.

Hyblaean Mountains pn
Ὑβλαίοι
A mountain range in south-eastern Sicily.

Hydra /ˈhaɪ̯dɹə/ [ˈhaɪ̯dɹə] [ˈhaɪ̯d͡ʒɹə] pn
Λερναία Ύδρα
(Greek mythology) A mythological serpent with many heads, slain by Hercules as one of his twelve labours.
Ύδρα
(constellation) A spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a serpent. It lies just south of the zodiac and contains the star Alphard.
(astronomy) One of Pluto's moons.

Hydrus pn
Ύδρος
(constellation) A winter constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a small serpent. It lies between the constellations Mensa and Tucana. It is not to be confused with the constellation Hydra.

Hygiea pn
Υγεία Υγιεία
(Greek god) Ancient Greek goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation. Her Roman name is Hygēa/Hygīa or Salus.

Hygieia pn
Υγεία Υγιεία
(Greek deities) The goddess and personification of health and healthiness, a daughter of Asclepius and Epione.

Hyperion /haɪˈpɪɹi.ən/ pn
Υπερίων
(Greek god) A Titan, the son of Gaia and Uranus and the father of Helios, Selene and Eos.

Hypertext Markup Language pn
γλώσσα σήμανσης υπερκειμένων
A set of tags and rules used in developing hypertext documents to be presented on web browsers, allowing incorporation of text, graphics, sound, video and hyperlinks.

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnoʊs/ /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Ύπνος
(Greek god) The god and personification of sleep. The son of Nyx and Erebus, twin brother of Thanatos, husband of Pasithea, and the father of the Oneiroi. His Roman counterpart is Somnus.

Hypsipyle /hɪpˈsɪpɪliː/ pn
Υψιπύλη
(Greek mythology) The daughter of Thoas and Myrina, queen of Lemnos at the time of the curse by Aphrodite, the island’s subsequent androcide, and the Argonauts’ two-year sojourn on the island, during which time she bore Jason twin sons.

Hyrcania pn
Υρκανία
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Hämeenlinna pn
Χάμενλιννα
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Höðr pn
Χοντ
(Norse mythology) The blind son of the Norse gods Odin and Frigg, whom Loki tricked into shooting Baldur with a mistletoe arrow.

I /aɪ/ [aɪ̯] [aː] [ɑe̯] pronoun
εγώ
The speaker or writer, referred to as the grammatical subject, of a sentence.
(nonstandard) The speaker or writer, referred to as the grammatical object, of a sentence.

I am English phraseologicalUnit
είμαι Άγγλος είμαι Αγγλίδα
Indicates that the speaker is from England.

I beg your pardon phraseologicalUnit
παρακαλώ πώς είπατε παρακαλώ

I came, I saw, I conquered phraseologicalUnit
ήλθον, είδον, ενίκησα
I have gained a total and swift victory.

I can't find my ... phraseologicalUnit
δεν μπορώ βρίσκε εμένα ...
Said after losing something.

I could eat a horse phraseologicalUnit
πεινάω σαν λύκος
(idiomatic, hyperbole) I am very hungry; short form of "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse."

I don't care phraseologicalUnit
δε με νοιάζει
Indicates that the speaker has no interest or emotional investment in the topic at hand.

I don't drive phraseologicalUnit
δεν οδηγώ
I don't drive (a car, a vehicle)

I don't eat fish phraseologicalUnit
δεν τρώω ψάρι
Indicates that the speaker does not eat fish.

I don't eat meat phraseologicalUnit
δεν τρώω κρέας
Indicates that the speaker does not eat meat.

I don't eat pork phraseologicalUnit
δεν τρώω χοιρινό
Indicates that the speaker does not eat pork.

I don't know [-˩˥˨] [mː-] [ɑ̈ɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)(t̚) noʊ̯] [ə̃ː˦˩˦] phraseologicalUnit
δεν ξέρω
A phrase used in response to a question or command in which the target person does not know the answer to or how to respond.

I don't speak English phraseologicalUnit
δεν μιλώ αγγλικά δεν μιλώ ελληνικά
Indicates that the speaker is unable to speak the English language.

I don't think so /aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk səʊ/ /aː doʊnt θɪŋk soʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
δε νομίζω
I think what has been said is untrue.
(sarcastic) No, absolutely not (used to refuse or decline something proposed).

I don't understand phraseologicalUnit
δεν καταλαβαίνω
Indicates that the speaker is not understanding the current subject or situation.

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
σας μισώ σε μισώ
Expression of hatred, or intense disdain or dislike directed at someone. Some might invoke this phrase without literal implication, such as unselectively and uncontrolledly directing the phrase to innocent surrounding people as a result of difficult life circumstances, or jokingly in reponse to being pranked. Such uses should be avoided, however.

I have AIDS phraseologicalUnit
έχω ΕΪΤΖ
Indicates that the speaker has acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

I have a cold /aɪ hæv ə koʊld/ phraseologicalUnit
είμαι κρυωμένος είμαι συναχωμένος
I am suffering from a cold.

I have a fever phraseologicalUnit
έχω πυρετό
Indicates that the speaker has an abnormally high body temperature, which is usually a symptom of a disease.

I have a headache phraseologicalUnit
πονάει το κεφάλι μου
Indicates that the speaker's head hurts.

I have a question phraseologicalUnit
έχω μια ερώτηση
Indicates that the speaker wants to ask a question.

I have a toothache phraseologicalUnit
πονάει το δόντι μου
Indicates that the speaker's tooth hurts.

I have asthma phraseologicalUnit
έχω άσθμα υποφέρω από άσθμα
Indicates that the speaker is afflicted with asthma

I have cancer phraseologicalUnit
έχω καρκίνο
Indicates that the speaker is afflicted with some form of cancer.

I have diabetes phraseologicalUnit
έχω σακχαρώδη διαβήτη υποφέρω από σακχαρώδη διαβήτη
Indicates that the speaker has diabetes.

I have high blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
έχω υπέρταση είμαι υπερτασικός
Indicates that the speaker has hypertension (high blood pressure).

I have low blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
έχω υπόταση είμαι υποτασικός
Indicates that the speaker has hypotension (low blood pressure).

I have no money phraseologicalUnit
δεν έχω χρήματα
Indicates that the speaker has no money.

I know phraseologicalUnit
ξέρω
A response used to indicate that speaker was in agreement with the preceding statement before it was made.

I know you are but what am I phraseologicalUnit
όποιος το λέει είναι
(rhetorical question, colloquial, childish) Assertion that an insult made by the party to whom the phrase is directed is actually true of that party, and not of the person using the phrase. Usually considered to be a playground taunt.

I like you phraseologicalUnit
μου αρέσεις μου αρέσετε
Indicates that the speaker likes the interlocutor.

I live in Melbourne phraseologicalUnit
ζω στη Μελβούρνη μένω στην Μελβούρνη
Explains that the person lives in Melbourne (example city).

I lost my backpack phraseologicalUnit
έχασα το σακίδιό μου
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her backpack.

I lost my glasses phraseologicalUnit
έχασα τα γυαλιά μου
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her glasses.

I lost my keys phraseologicalUnit
έχασα τα κλειδιά μου
(US) Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her keys.

I lost my wallet phraseologicalUnit
έχασα το πορτοφόλι μου
Indicates that the speaker has lost his or her wallet.

I love you /aɪ ˈlʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
σ'αγαπώ σε αγαπώ
An affirmation of affection or deep caring, especially to a family member.
σε αγαπώ
An affirmation of romantic feeling to a lover or spouse.
A platonic expression of strong inclination or liking to a friend.

I miss you phraseologicalUnit
μου λείπεις σ' επιθύμησα σε πεθύμησα
An expression of sorrow or sadness about the absence of a family member, close friend, lover or spouse.

I must go phraseologicalUnit
πρέπει να φύγω
I must leave

I need ... phraseologicalUnit
χρειάζομαι ...
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I rest my case phraseologicalUnit
είπα ό,τι είχα να πω ό,τι είχα να πω το είπα
(legal) My argument is proven; I conclude my statement.
(idiomatic) The previous encapsulates my view.

I see, said the blind man phraseologicalUnit
βλέπω, είπε ο τυφλός
(idiomatic) Expressing confusion.

I think so phraseologicalUnit
έτσι νομίζω έτσι πιστεύω
I believe that is the case, but am not certain.

I think therefore I am phraseologicalUnit
σκέπτομαι, άρα υπάρχω
(philosophy) I am able to think, therefore I exist. A philosophical proof of existence based on the fact that someone capable of any form of thought necessarily exists.

I want to know phraseologicalUnit
θέλω να μάθω
A request for information.

I was born in ... phraseologicalUnit
γεννήθηκα ...
I was born in ... (year).
γεννήθηκα στην ... γεννήθηκα στο ... γεννήθηκα στον ...
I was born in ... (place name).

I'm ... year(s) old phraseologicalUnit
είμαι ... ετών είμαι ... χρονών
I was born ... year(s) ago.

I'm Hindu phraseologicalUnit
είμαι ινδουίστρια είμαι ινδουιστής
Indicates that the speaker is a follower of Hinduism.

I'm Jewish phraseologicalUnit
είμαι Εβραία είμαι Εβραίος είμαι ιουδαϊκή είμαι ιουδαϊκός
Indicates that the speaker is of Jewish ethnic descent.

I'm a Christian phraseologicalUnit
είμαι χριστιανή είμαι χριστιανός
Indicates that the speaker is a Christian.

I'm a Muslim phraseologicalUnit
είμαι μουσουλμάνος
Indicates that the speaker is a Muslim.

I'm agnostic phraseologicalUnit
είμαι αγνωστικίστρια είμαι αγνωστικιστής
Indicates that the speaker is agnostic.

I'm allergic to aspirin phraseologicalUnit
είμαι αλλεργική στην ασπιρίνη είμαι αλλεργικός στην ασπιρίνη
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to aspirin.

I'm allergic to penicillin phraseologicalUnit
είμαι αλλεργική στην πενικιλίνη είμαι αλλεργικός στην πενικιλίνη
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to penicillin.

I'm allergic to pollen phraseologicalUnit
είμαι αλλεργική στη γύρη είμαι αλλεργικός στη γύρη
Indicates that the speaker has an allergy to pollen.

I'm an atheist phraseologicalUnit
είμαι άθεη είμαι άθεος
Indicates that the speaker is an atheist.

I'm bleeding phraseologicalUnit
αιμορραγώ
Indicates that the speaker is bleeding.

I'm blind /aɪm ˈblaɪnd/ phraseologicalUnit
είμαι τυφλός
Indicates that the speaker is blind.

I'm deaf /aɪm ˈdɛf/ phraseologicalUnit
είμαι κουφός
Indicates that one is deaf.

I'm dying phraseologicalUnit
πεθαίνω
Indicates that the speaker believes that he or she is dying.

I'm fine, thank you phraseologicalUnit
καλά, ευχαριστώ
The expected, polite response to how are you?

I'm gay phraseologicalUnit
είμαι ομοφυλόφιλος
Indicates that the speaker is homosexual.

I'm hungry phraseologicalUnit
πεινάω
I have a strong appetite to eat.

I'm in love with you phraseologicalUnit
είμαι ερωτευμένος μαζί σου σ'έχω ερωτευτεί
A declaration of passion or romantic feeling.

I'm looking for a job phraseologicalUnit
ψάχνω για δουλειά
Indicates that the speaker is looking for a job.

I'm lost phraseologicalUnit
χάθηκα
Indicates that the speaker is unable to find his or her way.

I'm married phraseologicalUnit
είμαι παντρεμένη είμαι παντρεμένος
Indicates that the speaker has a spouse.

I'm not religious phraseologicalUnit
είμαι άθρησκη είμαι άθρησκος
Indicates that the speaker is a not a follower of any religious doctrines.

I'm sick phraseologicalUnit
είμαι άρρωστη είμαι άρρωστος
Indicates that the speaker has an illness.

I'm single phraseologicalUnit
είμαι ανύπαντρη είμαι ανύπαντρος
Indicates that the speaker does not have a spouse or romantic partner.

I'm thirsty phraseologicalUnit
διψώ είμαι διψασμένος
(usually) I need something to drink (e.g., water).
(more generally) I need something, or want something a lot.

I'm twenty years old phraseologicalUnit
είμαι είκοσι χρονών
Indicates that the speaker is aged twenty.

I've been raped phraseologicalUnit
έχω βιαστεί
Indicates that the speaker has been raped.

I've been robbed phraseologicalUnit
με λήστεψαν
Indicates that the speaker has been robbed.

I've been shot phraseologicalUnit
με έχουν πυροβολήσει
Indicates one has been shot and may require medical attention.

I've burned myself phraseologicalUnit
κάηκα
Indicates that the speaker is physically hurt due to contact with fire or heat.

ICU ICUs n
ΜΕΘ
(medical) Initialism of intensive care unit.

IE pn
ΙΕ
(linguistics, anthropology, etc.) Initialism of Indo-European.

IMF pn
ΔΝΤ
(UN) Initialism of International Monetary Fund.

IOU IOUs n
υποσχετική
An informal promissory note that is not a negotiable instrument.

IP address IP addresses n
διεύθυνση IP διεύθυνση ΔΠ ιστοδιεύθυνση
(Internet) A number assigned to each computer's or other device's network interface, which are active on a network. supporting the Internet Protocol, in order to distinguish each network interface, and hence each networked device) from every other network interface anywhere on the network.

IPA /ˌaɪ.piːˈeɪ/ [ˌaɪ.pʰiːˈeɪ] pn
ΔΦΑ
Initialism of International Phonetic Alphabet.

IQ /ˌaɪ ˈkjuː/ IQs n
ΔΝ
Initialism of intelligence quotient.

IS pn
ΙΚ
Initialism of Islamic State.

ISBN ISBNs n
ΔΠΑΒ διεθνής πρότυπος αριθμός βιβλίου
Initialism of International Standard Book Number.

ISDN ISDNs n
ISDN
(telecommunications) Initialism of Integrated Services Digital Network.

ISIS /ˈaɪsɪs/ pn
ΙΚΙΣ Ισλαμικό Κράτος στο Ιράκ και την Συρία
A Salafist group active in Libya, Nigeria, Iraq and Syria, where it has proclaimed an (unrecognized) state. [from 2013]

Iamblichus /aɪˈæmblɪkəs/ pn
Ιάμβλιχος
Iamblichus (c. 245 – c. 325), a Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher.

Iapetus /aɪˈæpɪtəs/ pn
Ιαπετός
(Greek god) A Titan, the son of Uranus and Gaia, and father of Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Menoetius.
(astronomy) The third largest moon of Saturn

Iași pn
Ιάσιο
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Iberia /aɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ /aɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Ιβηρία
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Iberian Peninsula pn
Ιβηρική Χερσόνησος
A peninsula located in the extreme southwest of Europe which includes modern day Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar, bordered on the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea, and on the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean, with the Pyrenees forming the northeast edge of the peninsula, connecting it to the rest of Europe.

Ibiza /aɪˈbiːθə/ /iˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːsə/ /ɪˈbiːzə/ /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
Ίμπιζα
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Iblis /ibˈliːs/ pn
Ιμπλίς
(Islam) Satan; the Devil.

Icarus /ˈɪkəɹəs/ pn
Ίκαρος

Iceland /ˈaɪs.lənd/ pn
Ισλανδία
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Iceland gull Iceland gulls n
ισλανδόγλαρος
Larus glaucoides, a medium size gull which breeds in the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland.

Icelander Icelanders n
Ισλανδός Ισλανδέζα Ισλανδή
A person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent.

Idaho /ˈaɪdəhəʊ/ /ˈaɪdəˌhoʊ/ pn
Αϊντάχο
University of Idaho

Idumaea pn
Ιδουμαία
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Ignatius /ɪɡˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Ιγνάτιος
A en given name; of mostly Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox usage in English.

Igoumenitsa pn
Ηγουμενίτσα
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Ikaria pn
Ικαρία
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Il Duce /il ˈdutʃeɪ/ /iːl ˈduːtʃeɪ/ pn
ντούτσε
(historical) The title which Italian dictator Benito Mussolini assumed during his rule (1922—1945).

Iliad /ˈɪli.əd/ /ˈɪliˌæd/ pn
Ιλιάδα
A famous ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War, attributed to Homer.

Ilium /ˈɪli.əm/ pn
Ίλιον
Troy

Illinois /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/ /ˌɪləˈnɔɪz/ pn
Ιλλινόις
A confederation of Algonquian tribes who lived in the Mississippi River Valley.

Illyria pn
Ιλλυρία
A region in Southeast Europe, the western part of what is now the Balkan Peninsula that was inhabited by the Illyrians, ancient Indo-European people.

Illyrian /ɪˈliəɹiən/ /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ adj
Ιλλυρικός
Of or pertaining to Illyria or Illyrians.

Illyrian /ɪˈliəɹiən/ /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ Illyrians n
Ιλλυριά Ιλλυριός
An inhabitant of ancient Illyria.
An inhabitant of Roman province of Illyricum (Illyro-Roman).

Illyrian /ɪˈliəɹiən/ /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ pn
Ιλλυρικά Ιλλυρική γλώσσα
An extinct Indo-European language or group of languages spoken in modern Southeast Europe, in the western half of the Balkan Peninsula.
(historical, or, obsolete) The Serbo-Croatian language.

Iloilo pn
Ιλόιλο
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Imbolc /ɪˈmɑlɡ/ /ɪˈmɒlɡ/ /ˈɪmbɑlk/ /ˈɪmbɒlk/ pn
Ίμπολκ
(Britain, Ireland) A Gaelic and Wiccan festival celebrated on 1 or 2 February which marks the beginning of spring.

Imhotep /ɪmˈhoʊ.tɛp/ pn
Ιμχοτέπ

Immaculate Conception pn
άμωμος σύλληψη
The doctrine, in the Roman Catholic Church, that the Virgin Mary was conceived biologically but free from original sin.

Immanuel /ɪˈmænjuəl/ /ɪˈmænjəl/ Immanuels pn
Εμμανουήλ
(Christianity) This figure, regarded by Christians as the Messiah or Christ.
(biblical character) A figure whose birth is prophesied in the Book of Isaiah in the Bible.

India /ˈɪn.di.ə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə/ /ˈɪn.dɪə̯/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪ.jaː/ Indias pn
Ινδία
(historical, often "British India") A territory of the British Empire, chiefly comprising the modern day countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Burma.

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ more Indian most Indian adj
ινδικός
Of or relating to India or its people; or (formerly) of the East Indies. [from 14th c.]
ινδιάνικος
Of or relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas. [from 16th c.]

Indian /ˈɪn.di.ən/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən/ /ˈɪɳ.ɖɪə̯n/ Indians n
Ινδός Ινδή
A person from India. [from 13th c.]
Ινδιάνος Ινδιάνα
An American Indian, a member of one of the indigenous peoples of the Americas (generally excluding the Aleut, Inuit, Metis, or Yupik). [from 16th c.]

Indian Ocean pn
Ινδικός Ωκεανός
The ocean separating Africa, southern Asia, Australia and Antarctica.

Indian summer /ˈɪn.di.ən ˈsʌ.mɚ/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən ˈsʌ.mə(ɹ)/ Indian summers n
γαϊδουροκαλόκαιρο
A stretch of sunny and warm, often hazy, days during late autumn. [from late 18th c., popularized in the early 19th c.]
γαλήνια γηρατειά
(figuratively) The late autumn of life; a late flowering of activity before old age. [from early 19th c.]

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ Indianas pn
Ιντιάνα
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Indianapolis /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
Ινδιανάπολη Ινδιανάπολις Ιντιανάπολη Ιντιανάπολις
IMS; Ellipsis of Indianapolis Motor Speedway (“The Brickyard”).

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ more Indo-European most Indo-European adj
ινδοευρωπαϊκός
Of or relating to the languages originally spoken in Europe and Western Asia.

Indochina /ˈɪndoʊ̯ˌt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
Ινδοκίνα
The former French colonial part of Southeast Asia comprising the peninsula containing Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, and more broadly, Myanmar and Thailand.

Indonesia /-doʊ-/ /-zi.ə/ /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
Ινδονησία
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Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ more Indonesian most Indonesian adj
ινδονησιακός
Of or relating to Indonesia or its people or language.

Indonesian /ˌɪndəˈniːʒən/ Indonesians n
Ινδονήσια Ινδονήσιος
(countable) A person living in or coming from Indonesia.

Indra pn
ίντρα
(Hinduism, Vedism) The god of war and weather; also the King of the Gods or Devas and Lord of Heaven or Svargaloka in Hinduism.

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
Ινδός
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Indus Valley Civilization /ˈɪn.dəs ˈvæl.i ˌsɪ.vɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ pn
πολιτισμός της κοιλάδας του Ινδού
A Bronze Age civilization from the Indus river valley; the Harappan civilization.

Industrial Revolution pn
βιομηχανική επανάσταση
(historical) The major technological, socioeconomic and cultural change in the late 18th and early 19th century resulting from the replacement of an economy based on manual labour to one dominated by industry and machine manufacture.

Innsbruck pn
Ίνσμπρουκ
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Inquisition pn
Ιερά Εξέταση
(historical) A tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church set up to investigate and suppress heresy.

Instagram /ˈɪnstəɡɹæm/ pn
Ίνσταγκραμ
(Internet) An online photo- and video-sharing social networking service, originally designed to mimic old-fashioned instant cameras.

Interamerican adj
Ιντεραμέρικαν
Between countries of the American continent.

International Court of Justice pn
Διεθνές Δικαστήριο της Δικαιοσύνης
(UN) A judicial body of the United Nations, established in 1945 to decide disputes brought by nations.

International Monetary Fund pn
Διεθνές Νομισματικό Ταμείο
The international organization entrusted with overseeing the global financial system by monitoring foreign exchange rates and balance of payments, as well as offering technical and financial assistance when asked.

International Phonetic Alphabet /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəɫ fəˈnɛtɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ fəˈnɛɾɪk ˈæɫfəˌbɛt] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚ-] pn
Διεθνές Φωνητικό Αλφάβητο
A standardized set of symbols for representing the sounds of human speech.

International System of Units pn
Διεθνές Σύστημα Μονάδων
(metrology) A standard set of units of measurement for use in scientific literature worldwide. The newest and most widespread version of the metric system.

Internationale /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæˌʃən.əl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈæl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈɑl.eɪ/ pn
Διεθνής
A general left-wing anthem for solidarity and emancipation of the working class, dating back to the 19th century.

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚˌnɛt] pn
διαδίκτυο ίντερνετ Διαδίκτυο
The specific internet consisting of a global network of computers that communicate using Internet Protocol (IP) and that use Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to identify the best paths to route those communications.

Internet Protocol n
Πρωτόκολλο Διαδικτύου
(Internet) A communication protocol that enables networking a large number of computers to the Internet by providing the basis for packet switching, routing, addressing and other essential functions of the net.

Internet cafe Internet cafes n
ίντερνετ καφέ
A place where one can use a computer with Internet access for a fee.

Internet of Things pn
διαδίκτυο των πραγμάτων
An Internet-like structure connecting everyday physical objects equipped with RFID or similar tags.

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
διασλαβικός
Between Slavs or Slavic nations.

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ pn
διασλαβική γλώσσα
An international auxiliary language based on Slavic languages.

Io /ˈaɪoʊ/ pn
Ιώ
(Greek mythology) The daughter of Inachus river god, and a lover of Zeus, turned by the latter into a heifer.
(astronomy) A moon of Jupiter, known for its volcanic activity, peppered with about 400 active volcanoes.

Ioannina /jɔˈɑninɑ/ pn
Γιάννενα Γιάννινα Ιωάννινα
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Ionia /aɪˈəʊni.ə/ /aɪˈəʊnjə/ pn
Ιωνία
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Ionian Islands pn
Ιόνια νησιά
A group of islands in the Ionian Sea - one of the 13 peripheries of Greece. The main islands are Cephalonia, Corfu, Ithaca, Kythira, Lefkada, Paxoi and Zante.

Ionian Sea /aɪˈəʊ.ni.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Ιόνιο πέλαγος
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Ios pn
Ίος
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Iowa /ˈaɪəweɪ/ /ˈaɪəwə/ pn
Αϊόβα
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Iphigenia /ˌɪfɪd͡ʒɪˈnaɪə/ /ˌɪfɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪə/ pn
Ιφιγένεια
(Greek mythology) The daughter of Agamemnon and Clytaemnestra, who is sacrificed by her father to ensure the safe journey of the Greeks to Troy.

Ipswich /ˈɪpswɪt͡ʃ/ pn
Ίπσουιτς
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Iraklion pn
Ηράκλειο
The capital city of Crete, Greece.

Iran /aɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹæn/ /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
Ιράν
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(literary, technical) regions inhabited by the Iranian peoples.

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ adj
ιρανικός
(linguistics) Pertaining to the Iranian languages or their speakers.

Iranian /aɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /iˈɹɑːni.ən/ /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ /ɪˈɹɑːni.ən/ Iranians n
Ιρανός Ιρανή
A person from Iran or of Iranian descent.

Iraq /aɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ Iraqs pn
Ιράκ
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Iraqi /ɪˈɹæki/ /ɪˈɹɑːki/ Iraqis n
Ιρακινός Ιρακινή
A person from Iraq or of Iraqi descent.

Ireland /ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɚlənd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd] [ˈəɪɚlənd] [ˈʌɪɚlənd] Irelands pn
Ιρλανδία
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A republic occupying the majority-area of the island of Ireland, with Northern Ireland occupying the rest of the island. Also known as the Republic of Ireland since 1949.
A surname.
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Irene /aɪˈɹiːn/ pn
Ειρήνη
A en given name, in regular use since the 19th century.

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ pn
ιρλανδικά
(uncountable) The Gaelic language indigenous to Ireland, also known as Irish Gaelic.

Irish Sea pn
Ιρλανδική θάλασσα
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Irishman /ˈaɪɹɪʃmən/ Irishmen n
Ιρλανδός
A man from Ireland.

Irishwoman Irishwomen n
Ιρλανδή
A woman from Ireland

Irkutsk /iɹˈkʊtsk/ pn
Ιρκούτσκ
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Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
Εποχή του Σιδήρου
(archaeology) A level of culture in which humans used iron and the technology of ironworking. (Estimated to have begun in Europe about 1100BC) [from 19th c.]

Iron Cross Iron Crosses n
σιδηρούς σταυρός
(military) (formerly) the second highest military decoration of Germany, under the military order of the Pour le Mérite, or the cross pattée shape of this decoration.

Iron Curtain pn
σιδηρούν παραπέτασμα
(historical) The dividing line between Western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions, especially during the Cold War.

Isaac /ˈaɪzæk/ /ˈaɪzək/ Isaacs pn
Ισαάκ Ισαάκιος
(biblical character) The son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Esau and Jacob, from whom the Hebrew people trace their descent.
Ισαάκιος
A en given name.

Isaiah /aɪˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
Ησαΐας
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh.
(Abrahamic religions) A prophet, the author of the Book of Isaiah.
A en given name.

Ischia pn
Ίσκια
An island in the Bay of Naples
The major town on this island

Iseult /ɪˈsuːlt/ /ɪˈzuːlt/ pn
Ιζόλδη
A en given name.

Isfahan pn
Ισφαχάν
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Ishmael /ˈɪʃ.meɪ.əl/ /ˈɪʃ.meɪl/ pn
Ισμαήλ
(Abrahamic religions) The eldest son of Abraham and his wife's handmaiden Hagar who were cast out after the birth of Isaac; traditionally the ancestor of the Arabs via the Ishmaelites.

Isidora pn
Ισιδώρα
A en given name; rare in the Anglo-Saxon world.

Isidore Isidores pn
Ισίδωρος
A en given name

Isis /ˈaɪsɪs/ /ˈiaɪsəs/ pn
Ίσις Ίσιδα
(Egyptian mythology) An ancient Egyptian goddess, the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, worshiped as the ideal mother and wife and as the matron of nature and magic.
42 Ίσις
(astronomy) 42 Isis, a main belt asteroid.

Islam /-læm/ /ɪsˈlɑːm/ /ɪzˈlɑːm/ /ˈɪs.lɑːm/ /ˈɪz.lɑːm/ Islams pn
Ισλάμ ισλαμισμός
A monotheistic Abrahamic religion followed by Muslims that is based on the teachings of Muhammad and the Qur'an.

Islamabad /ɪsˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ /ɪzˈlæməˌbæd/ /ɪzˈlɑːməˌbɑːd/ pn
Ισλαμαμπάντ
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Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ /ɪzˈlæmɪk/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪk/ more Islamic most Islamic adj
ισλαμικός
Of, pertaining to, originating in, characteristic of, or deriving from Muslims or Islam.

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan pn
Ισλαμική Δημοκρατία του Αφγανιστάν
The former official name of Afghanistan, from 2001 through 2021.

Islamic Republic of Iran pn
Ισλαμική Δημοκρατία του Ιράν
[1979]

Islamic Republic of Pakistan pn
Ισλαμική Δημοκρατία του Πακιστάν
The official name of Pakistan.

Islamic State pn
Ισλαμικό Κράτος
A Salafist group active in Libya, Nigeria, Iraq and Syria, where it has proclaimed an (unrecognized) state.

Islamism /ɪzˈlæmɪz(ə)m/ /ɪzˈlɑːmɪz(ə)m/ /ˈɪzləmɪz(ə)m/ Islamisms n
ισλαμισμός
(by extension) Islamic fundamentalism, especially the forms that promote violence, hostility, and persecution of non-believers. [from 20th c.]

Islamist /-ˈlæmɪst/ /-ˈlɑːmɪst/ /ˈɪsləmɪst/ /ˈɪzləmɪst/ more Islamist most Islamist adj
ισλαμικός
(dated) Relating to Islam; Islamic, Muslim. [from 19th c.]
ισλαμιστικός
Motivated by fundamentalist Muslim beliefs, particularly in the political sphere. [from 1980s]

Islamist /-ˈlæmɪst/ /-ˈlɑːmɪst/ /ˈɪsləmɪst/ /ˈɪzləmɪst/ Islamists n
ισλαμιστής
A Muslim who espouses Islamic fundamentalist beliefs. [from 1980s]

Islamization Islamizations n
εξισλαμισμός
Conversion to Islam.

Islamophobia Islamophobias n
ισλαμοφοβία
Fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims.

Isle of Man /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈmæn/ pn
Νήσος του Μαν Νήσος Μαν
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Ismailia pn
Ισμαηλία
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Israel /ˈɪz.ɹaɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.ɛl/ /ˈɪz.ɹi.əl/ /ˈɪz.ɹɛəl/ Israels pn
Ισραήλ
The Jews, taken collectively.
A en given name,
Another name for Jacob, notably after Genesis 32:28 and in later references.

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ adj
ισραηλινός
Of, from, or pertaining to Israel, the Israeli people.

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ Israelis n
Ισραηλινός
A person from Israel or of Israeli descent.

Istanbul /ɪstænˈbʊl/ pn
Κωνσταντινούπολη Πόλη
A Turkish city, and the largest European city by population, which was the last capital of the Ottoman Empire and the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire).

Istria pn
Ιστρία
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Istro-Romanian adj
ιστρορουμανικός
Of, from, or pertaining to the Istro-Romanian people, culture or language.

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ more Italian most Italian adj
ιταλικός ιταλικά
Pertaining to Italy, its people or its language.

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ Italians n
Ιταλός Ιταλίδα
(countable) An inhabitant of Italy, or a person of Italian descent.
ιταλικά ιταλικός
(uncountable) The official language of Italy, also spoken in San Marino, the Vatican, and parts of Argentina, Slovenia and Switzerland.

Italian Peninsula pn
Ιταλική χερσόνησος
A large peninsula in Southern Europe protruding into the Mediterranean Sea and shaped like a boot. The mountain range of Apennines runs across it from north to south. Occupied almost entirely by Italy.

Italian Republic pn
Ιταλική Δημοκρατία
The official name of Italy.

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
εξιταλισμός ιταλοποίηση
(historical) The forced cultural and ethnic assimilation of minorities in the Kingdom of Italy, with particular reference to the Fascist government (1922–1943).

Italianness n
ιταλικότητα
The quality or characteristic of being Italian.

Italo- prefix
ιταλο-
Italian

Italophile Italophiles n
ιταλόφιλη ιταλόφιλος

Italophone adj
ιταλόφωνος
Italian-speaking

Italophone Italophones n
Ιταλόφωνη Ιταλόφωνος
A person who speaks Italian

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ [ˈi.tɐ.li] [ˈɪ.tə.li] [ˈɪ.ɾə.li] pn
Ιταλία
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Ithaca /ˈɪθəkə/ pn
Ιθάκη
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Ivan /ɪˈvɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.vən/ /ˈivɑːn/ pn
Ιβάν
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Ива́н (Iván).
A transliteration of the Macedonian male given name Иван (Ivan).

Ivanhoe /ˈaɪvənˌhoʊ/ /ˈaɪvənˌhəʊ/ /ˈɑɪvənˌhəʉ/ pn
Ιβανόης
The hero of this novel.

Ivanovich /ɪˈvænəvɪt͡ʃ/ /ɪˈvɑːnəvɪt͡ʃ/ Ivanoviches Ivanovichs pn
Ιβάνοβιτς
A transliteration of the Russian patronymic Ива́нович (Ivánovič, “son of Ivan”).

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ adj
της Ακτής του Ελεφαντοστού
Of, from, or pertaining to Côte d'Ivoire or the Ivorian people.

Ivorian /aɪˈvɔːɹiən/ Ivorians n
Ιβοριανός Ιβοριανή από την Ακτή του Ελεφαντοστού
A person from Côte d'Ivoire or of Ivorian descent.

Ixion /ɪkˈsaɪ.ən/ pn
Ιξίονας
(Greek mythology) King of Lapiths, who was punished by Zeus for trying to seduce Hera by being bound to a winged fiery wheel that was always spinning.
(astronomy) A Kuiper belt object (KBO), 28978 Ixion (provisional designation 2001 KX76), once thought to be a possible dwarf planet.

Izanagi pn
Ιζανάγκι
(Japanese god, Shinto) A Japanese creator god; he is Izanami's elder brother and spouse, and the father of Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, Susanoo and Kagutsuchi.

Izanami pn
Ιζανάμι
(Japanese god, Shinto) A Japanese creator goddess who is also (along with the Shinigami and Enma) a goddess of death and the underworld; she is Izanagi's younger sister and spouse, and the mother of Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, Susanoo and Kagutsuchi.

Izmail pn
Ισμαήλιο
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Jack /d͡ʒæk/ Jacks pn
Ιάκωβος Γιάννης Ιακώβ Τζέιμς
A en given name, also used as a pet form of John or more rarely, Jacob.

Jack the Ripper pn
Τζακ ο Αντεροβγάλτης
A supposed individual who was an unidentified 19th century serial killer in England, who has become part of folklore.

Jackson /ˈd͡ʒæksən/ Jacksons pn
Τζάκσον
Andrew Jackson, President of the United States (1829–1837).

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
Ιακώβ Ιάκωβος
(biblical character) One of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and twin brother of Esau; father of the Israelites (Jews and Samaritans) by 12 sons by 4 consorts, most famously Judah and Joseph who fathered Manasseh; was renamed to Israel.

Jaffa /ˈd͡ʒæfə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ pn
Γιάφα Γιάφφα
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Jainism /ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
Ζαϊνισμός Τζαϊνισμός
(philosophy) A nontheistic heterodox Indian philosophy

Jaipur pn
Τζαϊπούρ
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Jair /dʒəˈiɹ/ pn
Ιάειρος
A en given name of biblical origin.

Jakarta /d͡ʒəˈkɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Τζακάρτα Βαταβία
(metonym) The Indonesian government.

Jalandhar pn
Τζαλαντάρ
The district in the state of Punjab in northern India which contains this city.

Jamaica /d͡ʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
Τζαμάικα
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Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ adj
τζαμαϊκανός
Of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language.

Jamaican /d͡ʒəˈmeɪkən/ Jamaicans n
Τζαμαϊκανός
A person from Jamaica or of Jamaican descent.

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ Jameses pn
Ιάκωβος Ιακώβ Τζέιμς
(biblical) The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.
One of two Apostles, James the Greater and James the Less, often identified with James, brother of Jesus.

James Bond pn
Τζέιμς Μποντ
A fictional British spy in the novels of Ian Fleming and the motion pictures based on these novels, famous for his suavity, ingenuity, ruthlessness and supply of gadgets.

Jammu and Kashmir pn
Τζαμού και Κασμίρ
(now, historical) A princely state which governed the region of Kashmir, the territory of which is now de facto divided between China, India, and Pakistan.

Jan Mayen /jɑn ˈmaɪən/ pn
Γιαν Μαγιέν Γιαν Μαϋέν
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Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ Janes pn
Ιωάννα
A en given name, the standard feminine form of John since the 17th century.

January /ˈd͡ʒæn.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌæɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʉˌeːɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌweɪɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnəˌwɛəɹi/ Januaries Januarys pn
Ιανουάριος Γενάρης
The first month of the Gregorian calendar, following the December of the previous year and preceding February. Abbreviation: Jan or Jan.

Janus /ˈdʒæɪ̯nəs/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪnəs/ pn
Ιανός
(Roman god) The god of doorways, gates and transitions, and of beginnings and endings, having two faces looking in opposite directions.
A moon of Saturn.

Japan /d͡ʒəˈpæn/ pn
Ιαπωνία
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Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
ιαπωνικός
Of, relating to, or derived from Japan, its people, language, or culture.

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ Japanese Japaneses n
Ιάπωνας Ιαπωνίδα
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person/people living in or coming from Japan, or of Japanese ancestry.

Japanese /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/ pn
ιαπωνικά
A language that is primarily spoken in East Asia and is the official language of Japan.

Japaneseness n
ιαπωνικότητα
The quality of being Japanese.

Japanophilia /dʒəˌpanə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒəˌpænəˈfɪli.ə/ n
ιαπωνοφιλία
A strong interest in the country, culture, or people of Japan.

Japheth /(d)ʒeɪ̯ˈfɛt/ /ˈdʒɛ̯ɪfɪf/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɛð/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɛθ/ /ˈd͡ʒeɪfɪθ/ pn
Ιάφεθ
(biblical character) The third son of Noah, brother to Shem and Ham, who received a blessing from God with Shem, considered to be the ancestor of the Japhetic people(s) (associated approx. with Indo-Europeans).

Jason /ˈdʒeɪsən/ Jasons pn
Ιάσων Ιάσονας
(Greek mythology) The leader of the Argonauts, who retrieved the Golden Fleece from king Aeetes of Colchis, for his uncle Pelias.
Ιάσονας Ιάσων
A en given name.

Jassy pn
Ιάσιο
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Java Sea pn
Θάλασσα της Ιάβας
A sea north of the island of Java in Indonesia and south of Borneo.

Jeddah pn
Τζέντα
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Jehoshaphat /d͡ʒəˈhoʊ.ʃəˌfæt/ /d͡ʒəˈhɒʃ.ə.fæt/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɒʃ.ə.fæt/ pn
Ἰωσαφάτ
(biblical character) A en given name

Jehovah /d͡ʒəˈhoʊvə/ pn
Γιεχωβά Ιεχοβά Ιεχωβά
(religion) The personal name of God in the Hebrew Scriptures; in Hebrew, יהוה

Jehovah's Witness Jehovah's Witnesses n
Μάρτυρας του Ιεχωβά
A member of a monotheistic and nontrinitarian Restoration Christian denomination founded by Charles Taze Russell in 1879 as a small Bible study group. Originally known as International Bible Students or Bible Students.

Jehovah's Witnesses pn
Μάρτυρες του Ιεχωβά
A monotheistic and nontrinitarian Restoration Christian denomination founded by Charles Taze Russell in 1879 as a small Bible study group. Originally known as International Bible Students or Bible Students.

Jeremiah /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈmaɪə/ pn
Ιερεμίας
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
A en given name of biblical origin.

Jericho /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪkəʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkoʊ/ pn
Ιεριχώ
A historic suburb of the English city of Oxford.

Jeroboam /ˌd͡ʒɛɹəˈboʊəm/ Jeroboams n
Ιεροβοάμ
A bottle of champagne or Burgundy wine containing 3 liters of fluid, four times the volume of a standard bottle.
A bottle of Bordeaux wine containing 4.5 liters of fluid, six times the volume of a standard bottle.

Jerome /d͡ʒəˈɹəʊm/ pn
Ιερώνυμος
A en given name.

Jersey /ˈd͡ʒɜːzi/ /ˈd͡ʒɝzi/ pn
Τζέρσεϊ Ιερσέη Υερσέη
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An English earldom.
(US, informal) New Jersey.
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Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ /d͡ʒəˈɹuːzələm/ Jerusalems pn
Ιερουσαλήμ
A number of places elsewhere, usually named after the city in the Holy Land:

Jerusalem artichoke Jerusalem artichokes n
αγκινάρα της Ιερουσαλήμ
A variety of sunflower, Helianthus tuberosus, native to North America, having yellow flower heads and edible tubers.

Jerusalemite Jerusalemites n
Ιεροσολυμίτης
A native or resident of Jerusalem.

Jessica /ˈd͡ʒɛsɪkə/ Jessicas pn
Ιεσική
A en given name.

Jesuit /ˈd͡ʒɛz(j)uɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛzuɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛʒuɪt/ Jesuits n
ιησουίτης
(Catholicism) a member of the Society of Jesus

Jesuitic /ˌd͡ʒɛzjuˈɪtɪk/ more Jesuitic most Jesuitic adj
ιησουιτικός

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /hɛˈsuːs/ /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːˌzʌs/ /ˈheɪsuːs/ /ˈhɛsuːs/ interjection
Ιησούς Χριστός!
(possibly, _, offensive) An exclamation, particularly used to express excitement or exasperation.

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /hɛˈsuːs/ /ˈd͡ʒizəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːzəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːˌzʌs/ /ˈheɪsuːs/ /ˈhɛsuːs/ pn
Ιησούς
Jesus of Nazareth, a first-century Jewish religious preacher and craftsman (commonly understood to have been a carpenter, see Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”)) from Galilee held to be a prophet, teacher, the son of God, and the Messiah, or Christ, in Christianity; also called "Jesus Christ" by Christians. Held to be a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Ιησούς Χριστός
Jesus of Nazareth, a first-century Jewish religious preacher and craftsman (commonly understood to have been a carpenter, see Ancient Greek τέκτων (téktōn, “builder”)) from Galilee, held to be a prophet, teacher and the Messiah, or Christ, in Christianity. Held to be a prophet in Islam and the Baháʼí Faith.

Jew /d͡ʒuʊ̯/ /d͡ʒuː/ Jewes Jews n
Ιουδαίος Εβραίος Εβραία Ισραηλίτης Ισραηλίτισσα
A member or descendant of the Jewish people.

Jewess Jewesses n
Ιουδαία
(dated, or, humorous) A female Jew.

Jewish /ˈd͡ʒuː.ɪʃ/ more Jewish most Jewish adj
ιουδαϊκός
Being a Jew, or relating to Jews, their ethnicity, religion or culture.

Jewishness Jewishnesses n
εβραϊκότητα εβραϊσμός

Jezebel /ˈd͡ʒɛzəˌbɛl/ pn
Ιεζάβελ
(biblical character) The Phoenician princess and Queen of Ancient Israel who appears in the Old Testament (1 Kings & 2 Kings). She incited heresy and lured the Jews away from their God and back to idols.

Jharkhand /ˈd͡ʒɑː(ɹ)kənd/ pn
Τζαρκάντ
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Jiangsu pn
Τσιανγκσού
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Jiangxi pn
Τσιανγκσί
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Jilin /d͡ʒiːˈlɪn/ pn
Τζιλίν
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Joachim /joʊ.əˈkiːm/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈjoʊ.kɪm/ pn
Ιωακείμ
A en given name, always rare in English.

Joanna /ˌd͡ʒoʊˈænə/ pn
Τζοάννα
A en given name.
Ιωάννα Τζοάννα
(biblical character) One of the women following Jesus.

Job /d͡ʒɒb/ /d͡ʒɔb/ /d͡ʒəʊb/ pn
Ιώβ
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
(biblical character) A character in the Old Testament and the Qur'an, renowned for his patience.

Jocasta pn
Ιοκάστη
(Greek mythology) The mother and wife of Oedipus.

Joe /d͡ʒoʊ/ /d͡ʒəʊ/ pn
Τζο
A diminutive of the en given names Joseph, Josiah, Joel or Josias.

Joel /d͡ʒoʊˈɛl/ /d͡ʒəʊˈɛl/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊ(ə)l/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊ(ə)l/ pn
Ιωήλ
A en given name.
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Joensuu pn
Γιόενσου
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John /d͡ʒɑn/ /d͡ʒɒn/ Johns pn
Ιωάννης Γιάννης Τζον Τζων
A en given name; very popular since the Middle Ages.
Ιωάννης
(biblical) Persons of the Christian Bible: John the Baptist; and names possibly referring to one, two or three persons, frequently called "Saint": John the Apostle, John the Evangelist and John of Patmos (also called John the Divine or John the Theologian).
(biblical) One of the books in the New Testament of the Bible, the epistles of John (1 John, 2 John and 3 John).
Ιωάννου το κατά Ιωάννην
(biblical) The Gospel of St. John, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the fourth of the four gospels.

John Dory John Dories n
χριστόψαρο
An edible marine fish (Zeus faber or Zeus ocellata), having long dorsal spines.

John the Baptist pn
Ιωάννης ο Βαπτιστής Ιωάννης ο Πρόδρομος
A New Testament prophet who baptized Jesus and was subsequently executed by Herod Antipas.

Johnson /ˈd͡ʒɑnsən/ /ˈd͡ʒɒnsən/ Johnsons pn
Γιαννόπουλος Ιωάννου Ιωαννίδης Τζόνσον
A common surname transferred from the given name. The second most common surname in the United States.

Jonah /ˈd͡ʒoʊnə/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊnə/ pn
Ιωνάς
A en given name.
(biblical) A minor prophet who was cast into the sea and swallowed by a great fish.
A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
The 10th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Jordan /ˈd͡ʒɔɹdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːdən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdn̩/ /ˈd͡ʒɝdən/ Jordans pn
Ιορδανία Ιορδάνης
The name of other rivers around the world, listed under Jordan River (disambiguation).
Ιορδάνης Ιορδάνα
A surname transferred from the given name derived from the male given name.

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ adj
ιορδανικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people.

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ Jordanians n
Ιορδανή Ιορδανός
A person from Jordan or of Jordanian descent.

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒoʊzəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ Josephs pn
Ιωσήφ Ιώσηπος Γιουσούφ
A en given name

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃ(j)uːə/ pn
Ιησούς του Ναυή Ιησούς
The sixth book of the Old Testament of Bible, and a book of the Tanakh.
Ιησούς του ναυή Ιωσούας Ιησούς
A en given name.

Joy /d͡ʒɔɪ/ pn
Χαρά
A en given name.

Joycean /ˈd͡ʒɔɪsi.ən/ /ˈd͡ʒɔɪsɪ.ən/ more Joycean most Joycean adj
τζοϋσικός
Of or pertaining to James Joyce (1882–1941) or his writings.

Juan Fernández Islands pn
Αρχιπέλαγος Χουάν Φερνάντες
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Juba pn
Τζούμπα
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Juche /ˈd͡ʒuːt͡ʃeɪ/ n
Θέμα
The state ideology of North Korea.

Judaism /d͡ʒuˈdeɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.deɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.diˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.dəˌɪz.əm/ /ˈd͡ʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪz.əm/ Judaisms pn
ιουδαϊσμός
An Abrahamic religion tracing its origin to the Hebrew people of the ancient Middle East, as documented in their religious writings, the Tanakh.

Judas /ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ Judases n
Εφιάλτης
A traitor; a person not to be trusted.

Judas /ˈd͡ʒuːdəs/ pn
Ιούδας
(biblical character) One of the twelve original Apostles of Jesus, known for his role in Jesus' betrayal into the hands of Roman authorities.
(biblical, archaic) Alternative form of Jude, the penultimate book of the Bible and its ascribed author, Jude the Apostle.

Judas Iscariot Judas Iscariots n
Ιούδας
A betrayer.

Judas Iscariot pn
Ιούδας Ισκαριώτης Ιούδας ο Ισκαριώτης
(biblical character) One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the New Testament, who betrayed Jesus into the hands of the chief priests for 30 pieces of silver.

Judas kiss Judas kisses n
φιλί του Ιούδα
Any act of treachery under the guise of kindness.

Judas tree Judas trees n
κουτσουπιά
A small deciduous tree, Cercis siliquastrum, noted for its prolific display of deep-pink flowers in spring.

Jude /ˈd͡ʒuːd/ pn
Ιούδα
(biblical) The penultimate book of the New Testament of the Bible.

Judea /d͡ʒuˈdeɪ.ə/ /d͡ʒuˈdiːə/ pn
Ιουδαία
Roman rendition of Judah. Used after the fall of the Davidic dynasty and through the period as part of the Roman Empire.

Judges pn
Κριτές
(biblical) The seventh book of the Old Testament, and a book of the Hebrew Tanakh.

Judith /ˈd͡ʒuːdɪθ/ pn
Ιουδίθ
A en given name
The protagonist of the Biblical book of Judith.

Jules /d͡ʒuːlz/ /ʒuːl/ pn
Ιούλιος
A en given name.

Julia /ˈd͡ʒuːli.ə/ Julias pn
Ιουλία
A en given name.

Julian /d͡ʒuː.liˈæn/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.li.ən/ pn
Ιουλιανός
A en given name, from Iulius.
A en given name.

Julian calendar n
Ιουλιανό ημερολόγιο
The calendar which was used in the western world before the present-day Gregorian calendar. The Julian calendar differed in having all multiple-of-4 years as leap years.

Julianus pn
Ιουλιανός
A en given name.

Juliet /ˈd͡ʒuliət/ /ˈd͡ʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌd͡ʒuliˈɛt/ pn
Ιουλιέτα
One of the main characters of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.

Julius /ˈd͡ʒuːliəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːljəs/ /ˈd͡ʒuːləs/ pn
Ιούλιος
A en given name.

July /d͡ʒuˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒəˈlaɪ/ /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ Julies Julys pn
Ιούλιος ιούλιος
The seventh month of the Gregorian calendar, following June and preceding August. Abbreviation: Jul or Jul.

June /d͡ʒjuːn/ /d͡ʒuːn/ Junes pn
Ιούνιος Ιούνης Θεριστής
The sixth month of the Gregorian calendar, following May and preceding July. Abbreviation: Jun or Jun.

Juno /ˈd͡ʒunoʊ/ pn
Γιούνο
(Roman god) The queen of the gods, equivalent of the Greek Hera.
Ήρα
(astronomy) 3 Juno, the third asteroid discovered.

Jupiter /ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒupɪɾɚ] pn
Δίας Ζευς
(Roman god) The King of the Gods, also called Jove. Equivalent to the Greek Zeus, Jupiter was one of the children of Saturn. As supreme god of the Roman pantheon, Jupiter was the god of thunder, lightning, and storms, and appropriately called the god of light and sky.
Δίας
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Jurassic /d͡ʒʊˈɹæs.ɪk/ pn
Ιουρασική
(geology, paleontology) The period from 201.3±0.2 to 145 million years ago, after the Triassic and before the Cretaceous; the geologic systems of this period.

Justin /ˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪn/ pn
Ιουστίνος
A en given name. Popular in the English-speaking world since the 1970s.

Justine pn
Ιουστίνη
A en given name.
A en given name.

Justinian pn
Ιουστινιανός
A family name in Late Antiquity, notably that of Justinian I, emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 527 to 565.

Justinianian more Justinianian most Justinianian adj
ιουστινιάνειος
Of or relating to the Byzantine emperor Justinian.

Justus pn
Ιούστος
A en given name.

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
Γιουτλάνδη
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Jutlandic /d͡ʒʌtˈlændɪk/ more Jutlandic most Jutlandic adj
γιουτλανδικός
Of or pertaining to Jutland.

Jyväskylä pn
Γιουβάσκιουλα
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Jörmungandr /-mʊn-/ /-ˌɡænd-/ /ˈjɔɹmunˌɡɑndɹ̩/ pn
Γιόρμουνγκαντ Γιόρμουνγκαντερ
(Norse mythology) The World Serpent or Midgard Serpent, an offspring of Loki, which is thrown into the ocean by Odin but grows to encircle the world, and is finally slain during Ragnarok by Thor, who then succumbs to its poisonous breath.

Kabul /ˈkɑːbəl/ pn
Καμπούλ
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Kabyle /kəˈbaɪl/ Kabyles n
Καβύλος
A member of a Berber ethnic group inhabiting Algeria and Tunisia, speaking the Kabyle language.

Kabylia /kəˈbɪliə/ /kəˈbɪlɪ.ə/ pn
Καβυλία

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkæfkəˈɹɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ more Kafkaesque most Kafkaesque adj
καφκικός
Marked by a senseless, disorienting, often menacing complexity.

Kagoshima pn
Καγκοσίμα
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Kahramanmaraş pn
Καχραμάνμαρας
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Kaisariani pn
Καισαριανή
A city 5 km east-southeast of Athens in the Attica prefecture of Greece.

Kaiser /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ Kaisers n
κάιζερ
An emperor of a German-speaking country, particularly the Holy Roman Empire (962–1806), the Austrian Empire/Austria-Hungary (1806–1918), or the German Empire (1871–1918) — often specifically Wilhelm II.

Kalamata pn
Καλαμάτα
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Kalamatianos n
καλαματιανός
A Greek folk dance from the Peloponnese.

Kalashnikov /kəˈlæʃ.nɪˌkɒf/ /kəˈlæʃnəˌkɑf/ pn
καλάσνικοφ
A particular model of Russian assault rifle.

Kalevala pn
Κάλεβαλα Καλεβάλα
The Finnish national epic.

Kaliarda pn
καλιαρντά
A cant used by the homosexual community in Greece, similar to Polari in Britain, in use since the 1940s. It uses a large amount of borrowings from French, Italian and Turkish. Once a secret language to evade the hostile community, it is now widely known thanks to television and thus not used much nowadays.

Kaliningrad /kəˈlinɪnɡræd/ /kəˈliːnɪnɡrad/ pn
Καλίνινγκραντ
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Kalmykia pn
Καλμίκια
A republic of Russia in the south-west of the country, with capital Elista.

Kalymnos pn
Κάλυμνος
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Kama Sutra pn
Κάμα Σούτρα
A Sanskrit treatise (sutra) setting forth rules for sensuous and sensual pleasure, love, and marriage in accordance with Hindu law.

Kamchatka pn
Καμτσάτκα
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Kampala /kæmˈpɑːlə/ /kɑːmˈpɑːlə/ pn
Καμπάλα
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Kan Kans pn
Καν
A surname of multiple origins.

Kansas /ˈkæn.zəs/ Kansases pn
Κάνσας
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Karakalpakstan /ke(ə)ɹ-/ /kɑɹ.ə.kɑl.pɑk.stæn/ /kɛ(ə)ɹ.ə.kæl.pæk.stæn/ pn
Καρακαλπακστάν
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Karditsa pn
Καρδίτσα
A city in western Thessaly in mainland Greece; it is the capital city of the prefecture with the same name.

Karelia /kəˈɹeɪlɪə/ /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ /kəˈɹɛlɪə/ pn
Καρελία
A region to the north of Saint Petersburg in Russia and Finland.

Karen /ˈkæɹən/ /ˈkɛɹən/ pn
Κάρεν
A en given name.

Karlskrona pn
Κάρλσκρουνα
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Karnataka /kɑːɹˈnɑːtəkə/ /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
Καρνάτακα
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Karpathiot Karpathiots n
Καρπάθιος Καρπαθιώτης

Karpathos pn
Κάρπαθος
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Kashmir /kæʃ.ˈmiɹ/ /kæʒ.ˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ /ˈkæʒ.miɹ/ pn
Κασμίρ
A region of the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, located between (and de facto divided between) China, India, and Pakistan.

Kassos pn
Κάσος Κάσσος
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Kastoria pn
Καστοριά
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Katharevousa /ˌkaθəˈɹɛvuːsə/ /ˌkɑθəˈɹɛvusɑ/ /ˌkɑθəˈɹɛvəsɑ/ pn
καθαρεύουσα Καθαρεύουσα
A learned, archaising form of Modern Greek, based on Classical Greek and used for formal and official purposes; it was legally displaced as the official language of Greece in 1976 by Demotic Greek.

Kathmandu /ˌkætmænˈduː/ pn
Κατμαντού
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Kato Achaia pn
Κάτω Αχαιά
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Kattegat pn
Κάτεγατ
A body of water between Jutland and the Swedish mainland.

Kaunas pn
Κάουνας
The second largest city of Lithuania.

Kavala pn
Καβάλα
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Kayseri pn
Καισάρεια
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Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ adj
καζακικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Kazakhstan, the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language.

Kazakh /kəˈzak/ /kəˈzɑk/ /kəˈzɑːk/ /ˈkazak/ Kazakhs n
Καζάκα Καζάκος
(countable) A person from Kazakhstan or of that descent.
καζακικά
(uncountable) The national language of Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkæzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstɑn/ /ˈkɑːzəkstɑːn/ pn
Καζαχστάν Καζακστάν
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Kazan pn
Καζάν
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(historical) the Khanate of Kazan, a Tatar Turkic state that occupied the territory of former Volga Bulgaria between 1438 and 1552.

Keats /ˈkits/ /ˈkiːts/ pn
Κητς
A surname transferred from the nickname or originating as a patronymic.
John Keats (1795–1821), English poet and key figure of the Romantic movement.

Kefalovrissi pn
Κεφαλοβρύσιο Κεφαλοβρύσιον
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Kefalovrysion pn
Κεφαλοβρύσιο
Kefalovrysi

Kefalovryssion pn
Κεφαλοβρύσιο
Kefalovrysi

Kelly /ˈkɛli/ Kellies pn
Κέλλυ
A en given name
A en given name.

Kenneth /ˈkɛn.əθ/ Kenneths pn
Κένεθ Κενέτας Κορνήλιος
A en given name, originally used in Scotland, popular in all English-speaking countries in the 20th century.

Kent /kɛnt/ pn
Κεντ
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Kentucky /kənˈtʌki/ /kɛnˈtʌki/ pn
Κεντάκι
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Kenya /ˈkiːn.jə/ /ˈkɛn.jə/ [ˈkɛ.ɲa] pn
Κένυα
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Kerala /ˈkɛ.ɹə.lə/ pn
Κεράλα
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Kerberos /ˈkɜɹbəɹəs/ /ˈkɜːbəɹəs/ pn
Κέρβερος
(astronomy) The 4th moon of Pluto, discovered in 2011.

Kerch pn
Κερτς
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Kevin /ˈkɛvən/ /ˈkɛvɪn/ Kevins pn
Κέβιν Κεβίνος
A en given name.

Khabarovsk /ˈkɑbəɹɑfsk/ /ˈkɑːbəɹɒfsk/ pn
Καμπαρόφκ
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Khabarovsk Krai pn
Κράι Χαμπάροφσκ
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Khakassia pn
Χακασία
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Khalid pn
Χαλίντ
A en given name

Kharkiv /hɑɹˈkiv/ /hɑːˈkiːv/ /kɑɹˈkiv/ /kɑːˈkiːv/ /ˈhɑɹkiv/ /ˈhɑɹkɪv/ /ˈhɑːkiːv/ /ˈhɑːkɪv/ /ˈkɑɹkiv/ /ˈkɑɹkɪv/ /ˈkɑːkiːv/ /ˈkɑːkɪv/ /ˈxɑɹkiv/ /ˈxɑːkiːv/ pn
Χάρκοβο Χάρκιβ Χάρκοβ
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Khartoum /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/ pn
Χαρτούμ
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Khashoggi Khashoggis pn
Χασόγκτζι
A surname.

Khazar /kəˈzɑː/ /kəˈzɑːɹ/ Khazar Khazars n
Χάζαρος
A member of a semi-nomadic Turkic tribe that occupied a large part of southwestern Russia and Ukraine (Khazaria).

Kherson /hɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ /kɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ /xɜː(ɹ)ˈsɔːn/ pn
Χερσώνα
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Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈkmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] Khmer Khmers n
Χμερ
A member of an ethnolinguistic group that constitutes most of the population of Cambodia.

Khmer Rouge /kəˈmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
Ερυθροί Χμερ
(historical) A Cambodian communist guerrilla force active from the 1970s to the 1990s under the leadership of Pol Pot.

Khrushchev /-t͡ʃɒv/ /-t͡ʃɛv/ /ˈkruːʃ-/ /ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ pn
Χρουστσόφ
English transliteration of the Russian surname Хрущёв; usually refers to the Russian revolutionary and Soviet Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) Nikita Khrushchev.

Kiato pn
Κιάτο
A town in the northern part of the Korinthia prefecture in southwestern Greece

Kierkegaardian /ˌkɪəkəˈɡɑːdɪ.ən/ /ˌkɪɹkəˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ more Kierkegaardian most Kierkegaardian adj
κιρκεγκωριανός
(philosophy) Of or pertaining to the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855) or his existentialist philosophy.

Kievan Rus pn
Ρως του Κιέβου
(historical) A medieval principality in Eastern Europe centred around Kiev; considered an early predecessor of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Kifissia pn
Κηφισιά
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Kilimanjaro /ˌkɪləmənˈd͡ʒɑɹoʊ/ /ˌkɪlɪmənˈd͡ʒɑːɹəʊ/ pn
Κιλιμάντζαρο
A volcano in Tanzania, the highest peak in Africa at 5,895 meters (19,321 feet).

Kimolos pn
Κίμωλος
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King Arthur pn
βασιλιάς Αρθούρος
A legendary king of Britain, said to have led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century.

King Kong pn
Κινγκ Κονγκ
A fictional giant ape, the eponymous star of several movies.

King's Indian Defence pn
Ινδική Άμυνα του Βασιλιά
(chess) A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6.

Kingdom of Bahrain pn
Βασίλειο του Μπαχρέιν
The official name of Bahrain.

Kingdom of Belgium pn
Βασίλειο του Βελγίου
The official name of Belgium.

Kingdom of Cambodia pn
Βασίλειο της Καμπότζης
The official name of Cambodia.

Kingdom of Denmark pn
Βασίλειο της Δανίας
The official name of Denmark, including Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Kingdom of England pn
Βασίλειο της Αγγλίας
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Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Βασίλειο της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας

Kingdom of Heaven pn
Βασιλεία των Ουρανών
(Christianity) A concept of heaven as a hierarchical dominion with God at the top and a court of saints, archangels and angels.

Kingdom of Italy pn
Βασίλειο της Ιταλίας

Kingdom of Morocco pn
Βασίλειο του Μαρόκου
The official name of Morocco.

Kingdom of Naples pn
Βασίλειο της Ηπειρωτικής Σικελίας Βασίλειο της Νεάπολης Βασίλειο της Νεαπόλεως

Kingdom of Norway pn
Βασίλειο της Νορβηγίας
The official name of Norway.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pn
Βασίλειο της Σαουδικής Αραβίας
The official name of Saudi Arabia.

Kingdom of Scotland pn
Βασίλειο της Σκωτίας
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Kingdom of Spain pn
Βασίλειο της Ισπανίας
The official name of Spain.

Kingdom of Sweden pn
Βασίλειο της Σουηδίας
The official name of Sweden.

Kingdom of Thailand pn
Βασίλειο της Ταϊλάνδης
The official name of Thailand.

Kingdom of the Netherlands pn
Βασίλειο των Κάτω Χωρών
A monarchy consisting of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten.

Kings pn
Βασιλείς
(biblical) One of the various books called Kings in the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.

Kingston /ˈkɪŋ.stən/ pn
Κίνγκστον
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Kingstown pn
Κίνγκσταουν
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Kinshasa /kɪnˈʃɑːsə/ pn
Κινσάσα
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Kiribati /kiː.ɹɪˈbæs/ /ˈkiː.ɹɪ.bæs/ /ˈkɪrəbæs/ /ˈkɪrəbɑːti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑ.ti/ /ˌkiː.ɹɪˈbɑs/ pn
Κιριμπάτι
The Micronesian language spoken in Kiribati.

Kirill pn
Κύριλλος
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Кири́лл (Kiríll).

Kissinger /ˈkɪsənd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪsənd͡ʒɚ/ Kissingers pn
Κίσινγκερ
A surname.

Klingon /ˈkliŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ Klingons n
Κλίγκον
(countable) Member of an alien warrior race in the Star Trek universe with distinctive forehead ridges and a culture based on strict observance of honour, loyalty, and combat.

Klingon /ˈkliŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
γλώσσα Κλίγκον
An artificial language created by Marc Okrand for the film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Knossos pn
Κνωσός
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Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪneɪ/ /ˈkɔɪniː/ pn
Ελληνιστική Κοινή
The “common” Greek language that developed and flourished between 300 B.C.E. and 300 C.E. (the time of the Roman Empire), and from which Modern Greek descended. It was based on the Attic and Ionian dialects of Ancient Greek.

Kolkata /kolˈka(ː)ta/ /kolˈkɑtə/ /kɒlˈkɑːtə/ /kɔːlˈkɑːtə/ pn
Καλκούτα
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Kolonai pn
Κολωνές
(historical) a city in ancient Greece

Komodo /kə-/ /kəʊˈməʊdəʊ/ pn
Κομόντο
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Komotini pn
Κομοτηνή
A city in Thrace, northeastern Greece.

Komsomol pn
Κομσομόλ
(historical) Young Communist League, the former youth wing of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

Konya /ˈkoʊnjə/ /ˈkɒnjə/ pn
Ικόνιο
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Koper pn
Κόπερ
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Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ [kʰɵˈɹi.ə] [kʰɵˈɹiːə] Koreas pn
Κορέα
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Korea Strait pn
Στενό της Κορέας
A strait between Korea and Japan, connecting the East China Sea with the Sea of Japan.

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
κορεατικός κορεατικά
Of or relating to the Asian Peninsula comprising North Korea and South Korea.

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ Koreans n
Κορεάτης Κορεάτισσα
(countable) A native or resident in North Korea or South Korea, or a person of Korean descent.

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ pn
κορεατικά Κορεατικά
(uncountable) Official language of the people residing on the Korean Peninsula, and language of approximately 60 million people, in Asia, North America, and elsewhere.

Korean Peninsula pn
Κορεατική Χερσόνησο
A peninsula in eastern Asia containing North Korea and South Korea.

Korçë pn
Κορυτσά
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Korčula pn
Κόρκυρα Μέλαινα Κόρτσουλα
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Kos pn
Κως
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Koschei pn
Κοσέι
(Slavic mythology) An archetypal male antagonist, described mainly as abducting the hero's wife, and sometimes represented as a skeleton.

Kosovan more Kosovan most Kosovan adj
κοσοβάρικος
From, of, or pertaining to Kosovo or its people, culture or language.

Kosovan Kosovans n
Κοσοβάρα Κοσοβάρος
A person from, or with ties to, Kosovo.

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ /ˈkɒsəvəʊ/ /ˈkɔsəˌvoʊ/ pn
Κόσοβο Κοσσυφοπέδιο
One of five administrative districts of the above region as viewed by the Serbian government.

Kozani pn
Κοζάνη
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Kočani pn
Κότσανη
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Kramatorsk /kɹæməˈtɔɹsk/ /kɹæməˈtɔːsk/ pn
Κραματόρσκ
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Krasnodar pn
Κρασνοντάρ
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Krasnoyarsk pn
Κρασνογιάρσκ
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Kremenchuk pn
Κρεμεντσούκ
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Kremlin /ˈkɹɛmlɪn/ pn
Κρεμλίνο
The Moscow Kremlin; a fortified complex in Moscow, Russia that serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.

Kremlinology n
σοβιετολογία
(politics) The study of the internal politics of the high members of the government of the USSR.

Krishna /ˈkɹɪʃnə/ Krishnas pn
Κρίσνα
(Hinduism) A deity worshiped across many traditions of Hinduism. Krishna is often depicted as a young cowherd boy with a dark or blue complexion playing a flute (as in the Bhagavata Purana) or a youthful prince giving philosophical direction and guidance (as in the Bhagavad Gita). He is the divine speaker of the Bhagavad Gita and the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
A en given name.
A surname from Sanskrit.

Krk pn
Κρκ
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Ku Klux Klan /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn/ pn
Κου Κλουξ Κλαν
An American white supremacist secret society and terrorist organization.

Kuala Lumpur /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpə(ɹ)/ /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊə/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊr/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊə/ pn
Κουάλα Λουμπούρ
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Kumamoto Kumamotos pn
Κουμαμότο
A surname from Japanese.

Kuopio pn
Κουόπιο
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Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ adj
κουρδικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language family.

Kurdish /ˈkɜː(ɹ)dɪʃ/ n
κουρδικά Κουρδικά
Family of Indo-Iranian languages of Kurdistan (in the Mesopotamia region, from the Zagros of mid-western Iran to the eastern extension of the chain of the Taurus Mountains).

Kurdistan pn
Κουρδιστάν
An autonomous region of northern and northeastern Iraq lying within the aforementioned Kurdish-majority region.

Kuroshio /ˌkʊəɹəʊˈʃiːəʊ/ pn
κουροσίβο κούρο σίβο
(oceanography, usually with "~ Current") The oceanic current forming the swift, warm, northward-flowing western quarter of the North Pacific Gyre.

Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ /kʊˈweɪt/ pn
Κουβέιτ
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Kyiv /kiːˈɪv/ /ˈkiːv/ /ˈkiːɪv/ /ˈkjɪv/ pn
Κίεβο
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Kyoto /kiˈjoʊtoʊ/ /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Κιότο
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(international law) The Kyoto Protocol.

Kyparissia pn
Κυπαρισσία
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Kyrenia pn
Κερύνεια
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Kyrgyz Republic pn
Δημοκρατία της Κιργιζίας
The official name of Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan /-stæn/ /ˈkɛːɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˈkɪəɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˌkɛːɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌkɪəɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Κιργιζία Κιργιζιστάν
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Kythira pn
Κύθηρα
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Königsberg /ˈkeɪ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkøːnɪçsˌbɛɹk/ /ˈkøːnɪçsˌbɜːk/ /ˈkɜ.nɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜː.nɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Κένιγκσμπεργκ Καινιξβέργη
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Kırklareli /kɝkləˈɹɛli/ pn
Κιρκλάρελι Σαράντα Εκκλησιές
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Kŭrdzhali pn
Κάρντζαλι
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LAOS pn
ΛΑΟΣ

LGBT /ɛl d͡ʒiː biː tiː/ adj
ΛΟΑΤ
Being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, or relating to these groups as a collective.

LNG n
ΥΦΑ
(petrochemistry) Initialism of liquefied natural gas.

LOL /loʊl/ /lɑl/ /lɒl/ /lɔl/ /lɔːl/ /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əʊˈɛl/ interjection
λολ
(Internet slang, text messaging) Lots of laughs. (occasionally used)

La Paz /lə ˈpæz/ pn
Λα Παζ
The capital of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur.

La Pérouse Strait pn
Πορθμός Λα Περούζ
A strait dividing the Russian island of Sakhalin in the north from the Japanese island of Hokkaido, and connecting the Sea of Japan on the west with the Sea of Okhotsk on the east.

La Spezia /la ˈspɛtsɪ.ə/ /lɑ ˈspɛtsi.ə/ pn
Λα Σπέτσια
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Labrador /ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈlæb.ɹəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Λαμπραντόρ
The mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, in Eastern Canada.

Laconia /ləˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Λακωνία
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Ladoga pn
Λάντογκα
A freshwater lake located in the Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast in northwestern Russia, not far from Saint Petersburg. It is the largest lake in Europe.

Laestrygonian /lɛstɹɪ.ˈɡoʊni.ən/ Laestrygonians n
Λαιστρυγόνες
(Greek mythology) A member of a mythical Greek tribe of man-eating giants.

Lahore /ləˈhɔːr/ pn
Λαχόρη Λαχώρη
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Lahti Lahtis pn
Λάχτι
(countable) A surname from Finnish.

Laius /ˈlaɪ.əs/ pn
Λάιος
(Greek mythology) The father of Oedipus and husband of Jocasta

Lake Constance pn
Λίμνη Κωνσταντίας
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Lake Erie pn
Λίμνη Ήρι
One of the five Great Lakes of North America.

Lake Geneva pn
Λίμνη της Γενεύης
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Lake Huron pn
Λίμνη Χιούρον Χιούρον
One of the Great Lakes of North America. Hydrologically, a bay of Lake Michigan–Huron.

Lake Michigan pn
Λίμνη Μίσιγκαν
One of the Great Lakes of North America, and the only one located entirely within the United States. Hydrologically, a bay of Lake Michigan–Huron.

Lake Ontario pn
Λίμνη Οντάριο
One of the five Great Lakes of North America.

Lake Skadar /leɪk ˈskɑːdɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Λίμνη Σκόδρας
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Lake Superior pn
Λίμνη Σουπίριορ
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Lake Victoria pn
Λίμνη Βικτόρια
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Lalibela pn
Λαλιμπέλα
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Lamarckism n
λαμαρκισμός
(evolutionary theory, historical) The theory that structural variations, characteristic of species and genera, are produced in animals and plants by the direct influence of physical environments, and especially, in the case of animals, by effort, or by use or disuse of certain organs.

Lamb of God pn
Αμνός του Θεού
Jesus, symbolized as a sacrifice.

Lamentations pn
Θρήνοι
(biblical) a book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh

Lamia pn
Λαμία
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Lampedusa /ˌlæmpɪˈduːzə/ pn
Λαμπεντούζα
The largest island of the Italian Pelagie Islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea between Malta and Tunisia.

Lancaster /ˈlaŋkəstə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæn.kæs.tɚ/ /ˈlænkæstə(ɹ)/ /ˈlænkæstə/ /ˈlæŋk.ə.stɚ/ /ˈlæŋk.ɪ.stɚ/ /ˈlæŋkæstə/ /ˈlæŋkəstə(ɹ)/ pn
Λάνκαστερ
A habitational surname from Old English.
The House of Lancaster, a dynasty of English kings and one of the opposing factions involved in the 15th century Wars of the Roses. The name comes from the fact that its members were descended from John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster; their symbol was a red rose.
(aircraft) A type of four-engined British bomber aircraft built by Avro during World War 2.

Land of the Rising Sun pn
Χώρα του Ανατέλλοντος Ηλίου
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Langhe pn
Λάνγκε
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Languedoc pn
Λανγκντόκ
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Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkəˌwɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Λαοκόων
(Greek mythology) A Trojan priest of Poseidon (or Apollo, depending on the author), whose rules he had defied (or whom he had otherwise offended), who tried to warn his fellow citizens against the Trojan horse. He was killed for this, along with his two sons, by giant snakes sent by Minerva (or Poseidon, or Apollo).

Laos /ˈlaʊ(s)/ /ˈlɑːoʊ(s)/ pn
Λάος
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Laozi /-zi/ /-ziː/ /ˈlaʊ.t͡sz̩/ /ˈlaʊdzə/ /ˈlaʊtzə/ pn
Λάο Τσε
(Chinese history) An honorific title for the legendary Taoist philosopher Li Er, who supposedly lived in the 6th and 5th centuries BC and (Chinese mythology) has subsequently been worshipped as a Taoist god.

Lappeenranta pn
Λαπενράντα
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Laptev Sea pn
Θάλασσα Λάπτεφ
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Laputa /ləˈpjuːtə/ pn
Λαπούτα
A fictional flying island in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels (1726).

Larissa /ləˈɹɪsə/ pn
Λάρισα
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(Greek mythology) A nymph with a local cult near the city of Larissa.

Larnaca /ˈlɑːnəkə/ /ˈlɑːɹnəkə/ pn
Λάρνακα
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Las Vegas /lɑs ˈveɪɡəs/ /lɒs ˈveɪɡəs/ pn
Λας Βέγκας
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Lasha pn
Δασά Λασά
Biblical location, appearing only once in the Bible, in the Book of Genesis (10:19) describing one of the limits of the area covered by the Canaanites, believed to be on the east bank of the Dead Sea, later named Callirrhoe (location of hot springs mentioned by Josephus and other authors in the first centuries AD).

Lasithi pn
Λασίθι
A regional unit in the east of Crete.

Last Judgment pn
Δευτέρα Παρουσία
The judgement day.

Last Supper pn
Μυστικός Δείπνος
(Christianity) The Passover meal that Jesus ate with his disciples on the night before his death.

Late Antiquity pn
Ύστερη Αρχαιότητα
(history) The period of Mediterranean and Eurasian history from around the 3rd to the 7th centuries C.E., marked especially by the transition from the Roman and Persian Empires to the Middle Ages and the Islamic and Byzantine civilizations.

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] adj
λατινικός
Of or relating to the script of the language spoken in ancient Rome and many modern alphabets.

Latin /ˈlæt.ɪn/ [ˈlæt.n̩] [ˈlæʔ.n̩] Latins pn
λατινικά Λατινικά
(uncountable) The language of the ancient Romans, other Latins and of the Roman Catholic church, especially Classical Latin.

Latin America pn
Λατινική Αμερική
Those parts of the Americas which speak Spanish, Portuguese, French or Creoles based on them, which are Latin-derived languages: South America, Central America, Mexico, and most islands of the Caribbean.

Latin alphabet Latin alphabets n
λατινικό αλφάβητο
The 26-letter alphabet consisting of the following letters (presented in majuscule and minuscule pairs):

Latinism Latinisms n
λατινισμός
Any word or phrase borrowed from Latin, or suggestive of Latin.

Latium /ˈleɪ.ʃi.əm/ pn
Λάτιο
Lazio, the corresponding modern region.

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ /ˈlɑːt.vi.ə/ pn
Λεττονία
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Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ /ˈlɑːtvi.ən/ Latvians n
λεττονικά
(uncountable) The official language of Latvia; Lettish.
λεττονικά Λετονός
(countable) A person from Latvia or of Latvian descent.

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
Λαύρα
A en given name.

Laurence /ˈlɑɹəns/ /ˈlɒ.ɹəns/ /ˈlɔɹəns/ Laurences pn
Λαυρέντιος
A en given name

Law of the Medes and Persians n
Νόμος των Μήδων και των Περσών
A rule, law or custom which is unchangeable.

Lazarist Lazarists n
λαζαριστής
A member of the Congregation of the Priests of the Mission founded by St Vincent de Paul.

Lazarus /ˈlæzəɹəs/ pn
Λάζαρος
(biblical) Lazarus of Bethany, a man supposedly raised from the dead by Jesus Christ and later (Christianity) revered as a saint.
(biblical) A beggar in a parable by Jesus Christ, traditionally (Christianity) believed to have been a leper and often conflated with Lazarus of Bethany.
(rare) A en given name.

Lazio pn
Λάτιο
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League of Nations pn
Κοινωνία των Εθνών
An international organization founded as a result of the Treaty of Versailles, which ended the First World War. Its goals included disarmament, preventing war through collective security, settling disputes between countries through negotiation, diplomacy and improving global quality of life. The predecessor of the United Nations.

Leah /ˈliːə/ pn
Λεία
The elder daughter of Laban, sister to Rachel, and first wife of Jacob.

Leander /liːˈændə/ /liːˈændɚ/ pn
Λέανδρος
(Greek mythology) The lover of Hero who swam every night across the Hellespont to meet her, and finally was drowned.
A en given name, also of a Spanish sixth century saint.

Leaning Tower of Pisa pn
Κεκλιμένος Πύργος της Πίζας Πύργος της Πίζας
A famous bell tower in the Italian town of Pisa, known for its irregular lean.

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ adj
λιβανέζικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon or the Lebanese people.

Lebanese Republic pn
Δημοκρατία του Λιβάνου
Official name of Lebanon.

Lebanon /-ɒn/ /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənɔn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ Lebanons pn
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Leeds /liːdz/ pn
Ληντς
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Leesburg pn
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Leeward Islands pn
Υπήνεμες Νήσοι
The northern of the Lesser Antilles, consisting of the islands or nations of the Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Saint Martin, Saint-Barthélemy, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Barbuda, Antigua, Montserrat and Guadeloupe.

Lefkada /lɛfˈkɑːdə/ pn
Λευκάδα
The largest town on the Greek island of the same name.

Lefkas /lɛfˈkæs/ pn
Λευκάδα
An island in the western part of Greece, part of the Ionian Islands chain.

Leicester /ˈlɛstə/ /ˈlɛstɚ/ pn
Λέστερ
An English earldom.

Leiden /ˈlaɪdən/ /ˈleɪdən/ pn
Λέιντεν
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Leinster /ˈlɛnstə(ɹ)/ pn
Λένστερ
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Leipzig /ˈlaɪp.sɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.sɪɡ/ /ˈlaɪp.tsɪk/ /ˈlaɪp.zɪɡ/ pn
Λειψία Λιψία
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Lemnos /ˈlɛmnɑs/ /ˈlɛmnɒs/ pn
Λήμνος
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Lena pn
Λένας ποταμός
A en given name.

Lenin pn
Λένιν
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, a Russian revolutionary and politician.

Leningrad /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ənˌɡrɑd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡræd/ /ˈlɛn.ɪnˌɡrɑd/ pn
Λένινγκραντ
(historical) Saint Petersburg, TemplateParserError:LuaError, from the time of Lenin's death in 1924 until 1991.

Leninism /lɛnɪnɪzm̩/ Leninisms n
λενινισμός
A political ideology developed by Vladimir Lenin that proposes the establishment of the dictatorship of the proletariat led by a revolutionary vanguard party, as the political prelude to the establishment of communism.

Lent /lɛnt/ Lents n
Σαρακοστή σαρακοστή
(Christianity) A period of the ecclesiastical year preceding Easter, traditionally involving temporary abstention from certain foods and pleasures.

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ Leos n
λέων
Someone with a Leo star sign

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ pn
Λέων
A en given name, borne by numerous saints and 13 popes.
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, shaped approximately like a lion and containing the stars Regulus and Denebola.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the Lion, ruled by the Sun and covering July 23 - August 22 (tropical astrology) or August 16 - September 15 (sidereal astrology).

Leon /ˈli.ɑn/ /ˈliː.ɒn/ /ˈliːən/ pn
Λεόν
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Λεώνη
A surname from Spanish.

Leonard /ˈlɛnɚd/ pn
Λεονάρδος Λεωνάρδος
A surname transferred from the given name.

Leonidi pn
Λεωνίδι Λεωνίδιον
A town in the eastern part of the Arcadia prefecture in southern Greece.

Leopold /ˈliːəpoʊld/ /ˈliːəpəʊld/ /ˈlɛpəld/ pn
Λεοπόλδος
A en given name. Used in the 19th century but rare today.

Lepus pn
Λαγωός
(constellation) A winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a rabbit. It lies south of the constellation Orion.

Lesbian Lesbians n
Λέσβιος Μυτιληναία Μυτιληναίος Μυτιληνιά Μυτιληνιός
(linguistics, uncountable) The variety of Aeolic Greek spoken on Lesbos from about 800 to 300 b.c., best known from the writings of Sappho and Alcaeus of Mytilene.

Lesbos /ˈlɛz.bɒs/ pn
Λέσβος
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Leslie /ˈlɛsli/ /ˈlɛzli/ pn
Λέσλι
A en given name.
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Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
Λεσότο Λεσόθο
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Lesser Antilles pn
Μικρές Αντίλλες
The smaller islands of the West Indies, to the south and east of Puerto Rico, in the Caribbean Sea.

Lethe /ˈliːθi/ pn
Λήθη
(Greek mythology) The personification of oblivion, daughter of Eris.

Letitia pn
Λετίτσια
A en given name, popular in medieval England; rather rare today.

Leto Letos pn
Λητώ
(uncountable, Greek mythology) Leto, in Greek mythology, the mother of Apollo and Artemis.

Levant /ləˈvænt/ /ləˈvɑnt/ /lɛvɑnt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
Λεβάντες
The countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea, namely Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Cyprus (and sometimes, especially in a historical context, also including Turkey and Egypt, then part of the Ottoman Empire).

Levant sparrowhawk Levant sparrowhawks n
σαΐνι
A bird of the species Accipiter brevipes

Levantine /ˈlɛvəntaɪn/ adj
λεβαντίνος
Of the Levant, the Eastern Mediterranean.

Levantine Sea pn
Θάλασσα του Λεβάντε
The easternmost part of the Mediterranean Sea, mainly faced by the countries of the Levant.

Levi /ˈliː.vaɪ/ pn
Λευί
The third son of Jacob, by his wife Leah.

Leviticus /ləˈvɪtɪkəs/ pn
Λευϊτικό
The third of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible; the third book in the Torah.

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdən ˌdʒɑɹ/ Leyden jars n
λουγδουνική λάγηνος φιάλη του Λέιντεν
(electrical engineering, historical) A glass jar or bottle used to accumulate static electricity between two electrodes.

Leyte /ˈleɪti, ˈleɪteɪ/ pn
Λέιτε
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Lezhë pn
Λέζα
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Lhasa /ˈlɑːsə/ pn
Λάσα
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Liberal adj
φιλελευθερισμός
Of or relating to the Liberal party, its membership, or its platform, policy, or viewpoint.

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Λιβερία
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Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ pn
Ζυγός
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a set of scales.
(astrology) The astrological sign for the scales, ruled by Venus and covering September 24 - October 23 (tropical astrology) or October 16 - November 16 (sidereal astrology).

Libya /ˈlɪbi.ə/ pn
Λιβύη
(historical) Africa; that is, the part of North Africa known in classical antiquity.

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
Λιχτενστάιν Λίχτενσταϊν
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Liffey /ˈlɪfi/ pn
Λίφεϊ
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Liguria /lɪˈɡjʊəɹiə/ /lɪˈɡjʊɹiə/ pn
Λιγουρία
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Lilith pn
Λίλιθ
(mythology) A Mesopotamian storm demon, a bearer of disease and death.

Lille /lil/ /liːl/ pn
Λιλ Λίλλη
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Lilongwe /ləˈlɑŋwi/ /lɪˈlɒŋw(e)ɪ/ /lɪˈlɔŋweɪ/ pn
Λιλόνγκουε
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Λίμα
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Limassol pn
Λεμεσός
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Limerick /ˈlɪm(ə)ɹɪk/ Limericks pn
Λίμερικ
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A habitational surname from Irish.

Limos pn
Λιμός
(Greek god) A daughter of Eris, Limos is the goddess/personification of famine and starvation. Her Roman counterpart is Fames.

Lincoln /ˈlɪŋkən/ Lincolns pn
Λίνκολν
A en given name, originally in honor of Abraham Lincoln.

Linear A pn
Γραμμική Αʹ
(archaeology, linguistics) A syllabary used to write the as-yet-undeciphered Minoan language, and an apparent predecessor to other scripts, such as Linear B.

Linear B pn
Γραμμική Βʹ
(archaeology, linguistics) A syllabary used to write Mycenaean Greek in the second millennium BC, before the invention of the Greek alphabet.

Linus /ˈlaɪnəs/ pn
Λίνος
A en given name.

Linux /ˈlɪnəks/ /ˈlɪnʊks/ Linuxen Linuxes pn
Λίνουξ
An open-source computer operating system kernel.

Linz pn
Λιντς
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Lionheart pn
Λεοντόκαρδος
The nickname of Richard I of England.

Lipari Liparis pn
Λίπαρι
The largest of the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the northern coast of Sicily, southern Italy.

Lisa /ˈlaɪzə/ /ˈlisə/ /ˈlizə/ /ˈliːsə/ /ˈliːzə/ Lisas pn
Λίζα
A en given name.

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
Λισσαβώνα Λισαβόνα
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Lithuania /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Λιθουανία
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λιθουανικός λιθουανικά
Of or relating to Lithuania.

Lithuanian /ˌlɪð.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.juˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌlɪθˈweɪ.ni.ən/ Lithuanians n
λιθουανικά Λιθουανικά
(uncountable) The main language of Lithuania.
Λιθουανός Λιθουανή
(countable) A person living in or coming from Lithuania.

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
Κοκκινοσκουφίτσα
A fairy tale about a young girl who walks through the forest to visit her grandmother and encounters the Big Bad Wolf (or another vicious wolf, or werewolf in archaic versions).
The girl who is the protagonist and title character in this story.

Little Russia pn
Μικρορωσία
(historical) The former Imperial Russian administrative subdivisions in north central Ukraine.

Livadeia pn
Λιβαδειά
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Liverpool /ˈlɪvə(ɹ)ˌpuːl/ pn
Λίβερπουλ
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Livonia /lɪˈvoʊniə/ pn
Λιβονία
(historic) A historical region in the Baltic, south of the Gulf of Finland, now divided and constituting southern Estonia and northern Latvia.

Livorno /ləˈvɔɹnoʊ/ /lɪˈvɔːnəʊ/ pn
Λιβόρνο
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Lixouri pn
Ληξούρι Ληξούριο Ληξούριον
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Liège pn
Λιέγη
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Ljubljana /ˌl(j)ʊbliˈɑːnə/ pn
Λιουμπλιάνα
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Llandovery pn
Λανδοβέρια
(geology) A geological epoch within the Silurian period from about 443 to 428 million years ago; marked by the appearance of the trilobites.

Loch Ness monster pn
Τέρας του Λοχ Νες
(cryptozoology) A large creature believed by some to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland. It is said to have a long neck and one or more humps that protrude from the water.

Locris pn
Λοκρίδα
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Lod pn
Λοντ
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Lodz /lɒdz/ /wuːt͡ʃ/ pn
Λοτζ
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Lodève pn
Λοντέβ
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Logos pn
λόγος
(philosophy) In Ancient Greek philosophy, the rational principle that governs the cosmos.
Λόγος
(Christianity) The Word of God as incarnate in Jesus Christ, or as identified with the second person of the Trinity; Jesus; God the Son; Word of God.

Logroño /lɒˈɡɹɒnjəʊ/ /ləˈɡɹoʊnjoʊ/ pn
Λογρόνιο
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Lois /ˈləʊ.ɪs/ pn
Λουίζα
A en given name of biblical origin.

Lojban /ˈloʊʒbæn/ /ˈloʊʒbɑːn/ /ˈlɒʒbæn/ pn
Λόζμπαν
An artificial language created by Logical Language Group designed to be logical, based on the earlier Loglan.

Lombardy /ˈlɑmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
Λομβαρδία
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London /ˈlʌ.nən/ /ˈlʌn.dən/ Londons pn
λονδρέζικος
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Λονδίνο
(figuratively) The government of the United Kingdom.

London Underground pn
μετρό του Λονδίνου
The London underground railway system.

Londoner /ˈlʌn.dən.ə(ɹ)/ Londoners n
Λονδρέζος Λονδρέζα
A person from, or an inhabitant of, London.

Lopez /ˈloʊ.pɛz/ pn
Λόπεζ

Lopingian pn
Λοπίνγκια
(geology) The Lopingian epoch.

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ Lords n
λόρδος
An additional title added to denote the dignity of certain high officials, such as the "Lord Mayors" of major cities in the British Commonwealth

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ Lords pn
Κύριος
(Christianity) God the Father; the Godhead.
(Christianity) Jesus Christ, God the Son.

Lord's Prayer pn
Κυριακή προσευχή Πάτερ Ημών
The prayer which, according to the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus Christ taught his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount.

Lorraine /lɔˈɹeɪn/ /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
Λωρραίνη
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A en given name, associated with Laura by folk etymology.
A surname.

Los Angeles /- ˈændʒələs/ /- ˈændʒəlɪz/ /loʊs ˈæŋɡələs/ /loʊs ˈɑŋheɪleɪs/ /lɑs ˈændʒələs/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪliːz/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪlɪz/ /lɒs-/ /lɔs ˈændʒəliːz/ /lɔs ˈændʒələs/ /lɔs ˈæŋɡələs/ pn
Λος Άντζελες
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Lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ pn
Λωτ
A nephew of Abraham in the Bible and Quran.

Louis /ˈlu.əs/ /ˈlu.ɪs/ /ˈluː.i/ /ˈlʉ.əs/ /ˈlʉː.i/ Louises pn
Λουδοβίκος
A en given name.
(uncommon) A en given name

Louisiana /luːˌiːziˈænə/ /ləˌwiːziˈænə/ /ˌluːziˈænə/ pn
Λουιζιάνα
(historical) A vast territory in central North America:

Louvain pn
Λέουβεν
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Louvre /ˈluːv(ɹə)/ /ˈluːvə(ɹ)/ pn
Λούβρο
A famous art museum and former royal palace in Paris, France.

Low Countries pn
Κάτω Χώρες
The countries on low-lying land around the delta of the Rhine, Scheldt, and Meuse (Maas) rivers.

Lower Normandy pn
Κάτω Νορμανδία
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Lower Saxony pn
Κάτω Σαξονία
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Lucan pn
Λουκανός
The Roman poet Marcus Annaeus Lucanus.

Lucerne pn
Λουκέρνη
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Lucian /ˈljuː-/ /ˈluː.sɪən/ /ˈluː.ʃən/ pn
Λουκιανός
A sophist who was of Syrian origin.

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
Αφροδίτη
(literary) The planet Venus as the daystar (or morning star).
Εωσφόρος
(biblical) The King of Babylon who was compared to the planet Venus in first the Wycliffe version then the King James Version of Isaiah 14:12; it is unclear whether this verse refers to a specific king or to a representation of the entire line of kings of Babylon.

Lucius /ˈluːsɪəs/ /ˈluːʃəs/ pn
Λούκιος
(rare) A en given name

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
Λουκία
A surname from Old French derived from place names in Normandy based on a male personal name, from Latin Lucius.

Ludlow /ˈlʌd.ləʊ/ Ludlows pn
Λουντλόβια
(uncountable) A placename:
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(countable) A habitational surname from Old English.

Luhansk /luːˈhænsk/ /luːˈhɑːnsk/ pn
Λουγκάνσκ Λουχάνσκ
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Luhansk People's Republic pn
Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία του Λουγκάνσκ
A partially-recognized secessionist state proclaimed in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine on the 27th of April, 2014; one of two members of the Confederation of Novorossiya.

Lukashenko pn
Λουκασένκα Λουκασένκο
A transliteration of the Ukrainian surname Лукаше́нко (Lukašénko).

Luke /luːk/ /lɪu̯k/ pn
Λουκάς
A en given name
Luke the Evangelist, an early Christian credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
An English surname originating as a patronymic, a variant of Luck.
κατά Λουκάν ευαγγέλιον Λουκάς
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Luke, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the third of the four gospels.

Lupus /ˈluːpəs/ pn
Λύκος
(constellation) A summer constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a wolf. It lies south of the constellation Libra.

Lutetia pn
Λουτέτια Λουτεσία
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Luther /ˈluːθə/ /ˈluθɚ/ pn
Λουθήρος
Martin Luther, German monk and theologian whose teaching inspired the Reformation

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ more Lutheran most Lutheran adj
λουθηρανικός
(Christianity) Of or pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther (1483–1546) or his followers, or the Lutheran church.

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluːθɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ /ˈluθɹən/ Lutherans n
λουθηρανός
(Christianity) A member of any of the Christian churches which identify with the theology of Martin Luther.

Lutheranism n
λουθηρανισμός
The Christian denomination based on the beliefs and doctrines developed by Martin Luther and his immediate followers.

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
Λουξεμβούργο
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Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡɪʃ/ /ˈlʌksəmˌbɝɡɪʃ/ adj
λουξεμβουργιανός λουξεμβουργιανή λουξεμβουργιανό
Of, from, or pertaining to Luxembourg or its people.
λουξεμβουργιανά
Of or in the language of Luxembourg (derived from the Moselle Franconian group of High German dialects).

Luzon /ˈluˌzɔn/ pn
Λουζόν
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Lviv /ləˈviːv/ pn
Λβιβ Λεοντόπολις Λεόπολις
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Lycia /ˈlɪsi.ə/ /ˈlɪʃi.ə/ /ˈlɪʃə/ pn
Λυκία
(historical) An ancient region and Roman province in the southwest of Asia Minor, between Caria and Pamphylia.

Lydia /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ pn
Λυδία
(historical) A region of southwest Asia Minor or Persia.
(Biblical) A woman converted by St. Paul; presumably named for ancestry or residence in Lydia.
A en given name.

Lydian /ˈlɪ.di.ən/ /ˈlɪ.dɪ.ən/ adj
λυδικός
Pertaining to Lydia, or its people, language or culture.

Lydian /ˈlɪ.di.ən/ /ˈlɪ.dɪ.ən/ Lydians n
Λυδός
A native or inhabitant of ancient Lydia.

Lyon pn
Λυών Λούγδουνο
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Lyra /ˈlaɪ.ɹə/ /ˈlɪ(ə)ɹ.ə/ pn
Λύρα
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a lyre. It includes the bright star Vega and the Ring Nebula.

Læsø pn
Λέσε
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MEP MEPs n
ευρωβουλευτής
(EU politics) Initialism of Member of the European Parliament.

MP MPs n
βουλευτής
(politics) Member of Parliament
ΣΝ Στρατονομία στρατονόμος
(military) Military Police; military policeman

MP3 pn
MP3 έμ-πι-θρί έμ-πι-τρία
(audio, _, file format) MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, an audio data compression format.

MS. MSS. n
χγ.
abbreviation of manuscript

Maastricht /ˈmɑːstrɪkt/ pn
Μάαστριχτ
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MacDonald /məkˈdɑnəld/ /məkˈdɒnəld/ pn
Μακ Ντόναλντ Μακντόναλντ
A surname from Scottish Gaelic common in Scotland.

Macau /məˈkaʊ/ pn
Μακάου
A Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China just west of Hong Kong, previously under Portuguese control.

Macbeth /məkˈbɛθ/ pn
Μάκβεθ
A William Shakespeare play, about the Scottish royal family.
The eponymous main character of William Shakespeare's play.
An 11th-century king of Scotland.

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊn.jə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Μακεδονία
An ancient Greek kingdom, located to the north of Thessaly, comprising the Greek city of Thessaloniki and its surroundings.
Μακεδονία Σκόπια ΠΓΔΜ πρώην Γιουγκοσλαβική Δημοκρατία της Μακεδονίας
A geographical region which includes the Republic of North Macedonia, the Greek region of Macedonia, the Pirin region of Bulgaria, and small parts of Albania and Serbia.

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
μακεδονικός σλαβομακεδονικός
Of or pertaining to Macedonia or its people or language.

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ Macedonians n
Μακεδόνας Σλαβομακεδόνας Μακεδόνισσα Σλαβομακεδόνισσα
(countable) A person from Macedonia (in any sense).
σλαβομακεδονικά μακεδονικά
(uncountable) A South Slavic language, the standard language of the Republic of North Macedonia.

Macerata pn
Ματσεράτα
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A town, the capital of Macerata.

Mach number n
αριθμός Μαχ
(physics) The ratio of the speed of a body to that of sound in the surrounding medium.

Machaon /məˈkeɪ.ən/ pn
Μαχάων
(Greek god) A healer and a son of Asclepius and Epione.

Machiavellian /ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmæk.jəˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ more Machiavellian most Machiavellian adj
μακιαβελικός
Attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods, especially in politics or in advancing one's career.
Related to the philosophical system of Niccolò Machiavelli.

Machiavellianism Machiavellianisms n
μακιαβελισμός
(philosophy, politics) A political philosophy, based on the writings of Machiavelli, especially The Prince, that advocates the use of ruthlessness and duplicity in political dealings.
(countable) A political maneuver that exemplifies the philosophy.
(by extension) Any ruthless, duplicitous behavior.

Machmeter Machmeters n
μαχόμετρο
(aviation) An instrument that measures the speed of an aircraft relative to that of sound and displays it in Mach numbers.

Machu Picchu /ˌmɑːtʃuː ˈpiːktʃuː/ /ˌmɑːtʃuː ˈpiːtʃuː/ pn
Μάτσου Πίτσου
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Macron /mæˈkɹɒn/ pn
Μακρόν
A surname from French.

Madagascar /-ɑː/ /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
Μαδαγασκάρη
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Madeira /məˈdɪəɹ.ə/ pn
Μαδέρα
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Madison /ˈmædɪsən/ Madisons pn
Μάντισον
A en given name, popular since 1984 when it appeared as the name of a mermaid in the film Splash.

Madrid /məˈdɹɪd/ /ˈmædrɪd/ /ˈmædɹɪd/ pn
Μαδρίτη
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Madrilenian adj
μαδριλένικη μαδριλένικο μαδριλένικος
Of or pertaining to Madrid, Spain, or to its inhabitants.

Madrilenian Madrilenians n
Μαδριλένα Μαδριλένος
A native or inhabitant of Madrid, Spain.

Mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ pn
Μαφία
The international criminal organization of Sicilian origin operating in Italy and the United States.
μαφία
Any other specific organized crime syndicate operating internationally in high-level organized crime; often with a modifying adjective, such as a nationality.

Mafioso Mafiosi Mafiosos n
μαφιόζος
An (especially male) member of the Mafia.

Magadan pn
Μαγκαντάν
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Magdalene /ˈmæɡdəlin/ /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ pn
Μαγδαληνή
A en given name

Magdalenian adj
μαγδαλένιος μαγδαλήνιος
Relating to the late Paleolithic culture typical of La Madeleine.

Magdeburg /ˈmaɡdəbɜːɡ/ /ˈmæɡdəbɝɡ/ pn
Μαγδεβούργο
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Maghreb /ˈmɑːɡɹɛb/ /ˈmʌɡɹəb/ pn
Μαγκρέμπ Μπαρμπαριά
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Magi /ˈmeɪd͡ʒaɪ/ /ˈmeɪˌd͡ʒaɪ/ /ˈmæ-/ pn
Μάγος
(Christianity) Chiefly preceded by the (three): the wise men who visited and gave gifts to the baby Jesus at the Epiphany (traditionally considered to be three in number and sometimes named Balthazar, Caspar, and Melchior, but the Bible does not state how many there were or their names).

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə/ /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːɹtə/ [-ɾə] Magna Cartas Magnae Cartae Magnæ Cartæ pn
Μάγκνα Κάρτα
(historical) A charter granted by King John to the barons at Runnymede in 1215, which is one of the bases of English constitutional tradition; a physical copy of this charter, or a later version.

Magna Graecia pn
Μεγάλη Ελλάδα
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Magnesian /mæɡˈniʒən/ Magnesians n
Μαγνησιακός
An inhabitant or a resident of Magnesia.

Maharashtra pn
Μαχαράστρα
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Maia /ˈmaɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ə/ pn
Μαία
(Greek god) Daughter of Atlas and mother of Hermes.

Main pn
Μάιν
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Maine /meɪn/ /mɛn/ pn
Μέιν
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Mainz /maɪn(t)s/ /maɪnts/ pn
Μάιντς Μαγεντία
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Majorca /məˈd͡ʒɔɹ.kə/ /məˈd͡ʒɔː.kə/ /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ /məˈjɔː.kə/ pn
Μαγιόρκα
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Makassar pn
Μακασάρ
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Malacca /məˈlaka/ /məˈlakə/ /məˈlækə/ pn
Μαλάκκα
Short for Strait of Malacca.

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
Μαλαχίας
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
(biblical) A minor prophet.
A en given name mostly used in Ireland as an anglicization of two Gaelic names.

Malatya pn
Μαλάτεια
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Malawi /mɑːˈlɑːwi/ /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
Μαλάουι
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Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
της Μαλαισίας μαλαϊκά
Of or relating to the Malays, a people living in Brunei, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, the islands of Bangka and Belitung, the Riau archipelago and the coastal areas of Kalimantan in Indonesia, in most of Malaysia (states where they are politically dominant), in Singapore and in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ Malays n
Μαλαισιανή Μαλαισιανός
(countable) A person of Malay ancestry, referring to a diverse group of Austronesian peoples inhabiting the Malay archipelago and Malay peninsula in Southeast Asia.

Malay /meɪˈleɪ/ /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ pn
μαλαισιανά μαλαϊκά
(broad sense) The Malay language, an Austronesian language spoken by most Malay people and by others where it is an official language, including under the name Indonesian.

Malayalam /mæləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ pn
μαλαγιαλαμικά Μαλαγιαλαμικά
A Dravidian language spoken in the states of Kerala and Lakshadweep, India.

Malaysia /məlejsiə/ /məlejʃə/ /məˈleɪziə/ /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
Μαλαισία
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Maldives /-divz/ /ˈmæl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɒl.diːvz/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɔːl.diːvz/ pn
Μαλδίβες
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Mali /ˈmɑːli/ pn
Μάλι Μαλί
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Malian adj
μαλινέζικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Mali or the Malian people.

Malian Malians n
Μαλινέζος
A person from Mali or of Malian descent.

Malibu /ˈmælɪbuː/ pn
Μαλιμπού
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Malmö /ˈmalməʊ/ /ˈmɑlmoʊ/ /ˈmɑlmʊ/ /ˈmɑːlməʊ/ /ˈmɑːlmɜː/ pn
Μάλμε
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Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
Μάλτα
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Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ adj
μαλτέζικος
Of or pertaining to Malta or its language.

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ /mɔːlˈtiːz/ Maltese Malteses n
Μαλτέζος
(mostly, in the plural, plural "Maltese") An inhabitant or a resident of Malta.
μαλτέζικα μαλτεζικά
(uncountable) The Semitic language of Malta.

Malé /ˈmɑːleɪ/ /ˈmɑːlɛ/ pn
Μαλέ
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Mamoudzou pn
Μαμουτζού
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Man pn
άνθρωπος
The genus Homo.

Manama /məˈnɑːmə/ pn
Μανάμα
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Manassas pn
Μανασσας
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Manasseh /məˈnæ.sə/ pn
Μανασσής
The elder son of Joseph in the Bible, eponymous ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Manchester /mæn.ˈt͡ʃɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈman.t͡ʃɪs.tə/ /ˈmæn.t͡ʃɛs.tɚ/ /ˈmæn.t͡ʃɪs.tə(ɹ)/ pn
Μάντσεστερ
Any of several towns and cities in the United States of America:

Manchuria /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ pn
Μαντζουρία
(historical) The area traditionally inhabited by the Manchu people and their Jurchen predecessors, in modern China and Russia.

Manchurian /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiən/ Manchurians n
Μαντζουριανή
An inhabitant of Manchuria, especially one who is not of Han Chinese origin.

Mandela /mænˈdɛlə/ pn
Μαντέλα
A surname from Xhosa, notably borne by Nelson Mandela.

Mani pn
Μάνη
A peninsula on the Peloponnese in Greece.

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ adj
μανιχαϊκός
Of or relating to Manichaeism.
Of or concerning a Manichaean.

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ Manichaeans n
μανιχαίος μανιχαϊστής
A follower of Manichaeism.

Manichaeism /mænɪˈkiːɪz(ə)m/ /ˈmænɪkiːɪz(ə)m/ pn
μανιχαϊσμός
(religion) A syncretic, dualistic religion that combines elements of Zoroastrian, Christian, and Gnostic thought, founded by the Iranian prophet Mani in 3rd century AD.

Manila /məˈnɪl.ə/ pn
Μανίλα
(figuratively) The national government or administrative authority of the Philippines.

Maniot adj
Μανιάτικα μανιάτικος
Pertaining to Mani or its inhabitants. [from 19th c.]

Maniot Maniots n
Μανιάτης
A native or inhabitant of the Mani Peninsula in (what is now) southern Greece. [from 17th c.]

Manipur /ˌmənɪpʊɹ/ pn
Μανιπούρ
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Manitoba /ˌmæn.ɪˈtəʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Μανιτόμπα
A province in Western Canada.

Mantineia /ˌmæntəˈniːə/ pn
Μαντίνεια
(historical) A city in ancient Arcadia, Greece that was the site of two significant battles in Classical Greek history.

Mantua /ˈmæn.t(j)u.ə/ /ˈmæn.ə.weɪ/ pn
Μάντοβα Μάντουα
City and capital of Mantua.

Maoism /ˈmaʊɪzəm/ Maoisms n
μαοϊσμός
The philosophy espoused by Chinese leader Mao Zedong, a form of Marxism-Leninism that focuses on the peasantry as the revolutionary vanguard.

Maracanaço /ˌmæɹəkəˈnɑːsəʊ/ pn
Μαρακανάσο
(football) The final match (Uruguay 2 – Brazil 1) in the 1950 FIFA World Cup.

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ Marathi n
μαραθικά Μαραθικά
(uncountable) A language spoken in the state of Maharashtra, India.

Marathon /ˈmæɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ /ˈmɛɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/ pn
Μαραθώνας
A place name elsewhere in the world:

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ Marches pn
Μάρτιος Μάρτης
The third month of the Gregorian calendar, following February and preceding April. Abbreviation: Mar or Mar.

Marche pn
Μάρκε
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Margaret /-ət/ /ˈmɑɹɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡəɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡɹɪt/ Margarets pn
Μαργαρίτα
A en given name.

Marian pn
Μαριάννα Μάριαν
A en given name.

Marie-Galante pn
Μαρί-Γκαλάντ
An island in the archipelago of Guadeloupe.

Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroes n
Μέριλιν Μονρόε

Marina /məˈɹiːnə/ pn
Μαρίνα
A transliteration of the Russian female given name Марина (Marina).

Marinette /-iˈnɛt/ /ˌmæɹɪnˈɛt/ /ˌmɛɹ-/ /ˌmɛɹinˈɛt/ pn
Μαρινέτα
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Mariupol /-pɑl/ /-pəl/ /meɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /mæɹ.iˈuː.pɒl/ /mɑː.ɹiˈuː.poʊl/ /mɛɹ.iˈuː.poʊl/ /ˈmeɹ.iu-/ /ˈmæɹ.iu-/ /ˈmɛɹ.iu-/ pn
Μαριούπολη
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Mariupol Greek n
μαριουπολίτικα
A Greek dialect spoken by the ethnic Greeks living along the northern coast of the Sea of Azov, in southeastern Ukraine.

Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ Marks pn
Μάρκος
A en given name.
Mark the Evangelist, also called John Mark, the first patriarch of Alexandria, credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Mark.
Μάρκος κατά Μάρκον
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Mark, a book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the second of the four gospels.

Maronite /ˈmærəˌnaɪt/ Maronites n
Μαρωνίτης Μαρωνίτισσα
A member of the Maronite Church.

Marrakech /məˈɹæ.kɛʃ/ /məˈɹɑ.kɛʃ/ /ˌmæɹ.əˈkɛʃ/ pn
Μαρακές
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Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ pn
Άρης
(astronomy) The fourth planet in the solar system. Symbol: ♂
(Roman god) The Roman god of war.

Marseillais Marseillais n
Μασσαλιώτης
A native or inhabitant of Marseille in France.

Marseillaise /mɑː.seɪˈjɛz/ /mɑːɹseɪˈjɛz/ pn
Μασσαλιώτιδα
The French national anthem, La Marseillaise, with at least seven verses plus the chorus.

Marseille /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ/ pn
Μασσαλία Μαρσέιγ
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Marseille soap Marseille soaps n
σαπούνι Μασσαλίας
A kind of hard soap, made from vegetable oils.

Marshall Islands /ˈmaːʃəl ˈaɪləndz/ /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Νήσοι Μάρσαλ
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Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ adj
αρειανή αρειανό αρειανός
Of or relating to the planet Mars, or (science fiction) its imagined inhabitants. [from 19th c.]

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ Martians n
Αρειανή Αρειανός αρειανή αρειανός
(astrology) A person under the astrological influence of the planet Mars.
(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of the planet Mars.

Martin /ˈmɑɹ.tn̩/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ Martins pn
Μαρτίνος
A en given name originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.

Martinique /ˌmɑː(ɹ)tɪˈniːk/ pn
Μαρτινίκα
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Marx pn
Μαρξ
A surname from German

Marxism Marxisms n
μαρξισμός
The socialist and communist philosophy and political program founded by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
The socialist and communist theory of the followers of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels; a radical, revolutionary political philosophy that aims to capture state power, introduce a dictatorship of the proletariat, and then progress to communism.

Marxism-Leninism pn
μαρξισμός-λενινισμός
(politics, communism) A communist ideological stream that emerged as the mainstream tendency amongst the Communist parties in the 1920s as it was adopted as the ideological foundation of the Communist International during Stalin's era, and was later adopted by the People's Republic of China, Cuba, Vietnam, and several other nations.

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ adj
μαρξιστικός
Following the ideals of Marxism.

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ Marxists n
μαρξιστής
One that believes in or follows the ideals of Marxism.

Marxist-Leninist more Marxist-Leninist most Marxist-Leninist adj
μαρξιστικός-λενινιστικός
Of or pertaining to Marxism-Leninism.

Marxist-Leninist Marxist-Leninists Marxists-Leninists n
μαρξιστής-λενινιστής
An adherent of Marxism-Leninism.

Mary /ˈmeː.ɹi/ /ˈmɛə.ɹi/ /ˈmɛɚ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ Maries Marys pn
Μαρία
Mary of Bethany, the sister of Lazarus and Martha.
(Islam) The 19th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an, recounting the events leading up to the birth of Jesus.
(Ireland, dated) A male middle name, given in honour of the Virgin Mary.

Mary Magdalene pn
Μαρία Μαγδαληνή
(biblical character) A female disciple of Jesus.

Maryland /ˈmæɹɪlənd/ /ˈmɛəɹɪlənd/ /ˈmɛɹələn/ /ˈmɛɹɪlənd/ pn
Μέριλαντ
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Mass /ˈmæs/ Masses n
λειτουργία
(Roman Catholic Church) The principal liturgical service of the Church, encompassing both a scripture service (Liturgy of the Word) and a eucharistic service (Liturgy of the Eucharist), which includes the consecration and oblation (offering) of the host and wine.

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈt͡ʃuːsɪts/ pn
Μασαχουσέτη
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Mastichochoria pn
Μαστιχοχώρια
Southern region of the Greek island Chios, where about 25 villages produce the gum mastic

Mathewson Mathewsons pn
Ματθαίου
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Matilda /məˈtɪldə/ pn
Ματθίλδη
A en given name.

Matterhorn pn
Μάττερχορν Τσερβίνο
An iconic pyramidal mountain on the border of Switzerland and Italy.

Matth. pn
Ματθ.
(biblical, _, abbreviation) Matthew (Gospel of Matthew)

Matthew /-(j)ɪu̯/ /ˈmæθjuː/ Matthews pn
Ματθαίος
A en given name of biblical origin.
Ματθ. κατά Ματθαίον ευαγγέλιον Ματθαίος
(biblical) The Gospel of St. Matthew, the first book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the first of the four gospels, a book attributed to Matthew the Evangelist.

Maud /mɔːd/ pn
Μαώ
A en given name.

Maundy Thursday pn
Μεγάλη Πέμπτη
The Thursday before Easter, which commemorates the Last Supper.

Maurice /mɔˈɹis/ /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ /ˈmɒɹɪs/ pn
Μαυρίκιος
A en given name, equivalent to English Morris.

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Μαυριτανία
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Mauritanian more Mauritanian most Mauritanian adj
μαυριτανικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Mauritania, the Mauritanian people or the Mauritanian language.

Mauritanian Mauritanians n
Μαυριτανός
A person from Mauritania or of Mauritanian descent.

Mauritian adj
μαυρικιανός
Of, from, or pertaining to Mauritius, its people, or their language or culture.

Mauritian Mauritians n
Μαυρικιανός
A person from Mauritius or of Mauritian descent.

Mauritius /mɔːˈɹɪʃəs/ /məˈɹɪʃiəs/ /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
Μαυρίκιος
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A en given name, found e.g. in St. Mauritius.

May /meɪ/ Mays pn
Μάιος Μάης λευκάκανθα
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
λευκάκανθα
A en given name, usually pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.
A surname from Middle English.
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May Day May Days n
Πρωτομαγιά
The first day of May, a festival celebrating the beginning of the spring season; originally, and still among neopagans, a fertility celebration.
Πρωτομαγιά Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
Labour Day, the first day of May, a worldwide workers' holiday.

Maykop /maɪˈkɒp/ pn
Μαϊκόπ
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Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Μαγιότ
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McDonald's McDonald's McDonald'ses pn
Μακντόναλντς
A widespread chain of fast food restaurants.

Mdina pn
Μντίνα
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Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ pn
Μέκκα
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Medea /məˈdiːə/ /mɪˈdiːə/ pn
Μήδεια
(Greek mythology) An enchantress who helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece.

Medieval Greek pn
μεσαιωνικά ελληνικά μεσαιωνική ελληνική
Collectively, the continuum of forms of the Greek language as written and spoken during medieval times, preceded by Hellenistic Koine Greek and succeeded by Modern Greek

Medina /məˈdinə/ pn
Μεδίνα
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Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ [mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnjən] [mɛɾəɾəˈɹeɪnɪən] more Mediterranean most Mediterranean adj
μεσογειακός
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it.

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ [mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnjən] [mɛɾəɾəˈɹeɪnɪən] pn
Μεσόγειος
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Mediterranean Sea /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.ni.ən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.də.təˈɹeɪ.njən ˈsi/ /ˌmɛ.dɪ.təˈɹeɪ.nɪ.ən ˈsiː/ pn
Μεσόγειος Θάλασσα Μεσόγειος
The sea between Europe and Africa.

Medusa /məˈduːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːzə/ pn
Μέδουσα
(Greek mythology) The youngest and only mortal of the three gorgon sisters, killed by Perseus.

Medvedev Medvedevs pn
Μεντβέντεφ
A transliteration of the Russian surname Медве́дев (Medvédev).

Megaera pn
Μέγαιρα
(Greek god) One of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity.

Megalopoli pn
Μεγαλόπολη
An ancient city and a modern town in Greece located in the southwestern Arcadia prefecture.

Megara pn
Μέγαρα
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Meghalaya /meɪɡˈɑːləjə/ /ˌmeɪɡəˈleɪə/ pn
Μεγκαλάγια
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Megleno-Romanian adj
βλαχομογλενίτικος
Of, from, or pertaining to the Megleno-Romanian people, culture or language.

Megleno-Romanian Megleno-Romanians n
Βλαχομογλενίτης Βλαχομογλενίτισσα
A member of a small Eastern Romance people, originally inhabiting seven villages in the Moglena region spanning the Pella and Kilkis regional units of Central Macedonia, Greece, and one village, Huma, across the border in North Macedonia.

Meknes pn
Μεκνές
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Melanesia /ˌmɛl.əˈni.ʒə/ /ˌmɛl.əˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Μελανησία
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Melbourne /ˈmelbn̩/ /ˈmælbn̩/ /ˈmɛl.bɔːn/ /ˈmɛl.bən/ /ˈmɛl.bɚn/ pn
Μελβούρνη
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Melchizedek /mɛlˈkɪzədɛk/ pn
Μελχισεδέκ
A king and priest mentioned in the book of Genesis; contemporary of Abraham.

Melilla pn
Μελίγια
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Melissa /məˈlɪsə/ pn
Μέλισσα
A en given name. Popular in the latter half of the 20th century.

Melitopol pn
Μελιτόπολη
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Member of Parliament Members of Parliament n
βουλευτής
(UK, Canada, Australia, NZ) A representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to a house of a parliament.

Memnon pn
Μέμνων
(Greek mythology) An Ethiopian king and son of Tithonus and Eos. Considered a great warrior, he fought on the side of Troy and was killed by Achilles.

Memphis /ˈmɛmfɪs/ pn
Μέμφις
The name of several towns or cities in the US.

Mendelism n
μενδελισμός μεντελισμός
The whole body of principles of heredity, formulated by G. Mendel, that represent the basis of genetics.

Menelaus /ˌmɛn.ɪˈleɪ.əs/ pn
Μενέλαος
(Greek mythology) the king of Mycenaean Sparta, the husband of Helen of Troy, the brother of Agamemnon, the leader of the Spartan contingent of the Greek army during the Trojan War

Menoetius /mɪˈniːʃi.əs/ /mɪˈniːʃəs/ pn
Μενοίτιος
(Greek mythology) A Titan, son of Iapetus and Clymene, he had three brothers: Atlas, Prometheus and Epimetheus. He joined Cronus and the Titans in their unsuccessful war against the Olympian gods. Zeus killed him with a thunderbolt and sent him down to Tartarus.
(Greek mythology) One of Hades' shepherds on Erythea. He told Geryon when Heracles stole Geryon's herd.
(Greek mythology) Father of Patroclus and son of Actor. (Iliad, XI, 765)

Mephibosheth /məˈfɪb.əˌʃɛθ/ pn
Μεμφιβοσθέ
(biblical) a biblical character, the son of Jonathan, grandson of Saul

Mephistophelean more Mephistophelean most Mephistophelean adj
μεφιστοφελικός
Showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil.

Mephistopheles /ˌmɛ.fɪˈstɒ.fɪ.liːz/ pn
Μεφιστοφελής
The Devil to whom Faust sold his soul in the legend.

Mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
Ερμής
(astronomy) The planet in the solar system with the closest orbit to the Sun, named after the god; represented by ☿.
Ερμής Μερκούριους
(Roman god) The Roman god associated with speed, sometimes used as a messenger, wearing winged sandals; the Roman counterpart of the Greek god Hermes.

Merkel /ˈmeɹkəl/ /ˈmɛɹkəl/ /ˈmɜːkəl/ pn
Μέρκελ
A surname from German.

Merlin /ˈmɜːlɪn/ /ˈmɝlɪn/ Merlins pn
Μέρλιν Μέρλιν ο Μάγος
A wizard in the Arthurian legend.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
Καλά Χριστούγεννα και Καλή Χρονιά!
A traditional greeting for Christmas and the new year.

Mesoarchean adj
μεσοαρχαιοζωικός
(geology) Of a geologic era within the Archaean eon from about 3200 to 2800 million years ago; stromatolites have existed from this time.

Mesoarchean pn
Μεσοαρχαιοζωικός
(geology) The era from 3,200 Ma to 2,800 Ma.

Mesolithic n
νεοολιθική
Short for the Mesolithic period.

Mesopotamia /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ pn
Μεσοποταμία
A region in Southwest Asia spanning from the rivers Euphrates and Tigris that is the site of one of the most ancient civilizations in the history of man.

Mesoproterozoic adj
μεσοπροτεροζωικός
(geology) Of a geologic era within the Proterozoic eon; comprises the Calymmian, Ectasian and Stennian periods from about 1600 to 900 million years ago, when the Rodinia supercontinent was formed.

Mesoproterozoic pn
Μεσοπροτεροζωικός
(geology) The Mesoproterozoic era.

Mesozoic more Mesozoic most Mesozoic adj
μεσοζωικός
(geology) Of a geologic era within the Phanerozoic eon that comprises the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods from about 230 to 65 million years ago, when life on earth was dominated by reptiles.

Mesozoic pn
Μεσοζωικός
(geology) The Mesozoic era.

Messenia pn
Μεσσηνία
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Messiah pn
Μεσσίας
(Christianity) Jesus.

Messidor /ˈmɛsɪdɔː/ /ˌmɛsɪˈdɔɹ/ Messidors pn
Θεριστής Μεσιντόρ
(historical) The tenth month of the French Republican Calendar, from June 19 or 20 to July 18 or 19.

Messina /mɛˈsiːnə/ Messinas pn
Μεσσήνη
A surname from Italian.

Methodism Methodisms n
μεθοδισμός
The Methodist Christian movement founded by John Wesley in 18th-century England.

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ more Methodist most Methodist adj
μεθοδιστικός
Of or pertaining to the branch of Christianity that descends from the religious societies overseen by John Wesley (1703–1791) among others.

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ Methodists n
μεθοδίστρια μεθοδιστής
A member of the Methodist Church; a Wesleyan.

Methodius pn
Μεθόδιος
A en given name, notably of the Byzantine Christian theologian and missionary.

Methuselah pn
Μαθουσάλας
The oldest person whose age is recorded in the Hebrew Bible, having reportedly lived 969 years.

Metis /ˈmiːtɪs/ pn
Μήτις
(Greek god) A Titan who was the personification of wisdom, the first spouse of Zeus, and the mother of Athena

Metonic cycle Metonic cycles n
Μετωνικός κύκλος

Metsovo pn
Μέτσοβο
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Metsovon pn
Μετσόβο
form of Metsovo

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ more Mexican most Mexican adj
μεξικάνικος
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Mexico.

Mexican /ˈmɛksək(ə)n/ /ˈmɛksɪk(ə)n/ Mexicans n
Μεξικανός
An individual from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent.

Mexicanness n
μεξικανικότητα
The quality or characteristic of being Mexican.

Mexico /ˈmɛ.hi.koʊ/ /ˈmɛ.hi.kəʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
Μεξικό
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Mexico City /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ sɪɾi/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ sɪti/ pn
Πόλη του Μεξικό
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Miami /maɪˈæmi/ /maɪˈæmə/ pn
Μαϊάμι
an extinct indigenous people of Florida.
Ellipsis of Miami River.; TemplateParserError:LuaError, a river flowing past the city of Miami, Dade.

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ Micahs pn
Μιχαίας
A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
(especially) The minor prophet and author of the Book of Micah.
An Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18 and protagonist of the Micah’s idol narrative. Also called Michas.
A en given name
A en given name.

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ [ˈmɐɪ.kɫ̩] Michaels pn
Μιχαήλ Μιχάλης
A surname transferred from the given name.

Michelangelo /ˌmaɪkəlˈænd͡ʒəloʊ/ /ˌmaɪkəlˈænd͡ʒɪloʊ/ pn
Μιχαήλ Άγγελος
A 15th- and 16th-century Italian artist, full name Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475–1564).

Michigan /ˈmɪʃəɡɪn/ /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ pn
Μίσιγκαν
University of Michigan.

Mickey Mouse pn
Μίκυ Μάους μικιμάους
The most famous Disney cartoon character, an anthropomorphic mouse with a falsetto voice and a cheerful disposition.

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʃə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪkroʊˈniːʒə/ pn
Μικρονησία
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Midas /ˈmaɪ.dəs/ pn
Μίδας
(Greek mythology) A king who sought and was for a while granted the cherished but subtly dangerous magical power to turn anything he touched into gold.

Middle Ages /ˌmɪdl̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz/ pn
Μεσαίωνας
(history) The period of primarily European history between the decline of the Western Roman Empire (antiquity) and the early modern period or the Renaissance; the time between c. 500 and 1500.

Middle East pn
Μέση Ανατολή
(geopolitics) The region comprising West Asia without the South Caucasus and additionally including all of Egypt (not just the Sinai) and all of Turkey (not just Asian Turkey).

Middle-earth pn
Μέση Γη
(fiction) The main setting of J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and other works.

Midgard /ˈmɪd.ɡɑɹd/ /ˈmɪd.ɡɑːd/ pn
οικουμένη
(Norse mythology) The Earth of traditional Germanic cosmology, conceived as a middle realm between heaven (Asgard) and hell (Helheim); the abode of human beings, between those of the gods (Æsir) and the dead.

Midian pn
Μαδιάμ
A biblical location in northwest Arabia.

Mike /maɪk/ [mɐɪʔk̚] Mikes pn
Μάικ Μιχάλης
(countable) A diminutive of the en given name Michael.
(countable) A diminutive of the en given name Michaela.

Mila pn
Μίλα
The capital city of Mila Province, located in northeastern Algeria.

Milan /məˈlæn/ /məˈlɑn/ /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑːn/ /mᵻˈlan/ /ˈmaɪlən/ /ˈmaɪlɪn/ pn
Μιλάνο
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Ellipsis of AC Milan, the Italian city's football club/soccer team.

Milanese adj
μιλανέζικος
From, or pertaining to, Milan.

Milanese Milanese Milaneses n
Μιλανέζα Μιλανέζος
A native or inhabitant of Milan.

Milky Way pn
Γαλαξίας
(galaxy) The Milky Way Galaxy, the galaxy in which Earth is located; extension of the night sky phenomenon.

Miltiades pn
Μιλτιάδης
A en given name

Minerva /mɪˈnɜː.və/ /mɪˈnɝ.və/ Minervas pn
Μινέρβα
(Roman god) The goddess of wisdom, especially strategic warfare, and the arts, especially crafts and in particular weaving. She is the Roman counterpart of Athena.

Minneapolis /mɪniˈæpəlɪs/ pn
Μιννεάπολη
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Minnesota /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/ [ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊɾə] pn
Μινεσότα
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Minoan /mɪˈnəʊən/ adj
μινωικός
Of or relating to the civilization that developed in Crete from the neolithic period to the Bronze Age (about 3000-1050 B.C.E.).

Minoan /mɪˈnəʊən/ Minoans n
Μινωίτης Μινωίτισσα
A person who belonged to the Minoan civilization.

Minorca /mɪˈnɔː(ɹ)kə/ pn
Μινόρκα
A breed of poultry.

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
Μινσκ
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Miocene /ˈmaɪəsiːn/ more Miocene most Miocene adj
μειόκαινος
(geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 23 to 5.3 million years ago; marked by the drift of continents to their present position.

Miocene /ˈmaɪəsiːn/ pn
Μειόκαινο
(geology) The Miocene epoch.

Mir pn
Μιρ
A Soviet, later Russian space station.

Miriam /ˈmɪɹɪəm/ pn
Μαρία
The sister of Moses and Aaron and the daughter of Amram and Jochebed.

Miskolc pn
Μίσκολτς
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Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ Misses Mlles n
δεσποινίς δεσποινίδα μις
Form of address, now used chiefly for an unmarried woman; used chiefly of girls before the mid-1700s, and thereafter used also of adult women without regard to marital status.
Form of address for a teacher or a waitress.

Mission pn
Μίσιον
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Mississippi /ˌmɪ.sɪˈsɪ.pi/ pn
Μισισίπι Μισισιπής Μισσισσιππής
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Missouri /mə-/ /mɪˈzɔːɹi/ /mɪˈzɝ.i/ /mɪˈzɝ.ə/ /mɪˈzʊəɹi/ /mɪˈzʊɹ.i/ pn
Μιζούρι
An indigenous Siouan tribe that originally lived in the Great Lakes region of United States.

Mithraic adj
μιθραϊκός
Of or relating to Mithraism.

Mithraism pn
μιθραϊσμός
An astrology-based, middle-platonic mystery religion of the 1st-4th century Roman Empire that claimed to have been founded by Zoroaster, admitted only men, and was especially popular among the Roman military.

Mithridates pn
Μιθριδάτης
(historical) a male given name popularized in Achaemenid and post-Achaemenid Persia

Mizoram /mɪˈzɔəɹəm/ /mɪˈzɔːɹəm/ /ˈmɪzəʊɹam/ /ˌmɪzəˈɹæm/ pn
Μιζόραμ
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Mjollnir /ˈmjɒlnɪə/ /ˈmjɔlnɪɹ/ pn
Μγιόλνιρ
(Norse mythology) The hammer of the Norse god Thor.

Mljet /mjɛt/ /məˈljɛt/ pn
Μλιετ
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Mnemosyne /nɪˈmɒ.sɪ.ni/ /nɪˈmɒ.zɪ.ni/ pn
Μνημοσύνη
(Greek god) A Titaness and the personification of thought, intellect and memory. She is the daughter of Gaia and Uranus, and the mother of the Muses by Zeus.

Modena /ˈmoʊdɪnə/ /ˈmɒdɪnə/ pn
Μόντενα
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Modern Greek pn
νέα ελληνικά νεοελληνικά νέα ελληνική
The Greek language as spoken by the Greek people since the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It was written using polytonic script until 1982, when this was officially dropped in favour of monotonic.

Modis pn
Μόδης
A surname from Greek.

Moesia /miːʃi.ə/ /ˈmiːsi.ə/ /ˈmiːʒə/ pn
Μοισία
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Mogadishu /-ˈdɪʃ-/ /ˌmoʊ.ɡəˈdi.ʃu/ /ˌmɒɡəˈdiːʃuː/ pn
Μογκαντίσου
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Mogilev pn
Μογκιλιόφ
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Mohican Mohicans n
Μοϊκανός μοϊκανός
A member of this tribe; a Mohican.

Mohican pn
Μοϊκανοί
An indigenous people of New England; the Mohicans.

Moldova /mɑlˈdoʊ.və/ /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ /ˈmɒl.də.və/ pn
Μολδαβία
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Moldovan adj
μολδαβικός
Relating to the country of Moldova.
Relating to the Moldovan language.

Moldovan Moldovans n
Μολδαβός Μολδαβή
An inhabitant of the Republic of Moldova.

Moldovan pn
μολδαβικά
The dialect of Romanian spoken in the Republic of Moldova, which may be written in either the Cyrillic or the Roman alphabet.

Molieresque more Molieresque most Molieresque adj
μολιερικός
Reminiscent of Molière (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, 1622–1673), French playwright and actor.

Molise /mɔˈli.zeɪ/ pn
Μολίζε
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Molokai /ˈmɒləkaɪ/ pn
Μολοκάι
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Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.ləˌtɒf ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈmɔ.ləˌtɔv ˈkɔk.teɪl/ Molotov cocktails n
κοκτέιλ μολότοφ κοκτέιλ μολότωφ βόμβα μολότοφ
A crude incendiary bomb made from a glass bottle, either filled with a flammable liquid such as petroleum and supplied with a rag for a fuse that is lit just before being hurled, or filled with such a mix of flammable liquids that it ignites itself when it is smashed and its contents are exposed to air.

Momus pn
Μώμος
(Greek mythology) The personification of satire and mockery.

Mona Lisa /ˌmoʊnə ˈlisə/ /ˌməʊnə ˈliːzə/ Mona Lisas pn
Μόνα Λίζα Τζιοκόντα Τζοκόντα
A painting by Leonardo da Vinci, widely considered as the most famous painting in history.

Monaco /mɒˈnɑː.kəʊ/ /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.kəʊ/ pn
Μονακό
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Monastir pn
Μοναστήρι
(historical) Bitola in North Macedonia.

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ /ˈmʌn.di/ Mondays n
Δευτέρα
The second day of the week in many religious traditions, and the first day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm. It follows Sunday and precedes Tuesday.

Mongolia /mɑːŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ /mɒŋˈɡəʊli.ə/ pn
Μογγολία
Region in East Asia, including Inner Mongolia and Outer Mongolia, sometimes also including Buryatia, Tuva, Altay.

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ more Mongolian most Mongolian adj
μογγολικός
Of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ Mongolians n
Μόγγολος Μογγόλα
(countable) A native or inhabitant of Mongolia.
μογγολικά
(uncountable) A group of languages from Mongolia, specifically Khalkha, the official language of Mongolia.
Μογγολική Μογγολικός
A person of the mongoloid physical type.

Monoceros pn
Μονόκερως
(constellation) A winter constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a unicorn. It lies amid the Milky Way, just east of the constellation Orion.

Monopoly pn
Μονοπώλιο
(games, board games) A board game in which players use play money to buy and trade properties, with the objective of forcing opponents into bankruptcy.

Mont Blanc /-ˈblɑŋk/ /ˌmɑn-/ /ˌmɒ̃ ˈblɒ̃(k)/ /ˌmɔn ˈblɑnk/ pn
Λευκό Όρος
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Montana /mɒnˈtænə/ Montanas pn
Μοντάνα
A en given name, specifically from the name of the U.S. state.

Montenegrin /-ˈneɪɡɹɪn/ /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ Montenegrins n
Μαυροβούνια Μαυροβούνιος
(countable) a person from Montenegro (country)

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈneɪ.ɡɹəʊ/ /mɒn.tɪˈnɛɡ.ɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ /ˌmɑn.tɪˈni.ɡɹoʊ/ Montenegroes pn
Μαυροβούνιο
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Monterrey /ˌmɑntəˈɹeɪ/ /ˌmɒntəˈɹeɪ/ pn
Μοντερρέι
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Montevideo /ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ/ /ˌmɒntɪˈvɪdiəʊ/ pn
Μοντεβιδέο
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Montferrat /ˌmɑntfəˈɹɑt/ /ˌmɒntfəˈɹat/ pn
Μομφερράτο
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Montpellier /mɒnˈpɛlieɪ/ /mɒnˌpɛliˈeɪ/ pn
Μονπελλιέ
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Montreal /ˌmɑntɹiˈɔl/ /ˌmɒntɹiˈɔːl/ /ˌmɔ̃ɹeɪˈæl/ /ˌmʌntɹiːˈɒl/ pn
Μόντρεαλ Μονρεάλη
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Montserrat /mɒn(t)səˈɹæt/ /mɒn(t)səˈɹɒt/ pn
Μοντσερράτ Μοντσεράτ
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Moon pn
σελήνη φεγγάρι
The Earth's moon; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.

Moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə/ /mʊɹ/ Moors n
Μαυριτανός
(historical) A member of an Islamic people of Arab or Berber origin ruling Spain and parts of North Africa from the 8th to the 15th centuries.

Mopsuestia pn
Μοψουεστία
an ancient city in Cilicia on the Pyramus River (now Ceyhan River) located east of ancient Antiochia in Cilicia (present-day Adana, southern Turkey)

Moravia /mɔˈɹeɪvi.ə/ /məˈɹeɪvi.ə/ pn
Μοραβία
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Mordecai /ˈmɔː(ɹ)dəkaɪ̯/ pn
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.

Morea pn
Μωρέας Μωριάς
(archaic) Synonym of Peloponnese, TemplateParserError:LuaError, particularly (historical) under Turkish rule.

Morgan le Fay /ˌmɔːɡən lə ˈfeɪ/ pn
Μοργκάνα λε Φέι Φάτα Μοργκάνα
(Arthurian legend) The half sister of King Arthur, known for being a powerful enchantress.

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ adj
μορμονικός
(sometimes, _, proscribed) Of, or pertaining to, the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr.

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ Mormons n
μορμόνα μορμόνος
(originally, derogatory, sometimes, proscribed) A believer in the Mormon religion, which views Joseph Smith as a prophet of God and holds the Bible and the Book of Mormon as its primary scriptures.

Mormonism Mormonisms pn
Μορμονισμός
Religious, ideological, and cultural aspects of the various denominations of the Latter-day Saint movement.

Moroccan adj
μαροκινός
Of, from, or pertaining to Morocco or the Moroccan people.

Moroccan Moroccans n
Μαροκινός Μαροκινή
A person from Morocco or of Moroccan descent.

Morocco /mɔɹˈɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɑkoʊ/ /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
Μαρόκο
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Morpheus /ˈmɔɹ.fɪ.əs/ /ˈmɔɹˌfjus/ /ˈmɔː.fjuːs/ /ˈmɔː.fɪ.əs/ pn
Μορφέας
(Greek mythology) The god and personification of dreams; according to the Roman poet Ovid, one of the sons of Somnus, the god of sleep.

Morphou pn
Μόρφου
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Morse code Morse codes n
αλφάβητο Μορς κώδικας Μορς
(telecommunications) A character code represented by dots and dashes (or short and long pulses), originally used to send messages by telegraph, later by flashes of light or by radio.

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɑskoʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ /ˈmɔskɐʉ/ pn
Μόσχα Μόσκοου
(metonymy, politics) The government of Russia or the Soviet Union.
Μόσκοου
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Moses /ˈmoʊzəs/ /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ /ˈməʊzɪz/ pn
Μωυσής
The pharaonic patriarch who led the enslaved Hebrews out of Egypt, the brother of Aaron and Miriam described in the Book of Exodus and the Quran.

Mossad pn
Μοσάντ
The national intelligence agency of Israel.

Most High pn
Ύψιστος
(religion) One of the titles of God. Supreme, most magnificent.

Mosul /ˈməʊsəl/ pn
Μοσούλη

Mother of God pn
Θεοτόκος θεογεννήτρα θεογεννήτρια
(Christianity) A dogmatic title of Mary, mother of Jesus, in particular reference to her role as mother of God.

Mount Athos pn
Άγιο Όρος
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Mount Everest Mount Everests pn
Έβερεστ
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Mount Fuji pn
Φούτζι
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Mount Mayon /mə.ˈjɔn/ pn
Μαγιόν
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Mount Megiddo pn
Μαγεδδών Μεγιδδώ
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Mount of Olives pn
Όρος των Ελαιών
A mountain ridge east of and adjacent to the Old City of Jerusalem, a holy place for both Judaism and Christianity.

Mount of Temptation pn
έρημος

Mourelatos Mourelatoses pn
Μουρελάτος
A surname from Greek.

Movsesyan pn
Μοβσεσιάν
A surname from Armenian.

Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
Μοζαμβίκη
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Mozart /ˈmoʊtsaɹt/ /ˈməʊtsɑːt/ Mozarts pn
Μότσαρτ
A surname from German; (music) used specifically of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), a prolific and influential composer of the Classical period.

Mr. /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] Messrs. n
κ.
(US, Canada) A title used before the surname in theory, though not generally in practice, above some undefined social level, too old to be addressed as “Master”, not a knight or of some higher rank, and, in Britain though not in the United States, not entitled to be addressed as “Dr.”.

Mrs /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsəz/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ /ˈmɪz/ Mmes Mrses n
κα
(used before an adult woman's name or surname, used for any high-status woman without regard to marital status until the 1800s, after which it began to be reserved for married, divorced and widowed women and used with their married surnames)

Ms /məz/ /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ Mses Mss n
Δδα 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.

Mtarfa pn
Μτάρφα
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Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ /mweɪ ˈtaɪ/ n
Μουάι Τάι
(martial arts) A sport practiced in Thailand which is similar to boxing but also allows strikes with the shins, feet, elbows, and knees.

Muggle /ˈmʌɡ(ə)l/ /ˈmʌɡl̩/ Muggles n
Μαγκλ Μύγαλος
A person who has no magical abilities.

Muhammad /mʊˈhæməd/ /mʊˈhɑməd/ Muhammads pn
Μωάμεθ
(uncountable) The figure who introduced Islam, the man to whom the Qur'an was revealed; considered a prophet by Muslims and Baháʼís.

Mumbai /mʊm.ˈbaɪ/ pn
Βομβάη
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Munich /ˈmjuːnɪk/ pn
Μόναχο
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Murmansk pn
Μούρμανσκ
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Murphy's law pn
νόμος του Μέρφυ
An adage which states that if anything can go wrong, then it will.

Muscat /ˈmʌskæt/ pn
Μασκάτ Μουσκάτ
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Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ adj
μοσχοβίτικος
Of or relating to Muscovy or Moscow, or the people of these places.

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ Muscovites n
Μοσχοβίτης Μοσχοβίτισσα
An inhabitant or native of Muscovy or Moscow.

Muse /mjuːz/ Muses n
μούσα
One of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts.

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ more Muslim most Muslim adj
μουσουλμανικός
Being or relating to a believer of Islam.

Muslim /ˈmʊs.ləm/ /ˈmʊs.lɪm/ /ˈmʊz.ləm/ /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ /ˈmʌz.ləm/ Muslima Muslimah Muslims n
μουσουλμάνος μουσουλμάνα
A person who is a follower and believer of Islam.

Mussolini /ˌmʊsəˈliːni/ pn
Μουσολίνι
A surname from Italian.

Mustafa pn
Μουσταφά
A en given name used by Muslims.

Myanmar /mjænˈmɑː/ /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˈmjæn.mɑː/ /ˈmjænˌmɑɹ/ /ˈmjɑnˌmɑɹ/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
Μυανμάρ Βιρμανία
The Sino-Tibetan official language of the country of Myanmar.

Mycenae pn
Μυκήνες
An ancient Greek city in the NE Peloponnesus on the plain of Argos, inhabited since about 4000 B.C.E.

Mycenaean /ˌmaɪ.sɪˈniːən/ adj
μυκηναϊκός
Of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants.

Mycenaean /ˌmaɪ.sɪˈniːən/ Mycenaeans n
Μυκηναία Μυκηναίος
A native or inhabitant of Mycenae.

Mycenaean Greek n
μυκηναϊκή διάλεκτος
The most ancient attested form of the Greek language, spoken on the Greek mainland and on Crete in the 16th to 11th centuries BC, written in Linear B script.

Mykolaiv /mɪkəˈlɑ(j)ɪv/ /mɪkəˈlɑː(j)ɪv/ pn
Μικολάιβ Νικολάεβ
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Mykonos pn
Μύκονος Micono
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Myra pn
Μάιρα
A en given name.

Mystras pn
Μυστράς
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Mytilene pn
Μυτιλήνη
Lesbos.
The capital of Lesbos.

Málaga /ˈmæləɡə/ pn
Μάλαγα
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Münster pn
Μύνστερ
(historical) The prince-bishopric based in that city

N /ɛn/ n
Β

NATO /ˈneɪ.toʊ/ /ˈneɪ.təʊ/ pn
ΝΑΤΟ ΟΒΣ
Acronym of North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

NGO NGOs n
ΜΚΟ
Initialism of non-governmental organization.

Nabi Saleh pn
Νάμπι Σαλέχ
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Nablus pn
Ναμπλούς
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Nadia /ˈnɑ.di.ə/ pn
Νάντια
A en given name used since the twentieth century.

Nafplio pn
Ναύπλιο
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Nagaland /ˈnɑːɡə.lænd/ pn
Ναγκαλάντ
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Nagano pn
Νάγκανο
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Nagarjuna pn
Ναγκαριούνα
A en given name
(Buddhism) Second century philosopher credited with founding a school of Buddhism.

Nagasaki pn
Ναγκασάκι
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Nagorno-Karabakh /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Ναγκόρνο-Καραμπάχ
A landlocked region in South Caucasus.

Nagykanizsa pn
Κανισα
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Nahum pn
Ναούμ
A book of the Tanakh / the Old Testament of the Bible.

Nairobi /naɪˈɹoʊbi/ /naɪˈɹəʊbi/ pn
Ναϊρόμπι
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Nakba /ˈnɑːkbə/ pn
νάκμπα
(Palestine) The fracturing, dispossession and displacement of Palestinian society, following the declaration of Israel on what had been most of Mandatory Palestine, including the flight or expulsion of the majority of the Palestinian Arabs (some 700,000) and the destruction of their homes.

Nakhichevan /ˌnɑːxɪt͡ʃɪˈvɑːn/ pn
Ναχιτσεβάν
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Namibia /nəˈmɪbi.ə/ pn
Ναμίμπια
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Naoussa pn
Νάουσα
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Napier's bones n
οστά του Νάπιερ
(arithmetic) A set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division (see the Wikipedia article for a fuller explanation).

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
Νάπολη Νεάπολη Νεάπολις
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of Naples, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy in the early modern period
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy and Sicily in the 19th century

Napoleon /nəˈpəʊ.li.ən/ pn
Ναπολέων
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821), a French military commander and political leader.
A en given name sometimes given in honor of the French emperor.

Narcissus pn
Νάρκισσος
(Greek mythology) A youth who spurned the love of Echo and fell in love with his own reflection in a pool: in some versions of the myth, he drowned trying to reach it, while in others he sat fixated until a god took pity and transformed him into a flower.

Naruto pn
Ναρούτο
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Naruto, a popular anime and manga franchise

Nassau /ˈnæsɔː/ pn
Νασσάου
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Natalie pn
Ναταλία
A en given name.

Natasha /nəˈtɑʃə/ /ˈnətæʃə/ pn
Νατάσα
A en given name borrowed from Russian in the twentieth century.

Nathan /ˈneɪθən/ Nathans pn
Νάθαν
An Old Testament prophet who advised King David.
A en given name, of Biblical origin.

Nathanael pn
Ναθαναήλ
An Apostle in the Gospel of John; usually identified with Bartholomew.
A en given name; more common in the form Nathaniel.

National Assembly National Assemblies pn
εθνοσυνέλευση
(politics, government) National legislature.

National Bolshevism n
Εθνικομπολσεβικισμός
A neo-fascist ultranationalist ideology primarily originated from Russia that combines strong elements of classical fascism with economical communism.

National Socialism n
εθνικοσοσιαλισμός
The ideology of the NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers' Party) in Germany, including an authoritarian government, ethnic nationalism (including but not limited to Pan-Germanism) and adequate territory (Lebensraum), and economic cooperation between the state and capital.
The ideology of any other (neo-)Nazi party; Nazism.

Native American Native Americans n
αυτόχθων αμερικανός
An Indigenous person of the contiguous United States.

Natufian adj
Νατούφιος
(archaeology, anthropology) Of, or relating to a Mesolithic-era hunter-gatherer people in the Mediterranean area around Levant, at about 13,000 to 11,000 BC.

Natufian Natufians n
Νατούφιος
A member of the Natufian culture.

Naupactus pn
Ναύπακτος
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Nauru /naʊˈru/ /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ /nəˈru/ /ˈnaʊ.ɹu/ /ˈn̪ʌ̯u.ru/ pn
Ναουρού
Nauruan, the language of Nauru.

Nausicaa /nɔːˈsɪkeɪə/ /nɔːˈsɪkiə/ pn
Ναυσικά
(Greek mythology) A princess who aids Odysseus.

Navajo /ˈnæ.voʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.hoʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.həʊ/ /ˈnɑ.və.hoʊ/ Navajo Navajoes Navajos n
Ναβάχο
A member of the Navajo people, currently the largest Native American tribe in North America.

Navajo /ˈnæ.voʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.hoʊ/ /ˈnæ.və.həʊ/ /ˈnɑ.və.hoʊ/ pn
ναβάχο
An Apachean (Southern Athabaskan) language of the Athabascan language family belonging to the Na-Dené phylum. It is spoken by 149,000 people in the American Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado).
An Amerindian people who traditionally speak the Navajo language

Navalny Navalnies Navalnys pn
Ναβάλνι
A surname from Russian.

Navarre /nəˈvɑɹ/ /nəˈvɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Ναβάρρα
A region in southern France and northern Spain roughly comprising said kingdom
A part of the Northern Basque Country (France), often referred to as Basse Navarre (Lower Navarre) in French, to distinguish it from the Navarre belonging to Spain.

Navarrenx pn
Ναβάρενξ
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Naxos pn
Νάξος
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Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
Νάι Πι Τάου Νέπιντο
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Nazarbayev pn
Ναζαρμπάγεφ
A transliteration of the Kazakh surname Назарбаев (Nazarbaev).

Nazarene adj
ναζαρηνός ναζωραίος
Of or pertaining to Nazareth or its people.

Nazarene Nazarenes n
Ναζωραίος
A person from Nazareth.

Nazareth /ˈnæzəɹəθ/ pn
Ναζαρέτ
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Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ more Nazi most Nazi adj
ναζιστικός
(historical) Of or pertaining to the Nazi Party specifically, or to Nazism, neo-Nazism, or neo-Nazis more generally.

Nazi /ˈnætsi/ /ˈnæzi/ /ˈnɑːtsi/ Nazis n
ναζί ναζιστής ναζίστρια
(historical) A member of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP). [1930]

Nazi Germany pn
Ναζιστική Γερμανία
(historical) Germany under the regime of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party (from 1933 to 1945).

Nazianzus /ˌnæzɪˈænzəs/ pn
Ναζιανζός
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Nazir pn
ναζίρ
(Judaism) A treatise, in the Talmud, devoted to the Nazirite laws.

Nazism /ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪzəm/ n
ναζισμός
The ideology of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP), being a form of fascism characterised by Adolf Hitler's cult of personality, hate propaganda, white supremacy, extreme bigotry (especially antisemitism and racism), eugenics, mass violence, genocide, ethnonationalist territorial expansion (Lebensraum) and state capitalism.

Nea Filadelfeia pn
Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια
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Nea Ionia pn
Νέα Ιωνία
A city and a suburb of Athens in Attica, Greece

Nea Moudania pn
Νέα Μουδανιά
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Nea Smyrni pn
Νέα Σμύρνη
A city southwest of Athens in the Attica prefecture Greece

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
ναπολιτάνικος
Pertaining to Naples, a city in southern Italy.

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ Neapolitans n
Ναπολιτάνος Ναπολιτάνη
An inhabitant or resident of Naples.

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɑlətən/ /ˌniːəˈpɑlɪtən/ /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ pn
ναπολιτάνικα
A language spoken in South Italy, approximately in the area of the former Kingdom of Naples.

Near East pn
Εγγύς Ανατολή
The region located south of Eastern Europe, comprising Anatolia, Transcaucasia, the Levant, and Mesopotamia.

Nebuchadnezzar /ˌnɛbjʊkədˈnɛzə/ /ˌnɛbəkədˈnɛzɚ/ /ˌnɛbəkəˈnɛzɚ/ pn
Ναβουχοδονόσορ
A ruler of Babylon in the Chaldean Dynasty who reigned c. 605 B.C.E. – 562 B.C.E.. According to the Bible, he conquered Judah and Jerusalem, and sent the Israelites into exile.

Negros pn
Νησί της Νέγκρος
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Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
Νεεμίας
The sixteenth book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and a book of the Tanakh.
A en given name of biblical origin.

Nehru /ˈneɪru/ /ˈnɛru/ Nehrus pn
Νεχρού
A surname from Hindi.

Nemean Lion /ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/ pn
Λιοντάρι της Νεμέας
(Greek mythology) A mythical lion of ancient Nemea that was invulnerable to attack by weapons and was slain by Hercules as one of his labours.

Nemesis /ˈnɛməsɪs/ pn
Νέμεσις
(Greek god) The goddess of divine retribution.

Neo Faliro pn
Νέο Φάληρο
A city southeast of Athens in the Attica prefecture Greece.

Neoarchean adj
νεοαρχαιοζωικός
(geology) Of a geologic era within the Archaean eon from about 2800 to 2500 million years ago.

Neoarchean pn
Νεοαρχαιοζωικός
(geology) The era from 2,800 Ma to 2,500 Ma.

Neogene pn
Νεογενής
(geology) The Neogene period.

Neogrammarian more Neogrammarian most Neogrammarian adj
νεογραμματικός
Of or pertaining to the Neogrammarian school.

Neogrammarian Neogrammarians n
νεογραμματικός
(linguistics, historical) A member or follower of a 19th-century school of German linguists who first advanced the theory of regular sound change.

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
νεολιθικός
Of or relating to the New Stone Age.

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
Νεολιθική
The New Stone Age, from circa 8500 to 4500 BCE.

Neoplatonism pn
νεοπλατωνισμός
A school of philosophy based on the teachings of Plato and, subsequently, Plotinus; it was the foundation for paganism.

Neoproterozoic adj
νεοπροτεροζωικός
(geology) Of a geologic era within the Proterozoic eon; comprises the Tonian, Cryogenian and Ediacaran periods from about 1000 to 544 million years ago, when algae and sponges flourished.

Neoproterozoic pn
Νεοπροτεροζωικός
(geology) The Neoproterozoic era.

Nepal /nəˈpɑl/ /nəˈpɔːl/ /nɪˈpɔːl/ pn
Νεπάλ
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Nepali /nəˈpɑːli/ /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
νεπαλική
an Indo-Aryan language used primarily by the people of Nepal

Nephthys /ˈnɛfθɪs/ pn
Νέφθυς
(Egyptian mythology) An ancient Egyptian goddess, the wife of Set and sister of Isis, Osiris, and Set, worshiped as a protective goddess and nurse of the pharaoh and associated with funerary rites and the transition from life to death.

Neptune /ˈneptʃʉːn/ /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ /ˈnɛptʃuːn/ pn
Ποσειδώνας
(astronomy) The eighth planet in our solar system, represented in astronomy and astrology by ♆.
(Roman mythology) The god of the ocean and of earthquakes, equivalent to Poseidon in Greek mythology.

Nero /ˈniːroʊ/ pn
Νέρων
Roman Emperor from 54 to 68, and the last Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.

Neronian /nɪˈɹəʊnɪən/ more Neronian most Neronian adj
νερώνειος
Of or pertaining to the Roman emperor Nero, notorious for debauchery and barbarous cruelty.

Netanyahu Netanyahus pn
Νετανιάχου
A surname from Hebrew.

Netherlander /ˈnɛðɚˌlændɚ/ Netherlanders n
Ολλανδός
Someone from the Netherlands

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ adj
ολλανδικός
Of, from or relating to the Netherlands.

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ the Netherlands pn
Κάτω Χώρες Ολλανδία
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Netherlands Antilles pn
Ολλανδικές Αντίλλες
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Neva pn
Νέβας
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Nevada /nəˈveɪdə/ /nəˈvædə/ /nəˈvɑdə/ /nəˈvɑːdə/ /nɪˈvædə/ /nɪˈvɑdə/ /nɪˈvɑːdə/ [nəˈvæɾə] [nəˈvɑɾə] pn
Νεβάδα
Several other locations in the United States:

New Age more New Age most New Age adj
νεοεποχίτικος
Of or relating to a broad movement in Western culture, covering a wide variety of alternative spiritual and philosophical ideas, often spirituality, mysticism, holism, and environmentalism, and partially based on eastern religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism, that developed towards the end of the 20th century.
(music genre) Of or relating to New Age music.

New Age n
Νέα Εποχή
A modern spiritual and religious movement.

New Athos pn
Νέος Άθως
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New Brunswick /nju ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ /njuː ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ pn
Νιου Μπράνσγουικ
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New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Νέα Καληδονία
(historical) A district of the west coast of British North America traded by the Hudson's Bay Company. It became the colony of British Columbia in 1858.

New Delhi /n(j)uː ˈdɛli/ pn
Νέο Δελχί
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(figurative, metonym) The government of India.

New England pn
Νέα Αγγλία
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Νέα Αγγλίδα Νέος Άγγλος
A person from New England

New France pn
Νέα Γαλλία
(historical) France's former possessions and colonies in North America, including Canada (now Quebec and Ontario and Ohio plains), Acadia (now New Brunswick and Nova Scotia), and Louisiana (now the Mississippi plains), before 1763.

New Guinea /n(j)uː ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ [njuː ˈɡɪn.i] [nu ˈɡɪn.i] pn
Νέα Γουινέα
A large Oceanian island in the Pacific Ocean, north of Australia, whose territory is divided between Indonesia in the west and Papua New Guinea in the east.

New Jersey /njuː ˈdʒɜːzi/ /nuːˈdʒɝzi/ pn
Νιού Τζέρσεϊ
A northeast state of the United States of America. Capital: Trenton.

New Mexico /nju ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /njuː mɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ /nu ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ pn
Νέο Μεξικό
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New Objectivity pn
νέα αντικειμενικότητα
An anti-expressionist artistic movement of the first half of the twentieth century that espoused direct, unadorned, matter-of-fact aesthetics.

New Orleans /n(j)uː ˈɔɹliːnz/ /nuː ˈɔɹlənz/ /ˈn(j)uː ɔɹˈliːnz/ /ˈnɔɹlənz/ /ˈnɔːlənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.lɛ.ənz/ pn
Νέα Ορλεάνη
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New Rome pn
Νέα Ῥώμη
Synonym of Constantinople (“Byzantium”) (Istanbul)

New South Wales pn
Νέα Νότια Ουαλία
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New Spain pn
Νέα Ισπανία
(historical) The colony comprising Spain's territorial possessions in the New World north of the Isthmus of Panama, established following the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521.

New Testament pn
Καινή Διαθήκη
The second half of the Christian Bible, which includes the four Gospels, the Book of Acts, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.

New World /n(j)u wɝld/ /njuː wɜːld/ pn
Νέος Κόσμος
The Americas and Oceania.

New World Order pn
Νέα Τάξη Πραγμάτων
A vision for the world in which greater peace and stability is achieved through a new political order.
According to conspiracy theories, the planned rule of the world by a secret global elite.

New Year New Years n
Πρωτοχρονιά
A period covering the first few days of a calendar year.
In particular, January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar (New Year’s Day) and the days following.

New Year's Day New Year's Days n
Πρωτοχρονιά
A holiday celebrating the first day of the New Year, celebrated on January 1 in cultures following the Gregorian calendar.

New Year's Eve New Year's Eves pn
παραμονή Πρωτοχρονιάς
The holiday occurring on the last day of the year, celebrated on December 31st in cultures following the Gregorian calendar

New York /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nu ˈjɔək/ /nu ˈjɔɹk/ [nɪ ˈjɔək] [ɲɔək] pn
Νέα Υόρκη Πολιτεία Νέας Υόρκης
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New York County, a county of New York, coterminous with the Borough of Manhattan.

New York City pn
Νέα Υόρκη
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New York State pn
Νέα Υόρκη

New Yorker New Yorkers n
Νεοϋορκέζα Νεοϋορκέζος
A native or resident of the state of New York in the United States of America.
A native or resident of New York City.

New Zealand /- ˈziː-/ /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈzɪələnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ /ˌnjuː -/ /ˌnu -/ [-ˈzeə-] [njʉ ˈzɪəɫənd] pn
Νέα Ζηλανδία
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The Realm of New Zealand, including the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and the Ross Dependency.

New Zealander /ˌnjuː ˈziːləndə(ɹ)/ New Zealanders n
Νεοζηλανδή Νεοζηλανδός Νεοζηλανδέζα
A person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent.

New Zealandic adj
νεοζηλανδικός
(rare, nonstandard) Of, from, or pertaining to New Zealand

Newari pn
Νεβάρι
A Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Nepal, India and Bhutan by the Newa people, and the only Tibeto-Burman language written in Devanagari script.

Newcastle /ˈn(j)uˌkæsl̩/ /ˈnjuːˌkɑːsl̩/ [ˈn(j)uˌkʰæsɫ̩] [ˈnjʉˌkʰɑːsɫ̩] [ˌnjʉˈkʰasɫ̩] pn
Νιούκασλ
One of several large cities:

Newfoundland /ˈn(j)u.fəndlənd/ /ˈn(j)u.fəndˌlænd/ /ˈnjuː.fənd.lænd/ /ˈnjuː.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fəndˌlænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lænd/ /ˈnuˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˌn(j)u.fəndˈlænd/ /ˌnjuːˈfaʊnd.lænd/ pn
Νέα Γη
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Newfoundland and Labrador pn
Νέα Γη και Λαμπραντόρ
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Newman /ˈnjuːmən/ /ˈnumən/ pn
Νεανδρος
A surname transferred from the nickname.
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Niagara Falls pn
Καταρράκτες του Νιαγάρα
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Nicaea /naɪˈsiːə/ pn
Νίκαια

Nicaragua /ˌnɪk.əɹˈæɡ.ju.ə/ /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ pn
Νικαράγουα
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Nicaraguan adj
νικαραγουανός Νικαραγουανός
Of, from, or pertaining to Nicaragua or the people of Nicaragua.

Nicaraguan Nicaraguans n
Νικαραγουανός
A person from Nicaragua or of Nicaraguan descent.

Nice /niːs/ pn
Νίκαια
A surname. (pronounced /ni:s/ or /naɪs/)

Nicene Creed pn
Σύμβολο της Πίστεως
The first official creed of the early Christian church, stating the basic tenets of the Christian faith, including the nature of the Holy Trinity.

Nicephorus /ˈnaɪsifəɹəs/ pn
Νικηφόρος
A en given name of mostly historical use.

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ləs/ /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ Nicholases pn
Νικόλαος Νικόλας
A en given name. Best known for St. Nicholas of Myre, on whom Father Christmas is based.

Nicholson pn
Νικολάου Νικολαΐδης
A surname transferred from the given name.
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Nick /nɪk/ pn
Νίκος Νικόλας
A diminutive of the en given name Nicholas.

Nicolas /ˈnɪk.ləs/ /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ pn
Νικόλας
A en given name.

Nicopolis pn
Νικόπολη
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Nicosia /ˌnɪkoʊˈsiə/ /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ pn
Λευκωσία
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Nicosian adj
Λευκωσιάτης
Of, from, or pertaining to Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus.

Nicosian Nicosians n
Λευκωσιάτης
A person from Nicosia.

Nietzsche /ˈnit͡ʃə/ /ˈniːtʃə/ pn
Νίτσε
A surname from German, most famously borne by Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900), German philosopher.

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ more Nietzschean most Nietzschean adj
νιτσεϊκός
Of, pertaining to or characteristic of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900), German philosopher, or his writings.

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ Nietzscheans n
νιτσεΐστρια νιτσεϊστής
A supporter of the ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche.

Nietzscheanism /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ənɪzəm/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ənɪzəm/ n
νιτσεϊσμός
(philosophy) The philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900), or support for its views.

Niger /niːˈʒɛə(ɹ)/ /niːˈʒɛɚ/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ pn
Νίγηρας Νίγηρ
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Nigeria /naɪˈd͡ʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈd͡ʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Νιγηρία
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Nike /ˈnaɪki(ː)/ pn
Νίκη
(Greek god) The goddess of victory and triumph; Athena's companion.

Nikopol pn
Νικόπολις
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Nile /naɪl/ pn
Νείλος
A large river in Africa flowing through Khartoum and Cairo into the Mediterranean Sea, usually considered to be the longest river in the world.

Nimrod pn
Νεβρώθ
(biblical) A grandson of Ham; a mighty hunter and king of Shinar.

Nine Mile pn
Νάιν Μάιλ
A town in the parish of Saint Ann, Jamaica.

Nineveh /ˈnɪnəvə/ /ˈnɪnɪvə/ pn
Νινευή

Ningxia /nɪŋˈʃjɑː/ pn
Νινγκσιά
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Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ Nintendos n
Νιντενδο Νιντενδω
(video games) A Nintendo Entertainment System, or other video game system made by Nintendo.

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
Νιούε
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Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ Nivôses pn
Νιβόζ Χιονιστής
(historical) The fourth month of the French Republican Calendar, from December 21, 22 or 23 to January 19, 20 or 21.

Nixon pn
Νίξον
An English surname transferred from the given name.

Nizhny Novgorod /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˌnɪʒ.ni ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Νίζνι Νόβγκοροντ
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Niçoise salad Niçoise salads n
σαλάτα νισουάζ
A salad, originating from the French town of Nice, with various ingredients including tuna, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, black olives, and lettuce.

No. Nos. n
αρ.
abbreviation of "number"

Noah /ˈnoʊə/ /ˈnəʊə/ Noahs pn
Νώε Nώτζος
A en given name.
Νώε
The 71st sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Noah's ark pn
Κιβωτός του Νώε
The vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis and the Quran.

Nobel Prize /noʊˈbɛl ˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈnoʊˌbɛl ˈpɹaɪz/ Nobel Prizes n
βραβείο Νόμπελ
Any of the international prizes awarded annually by the Nobel Foundation for outstanding achievements in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and for the promotion of world peace; or the prize in economics awarded by the Swedish National Bank, in memorial of Alfred Nobel.

Nordic countries n
Σκανδιναβία
the Nordic countries collectively

Norfolk Island /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
Νήσος Νόρφοκ Νήσος Νόρφολκ
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Normandy /ˈnɔː(ɹ)məndi/ pn
Νορμανδία
Ellipsis of Duchy of Normandy.

North Africa pn
Βόρεια Αφρική
The northern part of the continent of Africa, usually referring to specifically the regions north of the Sahara Desert where Arabic is widely spoken as a mother tongue.

North America /ˌnɔː(ɹ)θ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Βόρεια Αμερική
The continent that is the northern part of the Americas; that part east of the Pacific Ocean, west of the Atlantic Ocean, north of South America and south of the Arctic Ocean.

North Atlantic adj
βορειοατλαντικός
Pertaining to the North Atlantic Ocean or locations adjacent to it.

North Carolina /ˌnɔɹθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔɹθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹ.əˈlaɪn.ə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ pn
Βόρεια Καρολίνα
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North Island pn
Βόρειο Νησί
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North Karelia pn
Βόρεια Καρελία
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North Korea /noɹθ ˌkəˈɹi.ə/ /nɔːθ ˌkəˈɹiː.ə/ pn
Βόρεια Κορέα
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North Korean adj
βορειοκορεατικός
Of, from, or pertaining to North Korea, the North Korean people or the North Korean language.

North Korean North Koreans n
Βορειοκορεάτης Βορειοκορεάτισσα
A citizen or resident of North Korea.

North Macedonia /noɹθ ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /noɹθ ˌmæs.əˈdoʊn.jə/ /nɔːθ ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Βόρεια Μακεδονία
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North Pole pn
Βόρειος Πόλος
(geography) The Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole; the point which north is oriented towards, and therefore the northernmost point on Earth (having a latitude of 90°).

North Rhine-Westphalia pn
Βόρεια Ρηνανία-Βεστφαλία
The most populous of the 16 component states of Germany, located in the west of the country.

North Sea pn
Βόρεια Θάλασσα
A marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean between Britain (in the west), Scandinavia (in the east) and Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and France (in the south).

North Star pn
Πολικός Αστέρας
(astronomy) The current northern pole star, the star nearest the northern celestial pole, which has been Polaris for the last 1500 years.

Northern Cyprus pn
Βόρεια Κύπρος
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Northern Europe pn
Βόρεια Ευρώπη
A sociopolitical region of Europe including such countries as Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

Northern European adj
βορειοευρωπαϊκός
Of, from, or pertaining to Northern Europe, its people, or its culture.

Northern Hemisphere Northern Hemispheres n
βόρειο ημισφαίριο
The hemisphere of the Earth (or any celestial body) to the north of its equator.

Northern Ireland /ˈnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaiə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Βόρεια Ιρλανδία
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Northern Marianas pn
Νήσοι Βόρειες Μαριάνες
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Northern Territory /ˈnɔːðən ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ pn
Βόρεια Επικράτεια
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Northwest Territories pn
Βορειοδυτικά Εδάφη
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Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
Νορβηγία
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Norwegian /nɔɹ.ˈwi.d͡ʒən/ /nɔː.ˈwiː.d͡ʒən/ Norwegians n
νορβηγικά
(uncountable) The language of Norway, which has two official forms (written standards): Bokmål and Nynorsk.

Norwegian Sea pn
Νορβηγική Θάλασσα
The northernmost part of the Atlantic Ocean, located northwest of Norway.

Norwich /ˈnɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈnɒɹɪtʃ/ /ˈnɔːwɪtʃ/ /ˈnɔːɹwɪtʃ/ /ˈnɔːɹɪdʒ/ /ˈnɔːɹɪtʃ/ pn
Νόργουιτς
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Nottingham /ˈnɒt.ɪŋ.əm/ pn
Νόττιγχαμ
Ellipsis of University of Nottingham.

Nova Scotia /ˌnoʊ.və ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ /ˌnəʊ.və ˈskəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Νέα Σκωτία
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November /noʊˈvɛmbɚ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ /nəˈvɛmbə/ Novembers pn
Νοέμβριος Νοέμβρης
The eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar, following October and preceding December. Abbreviation: Nov or Nov.

Novgorod /ˈnɑv.ɡə.ɹɑd/ /ˈnɒv.ɡə.ɹɒd/ /ˈnɔːv.ɡə.ɹət/ pn
Νόβγκοροντ
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Novi Sad pn
Νόβι Σαντ
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Novorossiysk pn
Νοβορωσίσκ
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Novosibirsk pn
Νοβοσιμπίρσκ
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Nubia pn
Νουβία
The region of the valley of the upper Nile, now part of Sudan (Upper Nubia) and far-southern Egypt (Lower Nubia);(by extension, historical) the polity ruling said region.

Nuku'alofa /ˌnuku.əˈloʊfə/ pn
Νουκουαλόφα
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Number of the Beast pn
Αριθμός του Θηρίου
(Christianity) The number 666, esoterically regarded as being related to the Beast.

Numbers pn
Αριθμοί
The Book of Numbers, the fourth of the Books of Moses in the Old Testament of the Bible, the fourth book in the Torah.

Numidia /n(j)uˈmɪdiə/ pn
Νουμιδία
An ancient Berber kingdom located in northern Africa.

Nunavut /ˈn(j)uːnəˌvuːt/ /ˈnʊnəvʊt/ /ˈnʌnəvət/ pn
Νούναβουτ
A territory in northern Canada which has Iqaluit as its capital.

Nur-Sultan /ˈnʊəsəltɑːn/ /ˈnʊɹsəlˌtɑːn/ /ˌnʊəsəlˈtɑːn/ pn
Νουρσουλτάν
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Nuremberg /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmbɚɡ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəɡ/ pn
Νυρεμβέργη
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The trial of Nazi criminals that took place there, after World War II.

Nutella /nuːˈtɛlə/ /nʌˈtɛlə/ pn
Νουτέλλα
A sweet spread made from hazelnuts, sugar, vegetable oils, cocoa solids and skimmed milk, generically called chocolate spread.

Nydri pn
Νύδρι
A place in the southeastern part of the island of Lefkada in western Greece

Nyx pn
Νυξ
(Greek mythology) The primordial goddess of night.

Nyíregyháza pn
Νίρεγκχαζα
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OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ more OK most OK adj
εντάξει
All right, acceptable, permitted.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ interjection
εντάξει
Used to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ OK's OKs n
εντάξει
Endorsement; approval; acceptance; acquiescence.

OK /əˈkeɪ/ /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ v
ΟΚ
(transitive, computing) To confirm by activating a button marked OK.

Oakland /ˈoʊklənd/ pn
Όκλαντ Όουκλαντ
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Ob /ɑb/ /ɒb/ pn
Ομπ
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Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
Οβδιού
A book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and of the Tanakh.

Obama /oʊˈbɑ.mə/ /əʊˈbɑː.mə/ Obamas pn
Ομπάμα
An African surname from Luo.

Occitan /ˈɑksəˌtæn/ /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksəˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ pn
οξιτανικά
A Romance language spoken in Occitania, a region of Europe that includes Southern France, Auvergne, Limousin, and some parts of Catalonia and Italy.

Occitania pn
Οξιτανία
A region of Europe corresponding to Southern France, Auvergne, Limousin, and some parts of Catalonia and Italy, where the Occitan language was widely spoken and is still spoken.

Oceania /-njə/ /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌɐʉ.ʃiːˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʉ.ʃiˈaː.ni.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
Ωκεανία
A geographical region or continent composed of many islands (Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia) plus Australasia. It is located between Asia, Antarctica and the Americas.

Oceanid Oceanides Oceanids n
Ωκεανίδα
(Greek god) Any of the sea nymphs, daughters of Oceanus and Tethys

Oceanus /oʊˈsiːənəs/ pn
Ωκεανός
(Greek god) Personification of vast waters or the world ocean. He was the first-born of the Titans, son of Uranus and Gaia, the god that encircled the earth. With his sister-wife, Tethys, he fathered all rivers and the Oceanids.

Ochakiv pn
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Octavian /ɒkˈteɪvi.ən/ pn
Οκταβιανός
(historical) A en given name, notably borne by Augustus (Caesar) between 44 and 27 BCE

Octavius /ɒkˈteɪvɪəs/ pn
Οκτάβιος
A en given name, in occasional use.

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ [ɑkˈtʰoʊbɚ] Octobers pn
Οκτώβριος Οκτώβρης
The tenth month of the Gregorian calendar, following September and preceding November. Abbreviation: Oct.

Oder pn
Όντερ
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Odessa /əʊˈdɛsə/ pn
Οδησσός
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Odisha /oː.ɖɪ.ˈʃaː/ pn
Ορίσα
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Odyssean more Odyssean most Odyssean adj
οδυσσειακός
Of or pertaining to the Odyssey, an Ancient Greek epic poem by Homer.

Odysseus /oʊˈdɪsi.əs/ /oʊˈdɪsjuːs/ /əˈdɪsjuːs/ pn
Οδυσσέας
(Greek mythology) The son of Laertes and Anticlea and father of Telemachus. A Greek leader during the Trojan War, he was responsible for the Trojan horse. He was also king of Ithaca, hero of the Iliad and protagonist of the Odyssey.

Odyssey /ˈɑ.də.si/ /ˈɑ.dɪ.si/ /ˈɒ.də.si/ pn
Οδύσσεια
An epic poem, ascribed to Homer, that describes the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.

Oedipus /ˈiːdɪpəs/ /ˈɛdɪpəs/ pn
Οιδίπους Οιδίποδας
(Greek mythology) A son of Laius and Jocasta, who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother.

Oedipus complex /ˈidəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ /ˈɛdəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ Oedipus complexes n
Οιδιπόδειο σύμπλεγμα
(psychoanalysis) In Freudian theory, the complex of emotions aroused in a child by an unconscious sexual desire for the parent of the opposite sex.

Oenomaus pn
Οινόμαος

Ohio /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/ /əʊˈhʌɪəʊ/ /əˈhaɪoʊ/ /əˈhaɪəʊ/ pn
Οχάιο
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Ohrid /ˈɒx.ɹɪd/ /ˈəʊx.ɹɪd/ pn
Αχρίδα Οχρίδα
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Okazaki fragment Okazaki fragments n
θραύσματο του Οκαζάκι
(genetics, often, _, in the plural) One of many short, newly synthesized DNA fragments formed on the lagging template strand (i.e. lagging strand) during DNA replication.

Oklahoma /ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/ pn
Οκλαχόμα
Two communities in the United States, named for the state or territory:

Oklahoma City pn
Οκλαχόμα Σίτι Πόλη της Οκλαχόμας
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Old Church Slavonic pn
παλαιά εκκλησιαστική σλαβονική γλώσσα
The first literary and liturgical Slavic language.

Old English pn
αρχαία αγγλική γλώσσα
(linguistics, history) The ancestor language of Modern English, also called Anglo-Saxon, spoken in most of Britain from about 400 to 1100.

Old French pn
αρχαία γαλλική
The French language as spoken or written from the 9th to the early 14th century.

Old Testament pn
Παλαιά Διαθήκη
(religion, chiefly, Christianity) The first major part of the Christian Bible, covering events before the coming of Christ, corresponding roughly to the Jewish Tanakh. Usually subdivided into the categories of law, history, poetry (or wisdom books), and prophecy.

Old World pn
Παλαιός Κόσμος
The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Africa and Asia.

Olga /ˈoʊlɡə/ /ˈɒlɡə/ pn
Όλγα
A transliteration of the Russian female given name О́льга (Ólʹga).

Oligocene adj
ολιγόκαινος
(geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Paleogene period from about 34 to 23 million years ago; marked by the rapid evolution in a warm climate.

Oligocene pn
Ολιγόκαινο
(geology) The Oligocene epoch.

Oliver /ˈɑlɪvɚ/ /ˈɒlɪvə/ Olivers pn
Όλθφες Όλιβερ
A en given name.

Olivia /oʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əˈlɪ.vi.ə/ pn
Ολίβια
A en given name.

Olympia /əˈlɪmpi.ə/ pn
Ολυμπία
A en given name; quite rare in English.

Olympiad /-əd/ /oʊˈlɪmpiˌæd/ /əˈlɪmpiæd/ Olympiads n
ολυμπιάδα
(by, _, extension, usually, _, preceded, _) A competition aspiring to the importance of the Olympic Games or considered similar to them, especially one occurring at 4-year intervals, representing a national or international range of amateur student rather than professional adult competition, and/or requiring the highest level of ability in the field for success.

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /əˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ more Olympian most Olympian adj
ολύμπιος
(not comparable) Of or relating to Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece; or (Greek mythology) the Greek gods and goddesses who were believed to live there.

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ /əˈlɪm.pɪ.ən/ Olympians n
ολυμπία ολύμπια ολύμπιος
(Greek mythology) Any of the 12 principal gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon (Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Ares, Hermes, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Demeter, and Hades); (specifically) preceded by the: Zeus, the supreme ruler of the Greek deities.
ολύμπιος
An inhabitant of the city of Olympia, the capital of Washington, United States.

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ /əˈlɪm.pɪk/ adj
Ολυμπικός ολυμπιακός
(rare) Of or pertaining to Olympus, a mountain of Thessaly, fabled as the seat of the gods.

Olympic Games pn
Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες
An international multi-sport event (inspired by the ancient festival) taking place every fourth year. [from 19th c.]

Olympic Winter Games pn
Χειμερινοί Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες
The winter counterpart to the summer Olympic Games, featuring winter sports.

Olympus /əˈlɪmpəs/ pn
Όλυμπος
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Olynthus /oˈlin.tus/ /oˈlyn.tʰus/ [oˈlin̪t̪us] [ɔˈlʲʏn̪t̪ʰʊs̠] pn
Όλυνθος
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Oman /oʊˈmæn/ /oʊˈmɑn/ /əʊˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Ομάν
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Omnipotent pn
Παντοδύναμος
(Christianity) God.

Omsk pn
Ομσκ
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Onega pn
Λίμνη Ονέγκα
a freshwater lake in the north-west European part of Russia, located on the territory of Republic of Karelia, Leningrad Oblast and Vologda Oblast

Ontario /ɑnˈtɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ /ɒnˈtæɹ.i.o/ /ɒnˈtɛə.ɹi.o/ /ɒnˈtɛə.ɹi.əʊ/ pn
Οντάριο
A lake, Lake Ontario, between Ontario province and New York State.

Open Game Open Games n
ανοικτή παρτίδα

Ophelia /oʊˈfi.li.ə/ /oʊˈfi.əl.jə/ /ɒˈfiː.lɪə/ /əʊˈfiː.lɪə/ /əˈfiː.lɪə/ pn
Οφηλία
A en given name

Ophiotaurus n
Οφιόταυρος
(Greek mythology) A mythical creature, part bull and part serpent.

Ophiuchus /ˌoʊ.fiˈjuː.kəs/ /ˌɑf.iˈjuː.kəs/ pn
Οφιούχος
(zodiac constellations) A zodiacal constellation of the northern summer said to depict a man (Asclepius) holding a serpent; the serpent is the constellation Serpens.

Oppenheimer /ˈɒpənˌhaɪmər/ Oppenheimers pn
Οπενχάιμερ
A surname from German.

Oranjestad /ɒˈɹænjəstɑːt/ /ɔːˈɹɑːnjəstɑːt/ pn
Οράνιεστατ
The capital city of Aruba.
The capital city of Sint Eustatius.

Orchomenos pn
Ορχομένος Ορχομενός
A city in north central Arcadia in Greece 20 km north of Tripoli

Ordovician pn
Ορδοβίκια
(geology) The Ordovician period.

Oregon /ˈɑɹɪɡən/ /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ /ˈɔɹəɡɪn/ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔɹɪɡɑn/ /ˈɔɹɪɡən/ pn
Όρεγκον
Several other locations in the United States:

Orenburg pn
Ορενμπούργκ
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Oriental /ɒɹiˈɛntəl/ /ɔːɹiˈɛntəl/ more Oriental most Oriental adj
ασιατικός
Pertaining to the regions east of the Mediterranean, beyond the Roman Empire or the early Christian world; of the Near East, the Middle East or the Far East, now especially relating to East Asia. [from 15th c.]

Oriental /ɒɹiˈɛntəl/ /ɔːɹiˈɛntəl/ Orientals n
Ασιάτης ανατολίτης
(archaic) A person from the eastern region of a place. [15th–19th c.]

Oriental Orthodox Church pn
Ανατολίτικη Ορθοδοξία
One of the three major divisions of Eastern Christianity, distinguished by its miaphysite Christology, not to be confused with Eastern Orthodox Church and the Church of the East.

Orion /oʊˈɹaɪ.ən/ /ɒˈɹaɪ.ən/ /əʊˈɹaɪ.ən/ /əˈɹaɪ.ən/ Orions pn
Ωρίων
(Greek mythology) A giant-hunter, pursuer of the Pleiades and lover of Eos, and killed by Artemis.
(constellation) A constellation on the celestial equator close to Gemini and Taurus, containing the stars Betelgeuse and Rigel.

Orleans /ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ /ˈɔɹ.liːnz/ /ˈɔː.li.ənz/ pn
Ορλεάνη
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Orosirian pn
Οροσίρια
(geology) The Orosirian period.

Orpheus /ˈɔɹfi.əs/ /ˈɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Ορφέας Ορφεύς
(Greek mythology) A Thracian musician and poet, who failed to retrieve his wife Eurydice from Hades.

Orthodox more Orthodox most Orthodox adj
ορθόδοξος
(Christianity, loosely) Of or pertaining to a particular Orthodox Church, usually the Eastern Orthodox Church, sometimes the Oriental Orthodox Church or the Church of the East.
(Judaism) Of or pertaining to Orthodox Judaism.

Orthodox Church Orthodox Churches n
Ορθόδοξη Εκκλησία
The Eastern body of Christendom

Orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ pn
Ορθοδοξία
The aggregate of the definitive elements of the Eastern Orthodox Church, such as its faith, worship, theology, and traditions.

Orthrus pn
Όρθρος
(Greek mythology) A two-headed dog who guarded Geryon's cattle and was killed by Heracles.

Orwellian /ɔɹˈwɛli.ən/ /ɔːˈwɛli.ən/ more Orwellian most Orwellian adj
οργουελικός
Resembling the totalitarian political methods decried in the works of writer George Orwell, particularly in the dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four; characterized by use of misleading terminology, propaganda, censorship, surveillance and repression. [1950]

Osaka /oʊˈsɑ.kə/ /əʊˈsæ.kə/ /əʊˈsɑːkə/ pn
Οσάκα
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Oscar /ˈɑs.kɚ/ /ˈɒs.kə/ pn
Όσκαρ
A en given name.

Osh pn
Ος
The second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan.

Osiris /oʊˈsaɪɹɪs/ pn
Όσιρις
The Egyptian god of the dead and of the underworld.

Oslo /ˈɑsloʊ/ /ˈɑzloʊ/ /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
Όσλο
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Osmaniye pn
Οσμανίγιε
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Ossetian /ɑˈsi.ʃən/ /ɑˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɑˈsɛt.jən/ /ɒˈsi(ː).ʃən/ /ɒˈsɛt.i.ən/ /ɒˈsɛt.jən/ pn
οσσετικά
The Eastern Iranian language spoken by these people.

Oswald pn
Όσβαλντ
A en given name.

Ottawa /ˈɑtəwə/ /ˈɑtəˌwɑ/ /ˈɒtəwɒ/ /ˈɒtəwə/ [ˈɑɾəwə] pn
Οττάβα
(by synecdoche, metonymy) The federal government of Canada.

Otto /ˈɑtoʊ/ /ˈɒtəʊ/ Ottoes Ottos pn
Όθων Όθωνας
A en given name.

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ adj
οθωμανικός
Of the Ottoman Empire.

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ Ottomans n
Οθωμανή Οθωμανός
A citizen of the Ottoman Empire.

Ottoman Empire /ˈɑtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɹ/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Οθωμανική Αυτοκρατορία
(historical) A large Turkish empire which began as a Turkish sultanate centered in modern Turkey; founded in the late 13th century, it lasted until the end of World War I.

Ottoman Turkish pn
οθωμανικά τουρκικά
The variety of the Turkish language that was used as the administrative and literary language of the Ottoman Empire.

Ottomanism pn
οθωμανισμός
A nation-building ideology, put forward in the late days of the Ottoman Empire, that afforded equal status to Muslims and non-Muslims.

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
Ουαγκαντούγκου
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Ouija /ˈwiːd͡ʒi/ /ˈwiːd͡ʒə/ Ouijas n
πίνακας Ouija πίνακας πνευμάτων
(countable) A board, having letters of the alphabet and the words yes and no; used with a planchette during a seance to "communicate" with spirits.

Oulu pn
Όουλου
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Our Lady pn
Δέσποινα
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, particularly in Catholic contexts.

Oxford /ˈɑksfɚd/ /ˈɒksfəd/ /ˈɔːksfəd/ pn
Οξφόρδη
An English habitational surname derived from the city in England.

PC /ˌpiː ˈsiː/ PCs n
Η/Υ
Initialism of personal computer.

PIE /piː.aɪ.iː/ adj
ΠΙΕ
(linguistics, anthropology, etc.) Initialism of Proto-Indo-European.

PLC PLCs n
ΑΕ
(countable, business) Initialism of public limited company.

PRC pn
ΛΔΚ
(politics) Initialism of People's Republic of China.

PS PSes PSs n
ΥΓ.
Initialism of post scriptum, postscriptum, postscript. (initialism written at the end of a text as a footnote)

PSTN PSTNs n
ΔΜΤΔ Δημόσιο Μεταγωγικό Τηλεφωνικό Δίκτυο
(telecommunications) Initialism of Public switched telephone network.

Pacific Ocean pn
Ειρηνικός Ωκεανός
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Padang pn
Πάντανγκ

Padishah /ˈpɑːdɪʃɑː/ Padishahs n
πατισάχ
(history) A ruler of a Muslim country or state.

Pag pn
Παγκ
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Pakistan /ˈpækəˌstaːn/ /ˈpækəˌstæn/ /ˈpækɪˌstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstæn/ /ˌpækɪˈstɑːn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Πακιστάν
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Pakistani more Pakistani most Pakistani adj
πακιστανικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people.

Pakistani Pakistanis n
Πακιστανός
A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent.

Palace of Westminster pn
Ανάκτορα του Ουεστμίνστερ
An extensive building on the north bank of the River Thames in London, housing the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Palaic /pəˈleɪ.ɪk/ pn
παλαϊκή γλώσσα
An extinct Indo-European language belonging to Anatolian branch, attested in cuneiform tablets in Bronze Age Hattusa.

Palaio Faliro pn
Παλαιό Φάληρο
A suburb in south Athens in the Attica prefecture Greece.

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
Παλάου
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Paleoarchean adj
παλαιοαρχαιωζωικός
(geology) Of a geologic era within the Archaean eon from about 3600 to 3200 million years ago; the first aerobic bacteria appeared at this time.

Paleoarchean pn
Παλαιοαρχαιωζικός
(geology) The era from 3,600 Ma to 3,200 Ma.

Paleocene /ˌpeɪ.liː.əʊˈsiːn/ adj
παλαιοκαινικός
(geology) Of or pertaining to the Paleocene epoch.

Paleocene /ˌpeɪ.liː.əʊˈsiːn/ pn
Παλαιόκαινος
(geology) A geologic epoch within the Paleogene period from about 65 to 56 million years ago; marked by the rise of the first large mammals in a tropical climate.

Paleogene pn
Παλαιογενής
(geology) The Paleogene period.

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
παλαιολιθικός
Of or referring to the Old Stone Age (the Paleolithic period or Paleolithic age).

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
Παλαιολιθική
A period that lasted from two and a half million years ago to 10,000 BC; the Old Stone Age.

Paleoproterozoic pn
Παλαιοπροτεροζωικός
(geology) The era from 2,500 Ma to 1,600 Ma, marked by a dramatic increase in atmospheric oxygen.

Paleozoic pn
Παλαιοζωικός
(geology) The Paleozoic era.

Palermo /pəˈlɛə(ɹ)məʊ/ /pəˈlɜː(ɹ)məʊ/ pn
Παλέρμο Πάνορμος
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Palestine /ˈpæləˌstaɪn/ /ˈpæləˌstiːn/ pn
Παλαιστίνη
The territory of the current State of Israel, West Bank and Gaza Strip combined, the homeland of the Palestinian people.
(historical, technical) A British colonial entity administering approximately the lands mentioned in definition 3.
(historical, technical, rare) The British League of Nations Mandate for Palestine, of which this region was a part (the remainder being Transjordan, which covered approximately the lands of the modern Kingdom (originally Emirate) of Jordan).
(historical) Any of four Ancient Roman and Byzantine provinces in the eastern Mediterranean: Syria Palaestina, Palaestina Prima, Palaestina Secunda and Palaestina Salutaris.

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ more Palestinian most Palestinian adj
παλαιστινιακός
Of, from, or pertaining to Palestine or the Palestinian people.

Palestinian /pæl.əˈstɪn.i.ən/ Palestinians n
Παλαιστίνιος Παλαιστίνια
An inhabitant of Palestine or an Arab descending from that area.

Pali /ˈpɑːli/ pn
πάλι παλική
A Middle Indo-Aryan language of north India, closely related to Sanskrit; the sacred language of the Buddhist scriptures. [from 1690s]

Pallas pn
Παλλάς
An epithet for Athena, always used together with the name, as Pallas Athena, rather than alone.

Pallas's sandgrouse Pallas's sandgrouses n
περιστερόκοτα της στέπας
Syrrhaptes paradoxus, a bird in the sandgrouse family.

Palm Sunday Palm Sundays n
Κυριακή των Βαΐων
The sixth Sunday in Lent, the Sunday before Easter.

Palmyra /pælˈmaɪ.ɹə/ pn
Παλμύρα
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Palmyrena pn
Παλμυρηνή
A historical region and country of the Syrian steppe, of which Palmyra was the capital.

Pan pn
Πάνας
(Greek god) Greek god of nature, often visualized as half goat and half man playing pipes. His Roman counterpart is Faunus.
(astronomy) An inner moon of the planet Saturn, notable for its equatorial ridge.

Pan-Americanism n
παναμερικανισμός
Belief in the benefit of Pan-American organization.

Pan-Slavism n
πανσλαβισμός
A movement aimed at uniting all the Slavic peoples.

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
Παναμάς
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Panathenaea /ˌpæn.æ.θɪˈniː.ə/ /ˌpænˌæ.θəˈni.ə/ pn
Παναθήναια
(Ancient Greece, historical) A festival formerly held annually in Athens to honour the city's patron goddess Athena, involving animal sacrifices, a grand procession, and, every fourth year, athletic and musical contests.

Pancras /ˈpæŋkɹəs/ pn
Παγκράτιος
One of two Christian saints, Pancras of Taormina and Pancras of Rome

Pandarus pn
Πάνδαρος
(Greek mythology) An archer on the side of Troy in the Trojan War who precipitated the war by breaking a truce.

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Πανδώρα
(Greek mythology) The first woman on earth, who had been given a box by the gods and instructed not to open it, but who disobeyed the instructions out of curiosity, releasing all manner of evils into the world.
(astronomy) 55 Pandora, a main belt asteroid.

Pandora's box Pandora's boxes n
κουτί της Πανδώρας
(idiomatic) A source of unforeseen trouble.

Pangaea /pænˈd͡ʒiː.ə/ pn
Παγγαία
(geology) A supercontinent that included all the landmasses of the earth before the Triassic period and that broke up into Laurasia and Gondwana.

Panhellenic more Panhellenic most Panhellenic adj
πανελλήνιος

Pannonia pn
Παννονία
A province of the Roman Empire in the western part of modern Hungary and adjacent regions.

Pantocrator /pænˈtɒkɹətə/ pn
παντοκράτορας
The ruler of everything, especially as an epithet for Jesus Christ; an artistic depiction of Jesus in this aspect.

Pap test Pap tests n
τεστ Παπανικολάου
(gynaecology) A screening test to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells by taking a sample ('smear') of cells from the cervix.

Papagou pn
Παπάγου
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Paphos pn
Πάφος
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Papua /ˈpaːpwə/ pn
Παπουασία
The southern part of what is now called Papua New Guinea, formerly administered as a separate territory to New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea /ˈpaːpwə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæ.pjuː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæp.u.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˈpæp.uː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪn.i/ pn
Παπουασία-Νέα Γουινέα Παπούα Νέα Γουινέα
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Paracelsus /ˌpæɹəˈsɛlsəs/ pn
Παράκελσος
The adopted name of Philippus von Hohenheim, a Swiss thinker of the 16th century known for his pioneering scientific work and his research into the occult and alchemy.

Paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ pn
Παράκλητος
(Christianity) The Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost, especially in its role as comforter of the faithful.

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Παραγουάη
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Paraguayan Paraguayans n
Παραγουανή Παραγουανός
A person from Paraguay or of Paraguayan descent.

Paramaribo /pɑɹəˈmɑːɹɪbəʊ/ /ˌpɑɹəˈmɑɹəˌboʊ/ pn
Παραμαρίμπο
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Paramithia pn
Παραμυθιά
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Paramythia pn
Παραμυθιά
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Paraná /pə.ˈɹɑː.nə/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɑ/ /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɑː/ pn
Παρανά
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Parga pn
Πάργα
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Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
Πάρις Πάρης Παρίσι
(Greek mythology) A Trojan prince who eloped with Helen.
Παρίσι
(metonym) The government of France.
A en given name, usually from the French city.

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ more Parisian most Parisian adj
παρισινός παριζιάνικος
Of, relating, or pertaining to Paris, France

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ Parisians n
Παριζιάνος Παριζιάνα
A person who was born in, or is a citizen or inhabitant of, Paris, France

Parkinson's disease n
νόσος του Πάρκινσον πάρκινσον
(neurology, disease) A chronic neurological disorder affecting movement, characterized by tremor, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), cogwheel or lead-pipe rigidity, and postural instability.

Paro pn
Πάρο
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Paros pn
Πάρος
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Parthenon /ˈpɑːɹθənɑːn/ /ˈpɑːθənən/ pn
Παρθενώνας
An ancient temple to Athena and monument in the city of Athens. It is a symbol of Greek achievement in the arts and of Athenian democracy.

Parthenope pn
Παρθενόπη
(Greek mythology) One of the sirens, daughter of the god Achelous and the Muse Terpsichore.

Parthia /ˈpɑɹθi.ə/ /ˈpɑːθi.ə/ pn
Παρθία
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Parthian Empire pn
Παρθική αυτοκρατορία
(historical) An ancient empire of Western Asia founded as a kingdom by Arsaces I with his 3rd-century-BCE conquest of Parthia (only recently a satrapy of the Seleucid Empire) and subsequently greatly expanded by Mithridates I.

Pasargadae pn
Πασαργάδες
An ancient city of Persia, a capital of the Achaemenid Empire.

Pasiphae /pəˈsɪf.eɪ.i/ pn
Πασιφάη
(Greek mythology) The daughter of Helios and the sister of Circe. She was raised as a princess at Cholchis, and then given in marriage to King Minos of Crete. With Minos, she was the mother of Ariadne, Androgeus, Glaucus, Deucalion, Phaedra, and Catreus. She was also the mother of the Minotaur.

Pasithea /pəˈsɪθɪə/ pn
Πασιθέα
(Greek god) One of the Charites; she is the goddess and personification of relaxation, meditation and hallucinations. She is the wife of Hypnos and the mother of the Oneiroi.

Passion /ˈpæʃən/ pn
Άγια Πάθη
(Christianity) The sufferings of Jesus Christ from the night of the Last Supper to the Crucifixion.

Passover Passovers pn
Πάσχα των Ιουδαίων
The one-day Biblical feast or festival (not a holy day) that begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month (Nisan 14), which is then immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Nisan 15 to 21; the first and seventh days are holy days or annual Sabbaths).

Patagonia /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡoʊn.jə/ /ˌpæ.təˈɡəʊ.nɪ.ə/ pn
Παταγονία
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Patil pn
Πατίλ
A surname from Marathi from Marathi

Patmiot Patmiots n
Πάτμια Πάτμιος
One of the inhabitants of the Greek island of Patmos.

Patras /pəˈtɹæs/ /ˈpætɹəs/ pn
Πάτρα
The third most populated Greek city (after Athens and Thessaloniki), TemplateParserError:LuaError).

Patricia /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ pn
Πατρικία
A en given name.

Patrick /ˈpætɹɪk/ [ˈpʰæ.t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷɪk̚] Patricks pn
Πατρίκιος
(countable) A en given name

Patrimonio pn
Πατριμόνιο
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Patroclus pn
Πάτροκλος
(Greek mythology) A character in the Iliad, known for his close relationship to Achilles.

Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
Παύλος
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.
A en given name of biblical origin.

Paulette pn
Πολέτ
A en given name.

Pauline /ˈpɔːˌliːn/ pn
Παυλίνα Πωλίνα
A en given name.

Paulson pn
Παυλίδης Παυλόπουλος Παύλου
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Paxos pn
Παξοί
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Pearl Harbor /ˌpɜːl ˈhɑːbə/ /ˌpɝ˞l ˈhɑɹbɚ/ pn
Περλ Χάρμπορ
(historical) The attack on Pearl Harbor.

Pegasus /ˈpɛɡ.ə.səs/ pn
Πήγασος
(Greek mythology) A winged horse fabled to have sprung from the blood of Medusa when she was slain. He is noted for causing, with a blow of his hoof, Hippocrene, the inspiring fountain of the Muses, to spring from Mount Helicon. Bellerophon tamed and rode upon Pegasus when he defeated the Chimaera.
(constellation) A constellation of the northern sky, near the vernal equinoctial point, representing the winged horse. Its three brightest stars, with the brightest star of Andromeda, form the asterism of the Great Square of Pegasus.

Peja pn
Ιπέκιο Πέγια Πετς
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Pekingese Pekingese Pekingeses n
πεκινουά
A small toy dog from China.

Peleg /ˈpɛ.lɛɡ/ [ˈpʰɛ.lɛɡ] Pelegs pn
Φάλεκ
(biblical) One of the two sons of Eber.

Peleus /ˈpiː.li.əs/ pn
Πηλέας
A rare surname.

Pelion pn
Πήλιο
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Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
Πελοπόννησος
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Penelope /pɪˈnɛləpi/ pn
Πηνελόπη
(Greek mythology) The faithful wife of Odysseus.

Pennines pn
Πέννινα

Pennsylvania /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪni.ə/ /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪnjə/ pn
Πενσυλβάνια
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Pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ pn
Πεντάγωνο
The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense.

Pentateuch /ˈpɛn.təˌtjuːk/ /ˈpɛn.təˌtuːk/ /ˈpɛn.təˌtʊk/ /ˈpɪn.təˌtuːk/ pn
Πεντάτευχος
The Torah: the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Pentecostalism Pentecostalisms n
Πεντηκοστιανισμός
Christian religious movement that emphasizes the Holy Spirit and is known for speaking in tongues.

Pentium /ˈpɛnti.əm/ /ˈpɛntɪəm/ Pentiums n
Pentium
A CPU chip designed and manufactured by Intel, successor to the 486 chip, introduced in 1993.

Penza pn
Πένζα
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People's Democratic Republic of Algeria pn
Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία της Αλγερίας
The official name of Algeria.

People's Republic of Bangladesh pn
Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία του Μπανγκλαντές
The official name of Bangladesh.

People's Republic of China /ˈpiːpəlz ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία της Κίνας
The official name of China, sometimes contrasted to the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Pepsi /ˈpɛpsi/ pn
Πέπσι κόλα
A brand of carbonated cola non-alcoholic drink produced by the company PepsiCo.

Peraia pn
Περαία

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Περικλής
(historical) An Ancient Greek politician.

Perioikoi /ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/ n
Περίοικος
The ancient inhabitants of Laconia who were free residents of the mountains and the beaches of Laconia.

Perioikos Perioikoi n
Περίοικος
(historical) A free inhabitant of ancient Laconia who was without citizenship and lived outside the city of Sparta.

Permian /ˈpəːmɪən/ pn
Πέρμια
(geology) The Permian period. [from 19th c.]

Perpignan /-jɒŋ/ /-ˈjɑŋ/ /ˈpɜːpɪnjɒn/ /ˌpɝpiˈnjɑn/ /ˌpɝpɪnjɑn/ pn
Περπινιάν
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Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Περσεφόνη
(Greek god) A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina.
(rare) A en given name.

Persepolis /pəˈsɛpəlɪs/ /pɚˈsɛpəlɪs/ /pɜːˈsɛpəlɪs/ pn
Περσέπολη
(historical) The ceremonial capital city of Achaemenid Persia; its ruins in the present day.

Perseus /ˈpɜː.si.əs/ /ˈpɜː.sjuːs/ /ˈpɜː.ʃəs/ /ˈpɝ.si.əs/ pn
Περσέας Περσεύς
(Greek mythology) The mythological Greek warrior who slew the Gorgon Medusa by decapitating her. He married Andromeda after rescuing her from Ceto and founded Mycenae. He was the son of Zeus and Danae.
Περσεύς Περσέας
(constellation) An autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the mythical hero. It includes the stars Algenib, Algol, and Mirfak.

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃə/ /ˈpɝʒə/ pn
Περσία
Persia proper (Persis), the land of the ancient Persians, corresponding to modern-day Fars province in southwestern Iran.

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ more Persian most Persian adj
περσικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Persia.
Of or pertaining to the Persian people.
Of or pertaining to the Persian language.

Persian /ˈpɜː(ɹ)ʃən/ /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ Persians n
περσικά φαρσί
(uncountable) The Persian language, or a family of languages spoken primarily in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Πέρσης Περσίδα
(countable) A person from Persia.

Persian Empire pn
Περσική Αυτοκρατορία
(historical) The empire ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty 550–330 B.C.E..
(historical) The empire ruled by the Sassanid dynasty 224–651 C.E..

Persian Gulf /ˌpɜːʒən ˈɡʌlf/ /ˌpɝʒən ˈɡʌlf/ pn
Περσικός Κόλπος
The Persian Gulf, a gulf between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

Perth /pɜːθ/ /pɝθ/ pn
Περθ
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Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
Περού
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Perugia pn
Περούτζια
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Perun pn
Περούν
The highest god in the pantheon of Slavic mythology, the god of thunder and lightning.

Peruvian /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ adj
περουβιανός
Of, from, or pertaining to Peru or the Peruvian people.

Peruvian /pə.ˈɹuː.vi.ən/ Peruvians n
Περουβιανή Περουβιανός
A person from Peru or of Peruvian descent.

Peshawar /pɛˈʃəˌwɑːr/ pn
Πεσαβάρ
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Peshkopi pn
Επισκοπή
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Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ [ˈpʰitɚ] [ˈpʰiɾɚ] Peters pn
Πέτρος Παναγιώτης
A en given name.
Πέτρος
The leading Apostle in the New Testament.
(biblical) The epistles of Peter in the New Testament of the Bible, 1 Peter and 2 Peter attributed to St. Peter.

Peterson /ˈpitɚsən/ Petersons pn
Πέτρου Πετρίδης Πετρόπουλος
A surname transferred from the given name.

Petra pn
Πετρούλα
A en given name.
Πέτρα
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Petrarch /ˈpitɹɑɹk/ /ˈpɛtɹɑɹk/ /ˈpɛtɹɑːk/ pn
Πετράρχης
Francesco Petrarca (1304–1374), Italian scholar and poet.

Petrarchan /piˈtɹɑɹkən/ /pɛˈtɹɑɹkən/ /pɪˈtɹɑːkən/ more Petrarchan most Petrarchan adj
πετραρχικός
Of or relating to Francesco Petrarch, a renowned Renaissance Italian humanist.

Petrarchan sonnet Petrarchan sonnets n
ιταλικό σονέτο πετραρχικό σονέτο
(poetry) A sonnet comprising an octet and a closing sestet, following the rhyme scheme of either abba abba cde cde or abba abba cd cd cd or abba abba cce dde or abba abba cdd cee.

Petrarchism /piˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɛˈtɹɑɹkɪzəm/ /pɪˈtɹɑːkɪzəm/ Petrarchisms n
πετραρχισμός
(uncountable) The literary style of Petrarch.

Petrograd pn
Πετρογκράντ
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky pn
Πετροπαβλόβσκ Καμτσάτσκι
A city in the far East of Russia, administrative centre of Kamchatka kray, also called Petropavlovsk

Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
Φαιστός
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Phanerozoic adj
φανεροζωικός
(geology) Of or relating to the Phanerozoic eon

Phanerozoic pn
Φανεροζωικός
(geology) A geologic eon from about 570 million years ago to the present

Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ Pharisees n
Φαρισαίος
(historical) A member of an ancient Jewish political party, a social movement, and a school of thought among Jews that flourished during the Second Temple Era (536 B.C.E.–70 C.E.). The movement was ultimately the basis for most contemporary forms of Judaism.
(figuratively, by extension, ;, pejorative) A person who values the letter of the law over its spirit or intention.

Pharsalia /ˌfɑːˈseɪli.ə/ pn
Φαρσάλια
An epic poem by the Roman poet Lucan describing Caesar's Civil War.

Phaëthon /ˈfeɪətən/ /ˈfeɪəθən/ pn
Φαέθοντας
(Greek mythology) the son of the sun god Helios who was killed by Zeus while trying to drive his father's chariot across the sky

Philadelphia /fɪləˈdɛlfi.ə/ [fɪɫəˈdɜɫfi.ə] pn
Φιλαδέλφεια
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Philemon /fɪˈliːmɒn/ /fɪˈliːmən/ /ˈfɪləmən/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmən/ Philemons pn
Φιλήμων
The eighteenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of Saint Paul to a fellow Christian called Philemon.
A surname transferred from the given name.

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ Philips pn
Φίλιππος
(uncountable) One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons.
(countable, rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Philippi /fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ /ˈfɪləˌpaɪ/ pn
Φίλιπποι
An ancient town in Macedonia, Greece

Philippians pn
Φιλιππησίους
(biblical) The eleventh book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of St Paul to the Philippians.

Philippine Sea pn
Θάλασσα των Φιλιππίνων
A marginal sea in the Pacific Ocean to the north and east of the Philippines.

Philippines /ˈfɪl.ə.pinz/ /ˈfɪl.ɪ.pinz/ pn
Φιλιππίνες
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Philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ more Philistine most Philistine adj
φιλισταϊκός
(historical) Originating from ancient Philistia; of or pertaining to the ancient Philistines.

Philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ Philistim Philistines n
Φιλισταίος
(historical) A non-Semitic person from ancient Philistia, a region in the southwest Levant in the Middle East.

Philomena /ˌfɪləˈmiːnə/ pn
Φιλομένα
A en given name.

Phinehas pn
Φινεές
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Phlegethon /ˈflɛd͡ʒɪθɑn/ /ˈflɛd͡ʒɪθɒn/ /ˈflɛɡɪθɑn/ /ˈflɛɡɪθɒn/ pn
Φλεγέθων
(Greek mythology) A river of fire in Hades.

Phnom Penh /(pə)ˈnɑm ˈpɛn/ /pəˈnɔːm ˈpɛn/ /ˈnɒm ˈpɛn/ pn
Πνομ Πενχ
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Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
Φόβος
(Greek god) A son of Ares (Mars). Also the Greek god of fear.
(astronomy) The innermost natural satellite of Mars.

Phocaea /foʊˈsiːə/ /fəʊˈsiːə/ pn
Φώκαια
(historical) an ancient Ionian Greek city on the western coast of Anatolia
(astronomy) 25 Phocaea, a main belt asteroid.

Phocis pn
Φωκίδα
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Phoebe /ˈfiːbi/ pn
Φοίβη
(Greek god) A Titan, goddess of the moon, sister-wife of Coeus, and daughter of Uranus and Gaia.

Phoebus /ˈfiː.bəs/ pn
Φοίβος
(Greek god) An epithet and synonym for Helios; Phoebus Helios, after his maternal aunt, Phoebe.
(Greek god, Roman god) An epithet and synonym for Apollo; Phoebus Apollo.

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃ(ə)n/ /fəˈniːʃən/ /fəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ pn
Φοίνικας
The Semitic language spoken by the inhabitants of Phoenicia.

Phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ pn
Φοίνιξ
(constellation) A spring constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble the mythical bird. It lies north of Tucana.
(Greek mythology) A character in the Iliad and father of Adonis in Greek mythology or a different character in Greek mythology, brother of Europa and Cadmus.

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.i.ə/ pn
Φρυγία
(historical) Ancient kingdom in the west central part of Anatolia, in what is now modern-day Turkey.

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪən/ adj
φρυγικός
Of or relating to Phrygia, its people, or their culture.

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪən/ Phrygians n
Φρύγας
A native or inhabitant of Phrygia.

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪd͡ʒɪən/ pn
φρυγικά φρυγική
The language of the Phrygian people.

Phthonus /ˈθoʊnəs/ pn
Φθόνος
(Greek god) The god of jealousy and envy.

Piacenza pn
Πιατσέντσα Πλακεντία
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Picardy pn
Πικαρδία
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Piedmont /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ pn
Πεδεμόντιο
The region of the eastern US between the Appalachian mountains and the coastal plain, extending from eastern Alabama to northern New Jersey.

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ Piedmontese Piedmonteses n
Πιεμοντέζα Πιεμοντέζος
An inhabitant or a resident of Piedmont.

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ pn
πιεμοντέζικα
A Gallo-Italic language spoken in Piedmont.

Pieria pn
Πιερία
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Pierre /piˈɛɹ/ /pɪɹ/ [pʰi(ə)ɹ] pn
Πιερ
A en given name, equivalent to English Peter.

Pikachu /ˈpiːkət͡ʃuː/ Pikachu Pikachus pn
Πίκατσου
(ACG, video games, anime, manga) A small yellow rodent-like Pokémon species that has red cheeks and a tail shaped like a lightning bolt, and has electricity-related powers.

Pilate /ˈpaɪlət/ pn
Πιλάτος
(biblical character) Pontius Pilate, the man who, according to the Bible, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.

Pilsen pn
Πίλσεν
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Pindus pn
Πίνδος
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Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kjəʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊ.kɪ.əʊ/ pn
Πινόκιο
The fictional boy made from wood whose nose gets longer with each lie he tells, protagonist of the story The Adventures of Pinocchio (1881–1883) by Carlo Collodi.

Piraeus pn
Πειραιάς
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Pirandellian /ˌpɪɹənˈdɛlɪ.ən/ more Pirandellian most Pirandellian adj
πιραντελικός πιραντελλικός
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the works of Luigi Pirandello (1867–1936), Italian dramatist and poet; especially describing drama in which actors become inseparable and indistinct from the characters that they play.

Pisa pn
Πίζα
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Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ /ˈpɪsiːz/ pn
Ιχθύες Ιχθείς
(zodiac constellations, astrology) The Fish, a Greco-Roman constellation of the zodiac named for its presumed resemblance to a pair of fish and supposed to be ruled by Neptune and to influence events occurring between February 20 and March 20 (tropical) or, less often, between March 15 and April 14 (sidereal).

Pitcairn Islands pn
Νησιά Πιτκαϊρν
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Pittacus pn
Πιττακός
One of the Seven Sages of Greece, living c. 640-568 BC. He was a native of Mytilene.

Planck's constant n
σταθερά του Πλανκ
(quantum mechanics) the constant of proportionality (symbol ℎ), relating the energy and frequency of a photon (6.626×10−34 joule-second); also related to the indeterminacy limit in the Heisenberg uncertainty principle; the quantum of action

Plato /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/ /ˈpleɪ.təʊ/ pn
Πλάτων
The Greek philosopher, 427–347 BC, follower of Socrates.

Platonic /pləˈtɒnɪk/ more Platonic most Platonic adj
πλατωνικός
Of or relating to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato or his philosophies.

Platonism pn
πλατωνισμός
The philosophy of Plato.

Pleiades /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈplaɪ.əˌdiːz/ /ˈpleɪ.əˌdiz/ /ˈpliː.əˌdiz/ pn
Πλειάδες
(Greek god) The "seven sisters", companions of Artemis and daughters of the Titan Atlas and the sea-nymph Pleione.
(astronomy) An open cluster of hot blue stars in the constellation Taurus, and the most easily visible such cluster from Earth.

Pleistocene /-toʊ-/ /ˈplaɪstəˌsiːn/ adj
πλειστόκαινος
(geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Quaternary period from about 2,588,000 to 11,700 years ago (earlier definition 1.7 million to 11,000 years ago); marked by the evolution of man, and the extinction of the large mammals.

Pleistocene /-toʊ-/ /ˈplaɪstəˌsiːn/ pn
Πλειστόκαινο
(geology) The Pleistocene epoch.

Plethon /ˈpliːθɒn/ /ˈpliːθən/ pn
Πλήθων
Georgios Gemistos Plethon (c. 1355–1453), a Byzantine Greek philosopher.

Pliocene /ˈplaɪəsiːn/ adj
πλειόκαινος
(geology) Of a geologic epoch within the Neogene period from about 5.3 to 1.7 million years ago; marked by the appearance of humanity's first ancestors.

Pliocene /ˈplaɪəsiːn/ pn
Πλειόκαινο
(geology) The Pliocene epoch.

Pljevlja pn
Πλιέβλια
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Plotinian more Plotinian most Plotinian adj
πλωτινικός

Plotinus /pləʊˈtaɪnəs/ pn
Πλωτίνος
Roman philosopher 205–270; father of Neoplatonism

Plovdiv pn
Πλόβντιβ Πλόβντιφ Φιλιππούπολη
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Plurinational State of Bolivia pn
Πολυεθνικό κράτος της Βολιβίας
Official name of Bolivia.

Plutarch /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ /ˈpluː.tɑːk/ pn
Πλούταρχος
The classical historian and essayist Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus (46-120 C.E.). Often used as a byword for a biographer, to suggest that the writer is especially skilled or has other attributes associated with Plutarch.

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ [ˈpluɾoʊ] pn
Πλούτωνας Πλούτων
(Greek god, Roman god) Greco-Roman god of the underworld.
(astronomy) The largest dwarf planet and formerly the ninth planet, represented by the symbol ♇ or ⯓, both now used mostly in astrology. [from 1930]

Plutus pn
Πλούτος

Pluviôse /ˈpluvioʊs/ /ˈpluːvɪəʊs/ Pluviôses pn
Πλυβιόζ Υετώδης
(historical) The fifth month of the French Republican Calendar, from January 20, 21 or 22 to February 18, 19 or 20.

Plymouth /ˈplɪməθ/ pn
Πλίμουθ
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Pnyx /ˈnɪks/ /ˈpnɪks/ pn
Πνύκα
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Po pn
Πάδος
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Po valley pn
Κοιλάδα του Πάδου
A large plain that occupies most of northern Italy south of the Alps, surrounding the river Po.

Podgorica /ˈpɒdɡəɹɪtsa/ pn
Ποντγκόριτσα
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Pogradec pn
Πόγραδετς
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Pointe-à-Pitre pn
Πουάντ-α-Πιτρ
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Poitiers /ˈpwɑti.eɪ/ /ˈpwɑːtɪ.eɪ/ /ˈpwʌtɪ.eɪ/ /ˌpwɑtiˈeɪ/ pn
Πουατιέ
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Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
Πολωνία
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Polari /pəˈlɑːri/ pn
καλιαρντά
A cant used in the London fishmarkets, in the British theatre, and by the gay community in Britain, attested since at least the 19th century and popularised in the 1950s and 1960s by the camp characters Julian and Sandy in the popular BBC radio show Round the Horne.

Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
Κυνόσουρα
(star) α Ursae Minoris, a trinary star in the constellation Ursa Minor located near the north celestial pole for the last 1500 years.

Pole /poʊl/ /pɔʊl/ /pəʊl/ Poles n
Πολωνός Πολωνίδα
A person from Poland or of Polish descent.

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ adj
πολωνικός πολωνέζικος
Of, from or native to Poland, or relating to the Polish language.

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ n
πολωνικά πολωνέζικα
The language spoken in Poland.

Polish notation n
πολωνικός συμβολισμός
(arithmetic, logic) A notation for arithmetic (and logical) formulae in which operations (respectively, quantifiers and operands) are written immediately before their operands, used to avoid the need for parentheses; for example, 3 * (4 + 7) is written as * 3 + 4 7 and A AND B is written as AND A B.

Pollux pn
Πολυδεύκης
(Greek god) One of the Dioscuri, son of Zeus and Leda, brother of Castor.
(star) A star in the constellation Gemini; beta (β) Geminorum.

Pollyanna /ˌpɒliˈænə/ Pollyannas n
Πολυάννα
One who is persistently cheerful and optimistic, even when given cause not to be so.

Polyclitus /ˌpɑ.lɪˈkli(ː).təs/ /ˌpɑl.ɪˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
Πολύκλειτος
A en given name

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
Πολυνησία
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Polynesian more Polynesian most Polynesian adj
πολυνησιακός
Of, from, or pertaining to Polynesia.

Polynesian Polynesians n
Πολυνήσια Πολυνήσιος
A person from Polynesia.

Polynesian pn
πολυνησιακά
A language group spoken by these people.

Polyphemus /ˌpɒlɪˈfiːməs/ pn
Πολύφημος
(Greek mythology) A cyclops in Homer's Odyssey.

Pomerania /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniə/ pn
Πομερανία
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Pomeranian /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniən/ /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪnjən/ more Pomeranian most Pomeranian adj
πομερανικός πομερανική πομερανικό
Of or relating to Pomerania.

Pomeranian /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪniən/ /ˌpɒməˈɹeɪnjən/ Pomeranians n
πομεράνιαν
A breed of small, fluffy, energetic toy dogs in the canine family of spitzes.

Pompeii /pɑːmˈpeɪ(i)/ /pɒmˈpeɪ(i)/ pn
Πομπηία
A city and commune in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy.

Pompey /ˈpɒm.pi/ pn
Πομπήιος
(historical) A military and political leader of the late Roman Republic.

Pontic /ˈpɒntɪk/ adj
ποντιακός

Pontus /ˈpɑːntəs/ /ˈpɒntəs/ pn
Πόντος
the present-day region covering the eastern half of the southern coast of the Black Sea.

Popemobile Popemobiles n
ειδικό όχημα μεταφοράς του πάπα παπικό όχημα παποκίνητο
(informal) Any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope through crowds safely while allowing an open view.

Pori pn
Πόρι
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Porphyry pn
Πορφύριος
A Tyrian Neoplatonic philosopher.

Port Moresby /ˌpɔɹt ˈmɔɹzbi/ pn
Πορτ Μόρεσμπι
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Port-au-Prince /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹɪns/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹæ̃s/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹɪns/ pn
Πόρτ-ο-Πρένς
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Portland /ˈpɔɹtlənd/ pn
Πόρτλαντ

Portmore pn
Πορτμόρ Πόρτμορ
A city in the parish of Saint Catherine, Jamaica.

Portsmouth pn
Πόρτσμουθ
An English earldom

Portugal /ˈpɔɹtuɡɑːl/ /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːtjəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːt͡ʃəɡəl/ pn
Πορτογαλία
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Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ more Portuguese most Portuguese adj
πορτογαλικά πορτογαλικός Πορτογάλος Πορτογαλίδα
Of or pertaining to the people of Portugal or their culture.

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ Portuguese Portugueses n
Πορτογάλος Πορτογαλίδα
(chiefly, in the plural) A person native to, or living in, Portugal.

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ pn
πορτογαλικά πορτογαλικός
A Romance language originating in Portugal, and now the official language of Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Guiné Bissau (Guinea-Bissau), Cape Verde, East Timor, and Brazil.

Portuguese Republic pn
Πορτογαλική Δημοκρατία
The official name of Portugal.

Poseidon /pəˈsaɪdn̩/ pn
Ποσειδώνας
(Greek god) The god of the sea and other waters, earthquakes and horses; corresponds to the Roman god Neptune.

Poseidonia pn
Ποσειδωνία
(Greek mythology) Synonym of Athens, from the myth The Gift of Athena about the origin of Athens.
(religion, historical) An Ancient Greek festival celebrating Poseidon.

Poti pn
Πότι
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Potsdam /ˈpɑtsdæm/ /ˈpɒtsdæm/ pn
Πότσδαμ
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Potter Potters pn
Πότερ
An English surname originating as an occupation for a potter.

Poznan /ˈpɒznæn/ pn
Πόζναν
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Prague /pɹeɪ̯ɡ/ /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
Πράγα
(metonym) The Czech government.

Praia /ˈpɹaɪə/ pn
Πράια
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Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ Prairials pn
Λειμώνιος Πραιριάλ Πρεριάλ
(historical) The ninth month of the French Republican Calendar, from May 20 or 21 to June 18 or 19.

Prakrit /ˈpɹɑː.kɹɪt/ Prakrits pn
πρακριτική γλώσσα
Any one of several Middle Indo-Aryan languages, all derived from dialects of Old Indo-Aryan languages. [from 1766]

Prancer pn
Ακροβάτης
The third reindeer of Santa Claus.

Presbyterianism n
πρεσβυτεριανισμός
A form of Protestant Christianity based on Calvinism.

Preston /ˈpɹɛstən/ Prestons pn
Πρέστον

Pretoria /pɹəˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Πραιτώρια
(metonym) the South African government

Preveza pn
Πρέβεζα
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Priapus /pɹaɪˈeɪpəs/ pn
Πρίαπος
(Greek god) The son of Aphrodite and Dionysus, god of procreation, and guardian of gardens and vineyards; personification of the phallus.

Pridoli pn
Πριδόλια
(geology) The Pridoli epoch.

Prilep pn
Πρίλαπος
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Prince Charming Prince Charmings Princes Charming n
πρίγκιπας του παραμυθιού πριγκιπόπουλο γοητευτικός πρίγκιπας
(by extension) A heterosexual woman's prototypical ideal romantic partner, especially but not necessarily if he embodies common characteristics of the fictional princes, such as being courageous or chivalrous.

Prince of Wales pn
Πρίγκιπας της Ουαλίας
A royal title given to the male heir apparent to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.

Pripyat pn
Πρίπγιατ Πρίπιατ
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Priscilla /pɹɪˈsɪlə/ pn
Πρίσκιλλα
A en given name of biblical origin.

Pristina pn
Πρίστινα
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Procopius /pɹəˈkoʊ.pi.əs/ /pɹəˈkəʊ.piː.əs/ pn
Προκόπιος
A en given name.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Procopius, an early Christian martyr of the 3rd century C.E.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius, a Roman imperial usurper of the 4th century C.E.
A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius of Caesarea, a Byzantine Greek historian of the 6th century C.E.

Procrustes pn
Προκρούστης
(Greek mythology) A celebrated legendary highwayman of Attica, who tied his victims upon an iron bed, and, as the case required, either stretched or cut off their legs to adapt them to its length.

Prometheus /pɹoʊˈmiθi.əs/ /pɹəˈmiːθi.əs/ pn
Προμηθέας
(Greek god) The Titan chiefly honored for stealing fire from Zeus in the stalk of a fennel plant and giving it to mortals for their use. The god of fire and craft.

Protagoras pn
Πρωταγόρας
A pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, who famously said "man is the measure of all things".

Proterozoic /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹoʊˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹrəˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəˈzəʊɪk/ adj
προτεροζωικός
(geology) Of or relating to the geologic eon from 2,500 Ma to 541.0±1.0 Ma.

Proterozoic /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹoʊˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹoʊt(ə)ɹrəˈzoʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌpɹɒt(ə)ɹəˈzəʊɪk/ pn
Προτεροζωικός
(geology) The eon from 2,500 Ma to 541.0±1.0 Ma, the beginning of the Phanerozoic, marked by the build up of oxygen in the atmosphere and the emergence of primitive multicellular life.

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ more Protestant most Protestant adj
προτεσταντικός
(Christianity) Of or pertaining to several denominations of Christianity that separated from the Roman Catholic Church based on theological or political differences during the Reformation.

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ Protestants n
προτεστάντης διαμαρτυρόμενος
(Christianity) A member of any of several Christian denominations which separated from the Roman Catholic Church based on theological or political differences during the Reformation (or in some cases later).

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑ.tɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ /ˈpɹɑ.ɾɪs.tən.tɪ.zm̩/ /ˈpɹɒt.ɪs.tən.tɪ.zəm/ Protestantisms n
προτεσταντισμός
The Protestant (rather than the Roman Catholic or Orthodox) Christian faith.

Proto-Indo-European /-ˌjɔːɹəˈ-/ /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
πρωτοϊνδοευρωπαϊκά
(linguistics, uncountable) The reconstructed ancestor language or protolanguage of the Indo-European family of languages, which includes most European, Iranian, and Indian languages.

Proustian /ˈpɹusti.ən/ /ˈpɹuːstɪ.ən/ more Proustian most Proustian adj
προυστικός
Of, pertaining to, or reminiscent of Marcel Proust (1871–1922), French novelist, or his works.

Provence /pɹəˈvɒns/ /pɹəˈvɒ̃s/ pn
Προβηγκία
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Proverbs Proverb pn
Παροιμίες
A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh, being a collection of moral maxims.

Prussia /ˈpɹʌʃə/ pn
Πρωσία
(chiefly, historical) A geographical area on the Baltic coast of northeastern Europe.
(historical) A German province which was originally located in this area but later greatly expanded, and which was the predecessor to and a member of the German Empire; abolished as an administrative unit at the end of the Second World War.
(countable) A country known for exceptional military professionalism in her region. Historically used for Bulgaria as the "Prussia of the Balkans".

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ adj
πρωσικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Prussia.

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ Prussians n
Πρώσος Πρωσίδα
A native or inhabitant of the geographical region of Prussia.

Psaki /ˈsɑːkiː/ Psakis pn
Ψάκη
A surname from Greek.

Psalms /sæmz/ /sɑlmz/ /sɑmz/ /sɑːmz/ /sɔlmz/ /sɔmz/ pn
Ψαλμοί

Pskov pn
Πσκοφ
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Psyche /ˈsaɪ.ki/ pn
Ψυχή
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) The personification of the soul. Originally a mortal princess who later married Eros/Cupid, (the god of love), was deified, and bore him a daughter, Hedone/Voluptas.

Ptolemaida pn
Πτολεμαΐδα Πτολεμαΐς
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Ptolemy /ˈtɑləmi/ /ˈtɒləmi/ pn
Πτολεμαίος
A en given name of Greek origin, borne by historical persons in ancient Egypt.

Puebla pn
Πουέμπλα
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Puerto Galera /ˌpwɛɹtoʊ ɡɑ ˈleɪɹə/ pn
Πουέρτο Γκαλέρα
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Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛə(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpwɛɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpwɜː(ɹ)təˈɹiːkəʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ [ˌpɔɚɾəˈɹikoʊ] pn
Πουέρτο Ρίκο Πόρτο Ρίκο
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Punch pn
Φασουλής
(British) A glove puppet who is the main character used in a Punch and Judy show.

Punjab /pan.ˈdʒaːb/ /pə̃.ˈdʒaːb/ /pʊn.ˈdʒɑːb/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/ /ˈpuːn.dʒɑːb/ pn
Παντζάμπ
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Punjabi /puːn.ˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʊnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈd͡ʒɑːbi/ Punjabis n
Παντζαπικά
Παντζάμπι
(uncountable) The main language spoken in the Punjab region, in eastern Pakistan and Northern India.

Purgatory pn
καθαρτήριο
(Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification prior to entering Heaven.

Pushkin pn
Πούσκιν
A transliteration of the Russian surname Пу́шкин (Púškin).

Puss in Boots pn
Παπουτσωμένος Γάτος
A 17th-century French literary fairy tale about a cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth, and the hand of a princess in marriage for his penniless and low-born master.

Putin /ˈpuː.tɪn/ Putins pn
Πούτιν
A surname from Russian.

Putinism pn
πουτινισμός
(politics) The political policies of Vladimir Putin; the Russian political system during Putin’s tenure in power.

Putler [ˈput.lɚ] [ˈpuːt.lə] pn
Πούτλερ
(derogatory) Vladimir Putin (president of Russia)

Putrajaya pn
Πουτρατζάγια
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Pylos pn
Πύλος
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Pyongyang /ˌpjɑŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɒŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjɔŋˈjæŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑŋ/ /ˌpjʌŋˈjɑːŋ/ pn
Πιονγιάνγκ
(metonym) The North Korean government.

Pyrenees pn
Πυρηναία
The mountain range separating Spain from France, inhabited by Basques in the west, Occitans in the centre-north, Aragonese in the centre-south, and Catalans in the east.

Pyrrha /ˈpɪrə/ [ˈpʰɪɹ̠ə] pn
Πύρρα

Pyrrhic victory /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ Pyrrhic victories n
Πύρρειος νίκη
A very costly victory, wherein the considerable losses outweigh the gain, so as to render the struggle not worth the cost.

Pyrrhus /ˈpaɪɹəs/ /ˈpɪɹəs/ pn
Πύρρος
Ancient Greek given name, particularly worn by the king of Epirus (319-272 BC) who defeated Romans in several battles, but sustained heavy losses, from which the term Pyrrhic victory was coined.

Pythagoras /paɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ pn
Πυθαγόρας
Pythagoras (c. 570 – c. 495 BC), an Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher.

Pythagorean triple Pythagorean triples n
πυθαγόρεια τριάδα
(mathematics) A set of three positive integers a, b and c, for which a^2 + b^2 = c^2.

Pécs pn
Πετς
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Q.E.D. /ˌkjuˌiˈdi/ /ˌkjuːiːˈdiː/ phraseologicalUnit
Ό.Έ.Δ.

QR code QR codes n
κώδικας QR
A two-dimensional barcode, typically used to link to a website.

Qataban /ˈkæ.təˌbɑn/ pn
Καταμπάν
An ancient South Semitic-speaking kingdom in ancient Yemen that existed from the early 1st millennium BCE until the late 1st or 2nd centuries CE.

Qatar /kəˈtɑɹ/ /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɑɹ/ /ˈkɑtɚ/ /ˈkʌtəɹ/ /ˈɡɑtəɹ/ /ˈɡʌtəɹ/ pn
Κατάρ
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Qatari /kəˈtɑːɹ.i/ Qataris n
Καταριανή Καταριανός
A person from Qatar or of Qatari descent.

Qinghai /ˈt͡ʃɪŋˈhaɪ/ pn
Τσινγκχάι
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Quebec /keɪˈbɛk/ /kwəˈbɛk/ /kwɪˈbɛk/ /kəˈbɛk/ /kɛˈbɛk/ Quebecs pn
Κεμπέκ
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Quebec City /kwɪˈbɛk ˈsɪti/ /kəˈbɛk ˈsɪti/ /kɛˈbɛk ˈsɪti/ pn
Κεμπέκ
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Queen's Indian Defence pn
Ινδική Άμυνα της Βασίλισσας
(chess) A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6.

Queensland /ˈkwiːnz.lænd/ /ˈkwiːnzlənd/ /ˈkwɪːnzˌlæːnd/ pn
Κουίνσλαντ
(historical) The self-governing colony (1859—1901) of what is now the state of Queensland.

Quentin /ˈkwɛntɪn/ pn
Κοϊντίνος
A en given name.
A en given name occasionally used.

Quenya /ˈkwɛnjə/ [ˈkʷwɛɲja] pn
Κουένυα
A constructed language created by J. R. R. Tolkien modelled on Greek, Latin and Finnish.

Quetzalcoatl /kɛtˌsɑl.koʊˈɑːt.əl/ /ˌkɛt.səl.kəʊˈæt.əl/ pn
Κετζαλκόατλ Κετσαλκόατλ
The Aztec name for the Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerica, one of the main gods of many Mexican and northern Central American civilizations.

Quezon City /kɛˈzɒn ˈsɪ.ti/ pn
Κουεζόν Πόλη της Κουεζόν
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Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪt͡ʃ/ n
κουίντιτς
A fictional ball game played between two teams of seven players riding flying broomsticks, using four balls and six elevated ring-shaped goals.

Quito /ˈkitoʊ/ /ˈkiːtəʊ/ pn
Κίτο
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Qur'an /koʊˈɹæn/ /kɔˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹæn/ /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ Qur'ans pn
Κοράνιο
The Islamic holy book, considered by Muslims to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

RAM /ɹæm/ RAMs n
ΜΤΠ μνήμη τυχαίας προσπέλασης
(electronics, computing) Acronym of random-access memory.

RCS RCSes n
σύστημα ελέγχου αναθεωρήσεων
(computing) Initialism of revision control system.

RNA RNAs n
RNA
(biochemistry) Initialism of ribonucleic acid.

Ra /ɹɑː/ pn
Ρα
(Egyptian mythology) The Egyptian god of the Sun.

Rabat /ɹɑːˈbæt/ /ɹɑːˈbɑːt/ /ɹəˈbæt/ /ɹəˈbɑːt/ pn
Ραμπάτ
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Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
Ραχήλ
Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.

Rafah /ˈɹæfə/ /ˈɹɑːfə/ pn
Ράφα Ράφαχ
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Ragusa Ragusas pn
Ραγκούσα
(historical) The Republic of Ragusa, a maritime republic centered in Dubrovnik.

Rajasthan /ˈɹɑːd͡ʒəstæn/ pn
Ράτζασταν
(historical) Various parts of northwestern India within Rajputana province. [from 19th c.]

Ramadan /ɹæməˈdɑːn/ /ɹɑːməˈdɑːn/ /ˈɹæmədæn/ /ˈɹɑːmədɑːn/ Ramadans pn
Ραμαζάνι
(Islam) The holy ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslims fast between the break of dawn until sunset; they also refrain from drinking liquids, smoking and having sexual relations.

Ramesses pn
Ραμσής Ραμσῆς Ῥαμσῆς
Name of several pharaohs of 19th and 20th dynasty of Ancient Egypt, 13th to 10th century BC.

Raphael /ˈɹæf.eɪ.əl/ /ˈɹæf.eɪˌɛl/ /ˈɹæf.i.əl/ /ˈɹæf.ɛəl/ /ˈɹæf.ɪ.əl/ /ˌɹæf.aɪˈɛl/ /ˌɹɑː.faɪˈɛl/ Raphaels pn
Ραφαήλ
An archangel in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

Rapunzel /ɹəˈpʌnzəl/ Rapunzels pn
Ραπουνζέλ
A German fairy tale about a girl imprisoned in a tower who lets down her long hair for a rescuer to climb.
The fictional girl who is the protagonist and title character of the fairy tale.

Ras al-Khaimah pn
Ρας αλ-Καϊμά
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Ravenna pn
Ραβέννα
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Raymond /ˈɹeɪmənd/ Raymonds pn
Ραϋμόνδος
A en given name.

Reading /ˈɹɛdɪŋ/ pn
Ρέντινγκ
A surname.
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Rebecca /ɹɪˈbɛkə/ Rebeccas pn
Ρεβέκκα
A en given name, in regular use since the Reformation.

Rebekah pn
Ρεβέκκα
(Biblical) The sister of Laban; Isaac's wife; the mother of Jacob and Esau.

Red Army pn
Κόκκινος Στρατός
(historical, military) Name of the Soviet army in the period 1918–1946.

Red Crescent pn
Ερυθρά Ηημισέληνος
A branch of the Red Cross that operates in Muslim countries.

Red Cross pn
Ερυθρός Σταυρός
An international humanitarian organization that cares for the wounded, sick, and homeless.
The symbol of this organization.
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Red Sea pn
Ερυθρά θάλασσα Ερυθρά Θάλασσα
(US politics) The states of the western and southern United States which consistently vote Republican in presidential elections.

Red Square pn
Κόκκινη Πλατεία
A large historical square in central Moscow.

Reformation pn
Μεταρρύθμιση
(historical) The religious movement initiated in the 16th century against the Roman Catholic Church.

Regensburg pn
Ρέγκενσμπουργκ
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Reggio Calabria pn
Ρήγιο Ρέτζο-Καλάμπρια
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(history) Regium, an important flourishing Ancient Greek colonial settlement in Magna Graecia on the Strait of Messina from the early 1st millennium BCE thru the Hellenistic, Ancient Roman, Byzantine Roman and medieval epochs.

Regulus pn
Ρήγουλος
a Roman cognomen

Rehoboam pn
Ροβοάμ
King of Israel after Solomon, whose folly split the kingdom in two; the father of Abijah (biblical character)

Reich /ɹaɪk/ /ɹaɪx/ n
κράτος ράιχ
A German empire, kingdom or nation; its territory or government.

Reichstag pn
Ράιχσταγκ
The lower chamber of the federal parliament of Germany until 1945

Reims /ɹiːmz/ /ɹæms/ pn
Ρενς
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Remus pn
Ρέμος
(Roman mythology) The legendary founder of Rome and the twin brother of Romulus.

Renaissance /ɹɘˈnæɪsɒns/ /ɹɘˈnæɪsɘns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɑːns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɒ̃(n)s/ /ɹəˈnæɪsɔns/ /ɹəˈnæɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɒns/ /ˈɹenəˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɒ̃(n)s/ adj
αναγεννησιακός
Of, or relating to the style of art or architecture of the Renaissance.

Renaissance /ɹɘˈnæɪsɒns/ /ɹɘˈnæɪsɘns/ /ɹəˈneɪs(ə)ns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɑːns/ /ɹəˈneɪsɒ̃(n)s/ /ɹəˈnæɪsɔns/ /ɹəˈnæɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɒns/ /ˈɹenəˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɑns/ /ˌɹɛnəˈsɒ̃(n)s/ pn
Αναγέννηση
(historical) The 14th-century revival of classical art, architecture, literature and learning that originated in Italy and spread throughout Europe over the following two centuries.
The period of this revival, typically lasting from the late 14th to the late 16th centuries; the transition from medieval to modern times.
αναγέννηση
(by extension) Any similar artistic or intellectual revival.

Republic of Albania pn
Δημοκρατία της Αλβανίας
The official name of Albania.

Republic of Armenia pn
Δημοκρατία της Αρμενίας
The official name of Armenia.

Republic of Austria pn
Δημοκρατία της Αυστρίας
The official name of Austria.

Republic of Azerbaijan pn
Δημοκρατία του Αζερμπαϊτζάν
The official name of Azerbaijan (country in the Caucasus).

Republic of Belarus pn
Δημοκρατία της Λευκορωσίας
The official name of Belarus.

Republic of Bulgaria pn
Δημοκρατία της Βουλγαρίας
The official name of Bulgaria.

Republic of China /ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
Δημοκρατία της Κίνας Ταϊβάν
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Republic of Croatia pn
Δημοκρατία της Κροατίας
The official name of Croatia.

Republic of Cyprus pn
Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
The official name of Cyprus.

Republic of Djibouti pn
Δημοκρατία του Τζιμπουτί
The country in Eastern Africa known as Djibouti.

Republic of Estonia pn
Δημοκρατία της Εσθονίας
The official name of Estonia.

Republic of Finland pn
Δημοκρατία της Φινλανδίας
The long form of Finland.

Republic of Guinea-Bissau pn
Δημοκρατία της Γουινέας Μπισσάου
Official name of Guinea-Bissau

Republic of Hungary pn
Δημοκρατία της Ουγγαρίας
Former official name of Hungary.

Republic of Iceland pn
Δημοκρατία της Ισλανδίας
The conventional descriptive name of Iceland.

Republic of India pn
Δημοκρατία της Ινδίας
The official name of India.

Republic of Indonesia pn
Δημοκρατία της Ινδονησίας
Official name for Indonesia.

Republic of Iraq pn
Δημοκρατία του Ιράκ
(a country).

Republic of Ireland /ɹɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Δημοκρατία της Ιρλανδίας
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Republic of Korea pn
Δημοκρατία της Κορέας
Official name of South Korea.

Republic of Latvia pn
Δημοκρατία της Λεττονίας
The official name of Latvia.

Republic of Lithuania pn
Δημοκρατία της Λιθουανίας
The official name of Lithuania.

Republic of Macedonia pn
Δημοκρατία της Μακεδονίας Δημοκρατία των Σκοπίων Κράτος των Σκοπίων Σκόπια
The former constitutional name of the Republic of North Macedonia

Republic of Malta pn
Δημοκρατία της Μάλτας
The official name of Malta.

Republic of North Macedonia pn
Δημοκρατία της Βόρειας Μακεδονίας
Country situated north of Greece and west of Bulgaria on the Balkan Peninsula, formerly partially recognised as the Republic of Macedonia.

Republic of Poland pn
Δημοκρατία της Πολωνίας
The official name of Poland.

Republic of Serbia pn
Δημοκρατία της Σερβίας
The official name of Serbia.

Republic of Singapore pn
Δημοκρατία της Σιγκαπούρης
Official name of Singapore.

Republic of Slovenia pn
Δημοκρατία της Σλοβενίας
The official name of Slovenia.

Republic of South Africa pn
Δημοκρατία της Νότιας Αφρικής
(proscribed) The Transvaal statelet from 1852 to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland's annexation of it in 1902.

Republic of South Sudan pn
Δημοκρατία του Νότιου Σουδάν
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Republic of Turkey pn
Δημοκρατία της Τουρκίας
Former official name of the country of Turkey (now Republic of Türkiye).

Republic of the Congo pn
Δημοκρατία του Κονγκό
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Republic of the Philippines pn
Δημοκρατία των Φιλιππίνων
Official name for Philippines.

Republika Srpska /ɹɪˈpʊblɪkə ˈsɜː(ɹ)pskə/ pn
Σερβική Δημοκρατία
A polity within Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Resurrection pn
Ανάσταση
(Christianity) The resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Rethymno pn
Ρέθυμνο
The third-largest city in Crete, Greece.

Revelation pn
Αποκάλυψη
(biblical) The final book of the New Testament of the Bible.

Reverend /ˈɹɛvəɹənd/ /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ Reverends n
αιδεσιμότατος
A title indicating respect, prefixed to the names of Christian clergy.

Reykjavík /ˈɹeɪk.jə.vɪk/ /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Ρέικιαβικ Ρέυκιαβικ
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Reynolds Reynoldses pn
Ρέινολντς
A surname originating as a patronymic, derived from Reynold.

Rhea /ˈɹiː.ə/ pn
Ρέα
(Greek god) A Titan, the daughter of Uranus and Gaia, the mother of Demeter, Hades, Hera, Hestia, Poseidon, and Zeus.
(astronomy) Saturn V, one of the moons of Saturn.

Rhene /ˈhɹiːniː/ /ˈɹiːniː/ [ˈɹ̥iːniː] pn
Ρήνη
an oread of Mount Cyllene, lover of Hermes and the mother by him of Saon of Samothrace.

Rhesus factor Rhesus factors n
ρέζους
An antigen of the Rhesus system; understood unless otherwise specified to refer to Rhesus factor D (RhD), which appears on the surface of the red blood cells of most (85%) humans. An incompatibility between the Rh-blood types of a mother and her baby may cause serious disease for the baby.

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
Ρήνος
A river in western Europe, that flows through Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Germany, France and the Netherlands, before emptying into the North Sea.

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ pn
Ρηνανία
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Rhode pn
Ρόδη
In Greek mythology, the oldest Oceanid, a daughter of Tethys and Oceanus

Rhodes /ɹoʊdz/ /ɹəʊdz/ Rhodeses pn
Ρόδος
A surname.
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An electric piano which produces soft, harmonic-like sounds; a Rhodes piano.

Rhone pn
Ροδανός
A river in Switzerland and France that flows from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.

Rhyacian pn
Ρυάκια
(geology) The Rhyacian period.

Richard /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.ɚd/ Richards pn
Ριχάρδος Ρίτσαρντ
(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Richter /ˈɹɪkt.ə/ /ˈɹɪkt.ɚ/ /ˈɹɪxt.ə/ pn
Ρίχτερ
A surname from German.

Richter scale pn
κλίμακα Ρίχτερ
(seismology) a logarithmic scale used to express the energy released by an earthquake, each increase of 1 representing a 32-fold increase in energy.

Riga /ˈɹiːɡə/ pn
Ρίγα
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Rijeka /ɹiˈjɛkə/ /ɹiːˈɛkə/ /ɹɪˈjɛkə/ pn
Ριέκα Ριγέκα Ριγιέκα
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Rimini pn
Ρίμινι
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Rio de Janeiro /ˈɹiːəʊ de ʒəˈneəɹəʊ/ /ˈɹiːəʊ dɪ ʒəˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Ρίο ντε Τζανέιρο
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Riyadh /ɹiˈjɑːd/ pn
Ριάντ
(metonym) the government of Saudi Arabia

Robert /ˈɹɑb.ɚt/ /ˈɹɒb.ət/ pn
Ροβέρτος Ρόμπερτ
(rare, _, compared to given name) A French surname originating as a patronymic.

Robin Hood /ˈɹɑbɪn hʊd/ /ˌɹɒbɪn ˈhʊd/ pn
Ρομπέν των Δασών
A legendary English outlaw famous for his skill in archery and his vow to defend the poor and the oppressed against established authority.

Rochefort /ɹɒʃ.ˌfɔːt/ Rocheforts pn
Ροσφόρ
A surname from French.

Rocky Mountains pn
Βραχώδη Όρη
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Roger /ˈɹɑ.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə/ [ˈroː.dʒɐ] Rogers pn
Ρογήρος
(rare, _, compared to given name) A surname originating as a patronymic.

Roland pn
Ρολάνδος
A en given name.

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ Roma Roms n
Ρομ
A member of the Romani people.
(in particular) A male member of the Romani people who is married and considered respectable amongst the family.

Roma pn
Ρομ Ρομά
A variety of the Romani language (or occasionally) the Romani macrolanguage.

Romaine lettuce Romaine lettuces n
μαρούλι ρωμάνα
A long-leaved variety of lettuce, Lactuca sativa var. longifolia.

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ more Roman most Roman adj
ρωμαϊκός
Of or from Rome.
(historical) Of or from the Roman Empire.
λατινικός
(of type or text) Supporting the characters of the Latin alphabet.
ρωμαιοκαθολικός
Of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church or the Holy See.

Roman /ˈɹoʊ.mən/ /ˈɹəʊ.mən/ Romans n
Ρωμαίος
A native or resident of Rome.
(historical) A native or resident of the Roman Empire.
λατινικό αλφάβητο
(uncountable) The Roman script.

Roman Catholic adj
ρωμαιοκαθολικός
Of or pertaining to the Latin rite, Latin Church, or Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.

Roman Catholic Roman Catholics n
ρωμαιοκαθολικός
A person who belongs to the (Roman) Catholic Church.

Roman Catholic Church pn
Ρωμαιοκαθολική Εκκλησία
Latin Church, the largest of the autonomous particular churches of the Catholic Church.

Roman Catholicism pn
ρωμαιοκαθολικισμός
The beliefs or religion of the Roman Catholic Church.

Roman Empire /ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Ρωμαϊκή Αυτοκρατορία Βασιλεία Ρωμαίων
(historical) The empire which succeeded the Roman Republic and existed between 27 B.C.E. and 476 C.E. in the west (and until 1453 C.E. in the east; see Byzantine Empire), encompassing territories stretching from Britain and Germany to Spain, North Africa and the Persian Gulf. [from 15th c.]

Roman road Roman roads n
Ρωμαϊκή οδός
(historical) Any of many roads built in Europe, including Britain, by the Ancient Romans, many of which survive in various forms.

Romance adj
ρωμανικός
Of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin: French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Galician, Romanian, Catalan, Occitan, etc.

Romance language Romance languages n
ρομανική γλώσσα
Any language descended from Latin.

Romani /ɹəˈmɑː.ni/ /ˈɹoʊ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɑ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒ.mə.ni/ /ˈɹɒm.ni/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.ni/ pn
Ρομανί γλώσσα
The Indo-Aryan lect of the Roma people, or one of its sublects (such as Roma, Sinti, Romanichal, etc), closely related to Hindi and Rajasthani.

Romania /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Ρουμανία
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Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹəˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ Romanians n
Ρουμάνος Ρουμάνα
(countable) A native of Romania.
ρουμανικά ρουμάνικα
(uncountable) The official language of Romania and Moldova.

Romanianization n
εκρουμανισμός

Romanoff Romanoffs pn
Ρομανώφ
A dynasty that ruled the Russian Empire
An aristocratic house that formed a ruling dynasty of Russia

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
προς Ρωμαίους
(biblical) The sixth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle of St Paul to the Christians in Rome.
The 30th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹum/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
ρωμαϊκή αυτοκρατορία
Ancient Rome; the former Roman Empire; Roman civilization.
Ρώμη
The Holy See, the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly prior to the establishment of the Vatican City in the 19th century.

Rome wasn't built in a day proverb
η Ρώμη δεν χτίστηκε σε μια μέρα
(idiomatic) It takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive.

Romeo /ˈɹoʊmioʊ/ pn
Ρωμαίος
(fiction) One of the main characters of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare: the ardent lover of Juliet.

Romeo and Juliet pn
Ρωμαίος και Ιουλιέτα
A pair of lovers, particularly if they are young, visibly enamored, and come from families or groups that are on opposing sides of a dispute.

Romulus /ˈrɒmjʊləs/ pn
Ρωμύλος
(Roman mythology) The legendary founder of Rome and the twin brother of Remus.

Ronald /ˈɹɑnəld/ /ˈɹɒnəld/ pn
Ρονάλδος
A en given name.

Roquefort Roqueforts n
ροκφόρ
A blue cheese made from sheep unpasteurized milk, produced in the south of France.

Rorschach test /ˈɹɔɹʃək tɛst/ /ˈɹɔɹˌʃæk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔːʃæk tɛst/ /ˈɹɔːʃɑːk tɛst/ Rorschach tests n
τεστ Ρόρσαχ
(psychology) A method of psychological evaluation that uses a person's interpretations of inkblots or similar images to discover information concerning his or her personality, emotional functioning, or unconscious mind.

Rosetta Stone pn
Στήλη της Ροζέττας
A large inscribed stone found near Rosetta, Egypt, in 1799, later used as a basis for understanding many previously undecipherable examples of hieroglyphic writing.

Rostock pn
Ροστόκ
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Rostov pn
Ροστόφ
A surname from Russian.

Rostov-on-Don pn
Ροστόφ στον Ντον
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Roubaix /ɹoʊˈbeɪ/ /ɹuˈbeɪ/ pn
Ρουμπαί
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Rouen pn
Ρουέν
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Round Table pn
Στρογγυλή Τράπεζα
(Arthurian legend) King Arthur's table in the Arthurian legend, around which he and his knights congregate, all having equal status since the table has no head.

Rousseauian /ɹuˈsoʊɪən/ /ɹuːˈsəʊɪən/ more Rousseauian most Rousseauian adj
ρουσσωικός
(philosophy) Of or relating to the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778).

Rovaniemi /ˈɹəʊvənɪəmɪ/ pn
Ροβανιέμι
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Roxana pn
Ρωξάνη
The wife of Alexander the Great.
A en given name.

Royal Navy pn
Βασιλικό Ναυτικό
The British navy; formed in the 16th century, although England has had naval ships since before the time of Alfred the Great.

Rubicon /-k(ə)n/ /ˈɹubəˌkɑn/ /ˈɹuːbɪkɒn/ pn
Ρουβίκωνας
The same river in the present day, identified with a river previously named Fiumicino.

Rubik's cube Rubik's cubes n
κύβος του Ρούμπικ
A mechanical puzzle in the shape of a cube, all sides able to be rotated, each side divided into 9 squares, the moving pieces allowing the cube to be rearranged. The goal is to get the colored squares aligned so that each side of the cube is the same color.

Rudd /ɹʌd/ pn
Ραντ
A surname transferred from the nickname.

Rudolph /ˈɹuːdɒ(l)f/ pn
Ροδόλφος
A en given name.

Rufus pn
Ρούφος
Either of two persons mentioned in the New Testament (in Mark 15:21 and Romans 16:13).
A en given name, used since the seventeenth century.

Rumpelstiltskin pn
Ρουμπελστίλτσκιν
A fairy tale about a dwarf who saves the miller’s daughter by spinning straw into gold in exchange for her first-born child, but is foiled when she guesses his name.
The fictional dwarf who is the title character of that story.

Rus /ɹuːs/ /ɹʌs/ Rus pn
Ρως
A people made up of Scandinavian warrior merchants who travelled Eastern European river-roads from the eighth century, and whose settlements around Novgorod, Kiev and the Volga and Dnieper gave rise to the Rus' principalities. [from 19th c.]
Kievan Rus', the medieval East Slavic state established by these same warrior merchants in the 9th century, whose capital was in Kiev.
Any of the medieval East Slavic principalities ruled by this class, especially Kievan Rus.

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ Russias pn
Ρωσία Ρωσσία
(dated, countable) Any of several East Slavic states descended from Kievan Rus, typically including Russia (Great Russia), Belarus (White Russia) and Ukraine (Little Russia).

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ Russians n
Ρωσίδα Ρώσος
(countable) An ethnic Russian: a member of the East Slavic ethnic group which is native to, and constitutes the majority of the population of, Russia.
(countable, obsolete) A person from the Soviet Union
ρωσικά ρώσικα
(uncountable) The Russian language.

Russian Blue Russian Blues n
ρωσική μπλε
(zoology) A domestic cat of a breed with dense silver to grey fur.

Russian Empire pn
Ρωσική Αυτοκρατορία
(historical) The Russian state from 1721 to 1917.

Russian Federation pn
Ρωσική Ομοσπονδία
Alternative formal name of Russia.

Russian Orthodox Church pn
Ρωσική Ορθόδοξη Εκκλησία
One of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian churches.

Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic /ˈɹɐʃən ˈsɐʉviːət fedəɹətɪv ˈsɐʉʃəɫɪst ɹəˈpɐbɫɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsoʊvjət ˈfɛdɚˌɹeɪtɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹəˈpʌblɪk/ /ˈɹʌʃən ˈsɒvi.ət ˈfɛd(ə)ɹətɪv ˈsəʊʃəlɪst ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Ρωσική Σοβιετική Ομοσπονδιακή Σοσιαλιστική Δημοκρατία
The official name for modern-day Russia under the Communist Party from 1936 to 1991 (from 1918 to 1937, according to the Constitution of the RSFSR, called the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic). Part of the USSR from 1922 to 1991.

Russian doll Russian dolls n
ματριόσκα μπάμπουσκα μπαμπούσκα
One of a set of hollow nesting dolls, usually wooden and decorated.

Russification n
εκρωσισμός
The process of making anything Russian.

Russophile /ɹʊsɛʊ̯ˈfɐɪ̯l/ /ˈɹuːsəfaɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʊsɛʊ̯fɐɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌsə(ʊ̯)faɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌsəfaɪ̯l/ /ˈɹʌʃəfaɪ̯l/ Russophiles n
ρωσόφιλος
A person who loves the country, culture or people of Russia.

Russophilia /ˌɹʌsəˈfɪli.ə/ n
ρωσοφιλία φιλορωσισμός
A strong interest in Russia, Russian culture, or the Russian people.

Russophobia n
ρωσοφοβία
The contempt or disgust towards Russians or Russia, especially the political system, or the customs of the former Soviet Union.

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
Ρουθ
A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
A en given name.

Ruthenia /ɹuːˈθiː.ni.ə/ pn
Ρουθηνία
The territory between Central and Eastern Europe inhabited by Rusyns, on the slopes of the Carpathian Mountains in parts of Ukraine, Poland and Slovakia.
(historical) Lands inhabited by Ukrainians (Ruthenians) of the former Austrian Empire kingdom of Galicia (1772–1918), corresponding to parts of Western Ukraine.

Rwanda /ɹuˈændə/ /ɹuˈɑndə/ /ɹəˈwændə/ /ɹəˈwɑndə/ /ɹəˈwɒndə/ pn
Ρουάντα
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The standardized dialect of the Bantu language Rwanda-Rundi spoken in Rwanda.
The genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994.

Ryan /ˈɹaɪən/ Ryans pn
Ράιαν
A en given name
A en given name رَيَّان. Sometimes written and pronounced as Ryan in English due to the phonetic similarity with the Arabic name.
A en given name.

Réunion /ɹeɪ.uːniˈɒn/ /ɹiːˈjuːnjən/ pn
Ρεϋνιόν Ρεουνιόν
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SIM card SIM cards n
κάρτα SIM
A small, removable card smaller than a credit card which stores mobile phone data such as contact names and numbers, SMSs and security information.

SMS /ˌɛs ɛm ˈɛs/ SMSes n
μήνυμα
(telecommunications) Initialism of Short Message Service. A service to send text messages on a cell phone.

SSD SSDs n
SSD

SSR SSRs n
ΣΣΔ
(historical) Initialism of Soviet Socialist Republic.

STD STDs n
ΣΜΝ
(disease) Initialism of sexually transmitted disease.

SYRIZA pn
ΣΥΡΙΖΑ
(politics) the Coalition of the Radical Left, a Greek political party

Saakashvili pn
Σαακασβίλι
A transliteration of the Georgian surname სააკაშვილი (saaḳašvili).

Saarbrücken pn
Σααρμπρύκεν
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Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ Sabbaths n
σάββατο
Friday-Saturday, observed in Judaism and some Christian denominations as a day of rest and worship.

Sacramento pn
Σακραμέντο
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Saddam pn
Σαντάμ Χουσεΐν
Saddam Hussein, former Iraqi dictator (1979-2003).

Sagiada pn
Σαγιάδα
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Sagitta /səˈd͡ʒɪt.ə/ /səˈɡɪt.ə/ pn
Βέλος
(constellation) A small autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble an arrow. It lies between the constellations of Vulpecula and Aquila.

Sagittarius /ˌsadʒɪˈtɛːrɪəs/ /ˌsædʒəˈtɛriəs/ pn
Τοξότης
(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a centaur who is an archer. It contains the stars Kaus Australis and Nunki.
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the archer, ruled by Jupiter and covering November 23 - December 21 (tropical astrology) or December 16 - January 14 (sidereal astrology).

Sahara /səˈhɑɹə/ /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛɹə/ pn
Σαχάρα
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Saharan more Saharan most Saharan adj
σαχάριος
of or pertaining to the Sahara desert

Sahel /səˈhɛl/ pn
Σαχέλ
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Saigon /ˈsaɪɡɒn/ pn
Σαϊγκόν
(historical) Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest city in Vietnam, which was the capital of the former South Vietnam.

Saint Andrew's cross Saint Andrew's crosses n
χίασμα
A diagonal cross, the figure of a cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars.

Saint Barbara pn
Αγία Βαρβάρα
The patron of armourers, military engineers, gunsmiths, miners and anyone else who worked with cannon and explosives.

Saint Barthélemy /ˌsæn bɑː(ɹ)ˌteɪlɪˈmiː/ pn
Άγιος Βαρθολομαίος
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Saint Bernard /ˈseɪnt bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈsənt ˈbəɹnəd/ Saint Bernards n
σκύλος Αγίου Βερνάρδου
One of a breed of large dog, famous for rescuing people on mountains.

Saint George /ˈseɪnt ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
Άγιος Γεώργιος
(Christianity) Patron saint of England and several other places; legendary killer of a dragon.

Saint Helena /seɪnt həˈliːnə/ pn
Αγία Ελένη
(Christianity) A saint.
νήσος Αγίας Ελένης
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Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ən ˈniː.vɪs/ pn
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Saint Lucia /seɪnt ˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Αγία Λουκία
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Saint Mary /ˈseɪnt ˈmɛə.ɹi/ pn
Αγία Μαρία Παναγία
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Saint Michael pn
Άγιος Μιχαήλ
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Saint Nicholas pn
Άγιος Νικόλαος
(Christianity) A 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, Anatolia, patron saint of children, mariners and the unwed among others, functioning in multiple countries as a gift-giving figure around his feast day of December 6.

Saint Petersburg /sənt ˈpiːtə(r)zˌbɜː(r)ɡ/ pn
Αγία Πετρούπολη
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Saint Pierre and Miquelon pn
Άγιος Πέτρος και Μικελόν Σαιν Πιέρ και Μικελόν
An overseas territory of France off the eastern coast of Canada.

Saint Valentine's Day /ˌseɪntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ /ˌsəntˈvælənˌtaɪnzˌdeɪ/ pn
Ημέρα του Αγίου Βαλεντίνου
A holiday in remembrance of Saint Valentine, February 14th, celebrated by sending cards or similar tokens of love.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ən ðə ˈɡɹɛn.əˌdiːnz/ pn
Άγιος Βικέντιος και Γρεναδίνες
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Saint-Denis pn
Σαιν-Ντενί
The administrative capital of Réunion, the overseas territory of France.

Saint-Florent pn
Σεν Φλοράν
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Saint-Pierre-des-Corps /ˌsæ̃ piˈɛə(ɹ) deɪ ˈkɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Σαιν-Πιερ-ντε-Κορ
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Σαιν-Τροπέ
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Saint-Étienne /ˌsænt ɛtiˈɛn/ pn
Σαιντ-Ετιέν
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Saitama pn
Σαϊτάμα
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Salamis pn
Σαλαμίνα
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Salisbury /ˈsɒlz.bɹi, ˈsɔːlz-, ˈsɔːz-/ Salisburies pn
Σόλσμπερι
A place in the United Kingdom:
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Salt Lake City pn
Σώλτ Λέηκ Σίτυ
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Salvador /ˈsælvədɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Σαλβαδόρ
A en given name.
A surname from Spanish or Portuguese.
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Salzburg /ˈsɑltsbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ /ˈsɔːltsbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Σάλτσμπουργκ
The present federal state of Austria surrounding the city.
(historical) The former sovereign archbishopric surrounding the city.

Samantha /səˈmænθə/ [səˈmɛənθə] pn
Σαμάνθα
A en given name.

Samara pn
Σαμάρα
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Samaria /səˈmæː.ɹɪ.ə/ /səˈmɛə.ɹɪ.ə/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ə/ pn
Σαμάρεια
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Samarkand /ˈsæmə(ɹ)kænd/ pn
Σαμαρκάνδη
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Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ Sami Samis n
Σάμι
A member of an indigenous Finno-Ugric people of Lapland.

Sami /ˈsæmi/ /ˈsɑːmi/ Samis pn
Σάμι
(countable) Any of the languages of the Sami people.

Samoa /saː.mo.a/ /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈmoʊə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ /ˈsaːˌmaʉ̯.ə/ pn
Σαμόα
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Samogitia /ˌsa.mə(ʊ)ˈɡiː.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.moʊˈɡi.ʃə/ /ˌsæ.məˈɡi.ʃə/ pn
Σαμογιτία
An ethnographic region of Lithuania, located in the north-west of the country.

Samos /ˈseɪ.mɒs/ pn
Σάμος
An island belonging to the Sporades and a city on it, in the Aegean.
A modern Greek prefecture in the eastern part of the Aegean that includes the island along with the islands of Icaria and Fourni.

Samosata /səˈmɒsətə/ pn
Σαμόσατα
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Samothrace pn
Σαμοθράκη
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Samothracian /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /sæmoʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /sæməʊˈθɹeɪʃən/ Samothracians n
Σαμοθρακός
An inhabitant or a resident of Samothrace.

Samson /ˈsæmsən/ pn
Σαμψών
An Israelite judge in the Old Testament who performed feats of strength against the Philistines but was betrayed by Delilah his mistress. (biblical character)
An English surname derived from the given name.

Samsun pn
Σαμψούντα
A city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey

Samsung /ˈsæm.sʊŋ/ /ˈsæm.sʌŋ/ Samsungs pn
Σάμσουνγκ
A South Korean conglomerate company which makes electronics and ships.

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
Σαμουήλ
A en given name.
One of two books of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.
The primary author and central character of the first book of Samuel.
A surname.

San Francisco /ˌsæn fɹænˈsɪskoʊ/ /ˌsæn fɹənˈsɪskoʊ/ pn
Σαν Φρανσίσκο
A major coastal city in California of over 800,000 widely known for its unique culture, architecture, and LGBT population; formerly Yerba Buena (pre-1847).

San Jose /ˌsæn hoʊˈzeɪ/ /ˌsæn.oʊˈzeɪ/ pn
Σαν Χοσέ
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San José pn
Σαν Χοσέ
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Places named after Saint Joseph (acquired from Spanish).

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
Άγιος Μαρίνος
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San Salvador /sæn ˈsælvədɔɹ/ pn
Σαν Σαλβαδόρ
(historical) Short for San Salvador Island, TemplateParserError:LuaError discovered on Christopher Columbus's first voyage.
Short for San Salvador Island, TemplateParserError:LuaError.
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Sanaa /sɑˈnɑː/ /səˈnɑː/ pn
Σαναά
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Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ n
σανσκριτικά
A classical Indo-European language of South Asia, which is the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism. [from 1610s]

Santa Catarina pn
Σάντα Καταρίνα
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Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/ Santa Clauses pn
Άγιος Βασίλης
(folklore) A figure said to bring presents to people (especially children) at Christmas time.

Santa Fe /ˌsæntə ˈfeɪ/ pn
Σάντα Φε
Places in Argentina:
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(rail) Short for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

Santiago /sæntiˈɑːɡəʊ/ /sɑntiˈɑɡoʊ/ pn
Σαντιάγο
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Santo Domingo pn
Σάντο Ντομίγκο
(historical) The Spanish-colonized portion of the island of Hispaniola, which later became the Dominican Republic, especially as contrasted with Saint-Domingue, the French-controlled portion.

Santorini /ˌsantɒˈɹiːnɪ/ /ˌsantəˈɹiːnɪ/ /ˌsæntəˈɹini/ pn
Σαντορίνη Θήρα
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Sappho /ˈsæfoʊ/ /ˈsæfəʊ/ pn
Σαπφώ
An Ancient Greek female name, particularly borne by a poetess from Lesbos who lived between 630 and 570 BC (exact dates unknown).

Sarah /ˈse(ɪ).ɹə/ /ˈsæ.ɹə/ /ˈsɑɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛə.ɹə/ /ˈsɛɚ.ə/ /ˈsɛɹ.ə/ /ˈsɛː.ɹə/ Sarahs pn
Σάρα
The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible.
A en given name.

Sarajevo /ˌsɑɹəˈjeɪvəʊ/ pn
Σαράγεβο Σεράγεβο
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Sarandë /səˈɹændə/ /səˈɹɑːndə/ pn
Άγιοι Σαράντα
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Sardanapalus pn
Σαρδανάπαλος
A semi-legendary king of Assyria, as portrayed in Greek and later European art and literature.

Sardinia /sɑɹˈdɪniə/ /sɑːˈdɪnɪə/ pn
Σαρδηνία
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Sardinian adj
σαρδηνιακός
Of or relating to Sardinia or its people or culture.

Sardinian pn
σαρδηνιακά σαρδηνιακή γλώσσα
A Romance language spoken in the Italian region of Sardinia.

Sardinian warbler Sardinian warblers n
μαυροτσιροβάκος
Sylvia melanocephala, an Old World warbler.

Sarkozy /sɑɹˈkoʊzi/ /sɑːˈkəʊzi/ Sarkozys pn
Σαρκοζί
A surname from French.
A surname from Hungarian.

Sarmatia /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃi.ə/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Σαρματία
(historical) An ancient territory corresponding to the western part of greater Scythia (modern Ukraine, southern Russia, and the eastern Balkans).

Sarmatian /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃi.ə/ /sɑː(ɹ)ˈmeɪʃə/ Sarmatians n
Σαρμάτης Σαρμάτισσα
A native or inhabitant of Sarmatia.

Saronic Islands pn
Νησιά Σαρωνικού Νησιά του Αργοσαρωνικού
A group of Greek islands located in the Saronic Gulf in the south-east Ionian Sea at the opening to the Aegean Sea.

Saskatchewan /səˈskæt͡ʃ.ə.wən/ /səˈskæt͡ʃ.əˌwɑːn/ pn
Σασκάτσουαν
Prairie province in western Canada (named after the river, which flows through it) which has Regina as its capital city.

Saskatoon /ˌsæs.kə.ˈtun/ pn
Σασκατούν
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Satan /ˈseɪ.tn̩/ /ˈseɪ.tən/ [ˈseɪ.ʔn̩] pn
Σατανάς
(religion) The supreme evil spirit in the Abrahamic religions, who tempts humanity and rules Hell; the Devil; (in, _, Theistic Satanism) the same figure, regarded as a deity to be revered and worshipped.

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ Satanisms n
σατανισμός
Worship or reverence to Satan (usually synonymous with "the Devil").
A profession, philosophy, or ideological construct featuring a positive, admirable, or useful association to the figure, character or entity known as 'Satan'; or, featuring opposition to all morality and the procurement of what is wanted regardless of the consequences concerning others.

Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætədi/ /ˈsætədæɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdeɪ/ /ˈsætəɹdi/ [ˈsæɾɚdeɪ̯] [ˈsæɾɚdi] Saturdays n
Σάββατο
The seventh day of the week in many religious traditions, and the sixth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; observed as the Sabbath/Shabbat in Judaism (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset); it follows Friday and precedes Sunday.

Saturn /ˈsæt.ən/ /ˈsæt.ɚn/ pn
Κρόνος
(astronomy) The sixth planet of the solar system, known for its large rings, and until recent times the furthest known; represented in astronomy and astrology by ♄.
(Roman god) The god of fertility and agriculture, equivalent to the Greek Kronos.

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ /ˈsɔːdi/ more Saudi most Saudi adj
σαουδαραβικός
From, or pertaining to Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabian people or language.

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊ.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ /ˌsɔː.di əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ pn
Σαουδική Αραβία
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Saul /sɑl/ /sɔːl/ pn
Σαούλ
(Christianity, Judaism) The first king of Israel in the Old Testament.

Sava pn
Σάβα Σάβος
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Savi's warbler Savi's warblers n
καλαμοτριλιστής
Locustella luscinioides, an Old World warbler, found in parts of Europe, Western Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa.

Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
Σαβοΐα
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Savoy cabbage Savoy cabbages n
κραμπολάχανο
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda, a hardy cabbage with dense, crinkled leaves

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ more Saxon most Saxon adj
σαξονικός
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Saxon language.

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ Saxons n
Σάξονας
A member of an ancient West Germanic tribe that lived at the eastern North Sea coast and south of it.

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
Σαξωνία Σαξονία
A historic realm and modern state of Germany.

Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Σκανδιναβία
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden collectively and sometimes Finland, Iceland, and the Faroe Islands.

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ more Scandinavian most Scandinavian adj
σκανδιναβικός
(Of a language) Of or relating to the North Germanic family of languages to which Swedish, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Danish, Icelandic, and Faeroese belong.

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ Scandinavians n
Σκανδιναβός
Someone from Scandinavia.

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
Σκανδιναβία
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Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
Σκάνια
A historical region, currently part of Sweden, occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian Peninsula.

Scheherazade /ʃəˈhɛɹəzɑd/ /ʃəˌhɛɹəˈzɑːd(ə)/ pn
Σεχραζάντ
A en given name.

Schiller pn
Σίλερ
A surname from German.

Schimatari pn
Σχηματάρι
A city in the southeast of the Viotia prefecture in Greece, 75 km northwest of Athens.

Scholz pn
Σολτς
A surname from German.

Schopenhauerian /ˌʃoʊpənhaʊˈɪɹi.ən/ /ˌʃəʊpənhaʊˈɪəɹɪən/ more Schopenhauerian most Schopenhauerian adj
σοπενχαουερικός
Of or relating to Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860), German philosopher known for his pessimism and clarity.

Schutzstaffel /ˈʃʊts.stæ.fəl/ Schutzstaffeln n
Σούτσσταφφελ
(historical) The internal security force of Nazi Germany; the SS.

Schwarzenegger /ˈʃwɔːɹtsənˌɛɡə/ /ˈʃwɔːɹtsənˌɛɡəɹ/ Schwarzeneggers pn
Σβαρτσενέγκερ
A surname from German; used specifically of Arnold Schwarzenegger (b. 1947), an Austrian-American businessman and governor of California, known especially for his success as a professional bodybuilder and action film actor.

Scientology pn
σαϊεντολογία
A belief system with certain religious aspects, developed in 1952, focused on the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard.

Scorpio /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ pn
Σκορπιός
(astrology) The zodiac sign for the scorpion, ruled by Mars and covering October 23 - November 22 (tropical astrology) or November 16 - December 15 (sidereal astrology).

Scorpius /ˈskɔːpɪəs/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪəs/ pn
Σκορπιός
(constellation) A constellation of the zodiac, roughly shaped like a scorpion. Its brightest star is the red giant Antares.

Scot /ˈskɑt/ /ˈskɒt/ /ˈskɔʔ/ Scots n
Σκωτσέζος
A person born in or native to Scotland.

Scotch /skɑt͡ʃ/ /skɒt͡ʃ/ pn
σκοτσέζικα
(dated) The Scottish dialect of English.
Σκοτσέζοι
(dated) The people of Scotland.

Scotland /ˈskɑt.lənd/ /ˈskɒt.lənd/ /ˈskɔʔ.lənd/ pn
Σκωτία
A habitational surname referring to someone from Scotland.

Scotland Yard pn
Σκότλαντ Γιαρντ
The headquarters of the Criminal Investigation Department of the London Metropolitan Police Force.

Scots /skɒts/ /ˈskɔts/ pn
σκωτς
A Germanic language closely related to English and descended from northern dialects of Middle English, spoken in parts of Scotland, now especially in the northeastern and southern regions of the country.

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] more Scottish most Scottish adj
σκοτσέζικος Σκοτσέζος
Of a thing or concept, of or pertaining to Scotland.

Scottish /ˈskɑ.ɾɪʃ/ /ˈskɒt.ɪʃ/ /ˈskɔt.ɪʃ/ [ˈskɔɾ.ɪʃ] n
Σκοτσέζοι
(collective, in the plural, with definite article, i. e. the Scottish) the people of Scotland.

Sculptor pn
Γλύπτης
(constellation) A dim spring constellation of the southern sky. It lies between Aquarius and Phoenix and lies in the direction of the southern pole of the Milky Way.

Scutari pn
Σκουτάρι
former name of Üsküdar

Scutum pn
Ασπίς
(constellation) A small autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a shield. It lies between the constellations of Aquila, Sagittarius, and the tail of Serpens.

Scylla /ˈsɪlə/ pn
Σκύλλα
A dangerous rock on the Italian coast opposite the whirlpool Charybdis on the coast of Sicily. The passage between Scylla and Charybdis was formerly considered perilous; hence, the saying between Scylla and Charybdis signifies a great peril on either hand.

Scythia /ˈsɪði.ə/ /ˈsɪθi.ə/ pn
Σκυθία
(historical) A region of Central Eurasia in the classical era, encompassing parts of the Pontic steppe, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, inhabited by nomadic Scythians from at least the 11th century BCE to the 2nd century CE.

Scythian /ˈsɪði.ən/ /ˈsɪθi.ən/ Scythians n
Σκύθης
An inhabitant of Scythia, an ill-defined region centered in southern Russia.

Sderot pn
Σντερότ
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Sea of Azov /ˈsiː əv ˈɑːzɒv/ pn
Αζοφική θάλασσα
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Sea of Cortez pn
Θάλασσα του Κορτές
Synonym of Gulf of California

Sea of Japan pn
Θάλασσα της Ιαπωνίας Ιαπωνική Θάλασσα
The body of water between Japan, Sakhalin, the Asian continent, and Jeju Island.

Sea of Marmara pn
Θάλασσα του Μαρμαρά Προποντίδα
A deep inland sea in north-western Turkey connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea via the straits of Bosphorus and Dardanelles.

Sea of Okhotsk /ˌsiː əv əˈxɒtsk/ pn
Οχοτσκική Θάλασσα
A sea between the Kamchatka Peninsula on the east, the Kuril Islands on the southeast, the island of Hokkaidō to the far south, the island of Sakhalin along the west, and a long stretch of eastern Siberian coast along the west and north.

Sean /ʃɔːn/ Seans pn
Γιάννης
A en given name.

Seattle /siˈætl̩/ [-ɾɫ] pn
Σιάτλ
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Sebastia pn
Σεβαστη
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Sebastian /səˈbæst͡ʃən/ /sɪˈbæs.tʃən/ /sɪˈbæsti.ən/ pn
Σεβαστός Σεβαστιανός
A en given name.

Seborga pn
Σεμπόργκα

Secretary General Secretaries General n
γενικός γραμματέας
The chief administrator of an international body such as NATO or the United Nations.

Segovia /sɪˈɡəʊviə/ pn
Σεγκόβια
The letter S in the Spanish spelling alphabet

Seine /seɪn/ /sɛn/ pn
Σηκουάνας
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Sejm /seɪm/ pn
Δίαιτα Σέιμ
The lower house of the Polish parliament.

Selangor pn
Σελανγκόρ
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Selcuk pn
Σελτσούκ
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Selene /səˈlini/ /sɪˈliːnɪ/ pn
Σελήνη
(Greek god) The goddess of the Moon.
Σεληνη
A en given name.

Seleucus /səˈljuːkəs/ /səˈluːkəs/ /ˌsɛleˈukəs/ /ˌsɛlˈjukəs/ pn
Σέλευκος
A en given name, particularly Seleucus I Nicator, founder of the Seleucid Empire.

Senate Senates pn
γερουσία
Any of several legislative bodies. (In countries which have multiple legislative bodies, the Senate is often the more senior.)
σύγκλητος
(Canada) The Senate of Canada; the upper house of the Canadian parliament; "the Senate".
(US) The United States Senate.

Seneca /ˈsɛnɪkə/ pn
Σενέκας
A Roman cognomen, notably borne by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a Roman stoic philosopher, dramatist, and statesman.

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɑːl/ /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
Σενεγάλη
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Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ more Senegalese most Senegalese adj
σενεγαλέζικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Senegal or the Senegalese people.

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ Senegalese n
Σενεγαλέζα Σενεγαλέζος
A person from Senegal or of Senegalese descent.

Seoul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ pn
Σεούλ
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Sephardi Sephardim Sephardis n
Σεφαρδίτης Σεφαρδίτισσα
a Jew of Iberian ancestry, whose native language was Ladino

September /səpˈtɛmbə/ /səpˈtɛmbəɹ/ /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ Septembers pn
Σεπτέμβριος Σεπτέμβρης Τρυγητής
The ninth month of the Gregorian calendar, following August and preceding October. Abbreviations: Sep or Sep., Sept or Sept.

Septuagint /sɛpˈtju.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /sɛpˈtu.ə.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɛp.tjʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.tə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊ.ə.d͡ʒɪnt/ /ˈsɛp.ʃə.wəˌd͡ʒɪnt/ Septuagints pn
Μετάφραση των Εβδομήκοντα εβδομήκοντα
An influential Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible produced in Alexandria in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC.

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ Serbs n
Σέρβος
A person of Serb descent (not necessarily from Serbia). (Compare Serbian.)

Serbia /ˈsɜː.bi.ə/ /ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ pn
Σερβία
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Serbia and Montenegro pn
Σερβία και Μαυροβούνιο
(historical) Former country on the Balkan Peninsula, formerly part of Yugoslavia. It disbanded in 2006.

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ adj
σερβικός σερβικά
Of, from, or pertaining to Serbia and Serbians.

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ Serbians n
σερβικά σερβικός
(uncountable) The standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken by Serbs.
Σέρβος Σέρβα
(historical) Serbo-Croatian in general, as spoken in Serbia.

Sergius pn
Σέργιος
A en given name.

Serpens /ˈsɚpənz/ pn
Όφις
(constellation) A large summer constellation of the northern sky said to resemble a snake. It is the only constellation consisting of two parts (Serpens Caput and Serpens Cauda) separated by the constellation Ophiuchus, representing the snake handler Asclepius.

Serres pn
Σέρρες
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Set /ˈsɛt/ pn
Σεθ Σετ
(Egyptian mythology) An ancient Egyptian god, variously described as the god of chaos, the god of thunder and storms, or the god of destruction.

Seth /sɛθ/ pn
Σηθ
The third son of Adam and Eve.

Sevastopol /səˈvæstəpoʊl/ /ˌsɛvəˈstoʊpəl/ pn
Σεβαστούπολη
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Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
Σεβίλλη
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A surname.
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Sevillian adj
σεβιλλιάνικος
Of or pertaining to Seville, city in Spain.

Sevillian Sevillians n
Σεβιλλιάνα Σεβιλλιανός
Someone from Seville.

Sextans pn
Εξάς
(constellation) A dim spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a sextant. It lies south of the constellation of Leo.

Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛl/ /seɪˈʃɛlz/ /ˈseɪʃɛl/ /ˈseɪʃɛlz/ pn
Σεϋχέλλες
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Sfax pn
Σαφάκις Σφαξ
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Shaanxi /ʃɑːnˈʃiː/ /ˈʃænˈʃiː/ pn
Σαανσί
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Shadow Cabinet Shadow Cabinets n
σκιώδης κυβέρνηση
A senior group of opposition politicians who shadow the members of the government.

Shakespeare /ˈʃeɪkspɪə/ /ˈʃeɪkspɪɹ/ pn
Σαίξπηρ Σαιξπήρος
William Shakespeare, an English playwright and poet of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries

Shakespearean /ʃeɪkˈspɪəɹi.ən/ /ʃeɪkˈspɪɹi.ən/ more Shakespearean most Shakespearean adj
σαιξπηρικός
(literature) Of or pertaining to, characteristic of, associated with, or suggestive of William Shakespeare (an English playwright), his works, or his authorship, or the time in which he lived.

Shakespearean sonnet Shakespearean sonnets n
αγγλικό σονέτο σαιξπηρικό σονέτο
(poetry) A sonnet comprising three quatrains and a final couplet, in iambic pentameter with the rhyme scheme of abab cdcd efef gg.

Shandong /-ˈdɒŋ/ /ʃænˈdɔŋ/ /ʃɑn-/ pn
Σαντούνγκ Σαντόνγκ
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Shanghai /ʃæŋˈhaɪ/ /ʃɑŋˈhaɪ/ /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ pn
Σανγκάη
A major international port including the eastern coast of Shanghai Municipality and the northeastern islands of Zhejiang Province.

Shanxi /ˈʃɑnˈʃi/ pn
Σανσί
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Sharjah pn
Σάρια
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Sharm el-Sheikh /ˌʃɑː(ɹ)m ɛlˈʃeɪk/ /ˌʃɑː(ɹ)m ɛʃˈʃeɪk/ pn
Όρμος του Σεΐχη Σαρμ ελ Σέιχ
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Sheba /ˈʃiːbə/ pn
Σαβα
(biblical) An ancient kingdom in Arabia or possibly in Africa.

Sheffield /ˈʃɛfiːld/ Sheffields pn
Σέφιλντ
The University of Sheffield.

Sheremetyevo pn
Σερεμέτιεβο
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Sherlock Holmes /ˈʃɜɹ.lɒk ˈhoʊmz/ pn
Σέρλοκ Χολμς
The fictional detective who is the protagonist of the series.

Shetland Islands pn
Σέτλαντ
A group of islands of Scotland, roughly north-east of the Orkney Islands.

Shi'ism /ˈʃiːɪz(ə)m/ n
σιϊσμός
The religion of Shi'i Muslims.

Shibuya /ʃɪˈbuːjə/ Shibuyas pn
Σιμπούγια
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Shinto /ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ /ˈʃɪn.təʊ/ pn
σιντοϊσμός
Formerly the state religion of Japan, a type of animism involving the worship of ancestors and nature spirits.

Shiva /ˈʃiːvə/ /ˈʃɪvə/ pn
Σίβα
(Hinduism) The god of destruction and transformation, and together with Brahma and Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Within Shaivism he is viewed as the Supreme deity, whereas in other branches of Hinduism such as the Smarta tradition he is worshipped as one of the six manifestations of the Divine.

Shkodër pn
Σκόδρα Νομός Σκόδρας
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Shota pn
Σότα
A male given name of Georgian origin.

Shumen pn
Σούμεν
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Siatista /siˈɑtɪstə/ pn
Σιάτιστα
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Siberia [saɪˈbɪəɹɪə] [saɪˈbɪɹiə] pn
Σιβηρία
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Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] adj
σιβηρικός
Of or relating to Siberia.

Siberian Husky Siberian Huskies n
σιβηρικό χάσκυ
(zoology) A medium-sized spitz breed of dog originally used for herding reindeer and pulling sleighs.

Sichuan /ˈsɛt͡ʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɛʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɪt͡ʃ.wɑn/ pn
Σιτσουάν
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Sicilian adj
σικελικός
Of or relating to Sicily or its inhabitants.

Sicilian Sicilians n
Σικελός Σικελή
A native of Sicily.
Any chess opening that starts 1 e4 c5.

Sicilian pn
σικελικά σικελική γλώσσα
The language of Sicily.

Sicilian Defence pn
σικελική άμυνα
A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 c5, in which both the white king's pawn and the black king's bishop's pawn advance two squares as the first moves.

Sicily /ˈsɪsɪli/ Sicilies pn
Σικελία
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of Sicily, a former kingdom controlling the island and some of southern Italy in the medieval and early modern period
(historical) Synonym of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a former kingdom controlling the island and most of southern Italy in the 19th century

Siderian pn
Σιδέρια
(geology) The Siderian period.

Sidon pn
Σιδών Σιδώνα
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Sieg Heil phraseologicalUnit
Ζήτω η Νίκη
(historical) The greeting Sieg Heil, used in the Third Reich during the Nazi era and by neo-Nazis today.

Siena /siˈɛnə/ pn
Σιένα
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The capital city of Siena.

Sierra Leone /siˌɛɹə liˈoʊn/ pn
Σιέρρα Λεόνε Σιέρα Λεόνε
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Sievierodonetsk pn
Σιεβιεροντονέτσκ
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Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːziə/ /saɪˈliːʃə/ pn
Σιλεσία
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Siliana pn
Σιλγιάνα Σιλιάνα
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Silurian /saɪˈlʊəɹ.iː.ən/ pn
Σιλούρια
(geology) The Silurian period.

Silvanus /sɪlˈveɪnəs/ pn
Σιλουανός
(biblical character) A companion of Paul, also called Silas.
A en given name, more often spelled Sylvanus, but never popular in either form.

Silvia /ˈsɪlvi.ə/ pn
Σίλβια
A en given name.

Silwan pn
Σιλωὰμ

Simeon /ˈsɪ.mi.ən/ pn
Συμεών
(biblical) Second son of Jacob, by his wife Leah.
A en given name.

Simferopol /sɪmfəˈɹɒ.pəl/ /ˌsɪmfəˈɹoʊpəl/ pn
Συμφερόπολη
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Simon /ˈsaɪmən/ Simons pn
Σίμων Σίμωνας
Name of any of a number of men in the New Testament, notably the original name of Apostle Peter.
A en given name.

Simplified Chinese pn
τα απλουστευμένα κινέζικα
Chinese written using the forms of Chinese characters introduced by the PRC as script reform. The characters are simplified (with a reduced number of strokes, etc.) compared to their pre-reform shapes.

Sinaloa pn
Σιναλόα
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Sinbad pn
Σεβάχ
(fiction) A fictional sailor, the hero of a story-cycle of Middle Eastern origin, who encountered monsters and magic while travelling the seas east of Africa and south of Asia.

Singapore /sɪŋəˈpɔː/ /sɪŋɡəˈpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋə-/ /ˈsɪŋəpoɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ /ˈsɪŋɡəpɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋʌpɔː/ [-ɔː˦˧] [ˈsɪŋ˧.a˧.pɔ˦] pn
Σιγκαπούρη
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Singh /sɪŋ/ pn
Σινγκ
A surname from Punjabi.

Sino- /ˈsaɪnoʊ/ /ˈsaɪnəʊ/ /ˈsɪnoʊ/ /ˈsɪnəʊ/ prefix
σινο-
A combining form relating to China or the Chinese, in those terms' various senses.

Sion pn
Σιόν
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Sir Sirs n
Σέρ
(British) The titular prefix given to a knight or baronet.

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Σείριος

Sisyphus /ˈsɪsɪfəs/ pn
Σίσυφος
(Greek mythology) Son of Aeolus and Enarete, and king of Ephyra, as tragic figure doomed eternally to roll a boulder up a hill in Tartarus, a part of Hades.

Skiathos pn
Σκιάθος
An island in the Northern Sporades

Skopelos pn
Σκόπελος
An island in the Northern Sporades

Skopjan Skopjans n
Σκοπιανός
Someone from Skopje in North Macedonia.

Skopje /ˈskɔpjɛ/ pn
Σκόπια
(by extension) North Macedonia, especially in the Greek media.

Skye pn
Σκάι
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A en given name, or a fanciful spelling of the word sky.

Skyros /ˈskiɹɑs/ /ˈskiːɹɒs/ pn
Σκύρος
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Slav /slæv/ /slɑːv/ Slavi Slavs n
Σλάβος Σλάβα
A member of any of the peoples of Europe who speak the Slavic languages.

Slavic /ˈslævɪk/ /ˈslɑːvɪk/ more Slavic most Slavic adj
σλαυικός σλαβικός
Of the Slavs, their culture or the branch of the Indo-European languages associated with them.

Slavicize v
εκσλαβίζω

Slavophile Slavophiles n
σλαβόφιλος
A person who is interested in the development and prosperity of the Slavic race.

Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauties pn
Ωραία Κοιμωμένη
A fairy tale originally titled La Belle au bois dormant by Charles Perrault.
The main character in this story, who is in unbroken slumber under a magical spell, awaiting the kiss of a prince.

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] adj
σλοβακικός σλοβακικά
Of, from, or pertaining to Slovakia, the Slovak people or the Slovak language.

Slovak /sləˈvæk/ /sləˈvɑːk/ /ˈsloʊvæk/ /ˈsloʊvɑːk/ [ˈslɑvək] Slovaks n
σλοβάκικα σλοβακικά
(uncountable) The Slavic language of Slovakia.

Slovak Republic pn
Δημοκρατία της Σλοβακίας
The official name of Slovakia.

Slovakia /sloʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvɑː.ki.ə/ pn
Σλοβακία
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Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
σλοβενικός
Of or pertaining to Slovenia, the Slovenes or the Slovene language.

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ Slovenes n
Σλοβένος Σλοβένα
A person from Slovenia.

Slovene /sləˈviːn/ /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
σλοβενικά
The official language of Slovenia.

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sloʊˈvin.jə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviːn.jə/ pn
Σλοβενία
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Slovio /ˈsloʊ̯vioʊ̯/ pn
Σλόβιο
An artificial language based on the Slavic languages and written in either the Latin or Cyrillic script, intended to be readily understandable by speakers of any modern Slavic language.

Smith /smɪθ/ Smiths pn
Σμιθ
An English surname originating as an occupation (the most common in Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand).
Σιδέρης Σιδεράς
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Smyrna /ˈzmɪɚnɑː/ pn
Σμύρνη
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Snake Island pn
Φιδονήσι
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Snow Queen pn
Βασίλισσα του Χιονιού
A female fairy tale character with magical power over snow and ice.

Snow White /snoʊ (h)waɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ Snow Whites pn
Χιονάτη Χιονούλα
A fictional character in the fairy tale Snow-White and Rose-Red, from Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot collected by the Brothers Grimm.

Sochi /ˈsoʊt͡ʃi/ /ˈsɒt͡ʃi/ pn
Σότσι
A city in the Krasnodar kray (krai) of Russia, host of the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
Σοσιαλιστική Ομοσπονδιακή Δημοκρατία της Γιουγκοσλαβίας
The Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992 (abbreviation SFRY).

Socialist Republic of Vietnam pn
Σοσιαλιστικής Δημοκρατίας του Βιετνάμ
Official name of Vietnam.

Socotra pn
Σοκότρα
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Socrates /ˈsɑkɹətiz/ /ˈsɒkɹətiːz/ pn
Σωκράτης
A en given name of mostly historical use, known after a Greek philosopher.

Socratic irony Socratic ironies n
σωκρατική ειρωνεία
The practice or act of asking someone a question, as though ignorant of the answer, in order to show a flaw in their argument.

Socratic method pn
μαιευτική

Sodom /ˈsɑ.dəm/ /ˈsɒ.dəm/ pn
Σόδομα
(biblical, Quranic) A city in the Middle East which, according to the Bible and Islamic tradition, but not specifically named in the Qur'an, was destroyed by God (along with Gomorrah) for the sins of its inhabitants.

Sofia /sɒˈfiːə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Σόφια
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Solar System /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ pn
ηλιακό σύστημα
(astronomy) The Sun and all the heavenly bodies that orbit around it, including the eight planets, their moons, the asteroids, and comets.

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ Solomons pn
Σολομών
(Biblical character) In the Old Testament and Qur'an, a king of Israel famous for his wisdom; father of King Rehoboam and the son of King David.
Σολομών Σουλεϊμάν
(countable) A en given name.

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz/ pn
Νήσοι Σολομώντος Νήσοι Σολομώντα
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Solresol pn
Σολρεσόλ
A minor constructed language whose phonemes are based upon the solfège.

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ adj
σομαλικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Somalia, the Somali people or language.

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ Somalis n
σομαλικά
(uncountable) A Cushitic language spoken mainly in Somalia and eastern Ethiopia.
Σομαλός Σομαλή
(countable) A person from Somalia or of Somali descent.

Somalia /səˈmɑːliə/ pn
Σομαλία
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Somaliland pn
Σομαλιλάνδη
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Son of God pn
Υιός του Θεού

Song of Songs pn
Άσμα Ασμάτων
(biblical) The twenty-second book of the Christian Old Testament and the seventeenth book of the Hebrew Bible.

Sony /ˈsoʊni/ pn
Σόνι
(trademark) An international electronics and media company based in Tokyo, Japan.

Sonya pn
Σόνια
A en given name.

Sophia /soʊˈfi.ə/ /səˈfaɪə/ /səˈfiːə/ /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Σοφία
A en given name, borne by an early Christian saint, and by European royalty.

Sophocles /ˈsɑ.fɑ.kliːz/ /ˈsɒ.fək.kliːz/ pn
Σοφοκλής
A Greek dramatic poet (ca. 497 BCE – 405 BCE); Sophocles was one of the three greatest Greek tragedians. In the Athenian dramatic competitions of the Festival of Dionysus, he won more first prizes (around 20) than any other playwright, and placed second in all others he participated in. He is best remembered for his Oedipus Cycle of plays.

Sorbonne pn
Σορβόννη
A building in Paris that houses several universities and schools

Sorrento /səˈɹɛntoʊ/ /səˈɹɛntəʊ/ pn
Σορέντο
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Sound pn
Έρεσουντ
The strait that separates Zealand (an island of Denmark) from Scania (part of Sweden); also sometimes called by the Danish name, Øresund.

South Africa /ˌsaʊθ ˈæf.ɹɪ.kə/ [sɑɤ̯ˈθɛ̞frɘkə] pn
Νότια Αφρική
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South America /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛɹɪkə/ pn
Νότια Αμερική
The continent that is the southern part of the Americas. It is east of the Pacific Ocean, west of the Atlantic Ocean, south of North America and north of Antarctica.

South Asia pn
Νότια Ασία
All the countries of the Indian subcontinent (principally India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan) and the Indian Ocean (principally Sri Lanka, Maldives)

South Australia pn
Νότια Αυστραλία
(historical) Until 1901, the British colony that is now the state of South Australia.

South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ kæɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌsaʊθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ pn
Νότια Καρολίνα
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South China Sea pn
Θάλασσα της Νότιας Κίνας
The western arm of the Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland and Taiwan, Borneo and the Philippines.

South Georgia pn
Νότιος Γεωργία
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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands pn
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South Island pn
Νότιο Νησί
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South Korea pn
Νότια Κορέα
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South Korean adj
νοτιοκορεατικός
Of, from, or pertaining to South Korea or the South Korean people.

South Korean South Koreans n
Νοτιοκορεάτης Νοτιοκορεάτισσα
A citizen or resident of South Korea.

South Ossetia pn
Νότια Οσετία
A disputed region in the South Caucasus. Formally recognized as a part of Georgia by most countries, but de facto an independent country fully named Republic of South Ossetia, with capital city Tskhinvali.

South Pole /ˌsaʊθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌsaʊθ ˈpəʊl/ pn
Νότιος Πόλος
(geography) The Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole; the point which south is oriented towards, and therefore the southernmost point on Earth (having a latitude of -90°).

South Sandwich Islands pn
Νότιοι Σάντουιτς Νήσοι
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South Sardinia pn
Νότια Σαρδηνία
Province in Sardinia, Italy.

South Sudan pn
Νότιο Σουδάν
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South Tyrol pn
Νότιο Τιρόλο
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Southampton /saʊθˈhæmptən/ /saʊθˈæmptən/ pn
Σαουθάμπτον
a barony in the peerage of Great Britain

Southeast Asia pn
Νοτιοανατολική Ασία
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Southern Cross /ˌsʌðə(ɹ)n ˈkɹɒs/ pn
Σταυρός του Νότου
(constellation) A distinctive winter constellation of the southern sky, shaped like a cross, which appears in the flags of several countries in Oceania.

Southern Europe pn
Νότια Ευρώπη
A sociopolitical region of Europe including such countries as Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece

Southern European adj
νοτιοευρωπαϊκός
Of, from, or pertaining to Southern Europe, its people, or its culture.

Southern Hemisphere Southern Hemispheres n
νότιο ημισφαίριο
The hemisphere of the Earth (or any celestial body) to the south of its equator.

Southern Ocean pn
Νότιος Ωκεανός
The portion of the World Ocean surrounding Antarctica, variously taken as the waters south of the Antarctic Circle, the waters south of 60° S, or the waters bounded by the Antarctic Convergence.

Soviet Socialist Republic Soviet Socialist Republics pn
σοβιετική σοσιαλιστική δημοκρατία
(historical, political subdivision) Any of the republics belonging to the former Soviet Union.

Soviet Union /ˈsoʊviət ˈjuːnjən/ /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ /ˈsəʊvɪət ˈjuːniən/ pn
Σοβιετική Ένωση
Ellipsis of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
(informal) The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.

Sovietology n
Σοβιετολογία
The field of study of the Soviet Union.

Soyuz /ˈsɔɪjuːz/ /ˈsɔːjuːz/ Soyuzes n
Σογιούζ
Any of a series of Soviet, later Russian spacecraft.

Spain /speɪn/ /spæɪn/ pn
Ισπανία
An English ethnic surname transferred from the nickname for someone with Spanish ancestry.

Spanglish pn
ισπανοαγγλικά
A language blend of English and Spanish spoken by both Latinas, Latinos, and Anglo-Americans.

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ Spaniards n
Ισπανός Ισπανίδα
A person from Spain or of Spanish descent.

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ Spanishes pn
ισπανικά ισπανική γλώσσα
(uncountable) A Romance language primarily spoken in Spain and in the Americas.

Spanish chestnut Spanish chestnuts n
κάστανο καστανιά
The fruit of this tree.

Spanish fly Spanish flies n
κανθαρίδα
(uncountable) A supposed aphrodisiac extracted from the beetle Lytta vesicatoria; cantharidin, the active ingredient, a vesicant used as a defence by L. vesicatoria and other blister beetles.
(countable) The beetle Lytta vesicatoria.

Sparta /ˈspɑː(ɹ)tə/ pn
Σπάρτη
An ancient city-state in southern Greece, noted for its strict military training.

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Σπάρτακος
A Thracian name, notably borne by a gladiator who was one of the slave leaders in a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic.

Special Region of Yogyakarta pn
Ειδική Περιοχή Γιογκιακάρτα
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Spencer /ˈspɛnsə/ /ˈspɛnsɚ/ Spencers pn
Οικονόμος
Ellipsis of Spencer County.

Spetsai pn
Σπέτσαι
an older name

Spetse pn
Σπέτσαι
an older name

Spetses pn
Σπέτσαι Σπέτσες
An island in the Argosaronic

Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ Sphinges pn
Σφίγγα
(usually, with "the") An ancient, large statue in Egypt, with the face of a man and the body of a lion, lying near the Great Pyramids.
(Greek mythology) One of the many offspring of Typhon and Echidna, a winged lion-like creature with a woman's face, who committed suicide out of frustration after Oedipus managed to solve her riddles.

Spica pn
Στάχυς
(star) A binary star in the constellation Virgo; alpha (α) Virginis.

Spiritism pn
πνευματισμός
A philosophical doctrine, established in France in the mid nineteenth century, postulating that humans are essentially immortal spirits that temporarily inhabit physical bodies, and may have influence on the physical world.

Spiritist Spiritists n
πνευματιστής
A follower of Spiritism.

Split /splɪt/ pn
Σπλιτ
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Sporades pn
Σποράδες
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Sprite /spɹaɪt/ Sprites pn
Σπραιτ
A colourless, caffeine-free, lemon and lime-flavoured soft drink.

Srebrenica /-ˈnɪtsə/ /ˌsɹɛbɹəˈniːtsə/ /ˌʃɹɛbɹəˈniːtsə/ pn
Σρεμπρένιτσα
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Sri Lanka /sɹ/ /sɹiˈlæŋkə/ /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ /ʃɹ/ /ʃɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ pn
Σρι Λάνκα
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Sri Lankan Sri Lankans n
Σριλανκέζα Σριλανκέζος
A person from Sri Lanka or of Sri Lankan descent.

Srinagar /sɹiˈnʌɡɚ/ /ʃɹiˈnɑɡɚ/ /ˈʃɹi.nəˌɡɑɹ/ pn
Σριναγκάρ
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St SS Sts n
άγ. αγ.
abbreviation of Saint

St George's Channel pn
Πορθμός του Αγίου Γεωργίου
The channel connecting the Irish Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest.

St John's wort /seɪnt ˈd͡ʒɑnz wɝt/ /sən(t) ˈd͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ St John's worts n
βάλσαμο
Any of several plants, of the genus Hypericum, especially Hypericum perforatum, that have yellow flowers and traditionally ward off evil.

St. Elmo's fire St. Elmo's fires n
Άγιοι Νικόληδες
An electrical discharge, or corona, seen around pointed objects, caused by ionization of the atmosphere during storms.

St. George's Day pn
γιορτή του Αγίου Γεωργίου
The saint's day of Saint George, the patron saint of England, celebrated on April 23rd.

St. Stephen's Day /sənt ˈstiːvənz deɪ/ St. Stephen's Days pn
του Αγίου Στεφάνου
(Christianity) A Christian holiday commemorating Saint Stephen the protomartyr (first Christian martyr; died 34 C.E.), falling immediately after Christmas Day (on December 26 in the Western Church and on December 27 in the Eastern Orthodox Church).

St. Vitus' dance n
χορός του Σαν Βίτο

Stabiae pn
Σταβία
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Stakhanovism n
σταχανοβισμός
A system instituted in communist countries to encourage increased productivity.

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ Stakhanovites n
σταχανοβίτης σταχανοβίτισσα
(historical) An extremely productive or hard-working worker, especially in the former USSR, who may earn special rewards; a workaholic.

Stalin /ˈstɑː.lɪn/ pn
Στάλιν
A surname from Russian; usually referring to the Russian [empire, republic] revolutionary and Soviet Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) Joseph Stalin.

Stalinism Stalinisms n
σταλινισμός
The Communist philosophies espoused by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

Stanislaus /ˈstænɪslɔːs/ Stanislauses pn
Στανισλάβ
A en given name.
A surname from the Slavic languages.

Star Wars [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz] [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z] [ˈstɑ˞ ˈwɔɹz] pn
Ο Πόλεμος των Άστρων
An American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas in a setting where futuristic technology co-exists with a semi-sentient form of magic/religion called the Force.

Star of Bethlehem pn
Αστέρι της Βηθλέεμ
(Biblical) The bright star in the Gospel of Matthew that lead the "wise men from the East" to travel to Bethlehem.

Star of David Stars of David pn
Άστρο του Δαβίδ
A symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism, having the shape of a hexagram, the compound of two equilateral triangles.

Star-Spangled Banner /ˌstɑː(ɹ) ˌspæŋɡəld ˈbænə(ɹ)/ pn
αστερόεσσα
A nickname for the national flag of the United States of America.

Starbucks /ˈstɑːɹˌbʌks/ /ˈstɑːˌbʌks/ Starbucks Starbuckses pn
Σταρμπαξ
A widespread chain of coffee shops.

Start menu Start menus n
μενού Έναρξη
(computing) A menu in some operating systems that is launched by pressing an on-screen button and provides a central launching point for applications and tasks.

State of Eritrea pn
Κράτος της Ερυθραίας
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State of Israel pn
Κράτος του Ισραήλ
The official name of Israel.

State of Libya pn
Κράτος της Λιβύης
The official name of Libya.

Statherian pn
Στατήρια
(geology) The Statherian period.

Statue of Liberty pn
άγαλμα της Ελευθερίας
A very large statue in New York harbor, representing the Roman goddess Libertas, and considered emblematic of the United States and its attractiveness to voluntary immigrants.

Stendhalian /stɒ̃ˈdɑːlɪən/ /stɛnˈdɑli.ən/ /stɛ̃ˈdɑli.ən/ more Stendhalian most Stendhalian adj
στανταλικός
Of, pertaining to, or in the style of French novelist Marie-Henri Beyle (1783–1842), known as Stendhal.

Stennian pn
Στέννια
(geology) The Stennian period.

Stepanakert pn
Στεπανακέρτ
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Stephanie /ˈstɛfəni/ pn
Στεφανία
A en given name.

Stephen /ˈstiːfən/ /ˈstiːvən/ /ˈstɛfən/ pn
Στέφανος
The first Christian martyr.
Στέφανος Στίβεν
A en given name.

Stigmata pn
Στίγματα
(religion, Christianity) bodily marks or sores, corresponding in location to the crucifixion wounds of Christ; supposed to occur during states of religious ecstasy or hysteria, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically

Stockholm /ˈstɒkhoʊ(l)m/ /ˈstɒkhɒlm/ pn
Στοκχόλμη
(metonym) The Swedish government.

Stone Age /ˈstoʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ /ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ pn
Εποχή του Λίθου
(archaeology, paleontology) A broad prehistoric period during which humans widely used stone for toolmaking.

Stonehenge /stoʊ̯nˈhɛnd͡ʒ/ /stəʊ̯nˈhɛnd͡ʒ/ pn
Στόουνχεντζ
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Strabo pn
Στράβων
(63/64 B.C.E. – ca. 24 C.E.) Ancient Greek geographer, philosopher, and historian from Amaseia in Pontus.

Stradivarius /ˌstɹadɪˈvɛəɹɪ.əs/ /ˌstɹædəˈvɛɹi.əs/ Stradivarii Stradivariuses n
Στραντιβάριους
(musical instruments) A stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family, particularly Antonio Stradivari.

Strait of Dover pn
Στενό του Ντόβερ
A strait in the English Channel, connecting to the North Sea, between Dover (England) and Calais (France)

Strait of Gibraltar pn
Στενό του Γιβραλτάρ
A strait between Spain and Morocco, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

Strait of Hormuz pn
Στενά του Ορμούζ
A strait connecting the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf.

Strait of Kerch pn
Πορθμός Κερτς
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Strait of Magellan pn
Πορθμός του Μαγγελάνου
A navigable sea route between the southern coast of Chile and the northern coast of Tierra del Fuego.

Strait of Malacca pn
Πορθμός της Μαλάκκα
A strait between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

Strait of Messina pn
στενό της Μεσσήνης
The narrow section of water between the eastern tip of Sicily and the southern tip of mainland Italy.

Strait of Otranto pn
πορθμός Οτράντο
A strait between Italy and Albania, connecting the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea.

Strasbourg /ˈstɹæsbɜːɡ/ /ˈstɹæzbɜːɡ/ /ˈstɹɑːsbɝːɡ/ pn
Στρασβούργο
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Strauss /stɹaʊs/ pn
Στράους
A surname from German.

Struga pn
Στρούγγα Στρούγκα
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Stuttgart /ˈstʊtɡɑː(ɹ)t/ /ˈstʌtɡɑː(ɹ)t/ /ˈʃtʊtɡɑː(ɹ)t/ pn
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Stymphalian bird Stymphalian birds n
Στυμφαλίδες όρνιθες
(Greek mythology) A man-eating bird with a bronze beak and sharp metallic feathers it could launch at its victims, which infested Stymphalus. They were slain by Herakles as part of his sixth Labour, who took advantage of their sensitive sense of hearing.

Stymphalus pn
Στύμφαλος
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Styria pn
Στυρία
(historical) The Duchy of Styria, a duchy within the Holy Roman Empire, located in modern-day southern Austria and northern Slovenia.

Styx /stɪks/ pn
Στυξ Στύγα
(Greek mythology) The river, in Hades, over which the souls of the dead are ferried by Charon.

Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules n
μονάδας ταυτότητας συνδρομητή
A component on a SIM card that stores information to identify a mobile phone user.

Suda /ˈsuːdə/ pn
Σούδα
A massive tenth-century Byzantine encyclopaedia of the ancient Mediterranean world, written in Greek.

Sudak pn
Σουγδαία
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Sudan /suˈdæn/ /suˈdɑn/ /suːˈdɑːn/ /sʉːˈdæn/ /sʉːˈdɐːn/ Sudans pn
Σουδάν
Republic of the Sudan, since 1955

Suez /ˈsuː.ɛz/ pn
Σουέζ
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Suez Canal pn
Διώρυγα Σουέζ
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Sufism n
σουφισμός
A family of spiritual schools in Islam emphasizing mysticism and asceticism.

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
Πάο ντε Ασούκαρ
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Sukkot pn
Σκηνοπηγία εορτή της Συγκομιδής εορτή των Σκηνών σκηνοπηγία
(Judaism) An ancient biblical / Israelite / Jewish festival lasting seven days, celebrating the autumn harvest and commemorating the passage through the wilderness: observed from the 15th day to the 21 day of the month of Tishrei (Tishri).

Sumatra /suːˈmɑːtɹə/ pn
Σουμάτρα
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Sumer /ˈsuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈsuː.mɚ/ pn
Σουμέρ
Earliest known civilization of the ancient Near East (4th to 3rd millennia BC), located in lower Mesopotamia.

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ adj
σουμερικός
Of, from or pertaining to Sumer.

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ Sumerians n
Σουμέριος
A person of Sumer.

Sumerian /suˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /suˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ /səˈmɛɚ.i.ən/ /səˈmɪə.ɹɪ.ən/ pn
σουμεριακή γλώσσα
(linguistics) The ancient language spoken in Sumer, a language isolate.

Sumy /ˈsumi/ /ˈsuːmɪ/ pn
Σούμι
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Sun /sʌn/ pn
Ήλιος
The star at the center of the Solar System (our solar system), which shines in our sky, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☉.

Sunday /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ /ˈsʌn.di/ adv
κυριακάτικα Κυριακή
(US, Canada) On Sundays.

Sunday /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ /ˈsʌn.di/ Sundays n
Κυριακή
The first day of the week in many religious traditions, and the seventh day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 standard; the Christian Sabbath; the Lord's Day; it follows Saturday and precedes Monday.

Sunday best n
κυριακάτικα
(idiomatic) A person's finest clothing, especially the clothes one reserves to wear to church on Sunday.

Sunday school Sunday schools n
κατηχητικό
A school, organized by a church, that provides religious education to children on Sundays.

Sunderland /ˈsʌndə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Σάντερλαντ
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A surname.

Super Bowl /ˈsjuːpə -/ /ˈsupəɹ boʊl/ /ˈsuːpə bəʊl/ Super Bowls pn
Σούπερ Μπολ

Superman /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)mæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ Supermen pn
Σούπερμαν Υπεράνθρωπος
A fictional comic-book superhero with superhuman strength and speed, X-ray vision, and the ability to fly. [from 1933.]

Supreme Leader Supreme Leaders n
ανώτατος ηγέτης
The head of state and commander-in-chief of the entire armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the authority to dismiss the Iranian president. The Supreme Leader is also the highest-ranking spiritual leader in Iran.

Suriname /ˈsʊə.ɹɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.næm/ /ˈsʊɹ.ɪ.nɑm/ /ˌsjʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
Σουρινάμ
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Susan /ˈsjuː-/ /ˈsuː.zən/ /ˈsuː.zɪn/ Susans pn
Σουζάνα Σουσάννα
A en given name.

Susanna pn
Σουσάννα
(biblical character) A follower of Jesus (Luke 8:3)

Suva /ˈsuːvə/ pn
Σούβα
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Svalbard /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)d/ pn
Σβάλμπαρντ Σφάλμπαρ
A group of islands northeast of Greenland; a territory of Norway.

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands pn
Νήσοι Σβάλμπαρντ και Γιαν Μαγιέν Νήσοι Σφάλμπαρ και Γιαν Μαϋέν
Two distinct dependencies of Norway. Official name: Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands.

Svarog pn
Σβαρόγ
(Slavic mythology) the god of fire, blacksmithing, and possibly sky.

Svetlana pn
Σβετλάνα
A en given name, common in Slavic nations in which Orthodox Christianity is established.

Swabia /ˈsweɪbi.ə/ pn
Σουαβία Σουηβία
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Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ more Swabian most Swabian adj
σουαβική σουαβικό σουαβικός
Of or related to Swabia, its people, or its dialect of the German language.

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ Swabians n
Σουαβή Σουαβός
A person from Swabia.

Swahili /swɑˈhili/ /swəˈhili/ /swəˈhiːli/ pn
σουαχίλι
An agglutinative language of the Bantu branch widely spoken in East Africa. Born in its modern form from the hybridization of the Arabic and Bantu cultures, it was the language of the traders in East Africa, and spread along the routes of trade.

Swansea /ˈswɒnzi/ pn
Σουάνσι
Various other places in the United States, Canada and Australia:

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
Σουαζιλάνδη
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Swede /swiːd/ Swedes n
Σουηδός Σουηδή Σουηδέζα Σουηδέζος
A person from Sweden or of Swedish descent.

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ /ˈswiː.dən/ pn
Σουηδία
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Swedish /ˈswiː.dɪʃ/ Swedishes pn
σουηδικά σουηδικός
The language of Sweden and Åland (an autonomous part of Finland). Swedish is also one of the two official languages of Finland, spoken by 6% of the citizens. A very small minority in Estonia has Swedish as their mother tongue.

Swedophone adj
σουηδόφωνος
Swedish-speaking.

Swedophone Swedophones n
Σουηδόφωνη Σουηδόφωνος
A speaker of Swedish.

Swiss /swɪs/ more Swiss most Swiss adj
ελβετικός
Of, from, or pertaining to Switzerland or the Swiss people.

Swiss Army knife Swiss Army knives n
ελβετικός σουγιάς
Any of a class of multi-function pocket knives or multitools, having a blade and various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers.

Swiss Confederation pn
Ελβετική Συνομοσπονδία
The full official name of Switzerland.

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.sə.lənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
Ελβετία
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Sydenham's chorea n
χορεία του Σύντενχαμ

Sydney /ˈsɪd.ni/ Sydneys pn
Σίδνεϊ Σύδνεϋ
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Sylvester /sɪlˈvɛstɚ/ pn
Συλβέστρος
A en given name used in English since the sixteenth century.

Symaean /saɪˈmiːən/ Symaeans n
Συμαίος
A native or inhabitant of Syme.

Syme /ˈsaɪmiː/ /ˈsiːmi/ pn
Σύμη
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Syracuse /ˈsɛɹəkjus/ /ˈsɪɹəkjuːz/ Syracuses pn
Συρακούσες
Syracuse University (in New York)

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Συρία
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Syriac /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/ Syriacs pn
συριακά
An Aramaic language, part of the Semitic language family, specifically:

Syrian Arab Republic pn
Αραβική Δημοκρατία της Συρίας
The official name of Syria.

Szczecin pn
Στσέτσιν
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Szeged /ˈsɛɡɛd/ pn
Σέγκεντ
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Székesfehérvár pn
Σέκεσφεχερβαρ
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São Paulo /ˌsaʊ ˈpaʊ.loʊ/ pn
Σάο Πάολο Σάο Πάουλο
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São Tomé and Príncipe /ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ən ˈpɹɪnsɪpeɪ/ pn
Σάο Τομέ και Πρίνσιπε
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T-bone steak T-bone steaks n
μπριζόλα σε κόκαλο
A large beef steak, containing a T-shaped bone.

T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɚt/ /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ T-shirts n
κοντομάνικο μπλουζάκι τι σερτ φανελάκι
A lightweight shirt without buttons, usually with short sleeves and no collar. Often made of cotton and frequently bears a picture or slogan.

T-square T-squares n
παραλληλογράφος ταυ ταφ
A rule with a short perpendicular crosspiece at one end, used by draughtsmen to draw parallel lines.

Tabasco /təˈbæskəʊ/ n
σάλτσα ταμπάσκο
A spicy pepper sauce made from tabasco pepper (a chili pepper) with the addition of vinegar and salt.

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Ταμπάσκο
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Tabitha /ˈtæbɪθə/ pn
Ταβιθά
(biblical character) A woman who was, according to the Bible, restored to life by Peter.
A en given name of biblical origin.

Tabor pn
Θαβώρ
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Tacitus /ˈtæsɪtʊs/ pn
Τάκιτος
A Roman cognomen, notably borne by Publius (or Gaius) Cornelius Tacitus (c.56–117), a historian of ancient Rome and Marcus Claudius Tacitus (c.200–275), a Roman emperor.

Tacloban /tækˈloʊbən/ pn
Τακλομπάν
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Tagalog /təˈɡæləɡ/ /təˈɡɑlɔɡ/ /təˈɡɑləɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ pn
ταγκαλόγκ
A language spoken in the Philippines, especially in areas of central to southern Luzon.

Taganrog /təɡɐnˈrok/ pn
Ταγκανρόγκ Ταϊγάνιο
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Tagus /ˈteɪ.ɡəs/ pn
Τάγος
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Taipei /taɪˈpeɪ/ pn
Ταϊπέι
(metonymy) The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan). [from 20th c.]

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwæn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɒn/ pn
Ταϊβάν
(astronomy) 2169 Taiwan, a main belt asteroid. [from mid 20th c.]

Taiwan Strait pn
Στενό της Ταϊβάν Στενό της Φορμόζας
The strait dividing mainland Asia (China) from Taiwan island and connecting the East and South China Seas.

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ pn
ταϊβανικά
The variant of Hokkien spoken in Taiwan, the native language of the Hoklo.

Tajik /tæˈd͡ʒiːk/ /ˈtɑːd͡ʒɪk/ adj
τατζίκ
Of, from, or pertaining to Tajikistan, the Tajik people (living in Tajikistan and Afghanistan) or the Tajiki dialect of Persian.

Tajikistan pn
Τατζικιστάν
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Taliban /ˈtælɪbæn/ /ˈtælɪbɑːn/ /ˈtɑːlɪbɑːn/ pn
Ταλιμπάν
A Deobandi Islamist and largely Pashtun religious political movement founded in Afghanistan in 1994 by mullah Mohammad Omar, which has governed the country from 1996 to 2001 and since 2021.

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Ταλίν Ταλλίν
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Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtælmʊd/ /ˈtɑlmʊd/ Talmuds pn
Ταλμούδ
A collection of Jewish writings related to the practical application of Judaic law and tradition (may refer to either the Babylonian Talmud or the shorter Jerusalem Talmud).

Tamil Nadu pn
Ταμίλ Ναντού
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Tampere pn
Τάμπερε
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Tanagra /ˈtanəɡɹə/ pn
Τανάγρα
A city in southeastern Viotia prefecture Greece.

Tanakh /tɑˈnɑk/ /tɑˈnɑx/ pn
Τανάκ
The body of Jewish scripture comprising the Torah, the Neviim (prophets) and the Ketuvim (writings), corresponding roughly to the Christian Old Testament.

Tanganyika /tæŋɡənˈjiːkə/ /tæŋɡəˈniːkə/ pn
Τανγκανίκα
Synonym of Lake Tanganyika, a lake in Africa.

Tangier /tænˈdʒɪə(ɹ)/ /tænˈdʒɪɹ/ pn
Ταγγέρη
(historical) The former international zone surrounding the city; its administration.

Tania pn
Τάνια
A diminutive of the en given name Tatiana.

Tantalus /ˈtæntələs/ pn
Τάνταλος
(Greek mythology) A Phrygian king who was condemned to remain in Tartarus, chin-deep in water, with fruit-laden branches hanging above his head; whenever he tried to drink or eat, the water and fruit receded out of reach.

Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ pn
Τανζανία
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Taoism /daʊɪzm̩/ /taʊɪzm̩/ Taoisms n
ταοϊσμός
A Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C.E. that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.

Taranto /təˈɹæn.toʊ/ /ˈtæ.ɹən.təʊ/ /ˈtɛɹ.ən.toʊ/ pn
Τάραντας Ταράντο
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Taroudant pn
Ταρουντάντ
A Moroccan city located in the Souss Valley in the southern part of the country.

Tarsus pn
Ταρσός
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Tarzan /ˈtɑɹzæn/ pn
Ταρζάν
(fiction) A heroic fictional character, raised in the jungle by apes.

Tashkent /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/ /ˌtɑːʃˈkɛnt/ pn
Τασκένδη
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Tasman Sea /ˈtæzmən ˈsiː/ pn
Θάλασσα της Τασμανίας
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Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Τασμανία
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(historical) The colony that became the state of Tasmania at federation in 1901.
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Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈtɑtɚ/ more Tatar most Tatar adj
ταταρικός
Of or relating to the people or culture of Tatars.

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈtɑtɚ/ Tatars n
Τάταρος
A person belonging to one of several Turkic, Tatar-speaking ethnic groups in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.

Tatiana pn
Τατιάνα
A transliteration of the Russian female given name Татья́на (Tatʹjána).

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu pn
Ταουματαγκουακατανγκιχανγκακαουαουοταματεατουριπουκακαπικιμαουνγκαχορονουκουποκαιγουενουακιταναταχου
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Taurica pn
Ταυρίδα Ταυρική
(historical) The name by which the territory of the Crimean peninsula was known to the Greeks and Romans.

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
Ταύρος
(zodiac constellations) : A constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a bull and containing the star Aldebaran.
(astrology) : The zodiac sign for the bull, ruled by Venus and covering April 21 - May 21 (tropical astrology) or May 16 - June 15 (sidereal astrology).

Tavros pn
Ταύρος
A suburban city in Greece 5 km southwest of Athens and is located in the Attica prefecture.

Taygetos pn
Ταϋγετος
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Taylor /ˈteɪlɚ/ pn
Ραπτης
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Tbilisi /tə.bɪˈliː.si/ /təˈbliː.si/ /təˈbɪ.lɪ.si/ pn
Τιφλίδα
(by extension) The government of Georgia.

Tchaikovsky /t͡ʃaɪˈkɑfski/ pn
Τσαϊκόφσκι
A transliteration of the Russian surname Чайко́вский (Čajkóvskij), usually applying to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Tegucigalpa /tɛˌɡuːsiˈɡælpə/ pn
Τεγουσιγάλπα
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Tehran /ˈteəɹ.ɑːn/ /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
Τεχεράνη
(metonym) the government of Iran

Tekirdağ pn
Ραιδεστός
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Tel Aviv /ˌtɛl.əˈviːv/ /ˌtɛl.əˈvɪv/ pn
Τελ Αβίβ Τελ Αβίβ-Γιάφα
(informally, or, formerly) The municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo.

Telangana /ˌtɛlənˈɡɑːnə/ [ˌt̪ɛləŋˈɡɑːnə] pn
Τελανγκάνα
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Telemachus /təˈlɛməkəs/ pn
Τηλέμαχος
(Greek mythology) the son of Odysseus and Penelope

Telescopium pn
Τηλεσκόπιον
(constellation) A small faint constellation of the southern winter sky, said to resemble a telescope. It lies south of the constellation of Corona Australis.

Teletext n
τηλεκείμενο
(UK, Ireland) A text-based information retrieval system using television sets with a suitable decoder; developed by the BBC.

Telugu /ˈtɛ.lʊ.ɡuː/ pn
τελούγκου
A Dravidian language of India.

Templar Templars n
Ναΐτης
A Knight Templar, one of the Knights Templar.

Ten Commandments pn
δέκα εντολές
(religion) A particular list of religious and moral imperatives which, according to the Old Testament of the Bible or the Hebrew Bible, were twice given or dictated by God to Moses on Mount Sinai and inscribed on two stone tablets.

Tenedos pn
Τένεδος
An island of Turkey in the northern part of the Aegean Sea.

Tennessee /ˌtɛn.əˈsiː/ pn
Τενεσί Τεννεσσή
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Tepelenë pn
Τεπελένι Τεπελένιον
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Tequixquiac pn
Τεκιξκιάκ
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Ter-Petrosyan pn
Τερ-Πετροσιάν
A surname from Armenian.

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ /təˈɹiː.zə/ pn
Θηρεσία
A en given name, the Spanish and Italian form of Theresa.

Ternopil pn
Τερνόπιλ
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Terpsichore /təpˈsɪkəɹi/ /tɚpˈsɪkəɹi/ pn
Τερψιχόρη
(Greek god) The goddess of dance and the dramatic chorus, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne.

Tethyan adj
τηθύειος τηθύιος

Tethys /ˈtiːθɪs/ /ˈtɛθɪs/ pn
Τηθύς
(geology) A large ocean which formerly lay between Eurasia and Africa.

Tetragrammaton Tetragrammata Tetragrammatons n
τετραγράμματο
The four Hebrew letters יהוה (in transliteration, YHWH or JHVH) used as the ineffable name of God in the Hebrew Bible, variously transliterated as Yahweh or Jehovah.

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ Texans n
Τεξανός
A native or resident of the state of Texas in the United States of America.

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪz/ pn
Τέξας
(historical) a sovereign state in North America that existed from March 2, 1836, to February 19, 1846

Thai /taɪ/ Thai Thais n
ταϊλανδικά ταϋλανδικά
(uncountable) The main language spoken in Thailand (closely related to Lao).

Thailand /ˈtaɪlænd/ /ˈtaɪlənd/ pn
Ταϊλάνδη
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Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
Τάμεσης Τάμεσις
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Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Θάνατος
(psychoanalysis) The death drive in Freudian psychoanalysis.

Thasos pn
Θάσος
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Thatcher /ˈθat͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈθæt͡ʃɚ/ pn
Θάτσερ
An occupational surname originating as an occupation for someone who covered roofs in straw.

Thaumas pn
Θαύμας
(Greek god) A sea god, son of Pontus and Gaia

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
Χάγη
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(figuratively, by extension, sometimes, _, hyperbolic) Punishment for a very destructive, harmful or immoral act.

Thecla /θiːklə/ /θɛklə/ pn
Θέκλα
A en given name.

Theia /ˈθiːə/ pn
Θεία
(Greek god) A Titan, the sister-wife of Hyperion.

Theobald /ˈtɪbəɫd/ /ˈθiːoʊbɔɫd/ pn
Θεοβάλδος
A en given name

Theoderic /θiˈɑd.əɹ.ɪk/ /θiːˈɒd.əɹ.ɪk/ pn
Θεοδώριχος Θευδέριχος
A en given name, equivalent to English grc-koi:Θευδέριχος.

Theodora pn
Θεοδώρα
A en given name, most famously borne by two empresses of Byzantium.

Theodore pn
Θεόδωρος
A en given name; the name of a saint, pope, several emperors, etc.

Theodosia pn
Θεοδοσία
A en given name.

Theodosius pn
Θεοδόσιος
A en given name.

Theophany Theophanies n
Θεοφάνια
One of the Great Feasts of the Eastern Orthodox Church, commemorating the revelation of Jesus' divinity, especially in his baptism by John the Baptist.

Theophilus /θiːˈɒfɪləs/ pn
Θεόφιλος
(biblical character) The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
A en given name; rare in English.

Theotokos /ˌθeɪoʊˈtoʊkoʊs/ /θiːˈɒtəˌkɒs/ pn
Θεοτόκος
(Christianity, chiefly, _, Orthodoxy) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, in particular reference to her role giving birth to God.

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ Thermidors pn
Θερμιδώρ Τερμιντόρ
(historical) The eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar, from July 19 or 20 to August 17 or 18.

Thermopylae /θəˈmɒpɪli/ /θɚˈmɑpɪli/ pn
Θερμοπύλες
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Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ pn
Θήρων
Theron of Akragas (died 473 BC), a tyrant of Akragas in Sicily.

Theseus /ˈθiːsiːəs/ pn
Θησέας
A legendary Ancient Greek hero most famous for defeating the minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete.

Thesprotia /θɛsˈpɹəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Θεσπρωτία
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Thesprotian /θɛsˈpɹəʊ.ʃən/ Thesprotians n
Θεσπρωτός
An inhabitant or a resident of Thesprotia in western Epirus, Greece.

Thessalian adj
θεσσαλικός
Of or relating to Thessaly in Greece.

Thessalian Thessalians n
Θεσσαλός
A native or inhabitant of Thessaly.

Thessalonian adj
θεσσαλονικιώτικος

Thessalonian Thessalonians n
Θεσσαλονικιά Θεσσαλονικιός

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
Θεσσαλονικείς
(biblical) Books in the New Testament of the Bible (1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians), epistles to the Christians in ancient Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki /ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ pn
Θεσσαλονίκη Σαλονίκη
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Thessaly /ˈθɛsəli/ pn
Θεσσαλία
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Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
Θέτις
(Greek god) One of the Nereids; the mother of Achilles

Thimphu /tɪmˈpuː/ pn
Τιμπού
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Third Reich pn
Τρίτο Ράιχ
(historical) Synonym of Nazi Germany.

Thomas /ˈtɑ.məs/ /ˈtɒ.məs/ Thomases pn
Θωμάς
An Apostle, best remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus.
A en given name of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century.
A common surname originating as a patronymic.

Thomason Thomasons pn
Θωμαΐδης
A surname originating as a patronymic.

Thomism n
θωμισμός
(philosophy, theology) The philosophy and theology of Thomas Aquinas.

Thor /θɔɹ/ /θɔː/ pn
Θώρ
(Norse mythology) A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind.

Thoth /θəʊθ/ pn
Θωθ
The ancient Egyptian moon god of wisdom, learning, and magic, usually depicted as an ibis or baboon.

Thrace /θɹeɪs/ pn
Θράκη
A historical and geographic area in southeast Europe, now divided between Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey.

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪʃi.ən/ /ˈθɹeɪʃən/ Thracians n
Θράκας Θρακιώτης Θρακιώτισσα Θραξ
(countable) An inhabitant of Thrace, regardless of ethnicity.

Thucydides /θjuːˈsɪdɪdiːz/ pn
Θουκυδίδης
(c. 460 BCE – c. 395 BCE) A great ancient Greek historian and author of the History of the Peloponnesian War, which recounts the 5th century BCE war between Sparta and Athens to the year 411 BCE.

Thule /ˈtuːliː/ /ˈθjuːliː/ /ˈθuːliː/ /θjuːl/ /θuːl/ pn
Θούλη
The semi-legendary island of classical antiquity considered to represent the northernmost location in the inhabited world (the Ecumene).

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
Τοσοδούλα
A fairy tale about a thumb-sized girl.

Thuringia /θəˈɹɪnd͡ʒiə/ pn
Θουριγγία
One of the component states of Germany according to the current administrative division of the nation.

Thursday /ˈθɘːzdæɪ̯/ /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɜːzdi/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdi/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ Thursdays n
Πέμπτη
The fifth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the fourth day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Wednesday and precedes Friday.

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
Τίβερης
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Tiberias /taɪˈbɪəɹi.æs/ pn
Τιβεριάδα
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Tiberius /taɪˈbɪəɹ.i.əs/ /tɪˈbɛɹiʊs/ Tiberiuses pn
Τιβέριος
(historical) A en given name of mostly historical use, in particular, the praenomen of the second Roman emperor Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus, reigning 14-37 C.E..

Tibet /təˈbɛt/ /tɪˈbɛt/ pn
Θιβέτ
The Tibetan Plateau, a plateau region in Central Asia, where the Tibetan people traditionally live, encompassing what is now Tibet Autonomous Region (also called Xizang), most of Qinghai, the western half of Sichuan, a small part of Yunnan and a small part of Gansu in the People's Republic of China, and also the country of Bhutan, and the Indian regions of Sikkim and Ladakh.

Tibetan Buddhism pn
λαμαϊσμός
The body of Buddhist religious doctrine and institutions characteristic of Tibet, Mongolia, Tuva, Bhutan, Kalmykia, Buryatia and certain regions of the Himalayas, including northern Nepal, and India.

Tibetan Plateau pn
Υψίπεδο του Θιβέτ
A high altitude plateau north of the Great Himalaya ranges, west of the Szechuan basin, and south of the Taklamakan Desert.

Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
Γη του Πυρός
An island at the southern tip of South America, divided between Chile and Argentina.

Tiffany /ˈtɪf.əˌni/ pn
Θεοφανία Τιφανία
A en given name.

Tigran pn
Τιγκράν
A en given name

Tigris /ˈtaɪɡɹɪs/ pn
Τίγρις
A river in Southwest Asia flowing 1,150 miles east-southeast from the Armenian Highland in Turkey through Iraq. It forms the eastern edge of classical Mesopotamia. It unites with the Euphrates River to form the Shatt al-Arab before flowing into the Persian Gulf.

Tijuana /tiəˈ(h)wɑnə/ /tiˈ(h)wɑnə/ /tɪˈ(h)wɑːnə/ pn
Τιχουάνα
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Times Square pn
Τάιμς Σκουέαρ
A wide intersection in New York City extending from 42nd to 47th Streets where Broadway and Seventh Avenue intersect in Manhattan.

Timon /ˈtaɪmən/ pn
Τίμων

Timor Sea pn
Θάλασσα του Τιμόρ
A sea situated between the island of Timor and Australia.

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
Τιμόθεος
Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.
A companion of Paul mentioned in the Bible.
A en given name of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.

Tinos pn
Τήνος
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Tirana /tɪˈɹɑː.nə/ pn
Τίρανα
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Tisiphone pn
Τισιφόνη
(Greek god, Roman god) One of the Erinyes/Dirae (Furies, the goddesses of vengeance), and a companion of Nemesis/Invidia.

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ Titans n
Τιτάνας
(mythology) Any of the race of giant gods in Greek mythology that preceded and was overthrown by the Olympian gods.

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ pn
Τιτάνας
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Titaness Titanesses n
τιτανίδα τιτανίς
(Greek god) A female Titan, any of the daughters of Uranus and Gaia.

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ more Titanic most Titanic adj
τιτανικός
(not comparable) Of or relating to the Titans, a race of giant gods in Greek mythology.

Titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/ pn
Τιτανικός
The R.M.S. Titanic, an ocean liner, supposedly unsinkable, that sank on its maiden voyage on 15 April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg.

Titanomachy /ˌtaɪtəˈnɒməki/ pn
τιτανομαχία
(Greek mythology) The mythological war between the Titans and the Olympian gods.

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
Τιτσιάνο
A sixteenth century Italian painter, Tiziano Vecellio.

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
Τίτος
The seventeenth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the epistle to Titus.
Titus Caesar Vespasianus, a Roman Emperor who succeeded Vespasian and preceded Domitian.
A en given name.

Tivat pn
Τίβατ
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Tivoli /ˈtɪ.və.li/ /ˈtɪ.və.lɪ/ pn
Τίβολι
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Tobias /təˈbaɪəs/ pn
Τωβίας
A en given name.

Tobit pn
Τωβίτ
(biblical character) A book of the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox canon of the Old Testament, considered apocryphal by Protestants.
(rare) A en given name.

Togarmah pn
Θοργαμά
A grandson of Japheth in the Old Testament; traditional ancestor of Armenians, sometimes also of Georgians.

Togo /ˈtoʊɡoʊ/ pn
Τόγκο
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Tok Pisin /tɒk ˈpɪsɪn/ n
τοκ πίσιν
A creole of Indo-European, Malayo-Polynesian and Trans-New-Guinean languages (principally English and Kuanua); one of the official languages of Papua New Guinea.

Tokelau /ˈtoʊkəlaʊ/ pn
Τοκελάου
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Tokyo /ˈtoʊ.ki.oʊ/ /ˈtoʊ.kjoʊ/ /ˈtəʊ.ki.əʊ/ pn
Τόκιο Τόκυο
(metonym) The Japanese government.

Toledo /təˈleɪdəʊ/ /təˈliːdəʊ/ pn
Τολέδο
A surname from Spanish.

Tolyatti /toʊlˈjɑti/ /tɒˈljatɪ/ /tɔlˈjɑti/ /ˌtɒlɪˈatɪ/ pn
Τολιάττι
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Tom Thumb pn
Κοντορεβιθούλης
A fairy-tale character who is the size of a person's thumb; the protagonist and hero of the fairy tale The History of Tom Thumb.

Tom, Dick and Harry n
κάθε καρυδιάς καρύδι
Anybody or everybody; random or unknown people.

Tomsk pn
Τομσκ
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Tonga /ˈtoʊŋ.ə/ /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɔŋ.ɡə/ pn
Τόνγκα Τόγκα
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Tonian pn
Τόνια
(geology) The Tonian period.

Tony /ˈtoʊni/ /ˈtəʊni/ pn
Αντωνάκης
A en given name, a short form of Anthony/Antony
A en given name

Torah /ˈtɔːɹə/ pn
Τορά Πεντάτευχος
The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures, attributed to Moses and therefore also known as the Five Books of Moses.

Toronto /təˈɹɑn(t)oʊ/ /təˈɹɑnoʊ/ [tʰəˈɹɑntʰo(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃o(ʊ)] [tʰəˈɹɑɾ̃ə] [tʰɹɑɾ̃ə] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃəˈɹɑnə] [t͡ʃɹɑno(ʊ)] [t͡ʃɹɑnə] pn
Τορόντο
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Torres Strait /ˈtɒɹɪs ˈstɹeɪt/ pn
Πορθμός Τόρες
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Toulouse /tuːˈluːz/ /təˈluːz/ pn
Τουλούζη Τουλούζ
A surname from French

Tour de France /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɒns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹæns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹɑns/ Tours de France pn
Γύρος Γαλλίας Γύρος της Γαλλίας
(cycle racing) An annual long-distance cycling race through France and other European countries.

Tower of Babel pn
Πύργος της Βαβέλ
(biblical) A tower erected at Babel by the descendants of Noah's son Ham to reach the sky, and whose completion God thwarted by making the workers speak different languages so that they were unable to understand one another.

Tower of London pn
Πύργος του Λονδίνου
A riverside fortress in London, used as a palace, a prison and now a museum housing the Crown Jewels.

Toyota /taɪˈoʊtə/ /tɔɪˈoʊtə/ /tɔɪˈəʊtə/ [taɪ̯ˈoʊ̯ɾə] [tɔɪ̯ˈoʊ̯ɾə] Toyotas pn
Τογιότα
A city near Nagoya in Japan, where the eponymous manufacturer has its headquarters.

Trabzon pn
Τραπεζούντα
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Traditional Chinese pn
τα παραδοσιακά κινέζικα
Chinese written using the traditional form of Chinese characters, as opposed to Simplified Chinese (introduced by the PRC as script reform).

Trajan /ˈtɹeɪ.d͡ʒən/ pn
Τραϊανός
A Roman emperor who ruled from AD 98 to 117

Transnistria /tɹænzˈnɪsˌtɹi.ə/ pn
Υπερδνειστερία
An autonomous territory within Moldova, not internationally recognized as a nation.

Transylvania /tɹænsəlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Τρανσυλβανία
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Trentino-Alto Adige pn
Τρεντίνο-Άνω Αδίγης
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Triangulum pn
Τρίγωνον
(constellation) An autumn constellation of the northern sky whose brightest three stars form a small triangle. The constellation lies near Perseus, between Aries and Andromeda.

Triangulum Australe pn
Νότιον Τρίγωνον
(constellation) A winter constellation of the southern sky, which has three bright stars that form a triangle. It lies north of the constellation Apus, between Ara and Circinus.

Triassic /tɹaɪˈæs.ɪk/ pn
Τριαδική
(geology) A geologic period within the Mesozoic era, comprising lower, middle and upper epochs from about 250 to 200 million years ago.

Tricity /ˌtɹaɪˈsɪti/ pn
Τρίπολη
A metropolitan area of Poland consisting of the three cities Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot

Trieste /tɹiːˈɛst/ /tɹɪˈɛst/ pn
Τεργέστη
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Trikala pn
Τρίκαλα
A city in Thessaly, Greece.

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ə.dæd ænd təˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Τρινιντάντ και Τομπάγκο Τρινιδάδ και Τομπάγκο
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Trinity /ˈtɹɪ.nɪ.ti/ pn
Αγία Τριάδα
(Christianity) In Christian belief, the three persons (personae) of the Godhead: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Tripoli /tɹɪˈpoʊlə/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
Τρίπολη
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Tripura /ˈtɹɪpuːɹɑː/ pn
Τρίπουρα
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Tristan /ˈtɹɪstən/ pn
Τριστάνος
A en given name.
A en given name

Tristan da Cunha pn
Τριστάν ντα Κούνια
A remote group of islands in the South Atlantic; a dependency of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena

Triton /ˈtɹaɪtən/ pn
Τρίτων
(Greek god) A god of the sea, son of Poseidon.
(astronomy) The seventh moon of Neptune.

Troad /ˈtɹəʊ.æd/ /ˈtɹəʊ.əd/ pn
Τρωάδα
(historical) The Biga peninsula in the northwestern part of Anatolia, Turkey.

Trojan War pn
Τρωικός πόλεμος
(Greek mythology) A mythological decade-long war and siege, ending in the destruction of Troy, which, as described in Homer's Iliad, was waged by a coalition of Achaeans (Greeks) led by King Agamemnon against the Trojans to avenge the abduction of Helen, wife of the Spartan King Menelaus, by Paris, son of the Trojan King Priam.

Trojan horse Trojan horses n
δούρειος ίππος
(by extension) A subversive person or device placed within the ranks of the enemy.
(computer security) A malicious program that is disguised as legitimate software.

Trojan horse pn
δούρειος ίππος
(Greek mythology) The hollow wooden horse by which the Greeks allegedly gained access to Ilium/Troy during the Trojan War.

Tropic of Cancer pn
Τροπικός του Καρκίνου
(geography) The parallel of latitude 23°30′north of the equator, marking the northern boundary of the tropics; the sun is directly overhead at the June solstice.

Tropic of Capricorn pn
Τροπικός του Αιγόκερω
(geography) The parallel of latitude 23°30′south of the equator, marking the southern boundary of the tropics; the sun is directly overhead at the December solstice.

Trotskyism n
τροτσκισμός
The left-wing political philosophy named after and based on the ideas of Leon Trotsky that is characterized by international socialism, opposition to Stalinism, the theory of permanent revolution and the theory of the vanguard party.

Troy /tɹɔɪ/ pn
Τροία
(historical) An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.

Troödos pn
Τρόοδος
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True Cross pn
Τίμιος Σταυρός τίμιο ξύλο
(Christianity) The cross on which Christ was crucified, particularly considered as a relic.

Trump /tɹʌmp/ Trumps pn
Τραμπ
A surname from German.

Tsakonia pn
Τσακωνιά
the area of Tsakonian villages in the Peloponnese, Greece, where Tsakonian language is spoken. The medieval villages were situated in Laconia; later, inhabitants moved north, to Cynouria area, in Arcadia.

Tsakonian adj
τσακωνικός τσακώνικος

Tsakonian Tsakonians n
Τσάκωνας Τσακώνισσα

Tsakonian pn
τσακώνικα
A Hellenic language spoken in Tsakonia, a part of the Peloponnese region of Greece.

Tsukuyomi pn
Τσουκιγιόμι Τσουκουγιόμι
(Japanese god, Shinto) The Japanese moon god, son of Izanami and Izanagi and brother of Amaterasu, Susanoo, Ōyamatsumi and Kagutsuchi.

Tswana /ˈswɑːnə/ /ˈtswɑːnə/ pn
τσουάνα
The Bantu language of these people; Setswana.

Tuareg /ˈtwɑɹ.ɛɡ/ /ˈtwɑː.ɹɛɡ/ Tuareg Tuaregs n
Τουαρέγκ
A member of a traditionally nomadic Berber people of the Sahara.

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈt(j)uzdi/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ Tuesdays n
Τρίτη
The third day of the week in many religious traditions, and the second day of the week in systems that use the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Monday and precedes Wednesday.

Tula pn
Τούλα
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Tunis /ˈtjuːnɪs/ /ˈtuːnəs/ pn
Τύνιδα
Tunis Governorate, TemplateParserError:LuaError, which includes the capital.
A city-state centered on the city of Tunis.

Tunisia /tjuːˈnɪzi.ə/ /tuˈniʒ.ə/ pn
Τυνησία
The Republic of Tunisia, since 1956

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ adj
τυνησιακός
Of, from, or pertaining to Tunisia, the Tunisian people or the Tunisian language.

Tunisian /tjuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪzi.ən/ /tuːˈnɪʒən/ Tunisians n
Τυνήσιος
A person from Tunisia or of Tunisian descent.

Tupperware Tupperware Tupperwares n
τάπερ

Turco-Albanian Turco-Albanians n
Τουρκαλβανός

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ /təˈɹɪn/ Turins pn
Τορίνο Τουρίνο
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Turinese adj
τορινέζικος τουρινέζικος
of or relating to Turin in Italy

Turinese Turinese n
Τορινέζα Τορινέζος Τουρινέζα Τουρινέζος
a person from Turin

Turk /tɜːk/ /tɝk/ Turks n
Τούρκος Τουρκάλα
A person from Turkey or of Turkish ethnic descent. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

Turkestan /ˈtɜɹkɪˌstæn/ /ˌtɜɹkɪˈstæn/ /ˌtɜː(ɹ)kɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Τουρκεστάν
(historical) The regions of Central Asia lying between Siberia to the north; Tibet (Xizang) and Xinjiang, China, modern-day Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran to the south; the Gobi Desert to the east; and the Caspian Sea to the west.

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
Τουρκία
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Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] adj
τουρκικός τούρκικος
Of, from, or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language.

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ [ˈtɐ˞.kɪʃ] [ˈtɚ.kɪʃ] pn
τουρκική τουρκικά
The official language of Turkey, Republic of Cyprus (alongside Greek) and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus pn
Τουρκική Δημοκρατία της Βόρειας Κύπρου

Turkish bath Turkish baths n
Τουρκικό μπάνιο χαμάμ
An establishment where these facilities are available.

Turkish coffee Turkish coffees n
Ελληνικός καφές Τουρκικός καφές
Coffee prepared by boiling finely powdered roast coffee beans in a pot, possibly with sugar, and serving it into a cup, where the dregs settle.

Turkish delight Turkish delights n
λουκούμι
A soft, sticky confection made from starch and sugar with various flavourings.

Turkmenistan /tɚkˈmɛn.ɪ.stæn/ /ˌtɜːkmɛn.ɪˈstɑːn/ pn
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Turks and Caicos Islands /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ks ən ˈkeɪkəs ˌaɪləndz/ pn
Νήσοι Τερκς και Κάικος Νήσοι Τερκς και Κέικος
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Turku pn
Τούρκου
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Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
Τοσκάνη
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Tutankhamun /ˌtu.tæŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtu.tɑŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtutn̩ˈkɑmən/ /ˌtuːtənˈkɑːmən/ pn
Τουταγχαμών
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh known for his young age and his tomb, which was preserved intact to the modern age.

Tuva /ˈtuːvə/ pn
Τιβά
A republic of the Russian Federation in southern Siberia.

Tuvalu /tuˈvɑ.lu/ /tʉːˈvɐːlʉː/ /ˈtu.və.lu/ /ˈtuː.və.luː/ pn
Τουβαλού
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Twelve Days of Christmas n
Δώδεκα ημέρες των Χριστουγέννων
The season or time made up of the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany; Christmas season, Christmas time, Christmastide, Twelvetide. The Christmas season traditionally ended with the feast of the Epiphany on January 6.

Twin Towers pn
Παγκόσμιο Κέντρο Εμπορίου
The two main buildings of the World Trade Center, destroyed in terrorist attacks on 9/11, 2001.

Twitter /ˈtwɪt.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈtʰw̥ɪɾɚ] pn
Τουίτερ
(trademark) (since 2023), an online social networking service that enables users to send and read short messages (280 characters; originally 140).

Typhon /ˈtaɪfɒn/ /ˈtaɪfən/ pn
Τυφών Τυφώνας
(Greek mythology) The most powerful and feared of all Greek monsters, having the head, arms, and torso of a man, and his bottom half consisting of countless dragons or serpents. Some stories also say that his hands ended in serpents and that he bears 100 heads. He is shrouded in giant wings, his eyes blaze a white fire, and his arms reach towards the stars.

Tyre /ˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Τύρος
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Tyrian purple adj
πορφυρός
Of a deep purple colour, tinted with red, like that of the dye.

Tyrian purple Tyrian purples n
πορφύρα
A deep purple colour, tinted with red, like that of the dye.

Tyrnavos pn
Τίρναβος Τύρναβος
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Tyrol /taɪˈɹoʊl/ /tɪˈɹoʊl/ /ˈtaɪ.ɹoʊl/ /ˈtɪɹˌoʊl/ pn
Τιρόλο
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Tyrrhenian Sea pn
Τυρρηνική θάλασσα
A part of the Mediterranean Sea off the western coast of Italy, bounded by Corsica and Sardinia (west), Tuscany, Lazio, Campania, and Calabria (east), and Sicily (south).

Tübingen /ˈt(j)uːbɪŋən/ pn
Τυβίγγη
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U-bend n
σιφόνι
A U-shaped bend, usually the bend in a waste pipe.

UAE /juː.eɪ.iː/ pn
ΗΑΕ
Initialism of United Arab Emirates.

UEFA /juˈeɪfə/ pn
ΟΥΕΦΑ
Acronym of Union of European Football Associations.

UFO /ˈjufoʊ̯/ /ˈjuːfəʊ̯/ /ˈʌfoʊ̯/ /ˌjuˌɛfˈoʊ/ /ˌjuːɛfˈəʊ/ UFOs n
ΑΤΙΑ
Initialism of unidentified flying object; (loosely) an alien spacecraft. [from 20th c.]

UK /juːˈkeɪ/ pn
ΗΒ
Initialism of United Kingdom. [from 1883]

UN pn
ΟΗΕ
Initialism of United Nations.

UN Security Council pn
Συμβούλιο Ασφαλείας Ηνωμένων Εθνών
The permanent international peacekeeping organ of the United Nations.

URL /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ /ˌjuˌɑɹˈɛl/ /ˌjuːˌɑːɹˈɛl/ URLs n
ΟΕΠ ιστοδιεύθυνση ομοιόμορφος εντοπιστής πόρων
Initialism of Uniform Resource Locator: the address of a web page, FTP site, audio stream or other Internet resource.

US Virgin Islands pn
Αμερικανικές Παρθένοι Νήσοι
A group of islands in the Caribbean that is a territory of the United States. Official name: Virgin Islands of the United States.

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
ΗΠΑ
(colloquial) Initialism of United States of America.

USB port USB ports n
θύρα
(computing) A socket on a personal computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged.

USSR /ˌju.ɛs.ɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
ΕΣΣΔ
Initialism of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Udine pn
Ούντινε
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Ufa /ˈjuːfə, uːˈfɑː/ pn
Ουφά
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Uganda /(j)uˈɡændə/ /(j)uˈɡɑːndə/ pn
Ουγκάντα
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Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuˌkɹeɪn/ /ˈjuːˌkɹeɪn/ [ju̟ˈkɹeɪ̯n] [ˈjuˌkɹeɪ̯n] pn
Ουκρανία
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Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ adj
ουκρανικός ουκρανικά
Relating to Ukraine or its people.

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ Ukrainians n
Ουκρανός Ουκρανή
A citizen of Ukraine or a person of Ukrainian ethnicity.

Ukrainian /juˈkɹeɪ.ni.ən/ /juːˈkɹeɪ.nɪ.ən/ /jʊ-/ pn
Ουκρανικά ουκρανικά
The East Slavic language of Ukrainians, and the official language of Ukraine.

Ukrainian SSR pn
ΣΣΔ Ουκρανίας
abbreviation of Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic

Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic pn
Σοβιετική Σοσιαλιστική Δημοκρατία της Ουκρανίας
(historical) The Bolshevik state of Ukraine (1919–91), a constituent republic of the Soviet Union (1922–91).

Ulaanbaatar /ˌuːlɑːn ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ pn
Ουλάν Μπατόρ
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Ulan-Ude pn
Ουλάν Ουντέ
The capital city of Buryatia, Russia.

Ulcinj pn
Ολκίνιο Ολοκαίνιον
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Uluru /uːluˈɹuː/ /ˈuːluɹuː/ pn
Ουλουρού
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Ulyanovsk /ʊlˈjɑːnɒfsk/ pn
Ουλιάνοβσκ
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Uman pn
Ουμάν
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Umbria /ˈʊmbɹiə/ /ˈʌmbɹiə/ pn
Ουμβρία
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Umm al-Quwain pn
Ουμ αλ-Καϊγιάν
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Uncle Sam /ˌəŋ-/ /ˌʌŋkl̩ ˈsæm/ /ˌʌŋkəl ˈsæm/ pn
Θείος Σαμ μπάρμπα-Σαμ
(colloquial, originally, US) A personification of the United States federal government or (rare) citizens. [from early 19th c.]

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkoʊd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
Unicode
(international standards, computing) A series of character encoding standards intended to support the characters used by a large number of the world’s languages.

Uniform Resource Locator Uniform Resource Locators n
ΟΕΠ ιστοδιεύθυνση ομοιόμορφος εντοπιστής πόρων
(computing, Internet) A universal address for resources on the internet, which is most commonly used for websites.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics pn
Ένωση Σοβιετικών Σοσιαλιστικών Δημοκρατιών
(historical) A nation in Eurasia that existed from December 30, 1922 to December 26, 1991.

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
Ηνωμένα Αραβικά Εμιράτα
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United Arab Republic pn
Ηνωμένη Αραβική Δημοκρατία
Former (1958-61) country in the Middle East composed of the modern states of Egypt and Syria.

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jəˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ /jʊˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο
A kingdom and sovereign state in Western Europe comprising the four countries of England, Scotland and Wales on the island of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland on the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland since 1922.

United Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας
the Kingdom of Great Britain

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland pn
Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας και της Ιρλανδίας
The official name of the United Kingdom 1801-1927 (before being renamed by the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927 following the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922).

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland /jʊˈnaɪtɪd ˈkɪŋdəm əv ˌɡɹeɪt ˈbɹɪtən ən ˌnɔː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)n ˈaɪə(ɹ)lənd/ pn
Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας και της Βορείου Ιρλανδίας
The official name of the United Kingdom (since 1927).

United Mexican States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈmɛk.sɪ.kən ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈmɛk.sɪ.kən ˈsteɪts/ pn
Ηνωμένες Μεξικανικές Πολιτείες
The official name of Mexico.

United Nations /juˌnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz/ /jʊ-/ pn
Οργανισμός Ηνωμένων Εθνών Ηνωμένα Έθνη
(singular) An international coalition, founded in 1945 and headquartered in New York City, that aims to promote global co-operation and maintain international order.

United Nations Economic and Social Council pn
Οικονομικό και Κοινωνικό Συμβούλιο του ΟΗΕ
One of the six principal organs of the United Nations, dedicated to coordinate global economical and social affairs.

United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ /jʊˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ [juˌnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d ˈsteɪ̯ts] [jɪ̈-] pn
Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
(in the plural) The collection of individual states of the United States of America.

United States of America /juˌnaɪtəd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹəkə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερικής Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες της Αμερικής Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες Αμερική
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Universal Serial Bus n
ενιαίος σειριακός δίαυλος
(computing) An international standard for interconnecting personal computer devices using simple plugs and sockets and lightweight cables.

Upanishad Upanishads n
ουπανισάντ
Any of a set of authorless Hindu religious and philosophical texts considered to be an early source of the religion, found mostly as the concluding part of the Brahmanas and in the Aranyakas.

Upper Volta pn
Άνω Βόλτα
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Uppsala /ʊpˈsɑlə/ /ˈʊpsɑːlə/ pn
Ουψάλα
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Ural /ˈjʊəɹəl/ /ˈʊəɹɑːl/ pn
Ουράλης
A river that rises in the Urals and flows through Russia and Kazakhstan

Ural Mountains pn
Ουράλια Ουράλια Όρη
a range of mountains in Russia that stretch from the Arctic to the Caspian Sea; traditionally, the border between Europe and Asia

Ural-Altaic pn
ουραλοαλταϊκός

Urania /jʊˈɹeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Ουρανία
(Greek god) The Muse of astronomy.

Uranus /juˈɹeɪnəs/ /jʊˈɹeɪnəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
Ουρανός Uranos
(astronomy) The seventh planet in our solar system, discovered in 1781 by William Herschel.
Ουρανός
(Greek mythology) The Greek god who personified the sky and heavens and fathered the Titans. Roman counterpart: Caelus.

Urban Urbans pn
Ουρβανός
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Urdu /ˈɜːˌduː/ /ˈʊəɹduː/ /ˈʊəˌduː/ pn
Ούρντου Ουρντού
Modern Standard Urdu, an Indo-Aryan language with native speakers mainly in Pakistan and North India. It is a standardized and Persianized version of Hindustani.

Urfa pn
Σανλιούρφα
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Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
Μεγάλη Άρκτος
(constellation) A large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a bear. It includes the familiar asterism the Big Dipper and the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid.

Ursa Minor /ˌɝsə ˈmaɪnɚ/ pn
Μικρή Άρκτος
(constellation) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a bear. It includes the familiar asterism of the Little Dipper and, as part of it, the northern pole star Polaris, as well as Kochab.

Ursula /ˈɜː(ɹ).sjʊ.lə/ /ˈɜː(ɹ).ʃʊ.lə/ /ˈɝ.sə.lə/ pn
Ούρσουλα Ουρσούλα
A en given name.

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈʊɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Ουρουγουάη
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Uskudar pn
Ουσκουντάρ
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Utrecht /juːˈtɹɛxt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛkt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛxt/ pn
Ουτρέχτη
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Uttar Pradesh /ˈʊtəɹ pɹəˈdɛʃ/ pn
Ούταρ Πραντές Ούτταρ Πραντές
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Uttarakhand /ˌʊtəˈɹɑːkʌnd/ pn
Ουταράχαντ
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Uzbekistan /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Ουζμπεκιστάν
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V sign V signs n
σήμα της ειρήνης
A sign of victory or peace made by raising the index and middle fingers with the palm outwards.

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
ΦΠΑ
(taxation) Initialism of value added tax.

VCS n
σύστημα ελέγχου εκδόσεων
(software) Initialism of version control system.

VW pn
Βολκσβάγκεν
Initialism of Volkswagen, a German car manufacturer.

Vaasa pn
Βάασα
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Vaduz /vəˈduːts/ pn
Βαντούζ
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Valencia /vəˈlɛnsi.ə/ pn
Βαλένθια
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Valens pn
Βάλης Ουάλης
a Roman cognomen

Valentina pn
Βαλεντίνα
A en given name, feminine form of Valentine.

Valentine /ˈvæləntaɪn/ Valentines n
Βαλεντίνος
male given name

Valentinian pn
Βαλεντινιανός Ουαλεντινιανός
a Roman cognomen

Valerian pn
Βαλεριάνος
a Roman cognomen, notably borne by Publius Licinius Valerianus, a Roman emperor

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ /vɑlˈhɑlə/ pn
Βαλχάλλα
(Norse mythology) The home of half of all warriors who died gloriously in battle as well as many of the Æsir.

Valle d'Aosta /ˌvaleɪ dɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Κοιλάδα της Αόστα Κοιλάδα της Αόστης
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Valletta /vəˈlɛtə/ pn
Βαλέτα
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Valley of the Sun pn
Η κοιλάδα του ήλιου
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Van Gogh /vanˈɡɒx, ˈɡɒf/ /vænˈɡoʊ/ /vænˈɡɔf, ˈɡəʉ/ pn
βαν Γκογκ
Vincent van Gogh, Dutch draughtsman and painter.

Vancouver /vænˈkuː.vɚ/ /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ Vancouvers pn
Βανκούβερ
(attributive) The Vancouver system of reference citation.

Vandal Vandals n
Βάνδαλος
(historical) A member of an ancient east Germanic tribe famous for sacking Rome.

Vandalic /vænˈdæl.ɪk/ adj
βανδαλικός
Of or pertaining to the Vandals (the Germanic tribe).

Vandalic /vænˈdæl.ɪk/ pn
βανδαλική
The extinct East Germanic language spoken by the Vandals, probably closely related to the Gothic language.

Vanessa /vəˈnɛsə/ pn
Βανέσσα
A en given name.

Vantaa pn
Βάνταα
The fourth largest city in Finland just north of Helsinki, the capital.

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ /ˌvænuːˈaːtuː/ pn
Βανουάτου
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Varangian /vəˈɹæn.d͡ʒi.ən/ Varangians n
Βάραγγος
(historical) A member of the ethnically Scandinavian people around the borders of Constantinople in the ninth and tenth centuries.
Βαράγγειοι
(historical) A member of the imperial body guard at Constantinople from 955.

Varna pn
Βάρνα
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Varus pn
Ούαρος
a Roman cognomen

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ pn
Βατικανό
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Vatican City /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən ˈsɪt.i/ pn
Βατικανό
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Vatican City State pn
Κράτος της Πόλης του Βατικανού
The official name of Vatican City.

Veda /ˈveɪdə/ Vedas pn
βέδες
(Hinduism) Any of a large body of texts originating in Ancient India. They form the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism.

Vedic /ˈveɪdɪk/ adj
βεδικός
Of or relating to the Sanskrit language of the Vedas

Vega /ˈveɪɡə/ pn
Βέγα
(star) The brightest star in the constellation Lyra; Alpha (α) Lyrae. It forms one corner of the Summer Triangle.

Vela pn
Ιστία
(constellation) A spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the sails of a ship. Until 1763, it was part of a larger constellation, Argo Navis.

Velestino pn
Βελεστίνο Βελεστίνον
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Velestinon /vɛˈlɛstɪnɒn/ pn
Βελέστινο Βελέστινον
archaic form of Velestino

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ /ˌvɑ̃deɪˈmjɛəɹ/ Vendémiaires pn
Βαντεμιαίρ Τρυγητής
(historical) The first month of the French Republican Calendar, starting on the date of the autumnal equinox (September 22, 23 or 24) and ending on October 21, 22 or 23.

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ adj
βενετσιάνικος
Of, from, or relating to Venice, Italian city.

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ Venetians n
Βενετσιάνα Βενετσιάνος
An inhabitant or a resident of Venice, the city.

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ pn
βενετικά
The Romance language spoken mostly in the Veneto region of Italy.

Venetian blind Venetian blinds n
παντζούρι
A blind consisting of overlapping horizontal, flat slats, usually made of metal, vinyl or wood, that can be tilted so as to let in more or less light.

Venetic /vəˈnɛtɪk/ pn
βενετικά βενετική γλώσσα
An extinct Indo-European language that was spoken in ancient times by the Veneti tribe in the North-Italian Veneto and modern Slovenia, between the Po River delta and the southern fringe of the Alps. It should not be confused with Venetian, a Romance language presently spoken in the same region.

Veneto /ˈvɛnətoʊ/ pn
Βένετο
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Venezuela /ˌvɛn.əˈzweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɛzˈweɪ.lə/ /ˌvɛn.ɪˈzweɪ.lə/ pn
Βενεζουέλα
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Venezuelan adj
της Βενεζουέλας
Of, from, or pertaining to Venezuela or the Venezuelan people.

Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/ Venices pn
Βενετία
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Ventimiglia pn
Βεντιμίλια
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Ventôse /vɑnˈtoʊz/ /vɒ̃ˈtəʊz/ Ventôses pn
Ανεμώδης Βεντόζ
(historical) The sixth month of the French Republican Calendar, from February 19, 20 or 21 to March 20 or 21.

Venus /ˈvinəs/ /ˈviːnəs/ [ˈvinɪ̈s] [ˈvɛ.nɐs] Venuses pn
Αφροδίτη Αυγερινός αποσπερίτης
(astronomy) The second planet in the Solar system, named for the goddess; represented in astronomy and astrology by ♀.
Αφροδίτη Βένους
(Roman god) The goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and sexuality; the Roman counterpart of Aphrodite.

Venus flytrap Venus flytraps n
διωναία
An insectivorous plant of the savannas of North and South Carolina, Dionaea muscipula; the leaves are hinged and bordered with stiff hairs, and close when an insect alights on them.

Vera /ˈvɪə.ɹə/ pn
Βέρα
A en given name.

Veracruz Veracruzes pn
Βερακρούς
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Vercingetorix /vɜː(ɹ).sɪnˈd͡ʒɛ.tə.ɹɪks/ pn
Βερκιγγετόριξ
72 BCE–46 BCE, the chieftain of the Arverni, leader of the great Gallic revolt against the Romans in 53–52 BCE.

Veria pn
Βέροια Βέρροια
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Vermont /vəɹˈmaʊnt/ /vəˈmɒnt/ /vɚˈmɑnt/ /ˈvɜːmɒnt/ [vɚˈmɑn(ʔ)t̚] [vɚˈmɑ̃ʔ] pn
Βερμόντ
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Veronica /vəˈɹɒnɪkə/ pn
Βερενίκη
A en given name.

Versailles /vɚˈsaɪ/ /vɚˈzaɪ/ /vɛəˈsaɪ/ pn
Βερσάιγ Βερσαλλίες
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(by ellipsis) The Palace of Versailles.
(by ellipsis, historical) The Treaty of Versailles (1919).

Vespasian /vɛsˈpeɪzi.ən/ /vɛsˈpeɪʒi.ən/ pn
Βεσπασιανός
a Roman cognomen, notably borne by Titus Flavius Vespasianus, the Roman emperor from AD 69 to 79

Vesta /vɛstə/ pn
Βέστα
(Roman god) The virgin goddess of the hearth, fire, and the household, and therefore a deity of domestic life. The Roman counterpart of Hestia.
Εστία
(astronomy) The fourth asteroid discovered, and second largest, (4) Vesta.

Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
Βεζούβιος
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Viborg /ˈvi.bɚk/ /ˈviˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈviː.bək/ /ˈviːˌbɔːɡ/ pn
Βίμποργκ
A city in Karelia (now part of Russia, in earlier times part of Finland and Sweden), pop. 79,224 (as of 2002), usually spelled Vyborg.

Vic /vɪk/ pn
Βικ
A diminutive of the en given name Victor
A diminutive of the en given name Victoria

Vicenza pn
Βιτσέντσα
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Vico /ˈviːkoʊ/ pn
Βίκο
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Victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ pn
Βίκτωρας
A en given name.

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹi.ə/ Victoriae Victorias pn
Βικτωρία
A en given name.
Βικτώρια
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Vienna /vaɪˈi.nə/ /vaɪˈæ.nə/ /vaɪˈɛ.nə/ /viˈɛ.nə/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.nə/ pn
Βιέννη Βιένη
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Vienna sausage Vienna sausages n
λουκάνικο φραγκφούρτης

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ more Viennese most Viennese adj
βιεννέζικος
Of or relating to Vienna (the capital of Austria).

Viennese /ˌviː.əˈniːz/ Viennese n
Βιεννέζα Βιεννέζος Βιενέζα Βιενέζος
An inhabitant or resident of Vienna.

Vientiane /viˌɛntiˈɑːn/ /ˌvjɛnˈtjɑːn/ pn
Βιεντιάν
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Vietcong /ˌvi.ɛt.ˈkɑŋ/ /ˌviː.ɛt.ˈkɒŋ/ pn
Βιετκόνγκ
A communist organization and guerrilla army in South Vietnam and Cambodia that fought the United States, South Korea, Australia, and the South Vietnamese government during the Vietnam War and was supported by communist North Vietnam.

Vietnam /(ˈ)vitˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vitˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnæm/ /(ˈ)viːətˈnɑːm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnæm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑm/ /(ˈ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnæm/ /ˌvi.ətˈnɑm/ /ˌvjɛʔˈnɑːm/ pn
Βιετνάμ
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Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ Vikings n
Βίκινγκ
(historical) Scandinavian/Northern European seafarers, most familiarly raiders and pirates during the Viking age.

Vilnius /ˈvɪlni.əs/ /ˈvɪlnjəs/ pn
Βίλνιους
(metonymy) The Lithuanian government.

Vincent /ˈvɪnsənt/ Vincents pn
Βικέντιος
(countable) A en given name.

Violet pn
Ιολάνθη Ιόνη
A en given name.

Virgil /ˈvɜːdʒɪl/ /ˈvɝdʒɪl/ pn
Βιργίλιος Βεργίλιος
Pūblius Vergilius Marō (70–19 BCE), Roman epic writer from the Augustan period, best known for writing the Aeneid.
Βιργίλιος
(mainly US) A en given name.

Virgin Islands pn
Παρθένοι Νήσοι
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Virgin Mary Virgin Marys Virgins Mary pn
Παναγία
(Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Virginia /vɚˈd͡ʒɪn.jə/ Virginias pn
Βιργινια Παρθενία
A en given name.
Βιρτζίνια
Any of several places, in the United States and elsewhere:

Virgo /ˈvɜː.ɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝ.ɡoʊ/ pn
Παρθένος
(zodiac constellations) : A constellation in the zodiac, imagined in the shape of a maiden, that contains the bright binary star Spica.
(astrology) : The zodiac sign for the virgin, ruled by Mercury, that covers August 23 – September 23 (tropical astrology) or September 16 – October 15 (sidereal astrology).

Vis pn
Ίσσα Βις
A town on the eponymous island in the Adriatic Sea in southern Croatia. It has a population of 1,934 residents (as of 2011)

Visby pn
Βίσμπι
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Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
Βισνού
(Hinduism) One of the Trimurti (trinity) in Hindu mythology, and the most popularly venerated god in Hinduism. Vishnu is commonly depicted as being blue in colour and having four arms: with each hand holding either a lotus, a mace, a conch shell or chakram weapon. Vishnu is the Supreme being or Ultimate Reality for Vaishnavas and a manifestation of Brahman in the Advaita or Smarta traditions of Hinduism.

Visigoth /ˈvɪzɪɡɒθ/ Visigoths n
Βησιγότθος
Any member of an ancient East Germanic tribe, one branch of the Goths (the Ostrogoths being the other), which participated in several wars with Rome and established a kingdom with Toulouse for its capital.

Vitebsk pn
Βίτσεμπσκ
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Vixen pn
Πανούργος
The fourth reindeer of Santa Claus.

Vladikavkaz pn
Βλαντικαφκάς
a city, capital city of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia.

Vladimir /ˈvlæ.dɪ.miə(ɹ)/ pn
Βλαντίμιρ
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Влади́мир (Vladímir), popular throughout the history of Slavic countries and societies.
Βλαδίμηρος Βλαντίμιρ
A en given name, but rare as a name of English-speaking persons.

Vladivostok /ˌvlædɪˈvɑstɑk/ /ˌvlædɪˈvɒstɒk/ pn
Βλαδιβοστόκ
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Vlorë pn
Αυλώνας
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Vojvodina /ˌvɔɪvəˈdiːnə/ pn
Βοϊβοντίνα
A northern autonomous province of Serbia. Administrative and largest city: Novi Sad.

Volapük /volaˈpyk/ /ˈvɒləˌpʊk/ pn
βολαπούκ
An artificial language (constructed language) created in 1879 by Johann Martin Schleyer.

Volga /ˈvoʊlɡə/ /ˈvɑːlɡə/ /ˈvɒlɡə/ pn
Βόλγας
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Volgograd pn
Βόλγογκραντ
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Volkswagen /ˈvoʊksˌwæɡn̩/ Volkswagens n
Φολκσβάγκεν
A car manufactured by Volkswagen.

Volos pn
Βόλος
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Volvi pn
Βολβη
An lake east of Thessaloniki in Greece

Volvo /ˈvɒlvəʊ/ /ˈvɔlvoʊ/ pn
Βόλβο
The Volvo Car Corporation, a Swedish manufacturer of cars, now owned by the Chinese holding company Geely.

Vonitsa pn
Βόνιτσα
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Vorarlberg /ˈfɔːɹˌɑː(ɹ)lbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Φόραρλμπεργκ
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Voronezh /vəˈɹɒniʒ/ pn
Βορόνεζ
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Vosges /voʊʒ/ pn
Βοζ
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Voula pn
Βούλα
A city and a suburb of Athens in Attica, Greece.

Vrachasi pn
Βραχάσι
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Vuelta a España /ˌvwɛltə aɪ (ɪ)sˈpænjə/ /ˌvwɛltə aɪ ɛsˈpɑnjə/ Vueltas a España pn
Γύρος Ισπανίας Γύρος της Ισπανίας
(cycle racing) An annual long-distance cycling race in Spain.

Vulgar Latin pn
Χυδαία λατινικά
(linguistics, historical) The Latin language as spoken by the Roman people, as opposed to Classical Latin as written in formal literature. Developed into Proto-Romance and descendant languages in the Early Middle Ages.

Vulgate /ˈvʌlɡeɪt/ /ˈvʌlɡɪt/ pn
Βουλγάτα
The Latin translation of the Bible (from Hebrew and Greek) made by Saint Jerome.

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
Αλώπηξ
(constellation) A faint autumn constellation in the northern sky.

Vyborg /ˈvi.bɚk/ /ˈviˌbɔɹɡ/ /ˈviː.bək/ /ˈviːˌbɔːɡ/ pn
Βίμποργκ
TemplateParserError:LuaError. In earlier times was part of Finland and Sweden, pop. 79,224 (as of 2002).

Vänern pn
Βένερν
Sweden's largest lake, located in southwestern Sweden

Vé pn
Βε
In Norse mythology, one of two brothers of Odin.

Võro /ˈvɔːɹəʊ/ /ˈvɜːɹəʊ/ pn
Βόρο
A language belonging to the Finnic branch of the Uralic languages. It is sometimes considered a dialect of Estonian.

WAN /wæn/ WANs n
ΔΕΠ
(networking) Acronym of wide area network.

WHO /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˈəʊ/ pn
ΠΟΥ
Initialism of World Health Organization.

Wagner /ˈvɑɡnɚ/ /ˈwæɡnɚ/ pn
Βάγκνερ
A surname from German.

Wakkanai pn
Γουακκαναϊ
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Wales /weɪlz/ [weɪɫz] Waleses pn
Ουαλία
One of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom, formerly a principality

Wallachia /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ə/ pn
Βλαχία
A former principality in Eastern Europe, now part of South Romania.

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ Wallachians n
Βλάχος
A person from Wallachia or of Wallachian descent.

Wallis and Futuna /ˈwɒlɪs ən(d) fuːˈtuːnə/ pn
Βαλίς και Φουτούνα Ουάλλις και Φουτούνα
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Wallonia /wəˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Βαλλωνία
Federal Region of southern Belgium where French and German are the official languages, and where Lorrain, Luxembourgish, Picard, Franconian and Walloon languages are also spoken.

Walpurgis night Walpurgis nights n
βαλπούργεια νύχτα
Walpurgisnacht ("Walpurga's night"), a feast of witchcraft in German folklore, observed on 30 April.

Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
Γουώλτερ
A en given name.

Wandering Jew pn
Περιπλανώμενος Ιουδαίος
A Jewish shoemaker who, in Christian tradition, taunted Jesus Christ on the way to his (Jesus') crucifixion and for that was condemned to wander the Earth until Jesus' return (ie. the second coming).

War of the Sicilian Vespers pn
Πόλεμος του Σικελικού Εσπερινού
(historical) A war between the Crowns of Aragon and Angevin which was triggered by the Sicilian Vespers rebellion of 1282 and resulted in the division of the Kingdom of Sicily, with Aragon taking the island while Angevin retained the peninsular territories.

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ Warsaws pn
Βαρσοβία
(metonym) The Polish government.
A habitational surname.

Warsaw Pact pn
Σύμφωνο της Βαρσοβίας
(international law) A pact (long-term alliance treaty) signed on May 14, 1955 in Warsaw by the Soviet Union and its Communist military allies in Europe.

Warsaw Uprising pn
εξέγερση της Βαρσοβίας
(historical) a major World War II operation, in the summer of 1944, by the Polish underground resistance, led by the Home Army, to liberate Warsaw from German occupation.

Warwick /ˈwɑɹɪk/ /ˈwɒɹɪk/ /ˈwɔɹɪk/ pn
Γουόρικ
Any of various other towns and cities around the world taking their name from the English town or from someone with this surname.

Washington /wɔɹʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋtən/ Washingtons pn
Ουάσιγκτον
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Washington, D.C. /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən ˈdiː ˌsiː/ pn
Ουάσινγκτον
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Watson /ˈwɑtsən/ /ˈwɒtsən/ pn
Γουάτσον
A northern English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.

Wayne /weɪn/ pn
Γουέιν
A en given name.

Web service Web services n
υπηρεσία Web υπηρεσία Ιστού
(Internet, Web) A software system designed to support interoperable machine-to-machine interaction over a network.

Wednesday /ˈwenzdæe/ /ˈwɛ(ʔə)nzde/ /ˈwɛdnz-/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ /ˈwɛnzdi/ Wednesdays n
Τετάρτη
The fourth day of the week in many religious traditions, and the third day of the week in systems using the ISO 8601 norm; it follows Tuesday and precedes Thursday.

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Δημοκρατία της Βαϊμάρης
(history) The democratic regime of Germany from 1919 to the assumption of power by Adolf Hitler in 1933.

Wellington /ˈwel.əŋ.tən/ /ˈwɛl.ɪŋ.tən/ [ˈwɛlɪŋtən] Wellingtons n
Ουέλλινγκτον
(card games) In the game of nap, a bid that results in the bidder winning quadruple, or losing double, the amount staked.

Wendy /ˈwɛn.di/ /ˈwɪndi/ pn
Γουέντι
A en given name.

Wenlock pn
Βενλόκια
(geology) The Wenlock epoch.

Weser pn
Βέζερ
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West Wests pn
Δυτικές Πολιτείες
(US) The Western United States (sometimes excluding the West Coast), particularly (historical) in reference to the 19th century Wild West.
Δυτική Ευρώπη Δύση Εσπερία
The western world; i.e. Western Europe and the Americas.

West Asia pn
Δυτική Ασία
The westernmost region of Asia, which includes Anatolia, the Arabian Peninsula, Iran, the Levant, Mesopotamia, the Sinai Peninsula, and Transcaucasia.

West Bank pn
Δυτική Όχθη
A Palestinian territory on the west bank of the Jordan river, claimed by both Israel and the State of Palestine.

West Berlin pn
Δυτικό Βερολίνο
(historical, 1949–1990) The American, British and French sectors of Berlin between 1949 and 1990.

West Germany pn
Δυτική Γερμανία
(since 1990) The former areas of the Republic during that time, distinguished from the former East German areas.

West Macedonia pn
Δυτική Μακεδονία
one of the 13 peripheries of Greece

West Virginia /ˈwɛst vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
Δυτική Βιρτζίνια
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Western Australia /ˈwɛstə(ɹ)n əˈstɹeɪljə/ pn
Δυτική Αυστραλία
(historical, till 1901) The British colony that is now the state of Western Australia.

Western Bonelli's warbler Western Bonelli's warblers n
βουνοφυλλοσκόπος
Phylloscopus bonelli, a species in the Phylloscopus genus of warblers.

Western Europe pn
Δυτική Ευρώπη
A sociopolitical region in the west of Europe.

Western European adj
δυτικοευρωπαϊκός
Of, from, or pertaining to Western Europe, its people, or its culture.

Western European Western Europeans n
δυτικοευρωπαίος
A Western European person; one who comes from or lives in Western Europe.

Western Hemisphere pn
Δυτικό Ημισφαίριο
The hemisphere of the Earth to the west of the Greenwich Meridian (zero degree longitude) and east of 180 degrees longitude (approximately the International Date Line).

Western Sahara pn
Δυτική Σαχάρα
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Western Samoa /ˈwestən səˈmoʊə/ /ˈwɛstɚn səˈmoʊə/ pn
Δυτική Σαμόα
(historical) The former name of Samoa, from 1914 to 1997.

Western Wall pn
Δυτικό Τείχος Τείχος των Δακρύων
(Judaism) An ancient wall on the western side of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple. It is the holiest site in Judaism.

Westminster Abbey pn
Αββαείο του Ουέστμινστερ
A large Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral, next to the Houses of Parliament in London; the traditional place of coronation and burial of English monarchs.

Westminster Cathedral pn
Καθεδρικός Ναός του Ουέστμινστερ
the principal Roman Catholic church in England

Westphalia /wɛstˈfeɪljə/ pn
Βεστφαλία
(politics) Westfalen, a subdivision (“Landschaftsverband”) of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.
Westfalen, a region of Germany in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony.

Westphalian /wɛstˈfeɪljən/ adj
βεστφαλική βεστφαλικό βεστφαλικός
Of or pertaining to the Westphalia region or its people and culture.

Westphalian /wɛstˈfeɪljən/ Westphalians n
Βεστφαλή Βεστφαλός
Someone from Westphalia

White House pn
Λευκός Οίκος
(US) The official home and workplace of the President of the United States of America.

White Sea pn
Λευκή Θάλασσα
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White's thrush White's thrushes n
χρυσότσιχλα
Zoothera aurea or Zoothera dauma aurea: a thrush found mainly in eastern Asia and Siberia and rare vagrant to western Europe.

Whitehorse pn
Γουάιτχορς
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Whitsunday /wɪtˈsʌndeɪ/ /wɪtˈsʌndi/ /ʍ-/ /ˈʍɪtsəndeɪ/ /ˈʍɪtsəndɪ/ Whitsundays n
Πεντηκοστή
The Sunday of the feast of Pentecost, seven weeks after Easter

Wikipedia /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkəˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/ Wikipedias pn
Βικιπαίδεια
A free-content, multilingual, online encyclopedia and wiki run by the Wikimedia Foundation.

Wiktionary /ˈwɪkt͡ʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈʋɪk.ʃə.nɛ.ri/ /ˈʋɪkʃ.nə.ri/ [ˈwikʃ.nə.ɾi] Wiktionaries pn
Βικιλεξικό
A particular version of this dictionary project, written in a certain language, such as the English-language Wiktionary (often known simply as the English Wiktionary).

Wild West pn
Άγρια Δύση
(historical) The western United States during the 19th-century era of settlement, commonly believed to be lawless and unruly.

Wilhelmina /ˌwɪl.(h)ɛl.ˈmiːn.ə/ /ˌwɪl.ə.ˈmiːn.ə/ pn
Γουλιελμίνα
A en given name.

Wilkinson Wilkinsons pn
Γουίλκινσον
An English surname originating as a patronymic.

Willemstad /ˈvɪləmstɑːt/ /ˈwɪləmstɑːt/ pn
Βίλεμστατ
The capital city of Curaçao.

William /ˈwɪl.i.əm/ /ˈwɪl.jəm/ Williams pn
Γουλιέλμος Ουίλλιαμ
A en given name popular since the Norman Conquest.

Wilson /ˈwɪlsn̩/ /ˈwɪlsən/ Wilsons pn
Γουίλσον
A en given name.

Windhoek /ˈvɪndhʊk/ /ˈwɪndhʊk/ pn
Βίντχουκ
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Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Poohs pn
Γουίνι το αρκουδάκι
A talking bear from an English children's book series carrying the same name, noted for his sweet, simple nature, and his love of honey.

Wisconsin /wəsˈkɑnsən/ /wəˈskɑnsən/ /wɪnˈskɑnsən/ /wɪsˈkɑnsɪn/ [wəsˈkʰɑn.sn̩] [wəˈskɑn.sn̩] pn
Ουισκόνσιν
University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Wolfgang /ˈvɔlf.ɡɑŋ/ /ˈwʊlf.ɡæŋ/ pn
Βόλφγκανγκ
A German en given name.

Wolverhampton /ˌwʊlvəɹˈhamptən/ /ˌwʊlvəɹˈhæmptən/ pn
Γουλβερχάμπτον
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Wonder Woman /ˈwʌndə ˈwʊmən/ /ˈwʌndɚ ˈwʊmən/ pn
Γουόντερ Γούμαν
A DC Comics superheroine. [from 1941.]

Woop Woop pn
στου διαβόλου τη μάνα
(Australia, informal) An extremely remote area, the “middle of nowhere”.

Worcestershire sauce /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɝʃtəʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwɪs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃaɪɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɑs/ /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɪɹ ˈsɔs/ /ˈwʊstə(ɹ)ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ Worcestershire sauces n
σάλτσα Worcestershire σάλτσα Γούστερ σάλτσα Γούστερσιρ
An English condiment made with vinegar, onions, garlic, etc.; a thin piquant sauce used as a table sauce, to flavour casseroles etc. and as an ingredient in Bloody Marys.

World Trade Organization pn
Παγκόσμιος Οργανισμός Εμπορίου
An international organization designed by its founders to supervise and liberalize international trade.

World War I pn
Α΄ Παγκόσμιος Πόλεμος
(history) The war from 1914 to 1918 between the Entente Powers of the British Empire, Russian Empire, France, Italy, the United States and other allied nations, against the Central Powers represented by the German Empire, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

World War II /wɜː(ɹ)ld wɔː(ɹ) tuː/ [wɜːɫd wɔː tuː] [wɝɫd wɔɚ̯ tu] pn
Β΄ Παγκόσμιος Πόλεμος Δεύτερος Παγκόσμιος Πόλεμος
(history) The war from 1939 to 1945 of the Allied forces, including the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, the United States, France, and China, against the Axis Powers, including Germany, Italy, and Japan.

World War III pn
Γ΄ Παγκόσμιος Πόλεμος
A hypothetical world war following World War II.

World Wide Web /ˈwɜːld ˌwaɪd ˈwɛb/ /ˈwɝld ˌwaɪd ˈwɛb/ pn
Παγκόσμιος Ιστός
(Internet) Usually preceded by the: collectively, all of the hypertext documents (web pages) on the Internet stored in different computers around the world that hyperlink to each other and to other kinds of media, and are typically retrieved by the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS).

Wrocław /ˈvɹɒtslɑːf/ /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɒtswɑːf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑf/ /ˈvɹɔts.lɑv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
Βρότσλαβ
A city, located in Silesia in what is now southwestern Poland. (At different points in history, the city has been part of Bohemia, Prussia, Germany, and Poland.)

Wyoming /waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/ pn
Ουαϊόμινγκ
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X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ X-rays n
ακτίνα Χ ακτινοβολία Χ
Short wavelength electromagnetic radiation usually produced by bombarding a metal target in a vacuum. Used to create images of the internal structure of objects; this is possible because X-rays pass through most objects and can expose photographic film.
ακτινογραφία
A radiograph: a photograph made with X-rays.
ακτινογράφος
An X-ray machine.

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ v
ακτινοσκοπώ
(transitive, informal) To take a radiograph of; to obtain an image of using X-ray radiation, especially for the purpose of medical diagnostic evaluation.

Xanthi pn
Ξάνθη
A city in Thrace, northeastern Greece.

Xavier /hɑviˈɛɹ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ɪɡˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈhɑvi.ɛɹ/ /ˈzeɪ.vi.ɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪ.vɪə/ /ˈzæv.ɪə/ pn
Ξαβέρης 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).

Xena /ˈziː.nə/ pn
Ζήνα
A en given name of modern usage.

Xenophanes /zɛˈnɒfəniːz/ pn
Ξενοφάνης
A Greek given name.

Xerxes /ˈzɜːk.siːz/ /ˈzɝksiːz/ Xerxeses pn
Ξέρξης Ξέρξης Α΄ Ξέρξης Β΄
(historical) Xerxes I, a Persian king of the Achaemenid dynasty who reigned 485-465 BC.
Ξέρξης Β΄
(historical) Xerxes II, a Persian king who ruled for 45 days in 424 BC before being assassinated.

Xinjiang /ˈʃin-/ /ˈʃɪnˈd͡ʒjɑŋ/ pn
Σιντσιάνγκ
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Xylokastro pn
Ξυλόκαστρον
A town in the northern part of the Korinthia prefecture in southwestern Greece

YHWH pn
Γιαχβέ Ιεοβά Ιεχωβά
Known as the "Tetragrammaton", the four Hebrew letters יהוה which are transliterated into the Latin alphabet as YHWH (or IHVH, JHVH, or YHVH). Usually vowels are added to produce the spelling Jehovah, Yehovah or Yahweh (Jahaveh, Jahve, Jahveh, Jahweh, Yahve, Yahveh, Yahwe).

YMCA YMCAs n
ΧΑΝ
A hostel or other facility operated by the Young Men's Christian Association.

Yahoo! pn
Γιάχου Γιάχου!
(internet, trademark) A web portal and search engine located at yahoo.com.

Yahweh /ˈjɑː(h)weɪ/ pn
Γιαχβέ Ιαχβέ
(history of religion) The name of the God of Israel worshipped by the Jahwist prophets in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah in antiquity.

Yakut /jəˈkuːt/ /jəˈkʊt/ pn
γιακουτική σακά σαχά
The language of these people.

Yakutsk pn
Γιακούτσκ
The capital city of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia

Yalta /ˈjɑːl.tə/ pn
Γιάλτα
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(by ellipsis) The Yalta Conference of 1945.

Yangon /jæŋˈɡɒn/ /jæŋˈɡəʊn/ /jɑŋˈɡoʊn/ /jɑŋˈɡɑn/ pn
Ραγγούν Ρανγκούν
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Yangtze /ˈjæŋtsi/ /ˈjæŋzi/ /ˈjɑŋtsə/ /ˈjɑŋzi/ pn
Γιανγκτσέ
The chief river of central China and the third longest river in the world, flowing 6300 km from the Tanggula Mountains in Qinghai, passing Chongqing, Wuhan, and Nanjing, and emptying into the East China Sea beside Shanghai.

Yankee /ˈjæŋ.ki/ Yankees n
Γιάνκης
(chiefly, Southern US) A native or inhabitant of the Northern United States.
(chiefly southern, _, Louisiana) An Anglo, as opposed to someone with French ancestry; a native or inhabitant of the rest of the United States.

Yaoundé /jɑːˈuːndeɪ/ /jɑːˈʊndeɪ/ /ˌjɑːʊnˈdeɪ/ pn
Γιαουντέ
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Yazdegerd pn
Ισδιγέρδης
An Iranian en given name, notably borne by several Sassanid kings

Yekaterinburg /jɛkətərɪnˈbɜːrɡ/ pn
Γεκατερίνμπουργκ Αικατερινούπολη
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Yellow Sea pn
Κίτρινη Θάλασσα
An arm of the Pacific Ocean between mainland China and the Korean peninsula.

Yellowknife pn
Γέλοουναϊφ
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Yemen /ˈjɛ.mən/ /ˈjɪ.mən/ pn
Υεμένη
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Yerevan /jɛɾɛˈvɑn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvæːn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːn/ pn
Γιερεβάν
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Yevpatoria pn
Ευπατορία Κερκινίτις
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Yggdrasil /ˈɪɡdɹəsɪl/ pn
Ύγκντρασιλ
(Norse mythology) An immense ash tree that is central in Norse cosmology, believed to connect the nine worlds.

Yiannopoulos /jaˈnɒpʊlɒs/ pn
Γιαννόπουλος
A surname from Greek.

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ more Yiddish most Yiddish adj
γίντις
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ pn
γίντις
A West Germanic, or more specifically High German, language that developed from Middle High German dialects, with an admixture of vocabulary from multiple source languages including Hebrew-Aramaic, Romance, Slavic, English, etc., and mostly written in Hebrew characters which is used mainly among Ashkenazic Jews from central and eastern Europe.

Yoda /ˈjəʊdə/ pn
Γιόντα
A wise old Jedi Master in the Star Wars films.

Yogyakarta pn
Γιογκιακάρτα
A sultanate in Java

Yonne /jɒn/ pn
Ιόν
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York /jɔɹk/ /jɔːk/ pn
Υόρκη Γιορκ
A place in Canada:
The House of York, a dynasty of English kings and one of the opposing factions involved in the 15th century Wars of the Roses. The name comes from the fact that its members were descended from Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York; their symbol was a white rose.
A habitational surname from Old English from the city or the county; See also Yorke.

Yorkshire /ˈjɔː(ɹ)kʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɔːkʃə/ pn
Γιορκσάιρ
England's largest county. Situated in the north-east of England; divided into three ridings, (North, West and East, and The City Of York). Since 1974 for administration purposes local government has used different divisions.

YouTube /ˈjutub/ /ˈjuːtjuːb/ /ˈjuːtʃuːb/ /ˈjʉːtʃʉːb/ pn
γιουτιούμπ
A video-sharing website.

Young Poland pn
Νέα Πολωνία
(historical) The modernist period in Polish visual arts, literature, and music which lasted from the end of the 19th century to 1918.

Your Highness Your Highnesses pronoun
Υψηλότητα
(formal) A title of respect used to address a prince or princess.

Your Majesty Your Majesties pn
Μεγαλειοτάτη Μεγαλειότατε
(formal) A term of address used in direct address to a monarch of higher rank than a prince, such as a king, queen, emperor, or empress.

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
Γιουγκοσλαβία
(historical) A former country on the Balkan Peninsula, made up of the now-independent nations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia; it disintegrated in the 1990s.

Yukon /ˈjuː.kɑn/ /ˈjuː.kɒn/ pn
Γιούκον
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Yule /juːl/ Yules pn
Χριστούγεννα
Christmastide, the Christmas season, the Twelve Days of Christmas (between December 25th and January 5th).

Yunnan /juː(n)ˈnɑːn/ /jʊ(n)ˈnɑːn/ pn
Γιουνάν
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Zachary /ˈzækəɹi/ pn
Ζαχαρίας
A en given name, English vernacular form of Zacharias, Zachariah and Zechariah.

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Ζάγκρεμπ
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Zaire /zaɪˈɪə/ /zɑːˈɪəɹ/ /ˈzɑːɪɹ/ pn
Ζαΐρ
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Zakynthos /ˈzakɪnθɒs/ /ˈzɑkɪnθɔs/ pn
Ζάκυνθος
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Zambia /ˈzæmbiə/ pn
Ζάμπια
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Zamboanga pn
Ζαμποάνγκα
The Republic of Zamboanga, a short-lived revolutionary republic, founded after the collapse of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, existing between May and November 1899.

Zanzibar /ˈzænzɪbɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Ζανζιβάρη
An island region of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean.

Zaporizhia /ˌzæpəˈɹiːʒə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒi.ə/ /ˌzɑːpəˈɹiːʒə/ pn
Ζαπορίζια Ζαπορόζιε
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Zaragoza pn
Σαραγόσα
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Zazaki pn
ζαζαϊκή
The language spoken by the Zaza people of eastern Turkey.

Zebedee /ˈzɛbɪdiː/ pn
Ζεβεδαίος
(rare) A en given name of biblical origin.

Zechariah /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Ζαχαρίας
(biblical character) A king of Israel mentioned in the second book of Kings.
(biblical character) A Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah, the eleventh of the Twelve Minor Prophets.

Zelda /ˈzɛldə/ Zeldas pn
Ζέλντα
(video games) Shortened form of Legend of Zelda.

Zelenskyy /zɪˈlɛnski/ Zelenskyys pn
Ζελένσκι
A surname from the Slavic languages.

Zen pn
Ζεν
(religion) A school of Mahayana Buddhism characterized by sudden enlightenment achieved by indirect means and principally associated with China and Japan.

Zen Buddhism n
Ζεν
(Buddhism) The Zen denomination of Buddhism.

Zeno /ˈziːnoʊ/ pn
Ζήνων
A en given name.

Zenobia pn
Ζηνοβία
A en given name.

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
Σοφονίας
(biblical) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

Zeppelin /ˈzɛ.pə.lɪn/ Zeppelins n
αερόπλοιο
(aviation) A type of large dirigible rigid airship of the early 20th century, built by the German Luftschiffbau Zeppelin and designed to carry passengers or bombs.

Zeralda pn
Ζεράλντα
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Zerubbabel pn
Ζοροβάβελ
(biblical character) a governor of the Persian Province of Judah, who led the first group of Jews returned from the Babylonian Captivity.

Zeus /z(j)u(ː)s/ /zus/ /zɪu̯s/ Zeuses pn
Δίας Ζευς
(Greek god) Supreme ruler of all Greek gods, husband to Hera.

Zeuxis /ˈzjuːksɪs/ pn
Ζεύξις
An Ancient Greek en given name

Zhejiang /d͡ʒəˈd͡ʒjɑŋ/ pn
Τζετζιάνγκ
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Zhukov pn
Ζούκοφ
A transliteration of the Russian surname Жу́ков (Žúkov).

Zhytomyr /-ˈtoʊm-/ /ʒɪˈtɔmɪɹ/ pn
Ζιτόμιρ
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Zilpah pn
Ζελφά
Handmaid of Leah and mother of Gad and Asher. (biblical character)

Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
Ζιμπάμπουε
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Zionism Zionisms n
σιωνισμός
(politics) Jewish nationalism, the movement which supported first the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland and now supports the continuation of a Jewish state in Israel.

Zionist Zionists n
σιωνίστρια σιωνιστής
An advocate of Zionism.

Zonguldak pn
Ζονγκουλντάκ

Zoroaster /ˈzɒɹoʊˌæstəɹ/ /ˌzɒɹoʊˈæstəɹ/ pn
Ζωροάστρης
An ancient Iranian prophet after whom the indigenous Iranian ethnic religion, Zoroastrianism, is named, also venerated in Mithraism.

Zoroastrian /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.ən/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪən/ /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.ən/ adj
ζωροαστρικός
relating to or characteristic of Zoroastrianism.

Zoroastrian /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.ən/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪən/ /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.ən/ Zoroastrians n
ζωροάστρης
a follower of Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ /ˌzɔɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ pn
ζωροαστρισμός
(scholarly) The historical (pre-Islamic) indigenous beliefs and practices of the Iranian peoples.

Zorro /ˈzoɹoʊ/ /ˈzɑɹoʊ/ pn
Ζορό
A fictional character, a daring and mysterious avenger, created in 1919 by pulp writer Johnston McCulley.

Zouave /zuˈɑv/ /zuːˈɑːv/ /zwɑv/ /zwɑːv/ Zouaves n
ζουάβος
(military, historical) One of a body of soldiers in the French service, originally Kabyle, but now composed of Frenchmen who wear the Kabyle dress.

Zoë /ˈzoʊ.i/ /ˈzəʊ.i/ pn
Ζωή
A en given name.

Zuckerberg /ˈzʌkərbɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ Zuckerbergs pn
Ζάκερμπεργκ
An Ashkenazic Jewish surname from German.

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ adj
Ζουλού
Pertaining to the Zulu people, culture, or language.

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ Zulu Zulus n
Ζουλού
A member of an African ethnic group living mainly in the KwaZulu-Natal Province in eastern South Africa.

Zurich /-ɪx/ /zʊɹ.ɪk/ /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
Ζυρίχη
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a /ə/ /ˈeɪ/ article
ένας μια
One; any indefinite example of. [from before 1150]

a /eɪ/ /æ/ /ɑː/ /ˈeɪ/ /ˈæɪ/ aes n
έι
The name of the Latin script letter A / a.

a /ɔ/ n
έι
The name of the Cyrillic script letter А / а.

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb
κάλλιο πέντε και στο χέρι παρά δέκα και καρτέρει
A sure thing is preferable to the mere chance at something more. [15th c.]

a burnt child dreads the fire proverb
όποιος καεί στο χυλό φυσάει και το γιαούρτι
(dated) A person harmed by something becomes more cautious about it.

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link proverb
μια αλυσίδα είναι όσο δυνατή όσο ο πιο αδύναμός της κρίκος
An organization is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.

a creaking door hangs longest proverb
κακό σκυλί ψόφο δεν έχει
Something annoying or bothersome lasts the longest.

a fortiori /ˈeɪ fɔɹʃˈjɔˑɹaɪ/ /ˈɑː fɔːɹtɪˈoʊɹiː/ more a fortiori most a fortiori adv
και δη κατά μείζονα λόγο

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step proverb
ένα ταξίδι χιλίων μιλίων ξεκινά με ένα μόνο βήμα
Even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point.

a leopard cannot change its spots proverb
ο λύκος κι αν εγέρασε κι άσπρισε το μαλλί του, μήτε τη γνώμη άλλαξε, μήτε την κεφαλή του
One cannot change one's own nature.

a little adv
λίγο
To a small extent or degree.

a little bird told me /ə ˌlɪt(ə)l bɜɹd ˈtoʊld mi/ /ə ˌlɪtl̩ bɜːd ˈtəʊld miː/ [-ˌlɪɾ(ə)l-] phraseologicalUnit
μου το 'πε ένα πουλάκι
(idiomatic, chiefly, humorous) I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.

a lot /əˈ lɑt/ /əˈ lɒt/ pronoun
πολύ πολλά
A large amount.

a man is known by the company he keeps proverb
δείξε μου τους φίλους σου, να σου πω ποιος είσαι
People are similar in character to their friends.

a posteriori more a posteriori most a posteriori adj
επαγωγικός
(logic) Involving induction of theories from facts.

a posteriori more a posteriori most a posteriori adv
εκ των υστέρων
(logic) In a manner that deduces theories from facts.

a priori /ˌeɪ pɹaɪˈɔːɹaɪ/ /ˌeɪ pɹaɪˈɔːɹi/ /ˌɑː pɹiˈɔːɹi/ more a priori most a priori adj
επαγωγικός συμπερασματικός
(logic) Based on hypothesis and theory rather than experiment or empirical evidence.

a priori /ˌeɪ pɹaɪˈɔːɹaɪ/ /ˌeɪ pɹaɪˈɔːɹi/ /ˌɑː pɹiˈɔːɹi/ more a priori most a priori adv
εκ των προτέρων
(logic) In a way based on theoretical deduction rather than empirical observation.

a rolling stone gathers no moss /ə ˈɹol.ɪŋ stoʊn ˈɡæð.əɹz noʊ mɔs/ proverb
λίθος κυλινδόμενος το φυκος ου ποιεί
A person who never settles in one place will never be successful.

a stitch in time saves nine proverb
κάλλιο γαϊδουρόδενε παρά γαϊδουρογύρευε
A little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later.

a.m. adv
π.μ.
(used after the hour) In the 12-hour period from midnight to noon (the first half of the day) when using the 12-hour clock.

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/ /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ aardvarks n
μυρμηγκοφάγος
The nocturnal, insectivorous, burrowing, mammal Orycteropus afer, of the order Tubulidentata, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa. [from late 18th c.]

aardwolf /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/ /ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ aardwolfs aardwolves n
άαρντ-γουλφ
A nocturnal, insectivorous mammal, Proteles cristatus, of southern and eastern Africa, related to and resembling the hyena. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abaca /ˈæb.əˌkɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌkɑː/ /ˈæb.əˌkə/ abacas n
αβάκα
(uncountable) The fiber of this plant, used in rope, fibers, and cloth. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
προς τα πίσω
(archaic) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.]
(nautical) Backward against the mast; said of the sails when pressed by the wind from the "wrong" (forward) side, or of a ship when its sails are set that way. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

abacus /ˈæbə.kəs/ abaci abacuses n
άβακας
(historical, obsolete) A table or tray scattered with sand which was used for calculating or drawing. [attested from c. 1387]
A device used for performing arithmetical calculations; (rare) a table on which loose counters are placed, or (more commonly) an instrument with beads sliding on rods, or counters in grooves, with one row of beads or counters representing units, the next tens, etc. [from late 17th c.]
(architecture) The uppermost portion of the capital of a column immediately under the architrave, in some cases a flat oblong or square slab, in others more decorated. [from mid 16th c.]

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ /ˈæb.əˌloʊ.ni/ abalones n
αυτί της θάλασσας
(North America, Australia) An edible univalve mollusc of the genus Haliotis, having a shell lined with mother-of-pearl. [from mid-19th c.]

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ abandons n
εγκατάλειψη
A yielding to natural impulses or inhibitions; freedom from artificial constraint, with loss of appreciation of consequences. [Early 19th century.]

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ v
εγκαταλείπω παρατώ
(transitive) To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]
εγκαταλείπω αφήνω παρατώ
(transitive) To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]
απαρνούμαι αποκηρύσσω
(transitive, obsolete) To cast out; to banish; to expel; to reject. [Attested from the mid 16th century until the mid 17th century.]

abandoned /əˈbæn.dn̩d/ more abandoned most abandoned adj
εγκαταλελειμμένος
No longer maintained by its former owners, residents, or caretakers; forsaken, deserted. [Late 15th century]

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ abandonments n
απάρνηση εγκατάλειψη
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]

abarticulation /æb.ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /æb.ɑɹˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /æb.ɑˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /æb.ɑˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ abarticulations n
διάρθρωση
(anatomy) An articulation, especially one that permits free motion in the joint; a hinge joint.

abase /əˈbeɪs/ v
εξευτελίζω
(transitive) To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate. [from c. 1350–1470]

abasement /əˈbeɪs.mənt/ abasements n
εξευτελισμός ταπείνωση υποβίβαση
The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low. [Mid 16th century.]

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ abattoirs n
σφαγείο
A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc. [Early 19th century.]

abax n
άβακας
An ancient counting board containing grooves in which counters were placed; a forerunner of the abacus.

abb /æb/ abbs n
υφάδι
A type of yarn for the warp.

abbess /ˈæb.ɛs/ /ˈæb.ɪs/ abbesses n
ηγουμένη
A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks. [First attested around 1150 to 1350]

abbey /ˈæb.i/ abbeys n
αβαείο μοναστήρι
A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
The church of a monastery. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ abbots n
ηγούμενος αββάς
The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. [First attested around the early 12th century.]

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ v
συντομεύω
(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

abbreviated /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/ /əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ more abbreviated most abbreviated adj
συντετμημένος
Shortened; made briefer.
Relatively short; shorter than normal, or compared to others.

abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ abbreviations n
συντομογραφία βραχυγραφία σύντμηση συντόμευση σύνοψη
(linguistics) A shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase, used to represent the whole, utilizing omission of letters, and sometimes substitution of letters, or duplication of initial letters to signify plurality, including signs such as +, =, @. [Late 16th century.]

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
αποποιούμαι
(transitive) To surrender, renounce or relinquish, as sovereign power; to withdraw definitely from filling or exercising, as a high office, station, dignity; to fail to fulfill responsibility for. [from mid 17th c.]
παραιτούμαι
(intransitive) To relinquish or renounce a throne, or other high office or dignity; to renounce sovereignty. [First attested in the early 18th c.]

abdication /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ abdications n
παραίτηση
The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abdominoscopy /æbˌdɑm.ɪnˈɑs.kə.pi/ n
λαπαροσκόπηση
(medicine) Examination of the abdomen to detect abdominal disease, using an endoscope.

abduct /æbˈdʌkt/ /əbˈdʌkt/ v
απάγω
(transitive) To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap. [Early 17th century.]

abduction /æbˈdək.ʃn̩/ /æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdək.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /ˈeɪ.ˈbiː.dʌk.ʃn̩/ abductions n
απαγωγή
Leading away; a carrying away. [Early 17th century.]
(anatomy) The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; the movement which separates a limb or other part from the axis, or middle line, of the body. [Mid 17th century.]
(logic) A syllogism or form of argument in which the major premise is evident, but the minor is only probable. [Late 17th century.]
(legal) The wrongful, and usually forcible, carrying off of a human being. [Mid 18th century.]

abductive /æbˈdʌk.tɪv/ /ˈæbˌdək.tɪv/ adj
απαγωγικός
(logic, computing) Being or relating to a logical process of abduction or inference. [Early 20th century.]

abductor /æbˈdʌk.tɚ/ abductores abductors n
απαγωγέας
One who abducts; a kidnapper. [mid 19th century]
απαγωγός μυς
(anatomy) A muscle which serves to draw a part out, or from the median line of the body[early 17th century]

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ /əˈbil.jən ɡɹup/ abelian groups n
αβελιανή ομάδα
(algebra) A group in which the group operation is commutative.

aberration /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ aberrations n
παρέκκλιση
The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state. [Late 16th century.]
(medicine) A deviation of a tissue, organ or mental functions from what is considered to be within the normal range.
εκτροπή λοξοδρόμηση παρέκκλιση
(astronomy) A small periodical change of the apparent positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer. [Mid 18th century.]
εκκεντρικότητα παρέκκλιση
A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character. [Early 19th century.]

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ abilities n
ικανότητα επιδεξιότητα ευφυία ταλέντο
(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
ικανότητα
(countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abiogenesis /-nɪ-/ /-ˌbaɪə-/ /-ˌbiːoʊ-/ /-ˌbiːə-/ /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/ abiogeneses n
αβιογένεση
(evolutionary theory) The origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents. [from 1870]

abiogenetic /ˌeɪ.bai.oʊ.d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ adj
αβιογενετικός
(biology) Of or pertaining to abiogenesis, originated by abiogenesis.

abiotic /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ adj
αβιοτικός
Nonliving, inanimate, characterised by the absence of life; of inorganic matter. [Mid 20th century.]

ablactation /ˌæb.lækˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ ablactations n
απογαλακτισμός
The weaning of a child from the breast, or of young animals from their dam. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

ablative /əˈbleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈæb.lə.tɪv/ adj
αφαιρετικός
(grammar) Applied to one of the cases of the noun in some languages, the fundamental meaning of the case being removal, separation, or taking away, and to a lesser degree, instrument, place, accordance, specifications, price, or measurement. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

ablative case ablative cases n
αφαιρετική αφαιρετική πτώση
(grammar) A noun case used in some languages to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation. In English grammar, it corresponds roughly to the use in English of prepositions "of", "from", "away from", and "concerning". In Latin grammar, the ablative case (cāsus ablātīvus) includes functions derived from the Indo-European ablative, instrumental, comitative, associative and locative cases; these cases express concepts similar to those of the English prepositions "of"/"from", "by", "with", "to"/"with", and "at"/"in", respectively. Here/hence/hither, there/thence/thither, and where/whence/whither are the only English words with separate forms for the ablative (motion away from) and lative (motion towards) cases.

ablaut /ˈæbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ /ˈɑpˌlaʊt/ ablauts n
μετάπτωση
(phonology) The substitution of one root vowel for another, thus indicating a corresponding modification of use or meaning; vowel permutation, distinct from the phonetic influence of a succeeding vowel. [Mid 19th century.]

able /ˈeɪ.bəl/ [ˈeɪ̯.bɫ̩] abler ablest adj
δυνάμενος είμαι ικανός να μπορώ να
Free from constraints preventing completion of task; permitted to; not prevented from. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
ικανός
Gifted with skill, intelligence, knowledge, or competence. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
έχων σώας τας φρένας αρτιμελής
(law) Legally qualified or competent. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

ableism /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪz.m̩/ n
αναπηροφοβία αρτιμελισμός ιμπελισμός μισαναπηρισμός
Discrimination against persons with disabilities or in favour of those without. [from late 20th c.]

ableist /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪst/ more ableist most ableist adj
μισαναπηρικός
Exhibiting or relating to ableism.

ablet ablets n
λευκίσκος ο αλβούρνος
A small fresh-water fish (Alburnus alburnus); the bleak.

ablution /əˈblu.ʃn̩/ /əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ ablutions n
νερό του καθαρμού
(Western, _, Christianity) The rinsing of the priest's hand and the sacred vessel following the Communion with, depending on rite, water or a mix of it and wine, which may then be drunk by the priest. [from 17th c.]
πλύσιμο
The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite. [From mid 16th century.]

ably /ˈeɪ.bli/ /ˈeɪ.bə.li/ more ably most ably adv
άξια ικανά
In an able manner; with great ability. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abnormity /æbˈnɔɹ.mɪ.ti/ abnormities n
ανωμαλία τερατούργημα
(rare) [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
A monstrosity [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
στο πλοίο
On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car. [from ca. 1350—1470]

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ preposition
εν πλω
On board of; onto or into a ship, boat, train, plane. [from ca. 1350—1470]

abolish /əˈbɑl.əʃ/ /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
καταργώ καταλύω
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ abolitions n
κατάργηση
The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation. [First attested around the early 16th century.]

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.nət/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌneɪt/ /ə.ˈbɒm.ɪ.ˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌneɪt/ /əˈbɒm.ɪˌneɪt/ v
απεχθάνομαι
(transitive) To feel disgust towards; to loathe or detest thoroughly; to hate in the highest degree, as if with religious dread. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

abomination /əˌbɑ.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɑ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /əˌbɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ abominations n
έκτρωμα βδέλυγμα εξάμβλωμα
(countable) An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit. [from ca. 1150–1350]

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ more aboriginal most aboriginal adj
ιθαγενής
First according to historical or scientific records; original; indigenous; primitive. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
Living in a land before colonization by the Europeans. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪn.l̩/ aboriginals n
ιθαγενής
An animal or plant native to a region. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ aborigines n
ιθαγενής
A native inhabitant of a country; a member of the original people. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
διακόπτω
(intransitive) To stop or fail at something in the preliminary stages. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ abortions n
έκτρωμα έκτρωση
(medicine) The expulsion from the womb of a foetus or embryo before it is fully developed, with loss of the foetus.[from 16th c.]
(figuratively) A misshapen person or thing; a monstrosity. [from 16th c.]
έκτρωση άμβλωση
An induced abortion.
αποβολή έκτρωση
A spontaneous abortion; a miscarriage.

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] adv
γύρω
On all sides; around. [from before 1150]
(archaic) In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; in circumference. [from ca. 1350–1470]
σχεδόν
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ [əˈboʊt] [əˈbɐʊt] preposition
κοντά
γύρω από
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of. [from before 1150]
για περί
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of; to affect. [from ca. 1150–1350]
Concerned with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]

about time adv
καιρός ήταν
(idiomatic, often, sarcastic) Far past the desired time.

about-turn /əˈbaʊt tɚn/ about-turns n
μεταβολή
(British, military) A turn of 180 degrees, typically in a military formation[First attested in the mid 20th century.].
μεταστροφή
Total reversal of opinion or attitude[First attested in the mid 20th century.].

above /əˈbʌv/ adv
πάνω
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
πάνω
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]

above all
προπαντός
Of prime importance; before anything else; especially.

above average
άνω του μετρίου
Better than average.

above the law
υπεράνω του νόμου
(idiomatic) Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.

above-mentioned /əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ adj
προαναφερθείς
Mentioned or named before; aforesaid.

abovesaid adj
προαναφερθείς προλεχθείς
Mentioned or recited before.

abracadabra /ˌab.ɹə.kəˈdab.ɹə/ /ˌæb.ɹə.kəˈdæb.ɹə/ interjection
αβρακαδάβρα
Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed. [from 19th c.]

abracadabra /ˌab.ɹə.kəˈdab.ɹə/ /ˌæb.ɹə.kəˈdæb.ɹə/ abracadabras n
αβρακαδάβρα άμπρα κατάμπρα αμπρακατάμπρα
A use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word. [from 16th c.]

abrasion /əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ abrasions n
απόξεση εκτριβή
The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
αποξύρηση
(geology) The effect of mechanical erosion of rock, especially a river bed, by rock fragments scratching and scraping it. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
γρατζουνιά εκδορά
(medicine) A superficial wound caused by scraping; an area of skin where the cells on the surface have been scraped or worn away. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ /əˈbɹeɪ.zɪv/ more abrasive most abrasive adj
τραχύς
Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]

abreaction /ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃn̩/ abreactions n
ψυχοκάθαρση
(psychoanalysis) The re-living of an experience with a view to purging its emotional dross. [First attested in the early 20th century.]

abreast /əˈbɹɛst/ adv
δίπλα-δίπλα
Informed, well-informed, familiar, acquainted. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

abroad /əˈbɹɑd/ /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
στο εξωτερικό
Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. [from 1350–1470]

abrogation /ˌæb.ɹəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæb.ɹəˈɡæɪ.ʃən/ [ˌæb.ɹəˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌæb.ɹəˈɡæɪ.ʃn̩] abrogations n
ακύρωση κατάργηση
The act of abrogating; a repeal by authority; abolition. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

abrupt /æbˈɹʌpt/ /əˈbɹʌpt/ abrupter abruptest more abrupt most abrupt adj
αιφνίδιος απροσδόκητος ξαφνικός
Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
απότομος κοφτός
Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
ασυνεχής
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
απόκρημνος απότομος
Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous. [First attested in the early 17th century.]

abruptly /ə.ˈbɹʌpt.li/ /əˈbɹʌp.li/ more abruptly most abruptly adv
αιφνιδίως αποτόμα εσπευσμένως
In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abscess /ˈæbsɛs/ /ˈæbsɪs/ abscesses n
απόστημα
(pathology) A cavity caused by tissue destruction, usually because of infection, filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

abscisic acid /ˌæb.ˈsɪs.ɪk ˈæ.sɪd/ /ˌæb.ˈsɪz.ɪk ˈæ.sɪd/ n
αψισικό οξύ
(biochemistry) A terpenoid best known as a plant hormone that inhibits seed germination and was once thought to be important in abscission.

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ abscissae abscissas abscissæ n
τετμημένη
(geometry) The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes. [First attested in the late 17th century.]

abscissin /æbˈsɪs.ən/ /ˈæb.sə.sən/ abscissins n
αποσκισίνη
(biochemistry, dated) A plant hormone controlling the dropping off or abscission of certain plant parts, notably the leaves of trees in autumn or cotton bolls.

abscission /æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩/ /æbˈsɪ.ʒn̩/ abscissions n
εκτομή
The act or process of cutting off.

abscission zone /æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩ ˈzoʊn/ /æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩ ˈzəʊn/ /æbˈsɪ.ʒn̩ ˈzoʊn/ /æbˈsɪ.ʒn̩ ˈzəʊn/ abscission zones n
ζώνη αποκοπής
(botany) The area in a plant's leaf, stem, or fruit stalk, where the abscission layer if formed along with weakened sclerenchyma, absent collenchyma, and dense cytoplasm.

absence /æbˈsɒns/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩ts/ /ˈæb.sn̩ts/ /ˈæbsɒns/ absences n
απουσία
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
Lack; deficiency; nonexistence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ absenter absentest adj
απών
(not comparable) Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ανύπαρκτος
(not comparable) Not existing; lacking. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
αφηρημένος
(comparable) Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied. [First attested in the early 18th century.]

absent /æbˈsɛnt/ v
απουσιάζω
(intransitive, obsolete) Stay away; withdraw. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 18th century.]

absent-mindedness /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ absent-mindednesses n
αφηρημάδα
The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

absentee /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/ absentees n
απών
A person who is absent from his or her employment, school, post, duty, etc. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

absenteeism /æb.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩/ /ˌæb.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/ absenteeisms n
απουσιασμός
The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absinthe /ˈæb.sænθ/ /ˈæb.sæ̃θ/ /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ absinthes n
αψιθιά
The herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood. [from 1350–1470]
αψέντι
A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs. [from mid 19th c.]

absolute /ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ /ˌæb.səˈlut/ absoluter absolutest more absolute most absolute adj
απόλυτος
Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional. [first attested in the late 1400s]

absolute alcohol /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈæl.kə.hɑl/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈæl.kə.hɑl/ n
απόλυτη αιθανόλη
(chemistry) Reasonably pure ethyl alcohol that contains at most 1% of water

absolute superlative absolute superlatives n
απόλυτο
In Greek: one of the degrees of comparison in an adjective that stresses an exceptional property without making a direct comparison, its closest equivalent in English being a most important letter, a very high mountain or absolutely pure water. It is formed by adding the suffix -τατος (declined) to the adjective's nominative, neuter singular.

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ /ˌæb.səˈljut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ absolute zeros n
απόλυτο μηδέν
(physics) The coldest possible temperature, zero on the Kelvin scale, or approximately −273.15 °C, −459.67 °F; total absence of heat; temperature at which motion of all molecules would cease. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.ljuː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌljuˌtɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ absolutisms n
απολυτότητα απόλυτο
(theology) Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
απολυταρχία
(political science, sociology) The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
απολυτοκρατία
(philosophy) Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute. [First attested in the late 19th century.]

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌljuː.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ absolutists n
απολυτόφρονας
One who is in favor of an absolute or autocratic government. [from mid 19th c.]

absolve /æbˈsɑlv/ /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈsɑlv/ /əbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
απαλλάσω
(transitive) To set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts, responsibility etc.). [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
συγχωρώ
(transitive) To pronounce free from or give absolution for a penalty, blame, or guilt. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /æbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈsɔːb/ /əbˈzɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
απορροφώ αφομοιώνω
(transitive) To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up. [first attested c. 1350 to 1470.]
απορροφώ
(transitive) To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in. [first attested in the early 17th century.]

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /æbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈsɔːp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ absorptions n
απορρόφηση
(chemistry, physics) the imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action, of radiant energy; the process of being neutrons being absorbed by the nucleus; interception. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,
(physiology) in living organisms, the process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed and conveyed to the tissues and organs; taking in by various means, such as by osmosis. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
Entire engrossment or occupation of the mind. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abstemious /æbˈsti.mi.əs/ /æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/ /əb-/ more abstemious most abstemious adj
εγκρατής
Refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink; sparing in diet; abstinent, temperate. [From early 17th c.]

abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ abstinences n
εγκράτεια
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

abstinent /ˈæb.stə.nn̩t/ /ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t/ more abstinent most abstinent adj
εγκρατής λιτοδίαιτος νηστευτής
Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ abstracter abstractest more abstract most abstract adj
θεωρητικός αφηρημένος
Apart from practice or reality; vague; theoretical; impersonal; not applied.
δυσνόητος
Difficult to understand; abstruse; hard to conceptualize. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
αφηρημένος
(archaic) Absent-minded. [First attested in the early 16th century.]
(arts, often, capitalized) Free from representational qualities, in particular the non-representational styles of the 20th century. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ abstracts n
περίληψη επιτομή σύνοψη
An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
αφαίρεση
An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
αφηρημένη τέχνη
(arts) An abstract work of art. [First attested in the early 20th century.]
απόσταγμα εκχύλισμα
(real estate) A summary title of the key points detailing a tract of land, for ownership; abstract of title.

abstract /əbˈstɹækt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
αποσπώ διαχωρίζω
(transitive) To separate; to disengage. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
αποστάζω
To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.
αποσύρω αφαιρώ κλέβω υπεξαιρώ
(transitive, euphemistic) To steal; to take away; to remove without permission. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
αφαιρούμαι
(transitive) To draw off (interest or attention).
συνοψίζω
(transitive) To summarize; to abridge; to epitomize. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abstract algebra /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
αφηρημένη άλγεβρα
(mathematics) The branch of mathematics concerned with algebraic structures, such as groups, rings, and fields.

abstract art /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑɹt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑː(ɹ)t/ n
αφηρημένη τέχνη
Art that does not depict objects in the natural world, but instead uses color and form in a non-representational way.

abstract class abstract classes n
αφηρημένη κλάση
(object-oriented) A class that cannot be instantiated and may have abstract method.

abstract data type abstract data types n
αφηρημένος τύπος δεδομένων
(programming) A data type defined only by data properties and operations to be performed on the data without any specification as to how the data will be represented or the operations performed.

abstract method abstract methods n
αφηρημένη μέθοδος
(object-oriented) A method of an abstract class that has no implementation in that class and must therefore be implemented by all subtyping classes.

abstract noun /ˈæbˌstɹækt naʊn/ abstract nouns n
αφηρημένο ουσιαστικό
(grammar) A noun that denotes an idea, emotion, feeling, quality, generalization, representation or other abstract or intangible concept, as opposed to a concrete item, or a physical object.

abstraction /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ abstractions n
αφαίρεση
The act of focusing on one characteristic of an object rather than the object as a whole group of characteristics; the act of separating said qualities from the object or ideas. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
The act of comparing commonality between distinct objects and organizing using those similarities; the act of generalizing characteristics; the product of said generalization. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abstruse /æb-/ /əbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ abstruser abstrusest more abstruse most abstruse adj
ασαφής δυσνόητος
Difficult to comprehend or understand; obscure. [from mid 16th c.]

abstruseness /æbˈstɹus.nəs/ /əbˈstɹus.nəs/ /əbˈstɹuːs.nəs/ abstrusenesses n
ασάφεια
The property of being abstruse; abstrusity. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ /əbˈsɝd/ /əbˈzɜːd/ /əbˈzɝd/ absurder absurdest more absurd most absurd adj
παράλογος
Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly. [from mid-16th c.]

abulia /əˈb(j)uː.lɪə/ /əˈbu.li.ə/ abulias n
αβουλία
(psychiatry) Absence of willpower or decisiveness, especially as a symptom of mental illness. [from 19th c.]

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ abuses n
κατάχρηση
Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom. [from around 1350 to 1470]
βρισιές
Coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; language that unjustly or angrily vilifies. [from mid-16th c.]
κακομεταχείριση
Physical maltreatment; injury; cruel treatment. [from late 16th c.]

abut /əˈbʌt/ v
εδράζομαι
(intransitive) To touch by means of a mutual border, edge or end; to border on; to lie adjacent (to); to be contiguous (said of an area of land) [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

abutilon /əˈbjutˌl̩ɑn/ /əˈbjuː.tɪˌlɒn/ /ˌæb.jəˈti.lɑn/ abutilons n
αβούτιλο
Any of the various tropical flowering plants of the genus Abutilon, such as the flowering maple, Indian mallow, or Chinese lantern. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

abysmal /əˈbɪz.məl/ [əˈbɪz.ml̩] more abysmal most abysmal adj
άπατος αβυσσαλέος απειροβαθής απύθμενος
(now, rare) Pertaining to, or resembling an abyss. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
ανεκδιήγητος απερίγραπτος
(figurative) extremely bad; terrible.

abyss /æˈbɪs/ /əˈbɪs/ abysses n
άβυσσος τάρταρα
Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
άβυσσος
(frequently, figurative) A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable; any void space. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
Anything infinite, immeasurable, or profound. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
Moral depravity; vast intellectual or moral depth.

abyssal /əˈbɪs.l̩/ adj
αβυσσαλέος απειροβαθής απύθμενος
(archaic) Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
αβυσσαίος
(geography) Of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially below 2000 metres (6500 ft): abyssal zone. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abyssal zone /əˈbɪs.l̩ zoʊn/ /əˈbɪs.l̩ zəʊn/ n
αβυσσαία ζώνη
(geography) The oceanic realm consisting of the deep ocean, typified by a dearth of plant life, and plentiful carnivorous animals that are able to withstand extreme pressure.

acacia /əˈkeɪ.sjə/ /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ acaciae acacias n
ακακία
(countable) A shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

academian /ˌæk.əˈdi.mi.n̩/ /ˌæk.əˈdiː.mi.n̩/ academians n
ακαδημαϊκός
(obsolete) A member of an academy, university, or college. [Attested from the mid 16th century until the late 17th century.]

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ more academic most academic adj
πλατωνικός
Belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato [from late 16th century]
ακαδημαϊκός
Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning, or a scholarly society or organization. [from late 16th century]
In particular: relating to literary, classical, or artistic studies like the humanities, rather than to technical or vocational studies like engineering or welding.

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ academics n
πλατωνιστής
(usually, capitalized) A follower of Plato, a Platonist. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
ακαδημαϊκός
A senior member of an academy, college, or university; a person who attends an academy; a person engaged in scholarly pursuits; one who is academic in practice. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

academic quarter /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈkwɔrtər/ /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈkwɔːtə(r/ academic quarters n
ακαδημαϊκό τέταρτο

academic year /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪə/ /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪɹ/ academic years n
χρονιά
(education) The annual period during which a student attends school, college or university.

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /əˌkæ.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌa.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪʃ.n̩/ academicians n
ακαδημαϊκός
A member or follower of an academy, or society for promoting science, art, or literature, such as the French Academy, or the Royal Academy of Arts. [from 17th c.]

academicism /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/ academicisms n
ακαδημαϊσμός
(art, literature) Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.

academy /əˈkad.ə.mɪ/ /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ academies n
ακαδημία
An institution for the study of higher learning; a college or a university; typically a private school. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]
A school or place of training in which some special art is taught. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
A society of learned people united for the advancement of the arts and sciences, and literature, or some particular art or science. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
(obsolete) The knowledge disseminated in an Academy. [Attested from the early 17th century until the mid 18th century.]

acajou /a.kaˈʒu/ /ˈæ.kə.ʒuː/ /ˈæ.kəˌd͡ʒu/ /ˈæ.kəˌʒu/ acajous n
ακαζού καστανοκόκκινο
A moderate reddish brown that is slightly yellower and stronger than mahogany

acanthus /əˈkæn.θəs/ acanthi acanthuses n
άκανθα
A member of the genus Acanthus of herbaceous prickly plants with toothed leaves, (family Acanthaceae, order Lamiales (formerly Scrophulariales)) found in the south of Europe, Asia Minor, and India. [from mid 16th century]

acarology /æ.kəˈɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /æ.kəˈɹɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
ακαρολογία
(zoology) The study of ticks and mites.

acarus /ˈæk.ə.ɹəs/ acari acarina n
άκαρι
(zoology, acarology) Any member of the subclass Acari (aka Acarina): thus, a mite or a tick; specifically, any mite of the genus Acarus.

acatalepsy /eɪˈkæ.tə.lɛp.si/ /əˈkæ.tə.lɛp.si/ n
ακαταληψία
Incomprehensibility of things; the doctrine held by the ancient skeptic philosophers, that human knowledge never amounts to certainty, but only to probability.

acathistus n
Ακάθιστος ύμνος
A Greek liturgical hymn in honour of Mary.

acceleration /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ accelerations n
επιτάχυνση
(uncountable) The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.
(countable) The amount by which a speed or velocity increases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity).
(physics) The change of velocity with respect to time (can include deceleration or changing direction).

accelerometer /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ /ɪk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ accelerometers n
επιταχυνσιόμετρο
An instrument for measuring acceleration.

accent /-sənt/ /-sɛnt/ /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ /ˈɛk.sent/ accents n
τόνος τονισμός
(linguistics) A higher-pitched or stronger (louder or longer) articulation of a particular syllable of a word or phrase in order to distinguish it from the others or to emphasize it.
τόνος
(orthography) A mark or character used in writing, in order to indicate the place of the spoken accent, or to indicate the nature or quality of the vowel marked.
προφορά
(linguistics, sociolinguistics) The distinctive manner of pronouncing a language associated with a particular region, social group, etc., whether of a native speaker or a foreign speaker; the phonetic and phonological aspects of a dialect.

accentuation /ˌæk.ˌsɛn.t͡ʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪk.ˌsɛn.t͡ʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ accentuations n
τονισμός
Act of accentuating; applications of accent.

accept /ækˈsɛpt/ /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
δέχομαι αποδέχομαι
(transitive) To receive or admit to; to agree to; to assent to; to submit to.

acceptable /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ɪk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ /ˈæksɛp.tə.bəl/ more acceptable most acceptable adj
αποδεκτός παραδεκτός δεκτός
worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure

acceptance /ək.ˈsɛp.təns/ acceptances n
αποδοχή
(uncountable) The act of accepting; the receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ accesses n
πρόσβαση
(uncountable) A way or means of approaching or entering; an entrance; a passage.
(uncountable) The act of approaching or entering; an advance.
ελευθεροκοινωνία
(uncountable) The right or ability of approaching or entering; admittance; admission; accessibility.
έκρηξη ξέσπασμα παροξυσμός
(countable) An onset, attack, or fit of disease; an ague fit.
(countable) An outburst of an emotion; a paroxysm; a fit of passion.
πρόσβαση προσπέλαση
(countable, computing) The process of locating data in memory.
(uncountable, networking) Connection to or communication with a computer program or to the Internet.

access code access codes n
κωδικός πρόσβασης
A typically alphanumeric sequence that permits access to a secure service or network.

access specifier access specifiers n
τροποποιητής πρόσβασης

access violation access violations n
σφάλμα κατάτμησης
(computing) segmentation fault

accessible /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ more accessible most accessible adj
προσιτός
Easy of access or approach. [from 1640s]
(of a person) Easy to get along with.
Obtainable; to be got at.
(art, literature) Easily understood or appreciated. [from 1961]

accessory /ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /ækˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ more accessory most accessory adj
επικουρικός
Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; contributing or being contributory.
συνεργός
(legal) Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal.

accessory /ækˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /ækˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ accessories n
αξεσουάρ εξάρτημα παρελκόμενο συμπλήρωμα
Something that belongs to part of another main thing; something additional and subordinate, an attachment.
συνεργός
(legal) A person who is not present at a crime, but contributes to it as an assistant or instigator.

accessory fruit accessory fruits n
ψευδοκάρπιο ψευδοφρούτο
(botany) A fruit which includes tissue not derived from the ovary but from some adjacent tissue, as for instance, a strawberry.

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɛnt/ /ˈæk.sə.dɪnt/ /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/ accidents n
ατύχημα
An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.

accident blackspot accident blackspots n
καρμανιόλα

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ more accidental most accidental adj
τυχαίος
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ accidentals n
αλλοίωση
(music) A sharp, flat, or natural, occurring not at the commencement of a piece of music as the signature, but before a particular note.

accidentally on purpose adv
καταλάθος εξεπίτηδες
Deliberately, though apparently accidentally.

acclimatization /ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ acclimatizations n
εγκλιματισμός
The act of acclimatizing; the process of inuring to a new climate, or the state of being so inured.

accommodation /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ accommodations n
κατάλυμα
(chiefly, British, usually, a mass noun) Lodging in a dwelling or similar living quarters afforded to travellers in hotels or on cruise ships, or prisoners, etc.
(countable, uncountable) A convenience, a fitting, something satisfying a need.

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ /əˈkɒm.plɪs/ accomplices n
συνεργός
(legal) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.

accomplish /əˈkɐm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ v
επιτυγχάνω
(transitive) To execute fully; to fulfill; to complete successfully.

accomplishable /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.ə.bəl/ more accomplishable most accomplishable adj
εφικτός
Capable of being accomplished; practicable.

according to preposition
σύμφωνα με
Based on what is said or stated by; on the authority of.

accordingly /ə.ˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ /əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/ more accordingly most accordingly adv
επομένως
(conjunctive) In natural sequence; consequently; so.

accordion /ə.ˈkɔɹ.di.ən/ /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ accordions n
ακορντεόν
A box-shaped musical instrument with means of keys and buttons, whose tones are generated by play of the wind from a squeezed bellows upon free metallic reeds.

accordionist /ə.ˈkɔɹd.i.ə.nəst/ accordionists n
ακορντεονίστας ακορντεονίστρια
Someone who plays the accordion.

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ accounts n
λογαριασμός αναφορά
(accounting) A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review. [from c. 1300]
λογαριασμός
A statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc., explanatory of some event; a reason of an action to be done.
Authorization as a specific registered user in accessing a system.
(archaic) A reckoning; computation; calculation; enumeration; a record of some reckoning.

account manager account managers n
υπεύθυνος διαχείρισης λογαριασμών
(business) A person who is in charge of sales to one or more named customers or to a specified segment of the market, especially in B2B marketing; supposedly refers to a somewhat more responsible job than the term salesman.

accountability /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ accountabilities n
ευθύνη αρμοδιότητα υπευθυνότητα
The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.
αρμοδιότητα
(military) The obligation imposed by law or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents, or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records, while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody, care, and safekeeping.

accountable /əˈkaʊntəbl̩/ more accountable most accountable adj
αρμόδιος
Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
υπόλογος
Liable to be called on to render an account.
ευεξήγητος
(rare) Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.

accountancy /ə.ˈkaʊnt.ən.si/ accountancies n
λογιστική
(uncountable, British, NZ, often, _, Philippines, accounting) The function of compiling and providing financial information primarily by reports referred to as financial statements, including bookkeeping, systems design, analysis and interpretation of accounting information.

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ [ə.ˈkæʊn.ʔn̩ʔ] accountants n
λογιστής λογίστρια
A reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s).
(accounting) One whose profession includes organizing, maintaining and auditing the records of another. The records are usually, but not always, financial records.
λογίστρια λογιστής
(accounting) One who is skilled in, keeps, or adjusts, accounts; an officer in a public office, who has charge of the accounts.

accounting /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ accountings n
λογιστική
(business) The development and use of a system for recording and analyzing the financial transactions and financial status of an individual or a business.

accretion /ə.ˈkɹi.ʃən/ accretions n
επαύξηση επισώρευση
The act of increasing by natural growth; especially the increase of organic bodies by the internal accession of parts; organic growth.
πρόσφυση
(legal) The adhering of property to something else, by which the owner of one thing becomes possessed of a right to another; generally, gain of land by the washing up of sand or soil from the sea or a river, or by a gradual recession of the water from the usual watermark.

acculturation /ə.ˌkʌl.t͡ʃə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ acculturations n
επιπολιτισμός
A process by which the culture of an isolated society changes on contact with a different one.
A process by which a person acquires the culture of the society that they inhabit, starting at birth.

acculturational /ə.ˌkʌl.t͡ʃə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃnəl/ /ə.ˌkʌl.t͡ʃə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən.əl/ more acculturational most acculturational adj
επιπολιτισμικός
Of or pertaining to acculturation

accumulation /ə.ˌkjuːm.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ accumulations n
συσσώρευση
(finance) The action of investors buying an asset from other investors when the price of the asset is low.

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ accumulators n
αποθησαυριστής αποταμιευτής
(literal) One who, or that which, accumulates.
ηλεκτρικός συσσωρευτής
(British) A wet-cell storage battery.
συσσωρευτής
(programming) A register or variable used for holding the intermediate results of a computation or data transfer.

accurate /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ət/ /ˈæk.jɚ.ɪt/ /ˈæk.jʊ.ɹət/ /ˈæk.ə.ɹət/ more accurate most accurate adj
ακριβής
Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty

accursed /əˈkɜː.sɪd/ /əˈkɝ.sɪd/ more accursed most accursed adj
επάρατος καταραμένος
(prenominal) Hateful; detestable, loathsome.
επάρατος επικατάρατος καταραμένος
(theology) Doomed to destruction or misery; cursed; anathematized.

accusation /ˌæk.ju.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæk.jə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ accusations n
κατηγορία
The act of accusing.
(legal) A formal charge brought against a person in a court of law.

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ more accusative most accusative adj
αιτιατική
(grammar) Applied to the case (as the fourth case of Latin, Lithuanian and Greek nouns) which expresses the immediate object on which the action or influence of a transitive verb has its limited influence. Other parts of speech, including secondary or predicate direct objects, will also influence a sentence’s construction. In German the case used for direct objects.

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ accusatives n
αιτιατική
(grammar) The accusative case.

accusatory /ə.ˈkju.zə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ more accusatory most accusatory adj
κατηγορητικός
Pertaining to, or containing, an accusation. [from the early 17th c.]

accused /ə.ˈkjuzd/ accused n
κατηγορούμενος
(legal) The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.

accuser /əˈkju.zɚ/ /əˈkjuː.zə/ accusers n
κατήγορος
One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.

ace /eɪs/ aces n
άσος
(card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game.
(dice) A die face marked with a single dot, typically representing the number one.
(tennis, volleyball) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.
(sometimes, _, attributive) An expert at something; a maverick, genius; a person of supreme talent.
A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.

acedia /əˈsiːdɪə/ n
οκνηρία
Spiritual or mental sloth.

acentric more acentric most acentric adj
ακεντρικός
Not centered; without a centre

acerola /æ.səˈɹəʊ.lə/ acerolas n
ασερόλα
Fruit of this tree.

acetamide acetamides n
αιθαναμίδιο ακεταμίδιο
(organic compound) The amide of acetic acid, CH3CONH2.

acetic acid n
οξικό οξύ αιθανικό οξύ
(fatty acid) A clear colourless organic acid, CH3COOH, formed by the bacterial oxidation of ethanol through acetic fermentation; it is used as a solvent and has very many industrial applications; it is the major acidic component of vinegar.

acetone /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ acetones n
ακετόνη προπανόνη
(organic compound) A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH3)2CO, used as a solvent.

acetonemia n
οξοναιμία
(veterinary medicine) Presence of excessive levels of acetone in blood, sometimes occurring in cows during the first weeks after giving birth to a calf.

acetonuria n
ακετονουρία οξονουρία
(pathology) A form of ketonuria characterized by the presence of acetone in the urine

acetophenone acetophenones n
ακετοφαινόνη
(organic compound) The aromatic ketone phenyl methyl ketone, used in the manufacture of very many organic compounds

acetylcholine /əˌsitəlˈkoʊlin/ acetylcholines n
ακετυλοχολίνη
(neurotransmitter) A neurotransmitter in humans and other animals. It is an ester of acetic acid and choline with chemical formula CH3COOCH2CH2N+(CH3)3.

acetylene /əˈsɛtəlˌin/ acetylenes n
ακετυλένιο ασετυλίνη
A lamp powered by acetylene, particularly a motor vehicle headlight.

acetylsalicylic acid n
ακετυλοσαλικυλικό οξύ
(pharmaceutical drug) The acetate ester of salicylic acid (aspirin)

achalasia /eɪkəˈleɪzi.ə/ achalasias n
αχαλασία

ache /ˈeɪk/ aches n
πόνος άλγος
Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.

ache /ˈeɪk/ v
πονάω υποφέρω
(intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.

ache for v
λαχταρώ πονώ
To desire or want something, or someone, very much.

achievable /əˈt͡ʃivəbəl/ more achievable most achievable adj
εφικτός
Capable of being achieved, which either means possible or probable.

achieve /əˈt͡ʃiːv/ v
κατορθώνω
(transitive) To carry out successfully; to accomplish. [from 14th c.]

achoo /ɑːˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɑːˈt͡ʃʰuː/ /əˈt͡ʃuː/ /əˈt͡ʃʰuː/ interjection
αψού
(onomatopoeia) The sound of a sneeze.

achromatopsia achromatopsias n
αχρωματοψία
Full or partial color blindness; the inability to distinguish colors due to the absence of cone cells in the eyes.

aciclovir /eɪˈsaɪ.kloʊˌvɪɹ/ /eɪˈsʌɪ.klə(ʊ)ˌvɪə/ n
ακυκλοβίρη

acicular adj
βελονοειδής
Needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle.

acid /ˈæsɪd/ acider acidest adj
ξινός οξύς
Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar.
ξινός οξύς δριμύς καυστικός
(figuratively) Sour-tempered.
όξινος οξύ
Of or pertaining to an acid; acidic.

acid /ˈæsɪd/ acids n
οξύ
A sour substance.
(chemistry)
(uncountable, slang) LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide.

acid rain acid rains n
όξινη βροχή όξινη βροχή
Rain which is unusually acidic (pH of less than the natural range of 5 to 6); caused mainly by atmospheric pollution with sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen compounds.

acid test /ˌæsɪd ˈtɛst/ acid tests n
βάσανος λυδία λίθος
(figuratively) A rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something.

acidic /əˈsɪdɪk/ more acidic most acidic adj
όξινος
(chemistry) Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.
Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid.

acidification /əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ acidifications n
οξίνιση
The act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid.

acidosis /ˌæs.ɪˈdoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʉ.sɪs/ /ˌæs.ɪˈdəʊ.sɪs/ acidoses n
οξέωση
(pathology) An abnormally increased acidity of the blood.

acknowledge /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ/ [əkˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əkˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɑːɫəd͡ʒ] [əɡˈnɒlɨ̞d͡ʒ] [ɨkˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] [ɨɡˈnɑːɫɨd͡ʒ] v
αναγνωρίζω
(transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in

acknowledged more acknowledged most acknowledged adj
γνωστοποιημένος
Generally accepted, recognized or admitted.

acme /ˈæk.mi/ acmes n
απόγειο
A high point: the highest point of any range, the most developed stage of any process, or the culmination of any field or historical period. [c. 1610]

acne /ˈæk.ni/ acnes n
ακμή
A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.

acne vulgaris n
κοινή ακμή
(disease) An inflammatory disease of the skin, caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units.

acolyte /ˈæ.kə.laɪt/ acolytes n
ακόλουθος
(Christianity) One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
βοηθός
An attendant, assistant or follower.

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ /ˈeɪkɚn/ acorns n
βελανίδι
(nautical) A cone-shaped piece of wood on the point of the spindle above the vane, on the mast-head.

acotyledonous adj
ακοτυλήδονος
Having no seed lobes, as the dodder; also applied to plants which have no true seeds, as ferns, mosses, etc.

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ adj
ακουστικός
Pertaining to the sense of hearing, the organs of hearing, or the science of sounds.
(music, musical instrument) Naturally producing or produced by an instrument without electrical amplification or the need thereof.

acoustic /əˈkuː.stɪk/ acoustics n
ακουστική
(usually, in the plural) The properties or qualities of a room or building that determine how sound is transmitted in it.

acoustic guitar acoustic guitars n
ακουστική κιθάρα
A hollow-body guitar of the older variety, in contradistinction to an electric guitar.

acoustics /əˈkuː.stɪks/ n
ακουστική
(physics) The science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena and laws.

acqua alta /ˌækwə ˈæltə/ n
άκουα άλτα παλίρροια
A phenomenon that regularly occurs in the city of Venice, Italy, typically during high and spring tide, involving the flooding of the most low-lying areas of Venice.

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ acquaintances n
γνωριμία
(uncountable) A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship. [from 12th c.]
γνωστός
(countable) A person or persons with whom one is acquainted. [from 14th c.]

acquainted /əˈkweɪntɪd/ /əˈkwæɪntəd/ more acquainted most acquainted adj
γνωστός εξοικειωμένος
Personally known; familiar.

acquiescence /ˌæk.wiːˈɛs.əns/ acquiescences n
συγκατάθεση συναίνεση
A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.

acquired immune deficiency syndrome n
σύνδρομο επίκτητης ανοσολογικής ανεπάρκειας
(disease) An infectious disease, caused by HIV, that causes the gradual degeneration of the body's immune system.

acquit /əˈkwɪt/ v
αθωώνω
(transitive) To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
απαλλάσσω
(transitive) To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
εξοφλώ
(transitive) Followed by of (and formerly by from): to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.
απελευθερώνω
(transitive, obsolete) To release, to rescue, to set free.
εκπληρώνω
(transitive, obsolete, rare) To pay for; to atone for.

acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ /ˈeɪ.kɚ/ acre acres n
έικρ
Any of various similar units of area in other systems.

acrid /ˈæk.ɹɪd/ acrider acridest more acrid most acrid adj
αψύς δριμύς
Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
αψύς
(figurative) Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.

acrimonious /-ɹə-/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌæk.ɹɪˈməʊ.nɪ.əs/ more acrimonious most acrimonious adj
οξύς οργισμένος πικρός πικρόχολος
(figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone. [from early 17th c.]

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ acrobats n
ακροβάτης ακροβάτισσα
An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination, often as part of a circus performance.

acrobatics n
ακροβασία
The art of performing acrobatic gymnastic feats.

acromegaly /ˌækroʊˈmɛɡəli/ acromegalies n
ακρομεγαλία μεγαλακρία
(disease) A chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland.

acromioclavicular adj
ακρωμιοκλειδικός
(anatomy) Pertaining to both the acromion and the clavicle.

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ acronyms n
ακρωνύμιο ακρώνυμο αρκτικόλεξο
(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.

acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ acropoleis acropolises n
ακρόπολη
A promontory (usually fortified with a citadel) forming the hub of many Grecian cities, and around which many were built for defensive purposes before and during the classical period; compare Acropolis.

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ adv
οριζόντιος
(crosswords) Horizontally.

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ preposition
απέναντι αντίπερα
On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
απέναντι αντίπερα δια μέσου
(Southern US, AAVE) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
δια μέσου κατά πλάτος
From one side to the other within (a space being traversed).
καθέτως κατακορύφως
At or near the far end of (a space).

acrostic /əˈkɹɑstɪk/ /əˈkɹɒstɪk/ /əˈkɹɔstɪk/ acrostics n
ακροστιχίδα
A poem or other text in which certain letters, often the first in each line, spell out a name or message. [from 16th c.]

acrylamide /əˈkɹɪləmaɪd/ acrylamides n
ακρυλαμίδιο
(organic compound) The amide of acrylic acid, CH2=CH.CONH2; used in the manufacture of polyacrylamides.

acrylic acid n
ακρυλικό οξύ

acrylonitrile acrylonitriles n
ακρυλονιτρίλιο
(organic compound) A toxic colourless liquid organic compound, CH2=CH.CN, synthesized from propylene and ammonia; used as a monomer in the production of acrylic resins and synthetic rubber.

act /æk/ /ækt/ acts n
πράξη
(countable) Something done, a deed.
The process of doing something.
(countable) A formal or official record of something done.
(countable, drama) A division of a theatrical performance.
(countable) A display of behaviour.
διάβημα ενέργεια
(law, countable) A product of a legislative body, a statute.

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
δρω ενεργώ πράττω
(obsolete, transitive) To do (something); to perform.
υποδύομαι
(intransitive) To perform a theatrical role.
συμπεριφέρομαι
(intransitive) To behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time.
(intransitive, law) To carry out work as a legal representative in relation to a particular legal matter.
επενεργώ
(intransitive, construed with on or upon) To have an effect (on).

actin actins n
ακτίνη
(protein, uncountable) A globular structural protein that polymerizes in a helical fashion to form an actin filament (or microfilament).

actinide /ˈæktɪnaɪd/ actinides n
ακτινίδιο
(chemistry) Any of the 15 radioactive elements of the periodic table from actinium to lawrencium that are positioned under the lanthanides, to which they have similar chemistry.

actinium /ækˈtɪniəm/ actiniums n
ακτίνιο
A radioactive, metallic chemical element (symbol: Ac) with an atomic number of 89; found in uranium ores.

actinozoon actinozoa n
ακτινόζωα
(zoology) One of the Actinozoa.

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ interjection
πάμε
Demanding or signifying the start of something, usually a performance.

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ actions n
ενέργεια πράξη
Something done, often so as to accomplish a purpose.
κίνηση
A way of motion or functioning.
(literature) The event or connected series of events, either real or imaginary, forming the subject of a play, poem, or other composition; the unfolding of the drama of events.
δράση
Fast-paced activity.
αγωγή δίωξη
(legal) A charge or other process in a law court (also called lawsuit and actio).

action potential action potentials n
δυναμικό ενέργειας
(physiology) A short-term change in the electrical potential that travels along a cell such as a nerve or muscle fiber. [from 20th c.]

activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ v
ενεργοποιώ ανοίγω
(transitive) To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ more active most active adj
ενεργός
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force

active voice active voices n
ενεργητική φωνή
(grammar, uncountable) The form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action.

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm̩/ /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪz.m̩/ activisms n
ακτιβισμός
The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue.

activist /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ activists n
ακτιβιστής
One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.

activities of daily living n
δραστηριότητες καθημερινής ζωής
(healthcare) A set of common daily activities, including bathing, feeding, and relieving oneself. A person’s ability or inability to perform them is used as a measurement of their functional status.

activity /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.tiː/ [ækˈtɪv.ə.ɾi] [ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi] activities n
δραστηριότητα
(uncountable) The state or quality of being active; activeness.
The property of substances to react with other substances
δράση δραστηριότητα
(countable) Something done as an action or a movement.
δραστηριότητα δράση
(countable) Something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.

actor /ˈak.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ actors actress n
ηθοποιός
A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer. [from 16th c.]

actress /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ actor actresses n
ηθοποιός
(now, _, rare) A female doer or "actor" (in a general sense). [from 16th c.]

actual /ˈæk(t)ʃ(u)əl/ /ˈæktj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈæt͡ʃəl/ adj
πραγματικός
Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact. [from 14th c.]

actually /ˈak.tjʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.t͡ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈak.t͡ʃʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈak.ʃ(ʊ.)(ə.)li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.u.li/ /ˈat͡ʃ.ə.li/ /ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ /ˈæk.ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/ adv
βασικά
(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

actuary /ˈæktjʊəɹi/ /ˈæktʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈæktʃəɹi/ /ˈæktʃʊəɹi/ actuaries n
αναλογιστής
A professional who calculates financial values associated with uncertain events subject to risk, such as insurance premiums or pension contributions.

actuate /ˈæktju.eɪt/ /ˈæktʃu.eɪt/ /ˈækt͡ʃu.eɪt/ v
ενεργοποιώ κινητοποιώ
(transitive) To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.

acuity /əˈkjuːɪti/ acuities n
οξυδέρκεια
Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ acupunctures n
βελονισμός
The insertion of needles into the (living) tissue of the body affecting the Qi or energy along energetic pathways of the body called meridians. This modality is traditionally used as a form of internal medical treating all disease and illnesses, in Western countries it is widely used for the purposes of pain relief.

acupuncturist acupuncturists n
βελονίστρια βελονιστής
A healthcare professional who is qualified or professionally engaged in the practice of acupuncture.

acute /əˈkjut/ /əˈkjuːt/ acuter acutest more acute most acute adj
οξύς
Intense; sensitive; sharp.
(geometry, of an angle) Less than 90 degrees.
(geometry, of a triangle) Having all three interior angles measuring less than 90 degrees.
(medicine) Of a short-lived condition, in contrast to a chronic condition; this sense also does not imply severity.

acute accent acute accents n
οξεία
(orthography) : A diacritical mark ( ´ ) that can be placed above a number of letters in many languages of the Latin, Greek and Cyrillic writing systems.

acute angle acute angles n
οξεία γωνία
(mathematics, geometry) An angle measuring less than ninety degrees.

acute triangle acute triangles n
οξυγώνιο
(geometry) A triangle all of the angles of which are acute.

acute-angled adj
οξυγώνιος
(geometry) Of a triangle, having three acute angles.

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ /ˌæd ˈhɔk/ more ad hoc most ad hoc adj
επί τούτω
For a particular purpose.

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ /ˌæd ˈhɔk/ more ad hoc most ad hoc adv
αυτοσχεδίως
On the spur of the moment.

ad infinitum /ˌæd ɪnfɪˈnaɪtəm/ adv
επ' άπειρον
Endlessly; for ever; neverendingly.

ad nauseam /ˌæd ˈnɑziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɒziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔːziəm/ adv
κατὰ κόρον
To a nauseating or sickening degree.

adage /ˈæ.dɪd͡ʒ/ adages n
παροιμία γνωμικό
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/ more adaptable most adaptable adj
ευπροσάρμοστος
Capable of adapting or of being adapted.

adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ adaptations n
προσαρμογή
(uncountable) The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.
(countable) A change that is made or undergone to suit a condition or environment.

adapter /əˈdæptə(ɹ)/ /əˈdæptəɹ/ adapters n
προσαρμογέας
One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.
προσαρμοστής
Specifically, a device that allows one format of plug to be used with a different format of socket.
Specifically, an AC adapter: a device that reduces voltage and converts AC to DC to allow a battery-powered device to use mains power.

adaptiveness adaptivenesses n
προσαρμοστικότητα
The state or quality of being adaptive; capacity to adapt.

add /æd/ v
προσθέτω
(transitive) To append (e.g. a statement); to say further information; to add on.
προσθέτω αθροίζω
(intransitive) To make an addition; to augment; to increase; to add on.
αθροίζω προσθέτω
(intransitive, mathematics) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.

add fuel to the fire v
ρίχνω λάδι στη φωτιά όλα του γάμου δύσκολα κι η νύφη γκαστρωμένη
(idiomatic) To worsen a conflict between people; to inflame an already tense situation.

add insult to injury v
όλα του γάμου δύσκολα κι η νύφη γκαστρωμένη
(idiomatic) To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an already unfavourable situation.

addend /ˈæd.ɛnd/ addends n
προσθετέος
(mathematics) Addendum, any one of two or more numbers or other terms that are to be added together.

addendum /əˈden.dəm/ /əˈdɛn.dəm/ addenda addendums n
προσάρτημα προσθήκη
Something to be added; especially text added as an appendix or supplement to a document.

adder /ˈædɚ/ adders n
έχιδνα οχιά
Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen, the northern copperhead, a venomous viper found in the eastern United States
The common European adder (Vipera berus).

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ addictions n
εξάρτηση εθισμός
The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
εξάρτηση
A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.

addition /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ [əˈdɪʃ.n̩] additions n
πρόσθεση
(uncountable) The act of adding anything.
Anything that is added.
(uncountable) The arithmetic operation of adding.

additional /əˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
επιπλέον
Supplemental or added to something.

additionally adv
επιπροσθέτως
By way of addition; in addition to; also.

addled /ˈæ.dəld/ more addled most addled adj
κλούβιος
(of eggs) Bad, rotten; inviable, containing a dead embryo.

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈæd.ɹɛs/ addresses n
διεύθυνση
A description of the location of a property, usually with at least a street name and number, name of a town, and now also a postal code; such a description as superscribed for direction on an envelope or letter. [from 17th c.]
(computing) A number identifying a specific storage location in computer memory; a string of characters identifying a location on the internet or other network; sometimes (specifically) an e-mail address. [from 20th c.]

address space address spaces n
χώρος διευθύνσεων
(computing) A range of discrete addresses, all the address locations available in a particular, named, subset of a computer's (virtual or real) memory.

addressee addressees n
αποδέκτης παραλήπτης
The person or organization to which something, such as a letter or message, is addressed or sent, for whom the item is intended.

adelphogamy n
αδελφογαμία
Marriage between a brother and a sister.

adelphopoiesis n
αδελφοποίηση
(history, Christianity) A ceremony where males are unionised with one another.

adenitis /ædəˈnaɪtɪs/ adenitides adenitises n
αδενίτιδα
(symptom, pathology) Glandular inflammation.

adenoidectomy adenoidectomies n
αδενεκτομή
(surgery) Surgical removal of the adenoids, or of adenoid growths in the nasopharynx; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy.

adenoma /ædəˈnoʊmə/ adenomas adenomata n
αδένωμα
(pathology) A benign tumour of the epithelium arising from or resembling a gland.

adenomyoma adenomyomas adenomyomata n
αδενομύωμα

adenosine /əˈdɛnə(ʊ)siːn/ /əˈdɛnəsən/ /əˈdɛnəˌsin/ adenosines n
αδενοσίνη
(biochemistry, genetics, organic compound) A nucleoside derived from adenine and ribose, found in striated muscle tissue. [from 20th c.]

adenosine monophosphate adenosine monophosphates n
μονοφωσφορική αδενοσίνη
(biochemistry) a nucleotide, found in all animal muscle cells, reversibly convertible to adenosine diphosphate and adenosine triphosphate

adequate /ˈæ.də.kɪt/ /ˈæd.ə.kwɪt/ /ˈæd.ɪ.kwət/ /ˈæd.ɪˌkweɪt/ more adequate most adequate adj
αρκετός
Equal to or fulfilling some requirement.

adermatoglyphia /eɪˌdɜː.mə.təʊˈɡlɪ.fɪ.ə/ /eɪˌdɝ.mə.təˈɡlɪ.fi.ə/ n
αδερματογλυφία
The rare congenital absence of epidermal ridges (fingerprints and toeprints).
The autosomally dominant genetic disorder which causes this condition.

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪə.ɹənt/ /ædˈ(h)ɪɹ.ənt/ /əd-/ adherents n
οπαδός
A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.

adhesive tape adhesive tapes n
κολλητική ταινία
(US, medical) Surgical tape, such tape made specifically for medical purposes.

adiabatic /ˌeɪ.daɪ.əˈbæt.ɪk/ /ˌeɪ.dɪəˈbæt.ɪk/ /ˌæd.ɪəˈbæt.ɪk/ adj
αδιαβατικός
(physics, thermodynamics, of a process) That occurs without gain or loss of heat (and thus with no change in entropy, in the quasistatic approximation).

adicity adicities n
βαθμός τάξη
(logic, mathematics, computer science) The number of arguments or operands a function or operation takes. For a relation, the number of domains in the corresponding Cartesian product.

adieu /əˈd(j)ɪu̯/ /əˈdju/ /əˈdjuː/ /əˈdjɜː/ /əˈdu/ adieus adieux n
αποχαιρετισμός
A farewell, a goodbye; especially a fond farewell, or a lasting or permanent farewell.

adipose /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊz/ more adipose most adipose adj
λιπώδης
Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat; fatty.

adipose tissue adipose tissues n
λιπώδης ιστός
(anatomy) Connective tissue which stores fat, and which cushions and insulates the body.

adjectival /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæd͡ʒəˈtaɪ.vəl/ more adjectival most adjectival adj
επιθετικός
(grammar) Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ adjectives n
επίθετο
(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.

adjective /ˈæd͡ʒ.ə.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ək.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɛk.tɪv/ /ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ v
επιθετοποιώ
(transitive) To make an adjective of; to form or convert into an adjective.

adjudication /ə(d)ˌd͡ʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ adjudications n
εκδίκαση
A judgment or sentence.

adjust /əˈd͡ʒʌst/ v
ρυθμίζω
(transitive) To modify.
προσαρμόζω
(transitive) To improve or rectify.
διευθετώ
(transitive) To settle an insurance claim.

adjustable spanner adjustable spanners n
γαλλικό κλειδί
(British) An adjustable hand tool for tightening and loosening nuts and bolts.

adjustment /əˈd͡ʒʌst.mənt/ adjustments n
διαβάθμηση διευθέτηση προσαρμογή ρύθμιση
The result of adjusting something; a small change; a minor correction; a modification or alteration

administer /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɚ/ v
διοικώ
(transitive) To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ administrations n
διαχείριση
(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

administrative /ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.tɪv/ /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/ [ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.ɾɪv] [ədˈmɪn.ɪ.st̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷə.tʰɪv] more administrative most administrative adj
διοικητικός διαχειριστικός
Of or relating to administering or administration.

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ administrators n
διαχειριστής διαχειρίστρια
One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager
διαχειριστής
(legal) A person who manages or settles the estate of an intestate, or of a testator when there is no competent executor; one to whom the right of administration has been committed by competent authority
(computing) One who is responsible for software installation, management, information and maintenance of a computer or network

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ /ˈæd.mɚ.əl/ admirals n
ναύαρχος
A naval officer of the highest rank; the commander of a country's naval forces.
A naval officer of high rank, immediately below Admiral of the Fleet; the commander of a fleet or squadron.
ναυαρχίδα
The ship which carries the admiral, the flagship; also, the most considerable ship of a fleet.

admiral of the fleet admirals of the fleet n
αρχιναύαρχος
(military, UK) the highest rank in the Royal Navy and other navies, NATO grade OF-10, usually reserved for wartime and ceremonial use.

admiralty /ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ admiralties n
ναυαρχείο
(military) The office or jurisdiction of an admiral.

admiralty law n
ναυτικό δίκαιο
(legal) The area of law that deals with ships at sea and the rights of sailors, passengers, and owners of cargo.

admiration /ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ admirations n
θαυμασμός
A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ /ədˈmʌɪɹ/ v
θαυμάζω
(transitive) To regard with wonder and delight.

admissible more admissible most admissible adj
παραδεκτός
Capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable.

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
παραδέχομαι
(transitive, or, intransitive) To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny (+ to).

admittedly more admittedly most admittedly adv
ομολογουμένως
As is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly.

admixture /ædˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ admixtures n
πρόσμιξη σύμμιξη
A mixture, in some contexts:

admonish /ædˈmɑn.ɪʃ/ /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ v
νουθετώ
(transitive) To inform or notify of a fault; to rebuke gently or kindly, but seriously; to tell off.

adobe /əˈdoʊ.bi/ /əˈdəʊ.bi/ /əˈdəʊb/ adobes n
πλίνθος
An unburnt brick dried in the sun.

adolescence /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ adolescences n
εφηβεία
The transitional period of physical and psychological development between childhood and maturity.

adolescent /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/ more adolescent most adolescent adj
έφηβος
Of, relating to, or at the age of adolescence; at the stage between being a child and an adult.

adopt /əˈdɑpt/ /əˈdɒpt/ v
υιοθετώ
To take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.
To take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally.

adoption /əˈdɑp.ʃən/ /əˈdɒp.ʃən/ adoptions n
υιοθεσία
The state of being adopted; the acceptance of a child of other parents as if he or she were one's own child.

adoptive father adoptive fathers n
προσαρμοστικός πατέρας
A man who has adopted a child, as opposed to a biological father.

adorable /əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/ /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/ more adorable most adorable adj
αξιέραστος αξιαγάπητος αξιολάτρευτος
Befitting of being adored; cute or loveable.

adoration /ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ adorations n
λατρεία
(uncountable) The act of adoring; loving devotion or fascination.

adore /əˈdo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈdoə̯/ /əˈdɔɹ/ /əˈdɔː/ v
λατρεύω
To worship.

adorn /əˈdɔɹn/ /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/ v
διακοσμώ
To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.

adrenal cortex adrenal cortexes n
φλοιός επινεφριδίων
(anatomy) The outer portion of the adrenal glands that produces hormones essential to homeostasis.

adrenaline /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ adrenalines n
αδρεναλίνη
(hormone) Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.

adroitness adroitnesses n
επιδεξιότητα μαστοριά
skillfulness or ease of ability.

adsorb /ədˈsɔːb/ /ədˈzɔːb/ v
προσροφώ
(transitive, chemistry, physics) To accumulate on a surface, by adsorption

adsorption adsorptions n
προσρόφηση
The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface.

adulator adulators n
γαλίφης κόλακας μαλαγάνας
One who lavishes excessive praises or flattery; one who adulates.

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.əlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adults n
ενήλικος ενήλικας
A fully grown human or animal.

adulterate /əˈdʌltərət/ /əˈdʌltəɹeɪt/ /əˈdʌltəɹət/ /əˈdʌltəˌɹeɪt/ [-ˈdɒl-] [-ˈdəl-] v
νοθεύω
(transitive) To corrupt, to debase (someone or something).

adulterer /əˈdʌltəɹə/ /əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ adulterers adulteress n
μοιχός μοιχαλίδα
One who commits adultery: a spouse who has sex with a non-spouse

adultery /əˈdʌltəɹi/ adulteries n
μοιχεία
(biblical, narrowly) Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse. See more synonyms at Thesaurus:cuckoldry

advanced /ədˈvænst/ /ədˈvɑːnst/ further advanced furthest advanced more advanced most advanced adj
προχωρημένος ανώτερος
At or close to the state of the art. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
προηγμένος
In a late stage of development or education; having greatly progressed beyond an initial stage.

advancement /ædˈvæns.mənt/ /ædˈvɑːns.mənt/ /ədˈvæns.mənt/ /ədˈvɑːns.mənt/ [ædˈvɛəns.mənt] [ədˈvɛəns.mənt] advancements n
προαγωγή
The act of advancing; promotion to a higher place or dignity
προαγωγή προβιβασμός προκοπή
The state of being advanced

advantage /ədˈvæn.(t)ɪd͡ʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/ advantages n
πλεονέκτημα
(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.

advantageous /ˌædvənˈteɪd͡ʒəs/ more advantageous most advantageous adj
πλεονεκτικός
Being of advantage, beneficial.

advection fog advection fogs n
ομίχλη μεταφοράς
(physics, meteorology) A type of fog caused by the passage of moist air horizontally over a relatively colder surface and the consequent cooling of that air to below its dew point.

advent /ˈæd.vənt/ /ˈæd.vɛnt/ v
άφιξη έλευση
To arrive or begin, especially at the first coming or appearance of something.

adventure /ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ adventures n
περιπέτεια
A remarkable occurrence; a striking event.
A daring feat; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; the encountering of risks.

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.ɚ/ adventurers n
τυχοδιώκτης τυχοδιώκτρια
One who enjoys adventures.
τυχοδιώκτης
A person who tries to advance their social position by somewhat devious means.

adverb /ˈæd.vɜːb/ /ˈæd.vɝb/ adverbs n
επίρρημα
(grammar) A word that modifies a verb, adjective, other adverbs, or various other types of words, phrases, or clauses.
(programming) In the Raku programming language, a named parameter that modifies the behavior of a routine.

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ more adverbial most adverbial adj
επιρρηματικός
(grammar) Of or relating to an adverb.

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ədˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ adversaries n
αντίπαλος
An opponent or rival.

adverse possession adverse possessions n
χρησικτησία
(legal) A means of acquiring title to another's real property without compensation by occupying the property in a manner that has under common law the requirements of being actual, open and notorious, exclusive, hostile, under cover of claim or right, and continuous for a certain number of years.

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ adversities n
αντιξοότητες
(uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.

advertise /ˈadvə(ɹ)taɪz/ /ˈædvɚtaɪz/ v
διαφημίζω
(transitive) To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly. [from 15th c.]
(intransitive) To provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others. [from 18th c.]
(transitive) To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales. [from 19th c.]

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtʌɪzmənt/ advertisements n
διαφήμιση
(marketing) A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.
αγγελία διαφήμιση
A public notice.

advertising /ˈædvəˌtaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ advertisings n
διαφήμιση
The industry or profession made up of such communications.

advice /ædˈvaɪs/ /ədˈvaɪs/ advices n
συμβουλή
(uncountable) An opinion offered to guide behavior in an effort to be helpful.

advise /ədˈvaɪz/ v
συμβουλεύω
(transitive) To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.

advisor /ædˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ædˈvaɪ.zɚ/ advisors n
σύμβουλος

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ advocates n
συνήγορος
Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]
υπέρμαχος υπερασπιστής υποστηρικτής
A person who speaks in support of something, or someone. [from 18th c.]

adytum /ˈadətəm/ /ˈadɪtəm/ [-ɾəm] adyta adytums n
ἄδυτον
(Ancient Greece, religion) The innermost sanctuary or shrine in a temple, from where oracles were given.

adze /ædz/ adzes n
σκεπάρνι
A cutting tool that has a curved blade set at a right angle to the handle and is used in shaping wood.

aegis /ˈiːd͡ʒɪs/ aegides aegises n
αιγίδα
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. [from early 17th c.]
(figuratively) Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.

aerial /eɪˈɛəɹɪəl/ /eɪˈɪəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛəɹiəl/ /ˈɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈɛɹiəl/ aerials n
κεραία
(chiefly, _, UK) A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.

aerial photography n
αεροφωτογράφηση
The activity or technique of photographing the earth's surface from an aircraft, rocket, etc.

aerobic /ɛəˈɹoʊ.bɪk/ /ɛəˈɹəʊ.bɪk/ adj
αερόβιος
Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.
αεροβικός
Of or relating to aerobics.

aerobics /əˈɹoʊbɪks/ n
αερόμπικ
A form of exercise, designed to enhance one's cardiovascular fitness, normally performed to music. [1968]

aeroclub aeroclubs n
αερολέσχη
A flying club; an organization for aircraft pilots.

aerodrome aerodromes n
αεροδρόμιο
An airfield:

aerodynamic more aerodynamic most aerodynamic adj
αεροδυναμικός
of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics

aerodynamics n
αεροδυναμική
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases, especially the interaction of moving objects with the atmosphere

aeroengineer aeroengineers n
αερομηχανικός
An engineer in the aircraft industry.

aerogel aerogels n
αεροπήκτωμα
A porous, ultralight solid-state substance, similar to gel, in which the liquid component is replaced with gas.

aerolite /ˈɛə.ɹə.laɪt/ aerolites n
αερόλιθος
A meteorite consisting of silicate minerals.

aerology /ɛəˈɹɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛɚˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ aerologies n
αεριολογία
The branch of meteorology involving the observation of the atmosphere by means of balloons, kites, rockets, drones, airplanes, etc.

aeromechanic aeromechanics n
αερομηχανικός
A mechanic in the aircraft industry

aerometer aerometers n
αεριόμετρο
An instrument used to measure the mass and density of gases.

aeromodeller aeromodellers n
αερομοντελιστής
model aircraft maker

aeromodelling n
αερομοντελισμός
The building and flying of model aircraft

aeronautical more aeronautical most aeronautical adj
αεροναυτική αεροναυτικό αεροναυτικός
Of or pertaining to the scientific study of flight

aeronautics /ˌɛə.ɹəʊˈnɔː.tɪks/ /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.tɪks/ /ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.tɪks/ [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɑ.ɾɪks] [ˌɛɚ.oʊˈnɔ.ɾɪks] n
αεροναυτική
The design, construction, mathematics and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects

aerophagy n
αεροφαγία
(medicine) the swallowing of air, especially in hysteria.

aerophone aerophones n
αερόφωνο
Any musical instrument which produces sound primarily by causing a body of air to vibrate, without the use of strings or membranes, and without the vibration of the instrument itself adding considerably to the sound.

aerosol /ˈɛə.ɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɑl/ /ˈɛɚ.əˌsɔl/ aerosols n
αεροζόλ
A mixture of fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium.

aerospatial adj
αεροδιαστημικός
Of or pertaining to aerospace.

aerostat aerostats n
αερόστατο
An aircraft, such as a dirigible or balloon, that derives its lift from buoyancy rather than from wings or rotors.

aesthete /ˈiːs.θiːt/ /ˈɛs.θiːt/ aesthetes n
εστέτ
(often, derogatory) Someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature, often in a manner perceived to prioritize beauty over other qualities such as virtue and utility.

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθet.ɪk/ /iːsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /əsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ɪsˈθɛtɪk/ more aesthetic most aesthetic adj
αισθητικός
Concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance.

aestheticism aestheticisms n
αισθητισμός
A doctrine which holds aesthetics or beauty as the highest ideal or most basic standard.

aesthetics /ɛsˈtɛt.ɪks/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ aesthetics n
αισθητική
The study or philosophy of beauty.

aestivation /ˌiːstɪˈveɪʃən/ aestivations n
θερινή νάρκη
(biology) A state of inactivity and metabolic depression during summer: the summer version of hibernation.

aetiology /i.tiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iː.tɪˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ aetiologies n
αιτιολογία
(medicine, uncountable) The study or investigation of the causes of disease; a scientific explanation for the origin of a disease.

affair /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɚ/ /əˈfɛɹ/ affairs n
ζήτημα υπόθεση θέμα
(often in the plural) Something which is done or is to be done; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public.
ζήτημα θέμα
Any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely.
συμπλοκή
(military) An action or engagement not of sufficient magnitude to be called a battle.
πατέντα
A material object (vaguely designated).
ερωτική σχέση ερωτοδουλειά
An adulterous relationship (from affaire de cœur, affair of the heart).
A person with whom someone has an adulterous relationship.

affect /ˈæ.fɛkt/ affects n
αίσθηση
(psychology) A subjective feeling experienced in response to a thought or other stimulus; mood, emotion, especially as demonstrated in external physical signs. [from 19th c.]

affect /əˈfɛkt/ v
επηρεάζω επιδρώ
(transitive) To influence or alter.
κάνω προσποιούμαι
(transitive) To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of. [from 16th c.]
συγκινώ
(transitive) To move to emotion.
βλάπτω προσβάλλω
(transitive, pathology) Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).

affectation /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ affectations n
νάζι
An unusual mannerism.

affection /əˈfɛk.t͡ʃən/ /əˈfɛk.ʃən/ affections n
συγκίνηση
The act of affecting or acting upon.
The state of being affected, especially: a change in, or alteration of, the emotional state of a person or other animal, caused by a subjective affect (a subjective feeling or emotion), which arises in response to a stimulus which may result from either thought or perception.
στοργή τρυφερότητα
A feeling of love or strong attachment.
ασθένεια πάθηση
(medicine, archaic) A disease; a morbid symptom; a malady.

affidavit /-ævɪt/ /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ affidavits n
ένορκη γραπτή κατάθεση
(legal) A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.

affiliation /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/ affiliations n
δεσμός
The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.
σύνδεσμος
A club, society or umbrella organisation so formed, especially a trade union.

affirm /əˈfɜːm/ /əˈfɝm/ v
βεβαιώ επιβεβαιώνω
To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively.
To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.
βεβαιώ επιβεβαιώνω στηρίζω
To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; especially (legal) to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.

affirmative action affirmative actions n
θετική δράση
(uncountable) A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been the target of discrimination

affix /əˈfɪks/ /ˈæf.ɪks/ affixes n
προσθήκη
That which is affixed; an appendage.
παράθημα
(linguistic morphology, broadly) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem; a prefix, suffix, etc.

affix /əˈfɪks/ /ˈæf.ɪks/ v
κολλάω κολλώ
(transitive) To attach.

afflatus /-ɾəs/ /əˈfleɪtəs/ afflatuses n
έμπνευση
A sudden rush of creative impulse or inspiration, often attributed to divine influence.

afflicted /əˈflɪktɪd/ more afflicted most afflicted adj
κατάκοπος
Suffering from an affliction, or suffering from pain, distress or disability.

affluence /ˈæf.lu.əns/ affluences n
ευμάρεια
An abundance of wealth.

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /əˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ more affluent most affluent adj
άφθονος πλούσιος
Abundant; copious; plenteous.
εύπορος πλούσιος
(by extension) Abounding in goods or riches; having a moderate level of material wealth.
υποτελής
(dated) Tributary.

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /əˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ affluents n
πλούσιος
Somebody who is wealthy.

affricate /ˈæf.ɹə.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹə.kət/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.keɪt/ /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kət/ affricates n
προστριβόμενο
(phonetics) A sound produced using a combination of a plosive and a fricative.

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ affronts n
ύβρις
An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.

afghani /æfˈɡɑːni/ afghanis n
αφγάνι
The monetary currency of Afghanistan, divided into 100 pul.

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /ˈæfɚˌmɛn.ʃənd/ adj
προαναφερθείς προειρημένος προλεχθείς
Previously mentioned.

aforesaid /əˈfɔɹsɛd/ adj
προαναφερθείς προειρημένος προλεχθείς
Previously stated; said or named before.

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ adv
έπειτα ύστερα κατόπιν
Behind; later in time; following.

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ conjunction
αφού
Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.

after /ˈaf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑː.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ preposition
μετά
Subsequently to; following in time; later than.

after all
πάντως στο κάτω κάτω τέλος πάντων
(idiomatic) anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.

after you phraseologicalUnit
περάστε περάστε πρώτος
A gesture, usually polite, urging another person to take a turn at something ahead of the speaker.

afterbirth /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/ afterbirths n
ύστερο
The placenta and other material expelled via the birth canal following childbirth or parturition in mammals.

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ /ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf/ afterlifes afterlives n
μετά θάνατον ζωή
A conscious existence after death.

aftermath /ˈæf.tə.ˌmæθ/ /ˈæf.tɚ.ˌmæθ/ /ˈɑːf.tə.ˌmɑːθ/ aftermaths n
επακόλουθο συνέπεια
That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ afternoons n
απόγευμα
The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

aftershock aftershocks n
μετασεισμός
An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").

aftertaste aftertastes n
επίγευση
The persistence of the taste of something no longer present.
(of wine) finish.

afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ /ˈɑːftə.wədz/ adv
μετά ύστερα κατόπιν
(temporal location) At a later or succeeding time.

again /əˈɡeɪn/ /əˈɡɛn/ [əˈɡɪn] adv
ξανά πάλι
Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion. [from 16thc.]
Tell me again, say again; used in asking a question to which one may have already received an answer that one cannot remember.

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ [əˈɡeə̯nst] [əˈɡɛːnst] preposition
κόντρα
In a contrary direction to.
(Hollywood) To be paid now in contrast to the following amount to be paid later under specified circumstances, usually that a movie is made or has started filming.
κατά κοντά
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
κοντά
Close to, alongside.
με
In front of; before (a background).
σχέση
In contrast or comparison with.

against all odds
παρ' ελπίδα
(idiomatic) Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.

agalactia agalactias n
αγαλαξία
(disease) The failure of a mother (human or otherwise) to produce sufficient milk following birth.

agapanthus agapanthuses n
αγάπανθος
Any member of the genus Agapanthus of flowering plants.

agape /əˈɡɑː.peɪ/ /ˈæɡ.ɑˌpeɪ/ /ˈæɡ.ə.pi/ /ˈæɡ.əˌpeɪ/ agapae agapai n
αγάπη
(uncountable, Christianity) The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.

agate /ˈæɡ.ət/ /ˈæɡ.ɪt/ agates n
αχάτης
(countable, uncountable, mineral) A semitransparent, uncrystallized silicate mineral and semiprecious stone, presenting various tints in the same specimen, with colors delicately arranged and often curved in parallel alternating dark and light stripes or bands, or blended in clouds; various authorities call it a variety of chalcedony, a variety of quartz, or a combination of the two.
(slang, usually, in the plural) A testicle.

agathodaemon agathodaemons n
αγαθοδαίμων
A benevolent spirit, as opposed to a cacodemon (an evil daemon).

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ ages n
εποχή
(countable) A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others.
(countable, poker) The right of the player to the left of the dealer to pass the first round in betting, and then to come in last or stay out; also, the player holding this position; the eldest hand.
γενιά
(countable) A generation.
ηλικία
(uncountable) That part of the duration of a being or a thing which is between its beginning and any given time; specifically the size of that part.
ηλικία γηρατειά
(uncountable) An advanced period of life; the latter part of life; the state of being old, old age, senility; seniority.

age of consent ages of consent n
ενηλικιότητα
(legal) The age at which a person is legally considered to be mature enough to engage willingly in sexual intercourse, so that it is not a crime for someone else to have sex with the person.

ageless more ageless most ageless adj
αγέραστος
(relative to future) Continuing infinitely or indefinitely.
Always appearing youthful; never seeming to age.

agency /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/ agencies n
πρακτορείο
An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.

agent /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈeɪ.d͡ʒɛnt/ agents n
αντιπρόσωπος ατζέντης
One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to do the business of another
πράκτορας
Someone who works for an intelligence agency
παράγοντας ουσία
An active power or cause or substance; something (e.g. biological, chemical, thermal, etc.) that has the power to produce an effect
παράγοντας πράκτορας
(computing) In the client-server model, the part of the system that performs information preparation and exchange on behalf of a client or server. Especially in the phrase “intelligent agent” it implies some kind of autonomous process which can communicate with other agents to perform some collective task on behalf of one or more humans.
ποιητικό αίτιο
(grammar) The participant of a situation that carries out the action in this situation, e.g. "the boy" in the sentences "The boy kicked the ball" and "The ball was kicked by the boy".

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ aggressions n
επιθετικότητα
The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.
Hostile or destructive behavior or actions.

aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ more aggressive most aggressive adj
επιθετικός
Characterized by aggression; unjustly attacking; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking or arguing.

aggressiveness aggressivenesses n
επιθετικότητα
(uncountable) The state or quality of being aggressive.

aggressor aggressors n
επιτιθέμενος
The person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression; that begins hostility or a quarrel; an assailant.

agha /ɑːˈɡɑː/ /ˈɑːɡə/ aghas n
αγάς
An honorific for high officials used in Turkey and certain Muslim countries.

agility /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ti/ /əˈd͡ʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ [əˈd͡ʒɪl.ə.ɾi] agilities n
ευκινησία
(uncountable) The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; quickness of motion

agio /ˈæ.d͡ʒiˌoʊ/ /ˈæ.d͡ʒoʊ/ /ˈɑː.d͡ʒoʊ/ agios n
επικαταλλαγή
(economics, finance) The premium or percentage on a better sort of money when it is given in exchange for an inferior sort. The premium or discount on foreign bills of exchange is sometimes called agio.

agitation /ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ agitations n
αναβρασμός αναστάτωση αναταραχή
The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

agitprop /-ˈpɹɑp/ /ˈædʒɪtpɹɒp/ /ˈæd͡ʒətˌpɹɑp/ agitprops n
αγκιτπρόπ
(uncountable, also, attributively) Political propaganda disseminated through art, drama, literature, etc., especially communist propaganda; (specifically, communism, historical) such propaganda formerly disseminated by the Department for Agitation and Propaganda of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

aglossal adj
άγλωσσος
Having no tongue.

aglossia n
αγλωσσία
(anatomy) The absence of a tongue.

agnomen agnomens agnomina n
προσωνυμία
An additional cognomen given, as an honour, to a Roman citizen.

agnostic /aɡˈnɒstɪk/ /æɡˈnɑstɪk/ /æɡˈnɔstɪk/ agnostics n
αγνωστικιστής αγνωστικίστρια μεταφυσική αγνωστική μεταφυσικό αγνωστικό μεταφυσικός αγνωστικός
A person who holds to a form of agnosticism, especially uncertainty of the existence of a deity.

agnosticism /æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/ /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ agnosticisms n
αγνωστικισμός αγνωσιαρχία
The view that the existence of God or of all deities is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable.

ago /əˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡəʊ/ postposition
πριν
Before now.

agony /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/ agonies n
μαρτύριο οδύνη
Extreme pain.
επιθανάτια αγωνία χαροπάλεμα
The last struggle of life; death struggle.

agoraphobe agoraphobes n
αγοραφοβικός
Someone who suffers from agoraphobia.

agoraphobia /əˌɡɔɹ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /əˌɡɔː.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ə.ɹəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌæɡ.ɚ.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ agoraphobias n
αγοραφοβία
The fear of wide open spaces, crowds, or uncontrolled social conditions.

agoraphobic more agoraphobic most agoraphobic adj
αγοραφοβικός
Of, pertaining to or suffering from agoraphobia.

agoraphobic agoraphobics n
αγοραφοβικός
One who suffers from agoraphobia.

agrarian /əˈɡɹɛ(ə)ɹi.ən/ more agrarian most agrarian adj
αγροτικός
Of, or relating to, the ownership, tenure and cultivation of land.

agree /əˈɡɹi/ /əˈɡɹiː/ v
συμφωνώ
(intransitive) To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.
(intransitive) To make a stipulation by way of settling differences or determining a price; to exchange promises; to come to terms or to a common resolve; to promise.
(intransitive) To resemble; to coincide; to correspond.

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ agreements n
συμφωνία
(countable) An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.
(uncountable) A state whereby several parties share a view or opinion; the state of not contradicting one another.
(uncountable, linguistics, grammar) Rules that exist in many languages that force some parts of a sentence to be used or inflected differently depending on certain attributes of other parts.
(obsolete, chiefly, _, in the plural) An agreeable quality.
συνθήκη συμφωνία συμφωνητικό
(uncountable, legal) A legally binding contract enforceable in a court of law.

agricultural /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌltjʊəɹəl/ /ˌæɡɹɪˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ more agricultural most agricultural adj
γεωργικός
Of or pertaining to agriculture

agriculturalism n
αγρoτισμός
Any ideology that promotes agriculture.

agriculture /ˈeɪɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ agricultures n
γεωργία
The art or science of cultivating the ground, including the harvesting of crops, and the rearing and management of livestock

agrobiology n
αγροβιολογία
The science of plant life and nutrition.

agrochemistry n
αγροχημεία
(chemistry) The branch of chemistry related to agriculture.

agroindustry agroindustries n
αγροτοβιομηχανικός

agronomic adj
αγρονομικός
Of or pertaining to agronomy.

agronomist /əˈɡɹɑːnəmɪst/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmɪst/ agronomists n
αγρονόμος γεωπόνος
A scientist whose speciality is agronomy.

agronomy /əˈɡɹɑːnəmi/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmi/ agronomies n
αγρονομία
The science of utilizing plants, animals and soils for food, fuel, feed, and fiber and more. To do this effectively and sustainably, agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, animal sciences and soil science.

agrostology n
αγρωστολογία
The scientific study of grasses.

agrypnia n
αγρυπνία αγρύπνια
(psychiatry, pathology) Persistent loss of sleep; insomnia; sleeplessness.

ague /ˈeɪ.ɡju/ agues n
ρίγη
A chill, or state of shaking, as with cold.

ah /ɑː/ interjection
α
An expression of relief, relaxation, comfort, confusion, understanding, wonder, awe, etc. according to uttered inflection.
α ω
A syllable used to fill space, particularly in music.

aha /ɑːhɑː/ [ɑˈhɑ] [əˈhɑ] interjection
αχά
An exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition.

ahem /əˈhɛm/ interjection
γκουχ γκούχου
(onomatopoeia) The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat.

aid /eɪd/ aids n
αρωγή
(uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.

aide-de-camp /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkæmp/ /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkɒmp/ aides-de-camp n
υπασπιστής
A military officer who serves as an adjutant to a higher-ranking officer, prince or other high political dignitary.

ailanthus /ˌeɪˈ lænθəs/ /ˌeɪˈ lænθəsɪz/ ailanthuses n
αΐλανθος αείλανθος
Any of several deciduous Asiatic trees of the genus Ailanthus, including the tree of heaven.

aileron /ˈeɪlərɒn/ ailerons n
πηδάλιο κλίσης
The hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing, used to control longitudinal turns.

ailment /ˈeɪlmənt/ ailments n
αρρώστια ασθένεια νόσος πάθηση
Something which ails one; a disease; sickness.

ailuro- /aɪˈljʊəɹə-/ /aɪˈlʊɹə-/ /eɪˈlʊɹə-/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹə-/ prefix
αιλουρο-
Cat.

ailurophile /aɪˈljʊəɹəˌfaɪl/ /aɪˈlʊɹəˌfaɪl/ /eɪˈlʊɹəˌfaɪl/ ailurophiles n
αιλουρόφιλη αιλουρόφιλος
A person with ailurophilia; a cat-lover.

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /eɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ ailurophobias n
αιλουροφοβία
An irrational fear or hatred of cats or other felines.

aim /eɪm/ aims n
σημάδι σκόπευση
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
στόχος σκοπός
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
Intention or goal

air /eə̯/ /eː/ /ɛə̯/ /ɛɚ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ [ɪə̯~eə̯] airs n
αέρας αήρ
(historical, philosophy, alchemy) understood as one of the four elements of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
(usually, with the) The apparently open space above the ground which this substance fills, (historical) formerly thought to be limited by the firmament but (meteorology) now considered to be surrounded by the near vacuum of outer space.
μελωδία σκοπός
(music) A song, especially a solo; an aria.

air base air bases n
αεροπορική βάση
(military) A military airport, providing housing and support for aircraft and personnel.

air carrier air carriers n
αερομεταφορέας
A company in the business of providing air transport to the public.

air chief marshal air chief marshals n
πτέραρχος
A holder of the most senior active rank in the Royal Air Force, NATO grade OF-9.

air cleaner air cleaners n
αεροκαθαριστήρας
Any device that filters or otherwise cleans air; an air purifier.

air commodore air commodores n
ταξίαρχος
A person holding a rank, in the Royal Air Force and many Commonwealth air forces, between that of group captain and air vice-marshal, equivalent to an army brigadier general, or equivalent rank in other air forces.

air conditioner air conditioners n
κλιματιστικό
A machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space.

air conditioning n
κλιματισμός
The state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner.
κλιματισμός κλιματιστικό
An air conditioner or system of air conditioners.

air corridor air corridors n
αεροδιάδρομος
(aviation) A predefined route, or series of routes, in which a commercial or military aircraft must fly.

air duct air ducts n
αεραγωγός
A duct, through which air is forced or extracted, that forms part of a building's air conditioning and ventilation system.

air force /ˈɛə(ɹ) ˌfɔː(ɹ)s/ air forces n
αεροπορία
A branch of the military mainly devoted to air warfare, as opposed to (land) army and (sea) navy.

air gun /ˈeə(ɹ).ɡʌn/ /ˈɛɹ.ɡə/ air guns n
αεροβόλο
A gun that propels a projectile by compressed air.

air hammer air hammers n
αερόσφυρα
(engineering, construction) a hammer powered by compressed air

air line air lines n
αεροσωλήνας
A pipe or tube supplying air or compressed air.

air marshal air marshals n
αντιπτέραρχος
(British, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, military) A military rank between that of air vice-marshal and air chief marshal, equivalent to an army lieutenant general.

air navigation n
αεροπλοΐα

air one's dirty laundry in public v
τα εν οίκω μη εν δήμω

air strike air strikes n
αεροπορική επίθεση
(military) An attack on a ground or naval target by one or more aircraft or missiles.

air taxi air taxis n
αεροταξί
A small aircraft that makes short passenger flights, especially to destinations not serviced by airlines.

air terminal air terminals n
αεροσταθμός
the facility on an airfield or airport where aircraft are loaded and unloaded of passengers or freight

air traffic n
εναέρια κυκλοφορία
(aviation) the movement of aircraft through the air, and into and out of airports.

air traffic control n
έλεγχος εναέριας κυκλοφορίας
A system designed to give assistance to aircraft, to prevent collisions and to manage aircraft flow.

air traffic controller air traffic controllers n
ελεγκτής εναέριας κυκλοφορίας
A person who operates an air traffic control system, to expedite the safe flow of aircraft.

air vice-marshal air vice-marshals n
υποπτέραρχος
A rank in the Royal Air Force, between that of air commodore and air marshal, equivalent to an army major general.

air-condition v
κλιματίζω
To mechanically cool a space or an entire structure.

air-conditioned more air-conditioned most air-conditioned adj
κλιματιζόμενος
Equipped with and climate-controlled by air-conditioning; cooled by an air-conditioner.

airan /ˈaɪ.ɹɑn/ n
αριάνι αϊράνι
A Turkish cold drink made from yoghurt and water with salt and sometimes herbs.

airbag airbags n
αερόσακος
(automotive) A protective system in automobiles in which when a crash occurs, a bag containing nitrogen, formed by the explosive decomposition of sodium azide, quickly inflates in front of the driver or passenger, preventing injury to the head. Side air bags, including the back seat passengers, also prevent injury.

airborne adj
αερομεταφερόμενος
In or carried by the air.

airbrake airbrakes n
αερόφρενο
A brake (slowing device) that is operated pneumatically (by air pressure).
(aviation) A movable control surface that extends to increase drag without affecting lift (unlike a spoiler); a device that provides aerodynamic braking.

aircraft /ˈɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛəɹ.kɹæft/ /ˈɛː.kɹɑːft/ /ˈɛːɹ.kɹæft/ aircraft n
αεροσκάφος
A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

aircraft carrier aircraft carriers n
αεροπλανοφόρο
A warship designed to carry aircraft, serving as a seagoing air base, with a deck on which aircraft can be launched and landed.

airfield airfields n
αεροδρόμιο
(aviation) An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.

airfoil airfoils n
αεροτομή
A structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air.

airhead /ˈɛɹˌ(h)ɛd/ /ˈɛːhɛd/ airheads n
αερογεφύρωμα
(military) An area of hostile territory that has been seized for use as an airbase to ensure the further safe landing of troops and materiel.

airline airlines n
αερογραμμή
A company that flies airplanes to transport people and goods.

airliner airliners n
αεροπλάνο της γραμμής
A passenger-carrying aircraft, especially one of a fleet operated by an airline.

airman /ˈɛə.mən/ /ˈɛɹ.mən/ airmen n
πιλότος πλοηγός
A pilot of an aircraft.
αεροπόρος
A member of an air force.
A person of a rank in the U.S. Air Force above airman basic and below airman first class.

airplane /ˈeɹˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛəˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛɚˌpleɪ̯n/ /ˈɛːˌpleɪ̯n/ airplanes n
αεροπλάνο αεροσκάφος
(chiefly, US, Canada, Philippines) A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

airport /ˈɛə.pɔːt/ /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ airports n
αεροδρόμιο αερολιμένας
An airfield (an area designated for the takeoff and landing of aircraft), including one or more runways and (for commercial airports) one or more passenger terminals.

airtight more airtight most airtight adj
αεροστεγής
Impermeable to air or other gases.
αρραγής
(figuratively) Having no weak points or flaws.

airy /ˈɛəɹ.i/ airier airiest adj
αεράτος
Relating or belonging to air; high in air; aerial.
Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; breezy.
light-hearted; vivacious

aitch /ˈeɪt͡ʃ/ aitches n
έιτς
The name of the Latin-script letter H.

akçe akçes n
άσπρο
A silver coin minted during the Ottoman Empire, valued at one-third of a para.

al dente /æl ˈdɛn.teɪ/ /æl ˈdɛn.ti/ more al dente most al dente adj
αλ ντέντε
(of pasta, vegetables, rice, beans, etc.) Firm to the bite, cooked just right.

al-Andalus pn
Αλ-Άνταλους
(historical) Arabic Spain (from 711–1492 C.E.).

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ /ˈæl.əˌbɑːs.tə/ adj
αλαβάστρινος
Made of alabaster.

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ /ˈæl.əˌbɑːs.tə/ alabasters n
αλάβαστρο
A fine-grained white or lightly-tinted variety of gypsum, used ornamentally.

alabastron alabastra alabastrons n
αλάβαστρο
A kind of ancient pottery vase used for holding oils, and originally made from alabaster.

alalia /eɪˈleɪliə/ /əˈleɪliə/ n
αλαλία
(medicine, obsolete) The loss of the ability to speak, especially due to paralysis of the vocal cords.

alanine alanines n
αλανίνη
(amino acid, uncountable) A nonessential amino acid 2-aminopropanoic acid found in most animal proteins

alar adj
φτερωτός
(anatomy) of or relating to the armpit; axillary.

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ alarms n
συναγερμός
A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
ξυπνητήρι
A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.

alarm clock alarm clocks n
ξυπνητήρι
A clock with an alarm that can be set to sound at a determined time.

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ /əˈlɑːs/ interjection
αλίμονο φευ
Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief.

alb /alb/ /ælb/ albs n
στιχάριο
(Christianity, chiefly, _, Anglicanism, Roman Catholicism) A long, white robe worn by priests and other ministers, underneath most of the other vestments.

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ albatross albatrosses n
άλμπατρος
Any of various large seabirds of the family Diomedeidae ranging widely in the Southern Ocean and the North Pacific and having a hooked beak and long narrow wings.
(golf) A double eagle, or three under par on any one hole, except a par 3 hole.

albedo /ælˈbi.doʊ/ albedoes albedos n
άλβεδό
(physics, meteorology, astronomy, optics) The fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body, commonly expressed as a percentage.

albeit /ɑlˈbi.ɪt/ /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
καίτοι μολονότι
Although, despite (it) being.

albinism /ˈælbəˌnɪzəm/ albinisms n
αλφισμός λευκοπάθεια
Congenital lack of melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); the condition of being albino.

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ albinoes albinos n
αλμπίνος
(countable) A person or animal congenitally lacking melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); one born with albinism.

album /ˈælbəm/ [ˈaɫb̚m̩] alba albums n
άλμπουμ λεύκωμα
A book specially designed to keep photographs, stamps, or autographs.
A phonograph record that is composed of several tracks
A jacket or cover for such a phonograph record.
A group of audio recordings, on any medium, intended for distribution as a group.

albumen /ælˈbjuːmən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ /ˈælbjʊmən/ albumens albumina n
ασπράδι λεύκωμα
The white part of an egg; being mostly the protein albumin and water.

albumin /æl.ˈbjuː.mən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ albumins n
λευκωματίνη αλβουμίνη
(protein) Any of a class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water, and are coagulated by heat; they occur in egg white, milk etc; they function as carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones and play a role in stabilizing extracellular fluid volume.

alchemical adj
αλχημικός
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to the medieval chemical science and philosophy of alchemy.

alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ alchemists n
αλχημιστής
One who practices alchemy.

alchemistic /ˈæl.kə.mɪ.stək/ adj
αλχημιστικός
Of or pertaining to alchemists.

alchemy /ˈælkəmi/ alchemies n
αλχημεία
(uncountable) The premodern and early modern study of physical changes, particularly in Europe, Arabia, and China; and chiefly in pursuit of an elixir of immortality, a universal panacea, and/or a philosopher's stone able to transmute base metals into gold, eventually developing into chemistry.
(countable) The causing of any sort of mysterious sudden transmutation.

alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɑl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɑl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ alcohols n
αλκοόλη οινόπνευμα
(organic compound, countable) Any of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol) containing a hydroxyl functional group (-OH).
οινόπνευμα αλκοόλ
(uncountable) Beverages containing ethanol, collectively.

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ more alcoholic most alcoholic adj
αλκοολικός αλκοολούχος
Of or pertaining to alcohol.
αλκοολικός
Having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents.
Of, pertaining to, or affected by alcoholism.

alcoholic /ˌæl.kəˈhɑ.lɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ /ˌæl.kəˈhɔ.lɪk/ alcoholics n
αλκοολικός αλκοολική
A person addicted to alcohol.
One who abuses alcohol.

alcoholism /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔˌlɪzəm/ /ˈælkəhɒˌlɪzəm/ alcoholisms n
αλκοολισμός
A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
οξεία δηλητηρίαση από αιθανόλη
(pathology) Acute alcohol poisoning.

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ alcoves n
κόγχη
(architecture) A small recessed area set off from a larger room.

aldehyde /ˈæl.dɪ.haɪd/ aldehydes n
αλδεΰδη
(organic compound) Any of a large class of reactive organic compounds (R·CHO) having a carbonyl functional group attached to one hydrocarbon radical and a hydrogen atom.

alder /ˈɑldɚ/ /ˈɔldɚ/ /ˈɔːldə/ alders n
σκλήθρα άλνος
Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family.

alderman aldermen n
δημοτικός σύμβουλος
A member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town.

ale /eɪl/ ales n
αγγλική μπίρα αγγλική μπύρα αγγλικός ζύθος ζύθος
A beer produced by so-called warm fermentation and not pressurized.

alembic /əˈlɛm.bɪk/ alembics n
άμβικας
An early chemical apparatus, consisting of two retorts connected by a tube, used to purify substances by distillation.

aleph /ˈɑˌlɛf/ /ˈɑˌlɪf/ alephs n
άλεφ
The first letter of the Proto-Canaanite alphabet, and its descendants in descended Semitic scripts, such as Phoenician ⁧[[Ф#Phoenician|Ф]⁩ (ʾ, ʾaleph), Aramaic ⁧[[С#Aramaic|С]⁩ (ʾ), Classical Syriac ⁧ܐ⁩ ('ālaph), Hebrew ⁧א⁩ (aleph) and Arabic ⁧ا⁩ (ʾalif).

alexandrite /ˌæl.ɪɡ.ˈzæn.dɹaɪt/ alexandrites n
αλεξανδρίτης
(mineral) A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.

alexia /əˈlɛk.si.ə/ alexias n
αλεξία
(psychiatry) Word blindness, the inability, due to a cerebral disorder, to comprehend or understand writing.

alexithymia /ˌeɪ.lɛk.səˈθaɪ.mi.ə/ n
αλεξιθυμία
A deficiency in understanding, processing, or describing emotions.

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ algae n
φύκος
(biology) Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic.

algal bloom algal blooms n
άνθιση φυτοπλαγκτού
A dense spread of algae on the surface of water.

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ algebras n
άλγεβρα Άλγεβρα
(uncountable, mathematics) Elementary algebra: A system for representing and manipulating unknown quantities (variables) in equations.
άλγεβρα
(countable, mathematics, algebra) Any of several objects of study in Algebra
(uncountable, medicine, historical, rare) The surgical treatment of a dislocated or fractured bone. Also (countable) : a dislocation or fracture.

algebraic integer algebraic integers n
αλγεβρικός ακέραιος
(algebra, number theory) A real or complex number (more generally, an element of a number field) which is a root of a monic polynomial whose coefficients are integers; equivalently, an algebraic number whose minimal polynomial (lowest-degree polynomial of which it is a root and whose leading coefficient is 1) has integer coefficients.

algebraic topology n
αλγεβρική τοπολογία
(mathematics) The branch of mathematics that uses tools from abstract algebra to study topological spaces.

algolagnia /alɡə(ʊ)ˈlaɡnɪə/ n
αλγολαγνεία
A physical condition that causes a person to gain sexual pleasure by suffering pain, particularly to erogenous zones.

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ [ˈæɫɡəɹɪðm̩] [ˈæɫɡəˌɹɪðm̩] algorithms n
αλγόριθμος
(countable) A collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.
(loosely) A flowchart illustrating a decision-making process for human users, especially health care professionals.

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ aliases n
ψευδώνυμο
Another name; an assumed name.

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ alibis n
άλλοθι
(legal) The plea or mode of defense under which a person on trial for a crime proves or attempts to prove being in another place when the alleged act was committed.
άλλοθι δικαιολογία
(sometimes, proscribed) An excuse, especially one used to avoid responsibility or blame.

alidade /ˈæ.lɪ.deɪd/ alidades n
κλισιόμετρο
(cartography, astronomy, surveying) A sighting device used for measuring angles.

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ more alien most alien adj
ξένος
Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign.
Very unfamiliar, strange, or removed.

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ aliens n
ξένος
A person, animal, plant, or other thing which is from outside the family, group, organization, or territory under consideration.
εξωγήινος ξένος
Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.

alienate /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ v
αποξενώνω
To cause one to feel unable to relate.

alight /əˈlaɪt/ v
κατεβαίνω
Often followed by from or off: to get off an animal which one has been riding; to dismount; to descend or exit from a vehicle; hence, to complete one's journey; to stop.

align /æˈlaɪn/ /əˈlaɪn/ v
ευθυγραμμίζω
(transitive) To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line.

alimony /ˈæl.ə.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæl.ɪ.mə.ni/ alimonies n
διατροφή επίδομα διατροφής τροφεία
(legal, sometimes, pejorative) A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.

aliquot /ˈæ.lɪ.kwɒt/ adj
ομαλός διαιρέτης
Contained in the whole an integral number of times, a factor or divisor.

alive /əˈlaɪv/ more alive most alive adj
ζωντανός
Having life; living; not dead.

alive and kicking adj
ακμαιότατος ζει και βασιλεύει
(idiomatic) Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.

alkali /ˈæl.kəˌlaɪ/ alkalies alkalis n
αλκαλίο
(chemistry) One of a class of caustic bases, such as soda, soda ash, caustic soda, potash, ammonia, and lithia, whose distinguishing characteristics are dissolving in alcohol and water, uniting with oils and fats to form soap, neutralizing and forming salts with acids, turning to brown several vegetable yellows, and changing reddened litmus to blue.

alkali metal alkali metals n
αλκαλιμέταλλο
(inorganic chemistry) Any of the soft, light, reactive metals of Group 1 of the periodic table; lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium.

alkaline /ˈæl.kə.laɪn/ /ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ more alkaline most alkaline adj
αλκαλικός
Of, or relating to an alkali, one of a class of caustic bases.
(chemistry) Having a pH greater than 7.

alkaloid /ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/ alkaloids n
αλκαλοειδές αλκαλοειδή
(organic chemistry) Any of many organic (often heterocyclic) bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.

alkane /ˈæl.keɪn/ alkanes n
αλκάνιο
(organic compound) Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (methane, ethane, etc.).

alkyne alkynes n
αλκίνιο
(organic compound) A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond.

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] adv
εντελώς
Wholly; entirely; completely; totally.
όλα
Apiece; each.

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ [oːɫ] [ɔɫ] determiner
όλα όλες όλοι
Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).
όλη όλο
Throughout the whole of (a stated period of time; generally used with units of a day or longer).

all along adv
ανέκαθεν εξ αρχής πάντα
(duration, idiomatic) For the entire time; always.

all and sundry pronoun
όλοι ανεξαιρέτως
(collectively) All; everyone.
εκάτερος κάθε ένας
(separately) Each one.

all at once /ˌɑl ət ˈwʌn(t)s/ /ˌɔl ət ˈwʌn(t)s/ /ˌɔːl ət ˈwʌn(t)s/ adv
μεμιάς
(idiomatic) Unexpectedly; without warning; all of a sudden.

all bark and no bite adj
όλο λόγια
(idiomatic) Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.
σκυλί που γαβγίζει δεν δαγκώνει σκύλος που γαβγίζει δεν δαγκώνει
(idiomatic) Often making cutting remarks, but having a gentle personality underneath.

all day adv
ολημερίς όλη (τη) μέρα όλη την ημέρα
For the period of an entire day, or at least during all the daytime of a day.

all ears adj
όλος αυτιά
(idiomatic) Listening intently; fully focused.
(idiomatic) Awaiting an explanation.

all in all adv
όταν ληφθούν όλα υπόψιν
(modal, set phrase) Generally, all things considered

all night adv
ολονυχτίς όλη τη νύχτα
For the period of an entire night.

all of a sudden /ˌɔl əv ə ˈsʌdən/ adv
ξαφνικά
(set phrase, colloquial) Suddenly, quickly, without warning.

all over preposition
παντού
(idiomatic) Everywhere; covering completely.

all right /ˌɑlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔlˈɹaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
εντάξει μια χαρά
In good health, unharmed.

all rights reserved phraseologicalUnit
με επιφύλαξη παντός δικαιώματος όλα τα δικαιώματα προστατεύονται
(idiomatic, legal) The copyright holder of a creative work reserves all copyright-related rights, typically including the right to publish the work, to make derivative works of it, to distribute it, to make profit from it, to license a number of these rights to other people, and to forbid these uses by any unauthorized people, thus being entitled to take legal action against infringement.

all roads lead to Rome proverb
όλοι οι δρόμοι οδηγούν στη Ρώμη
(idiomatic) Different paths can take one to the same goal.

all that glitters is not gold proverb
ό,τι λάμπει δεν είναι χρυσός
Things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so; things that look nice might not be as good as they look.

all the tea in China n
όλο το χρυσάφι του κόσμου
(idiomatic, hyperbole) Something very valuable or priceless.

all told adv
συνολικά
(idiomatic) With everything included, counted, or summed; in total.

all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy proverb
η πολλή δουλειά τρώει τον αφέντη
Too much hard work and not enough leisure time can be unhealthy.

all's well that ends well proverb
τέλος καλό, όλα καλά
A happy ending makes up for everything that has gone before.

all-night /ˌɔlˈnaɪt/ /ˌɔːlˈnaɪt/ adj
ολονύκτιος ολονύχτιος
Lasting throughout the whole night (or most of it)

all-or-nothing adj
όλα ή τίποτα

allantiasis n
αλλαντίαση
(disease, archaic) Food poisoning (especially botulism) as a result of eating poorly cooked sausages.

allay /əˈleɪ/ v
κατευνάζω
(transitive) To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.
ανακουφίζω κατευνάζω
(transitive) To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.

allege /əˈlɛd͡ʒ/ v
ισχυρίζομαι
(transitive) To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ /əˈlɛdʒɪd/ adj
τάχα
Asserted but not proved.
δήθεν
Supposed but doubtful.

allegorical /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ more allegorical most allegorical adj
αλληγορικός
of, relating to, or containing allegory

allegory /ˈæl.əˌɡɔɹ.i/ /ˈæl.ɪˌɡɔː.ɹi/ allegories n
αλληγορία
A picture, book, or other form of communication using such representation.
A symbolic representation which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, usually a moral or political one.
(mathematics, category theory) A category that retains some of the structure of the category of binary relations between sets, representing a high-level generalisation of that category.

allegretto adv
αλεγκρέτο
(music) To be played rather fast and lively.

allegro /əˈleɪɡɹoʊ/ /əˈlɛɡɹoʊ/ adj
αλλέγκρο
(music) in a quick and lively manner

allegro /əˈleɪɡɹoʊ/ /əˈlɛɡɹoʊ/ allegros n
αλλέγκρο
(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto.

allele /əˈ.liː.l/ /ˈæ.liː.l/ alleles n
αλληλόμορφο γονίδιο
(genetics) One of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given position, or locus, on a chromosome.

allelomorphism allelomorphisms n
αλληλομορφισμός

allelopathic adj
αλληλοπαθητικός
relating to an allelopathy

allelopathy n
αλληλοπάθεια
The release by a plant of a toxin to suppress growth of nearby competing plants.

alleluia alleluias n
αλληλούια
A liturgical form of hallelujah.

allergy /ˈæl.əɹ.d͡ʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.d͡ʒi] allergies n
αλλεργία
(pathology, immunology) A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.
(pathology) Any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.
Altered susceptibility to a first treatment as exhibited in reaction to a subsequent one.
(informal) An antipathy, as toward a person or activity.

alleviate /əˈli.vi.eɪt/ v
ανακουφίζω καταπραΰνω
(transitive) To reduce or lessen the severity of a pain or difficulty.

alley /ˈæ.li/ alleys n
δρομάκι δρομίσκος
A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.

alley oop /al.ɪˈuːp/ /al.ɪˈʊp/ /ˌæl.iˈup/ /ˌæl.iˈʊp/ interjection
άλεϊ-ουπ
Encouraging or calling attention to a physical performance, especially one involving an upwards lift or leap.

alliaceous more alliaceous most alliaceous adj
σκορδοειδής
Smelling or tasting of garlic or onion.

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ alliances n
συμμαχία
(uncountable) The state of being allied.
(countable) A union or connection of interests between families, states, parties, etc., especially between families by marriage and states by compact, treaty, or league.

alligator /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ alligators n
αλιγάτορας αλλιγάτορας
Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.

alligator clip alligator clips n
κροκοδειλάκι
(electronics) A spring-loaded metal clip, usually attached to a wire and used to make temporary electrical connections.

alliteration /əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ [əˌlɪɾəˈɹeɪʃən] alliterations n
παρήχηση
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of two or more words immediately succeeding each other, or at short intervals.

allogamy n
αλλογαμία
(biology) The fertilization of an ovum from one individual with the spermatozoa of another; cross-fertilization

allometry /ˈæləˌmɛtɹɪ/ n
αλλομετρία
(biology) The science studying the differential growth rates of the parts of a living organism.

allotrope /ˈæ.lə.tɹəʊp/ allotropes n
αλλότροπα
(chemistry) Any form of an element that has a distinctly different molecular structure to another form of the same element, with different physical properties and often different chemical properties. [from 1847]

allotropic adj
αλλοτροπικός
(chemistry) Describing a form of an element that exhibits allotropy.

allotropy allotropies n
αλλοτροπία
(chemistry) A property, exhibited by some elements, of existing in multiple forms with different atomic structures.

allow /əˈlaʊ/ v
παρέχω παραχωρώ χορηγώ
(ditransitive) To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.
επιτρέπω αφήνω παραδέχομαι
(transitive, catenative) To enable; to permit; to grant license to; to consent to.
επιτρέπω αναγνωρίζω παραδέχομαι
(transitive) To acknowledge; to accept as true; to concede; to accede to an opinion.

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ alloys n
κράμα
A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ v
κραματοποιώ νοθεύω
To mix or combine; often used of metals.

allspice allspices n
μπαχάρι
(uncountable) A spice; the dried and ground unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica, thought to combine the flavours of several spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
αρωματοπιπέρι
(countable) Pimenta dioica, an evergreen tree of tropical America with aromatic berries.

allude /əˈluːd/ v
συνιστώ συστήνω υπαινίσσομαι υπονοώ
(intransitive) to refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

allusion /əˈlu.ʒən/ allusions n
νύξη υπαινιγμός
An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.

ally /æˈlaɪ/ /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈælaɪ/ /ˈæˌlaɪ/ allies n
σύμμαχος
A person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose; a confederate.

almagest almagests n
αλμαγέστη

almanac [ˈæl-] [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɒl-] [ˈɔl.mə.næk] [ˈɔːl.mə.næk] almanacs n
αλμανάκ καζαμίας μερομήνια
(astronomy, navigation) A book or table listing nautical, astronomical, astrological or other events for the year; sometimes, but not essentially, containing historical and statistical information.

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ more almighty most almighty adj
παντοδύναμος
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Unlimited in might; omnipotent; all-powerful

almond /ˈa(l).mn̩d/ /ˈæ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ /ˈɔl.mənd/ almonds n
αμυγδαλιά
(countable) The tree that produces almonds.
αμύγδαλο μύγδαλο
Other plants that produce almond-like nuts:

almond oil almond oils n
αμυγδαλέλαιο
An oil produced from almonds.

almond paste n
αμυγδαλωτό
A type of confection made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities, bound with some syrup or other similar substance in order to form a paste.

almond tree almond trees n
αμυγδαλιά
A tree that bears almonds (Prunus amygdalus).

almost /ɔːɫ.ˈməʊst/ /ˈoʊ.moʊst/ /ˈɑl.moʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ /ˈɔː(l)məs/ /ˈɔːɫ.məʊst/ [ˈɒːɫmost] adv
σχεδόν παραλίγο
Very close to, but not quite.

alms /æmz/ /ɑlmz/ /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ alms n
ελεημοσύνη
Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.

aloe /əˈləʊ.i/ /ˈæ.loʊ/ /ˈæ.ləʊ/ aloes n
αλόη
(in the plural) The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.
Any plant of the large and variable genus Aloe.

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ more alone most alone adj
μοναδικός
(obsolete) Unique; rare; matchless.

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
μόνος μόνο
By oneself; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo.
Without outside help.
μόνο
(hence) Used to emphasize the size or extent of something by selecting a subset.
Focus adverb, typically modifying a noun and occurring immediately after it.
Not permitting anything further; exclusively.
Not requiring anything further; merely.

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ adv
μαζί με
In company; together.

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition
κατά μήκος
By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.

along with preposition
μαζί
In addition to.

alongside /əˈlɑŋˌsaɪd/ /əˌlɑŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ /əˌlɔŋˈsɑɪd/ adv
ακοστάρισμα διπλάρωμα πλεύρισμα
Along the side; by the side; side by side; abreast.

aloof /əˈluːf/ more aloof most aloof adj
αποστασιοποιημένος
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.

alopecia /æloʊˈpiː.si.ə/ /æloʊˈpiː.ʃ(i)ə/ /ˌæl.əʊˈpiː.ʃə/ alopecias n
αλωπεκία
(medicine) Loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers, whether natural or caused by disease.

aloud /əˈlaʊd/ adv
μεγαλοφώνως φωναχτά
With a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly.

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ alpaca alpacas n
αλπάκα
A sheep-like domesticated animal of the Andes, Vicugna pacos, in the camel family, closely related to the llama, guanaco, and vicuña.
αλπακάς
A garment made of such wool.

alpha /ˈælfə/ [ˈæɫ.fə] alphas n
άλφα
The name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.

alpha and omega alphas and omegas n
άλφα και ωμέγα
The first and last; the beginning and end.

alpha helix alpha helices alpha helixes n
άλφα έλικα
A secondary structure found in many proteins, in which the amino acids are arranged in a coil, or helix, with almost no free space on the inside and all side chains being pointed towards the outside

alpha male alpha males n
άλφα αρσενικό
(zoology, ethology) The dominant male in a group of animals.

alpha privative alpha privatives n
άλφα στερητικό
(grammar) The prefix a- (or an- when prefixing a root which begins with a vowel) found in some English words of Greek derivation. It expresses negation or absence. The prefix has cognates in other Indo-European languages, including in- in Latin and un- in English.

alphabet /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/ /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/ alphabets n
αλφάβητο αλφαβήτα
The set of letters used when writing in a language.
A writing system in which letters represent phonemes. (Contrast e.g. logography, a writing system in which each character represents a word, and syllabary, in which each character represents a syllable.)

alphabetical /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ adj
αλφαβητικός
According to the sequence of the letters of the alphabet.

alphabetical order alphabetical orders n
αλφαβητική σειρά
The sequence of a collection of items (such as words in a dictionary) arranged in order by position in the alphabet.

alphabetize v
αλφαβητίζω
(US, Canada) To arrange words or items in order of the first (and then subsequent) letters as they occur in the alphabet.

alphanumeric /ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/ adj
αλφαριθμητικός αλφαριθμικός
Consisting of, or limited to, letters and/or numbers, especially the characters A to Z (lowercase and uppercase) and 0 to 9.

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪn ˈtʃʌf/ alpine choughs n
κιτρινοκαλιακούδα
A species of bird in the crow family (Corvidae) (Pyrrhocorax graculus), that breeds locally in the highest mountains of southern Europe, the Alps, across central Asia and India.

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
ήδη κιόλας
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
So soon.
επιτέλους πιά
(US) An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
επίσης
(conjunctive, focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too. [from 14th c.]

alt key alt keys n
πλήκτρο Alt
(computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to alter the function of other keys.

alt-right alt-rights n
εναλλακτική δεξιά
(countable, rare) A member of the alt-right; an alt-righter.

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɒl.tə/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ altars n
βωμός Αγία Τράπεζα θυσιαστήριο
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

altar boy altar boys n
παπαδάκι
A boy serving as an acolyte in certain forms of Christianity.

altercation /ɑltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɒl-/ /ˌɔltəɹˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃn̩/ altercations n
διαπληκτισμός
(countable) An angry or heated dispute.
(uncountable) Angry or heated disputation.

alternating current alternating currents n
εναλλασσόμενο ρεύμα
(physics) An electric current in which the direction of flow of the electrons reverses periodically.

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ adj
εναλλακτικός προαιρετικός
Relating to a choice between two or more possibilities.
εναλλακτικός
Other; different from something else.

alternative /ɑl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ /ɒl.ˈtɜː(ɹ).nə.tɪv/ /ɔl.ˈtɝ.nə.tɪv/ alternatives n
διέξοδος εναλλαγή
A situation which allows a mutually exclusive choice between two or more possibilities; a choice between two or more possibilities. [from 17th c.]
εκλογή επιλογή
One of several mutually exclusive things which can be chosen. [from 17th c.]

alternative medicine alternative medicines n
εναλλακτική ιατρική
Any of various medical methods and practices used in place of, or as well as, conventional medicine.

alternator alternators n
εναλλακτήρας
(electrical engineering) An electric generator which produces alternating current through mechanical means.

although /ɑlˈðoʊ/ /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
αν και
Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.
εντούτοις μολαταύτα παρ' όλ' αυτά παρά ωστόσο
But, except.

altimeter /ælˈtɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ altimeters n
υψόμετρο
An apparatus for measuring altitude.

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌt͡ʃuːd/ altitudes n
υψόμετρο
The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
ύψος
(geometry) The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex.

alto /ˈæl.toʊ/ /ˈæl.təʊ/ alti altos n
κοντράλτο
A musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.
A person or musical instrument that performs the alto part.

altocumulus altocumuli n
υψισωρείτης
(physics, meteorology) A fleecy cloud formation consisting of large whitish or greyish globular cloudlets with shaded portions, often grouped in flocks or rows. (Abbreviated Ac.)

altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔː.tuːˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ɔːl.təˈɡɛð.ə/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ /ˈɔl.təˌɡɛð.ɚ/ adv
γενικά
On the whole; with everything considered.

altostratus altostrati n
υψίστρωμα
(physics, meteorology) A principal medium-level cloud type in the form of a gray or bluish (never white) sheet or layer of striated, fibrous, or uniform appearance.

altruism /ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/ altruisms n
αλτρουισμός
Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.
(biology, sociobiology) Action or behaviour that benefits another or others at some cost to the performer.

altruist /ˈæltɹu.ɪst/ /ˈɔːltɹu.ɪst/ altruists n
αλτρουιστής
A person showing altruism.

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ more altruistic most altruistic adj
αλτρουιστικός
Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

alum /ˈæl.əm/ alums n
στυπτηρία στύψη
(chemistry) Any similar double sulphate in which either or both of the potassium and aluminium is wholly or partly replaced by other univalent or tervalent cations. [from 17th c.]

alumina /əˈl(j)uːmɪnə/ aluminas n
αλουμίνα
Aluminum oxide, especially when used in mining, material sciences or ceramics, a refractory solid compound.

aluminate aluminates n
αργιλικό άλας
(chemistry) A compound, containing aluminium and oxygen with more electropositive elements, that is a salt of the hypothetical aluminic acid

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.jəm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ aluminiums n
αλουμίνιο αργίλιο
A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

aluminium foil aluminium foils n
αλουμινόχαρτο
(Australia, Britain, New Zealand) A very thin, pliable, easily torn sheet of aluminium used for cooking, packaging, cosmetics, and insulation.

aluminium oxide n
οξείδιο του αργιλίου
(inorganic compound) The solid, Al2O3, commonly known as alumina; it occurs as bauxite, sapphire, ruby and other forms; it is used in the manufacture of ceramics

alveolar /al.ˈviː.əl.ə/ /ælˈvi.lɚ/ /ælˈvi.əl.ɚ/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.lə/ adj
φατνιακός
(anatomy, relational) Relating to the jaw ridge containing the tooth sockets.
(phonetics) Formed with the tongue touching or approaching the inner ridge of the gums of the upper front teeth.

alveolus /alˈviː.əl.əs/ /ælˈvi.əl.əs/ /ˌal.viˈəʊ.ləs/ alveoli n
κυψελίδα
(anatomy) Any of the many tiny air sacs in the lungs in which the bronchioles terminate and where oxygen and carbon dioxide are rapidly exchanged with the pulmonary capillaries.

always /ˈɑl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔl.wiz/ /ˈɔl.wəz/ /ˈɔləs/ /ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ /ˈɔːl.wɪz/ [-wɪz] [ˈɑɫ.weɪz] [ˈɒː(ɫ)we(ɪ)z] [ˈɔ.wez] [ˈɔˑɪ̯z] adv
πάντα πάντοτε
At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).

alytarch /ˈæ.lə.tɑɹk/ /ˈæ.lɪ.tɑːk/ alytarchs n
αλυτάρχης
An official responsible for maintaining order at the ancient Olympic Games.

amalgam /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ amalgams n
αμάλγαμα
(metallurgy) An alloy containing mercury.
αμάλγαμα κράμα σύμφυρμα
A combination of different things.

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ amanitas n
αμανίτης
Any of very many agaric mushrooms, of the genus Amanita, most of which are very poisonous.

amaranth /-ɹænt/ /ˈæməɹænθ/ /ˈæməˌɹænθ/ amaranths n
αμάραντος
Any of various herbs of the genus Amaranthus.

amaretto amaretti amarettos n
αμαρέτο
(uncountable, countable) A sweet-bitter liqueur originating from Italy (but also produced in Turkey), flavored with almonds and a secret blend-specific mix of some 200 ingredients such as the pits from apricots, peaches, cherries or other stone fruits.

amaryllis /ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/ amaryllises n
αμαρυλλίδα αμαρυλλίς
The belladonna lily, Amaryllis belladonna, native to South Africa.

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ/ more amateur most amateur adj
ερασιτεχνικός κομπογιαννίτικος
Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈæ.mə.t͡ʃʊɚ/ amateurs n
ερασιτέχνης
A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, science, or art (such as music or painting), especially one who cultivates any study, interest, taste, or attachment without engaging in it professionally.
Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

amateurism amateurisms n
ερασιτεχνία ερασιτεχνισμός
The opinion or conviction that sports ought not to be played for money.

amaze /əˈmeɪz/ v
εκπλήσσω καταπλήσσω
To fill (someone) with surprise and wonder; to astonish, to astound, to surprise. [from 16th c.]

amazement /əˈmeɪz.mənt/ amazements n
κατάπληξη
(uncountable) The condition of being amazed; a state of overwhelming wonder, as from surprise or sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ [əˈmeɪ̯zɪŋ] more amazing most amazing adj
εκπληκτικός
Causing wonder and amazement; very surprising.

amazon /-ɒn/ /ˈæ.mə.zən/ /ˈæm.ə.zɔn/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑn/ amazons n
αμαζόνα
A tall, strong, athletic woman.

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ /æmˈbæs.əˌdɔɹ/ ambassadors n
πρέσβης πρεσβευτής
A minister of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there his sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)
πρεσβευτής πρεσβευτίνα
An official messenger and representative.

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ more amber most amber adj
κεχριμπαρένιος
Of a brownish yellow colour, like that of most amber.

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ ambers n
κεχριμπάρι ήλεκτρο
A hard, generally yellow to brown translucent or transparent fossil resin from extinct coniferous trees of the pine genus, used for jewellery, decoration and later dissolved as a binder in varnishes. One variety, blue amber, appears blue rather than yellow under direct sunlight. [from 15th c.]
κεχριμπαρένιο κεχριμπάρι
A yellow-orange colour.
πορτοκαλί
(British) The intermediate light in a set of three traffic lights, which when illuminated indicates that drivers should stop short of the intersection when safe to do so. See also yellow light.

ambergris /ˈæm.bə.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹis/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ ambergrises n
άμβρα
A solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish color, produced in the intestines of the sperm whale. It is used in perfumes.

amberjack /ˈæm.bɚ.d͡ʒæk/ amberjacks n
μαγιάτικο
Any of several large food and game yellowtail fishes of the genus Seriola, found in warm waters of all oceans.

ambiance /ˈæm.bi.əns/ /ˈɑm.bi.ɑns/ /ˈɒm.bi.ɒns/ ambiances n
ατμόσφαιρα
A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding influence.

ambidexterity n
αμφιδεξιότητα
The property of being equally skillful with each hand.

ambidextrous /ˌæm.biˈdɛk.stɹəs/ /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.stɹəs/ more ambidextrous most ambidextrous adj
αμφιδέξιος
Having equal ability in both hands; in particular, able to write equally well with both hands.

ambiguity /æm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/ /ˌæm.bəˈɡjuː.ə.ti/ ambiguities n
ασάφεια
(countable) words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation, explanation or meaning, especially if that meaning cannot be determined from its context.

ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ ambitions n
φιλοδοξία
(uncountable, countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
(countable) An object of an ardent desire.
(uncountable) A personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal.

ambivalence /æmˈbɪvələns/ ambivalences n
αμφιθυμία
The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea.

amblyopia /æmblɪˈəʊpɪə/ amblyopias n
αμβλυωπία
Dimness or blurring of the eyesight due to a fault in transmission of signals to the brain from an otherwise healthy eye.

amblyopic /æm.bliː.oʊ.pɪk/ /æm.bliː.ɒ.pɪk/ more amblyopic most amblyopic adj
αμβλυωπικός
of, relating to, or suffering from amblyopia

ambrosia /æmˈbɹoʊʒə/ ambrosias n
αμβροσία
Any fungus of a number of species that insects such as ambrosia beetles carry as symbionts, "farming" them on poor-quality food such as wood, where they grow, providing food for the insect.

ambulance /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bjəˌlæns/ ambulances n
ασθενοφόρο
An emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill or injured people to a hospital. [1854]

ambulatory /-bjʊ-/ /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtoɹ.i/ /ˌæm.bjəˈleɪ.tɹi/ more ambulatory most ambulatory adj
περιπατητικός
Of, relating to, or adapted to walking.
(medicine) Performed on or involving an outpatient.

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ ambushes n
ενέδρα

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ v
ενεδρεύω
(transitive) To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ adv
αμήν
At the end of religious prayers: so be it.
In many Abrahamic religious texts and creeds: certainly, verily.

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ /ɑːˈmɛn/ /ˈeɪ.mɛn/ interjection
αμήν
An expression of strong agreement, often in the phrase "Amen to that!"

amenable /əˈmiːnəbəl/ /əˈmɛn.ə.bəl/ more amenable most amenable adj
πρόθυμος σύμφωνος
Liable to be brought to account, to a charge or claim; responsible; accountable; answerable.

amendable more amendable most amendable adj
αναθεωρήσιμος
Capable of being amended.

amendment /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ amendments n
τροπολογία
In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
αναθεώρηση
(especially, US) An addition to and/or alteration to the Constitution.

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ /ˌeɪmɛnəˈɹiːə/ amenorrhoeae amenorrhoeas n
αμηνόρροια
(medicine) Absence of menstrual discharge.

americium /ˌæməˈɹɪsiəm/ americiums n
αμερίκιο
The chemical element (symbol Am) with an atomic number of 95.

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ amethysts n
αμέθυστος
A transparent purple to violet variety of quartz with traces of manganese, used as a gemstone.

amiability /eɪ.mi.ʌˈbɪl.ə.ti/ amiabilities n
φιλοφροσύνη
Friendliness, especially easy approachability owing to a cheerful and pleasant disposition.

amino acid amino acids n
αμινοξύ
(organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing both an amino and a carboxylic acid functional group.
(biochemistry) Any of the twenty naturally occurring α-amino acids (having the amino, and carboxylic acid groups on the same carbon atom), and a variety of side chains, that combine, via peptide bonds, to form proteins.

aminobutyric /əˌmiːnoʊbjuːˈtɪɹɪk/ adj
αμινοβουτυρικός
(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to any of several isomeric univalent radicals in which a hydrogen atom of a butyric radical is replaced by an amino group.

aminoglycoside aminoglycosides n
αμινογλυκοσίδη
Any N-glycoside of an amine, in some cases functioning as an antibiotic

aminoglycosidic adj
αμινογλυκοσιδικός
Of or relating to aminoglycosides.

ammeter ammeters n
αμπερόμετρο
A device that measures the magnitude of an electric current, especially one calibrated in amperes.

ammonia /əˈmoʊn.jə/ ammonias n
αμμωνία
(inorganic compound) A gaseous compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste.

ammoniacal /aməˈnʌɪəkəl/ adj
αμμωνιακός
Pertaining to or containing ammonia.

ammonium /əˈmoʊni.əm/ ammoniums n
αμμώνιο
(inorganic chemistry) The univalent NH4+ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia

ammonium chloride n
χλωριούχο αμμώνιο
(inorganic compound) A water-soluble salt of ammonia and hydrochloric acid, having the formula NH4Cl.

ammonium nitrate n
νιτρικό αμμώνιο
(inorganic compound) The ammonium salt of nitric acid, NH4NO3; it is used in fertilizers and explosives (notoriously in improvised explosive devices, though its main importance is as an explosive in its own right and in mixtures such as amatol and ANFO).

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ ammunitions n
πυρομαχικά πολεμοφόδια
Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

amnesia /æmˈniːz.i.ə/ /æmˈniːʒə/ /ˌæmˈniʒə/ amnesias amnesiæ n
αμνησία
(pathology) Loss of memory; forgetfulness.

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ amnesties n
αμνηστία
An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection.

amniotic sac amniotic sacs n
αμνιακός σάκος
The sac in which the foetus develops in mammals, reptiles and birds.

amoeba /əˈmiːbə/ amoebae amoebas n
αμοιβάδα
(biology) A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.

amoebiasis amoebiases n
αμοιβάδωση
(medicine) An infectious disease caused by the parasitic protozoan Entamoeba histolytica; amoebic dysentery.

amogus /əˈmoʊɡəs/ /əˈməʊɡəs/ amogi amoguses n
αμόγους

among /əˈmɒŋ/ /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
ανάμεσα
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
ανάμεσα
Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. See usage note at amidst.

amoral /eɪˈmɑɹ.əl/ /eɪˈmɒɹ.əl/ /eɪˈmɔɹ.əl/ more amoral most amoral adj
αμοραλιστικός
(of acts) Done without consideration for morality or immorality.
(of people) Not believing in or caring for morality and immorality.

amoralist amoralists n
αμοραλιστής
One who practises or who advocates amoralism.

amorality amoralities n
αμοραλισμός
Lack or absence of morality.

amorous /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs/ /ˈæ.mɹəs/ more amorous most amorous adj
ερωτόληπτος
Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.
ερωτικός
Indicating love or sexual desire.
Of or relating to, or produced by, love.
ερωτευμένος
(dated) Affected with love; in love; enamored.

amorphism amorphisms n
αμορφία
An amorphous quality.

amorphous /eɪˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ /əˈmɔ(ɹ)fəs/ more amorphous most amorphous adj
άμορφος
Lacking a definite form or clear shape.
(by extension) Being without definite character or nature.
(physics) In the non-crystalline solid state of a typically crystalline solid.
αλλοπρόσαλλος
(by extension) Lacking organization or unity.

amortization /əˌmɔɹtəˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌæmɚtəˈzeɪʃən/ amortizations n
απόσβεση
The distribution of the cost of an intangible asset, such as an intellectual property right, over the projected useful life of the asset.

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ amounts n
σύνολο
The total, aggregate or sum of material (not applicable to discrete numbers or units or items in standard English).
ποσό ποσότητα
A quantity or volume.

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ v
ανέρχομαι
(intransitive, followed by to) To total or evaluate.
ισοδυναμώ
(intransitive, followed by to) To be the same as or equivalent to.

amoxicillin /əˌmɑk.sɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ /əˌmɒk.sɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ amoxicillins n
αμοξυκιλλίνη
(pharmaceutical drug) A moderate-spectrum, bacteriolytic beta-lactam antibiotic C16H19N3O5S closely related to ampicillin and with similar properties, but more readily absorbed when taken orally. It is used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.

ampelotherapy n
σταφυλοθεραπεία
(medicine) The therapeutic use of grapes.

ampere /ˈæmˌpɛər/ /ˈæmˌpɪər/ /ˌæmˈpɪər/ amperes n
αμπέρ
A unit of electrical current, the standard base unit in the International System of Units; colloquially amp. Abbreviation: amp, Symbol: A

ampere-hour ampere-hours n
αμπερώριο
(physics) a unit of electric charge, equal to the charge transferred by a current of one ampere in one hour through a specified point in a circuit, equal to 3600 coulombs.

ampersand /ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/ /ˈæmp.ə(ɹ)ˌzænd/ ampersands n
συμπλεκτικό σύμβολο
The symbol "&".

amphetamine /æmˈfɛt.ə.miːn/ /æmˈfɛt.əm.ɪn/ amphetamines n
αμφεταμίνη
(informal) Any mixture of the two amphetamine enantiomers, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine.

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ amphibians n
αμφίβιο
An animal of the Amphibia; any four-legged vertebrate that does not have amniotic eggs, living both on land and in water.
A vehicle which can operate on land and water. See Wikipedia article on "Amphibious aircraft"

amphibious [æmˈfɪbi.əs] adj
αμφίβιος
Capable of functioning on land or in water.

amphictyon amphictyons n
αμφικτύονας
(Ancient Greece) One of the deputies from the confederated states of Ancient Greece to a congress or council. They considered both political and religious matters.

amphictyonic /æmˌfɪktiˈɒnɪk/ adj
αμφικτιονικός
(Ancient Greece) Of or relating to the amphictyons or their League or Council.

amphictyony amphictyonies n
αμφικτυονία
A religious foundation or co-operative shared between Greek city states during the classical period, typically to support the temple or cult of a deity shared by the city states. Also used academically to refer to similar arrangements in non-Greek cultures.

amphidromia n
αμφιδρόμια
An ancient Greek postnatal festive ceremony.

amphiprostyle adj
αμφιπρόστυλος
(architecture, chiefly, historical, of a, temple, or, edifice) Having columns at either end but not along the sides.

amphitheatre /ˈæm.fəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæmfiˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ /ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə/ amphitheatres n
αμφιθέατρο
An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

amphitheatrical more amphitheatrical most amphitheatrical adj
αμφιθεατρικός
Having some of the characteristics of an amphitheatre.

amphora /æmˈfɔ(ː)ɹə/ /ˈæmfəɹə/ amphorae amphorai amphoras n
αμφορέας
(chiefly, _, historical) A large vessel, especially a thin-necked clay vat used in ancient Greece and Rome for storing and transporting wine and oil.

ampicillin /ˌæm.pɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ ampicillins n
αμπικιλλίνη

amplitude /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/ amplitudes n
πλάτος
(physics) The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.

amplitude modulation amplitude modulations n
διαμόρφωση εύρους διαμόρφωση πλάτους
(radio) A method of sending information by modifying (modulating) the intensity (amplitude) of a carrier wave.

ampoule /ˈæm.pjuːl/ /ˈæm.puːl/ ampoules n
αμπούλα
A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection.

amputate /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ v
ακρωτηριάζω
To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

amputation /ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən/ amputations n
ακρωτηριασμός
surgical removal of all or part of a limb, etc.

amulet /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ amulets n
φυλαχτό
A kind of protective charm or ornament, often bearing magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.

amurca amurcas n
μούργα
The sediment in olive oil.

amusement /əˈmjuzmənt/ amusements n
αναψυχή διασκέδαση ψυχαγωγία
(uncountable) Entertainment.

amusement park amusement parks n
λούνα παρκ
A commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions.

amusia amusias n
αμουσία
The inability to comprehend or respond to music.

amylase /ˈæmɪleɪs/ amylases n
αμυλάση
(enzyme) Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva and also contributed to the gut by the exocrine pancreas, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.

an /ən/ /ˈæn/ [ˈɛən] article
ένας μια
(all article senses).

an apple a day keeps the doctor away /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkips ðə ˈdɑktɚ əˈweɪ/ /əˈn‿æpəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkiːps ðə ˈdɒktəɹ‿əˈweɪ/ proverb
ένα μήλο την ημέρα, τον γιατρό τον κάνει πέρα
Apples are healthy and stave off illnesses.

an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth proverb
οφθαλμόν αντί οφθαλμού και οδόντα αντί οδόντος
(idiomatic) compensation for injury caused by a person, in the form of inflicting of an identical injury on that person.

anabiosis anabioses n
αναβίωση
(biology) A state of suspended animation, especially during extreme drought; the act of recovering from this state.

anabolic /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/ /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
αναβολικός
Of or relating to anabolism.

anabolism /ə.ˈnæ.bə.ˌlɪ.zəm/ anabolisms n
αναβολισμός
The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.

anachronism /əˈnæ.kɹə.nɪ.z(ə)m/ anachronisms n
αναχρονισμός
A chronological mistake; the erroneous dating of an event, circumstance, or object. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
A person or thing which seems to belong to a different time or period of time. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anachronistic /əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/ more anachronistic most anachronistic adj
αναχρονιστικός
Erroneous in date; containing an anachronism; in a wrong time; not applicable to or not appropriate for the time.

anacoluthon /ænəkəˈluːθɒn/ anacolutha anacoluthons n
ανακόλουθο
(rhetoric) Intentional use of such a structure.

anaconda /ˌænəˈkɒndə/ anacondas n
ανακόντα
Any of various large nonvenomous snakes of the genus Eunectes, found mainly in northern South America. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anadromous /əˈnad.ɹə.məs/ /əˈnæd.ɹə.məs/ adj
ανάδρομος
(of a migratory fish) That lives in the sea and breeds in fresh water.

anaerobic /ˌænəˈɹoʊbik/ adj
αναερόβιος
Without oxygen; especially of an environment or organism.

anagen anagens n
αναγενές

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ anagrams n
αναγραμματισμός ανάγραμμα
(of words) A word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

anagrammatise v
αναγραμματίζω
(transitive) To produce an anagram of; to transpose the letters of.

anal /ˈeɪ.nəl/ more anal most anal adj
πρωκτικός
(not comparable) Of, related to, intended for or involving the anus. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(psychoanalysis) Of the stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is alleged to be concentrated on the anal region. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anal sex n
πρωκτική συνουσία πρωκτικό σεξ
A sexual activity involving stimulation of a sexual partner's anus or rectum, especially by penetration.

analects [ˈæ.nəˌlɛk(t)s] n
ανάλεκτα
A collection of excerpts or quotes.

analeptic /ˌænəˈlɛptɪk/ more analeptic most analeptic adj
αναληπτικός
That restores or stimulates health.

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.sɪk/ /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ more analgesic most analgesic adj
αναλγητικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Of or relating to analgesia; anodyne.

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.sɪk/ /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ analgesics n
αναλγητικό
(pharmacology) Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ adj
αναλογικός
(of a device or system) In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial).

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ analogs n
ανάλογος
(countable) Something that bears an analogy to something else.

analogy /əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ analogies n
αναλογία
A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

analphabet /ænˈælfəbɛt/ /ˌæˈnælfəbɛt/ analphabets n
αναλφάβητος
A person who does not know the letters of the alphabet; a partly or wholly illiterate person. [from mid 17th c.]

analysis /æˈnɑ.lə.sɪs/ /əˈnæləsɪs/ /əˈnælɪsɪs/ analyses n
ανάλυση
(countable) Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.).
(countable) The result of such a process.
(uncountable, mathematics) A broad field of study in modern mathematics (often mentioned alongside algebra) which developed out of the calculus, concerned with the behavior of functions, sequences, series, limits, metric spaces, measures and more.
(countable, chemistry) The process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts, or the result of this process.

analyst /ˈænəlɪst/ analysts n
αναλυτής αναλύτρια
Someone who analyzes.
A financial analyst; a business analyst.

analyte analytes n
αναλύτης
(analytical chemistry) Any substance undergoing analysis.

analytic /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/ more analytic most analytic adj
αναλυτικός
Of, or relating to any form of analysis, or to analytics.
Of, or relating to division into elements or principles.
(mathematics) Of, or relating to algebra or a similar method of analysis.
(analysis) Being defined in terms of objects of differential calculus such as derivatives.

analytic geometry n
αναλυτική γεωμετρία
(geometry) The subbranch of geometry that investigates geometrical figures via the mathematical properties of their representations in a coordinate system.

analytical engine analytical engines n
αναλυτική μηχανή
(computing) A mechanical general-purpose computer, designed by Charles Babbage but never built.

analyzable more analyzable most analyzable adj
αναλύσιμος
Able to be analyzed.

analyze /ˈæn.lɑɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ /ˈæn.ə.lɑɪz/ [ˈɛən.ə.laɪz] [ˈɛːn.ə.laɪz] v
αναλύω
(transitive) To examine in such a manner as to ascertain the elements or nature of the thing examined; as, to analyze a fossil substance, to analyze a sentence or a word, or to analyze an action to ascertain its morality.

analyzer analyzers n
αναλυτής
(US) an instrument for the analysis of something
(US) a person who analyzes
(optics) a type of polarizer

anapest /ˈæ.nə.piːst/ /ˈæ.nə.pɛst/ anapests n
ανάπαιστος
(prosody) In qualitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two unstressed and one stressed.
(prosody) In quantitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two short and one long.

anapestic /ˌæ.nə.ˈpiː.stɪk/ more anapestic most anapestic adj
αναπαιστικός
of, or relating to, or composed of an anapest.

anaphylaxis anaphylaxes n
αναφυλαξία

anarchism /ˈanəkɪz(ə)m/ /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ /ˈæˌnɑɹˌkɪzəm/ anarchisms n
αναρχισμός
A political and philosophical belief that all forms of involuntary rule or government are undesirable, unnecessary, or unethical, and as such that society would function without a state.
A belief that proposes the abolition of hierarchy and authority in most forms.

anarchist /ˈæn.ɑɹ.kɪst/ /ˈæn.ə.kɪst/ anarchists n
αναρχικός αναρχική
One who believes in or advocates the absence of hierarchy and authority in most forms (compare anarchism), especially one who works toward the realization of such.

anarcho-capitalism n
αναρχοκαπιταλισμός
(politics, economics) A political and economic philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and other coercive institutions in favour of individual self-ownership and free market.

anarcho-syndicalism n
αναρχοσυνδικαλισμός
A branch or field of anarchism that focuses on the abolition of capitalism through the organization of revolutionary worker syndicates.

anarchy /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ /ˈæn.ə.ki/ [ˈɛən.ɑɹ.ki] anarchies n
αναρχία
(countable) A chaotic and confusing absence of any form of political authority or government.

anarthria n
αναρθρία
(neurology, neuropsychology) A speech impairment in which the ability to articulate is lost completely.

anastrophe anastrophes n
αναστροφή
(rhetoric) Unusual word order, often involving an inversion of the usual pattern of the sentence.

anathema /əˈnæθəmə/ anathemas anathemata n
ανάθεμα
(ecclesiastical, historical) A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed. [from early 17th c.]

anatomically adv
ανατομικά
Pertaining to the anatomy.

anatomy /əˈnæt.ə.mi/ anatomies n
ανατομία
The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy.

ancestor /ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ ancestors n
πρόγονος προπάτορας
One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.
πρόγονος
An earlier type; a progenitor

ancestry /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/ ancestries n
γενεαλογία πρόγονοι καταγωγή γενεαλογικό δένδρο
birth to a noble or high-ranking family, or to someone of honorable descent.

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ anchors n
άγκυρα
(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.
άγκυρα σύνδεσμος
Any instrument serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, such as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a device to hold the end of a bridge cable etc.; or a device used in metalworking to hold the core of a mould in place.
σύνδεσμος
(Internet) A marked point in a document that can be the target of a hyperlink.

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
αγκυροβολώ
To connect an object, especially a ship or a boat, to a fixed point.

anchorage /ˈæŋkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ anchorages n
άραγμα αγκυροβόλημα αραξοβόλι ελλιμενισμός τέλη ελλιμενισμού
(nautical) A fee charged for anchoring.
άραγμα αγκυροβόλημα αραξοβόλι ελλιμενισμός
The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.

anchorite anchorites n
αναχωρητής
One who lives in isolation or seclusion, especially for religious reasons; hermit.

anchovy /ænˈt͡ʃoʊ.vi/ /ænˈt͡ʃəʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃə.vi/ /ˈæn.t͡ʃəʊ.vi/ anchovies n
γαύρος
Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in 16 genera, of which the genus Engraulis is widely sold as food.

ancien régime /ɑn.sjɛn ɹeɪˈʒim/ [ɑ̃siæ̃ ʁeʒim] anciens régimes n
προηγούμενο καθεστώς
(pejorative, political) A system of government long since supplanted by another, particularly a state of feudalism with an absolute monarchy supported by the doctrine of divine right with the explicit consent of an established church.

ancient /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ ancienter ancientest more ancient most ancient adj
αρχαίος
Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.
Existent or occurring in time long past, usually in remote ages; belonging to or associated with antiquity; old, as opposed to modern.

ancient history n
αρχαία ιστορία
A period of history generally seen as occurring before the Middle Ages, that is, before the fall of the Roman Empire. Includes Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

and /n̩/ /n̩d/ /æn/ /ænd/ /ən/ /ənd/ /ɛn/ /ɛnd/ conjunction
και κι
(now, colloquial, or, literary) Used to connect more than two elements together in a chain, sometimes to stress the number of elements.
και κι ϗ
Used to connect certain numbers: connecting units when they precede tens (not dated); connecting tens and units to hundreds, thousands etc. (now often omitted in US); to connect fractions to wholes. [from 10th c.]

and so forth phraseologicalUnit
και ούτω καθεξής κοκ.
(idiomatic) Indicates that a list continues in a similar manner.

and then some phraseologicalUnit
και λίγα λες
(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to confirm preceding utterance, while implying that what was said or asked is an understatement

and/or /ˈændɔː(ɹ)/ conjunction
και/ή
Joins two alternatives to mean either or both; indicates that inclusive or is meant where or alone might be taken to mean exclusive or.

andante /æn.ˈdæn.teɪ/ /ɑn.ˈdɑn.teɪ/ andantes n
αντάντε
(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a moderately slow tempo; faster than adagio but slower than moderato.

andartes n
αντάρτες

andesite /ˈæn.dəˌsaɪt/ /ˈæn.dɪˌsaɪt/ andesites n
ανδεσίτης
(geology) Any of a class of fine-grained intermediate igneous rock, of volcanic origin, containing mostly plagioclase feldspar.

andiron /ˈændaɪə(ɹ)n/ andirons n
πυροστιά
(usually, in plural) A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side

androcentrism n
ανδροκεντρισμός
An ideological focus on males and men, and issues affecting them, possibly to the detriment of non-males.

androcracy androcracies n
ανδροκρατία
(government, sociology) Government or rule by men.

androcratic more androcratic most androcratic adj
ανδροκρατικός
Relating to androcracy.

androgen androgens n
ανδρογόνο
(steroid hormone) Any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics in vertebrates. A male sex hormone such as testosterone or anabolic steroids.

androgyne /ˈæn.dɹə.d͡ʒaɪn/ androgynes n
ανδρόγυνος
A person who is androgynous. [from mid-16th c.]

androgynous /ænˈdɹɑd͡ʒ.ən.əs/ /ænˈdɹɒd͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ more androgynous most androgynous adj
ανδρόγυνος
Pertaining to a feature or characteristic that is not definitively of either sex.

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ androids n
ανδροειδές
A robot that is designed to look and act like a human being (not necessarily a male one).

andrology n
ανδρολογία
(medicine) The branch of medicine concerned with male diseases, especially those affecting the male reproductive system.

andronym andronyms n
ανδρωνυμικό
A man's name or a word derived from a man's name.

andropause n
ανδρόπαυση
(medicine, endocrinology) The male equivalent of the menopause in women; characterized by a decline in libido and overall energy.

anecdotal /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl̩/ more anecdotal most anecdotal adj
ανεκδοτικός
Of the nature of or relating to an anecdote.

anecdote /ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/ anecdotes n
ανέκδοτο
An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.
A previously untold secret account of an incident.

anechoic /æn.ɛ.ˈ koʊ.ɪk/ /æn.ɛ.ˈ kəʊ.ɪk/ more anechoic most anechoic adj
ανηχοϊκός
(acoustics) Lacking echoes; that absorbs sound.

anemia /əˈnimi.ə/ anemiae anemias anemiæ n
αναιμία
(American spelling, uncountable, pathology) A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood cells, or because of too little hemoglobin, resulting in pallor and fatigue.

anemic /ʌˈni.mɪk/ more anemic most anemic adj
αναιμικός
Of, pertaining to, or suffering from anemia.

anemogram anemograms n
ανεμογράφημα
A record made by an anemograph.

anemograph anemographs n
ανεμογράφος
(obsolete, or, historical) An anemometer that makes a graphical recording.

anemography n
ανεμογραφία
The art of recording the direction and force of the wind, as by means of an anemograph.

anemometer /ænɪˈmɑmətɚ/ /ænɪˈmɒmətə/ /ænɪˈmɒmɪtə/ anemometers n
ανεμόμετρο
(meteorology) An instrument for measuring and recording the speed of the wind, a windmeter.

anemometric adj
ανεμομετρικός
Of or relating to anemometry.

anemometry anemometries n
ανεμομετρία
Measurement of the direction and velocity of the wind.

anemone /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/ /əˈnɛn.ə.mi/ anemones n
ανεμώνη
Any plant of the genus Anemone, of the Ranunculaceae (or buttercup) family, such as the windflower.

anemophilous adj
αερόγαμος
(botany) Pollinated by the wind.

anencephaly /ænɪnˈsɛfəlɪ/ anencephalies n
ανεγκεφαλία
A lethal birth defect in which most of the brain and parts of the skull are missing; absence of the encephalon.

anesthesia /ˌæn.əsˈti.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθiːz.i.ə/ anesthesias n
αναισθησία
(medicine, American spelling, Canadian spelling) An artificial method of preventing sensation, used to eliminate pain without causing loss of vital functions, by the administration of one or more agents which block pain impulses before transmitted to the brain.

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/ /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ anesthetics n
αναισθητικό
(American spelling, medicine) A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

anesthetize /æˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈnɛs.θə.taɪz/ /əˈnɛs.θɪ.taɪz/ v
αναισθητοποιώ
(transitive) To administer anesthesia to: to render unfeeling or unconscious through the use of narcotic substances, usually either alcohol or pharmaceutical drugs.

aneurysm /ˈan.jʊɹ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈæn.jəɹ.ɪz.əm/ aneurysms n
ανεύρυσμα
(pathology) An abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.

aneurysmal adj
ανευρυσματικός
Of, pertaining to, or causing aneurysms

anew /əˈnjuː/ /əˈnu/ adv
εκ νέου
(literary, poetic, _, or, _, formal) Again, once more; afresh, in a new way, newly.

angel /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒɛl/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒəl/ angels n
άγγελος
An incorporeal and sometimes divine messenger from a deity, or other divine entity, often depicted in art as a youthful winged figure in flowing robes.
(Abrahamic tradition) One of the lowest order of such beings, below virtues.
A person having the qualities attributed to angels, such as purity or selflessness.

angel of death angels of death n
άγγελος θανάτου
A personification of death in fiction, art, mythology, or religion.

angelic /ænˈd͡ʒɛlɪk/ more angelic most angelic adj
αγγελικός
Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel.

angelica angelicas n
αγγελική
A tall plant, with hollow stems, genus Angelica, especially garden angelica (Angelica archangelica).

angelology angelologies n
αγγελολογία
The study of angels. Angels have been grouped into nine categories or “choirs,” from lowest to highest: angel, virtue, archangel, power, principality, dominion, throne, cherub, and seraph.

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ angers n
θυμός οργή τσαντίλα
A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to harm, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, or threat.

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ v
θυμώνω
(transitive) To cause such a feeling of antagonism in.

angiitis /ˌændʒiˈaɪtɪs/ angiitides n
αγγειίτιδα
A condition where blood or lymph vessels are inflamed.

angina /ænˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ /ˈæn.d͡ʒɪ.nə/ anginas n
κυνάγχη
(pathology) An inflammatory infection of the throat, particularly quinsy.

angiodermatitis n
αγγειοδερματίτιδα
(pathology) inflammation of the blood vessels of the skin

angiodysplasia angiodysplasias n
αγγειοδυσπλασία
(medicine) A small vascular malformation of the gut, a common cause of otherwise unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia

angiogenesis /andʒɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ angiogeneses n
αγγειογένεση
(medicine, zoology) The formation and development of new blood vessels.

angiogenic adj
αγγειογενετικός
Relating to angiogenesis

angiogram angiograms n
αγγειογραφία
(medicine) An X-ray image of the blood vessels gained after the injection of a radiopaque contrast medium.

angiography angiographies n
αγγειογραφία
(medicine) A medical imaging technique in which an X-ray image is taken to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins and the heart chambers.

angiokeratoma angiokeratomas angiokeratomata n
αγγειοκεράτωμα
(medicine) A benign cutaneous lesion of capillaries, resulting in small marks of red to blue colour and characterized by hyperkeratosis.

angiolipoma angiolipomas angiolipomata n
αγγειολίπωμα
A subcutaneous nodule with vascular structure, having all other features of a typical lipoma.

angiological adj
αγγειολογικός
Of or relating to angiology

angiologist angiologists n
αγγειολόγος
(medicine) A specialist in angiology

angiology n
αγγειολογία
The branch of anatomy dealing with blood vessels and lymphatics.

angioma angiomas angiomata n
αγγείωμα
(medicine) A benign tumor made up of small blood vessels or lymph vessels.

angiomyolipoma angiomyolipomas angiomyolipomata n
αγγειομυολίπωμα
(medicine) A common benign tumour of the kidney.

angioplasty /ˈæn.d͡ʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/ angioplasties n
αγγειοπλαστική
(surgery) The mechanical widening of a narrowed or totally obstructed blood vessel generally caused by atheroma.

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ angles n
γωνία
(geometry) A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
(geometry) The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
A change in direction.
A viewpoint; a way of looking at something.
γωνία κόγχη
A corner where two walls intersect.

angle bracket angle brackets n
γωνιώδης αγκύλη
Any of a number of angle-shaped brackets.

angle grinder angle grinders n
γωνιακός τροχός
A usually hand-held grinder which uses a pair of internal gears to place the rotational axis of the grinding or cutting wheel perpendicular to that of the driving motor.

angle level angle levels n
αλφάδι γωνία
(tool) A tool for measuring levels and angles; combining a spirit level and an angle finder.

angle of attack angles of attack n
γωνία προσβολής
(aeronautics) The angle between the chord line of an airfoil and the airflow over it; one of the determiners of the amount of lift produced by an airfoil.

angler /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/ anglers n
ψαράς με καλάμι ψαράς
A person who fishes with a hook and line.
πεσκανδρίτσα
An angler fish, Lophius piscatorius.

anglerfish /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ anglerfish anglerfishes n
μελανόκητος
Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey.

anglicisation /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.saɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.səˈzeɪ.ʃən/ anglicisations n
εξαγγλισμός
The process by which something or someone (usually a word) is made more English. Usually applied to language or culture.

anglicise /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/ v
αγγλοποιώ εξαγγλίζω
(transitive) To make English, as to customs, culture, pronunciation, spelling, or style.
(transitive) To dub or translate into English.

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ anglicisms n
αγγλισμός
An Englishism: a word or other feature originating in the English language that has been borrowed by another language.

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ angrier angriest more angry most angry adj
θυμωμένος
Displaying or feeling anger.

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ /ˈɔŋstɹəm/ angstroms n
άνγκστρομ
(physics) A unit of length equal to 10−10 meters (that is, one ten-billionth of a meter), approximately the size of an atom, and denoted by the symbol Å, used especially to measure the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation or distances between atoms.

anguine /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪn/ more anguine most anguine adj
φιδίσιος
Pertaining to snakes or serpents
οφιοειδής
Snakelike.

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ anguishes n
μαρτύριο αγωνία οδύνη
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
αγωνιώ βασανίζομαι υποφέρω
(intransitive) To suffer pain.
βασανίζω πονώ
(transitive) To cause to suffer pain.

anhedonia /ˌan.hɪˈdəʊ.nɪə/ /ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ anhedonias n
ανηδονία
(symptom, psychiatry) The inability to feel pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable, such as exercise, hobbies, music, sexual activities or social interactions.

anhydride anhydrides n
ανυδρίτης
(chemistry) Any compound formally derived from another (or from others) by the loss of a water molecule, especially acid anhydrides.

anhydrite anhydrites n
ανυδρίτης
(mineral) An evaporite mineral made of anhydrous calcium sulfate.

anhydrous more anhydrous most anhydrous adj
άνυδρος
Having little or no water.
(chemistry) Having no water of crystallization.

aniline anilines n
ανιλίνη
(organic compound) The simplest aromatic amine, C6H5NH2, synthesized by the reduction of nitrobenzene; it is a colourless oily basic poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

anilingus /ˌeɪnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
πρωκτολειξία
The stimulation of the anus using the tongue and lips.

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ adj
ζωώδης
Of or relating to animals.
άγριος
Raw, base, unhindered by social codes.

animal /ˈæn.ə.məl/ /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/ animals n
ζώο
(science) Any eukaryote of the clade Animalia; a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).
ζώο κτήνος θηρίο
(loosely) Any member of the kingdom Animalia other than a human.
ζώο κτήνος αγροίκος
(figuratively) A person who behaves wildly; a bestial, brutal, brutish, cruel, or inhuman person.

animal kingdom n
ζωϊκό βασίλειο πανίδα
(biology) The regnum Animalia; the set of all animals.

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ more animate most animate adj
έμψυχος ζωντανός
That which lives.
ζωντανός
Dynamic, energetic.

animate /ˈæn.ə.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ə.mət/ /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mət/ v
ζωντανεύω
(transitive) To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
(transitive) To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.

animation /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ animations n
απεικόνιση
(animation, in the sense of a cartoon) A sequence of still drawings or inanimate objects displayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) produced
(linguistics) conversion from the inanimate to animate grammatical category

animator /ˈænɪˌmeɪtə(ɹ)/ animators n
εμψυχωτής
One who animates something; one who brings something to life or the appearance of life.

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ /ˈæn.ɪ.mə/ anime animes n
άνιμε
(uncountable) An artistic style originating in, and associated with, Japanese animation, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of animated works from other countries.
(countable) An animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style.

animism /ˈænɪmɪzəm/ animisms n
ανιμισμός
A belief that spirits inhabit some or all classes of natural objects or phenomena.

animist animists n
ανιμιστής
A believer in animism.

animistic more animistic most animistic adj
ανιμιστικός
Of or pertaining to animism.

animosity /æn.əˈmɑs.ɪ.ti/ animosities n
έχθρα εχθρότητα μένος
Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

anion /ˈænˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈænˌaɪ.ən/ anions n
ανιόν
A negatively charged ion.

anise /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/ /əˈniːz/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ anises n
γλυκάνισος άνισο άνισον
An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

aniseed /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ aniseeds n
γλυκάνισο
(countable, and, uncountable) The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

aniso- /əˌnaɪsə(ʊ)/ prefix
ανισο-
unequal; not the same; not the selfsame: forming compounds words; often formed to contrast with similar words in iso-).

anisotropy anisotropies n
ανισοτροπία
The property of being directionally dependent.

ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ ankles n
αστράγαλος
The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ anklebones n
αστράγαλος
The bone of the ankle, forming the lower part of the ankle joint and joining with the tibia and fibula.

ankyloglossia /ˌæŋkɪləˈɡlɒsi.ə/ n
γλωσσοδέτης
(medicine) A congenital oral anomaly in which the lingual frenulum is unusually short and thick, decreasing mobility of the tongue and affecting eating, speech, etc.

ankylosaurus /ˌæŋkəloʊˈsɔːrəs/ ankylosauri ankylosauruses n
αγκυλόσαυρος
A large herbivorous dinosaur, of genus Ankylosaurus, that lived in the Cretaceous period, noted for its heavy armor and club-like tail.

ankylosis ankyloses n
αγκύλωση
(anatomy) The growing together of bones to form a single unit.

annelid annelids n
δακτυλοειδής σκώληκας
Any of various wormlike animals, of the phylum Annelida, having a segmented body; they include the earthworm and the leech.

annexation annexations n
προσάρτηση προσθήκη
Addition or incorporation of something, or territories that have been annexed.

annihilate /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/ v
εκμηδενίζω
To reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate.

anniversary /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ anniversaries n
επέτειος
A day that is an exact number of years (to the day) since a given significant event occurred. Often preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of years.
επέτειος γάμου
(especially) Such a day that commemorates a wedding.

annotate /ˈanəteɪt/ v
υπομνηματίζω
(transitive) To add annotation to.

annotation /ˈænəteɪʃən/ annotations n
επισημείωση σχολιασμός
A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis.
σχόλιο υποσημείωση
A comment added to a text.
σχολιασμός
The process of writing such comment or commentary.

announce /əˈnaʊn(t)s/ /əˈnaʊns/ /ˈæ.naʊns/ v
ανακοινώνω
(transitive) To give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known.

announcement /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/ announcements n
ανακοίνωση
An act of announcing, or giving notice.
The content which is announced.
ανακοίνωση αγγελτήριο
That which conveys what is announced.

announcer /əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ announcers n
εκφωνητής
One who makes announcements.

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ annoys n
ενόχληση
(literary, archaic) A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
ενοχλώ πειράζω
(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
νευριάζω
(intransitive) To do something to upset or anger someone; to be troublesome.
ενοχλώ
(transitive) To molest; to harm; to injure.

annoyance /əˈnɔɪəns/ annoyances n
ενόχληση
(countable) That which annoys.
(countable) An act or instance of annoying.
(uncountable) The psychological state of being annoyed or irritated.

annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/ more annoyed most annoyed adj
ενοχλημένος
Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed.

annoying /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/ more annoying most annoying adj
ενοχλητικός
Causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.

annual /ˈæn(j)ɪu̯.əl/ /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.jəl/ adj
ετήσιος μονοετής ενιαύσιος
Of, for, or relating to a whole year, often as a recurring cycle; determined or reckoned by the year; accumulating in the course of a year; performed, executed, or completed over the course of a year. See also circannual.

annul /əˈnʌl/ v
ακυρώνω καταργώ
(transitive) To formally revoke the validity of.
ακυρώνω
(transitive) To dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid.

annular /ˈænjələ/ /ˈænjəlɚ/ /ˈænjʊlə/ adj
δακτυλιοειδής
Pertaining to, or having the form of, a ring; ring-shaped; in the shape of an annulus.

annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/ annulments n
ανάκληση
An act or instance of annulling.
ακύρωση
(legal) An invalidation of something, especially a legal contract.

anode /ˈæn.oʊd/ /ˈæn.əʊd/ anodes n
ανόδιο άνοδος
(electricity) An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a positive or a negative voltage with respect to cathode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

anodic adj
ανοδοδικός
Relating to an anode.

anodontia /æn.ə(ʊ)ˈdɒn.tɪ.ə/ /ˌæn.əˈdɑn.ʃi.ə/ /ˌæn.əˈdɑn.ʃə/ anodontias n
ανοδοντία
(dentistry, teratology) The congenital absence of some or all primary or permanent teeth, caused by a rare genetic disorder.

anoint /əˈnɔɪnt/ v
επαλείφω μυρώνω χρίω
(transitive) To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.
χρίω
(transitive) To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.

anointed /ə.ˈnɔɪn.tɪd/ anointeds n
χριστός
A person who has been anointed, especially for religious reasons.

anomalous /əˈnɑmələs/ /əˈnɒmələs/ /əˈnɔmələs/ more anomalous most anomalous adj
ανώμαλος
Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.

anomaly /əˈnɑ.mə.li/ /əˈnɒm.ə.lɪ/ /əˈnɔm.ə.lɪ/ anomalies n
ανωμαλία
A deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal; an outlier.
(science) Any event or measurement that is out of the ordinary regardless of whether it is exceptional or not.
(biology) A defect or malformation.
(dated) An irregularity or disproportion.

anonymity /ænəˈnɪmɪti/ anonymities n
ανωνυμία
(uncountable) The quality or state of being anonymous. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

anonymous /əˈnɑ.nə.məs/ /əˈnɒn.ə.məs/ /əˈnɔn.ə.məs/ more anonymous most anonymous adj
ανώνυμος
(not comparable) Lacking a name; not named, for example an animal not assigned to any species.
(not comparable) Without any name acknowledged of a person responsible
(not comparable) Of unknown name; whose name is withheld

anonymously /əˈnɒnəməsli/ adv
ανώνυμα
In an anonymous manner; without a name.
In an anonymous manner; without individuality.

anopia anopias n
ανωπία
(medicine) State or condition of sightlessness, often due to medical reasons.

anorak /ˈænəɹæk/ anoraks n
άνορακ
A heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater.

anorchia n
ανορχία
(medical) An intersex condition of XY individuals where both testes are absent at birth.

anorchic adj
άνορχις
(medical) Without testes.

anorexia /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/ anorexias n
ανορεξία
Loss of appetite, especially as a result of disease.

anorexia nervosa n
νευρική ανορεξία
An eating disorder characterized by self-starvation due to an irrational fear of gaining weight.

anosmia /æˈnɑːzmiːə/ /æˈnɒzmiə/ anosmias n
ανοσμία
Inability to smell; the inability to perceive odors.

anosognosia anosognosias n
ανοσογνωσία
The inability of a person to recognize his or her own illness or handicap.

another /æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/ determiner
άλλο ένα
One more/further, in addition to a former number; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.

anoxia /ænˈɑk.si.ə/ /ænˈɒk.sɪ.ə/ /æˈnɑk-/ /æˈnɒk-/ anoxias n
ανοξία
(ecology, pathology) A condition in which a body tissue or an environment is severely or totally deprived of oxygen; severe hypoxia.

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] answers n
απάντηση απόκριση
A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.
λύση
A solution to a problem.
απάντηση ανταπάντηση απόκρουση
(legal) A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.

answer /ˈan.sə/ /ˈæn.sə/ /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] [ˈeːnsə ~ ˈɛːnsə] [ˈɐːnsə] v
ανταποκρίνομαι
(ambitransitive) To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.
ανταπαντώ αποκρούω
(legal) To file a document in response to a complaint.
απαντώ
To correspond to; to be in harmony with; to be in agreement with.
απαντώ ανταποκρίνομαι αποκρίνομαι
To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.
απαντώ αποκρίνομαι
(obsolete) To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.

answering machine answering machines n
αυτόματος τηλεφωνητής
A device that automatically records voice mail from unanswered telephone calls.

ant /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɛnt/ [eənt] [ɛənt] [ɛːnt] ants n
μυρμήγκι
Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

antacid /ænˈtæsɪd/ more antacid most antacid adj
αντιοξικός
Counteracting or neutralizing acidity, especially in the stomach. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

antacid /ænˈtæsɪd/ antacids n
αντιοξύ
An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ antagonists n
ανταγωνιστής
An opponent or enemy.
One who antagonizes or stirs.
(biochemistry) A chemical that binds to a receptor but does not produce a physiological response, blocking the action of agonist chemicals.

antagonistic /æn.tæɡ.əˈnɪs.tɪk/ more antagonistic most antagonistic adj
ανταγωνιστικός
Contending or acting against.

antasthmatic adj
αντιασθματικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Relieving the symptoms of asthma.

antasthmatic antasthmatics n
αντιασθματικό
(pharmaceutical drug) Drug that relieves the symptoms of asthma.

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ anteaters n
μυρμηγκοφάγος
Any of several animals of South and Central America, in suborder Vermilingua, which are noted for eating ants and termites which they catch with their long sticky tongues.

antebellum /ˌæn.tiˈbɛl.əm/ adj
προπολεμικός
Of the time period prior to a war.

antecedent /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/ antecedents n
προηγούμενος πρότερος
Any thing that precedes another thing, especially the cause of the second thing.
πρόγονος
An ancestor.
υπόθεση
(logic) The conditional part of a hypothetical proposition, i.e. p \rightarrow q, where p is the antecedent, and q is the consequent.
(math) The first term of a ratio, i.e. the term a in the ratio a:b, the other being the consequent.

antefix antefixes n
ακροκέραμο
(architecture) The vertical blocks which terminate the covering tiles of the roof of a Roman, Etruscan, or Greek temple.

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ antelope antelopes n
αντιλόπη
Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.

antenna /ænˈtɛn.ə/ antennae antennas n
κεραία
An apparatus to receive or transmit electromagnetic waves and convert respectively to or from an electrical signal.

antepenultimate adj
αντιπροτελευταίος προπροτελευταίος
Two before the last, i.e., the one immediately before the penultimate, in a series.

anterior /anˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ænˈtɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
πρόσθιος
(anatomy) Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal.

anterior cingulate cortex anterior cingulate cortices n
προζωστρίδα προζωστρίς
(anatomy) The frontal part of the cingulate cortex

anthemion anthemia anthemions n
ανθέμιο
An ornamental design consisting of palmettes or lotus flowers.

anthill /ˈænt.hɪl/ anthills n
μυρμηγκοφωλιά
A cone-shaped structure built from sediment and other available materials by ants or white ants (termites), and beneath which the colony nests.

anthologize /ænˈθɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/ v
ανθολογώ
(transitive) To include a written work in a published collection of works.

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ anthraxes n
άνθρακας
(pathology) An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.

anthropocentric more anthropocentric most anthropocentric adj
ανθρωποκεντρικός
Placing humans at the center of something, giving preference to humans above all other considerations.

anthropocentrism /ˌæn.θɹə.poʊˈsɛn.tɹɪz.m/ anthropocentrisms n
ανθρωποκεντρισμός
A viewpoint or theory that places human beings at the center of everything, giving preference to human beings above all other considerations.

anthropogeny anthropogenies n
ανθρωπογένεια ανθρωπογένεση
The study of human origins, human generation, or the origin and development of man.

anthropogeography n
ανθρωπογεωγραφία
(anthropology) The study of the geographical distribution of humankind and the relationship between human beings and their environment

anthropography n
ανθρωπογεωγραφία
The branch of anthropology that deals with the geographical distribution of the human race in its different divisions, as distinguished by physical character, language, institutions, and customs, in contradistinction to ethnography, which deals historically with the origin and filiation of races and nations.

anthropoid /ˈænθɹəpɔɪd/ more anthropoid most anthropoid adj
ανθρωποειδής
having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance
having characteristics of an ape

anthropoid /ˈænθɹəpɔɪd/ anthropoids n
ανθρωποειδές
An anthropoid animal.

anthropolater anthropolaters n
ανθρωπολάτρης

anthropolatry n
ανθρωπολατρεία
The worship of a human or humans.

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ανθρωπολογία
The scientific study of humans, systematically describing the ethnographic, linguistic, archaeological, and evolutionary dimensions of humanity using a holistic methodological framework.

anthropometric adj
ανθρωπομετρικός
of, or relating to anthropometry

anthropometry /ænθɹəˈpɒmɪtɹɪ/ anthropometries n
ανθρωπομετρία
The science of measuring the human body to ascertain the ranges and averages of dimensions of the human form, for various purposes including physical anthropology, epidemiology, the ergonomics of industrial design, and so on.

anthropomorphic /ænθɹɒpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ [ˌæ̃n̪θɹ̠əpʰəˈmɔɹ̠fɪ̈k] adj
ανθρωπόμορφος
Having the form of a human.
ανθρωπομορφικός
(of animals, inanimate objects, and non-human entities) Having attributes or characteristics of a human being.

anthropomorphism /ˌænθɹəpəˈmɔɹfɪzəm/ anthropomorphisms n
ανθρωπομορφισμός
The attribution of human characteristics and behavior to something not human. [from mid-18th c.]

anthropomorphize /ˌanθrəpəˈmɔːfʌɪz/ v
ανθρωπομορφίζω
(transitive) To attribute human-like characteristics to (something that is non-human).

anthroponym anthroponyms n
ανθρωπωνύμιο
The name of a person, especially a surname.

anthypophora /ænθəpəfɔɹə/ n
ανθυποφορά
(rhetoric) A device in which the author poses an opposing argument, then immediately refutes it.

anti- /ˈæn.ti/ /ˈæn.tə/ /ˈæn.tɪ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ/ /ˈænˌti/ prefix
αντι-
Against, opposed to.

anti-American more anti-American most anti-American adj
αντιαμερικανικός
Opposing American values.

anti-Americanism n
αντιαμερικανισμός
The fear or dislike of people, policies, culture or government of the United States.

anti-Christian more anti-Christian most anti-Christian adj
αντιχριστιανικός
Opposed to Christians or Christianity.

anti-Semite /ˌæntaɪ-/ /ˌæntiˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmaɪt/ anti-Semites n
αντισημίτης αντισημίτρια
Someone with anti-Semitic views.

anti-Semitism /ˌæntaɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntiˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ anti-Semitisms n
αντισημιτισμός
(narrower sense) Prejudice, discrimination, hostility or political or religious opposition directed against ethnic or religious Jews or against Judaism; antijudaism; judeophobia.

anti-Zionism n
αντισιωνισμός
Opposition to Zionism; activism against Zionism.

anti-aging adj
αντιγηραντικός
Related to the lessening or halting of the aging process.

anti-agnostic adj
αντιαγνωστική αντιαγνωστικιστική αντιαγνωστικιστικό αντιαγνωστικιστικός αντιαγνωστικό αντιαγνωστικός
(philosophy, metaphysics, religion) Opposed to agnosticism.

anti-agnostic anti-agnostics n
αντιαγνωστική αντιαγνωστικίστρια αντιαγνωστικιστής αντιαγνωστικό αντιαγνωστικός
(philosophy, metaphysics, religion) A person who opposes agnosticism.

anti-aircraft adj
αντιαεροπορικός
(military) Intended to attack aircraft.

anti-alcoholic more anti-alcoholic most anti-alcoholic adj
αντιαλκοολικός
temperance, against the excessive consumption of alcohol

anti-diphtheric more anti-diphtheric most anti-diphtheric adj
αντιδιφθεριτικός
relating to a substance or treatment which seeks to cure diphtheria.

anti-establishment more anti-establishment most anti-establishment adj
αντικαθεστωτικός
Opposed to the existing sociopolitical system (the establishment).

anti-inflammatory more anti-inflammatory most anti-inflammatory adj
αντιφλογιστικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Preventing or counteracting inflammation.

anti-inflationary more anti-inflationary most anti-inflationary adj
αντιπληθωρικός αντιπληθωριστικός
(economics) Intended to counteract or reverse inflation or its effects.

anti-militarism anti-militarisms n
αντιμιλιταρισμός
A doctrine that opposes war, relying heavily on a critical theory of nationalism and imperialism.

anti-racial adj
αντιφυλετικός
Opposed to racial distinctions, especially those that are due to racism.

anti-vaxxer anti-vaxxers n
αντιεμβολιαστής
(informal) A person who opposes vaccination, as for its purported dangerous effects. [from c. 2000]

anti-villain anti-villains n
αντικακός
(fiction) An antagonist who has or may have noble or honorable aims, but pursues them destructively.

anti-war more anti-war most anti-war adj
αντιπολεμικός
Opposed to war, or to a specific war.

antiaesthetic more antiaesthetic most antiaesthetic adj
αντιαισθητικός
Opposing or rejecting what is aesthetic.

antiagrarian more antiagrarian most antiagrarian adj
αντιαγροτικός
(politics) Opposed to the political interests of working farmers.

antiangiogenesis n
αντιαγγειογένεση
(medicine) The prevention of angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels.

antianxiety adj
αγχολυτικός
(psychology, pharmaceutical effect) Acting to combat or reduce anxiety.

antibiogram antibiograms n
αντιβιόγραμμα
(medicine) A table reporting a bacterial isolate’s susceptibility to different antibiotics.

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ /ˌæn.tə.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ antibiotics n
αντιβιοτικό
(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

antibody antibodies n
αντίσωμα
(immunology) A protein produced by B-lymphocytes that binds to a specific antigen.

anticancer adj
αντικαρκινικός
(medicine) That is used to treat cancer.

anticapitalism anticapitalisms n
αντικαπιταλισμός
(politics) Opposition to capitalism.

anticholera adj
αντιχολερικός
(medicine) Preventing or counteracting cholera.

antichrist antichrists n
αντίχριστος
One who works against the teachings of Christ.

anticlimax /ˈan.tiˌklaɪ.mæks/ [ˈa.ɾ̃iˌklaɪ.mæks] anticlimaxes n
απροσδόκητη κατάπτωση γελοία κατάπτωση
(rhetoric) An abrupt descent (either deliberate or unintentional) from the dignity of the idea which the speaker or writer appeared to be aiming for.

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ anticlines n
αντίκλινο
(geology) A fold with strata sloping downwards on each side.

anticlockwise /ˌæn.tiˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɒk.waɪz/ /ˌæn.tiˈklɔk.wɑɪz/ /ˌæn.tɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ /ˌænˌtaɪˈklɑkˌwaɪz/ adv
αντίθετα με την φορά των δεικτών του ρολογιού αριστερόστροφα
(AU, NZ, Britain, Ireland) In an anticlockwise fashion.

anticolonialist anticolonialists n
αντιαποικιοκρατικός
(politics) Opponent of colonialism.

anticomplementary more anticomplementary most anticomplementary adj
αντισυμπληρωματικός
(immunology) That diminishes the action of an immunological complement

anticonstitutionality anticonstitutionalities n
αντισυνταγματικότητα
(legal) The status of being against the constitution

anticonstitutionally more anticonstitutionally most anticonstitutionally adv
αντισυνταγματικά
(legal) In an anticonstitutional manner.

anticyclone anticyclones n
αντικυκλώνας
(meteorology) a system of winds that spiral out from a centre of high pressure

anticyclonic adj
αντικυκλωνικός
(meteorology) of, relating to, or consisting of an anticyclone

antidazzle adj
αντιθαμπωτικός
(of glases, car headlights & mirrors) That does not dazzle oncoming traffic

antidemocratic more antidemocratic most antidemocratic adj
αντιδημοκρατικός
Opposed to the tenets of democracy.

antidepressant more antidepressant most antidepressant adj
αντικαταθλιπτικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Preventing or counteracting depression.

antidepressant antidepressants n
αντικαταθλιπτικό
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that prevents or counteracts depression.

antiderivative antiderivatives n
αντιπαράγωγος αρχική συνάρτηση αόριστο ολοκλήρωμα παράγουσα
(calculus) A function whose derivative is a given function; an indefinite integral

antidiabetic adj
αντιδιαβητικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Countering diabetes.

antidiagonal antidiagonals n
αντιδιαγώνιος
(linear algebra) The diagonal of a matrix that leads from top-right towards bottom-left.

antidiarrheic /ˌæntɪdaɪəˈɹiːɪk/ adj
αντιδιαρροϊκός
(pharmaceutical effect) Counteractive of or remedying diarrhea.

antidisciplinary more antidisciplinary most antidisciplinary adj
αντιπειθαρχικός
Going against the accepted wisdom of a discipline.

antidiuretic adj
αντιδιουρητικός
preventing or counteracting diuresis, especially by the reduction of urination

antidoping adj
αντιντόπινγκ
(sports) Proscribing or combating doping

antidote /ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/ antidotes n
αντίδοτο
A remedy to counteract the effects of poison.
(figurative) Something that counteracts or prevents something harmful.

antidynastic more antidynastic most antidynastic adj
αντιδυναστικός
(politics) Opposing a dynasty.

antielitism n
αντιελιτισμός
(sociology) Opposition to elitism.

antiemetic more antiemetic most antiemetic adj
αντεμετικός
That combats nausea and vomiting

antiemetic antiemetics n
αντεμετικό
(medicine) A drug that combats nausea and vomiting

antienzyme antienzymes n
αντένζυμο
Any substance, especially an antibody or another enzyme, that counteracts the effects of a specific enzyme

antifascism antifascisms n
αντιφασισμός
Opposition to fascism

antifascist more antifascist most antifascist adj
αντιφασίστας αντιφασίστρια
Opposed to the tenets of fascism; antifa.

antifascist antifascists n
αντιφασιστικός αντιφασίστας
A person opposed to the tenets of fascism.

antiflood adj
αντιπλημμυρικός
Preventing or countering flooding.

antifoaming adj
αντιαφριστικός
That inhibits the formation of foam

antifreeze antifreezes n
αντιψυκτικό
A substance, such as glycol, used to lower the freezing point of water;

antifreezing adj
αντιψυκτικός
That prevents freezing

antifriction adj
αντιτριβή
Reducing or intended to reduce friction.

antigas adj
αντιασφυξιογόνος
(military) Countering military gas attacks.

antigen antigens n
αντιγόνο
(immunology) A substance that induces an immune response, usually foreign.

antigovernment more antigovernment most antigovernment adj
αντικυβερνητικός
Opposed to a government currently in power.

antihero /ˈæn.tiˌhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈænˌtaɪ.hiɹ.oʊ/ antiheroes n
αντιήρωας
(literature, RPG) A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals.

antiheroic more antiheroic most antiheroic adj
αντιηρωικός
(narratology) Of, pertaining to or typical of an antihero.

antiheroine antiheroines n
αντιηρωίδα
(literature, RPG) A female protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals; a female antihero.

antihomeopathy more antihomeopathy most antihomeopathy adj
αντιομοιοπαθητική αντιομοιοπαθητικό αντιομοιοπαθητικός
Opposing homeopathy.

antiliberalism antiliberalisms n
αντιφιλελευθερισμός
(politics) Antiliberal beliefs and practices.

antilogarithm antilogarithms n
αντιλογάριθμος
(mathematics) The number of which a given number is the logarithm (to a given base).

antimacassar /ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ə/ /ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ɚ/ antimacassars n
κάλημμα επίπλων
A cover for the back or arms of a chair or sofa, originally to prevent them from being soiled by macassar oil.

antimagnetic more antimagnetic most antimagnetic adj
αντιμαγνητικός
(physics) Unable to be magnetized; unaffected by a magnetic field.

antimalarial more antimalarial most antimalarial adj
ανθελονοσιακός
Preventing or counteracting malaria.

antimatter /ˈæn.tiˌmæt.ɚ/ /ˈænˌtaɪˌmæt.ɚ/ [ˈæ.niˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæ.ɾ̃iˌmæ.ɾɚ] [ˈæn.tiˌmæ.ɾɚ] antimatters n
αντιύλη
(physics) Matter that is composed of the antiparticles of those that constitute normal matter.

antimeningitis adj
αντιμηνιγγιτικός
(pathology) used against meningitis

antimetabolite antimetabolites n
αντιμεταβολίτης
(medicine) Any substance that competes with, or inhibits the normal metabolic process, often by acting as an analogue of an essential metabolite.

antimetaphysical more antimetaphysical most antimetaphysical adj
αντιμεταφυσίτης αντιμεταφυσικός
(philosophy) Opposed to the classical Greek or religious metaphysics.

antimicrobial adj
αντιμικροβιακός
(pharmaceutical effect) tending to destroy or capable of destroying microbes
(pharmaceutical effect) inhibiting the growth of microbes
(pharmaceutical effect) preventing or counteracting the pathogenic action of microbes

antimonarchist more antimonarchist most antimonarchist adj
αντιβασιλικός
(politics) Opposed to monarchy.

antimonarchy antimonarchies n
αντιμοναρχία αντιμοναρχισμός
(politics) Stance against monarchy.

antimonopolistic more antimonopolistic most antimonopolistic adj
αντιμονοπωλιακός
(economics) Opposing monopolies.

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ /ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ antimonies n
αντιμόνιο
A chemical element (symbol Sb, from Latin stibium) with an atomic number of 51: in its stable allotrope, a lustrous gray and very brittle metal.

antiorthodox more antiorthodox most antiorthodox adj
αντιορθόδοξος
Opposing what is orthodox.

antiparliamentarianism n
αντικοινοβουλευτισμός
(politics) The opposition to parliament and government by parliament

antiparliamentary more antiparliamentary most antiparliamentary adj
αντικοινοβουλευτικός
(politics) Opposing parliament.

antipasto antipasti antipastos n
ορεκτικό
An Italian starter for a meal; normally a cold assortment of salami, cheese, seafood and vegetables.

antipathy /ænˈtɪpəθi/ antipathies n
αντιπάθεια
A feeling of dislike (normally towards someone, less often towards something); repugnance or distaste often without any conscious reasoning.

antipatriot antipatriots n
αντιπατριώτης
One who shuns or opposes patriotism; an unpatriotic person.

antipatriotic more antipatriotic most antipatriotic adj
αντιπατριωτικός
Opposing patriotism.

antipatriotism n
αντιπατριωτισμός
opposition to patriotism

antiperspirant antiperspirants n
αντιιδρωτικό
(countable, uncountable) A substance used to minimize sweating or perspiration, and usually applied to the underarm area.

antiphilosophical more antiphilosophical most antiphilosophical adj
αντιφιλοσοφικός
Opposing philosophy.

antiphon /ˈæntɪfən/ /ˈæntɪˌfɑn/ antiphons n
αντίφωνο
A devotional chant; a piece of music sung responsively.

antiphrasis antiphrases n
αντίφραση
(rhetoric) Use of a word or phrase in a sense not in accord with its literal meaning, especially for ironic or humorous effect

antipode /ˈæn.tɪ.poʊd/ antipodes n
αντίποδας
Something directly opposite or diametrically opposed.

antipolarising more antipolarising most antipolarising adj
αντιπολωτικός
That which prevents or removes polarisation

antipope /ˈantɪpəʊp/ /ˈæntiˌpoʊp/ /ˈænˌtaɪˌpoʊp/ antipopes n
αντίπαπας
(Christianity) A person who claims or claimed to be the pope, usually as the result of a disputed election or deposition, but is not considered by the Roman Catholic Church to be the real pope.

antipornography adj
αντιπορνογραφικός
Opposed to the distribution and consumption of pornography

antipragmatism n
αντιπραγματισμός
(philosophy) A viewpoint that rejects pragmatism.

antiprism antiprisms n
αντιπρίσμα
A polyhedron composed of two parallel copies of some particular polygon, connected by an alternating band of triangles.

antiprismatic adj
αντιπρισματικός
(geometry) Relating to an antiprism.

antiprogress more antiprogress most antiprogress adj
αντιπροοδευτικός
Opposing progress.

antipyretic /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
αντιπυρετικός
(pharmaceutical effect) That reduces fever.

antipyretic /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ antipyretics n
αντιπυρετικό
(pharmaceutical drug) A medicine that reduces fever; a febrifuge.

antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/ more antiquarian most antiquarian adj
αρχαιογνωστικός
Pertaining to antiquaries, or to antiquity.

antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/ antiquarians n
αρχαιογνώστης
A collector or student of, or expert in, antiquities or antiques.

antiquarianism antiquarianisms n
αρχαιογνωσία
Study or love of antiques.
Study or love of antiquity.

antiquary antiquaries n
αρχαιοδίφης
A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian.

antique /ænˈtiːk/ antiques n
αντίκα
(figuratively, mildly, pejorative) An old person.
In general, anything very old; specifically:

antiquity /ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/ antiquities n
αρχαιότητα
Ancient times; faraway history; former ages
The people of ancient times.
(often, constructed as an uncountable plural) A relic or monument of ancient times, such as a coin, a statue, etc.; an ancient institution.
αρχαίοι αρχαιότητα
The state of being ancient or of ancient lineage.

antiracist more antiracist most antiracist adj
αντιρατσιστικός
(sociology) Opposed to racism.

antireligious more antireligious most antireligious adj
αντιθρησκευτικός
Opposed to religion.

antiretroviral more antiretroviral most antiretroviral adj
αντιρετροϊκός
(pharmaceutical effect) That combats infection by retroviruses

antirheumatic more antirheumatic most antirheumatic adj
αντιρευματικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Serving to prevent or counter rheumatism.

antiromanticism n
αντιρομαντισμός
(literature) Opposition to romanticism.

antiscorbutic more antiscorbutic most antiscorbutic adj
αντισκορβουτικός
(pharmaceutical effect) preventing or curing scurvy

antisepsis antisepses n
αντισηψία
(hygiene) The science and practice of countering microbial infection, as with the use of antiseptics, and the use of aseptic technique.

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ more antiseptic most antiseptic adj
αντισηπτικός
Of, or relating to antisepsis, or the use of antiseptics.
(pharmaceutical effect) Capable of preventing microbial infection.

antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ antiseptics n
αντισηπτικό
(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

antiseptically more antiseptically most antiseptically adv
αντισηπτικά
In an antiseptic manner.

antiskid adj
αντιολισθητικός
Designed to increase friction, and thereby reduce the possibility of skid. (of a surface)

antismoking adj
αντικαπνιστικός
Opposing or prohibiting smoking, particularly the smoking of tobacco

antisocial /ˌæntaɪˈsoʊʃəl/ /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/ more antisocial most antisocial adj
αντικοινωνικός
Unwilling or unable to cooperate and associate normally with other people

antisoviet more antisoviet most antisoviet adj
αντισοβιετικός
(geopolitics) Opposing the Soviet Union.

antispasmodic adj
αντισπασμωδικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Referring to something that suppresses spasms, generally a drug.

antistar antistars n
αντιάστρο
(astrophysics) A conjectured type of star formed from antimatter.

antisubmarine adj
ανθυποβρυχιακός
(military) Intended for use against submarines.

antitank adj
αντιαρματικός
(military) Of weapons or tactics, designed for attacking tanks or other armored vehicles.

antiterrorist more antiterrorist most antiterrorist adj
αντιτρομοκρατικός
Preventing or counteracting terrorism, or reducing the threat from terrorism.

antitetanic adj
αντιτετανικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Countering tetanus.

antitheft adj
αντικλεπτικό αντικλεπτικός
Against or preventing from being stolen.

antithesis /æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ antitheses n
αντίθεση
A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.

antitoxin antitoxins n
αντιτοξίνη
(medicine) A medicine able to neutralize a toxin.

antitraditional more antitraditional most antitraditional adj
αντιπαραδοσιακός
(sociology) Opposed to what is traditional.

antitrust /ˌæntiˈtɹʌst/ adj
αντιτράστ
(legal) Opposed to or against the establishment or existence of trusts (monopolies), usually referring to legislation.

antituberculous adj
αντιφυματικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Acting to combat or counteract tuberculosis.

antitype antitypes n
αντίτυπος
Something that is symbolized or represented by a type, such as Christ by the Paschal Lamb; the fulfillment of a type.

antityphoid adj
αντιτυφικός
(immunology) Countering typhoid fever.

antiunion more antiunion most antiunion adj
αντεργατικός
(politics) Opposed to, or discouraging the formation of, trade unions

antivaccinationist antivaccinationists n
αντιεμβολιαστής
One who opposes vaccination.

antivibratory more antivibratory most antivibratory adj
αντιδονητικός
preventing or reducing vibrations

antiviral /æntiˈvaɪɹəl/ adj
αντιιικός αντιικός
(computing) Eliminating or inhibiting the action of a computer virus.

antivirus antiviruses n
αντιιικό
(computing) A piece of software that is used to detect, delete and or neutralize computer-based viruses.

antonym /ˈæn.təˌnɪm/ antonyms n
αντώνυμο αντίθετος
(semantics) A word which has the opposite meaning of another word.

anucleate adj
απύρηνος
(cytology) Which does not have a nucleus.

anuria anurias n
ανουρία
(medicine) A condition in which the kidneys do not produce urine.

anus /ˈeɪ.nəs/ ani anuses n
πρωκτός
(anatomy) The lower orifice of the alimentary canal, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

anvil /ˈæn.vəl/ /ˈæn.vɪl/ anvils n
αμόνι
A heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.
αμόνι άκμονας
(skeleton) The incus bone in the middle ear.

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ anxieties n
άγχος ανησυχία έγνοια
An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
επιθυμία
An uneasy or distressing desire (for something).
άγχος
(pathology) A state of restlessness and agitation, often accompanied by a distressing sense of oppression or tightness in the stomach.

anxiety disorder anxiety disorders n
αγχώδης διαταραχή
A disorder characterised by excessive anxiety.

anxiolytic /ˌeɪŋziəˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌæŋksiəˈlɪtɪk/ anxiolytics n
αγχολυτικό
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.

anxious /ˈeɪŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k)ʃəs/ anxiouser anxiousest more anxious most anxious adj
αγχώδης αγχωμένος
Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.
αγχώδης
(of things) Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying.
ανυπόμονος
Earnestly desirous.

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ determiner
καθένας όποιος
(negative polarity item) One at all; at least one; at least one kind of; some; a positive quantity of.

any minute now adv
όπου να 'ναι
Very soon.

any more /ˌæ.niˈmoːɹ/ /ˌæ.niˈmɔːɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmoə/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔɹ/ /ˌɛ.niˈmɔː/ adv
άλλο
(in negative or interrogative constructions) From a given time onwards; longer, again.

anyhow /ˈæn.i.haʊ/ /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adv
όπως και να έχει
(manner) In any way or manner whatever.

anyone's guess n
εντελώς αβέβαιο

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.ɪ.θɪŋ/ anythings n
οτιδήποτε
Someone or something of importance.

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.ɪ.θɪŋ/ pronoun
οτιδήποτε ό,τι
Any object, act, state, event, or fact whatever; a thing of any kind; something or other.

anything else pronoun
τίποτα άλλο
Any other thing. (This entry is a translation hub.)

anything goes phraseologicalUnit
όλα επιτρέπονται
(idiomatic) There are no rules or restrictions.

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
έτσι κι αλλιώς εν πάση περιπτώσει ούτως ή άλλως πάντως όπως και να έχει
(conjunctive) Regardless; anyhow. [from 19th c.]
πάντως εν πάση περιπτώσει τέλος πάντων
Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least. [from 19th c.]
τέλος πάντων
Used to indicate a change of subject.

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
οπουδήποτε πουθενά
In or at any location.

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ adj
αόριστος
(grammar) Of or pertaining to a verb in the aorist aspect.

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ aorists n
αόριστος
(grammar) A verb paradigm found in certain languages, usually an unmarked form or one that expresses the perfective or aorist aspect.

aorist aspect n
αόριστος
(grammar) A temporal feature of the verb which denotes the speaker's standpoint of the event described by the verb, as from outside of the event and seeing it as a completed whole.

aorta /eɪˈɔɹtə/ /eɪˈɔːtə/ aortae aortas n
αορτή
(anatomy) The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.

aortic /eɪˈɔɹ.tɪk/ adj
αορτικός
Of or pertaining to the aorta or the aortic valve.

aortitis aortitides aortitises n
αορτίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the aorta.

aortocoronary adj
αορτοστεφανιαίος
(anatomy) Relating to the aorta and the coronary arteries

apart from preposition
εκτός από
Except for; besides, apart (postposition).

apartheid /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/ /əˈpɑɹthaɪt/ /əˈpɑɹtheɪt/ /əˈpɑːthaɪt/ /əˈpɑːtheɪt/ v
απαρτχάιντ
To impose a policy of segregation of groups of people, especially one based on race.

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ apartments n
διαμέρισμα
(chiefly, North America, Australia, Philippines) A complete domicile occupying only part of a building, especially one for rent; a flat.
(obsolete) A division of an enclosure that is separate from others; a compartment
ενδιαίτημα
(archaic) A suite of rooms within a domicile, designated for a specific person or persons and including a bedroom.

apartment building apartment buildings n
πολυκατοικία
A residential building containing multiple apartments or flats.

apatheism /ˌæpəˈθi.ɪzəm/ n
απαθεϊσμός
(religion) Apathy towards the existence of a god; belief that the question of the existence of a god is unimportant.

apathy /ˈæ.pə.θi/ apathies n
απάθεια
Lack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).

apatite /ˈæpətaɪt/ /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ apatites n
απατίτης
(mineral) A calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition, sometimes used in the manufacture of fertilizer, as a gemstone, and (in powdered form) as a pigment, and also produced biologically in bones and teeth.

ape /eɪp/ apes n
πίθηκος
A primate of the clade Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.
(derogatory) An uncivilized person.

ape /eɪp/ v
πιθηκίζω
(transitive) To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly.

apella apellai n
απέλλα
(Ancient Greece, politics) The popular deliberative assembly in the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, corresponding to the ecclesia in most other Greek states.

apeman apemen n
πιθηκάνθρωπος
A prehistoric man resembling an ape, especially one held to be a precursor to modern humans; a non-human australopithecine.

apex /ˈeɪ.pɛks/ apexes apices n
κορυφή
(chiefly, anatomy) The pointed fine end of something.
(geometry) The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.
The highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
αποκορύφωμα απόγειο κορυφή
(figuratively) The moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.

apex predator apex predators n
κορυφαίο αρπακτικό
An animal atop the food chain, preying on another animals, and not itself preyed upon.

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ /əˈfeɪʒə/ aphasias n
αφασία
(pathology) A partial or total loss of language skills due to brain damage. Usually, damage to the left perisylvian region, including Broca's area and Wernicke's area, causes aphasia.

aphelion /æpˈhi.li.ə/ /æpˈhi.li.ən/ /æpˈhil.jə/ /æpˈhil.jən/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ə/ /æpˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ /əˈfi.li.ə/ /əˈfi.li.ən/ /əˈfil.jə/ /əˈfil.jən/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ə/ /əˈfiː.lɪ.ən/ aphelia aphelions n
αφήλιο
(astronomy, also, figuratively) The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, or other astronomical object, where it is farthest from the Sun.

apheresis /əˈfɛɹəsɪs/ /əˈfɪəɹɪsɪs/ /ˌæfəˈɹisɪs/ aphereses n
αφαίρεση
(phonetics, linguistics, prosody) Elision, suppression, or complete loss of a letter or sound (syllable) from the beginning of a word, such as the development of special from especial; procope.

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ aphids n
αφίδα μελίγκρα
A sap-sucking insect pest of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.

aphonia aphonias n
αφωνία
(medicine) Loss of voice; the inability to speak.

aphorism /ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zəm/ [ˈæf.ə.ɹɪ.zm̩] aphorisms n
αφορισμός
A concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle.

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdɪ.zi.æk/ adj
αφροδισιακός
Arousing or intensifying sexual desire.

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdɪ.zi.æk/ aphrodisiacs n
αφροδισιακό
Something, generally a food or drug, having such an effect.

aphthitalite aphthitalites n
αφθιταλίτης
(mineral) An evaporite consisting of mixed potassium and sodium sulphates; also found in the fumaroles of volcanos.

aphthous adj
αφθώδης
(pathology) Of, or relating to aphtha.

apiary /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈeɪ.pi.ɛɹ.i/ apiaries n
μελισσοκομείο
A place where bees and their hives are kept.

apicodental adj
ακροδοντικός

apicultural more apicultural most apicultural adj
μελισσοκομικός
(agriculture) relating to beekeeping

apoapsis apoapses apoapsides apoapsises n
απόαψη
(astronomy) The point of a body's elliptical orbit about the system's centre of mass where the distance between the body and the centre of mass is at its maximum.

apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ apocalypses n
αποκάλυψη
(Christianity) The unveiling of events prophesied in the Revelation; the second coming and the end of life on Earth; global destruction. [from 19th c.]

apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ adj
αποκαλυπτικός
Of or relating to an apocalypse (a disaster).
Of or relating to an apocalypse (a revelation), revelatory; prophetic.

apocatastasis apocatastases n
αποκατάσταση
(especially, religion, rare) An apocalypse leading to the remaking of the world rather than a Final Judgment, (Christianity) an Origenist doctrine condemned by the 543 C.E. Synod of Constantinople.

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ apocopes n
αποκοπή
(loosely) The loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word.

apodosis /əˈpɒdəsɪs/ apodoses n
απόδοση
(logic, grammar) The consequential clause in a conditional sentence.

apogee /ˈæp.ə.d͡ʒi/ apogees n
απόγειο
(astronomy) The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is farthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.

apollonian adj
απολλώνιος
Clear, harmonious, and restrained.

apologetic /əˌpɑləˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/ /əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/ more apologetic most apologetic adj
απολογητικός
Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing.

apologetics n
απολογητική
The field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position, or of religious or occult doctrines

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
ζητάω συγγνώμη
(intransitive, often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends
(intransitive, dated) To make an apologia or defense; to act as apologist.

apology /əˈpɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /əˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ apologies n
συγγνώμη
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
απολογία
A formal justification, defence.

apolytikion apolytikia n
απολυτίκιο
A troparion chanted at Orthodox Christian worship services, summarizing the feast being celebrated that day.

aponeurosis /ˌap.ə.njʊˈɹəʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæp.ə.nʊˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ aponeuroses n
απονεύρωση

apophantic adj
αποφαντικός
Involving a declaration, statement, or proposition.

apophatic /apə(ʊ)ˈfatɪk/ more apophatic most apophatic adj
αποφατικός
(theology) Pertaining to knowledge of God obtained through negation rather than positive assertions.

apophatism apophatisms n
αποφατισμός
(theology) A theory of approaching knowledge of God through negative rather than positive assertions.

apophenia /æpəˈfiːni.ə/ apophenias n
αποφάνεια
(psychology) The perception of or belief in connectedness among unrelated phenomena.

apophysis /əˈpɑfɪsɪs/ /əˈpɒfɪsɪs/ apophyses n
απόφυση
(anatomy) A natural outgrowth, swelling or enlargement, usually of an organism; a protuberance on a bone.
(geology) A branch of a dike or vein.

apoplectic /ˌæp.əˈplɛk.tɪk/ more apoplectic most apoplectic adj
αποπληκτικός
(medicine) Of or relating to apoplexy.

apoplexy /ˈæp.ə.plɛk.si/ apoplexies n
αποπληξία
(symptom) Gross hemorrhage into a cavity or into the substance of an organ.

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌæpəpˈtoʊsəs/ apoptoses n
απόπτωση
(biology, cytology) A process of programmed cell death by which cells undergo an ordered sequence of events which leads to death of the cell, as occurs during growth and development of the organism, as a part of normal cell aging, or as a response to cellular injury. [from 20th c.]

aporia /əˈpɔɹiə/ /əˈpɔːɹɪə/ aporias n
απορία
(rhetoric) An expression of deliberation with oneself regarding uncertainty or doubt as to how to proceed.

aposiopesis /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs/ aposiopeses n
αποσιώπηση
(rhetoric) An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—).

apostasy /əˈpɒ.stə.si/ /əˈpɔs.tə.si/ apostasies n
αποστασία
The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.

apostate /əˈpɒs.teɪt/ /əˈpɒs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.teɪt/ /əˈpɔs.tət/ /əˈpɔs.tɪt/ apostates n
αποστάτης αποστάτισσα αποστάτρια
A person who has renounced a religion or faith.

apostle /əˈpɑsl̩/ /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ apostles n
απόστολος
A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

apostrophe /əˈpɑs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ apostrophes n
απόστροφος
(orthography) The text character ’, which serves as a punctuation mark in various languages and as a diacritical mark in certain rare contexts.
αποστροφή
(rhetoric) A sudden exclamatory piece of dialogue addressed to someone or something, especially absent.

apothegm /ˈæ.pə.θɛm/ apothegms n
απόφθεγμα
A short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim. [from mid-16th c.]

apothem /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/ apothems n
απόστημα
(geometry) The perpendicular distance from the center of a circle to a chord of the same circle.
(geometry) The distance from the center of a regular polygon perpendicular to one of its sides (a special case of the above).

app /æp/ [ʔæʔp̚] apps n
εφαρμογή
(computing, mobile phones) An application (program), especially a small one designed for a mobile device.

appalling /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ more appalling most appalling adj
απαίσιος αποκρουστικός
Horrifying and astonishing.
Extremely bad; terrible

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ apparatchiki apparatchiks n
απαράτσικ
(historical) A member of the Soviet apparat; a Communist bureaucrat or agent. [from 20th c.]

apparatus /æp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/ /æp.əˈɹæt.əs/ /æp.əˈɹɑː.təs/ apparati apparatus apparatuses apparatusses apparatûs apparatūs n
σύστημα
A complex machine or instrument.
μηχανισμός
A bureaucratic organization, especially one influenced by political patronage.

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ appeals n
έφεση
An application to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
προσφυγή
A call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof; an entreaty, an invocation.
έλξη γοητεία
(figuratively) A power to attract or interest.

appeal /əˈpil/ /əˈpiːl/ v
εφεσιβάλλω κάνω έφεση
(intransitive) Often followed by against (the inferior court's decision) or to (the superior court): to apply to a superior court or judge for a decision or order by an inferior court or judge to be reviewed and overturned.
γοητεύω ελκκύω επικαλούμαι θέλγω
(intransitive) To call upon a person or an authority to corroborate a statement, to decide a controverted question, or to vindicate one's rights; to entreat, to invoke.
γοητεύω ελκκύω θέλγω
(intransitive, figuratively) To be attractive.

appear /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ /əˈpɪɹ/ [əˈpʰɪɹ] v
εμφανίζομαι
(intransitive) To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.
φαίνομαι
(intransitive, copulative) To seem; to have a certain semblance; to look.

appellate /əˈpɛlət/ adj
εφετικός
That can be (legally) appealed to, especially of a court that hears appeals of decisions by a lower court.

appellate court appellate courts n
εφετείο
(legal) A court having jurisdiction to hear appeals and review a lower court's decisions.

appellative /əˈpɛlətɪv/ adj
προσηγορικός
(grammar) Of or pertaining to an appellative noun or common noun.

appendage /əˈpɛndɪd͡ʒ/ appendages n
άκρο μέλος
An external body part that projects from the body.
απόφυση
A natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism.
παραφυάδα προσάρτημα
A part that is joined to something larger.

appendectomy appendectomies n
σκωληκοειδεκτομή
(surgery) The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix.

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ appendicites appendicitides appendicitises n
σκωληκοειδίτιδα
(pathology) inflammation of the vermiform appendix

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ /əˈpɪn.dɪks/ appendices appendixes n
παράρτημα
A text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.

appetite /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ /ˈæpɪtaɪt/ appetites n
όρεξη
Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing.
The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.

appetite comes with eating phraseologicalUnit
τρώγοντας έρχεται η όρεξη
(idiom) Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.

appetizer appetizers n
ορεκτικό
A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal

applaud /əˈplɑd/ /əˈplɔd/ /əˈplɔːd/ v
χειροκροτώ
(transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
επικροτώ
(transitive, intransitive) To praise, or express approval for something or someone.

applause /əˈplɑz/ /əˈplɔz/ /əˈplɔːz/ applauses n
χειροκρότημα
The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

apple /ˈæp.əl/ [ˈæp.ɫ̩] apples n
μήλο
(Christianity) The fruit of the tree of knowledge, eaten by Adam and Eve according to modern Christian tradition; the forbidden fruit. [from 11th c.]
μηλιά
The wood of the apple tree. [from 19th c.]

apple blossom apple blossoms n
άνθος μηλιάς
The flower of an apple tree that will eventually turn into an apple.

apple juice apple juices n
χυμός μήλου
The juice of apples, often used as a drink.

apple of discord /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/ apples of discord n
μήλο της έριδας μήλον της έριδος
An object or topic which sows anger and dissension; something which causes argument, rivalry, or strife.

apple of someone's eye apples of someone's eye n
κόρη οφθαλμού
(idiomatic) A favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one; the object of somebody's affections.

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹi/ /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ apple trees n
μηλιά
(botany) Any tree that bears apples, principally Malus domestica but also certain wild species.

apple wine apple wines n
μηλίτης μηλόκρασο
An alcoholic beverage made from apples; cider.

apples and oranges n
άλλα τα μάτια του λαγού κι άλλα της κουκουβάγιας
(idiomatic) A comparison of items that, however categorically similar, is inapt; an incompatible equation, or the items thus compared.

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ appliances n
συσκευή
A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially:

applicable /əˈplɪkəbəl/ /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ more applicable most applicable adj
εφαρμόσιμος
suitable for application, relevant

applicate applicates n
κατηγμένη
(mathematics) The z-coordinate (the last of the three terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of Cartesian coordinates for a three-dimensional space)

application /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ applications n
εφαρμογή χρήση
The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
εφαρμογή
The act of directing or referring something to a particular case, to discover or illustrate agreement or disagreement, fitness, or correspondence.
The act of requesting, claiming, or petitioning something.
(comptheory) The substitution of a specific value for the parameter in the abstraction, in lambda calculus.
εφαρμογή πρόγραμμα
(computing) A computer program or the set of software that the end user perceives as a single entity as a tool for a well-defined purpose. (Also called: application program; application software.)
αίτηση
A verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar.

application programming interface application programming interfaces n
διεπαφή προγραμματισμού εφαρμογών
(computing, programming) A set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications, which makes it possible for software components to interact with one another, leading to the ability to share data over a network.

appoggiatura /ə.ˌpɒ.d͡ʒə.ˈtʊɹ.ə/ appoggiaturas appoggiature n
αποτζιατούρα επέρειση
(music) A type of musical ornament, falling on the beat, which often creates a suspension and subtracts for itself half the time value of the principal note which follows.

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ [əˈpʰɔɪ̯nʔmɪnʔ] [əˈpʰɔɪ̯̃ʔmɪnʔ] appointments n
ραντεβού
(government) The assignment of a person by an official to perform a duty, such as a presidential appointment of a judge to a court.

apposition /ˌæpəˈzɪʃn̩/ appositions n
παράθεση
(grammar) A construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both of them having the same syntactic function in the sentence.

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/ /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹɪʃ.i.eɪt/ v
εκτιμώ
(transitive) To be grateful or thankful for.
(transitive) To view as valuable.
αντιλαμβάνομαι
(transitive) To be fully conscious of; understand; be aware of; detect.
ανατιμώμαι
(intransitive, transitive) To increase in value.

apprehend /æpɹiˈhɛnd/ v
αντιλαμβάνομαι καταλαβαίνω καταλαμβάνω
To take hold of (something) with understanding; to conceive (something) in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand.
συλλαμβάνω
(law enforcement) To seize or take (a person) by legal process; to arrest.
φοβάμαι
To anticipate (something, usually unpleasant); especially, to anticipate (something) with anxiety, dread, or fear; to dread, to fear.

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ apprentices n
μαθητευόμενος
A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ approaches n
προσέγγιση
(also, figuratively) An act of drawing near in place or time; an advancing or coming near.
(figuratively) A manner of making (a policy) or solving (a problem, etc.).

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
προσεγγίζω
(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.

approachable more approachable most approachable adj
προσιτός
Easily approached; easy to talk to.

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ət/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ more appropriate most appropriate adj
κατάλληλος
Suitable or fit; proper.

appropriateness n
καταλληλότητα
the quality or condition of being appropriate

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ approvals n
έγκριση
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
εγκρίνω
(transitive) To officially sanction; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.
(transitive) To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of.
(transitive, archaic) To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically.
(intransitive, followed by "of") To consider worthy (to); to be pleased (with); to accept.

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ more approximate most approximate adj
παραπλήσιος
Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
χονδρικός
Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ v
πλησιάζω προσεγγίζω
(transitive) To come near to; to approach.
(transitive) To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
περίπου
Imprecise but close to in quantity or amount.

approximation /əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃən/ [əˌpɹɑk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [əˌpɹɔk.sɪˈmæɪ.ʃn̩] approximations n
εκτίμηση
(mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.
προσέγγιση
(linguistics) The act of producing a near-simulation of the pronunciation of a foreign language for a loanword therefrom, or any given pronunciation resulting from that act.

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /æepɹɪˈkɔt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæp.ɹɪ.kɑt/ apricots n
βερικοκιά βερίκοκο
The apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca
βερίκοκο βερικοκί κιτρινορόδινο
(color) A pale yellow-orange colour, like that of an apricot fruit.

apriorism apriorisms n
απριορισμός
(philosophy) The idea that some knowledge of the physical world can be derived logically from general principles.

apron /ˈeɪ.pəɹn/ /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ aprons n
ποδιά
The loading, parking or roadway area immediately beside a railway station

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ more apropos most apropos adj
επίκαιρος
Of an appropriate or pertinent nature.

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ preposition
επ' ευκαιρία
Regarding or concerning.

apse /æps/ apses apsides n
αψίδα
(architecture) A semicircular projection from a building, especially the rounded east end of a church that contains the altar.

apyrexia apyrexias n
απυρεξία
(medicine) The absence or an intermission during a bout of fever.

apéritif /ɑːˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ /əˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ apéritifs n
απεριτίφ
An alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser.

aquanaut aquanauts n
υδροναύτης
An underwater explorer.

aquaplane /ˈækwəpleɪn/ /ˈækwəˌpleɪn/ /ˌækwəˈpleɪn/ v
υδρολίσθηση
(by extension, chiefly, Britain, automotive) Of a car or other road vehicle: to lose traction with the road due to the vehicle's tyres sliding on a film of water on the road.

aquarelle aquarelles n
ακουαρέλα
A watercolour (painting)

aquarium /-ɛɹiəm/ /əˈkwɛɹ.i.jəm/ aquaria aquariums n
ενυδρείο
A tank, often made of glass, for keeping live fish or other aquatic animals.
A public place where live fish and other aquatic animals are exhibited.

aquatic /w/ /ɘ.ˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /ə.ˈkwæ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɑ.tɪk/ /ə.ˈkwɒ.tɪk/ more aquatic most aquatic adj
υδρόβιος
Relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water.

aquatint /ˈækwətɪnt/ aquatints n
ακουατίντα
A form of etching with acid on a plate partially covered with varnish that produces a print somewhat resembling a watercolour.

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/ aqueducts n
υδραγωγείο
An artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another.
A structure carrying water over a river or depression, especially in regards to ancient aqueducts.

aquifer /ˈækwɪfə/ /ˈækwɪfɝ/ /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/ aquifers n
υδροφορέας υπόγειος υδροφορέας
An underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel.

aquiline /ˈæk.wɪ.laɪn/ more aquiline most aquiline adj
αετίσιος
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of eagles; resembling that of an eagle.

aquiline nose aquiline noses n
γαμψή μύτη
A nose with a hooked, bent shape.

ar /ˈaɹ/ /ˈäːɹ/ /ˈɑɹ/ /ˈɑɹə/ /ˈɑː/ ars n
αρ
The name of the Latin-script letter R.

araba arabas n
αραμπάδες αραμπάς
(historical) A horse-drawn carriage once used for transportation in pre-modern Turkey.

arabesque /ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk/ arabesques n
αραβούργημα
(art, architecture, also, attributively) An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns, mainly used in Islamic art and architecture.

arachnoid mater arachnoid maters n
αραχνοειδής μήνιγξ
(anatomy) The middle layer of the meninges; a membrane that protects the brain and spinal cord below the dura mater and above the subarachnoid space and the pia mater.

arachnologist arachnologists n
αραχνολόγος

arachnology n
αραχνολογία
The study of the Arachnida.

arachnophobia /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ arachnophobias n
αραχνοφοβία
An abnormal or irrational fear of arachnids, especially spiders.

aracial adj
άεθνος άφυλος αντιφυλετικός αφυλετικός μη φυλετικός
(sociology, philosophy) Without race or race distinctions.

arancino /ˌæɹənˈt͡ʃiːnəʊ/ /ˌɑɹənˈt͡ʃinoʊ/ arancini n
αραντσίνι
A baked rice ball, filled with cheese or other sauce, originally from Sicily.

arbitrarily more arbitrarily most arbitrarily adv
αυθαίρετα
In an arbitrary manner.

arbitrary /ˈɑɹ.bɪˌtɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ more arbitrary most arbitrary adj
αυθαίρετος
(usually, of a decision) Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.
αυθαίρετος αυθόρμητος αυταρχικός δεσποτικός παρορμητικός
Determined by impulse rather than reason; heavy-handed.

arbitrator arbitrators n
διαιτητής
A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated.

arboriculture /ɑːɹˈbɔːɹ.ɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɑːˈbɒɹ.ɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə/ arboricultures n
δενδροκαλλιέργεια δεντροκαλλιέργεια
The branch of horticulture concerned with the planting, growth, and maintenance of trees.

arboriculturist arboriculturists n
δενδροκόμος
A person who practices arboriculture; a tree surgeon.

arc welding n
ηλεκτροκόλληση
(metallurgy) The process of welding two pieces of metal together using the heat generated by an electric arc between two electrodes.

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ arcades n
στοά
(architecture) A covered passage, usually with shops on both sides.

arcade game arcade games n
βιντεοπαιχνίδι
(video games) A coin-operated video game or amusement device.

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ more arcane most arcane adj
μυστικός απόκρυφος
Understood by only a few.

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ arches n
αψίδα τόξο
An inverted U shape.
An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
(architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch

arch /ɑɹk/ /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑːk/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ v
κυρτώνω
(transitive) To form into an arch shape.

arch- /ɑ(ɹ)k/ /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
αρχι-
Highest; most extreme.

archaeological more archaeological most archaeological adj
αρχαιολογικός
Relating to the science or research of archaeology.

archaeologist /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ archaeologists n
αρχαιολόγος
Someone who studies or practises archaeology.

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ archaeologies n
αρχαιολογία
The study of the past by excavation and analysis of its material remains:

archaeophyte /ɑɹˈki.əˌfaɪt/ /ɑːˈkiː.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈɑɹ.ki.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈɑː.ki.əˌfaɪt/ archaeophytes n
αρχαιόφυτα
(botany) A plant which was introduced to an area by humans (or arrived naturally, but from an area in which it was present as a human introduction) and became naturalized before 1500 C.E. (but especially in prehistoric times).

archaic /ɐːˈkæɪ.ɪk/ /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ more archaic most archaic adj
αρχαϊκός απαρχαιωμένος
Of or characterized by antiquity; old-fashioned, quaint, antiquated.
αρχαϊκός αρχαίος
(archaeology) Belonging to the archaic period.

archaism /ˈaː.kæɪ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.keɪˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑɹ.kiˌɪz.əm/ /ˈɑː.keɪ.ɪz.əm/ archaisms n
αρχαιοπρέπεια αρχαϊσμός
An archaic word, style, etc.

archaistic /ɑːkeɪˈɪstɪk/ n
αρχαιοπρεπής αρχαϊστικός

archaization archaizations n
εξαρχαϊσμός
Process of becoming or turning something more archaic.

archaize /ˈɑː(ɹ).keɪˌaɪz/ v
αρχαΐζω
(transitive) To give an archaic quality or character to; make archaic, to suggest the past.

archangel /ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).keɪn.d͡ʒəl/ archangels n
αρχάγγελος
A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity, and often seen as belonging to a particular archangelical rank or order within a greater hierarchy of angels. (Judeo-Christian examples: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel).

archangelic adj
αρχαγγελικός

archbishop /ˈɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˌbɪʃəp/ /ˌɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃˈbɪʃəp/ archbishopess archbishops n
αρχιεπίσκοπος
A senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and presides over a group of dioceses called a province (in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, etc.)

archchancellor /ˈɑɹt͡ʃˈt͡ʃænslɚ/ /ˈɑɹt͡ʃˈt͡ʃænsəlɚ/ /ˈɑːtʃˈtʃɑːnsələ/ archchancellors n
αρχικαγκελάριος αρχικαγκελλάριος
chief chancellor

archduchess archduchesses n
αρχιδούκισσα
A daughter or granddaughter of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, or the wife of a son or grandson of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary

archduchy archduchies n
αρχιδουκάτο
The territory (principality) of an archduke.

archduke archdukes n
αρχιδούκας
(historical) The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

archenemy archenemies n
αρχεχθρός
A principal enemy.

archer /ˈɑɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ archers n
τοξότης
One who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow.

archeress /ˈɑːtʃəɹɪs/ archeresses n
τοξότρια
A female archer.

archery /ɑɹt͡ʃəɹiː/ /ɑːt͡ʃəɹiː/ archeries n
τοξοβολία
(uncountable) The practice or sport of shooting arrows with a bow.

archetype /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/ /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ archetypes n
αρχέτυπο
An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype. [from mid 16th c.]
(literature) A character, object, or story that is based on a known character, object, or story.
(psychology) According to Swiss psychologist Carl Jung: a universal pattern of thought, present in an individual's unconscious, inherited from the past collective experience of humanity.

archi- /ɑː(ɹ)kɪ/ prefix
αρχι-
.

archimandrite /ˌɑːkɪˈmændɹaɪt/ archimandrites n
αρχιμανδρίτης
(Eastern Orthodoxy) The superior of a large monastery, or group of monasteries, in the Orthodox Church.

archipelago /ˌɑɹkəˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ /ˌɑːkəˈpɛləɡəʊ/ archipelagoes archipelagos n
αρχιπέλαγος
(collective) A group of islands.

architect /ˈɑɹ.kɪˌtɛkt/ /ˈɑː.kɪˌtɛkt/ architects n
αρχιτέκτονας
A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.
A person who plans, devises or contrives the achievement of a desired result.

architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/ /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛkt͡ʃəɹəl/ more architectural most architectural adj
αρχιτεκτονικός
Pertaining to architecture.

architecture /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ architectures n
αρχιτεκτονική
The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

architrave /ˈɑɹ.kɪ.tɹeɪv/ architraves n
επιστύλιο
(architecture) The lowest part of an entablature; rests on the capitals of the columns.

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ archives n
αρχείο
A place for storing earlier, and often historical, material. An archive usually contains documents (letters, records, newspapers, etc.) or other types of media kept for historical interest.

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
αρχειοθετώ
(transitive) To place (something) into an archive.

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)kɪvɪst/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)ˌkaɪvɪst/ archivists n
αρχειοφύλακας
One who is in charge of, or performs the task of creating, collecting, cataloguing, organising, and archives.

archly more archly most archly adv
χαιρέκακα
In an arch manner; slyly.

archon /ˈɑː(ɹ)kən/ archons archontes n
άρχοντας αρχόντισσα
A chief magistrate of ancient Athens.

archpriestly archpriestlier archpriestliest more archpriestly most archpriestly adj
αρχιερατικός
relating to archpriests and their office.

arctic hare arctic hares n
αρκτικός λαγός
A North-American hare of species Lepus arcticus, that is white, usually year round, found in the Arctic.

ardent /ˈɑɹdənt/ /ˈɑːdənt/ more ardent most ardent adj
φλογερός
Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.

are /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ /ɛɹ/ /ɛː/ ares n
άρια
(rare) An accepted (but deprecated and rarely used) metric unit of area equal to 100 square metres, or a former unit of approximately the same extent. Symbol: a.

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ [ɑ̟ɹ ju̟ː oʊˈkʰeɪ] [ɑ̟ː ju̟ː əʊˈkʰeɪ] phraseologicalUnit
είσαι καλά;
Asking if the listener is OK (e.g. not hurt).

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
είσαι αλλεργικός σε κάποιο φάρμακο; είστε αλλεργική σε κάποιο φάρμακο είστε αλλεργικός σε κάποιο φάρμακο
Asked mostly by doctors and nurses to ascertain whether certain medications should not be given to patients.

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
παίρνετε κάποια φάρμακα
Asked mostly by doctors and nurses to ascertain whether certain drugs should not be given to patients, as they may interact adversely with other medications.

area /ˈɛɚ.i.ə/ /ˈɛːɹɪə/ areas areæ n
εμβαδόν εμβαδό
(mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
περιοχή
A particular geographic region.
μερίδα τμήμα
Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent.
έκταση διάσταση
The extent, scope, or range of an object or concept.
επιφάνεια υπογείων
(British) An open space, below ground level, giving access to the basement of a house, and typically separated from the pavement by railings. [from 18th c.]

arena /əˈɹiːnə/ arenae arenas arenæ n
αρένα
An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).

arene /ˈæɹiːn/ arenes n
αρένιο
(organic chemistry) Any monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon.

areola /əˈɹi.ə.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ /ˌæ.ɹiˈəʊ.lə/ /ˌɛ.ɹiˈoʊ.lə/ areolae areolas areolæ n
άλως
(anatomy) The circular, darkly pigmented area surrounding a nipple; the areola mammae.

areometer areometers n
αραιόμετρο
Any device used to measure the specific gravity of liquids or the density of solids.

aretalogist aretalogists n
αρετολόγος

aretalogy aretalogies n
αρετολογία
A form of sacred biography in which a deity's attributes are listed, in the form of poem or text, in the first person.

arete /ˈæɹɪtiː/ n
αρετή
(philosophy) Virtue, excellence.

aretological adj
αρετολογικός

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
αργυρός ασημένιος ασημής
Of silver or silver-coloured.

argent /ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ argents n
αργυρό ασημένιο ασημί
(tincture) The white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.

arginine /ˈɑɹɡɪniːn/ arginines n
αργινίνη
An amino acid found in animal foods that plays an important role in several physiological processes.

argon /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ argons n
αργό αργόν
The chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. The third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, it is a colourless, odourless, inert noble gas.

argonaut argonauts n
αργοναύτης
An adventurer on a dangerous but rewarding quest.

argonautic more argonautic most argonautic adj
αργοναυτικός

argot /ˈɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈɑɹɡət/ /ˈɑːɡəʊ/ argots n
αργκό αργοτική κοινωνιόλεκτος
A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
ιδιογλωσσία ιδιόλεκτο
The specialized informal vocabulary and terminology used between people with special skill in a field, such as between doctors, mathematicians or hackers.

argument /-ɡju-/ /-ɡjə-/ /ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ arguments n
επιχείρημα όρισμα
(countable, also, figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
καβγάς
(countable) A verbal dispute; a quarrel.
όρισμα
The independent variable of a function.
A value, or a reference to a value, passed to a function.

argumentative /ˌɑɹɡjəˈmɛn(t)ətɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊmɛnˈteɪtɪv/ /ˌɑːɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ [-ɾɪv] more argumentative most argumentative adj
πολεμικός
Prone to argue or dispute.

aria /ˈɑː.ɹɪə/ arias arie n
άρια
(music) A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata.

arigato /-rɪ-/ /-ɡæ-/ /æ-/ /əˈriː.ɡə.toʊ/ /ˌɑː.riˈɡɑː.toʊ/ interjection
αριγκάτο αριγκατό
(colloquial) Thank you (used in the context of, or to evoke, Japanese culture).

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
σηκώνομαι
To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
ανακύπτω
To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself.

aristocracy /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/ aristocracies n
αριστοκρατία
The nobility, or the hereditary ruling class.
Government by such a class, or a state with such a government
A class of people considered (not normally universally) superior to others

aristocrat /əˈɹɪstəkɹæt/ /ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/ aristocrats n
ευγενής
One of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble (originally in Revolutionary France).

aristocratic /ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/ more aristocratic most aristocratic adj
ευγενής
Of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy
Similar to the aristocracy; characteristic of, the aristocracy.

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ adj
αριθμητικός
(mathematics) Of, relating to, or using arithmetic; arithmetical.

arithmetic /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ arithmetics n
αριθμητική
The mathematics of numbers (integers, rational numbers, real numbers, or complex numbers) under the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

arithmetic operation arithmetic operations n
αριθμητική πράξη
(arithmetic, computing) Any one of the four basic operations in arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication or division; any one of said operations as implemented on a computer.

arithmetic operator arithmetic operators n
αριθμητικός τελεστής
(arithmetic) Any of the four basic operators in arithmetic, namely addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

arity /ˈeəɹɪti/ /ˈæɹɪti/ arities n
βαθμός τάξη
(logic, mathematics, computer science) The number of arguments or operands a function or operation takes. For a relation, the number of domains in the corresponding Cartesian product.

ark /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ arks n
κιβωτός
(Judaism, Christianity, Islam) Noah's ark: the ship built by Noah to save his family and a collection of animals from the deluge.
(Judaism) A decorated cabinet at the front of a synagogue, in which Torah scrolls are kept.

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ arms n
χέρι βραχίονας
The portion of the upper human appendage, from the shoulder to the wrist and sometimes including the hand.
όπλο
(usually used in the plural) A weapon.
αρμός βραχίονας
A long, narrow, more or less rigid part of an object extending from the main part or centre of the object, such as the arm of an armchair, a crane, a pair of spectacles or a pair of compasses.

arm /ɐːm/ /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
οπλίζω
(transitive) To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.
(transitive, figurative) To supply with the equipment, knowledge, authority, or other tools needed for a particular task; to furnish with capability; to equip.

arm in arm adv
αγκαζέ
With arms linked together; with arms around each other's shoulder or waist. (of two or more people)

arm to the teeth v
οπλίζω σαν αστακό οπλισμένος σαν αστακός
(idiomatic) To equip thoroughly with weapons.

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
μπρα-ντε-φέρ μπραντεφέρ πάλη βραχίονα χειροπάλη
A strength sport with two participants, in which each participant grips the other's hand and tries to pin the other's arm onto a surface.

armada /ɑɹˈmɑdə/ /ɑːˈmɑːdə/ armadas n
αρμάδα στόλος
A fleet of warships, especially with reference to the Spanish Armada.
στόλος
Any large army or fleet of military vessels.

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ armadilloes armadillos n
αρμαντίλλο
Any of the burrowing mammals covered with bony, jointed, protective plates, order Cingulata, found in the Americas, especially in South America.

armatole /ˈɑɹməˌtoʊl/ /ˈɑːmətəʊl/ armatoles armatoli n
αρματολός
(historical) A Greek armed mercenary who enforced Ottoman rule in Greece from the 15th century onwards; during the Greek War of Independence (1821–1832), many armatoloi became pro-independence guerrilla fighters opposed to Ottoman rule.

armband armbands n
μπρατσάκια περιβραχιόνιο
(sport) A band worn around the arm of the captain of a team.
μπρατσάκια
An inflatable band worn round the arms to keep afloat in water

armchair /ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ armchairs n
πολυθρόνα
A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd/ more armed most armed adj
ένοπλος
(sometimes, in combination) Equipped, especially with a weapon.
οπλισμένος
(of a weapon) Prepared for use; loaded.

armed forces n
ένοπλες δυνάμεις στράτευμα
The military forces of a nation, such as the army, navy, air force, marines, and sometimes, coastguard or border guard, which are tasked with the defence of the nation and its citizens, if necessary through use of deadly force.

armillary sphere armillary spheres n
σφαιρικός αστρολάβος
An instrument consisting of graduated metal circles used to represent the motions of celestial bodies around the earth.

armistice /-məstəs/ /ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ armistices n
ανακωχή
A formal agreement, especially between nations, to end combat.

armlet /ˈɑɹmlət/ /ˈɑːmlət/ armlets n
περιβραχιόνιο
A band worn on the arm for ornamental or identification purposes.

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ armors n
πανοπλία θωράκιση οπλισμός
(uncountable) A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
θωράκιση
(uncountable) A natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body.
τεθωρακισμένο
(countable) A tank, or other heavy mobile assault vehicle.
τεθωρακισμένα
(military, uncountable) A military formation consisting primarily of tanks or other armoured fighting vehicles, collectively.

armorer armorers n
οπλοποιός
A manufacturer of weapons, especially of guns.
οπλουργός
A military specialist in charge of the upkeep of small arms etc.

armoured train armoured trains n
θωρακισμένο τραίνο
a railway train protected with armour

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ armpits n
μασχάλη
The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.

armrest armrests n
αποκούμπι μπράτσο
Part of the seat of a chair that is designed to support the arm.

arms race arms races n
ανταγωνισμός εξοπλισμών
A competition for military supremacy between two powers, especially for the most weapons and the best military technology.

army /ˈɐː.mi(ː)/ /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ armies n
στρατός στράτευμα στρατιά
A large, highly organized military force, concerned mainly with ground (rather than air or naval) operations.
στρατός
The governmental agency in charge of a state's army.
(figuratively) A large group of social animals working toward the same purpose.
στρατός στρατιά
(figuratively) A large group of people working toward the same purpose.
στρατιά πλήθος
(figuratively) Any multitude.

aroma /əˈɹoʊmə/ /əˈɹəʊmə/ aromas aromata n
άρωμα
A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

aromatic /ˌæɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌæɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɛɹ.əˈmæɾ.ɪk] more aromatic most aromatic adj
αρωματικός ευωδιαστός
Fragrant or spicy.

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ preposition
περί
Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something).

arouse /əˈɹaʊz/ v
ξυπνώ
(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings).
διεγείρω ερεθίζω
(transitive) To sexually stimulate.
αφυπνίζω
(transitive) To wake from sleep or stupor; to rouse.

arrange /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
διοργανώνω
(transitive) To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.

array /əˈɹeɪ/ /əˈɹæɪ/ arrays n
στολή σύνολο
Clothing and ornamentation.
σειρά
A collection laid out to be viewed in full.
διάταξη σειρά
A large collection.
παράταξη σειρά
(programming) Any of various data structures designed to hold multiple elements of the same type; especially, a data structure that holds these elements in adjacent memory locations so that they may be retrieved using numeric indices.

array /əˈɹeɪ/ /əˈɹæɪ/ v
στολίζω
To clothe and ornament; to adorn or attire.

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ arrests n
σύλληψη συλλαβή
(legal) The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
συλλαμβάνω
(transitive) To seize (someone) with the authority of the law; to take into legal custody. [from 14th c.]

arrest warrant arrest warrants n
ένταλμα σύλληψης
(legal) An official document that authorizes law-enforcement officials to arrest a named person and to bring that individual before a court of law or other authority.

arrhythmia /eɪˈɹɪðmɪə/ /əˈɹɪðmi.ə/ arrhythmias n
αρρυθμία

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ arrivals n
άφιξη
The act of arriving (reaching a certain place).
The fact of beginning to occur; the initial phase of something.

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
φτάνω
(intransitive, copulative) To reach; to get to a certain place.

arrivederci /əˌɹiːvəˈdɛətʃi/ interjection
αριβεντέρτσι
(in the context of Italy or Italian culture) farewell, goodbye, see you later (non-definitive farewell)

arrière-garde arrière-gardes n
οπισθοφυλακή
(obsolete) The rearguard of an army or other force.

arrogance /ˈæɹ.oʊ.ɡəns/ /ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/ arrogances n
αλαζονεία υπεροψία
The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.

arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ more arrogant most arrogant adj
υπεροπτικός
Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.ə/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ arrows n
βέλος σαΐτα
A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.
βέλος βελάκι δείκτης
A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g. →).
(computing) The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages.

arrow key arrow keys n
πλήκτρο βέλους
(computing) Any of a set of keyboard keys marked with directional arrows, used for navigation through documents and lists etc.

arrowroot /ˈæɹoʊˌɹut/ /ˈæɹə(ʊ)ɹuːt/ /ˈɛɹoʊˌɹut/ arrowroots n
μαραντία
(countable, uncountable) Maranta arundinacea from the Marantaceae family, a large perennial herb native to the Caribbean area with green leaves about 15 centimeters long. [from late 17th c.]
μαραντάμυλον
(uncountable) A starchy substance obtained from the rhizomes of an arrowroot plant used as a thickener.

arsehole /ˈɑː(ɹ)s.hoʊl/ arseholes n
κωλοτρυπίδα
(British, Australia, Ireland, NZ, Canada, _, (regional)) The anus.
μαλάκας
(mildly vulgar, offensive) An inconsiderate or mean-spirited person. Less vulgar and intense than fucker or cunt.

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ arsenics n
αρσενικό
A toxic grey brittle nonmetallic chemical element (symbol As) with an atomic number of 33.

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ arsons n
εμπρησμός
The crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.

arsonist /ˈɑɹsənəst/ /ˈɑːsənɪst/ arsonists n
εμπρηστής
One who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property.

art /ɐːt/ /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ [-tsʰ] [-t̚] [-ɻ-] [aːt] [äːt] [äˑɹt] [ɐɹt] [ɑɹt] [ɑːt] [ɑːtʰ] [ɑːʔ] [ɑˑɻt] [ɑ̈ɹt] [ɒət] [ɒɹt] [ɒːt] arts n
τέχνη επιτηδειότητα
(uncountable) The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.
(countable) Skillful creative activity, usually with an aesthetic focus.
(uncountable, dated) Contrivance, scheming, manipulation.
τέχνη
(uncountable) The study and the product of these processes.
(uncountable) Aesthetic value.
(uncountable) Artwork.
(countable) A field or category of art, such as painting, sculpture, music, ballet, or literature.
(countable) A nonscientific branch of learning; one of the liberal arts.
επιτηδειότητα τέχνη
(countable) Skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation.

art dealer art dealers n
έμπορος τέχνης
(This entry is a translation hub.) A person who buys and sells works of art

art gallery art galleries n
γκαλερί πινακοθήκη
A room, group of rooms, or other space where works of art are placed on display, possibly for sale.

art historian art historians n
ιστορικός τέχνης
An expert in art history.

art history n
ιστορία της τέχνης
The study of the history of the visual arts.

artemisia /ɑːtɪˈmɪzɪə/ artemisias n
αρτεμισία
Any of many aromatic flowering plants of the genus Artemisia, including wormwood, sagebrush, and tarragon, often used as traditional medicine, oral contraceptive and flavouring.

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹ.i/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ arteries n
αρτηρία
(anatomy) Any of the muscular- and elastic-walled blood vessels forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed away from the heart regardless of its oxygenation status; see pulmonary artery.
(transport) A major transit corridor in a system of roads, rivers, or railway lines.

artesian /ɑɹˈtiʒən/ /ɑːˈtiːʒən/ adj
αρτεσιανός
(of a water supply) Rising to the surface under its own hydrostatic pressure.

artesian well artesian wells n
αρτεσιανό φρέαρ
An aquifer in which water rises to the surface under its own hydrostatic pressure.
A bore-hole in an artesian basin.

arthralgia /ɑɹˈθɹæl.d͡ʒi.ə/ /ɑːˈθɹæl.dʒi.ə/ arthralgias n
αρθραλγία
Pain in a joint, especially when not caused by arthritis.

arthritis /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹ(a)ɪtɪs/ arthritides n
αρθρίτιδα
Inflammation of a joint or joints causing pain and/or disability, swelling and stiffness, and due to various causes such as infection, trauma, degenerative changes or metabolic disorders.

arthropathy arthropathies n
αρθροπάθεια
(pathology) Any of several diseases of a joint

arthroplasty arthroplasties n
αρθροπλαστική
(surgery) The surgical repair of a joint, or creation of an artificial joint, such as a hip replacement.

arthropod /ˈɑːθrəpɒd/ arthropodae arthropods n
αρθρόποδο
An invertebrate animal of the phylum Arthropoda, characterized by a chitinous exoskeleton and multiple jointed appendages.

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃoʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ artichokes n
αγκινάρα
A plant related to the thistle with enlarged flower heads eaten as a vegetable while immature, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus.

article /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/ /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ [ˈɑ(ː)ɹɾɨkɫ̩] [ˈɑːtʰɪkʰəɫ] articles n
άρθρο
A piece of nonfiction writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, encyclopedia, etc.
An object, a member of a group or class.
(grammar) A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may be none (e.g. Russian, Pashto).
A section of a legal document, bylaws, etc. or, in the plural, the entire document seen as a collection of these.

article of faith articles of faith n
άρθρο πίστεως
A thing that is believed as a matter of faith.

articular adj
αρθρικός
(anatomy) Of, at, or relating to the joints of the body.

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ more articulate most articulate adj
ευκρινής
Clear; effective.
εύγλωττος
Speaking in a clear and effective manner.
αρθρωτός
(obsolete) Expressed in articles or in separate items or particulars.

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ v
αρθρώνω
(ambitransitive) To speak clearly; to enunciate.
(anatomy, intransitive) to form a joint or connect by joints
αρθρώνω αποσαφηνίζω διευκρινίζω
(transitive) To explain; to put into words; to make something specific.

articulately more articulately most articulately adv
αρθρωτά
In an articulate manner.

artifact /ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ [-ɾə-] [-ɾɪ-] artifacts n
τέχνημα τεχνούργημα
An object made or shaped by human hand or labor.
τέχνημα
Something viewed as a product of human agency or conception rather than an inherent element.
(archaeology) An object, such as a tool, ornament, or weapon of archaeological or historical interest, especially such an object found at an archaeological excavation.

artificial /ˌɑː(ɹ).təˈfɪʃ.əl/ [ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl] more artificial most artificial adj
τεχνητός
Man-made; made by humans; of artifice.
τεχνητός αφύσικος
Not natural or normal: imposed arbitrarily or without regard to the specifics or normal circumstances of a person, a situation, etc.
τεχνητός επίπλαστος
(bridge) Conveying some meaning other than the actual contents of one's hand.

artificial anus artificial ani artificial anuses n
παρά φύσιν έδρα
(surgery) An artificial opening of the intestine (usually a colostomy; sometimes an ileostomy).

artificial intelligence artificial intelligences n
τεχνητή νοημοσύνη
Intelligence exhibited by an artificial (non-natural, man-made) entity.
(computer science) The branch of computer science dealing with the reproduction or mimicking of human-level intelligence, self-awareness, knowledge, conscience, thought in computer programs.
The essential quality of a machine which thinks in a manner similar to or on the same general level as a real human being.

artificial selection n
τεχνητή επιλογή
(evolutionary theory) Intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits.

artificial turf artificial turfs n
τεχνητός χλοοτάπητας
An artificial grass surface made to resemble real grass, often used for sports fields.

artillery /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ artilleries n
πυροβολικό πυροβόλο
An army unit that uses such weapons, or a military formation using projectile weapons, such as archers.
πυροβολική
Gunnery.

artisan /ˈɑɹtɪsən/ /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzæn/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ artisans n
τεχνίτης
A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.

artist /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ artists n
καλλιτέχνης δημιουργός
A person who creates art as an occupation.
A person who creates art.
καλλιτέχνης
(often, in combination) A person who is skilled at some activity.

artiste artistes n
αρτίστα
A public performer, especially of song or dance.

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ more artistic most artistic adj
φιλότεχνος καλλιτεχνικός
Having or revealing creative skill.
καλλιτεχνικός
Relating to or characteristic of art or artists.
καλαίσθητος περίτεχνος
Aesthetically pleasing.

artwork /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/ /ˈɑːtˌwɜːk/ artworks n
καλλιτέχνημα
A painting, drawing, sculpture or other piece of creative, visual art.
(uncountable) Artistic work.

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ /əˈɹʊɡələ/ arugulas n
ρόκα
One of three yellowish-flowered Mediterranean herbs of the mustard family with flavoured leaves, often eaten in salads. Has a distinct, peppery flavor:

arum /ˈɛ(ə)ɹəm/ arums n
άρο
A flower or plant in the genus Arum

aryballos aryballoi aryballoses n
αρύβαλλος
A small Ancient Greek flask used to hold perfume or oil.

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
όπως ενώ καθώς τόσο ... όσο
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
σαν ως όπως αφού καθώς
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
όσο
(dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)

as /æz/ /əz/ conjunction
σαν όπως τόσο ... όσο
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
όπως ενώ καθώς
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
αφού
Being that, considering that, because, since.
όσο
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
σαν ως
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.

as /ˈæs/ ases asses n
αφού όσο
(unit of weight) A libra.
σαν ως όπως αφού ενώ καθώς
(numismatics) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.

as /æz/ /əz/ preposition
όπως αφού ενώ καθώς τόσο ... όσο όσο
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
σαν ως όπως ενώ καθώς
In the role of.

as follows adv
με τον εξής τρόπο
In the manner described hereafter.

as if /əz‿ˈɪf/ /ˌæz‿ˈɪf/ conjunction
λες και
As though; in a manner suggesting.
λες και σαν
In mimicry of.

as if nothing had happened adv
ούτε γάτα ούτε ζημιά σαν να μην έγινε τίποτα

as long as conjunction
εφόσον
(idiomatic) Provided that, if, assuming (depending upon some condition or requirement).
όσο
(idiomatic) While, Since

as opposed to preposition
κατ' αντιδιαστολή προς σε αντίθεση με σε αντιδιαστολή προς
in contrast to, rather than, instead of; particularly used in defining a concept by providing an example that does not fall inside the concept.

as soon as conjunction
μόλις αφότου
At the moment when; immediately after.

as soon as possible adv
το συντομότερο δυνατόν
As soon as is possible; at one's earliest convenience; at the earliest possible time.

as the crow flies adv
σε ευθεία γραμμή
(idiomatic) In a straight line distance between two locations, as opposed to the road distance or over land distance.

as though /əzˈðəʊ/ conjunction
λες και
As to suggest the idea that; as if, as would be true if.

as usual adv
ως συνήθως
As is usually the case; as always.

as well /æzwɛl/ /æzˈwɛl/ /əzˈwɛl/ [æˑzˈwɛːɫ] adv
επίσης κιόλας
(idiomatic) In addition; also.

as well as /əz ˈwɛl æz/ /əz ˈwɛl əz/ /əˈzwɛlz/ conjunction
καθώς και
And, in addition.

as you make your bed, so you must lie in it proverb
όπως στρώσεις, θα κοιμηθείς
You shall carry the negative consequences of your not having prepared properly.

as you sow, so shall you reap /əz‿ju ˈsoʊ soʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹip/ /əz‿ju ˈsəʊ səʊ‿ʃəl‿ju ˈɹiːp/ proverb
όπως στρώσεις, θα κοιμηθείς
The consequences of one's actions to oneself are in proportion to one's good or bad intentions towards others.

asbestos /æsˈbɛs.tɒs/ /æsˈbɛs.təs/ /æzˈbɛs.təs/ asbesti asbestoses n
αμίαντος
(mineral) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.

ascend /əˈsɛnd/ v
ανεβαίνω
(intransitive) To move upward, to fly, to soar.

ascension /əˈsɛnʃən/ ascensions n
ανάβαση
The act of ascending; an ascent.

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ more ascetic most ascetic adj
ασκητικός
Of or relating to ascetics

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ ascetics n
ασκήτρια ασκητής
One who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.

ascites /əˈsaɪtiːz/ ascites n
ασκίτης
(medicine) An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently symptomatic of liver disease.

aseptic /əˈsɛptɪk/ adj
άσηπτος
Free of disease-causing microbes.

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
άγαμος άφυλος ασεξουαλικός
(especially, of a person) Not experiencing sexual attraction; lacking interest in or desire for sex.
άφυλος
(biology) Lacking distinct sex, lacking sexual organs.
άγαμος άφυλος
(biology) Without sexual action; reproducing by some other method than sex.

asexuality asexualities n
ασεξουαλικότητα
The state of experiencing little or no sexual attraction.
The state of not having a sex or sexual organs.

ash /æʃ/ ashes n
στάχτη τέφρα
The solid remains of a fire.
μελιά φλαμούρι
(uncountable) The wood of this tree.

ash pan ash pans n
τεφροδόχη
A metal pan or tray to catch and retain ashes.

ash tree ash trees n
μελιά φλαμουριά φράξος
A tree of the genus Fraxinus, with compound leaves and a tough, flexible wood.

ash-colored more ash-colored most ash-colored adj
τεφροειδής τεφρώδης
Of the color of ashes; pale grey.

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ more ashamed most ashamed adj
αισχρός επονείδιστος
Feeling shame or guilt.

ashcan ashcans n
σκουπιδοτενεκές
A container for ashes, used in times past for accumulating ashes generated from wood and coal fires, for eventual disposal elsewhere.

ashen /ˈæʃ.ən/ more ashen most ashen adj
μέλινος
Made from the wood of the ash-tree.
σταχτής
Ash-colored; pale; anemic, anaemic; appalled.

ashore /əˈʃo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈʃoə/ /əˈʃɔɹ/ /əˈʃɔː/ adv
παραλιακά
(nautical) On, or towards the shore.

ashtray /ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/ ashtrays n
σταχτοδοχείο τασάκι
A receptacle for ash and butts from cigarettes and cigars.

asininity asininities n
γαϊδουριά
(countable) An asinine remark, behaviour, etc.

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːks/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
ρωτώ παρακαλώ ζητώ
(transitive, or, ditransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).

ask for v
ζητώ
To request.

asleep /əˈsliːp/ more asleep most asleep adj
αποκοιμισμένος κοιμισμένος
In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.
κοιμισμένος
(slang) Inattentive.
μουδιασμένος
(of a body part) Having a numb or prickling sensation accompanied by a degree of unresponsiveness.

asocial /eɪˈsəʊʃ(ə)l/ more asocial most asocial adj
ακοινώνητος

asp /æsp/ asps n
αστρίτης
A venomous viper native to southwestern Europe (Vipera aspis).

asparagine n
ασπαραγίνη
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid C4H8N2O3 found in plants such as asparagus.

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ asparagi asparagus asparaguses asparagusses n
σπαράγγι ασπάραγος
The young shoots of Asparagus officinalis eaten as a vegetable.

aspartic acid n
ασπαρτικό οξύ
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, L-α-amino-succinic acid, aminobutanedioic acid, found in animal protein and in sugar beet etc (C4H7NO4).

aspect /ˈæspɛkt/ aspects n
άποψη όψη (ρηματική) όψη ποιόν ενεργείας
(grammar) A grammatical quality of a verb which determines the relationship of the speaker to the internal temporal flow of the event which the verb describes, or whether the speaker views the event from outside as a whole, or from within as it is unfolding. [from 19th c.]

aspect ratio aspect ratios n
λόγος διαστάσεων
The ratio of an object's longest dimension to its next-longest dimension.
The ratio of width to height in a flat surface or 2-dimensional abstract construction, such as an image, character, or pixel.

aspergillum /ˌæspəɹˈd͡ʒɪləm/ aspergilla aspergillums n
αγιαστούρα
(Christianity) An implement, in the form of a brush, or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy water sprinkler.

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ asphalts n
άσφαλτος
A sticky, black to brown and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen with small mineral particles, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
Ellipsis of asphalt concrete, a hard ground covering used for roads and walkways.

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɑlt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæsfɔːlt/ /ˈæsfəlt/ /ˈæʃfælt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɔːlt/ /ˈæʃfəlt/ /ˈæʃfɛlt/ v
ασφαλτοστρώνω
(transitive) To pave with asphalt.

asphyxia asphyxias n
ασφυξία
Loss of consciousness due to the body's inability to deliver oxygen to its tissues, either by the breathing of air lacking oxygen or by the inability of the blood to carry oxygen.
(medicine, obsolete) A condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body leads to loss of consciousness or death. Replaced in the mid-20th century by the more specific terms anoxia, hypoxia, hypoxemia and hypercapnia.

aspic /ˈæspɪk/ aspics n
πηχτή πηκτή
A meat or fish jelly

aspiration /ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/ aspirations n
ιδανικό φιλοδοξία
The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).

aspirin /ˈæsp(ɪ)ɹɪn/ aspirins n
ασπιρίνη
(uncountable, pharmaceutical drug) an analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid
(countable) a tablet containing this substance

ass /æs/ asses n
όνος γάϊδαρος
Any of several species of horse-like animals, especially Equus asinus, the domesticated of which are used as beasts of burden.
κώλος οπίσθια πισινός
(vulgar, slang, countable, and, uncountable) The buttocks.
βλάκας γάϊδαρος
(slang, mildly, _, vulgar) A stupid person.
πρωκτός
(vulgar, slang, objectifying, uncountable) Sex; a person to have sex with; with vulgar emphasis on their corporeality (their body) over their personhood.

ass-licker ass-lickers n
κωλογλύφτης
(US, vulgar, slang) Someone who succumbs to authority, doing whatever authority figures ask and attempting to please them in every possible way.

assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ assassins n
ασσασίνος
(historical, , usually, capitalized) A member of the Nizari Ismaili Muslim community of the Alamut Period.
δολοφόνος
Someone who intentionally kills a person, especially a professional who kills a public or political figure.
Any ruthless killer.

assassinate /əˈsæs(ə)nˌeɪt/ /əˈsæsɪneɪt/ v
εκτελώ
To murder someone, especially an important person, by a sudden or obscure attack, especially for ideological or political reasons. [from 17th c.]
(figuratively) To harm, ruin, or defame severely or destroy by treachery, slander, libel, or obscure attack.

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ assassinations n
δολοφονία
The murder of a person, especially for political reasons or for personal gain.

assault /əˈsɑlt/ /əˈsɔlt/ /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ assaults n
προσβολή
A violent onset or attack with physical means, for example blows, weapons, etc.

assay /əˈseɪ/ /ˈæseɪ/ v
αναλύω
(transitive) To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.). [from 15th c.]

assembler /əˈsɛmb(ə)lɚ/ assemblers n
συμβολομεταφραστής
(programming, countable) A program that reads source code written in assembly language and produces executable machine code, possibly together with information needed by linkers, debuggers and other tools.

assembly /əˈsɛmb.li/ /əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ assemblies n
συναρμολόγηση
The act of putting together a set of pieces, fragments, or elements.
συνάθροιση
A congregation of people in one place for a purpose.
συνέλευση σύνοδος
(politics) A legislative body.

assembly language assembly languages n
συμβολική γλώσσα
(computer languages) A programming language in which the source code of programs is composed of mnemonic instructions, each of which corresponds directly to a machine instruction for a particular processor.

assert /əˈsɜːt/ /əˈsɝt/ v
διακηρύσσω
To use or exercise and thereby prove the existence of.

assess /əˈses/ /əˈsɛs/ v
αξιολογώ αποτιμώ εκτιμώ υπολογίζω
(transitive) To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate

assessor /əˈsɛsɚ/ assessors n
εκτιμητής
One who assesses a property for tax or insurance evaluation.
One who assesses a project for cost evaluation.

asset /ˈæsət/ /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ assets n
ενεργητικό περιουσιακό στοιχείο
(software) Any component, model, process or framework of value that can be leveraged or reused.

assets /ˈæsɛts/ n
ενεργητικό
(accounting) The left side of a balance sheet.

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ assholes n
κωλοτρυπίδα πρωκτός
(vulgar) The anus.
μαλάκας
(vulgar, pejorative) A jerk; an inappropriately or objectionably mean, inconsiderate, contemptible, obnoxious, intrusive, stupid, and/or rude person.

assiduous /əˈsɪdjuːəs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒu.əs/ /əˈsɪd͡ʒuːəs/ more assiduous most assiduous adj
επιμελής εργατικός
Hard-working, diligent or regular (in attendance or work); industrious.

assiduously more assiduously most assiduously adv
επιμελώς
In an assiduous manner; diligently, industriously.

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
αναθέτω εκχωρώ
(transitive, programming) To give (a value) to a variable.

assimilate /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/ v
αφομοιώνω
(transitive) To incorporate or absorb (knowledge) into the mind.
(transitive) To absorb (a person or people) into a community or culture.

assimilation /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ assimilations n
αφομοίωση
The act of assimilating or the state of being assimilated.
The metabolic conversion of nutrients into tissue.
(by extension) The absorption of new ideas into an existing cognitive structure.
(phonology) A sound change process by which the phonetics of a speech segment becomes more like that of another segment in a word (or at a word boundary), so that a change of phoneme occurs.
(sociology, cultural studies) The adoption, by a minority group, of the customs and attitudes of the dominant culture.

assist /əˈsɪst/ v
βοηθώ
To help.
(medicine) To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.
δίνω ασίστ
(sports) To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ assistances n
βοήθεια
Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ adj
βοηθητικός
Having a subordinate or auxiliary position.

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ assistants n
βοηθός
A person who assists or helps someone else.

assisted suicide assisted suicides n
υποβοηθούμενη αυτοκτονία
Suicide with the help of another person; especially suicide of a terminally ill person with the help of a physician.

associate /əˈsoʊsi.ət/ /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊsi.ət/ /əˈsəʊsieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ associates n
συνεργάτης
Somebody with whom one works, coworker, colleague.

associate professor associate professors n
αναπληρωτής καθηγητής
(education) A teacher in a higher education institution who ranks above an assistant professor and below a professor.

association /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ associations n
σύνδεσμος
A group of persons associated for a common purpose; an organization; society.

associative /əˈsoʊ.si.ə.tɪv/ /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ more associative most associative adj
προσεταιριστικός
(algebra, of a binary operator *) Such that, for any operands a, b and c, (a * b) * c = a * (b * c); (of a ring, etc.) whose multiplication operation is associative.

assumption /əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n/ assumptions n
ανάληψη
The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.
The taking of a person up into heaven.
υπόθεση
The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.
The thing supposed; a postulate, or proposition assumed; a supposition.
Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
A festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven, celebrated on 15 August.

assure /əˈʃɔː/ /əˈʃɝ/ /əˈʃʊə/ /əˈʃʊɹ/ v
διαβεβαιώνω
(transitive, followed by that or of) To give (someone) confidence in the trustworthiness of (something).

astatine /ˈastətiːn/ /ˈæstəˌtin/ astatines n
άστατο αστάτιο
A highly radioactive chemical element (symbol At), one of the halogens, with atomic number 85.

aster /ˈæstɚ/ asters n
αστέρας
Any of several plants of the genus Aster; one of its flowers.

asterisk /ˈæst(ə)ˌɹɪks/ /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ /ˈæstəˌɹɪsk/ /ˈæstɹɪsk/ asterisks n
αστερίσκος
Something resembling or shaped like an asterisk symbol.

asteroid /ˈæst(ə)ɹɔɪd/ asteroids n
αστεροειδής
(astronomy) A naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet, larger than a meteoroid and not a comet, that orbits a star and often has an irregular shape.

asteroid belt pn
ζώνη αστεροειδών
(astronomy) The main asteroid belt, the region of the orbital plane of the Solar System located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter which is occupied by numerous minor planets (asteroids) and the dwarf planet Ceres.

asthenosphere /asˈθɛnə(ʊ)sfɪə/ asthenospheres n
ασθενόσφαιρα
(geology) The zone of the Earth's upper mantle, below the lithosphere.

asthma /ˈasmə/ /ˈasθmə/ /ˈaθsmə/ /ˈæst.mə/ /ˈæzmə/ /ˈæzðmə/ /ˈæðzmə/ asthmas asthmata n
άσθμα
(pathology) A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

asthmatic /æsˈmætɪk/ /æsˈθmætɪk/ /æzˈmætɪk/ more asthmatic most asthmatic adj
ασθματικός
Having the characteristics of asthma, as in an "asthmatic cough".

astigmatic more astigmatic most astigmatic adj
αστιγματικός
(medicine) Suffering from astigmatism.

astigmatism /əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩/ astigmatisms n
αστιγματισμός
(optics) A defect of a lens such that light rays coming from a point do not meet at a focal point so that the image is blurred.
(pathology) A disorder of the vision, usually due to a misshapen cornea, such that light does not focus correctly on the retina causing a blurred image.

astonish /əˈstɑnɪʃ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ v
εκπλήσσω
To surprise greatly.

astonishment /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/ astonishments n
κατάπληξη έκπληξη σοκ
The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.

astound /əˈstaʊnd/ v
αφήνω άναυδο αφήνω εμβρόντητο καταπλήσσω σαστίζω
To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.

astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ astrakhans n
αστραχάν
Closely-curled black or grey fleece of very young karakul lambs from Astrakhan.

astral /ˈæstɹəl/ more astral most astral adj
αστρικός αστρώος
Relating to or resembling the stars; starry.
αστρικός
(parapsychology, theosophy) Relating to a supposed supersensible substance taking the form of an aura discernible by certain gifted individuals.

astrobiology n
astroviología
(sciences) The study of life anywhere in the universe, including Earth.

astrolabe /ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/ astrolabes n
αστρολάβος
An astronomical and navigational instrument for gauging the altitude of the Sun and stars.

astrolatry n
αστρολατρεία

astrologer /əˈstrɒl.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ astrologers astrologess n
αστρολόγος
One who studies or practices astrology.

astrological /ˌæstɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more astrological most astrological adj
αστρολογικός
Of, or relating to astrology.

astrological sign astrological signs n
ζώδιο
(astrology) Any of twelve signs, corresponding to constellations, that are used as the basis of astrology

astrology /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ astrologies n
αστρολογία
Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies. [from 14th c.]

astromancy /ˈæstɹɵmænsi/ n
αστρομαντεία
Divination by the stars; astrology in its modern prophetic aspect.

astrometry /əˈstɹɒmətɹi/ astrometries n
αστρομετρία
(astronomy) The branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the positions and motions of celestial bodies, particularly stars.

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɑt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ astronauts n
αστροναύτης
A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

astronautics n
αστροναυτική
The science and technology of space flight.

astronomer /ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mə/ /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mɚ/ astronomers n
αστρονόμος
One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɑm.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ more astronomical most astronomical adj
αστρονομικός
(not comparable, astronomy) Of or relating to astronomy.
(comparable) Very large; of vast measure.

astronomical unit astronomical units n
αστρονομική μονάδα
(astronomy) 149,597,870,700 metres, the approximate mean distance from the Earth to the Sun (the semi-major axis of Earth's orbit), (symbol AU), used to measure distances in the solar system.

astronomy /æsˈtɹɑn.ə.mi/ /əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/ astronomies n
αστρονομία
The study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, including the process of mapping locations and properties of the matter and radiation in the universe.

astrophotographer astrophotographers n
αστροφωτογράφος

astrophotography n
αστροφωτογραφία
(astronomy, photography) The photography or imaging of astronomical objects, celestial events or areas of the night sky.

astrophysicist astrophysicists n
αστροφυσικός
One who studies astrophysics.

astrophysics /ˌæs.tɹoʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ /ˌæs.tɹəˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
αστροφυσική
The branch of astronomy or physics that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in celestial bodies and in the space between them.

astrotourism n
αστροτουρισμός
Tourism pertaining to stars, meteors, eclipses, etc.

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ asyla asylums n
άσυλο
A place of safety or refuge.

asylum seeker asylum seekers n
αιτών άσυλο
A person who has applied for asylum in a foreign country but has not yet been granted refugee status by that country.

asymmetric digital subscriber line asymmetric digital subscriber lines n
ασύμμετρη ψηφιακή συνδρομητική γραμμή
(telecommunications) A communications system characterised by moderately high speeds, different in each direction.

asymmetrical /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtɹɪk(ə)l/ more asymmetrical most asymmetrical adj
ασύμμετρος
Not symmetrical.

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ asymmetries n
ασυμμετρία
Absence of symmetry or proportion between the parts of a thing, or a distinction that produces such a lack of symmetry.

asymptote /ˈeɪ̯sɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmptoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtoʊ̯t/ /ˈæsɪmtɒt/ asymptotes n
ασύμπτωτος ασύμπτωτη
(analysis) A straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely as it goes to infinity. The limit of the curve; its tangent "at infinity".

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
στα στη στις στο στον στους
In, near, or in the general vicinity of a particular place.
(indicating time) Indicating occurrence in an instant of time or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker's perspective.
In the direction of (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner).

at all [ætˈoːɫ] [æˈɾɑ̈ɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ] [əˈtʰoːɫ] [əˈɾoːɫ] [əˈɾɑ̈ɫ] [əˈɾɔɫ] adv
καθόλου
(idiom) Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero: to the slightest degree, in any way, at any time or in any circumstance.

at all costs
με κάθε κόστος πάση θυσία
As an absolute imperative; sparing no effort or expense

at bay
σε απόσταση
(set phrase, idiomatic) Unable to come closer; at a distance.

at ease
ημιανάπαυση
Free of anxiety; not stressed or tense.

at first blush
εκ πρώτης εντύπωσεως εκ πρώτης εντύπωσης εκ πρώτης όψεως εκ πρώτης όψης με μια πρώτη ματιά
(idiomatic) Upon first impression or consideration; seemingly, apparently, ostensibly.

at first glance
εκ πρώτης όψεως
(modal) After only a superficial examination or review.

at home
στο σπίτι
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see at,‎ home. In one's place of residence.

at last
επιτέλους
(idiomatic) After a long time; eventually.

at least
τουλάχιστον
(focus) At a minimum or lower limit.

at most
το πολύ
At the most; at a maximum or upper limit.

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
μαζί
(obsolete) In one group; together.
συνάμα ταυτόχρονα
At the same time; simultaneously.
αμέσως
Immediately; now; right away.

at random
τυχαία
Randomly, haphazardly.

at sign at signs n
παπάκι
The symbol @, most commonly used in e-mail addresses.

at that time
τότε
Back then, at the time referred to in the past.

at the drop of a hat
στο πι και φι
(informal, idiom) Without any hesitation; instantly.

at the end of the day
τελοσπάντων
(idiomatic) In summary; ultimately.

at the moment
αυτή τη στιγμή
At this moment; right now.

ataman /ˈætəmən/ atamans n
αταμάνος
(historical) A title of Cossack and haidamak leaders of various kinds. The term was also used for the leader of a fisherman artel and of a band of robbers or thieves.

ataraxia ataraxias n
αταραξία
(literary, Greek, _, philosophy) Tranquility of mind; absence of mental disturbance.

ataxia /eɪˈtæksɪə/ /əˈtæksɪə/ ataxias n
αταξία
(chemistry) The condition of a polymer in which the orientation of the subunits is random

atelier /-ˌljɛ/ /æ.təˈljeɪ/ /əˈtɛl.i.eɪ/ /əˈtɛl.jeɪ/ /əˈtɛlˌjeɪ/ /ˈæ.təˌljeɪ/ /ˌæ.təlˈjeɪ/ [ˌæ.ɾəl-] ateliers n
εργαστήριο αργαστήρι εργαστήρι

atheism /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ atheisms n
αθεϊσμός αθεΐα
(broadly) A lack of belief in deities, or a belief that there is insufficient evidence to believe in a god.
(narrowly) Belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs).

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ atheists n
άθεος αθεϊστής αθεΐστρια άθεη
(broadly) A person who doubts the existence of deities (therefore, an agnostic may be considered an atheist).
(narrowly) A person who is certain that no deities exist or who thinks that the existence of deities can be disproven.

atheistic more atheistic most atheistic adj
άθεος
of or relating to atheists or atheism

atherectomy atherectomies n
αθηρεκτομή
(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove plaque from an artery.

atheroma atheromas atheromata n
αθήρωμα
(pathology) An abnormal fatty deposit which develops within the walls of arteries.

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ athletes n
αθλητής αθλήτρια
A participant in a group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.
(US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.

athlete's foot n
πόδι του αθλητή
(disease) A fungal infection of the skin of the foot, usually between the toes, caused by pathogen fungi, such as Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton interdigitale, syn. Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum

athletic /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/ more athletic most athletic adj
αθλητικός
(not comparable) Having to do with athletes.
Having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape.

atimy /ˈætɪmi/ n
ατιμία
(historical, Ancient Greece) public disgrace or stigma; outlawry; loss of civil rights

atlas /ˈætləs/ /ˈætlɪs/ atlantes atlases n
άτλαντας άτλας
A bound collection of maps often including tables, illustrations or other text.
(anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the cervical spine in the neck in humans and some other animals.
άτλας
A bound collection of tables, illustrations etc. on any given subject.
One who supports a heavy burden; mainstay.
(architecture) A figure of a man used as a column.

atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ atmospheres n
ατμόσφαιρα
The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
The air in a particular place.
A unit of measurement for pressure equal to 101325 Pa (symbol: atm), approximately the atmospheric pressure at sea level.

atmospheric /ˌætməsˈfɛɹɪk/ more atmospheric most atmospheric adj
ατμοσφαιρικός
Of, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere.

atmospheric pressure atmospheric pressures n
ατμοσφαιρική πίεση
(physics, meteorology) The pressure caused by the weight of the atmosphere above an area.

atoll /əˈtɑl/ /əˈtɒl/ /ˈeɪtɑl/ /ˈeɪtɔl/ /ˈætoʊl/ /ˈætɑl/ /ˈætɒl/ /ˈætɔl/ atolls n
ατόλλη ατόλη
a type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports, in most cases, one to many islets on the reef platform. Atolls have a unique geology, so not all islands with a reef and a lagoon are atolls.

atom /ˈætəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] [ˈæɾəm] atoms n
άτομο
(chemistry, physics) The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons. [from 16th c.]
(history of science) A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter. [from 15th c.]

atomic /əˈtɑː.mɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɔm.ɪk/ adj
ατομικός
(physics, chemistry) Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.
Infinitesimally small.
Unable to be split or made any smaller.
(computing, of an operation) Guaranteed to complete either fully or not at all while waiting in a pause, and running synchronously when called by multiple asynchronous threads.

atomic bomb atomic bombs n
ατομική βόμβα
(countable, military) A nuclear weapon that obtains its destructive energy from nuclear fission.

atomic number atomic numbers n
ατομικός αριθμός
(physics, chemistry) The number of protons in an atom. Symbol: Z

atomizer atomizers n
ψεκαστήρας
An instrument for reducing a liquid to spray or vapor for disinfecting, cooling, medical use or perfume spraying.

atonement /əˈtoʊnmənt/ atonements n
επανόρθωση
Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
εξιλέωση
(theology, often with capitalized initial) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.

atopic /eɪˈtɒpɪk/ more atopic most atopic adj
ατοπικός
(medicine) Pertaining to or suffering from atopy.

atrial fibrillation atrial fibrillations n
κολπική μαρμαρυγή
(pathology) A cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that involves the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart.

atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ atria atriums n
αίθριο
(architecture) A square hall lit by daylight from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels.
κόλπος
(biology) Any enclosed body cavity or chamber.
(palynology) A cavity inside a porate aperture of a pollen grain formed by the separation of the sexine and nexine layers, widening toward the interior of the grain.

atrocity /əˈtɹɒsɪti/ atrocities n
βαρβαρότητα θηριωδία ωμότητα
(countable) An extremely cruel act; a horrid act of injustice.

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ atrophies n
ατροφία
(pathology) A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. [from early 17th c.]

atrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ v
ατροφώ μαραίνομαι
(intransitive) To wither or waste away. [from early 18th c.]
(transitive) To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

atropine /ˈa.tɹə.piːn/ /ˈa.tɹəp.ɪn/ /ˈæ.tɹəˌpin/ atropines n
ατροπίνη
(poison, pharmaceutical drug) An alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) and other sources, such as the seeds of the thorn-apple. Though overdoses would be fatal it is used as a drug in medicine for its paralytic effects (e.g. in surgery to relax muscles, in dentistry to dry the mouth, in ophthalmology to dilate the pupils).

attach /əˈtæt͡ʃ/ v
επισυνάπτω
(transitive) To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

attachment /əˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ attachments n
αφοσίωση
A strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.
εξάρτηση
A dependence, especially a strong one.
εξάρτημα
A device attached to a piece of equipment or a tool.
προσάρτηση
The means by which something is physically attached.
επισύναψη
(computing) A file sent along with a message, usually an email.
κατάσχεση
(legal) Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.

attack /əˈtæk/ attacks n
επίθεση
An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of opponent or enemy.
επίθεση έφοδος
A time in which one attacks; the offence of a battle.
κρίση προσβολή
(medicine) The sudden onset of a disease or condition.
ανάκρουση
(audio) The amount of time it takes for the volume of an audio signal to go from zero to maximum level (e.g. an audio waveform representing a snare drum hit would feature a very fast attack, whereas that of a wave washing to shore would feature a slow attack).

attack /əˈtæk/ v
επιτίθεμαι
(transitive) To apply violent force to someone or something.
επιτίθεμαι καταπιάνομαι
(transitive) To begin to affect; to act upon injuriously or destructively; to begin to decompose or waste.

attain /əˈteɪn/ v
επιτυγχάνω κατορθώνω πετυχαίνω
(transitive) To reach or come to, by progression or motion; to arrive at (a place, time, state, etc.).

attainable /əˈteɪnəb(ə)l/ more attainable most attainable adj
επιτευκτός εφικτός
Able to be accomplished, achieved, or obtained.

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ attempts n
προσπάθεια απόπειρα
The action of trying at something. [1530]
απόπειρα
An assault or attack, especially an assassination attempt. [1580]

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v
αποπειρώμαι επιχειρώ προσπαθώ
(archaic) To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.

attend /əˈtɛnd/ [əˈtʰɛnd] v
μεριμνώ φροντίζω
παρίσταμαι παραβρίσκομαι παρευρίσκομαι
To be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to.

attendance /əˈtɛn.dəns/ attendances n
παρουσία
The act of attending; the state of being present; presence.
απουσίες
The persons or number of persons present.

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ attentions n
προσοχή
(uncountable) Mental focus.
(uncountable, military) A state of alertness in the standing position.
φροντίδα περιποίηση
(countable) An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder n
ΔΕΠΥ διαταραχή ελλειμματικής προσοχής/υπερκινητικότητας
(neurology, pathology, psychiatry, psychology) A developmental disorder in which a person has a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity.

attestation /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/ attestations n
επιβεβαίωση μαρτυρία
A thing that serves to bear witness, confirm, or authenticate; validation, verification, documentation.

attic /ˈætɪk/ [ˈæɾɪk] attics n
σοφίτα
The space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof in the uppermost part of a house or other building, generally used for storage or habitation.

attitude /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪˌtud/ /ˈɛːtɪtˌjuːd/ [ˈæɾɪˌtud] attitudes n
στάση
The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.
στάση διάθεση προδιάθεση
(figurative) Disposition or state of mind.

attorney /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/ attorneys attornies n
δικηγόρος νομικός σύμβουλος
(US) A lawyer; one who advises or represents others in legal matters as a profession.
πληρεξούσιος
(obsolete, outside, set phrases) An agent or representative authorized to act on someone else's behalf.

attract /əˈtɹækt/ v
ελκύω προσελκύω έλκω
(transitive) To pull toward without touching.
ελκύω προσελκύω
(transitive) To draw by moral, emotional or sexual influence; to engage or fix, as the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure.
(transitive) To incur.

attraction /əˈtɹækʃən/ [əˈtɹækʃ(ɪ̈)n] [əˈt͡ʃɹækʃ(ɪ̈)n] attractions n
έλξη
The tendency to attract.
έλξη δέλεαρ θέλγητρο πόλος έλξης
The feeling of being attracted.

attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ more attractive most attractive adj
ελκυστικός
Having the power of charming or alluring by agreeable qualities; enticing.
Pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially of a potential romantic partner.

attributable /əˈtɹɪbjuːtəbəl/ adj
αποδόσιμος
Capable of being attributed.

attrition /əˈtɹɪʃən/ attritions n
τριβή
Grinding down or wearing away by friction.
φθορά
(dentistry) The wearing of teeth due to their grinding.

au contraire /oʊ ˌkoʊnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
αντίθετα τουναντίον
(usually, humorous, emphatic) on the contrary

aubergine /ˈoʊbɚʒin/ /ˈəʊbəʒiːn/ aubergines n
μελιτζανί
(color) A dark purple colour; eggplant.

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ auburns n
καστανέρυθρο καστανοκόκκινο
A dark reddish-brown colour, often used to describe hair colour.

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ auctions n
δημοπρασία πλειστηριασμός
A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

auction /ˈoːkʃən/ /ˈɑkʃən/ /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ v
πλειστηριάζω δημοπρασία
To sell at an auction.

auctioneer auctioneers n
δημοπράτης εκπλειστηριαστής
A person who conducts an auction on behalf of a vendor, taking bids to find the best price for the vendor.

auctioneer v
δημοπρατώ πλειστηριάζω
(transitive) To sell at an auction; to auction.

audacity /ɔˈdæsɪti/ /ɔːˈdæsɪti/ audacities n
θράσος
Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
τόλμη
Fearlessness, intrepidity or daring, especially with confident disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.

audibility audibilities n
ακουστικότητα
The quality of being heard or understood; the degree to which a thing is audible.

audible /ˈɔːdɪbəl/ more audible most audible adj
ακουστός
Able to be heard.

audience /ˈɑdiəns/ /ˈɔdiəns/ /ˈɔːdiəns/ /ˈɔːdɪəns/ audiences n
ακροατήριο κοινό
A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc. [from 15th c.]
ακρόαση
A formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary. [from 16th c.]
κοινό
The readership of a book or other written publication. [from 19th c.]
A following. [from 20th c.]

audio /ˈɑ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔː.di.əʊ/ more audio most audio adj
ήχου ακουστικός ηχητικός
Focused on audible sound, as opposed to sight.

audio /ˈɑ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔː.di.əʊ/ audios n
ήχος
A sound, or a sound signal.

audio cassette audio cassettes n
κασέτα ήχου
A cassette designed to hold recorded sound or music.

audio frequency audio frequencies n
ηχοσυχνότητα
A frequency or range of frequencies of sound waves that are audible.

audiobook audiobooks n
ηχητικό βιβλίο
A recording, usually made available for sale, of a reading of the full text or of an abridgement of a book.

audiogram audiograms n
ακοόγραμμα
A graphical representation of the hearing ability of a person

audiometer audiometers n
ακοόμετρο
An instrument which is used to determine the acuity of hearing.

audiometric adj
ακοομετρικός
Of or pertaining to audiometry

audiometrist audiometrists n
ακοομέτρης
A technician who carries out audiometry.

audiometry audiometries n
ακοομετρία
(medicine) The quantitative assessment of a person's hearing ability, especially by means of an audiometer.

audiovisual /-ʒʊ.əl/ /ˌɑ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔː.di.əʊˈvɪ.zjʊ.əl/ adj
οπτικοακουστικών
Containing both aural and visual elements.

auditor /ˈɔːdɪtɚ/ auditors auditress n
ελεγκτής
One who audits bookkeeping accounts.

auditorium /ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ auditoria auditoriums n
αίθουσα
a large room for public meetings or performances
ακροατήριο
(in a theater, etc.) the space where the audience is located

augmentative adj
αυξητικός
that which augments; augmentary

augmentative augmentatives n
αυξητικός
(grammar) A form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority

augmented reality augmented realities n
επαυξημένη πραγματικότητα
(computing) The merging of a view of the real-world environment upon a digital image in real time.

augury /ˈɔː.ɡjʊ.ɹi/ auguries n
οιωνοσκοπία
A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.
οιωνός
(by extension) An omen or prediction; a foreboding; a prophecy.

aulos auloi n
αυλός

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɔnt/ /ʌnt/ [ant] [aːnt] [eənt] [änt] [äːnt] [ænt] [ɐːnt] [ɑːnt] [ɒːnt] [ɛənt] aunts n
θεία
The sister or sister-in-law of one’s parent.
(affectionate) A woman of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.

auntie /ˈæn.ti/ /ˈɐn.ti/ /ˈɑːn.ti/ aunties n
θείτσα
(Asia, Africa) Term of familiarity or respect for a middle-aged or elderly woman.

aura /ˈɔɹ.ə/ /ˈɔː.ɹə/ aurae auras auræ n
αύρα
Distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with something.
(parapsychology) An invisible force surrounding a living creature.

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ /ˈɔːɹɒks/ aurochs aurochsen aurochses n
ούρος βους ο πρωτογενής
An extinct European mammal, Bos primigenius, the ancestor of domestic cattle.

aurora /ɔˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /ɔːˈɹɔː.ɹə/ /əˈɹɔɹ.ə/ /əˈɹɔː.ɹə/ aurorae auroras n
σέλας
An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.

auscultate v
ακροάζομαι
To listen (for example to the heart or lungs) by auscultation; to examine by auscultation.

auscultation /ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/ auscultations n
ακρόαση
(medicine) Diagnosis of disorders by listening to the sounds of the internal organs, usually using a stethoscope.

auspice /ˈɑspɪs/ /ˈɔspɪs/ /ˈɔːspɪs/ auspices n
αιγίδα
(chiefly, in the plural) Patronage or protection.

auspicious /ɑːˈspɪʃ.əs/ /ɔːˈspɪ.ʃəs/ more auspicious most auspicious adj
ευοίωνος
Of good omen; indicating future success.

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ austerities n
αυστηρότητα
Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
λιτότητα
(economics) A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.

australopith /ˈɒstɹələˌpɪθ/ australopiths n
αυστραλοπίθηκος
(anthropology, paleontology) Any of the hominids of the extinct genus Australopithecus.

autarky /-tɑː-/ /ˈɔˌtɑɹki/ /ˈɔːtəki/ autarkies n
αυτάρκεια αυταρχία
(uncountable) (A policy of) national economic self-sufficiency, aimed at ending reliance on foreign imports to sustain a domestic economy.

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ more authentic most authentic adj
αυθεντικός
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.

authentication authentications n
αυθεντικοποίηση πιστοποίηση ταυτοποίηση
(computing) proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ authors n
δημιουργός
The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ v
συγγράφω
(chiefly, US, sometimes, proscribed) To create a work as its author.

authoress /ˈɔ.θɚ.ɹɛs/ /ˈɔː.θə.ɹɛs/ authoresses n
συγγραφέας
(dated) A female author.

authoritarian /ɔˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɔːˌθɒɹ.ɪˈtɛə̯.ɹɪən/ /əˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ more authoritarian most authoritarian adj
απολυταρχικός αυταρχικός
Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.
απολυταρχικός
Demanding obedience to authority; marked by authoritarianism; dictatorial, tyrannical.
αυταρχικός
Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

authoritarian /ɔˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ /ɔːˌθɒɹ.ɪˈtɛə̯.ɹɪən/ /əˌθɔɹ.əˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ authoritarians n
απολυταρχικός
One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

authority /ɒːˈtɒɹɪti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /ɔːˈθɒɹɪti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ authorities n
αρχή εξουσία αρχές
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules or give orders; or a position having such power or right.
αυθεντία
(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.

authorization authorizations n
εξουσιοδότηση
(countable) An act of authorizing.
(uncountable) The state of being authorized to do something or to be somewhere; formally granted permission.

autism /ˈɑtɪzəm/ /ˈɔːtɪzəm/ autisms n
αυτισμός
(clinical psychology) A pervasive neurological condition that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication, language development, eye contact, and sensory experiences.
(clinical psychology, obsolete) A diagnosis involving a pathological tendency to engage in self-centered fantasy thinking, historically considered a symptom of insanity and/or schizophrenia.

autist /ˈɔː.tɪst/ autists n
αυτιστικό
An autistic person, a person with autism.

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ more autistic most autistic adj
αυτιστικός
Having autism, or pertaining to autism.

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ autistics n
αυτιστικό
A person who has autism.

auto da fe /ˈaʊtəʊ də ˈfeɪ/ auto da fes autos da fe n
άουτο ντα φε
The public execution of those sentences, often by burning at the stake.

auto mechanic /ˈɔtoʊ məˈkænɪk/ auto mechanics n
μηχανικός αυτοκινήτων
(US) A person skilled in repairing and maintaining automobiles and other motor vehicles.

auto- /ˈɔː.təʊ/ prefix
αυτο-
Reflexive, regarding or to oneself
automatic
relating to cars or the driving of cars

autoantibody autoantibodies n
αυτοαντίσωμα

autobiography /ˌɔː.tə.baɪˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ autobiographies n
αυτοβιογραφία
(countable) A self-written biography; the story of one's own life.

autobus /ˈɑtoʊˌbʌs/ /ˈɔtoʊˌbʌs/ /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)bʌs/ [ˈɑɾə-] [ˈɔɾə-] autobuses autobusses n
οτομπίς οτομπούς
(road transport, dated) A bus that is a motor vehicle, as opposed to earlier horse-drawn buses.

autocannibalism n
αυτοκανιβαλισμός
The eating of part of one's own body.

autocephalous /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/ more autocephalous most autocephalous adj
αυτοκέφαλος
(Christianity, of a church) Fully independent of the authority of any other church.

autocephaly /ˌɔːtəˈsɛfəli/ autocephalies n
αυτοκεφαλία
(Christianity) The condition where a church's leaders have severed ties to a larger body and thus no longer report to a higher authority.

autochthon /ɑˈtɑkˌθɑn/ /ɑˈtɑkθ(ə)n/ /ɔˈtɑkˌθɑn/ /ɔˈtɑkθ(ə)n/ /ɔːˈtɒkθ(ə)n/ /ɔːˈtɒkθɒn/ autochthones autochthons n
αυτόχθονας
The earliest inhabitant of an area; an aborigine.

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
αυτόχθονας
Native to the place where found; indigenous.

autocomplete n
αυτοσυμπλήρωση
(computing) A software feature that predicts the rest of a word a user is typing.

autocorrection autocorrections n
αυτοδιόρθωση
automatic correction, especially of text in a word processor

autocorrelation autocorrelations n
αυτοσυσχέτιση
(statistics, signal processing) The cross-correlation of a signal with itself: the correlation between values of a signal in successive time periods.

autocracy /ɔːˈtɒkɹəsi/ autocracies n
αυταρχία
(uncountable) A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.

autocrat /ˈɔːtəkɹæt/ autocrats n
δεσπότης
An absolute ruler with infinite power.

autocratic more autocratic most autocratic adj
αυταρχικός δεσποτικός
Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.
δεσποτικός
(pejorative) Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.

autoeroticism autoeroticisms n
αυτοερωτισμός
The practise of stimulating oneself sexually, masturbation

autofellate v
αυτοπεολείχω αυτοτσιμπουκώνομαι
To perform autofellatio.

autofellatio n
αυτοπεολειξία
Oral stimulation of one's own penis.

autogenesis n
αυτογένεση
(biology) The supposed creation of living organisms from nonliving matter.

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ adj
ιδιόγραφος ιδιόχειρος
Written in the author’s own handwriting.

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ autographs n
αυτόγραφο
A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.
(by extension, colloquial) A person's signature used as a mark of formal approval.
χειρόγραφο
A manuscript in the author’s handwriting.

autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/ v
υπογράφω ιδιοχείρως
(transitive) To sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book etc
γράφω ιδιοχείρως
(transitive) To write something in one's own handwriting

autoignition temperature autoignition temperatures n
σημείο αυτανάφλεξης
The lowest temperature at which combustion will occur spontaneously under specific conditions.

autoinducer autoinducers n
αυτεπαγωγέας

automate /ˈoː.tə.mæɪt/ /ˈɑ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɑ.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔ.toʊˌmeɪt/ /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/ [ˈoː.ɾə.mæɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɑ.ɾəˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾoʊˌmeɪt] [ˈɔ.ɾəˌmeɪt] v
αυτοματοποιήστε
(ambitransitive) To replace or enhance human labor with machines.

automated teller machine /ˈɔːtəmeɪtɪd ˈtɛlə(ɹ) məˈʃiːn/ automated teller machines n
αυτόματη ταμειακή μηχανή
(banking) A device that provides bank customers with cash withdrawal and other services without the need for a human teller.

automatic /ˌɑː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ [ˌɑː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk] more automatic most automatic adj
αυτόματος
Capable of operating without external control or intervention.
Done out of habit or without conscious thought.
αυτόματος αυτόματο
(of a firearm such as a machine gun) Firing continuously as long as the trigger is pressed until ammunition is exhausted.

automobile /ˈɑː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˈɑː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɑː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbil/ /ˈɔː.tə.məˌbiːl/ /ˌɔː.tə.məˈbil/ /ˌɔː.təˈmoʊ.bil/ automobiles n
αυτοκίνητο
(US, Canada) A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar.

autonomic nervous system autonomic nervous systems n
αυτόνομο νευρικό σύστημα
(neuroanatomy) In humans and other vertebrates, the part of the nervous system that regulates the involuntary activity of the heart, intestines and glands. These activities include digestion, respiration, perspiration, metabolism, and the modulation of blood pressure.

autonomous /ɑˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ more autonomous most autonomous adj
αυτόνομος
Self-governing. Intelligent, sentient, self-aware, thinking, feeling, governing independently.

autonomy /ɑˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/ /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/ autonomies n
αυτονομία
(government, countable) A self-governing country or region.
(philosophy, uncountable) The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.

autophagy autophagies n
αυτοφαγία
(cytology) The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell. Often a defensive and/or self-preservation measure.

autophobia n
αυτοφοβία
The morbid fear of being alone or of oneself.

autopsy /ˈɑtɑpsi/ /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ autopsies n
νεκροτομή νεκροψία
A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.

autopsy /ˈɑtɑpsi/ /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ v
διενεργώ νεκροτομή διενεργώ νεκροψία
(transitive) To perform an autopsy on.

autosexuality n
αυτοφυλοφιλία
Sexual attraction toward oneself.

autotransfusion autotransfusions n
αυτομετάγγιση
(medicine) A blood transfusion in which a person receives their own blood, extracted previously.

autumn /ˈɑtəm/ /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ [ˈɑɾm̩] [ˈɑɾɪ̈m] [ˈɔɾm̩] [ˈɔɾɪ̈m] autumns n
φθινόπωρο
Traditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves; typically regarded as being from September 24 to December 22 in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.
(fashion) A person with relatively dark hair and a warm skin tone, seen as best suited to certain colours in clothing.

autumnal /ɔˈtʌmnəɫ/ /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/ more autumnal most autumnal adj
φθινοπωρινός φθινοπωριάτικος
Of or relating to autumn.

autumnal equinox autumnal equinoxes n
φθινοπωρινή ισημερία
(astronomy) The moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator while tilting away from the observer, taking place in September in the northern hemisphere and March in the southern hemisphere.

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɑɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪl(j)(ə)ɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪliɛɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪl(j)əɹi/ /ɔːɡˈzɪli.əɹi/ adj
βοηθητικός
Helping; giving assistance or support.
δευτερεύων επικουρικός
Supplementary or subsidiary.
ανταλλακτικός αποθεματικός
Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.

auxiliary verb /ɔːɡˈzɪljəɹi ˈvɜː(ɹ)b/ auxiliary verbs n
βοηθητικό ρήμα
(grammar) A verb that accompanies the main verb in a clause in order to make distinctions in tense, mood, voice or aspect.

availability [əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ] availabilities n
διαθεσιμότητα
(chiefly, uncountable) The quality of being available.

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ more available most available adj
διαθέσιμος
Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
Readily obtainable.

avalanche /ˈævəlæn(t)ʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ avalanches n
χιονοστιβάδα
A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.
(by extension) A sudden, great, or irresistible descent or influx; anything like an avalanche in suddenness and overwhelming quantity.
κατολίσθηση
A fall of earth, rocks, etc., similar to that of an avalanche of snow or ice.

avant-gardism n
αβανγκαρντισμός
the novel, experimental approach of the avant-garde

avant-gardist avant-gardists n
αβανγκαρντιστής
A person who is avant-garde or espouses avant-garde points of view; a member of the avant-garde.

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ /ˈævɹəs/ avarices n
πλεονεξία
Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greed for wealth

avascular more avascular most avascular adj
ανάγγειος
(medicine) Lacking blood vessels.

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˈæv.ə.tɑː/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑː/ avatars n
αβατάρα άβαταρ αβατάρ ενσάρκωση
(computing, video games, metaverse) A complex and dynamic digital representation of a person or being in the form of a digital model, used online as a simulation or emulation of a person, or as a person's online alter ego, in a virtual world, virtual chat room, or metaverse.

avenge /əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
εκδικούμαι
(transitive) To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.

avenger /əˈvɛndʒə(ɹ)/ avengers n
εκδικητής εκδικήτρια
One who avenges or vindicates

avenue /ˈæv.əˌn(j)u/ /ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ avenues n
δρόμος οδός
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.
λεωφόρος δρόμος οδός
The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.

average /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ averages n
μέσος όρος
(mathematics) The arithmetic mean.

aversion /əˈvɜːʃən/ /əˈvɝʒən/ aversions n
απέχθεια αποστροφή
Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike often without any conscious reasoning.
αποστροφή
(obsolete) The act of turning away from an object.

avert /əˈvɜːt/ /əˈvɝt/ v
αποστρέφω
(transitive) To turn aside or away.
αποσοβώ αποτρέπω
(transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.

avian influenza n
γρύπη των πουλερικών γρύπη των πτηνών
(pathology) Any strain of influenza carried by and primarily affecting birds.

aviation /ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ aviations n
αεροπορία
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

aviator aviators aviatress aviatrix n
αεροπόρος ιπτάμενος κροίσος
An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.

aviculture avicultures n
πτηνοτροφία
The rearing and care of birds (especially poultry)

avitaminosis avitaminoses n
αβιταμίνωση
Any disease which is caused by vitamin deficiency.

avocado /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/ /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ [ævəˈkɑɾoʊ] [ɑvəˈkɑɾoʊ] avocadoes avocados n
αβοκάντο
The large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of the avocado tree.
The avocado tree, Persea americana, of the laurel family.

avocet /ˈævəsɛt/ avocets n
αβοκέτα
Any of four species of wading birds in the genus Recurvirostra, of the family Recurvirostridae, with long, slender recurved bills, long legs, and webbed feet. It is the logo of the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
αποφεύγω
to keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from

avoid like the plague /əˈvɔɪd laɪk ðə ˈpleɪɡ/ v
αποφεύγω σαν την πανούκλα
(simile) To evade or shun, if at all possible.

avoidable /əˈvɔɪdəbl̩/ more avoidable most avoidable adj
αποφευκτός
Capable of being avoided, shunned, or escaped.

avoidance /əˈvɔɪdəns/ avoidances n
ακύρωση απομάκρυνση αποφυγή
(obsolete) The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant, specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent.
απομάκρυνση
(obsolete) The act of quitting a position or benefice.

awake /əˈweɪk/ /əˈweːk/ [əˈweːk] [əˈwɛːk] more awake most awake adj
ξύπνιος αφυπνισμένος
Not asleep; conscious.

awake /əˈweɪk/ /əˈweːk/ [əˈweːk] [əˈwɛːk] v
ξυπνώ αφυπνίζω
(intransitive) To become conscious after having slept.
(transitive) To cause (somebody) to stop sleeping.
(transitive) To excite or to stir up something latent.

awakening /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ awakenings n
ξύπνημα
The act of becoming aware of something.

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ awards n
έπαθλο βραβείο
A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ v
απονέμω
(intransitive) To determine; to make or grant an award.
επιδικάζω
(transitive, legal) To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case.

awareness /əˈwɛə.nəs/ /əˈwɛɚ.nəs/ awarenesses n
συνείδηση
The state or level of consciousness where sense data can be confirmed by an observer.
γνώση επίγνωση συνείδηση
The state or quality of being aware of something.

away /əˈweɪ/ further away furthest away adj
απών
Not here, gone, absent, unavailable, traveling; on vacation.

away /əˈweɪ/ further away furthest away adv
μακριά
From a place, hence.

away with the fairies /əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəɹɪːz/ adj
αιθεροβατώ
(idiomatic) Synonym of lost in thought; distracted or daydreaming.

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ awes n
δέος σέβας
A feeling of fear and reverence.
κατάπληξη
A feeling of amazement.

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ v
καταπλήσσω προκαλώ δέος
(transitive) To inspire fear and reverence in.
εκφοβίζω
(transitive) To control by inspiring dread.

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ awfuller awfullest more awful most awful adj
απαίσιος φρικτός
Very bad.
τρομερός φοβερός
Exceedingly great; usually applied intensively.
απαίσιος
(dated) Causing fear or horror; appalling, terrible.
τρομερός
(now, _, rare) Inspiring awe; filling with profound reverence or respect; profoundly impressive.

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adv
φοβερά
(colloquial, US, Canada) Very, extremely.

awfully /ˈɑfəli/ /ˈɔfəli/ /ˈɔːfli/ /ˈɔːfəli/ /ˈɔːfʊli/ more awfully most awfully adv
τρομερά φοβερά
(archaic) In a manner inspiring awe.

awkward /ˈoːkwəd/ /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ awkwarder awkwardest more awkward most awkward adj
αδέξιος
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
δύσκολος
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.

awkwardly more awkwardly most awkwardly adv
άγαρμπα
In an awkward manner; with discomfort or lack of coordination.

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ awls n
σουβλί
A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is differently shaped and pointed for different uses, as in the brad awl, saddler's awl, shoemaker's awl, etc.

awn /ɔːn/ awns n
αθέρας
The bristle or beard of barley, oats, grasses, etc., or any similar bristlelike appendage; arista.

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ awnings n
τέντα
A rooflike cover, usually of canvas, extended over or before any place as a shelter from the sun, rain, or wind.

axe /æks/ axes n
τσεκούρι
A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it.
πέλεκυς
An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.

axe /æks/ v
κόβω πελεκώ τσεκουρώνω
(transitive) To fell or chop with an axe.
περικόπτω τσεκουρώνω
(transitive, figurative) To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.

axial /ˈæk.si.əl/ /ˈæk.sɪ.əl/ more axial most axial adj
αξονικός
(anatomy) Belonging to the axis of the body, or to the axis of any appendage or organ

axiological adj
αξιολογικός
Of or relating to value theory, the philosophical field of axiology.

axiology axiologies n
αξιολογία
(uncountable, philosophy) The study of value(s), as regards origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations; value theory.
(countable) The particular value-theory of a philosopher, school of thought, etc.

axiom /ˈak.sɪ.əm/ /ˈæk.si.əm/ /ˈæk.ʃəm/ axiomata axioms n
αξίωμα
(philosophy) A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
(logic, mathematics, proof theory) A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems; a postulate (sometimes distinguished from postulates as being universally applicable, whereas postulates are particular to a certain science or context).

axiomatic /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/ more axiomatic most axiomatic adj
αξιωματικός
Self-evident or unquestionable. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(mathematics) Relating to or containing axioms. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

axiomaticity n
αξιωματικότητα

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ axes axiis n
άξονας
(geometry) An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
(mathematics) A fixed one-dimensional figure, such as a line or arc, with an origin and orientation and such that its points are in one-to-one correspondence with a set of numbers; an axis forms part of the basis of a space or is used to position and locate data in a graph (a coordinate axis)
άξονας επιστροφεύς
(skeleton) The second cervical vertebra of the spine

axis of evil axes of evil n
άξονας του κακού
A group of states accused by George W. Bush of sponsoring terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction, originally defined as Iran, Iraq, and North Korea.

axisymmetric more axisymmetric most axisymmetric adj
αξονοσυμμετρικός
Exhibiting symmetry around an axis; exhibiting cylindrical symmetry.

axon axons n
άξων νευράξονας
(cytology) A nerve fibre which is a long slender projection of a nerve cell, and which conducts nerve impulses away from the body of the cell to a synapse.

ayatollah ayatollahs n
αγιατολάχ
(Islam) A religious leader in Twelver Shi'ism.

aye /aɪ/ interjection
ναι
yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.

aye-aye /ˈaɪˌaɪ/ aye-ayes n
άι-άι
The lemur Daubentonia madagascariensis, a solitary nocturnal quadruped found in Madagascar and remarkable for its long fingers, sharp nails, and rodent-like incisor teeth.

azalea /əˈzeɪliə/ azaleas n
αζαλέα
A plant of the obsolete genus Azalea.

azimuth /ˈæzɪməθ/ azimuths n
αζιμούθιο
An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object.

azoic adj
αζωικός
(dated) Destitute of any vestige of organic life, or at least of animal life.

azotemia /ˌæzoʊˈtimiə/ /ˌæzəʊˈtiːmɪə/ azotemias n
αζωθαιμία
(pathology) The accumulation in the blood of nitrogen-bearing waste products (such as urea) that are usually excreted in the urine.

azulene azulenes n
αζουλένιο
(organic chemistry, countable) Any of its derivatives.

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ adj
γαλάζιος γαλανός
Sky blue; resembling the clear blue colour of the unclouded sky.

azure /eɪ-/ /æzˈjʊə/ /əˈzjɝ/ /əˈzjʊə/ /əˈzjʊɹ/ /əˈʒɝ/ /əˈʒʊɹ/ /ˈeɪʒ.ə/ /ˈæz.jʊə/ /ˈæʒ.ə/ /ˈæʒ.ɚ/ azures n
γαλάζιο γαλανό
(countable, and, uncountable) The clear blue colour of the sky; also, a pigment or dye of this colour.

azurite /ˈæʒ(j)ʊˌɹaɪt/ /ˈæʒ.(j)ʊəɹˌaɪt/ /ˈæʒ.əˌɹaɪt/ azurites n
αζουρίτης
(mineral) A blue vitreous mineral; a basic hydrated copper carbonate, with the chemical formula Cu2+3(CO3)2(OH)2, used since antiquity as a blue pigment or ores to extract metallic copper.

b. adj
γενν.
born

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] interjection
μπε
(onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry of a sheep.

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] baas n
βέλασμα
(onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry or bleating of a sheep.

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀæ̰ˀ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑ] [bɑː] v
βελάζω
To make the characteristic cry of a sheep.

baba /ˈbæbə/ /ˈbɑːbɑː/ /ˈbɑːbə/ babas n
μπαμπάς
A kind of sponge cake soaked in rum-flavoured syrup.

babble /ˈbæb.(ə(l/ v
κελαηδώ
(intransitive) To talk too much; to chatter; to prattle.

babirusa babirusas n
μπαμπιρούσα
Any of several mammals in the genus Babyrousa in the pig family Suidae, in which the upper tusk grows upward.

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ baboons n
μπαμπουίνος βαβουίνος
An Old World monkey of the genus Papio, having dog-like muzzles and large canine teeth, cheek pouches, a short tail, and naked callosities on the buttocks. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(colloquial, derogatory) A foolish or boorish person.

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ babies n
μωρό βρέφος νήπιο
A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
A very young human, even if not yet born.
μωρός
A person who is immature, infantile or feeble.
μωρό
A person's romantic partner; a term of endearment used to refer to or address one's girlfriend, boyfriend or spouse.
μωρό μπέμπα
(informal) A form of address to a person considered to be attractive.

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ v
θωπεύω κανακεύω
(transitive) To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.

baby boomer baby boomers n
μπούμερ παιδί της μεταπολίτευσης
(sometimes, capitalized) A person born in the postwar years (generally considered in the United States and other Allied countries as between 1946 and the early 1960s), when there was a marked increase in birthrates throughout the Western world following the return of servicemen at the end of World War II.

baby bottle baby bottles n
μπιμπερό
A bottle equipped with a teat, used for bottlefeeding infants.

baby walker baby walkers n
στράτα
A device in which a baby sits in a harness within a wheeled frame that supports it whilst walking.

baby wipe baby wipes n
μωρομάντηλο
A large wet wipe intended for cleaning a baby after changing their diaper.

babysitter /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ babysitters n
μπέιμπι σίτερ φύλακας νηπίων
A person who cares for one or more babies or children for a short period of time in place of their legal guardians.

baccalaureate /bækəˈlɔːɹɪət/ baccalaureates n
πτυχίο
A high school completion exam and qualification awarded in many countries (e.g. Finland, France, Moldova, Romania), designed to enable students to go on to higher education.
The International Baccalaureate.

baccarat /bɑːkəˈrɑː/ /ˈbækəɹæt/ /ˈbækəɹɑː/ /ˈbɑːkəɹɑː/ n
μπακαράς
(card games) A card game resembling chemin de fer with many forms - usually entailing the player(s) betting against two or three hands dealt - also bearing some similarities to blackjack.

bachelor /ˈbæt͡ʃ.lɚ/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæt͡ʃ.ə.lɚ/ bachelors n
πτυχίο πτυχίο λυτείας
The first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges; a bachelor's degree.
πτυχιούχος πτυχίο πτυχίο λυτείας
Someone who has achieved a bachelor's degree.
εργένης
(obsolete) An unmarried woman.

bachelor party bachelor parties n
μπάτσελορ
(US, Canada, South Africa) A party held for a man who is about to be married, normally attended only by male friends and relatives.

bachelorette party bachelorette parties n
μπατσελορέτ
(US, Canada) A party held for a woman who is about to be married.

bachelorhood bachelorhoods n
αγαμία
The condition of being a bachelor.

bacillus /bæˈsɪl.əs/ bacilli n
βάκιλλος
Any of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease.

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] further back furthest back adv
πίσω
(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.

back /bæk/ [-k̚] [-ˀk] [bak] [bax] [bæk] backs n
πλάτη ράχη
The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.

back and forth adv
μπρος πίσω
From one place to another and back again.

back and forth back and forths n
πηγαινέλα
The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.

back door back doors n
κερκόπορτα
A means of access, often secret and unprotected, to something.

back fire back fires n
αντεμπρησμός αντιπυρά αντιπυρκαγιά
A small, controlled fire set in the path of a larger uncontrolled fire, in order to limit the spread of the large fire by removing its fuel.

back in the day
τα παλιά τα χρόνια
(temporal location, idiomatic, informal) In the distant past; especially, at a time fondly remembered (the good old days).

back of beyond n
στου διαβόλου τη μάνα
(chiefly, British, Irish, and, Australian, informal, with "the"; usually with "in", sometimes "at" or "to") A very remote place.

back vowel back vowels n
πίσω φωνήεν
(phonetics) Any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth, such as /uː/ in rule or /əʊ/ in pole.

back-formation back-formations n
αναδρομικός σχηματισμός
(uncountable, linguistics) The process by which a new word is formed from an older word by interpreting the former as a derivative of the latter, often by removing a morpheme (real or perceived) from the older word, such as the verb burgle, formed by removing -ar (perceived as an agent-noun suffix) from burglar.

backache /ˈbækeɪk/ backaches n
οσφυαλγία πόνος στη μέση
Any pain or ache in the back.

backboard backboards n
ταμπλό
(basketball) The flat vertical surface to which the basket is attached.

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ backbones n
σπονδυλική στήλη ραχοκοκαλιά
The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
ραχοκοκαλιά
(figuratively) Any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure.

backcomb v
κρεπάρω ξαίνω
To hold hair and comb it towards the head, thus giving it a bushier look.

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ backgammons n
τάβλι
A board game for two players in which each has 15 stones which move between 24 triangular points according to the roll of a pair of dice; the object is to move all of one's pieces around, and bear them off the board.

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈbækɹaʊnd/ backgrounds n
καταγωγή
One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
βάθος
A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
A less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground).
υπόβαθρο
Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.

backhander backhanders n
ανάποδη
(surfing) A surfer who approaches a swell with the wave behind them ("on their backhand") rather than facing the wave ("on their forehand").

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ backlashes n
αντίδραση
(literal) A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
αντίκτυπος εξέγερση
(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
διάκενο
(mechanics) The looseness through which one part of connected machinery, such as a wheel, gear, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, or a measurement of the distance moved thereby; either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).Wagon wheel structure showing felk

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ backpacks n
σακίδιο
A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

backslash /ˈbækˌslæʃ/ backslashes n
ανάστροφη κάθετος αντιπλάγια
The punctuation mark \.

backstabber /ˈbækˌstæbɚ/ backstabbers n
φίδι
A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.

backtrack /ˈbæk.tɹæk/ backtracks n
οπισθοδρόμηση
the act of backtracking

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ backups n
αντίγραφο ασφαλείας
(computing) A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ more backward most backward adj
προς τα πίσω
οπισθοδρομικός παλιομοδίτικος
Situated toward or at the rear of something.
(chess) Of a pawn, further behind than pawns of the same colour on adjacent files and unable to be moved forward safely.
ανάποδος
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
υπανάπτυκτος
(figuratively) Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ more backward most backward adv
ανάποδα
πίσω
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.

backyard /bækˈjɑːd/ backyards n
πίσω αυλή
(AU, Canadian, NZ, US) A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ bacons n
μπέικον
Cured meat from the sides, belly, or back of a pig.
Thin slices of the above in long strips.

bacteriology /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ bacteriologies n
βακτηριολογία
(biology, microbiology) The scientific study of bacteria, especially in relation to disease and agriculture.

bacteriophage /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəʊˌfeɪd͡ʒ/ bacteriophages n
βακτηριοφάγος φάγος
(microbiology, virology) A virus that specifically infects bacteria.

bacterium /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ bacteria bacteriums n
βακτήριο
(microbiology) A single-celled organism with cell walls but no nucleus or organelles.

bad /baːd/ /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛəd/ badder baddest more bad most bad worse worst adj
κακός άσχημος
Unfavorable; negative; not good.
κακός
Not appropriate, of manners etc.
Tricky; stressful; unpleasant.
(sometimes, childish) Evil; wicked.
Faulty; not functional.

bad language n
αθυροστομία
Profanity.

bad weather n
κακοκαιρία
(This entry is a translation hub.)

bad-tempered more bad-tempered most bad-tempered worse-tempered worst-tempered adj
κακότροπος
Of or pertaining to bad temper; showing anger easily or customarily.

badger /ˈbæd͡ʒə/ /ˈbæd͡ʒɚ/ badgers n
ασβός
Any mammal of three subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae: Melinae (Eurasian badgers), Mellivorinae (ratel or honey badger), and Taxideinae (American badger).

badger /ˈbæd͡ʒə/ /ˈbæd͡ʒɚ/ v
ενοχλώ παρενοχλώ πειράζω
To pester; to annoy persistently; to press.

badly /ˈbæd.li/ more badly most badly adj
άρρωστος
(Northern England) Ill, unwell.

badly /ˈbæd.li/ worse worst adv
άσχημα κακώς κακά
In a bad manner.

badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ badmintons n
αντιπτέριση
(uncountable) A racquet sport played indoors on a court by two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs of players (doubles), in which a shuttlecock is volleyed over a net and the competitions are presided by an umpire in British English and a referee in American English.

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ v
μπερδεύω σαστίζω
To bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex. [from 17th c.]

baffled /ˈbæfl̩d/ more baffled most baffled adj
άναυδος μπερδεμένος σαστισμένος
Thoroughly confused, puzzled

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ bags n
σακούλα
A container made of leather, plastic, or other material, usually with a handle or handles, in which you carry personal items, or clothes or other things that you need for travelling. Includes shopping bags, schoolbags, suitcases, briefcases, handbags, backpacks, etc.
σάκος σακούλα
(countable, uncountable) In certain phrases: money.

bagel /ˈbeɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbæɡ.əl/ /ˈbæɪ.ɡəl/ /ˈbɛɡl̩/ [ˈbaɡ.ɫ̩] [ˈbeɪ.ɡɫ̩] [ˈbeː.ɡɫ̩] [ˈbæɡ.l̩] [ˈbæɪ.ɡl̩] [ˈbɛː.ɡɫ̩] bagels n
κουλούρι μπέιγκελ
A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.

baglamas baglamades n
μπαγλαμάς
(musical instrument) A plucked stringed instrument, a long-necked bowl lute, played in Greek music and often made of improvised materials; it is a high-pitched and small bouzouki with one string in an octave pair on the lower D and unison pairs on the four highest strings.

bagna cauda /ˌbɑːnjə ˈkaʊdə/ n
μπάνια κάουντα
A hot Piedmontese dip made from salted anchovies, olive oil and garlic.

bagpipes /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/ n
γκάιντα
A musical wind instrument possessing a flexible bag inflated by bellows, a double-reed melody pipe and up to four drone pipes; any aerophone that produces sound using air from a reservoir to vibrate enclosed reeds.

baguette /bæˈɡɛt/ baguettes n
μπαγκέτα
A variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape.

bah /bæ/ /bɑː/ interjection
μπα
(sometimes, humorous) Expressing contempt, disgust, or bad temper.

baht /bɑːt/ baht bahts n
μπατ
The official currency of Thailand, equal to 100 satang.

bail /beɪl/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] bails n
εγγύηση
(uncountable) Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
εγγυητής
(legal, UK) The person providing such payment.

bait /beɪt/ baits n
δόλωμα
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something

bake /beɪk/ v
ψήνω
(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ditransitive, with person as subject) To cook (something) in an oven (for someone).
ψήνω ψήνομαι
(intransitive, with baked thing as subject) To be cooked in an oven.
ψήνομαι
(transitive, figuratively) To cause to be hot.

baked /beɪkt/ more baked most baked adj
ψημένος
That has been cooked by baking.

baked Alaska /beɪkt əˈlaskə/ /ˌbeɪkt əˈlæskə/ baked Alaskas n
ψημένη Αλάσκα
A dessert consisting of ice cream encased in cake and meringue and briefly baked. [from 19th c.]

baked-in more baked-in most baked-in adj
αδιαχώριστος ενσωματωμένος
Built in; inseparably included.

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ bakers n
αρτοποιός φούρναρης φουρνάρισσα
A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes and similar items.

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ /ˈbeɪk.ɹi/ bakeries n
αρτοποιείο φούρνος
A place in which bread (and often other baked goods such as cakes) is baked and/or sold.

baking /ˈbeɪkɪŋ(ɡ)/ bakings n
ψήσιμο
An action in which something is baked.

baking powder baking powders n
μπέικιν πάουντερ
A dry leavening agent used in baking; a mixture of baking soda, an acid (often cream of tartar) and starch to keep it dry; when wetted, carbon dioxide is released.

baking soda baking sodas n
μαγειρική σόδα
Sodium bicarbonate.

baking tray baking trays n
ταψί
(cookware) An oven-proof metal tray used to hold foods in the oven.

baklava /bəˈklɑː.və/ /ˈbæk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.lə.və/ /ˈbɑk.ləˌvɑː/ baklavas n
μπακλαβάς
A sweet pastry found in many cuisines of the Middle East and the Balkans, made of chopped nuts layered with phyllo pastry. [since c. 1650; modern spelling since 1800s]

baksheesh /bækˈʃiːʃ/ baksheeshes n
λάδωμα μπαξίσι φιλοδώρημα
In the Middle East or southwest Asia: a bribe or tip.

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ /ˌbɑː.ləˈklɑː.və/ balaclavas n
κουκούλα
A type of warm headgear covering the neck, head, and often part of the face, with apertures left as necessary, often made out of wool.

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ balalaikas balalaiki n
μπαλαλάικα
A plucked stringed instrument with a triangular body, short neck and three strings, of Russian origin.

balance /ˈbæləns/ balances n
ισορροπία
(uncountable) Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
ισοζύγιο
(accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
(accounting) The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.

balance /ˈbæləns/ v
ζυγίζω
(transitive) To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
ισορροπώ
(transitive, figurative) To make (concepts) agree.
(transitive) To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
(intransitive) To be in equilibrium.
αντισταθμίζω
(transitive) To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
ισοσκελίζω
(intransitive) To have matching credits and debits.

balance sheet balance sheets n
ισολογισμός κατάσταση χρηματοοικονομικής θέσης
(accounting) A summary of a person's or organization's assets, liabilities and equity as of a specific date.

balano- prefix
βαλανο-
(anatomy) Relating to the glans.

balcony /bælˈkəʊni/ /ˈbælkəni/ balconies n
μπαλκόνι
(architectural element) An accessible structure extending from a building, especially outside a window.
θεωρείο μπαλκόνι
An accessible structure overlooking a stage or the like.

bald /bɑld/ /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ /bəʊld/ [bɒʊld] [bɔːɫd] balder baldest adj
φαλακρός καραφλός
Having no hair, fur or feathers.

bald eagle bald eagles n
λευκοκέφαλος θαλασσαετός
Haliaeetus leucocephalus, a species of eagle native to North America and notable for the white plumage on its head.

baldness baldnesses n
φαλάκρα
The condition or state of being (or becoming) bald.

bale /beɪ̯l/ [beə̯ɫ] [ˈbeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] bales n
βασταγή
A rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation.
δεμάτι
A bundle of compressed fibers (especially hay, straw, cotton, or wool), compacted for shipping and handling and bound by twine or wire.

baleen /bəˈliːn/ /ˈbeɪliːn/ baleens n
μπαλένα μπανέλα
(physiology, uncountable) The keratinous material that makes up the plates in the mouth of the baleen whale, Mysticeti, which it uses to trap its food; formerly used in corsetry.

baler balers n
δεματοποιητής
A machine for creating bales, e.g., of hay or cotton.
A person who creates bales, either by operating or feeding such a machine, or by creating the bales by hand.

balisong balisongs n
πεταλούδα
A folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.

ball /bɒl/ /bɔl/ /bɔːl/ balls n
σφαίρα μπάλα
A solid or hollow sphere, or roughly spherical mass.
χορός μπάλα
A formal dance.
μπάλα τόπι
(printing, historical) A leather-covered cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; formerly used by printers for inking the form, then superseded by the roller.

ball game /ˈbɔːl ˌɡeɪm/ ball games n
παιχνίδι μπάλα
A specific contest or match between teams playing such a game, in particular a baseball game.

ball-breaker ball-breakers n
σπασαρχίδης σπασαρχίδω
(US, idiomatic, vulgar) A person or task which is excessively demanding or punishing.

ballad /ˈbæləd/ /ˈbælɪt/ ballads n
μπαλάντα
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
A slow romantic song.

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ ballasts n
έρμα σαβούρα
(nautical) Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship (or in the gondola of a balloon), to provide stability.

ballerina /ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ ballerinas ballerine n
μπαλαρίνα
(commonly) A female ballet dancer.
(less common, non-standard) A male ballet dancer; Synonym of ballerino

ballet /bælˈeɪ/ /bælˈæɪ/ /bɐleː/ /bɐlɪː/ /bɛlˈæɪ/ /ˈbal.eɪ/ /ˈbal.ɪ/ /ˈbæl(ˌ)eɪ/ ballets n
μπαλλέτο μπαλέτο
A classical form of dance.
A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story.

ballet flat ballet flats n
μπαλαρίνες
A type of women's flat with a very low heel, thin sole, and round toe.

ballista /bəˈlɪstə/ ballistae ballistas ballistæ n
βαλλίστρα
(weaponry, historical) An ancient military engine, in the form of a crossbow, used for hurling large missiles.

ballistics /bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ n
βλητική
(physics) The science of objects that predominantly fly under the effects of gravity, momentum and atmospheric drag, and dealing with details of their behaviour at the origin and destination of their flight, as of bullets or missiles or rockets.

balloon /bəˈlun/ /bəˈluːn/ balloons n
μπαλόνι αερόστατο
An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible.
μπαλόνι
Such an object as a child’s toy or party decoration.
αερόστατο
Such an object designed to transport people or equipment through the air.

ballot /ˈbælət/ ballots n
ψηφοδέλτιο
Originally, a small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
(chiefly, US) A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.
ψηφοφορία
The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.

ballot box ballot boxes n
κάλπη ψηφοδόχος
A sealed box with a slit, into which a voter puts a completed voting slip.

ballot paper ballot papers n
ψηφοδέλτιο
A voting form; the paper upon which a vote is cast during a ballot.

ballpoint pen ballpoint pens n
στυλό διαρκείας
A pen, similar in size and shape to a pencil, having an internal chamber filled with a viscous, quick-drying ink that is dispensed at the tip during use by the rolling action of a metal sphere (around 0.7 mm to 1 mm in diameter).

balls /bɔːlz/ n
αρχίδια
(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Masculinity, particularly strength, courage, and force of will; chutzpah; brazenness.
(uncountable, Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, Hawaii) Synonym of bollocks, nonsense.
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, Hawaii, vulgar) A balls-up; a botched job.

baloney /bəˈloʊni/ /bəˈləʊni/ n
αερολογίες
(uncountable, chiefly, US, slang) Nonsense.

balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ balsams n
βάλσαμο
(chiefly, UK) A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from various plants.
(chiefly, UK) A soothing ointment.
(chiefly, UK, figuratively) Something soothing.
A flowering plant of the genus Impatiens.
βαλσαμόδεντρο σπαθόχορτο
(chiefly, UK) A plant or tree yielding such substance.

balsamic vinegar balsamic vinegars n
βαλσάμικο ξίδι
A dark, sweet vinegar, made from reduced white wine, that has been matured in wooden barrels, the resins of which contribute to its flavour; especially such a vinegar from Modena in Italy.

baluster /ˈbæl.ʌ.stɹ/ balusters n
κάγκελο
(architecture) A short column used in a group to support a rail, as commonly found on the side of a stairway; a banister. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ bamboos n
μπαμπού
(uncountable) The wood of the bamboo plant as a material for building, furniture, etc.
(slang) A didgeridoo.

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] bans n
απαγόρευση
Prohibition.

ban /bæn/ [beən] [bɛən] v
απαγορεύω
(transitive) To prohibit; to interdict; to proscribe; to forbid or block from participation.

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ banaler banalest more banal most banal adj
μπανάλ
Common in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.
(uncommon, historical) Relating to a type of feudal jurisdiction or service.

banana /bəˈnæ.nə/ /bəˈnɑː.nə/ bananas n
μπανάνα μπανανιά
An elongated curved tropical fruit of a banana plant, which grows in bunches and has a creamy flesh and a smooth skin.
μπανανιά
The tropical tree-like plant which bears clusters of bananas, a plant of the genus Musa (but sometimes also including plants from Ensete), which has large, elongated leaves.

banana bread banana breads n
μπανανόψωμο
A type of bread or cake made with mashed bananas.

banana peel banana peels n
μπανανόφλουδα
(Canadian, US, Philippines) The several outermost layers of a banana, especially once removed from the rest of the banana, which may be slippery if stepped on. (This sense is a translation hub.)

banana republic banana republics n
μπανανία
(politics, idiom, pejorative) A small country, especially one in Central America or the West Indies, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.

banana split /bə.ˈnæ.nə splɪt/ /bə.ˈnɑː.nə splɪt/ banana splits n
μπανάνα σπλιτ
A dessert or sundae containing a banana cut in half lengthwise (split), ice cream and various toppings which may include sauces, nuts or fruit.

band /bænd/ [beənd] bands n
ιμάντας ταινία
A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together.
ράχη
A strip along the spine of a book where the pages are attached.
ζώνη
A continuous tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of carved foliage, of colour, or of brickwork.
(physics) A part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
συγκρότημα ομάδα ορχήστρα όμιλος
A group of people loosely united for a common purpose (a band of thieves).
συγκρότημα ορχήστρα
(Canada) A group of aboriginals that has official recognition as an organized unit by the federal government of Canada.

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ band-aids n
λευκοπλάστης
(Australia, Canada, US) An adhesive bandage, a small piece of fabric or plastic that may be stuck to the skin in order to temporarily cover a small wound.

bandage /ˈbændɪd͡ʒ/ bandages n
επίδεσμος
A strip of gauze or similar material used to protect or support a wound or injury.

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ bandicoots n
μπάντικουτ
A small Australian marsupial with a distinctive long snout, of the family Peramelidae (with the exception of genus Macrotis, called bilbies).

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ bandits n
ληστής
One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.

bandleader bandleaders n
αρχιμουσικός
A musician who conducts or leads a band of musicians.

bandolier /ˌbændəˈlɪə/ /ˌbændəˈlɪɹ/ bandoliers n
αορτήρας
An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ /ˈbændwɪtθ/ bandwidths n
εύρος ζώνης
(of a signal) The width of the smallest frequency band within which the signal can fit.
(networking, informal) The rate of data flow in digital networks typically measured in bits per second; the bitrate.

baneberry baneberries n
ακταία
A flowering plant of the genus Actaea (syn. Cimicifuga).

baneful more baneful most baneful adj
μοιραίος θανάσιμος θανατηφόρος
(archaic) Poisonous, deadly.
επιζήμιος καταστρεπτικός ολέθριος
Harmful, injurious.

bang /beɪŋ(ɡ)/ /bæŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
μπαμ
A sudden percussive sound, such as made by the firing of a gun, slamming of a door, etc.

bang /beɪŋ(ɡ)/ /bæŋ(ɡ)/ bangs n
μπαμ
A sudden percussive noise.
A strike upon an object causing such a noise.
έκρηξη
An explosion.
θαυμαστικό
(chiefly, US) The symbol !, known as an exclamation point.
(mathematics) A factorial, in mathematics, because the factorial of n is often written as n!

bang /beɪŋ(ɡ)/ /bæŋ(ɡ)/ v
χτυπώ
(intransitive) To make sudden loud noises, and often repeatedly, especially by exploding or hitting something.
πηδάω
(slang, ambitransitive, vulgar) To engage in sexual intercourse.
χτυπώ βροντάω σφυροκοπώ
(with "in") To hammer or to hit anything hard.

banger /ˈbæŋ.ə(ɹ)/ bangers n
σακαράκα σαραβαλάκι
(automotive, slang) An old, worn-out car. From a stereotypical one backfiring, making banging noises.

bangs /bæŋ(ɡ)z/ n
αφέλεια αφέλειες φράντζα
(chiefly, _, US, Philippines) Hair hanging over the forehead.

banish /ˈbænɪʃ/ v
εξορίζω
(heading) To send someone away and forbid that person from returning.

banister /ˈbænɪstɚ/ banisters n
κιγκλίδωμα
The handrail on the side of a staircase.
κάγκελο
One of the vertical supports of a handrail; a baluster.

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ /ˈbæn.d͡ʒoʊ/ banjoes banjos n
μπάντζο
A stringed musical instrument (chordophone), usually with a round body, a membrane-like soundboard and a fretted neck, played by plucking or strumming the strings.

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] banks n
όχθη
(hydrology) An edge of river, lake, or other watercourse.
συστοιχία
A row or panel of items stored or grouped together.
τράπεζα υποκατάστημα
(countable) A branch office of such an institution.
αμμοσύρτις τράπεζα
(nautical, hydrology) An elevation, or rising ground, under the sea; a shallow area of shifting sand, gravel, mud, and so forth (for example, a sandbank or mudbank).
ανάχωμα πλαγιά
(geography) A slope of earth, sand, etc.; an embankment.
τράπεζα
(gambling, countable) The sum of money etc. which the dealer or banker has as a fund from which to draw stakes and pay losses.
(countable, mostly, in combination) A safe and guaranteed place of storage for and retrieval of important items or goods.

bank /bæŋk/ [beɪŋk] v
καταθέτω
(transitive) To put into a bank.

bank account bank accounts n
τραπεζικός λογαριασμός
A fund, held by a bank in a contractual arrangement between the bank and the owner of the fund, a customer of the bank, into which they can deposit and from which they can withdraw money.

bank holiday bank holidays n
αργία
(UK, Ireland) A weekday, often a Monday, on which most businesses are closed, and granted to workers as a national holiday.

bankbook /ˈbæŋkˌbʊk/ bankbooks n
βιβλιάριο καταθέσεων
passbook, chequebook
(transferred sense) wealth

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ bankers n
τραπεζίτης
One who conducts the business of banking; one who, individually, or as a member of a company, keeps an establishment for the deposit or loan of money, or for traffic in money, bills of exchange, etc.
αργυραμοιβός
(obsolete) A money changer.

banknote banknotes n
χαρτονόμισμα
A piece of currency made of paper or polymer. [from 18th c.]

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋ.kɹʌpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌpt/ more bankrupt most bankrupt adj
χρεωκοπημένος
Having been legally declared insolvent.

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌp(t).si/ bankruptcies n
πτώχευση χρεωκοπία
(finance, law) A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ /ˈbæːnə/ banners n
σημαία λάβαρο
A flag or standard used by a military commander, monarch or nation.
(by extension) The military unit under such a flag or standard.
πανό
Any large sign, especially when made of soft material or fabric.
λάβαρο
A large piece of cloth with a slogan, motto, or emblem carried in a demonstration or other procession or suspended in some conspicuous place.
σημαία
(by extension, figurative) A cause or purpose; a campaign or movement.

banquet /ˈ bænkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkwɪt/ /ˈ bæŋkɪt/ banquets n
ευωχία
A large celebratory meal; a feast.

baobab /ˈbaʊbæb/ /ˈbeɪoʊˌbæb/ /ˈbeɪə(ʊ)bab/ baobabs n
μπαομπάμπ
A tree, Adansonia digitata, native to tropical Africa, having a broad swollen trunk and edible gourd-like hanging fruits.

baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/ baptisms n
βάπτισμα βαφτίσια
A Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.

baptism of fire baptisms of fire n
βάπτισμα του πυρός
(figuratively, military) The first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat

baptismal font /bæpˈtɪzməl ˈfɑnt/ baptismal fonts n
κολυμβήθρα
(Christianity) A large basin used for baptism in or near a church.

baptistry baptistries n
βαπτιστήριο
(Christianity) A designated space within a church, or a separate room or building associated with a church, where a baptismal font is located, and consequently, where the sacrament of Christian baptism (via aspersion or affusion) is performed.

baptize /ˈbæptaɪz/ [bap.ˈtajz] [ˈbæp.tajz] v
βαπτίζω
(Christianity) To perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling or pouring water over someone or immersing them in water.

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] bars n
κομμάτι πλάκα πλακίδιο ράβδος
A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.
μπαρ
A non-SI unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
ράβδος
(countable, uncountable, metallurgy) A solid metal object with uniform (round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular) cross-section; in the US its smallest dimension is 1⁄4 inch or greater, a piece of thinner material being called a strip.
πλάκα πλακίδιο ράβδος
A cuboid piece of any solid commodity.
μπαρ καπηλειό ποτοπωλείο παμπ
(mathematics) The sign indicating that the characteristic of a logarithm is negative, conventionally placed above the digit(s) to show that it applies to the characteristic only and not to the mantissa.
(music) A vertical line across a musical staff dividing written music into sections, typically of equal durational value.
μπαρ μπαράκι
A counter, or simply a cabinet, from which alcoholic drinks are served in a private house or a hotel room.
δικηγορία δικηγόροι ποινικολογία
(law, metonym, "the Bar", "the bar") Collectively, lawyers or the legal profession; specifically applied to barristers in some countries, but including all lawyers in others.

bar /baː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ [bɑɹ] [bɑ˞] barred v
μπαρ δικηγορία δικηγόροι πλάκα πλακίδιο ποινικολογία
(transitive) To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
δικηγόροι
(transitive) To prohibit.
μπαρ δικηγόροι κομμάτι μπαράκι πλάκα πλακίδιο
(transitive) To lock or bolt with a bar.
μπαρ καπηλειό ποτοπωλείο κομμάτι παμπ πλάκα
To imprint or paint with bars, to stripe.

bar line bar lines n
διαστολή
(music) A vertical line in musical notation used to separate two bars or measures.

bar-headed goose bar-headed geese n
ινδική χήνα
A species of goose (Anser indicus)

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
βάρβαρος βαρβαρικός
Relating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ barbarians n
βάρβαρος
(historical) A non-Greek or a non-Roman citizen.
An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories.
βάρβαρος απολίτιστος
(derogatory) Someone from a developing country or backward culture.

barbaric /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbɛɹɪk/ more barbaric most barbaric adj
βάρβαρος βαρβαρικός
of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth

barbarism /ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹɪz(ə)m/ barbarisms n
βαρβαρισμός
An error in language use within a single word, such as a mispronunciation.

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ barbecues n
ψησταριά σχάρα
A fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium.

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ v
ψήνω
To cook food on a barbecue; to smoke it over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels.

barbed wire /bɑɹbd waɪəɹ/ [ˈbɑɹbd ˈwa.jɚ] barbed wires n
αγκαθωτό σύρμα
Twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ barbers n
κουρέας
A person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards.

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ v
κουρεύω
To cut the hair or beard of (a person).

barber surgeon barber surgeons n
γιατρός κουρέας
(historical) A medical practitioner of medieval Europe, generally charged with looking after soldiers during or after a battle.

barbershop barbershops n
κουρείο
(countable) The place of business of a barber; a store where a person (usually a male) can go to get a haircut.

barbiturate /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑɹbɪˈt(j)ʊəɹɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt(j)u.ɪt/ /ˌbɑɹˈbɪt͡ʃu.ɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹeɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹɪt/ barbiturates n
βαρβιτουρικό
(organic compound) Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.
(pharmaceutical drug) Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ /ˌbɑːkəˈɹəʊl/ barcaroles n
βαρκαρόλα βαρκαρόλλα
(music) A Venetian folk song traditionally sung by gondoliers, often in 6⁄8 or 12⁄8 time with alternating strong and weak beats imitating a rowing motion. [from late 18th c.]

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ barcodes n
γραμμοκωδικός
Any set of machine-readable parallel bars or concentric circles, varying in width, spacing, or height, encoding information according to a symbology.

bard /bɑɹd/ /bɑːd/ bards n
βάρδος
A professional poet and singer, like among the ancient Celts, whose occupation was to compose and sing verses in honor of the heroic achievements of princes and brave men.

bare-bottomed more bare-bottomed most bare-bottomed adj
γυμνόπυγος
(of objects) Having an uncovered base or seat.

bareback /ˈbɛəbæk/ /ˈbɛɚbæk/ adv
ακάποτα
(slang) Without a condom.

barefoot /ˈbæɹfʊt/ /ˈbɑːɹfʊt/ /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adj
ξυπόλυτος
Wearing nothing on the feet.

barefoot /ˈbæɹfʊt/ /ˈbɑːɹfʊt/ /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adv
ανυπόδετα ξυπόλητα
Wearing nothing on the feet.

barelegged adj
ακάλτσωτος
Having uncovered legs.

barge /bɑɹd͡ʒ/ /bɑːd͡ʒ/ barges n
φορτηγίδα
A large flat-bottomed towed or self-propelled boat used mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods or bulk cargo.

bariatric /ˌbæɹiˈætɹɪk/ adj
βαριατρική
Referring to the branch of medicine bariatrics, the treatment of obesity and weight problems.

barista /baˈɹi.sta/ /baˈɾi.sta/ /bəˈɹiː.stə/ /bəˈɹɪ.stə/ /bɚˈi.stə/ /bɚˈɪ.stə/ baristas baristi n
μπουφετζoύ μπουφετζής
A person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers.

barite barites n
βαρίτης
(mineral) A mineral, barium sulphate, with the chemical formula BaSO4.

barium /ˈbɛəɹɪəm/ bariums n
βάριο
The chemical element (symbol Ba) with an atomic number of 56. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ barks n
αλύχτημα γάβγισμα υλακή
The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.
φλοιός
(countable, uncountable) The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ v
γαβγίζω
(intransitive) To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
(intransitive) To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
(transitive) To speak sharply.
αποφλοιώνω ξεφλουδίζω
To strip the bark from; to peel.
γδέρνω ξεφλουδίζω
To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.

barker /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kɚ/ barkers n
κράχτης
A person employed to solicit customers by calling out to passersby, e.g. at a carnival.

barking dogs seldom bite proverb
σκυλί που γαβγίζει δεν δαγκώνει σκύλος που γαβγίζει δεν δαγκώνει
People who make threats rarely carry them out.

barky barkier barkiest adj
φλοιώδης
(of a tree) Having bark.

barley /ˈbɑɹli/ /ˈbɑːli/ barleys n
κριθάρι
A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.

barmaid /ˈbɑː(ɹ).meɪd/ barmaids n
σερβιτόρα
A woman who serves in a bar. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

barn /bɑrn/ [baɾn] [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑɻn] [bɑːn] [bɒən] barns n
αχυρώνας
(agriculture) A building, often found on a farm, used for storage or keeping animals such as cattle.
μπαρν
(nuclear physics) A unit of surface area equal to 10−28 square metres.

barn owl /ˈbɑɹn ˌaʊəl/ /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ barn owls n
πεπλόγλαυκα
An owl of the species Tyto alba, often having a white face and commonly found in barns and other farm buildings.

barn swallow barn swallows n
σταβλοχελίδονο χελιδόνι
Hirundo rustica, the most widespread species of swallow in the world; a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings, is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

barnacle /ˈbɑɹnəkl̩/ /ˈbɑːnəkl̩/ barnacles n
θυσανόποδο
A marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia that attaches itself to submerged surfaces such as tidal rocks or the bottoms of ships.

barnacle goose barnacle geese n
αγριόχηνα
A black and white species of bird within the family Anatidae from the northern hemisphere, Branta leucopsis.

barometer /bəˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ /bəˈɹɒm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [bəˈɹɑ.mə.ɾɚ] [bəˈɹɔm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] barometers n
βαρόμετρο
An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛəɹən/ baroness barons n
βαρόνος
A baron of beef, a cut made up of a double sirloin.

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ baronesses n
βαρόνη
A woman holding a baronial title in her own right; a female ruler of a barony.

baronet /bæɹə.ˈnɛt/ baronetess baronets n
βαρονέτος
The bearer of a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods, accompanied by the titular prefix "Sir" (for men) or "Dame" (for women) which is used in conjunction with the holder's Christian name. It is inheritable, usually by the eldest son, although a few baronetcies can also pass through the female line.

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ baronies n
βαρονία
The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.

barrack /ˈbeɹ.ək/ /ˈbæɹ.ək/ /ˈbɛɹ.ək/ barracks n
στρατώνας
(military, chiefly, in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

barracuda /ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/ barracuda barracudas n
μπαρακούντα σφύραινα
Any large marine fish of the genus Sphyraena that have elongated bodies, a projecting lower jaw, displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth, and are aggressive predators.

barrage /bəˈɹɑʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːdʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɪdʒ/ barrages n
φράγμα
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
μπαράζ
(by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
(fencing) A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.

barrel /ˈbæɹ(ə)l/ /ˈbæɹəl/ /ˈbæɹəɫ/ /ˈbɛɚəl/ [ˈbæɹəɫ] [ˈbɛɚəɫ] barrels n
βαρέλι
(countable) A round (cylindrical) vessel, such as a cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends (heads). Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.
κάννη
A metallic tube, as of a gun, from which a projectile is discharged.

barrel organ barrel organs n
λατέρνα ρομβία
A musical instrument in which air from a bellows is admitted to a set of pipes by means of pins inserted into a revolving barrel (typically turned by a crank), originating in France.

barrel piano barrel pianos n
λατέρνα
(musical instruments) An early pianola or player piano.

barren /ˈbæɹən/ barrener barrenest more barren most barren adj
στείρος άκαρπος στέρφος
(of people and animals, not comparable) Not bearing children, childless; hence also unable to bear children, sterile.
άκαρπος
(of places) Of poor fertility, infertile; not producing vegetation; desert, waste.

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ /ˌbɛɹɪˈkeɪd/ barricades n
οδόφραγμα
A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈbɛɹi.ɚ/ barriers n
φράγμα
A structure that bars passage.
An obstacle or impediment.

barrister /ˈbæɹ.ɪst.ə(ɹ)/ barristers n
συνηγόρος
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) A lawyer with the right to speak and argue as an advocate in higher lawcourts.

barse /bɑɹs/ /bɑːs/ barses n
πέρκα
The perch; any of various marine and freshwater fish resembling the perch.

bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ bartenders bartendress n
μπάρμαν
One who tends a bar or pub; a person preparing and serving drinks at a bar. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

barter /ˈbɑɹtɚ/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ [ˈbɑɹɾɚ] v
ανταλλάσσω
(ambitransitive) To exchange goods or services without involving money.

barycenter barycenters n
βαρύκεντρο
(physics) The center of a mass; often specifically, the point at which the gravitational forces exerted by two objects are equal

baryon /ˈbæɹiɒn/ /ˈbɛəɹiɒn/ baryons n
βαρυόνιο
(particle) A heavy subatomic particle created by the binding of quarks by gluons; a hadron containing three quarks. Baryons have half-odd integral spin and are thus fermions. This category includes the common proton and neutron of the atomic nucleus.

barytone /ˈbæɹɪtəʊn/ more barytone most barytone adj
βαρύτονος
(linguistics) Of or pertaining to a word not having an accent on the last syllable.

bas-relief /ˈbæs.ɹɪˌlif/ /ˈbæs.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˈbɑ.ɹɪˌlif/ /ˈbɑs.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˈbɑː.ɹɪˌliːf/ /ˌbæs.ɹɪˈlif/ /ˌbɑ.ɹɪˈlif/ bas-reliefs n
χαμηλό ανάγλυφο
(sculpture) A low or mostly-flat sculpture which is carved into a wall, or is in the form of a tile mounted flat to a wall, rather than a fully three-dimensional, free-standing figure.

basalt /bəˈsɑlt/ /bəˈsɔlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɑlt/ /ˈbeɪˌsɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɑlt/ /ˈbæs.ɒlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔlt/ /ˈbæs.ɔːlt/ /ˈbæs.əlt/ basalts n
βασάλτης
(mineral) A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ baser basest more base most base adj
ταπεινός
(obsolete) Low in height; short.
Low in place or position.
(obsolete) Of low value or degree.
ποταπός
Morally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
ευτελής
(now, rare) Inferior; unworthy, of poor quality.
αγενής
(of a metal) Not considered precious or noble.
Alloyed with inferior metal; debased.

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ bases n
βάση θεμέλιο
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
βάση
The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.
(chemistry) Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.
(baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
(architecture) The lowermost part of a column, between the shaft and the pedestal or pavement.
(botany) The end of a leaf, petal or similar organ where it is attached to its support.
(geometry) The lowest side of a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat.
(mathematics) A number raised to the power of an exponent.
βάση έδρα
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
μάνα
A safe zone in the children's games of tag and hide-and-go-seek.

base /beɪs/ /beːs/ v
βασίζω
(transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
εδρεύω
(transitive) To be located (at a particular place).

base address base addresses n
διεύθυνση αναφοράς
(computing) An address serving as a point of reference for calculating other addresses.

base unit base units n
θεμελιώδης μονάδα
A unit of measurement which is not itself defined in terms of other units, and from which other units may be derived.

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɑl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ baseballs n
μπέιζμπολ
The ball used to play the sport of baseball.

based /beɪst/ more based most based adj
-παγής βασιζόμενος
Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ basements n
υπόγειο
A floor of a building below ground level.

bashful [ˈbæʃfəɫ] [ˈbæʃfʊɫ] more bashful most bashful adj
ντροπαλός
Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.

bashfulness bashfulnesses n
αιδημοσύνη ντροπαλοσύνη ντροπαλότητα
The quality or property of being bashful

basic rate interface basic rate interfaces n
διεπαφή βασικού ρυθμού

basil /ˈbeɪ.zəl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ basils n
βασιλικός
A plant (Ocimum basilicum).
The leaves of this plant used as a herb.

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ basilicae basilicas n
βασιλική
(architecture) A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.

basilisk /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ /ˈbæz.ɪ.lɪsk/ basilisks n
βασιλίσκος δράκων
(heraldiccharge) A type of dragon used in heraldry.
βασιλίσκος
Any of the tree-dwelling of lizard of the genus Basiliscus: the basilisk lizard.

basin /ˈbeɪs(ə)n/ basins n
νιπτήρας
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
λεκάνη απορροής
(geography) An area of land from which water drains into a common outlet; drainage basin.

basis /ˈbeɪ.sɪs/ /ˈbæɪ.sɪs/ baseis bases basises n
βάση
A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.

bask /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ v
λιάζομαι
To bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat.

basket /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ baskets n
καλάθι κάνιστρο
A lightweight container, generally round, open at the top, and tapering toward the bottom.
καλάθι στεφάνη
(basketball) A circular hoop, from which a net is suspended, which is the goal through which the players try to throw the ball.
καλάθι
(basketball) The act of putting the ball through the basket, thereby scoring points.
A dance movement in some line dances, where men put their arms round the women's lower backs, and the women put their arms over the men's shoulders, and the group (usually of four, any more is difficult) spins round, which should result in the women's feet leaving the ground.

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɑl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ basketballs n
καλαθοσφαίριση μπάσκετ
(countable) The particular kind of ball used in the sport of basketball.

basketball player basketball players n
καλαθοσφαιρίστρια μπασκετμπολίστρια παίκτρια του μπάσκετ μπασκετμπολίστας καλαθοσφαιριστής παίκτης του μπάσκετ
A person who plays basketball, especially professionally.

basketmaker basketmakers n
καλαθοποιός καλαθάς
A person who weaves baskets.

basketweaver basketweavers n
καλαθοπλέκτης καλαθοπλέκτρια
One who takes part in the craft of basketweaving.

bass /beɪs/ basser bassest adj
μπάσος ήχος χαμηλής κλίμακας
Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.

bass /beɪs/ basses n
μπάσα μπάσο μπάσος
A low spectrum of sound tones.
μπάσο
A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
(musical instrument) An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.
βαρύτονος
One who sings in the bass range.

bass /bæs/ bass basses n
πέρκα

bass clarinet bass clarinets n
μπάσο κλαρινέτο
A bass instrument in the clarinet family.

bass clef /ˈbeɪsklɛf/ bass clefs n
κλειδί του Φα
(music) A symbol showing that the second line from the top of the staff represents the F below middle C.

bass drum /ˈbeɪsˌdɹʌm/ bass drums n
γκρανκάσα
a large drum with a low pitch

bassist /ˈbeɪs.ɪst/ bassists n
μπασίστας
A musician who plays a bass instrument, especially the bass guitar.

bassoonist bassoonists n
φαγκοτίστας
A person who plays the bassoon, a musical instrument in the woodwind family.

basswood /ˈbæswʊd/ basswoods n
φλαμουριά φλαμούρι
(US) Any of several trees of the genus Tilia; the lindens, especially Tilia americana, the American basswood.

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ more bastard most bastard adj
νόθος
Of or like a bastard (illegitimate human descendant).
Of or like a mongrel, bastardized creature/cross.
Of abnormal, irregular or otherwise inferior qualities (size, shape etc).

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ interjection
μπάσταρδος
(rare) Exclamation of strong dismay or strong sense of being upset.

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ bastards n
εξώγαμο μπάσταρδο
(dated) A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
μιξογενής μπάσταρδος
A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties).
καθίκι μπάσταρδος
(vulgar,, _, , _, offensive, or, pejorative) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.
παλιόφιλος
(especially, Australia, endearing, or, humorous) A man, a fellow, a male friend.
νόθο
(informal) A child who does not know their father.
μπασταρδεμένος
A variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin, fake or counterfeit.

bastion /ˈbæsti.ən/ /ˈbæst͡ʃən/ bastions n
έπαλξη προμαχώνας προπύργιο
(architecture) A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.
προπύργιο
A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.
(figuratively) A person, group, or thing, that strongly defends some principle.

bastnaesite bastnaesites n
μπαστναζίτης
(mineral) A yellow-brown mineral that is a source of several rare earth metals, especially gadolinium, samarium, and neodymium.

bat /bæt/ bats n
νυχτερίδα ρόπαλο χτυπητήρι
Any of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous.
A club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket.

bat /bæt/ v
νυχτερίδα ρόπαλο χτυπητήρι
(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.

batch file batch files n
αρχείο δέσμης εντολών αρχείο εντολοδέσμης
(computing, especially MS-DOS) A file containing a series of instructions to be carried out by the operating system.

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ~bäθ] [bæθ~bɛəθ~beəθ] [bɑːt̪] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] baths n
μπανιέρα λουτήρας μπάνιο
A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.
λουτρό μπάνιο βαλανείον
A building or area where bathing occurs.
μπάνιο λουτρό λούσιμο μπανιάρισμα
The act of bathing.

bathhouse bathhouses n
βαλανείο λουτρώνας
A building with baths for communal use.

bathrobe /ˈbæθ.ɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹəʊb/ bathrobes n
μπουρνούζι
A robe usually made of terrycloth intended to be worn when one is still damp from bathing or when there is no immediate need to dress fully.

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹʊm/ /ˈbæθˌɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ bathrooms n
λουτρό μπάνιο
(chiefly, US, South Africa, Canada, Philippines, euphemism) A lavatory (area where one washes or bathes): a room containing a toilet and (typically but not necessarily) a bathtub.

bathtub /ˈbæθtʊb/ /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ bathtubs n
μπανιέρα λουτήρας
A large container for holding water in which a person may bathe (take a bath).

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ /ˈbæθɪˌskæf/ bathyscaphes n
βαθυσκάφος
A self-propelled deep-sea diving submersible for exploring the ocean depths, consisting of a crew cabin similar to a bathysphere suspended below a float filled with a buoyant liquid such as petrol.

bathysphere /ˈbæθɪˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ bathyspheres n
βαθύσφαιρα
A spherical steel deep-diving chamber with perspex windows, in which persons are lowered to the depths by a cable to study the oceans and deep-sea life; the precursor to the bathyscaphe

batiste /bəˈtiːst/ batistes n
βατίστα
A fine cloth made from cotton or linen; cambric.

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætn̩/ /ˈbætɒn/ /ˈbætən/ batons n
μπαγκέτα γκλομπ
(music) The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
σκυτάλη
(sports) An object transferred by runners in a relay race.

battalion /bəˈtælɪən/ battalions n
τάγμα
(military) An army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters. Traditionally forming part of a regiment.
(US, military) an army unit having two or more companies, etc. and a headquarters; forming part of a brigade.
λεφούσι στίφος
Any large body of troops.
(by extension) A great number of things.

batter /ˈbætə/ /ˈbætəɹ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] batters n
κουρκούτι
(cooking, countable, uncountable) A beaten mixture of flour and liquid (usually egg and milk), used for baking (e.g. pancakes, cake, or Yorkshire pudding) or to coat food (e.g. fish) prior to frying.
κλίση
An incline on the outer face of a built wall.

batter /ˈbætə/ /ˈbætəɹ/ [ˈbæɾɚ] v
χτυπώ
To hit or strike violently and repeatedly.

battering ram battering rams n
πολιορκητικός κριός
A modern device, usually in the form of a metal bar with handles, chiefly used by police and firefighters to force open locked doors.

battery /ˈbæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbæt.ɹi/ batteries n
μπαταρία
(countable, electronics) A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.
πυροβολαρχία
(countable) A coordinated group of artillery weapons.

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] battles n
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.
μάχη αγώνας
(military, obsolete) The main body of an army, as distinct from the vanguard and rear; the battalia.

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ [bætɫ̩] [ˈbatʰɫ̩] [ˈbæɾɫ̩] v
μάχομαι
(intransitive) To join in battle; to contend in fight

battle axe battle axes n
πέλεκυς
An ancient military weapon, an axe designed for combat, including (in, _, heraldiccharge) when borne on arms as a mark of prowess.

battle cry battle cries n
ιαχή
(military) An exclamation troops yell out when going to war or battle.

battle of the sexes battles of the sexes n
μάχη των φύλων
Any competition between men and women.

battlecruiser battlecruisers n
βαρύ καταδρομικό καταδρομικό μάχης
(military, nautical) A fast warship with thicker armor and heavier guns than a typical cruiser, but with armor, armament, or both still inferior to that of a dreadnought battleship; designed to act as an advanced scout of the battle fleet and to destroy enemy cruisers.
(fiction) A warship of intermediate size and/or capability between a heavy cruiser and a (light) battleship.

battledore battledores n
κόπανος
(historical) A wooden paddle-shaped bat or beetle used to wash clothes by beating, stirring, or smoothing them.

battlefield battlefields n
πεδίο μάχης
The area where a land battle is or was fought, which is not necessarily a field.

battlement [ˈbætəɫmənt] battlements n
πολεμίστρα
In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.

battleship battleships n
θωρηκτό
(science fiction, by extension) A starship of comparable role
(military, nautical, archaic) A ship of the line.
ναυμαχία
A guessing game played on grid paper; see Battleship (game).

batty /ˈbæti/ [ˈbæɾi] battier battiest adj
τρελός
(slang) Mad, crazy, silly.

bauble /ˈbɑbəl/ /ˈbɔbəl/ [ˈbɒbəɫ] [ˈbɔːbəɫ] baubles n
μπιχλιμπίδι
A cheap showy ornament or piece of jewellery; a gewgaw.

baud /bɔːd/ bauds n
μπωντ
(computing, telecommunications) A unit of data transmission symbol rate; the number of signalling events per second.

bauxite /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ bauxites n
βωξίτης
The principal ore of aluminium; a clay-like mineral, being a mixture of hydrated oxides and hydroxides.

bawdy /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɔdi/ /ˈbɔːdi/ bawdier bawdiest more bawdy most bawdy adj
άσεμνος αισχρός
Obscene; filthy; unchaste. [from 15th Century]

bay /beɪ/ bays n
κόλπος
(geography) A body of water (especially the sea) more-or-less three-quarters surrounded by land.
δάφνη
Laurus nobilis, a tree or shrub of the family Lauraceae, having dark green leaves and berries.
Bay leaf, the leaf of this or certain other species of tree or shrub, used as a herb.
διαμέρισμα
An internal recess; a compartment or area surrounded on three sides.
κλίτος
The distance between two supports in a vault or building with a pitched roof.

bay leaf bay leaves n
φύλλο δάφνης δάφνη
A herb derived from any of certain shrubs of the family Lauraceae and Myrtaceae.

bayonet /ˈbeɪənɛt/ /ˈbeɪənɪt/ /ˈbeɪənɪ̈t/ /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/ /ˈbæɡənət/ /ˈbæɡənɛt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ bayonets n
ξιφολόγχη
(military) A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offence and defence. Originally, the bayonet was made with a handle, which needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.
(engineering) A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.

bazaar /bəˈzɐː/ /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ bazaars n
παζάρι αγορά
A fair or temporary market, often for charity.

bazooka /bəˈzuːkə/ bazookas n
μπαζούκα
(by extension) Any shoulder-fired rocket grenade launcher.

be /bi/ /biː/ v
είμαι
(auxiliary) Used with past participles of verbs to form the passive voice.
Used with past participles of certain intransitive verbs to form the perfect aspect.
Used to indicate that the subject has the qualities described by a noun or noun phrase.
Used to link a subject to a measurement.
(dynamic / lexical be, especially in progressive tenses, conjugated non-suppletively in the present tense, see usage notes) To exist or behave in a certain way.
(with a cardinal numeral) Used to state the age of a subject in years.
To occupy a place.
(in perfect tenses) Elliptical form of "be here", "go to and return from" or similar, also extending to certain other senses of "go".
To remain undisturbed in a certain state or situation.
υπάρχω είμαι
(formal) Used with to-infinitives of verbs to express intent, obligation, appropriateness, or relative future occurrence.
(now, usually, literary) To exist; to have real existence, to be alive.
As an intransitive lexical verb:
είμαι έχει ίσον κάνει
(rare, and, regional, chiefly, in the past tense) Used to link two noun clauses, the first of which is a day of the week, recurring date, month, or other specific time (on which the event of the main clause took place), and the second of which is a period of time indicating how long ago that day was. [from 15th c.]
γίνομαι είμαι
To occur, to take place.

be able to v
μπορώ
Can, to have the ability to.

be ashamed v
ντρέπομαι
To feel ashamed. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be born v
γεννιέμαι
To come into existence through birth.

be called v
λέγομαι ονομάζομαι
To have a specific name.

be right v
έχω δίκιο
To be correct in one's judgment or statement about something. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be right back /biː ɹaɪt bæk/ phraseologicalUnit
επιστρέφω αμέσως
Used to indicate the speaker will return in a moment. Often abbreviated in online slang as BRB.

be silent v
σωπαίνω
To refrain from speaking; to say nothing. (This entry is a translation hub.)

be wrong v
κάνω λάθος
To have an incorrect belief, to be mistaken about one's judgment or statement concerning something. (This entry is a translation hub.)

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ beaches n
παραλία αμμουδιά ακρογιαλιά
A horizontal strip of land, usually sandy, adjoining water.

beach volleyball beach volleyballs n
μπιτς βόλεϊ
(countable) The ball used to play this sport.

beachhead /ˈbiːt͡ʃhɛd/ beachheads n
προγεφύρωμα
(military) An area of hostile territory (especially on a beach) that, when captured, serves for the continuous landing (or movement into position) of further troops and material

bead /biːd/ beads n
στάλα
A small drop of water or other liquid. [from 16thc.]
χάντρα
A small, round object.
Various small, round solid objects.

beak /biːk/ beaks n
ράμφος
A rigid structure projecting from the front of a bird's face, used for pecking, grooming, foraging, carrying items, eating food, etc.
A similar structure forming the jaws of a turtle, platypus, etc.
έμβολο
(nautical) A beam, shod or armed at the end with a metal head or point, and projecting from the prow of an ancient galley, used as a ram to pierce the vessel of an enemy; a beakhead.

beam /biːm/ beams n
δοκάρι
(structural) Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
(structural) One of the principal horizontal structural members, usually of steel, timber, or concrete, of a building.
ακτίνα
(physics) A ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body.
(figuratively) A ray; a gleam.

beam /biːm/ v
ακτινοβολώ
(ambitransitive) To emit beams of light; to shine; to radiate.
(intransitive, figuratively) To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.

bean /biːn/ beans n
φασόλι
Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods.

bean goose bean geese n
χωραφόχηνα
Any of species Anser fabalis of grey geese, of family Anatidae.

beanpole beanpoles n
σανίδα
(informal) A tall, thin person.

bear /beə/ /beː/ /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ /bɛː(r)/ /bɛː(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːə(r)/ [beə] [beə~bɪə] bears n
αρκούδα άρκτος
A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.

bear fruit v
αποδίδω καρπούς
(idiom) To succeed in some task; to achieve benefit from a task or project.

bearable /ˈbɛəɹəbəɫ/ adj
ανεκτός
Able to be borne; tolerable; endurable.

beard /biɚd/ /bɜː(ɹ)d/ /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ beards n
γένι γενειάδα
Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck.

beardless more beardless most beardless adj
αγένειος απώγων
(ornithology) Lacking a beard (a defined patch of feathers below the beak).

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ bearings n
ρουλεμάν έδρανο ρουλμάν
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.

bearskin /ˈbɛə.skɪn/ /ˈbɛəɹ.skɪn/ bearskins n
αρκουδοτόμαρο
(countable, uncountable) The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug.

beast /biːst/ beasts n
θηρίο τέρας
(often, _, collective) All non-human animals seen as a group.
κτήνος ζώο τέρας
A person who behaves in a violent, antisocial or uncivilized manner.

beast of burden beasts of burden n
υποζύγιο
A draught animal, such as a donkey, mule, llama, camel, horse, or ox, that carries or pulls a load for the benefit of a human.

beast of prey beasts of prey n
κτήνος
A carnivorous animal that hunts for its food, especially one that preys on vertebrates.

beat /biːt/ beats n
διακρότημα
The interference between two tones of almost equal frequency

beatification /biˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ beatifications n
οσιοποίηση
The act of beatifying, or the state of being beatified; especially, in the Roman Catholic Church, the act or process of ascertaining and declaring that a deceased person is one of "the blessed," or has attained the second degree of sanctity, — usually a stage in the process of canonization.

beautician /bjuːˈtɪ(t)ʃən/ beauticians n
αισθητικός

beautifier beautifiers n
καλλωπίστρια καλλωπιστής
A person who or a thing which beautifies or makes beautiful.

beautiful /ˈbju.tɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪ.fʊl/ [bju.ɾə.fəl] more beautiful most beautiful adj
όμορφος ωραίος
Attractive and possessing beauty.

beautify /ˈbjuː.tɪ.faɪ/ v
καλλωπίζω ομορφαίνω
(transitive) To make beautiful; to increase the beauty of.

beauty /ˈbjuti/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ [-ɾi] [ˈb(j)ɪu̯ɾ̥ɪ] [ˈbju̟ti] [ˈbju̟ːɾi] beauties n
ομορφιά
The quality of being (especially visually) attractive, pleasing, fine or good-looking; comeliness.
καλλονή ομορφιά
Someone who is beautiful.

beauty pageant beauty pageants n
διαγωνισμός ομορφιάς καλλιστεία
A competition in which participants compete for a determination that one is the most physically attractive.

beauty parlor beauty parlors n
ινστιτούτο αισθητικής
(US, Philippines) A salon where hairdressers, beauticians, and cosmeticians work.

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ beaver beavers n
κάστορας
(countable) A semiaquatic rodent of the genus Castor, having a wide, flat tail and webbed feet.

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ adv
εξαιτίας
On account (of), for sake (of).
έτσι γιατί έτσι
(by ellipsis) Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so".

because /biˈkɔz/ /biˈkʌz/ /bəˈkɔz/ /bəˈkʌz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkeɪz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ /bɪˈkʌz/ conjunction
γιατί διότι επειδή
By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

because of preposition
εξαιτίας λόγω
On account of; due to, for the purpose of

beckon /ˈbɛkən/ v
γνέφω
(ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.

becloud /bɪˈklaʊd/ v
συγχέω συννεφιάζω συσκοτίζω
(transitive) To cause to become obscure or muddled.

become /biˈkʌm/ /bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
γίνομαι
(transitive) To be proper for; to beseem. [from 13th c.]

becoming /bəˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʊm.ɪŋɡ/ /bɪˈkʌm.ɪŋ/ more becoming most becoming adj
ταιριαστό
pleasingly suitable; fit; congruous; beautiful

becquerel [bɛkəˈɹɛɫ] becquerels n
μπεκερέλ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of radioactive activity; the activity of a quantity of radioactive material in which one nucleus decays per second. Symbol: Bq

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ [beː] beds n
κρεβάτι κλίνη
A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep.
A shaped piece of timber to hold a cask clear of a ship’s floor; a pallet.
κοίτη πυθμένας
The bottom of a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river. [from later 16thc.]
παρτέρι κρεβάτι
A garden plot.
υπέρεισμα υπόβαθρο υπόστρωμα
A place, or flat surface or layer, on which something else rests or is laid.
κοίτασμα
A deposit of ore, coal, etc.

bed urinal bed urinals n
ουροδοχείο πάπια
A sealable plastic bottle into which a patient urinates when using a bathroom is inconvenient or impossible; often but not always with a long neck reminiscent of a duck.

bedbug bedbugs n
κοριός
A small nocturnal insect (Cimex lectularius), of the family Cimicidae, that feeds on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts.

beddy-bye n
νάνι
(idiomatic, baby-talk, childish) Bedtime for a toddler, going to sleep, going to bed, sleeping.

bedpan /ˈbɛd.ˌpæn/ bedpans n
ουροδοχείο πάπια σκοραμίδα
A pan used for urination and defecation while in bed, now usually for reasons of medical necessity or convenience.

bedraggled /bɪˈdɹæɡl̩d/ more bedraggled most bedraggled adj
ατημέλητος
Wet and limp; unkempt.

bedridden /ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ adj
κλινήρης
Confined to bed because of infirmity or illness.

bedroom /ˈbɛdɹʊm/ /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ bedrooms n
κρεβατοκάμαρα υπνοδωμάτιο
A room in a house, apartment, hotel or other dwelling where a bed is kept for sleeping.

bedsheet /ˈbɛdʃiːt/ bedsheets n
σεντόνι
A sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen.

bedtime story /ˈbɛdtaɪm ˈstɔːɹi/ bedtime stories n
παραμύθι
A fairy tale or other story read to somebody, usually a child, before they sleep.

bee /ˈbiː/ bees n
μέλισσα
A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.
μπι
The name of the Latin-script letter B.
συναναστροφή σύναξη
A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.

bee smoker bee smokers n
καπνιστήρι
(apiculture) A device that releases smoke intended to distract bees.

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ bee-eaters n
μελισσοφάγος
Any of various brightly-coloured, insectivorous, near-passerine birds in the family Meropidae, especially the European bee-eater, Merops apiaster.

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ beeches n
οξιά
A tree of the genus Fagus having a smooth, light grey trunk, oval, pointed leaves, and many branches.

beech marten beech martens n
κουνάβι
Martes foina, a marten of Eurasia.

beef /bif/ /biːf/ beef beefs beeves n
βοδινό
(in the meat industry, on, _, product packaging) The edible portions of a cow (including those which are not meat).

beefsteak /ˈbiːfˌsteɪk/ beefsteaks n
μοσχαρίσια μπριζόλα
(countable, uncountable) (A) steak cut from beef cattle.
(countable) Ellipsis of beefsteak tomato.
(countable) Ellipsis of beefsteak mushroom.

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ beehives n
κυψέλη
An enclosed structure in which some species of honey bees (genus Apis) live and raise their young.
A man-made structure in which bees are kept for their honey.

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ beekeepers n
μελισσοκόμος
A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey.

beekeeping n
μελισσοκομία μελισσουργία
The practice or profession of keeping and caring for bees.

been there, done that phraseologicalUnit
ήταν εκεί, κάνει αυτό
(idiomatic, ironic) An assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic and is not too keen on revisiting or redoing it again.

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə/ /bɪɚ/ /bɪɹ/ /bɪː/ beers n
ζύθος μπίρα
(uncountable) An alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt; often with hops or some other substance (like gruit) to impart a bitter flavor.
αφέψημα
(uncountable) A solution produced by steeping plant materials in water or another fluid.
μπίρα μπύρα
(countable) A glass, bottle, or can of any of the above beverages.

beer belly beer bellies n
προκοίλι σκεμπές
A protruding belly caused by excess fat stored in the abdomen and colloquially attributed to the consumption of beer.

beeswax /ˈbiːzwæks/ beeswaxes n
μελισσοκέρι 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.

beet /biːt/ beets n
ζαχαρότευτλο κοκκινογούλι
Beta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.
κοκκινογούλι
(US, Canada) A beetroot, a swollen root of such a plant.

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] beetles n
σκαθάρι σκαραβαίος
Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.

beetroot /ˈbit.ɹut/ /ˈbiː.tɹʉːt/ /ˈbiːt.ɹuːt/ [ˈbiː.t͡ʃɹʉːt] beetroots n
παντζάρι
(UK, NZ, AU) A normally deep-red-coloured root vegetable usually cooked or pickled before eating; Synonym of beet.

before /biˈfɔɹ/ /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
πριν
Earlier than (in time).
μπροστά από μπροστά σε
In front of in space.

before dark
πριν από το σούρουπο
Before night begins to fall.

beforehand /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹhænd/ /bɪˈfoəhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ /bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adv
προκαταβολικά από πριν εκ των προτέρων προηγουμένως πρωτύτερα
At an earlier or preceding time.

beg /bɛɡ/ v
ζητιανεύω επαιτώ
(intransitive) To request the help of someone, often in the form of money.
ικετεύω
(transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.

beget /biˈɡɛt/ /bəˈɡɛt/ /bɪˈɡɛt/ v
γεννώ παράγω
To father; to sire; to produce (a child).
προκαλώ
To cause; to produce.

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ beggars n
ζητιάνος ζητιάνα επαίτης
A person who begs.

beggary /ˈbɛɡəɹi/ beggaries n
ζητιανιά
The fact or action of begging.

begin /biˈɡɪn/ /bəˈɡɪn/ /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
αρχίζω
(ambitransitive) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ beginners n
αρχάριος πρωτάρης
Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.

beginner's luck n
τύχη του πρωτάρη
Good luck supposedly enjoyed during a beginner's first attempt.

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ beginnings n
αρχή
(uncountable) The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states.
The initial portion of some extended thing.

begonia /bəˈɡoʊni.ə/ /bəˈɡəʊniː.ə/ begonias n
μπιγκόνια
Any plant of the large genus of Begonia.

beguile /bɪˈɡaɪl/ v
εξαπατώ παραπλανώ
(transitive) To deceive or delude (using guile).
διασκεδάζω
(transitive) To charm, delight or captivate.

behavior /bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/ behaviors n
συμπεριφορά
(countable, uncountable) The way a living creature behaves or acts generally.
(uncountable) The way a device or system operates.

behaviorism behaviorisms n
συμπεριφορισμός
An approach to psychology focusing on observable behavior which, generally assuming that behavior is determined by the environment and denying any independent significance for mind, largely ignores any pathophysiological processes which may, or may not, underlie subjective, behavioral phenomena.

behavioural science behavioural sciences n
επιστήμη συμπεριφοράς συμπεριφορική επιστήμη
The systematic analysis and investigation of human and animal behaviour through controlled and naturalistic observation and disciplined scientific experimentation.

behead /bɪˈhɛd/ v
αποκεφαλίζω
(transitive) To deliberately remove the head of; to cut off (someone's) head.

beheading beheadings n
αποκεφαλισμός
An instance of a person being beheaded.

behind /bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
πίσω από πίσω
At or to the back or far side of.

behind bars
στη φυλακή
(figuratively, idiomatic) In jail, in prison.

behind closed doors
κεκλεισμένων των θυρών
(idiomatic) In private; in one's private life; lacking (normal) public disclosure, in camera.

behind the wheel
στο τιμόνι
In control of a vehicle; driving.

behove /biˈhoʊv/ /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
επιβαρύνω
(transitive, formal) To be necessary for (someone).

beige /ˈbeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbeɪʒ/ beiges n
μπεζ
A slightly yellowish gray colour, as that of unbleached wool.

being /ˈbiŋ/ /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ beings n
πλάσμα
A living creature.
ύπαρξη
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

bejel n
ενδημική σύφιλη
Endemic syphilis, a chronic disease of skin and tissue caused by infection by a subspecies of the spirochete Treponema pallidum.

bel canto /ˌbɛlˈkantəʊ/ n
μπελ κάντο
(music) An elegant style of singing characterized by beautiful tone and an effortless technique.

belated /bɪˈleɪtɪd/ more belated most belated adj
καθυστερημένη
Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ belches n
ρέψιμο ερευγμός
An instance of belching; the sound that it makes.

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ v
ρεύομαι
(ambitransitive) To expel (gas) from the stomach through the mouth; especially, to do so loudly.

belfry /ˈbɛlfɹi/ belfries n
καμπαναριό κωδωνοστάσιο
(architecture) A tower or steeple typically containing bells, especially as part of a church.
κωδωνοστάσιο
(architecture) A part of a large tower or steeple, specifically for containing bells.

belie /biˈlaɪ/ /bəˈlaɪ/ /bɪˈlaɪ/ v
διαστρέφω
(transitive) To contradict, to show (something) to be false. [from 17th c.]

belief /bəˈliːf/ /bɪˈliːf/ beliefs n
πίστη πιστεύω
Mental acceptance of a claim as true.
δοξασία δόγμα πίστη
(countable) Something believed.
δοξασία δόγμα
(uncountable) The quality or state of believing.
πίστη
(uncountable) Religious faith.
πιστεύω
(in the plural) One's religious or moral convictions.

believe /bi-/ /bə-/ /bɪˈliv/ /bɪˈliːv/ v
πιστεύω
(transitive) To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing).
(transitive) To accept that someone is telling the truth.
(intransitive) To have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth.
To believe that (something) is right or desirable.
To have confidence in the ability or power of.

believer /bɪˈlivɚ/ /bɪˈliːvə/ believers n
πιστός
A person who believes; especially regarding religion.

bell /bɛl/ bells n
καμπάνα κουδούνι
A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.
τηλεφώνημα κουδούνι
(chiefly, British, informal) A telephone call.
κουδούνι
A signal at a school that tells the students when a class is starting or ending.

bell pepper bell peppers n
πιπεριά
(North America, Philippines) Capsicum annuum, an edible spicy-sweet fruit, originating in the New World.

bell ringer bell ringers n
κωδωνοκρούστης
A person, especially one of a group, who rings bells.

bell tower bell towers n
καμπαναριό
A tower in which a bell (or set of bells) is hung; a belfry.

bellboy /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ bellboys n
γκρουμ
A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands.

bellows /ˈbɛl.oʊz/ /ˈbɛl.əs/ /ˈbɛl.əʊz/ bellows n
φυσερό φυσητήρας φυσούνα
A device for delivering pressurized air in a controlled quantity to a controlled location. At its most simple terms a bellows is a container which is deformable in such a way as to alter its volume which has an outlet or outlets where one wishes to blow air.

belly /ˈbɛli/ bellies n
κοιλιά
The abdomen, especially a fat one.

belly dance belly dances n
χορός της κοιλιάς χορός οριεντάλ
A form of dance originating in the Middle East and characterized by movements of the torso.

bellyache /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ bellyaches n
πονόκοιλος στομαχόπονος
Any pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen.

belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
ανήκω
(followed by to) To be a part of a group.
(intransitive, followed by to) To be part of, or the property of.

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ more beloved most beloved adj
αγαπημένος
Much loved, dearly loved.

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
αποκάτω
On or to a lower storey.
κάτω
In or to a lower place.
μείον
(of a temperature) Below zero.

below /bɪˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ preposition
κάτω
Lower in spatial position than.
κάτω υπό
Lower than in value, price, rank, concentration, etc.

belt /bɛlt/ belts n
ζώνη
A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
(usually, capitalized) A geographical region known for a particular product, feature or demographic (Corn Belt, Bible Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt).
(baseball) The part of the strike zone at the height of the batter's waist.
ιμάντας
A band that is used in a machine to help transfer motion or power.

belvedere /ˈbɛl.vəˌdɪɹ/ /ˈbɛl.vɪ.dɪə/ belvederes n
μπελβεντέρε πανόραμα
(architecture) A turret or other raised structure offering a pleasant view of the surrounding area.

bemol /ˈbiːmɒl/ bemols n
ύφεση
(music, obsolete) The flat symbol (♭), or a flattened note.

bench /bɛntʃ/ /bɛnt͡ʃ/ /bɛnʃ/ benches n
έδρα
(law) The seat where the judges sit in court.
παγκάκι πάγκος
(government) A long seat for politicians in a parliamentary chamber.
πάγκος
(sports) The place where players (substitutes) and coaches sit when not playing.
A horizontal padded surface, usually adjustable in height and inclination and often with attached weight rack, used for proper posture during exercise.

bench /bɛntʃ/ /bɛnt͡ʃ/ /bɛnʃ/ v
σηκώνω
(transitive, and, intransitive, colloquial) To lift by bench pressing

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ bends n
στροφή
A curve.

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
λυγίζω
(transitive, nautical) To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.

bender /ˈbɛndə/ /ˈbɛndɚ/ benders n
πούστης
(chiefly, UK, slang, derogatory) A homosexual man.

benefactor /ˈbɛnəˌfaktə/ /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ benefactoress benefactors benefactress benefactrix n
δωρητής ευεργέτης
Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.

beneficent /bəˈnɛ.fə.sənt/ /bəˈnɛ.fɪ.sənt/ more beneficent most beneficent adj
αγαθοποιός

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ benefits n
ωφέλεια όφελος
An advantage; help or aid from something.
επίδομα
(insurance) A payment made in accordance with an insurance policy or a public assistance scheme.

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ v
ευεργετώ ωφελώ
(transitive) To be or to provide a benefit to.
ευεργετούμαι ωφελούμαι
(intransitive) To receive a benefit (from); to be a beneficiary.

benevolent /bəˈnɛvələnt/ more benevolent most benevolent adj
καλοήθης
Having a disposition to do good.

benign /bɪˈnaɪn/ benigner benignest more benign most benign adj
αγαθός καλοκάγαθος
Kind; gentle; mild.
καλοήθης
(medicine) Not posing any serious threat to health; not particularly aggressive or recurrent.

bentgrass bentgrasses n
άγρωστη
Any of numerous reedy grass species of the genus Agrostis.

benzaldehyde benzaldehydes n
βενζαλδεΰδη
(organic compound, uncountable) A chemical compound (C6H5CHO) consisting of a benzene ring with an aldehyde substituent.

benzene /ˈbɛnziːn/ benzenes n
βενζόλιο βενζόλη
(organic compound) An aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C6H6 whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds.

benzoin /ˈbɛnzɔɪn/ /ˈbɛnzəʊɪn/ benzoins n
βενζόη
A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume. [from 16th c.]

bereavement bereavements n
πένθος
The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death.

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹeɪ/ berets n
μπερές μπερέ
A type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France.

bergamot /ˈbɜːɡəˌmɒt/ /ˈbɝɡəˌmɑt/ bergamots n
περγαμοντιά περγαμόντο
The fruit from the bergamot tree

beriberi beriberis n
μπέρι μπέρι
(pathology) An ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), leading to lethargy and organ complications.

berkelium /bɜːɹˈkiːliəm/ /ˈbɜːɹkliəm/ n
μπερκέλιο
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Bk) with an atomic number of 97.

berry /ˈbɛɹ.i/ berries n
μούρο
A small succulent fruit, of any one of many varieties.

beryl /ˈbɛɹ.əl/ beryls n
βήρυλλος
(uncountable, mineral) A mineral of pegmatite deposits, often used as a gemstone.

beryllium /bəˈɹɪl.i.əm/ berylliums n
βηρύλλιο βιρύλλιο
The chemical element (symbol Be) with an atomic number of 4; a soft silvery-white low density alkaline earth metal with specialist industrial applications.

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
ικετεύω
to request or beg for

beside /biˈsaɪd/ /bəˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsʌɪd/ preposition
δίπλα πλάι σε
Next to; at the side of.
εκτός
Not relevant to.

besides /biˈsaɪdz/ /bəˈsaɪdz/ /bɪˈsaɪdz/ adv
επιπλέον επιπροσθέτως
(conjunctive) Also; in addition.
επιπλέον επιπροσθέτως συν τοις άλλοις
(conjunctive) Used to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; moreover; furthermore.
άλλωστε εξάλλου
Otherwise; else.

besides /biˈsaɪdz/ /bəˈsaɪdz/ /bɪˈsaɪdz/ preposition
εκτός
In addition to.
εκτός πλην
Other than; except for; instead of.

besiege /bəˈsiːd͡ʒ/ v
πολιορκώ
(transitive) To beset or surround with armed forces for the purpose of compelling to surrender, to lay siege to, beleaguer.

besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ /bɪˈsmɝːt͡ʃ/ v
λερώνω
(transitive, literary) To make dirty.
σπιλώνω
(transitive) To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.

besot v
αποβλακώνω αποχαυνώνω
(transitive) To muddle, stupefy, or cause to act foolishly, as with alcoholic liquor or infatuation.

bespectacled /bɪˈspɛktəkəld/ more bespectacled most bespectacled adj
διοπτροφόρος
Wearing spectacles (glasses).

best /ˈbɛst/ bests n
καλύτερος
(uncountable) The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
(uncountable) One's best behavior.
(countable) The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.

best friend best friends n
κολλητή κολλητός
An especially close and trusted friend.

best man best men n
κουμπάρος
The primary attendant to the groom in a wedding ceremony.

best regards n
καλοί σεβασμοί με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς
(idiomatic) Used as a polite closing of a letter

bestiality /ˈbistiˌælɪti/ /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ /ˌbist͡ʃiˈælɪti/ /ˌbɛst͡ʃiˈælɪti/ bestialities n
κτηνοβασία
Sexual activity between a human and another animal species.

bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ /bɪˈstəʊ/ v
απονέμω
To impart (something) gratuitously; to present (something) to someone or something, especially as a gift or an honour; to confer, to give.

bestseller bestsellers n
ευπώλητο
A book or other product that has sold in large numbers.

bet /ˈbɛt/ bets n
στοίχημα
A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event).

bet /ˈbɛt/ v
ποντάρω στοιχηματίζω
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ /ˈbɛtə/ adj
βήτα
(of a person, object or action) Associated with the beta male/female archetype.

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ /ˈbɛtə/ betas n
βήτα
The second letter of the Greek alphabet (Β, β), preceded by alpha (Α, α) and followed by gamma, (Γ, γ). In modern Greek it represents the voiced labiodental fricative sound of v found in the English words have and vase.

betel bag betel bags n
ταγάρι
A small bag of cloth, often decorated, originally used for carrying betel leaf in south-east Asia.

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ /bɪˈtɹeɪ/ v
προδίδω
(transitive) To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; to give up treacherously or faithlessly.
(transitive) To prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or one who trusts; to be false to; to deceive.

betroth /bəˈtɹoʊð/ /bəˈtɹəʊð/ v
μνηστεύω
To promise to give in marriage.
μνηστεύομαι
To promise to take (as a future spouse); to plight one's troth to.

betrothal /bəˈtɹoʊ.ðəl/ /bəˈtɹəʊ.ðəl/ betrothals n
αρραβώνας αρραβώνιασμα
The fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between two people.

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
καλύτερος
Healed or recovered from an injury or illness.

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾɐ] [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
καλύτερα κάλλιο
(colloquial, _, shortening) Had better.

better late than never adv
κάλλιο αργά παρά ποτέ
It is s better to do something late, than to never do it at all.

better safe than sorry proverb
κάλλιο γαϊδουρόδενε παρά γαϊδουρογύρευε
It is preferable to be cautious in one's choices and actions than to act recklessly and suffer afterwards.

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ [bɪˈtʰwin] preposition
ανάμεσα μεταξύ
In the position or interval that separates (two things), or intermediate in quantity or degree. (See Usage notes below.)

between Scylla and Charybdis /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪlə.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪləɹ.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/
μεταξύ Σκύλλας και Χάρυβδης
(idiomatic) Between two dangers.

between a rock and a hard place
μεταξύ Σκύλλας και Χάρυβδης μεταξύ σφύρας και άκμωνος μπρος γκρεμός και πίσω ρέμα
(idiom) In a difficult and inescapable position. [from early 20th c.]
(idiomatic) Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.

between the hammer and the anvil
μεταξύ σφύρας και άκμονος
(chiefly, UK, idiomatic) With the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.

beverage /ˈbɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ beverages n
ποτό
(mostly, North America) A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or soft drinks, usually excluding water.
(Britain, slang, archaic) (A gift of) drink money.

beware of the dog phraseologicalUnit
προσοχή στον σκύλο
(This entry is a translation hub.)

bewilder /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/ /bɪˈwɪldɚ/ v
ζαλίζω μπερδεύω σαστίζω
(transitive) To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.

bewilderment /bɪˈwɪldəmənt/ /bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/ bewilderments n
αμηχανία σύγχυση
The state of being bewildered.
παραζάλη
A confusing or perplexing situation.

bey /beɪ/ /bæɪ/ beys n
βέης μπέης
(historical) A governor of a province or district in the Turkish dominions

beyond a reasonable doubt
πέραν πάσης αμφιβολίας
(legal) A legal standard for deciding the outcome of a criminal charge, requiring evidence that is sufficient to eliminate any doubts that a reasonable person might entertain about whether a claim is more likely to be true than not.

bezoar /ˈbi.zɔɹ/ /ˈbiː.zɔː/ bezoars n
πεντζέχρι
A mass, usually of hair or undigested vegetable matter, found in a human or animal's intestines, similar to a hairball.

bezoar goat /biː.zɔː ɡɔʊt/ /biː.zɔː ɡəʊt/ /ˈbi.zɔɹ ɡoʊt/ [ˈbi.zɔɹ ɡoʊ(ʔ)t̚] [ˈbi.zɔɹ ɡoʊʔ(t̚)] bezoar goats n
αίγαγρος
A wild goat, Capra aegagrus, native to Asia Minor and the Middle East and also found on Crete, now believed ancestral to the domestic goat.

biannual /baɪˈænjuəl/ /bʌɪˈanjuːəl/ adj
διετής εξαμηνιαίος
Occurring twice a year; semiannual.

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ biases biasses n
προκατάληψη
(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.

biathlon /-lɒn/ /baɪˈæθlən/ /baɪˈæθˌlɑn/ biathlons n
δίαθλο
(winter sports, uncountable) Racing combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting; (countable) a particular instance of such a race.

bib /bɪb/ bibs n
σαλιάρα
An item of clothing for people (especially babies) tied around their neck to protect their clothes from getting dirty when eating.

bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ bibles n
βίβλος βύβλος
(by extension) A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.

biblical /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ more biblical most biblical adj
βιβλικός
Of or relating to the Bible.
In accordance with the teachings of the Bible (according to some interpretation of it).
(figurative) Very great; especially, exceeding previous records in scale.

biblicist biblicists n
βιβλιστής
A Biblical scholar or expert (Bible scholar or expert).

bibliographic more bibliographic most bibliographic adj
βιβλιογραφικός
Of or pertaining to bibliography.

bibliography /bɪbliɒɡɹəfi/ bibliographies n
βιβλιογραφία
A section of a written work containing citations, not quotations, to all the books referred to in the work.
A list of books or documents relevant to a particular subject or author.
βιβλιολογία βιβλιογραφία
The study of the history of books in terms of their classification, printing and publication.

bibliology bibliologies n
βιβλιολογία
The study of the history of books and the art of printing.

bibliomania /ˌbɪbliəˈmeɪniə/ bibliomanias n
βιβλιομανία
A passion for owning valuable books.

bibliomaniac bibliomaniacs n
βιβλιομανής
A person who is obsessed with owning books, especially valuable ones.

bibliophile bibliophiles n
βιβλιόφιλος
One who loves books.

bibliophilia n
βιβλιοφιλία
The love of books.

bichir /biˈʃiːɹ/ /bɪˈʃiːɹ/ /ˈbajkɚ/ /ˈbiːʃɚ/ /ˈbɪtʃə/ /ˈbɪtʃɚ/ /ˈbɪʃɚ/ bichirs n
βιχήρ ο πολύπτερος
Any of a group of ray-finned fish of the family Polypteridae in the order Polypteriformes.

biconcave adj
αμφίκοιλος
(optics, anatomy) Having both sides concave

biconvex adj
αμφίκυρτος
Having both sides convex.

bicultural /baɪˈkəlt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /baɪˈkʌlt͡ʃ(ʊ)əɹəl/ /baɪˈkʌlt͡ʃɹ(ə)l/ more bicultural most bicultural adj
αμφιπολιτισμικός
Adapted to two separate cultures.

biculturalism biculturalisms n
αμφιπολιτισμικότητα
The state or quality of being bicultural

bicuspid /baɪˈkʌspɪd/ bicuspids n
κυνόδοντας προγόμφιος
A tooth with two cusps; a premolar tooth.

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ bicycles n
ποδήλατο
A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌɪsɪkəl/ v
ποδηλατώ
(ambitransitive) To travel or exercise using a bicycle.
(television, historical, transitive) To physically ship (a recorded programme) to another broadcasting entity.

bicycle bridge bicycle bridges n
ποδηλατογέφυρα
A bridge specifically for cyclists.

bicycle lane bicycle lanes n
ποδηλατόδρομος
A lane of a roadway designated for use by cyclists.

bicycle path bicycle paths n
ποδηλατόδρομος
A path, segregated from other traffic, for the use of riders of bicycles

bid /bɪd/ bids n
προσφορά
An offer at an auction, or to carry out a piece of work.

bident bidents n
δίκρανο διπλό
A form of spear having two prongs.

bidet /bɪˈdeɪ/ /ˈbiːdeɪ/ bidets n
μπιντές
A low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the external genitalia and the anus.

bidirectional /ˌbaɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ adj
αμφίδρομος
Operating or functioning in two directions (usually opposite).

bidon /-dɒ̃/ /ˈbidɑn/ /ˈbiːdɒn/ bidons n
μπιτόνι
(archaic) A container for holding a liquid.

biennial /baɪˈɛn.i.əl/ adj
διετής
Lasting for two years.

biennium /baɪˈɛn.i.əm/ /bʌɪˈɛn.ɪ.əm/ biennia bienniums n
διετία
A period of two years, particularly for purposes involving intercalation or fiscal calculations.

bifurcate /baɪˈfɚkeɪt/ /baɪˈfɚkət/ /baɪˈfɛːkeɪt/ /baɪˈfɛːkɪt/ /ˈbaɪfəˌkeɪt/ /ˈbaɪfɚˌkeɪt/ v
διακλαδώνομαι
(intransitive) To divide or fork into two channels or branches.

big /bɪɡ/ bigger biggest adj
μεγάλος
Of great size, large.

big bang big bangs n
Μεγάλη Έκρηξη
(astrophysics) An explosion giving rise to a universe.

big screen big screens n
μεγάλη οθόνη
The large viewing surface upon which films are projected in a cinema.

big toe big toes n
μεγάλο δάκτυλο του ποδιού
(anatomy) The largest toe (usually) on each human foot (i.e. the toe closest to the other foot when the feet are flat on the ground, side by side, and the legs not crossed) or on a foot of certain other animals.

bigamist /ˈbɪɡəmɪst/ bigamists n
δίγαμος
One who practices bigamy.

bigamous /ˈbɪɡəməs/ more bigamous most bigamous adj
δίγαμος
(of a marriage) involving bigamy
(of a spouse) guilty of bigamy

bigamy /ˈbɪɡəmi/ bigamies n
διγαμία
The state of having two (legal or illegal) spouses simultaneously.

biggish more biggish most biggish adj
μεγαλούτσικος
Somewhat big.

bighead /ˈbɪɡˌhɛd/ bigheads n
κεφάλα
(countable, colloquial, especially used by children) A person having an inflated opinion of himself; a conceited or arrogant person.

bigot /ˈbɪɡət/ bigots n
μισαλλόδοξος
One who is narrow-mindedly devoted to their own ideas and groups, and intolerant of (people of) differing ideas, races, genders, religions, politics, etc.

bigoted /ˈbɪɡətɪd/ more bigoted most bigoted adj
φανατικός
Having the characteristics of a bigot; strongly prejudiced; forming opinions without just cause.

bigotry /ˈbɪɡ.ə.tɹi/ bigotries n
μισαλλοδοξία
Characteristic qualities of a bigot: (especially religious, anti-religious or racial) intolerant prejudice, opinionatedness, or fanaticism; fanatic intolerance.

bijection /baɪˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ bijections n
αμφιμονοσήμαντη αντιστοιχία
(set theory) A one-to-one correspondence, a function which is both a surjection and an injection.

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] bikes n
ποδήλατο μοτοσυκλέτα μηχανάκι μηχανή
(slang, derogatory) Ellipsis of village bike.

biker /ˈbajkɚ/ /ˈbaɪ̯kɚ/ /ˈbɑjkə/ bikers n
μηχανόβια μηχανόβιος
A person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles, sometimes a member of a motorcycle club.

bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ bikinis n
μπικίνι
A brief bathing suit worn by men.

bilabial /baɪ.ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ bilabials n
διχειλικός
(phonetics) A speech sound articulated with both lips.

bilaterally more bilaterally most bilaterally adv
αμφίπλευρα διμερώς
In a bilateral manner.

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ bilberries n
μύρτιλο
Vaccinium myrtillus, the wild European blueberry of the cowberry family.

bile /baɪl/ biles n
χολή
A bitter brownish-yellow or greenish-yellow secretion produced by the liver, stored in the gall bladder, and discharged into the duodenum where it aids the process of digestion.
Bitterness of temper; ill humour; irascibility.

bile duct bile ducts n
χολαγγείο
(anatomy) Any of a number of long tube-like structures that carry bile.

bilge /bɪld͡ʒ/ bilges n
σεντίνα
(nautical) The lowest inner part of a ship's hull, where water accumulates.
σεντινόνερο
(uncountable) The water accumulated in the bilge; bilge water.

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
δίγλωσσος
Having the ability to speak two languages fluently.
Spoken or written in two different languages.

bilirubin /bɪlɪˈɹuːbɪn/ bilirubins n
χολερυθρίνη
(biochemistry) A bile pigment that is a product of the breakdown of the heme portion of hemoglobin (which occurs within macrophages as they digest red blood cells), and which is responsible for the yellowish color seen in bruises. Extremely high levels of bilirubin may cause jaundice.

biliteral adj
διγράμματη διγράμματο διγράμματος
Composed of two letters

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] bills n
λογαριασμός συναλλαγματική
A written list or inventory. (Now obsolete except in specific senses or set phrases; bill of lading, bill of goods, etc.)
ράμφος
The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal.
αφίσα διαφήμιση
A document, originally sealed; a formal statement or official memorandum. (Now obsolete except with certain qualifying words; bill of health, bill of sale etc.)
νομοσχέδιο
A draft of a law, presented to a legislature for enactment; a proposed or projected law.
εγκλητήριο κατηγορητήριο
(obsolete, law) A declaration made in writing, stating some wrong the complainant has suffered from the defendant, or a fault committed by some person against a law.
λογαριασμός τιμολόγιο
A written note of goods sold, services rendered, or work done, with the price or charge; an invoice.

bill /bɪl/ [bɪɫ] v
αποστέλλω λογαριασμό εκδίδω λογαριασμό εκδίδω τιμολόγιο
(transitive) To charge; to send a bill to.
χαϊδολογιέμαι
to stroke bill against bill, with reference to doves; to caress in fondness

bill of exchange bills of exchange n
συναλλαγματική
(banking) A document demanding payment from another party, especially used in international trade.

billet /ˈbɪlɪt/ billets n
σημείωμα
A short informal letter.

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
μπιλιάρδο
(games, British) A two-player cue sport played with two cue balls and one red ball, on a snooker sized table.

billion /ˈbɪljən/ billions numeral
δισεκατομμύριο
(US, modern British & Australian, short scale) a thousand million (logic: 1,000 × 1,0002): 1 followed by nine zeros, 109; a milliard
τρισεκατομμύριο
(dated, British & Australian, long scale) A million million (logic: 1,000,0002): a 1 followed by twelve zeros; 1012

billionaire /ˌbɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ billionaires n
δισεκατομμυριούχος
Somebody whose wealth is greater than one billion (109) dollars, or other currency.

billy goat billy goats n
τράγος τραγί
(childish) A male goat.

bimbo /ˈbɪmboʊ/ /ˈbɪmbəʊ/ bimboes bimbos n
χαζογκόμενα
(derogatory, slang) A physically attractive woman who lacks intelligence.

bimester bimesters n
δίμηνο

bimetallism bimetallisms n
διμεταλλισμός
(economics) The use of a monetary standard based upon two different metals, traditionally gold and silver usually in a fixed ratio of values.

bin /bɪn/ bins n
κάδος απορριμμάτων κάδος
A container for rubbish or waste.

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ /ˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ more binary most binary adj
δυαδικός
Being in one of two mutually exclusive states.
(logic) Concerning logic whose subject matter concerns binary states.
(arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers and calculations using the binary number system.
(mathematics, programming, computer engineering) Of an operation, function, procedure, or logic gate, taking exactly two operands, arguments, parameters, or inputs; having domain of dimension 2.
(computing) Of data, consisting coded values (e.g. machine code) not interpretable as plain or ASCII text (e.g. source code).
διττός
Having two equally important parts; related to something with two parts.

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ /ˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ binaries n
δυαδικό
(mathematics, computing, uncountable) The bijective base-2 numeral system, which uses only the digits 0 and 1.

binary logarithm binary logarithms n
δυαδικός λογάριθμος
(mathematics) The logarithm base two.

binary operation binary operations n
δυαδική πράξη
(algebra) Any operation taking two operands.

binary operator binary operators n
δυαδικός τελεστής
(algebra, computing) A symbol representing binary operation; an operator taking two operands.

binary star binary stars n
διπλός αστέρας
(astronomy) A stellar system in which two stars orbit around their center of mass; double star.

binary tree binary trees n
δυαδικό δέντρο
(mathematics, computer science) A data structure in which each node has at most two children, each node but the root has one parent, and there are no cycles.

bind /baɪnd/ v
βιβλιοδετώ
(transitive) To put together in a cover, as of books.

binge /bɪnd͡ʒ/ binges n
κραιπάλη
A short period of excessive consumption, especially of food, alcohol, narcotics, etc.

binge eating n
αδηφαγία
The consumption of a large amount of food in a relatively short time; often as a symptom of bulimia

binge eating disorder n
ευκαιριακή άμετρη κατανάλωση διαταραχή
(medicine) Recurrent binge eating, but without the purging associated with bulimia nervosa.

binnacle /ˈbɪnəkəl/ binnacles n
πυξιδοθήκη
(nautical) The wooden housing for a ship's compass, with its corrector magnets and illuminating arrangements. The log and other equipment for measuring the ship's speed are also stowed there.

binoculars /ˈbənˌɒk.jə.lə(ɹ)z/ /ˈbɪnˌɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ n
κιάλια διόπτρες
A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.

binomial /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/ /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/ binomials n
διώνυμο
(algebra) A polynomial with two terms.

binomial nomenclature n
διώνυμη ονοματολογία
(taxonomy) The scientific system of naming each species of organism with a Latinized name in two parts; the first is the genus, and is written with an initial capital letter; the second is some specific epithet that distinguishes the species within the genus. By convention, the whole name is typeset in italics. The genus part is often abbreviated to its initial letter e.g. H. sapiens for Homo sapiens

bio- prefix
βιο-
life

biobank biobanks n
βιοτράπεζα
(biology) Any of several types of repository of biological material (e.g. seeds) or information (e.g. DNA).

biochemist biochemists n
βιοχημικός
A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry

biochemistry /ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstɹi/ biochemistries n
βιοχημεία
(uncountable) The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism
(countable) The chemical characteristics of a particular living organism

biochronology biochronologies n
βιοχρονολόγηση
(geology, biology) The dating of rocks by analysis of their fossil content

bioclimatic adj
βιοκλιματικός
Of or pertaining to the relationship between living things and climate.
(architecture) Focused on providing a comfortable microclimate.

bioclimatology n
βιοκλιματολογία
The interdisciplinary field of science that studies the interactions between the biosphere and the Earth's atmosphere on time scales of the order of seasons or longer (in opposition to biometeorology).

biocompatibility biocompatibilities n
βιοσυμβατότητα
(biology) The ability of a material to perform with an appropriate host response in a specific situation.

biodegradable /(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ /(ˌ)baɪədəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ more biodegradable most biodegradable adj
βιοαποικοδομήσιμος βιοδιασπάσιμος
Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.

biodiversity /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdəˈvɚsəti/ /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] biodiversities n
βιοποικιλότητα
(ecology) The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.

biodynamic more biodynamic most biodynamic adj
βιοδυναμικός
(Anthroposophy, agriculture, pseudoscience) Of, or relating to a form of organic agriculture with mystical and holistic elements, based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner.

bioethics n
βιοηθική
(ethics) The branch of ethics that studies the implications of biological and biomedical advances.

biofuel /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjʊ(.ə)l/ biofuels n
βιοκαύσιμο
Any fuel that is obtained from a renewable biological resource, especially from biomass.

biogeochemist biogeochemists n
βιογεωχημικός
A scholar in the field of biogeochemistry.

biogeography biogeographies n
βιογεωγραφία
(biology, geography, uncountable) The study of the geographical distribution of living things.

biographer biographers n
βιογράφος
The writer of a biography; a professional writer of biographies.

biography /baɪˈɑɡɹəfi/ /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ biographies n
βιογραφία
A person's life story, especially one published.

biological /ˌbaɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ adj
βιολογικός
Of or relating to biology.
Related by consanguinity, especially as to parents and children.

biological immortality n
βιολογική αθανασία
The phenomenon in which some organisms such as hydra or jellyfish do not age.

biological parent biological parents n
βιολογικός γονιός
A child's natural parent, either the male who supplied the sperm or the female who supplied the egg which interacted for the child's conception.

biologist /baɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ biologists n
βιολόγος
A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

biology /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /baɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /baɪˌɑl(ə)ˈd͡ʒi/ biologies n
βιολογία
The study of all life or living matter.

biomarker /ˈbaɪoʊˌmɑɹkɚ/ /ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə/ biomarkers n
βιοδείκτης
(medicine) A substance used as an indicator of a biological state, most commonly disease.

biomaterial biomaterials n
βιοϋλικό
A nonviable, biocompatible material used in a medical device, intended to interact with biological systems or to evaluate, treat, augment, or replace any tissue, organ, or function of the body.

biomedical /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ /ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛdɪk(ə)l/ adj
βιοϊατρικός
Of or pertaining to biomedicine.

biomedicine biomedicines n
βιοϊατρική
The branch of medicine that studies the effects of environmental stress on organisms (most often in space travel).

biometeorology n
βιομετεωρολογία
The study of the relationship between atmospheric conditions (the weather) and living organisms.

biometry biometries n
βιομετρία
The analysis of biological statistics; biostatistics.

biomolecular adj
βιομοριακός

biomolecule biomolecules n
βιομόριο
(biochemistry) molecules, such as amino acids, sugars, nucleic acids, proteins, polysaccharides, DNA, and RNA, that occur naturally in living organisms

bionic /ˈbɪˌɒn.ɪk/ more bionic most bionic adj
βιονικός
(not comparable) Related to bionics.

bionics /ˈbaɪˌɒnɪks/ n
βιονική
The design of engineering systems, especially electronic ones, based on that of biological systems.

biophysical /ˈbaɪəʊˌfɪzɪkəl/ adj
βιοφυσικός
of or pertaining to biophysics

biophysicist biophysicists n
βιοφυσικός
A biologist or physicist whose speciality is biophysics.

biophysics n
βιοφυσική
The interdisciplinary science that applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology.

biopolitics n
βιοπολιτική

biosafety /baɪ.ɑˈseɪf.tiː/ n
βιοασφάλεια
protection from potential harm from biological agents, such as infectious microbes or modified genes.

biospeleology n
βιοσπηλαιολογία

biosphere /ˈbaɪəʊˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ biospheres n
βιόσφαιρα
The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.
The totality of living organisms and their environment.

biostatistics n
βιοστατοστική
(biology, mathematics) The application of statistics to the study and analysis of biological and medical data

biota /baɪˈəʊtə/ biotas n
βιόκοσμος
(ecology) The living organisms of a region.

biotechnologist biotechnologists n
βιοτεχνολόγος
A technologist who works in the field of biotechnology

biotechnology /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/ biotechnologies n
βιοτεχνολογία
The use of living organisms (especially microorganisms) in industrial, agricultural, medical and other technological applications.

biotic /baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
βιωτικός
(biology) Of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms

biotypology n
βιοτυπολογία
(biology) The study of biotypes

biowaste biowastes n
βιοαπόβλητο
waste of a biological nature

bipartisanship /ˈbaɪˌpɑː(ɹ)t.ɪ.zæn.ʃɪp/ /ˈbaɪˌpɑː(ɹ)t.ɪ.zən.ʃɪp/ bipartisanships n
δικομματισμός

bipolar /baɪˈpoʊ.lɚ/ /baɪˈpəʊ.lə/ more bipolar most bipolar adj
διπολικός
Involving or having both extremes or poles at the same time.
μανιοκαταθλιπτικός
Relating to or having bipolar disorder.

bipolar disorder bipolar disorders n
διπολική διαταραχή διπολική συναισθηματική διαταραχή
(clinical psychology, psychiatry) A psychiatric diagnostic category, previously called manic depression, characterised by mood swings between great energy (mania) and clinical depression.

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝt͡ʃ/ birches n
σημύδα
A hard wood taken from the birch tree, typically used to make furniture.
A stick, rod or bundle of twigs made from birch wood, used for punishment.

bird /bɘːd/ /bɜd/ /bɜɹd/ /bɜːd/ [bəɪd] [bɝˑɖ] birds n
πουλί πτηνό
A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, having a beaked mouth, and laying eggs.
γκόμενα κούκλα
(slang) A man, fellow. [from mid-19th c.]
(UK, Ireland, slang) A girl or woman, especially one considered sexually attractive.
γκόμενα
(UK, Ireland, slang) A girlfriend. [from early 20th c.]
τύπος
(UK, slang) Jailtime; time in prison.

bird of prey birds of prey n
αρπακτικό πτηνό
A carnivorous bird that hunts for its food, especially one that preys on land vertebrates.

bird's-eye view bird's-eye views n
εναέρια άποψη πανοραμική άποψη υπερευρυγώνια όραση
(idiomatic) The view from directly or high above.

birdcatcher birdcatchers n
πτηνοθήρας
Someone who catches or ensnares birds; a fowler.

birdie /ˈbɜːdi/ /ˈbɝdi/ birdies n
πουλάκι
(often, childish) A (little) bird; a birdling.

birdlife n
ορνιθοπανίδα πτηνοπανίδα
The birds (e.g. of an area) collectively.

birds of a feather flock together proverb
τα όμοια έλκονται όμοιος ομοίω αεί πελάζει
(idiomatic) People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.

birdshit n
κουτσουλιά
(vulgar) avian excreta; guano

birdsong birdsongs n
κελάδημα κελάηδημα κελάηδισμα
(ornithology) A vocalisation made by a bird for the purposes of courtship.

birdwatcher /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ birdwatchers n
παρατηρητής πουλιών
(birdwatching) A person who observes or identifies wild birds in their natural environment.

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ births n
γέννα τοκετός
(uncountable) The process of childbearing; the beginning of life; the emergence of a human baby or other viviparous animal offspring from the mother's body into the environment.
τοκετός γέννα
(countable) An instance of childbirth.
γέννηση τοκετός
(countable) A beginning or start; a point of origin.
καταγωγή
(uncountable) The circumstances of one's background, ancestry, or upbringing.

birth /bɜːð/ /bɜːθ/ /bɝð/ /bɝθ/ v
γεννώ
(transitive) To bear or give birth to (a child).

birth canal birth canals n
γεννητικό κανάλι γεννητικός σωλήνας
(anatomy) The combined vagina and cervix, when the cervix dilates during birth to form a continuous tube with the vagina.

birth certificate birth certificates n
πιστοποιητικό γεννήσεως
An official document certifying the details of a person's birth. Name, date, and parents' names are always present; details such as parents' occupation and religion may be included.

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɜːθ.dɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ birthdays n
γενέθλια
The anniversary of the day on which something is created.
ημερομηνία γεννήσεως
The date on which someone is born or something is created, more commonly called birthdate or date of birth.

birthday cake birthday cakes n
τούρτα γενεθλίων
A cake, often iced and decorated, made to celebrate a person's birthday.

birthday card birthday cards n
κάρτα γενεθλίων
A greeting card given to someone to celebrate his or her birthday.

birthday party birthday parties n
πάρτι γενεθλίων
A party held to celebrate a person's birthday.

birthday suit birthday suits n
αδαμιαία περιβολή
(idiom, often, humorous) Nakedness, unclothed skin; an exposure of a human's natural anatomy without clothing.

birthmark birthmarks n
σημάδι
A mark on the skin formed before birth.

birthplace /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ birthplaces n
γενέτειρα
The location where a person was born.

biscuit /bɪs.ˈkwit/ /ˈbɪskɪt/ biscuits n
μπισκότο
(UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, sometimes Canada, rare in the US and the Philippines) A small, flat, baked good which is either hard and crisp or else soft but firm; a cookie.
(chiefly, North America, rare in Scotland and Guernsey) A small, usually soft and flaky bread, generally made with baking soda, which is similar in texture to a scone but which is usually not sweet.

bisector /ˈbaɪˌsɛktɚ/ bisectors n
διχοτόμος
(geometry) A line or curve that bisects or divides a line segment, angle, or other figure into two equal parts.

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ more bisexual most bisexual adj
αμφιφυλόφιλος
(of humans, or, other animals) Sexually attracted to both same-gendered and different-gendered partners. Similar to pansexual

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.sju.əl/ /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ bisexuals n
αμφιφυλόφιλος αμφιφυλόφιλη
A person who is bisexual.

bisexuality bisexualities n
αμφιφυλοφιλία
(of humans or other animals) The state of being sexually or romantically attracted to members of either sex or gender.
(chiefly, botany) The state of being .

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ bishopess bishops n
επίσκοπος
(Christianity) An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.
αξιωματικός
(chess) The chess piece denoted ♗ or ♝ which moves along diagonal lines and developed from the shatranj alfil ("elephant") and was originally known as the aufil or archer in English.

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ bismuths n
βισμούθιο
A chemical element (symbol Bi) with an atomic number of 83: a brittle silvery-white metal.

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ /ˈbaɪ̯zən/ bison bisons bisontes n
βίσονας
A large, wild bovid of the genus Bison.

bit /bɪt/ bits n
στομίδα
A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.
δυφίο μπιτ
(mathematics, computing) A binary digit, generally represented as a 1 or 0.
δυφίο μπιτ δυαδικό ψηφίο
(computing) The smallest unit of storage in a digital computer, consisting of a binary digit.
δυφίο
(information theory, cryptography) Any datum that may take on one of exactly two values.

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ bitches n
σκύλα λύκαινα
(dated, or, specialised, dog-breeding) A female dog or other canine, particularly a recent mother.
σκύλα
(vulgar, offensive) A despicable or disagreeable, aggressive person, usually a woman. [from 15th c.]

bitcoin /ˈbɪtˌkɔɪn/ bitcoin bitcoins n
μπίτκοϊν μπιτκόιν
(countable) A unit of the bitcoin cryptocurrency.

bite /baɪt/ bites n
δάγκωμα δαγκωματιά
The act of biting.
δάγκωμα
The wound left behind after having been bitten.
τσίμπημα
The swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting.
μπουκιά
A piece of food of a size that would be produced by biting; a mouthful.

bite /baɪt/ v
δαγκώνω τσιμπάω
(transitive) To cut into something by clamping the teeth.
(transitive) To hold something by clamping one's teeth.
δαγκώνω
(intransitive) To attack with the teeth.
τσιμπάω δαγκώνω
(intransitive, of a fish) To bite a baited hook or other lure and thus be caught.
τσιμπάω
(intransitive) To cause a smarting sensation; to have a property which causes such a sensation; to be pungent.

bite one's tongue v
δαγκώνω τη γλώσσα μου
(idiomatic) To resist the urge to speak out, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.

bite the dust v
βλέπω τα ραδίκια ανάποδα
(idiomatic, euphemistic) To die.

bitmap bitmaps n
δυφιοαπεικόνιση
(computing) A series of bits that represents a rasterized graphic image, each pixel being represented as a group of bits.

bitmask bitmasks n
δυφιακή μάσκα
(computing) A pattern of bits indicating which bits in a second pattern are to be modified.

bitrate bitrates n
δυφιακός ρυθμός δυφιορρυθμός
(computing, telecommunications) The frequency at which bits (binary digits) pass a given physical or metaphorical point, measured in bps (bits per second).

bitter /ˈbɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɪtɚ/ [ˈbɪtʰə] [ˈbɪɾɚ] [ˈbɪʔə] bitterer bitterest more bitter most bitter adj
πικρός
Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).
Harsh, piercing or stinging.
Cynical and resentful.

bitter almond bitter almonds n
πικραμυγδαλιά
A tree of the species Prunus amygdalus (order Rosales).
πικραμύγδαλο
The seed of this tree, which is unpalatably bitter and bears many times the cyanide of the sweet almond.

bitter melon /ˈbɪtəɹ ˈmɛlən/ bitter melons n
πικρό πεπόνι
A vine, Momordica charantia, which produces a bitter, though when properly prepared edible, fruit.

bitter orange bitter oranges n
νεραντζιά
A citrus tree of the species Citrus limetta.
νεράντζι
The fruit of these species.

bitterness /ˈbɪtənəs/ bitternesses n
πίκρα
The quality of feeling bitter; acrimony, resentment; the quality of exhibiting such feelings.

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] more bittersweet most bittersweet adj
γλυκόπικρος
Both bitter and sweet.
(figurative) Expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure.

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ /ˌbɪtɚˈswit/ [ˈbɪɾɚˌswiʔt̚] bittersweets n
στρύχνος
Bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara.

bitwise adj
δυφιηδόν δυφιοτελής
(computing) Treating a value as a series of bits rather than a numerical quantity.

black /blæk/ blacker blackest more black most black adj
μαύρος μαύρο
(of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
(US, UK, South Africa) Belonging to or descended from any of various sub-Saharan African ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin.
(sometimes capitalized) Belonging to or descended from any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes below.)
(board games, chess) Of or relating to the playing pieces of a board game deemed to belong to the "black" set (in chess, the set used by the player who moves second) (often regardless of the pieces' actual colour).
Occult; relating to something (such as mystical or magical knowledge) which is unknown to or kept secret from the general public.
(taxonomy, especially) Dark in comparison to another species with the same base name.
ερεβώδης σκοτεινός
(of a place, etc) Without light.
μαύρος κακός
Bad; evil; ill-omened.
μαύρος
(of objects, markets, etc) Illegitimate, illegal, or disgraced.
σκέτος μαύρος
Clandestine; relating to a political, military, or espionage operation or site, the existence or details of which is withheld from the general public.

black /blæk/ blacks n
μαύρο μέλας μαύρος
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour/color perceived in the absence of light, but also when no light is reflected, but rather absorbed.
(British, countable) A type of firecracker that is really more dark brown in colour.
μαύρο
(countable, and, uncountable) A black dye or pigment.
(countable) A pen, pencil, crayon, etc., made of black pigment.
μαύρος μαύρη
(sometimes capitalised, countable, often, offensive) A member of descendant of any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes.)
(in chess and similar games, countable) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
A dark smut fungus, harmful to wheat.
μαύρη
(billiards, snooker, pool, countable) The black ball.

black alder black alders n
μαύρος άλνος
(countable, uncountable) A tree (Alnus glutinosa), of many practical uses, growing in moist conditions in Europe.

black art black arts n
μαύρη μαγεία
(often, in the plural) A practice such as witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, or black magic.

black cat black cats n
μαύρη γάτα
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see black,‎ cat.

black child black children n
μαυράκι
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black coffee black coffees n
μαύρος καφές σκέτος καφές
Coffee served as a beverage without cream or milk.

black eye black eyes n
μαύρο μάτι
An eye which has been bruised showing noticeable hematoma, especially after receiving a blow.

black francolin black francolins n
μαύρος φραγκολίνος
A game bird in the francolin family (Francolinus francolinus, of south and southwestern Asia)

black gold n
μαύρος χρυσός
(informal, idiomatic) Raw petroleum; crude oil.

black grouse /ˈblæk ɡɹɑʊs/ black grouses n
λυροπετεινός
A large, black bird with a lyre-shaped tail, Lyrurus tetrix (syn. Tetrao tetrix).

black hole /blæk ˈhoʊl/ /blæk ˈhəʊl/ black holes n
μαύρη τρύπα μελανή οπή
(astronomy) A gravitationally domineering celestial body with an event horizon from which even light cannot escape; the most dense material in the universe, condensed into a singularity, usually formed by a collapsing massive star. [from 20th c.]

black humor n
μαύρο χιούμορ
(uncountable) A subgenre of comedy and satire that deals with subjects that are believed to be serious or controversial, such as death, divorce, drug abuse, etc.

black ice n
μαύρος πάγος
A smooth, barely visible, and dangerously slippery film of ice, usually over a dark surface, such as rock or pavement.

black magic n
μαύρη μαγεία
Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm.

black market black markets n
μαύρη αγορά
Trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing, or price controls.

black marketeer black marketeers n
μαυραγορίτης
Someone selling black market goods or trading on the black market.

black out v
διαγράφω μαυρίζω
(transitive) To censor or cover up by writing over with black ink.
λιποθυμώ
(intransitive) To lose consciousness; to suffer a blackout.
συσκοτίζω
(transitive) To obscure in darkness.

black pepper n
μαυροπίπερο
The dried, unripe berries (peppercorns) of the Piper nigrum plant which are commonly used as a spice and seasoning. They are either used whole, or in a ground or crushed form.

black rat black rats n
μαυροποντικός
A common species of rat, Rattus rattus, originating anciently in Asia but now distributed worldwide.

black redstart black redstarts n
καρβουνιάρης
A small passerine bird, Phoenicurus ochruros, from south and central Europe

black rhinoceros black rhinoceros black rhinoceroses n
μαύρος ρινόκερος
A species of rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis, in the family Rhinocerotidae.

black sapote black sapotes n
μαύρη σαπάτη
A kind of fruit (Diospyros nigra).

black sheep black sheep n
μαύρο πρόβατο
(idiomatic) A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason.
(idiomatic) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.

black swan /blæk ˈswɑn/ /blæk ˈswɒn/ black swans n
μαύρος κύκνος
Cygnus atratus, a swan with black plumage and a red bill which is endemic to Australia. [from c. 1700]

black tea black teas n
μαύρο τσάι
(British) A cup of tea served without milk.

black widow black widows n
μαύρη χήρα
Any of several species of venomous and potentially deadly spiders, particularly Latrodectus spp..
A woman who kills one or more of her lovers.

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ black woodpeckers n
μαυροτσικλιτάρα
Any of species Dryocopus martius of woodpeckers (family Picidae).

black-and-white more black-and-white most black-and-white adj
ασπρόμαυρος
Of art, a photograph or photography, using shades of grey rather than shades of any other color.

black-backed jackal black-backed jackals n
μελανόραχο τσακάλι
A jackal of species Canis mesomelas, which inhabits the southernmost and central-eastern regions of the African continent.

black-bellied sandgrouse black-bellied sandgrouses n
μαυροπεριστερόκοτα
Pterocles orientalis, a bird in the sandgrouse family.

black-eyed pea black-eyed peas n
μαυρομάτικα φασόλια
The edible seed of these plants.

black-haired adj
μαυρομάλλης μελαχρινός
having hair of a black color.

black-legged kittiwake black-legged kittiwakes n
ρίσσα τριδάκτυλος γλάρος
A seabird species in the gull family Laridae, Rissa tridactyla.

black-throated thrush black-throated thrushes n
μαυρόλαιμη τσίχλα
Turdus atrogularis, a migratory Asian thrush with a black throat

blackberry /ˈblækbəɹi/ /ˈblækbɛɹi/ /ˈblækbɹi/ blackberries n
βατόμουρο βατομουριά
A fruit-bearing shrub of the aggregate species Rubus fruticosus and some hybrids.

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ blackbirds n
κότσυφας
A common true thrush, Turdus merula, found in woods and gardens over much of Eurasia, and introduced elsewhere.

blackboard /ˈblækboɹd/ /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ blackboards n
μαυροπίνακας
A large flat surface, finished with black slate or a similar material, that can be written upon with chalk and subsequently erased; a chalkboard.

blackbody blackbodies n
μέλαν σώμα
(physics) a theoretical body, approximated by a hole in a hollow black sphere, that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation and reflects none; it has a characteristic emission spectrum

blackcurrant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈblækˌkʌɹənt/ blackcurrants n
φραγκοστάφυλο φραγκοσταφυλιά
The berry borne by this shrub.

blacken /ˈblækən/ v
αμαυρώνω
(transitive, causative) To make dirty.
To defame or sully.

blackhead blackheads n
μαύρο στίγμα φαγέσωρας
(countable, medicine) A comedo, a skin blemish, a type of acne vulgaris, where a pore becomes clogged with a dark, hard, cheesy keratin-filled substance forming a hard black "head" on the skin's surface.

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ blacklists n
μαυροπίνακας
(legal, computing) A list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned, disallowed or blocked.

blackmail n
εκβιασμός
The extortion of money or favours by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure.

blackmail v
εκβιάζω
(Kenya) To speak ill of someone; to defame someone.

blackout /ˈblæk.aʊt/ /ˈblæk.ʌʊt/ blackouts n
λιποθυμία σκοτοδίνη
A temporary loss of consciousness.
απώλεια μνήμης συσκότιση
A temporary loss of memory.
διακοπή ηλεκτρικού ρεύματος
A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.
συσκότιση
(historical) The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings, as well as outdoor and street lighting as a measure against aerial bombing or naval attack, as imposed during, e.g., World War II.

blackout curtain blackout curtains n
κουρτίνα συσκότισης
A curtain made from blackout material, designed to block light (e.g. sunlight through a window) much more than a standard curtain.

blackshirt blackshirts n
μελανοχίτωνας
(historical, chiefly, in the plural) A uniformed member of a paramilitary wing of the Italian Fascist Party.

blacksmith /ˈblæk.smɪθ/ blacksmiths n
πεταλωτής
σιδεράς
A person who forges iron.

bladder /ˈblædə/ /ˈblædɚ/ bladders n
σαμπρέλα
The inflatable bag inside various balls used in sports, such as footballs and rugby balls.

blade /bleɪd/ blades n
λεπίδα
The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts.
παλάμη πτερύγιο
The flat functional end or piece of a propeller, oar, hockey stick, chisel, screwdriver, skate, etc.
(mathematics) An exterior product of vectors. (The product may have more than two factors. Also, a scalar counts as a 0-blade, a vector as a 1-blade; an exterior product of k vectors may be called a k-blade.)
φύλλο
(biology) The four large shell plates on the sides, and the five large ones of the middle, of the carapace of the sea turtle, which yield the best tortoise shell.

blah blah blah interjection
μπούρου-μπούρου
A put-down to silence someone who would otherwise not stop talking.

bland /blænd/ blander blandest adj
ήπιος πράος
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
άγευστος άνοστος
Lacking in taste or flavor.
ήπιος απαλός μαλακός
(now, _, rare) Mild; soft, gentle, balmy; smooth in manner; suave.

blank /blæŋk/ blanker blankest more blank most blank adj
αβολίδωτος
(military) Of ammunition: having propellant but no bullets; unbulleted.

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ blankets n
κουβέρτα
A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ /ˌblɑːsˈfiːm/ v
βλασφημώ
(intransitive) To commit blasphemy; to speak against God or religious doctrine.

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ blasphemies n
βλασφημία
An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.

blast /blæst/ /blɑːst/ blasts n
έκρηξη
An explosive charge for blasting.

blast furnace blast furnaces n
υψικάμινος
(metallurgy) As above, but specifically such a furnace where the fuel and the ore are intermixed, as for example when coke and iron ore are burned together.

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] bleaches n
λευκαντικό χλωρίνη
(uncountable) A chemical, such as sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide, or a preparation of such a chemical, used for disinfecting or whitening.

bleach /bliːt͡ʃ/ [blit͡ʃ] [bliːt͡ʃ] v
λευκαίνω
(transitive) To treat with bleach, especially so as to whiten (fabric, paper, etc.) or lighten (hair).

bleak /bliːk/ bleaker bleakest adj
άχρωμος
Without color; pale; pallid.
έρημος ψυχρός
Desolate and exposed; swept by cold winds.
άθλιος άχαρος θλιβερός
Unhappy; cheerless; miserable; emotionally desolate.

bleak /bliːk/ bleak bleaks n
σίρκο
A small European river fish (Alburnus alburnus), of the family Cyprinidae.

bleat /ˈbliːt/ bleats n
βέλασμα
The characteristic cry of a sheep or a goat.

bleat /ˈbliːt/ v
βελάζω
Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound.
(informal, derogatory) Of a person, to complain.

blech /blɛk/ /blɛx/ interjection
μπλιάχ
(slang) An imitation of the sound of gagging, used to express disgust or disdain.

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
αιμορραγώ ματώνω
(intransitive, of a person, animal or body part) To shed blood through an injured blood vessel.
αφαιμάσσω παίρνω αίμα
(transitive) To let or draw blood from.

bleed out v
αιμορραγώ μέχρι θανάτου
(intransitive) To die due to excess bloodloss; to bleed to death.

bleed white v
ξαιματώνω
(figurative) To take money from someone until they have none.

bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ bleedings n
αιμορραγία
The flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel.

blemish /ˈblɛmɪʃ/ blemishes n
κηλίδα
A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
A moral defect; a character flaw.

blender /ˈblɛn.də/ /ˈblɛn.dɚ/ blenders n
μπλέντερ
A machine with sharp rotating blades in a bowl, for mashing, crushing, or liquefying food ingredients.

blenny /ˈblɛni/ blennies n
βλέννος
A number of fish of similar appearance not closely related.

blepharitis /blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ blepharitides n
βλεφαρίτιδα
(diseases) An inflammation of the eyelid.

blepharospasm /ˈblɛfəɹəʊˌspæzəm/ blepharospasms n
βλεφαρόσπασμος
(medicine) A physiological condition characterized by recurring involuntary twitches or closing of the eyelids.

bless /blɛs/ v
ευλογώ
(Perl, _, programming, transitive, past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.

bless you /ˈblɛs juː/ interjection
γείτσες υγείες
(idiomatic) Said to someone who has just sneezed, as a polite remark.

blessed /blɛst/ /ˈblɛsɪd/ more blessed most blessed adj
ευλογημένος
Having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing.

blessed thistle blessed thistles n
αγιάγκαθο
Centaurea benedicta (formerly usually called Cnicus benedictus), a thistle-like plant native to the Mediterranean.

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ blessings n
ευλογία
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.

blind /blaɪnd/ blinder blindest adj
τυφλός αόμματος
(not comparable) Unable to see, or only partially able to see.
αδιέξοδος
(not comparable) Closed at one end; having a dead end; exitless.
δυσανάγνωστος
Unintelligible or illegible.

blind /blaɪnd/ more blind most blind adv
τυφλά
Without seeing; unseeingly.

blind /blaɪnd/ blinds n
γρίλλια σκιάδιο
A movable covering for a window to keep out light, made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass.

blind /blaɪnd/ v
τυφλώνω
(transitive) To make temporarily or permanently blind.

blind man's buff n
τυφλόμυγα ψηλαφίνδα
(Britain, games) A game where one person is blindfolded and tries to catch the other players.

blinder /ˈblaɪndə/ /ˈblaɪndɚ/ blinders n
παρωπίδα
A bag or cloth put over the head of a difficult horse while it is being handled or mounted.
A screen attached to a horse's bridle preventing it from being able to see things to its side.

blindness /ˈblaɪndnəs/ blindnesses n
τύφλωση τυφλότητα
The condition of being blind; unable to see.

blink /blɪŋk/ v
ανοιγοκλείνω
(intransitive) To close and reopen both eyes quickly.

blinker /ˈblɪŋkə/ /ˈblɪŋkəɹ/ blinkers n
παρωπίδα
Chiefly in the plural: a shield attached to the bridle of a horse or other domesticated animal to prevent it from seeing things behind it and to its side.
(slang) A black eye.
βλέφαρο παρωπίδα
(rare) The eyelid.

blinkers n
παρωπίδες
A pair of leather or rubber eye cups attached to a horse hood in order to impede the rear vision of racehorses and harness horses; blinders in (USA).

bliss /blɪs/ blisses n
ευδαιμονία μακαριότητα
Perfect happiness.

blister /ˈblɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɪstɚ/ blisters n
φουσκάλα
A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease, or infection.
A bubble, as on a painted surface.

blitzkrieg blitzkriegs n
κεραυνοβόλος πόλεμος
A fast military offensive, typically involving a large and highly mobile tank force with air support.

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ blizzards n
χιονοθύελλα
A large snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility caused by blowing snow.
χαρτομάνι
(figuratively) A large amount of paperwork.
θύελλα
(figuratively) A large number of similar things.

blob /blɑb/ /blɒb/ blobs n
άμορφη μάζα
A shapeless or amorphous mass; a vague shape or amount, especially of a liquid or semisolid substance; a clump, group or collection that lacks definite shape.

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ blocks n
μπλοκ
A set of sheets (of paper) joined together at one end, forming a cuboid shape.

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
μπλοκάρω
(transitive) To fill or obstruct (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
εμποδίζω
(transitive) To prevent (something or someone) from passing.
(transitive) To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).
(transitive, theater) To specify the positions and movements of the actors for (a section of a play or film).
εμποδίζω μπλοκάρω
(transitive, sports) To impede (an opponent or opponent's play).

block and tackle block and tackles blocks and tackles n
πολύσπαστο
A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ blockades n
αποκλεισμός
(by extension) Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ v
αποκλείω
(transitive) To create a blockade against.

blockage blockages n
φράγμα φραγμός
(countable) The thing that is the cause of such a state, blocking a passage.

blockbuster /ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/ /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tə(ɹ)/ blockbusters n
μπλοκμπάστερ
(informal) Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ blogs n
ιστολόγιο
(Internet) A website that allows users to reflect, share opinions, and discuss various topics in the form of an online journal, sometimes letting readers comment on their posts. Most blogs are written in a slightly informal tone (personal journals, news, businesses, etc.)

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ v
ιστολογώ
(blogging, ambitransitive) To contribute to a blog.

blogger /ˈblɒ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɔ.ɡɚ/ bloggers n
ιστολόγος ιστογράφος
(Internet) A contributor to a blog (from weblog) or online journal.

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ blonder blondest more blond most blond adj
ξανθός
Of a bleached or pale golden (light yellowish) colour.
ξανθομάλλης
(of a, person) Having blond hair.

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ bloods n
αίμα
A vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is conveyed by arteries and veins, is pumped by the heart and is usually generated in bone marrow.
A family relationship due to birth, such as that between siblings; contrasted with relationships due to marriage or adoption. (See blood relative, blood relation.)
(medicine, countable) A blood test or blood sample.

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ v
ματώνω
(transitive) To cause something to be covered with blood; to bloody.

blood brother blood brethren blood brothers n
αδελφοποιτός
An unrelated male considered to share a brother-like relationship established by a ceremonial sharing of blood in some cultures.

blood clot blood clots n
θρόμβος
(hematology, pathology) A clot formed from platelets and other elements; that forms in a blood vessel in a living organism, and causes thrombosis or obstruction of the vessel at its point of formation or travel to other areas of the body.

blood donation blood donations n
αιμοδοσία
The act of donating one's blood for use in transfusion.

blood donor blood donors n
αιμοδότης
A person who donates blood for use in transfusion.

blood is thicker than water proverb
το αίμα νερό δεν γίνεται
(family, idiomatic) Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.

blood loss blood losses n
αιμορραγία απώλεια αίματος
(pathology) the loss of blood caused by heavy bleeding

blood plasma blood plasmas n
πλάσμα αίματος
(hematology) The clear fluid portion of blood in which the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are suspended; forms serum upon clotting.

blood pressure /ˈblʌd ˌpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ blood pressures n
πίεση του αίματος πίεση αίματος
The pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins; it varies during the heartbeat cycle, and according to a person's age, health and physical condition.

blood red more blood red most blood red adj
κατακόκκινος
Of a deep vivid red colour.

blood relation blood relations n
σχέση
A person who is relation through birth, as opposed to marriage or adoption.

blood transfusion blood transfusions n
μετάγγιση αίματος
(medicine) The taking of blood from one individual and inserting it or blood-based products into the circulatory system of another.

blood type blood types n
ομάδα αίματος
A classification of blood that is based on the presence or absence of antigens in the red blood cells of an individual. For the purposes of blood transfusion three antigens referred to as "A", "B" and "RhD" (out of a total of 29) are the most important. Based on their presence the human blood can be classified to A, AB, B, and O blood types which are further divided to Rh positive or negative.

blood vessel blood vessels n
αιμοφόρο αγγείο αγγείο
(anatomy) A component of the circulatory system, such as an artery, capillary, or vein, that carries blood.

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ /ˈblʌdˌbɑːθ/ bloodbaths n
λουτρό αίματος
Indiscriminate killing or slaughter; a massacre.

bloodhound /ˈblʌd.haʊnd/ bloodhounds n
λαγωνικό
(figurative) A detective or other person skilled at finding people or clues.

bloodless more bloodless most bloodless adj
αναιμικός
Lacking blood; ashen, anaemic.
Lacking emotion, passion or vivacity.
αναίμακτος
Taking place without loss of blood.

bloodletting bloodlettings n
αφαίμαξη
(historical, medicine) The archaic practice of treating illness by removing some blood, believed to be tainted, from the stricken person.
αιματοχυσία
A circumstance, such as a battle, where a large amount of blood is likely to be spilled through violence.

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ bloodsheds n
αιματοχυσία
(literally) The shedding or spilling of blood.
αιματοκύλισμα
A slaughter; destruction of life, notably on a large scale.

bloodstream /ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ bloodstreams n
κυκλοφορία του αίματος
The flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

bloodthirsty /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ /ˈblʌdθəːsti/ bloodthirstier bloodthirstiest more bloodthirsty most bloodthirsty adj
αιμοσταγής
Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.

bloody /ˈblɜ.ɖiː/ /ˈblʌ.diː/ /ˈbɫɐ.diː/ bloodier bloodiest adj
ματωμένος
Covered in blood.
αιματηρός
Characterised by bloodshed.
βρωμο- παλιο-
(informal, Britain, Ireland, Newfoundland, Australia, NZ, South Africa) Used as an intensifier.

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ blossoms n
ανθός
A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; (collectively) a mass of such flowers.

blouse /blaʊs/ /blaʊz/ /bluːz/ blouses n
μπλούζα
(fashion) A shirt for women or girls, particularly a shirt with buttons and often a collar; a dress shirt tailored for women.

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ v
φυσώ
(intransitive) To produce an air current.
(transitive) To cause to make sound by blowing, as a musical instrument.
παίρνω πίπα πιπώνω τσιμπουκώνω
(obsolete) To spread by report; to publish; to disclose.
(intransitive) To breathe hard or quick; to pant; to puff.

blow one's nose v
φυσάω τη μύτη
To expel mucus or other matter from one's nasal passages, via one's nostril, by force of lung power.

blow out v
σκάω
(transitive) To extinguish something, especially a flame, especially by means of a strong current of air or another gas.
(intransitive) To deflate quickly on being punctured.
(sports, transitive) In a sporting contest, to dominate and defeat an opposing team, especially by a large scoring margin.
(transitive) to exhaust; to physically tire
(transitive) To force open or out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour.
(intransitive) To be driven out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour.
(slang, vulgar, archaic) To talk violently or abusively.
(slang) To spend a lot of money; to splurge.
σβήνω σκάω
(slang) To sing out, sing out loud.

blow smoke v
ρίχνω στάχτη στα μάτια
(idiomatic) To speak with a lack of credibility, sense, purpose, or truth; to speak nonsense.

blow up v
ανατινάζω
(transitive) To cause (something or someone) to explode, or to destroy (something) or maim or kill (someone) by means of an explosion.

blowfly blowflies n
κρεατόμυγα
Any of various flies of the family Calliphoridae that lay their eggs in rotting meat, dung, or open wounds.

blowhard /ˈbloʊhɑɹd/ /ˈbləʊhɑːd/ blowhards n
καυχησιάρης
(Canada, US, derogatory) A person who talks too much or too loudly, especially in a boastful or self-important manner. [from c. 1840]

blowhole /ˈbləʊhəʊl/ blowholes n
φυσητήρας
(marine biology) The spiracle, on the top of the head, through which cetaceans breathe.

blowjob /ˈbloʊd͡ʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ blowjobs n
πίπα τσιμπούκι
(sex, vulgar, slang) An act of fellatio, or sucking a penis or other phallic object (such as a dildo). Stimulation of somebody's penis or testicles with a person's lips, tongue or mouth with the purpose of giving the receiver sexual pleasure. It may or may not result in orgasm.

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtoɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ blowtorches n
καμινέτο
A tool which projects a controlled stream of a highly flammable gas over a spark in order to produce a controlled flame.

blue /bljuː/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ bluer bluest more blue most blue adj
μπλε γαλάζιος
(particle physics) Having a color charge of blue.

blue /bljuː/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ blues n
μπλε γαλάζιος
Anything coloured blue, especially to distinguish it from similar objects differing only in color.

blue blood blue bloods n
γαλαζοαίματος
(uncountable) Noble or aristocratic ancestry.

blue cheese /blu ˈtʃiz/ /bluː ˈtʃiːz/ blue cheeses n
μπλε τυρί
A kind of cheese with bluish mold in it.

blue jeans n
μπλουτζίν
A pair of trousers made from denim cotton and dyed dark blue.

blue rock thrush blue rock thrushes n
γαλαζοκότσυφας
Monticola solitarius, a thrush-like flycatcher found in southern Europe, northern Africa and parts of Asia

blue screen of death blue screens of death n
μπλε οθόνη του θανάτου
(computing, informal) An error screen displayed by some operating systems, especially Microsoft Windows, after encountering an unrecoverable error which causes the system to shut down.

blue tit blue tits n
γαλαζοπαπαδίτσα
Cyanistes caeruleus, a small bird of the tit family Paridae, with an azure blue crown and dark blue line passing through the eye and encircling the white cheeks to the chin.

blue-black blue-blacks n
μαυρογάλανος
Black with bluish highlights.

blue-cheeked bee-eater blue-cheeked bee-eaters n
πράσινος μελισσοφάγος
Merops persicus, a species of bee-eater found in North Africa and the Middle East.

blue-eyed adj
γαλανομάτης
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blue,‎ eyed (or eye, -ed).

blue-green alga blue-green algae n
κυανοφύκη
Any member of the taxonomic class or phylum Cyanobacteria; a primitive photosynthetic organism similar to bacteria which is thought to have generated the first oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere.

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːb(ə)ɹi/ blueberries n
μύρτιλο
(countable) An edible round berry, belonging to the cowberry group (Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus), with flared crowns at the end, that turns blue on ripening.
(countable) The shrub of the above-mentioned berry.
(countable, and, uncountable) A dark blue colour.

bluebottle bluebottles n
κρεατόμυγα
Any of various blowflies of the genus Calliphora that have an iridescent metallic-blue body and make a loud buzzing noise when flying.

bluefish bluefish bluefishes n
γοφάρι
A voracious fish (Pomatomus saltatrix) found in waters of the Atlantic and Indian Ocean.

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ blueprints n
κυανοτυπία
A type of paper-based reproduction process producing white-on-blue images, used primarily for technical and architecture's drawings, now largely replaced by other technologies.
A print produced with this process.
προσχέδιο πρότυπο σχεδιάγραμμα
(architecture, engineering, by extension) A detailed technical drawing (now often in some electronically storable and transmissible form).

blues /bluːz/ blues n
μπλουζ
(music genre) A musical form, African-American in origin, generally featuring an eight-bar or twelve-bar blues structure and using the blues scale.
(music, always singular) A musical composition following blues forms.

bluethroat bluethroats n
γαλαζολαίμης
A small Old World passerine bird, of species Luscinia svecica, the male in spring having a bright blue throat.

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ blunders n
γκάφα λάθος παραδρομή σφάλμα
A clumsy or embarrassing mistake.

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ v
σφάλλω
(intransitive) To make a clumsy or stupid mistake.
(transitive) To cause to make a mistake.

blunderbuss /ˈblʌn.dəˌbʌs/ /ˈblʌn.dɚˌbʌs/ blunderbusses n
τρομπόνι
An old style of muzzleloading firearm and early form of shotgun with a distinctive short, large caliber barrel that is flared at the muzzle, therefore able to fire scattered quantities of nails, stones, shot, etc. at short range.

blunt /blʌnt/ blunter bluntest adj
αμβλύς
Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.
Dull in understanding; slow of discernment; opposed to acute.

blunt /blʌnt/ v
αμβλύνω
To dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker; to make blunt.
(figuratively) To repress or weaken; to impair the force, keenness, or susceptibility, of

blush /blʌʃ/ blushes n
κοκκίνισμα
An act of blushing; a pink or red glow on the face caused by embarrassment, shame, modesty, etc.
κοκκινάδι ρουζ
(uncountable, countable) A sort of makeup, frequently a powder, used to redden the cheeks.

blush /blʌʃ/ v
κοκκινίζω
(intransitive) To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ boar boars n
κάπρος
A male pig.
A male guinea pig.

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ boards n
σανίδα
A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.
πίνακας
A device (e.g., switchboard) containing electrical switches and other controls and designed to control lights, sound, telephone connections, etc.
Short for blackboard, whiteboard, chessboard, surfboard, circuit board, message board (on the Internet), etc.
επιτροπή συμβούλιο
A committee that manages the business of an organization, e.g., a board of directors.
διατροφή σίτιση
(uncountable) Regular meals or the amount paid for them in a place of lodging.

board game board games n
επιτραπέζιο παιχνίδι επιτραπέζιο
Any of many games of strategy or chance played on a specially designed board; often involves one or more players moving pieces and using dice or cards.

board of directors boards of directors n
διοικητικό συμβούλιο
A group of people elected by stockholders to establish corporate policies and make management decisions.

boarder /ˈbo(ː)ɹdɚ/ /ˈboədə/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔːdə/ boarders n
τρόφιμος
A pupil who lives at school during term time.
Someone who pays for meals and lodging in a house rather than a hotel.

boarding house boarding houses n
οικοτροφείο
A boarding school building where boarders live during term time.

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ boarding passes n
κάρτα επιβίβασης
A document or card, similar to a ticket, needed in order to board an airplane or other mode of transport.

boarding school /bɔɹdɪŋ ˈskul/ /bɔːdɪŋ ˈskuːl/ boarding schools n
οικοτροφείο
A school which provides board and lodging as well as tuition, with students going home at weekends or between terms.

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
κομπάζω υπερηφανεύομαι
(intransitive) To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ boats n
βάρκα λέμβος καΐκι
A craft used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by wind.

boathook boathooks n
αρπάγη
A hook attached to a pole used for pulling or pushing boats, rafts, logs or other objects to or from the side of a boat.

bobcat /ˈbɒb.kæt/ /ˈbɔb.kæt/ bobcats n
ερυθρός λύγκας
A North American wildcat, Lynx rufus, having tufted ears and a short tail.

bode /boʊd/ /bəʊd/ v
προμηνύω προοιωνίζομαι προοιωνίζω
(ambitransitive) To indicate by signs, as future events; to be an omen of; to portend or foretell.

bodhisattva /boʊ̯diːˈsɑtvə/ /boʊ̯diːˈsʌtvə/ bodhisattvas n
μποντισάτβα
(Buddhism) A person who has taken specific lay or monastic vows and who is on the road to perfect knowledge; specifically, one who foregoes personal nirvana in order to help others achieve enlightenment.
(Buddhism) An enlightened being existing in a form of existence beyond the ordinary forms of physical reality understood and acknowledged by scientific thought, resembling the Western notion of angels, but with a wealth of its own nuances and expectations. These include the compassionate working for enlightenment of all sentient beings.

bodiless adj
ασώματος
Lacking a body; incorporeal.

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ more bodily most bodily adj
σωματικός υλικός
Of, relating to, or concerning the body.

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ adv
σωματικώς
Pertaining to the whole body or mass; wholly.

body /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɒdi/ [ˈbɑɾi] bodies n
κορμάκι
(archaic, or, informal, _, except in compounds) A person. [from 13th c.]
(sociology) A human being, regarded as marginalized or oppressed.
A corpse. [from 13th c.]
Physical frame.
(archaic) The section of a dress extending from the neck to the waist, excluding the arms. [from 16th c.]
(architecture, of a church) nave.
(programming) The code of a subroutine, contrasted to its signature and parameters. [from 20th c.]
Main section.
The content of a letter, message, or other printed or electronic document, as distinct from signatures, salutations, headers, and so on. [from 17th c.]
The torso, the main structure of a human or animal frame excluding the extremities (limbs, head, tail). [from 9th c.]
Coherent group.
An agglomeration of some substance, especially one that would be otherwise uncountable.
Material entity.
(printing) The shank of a type, or the depth of the shank (by which the size is indicated).
(geometry) A three-dimensional object, such as a cube or cone.
σώμα κορμί κορμάκι
The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism. [from 9th c.]
The fleshly or corporeal nature of a human, as opposed to the spirit or soul. [from 13th c.]
κορμάκι σκελετός
The largest or most important part of anything, as distinct from its appendages or accessories. [from 11th c.]
κορμάκι οργάνωση
A group of people having a common purpose or opinion; a mass. [from 16th c.]
σώμα γραμματολογία κορμάκι
A unified collection of details, knowledge or information. [from 17th c.]
σώμα κορμάκι οργανισμός
An organisation, company or other authoritative group. [from 17th c.]
σώμα κορμάκι
Any physical object or material thing. [from 14th c.]
(uncountable) Comparative viscosity, solidity or substance (in wine, colours etc.). [from 17th c.]
(uncountable) Substance; physical presence. [from 17th c.]

body hair body hairs n
τρίχες
(anatomy) Hair of the body; in particular, androgenic hair, to the exclusion of facial hair and the hair atop one's head.

body mass index body mass indexes body mass indices n
ΔΜΣ δείκτης μάζας σώματος
A statistical measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height, used to estimate if a person is underweight or overweight. BMI units are defined as \mathrm{kg}/\mathrm{m}^2 ≈ \mathrm{703*lb}/\mathrm{in}^2.

body odour body odours n
ιδρωτίλα
The unpleasant smell emitted by a person's body, caused by bacteria multiplied by sweat.

body shop body shops n
αμαξοποιείο
(US) A workshop in which damage to the bodywork of cars is repaired.

body snatcher body snatchers n
τυμβωρύχος
One who abducts or controls another's body, such as a slaver, psychic, or human resources agent.
(historical) One who sells cadavers to anatomists, surgeons, etc., especially by exhuming corpses from graves, a resurrection man.

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ [ˈbɑː.ɾiˌbɪɫ.ɾɚ] bodybuilders n
μπόντι μπίλντερ
(bodybuilding) A person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique, in order to compete in bodybuilding.

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
σωματοδόμηση
A sport in which the aesthetics of muscular development is the basis for competition.

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ bodyguards n
σωματοφύλακας
A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting an individual.

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ bogs n
έλος
(uncountable) The acidic soil of such areas, principally composed of peat; marshland, swampland.

bog roll bog rolls n
κωλόχαρτο
(Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, vulgar ) toilet paper.
(Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, vulgar) a roll of toilet paper.

bogeyman /ˈboʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbu.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡiˌmæn/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡɪˌmæn/ /ˈbʊɡ.iˌmæn/ bogeymen n
μπαμπούλας
A menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories.

bogue /boʊɡ/ bogues n
γόπα
A species of seabream fish native to the eastern Atlantic (Boops boops).

bohrium /ˈbɔːɹiəm/ n
μπόριο
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Bh) with an atomic number of 107.

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ boils n
δοθιήνας καλόγερος σπυρί
A localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection.
βρασμός
The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour; the boiling point.

boil /bɔɪl/ /ˈbɔɪ.əl/ v
βράζω
(transitive, of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.
(ambitransitive) To cook in boiling water.
(intransitive, of liquids) To begin to turn into a gas, seethe.
(transitive, UK, informal) To bring to a boil, to heat so as to cause the contents to boil.

boiled egg boiled eggs n
βραστό αβγό μελάτο αβγό σφιχτό αβγό
An egg which has been cooked in the shell in boiling water. It can be hard-boiled or soft-boiled.

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ /ˈbɔɪlɚ/ boilers n
λέβητας ατμολέβητας θερμοσίφωνας
A device consisting of a heat source and a tank for storing hot water, typically for space heating, domestic hot water etc., disregarding the source of heat.

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ more boiling most boiling adj
καυτός
(informal, hyperbole) Of a thing: extremely hot or active.

boiling point /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/ boiling points n
σημείο βρασμού
(physics, chemistry) The temperature at which a liquid boils, with the vapor pressure equal to the given external pressure.

bok choy /ˌbɒkˈt͡ʃɔɪ/ n
μποκ τσόι
Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis, an East Asian leafy vegetable related to the Western cabbage.

bold /baʉld/ /boʊld/ /ˈbəʊld/ [bɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈbɒʊ(ɫ)d] bolder boldest more bold most bold adj
τολμηρός θαρραλέος
Courageous, daring.

boldness /ˈboʊldnəs/ /ˈbəʊldnəs/ boldnesses n
κουράγιο
The state of being bold; courage.

bollock /ˈbɒ.lək/ bollocks n
αρχίδι
(British, Irish, vulgar, chiefly, in the plural) A testicle.

bollock /ˈbɒ.lək/ v
χέζω
(British, transitive, vulgar, slang) To reprimand severely and grossly.

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ interjection
γάμα τα παπάρια σκατά
(Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, vulgar, slang) An expression of anger, frustration, etc.

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ n
αρχίδια
(Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, vulgar) The testicles (sometimes used in the singular)
κολοκυθάκια με την ρίγανη μαλακίες παπαριές
(Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, vulgar) Nonsense or information deliberately intended to mislead.

bolognese /ˌbɒləɡˈneɪz/ /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ /ˌbɒləˈnjeɪz/ bologneses n
μπολονέζ
An Italian sauce made of ground meat and tomato.

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ bolsters n
μαξιλάρα
A large cushion or pillow.

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ v
στυλώνω υποστηρίζω
(transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] bolts n
σύρτης
A bar of wood or metal dropped in horizontal hooks on a door and adjoining wall or between the two sides of a double door, to prevent the door(s) from being forced open.
κλείστρο
(military, mechanical engineering) A sliding mechanism to chamber and unchamber a cartridge in a firearm.

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ /bəʊlt/ [bɔʊɫt] v
αποδιδράσκω δραπετεύω
(intransitive) To flee, to depart, to accelerate suddenly.
αμπαρώνω
(US, politics) To refuse to support a nomination made by a party or caucus with which one has been connected; to break away from a party.

bolt from the blue bolts from the blue n
κεραυνός εν αιθρία
A complete surprise; something totally unexpected.

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ bombs n
βόμβα
An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, (especially) one dropped from an aircraft.
σεξοβόμβα
(chiefly, British, India, slang) A very attractive woman.

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ /bɔm/ /bʌm/ v
βομβαρδίζω
(transitive, figuratively, often with with) To attack or annoy in the manner of a bombing.

bombard /bəmˈbɑɹd/ /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ bombards n
βομβάρδα
a medieval primitive cannon, used chiefly in sieges for throwing heavy stone balls.

bombard /bəmˈbɑɹd/ /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ v
βομβαρδίζω
(figuratively) To attack something or someone by directing objects at them.
(physics) To direct at a substance an intense stream of high-energy particles, usually sub-atomic or made of at most a few atoms.

bomber /ˈbɑmɚ/ /ˈbɒmə(ɹ)/ bombers n
βομβαρδιστικό
(aviation, military) A military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.
βομβιστής
A person who sets bombs, especially as an act of terrorism.

bombing /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ bombings n
βομβαρδισμός
The action of dropping bombs from the air.

bombshell bombshells n
οβίδα
A bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact.
σεξοβόμβα
(by extension) Someone who is very attractive; a sex symbol.

bon appétit /ˈbɔn ˌæpəˈti/ /ˌbo(ʊ).næ.pəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈti/ /ˌboʊn æpəˈtit/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ /ˌbɒn apɛˈtiː/ /ˌbɔː.næ.peɪˈtiː/ phraseologicalUnit
καλή όρεξη
Used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat.

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɑn vɪvˈɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ bon vivants bons vivants n
καλοζωιστής μπον βιβέρ φιλήδονος
A man who enjoys luxurious things in life, especially good food and drink; a man about town.

bon voyage /ˌbɒn vwaɪˈɑːʒ/ /ˌbɒn vɔɪˈɑːʒ/ interjection
καλό ταξίδι
Used to wish someone a good journey.

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ bonds n
ομόλογο
(finance) A documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract; a debenture.

bone /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ bones n
κόκαλο οστό
(uncountable) A composite material consisting largely of calcium phosphate and collagen and making up the skeleton of most vertebrates.
(American football, informal) The wishbone formation.
οστό κόκκαλο
(countable) Any of the components of an endoskeleton, made of bone.
οστό ψαροκόκαλο κόκκαλο
A bone of a fish; a fishbone.
μπαλένα μπανέλα
One of the rigid parts of a corset that forms its frame, the boning, originally made of whalebone.

bone /boʊn/ /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ v
ξεκοκαλίζω
To prepare (meat, etc) by removing the bone or bones from.

bone folder bone folders n
κόκαλο βιβλιοδεσίας
A dull-edged hand tool used to fold and crease material in crafts.

bone marrow bone marrows n
μεδούλι
(anatomy) The fatty vascular tissue that fills the cavities of bones, being the place where new blood cells are produced.

bone meal bone meals n
οστεάλευρο
Ground bones used as a slow-release fertilizer, especially for bulbs.

bone up v
ξεσκονίζω

bone-dry adj
κατάξερος
(idiomatic) Totally dry; without moisture.

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ boners n
καύλα σηκωμάρα
(coarse, slang) An erect penis. [from mid-20th c.]

bonito bonito bonitoes bonitos n
παλαμίδα
Any of various marine fish of the genus Sarda that are related to and resemble the tuna. [from 16th c.]

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ bonnets n
καπώ αυτοκινήτου
(Australia, British, NZ, South Africa, automotive) The hinged cover over the engine of a motor car; a hood.

bonsai /ˈbɑnsaɪ/ /ˈbɑnzaɪ/ /ˈbɒnsaɪ/ v
μπονσάι
(transitive) To make into a bonsai by restricting the roots and pruning.

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ boni bonuses bonusses n
μπόνους
Something extra that is good; an added benefit.
επιμίσθιο μπόνους
An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.

boo /buː/ interjection
μπου
A loud exclamation intended to scare someone. Usually used when one has been hidden from the target, and then appears unexpectedly.
ου
An exclamation used by a member of an audience, as at a stage play or sports game, to indicate derision or disapproval of what has just occurred.

boo /buː/ v
μπου
(intransitive) To shout extended boos derisively.

boob /ˈbuːb/ boobs n
βυζί
(colloquial, slang) A breast, especially that of an adult or adolescent female human.

boob tube boob tubes n
χαζοκούτι
(US, informal, dated, derogatory) A television.

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ books n
βιβλίο τόμος
A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
A major division of a long work.
βιβλίο τόμος άλμπουμ
A long work fit for publication, typically prose, such as a novel or textbook, and typically published as such a bound collection of sheets, but now sometimes electronically as an e-book.
στοίχημα
(gambling) A record of betting (from the use of a notebook to record what each person has bet).
σενάριο μιούζικαλ
(theatre) The script of a musical or opera.
(λογιστικά) βιβλία
(usually, in the plural) Records of the accounts of a business.

book /buːk/ /bɵk/ /bʊk/ v
κλείνω κρατώ προκρατ
(transitive) To reserve (something) for future use.
γράφω καταχωρώ σημειώνω
(transitive) To write down, to register or record in a book or as in a book.

bookbinder bookbinders n
βιβλιοδέτης
A person whose profession is binding pages together to form books.

bookbindery bookbinderies n
βιβλιοδετείο
A building where books are assembled and bound.

bookbinding bookbindings n
βιβλιοδεσία βιβλιοδετική
The art, craft or process of binding books

bookcase /ˈbʊkˌkeɪs/ [ˈbʊʔk̚keɪs] bookcases n
βιβλιοθήκη
A piece of furniture for the storage and display of books.

booking /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ bookings n
κράτηση
A reservation for a service, such as travel or hotel accommodation.

bookish /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/ more bookish most bookish adj
μελετηρός
Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
λόγιος
Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

bookkeeper /bʌʔˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ /ˌbʊkˈkiː.pə(ɹ)/ bookkeepers n
λογιστής καταστιχογράφος
(accounting) A person responsible for keeping records or documents, such as of a business.

bookkeeping /ˈbʊkˌkiːpɪŋ/ bookkeepings n
λογιστική καταστιχογραφία
(accounting) The skill or practice of keeping books or systematic records of financial transactions, e.g. income and expenses.

booklet /ˈbʊk.lət/ booklets n
φυλλάδιο βιβλιάριο
A small or thin book.

bookmaker /ˈbʊkmeɪkɚ/ bookmakers n
βιβλιοδέτης
A person who prints or binds books.
πράκτορας στοιχημάτων
(gambling) A person (or a business) who calculates odds and accepts bets, especially on horse racing; a bookie.

bookmark /ˈbʊk.mɑː(ɹ)k/ bookmarks n
σελιδοδείκτης
A strip of material used to mark a place in a book.
(computing) A record of the address of a file or Internet page, serving as a shortcut to it.

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ bookshelves n
βιβλιοθήκη ράφι για βιβλία
A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.

bookshop bookshops n
βιβλιοπωλείο
A shop that sells books.

bookworm /ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ bookworms n
βιβλιοσκώληξ βιβλιοφάγος
Any of various insects that infest books.
βιβλιοφάγος βιβλιόφιλος φιλαναγνώστης
(figurative) An avid book reader.

boom /bum/ /buːm/ interjection
μπαμ μπουμ
Used to suggest the sound of an explosion.

boomerang /ˈbuməɹæŋ/ /ˈbuːməɹæŋ/ boomerangs n
μπούμερανγκ
A flat curved airfoil that spins about an axis perpendicular to the direction of flight, originally used in various parts of the world as a hunting weapon or, in returnable types, for sports or training.

boor /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ /bʊə/ /bʊɹ/ boors n
αγροίκος
A yokel, country bumpkin.
An uncultured person.

boorish /ˈbʊəɹɪʃ/ more boorish most boorish adj
αγροίκος
Behaving as a boor; rough in manners.

boost /buːst/ v
ενισχύω
(transitive) To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.

booster /ˈbustɚ/ boosters n
ενίσχυση
Something that boosts.

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] boots n
μπότα
A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.

boot /but/ /buːt/ /bʉːt/ /bʏːt/ [buːt] v
κλωτσώ
(transitive) To kick.
(informal) To eject; kick out.
εκκινώ
(computing) To bootstrap; to start a system, e.g. a computer, by invoking its boot process or bootstrap.

bootable adj
εκκινήσιμος
(computing, of a disk, etc.) That can be booted; from which one can boot the system.

bootlicker bootlickers n
γλύφτης
(derogatory) A person who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner; a toady

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ bootstraps n
εκκίνηση
(computing) The process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory.

booty /ˈbuːti/ booties n
λεία κλοπιμαία
Plunder taken from an enemy in time of war, or seized by piracy.

borage /ˈbɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ borages n
μποράγο
Borago officinalis, a Mediterranean plant with rough, cucumber-flavored leaves and stems, used in salads and cooked.

border /ˈboɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔːɹdɚ/ [ˈbo̞ɹdɚ] borders n
σύνορα
The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions.
περίγυρος
A decorative strip around the edge of something.
παρτέρι
A strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown.

border control n
έλεγχος συνόρων έλεγχος των συνόρων συνοριακός έλεγχος
Measures taken by a state or a bloc of states to monitor its borders and regulate the movement of people, animals, and goods across the border.

borderer borderers n
ακρίτας
A person who resides near a border.

borderland borderlands n
παραμεθόριος
Land near a border; marches.

borderline more borderline most borderline adj
οριακός

borderline adv
οριακά

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔɹd/ /bɔːd/ more bored most bored adj
βαριεστημένος τρυπημένος
Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do.

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ boredoms n
ανία βαρεμάρα πλήξη
(countable) An instance or period of being bored; A bored state.

boring /ˈboə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈboː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɔː.ɹɪŋ/ more boring most boring adj
πληκτικός ανιαρός βαρετός
Causing boredom or tiredness; making you to feel tired and impatient.

born /boɹn/ /bɔːn/ /bɔːɹn/ [bo̞ɹn] adj
γεννημένος
Having from birth (or as if from birth) a certain quality or character; innate; inherited.

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth adj
γεννήθηκα στα πούπουλα γεννημένος στα πλούτη
(idiomatic) born rich, or into a wealthy family

born-again adj
γεννηθη ανωθεν
(Christianity) Having a renewed commitment to Jesus Christ.

boron /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ borons n
βόριο
The chemical element (symbol B) with an atomic number of 5, which is a metalloid found in its pure form as a dark amorphous powder.

borrow /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbɔɹ.oʊ/ v
δανείζομαι
To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.

borrower /ˈbɑɹoʊɚ/ /ˈbɔɹəʊə/ borrowers n
δανειολήπτης
One who borrows.

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ borschts n
μπορς
A beetroot soup that can be served hot or cold, usually with sour cream.

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ bosoms n
αγκαλιά
The protected interior or inner part of something; the area enclosed as by an embrace. [from 15thc.]
στήθος
A breast, one of a woman's breasts

bosom friend bosom friends n
αδελφικός φίλος επιστήθιος φίλος κολλητός
A very close friend.

boson /ˈboʊ.zɒn/ /ˈbəʊ.zɒn/ bosons n
μποζόνιο
(particle) A particle with totally symmetric composite quantum states, which exempts them from the Pauli exclusion principle, and that hence obeys Bose-Einstein statistics. They have integer spin. Among them are many elementary particles, and some (gauge bosons) are known to carry the fundamental forces. Compare fermion.

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ bosses n
αφεντικό προϊστάμενος επιστάτης
A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
αφεντικό
A person in charge of a business or company.
αρχηγός
A leader, the head of an organized group or team.
The head of a political party in a given region or district.

bot /bɑt/ /bɒt/ bots n
μποτ ρομπότ
(computing) A piece of software designed to perform a minor but repetitive task automatically or on command, especially when operating with the appearance of a (human) user profile or account.

botanical adj
βοτανικός
Of or pertaining to botany; relating to the study of plants.

botanical garden botanical gardens n
βοτανικός κήπος
A place where a variety of plants are grown, primarily for scientific or educational reasons, but are normally open to the public, and include ornamental plants from around the world.

botanist /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ [ˈbɒt.n̩.ɪst] botanists n
βοτανολόγος φυτολόγος
(botany) A person engaged in botany, the scientific study of plants.

botanize /ˈbɒtənaɪz/ v
βοτανολογώ
To do the work of a botanist, as to inventory the plant life in an area and to collect plants for research purposes.

botany /-nɪ/ /ˈbɑt.ni/ /ˈbɑt.ə.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ni/ /ˈbɒt.ə.ni/ botanies n
φυτολογία
(uncountable) The scientific study of plants, a branch of biology. Typically those disciplines that involve the whole plant.

both /boʊlθ/ /bəʊθ/ [boʊɫθ] [boʊθ] [bɐʉθ] [bəʊθ] [bɜʊ̯θ] conjunction
και... και...
Including both of (used with and).

both /boʊlθ/ /bəʊθ/ [boʊɫθ] [boʊθ] [bɐʉθ] [bəʊθ] [bɜʊ̯θ] determiner
αμφότεροι
Each of the two; one and the other; referring to two individuals or items.

both … and conjunction
και … και

bother /ˈbɑðɚ/ /ˈbɒðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɔðə(ɹ)/ v
ενοχλώ
(transitive) To annoy, to disturb, to irritate; to be troublesome to, to make trouble for.

bottarga bottargas n
αβγοτάραχο
A Mediterranean dish of cured fish roe

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ bottles n
μπουκάλι φιάλη
The contents of such a container.

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ v
εμφιαλώνω
(transitive) To seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption. Also fig.

bottle cap bottle caps n
καπάκι μπουκαλιού
Any of several designs of closure used to seal bottles.

bottle opener bottle openers n
ανοιχτήρι
A device used to remove the cap from a bottle.

bottlenose dolphin bottlenose dolphins n
ρινοδέλφινο
One of the species of gray dolphin in the genus Tursiops, between 2 and 4 meters in length inhabiting warm and temperate seas worldwide.

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ bottoms n
πάτος πυθμένας
The lowest part of anything.
πισινός
(euphemism) The buttocks or anus.

bottomless /ˈbaɾəmlɪs/ /ˈbɒtəm.ləs/ adj
άπατος
Having no bottom.
Extremely deep.

bottoms up interjection
άσπρο πάτο
Cheers! (the drinking toast)

botulinic adj
βοτουλινικός
Of or pertaining to the botulinum bacterium.

botulism /ˈbɑ.t͡ʃəˌlɪz.əm/ /ˈbɒt.jʊl.ɪz.əm/ botulisms n
αλλαντίαση
(pathology) Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.

bougainvillea /ˌboʊ.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ bougainvilleas n
μπουκαμβίλια
Any of several South American flowering shrubs or lianas, of the genus Bougainvillea, having three showy, colorful bracts attached below each group of three inconspicuous flowers.

bough /baʊ/ boughs n
κλάδος
A tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.

bouillabaisse /-ˌbɛs/ /ˈbujəˌbeɪs/ /ˈbuːjəˌbeɪs/ /ˌbujəˈbeɪs/ /ˌbuːjəˈbeɪs/ bouillabaisses n
μπουγιαμπέσα
A type of fish soup or stew from Provence, France.

bouillon /ˈbuˌjɑn/ /ˈbuː.jɒn/ /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/ /ˈbʊljən/ /ˈbʊlˌjɑn/ bouillons n
ζωμός
A clear seasoned broth made by simmering usually light meat, such as beef or chicken.

boulder /ˈboʊldɚ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ boulders n
ογκόλιθος
A large mass of stone detached from the surrounding land.

boulevard /ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/ /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/ boulevards n
λεωφόρος
A broad, well-paved and landscaped thoroughfare.

bounce /baʊns/ v
αναπηδώ
(transitive) To cause to move quickly up and down, or back and forth, once or repeatedly.

bounced cheque bounced cheques n
ακάλυπτη επιταγή

bouncer /ˈbaʊn.sə/ /ˈboʊn.sɚ/ bouncers n
μπράβος πορτιέρης ευταξίας
(informal) A member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc to maintain order and deal with patrons who cause trouble.

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ bounds n
άλμα
A sizeable jump, great leap.

boundary /ˈbaʊndəɹi/ /ˈbaʊndɹi/ boundaries n
όριο σύνορο
The dividing line or location between two areas.

bountiful /ˈbaʊntəfəl/ /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/ /ˈbaʊntɪfʌl/ [ˈbaʊ̯n(ɾ)əfəɫ] more bountiful most bountiful adj
άφθονος
Having a quantity or amount that is generous or plentiful; ample.

bounty /ˈbaʊn(t)i/ /ˈbaʊnti/ bounties n
δώρο
(countable) Something given liberally; a gift.
αμοιβή πριμοδότηση
(countable) A reward for some specific act, especially one given by an authority or a government.

bounty hunter bounty hunters n
κυνηγός επικυρηγμένων
An individual who catches criminals and brings them to the police in return for a reward.

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ /buˈkeɪ/ bouquets n
ανθοδέσμη
A bunch of cut flowers.

bourgeoisie /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ bourgeoisies n
μπουρζουαζία
(Marxism) The capitalist class.

bouzouki /buːˈzuːki/ /bəˈzuːki/ bouzoukis n
μπουζούκι
(musical instrument) A Greek long-necked plucked fretted lute with a sharp, metallic sound.

bovarysm n
μποβαρισμός
(psychology) An anxiety to escape from a social or sentimental condition judged to be unsatisfactory, sometimes by building a fictitious personality.

bovine spongiform encephalopathy n
σπογγώδης εγκεφαλοπάθεια των βοοειδών
(disease, neurology) A fatal, neurodegenerative disease of cattle, which is transmissible to humans through misshaped prion proteins, caused by eating infected tissues.

bow /baʊ/ bows n
υπόκλιση
A gesture, usually showing respect, made by inclining the head or bending forward at the waist; a reverence
πλώρη πρώρα
(nautical) The front of a boat or ship.

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ bows n
τόξο
A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
τόξο αψίδα
A curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow).
φιόγκος
A type of knot with two loops, used to tie together two cords such as shoelaces or apron strings, and frequently used as decoration, such as in gift-wrapping.
τόξο δοξάρι
Any instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging hair, fur, etc., used by hatters.

bow /baʊ/ v
υποκλίνομαι
(intransitive) To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
κυρτώνω λυγίζω
(transitive, figurative) To exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline.

bow-wow interjection
γαβ
Representing the sound of a dog barking.

bowel /baʊl/ /ˈbaʊ.əl/ bowels n
παχύ έντερο
(chiefly, medicine) A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine.
έντερο σπλάχνα
(in the plural) The entrails or intestines; the internal organs of the stomach.
έγκατα μύχια σπλάχνα
(in the plural, figuratively) The (deep) interior of something.
σπλάχνα
(in the plural, archaic) The seat of pity or the gentler emotions; pity or mercy.

bower /baʊ.əɹ/ /baʊəɹ/ /bəʊ.əɹ/ /bəʊəɹ/ bowers n
μπουντουάρ
A bedroom or private apartments, especially for a woman in a medieval castle.
αναδενδράδα κληματαριά
A shady, leafy shelter or recess in a garden or woods.

bowl /boʊl/ /bɐʉl/ /bəʊl/ [boɫ] [bɒʊɫ] bowls n
μπολ γαβάθα κυπελλάκι τσανάκα
A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items.
γαβάθα τσανάκα
(cooking) A dish comprising a mix of different foods, not all of which need be cooked, served in a bowl.

bowling /ˈboʊlɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/ [ˈbɒʊɫɪŋ] n
μπόουλινγκ
A game played by rolling a ball down an alley and trying to knock over a triangular group of ten pins; ten-pin bowling/five-pin bowling

bowman /ˈbaʊmən/ bowmen n
πρόκωπος
(nautical) The person, in a team or among oarsmen, positioned nearest the bow.

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ bowties n
παπιγιόν
A man's necktie tied in a bow around the throat.

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ boxes n
εδώλιο θεωρείο
A compartment to sit inside in an auditorium, courtroom, theatre, or other building.
θάλαμος οικίσκος σκοπιά φυλάκιο
A small rectangular shelter.
κουτάκι πλαίσιο συρτάρι τετραγωνίδιο
A compartment (as a drawer) of an item of furniture used for storage, such as a cupboard, a shelf, etc.
κουτάκι τετραγωνίδιο
(fencing) A device used in electric fencing to detect whether a weapon has struck an opponent, which connects to a fencer's weapon by a spool and body wire. It uses lights and sound to notify a hit, with different coloured lights for on target and off target hits.
κουτί
(computing, slang) A computer, or the case in which it is housed.
A compartment or receptacle for receiving items.
κουτί κιβώτιο κασόνι
A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
πλαίσιο
(engineering) A cylindrical casing around the axle of a wheel, a bearing, a gland, etc.
A rectangle: an oblong or a square.
χαζοκούτι
(slang) Preceded by the: television.
γροθιά
A blow with the fist.
πυξάρι τσιμισίρι τσιμσίρι
(Australia) Various species of Eucalyptus trees are popularly called various kinds of boxes, on the basis of the nature of their wood, bark, or appearance for example, the drooping box (Eucalyptus bicolor), shiny-leaved box (Eucalyptus tereticornis), black box, or ironbark box trees.

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ v
γρονθοκοπώ
(transitive) To strike with the fists; to punch.
πυγμαχώ
(transitive, boxing) To fight against (a person) in a boxing match.
(intransitive, stative, boxing) To participate in boxing; to be a boxer.

box office /ˈbɑksˌɑfɪs/ /ˈbɑksˌɔfɪs/ /ˈbɒksˌɒfɪs/ box offices n
ταμείο
(countable, film, theater) A place where tickets are sold in a theatre/theater or cinema.

box plot box plots n
θηκόγραμμα
(statistics) A graphical summary of a numerical data sample through five statistics: median, lower quartile, upper quartile, and some indication of more extreme upper and lower values.

boxer /ˈbɑksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ boxers n
μποξέρ πυγμάχος
A participant in a boxing match; a fighter who boxes.
μπόξερ μποξέρ
A breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog with a square-jawed muzzle.

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
πυγμαχία μποξ
(sports) A sport where two opponents punch each other with gloved fists to head and torso; the object being to score more points by the end of the match or by knockout, or technical knockout.

boxing glove boxing gloves n
γάντι μποξ
(boxing) A padded mitten, designed to protect the hand while punching, and worn in boxing.

boxing ring boxing rings n
πυρείο ρινγκ πυγμαχίας
A space, usually square, with elastic ropes around the edge, in which a boxing match is fought.

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ boys n
αγόρι παιδί
A young male human. [from 15th c.]
αγόρι
(obsolete) A male of low station, (especially as pejorative) a worthless male, a wretch; a mean and dishonest male, a knave. [14th–17th c.]
(historical, or, offensive) A non-white male servant regardless of age, [from 17th c.] particularly as a form of address.
A male non-human animal, especially, in affectionate address, a male pet, especially a dog. [from 15th c.]

boy scout boy scouts n
πρόσκοπος
A male member of the Scout Movement.

boyar /bəʊˈjɑː/ /ˈbɔɪɑː/ /ˈbəʊjɑː/ boyars n
βογιάρος
(historical) A member of a rank of aristocracy (second only to princes) in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Serbia and Romania.

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪfɹənd/ /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ boyfriends n
γκόμενος
A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

boyish /ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ more boyish most boyish adj
αγορίστικος
Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.

boyishly more boyishly most boyishly adv
αγορίστικα
In a boyish manner.

bra /bɹæ/ /bɹɑː/ bras n
στηθόδεσμος
An item of clothing, usually underwear worn to support the breasts. [from 1920s]

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ /ˈbɹeɪslɪt/ bracelets n
βραχιόλι
A band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry/jewellery or an ornament.
λουράκι
The strap of a wristwatch, used to secure it around the wrist.

brachylogy /bræˈkɪl.ə.d͡ʒi/ brachylogies n
βραχυλογία
Concise speech; laconism.

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ brackets n
κομβοέλασμα υπέρεισμα υποστήριγμα
A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.
άγκιστρο αγκύλη γωνιώδης αγκύλη παρένθεση
Any of the characters "(", ")", "[", "]", "{", "}", "<" and ">", used in pairs to enclose parenthetic remarks, sections of mathematical expressions, etc.
κατηγορία ομάδα
(sports) A printed diagram of games in a tournament.

bract bracts n
βράκτιο
(botany) A leaf or leaf-like structure from the axil out of which a stalk of a flower or an inflorescence arises.

brad /bɹad/ /bɹæd/ brads n
πρόκα
A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head, or occasionally with a small domed head, similar to that of an escutcheon pin.

bradycardia /bɹeɪ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑɹ.di.ə/ /bɹæ.dɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ bradycardias n
βραδυκαρδία
(medicine, cardiology) The condition of having a slow heartbeat, defined as under 60 beats per minute for an adult.

braggart /ˈbɹæɡɑːt/ /ˈbɹæɡɚt/ braggarts n
καυχηματίας κομπαστής
Someone who constantly brags or boasts. [from late 16th c.]

brahmin /ˈbɹɑːmɪn/ brahmins n
βραχμάνος
A learned person of refined taste and mild manners.

braid /bɹeɪd/ braids n
πλεξίδα πλόκαμος
A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration. [from 16th c.]

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
πλέκω
(transitive) To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids.
(obsolete) To reproach; to upbraid.
ζυμώνω
To mix, or make uniformly soft, by beating, rubbing, or straining, as in preparing food.

braille /ˈbɹaɪ/ /ˈbɹeɪl/ brailles n
κώδικας Μπράιγ
A system of writing in which letters and some combinations of letters are represented by raised dots arranged in three rows of two dots each and are read by the blind and partially sighted using the fingertips.

brain /bɹeɪn/ brains n
εγκέφαλος μυαλά
A part of the brain, especially associated with particular mental functions, abilities, etc.
The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.
(in the singular) An intellectual or mental capacity.
By analogy with a human brain, the part of a machine or computer that performs calculations.
(slang, vulgar, uncountable) Oral sex.
(informal) Mind.
A loose compartment of a backpack that straps on over the top opening.
εγκέφαλος μυαλό διάνοια ιδιοφυΐα μυαλά
(informal) An intelligent person.
εγκέφαλος μυαλό μυαλά
(plurale tantum) A person who provides the intelligence required for something.
εγκέφαλος μυαλό μυαλά νοημοσύνη νους
(in the plural) Intellect.

brain death n
εγκεφαλικός θάνατος
(medicine) An irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.

brain fart brain farts n
εγκεφαλοκλάνι
(figuratively, slang, mildly, _, vulgar) Something ill-considered and said or done impulsively.

brain stem brain stems n
εγκεφαλικό στέλεχος
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the cerebrum and the rest of the forebrain.

brain tumor brain tumors n
εγκεφαλικός όγκος
An intracranial growth of abnormal and uncontrolled cell division.

brain-washing brain-washings n
πλύση εγκεφάλου
A form of indoctrination that forces people to abandon their beliefs in favour of another set of beliefs by conditioning through various forms of pressure or torture

brainless more brainless most brainless adj
ανεγκέφαλος
(not comparable) Having no brain.
ανεγκέφαλος άμυαλος ανόητος
(comparable) Unintelligent, with little common sense.

brainstorming brainstormings n
ιδεοκαταιγισμός καταιγισμός ιδεών
A method of problem solving in which members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously.

brainteaser brainteasers n
σπαζοκεφαλιά
(informal) A difficult problem or puzzle.

brake /bɹeɪk/ brakes n
φρένο
(engineering) An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine or other motor by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake.
(figuratively) Something used to retard or stop some action, process etc.
φρένο πέδη τροχοπέδη
A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car. [from 18th c.]

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
φρενάρω
(intransitive) To operate (a) brake(s).
φρέναρα
(intransitive) To be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking.

brambling bramblings n
χειμωνόσπινος
A finch, Fringilla montifringilla of northern Eurasia, the male having a black head in summer and an orange breast with white belly and a long white rump.

bran /ˈbɹæn/ brans n
πίτουρο
The broken coat of the seed of wheat, rye, or other cereal grain, separated from the flour or meal by sifting or bolting; the coarse, chaffy part of ground grain.

branch /bɹænt͡ʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ /bɹɑːnʃ/ branches n
κλαδί κλαρί
The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.
κλάδος διακλάδωση παρακλάδι
Any of the parts of something that divides like the branch of a tree.
υποκατάστημα
A location of an organization with several locations.
κλάδος
An area in business or of knowledge, research.

branch off v
διακλαδίζομαι
(idiomatic, intransitive, of a path or route) To diverge into two or more separate paths.

brand /bɹænd/ brands n
μάρκα
The symbolic identity, represented by a name and/or a logo, which indicates a certain product or service to the public.
A specific product, service, or provider so distinguished.

brand new /ˈbɹæn.n(j)uː/ /ˈbɹænd ˌn(j)uː/ adj
ολοκαίνουριος
Utterly new, as new as possible.

brandish /ˈbɹændɪʃ/ v
κραδαίνω
(transitive) To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.

brandy /ˈbɹændi/ brandies n
κονιάκ
(uncountable) An alcoholic liquor distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
μπράντι
(countable) Any variety of brandy.
(countable) A glass of brandy.

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ brasses n
ορείχαλκος
(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

brass instrument brass instruments n
χάλκινα πνευστά
Any musical instrument whose tone is produced by vibration of the lips as the player blows into a mouthpiece (or tubular resonator).

brass knuckles n
σιδηρογροθιά
A weapon consisting of a metal reinforcement for the clenched fist, with finger holes molded in.

brassica /ˈbɹæs.ɪ.kə/ brassicae brassicas n
κράμβη
Any of many plants of the genus Brassica, including cabbage, mustard and rapes

brat /bɹat/ /bɹæt/ brats n
κωλόπαιδο παλιόπαιδο τσογλάνι
(pejorative) A child who is regarded as mischievous, unruly, spoiled, or selfish.

bravado /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/ /bɹɑːˈvɑːdoʊ/ bravadoes bravados n
νταηλίκι
A swaggering show of defiance or courage.
νταηλίκι ψευτοπαληκαρισμός
A false show of courage.

brave /bɹeɪv/ braver bravest adj
γενναίος θαρραλέος
Strong in the face of fear; courageous.

brave new world brave new worlds n
θαυμαστός καινούργιος κόσμος
A better, often utopian (future) world.

bravery /ˈbɹeɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈbɹeɪv.ɹi/ braveries n
ανδρεία
(usually, uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.

bravo /bɹɑˈvoʊ/ /bɹɑːˈvəʊ/ /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ interjection
μπράβο
Used to express acclaim, especially to a performer.

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ brawls n
καυγάς σπαστικός
A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.

brawler brawlers n
γκαφατζής καβγατζής
One who brawls, engages in noisy, unseemly fights.

brawn /bɹɔːn/ n
ποντίκι
Strong muscles or lean flesh, especially of the arm, leg or thumb.
δύναμη
Physical strength; muscularity.
πηχτή
(chiefly, British) Head cheese; a terrine made from the head of a pig or calf; originally boar's meat.

bray /bɹeɪ/ v
γκαρίζω
(intransitive) Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.

braze /bɹeɪz/ v
χαλκοκολλώ
To join two metal pieces, without melting them, using heat and diffusion of a jointing alloy of capillary thickness.

brazier /ˈbɹeɪ.zjə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/ braziers n
μαγκάλι πύραυνος φουφού
An upright standing or hanging metal bowl used for holding burning coal for a source of light or heat.

bread /bɹɛd/ breads n
ψωμί άρτος
A foodstuff made by baking dough made from cereals.
(countable) Any variety of bread.

bread and circuses /-iz/ /-kɪ.səz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsəː.kəs.əz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɚ.kə.səz/ n
άρτον και θεάματα
(idiomatic) Food and entertainment provided by the state, particularly if intended to placate the people.

bread maker bread makers n
αρτοπαρασκευαστής
A household appliance which makes bread or dough from raw ingredients.

bread roll bread rolls n
ψωμάκι
A miniature round loaf of bread, often accompanying a meal.

breadbox /ˈbɹɛd.bɑks/ /ˈbɹɛd.bɒks/ breadboxes n
ψωμιέρα
a container for storing bread or other baked goods to keep them fresh

breadcrumb /ˈbɹɛdˌkrʌm/ breadcrumbs n
τρίμμα ψίχα ψίχουλο
(chiefly, in the plural) A tiny piece of bread, either one that falls from bread as it is cut or eaten, or one made deliberately by crumbling bread.

breadstick breadsticks n
κριτσίνι
A long, very slender loaf of crisp bread smaller than a baguette; for example, grissini from Italy and rosquilletas from Spain.

breadwinning n
αποχειροβίωτος

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] breaks n
διάλειμμα
A rest or pause, usually from work.

break /bɹeɪk/ /bɹiːk/ [bɹ(ʷ)eɪ̯k] v
χαλάω
(transitive, intransitive) To stop, or to cause to stop, functioning properly or altogether.
σπάω σπάζω
(intransitive, of a voice) To alter in type due to emotion or strain: in men, generally to go up, in women, sometimes to go down; to crack.
σπάω
(intransitive, billiards, snooker, pool) To make the first shot; to scatter the balls from the initial neat arrangement.

break down v
καταρρέω
(ergative, figuratively) To render or to become unstable due to stress, to collapse physically or mentally.

break one's fast v
καταλύω
(dated) To eat breakfast; to eat the first meal of the day after a night of not eating or to conclude any period of fasting by consuming food.

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
σπάζω τον πάγο σπάω τον πάγο
(idiomatic) To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.

break wind v
κλάνω
(idiomatic, euphemistic) To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart or flatulate.

break-in break-ins n
διάρρηξη
The act of entering a place with the intent to steal or commit some other offense; an instance of breaking and entering.

breakaway breakaways n
απόσχιση
(boxing) The act of getting away from one's opponent; the separation of the boxers after a spell of infighting.

breakdown /ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/ breakdowns n
βλάβη κατάρρευση
A failure, particularly mechanical in nature.
κατάρρευση κλονισμός
A physical collapse or lapse of mental stability.
ανάλυση διαίρεση ταξινόμηση
Listing, division or categorization in great detail.

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ breakfasts n
πρωινό πρόγευμα
The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

breakfast /ˈbreɪkˌfɑːst/ /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ v
προγευματίζω
(intransitive) To eat the morning meal.

breakfast cereal breakfast cereals n
δημητριακά
A food made from processed grains, such as maize, oats, wheat or rice, usually eaten for breakfast with milk and sometimes sugar.

breakwater /ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/ breakwaters n
κυματοθραύστης
A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.
(on beaches) A wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

bream /bɹim/ /bɹiːm/ /bɹɛm/ /bɹɪm/ bream breams n
σπάρος
A marine sparoid fish of the genus Pagellus, and allied genera.

breast /bɹɛst/ breasts n
μαστός στήθος
(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.
στήθος στέρνο
(anatomy) The chest, or front of the human thorax.
στήθος
A section of clothing covering the breast area.
The ventral portion of an animal's thorax.
στήθος καρδιά
The figurative seat of the emotions, feelings etc.; one's heart or innermost thoughts.
A choice cut of poultry, especially chicken or turkey, taken from the bird’s breast; also a cut of meat from other animals, breast of mutton, veal, pork.

breast pump breast pumps n
θήλαστρο
A device used by a lactating woman to extract milk from her breasts (typically for short-term storage).

breastfeed /ˈbɹɛs(t)fiːd/ v
θηλάζω
(transitive, intransitive) To feed (a baby) milk via the breasts; to suckle; to nurse.

breastplate breastplates n
θώρακας
A piece of armor that covers the chest.

breath /bɹɛθ/ breaths n
αναπνοή
(countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
ανάσα αναπνοή
(uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs.
ανάσα
(countable) A rest or pause.

breath test breath tests n
αλκοτέστ
An official test to determine if someone has taken alcohol or drugs by testing a sample of their exhaled breath.

breathe /bɹið/ /bɹiːð/ v
αναπνέω
(intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
(intransitive) To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.

breathing /ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ breathings n
αναπνοή
(uncountable) The act of respiration; (countable) a single instance of this.

breathless /ˈbɹɛθləs/ more breathless most breathless adj
άπνους ξέπνοος
Not breathing; dead or apparently so.

breeches /ˈbɹiː.t͡ʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪ.t͡ʃɪz/ n
βράκα
A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes.

breed /bɹiːd/ breeds n
ράτσα
All animals or plants of the same species or subspecies.
A race or lineage; offspring or issue.

breeder /ˈbɹiːdɚ/ breeders n
κτηνοτρόφος
A person who breeds plants or animals (professionally).

breeding-ground breeding-grounds n
εκτροφείο
A place or region where animals go to breed.

breeze /bɹiːz/ breezes n
αεράκι μπάτης
A light, gentle wind.

breezy /ˈbɹiːzi/ breezier breeziest adj
αεράτος
(figuratively) With a cheerful, casual, lively and light-hearted manner.

brent goose brent geese n
δαχτυλιδόχηνα
(British) A small member of the goose family (Anatidae), Branta bernicla.

brethren /ˈbɹɛðɹən/ n
αδελφοί αδελφότητα
(figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.

breve /bɹiːv/ /bɹɛv/ breves n
βραχεία
(orthography, printing) A semicircular diacritical mark (˘) placed above a vowel, commonly used to mark its quantity as short.

brevity /ˈbɹɛvəti/ brevities n
βραχύτητα
(uncountable) The quality of being brief in duration.

brewery /ˈbɹuːəɹi/ breweries n
ζυθοποιείο
A building where beer is produced.

bribe /bɹaɪb/ bribes n
δωροδοκία δωροληψία
Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to breaking the law.

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
δωροδοκώ
(transitive) To give a bribe to; specifically, to ask a person to do something against his/her original will, in exchange for some type of reward or relief from potential trouble.
(transitive) To gain by a bribe; to induce as by a bribe.

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ briberies n
δωροδοκία
the making of illegal payment, or bribes, to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions
δωροδοκία δωροληψία
(legal) the activity of giving, offering or accepting bribes

bric-a-brac /ˈbɹɪkəbɹæk/ /ˈbɹɪkəˌbɹæk/ bric-a-bracs n
μπιχλιμπίδι
Small ornaments and other miscellaneous display items of little value.

brick /bɹɪk/ bricks n
τούβλο πλίνθος
(countable) A hardened rectangular block of mud, clay etc., used for building.
(uncountable) Such hardened mud, clay, etc. considered collectively, as a building material.

brick /bɹɪk/ v
πλινθοδομώ
(transitive) To build, line, or form with bricks.

bricklayer bricklayers n
χτίστης
A craftsman who builds walls and suchlike out of bricks.

bride /bɹaɪd/ brides n
νύφη
A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

bridegroom /ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/ bridegrooms n
γαμπρός μελλόνυμφος νεόνυμφος
A man in the context of his own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

bridesmaid /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ bridesmaids n
παράνυμφος
A woman who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the main wedding party.

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ bridges n
άκανθα ράχη
(anatomy) The upper bony ridge of the human nose.
γέφυρα
A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
(dentistry) A prosthesis replacing one or several adjacent teeth.
(nautical) An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
(computing) A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
(graph theory) An edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.
μπριτζ
(card games) A card game played with four players playing as two teams of two players each.
καβαλάρης
(music, lutherie) The piece, on string instruments, that supports the strings from the sounding board.

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
γεφυρώνω
To span as if with a bridge.

bridgeable more bridgeable most bridgeable adj
γεφυρώσιμος
Able to be spanned by, or as if by, a bridge.
(figurative) Possible to reconcile.

bridgehead /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒhɛd/ bridgeheads n
προγεφύρωμα
(military) An area of ground on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, especially one that needs to be taken and defended in order to secure an advance.

bridgmanite /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒmənaɪt/ bridgmanites n
μπριντγκμανίτης
The magnesium iron and calcium silicates (Mg,Fe)SiO3 and CaSiO3, which have a perovskite structure and are mainly found in the lower part of the mantle.

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ bridles n
χαλινάρι
(equestrian) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

bridled tern bridled terns n
σταχτογλάρονο
Onychoprion anaethetus, is a seabird of the family Laridae.

brie /bɹiː/ bries n
μπρι
An originally French variety of soft cheese made from cow's milk.

brief /bɹiːf/ briefer briefest more brief most brief adj
σύντομος βραχύς
Of short duration; happening quickly. [from 15th c.]
περιληπτικός συνοπτικός
Concise; taking few words. [from 15th c.]

brief /bɹiːf/ briefs n
ενημέρωση
A short news story or report.

brief /bɹiːf/ v
αναφέρω ενημερώνω συνοψίζω
(transitive) To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ briefcases n
χαρτοφύλακας
A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.

brig /bɹɪɡ/ brigs n
μπρίκι πάρων
(watercraft) A two-masted vessel, square-rigged on both foremast and mainmast
μπαλαούρο
(US) A jail or guardhouse, especially in a naval military prison or jail on a ship, navy base, or (in fiction) spacecraft.

brigade /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/ brigades n
ταξιαρχία
(military) Military unit composed of several regiments (or battalions) and including soldiers from different arms of service.

brigadier /bɹɪɡəˈdɪɚ/ brigadiers n
ταξίαρχος
(military) An army rank; an officer commanding a brigade.

brigadier general brigadier generals n
ταξίαρχος
(military) A military officer who commands a brigade.

bright /bɹaɪt/ brighter brightest adj
φωτεινός λαμπερός λαμπρός
Emitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
έξυπνος λαμπρός
Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.

bright and early /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜɹli/ /ˌbɹaɪt‿n̩ ˈɜːli/ more bright and early most bright and early adv
πρωί πρωί
(idiomatic, originally, US) (Very) early in the morning.

brightness /ˈbɹaɪtnəs/ brightnesses n
φωτεινότητα
The quality of being bright.
λάμψη
The perceived luminance of an object.
εξυπνάδα
Intelligence, cleverness.

brillo pad brillo pads n
σύρμα
A scouring pad used for cleaning dishes, made from steel wool containing soap.

brim /bɹɪm/ brims n
γύρος μπορ
A projecting rim, especially of a hat.

brine /bɹaɪn/ brines n
άλμη
Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
φέρνω
(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.

bring to bear v
εξασκώ
(transitive, idiomatic) To apply; to employ something to achieve an intended effect.

bring up v
αναφέρω
To mention.
ανατρέφω μεγαλώνω
To raise or rear (children).
διακόπτω σταματάω
To stop or interrupt a flow or steady motion.

briny /ˈbɹaɪni/ brinier briniest more briny most briny adj
αλμυρός
Of, pertaining to, resembling or containing brine; salty.

brisk /bɹɪsk/ brisker briskest more brisk most brisk adj
ζωηρός
Full of spirit of life; effervescing.

bro /bɹoʊ/ /bɹəʊ/ pronoun
αδερφάκι αφός καρντάσι μπρο
(originally, AAVE, Internet slang) A person previously mentioned, usually male. Chiefly equivalent to he and him.

broad bean broad beans n
κουκί
An edible bean that has broad seeds (Vicia faba).

broad-billed sandpiper broad-billed sandpipers n
μπεκατσινοσκαλίδρα
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris falcinellus)

broad-leaved adj
πλατύφυλλος
Having relatively broad leaves

broadband /ˈbɹɔːdbænd/ broadbands n
ευρεία ζώνη
(telecommunications) A wide band of electromagnetic frequencies
ευρυζωνική
(Internet) An internet connection provisioned over an existing service using alternate signal frequencies such as ADSL or cable modem.

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ more broadcast most broadcast adj
εκπέμπω
Communicated, signalled, or transmitted through radio waves or electronic means.

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ broadcasts n
εκπομπή μετάδοση
A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.
εκπομπή μετάδοση πρόγραμμα
A programme (bulletin, documentary, show, etc.) so transmitted.
σπορά
(agriculture, horticulture, archaic) The act of scattering seed; a crop grown from such seed.

broadcast /-kæst/ /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkast/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
εκπέμπω μεταδίδω
(transitive) To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means.
σπέρνω
(transitive) To transmit a message over a wide area; specifically, to send an email in a single transmission to a (typically large) number of people.
παρουσιάζω
(intransitive) To appear as a performer, presenter, or speaker in a broadcast programme.

broadcaster /-ˌkæstə/ /ˈbɹɑd-/ /ˈbɹɔdˌkæstɚ/ /ˈbɹɔːdˌkɑːstə/ broadcasters n
εκφωνητής
A person whose job it is to effect such broadcasts; specifically, one who presents radio or television programmes (especially documentaries or news programmes); a presenter.
ραδιοφωνία
An organization or station that engages in the activity of such broadcasting.

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɑk.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ broccoli broccolis n
μπρόκολο
A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ broker brokest more broke most broke adj
άφραγκος
(informal) Financially ruined, bankrupt.
(informal) Without any money, penniless.

broken /ˈbɹoʊ.kən/ /ˈbɹoʊ.kɪn/ /ˈbɹəʊ.kən/ more broken most broken adj
σκισμένο
(of skin) Split or ruptured.
σπασμένος
(of a, bone or body part) Fractured; having the bone in pieces.
(of sleep) Interrupted; not continuous.
Fragmented; in separate pieces.
(of a, promise, etc) Breached; violated; not kept.
(colloquial, US, of a, situation) Not having gone in the way intended; saddening.
(of a, person) Completely defeated and dispirited; shattered; destroyed.
κομμένος
(of an, electronic connection) Disconnected, no longer open or carrying traffic.
χαλασμένος σπασμένος
Non-functional; not functioning properly.
άφραγκος
Having no money; bankrupt, broke.
σπαστά
(sports, and, gaming, of a tactic or option) Overpowered; overly powerful; too powerful.

broken record broken records n
κόλλησε η βελόνα
(idiomatic) Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance.

broken reed broken reeds n
αναξιόπιστος βοηθός
Something or someone very fragile or unreliable.

brokerage brokerages n
μεσιτεία
A business, firm, or company whose business is to act as a broker (e.g., stockbroker).
The commission paid to a broker.

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmiːn, -mɪn, -maɪn/ bromines n
βρόμιο βρώμιο
(uncountable) A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Br) with an atomic number of 35; one of the halogens, it is a fuming red-brown liquid at room temperature.

bronchial /ˈbɹɑːn.ki.əl/ adj
βρογχικός
Of or relating to the bronchi or bronchioles.

bronchiole /ˈbɹɒŋkiˌoʊl/ bronchioles n
βρογχιόλιο
(anatomy) Any of the small cartilage-less branches of a bronchus.

bronchiolitis n
βρογχιολίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the bronchioles; especially common in young children.

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ bronchitides bronchitises n
βρογχίτιδα βρογχίτις
(uncountable) An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.

bronchoscopy bronchoscopies n
βρογχοσκόπηση
(medicine) A technique for viewing the bronchi using a flexible instrument called a bronchoscope.

bronchus /ˈbɹɑŋkəs/ /ˈbɹɒŋkəs/ bronchi n
βρόγχος
Either of two airways, which are primary branches of the trachea, leading directly into the lungs.

brontosaur brontosaurs n
βροντόσαυρος
Any member of the genus Brontosaurus.

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ bronzes n
μπρούντζος ορείχαλκος
(uncountable) A naturally occurring or man-made alloy of copper, usually in combination with tin, but also with one or more other metals.
ερυθρόφαιο μπρούντζινο
(countable, and, uncountable) A reddish-brown colour, the colour of bronze.

brooch /bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /bɹuːt͡ʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ brooches n
πόρπη
A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ broods n
κλωσσόπουλο
The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.

brood /bɹuːd/ /bɹʉd/ v
κλωσσώ
(transitive) To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
αναλογίζομαι
(intransitive) (typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.

brooding /ˈbɹuːdɪŋ/ more brooding most brooding adj
κατηφής μελαγχολικός
Deeply or seriously thoughtful.

broom /bɹuːm/ /bɹʊm/ brooms n
σκούπα
(countable) A domestic utensil with fibers bound together at the end of a long handle, used for sweeping.
σκούπα αφάνα
Any of several yellow-flowered shrubs of the family Fabaceae, with long, stiff, thin branches and small or few leaves used for the domestic utensil.

broom /bɹuːm/ /bɹʊm/ v
σαρώνω σκουπίζω
(transitive, intransitive) To sweep with a broom.

broomstick /ˈbɹum.stɪk/ broomsticks n
σκουπόξυλο
The handle of a broom (sweeping tool).

bros. n
αφοί
abbreviation of brothers

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ broths n
ζωμός
(uncountable) Water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled.

brothel /ˈbɹɑðəl/ /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒðəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔðəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ brothels n
οίκος ανοχής πορνείο χαμαιτυπείο
A house of prostitution.

brother /ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ brethren brothers n
αδελφός αδερφός
A male having at least one parent in common with another (see half-brother, stepbrother).
A male fellow member of a religious community, church, trades union etc.
Someone who is a peer, whether male or female.

brother /ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ v
συναδελφώνομαι
(transitive) To treat as a brother.

brother-german brothers-german n
αυτάδελφος
A full brother: a brother born to the same mother and father, as distinguished from half brothers (uterine brothers), step-brothers, or 'brothers' established through relationships such as wardship.

brother-in-arms brethren-in-arms brothers-in-arms n
συμπολεμιστής
comrade in arms (fellow combatant or soldier)

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ brethren-in-law brother-in-laws brothers-in-law n
γαμπρός κουνιάδος
The husband of one's sibling.
κουνιάδος γαμπρός
The brother of the spouse of one's sibling.
The husband of the sibling of one's spouse.

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðəhʊd/ /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ brotherhoods n
αδελφοσύνη
The state of being brothers or a brother (also figuratively).
αδελφότητα αδελφάτο
An association of people for any purpose, such as a society of monks; a fraternity.

brotherless adj
ανάδελφος
Without a brother.

brotherliness brotherlinesses n
αδελφικότητα
the characteristic of being brotherly

brotherly /ˈbɹʌð.ə.li/ /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/ more brotherly most brotherly adj
αδελφικός
Of or characteristic of brothers.

brouhaha /ˈbɹuː.hɑː.hɑː/ brouhahas n
βαβούρα οχλαγωγία
A stir; a fuss or uproar.

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
αποπαίρνω
(transitive) To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

brown /bɹaʊn/ browner brownest more brown most brown adj
καστανός ορφνός καφέ
Having a brown colour.

brown /bɹaʊn/ browns n
καφέ καστανό
(countable, and, uncountable) A colour like that of chocolate or coffee.

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
μαυρίζω σκουραίνω
(intransitive) To become brown.
κοκκινίζω ροδίζω
(cooking, transitive) To cook something until it becomes brown.

brown bear brown bears n
καφέ αρκούδα
A species of bears native to northern America, Europe and Asia having brownish fur. (Ursus arctos)

brown eye brown eyes n
κωλοτρυπίδα
(vulgar, slang) the anus

brown-eyed adj
καστανομάτης
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see brown,‎ eyed; having brown eyes.

brownnose brownnoses n
κωλογλείφτης σφουγγοκωλάριος
(figurative) One who sucks up; a bootlicker, ass-kisser, sycophant.

brownout brownouts n
πτώση τάσης
A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.

brr /bɝ/ [ʙ̩ː] interjection
μπρρ
Used to express being cold, to show shivering.

bruise /bɹuːz/ bruises n
μώλωπας
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.

bruise /bɹuːz/ v
μωλωπίζομαι
(intransitive) Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
καστανός
(of a person) Having brown or black hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ brunettes n
καστανή μελαχρινή
A person, especially female, with brown or black hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ brushes n
βούρτσα πινέλο
An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.
βούρτσισμα
The act of brushing something.
θαμνότοπος λόχμη
(uncountable) Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees. See shrubland.
ουρά
The furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox.

brush /bɹɛʃ/ /bɹʌʃ/ v
βουρτσίζω
(transitive) To clean with a brush.
βάφω χρωματίζω
(transitive) To apply with a brush.

brush up v
ξεσκονίζω
(idiomatic) To review; to improve an existing but rusty or underdeveloped skill.

brushstroke brushstrokes n
πινελιά
The stroke of a brush, as in painting.

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʊsk/ /bɹʌsk/ brusquer brusquest more brusque most brusque adj
ανάγωγος απότομος σκαιός
Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.

brutal /ˈbɹu.təl/ /ˈbɹuː.təl/ /ˈbɹʉː.təl/ [ˈbɹu.ɾəl] [ˈbɹʉː.ɾəl] more brutal most brutal adj
ζωώδης κτηνώδης
Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel.

brutality /bɹuˈtælɪɾi/ /bɹuːˈtælɪti/ brutalities n
αγριότητα
The state of being brutal.

brute /bɹut/ /bɹuːt/ brutes n
ζώο θηρίο κτήνος
(archaic) An animal seen as being without human reason; a senseless beast. [from 17th c.]
αγριάνθρωπος κτηνάνθρωπος ζώο θηρίο κτήνος σκυλί
A person with the characteristics of an unthinking animal; a coarse or brutal person. [from 17th c.]

bruxism /ˈbɹʊk-/ /ˈbɹʌksɪz(ə)m/ /ˈbɹʌksɪzəm/ bruxisms n
βρυγμός
(dentistry) The habit or practice of grinding the teeth, as while sleeping, or due to stress or certain drugs.

bruxomania n
βρυγμομανία
(medicine, dentistry) Compulsive grinding of the teeth.

bryophyte /ˈbɹaɪ̯.əˌfaɪt/ /ˈbɹʌɪ̯.əˌfʌɪt/ bryophytes n
βρύο
(botany) Any plant of the division Bryophyta, defined sensu lato to comprise the mosses, liverworts and hornworts and corresponding to all embryophytes that are not vascular plants.

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ bubbles n
φυσαλίδα
A spherically contained volume of air or other gas, especially one made from soapy liquid.
A small spherical cavity in a solid material.
φούσκα φυσαλίδα
(by extension) Anything resembling a hollow sphere.
φούσκα
(economics) A period of intense speculation in a market, causing prices to rise quickly to irrational levels as the metaphorical bubble expands, and then fall even more quickly as the bubble bursts.

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ v
χοχλάζω
(intransitive) To produce bubbles, to rise up in bubbles (such as in foods cooking or liquids boiling).

bubonic plague bubonic plagues n
βουβωνική πανώλη
(disease) A contagious, often fatal, epidemic disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, transmitted by the bite of fleas from an infected person or rodent, especially a rat, and characterized by delirium, chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and the formation of buboes.

buck /bʌk/ bucks n
αρσενικό ελάφι
A male deer, antelope, sheep, goat, rabbit, hare, and sometimes the male of other animals such as the hamster, ferret, shad and kangaroo.

bucket /ˈbʌ.kət/ /ˈbʌ.kɪt/ buckets n
κουβάς
The amount held in this container.
Part of a piece of machinery that resembles a bucket (container).
σακαράκα
The leather socket for holding the whip when driving, or for the carbine or lance when mounted.

bucket list bucket lists n
λίστα επιθυμιών
(idiomatic) A list of things to accomplish before one's death. [c. 2006]

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌkl̩/ buckles n
αγκράφα
A metal clasp with a hinged tongue or a spike through which a belt or strap is passed and penetrated by the tongue or spike, in order to fasten the ends of the belt together or to secure the strap to something else.

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ /ˈbʌkl̩/ v
κουμπώνω
To fasten (something) using a buckle (noun sense 1); hence (obsolete) , to fasten (something) in any way.
στραβώνω
Of a thing (especially a slender structure under compression): to collapse or distort under physical pressure.

buckler /ˈbʌk.lə/ /ˈbʌk.lɚ/ bucklers n
ασπίδα
(obsolete) A shield resembling the Roman scutum. In modern usage, a smaller variety of shield is usually implied by this term.

buckshot buckshots n
σκάγι
(chiefly, US) Lead shot used in shotgun cartridges, made of larger pellets than birdshot and suitable for hunting larger game. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

buckthorn buckthorns n
λευκαγκαθιά
also genus Frangula, especially Frangula alnus, the alder buckthorn.

bucolic /bjuˈkɑlɪk/ /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ more bucolic most bucolic adj
αγροτικός βουκολικός ποιμενικός
Rustic, pastoral, country-styled.
βουκολικός
Pertaining to herdsmen or peasants.

bud /bʌd/ buds n
οφθαλμός
A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.

bud /bʌd/ v
βλασταίνω
(intransitive) To form buds.

buddha /ˈbudə/ /ˈbʊdə/ buddhas n
βούδας
A human being who has become enlightened (in Buddhism).

budget /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ət/ /ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/ budgets n
προϋπολογισμός
The amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or timeframe.
An itemized summary of intended expenditure; usually coupled with expected revenue.

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ buffalo buffaloes buffalos n
βουβάλι
An animal from the subtribe Bubalina, also known as true buffalos, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis.
βίσονας βουβάλι
A related North American animal, the American bison, Bison bison.

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ [ˈbäfə(ɹ)] [ˈbɐfə(ɹ)] buffers n
ρυθμιστικό διάλυμα
(chemistry) A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid.
ενδιάμεση μνήμη πρόσκαιρη μνήμη
(telecommunications) A routine or storage medium used to compensate for a difference in rate of flow of data, or time of occurrence of events, when transferring data from one device to another.

buffer zone buffer zones n
νεκρή ζώνη
(US) A transitional area between areas of different land use.

buffet /bəˈfeɪ/ /bʌˈfeɪ/ /ˈbʊ.feɪ/ /ˈbʌ.feɪ/ buffets n
μπουφές
A counter or sideboard from which food and drinks are served or may be bought.

bug /bʌɡ/ bugs n
ελάττωμα σφάλμα
(chiefly, computing and engineering jargon) A problem that needs fixing.
ιός
A contagious illness, or a pathogen causing it.
κοριός
(slang, US, horse-racing) An asterisk denoting an apprentice jockey's weight allowance.
ζουζούνι ζωύφιο κοριός
(gambling, slang) A metal clip attached to the underside of a table, etc. to hold hidden cards, as a form of cheating.

bug /bʌɡ/ v
τρώω
(informal, transitive) To annoy.

bugbear /ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌɡ.bɛɚ/ /ˈbʌɡ.bɛː(ɹ)/ bugbears n
μπαμπούλας
(archaic, folklore) A generic creature, often described as a large goblin, meant to inspire fear in children.

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ interjection
σκατά
(slang, British, Australia, New Zealand, coarse) An expression of annoyance or displeasure.

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ buggers n
βλάκας
(slang, derogatory, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii) A foolish or worthless person or thing; a despicable person.

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ v
ξεκωλιάζω ξεκωλώνω
(transitive, vulgar, British, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) To have anal sex with, sodomize.
καταστρέφω
(transitive, slang, vulgar, _, in, Britain, Ireland) To break or ruin.

bugle /ˈbjuːɡəl/ bugles n
σάλπιγγα
A simple brass instrument consisting of a horn with no valves, playing only pitches in its harmonic series

build /bɪld/ v
χτίζω
(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ [ˈbɪɫ.ɾɚ] builders n
κτίστης
A person who builds or constructs things.

building /ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/ buildings n
δόμηση κτίσμα
(uncountable) The act or process by which something is built; construction.
κτίριο κτίσμα κτήριο οικοδομή
(countable) A closed structure with walls and a roof.

building site building sites n
εργοτάξιο γιαπί οικοδομή
(construction) The site, the place where a building is located, is currently under construction, or shall be constructed (including structures other than buildings).

building society building societies n
οικοδομικός συνεταιρισμός
(British, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, banking ) A type of financial institution which traditionally was based on lending money (as mortgages) to society members to buy houses, from other members pooled savings and/or money borrowed wholesale.

built-in /ˈbɪltɪn/ adj
ενσωματωμένος
Constructed as a non-detachable part of a larger structure.
Being an essential and permanent part of something.

bulb /ˈbʌb/ /ˈbʌlb/ bulbs n
βολβός
A light bulb (not necessarily bulbous in shape).
Any solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end.

bulgur /ˈbʊl.ɡɚ/ /ˈbʌl.ɡɚ/ bulgurs n
πλιγούρι πουργούρι πουρκούρι
Wheat grains that have been steamed, dried, and crushed; a staple of Middle Eastern cooking.

bulimia /bjuˈlimi.ə/ /bjuˈlɪmi.ə/ /buˈlimi.ə/ /buˈlɪmi.ə/ bulimias n
νευρογενής βουλιμία ψυχογενής βουλιμία
(pathology) A chronic eating disorder characterized by a binge-and-purge cycle: extreme overeating followed by self-induced vomiting.

bulkhead /ˈbʌlk.hɛd/ bulkheads n
φρακτή
(nautical) A vertical partition dividing the hull into separate compartments; often made watertight to prevent excessive flooding if the ship's hull is breached.

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ bulkier bulkiest adj
ογκώδης
Being large in size, mass, or volume; big, fat or muscular

bull /ˈbʊl/ bulls n
ταύρος
Any adult male bovine.
βόδι ταύρος
An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
ταύρος βόδι βούβαλος
A large, strong man.
μπάτσος γουρουνάκι γουρούνι
(US, slang) A policeman; a detective; a railroad security guard.

bull run bull runs n
ταυροδρομία
(bullfighting) An event in which people run with bulls in the streets.

bulldog /ˈbʊl.dɑɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɒɡ/ /ˈbʊl.dɔɡ/ bulldogs n
μπουλντόγκ
A breed of dog developed in England by the crossing of the bullbaiting dog and the Pug to produce a ladies' companion dog, having a very smooth coat, a flattened face, wrinkly cheeks, powerful front legs, and smaller hind legs.

bulldozer /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/ bulldozers n
μπουλντόζα
A tractor with an attached blade for pushing earth and building debris for coarse preliminary surface grading, demolishing building structures, etc.

bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ bullets n
σφαίρα
A projectile, usually of metal, shot from a gun at high speed.
(informal) An entire round of unfired ammunition for a firearm, including the projectile, the cartridge casing, the propellant charge, etc.
(figuratively) Anything that is projected extremely fast.
βούλα
(typography) A printed symbol in the form of a solid circle, “•”, often used to mark items in a list.

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ more bulletproof most bulletproof adj
αλεξίσφαιρος
(of a material) Capable of withstanding a direct shot by a bullet fired from a gun.

bulletproof vest /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf vɛst/ bulletproof vests n
αλεξίσφαιρο γιλέκο
A garment worn over the torso that protects against projectiles.

bullfighting bullfightings n
ταυρομαχία

bullfrog /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɔɡ/ bullfrogs n
κατεσβεϊανός
Any of various frogs having a croak that resembles the bellow of a cow or bull.

bullhead /ˈbʌlˌhɛd/ bullheads n
γατόψαρο
(North America) any of a variety of related species of generally dark-colored catfish in the family Ictaluridae.

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ interjection
διάνα
A cry when someone hits the bullseye of a target.
(by extension) A response to a totally accurate statement.

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ interjection
μαλακίες πούτσες
(vulgar, slang) An expression of disbelief at what one has just heard.

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
μαλακίες μπούρδες
(vulgar, slang, usual sense) Statements that are false or exaggerated to impress or cheat the listener.
σκατά
(card game, possibly, _, vulgar) A card game in which players try to discard their hands first, following rules that encourage bluffing, calling others' bluffs, and penalizing others by tricking them into inaccurate accusations.

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ v
δουλεύω
(ambitransitive, vulgar, slang) To tell lies, exaggerate; to mislead; to deceive.

bully /ˈbʊli/ bullies n
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.]

bullying /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/ bullyings n
νταηλίκι
An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.

bum /bʌm/ bums n
πισινός οπίσθια ποπός
(informal, _, or, _, childish, chiefly, Commonwealth) The buttocks.
πισινός ποπός
(informal, _, or, _, childish, chiefly, Commonwealth) The anus.

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/ bumblebees n
βομβίνος βόμβος μπάμπουρας
Any of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus.

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ bumpers n
προφυλακτήρας
(automotive) Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision; fender.

bumpkin /ˈbʌmpkɪn/ bumpkins n
βλάκας
A clumsy, unsophisticated person; a yokel.

bun /bʌn/ buns n
κότσος
A tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head.

bunch /bʌntʃ/ /bʌnt͡ʃ/ /bʌnʃ/ bunches n
τσαμπί μάτσο μπουκέτο αρμαθιά βότρυς δέσμη
A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.
παρέα συμμορία
An informal body of friends.
δέσμη δεμάτι
(forestry) A group of logs tied together for skidding.
όγκος
A protuberance; a hunch; a knob or lump; a hump.

bunch /bʌntʃ/ /bʌnt͡ʃ/ /bʌnʃ/ v
μαζεύω
(transitive) To gather into a bunch.
αρμαθιάζω δεματιάζω
(intransitive) To form a bunch.

bungalow /ˈbʌŋɡl̩oʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡl̩əʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/ /ˈbʌŋɡələʊ/ bungalows n
μπανγκαλόου
A thatched or tiled one-story house in India surrounded by a wide veranda; a similar house in this style.

bunker /ˈbʌŋk.əː/ /ˈbʌŋk.ɚ/ bunkers n
καταφύγιο οχυρό
(military) A hardened shelter, often partly buried or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.
καυσιμαποθήκη
(nautical) A compartment for storing coal for the ship's boilers; or a tank for storing fuel oil for the ship's engines.
(Britain, chiefly, historical) A large bin or container for storing coal, often built outdoors in the yard of a house.

bunkering bunkerings n
ανθράκευση
(nautical) The taking on board of bunker fuel.

bunny /ˈbʌni/ bunnies n
κουνελάκι
(especially, used with children) A rabbit, especially a juvenile one.

buoy /ˈbu.i/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ buoys n
σημαδούρα
(nautical) A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, indicate a navigational channel or for other purposes

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ buoyancies n
άντωση άνωση
(physics) The upward force on a body immersed or partly immersed in a fluid.
πλευστότητα
The ability of an object to stay afloat in a fluid.
ανάταση
(by extension) Resilience or cheerfulness.

bur-reed bur-reeds n
σπαργάνιο
A group (genus Sparganium) of widespread flowering perennial marsh plants widespread in wet areas in temperate regions.

burbot /ˈbɜ(ɹ).bət/ burbots n
λότα η ποταμία
A freshwater fish, taxonomic name Lota lota, which is similar to the ling and the cusk and spawns in the winter.

burdock /ˈbɜːdɒk/ /ˈbɝːdɑːk/ burdocks n
κολλητσίδα πλατομαντήλα
Any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium.

bureau /ˈbjʊ.ɹoʊ/ /ˈbjʊ.ɹə/ /ˈbjʊ.ɹəʊ/ bureaus bureaux n
γραφείο
An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).

bureau de change /ˈbjʊəɹ.əʊ.dəˌʃɒ̃ʒ/ bureau de changes bureaus de change bureaux de change n
συνάλλαγμα ανταλλακτήριο συναλλάγματος
(UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia) A place where foreign currency can be exchanged.

bureaucracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ bureaucracies n
γραφειοκρατία
(business, organizational theory) A system of administration based upon organisation into bureaus, division of labour, a hierarchy of authority, etc., designed to dispose of a large body of work in a routine manner.
The body of officers and administrators, especially of a government.
(chiefly, derogatory) Excessive red tape and routine in any administration, body or behaviour.

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ bureaucrats n
γραφειοκράτης
An official who is part of a bureaucracy.

bureaucratic more bureaucratic most bureaucratic adj
γραφειοκρατικός
Of or pertaining to bureaucracy or the actions of bureaucrats.

burek bureks n
μπουρέκι
A type of baked or fried filled pastry of the former Ottoman Empire.

burette /bjʊəˈɹɛt/ /bjʊˈɹɛt/ burettes n
προχοΐδα
(chemistry) A glass tube with fine gradations and a stopcock at the bottom, used in laboratory procedures for accurate fluid dispensing and titration.

burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡlɚ/ burglars n
διαρρήκτης διαρρήκτρια

burglary /ˈbɜː.ɡlə.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.ɡlɚ.i/ burglaries n
διάρρηξη
(law) Under the common law, breaking and entering of the dwelling of another at night with the intent to commit a felony.
The crime of unlawfully breaking into a vehicle, house, store, or other enclosure with the intent to steal.

burgle /ˈbɜːɡl̩/ /ˈbɝɡl̩/ v
διαρρηγνύω
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) To commit burglary. [from 1867]

burgundy /ˈbɜ.ɡən.di/ /ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/ burgundies n
μπορντό
(color) A dark red colour tinged with purple, like that of Burgundy (red) wine.

burial /ˈbɛɹiəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ /ˈbɝiəl/ burials n
ταφή
The act of burying; interment; placing remains into the earth

buried /ˈbɛ.ɹid/ more buried most buried adj
θαμμένος
Placed in a grave at a burial.

burka burkas n
μπούρκα φερετζές
A Central Asian garment that covers the whole body, which has a net screen covering the eyes so they cannot be seen, and is worn by women.

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ burns n
έγκαυμα
A physical injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, radiation or caustic chemicals.
ρυάκι
(Northern England, Scotland) A stream.
κάψιμο καύση
The act of burning something with fire.
καύσος
Physical sensation in the muscles following strenuous exercise, caused by build-up of lactic acid.

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
καίγομαι καίω
(transitive) To cause to be consumed by fire.
(chemistry, transitive) To cause to combine with oxygen or other active agent, with evolution of heat; to consume; to oxidize.
καίω
(transitive) To overheat so as to make unusable.
(transitive, computing) To write data to a permanent storage medium like a compact disc or a ROM chip.
καίγομαι
(intransitive) To become overheated to the point of being unusable.
(intransitive) To be hot, e.g. due to embarrassment.

burner /ˈbɜːnə/ /ˈbɝnɚ/ burners n
μάτι
An element on a kitchen stove that generates localized heat for cooking.

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ burnings n
καύση
A fire.

burocratic more burocratic most burocratic adj
γραφειοκρατικός
Of or pertaining to burocracy or the actions of burocrats.

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ burps n
ρέψιμο ερυγή ερευγμός
(chiefly, _, US, Philippines) A belch.

burp /bɜːp/ /bɝp/ v
ρεύομαι ερεύγομαι
(intransitive) To emit a burp.

burqini burqinis n
μπουρκίνι
A head-to-toe swimsuit, enabling women to conform to the Islamic dress code when bathing on a public beach.

burr /bɝ/ burrs n
λαρυγγισμός
A uvular "r" sound, or (by extension) an accent characterized by this sound.

burrito /bəˈɹi.toʊ/ /bəˈɹiː.təʊ/ /bʊˈriːtəʊ/ burritos n
μπουρίτο
A Mexican dish consisting of a flour tortilla wrapped around a filling of meat and/or beans, cheese etc.

bursa /ˈbɜːsə/ /ˈbɝsə/ bursae bursæ n
θύλακας
(anatomy) Any of the many small fluid-filled sacs located at the point where a muscle or tendon slides across bone. These sacs serve to reduce friction between the two moving surfaces.

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ bursts n
έκρηξη
An act or instance of bursting.

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ v
εκρήγνυμαι σκάω
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
σκάω
(transitive, obsolete) To cause to break by any means.

burst into tears v
αναλύομαι
(idiomatic) To suddenly start crying or sobbing.

bury /ˈbeəɹiː/ /ˈbeɹiː/ /ˈbɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɜː.ɹi/ /ˈbɝ.i/ /ˈbʊ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
θάβω ενταφιάζω
(transitive) To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʊz/ /bʌs/ buses busses n
λεωφορείο
(automotive) A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads; by extension, the driver of said vehicle
δίαυλος
An electrical conductor or interface serving as a common connection for two or more circuits or components.

bus driver bus drivers n
αυτοκινητιστής οδηγός λεωφορείου
A person employed to drive buses.

bus lane bus lanes n
λεωφορειόδρομος
A traffic lane designated for the use of buses.

bus route bus routes n
λεωφορειογραμμή
The set route taken by a bus service.

bus shelter bus shelters n
στάση
A building or other structure constructed at a bus stop, to provide seating and protection from the weather for the convenience of waiting passengers.

bus stop bus stops n
στάση λεωφορείου
A place where public transport buses stop to allow passengers to board or leave.

bush /bʊʃ/ bushes n
θάμνος
(horticulture) A woody plant distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and lower height, being usually less than six metres tall; a horticultural rather than strictly botanical category.
(slang, vulgar) A person's pubic hair, especially a woman's.

bush jacket bush jackets n
αμπέχονο
A jacket, usually khaki-coloured with many large pockets, worn by birdwatchers and the like.

business /ˈbɪd.nəs/ /ˈbɪd.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nəz/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪz/ businesses n
επιχείρηση εταιρεία εταιρία
(countable) A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

business card business cards n
επαγγελματική κάρτα
A small card with a person's name and professional information (such as occupation, business phone number, e-mail address, etc.).

business plan business plans n
επιχειρηματικό σχέδιο
(business) A summary of how a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur intends to organize an entrepreneurial endeavor and implement activities necessary and sufficient for the venture to succeed.

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznɪsmən/ businessmen n
επιχειρηματίας
A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.

businesswoman businesswomen n
επιχειρηματίη
A woman involved in business.

bust /ˈbʌst/ busts n
μπούστο προτομή
A sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders.
The breasts and upper thorax of a woman.

bust someone's balls v
πρήζω τ' αρχίδια
(slang, vulgar) To give someone a hard time, whether by playfully teasing or sincerely harassing them.

bustard /ˈbʌs.təd/ /ˈbʌs.tɚd/ bustards n
ωτίδα
Any of several large terrestrial birds of the family Otididae that inhabit dry open country and steppes in the Old World.

busy /ˈbɪzi/ busier busiest adj
πολυάσχολος πολυσύχναστος
Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.

busybody busybodies n
φιλοπράγμων
Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.

but /bət/ /bʊt/ /bʌt/ [bɐt] conjunction
αλλά μα αν και καίτοι μολονότι παρόλο
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
αλλά εκτός με εξαίρεση πλην
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
αν και καίτοι μολονότι παρόλο
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.

butadiene butadienes n
βουταδιένιο
(organic compound) An unsaturated hydrocarbon, CH2=CH-CH=CH2; it is obtained from petroleum and is used in the preparation of the synthetic rubber polybutadiene.

butane /ˈbjuːteɪn/ butanes n
βουτάνιο
(organic compound) A hydrocarbon (either of the two isomers of C4H10 n-butane, and 2-methyl-propane) found in gaseous petroleum fractions.

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ butchers n
κρεοπώλης χασάπης
A person who prepares and sells meat (and sometimes also slaughters the animals).
σφαγέας μακελάρης
(figurative) A brutal or indiscriminate killer.

butcher /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
σφαγιάζω
(transitive) To slaughter (animals) and prepare (meat) for market.
μακελεύω σφάζω
(transitive) To kill brutally.
κατακρεουργώ καταστρέφω
(transitive) To ruin (something), often to the point of defamation.

butcher's /ˈbʊtʃə(ɹ)z/ n
κρεοπωλείο χασάπικο
(UK) A butcher’s shop

butcher's hook butcher's hooks butchers' hooks n
τσιγκέλι
A hook used by a butcher for hanging carcasses or meat.

butler /ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌt.lɚ/ butlers n
αρχιοικονόμος
The chief male servant of a household who has charge of other employees, receives guests, directs the serving of meals, and performs various personal services.

butt /bʊt/ /bʌt/ butts n
οπίσθια πισινός ποπός
(slang) The whole buttocks and pelvic region that includes one's private parts.
αποτσίγαρο
(US) A crust end-piece of a loaf of bread.
(usually as "butt of (a) joke") A person at whom ridicule, jest, or contempt is directed.

butt-ugly more butt-ugly most butt-ugly adj
κακάσχημος
(North America, slang, pejorative) Extremely ugly.

butter /ˈbatə/ /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ [ˈbaɾa] [ˈbɐtʰə] [ˈbʌɾɚ] [ˈbʌʔɚ] butters n
βούτυρο
A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).

butterbur butterburs n
πετασίτης
Any of several Eurasian herbs, of the genus Petasites, having dense clusters of often purple flowers.

buttercup /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ buttercups n
νεραγκούλα ρεναγκούλα
Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

butterfingers /ˈbʌtəˌfɪŋɡəz/ /ˈbʌtɚˌfɪŋɡɚz/ [-ɾɚ-] butterfingers n
ζημιάρης μανταλάκιας
Someone who tends to drop things; (more generally) someone who is clumsy or uncoordinated; a klutz.

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] butterflies n
πεταλούδα ψυχή
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]

butterfly effect butterfly effects n
φαινόμενο της πεταλούδας
The technical notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory.

butterfly knife butterfly knives n
πεταλούδα
A folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.

butterfly stroke butterfly strokes n
πεταλούδα
A swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down.

butterless adj
αβουτύρωτος
Without butter.

buttermilk /ˈbʌtəˌmɪlk/ /ˈbʌtɚˌmɪlk/ buttermilks n
βουτυρόγαλα
The liquid left over after producing butter from full cream milk by the churning process, also called traditional buttermilk.
ξινόγαλα
Cultured buttermilk, a fermented dairy product produced from cow's milk, with a characteristically sour taste.

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ [ˈbɐtək] [ˈbəɾək] buttocks n
γλουτός κωλομέρι οπίσθια
(usually, in the plural) Each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body between the base of the back, the perineum and the top of the legs.

button /ˈbʌ.tən/ /ˈbʌt.n̩/ /ˈbʌʔ.n̩/ [ˈbʌʔ.tən] [ˈbʌʔ.tⁿn̩] buttons n
κουμπί
A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener. [from mid-13th c.]
κουμπί κομβίον
A mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger in order to open or close an electric circuit or to activate a mechanism.
σήμα
(US) A badge worn on clothes, fixed with a pin through the fabric.
μπουμπούκι
(botany) A bud.

button /ˈbʌ.tən/ /ˈbʌt.n̩/ /ˈbʌʔ.n̩/ [ˈbʌʔ.tən] [ˈbʌʔ.tⁿn̩] v
κουμπώνω
(transitive) To fasten with a button. [from late 14th c.]
(intransitive) To be fastened by a button or buttons.

buttonhole buttonholes n
κουμπότρυπα
A hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one.
(chiefly, British) A flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration.
(attributive) So shaped that it can be worn on a buttonhole or it is similar to a buttonhole.

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ buttresses n
αντηρίδα
(architecture) A brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.

butyric acid butyric acids n
βουτυρικό οξύ
(organic compound) Either of the two isomeric carboxylic acids, normal butyric acid and isobutyric acid, with the chemical formula C3H7COOH, occurring in animal milk fat.

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ buxomer buxomest more buxom most buxom adj
ελκυστικός ζωηρός όμορφος
(of a woman) Having a full, voluptuous figure, especially possessing large breasts.

buy /baɪ/ v
αγοράζω
(transitive, archaic) To suffer consequences for (something) through being deprived of something; to pay for (something one has done).
χάβω χάφτω
(transitive, informal) to accept as true; to believe

buyer /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ buyers n
αγοραστής αγοράστρια
A person who makes one or more purchases.

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ buzzards n
γερακίνα
Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.

by /baɪ/ preposition
μα
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
(with, the) Acted on in units of the specified size or measure. (Sometimes hyperbolically)
από διά
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.

by God adv
μα το Θεό μα τω θεώ
Used as an oath to emphasize the veracity of an associated statement.

by God interjection
Θεέ μου μνήστιτι μου κύριε
An exclamation of surprise.

by chance
τυχαία
Unexpectedly, accidentally; without foreplanning.

by far
κατά πολύ μακράν
(idiomatic) To a considerably large extent, easily.

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
απέξω αποστηθίζω
(idiomatic) From unaided memory and in full detail.

by night
νύκτωρ
During the night.

by oneself
μόνος
Alone, without another's immediate company.

by the Grace of God
ελέω Θεού
(idiomatic) By divine will.

by the looks of things adv
έτσι όπως έχουν τα πράγματα κατά τα φαινόμενα
It appears; it seems; apparently.

by the skin of one's teeth
παρά τρίχα
(idiomatic) barely; closely; by a narrow margin; with nothing to spare.

by the way
επί τη ευκαιρία επ' ευκαιρία
(conjunctive, idiomatic) Incidentally; used in referencing a parenthetical statement not timely, central, or crucial to the topic at hand; foregone, passed by, something that has already happened.

by-product by-products n
υποπροϊόν
Something made incidentally during the production of something else.
παρενέργεια υποπροϊόν
A consequence, especially a side effect.

bye /baɪ/ interjection
αντίο γεια
(colloquial) Goodbye.

bygone /-ɡɑn/ /-ɡɔːn/ /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ /ˈbaɪɡɔn/ adj
αλλοτινός περασμένος
Having been or happened in the distant past.

bylaw /ˈbaɪ.lɑ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/ bylaws n
κανονισμός
A local custom or law of a settlement or district.
εσωτερικός κανονισμός
A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (e.g., corporation or business).

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ bypasses n
πάροδος παρακαμπτήριος πλάγια οδός
A road that passes around something, such as a residential area or business district.
καταστρατήγηση παράκαμψη
A section of pipe that conducts a fluid around some other fixture.
αορτοστεφανιαία παράκαμψη παράκαμψη
(medicine) An alternative passage created to divert a bodily fluid around a damaged organ; the surgical procedure to construct such a bypass.

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ v
παρακάμπτω
To avoid an obstacle etc, by constructing or using a bypass.
To ignore the usual channels or procedures.

byre /ˈbaɪɚ/ byres n
βουστάσιο
(chiefly, British) A barn, especially one used for keeping cattle in.

byrnie /ˈbɜːni/ /ˈbɝni/ byrnies n
ζάβα
(historical) A short chain mail shirt, covering from the upper arms to the upper thighs.

byte /baɪt/ bytes n
δυφιοοκτάδα δυφιοσυλλαβή μπάιτ
(computing) A short sequence of bits (binary digits) that can be operated on as a unit by a computer; the smallest usable machine word.
(computing, most commonly) A unit of computing storage equal to eight bits, which can represent any of 256 distinct values.

béchamel sauce béchamel sauces n
σάλτσα μπεσαμέλ
A simple white sauce made from a roux of butter and flour to which is added hot milk.

ca. preposition
περ.
abbreviation of circa

cabal /kəˈbæl/ /kəˈbɑːl/ cabals n
κλίκα
(pejorative) A putative, secret organization of individuals gathered for a political purpose.

cabalistic more cabalistic most cabalistic adj
καβαλιστικός
Of or relating to a cabal; secretive and cliquish.

cabalistically more cabalistically most cabalistically adv
καβαλιστικά καβαλιστικώς
in a cabalistic manner

cabaret /kæbəˈreɪ/ cabarets n
καμπαρέ
Live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub; the genre of music associated with this form of entertainment, especially in early 20th century Europe.

cabbage /ˈkæbɪd͡ʒ/ cabbages n
λάχανο κράμβη
(uncountable) The leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable.
(uncountable, slang) Money.
φυτό
(countable, offensive) A person with severely reduced mental capacities due to brain damage.

cabbage roll cabbage rolls n
λαχανοντολμάδες
(food) A dish consisting of cooked cabbage leaves wrapped around a variety of fillings.

cabdriver cabdrivers n
ταξιτζής
One who drives a taxi for a living.

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ cabins n
καμπίνα
A private room on a ship.

cabin boy cabin boys n
καμαρότος
(dated) A boy or young man who is employed to serve as an attendant for passengers or crew members on a ship.

cabinet /ˈkæb.nət/ /ˈkæb.nɪt/ /ˈkæb.ə.nət/ /ˈkæb.ɪ.nɪt/ cabinets n
εντοιχισμένο ντουλάπι
A storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall.
υπουργικό συμβούλιο
A group of advisors to a government or business entity.
(politics, often, capitalized) In parliamentary and some other systems of government, the group of ministers responsible for creating government policy and for overseeing the departments comprising the executive branch.

cabinetmaker cabinetmakers n
επιπλοποιός
A skilled woodworker who makes high-quality wooden cabinets and furniture.

cable /ˈkeɪ.bəl/ cables n
καλώδιο
An assembly of two or more wires, used for electrical power or data circuits; one or more and/or the whole may be insulated.
A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.
(communications) A system for transmitting television or Internet services over a network of coaxial or fibreoptic cables.
παλαμάρι
(nautical) A strong rope or chain used to moor or anchor a ship.

cable car cable cars n
τελεφερίκ
A hanging carriage or car for transporting people or cargo

cabotage /ˈkabətɑːʒ/ /ˈkæbətɪd͡ʒ/ cabotages n
ακτοπλοΐα
The transport of goods or passengers between two points in the same country.
(legal) The right to engage in such transport.

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯oʊ̯/ /kəˈkeɪ̯əʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ [kəˈkʰaʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯oʊ̯] [kəˈkʰeɪ̯əʊ̯] [kəˈkʰɑːəʊ̯] cacaos n
κακαόδεντρο κακάο
A tree, Theobroma cacao, whose seed is used to make chocolate.
κακάο
This tree's seed, the cocoa bean.

cachexia /kəˈkɛksiə/ /kəˈkɛksɪə/ cachexiae cachexias n
καχεξία
(pathology) A systemic wasting of muscle tissue, with or without loss of fat mass, that accompanies a chronic disease. [from mid 16th c.]

caciocavallo /ˌkɑːtʃəʊkəˈvɑːləʊ/ caciocavallos n
κασκαβάλι

cack /kæk/ cacks n
κακά
Excrement.

cacophemism cacophemisms n
κακοφημισμός
dysphemism

cacophonous /kəˈkɑfənəs/ /kəˈkɒfənəs/ more cacophonous most cacophonous adj
κακόφωνος
Containing, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.

cacophony /kəˈkɑfəni/ /kəˈkɒfəni/ cacophonies n
κακοφωνία
A mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ /ˈkæktʌs/ cacti cactus cactuses cactusses n
κάκτος
(botany) Any member of the family Cactaceae, a family of flowering New World succulent plants suited to a hot, semi-desert climate.

cadastre /kəˈdæstəɹ/ cadastres n
κτηματολόγιο
(cartography) A public survey of land, originally for the purpose of taxation and to create an official register of land ownership.
A register of such surveys, showing details of ownership and value.

cadaver /kəˈdeɪ.və(ɹ)/ /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ /kəˈdɑːv.ə(ɹ)/ cadavera cadavers n
πτώμα
A dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected.

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ cadmiums n
κάδμιο
A chemical element (symbol Cd) with an atomic number of 48: a soft, silvery-white metal.

caduceus /kəˈdjuː.si.əs/ /kəˈdu.si.əs/ caducei n
κηρύκειο
A symbol (☤) representing a staff with two snakes wrapped around it, used to indicate merchants and messengers. It is also sometimes incorrectly substituted for the rod of Asclepius as a symbol of medicine.

caesaropapism /ˌsiːzəɹoʊˈpeɪpɪz(ə)m/ /ˌsiːzəɹəʊˈpeɪpɪzm̩/ caesaropapisms n
Καισαροπαπισμός
(government, religion) The combination of state (originally imperial) power with religious authority; state authority over ecclesiastical matters.

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
καίσιο
The chemical element (symbol Cs) with an atomic number of 55. It is a soft, gold-colored, highly reactive alkali metal.

cafeteria /ˌkafəˈtɪəɹi.ə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪ(ə)ɹi.ə/ cafeterias n
τραπεζαρία καντίνα καφετέρια
(chiefly, US, Canada) A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat.
καφετέρια
(chiefly, US, Canada) A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere.

caffeine /kæˈfiːn/ /ˈkæfiːn/ caffeines n
καφεΐνη
An alkaloid, C8H10N4O2, found naturally in tea and coffee plants which acts as a mild stimulant on the central nervous system. [from 1830]

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ cafés n
καφενείο καφετέρια καφέ
A coffee shop; an establishment selling coffee and sometimes other non-alcoholic beverages, simple meals or snacks, with a facility to consume them on the premises.

cage /keɪd͡ʒ/ cages n
κλουβί
An enclosure made of bars, normally to hold animals.

cahoots /kəˈhuːts/ n
τα κάνω πλακάκια
Collusion or collaboration to nefarious ends.

caique /kaɪˈiːk/ /kɑːˈiːk/ caiques n
καΐκι
(nautical) A small wooden trading vessel, brightly painted and rigged for sail, traditionally used for fishing and trawling.

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ cairns n
σωρόλιθος
A pile of stones heaped up as a landmark, to guide travelers on land or at sea, or to arrest attention, as in surveying, or in leaving traces of an exploring party, etc.

cajole /kəˈdʒəʊl/ /kəˈd͡ʒoʊl/ v
καλοπιάνω
(ambitransitive) To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.

cake /keɪk/ [ˈk̟ʰeɪ̯k̚] cakes n
κέικ τούρτα
A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.

cake shop /ˈkeɪk ʃɑp/ /ˈkeɪk ʃɒp/ cake shops n
ζαχαροπλαστείο
A shop where cakes can be bought.

calamari /kæləˈmɑːɹi/ calamaris n
καλαμάρι καλαμαράκια
squid as food, especially cooked in the form of calamari rings

calandra lark calandra larks n
γαλιάντρα
Any bird in the genus Melanocorypha, but especially in the species Melanocorypha calandra of the Mediterranean region and central Asia.

calcification /ˌkælsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ calcifications n
αποτιτάνωση
The process of change into a stony or calcareous substance by the deposition of lime salt; -- normally, as in the formation of bone and of teeth; abnormally, as in calcareous degeneration of tissue.

calcination calcinations n
απασβέστωση
The process of calcining: heating a substance to a high temperature, but below its melting point, to bring about thermal decomposition.

calcine /-sɪn/ /kælˈsaɪn/ /ˈkælsaɪn/ /ˈkælˌsaɪn/ v
απασβεστώνω
(chemistry) To heat (a substance) without melting in order to drive off water, etc., and to oxidize or reduce it; specifically, to decompose (carbonates) into oxides, and, especially, to heat (limestone) to form quicklime.

calcite /ˈkælˌsaɪt/ calcites n
ασβεστίτης
(mineral) a very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, found as limestone, chalk and marble

calcitonin /ˌkæl.sɪˈtoʊ.nɪn/ /ˌkæl.sɪˈtəʊ.nɪn/ calcitonins n
καλσιτονίνη

calcium /ˈkæl.ʃəm/ /ˈkælsi.əm/ calciums n
ασβέστιο
The chemical element (Symbol Ca), with an atomic number 20. It is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal which occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks.

calcium hydroxide n
υδροξείδιο του ασβεστίου
(inorganic compound) A soft, white powder, Ca(OH)2, obtained by the action of water on calcium oxide; slaked lime.

calculate /ˈkælkjəleɪt/ /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
λογαριάζω υπολογίζω
(transitive, mathematics) To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.
To ascertain or predict by mathematical or astrological computations the time, circumstances, or other conditions of; to forecast or compute the character or consequences of.

calculation /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/ calculations n
υπολογισμός
(chess, uncountable) The act or process of imagining sequences of potential moves and responses without actually moving the pieces.

calculator /kæl.kjə.leɪ.tɚ/ /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌleɪ̯.ɾɚ] calculators n
αριθμομηχανή κομπιουτεράκι
A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

calculus /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/ /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/ calculi calculuses n
λογισμός
(countable, mathematics) Any formal system in which symbolic expressions are manipulated according to fixed rules.
(uncountable, often, definite, the calculus) Differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject; analysis.
λιθίαση
(countable, medicine) A stony concretion that forms in a bodily organ.

caldera /kælˈdɛə.ɹə/ /kælˈdɛɹ.ə/ /ˈkɔːl.də.ɹə/ calderas n
καλντέρα καλδέρα
(vulcanology) A large crater formed by collapse of the cone or edifice of a volcano.

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ [ˈkʰæl.(ə)n.dɚ] calendars n
ημερολόγιο
Any system by which time is divided into days, weeks, months, and years.
A means to determine the date consisting of a document containing dates and other temporal information.
πρόγραμμα
A list of planned events.
κατάλογος πρόγραμμα
An orderly list or enumeration of persons, things, or events; a schedule.

calendrical /kəˈlɛndɹɪkl̩/ adj
ημερολογιακός
Of, pertaining to, or used by a calendar system.

calends /ˈkæləndz/ /ˈkælɪndz/ n
καλένδες
(historical, Ancient Rome) The first day of a month of the Roman calendar.

calendula calendulas n
καλέντουλα
Any plant of the genus Calendula, with yellow or orange flowers, often called marigolds.

calf /kaf/ /keɪf/ /kæf/ /kɐːf/ /kɑːf/ calves n
μοσχάρι
A young cow or bull.
γάμπα κνήμη
The muscle in the back of the leg below the knee.

calf bone calf bones n
περόνη
(anatomy) The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, the fibula.

caliber /ˈkæl.ə.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/ calibers n
διαμέτρημα
Unit of measure used to express the length of the bore of a weapon. The number of calibres is determined by dividing the length of the bore of the weapon, from the breech face of the tube to the muzzle, by the diameter of its bore. A gun tube the bore of which is 40 feet (480 inches) long and 12 inches in diameter is said to be 40 calibers long.

calibrate /ˈkæl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈkæl.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
βαθμονομώ διαβαθμίζω
To check or adjust by comparison with a standard.

calibration /ˈkæl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˈkæl.əˈbɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˈkæl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ calibrations n
βαθμονόμηση διακρίβωση διαμέτρηση
The act of calibrating something.

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹniəm/ /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/ n
καλιφόρνιο
A strongly radioactive and highly fissile transuranic chemical element (symbol Cf) with an atomic number of 98.

caliph /ˈkeɪlɪf/ /ˈkælɪf/ caliphs n
χαλίφης
The political leader of the Muslim world; the successor of the prophet Muhammad's political authority.

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ caliphates n
χαλιφάτο
A unified Islamic government for the Muslim world, ruled by a caliph.

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] calls n
τηλεφώνημα
A telephone conversation; a phone call.
επίσκεψη
A short visit, usually for social purposes.
κραυγή ξεφωνητό αναφώνηση
A cry or shout.
κάλεσμα πρόσκληση
A beckoning or summoning.
εφημερία
(uncountable) A work shift which requires one to be available when requested, i.e. on call.
(poker) The act of matching a bet made by a player who has previously bet in the same round of betting.
κλήση
(computing) The act of jumping to a subprogram, saving the means to return to the original point.
κραυγή τιτίβισμα
A pipe or other instrument to call birds or animals by imitating their note or cry. A game call.
(US, law) A reference to, or statement of, an object, course, distance, or other matter of description in a survey or grant requiring or calling for a corresponding object, etc., on the land.

call /koːl/ /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɑɫ] [kʰɔɫ] v
καλώ
(intransitive) To request, summon, or beckon.
καλώ τηλεφωνώ παίρνω παίρνω τηλέφωνο
(ambitransitive) To contact by telephone.
καλώ φωνάζω
To state, or estimate, approximately or loosely; to characterize without strict regard to fact.

call a spade a spade v
λέω τα σύκα σύκα και τη σκάφη σκάφη
(idiomatic) To put it bluntly, to be outspoken; to speak the truth, to say things as they really are.

call an ambulance phraseologicalUnit
κάλεσε ένα ασθενοφόρο καλέστε ένα ασθενοφόρο
Use a telephone to ensure arrival of an ambulance

call center call centers n
κέντρο κλήσεων
(business, telephony) A communications facility where phone calls are handled; especially, a commercial one for customer service, sales and telemarketing.

call it a day v
σταματώ
(idiomatic) To cease the activity for the day. [from 1919]
συνταξιοδοτούμαι
(idiomatic) To retire.

call names v
βρίζω
(transitive, intransitive) To use abusive or insulting language, engage in name-calling.

call sign call signs n
σημάδι κλήσης
(broadcasting) A combination of letters and numbers used to identify a radio or television station.

call the fire department phraseologicalUnit
κάλεσε την πυροσβεστική

call the police phraseologicalUnit
κάλεσε την αστυνομία
Use a telephone to request the arrival of a police officer.

call-by-value n
κλήση με τιμή

calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡɹəfɚ/ calligraphers n
καλλιγράφος
one who practices calligraphy

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ calligraphies n
καλλιγραφία
(uncountable) The art or practice of writing letters and words in a decorative style; the letters and words so written.

callipygian /ˌkæ.ləˈpɪ.d͡ʒi.ən/ /ˌkæliˈpɪdʒjən/ /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒi.ən/ /ˌkæləˈpɪdʒjən/ /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒi.ən/ more callipygian most callipygian adj
καλλίπυγος
Having beautifully shaped buttocks.

callous /ˈkæləs/ more callous most callous adj
άκαρδος σκληρόκαρδος
(figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.

callow /ˈkaləʊ/ /ˈkæloʊ/ callower callowest more callow most callow adj
άπτερος
Unfledged (of a young bird), featherless.
άπειρος πρωτόβγαλτος
(by extension) Immature, lacking in life experience.

callus /ˈkæləs/ calli calluses n
κάλος τύλωμα
A hardened area of the skin (especially on the foot or hand) caused by repeated friction, wear or use.
The material of repair in fractures of bone; a substance exuded at the site of fracture, which is at first soft or cartilaginous in consistency, but is ultimately converted into true bone and unites the fragments into a single piece.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] calmer calmest more calm most calm adj
ήρεμος
(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
γαλήνιος
(of a place or situation) Free of noise and disturbance.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] calms n
ηρεμία
(in a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.
ησυχία γαλήνη ηρεμία
(in a place or situation) The state of being calm; absence of noise and disturbance.

calm /kam/ /kaɹm/ /kaːm/ /kæm/ /kɑlm/ /kɑm/ /kɑːm/ /kɔlm/ [kʰa(ː)m] [kʰäː(ɫ)m] [kʰɐːm] [kʰɑːm] [kʰɒː(ɫ)m] v
ηρεμώ
(transitive) To make calm.

calm before the storm calms before storms n
η νηνεμία πριν την καταιγίδα
(idiomatic) A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.

calmness /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ /ˈkɑːmnəs/ calmnesses n
ηρεμία
(uncountable) The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ calories n
θερμίδα
(physics, chemistry, obsolete) The gram calorie or small calorie, a non-SI unit of energy, equivalent to approximately 4.2 joules. This unit was widely used in chemistry and physics, being the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 °C.

calorific value calorific values n
θερμαντική αξία
The amount of energy produced by the complete combustion of a material or fuel. Measured in units of energy per amount of material, e.g. kJ/kg.
θερμιδική αξία
The amount of energy available from an item of food when digested, mostly from carbohydrates and fats

calque /kælk/ calques n
μεταφραστικό δάνειο εκτύπωμα
(linguistics, translation studies) A word or phrase in a language formed by word-for-word or morpheme-by-morpheme translation of a word in another language.

calumny /kəˈlʌmni/ /ˈkæləmni/ calumnies n
αγκύλι
(uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.

calyx /ˈkeɪ.lɪks/ /ˈkæ.lɪks/ calyces calyxes n
κάλυκας
(botany) The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.

calzone /kæltˈsəʊni/ /kælˈzoʊn/ /kælˈzoʊneɪ/ /kælˈzəʊni/ calzones calzoni n
καλτσόνε
A baked Italian turnover made of pizza dough and stuffed with tomato, cheese and other toppings.

camaraderie /ˌkæm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹædəɹi/ /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑm(ə)ˈɹɑdəɹi/ camaraderies n
συναδελφικότητα συντροφικότητα
Close friendship in a group of friends or teammates.
συναδελφικότητα
A spirit of familiarity and closeness.

cambium /ˈkambɪəm/ /ˈkeə̯m.biˌəm/ /ˈkæm.biˌəm/ cambia cambiums n
κάμβιο
(botany) A layer of cells between the xylem and the phloem that is responsible for the secondary growth of roots and stems.

camel /ˈkæməl/ camels n
καμήλα
A beast of burden, much used in desert areas, of the genus Camelus.

cameleer cameleers n
καμηλιέρης καμηλιέρισσα
Camel driver or camel rider, one who travels by camel.

camellia /kəˈmiːlɪ.ə/ /kəˈmɛlɪ.ə/ camellias n
καμέλια
Any plant of the genus Camellia, shrubs and small trees native to Asia; Camellia japonica is the most popular as a garden plant; Camellia sinensis is the tea plant.

camembert /ˈkæmɒmˌbeə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæməmˌbeː/ camemberts n
Καμαμπέρ
A soft, creamy cheese from France made from cow's milk.

camera /ˈkæməɹə/ /ˈkæmɹə/ camerae cameras cameræ n
φωτογραφική μηχανή
(photography) A device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.
φωτογραφική μηχανή βιντεοκάμερα
(computer graphics, video games) The viewpoint in a three-dimensional game or simulation.

cameralism n
καμεραλισμός
The theories and practices of the cameralists.

cameraman cameramen n
εικονολήπτης εικονολήπτρια
Somebody who operates a movie camera or television camera.

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ /ˈkæ.məˌmil/ camomiles n
χαμομήλι
Matricaria recutita (formerly known as Matricaria chamomilla), German chamomile or Hungarian chamomile, with fragrant flowers used for tea, and as an herbal remedy.
Any of several other similar plants. (See below)

camomile tea camomile teas n
χαμομήλι
A beverage made by infusing the leaves of the camomile plant (either Matricaria recutita or Chamaemelum nobile) in hot water.

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ camouflages n
καμουφλάζ
(military) The use of natural or artificial material on personnel, objects, or tactical positions with the aim of confusing, misleading, or evading the enemy.
(biology) Resemblance of an organism to its surroundings for avoiding detection.

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] camper campest adj
θηλυπρεπής πούστης
(of a, man) Ostentatiously effeminate.

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] camps n
κατασκήνωση καταυλισμός
An outdoor place acting as temporary accommodation in tents or other temporary structures.
στρατόπεδο
A base of a military group, not necessarily temporary.

camp /kæmp/ [kʰeəmp] [kʰɛəmp] v
κατασκηνώνω
(intransitive, obsolete) To fight; contend in battle or in any kind of contest; to strive with others in doing anything; compete.

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ /kəmˈpeɪn/ campaigns n
καμπάνια
A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.

campaigner /kæmˈpeɪnə(ɹ)/ campaigners n
αγωνιστής
A person who campaigns for a person running for political office or works, or supports, in an organised and active way towards a goal; an activist.

campanile /-aɪl/ /kæmpəˈniːleɪ/ /kæmpəˈniːli/ /ˈkæmpənɪl/ /ˌkæmpəˈnili/ campaniles campanili n
καμπαναριό
A bell tower (especially one that is freestanding), often associated with a church or other public building, especially in Italy.

campanology campanologies n
καμπανολογία
The study of bells and their casting, tuning, and ringing.

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ camphors n
καμφορά
(organic compound) A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy.

camping /ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/ campings n
κατασκήνωση
(uncountable) The recreational or educational activity of temporarily living in a tent or similar accommodation.

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] cans n
κουτάκι
A more or less cylindrical and often metal container or vessel.
κονσέρβα
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ /ˈkɛn/ [kʰn̩] [kʰən] [ˈkʰan] [ˈkʰæn] [ˈkʰɛən ~ ˈkʰeən] [ˈkʰɛːn] [ˈkʰɛˑn] v
μπορώ δύναμαι
(auxiliary, _, verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
μπορώ
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.

can /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] v
κονσερβοποιώ
To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.

can I buy you a drink phraseologicalUnit
τι να σε κεράσω;
Indicates the speaker wishes to buy the interlocutor a drink, in a bar.

can I help you phraseologicalUnit
μπορώ να σε βοηθήσω?
An offering of assistance.

can I use your phone phraseologicalUnit
μπορώ να χρησιμοποιήσω το τηλέφωνό σας; μπορώ να χρησιμοποιήσω το τηλέφωνό σου;
Indicates that the speaker wants to communicate with someone via the interlocutor's telephone, if it is available.

can opener can openers n
ανοιχτήρι
A device used to open tin cans, usually by slicing the lid off.

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ canals n
κανάλι διώρυγα
An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.

canapé canapés n
καναπεδάκι καναπές
An hors d’oeuvre, a bite-sized open-faced sandwich made of thin bread or toast topped with savory garnish.
καναπές
A piece of furniture similar to a couch or settee, an elegant sofa.

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ canaries n
καναρίνι
A small, usually yellow, finch (genus Serinus), a songbird native to the Canary Islands.
Any of various small birds of different countries, most of which are largely yellow in colour.
(countable, uncountable) A light, sweet, white wine from the Canary Islands.
καναρινί
A light, slightly greenish, yellow colour.

cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/ [ˈkɛən.sl̩ ~ ˈkeən.sl̩] cancels n
ακύρωση ματαίωση
(US) A cancellation.

cancel /ˈkæn.sl̩/ [ˈkɛən.sl̩ ~ ˈkeən.sl̩] v
διαγράφω
(transitive) To cross out something with lines etc.
ακυρώνω
(transitive) To invalidate or annul something.
(transitive, neologism) To cease to provide financial or moral support to (someone deemed unacceptable); to disinvite. Compare cancel culture.
αντισταθμίζω
(transitive) To offset or equalize something.

cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/ cancellations n
ακύρωση
The act, process, or result of cancelling; as, the cancellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself.

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ cancers n
καρκίνος
(medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.

candela /kænˈdiːlə/ /kænˈdɛlə/ /ˈkændɪlə/ candelae candelas n
καντέλα
In the International System of Units, the base unit of luminous intensity; the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1/683 watt per steradian. Symbol: cd

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈæ.bɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.bɹəm/ candelabra candelabrums n
κηροπήγιο μανουάλι
A candle holder.

candidacy /ˈkændɪdəsi/ candidacies n
υποψηφιότητα
The state of being a candidate; candidateship.

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪ.dɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ candidates n
υποψήφιος
A person who is running in an election.

candidiasis /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ candidiases n
καντιντίαση
(pathology) A fungal infection of any of the Candida (yeast) species.

candied fruit candied fruits n
ζαχαρωμένα φρούτα
Any fruit that has been preserved by treatment with a sugar syrup and dried

candle /ˈkændl̩/ /ˈkændəl/ candles n
κερί
A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

candle snuffer candle snuffers n
κηροσβέστης
A device made to extinguish (snuff out) a candle.

candlestick /ˈkændl̩ˌstɪk/ /ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ candlesticks n
κηροπήγιο
A holder with a socket or spike for a candle.

candor /ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈkæn.dɚ/ candors n
ειλικρίνεια ευθύτητα
The state of being sincere and open in speech; honesty in expression. [from c. 1600]
αμεροληψία
Impartiality.

candy /ˈkændi/ candies n
ζαχαρωτό καραμέλα
(countable, chiefly, North America, Philippines) A piece of confectionery of this kind.

candy /ˈkændi/ v
καραμελώνω
(cooking) To cook in, or coat with, sugar syrup.

candy floss /ˈkændi ˌflɒs/ candy flosses n
μαλλί της γριάς
(UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia) Heated sugar spun into thin threads and collected into a mass, usually on a stick.

candy pink candy pinks n
ροζ κουφετί

candy thermometer candy thermometers n
θερμόμετρο καραμέλας

canine /kəˈnaɪn/ /ˈkeɪnaɪn/ /ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/ /ˈkænaɪn/ adj
κυνικός σκυλίσιος σκυλο-
Of, or pertaining to, a dog or dogs.
κυνικός σκυλίσιος
Dog-like.

canine tooth canine teeth n
κυνόδοντας
One of the pointed teeth behind the incisors and in front of the premolar teeth.

cannabis /ˈkænəbɪs/ cannabises n
καννάβεις κάνναβη
A mildly euphoriant or sedating, intoxicating hallucinogenic drug prepared from various parts of this plant.

cannery canneries n
κονσερβοποιείο
A factory that produces canned goods.

cannibal /ˈkænɪbəl/ cannibals n
κανίβαλος
An organism which eats others of its own species or kind, especially a human who eats human flesh.

cannibalism cannibalisms n
κανιβαλισμός ανθρωποφαγία
The act of eating another of one's own species.

cannibalistic /kan.ɪ.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ /kæn.ə.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ more cannibalistic most cannibalistic adj
κανιβαλικός
Tending toward cannibalism.

cannoli /kaˈnəʊlɪ/ /kəˈnoʊli/ /kəˈnəʊlɪ/ /k̬ɐˈnɔːlɪ̆/ cannoli cannolis n
κανόλο
(chiefly, _, in the plural) A tube of fried pastry, typical of Sicily, filled with ricotta or similar cream cheese, and flavorings, eaten as a dessert.

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ cannon cannons n
κανόνι
(historical) A large muzzle-loading artillery piece.
(Chinese chess) A piece which moves horizontally and vertically like a rook but captures another piece by jumping over a different piece in the line of attack.
καραμπόλα
(sports, billiards, snooker, pool) A carom.

cannon fodder n
κανονιοτροφή
Military forces considered to be expendable.

canoe /kəˈnuː/ canoes n
κανό
A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ canons n
κανόνας
A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.
άπαντα αυθεντικά συγγράμματα
The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic.
κανών
A eucharistic prayer, particularly the Roman Canon.
A religious law or body of law decreed by the church.

canonical /kəˈnɑn.ɪ.kəl/ /kəˈnɒn.ɪ.kl̩/ more canonical most canonical adj
κανονικός
Present in a canon, religious or otherwise.
(religion) In conformity with canon law.
(religion) Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter

canonization canonizations n
αγιοποίηση
The state of being canonized or sainted.

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ /ˈkænəˌnaɪz/ v
αγιοποιώ
(chiefly, Roman Catholicism) To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.

canopy /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ canopies n
ουρανός
A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.
θόλος
Any overhanging or projecting roof structure, typically over entrances or doors.

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ cantaloupes n
πεπόνι
A melon of species Cucumis melo subsp. melo with sweet orange flesh, with numerous cultivars in several cultivar groups.

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ /kənˈtæŋkəɹəs/ more cantankerous most cantankerous adj
κακότροπος
Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.

canteen /kænˈtin/ /kænˈtiːn/ [kʰɛə̯nˈtin] canteens n
καντίνα τραπεζαρία καφετέρια
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
καντίνα
A temporary or mobile café used in an emergency or on a film location etc.
κασετίνα
A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc.
παγούρι
A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink

canthus /ˈkænθəs/ canthi canthuses n
κανθός
(anatomy) Either corner of the eye, where the eyelids meet.

canton /ˈkæntn̩/ /ˈkæntɒn/ cantons n
καντόνι
A division of Luxembourg, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, etc.

canvas /ˈkænvæs/ /ˈkænvəs/ canvases canvasses n
καναβάτσο καραβόπανο λινάτσα
A type of coarse cloth, woven from hemp, useful for making sails and tents or as a surface for paintings.
καμβάς μουσαμάς
A piece of canvas cloth stretched across a frame on which one may paint.

canyon /ˈkænjən/ canyons n
φαράγγι χαράδρα
A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.

capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ more capable most capable adj
ικανός
Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

capacious /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ more capacious most capacious adj
ευρύχωρος
Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

capacitor capacitors n
πυκνωτής
(electronics) An electronic component capable of storing electrical energy in an electric field; especially one consisting of two conductors separated by a dielectric.

capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ capacities n
χωρητικότητα
The ability to hold, receive, or absorb
Electrical capacitance.
ικανότητα
Capability; the ability to perform some task
απόδοση
The maximum that can be produced.
θέση ιδιότητα
A role; the position in which one functions

cape /keɪp/ capes n
ακρωτήρι
(geography) A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into a sea or lake; a promontory; a headland.
κάπα μπέρτα
A sleeveless garment or part of a garment, hanging from the neck over the back, arms, and shoulders.

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ capers n
κάπαρη
The pungent grayish green flower bud of the European and Oriental caper (Capparis spinosa), which is pickled and eaten.
A plant of the genus Capparis.

caperberry caperberries n
Κάππαρις η ακανθώδης
Capparis spinosa, a perennial winter-deciduous plant that bears rounded, fleshy leaves and large white to pinkish-white flowers, often eaten as pickled buds (capers).
A flower bud of a caper tree, sometimes served pickled as a garnish.

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/ capercaillies n
αγριόκουρκος
A large, black grouse of the genus Tetrao in the bird family Phasianidae, especially the western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.

capillary /kəˈpɪl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ capillaries n
τριχοειδές αγγείο
(anatomy) Any of the small blood vessels (from 5 to 10 micrometres/micrometers (μm) in diameter) that connect arteries to veins (They are the smallest blood vessels in the body: they convey blood between the arterioles and venules).

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] adj
κεφαλαιώδης
Of prime importance.
κεφαλαίος
Uppercase.

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ [ˈkæp.ɪ.ɾəl] capitals n
κεφάλαιο
(uncountable, business, finance, insurance) Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.
κιονόκρανο
(countable, architectural element) The uppermost part of a column.

capital city capital cities n
πρωτεύουσα
A city (or cities) much larger or more important to a country than all others, regardless of the actual seat of government (cf., Moscow and Saint Petersburg regardless of moves of the Russian government; Amsterdam despite the Dutch government having been situated in The Hague since 1588).

capital letter capital letters n
κεφαλαίο κεφαλαίο γράμμα

capital punishment capital punishments n
θανατική ποινή έσχατη ποινή
The practice of putting a person to death as a punishment for a crime.

capital-intensive more capital-intensive most capital-intensive adj
έντασης κεφαλαίου εντάσεως κεφαλαίου
Needing a relatively large expenditure on capital, especially when compared to that spent on labour.

capitalisation capitalisations n
κεφαλαιοποίηση
(in particular) The act or process of writing (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters.
The act or process of seizing (an opportunity) and profiting or obtaining an advantage (from it).

capitalism /ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ capitalisms n
καπιταλισμός κεφαλαιοκρατία
(politics, economic liberalism) A socio-economic system based on private property rights, including the private ownership of resources or capital, with economic decisions made largely through the operation of a market unregulated by the state.
κεφαλαιοκρατία
(economics, economic liberalism) An economic system based on the abstraction of resources into the form of privately owned capital, with economic decisions made largely through the operation of a market unregulated by the state.

capitalist /ˈkæp.ɪ.tə.lɪst/ more capitalist most capitalist adj
καπιταλίστρια καπιταλιστής
Supporting or endorsing capitalism.

capitalistic more capitalistic most capitalistic adj
καπιταλιστική καπιταλιστικό καπιταλιστικός
Of or pertaining to capitalism or to capitalists.

capitalize /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ v
κεφαλαιοποιώ
(transitive, finance) To convert into capital, i.e., to get cash or similar immediately fungible resources for some less fungible property or source of future income.

capitulate /kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪ.t͡ʃə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jə.leɪt/ /kəˈpɪt͡ʃ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
συνθηκολογώ παραδίδομαι
(intransitive) To surrender; to end all resistance, to give up; to go along with or comply.

capitulation capitulations n
συνθηκολόγηση
The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms; the act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.

caplet caplets n
καψάκιο
A smooth-coated tablet (pill, as in medicine) shaped like a capsule, used as a tamper-resistant alternative to a capsule, or an easy-to-swallow alternative to regular tablets.

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ capons n
καπόνι
A cockerel which has been gelded and fattened for the table.

cappuccino /-pə-/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃini/ /ˌkæpəˈt͡ʃinoʊ/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːni/ /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnəʊ/ cappuccini cappuccinos n
καπουτσίνο
(uncountable) An Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk that has been steamed and/or frothed is added; (countable) a cup of this beverage.

capsaicin /kæpˈseɪsən/ /kæpˈseɪəsən/ capsaicins n
καψαϊκίνη
(organic compound) A chemical compound found in chilli peppers, which is responsible for their piquancy.

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ capsica capsicums n
πιπεριά
Any of several tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.

capstone capstones n
επιστέγασμα
Any of the stones making up the top layer of a wall; a coping stone.
(figurative) A crowning achievement, culmination or finishing touch.

capsule /ˈkæps(ə)l/ /ˈkæpsjuːl/ /ˈkæpʃuːl/ capsules n
κάψα
(physiology) A membranous envelope.
(botany) A type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as poppy, lily, orchid, willow and cotton.
θαλαμίσκος
(astronautics) A detachable part of a rocket or spacecraft (usually in the nose) containing the crew's living space.
κάψα κάψουλα
(pharmacy) A small container containing a dose of medicine.

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ [ˈkæpm̩] [ˈkæpn̩] captains n
καπετάνιος πλοίαρχος κυβερνήτης
The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.
λοχαγός σμηναγός
An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.
καπετάνιος πλοίαρχος σμηναγός
A commissioned officer in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, NOAA Corps, or PHS Corps of a grade superior to a commander and junior to a rear admiral (lower half). A captain is equal in grade or rank to a United States Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force colonel.
αρχηγός λοχαγός
One of the athletes on a sports team who is designated to make decisions, and is allowed to speak for his team with a referee or official.

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ [ˈkæpm̩] [ˈkæpn̩] v
ηγούμαι
(intransitive) To act as captain
ηγούμαι κυβερνώ
(transitive) To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ captives n
δεσμώτης
One who has been captured or is otherwise confined.

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbæɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɑɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ capybaras n
υδρόχοιρος καπιμπάρα
A semi-aquatic South American rodent, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, the largest living rodent.

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ [kʰaː] [kʰäɾ] cars n
αυτοκίνητο αμάξι
A wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal transportation.
θαλαμίσκος
The moving, load-carrying component of an elevator or other cable-drawn transport mechanism.

car phone car phones n
τηλέφωνο αυτοκινήτου

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ carafes n
καράφα
A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.

caramel /ˈkarəm(ə)l/ /ˈkarəmɛl/ /ˈkerəˌmel/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.mɛl/ /ˈkɑrməl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.mɛl/ caramels n
καραμέλλα καραμέλα
(countable) A (sometimes hardened) piece of this confection.

carapace /ˈkæ.ɹəˌpeɪs/ /ˈkɛɹ.əˌpeɪs/ carapaces n
κέλυφος καύκαλο
A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.

carat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ carats n
καράτι
A metric unit of weight equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls .
(historical) Any of several small units of weight used for measuring precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 189–212 mg.
A 24-point scale used to measure the purity of gold.

caravan /kaɾəˈvan/ /ˈkæɹəvæn/ caravans n
τροχόσπιτο
καραβάνι
A convoy or procession of travellers, their cargo and vehicles, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.

caravanserai /ˌkæɹəˈvænsəɹaɪ/ /ˌkɛɹəˈvænsəˌɹaɪ/ caravanserais n
καραβάν σεράι
(chiefly, historical) A roadside inn, usually having a central courtyard where caravans (see sense 3) can rest, providing accommodation for travellers along trade routes in Asia and North Africa.

caravel /ˈkæɹəvɛl/ /ˈkɛ-/ /ˌkæɹəˈvɛl/ caravels n
καραβέλα
(nautical, historical) A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration.

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ /ˈkɛɹəˌweɪ/ caraways n
αγριοκύμινο
The seed-like fruit of the caraway plant.

carbine /ˈkɑɹ.baɪn/ /ˈkɑɹ.bin/ /ˈkɑː.baɪn/ /ˈkɑː.bin/ carbines n
καραμπίνα
A rifle with a short barrel.

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ carbohydrates n
υδατάνθρακας
(organic chemistry, nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.

carbon /ˈkɑɹ.bən/ /ˈkɑːbən/ carbons n
άνθρακας κάρβουνο
(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.
καρμπόν
(countable, informal) A sheet of carbon paper.
κοινοποίηση
(countable, informal) A carbon copy.
κάρβουνο άνθρακας
A fossil fuel that is made of impure carbon such as coal or charcoal.
διοξείδιο άνθρακας
(ecology, uncountable) carbon dioxide, in the context of climate change.

carbon dioxide /ˈˌkɑrbən daɪˈɑksaɪd/ /ˌkɑːbən dʌɪˈɒksʌɪd/ n
διοξείδιο του άνθρακα
(inorganic compound) The normal oxide of carbon, CO₂; a colorless, odorless gas formed during respiration and combustion and consumed by plants during photosynthesis.

carbon monoxide n
μονοξείδιο άνθρακα
(inorganic compound) A colourless, odourless, flammable, highly toxic gas

carbon paper carbon papers n
καρμπόν αποτυπωτικό χαρτί
Paper with one of the faces impregnated with carbon, used to make carbon copies.

carbon sequestration n
δέσμευση άνθρακα

carbon tetrachloride n
τετραχλωράνθρακας
(chemical compound) The halogenated hydrocarbon tetrachloromethane; a toxic, nonflammable liquid, used as a solvent, formerly used in dry cleaning and in fire extinguishers.

carbonara /ˌkɑɹbəˈnæɹə/ /ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹə/ /ˌkɑːbəˈnɑːɹə/ carbonaras n
καρμπονάρα
(by extension) A spaghetti dish made using such a sauce.

carbonated /ˈkɑɹ.bəˌneɪ.təd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)bɒneɪtəd/ more carbonated most carbonated adj
ανθρακούχος
Containing carbon dioxide gas under pressure, especially pertaining to beverages, as natural mineral water or man-made drinks.

carbonic /kɑɹˈbɒnɪk/ /kɑːˈbɒnɪk/ adj
ανθρακικός
Of or relating to carbon.

carbonic acid n
ανθρακικό οξύ
A weak unstable acid, H2CO3, known only in solution, and as carbonate salts; it is present in carbonated drinks, and sparkling wine, but decomposes to form carbon dioxide and water.

carboniferous more carboniferous most carboniferous adj
λιθανθρακοφόρος
Containing or producing carbon.

carbonization carbonizations n
ανθράκωση
The act or process of carbonizing.

carboxylic adj
καρβονικός καρβοξυλικός
(organic chemistry) Of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group.

carboxylic acid carboxylic acids n
καρβονικό οξύ καρβοξυλικό οξύ
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds containing a carboxyl functional group.

carbuncle /ˈkɑɹˌbʌŋ.kl̩/ /ˈkɑː.bʌŋ.kl̩/ carbuncles n
ψευδάνθρακας
(pathology) An abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by staphylococcal infection.

carburetor /ˈkɑɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈkɑːb(j)əˌɹɛtə/ carburetors n
εξαερωτήρας καρμπυρατέρ
(US, Canada) A device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition. [from 1890s]

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ carcasses n
ψοφίμι
The body of a dead animal.
The body of a dead human, a corpse.
σκελετός
The framework of a structure, especially one not normally seen.

carcinogenesis carcinogeneses n
καρκινογένεση
(oncology) The creation of cancer cells.

carcinogenic /ˌkɑː(ɹ)sɪnəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ more carcinogenic most carcinogenic adj
καρκινογόνος
Causing or tending to cause cancer.

carcinoid carcinoids n
καρκινοειδές
(medicine) A form of slow-growing tumour originating in the neuroendocrine system.

carcinoma /-sə-/ /ˌkɑɹsɪnoʊˈmɑtə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsnˈəʊmətə/ /ˌkɑːsɪnəʊˈmɑːtə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmə/ /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmətə/ [-ɾə] carcinomas carcinomata n
καρκίνωμα
(countable) An invasive malignant tumour derived from epithelial tissue that tends to metastasize to other areas of the body.

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] cards n
λανάρι
(textiles) A hand-held tool formed similarly to a hairbrush but with bristles of wire or other rigid material. It is used principally with raw cotton, wool, hair, or other natural fibers to prepare these materials for spinning into yarn or thread on a spinning wheel, with a whorl or other hand-held spindle. The card serves to untangle, clean, remove debris from, and lay the fibers straight.
κάρτα χάρτης
Any flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic, etc.

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ [kʰäːd] [kʰɐːd] [kʰɑɹd] [kʰɑːd] v
ξαίνω
(textiles) To use a carding device to disentangle the fibres of wool prior to spinning.

card game card games n
χαρτιά
(games) Any of the many games played with playing cards.

cardamom /ˈkɑɹ.də.məm/ /ˈkɑɹ.dəˌmɑm/ /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ /ˈkɑː.də.mən/ cardamoms n
κάρδαμο
The seed of E. cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.
(uncommon, inexact) , the seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, of East Africa.

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ cardboards n
χαρτόνι
A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.

cardboard box /ˈkɑɹd.bɔɹd bɑks/ /ˈkɑːd.bɔːd bɒks/ cardboard boxes n
χαρτοκιβώτιο
An industrially prefabricated box made from cardboard, primarily used for packaging goods or materials and often recycled.
A corrugated box.

cardholder cardholders n
κάτοχος κάρτας
An authorized user of a card used for financial transactions, etc.

cardiac /ˈkɑɹdiˌæk/ /ˈkɑːdɪæk/ adj
καρδιακός
(biology, medicine) Pertaining to the heart.
(medicine, archaic) Exciting action in the heart, through the medium of the stomach; cordial; stimulant.

cardiac muscle cardiac muscles n
μυοκάρδιο
(anatomy, cardiology) The striated and involuntary muscle of the vertebrate heart.

cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ cardigans n
ζακέτα
A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool.

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ more cardinal most cardinal adj
απόλυτος καρδινάλιος
Describing a "natural" number used to indicate quantity (e.g., zero, one, two, three), as opposed to an ordinal number indicating relative position.

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdnəl/ /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ /ˈkɑːd.nəl/ cardinals n
καρδινάλιος
(Roman Catholic) One of the officials appointed by the pope in the Roman Catholic Church, ranking only below the pope and the patriarchs, constituting the special college which elects the pope. (See Wikipedia article on Catholic cardinals.)
Any of a genus of songbirds of the finch family, Cardinalis.
Any of various related passerine birds of the family Cardinalidae (See Wikipedia article on cardinals) and other similar birds that were once considered to be related.
απόλυτος αριθμός
(math) Short for cardinal number, a number indicating quantity, or the size of a set (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3). (See Cardinal_number.)

cardinal number cardinal numbers n
απόλυτος αριθμός
A number used to denote quantity; a counting number; a cardinal.

cardinal numeral /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl ˈnumɜɹəl/ /ˈkɑːdɪnəl ˈnjuːməɹəl/ cardinal numerals n
απόλυτοι αριθμοί
(grammar) A word used to represent a cardinal number.

cardinality cardinalities n
πληθάριθμος
(set theory, of a set) The number of elements a given set contains.

cardiogram cardiograms n
καρδιογράφημα
(cardiology) The visual output an electrocardiograph produces

cardiograph cardiographs n
καρδιογράφος
(cardiology) electrocardiograph

cardiological more cardiological most cardiological adj
καρδιολογικός
of or pertaining to cardiology

cardiologist cardiologists n
καρδιολόγος
A physician who specializes in medical problems related to the heart.

cardiology /ˌkɑː(ɹ)diˈɒlədʒi/ cardiologies n
καρδιολογία
(medicine) The study of the structure, function, and disorders of the heart.

cardiopathy cardiopathies n
καρδιοπάθεια
(medicine) Any disease or disorder of the heart

cardiopulmonary adj
καρδιοπνευμονικός
(medicine) Of or pertaining to both the heart and the lungs.

cardiovascular /ˌkɑː(ɹ)di.əʊˈvæskjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
καρδιαγγειακός
Relating to the circulatory system, that is the heart and blood vessels.

cardoon /kɑː(ɹ)ˈduːn/ cardoons n
αγκινάρα
Cynara cardunculus, a prickly perennial plant related to the artichoke which has leaf stalks eaten as a vegetable.

cardphone cardphones n
καρτοτηλέφωνο
A public telephone that accepts prepaid cards rather than coins.

cardplayer cardplayers n
χαρτοπαίκτης χαρτοπαίχτης
One who plays card games.

cardsharp /ˈkɑɹdʃɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːdʃɑːp/ cardsharps n
χαρτοκλέφτης
(card games) A professional cheater at card games.

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] cares n
έγνοια
Close attention; concern; responsibility.

care /keː/ /kɛə/ /kɛɚ/ /kɪə(ɹ)/ [kʰe(ə̯)ɻ] [kʰɛ(ə̯)ɻ] v
νοιάζει
(transitive, intransitive) To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).
νοιάζομαι
(intransitive, polite, formal) To want, to desire; to like; to be inclined towards.
φροντίζω
(intransitive) (with for) To look after or look out for.

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ careers n
καριέρα
One's calling in life; a person's occupation; one's profession.

careerist careerists n
καριερίστας
(pejorative) A person who pursues the advancement of their career at the expense of other values.

carefree /kɛɹˈfɹi/ /ˈkɛəfɹiː/ more carefree most carefree adj
ξένοιαστος
Without cares or worries; free of concern or worries; without difficulty.

careful /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/ /ˈkɛːfəl/ carefuller carefullest more careful most careful adj
επιμελής προσεκτικός
Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous.

carefully /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ /ˈkɛːf(ə)li/ more carefully most carefully adv
επιμελώς
With care; attentively, circumspectly.

careless /ˈkɛələs/ /ˈkɛəlɪs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/ more careless most careless adj
αμελής απερίσκεπτος απρόσεκτος
Not giving sufficient attention or thought, especially concerning the avoidance of harm or mistakes. [from 16thc.]

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ v
χαϊδεύω θωπεύω
(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

caretaker /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ caretakers n
επιστάτης
Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
κηδεμόνας
Someone who takes care of a person; a parent, carer or other guardian.

cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ cargoes cargos n
φορτίο
Freight carried by a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.

caribou /ˈkæɹəbu/ caribou caribous n
καναδικός τάρανδος
Any of several North American subspecies of the reindeer, Rangifer tarandus.

caricaturist /ˈkæɹɪkəˌt͡ʃʊəɹɪst/ caricaturists n
καρικατουρίστας
A person who draws caricatures.

caries /ˈkɛ.ɹiz/ /ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ caries n
τερηδόνα
The progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay

carillon /kəˈrɪljən/ /ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ carillons n
καριγιόν
(musical instrument) A set of bells, often in a bell tower, sometimes operated by means of a keyboard (manual or pedal), originating from the Low Countries.

caring /ˈkɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/ carings n
νοιάξιμο

carmine carmines n
καρμίνη
A purplish-red colour, resembling that pigment.

carnage /ˈkɑɹ.nɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/ carnages n
ανθρωποσφαγή εκατόμβη μακελειό
Death and destruction.

carnal /ˈkɑɹnəl/ more carnal most carnal adj
σαρκικός
Relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites.

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ carnations n
γαρυφαλλιά γαρύφαλλο
(botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.
γαρύφαλλο
The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.

carnival /kɑɹnəˈvɑl/ /ˈkaːnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑɹnɪvəl/ /ˈkɑːnɪvəl/ [ˈkaːnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑɹnɪvl̩] [ˈkɑːnɪvl̩] carnivals n
καρναβάλι απόκριες
A festive occasion marked by parades and sometimes special foods and other entertainment.

carnivore /ˈkaː.nɪ.voː/ /ˈkɑɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪ.vɔː/ carnivores n
σαρκοβόρος σαρκοφάγος
An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.

carnivorous /kaːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑɹˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ /kɑːˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ more carnivorous most carnivorous adj
σαρκοβόρος
Predatory or flesh-eating.

carnyx /ˈkɑɹnəˌsiz/ /ˈkɑɹnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪks/ /ˈkɑːnɪsiːz/ carnyces carnyxes n
κάρνυξ
(brass instrument, historical) A bronze wind instrument used by Iron Age Celts (c. 200 B.C.E. – 200 C.E.) as a type of battle trumpet; held vertically when played, it was shaped like an elongated S with a mouthpiece at the lower end and a bell (often resembling an animal with an open mouth) at the upper end.

carob /ˈkæɹəb/ carobs n
χαρουπιά κερατονία η έλλοβος
An evergreen shrub or tree, Ceratonia siliqua, native to the Mediterranean region.
χαρούπι ξυλοκέρατο
The fruit of that tree.

carol /ˈkæɹəl/ carols n
κάλαντα
(specifically) A (usually traditional) religious or secular song sung at Christmastime.
χαρούμενο τραγούδι
A ballad or song of joy.

carom /ˈkæɹəm/ caroms n
καραμπόλα
(countable, cue sports, especially billiards) A shot in which the ball struck with the cue comes in contact with two or more balls on the table; a hitting of two or more balls with the player's ball.

carotenoid carotenoids n
καροτενοειδή
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of yellow to red organic pigments including the carotenes and xanthophylls.

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ carp carps n
κυπρίνος σαζάνι
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.

carpel /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/ carpels n
καρπόφυλλο
(botany) A constituent part of a flower pistil - the individual female reproductive organs in a flower. A carpel is composed of an ovary, a style, and a stigma, although some flowers have carpels without a distinct style. In origin, carpels are leaves (megasporophylls) that have evolved to enclose the ovules. A pistil may be composed of a single carpel or of several carpels fused together.

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/, /ˈkɑɹpəndɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ carpenters n
μαραγκός ξυλουργός
A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.
(nautical) A senior rating in ships responsible for all the woodwork onboard; in the days of sail, a warrant officer responsible for the hull, masts, spars and boats of a ship, and whose responsibility was to sound the well to see if the ship was making water.
(zoology) A carpenter bee.

carpentry carpentries n
ξυλουργική ξυλουργία
(uncountable) The trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures; woodworking.
ξυλουργείο
(countable) A carpenter's workshop.

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ carpets n
τάπητας χαλί
A fabric used as a complete floor covering.
στρώμα τάπητας
(figuratively) Any surface or cover resembling a carpet or fulfilling its function.

carriage /ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɛɹɪd͡ʒ/ carriages n
άμαξα
A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.
βάδισμα παράστημα
(now, _, rare) A manner of walking and moving in general; how one carries oneself, bearing, gait.
τροφοδότης χαρτιού
The part of a typewriter supporting the paper.

carrier /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ/ /ˈkɛ-/ carriers n
κομιστής μεταφορέας
A person or object that carries someone or something else.
μεταφορέας
A person or company in the business of shipping freight.
φορέας
A signal such as radio, sound, or light that is modulated to transmit information.
(genetics, pathology) A person or other organism that has a genetic trait, mutation or infection liable to cause a disease, but displays no symptoms.

carrier wave /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ weɪv/ /ˈkɛ-/ carrier waves n
φέρον σήμα
(physics) A wave that can be modulated, either in amplitude, frequency, or phase, to carry or transmit images, music, speech, or other signals.

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ /ˈkæɹ.ən/ carrions n
ψοφίμι κουφάρι θνησιμαίο
(mostly, uncountable) Dead flesh; carcasses.

carrion crow carrion crows n
κουρούνα
The common European black crow Corvus corone.

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ carrots n
καρότο
A vegetable with a nutritious, juicy, sweet root that is often orange in colour, Daucus carota, especially the subspecies sativus in the family Apiaceae.
καροτί
(color) A shade of orange similar to the flesh of most carrots (also called carrot orange).

carrot and stick carrots and sticks n
μαστίγιο και καρότο
(idiomatic) The simultaneous rewarding of good behavior and punishing of bad behavior.

carry /ˈkeɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.i/ /ˈkæɹ.ɪ/ /ˈkɛɹ.i/ v
κουβαλώ
(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
(intransitive) To be transmitted; to travel.

carry coals to Newcastle v
κομίζω γλαύκα εις Αθήνας
(idiomatic) To do something that is unneeded or redundant.

carry oneself v
φέρομαι

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ carts n
κάρο
A small, open, wheeled vehicle, drawn or pushed by a person or animal, more often used for transporting goods than passengers.

cartilage /ˈkɑɹ.təl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑɹt.lɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑː.tɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːt.lɪd͡ʒ/ cartilages n
χόνδρος
(skeleton, uncountable) A usually translucent and somewhat elastic, dense, nonvascular connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos, being replaced by bone during ossification in the higher vertebrates.

cartilaginous /ˌkɑɹ.təˈlæd͡ʒ.ən.əs/ /ˌkɑː.tɪˈlad͡ʒ.ɪn.əs/ more cartilaginous most cartilaginous adj
χονδρικός
(anatomy) Comprising soft cartilage rather than bone.

cartographer cartographers n
χαρτογράφος
One who makes maps or charts.

cartography /kɐɹˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹɘfɪi̯/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/ /kɑɹˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /kɑːˈtɒɡɹəfi/ cartographies n
χαρτογραφία
(uncountable) The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography. [from 19th c.]

cartomancer cartomancers n
χαρτομάντης χαρτομάντισσα χαρτορίχτρα
One who practices cartomancy; a fortuneteller who uses cards.

cartomancy n
χαρτομαντεία
Fortune-telling using cards, as in tarot and Lenormand.

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ cartoons n
κινούμενα σχέδια
(animation) An animated piece of film which is often but not exclusively humorous.

cartoonist cartoonists n
γελοιογράφος σκιτσογράφος
(comics) One who creates a cartoon or strip cartoon.

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ cartridges n
φυσίγγιο
(firearms) The package consisting of the bullet, primer, and casing containing gunpowder; a round of ammunition.

carving /ˈkɑɹvɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːvɪŋ/ carvings n
γλυπτική γλυπτό
The act or craft of producing a carved object.

carving knife carving knives n
κρεατομάχαιρο
A large knife designed for cutting cooked turkey and similar dishes.

caryatid /ˌkæɹiˈætɪd/ /ˌkɛəɹiˈætɪd/ caryatides caryatids n
Καρυάτις καρυάτιδα
A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head.

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ cascades n
καταρράκτης
A waterfall or series of small waterfalls.

case /keɪs/ cases n
περίπτωση περίσταση
An actual event, situation, or fact.
κιβώτιο
A box that contains or can contain a number of identical items of manufacture.
θήκη
A box, sheath, or covering generally.
κρούσμα περιστατικό υπόθεση
A piece of work, specifically defined within a profession; the set of tasks involved in addressing the situation of a specific person or event.
περίπτωση
(academia) An instance or event as a topic of study.
υπόθεση
(legal) A legal proceeding; a lawsuit or prosecution.
αποσκευές βαλίτσα
A suitcase.
βιτρίνα προθήκη
A piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic, within which items can be displayed.
κάσα περίβλημα πλαίσιο
The outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus such as a computer.
κρούσμα περιστατικό
(medicine) An instance of a specific condition or set of symptoms.

case law case laws n
νομολογία
Law developed by judges through court decisions and opinions, as distinct from statute and other legislation.

cash /kæʃ/ cashes n
ρευστό μετρητά τοις μετρητοίς
(uncountable) Money in the form of notes/bills and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks or electronic transactions.

cash /kæʃ/ v
εξαργυρώνω
(transitive) To exchange (a check/cheque) for money in the form of notes/bills.

cash desk cash desks n
ταμείο
A place in a restaurant, bar, or shop etc, typically containing a cash register, where a customer can pay the bill.

cash flow cash flows n
ταμειακή ροή χρηματοροή
(accounting) The sum of cash revenues and expenditures over a period of time.

cash on delivery n
αντικαταβολή
A kind of transaction in which goods are paid for in full in cash or by certified check only once they are received by the buyer.

cash register cash registers n
ταμειακή μηχανή
A machine that tabulates the amount of sales transactions, makes a permanent and cumulative record of them, and has a drawer in which cash can be kept.

cashew /kəˈʃuː/ /ˈkæʃjuː/ /ˈkæʃuː/ cashews n
ανακάρδιο
A tree, Anacardium occidentale, native to northeastern Brazil, now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew nuts and cashew apples.

cashier /kaˈʃɪə/ /ˈkaʃɪə/ cashiers n
ταμίας
One who works at a till or receives payments.
Person in charge of the cash of a business or bank.

cashier /kəˈʃɪə/ v
αποτάσσω
(transitive, now, _, rare) To dismiss (someone, especially military personnel) from service.

cashiering cashierings n
απόταξη
A dismissal of an individual from service, especially in the military.

cashmere /kæʃˈmiɹ/ /kæʃˈmɪə/ /kæʒˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.mɪə/ /ˈkæʒ.miɹ/ cashmeres n
κασμίρι
(mostly, uncountable) A soft fabric made of this wool.

casing bead casing beads n
αρμοκάλυπτρο
(architecture) A decorative trim or moulding used to help in forming the edges and corners of stucco and plasterwork.

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ /kəˈsinoʊ/ casini casinoes casinos n
καζίνο
A public building or room for gambling.

casket /ˈkæs.kɪt/ /ˈkɑː.skɪt/ caskets n
κουτί κασετίνα
A little box, e.g. for jewellery.
τεφροδόχος
(Britain) An urn.

cassata siciliana /kəˈsɑːtə sɪt͡ʃɪliˈɑːnə/ n
κασάτα κασσάτα
A rich cake, typical of Sicily, containing liqueur layered with ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate.

cassation /kæˈseɪʃən/ cassations n
ακύρωση
The abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment.

casserole /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ casseroles n
κατσαρόλα
(countable) A dish of glass or earthenware, with a lid, in which food is baked and sometimes served.
φαγητό κατσαρόλας
Food, such as a stew, cooked in such a dish.

cassette /kæˈsɛt/ /kəˈsɛt/ cassettes n
κασέτα
A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.

cassette recorder cassette recorders n
κασετόφωνο
A tape recorder that records on cassette tapes

cassock /ˈkasək/ /ˈkæsək/ cassocks n
ράσο
An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations. [from 17th c.]

cassowary /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ cassowaries n
κασουάριο
A large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

cast /kast/ /kæst/ /kɑːst/ casts n
γύψος νάρθηκας
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.

cast pearls before swine v
μαργαρίτας τοις κυσίν

castanet /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ castanets n
καστανιέτα
(musical instruments, chiefly, in the plural) A single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells or shell-shaped parts joined on one edge by string.

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ castes n
κάστα
Any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies.

castellan /ˈkæstələn/ /ˈkæstɪlən/ castellans n
καστελάνος πυργοδεσπότης
(chiefly, _, historical) The governor or caretaker entrusted to oversee a castle or keep for its lord.

caster /ˈkæstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæstɚ/ /ˈkɑːstə(ɹ)/ casters n
καρούλι
(automotive) The angle of the axis around which a car's front wheels rotate when the steering wheel is turned, with a vertical axis being defined as zero caster.

castle /kæsl̩/ /kɑːsl̩/ /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ castles n
κάστρο φρούριο
A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles.

castor oil /ˈkæ.stɚ ˌɔɪl/ /ˈkɑː.stə ˌɔɪl/ castor oils n
καστορέλαιο ρετσινόλαδο

castrate /kæsˈtɹeɪt/ /ˈkæs.tɹeɪt/ v
ευνουχίζω
(transitive) To remove the testicles of a person or animal.

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ castrations n
ευνουχισμός
(surgery) The act of removing the testicles.
(figuratively) Any act that removes power from a person (particularly a man) or entity.

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ castrati castratos n
εκτομίας
A male who has been castrated, especially a male whose testicles have been removed before puberty in order to retain his boyish voice.
καστράτος
A male soprano or alto voice produced by castration of the treble singer before puberty, intended to conserve his voice; the singer.

castrator castrators n
ευνουχιστής
One who castrates (gelds or neuters).

casual /-uːæl/ /ˈkazjuːəl/ /ˈkaʒ(uː)əl/ /ˈkaʒjuːəl/ /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ /ˈkæʒwəl/ /ˈkɛʒ(ʉː)əl/ more casual most casual adj
τυχαίος
Happening by chance.
περιστασιακός
Coming without regularity; occasional or incidental.
απρόβλεπτος
Happening or coming to pass without design.

casualty /ˈkaʒjʊəlti/ /ˈkæʒjʊəlti/ casualties n
επείγοντα περαστικά τμήμα επειγόντων περαστικών

casuistic /ˌkæzjuˈɪstɪk/ /ˌkæʒuˈɪstɪk/ more casuistic most casuistic adj
καζουιστικός
Relating to casuistry (attempts to solve moral dilemmas by applying general rules).

casus belli /- ˈbɛl.i/ /ˈkeɪ.suːs ˈbɛl.aɪ/ /ˈkeɪ.səs ˈbɛl.aɪ/ casus belli casus bellis n
αφορμή πολέμου
An act seen as justifying or causing a war; an act of war.

cat /kat/ /kæt/ [kʰæt] [kʰæt̚] cats n
αίλουρος αιλουροειδές
An animal of the family Felidae:
Any similar animal of the family Felidae, which includes lions, tigers, bobcats, leopards, cougars, cheetahs, caracals, lynxes, and other such non-domesticated species.
γάτα γάτος
A domesticated species (Felis catus) of feline animal, commonly kept as a house pet. [from 8thc.]

cat flap cat flaps n
γατόπορτα
Small hinged panel, usually cut into a door, with an opening just big enough for a cat to enter.

cat food cat foods n
γατοτροφή
A type of food specially formulated for the feeding of cats, typically composed of processed grain and meat byproducts as dry food or canned fish or meat as wet food.

catabolism /kəˈtæbəlɪzm/ catabolisms n
καταβολισμός
(biochemistry) Destructive (lytic) metabolism or metabolization, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.

cataclysm /ˈkætəˌklɪzm̩/ cataclysms n
κατακλυσμός
A sudden, violent event.

cataclysmic more cataclysmic most cataclysmic adj
κατακλυσμιαίος κατακλυσμικός
Of or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic.

catacomb /ˈkætəkoʊm/ /ˈkætəkuːm/ /ˈkætəkəʊm/ catacombs n
κατακόμβη
(often plural) An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

catalepsy catalepsies n
καταληψία
(pathology) A severe bodily condition, described in psychiatric pathology, marked by sudden rigidity, fixation of posture, and loss of contact with environmental conditions.

cataleptic cataleptics n
καταληπτικός
A person experiencing catalepsy.

catalogue /ˈkæt.əˌlɑɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɒɡ/ /ˈkæt.əˌlɔɡ/ catalogues n
κατάλογος
A systematic list of books, names, pictures, etc.
A list of all the publications in a library; a library catalogue.
(music) A complete list of a recording artist's or a composer's songs.

catalysis /kəˈtæləsɪs/ catalyses n
κατάλυση
(chemistry) The increase of the rate of a chemical reaction, induced by a catalyst.

catalyst /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ catalysts n
καταλύτης
(chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
(figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.

catalytic /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/ more catalytic most catalytic adj
καταλυτικός
(chemistry) Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties facilitating chemical reaction or change.

catalytic converter catalytic converters n
καταλύτης
(automotive) A chamber containing a finely divided platinum catalyst in which carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust are oxidized to carbon dioxide.

catamaran /ˈkæ.tə.məˌɹæn/ /ˌkæ.tə.məˈɹæn/ catamarans n
καταμαράν δίγαστρο
A twin-hulled ship or boat.

cataphora /kætəˈfɔɹə/ /kəˈtæfəɹə/ cataphoras n
καταφορά
(linguistics, rhetoric) The use of a pronoun, or other linguistic unit, before the noun phrase to which it refers, sometimes used for rhetorical effect.

cataphract /ˈkætəfɹækt/ /ˈkætəˌfɹækt/ [ˈkæɾə-] adj
κατάφρακτος
(nautical, historical) Of a galley such as a trireme: with the upper tier of rowers shielded rather than exposed.

cataphract /ˈkætəfɹækt/ /ˈkætəˌfɹækt/ [ˈkæɾə-] cataphracts n
κατάφρακτος
(military, historical) Defensive armour covering the entire body of a soldier and often the soldier's horse as well, especially the linked mail or scale armour of some eastern nations.
(military, historical) A soldier (especially a horseman) covered with a cataphract (etymology 1, sense 1).

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ catapults n
καταπέλτης
A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.

cataract /ˈkætəɹækt/ cataracts n
καταρράκτης
A large waterfall; steep rapids in a river.
(pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.

catastrophe /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ catastrophes n
καταστροφή όλεθρος
Any large and disastrous event of great significance.
καταστροφή
(insurance) A disaster beyond expectations.
έκβαση
(narratology) The dramatic event that initiates the resolution of the plot; the dénouement.

catastrophically more catastrophically most catastrophically adv
καταστροφικά
In a catastrophic manner, or to a catastrophic extent; disastrously.

catathrenia n
καταθρηνία

catatonia /kætəˈtoʊniə/ catatonias n
κατατονία
A severe psychiatric condition, often associated with schizophrenia, characterized by a tendency to remain in a rigid state of stupor for long periods which give way to short periods of extreme agitation.

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ /kɑt͡ʃ/ /kɛt͡ʃ/ v
πιάνω
(transitive) To capture or snare (someone or something which would rather escape). [from 13thc.]

catcher /ˈkæt͡ʃə/ /ˈkæt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ-/ catchers n
πιάστης
Someone or something that catches.

catchment /ˈkatʃmənt/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃmənt/ catchments n
λεκάνη
(often, attributive) Any structure or land feature which catches and holds water; the collection of such water.

catchment basin catchment basins n
λεκάνη απορροής
(hydrology) A topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet.

catchy /ˈkæt͡ʃi/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃi/ catchier catchiest adj
πιασάρικος
(of a tune or phrase) Instantly appealing and memorable.

catechism /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ catechisms n
κατήχηση
A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity.
A set of questions designed to determine knowledge.

catechist catechists n
κατηχητής

categorization categorizations n
κατάταξη κατηγοριοποίηση ταξινόμηση
The process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes.

categorize v
κατηγοριοποιώ ταξινομώ
(transitive) To assign a category; to divide into classes.

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘɡ(ɘ)ɹi/ /ˈkɛtɘˌɡoːɹi/ categories n
κατηγορία
A group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.
(mathematics) A collection of objects, together with a transitively closed collection of composable arrows between them, such that every object has an identity arrow, and such that arrow composition is associative.

cater-corner /ˈkatəˌkɔːnə/ /ˈkeɪtəˌkɔːnə/ /ˈkætəˌkɔɹnɚ/ adv
διαγωνίως διαγώνια
(US, Canada) Diagonally across from.

caterpillar /ˈkætəˌpɪlə/ /ˈkætəˌpɪlɚ/ /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ/ caterpillars n
κάμπια
The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.
(maths) A set of subtrees of a tree.
ερπυστριοφόρος ελκυστήρας
A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.

caterpillar track caterpillar tracks n
ερπύστρια
A continuous track in the form of a steel or rubber belt fitted instead of wheels to crawlers, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, tanks and similar off-road vehicles.

catfish catfish catfishes n
γατόψαρο
The meat of such a fish, popular in the Southern U.S. and Central Europe.

catharsis /kəˈθɑɹˌsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːsɪs/ catharses n
κάθαρση
(drama) A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy).
Any release of emotional tension to the same effect, more widely.
(psychology) A therapeutic technique to relieve tension by re-establishing the association of an emotion with the memory or idea of the event that first caused it, and then eliminating it by complete expression (called the abreaction).

cathedral /kəˈθiː.dɹəl/ cathedrals n
καθεδρικός ναός μητρόπολη επισκοπή
The principal church of an archbishop's/bishop's archdiocese/diocese which contains an episcopal throne.
καθεδρικός ναός
(loosely or informally) A large or important church building.

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪtɚ/ catheters n
καθετήρας
(medicine) A small tube inserted into a body cavity to administer a drug, create an opening, distend a passageway, or remove fluid.

catheterization catheterizations n
καθετηριασμός
The procedure of introducing a catheter.

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ cations n
κατιόν

catkin catkins n
ίουλος ανθήλη
(botany) A type of inflorescence, consisting of an axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar.

catnap catnaps n
υπνάκος
A brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime. [from 1820s]

cattle /ˈkætəl/ [ˈkʰæt(ə)ɫ] [ˈkʰæɾ(ə)ɫ] n
κοπάδι
Certain other livestock, such as sheep, pigs or horses.
βοοειδή βόδια πρόβατα
(pejorative, figuratively) People who resemble domesticated bovine animals in behavior or destiny.

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ /ˈkəʊl.dɹən/ cauldrons n
καζάνι χύτρα
A large bowl-shaped pot used for boiling over an open flame.

cauliflower /ˈkɑl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɒl.ɪ.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ cauliflowers n
κουνουπίδι
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, an annual variety of cabbage, of which the cluster of young flower stalks and buds is eaten as a vegetable.
The edible head or curd of a cauliflower plant.

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔk/ /kɔːk/ v
καλαφατίζω
To apply caulking to joints, cracks, or a juncture of different materials.

caulker caulkers n
καλαφάτης
A person who caulks various structures (as ships) and certain types of piping.
καλαφατιστήρι
A tool used for caulking ships; a caulking iron.

caulking caulkings n
διάναξη
A sealing material used to seal joints between heterogeneous materials in many kinds of construction and manufacture.

caulking iron caulking irons n
καλαφατικό
a tool, rather like a chisel, used to caulk a ship, tighten seams in ironwork and other things

causality /kɑˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ /kɔːˈzæl.ɪ.tɪ/ [kɑˈzæl.ɪ.ɾɪ] [kʰoːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] [kʰɒːˈz̥æl.ɪ.tɪ] causalities n
αιτιότητα
The agency of a cause; the action or power of a cause, in producing its effect.
The relationship between something that happens or exists and the thing that causes it; the cause and consequence relationship.

causative /ˈkoːzətɪv/ /ˈkɑzətɪv/ /ˈkɔzətɪv/ /ˈkɔːzətɪv/ [ˈkoː.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɑ.zə.ɾɪv] [ˈkɔ.zə.ɾɪv] causatives n
αίτιος
(linguistics) An expression of an agent causing or forcing a patient to perform an action (or to be in a certain condition).

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] causes n
αιτία λόγος
(countable, often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
σκοπός
(countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ /ˈkɑz/ [kʰoːz̥] [kʰɒːz̥] v
προκαλώ
(transitive) To set off an event or action.

caustic /ˈkɒstɪk/ /ˈkɔːstɪk/ more caustic most caustic adj
καυστικός
Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.
(of language, etc.) Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way.

caustic /ˈkɒstɪk/ /ˈkɔːstɪk/ caustics n
καυστικό
Any substance or means which, applied to animal or other organic tissue, burns, corrodes, or destroys it by chemical action; an escharotic.

caustic potash n
καυστική ποτάσα

caustic soda caustic sodas n
καυστική σόδα
sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a strong alkaline substance used in the manufacture of paint, soap and detergents, or as a drain cleaner.

causticity /kɔːˈstɪsɪti/ causticities n
καυστικότητα
The quality of being physically caustic; burning, corrosive.

cauterize /ˈkɔːtəɹaɪz/ [ˈkʰɑɾəɹaɪz] [ˈkʰɔɾəɹaɪz] v
καυτηριάζω
(American spelling, Canadian spelling, Oxford) To burn, sear, or freeze tissue using a hot iron, electric current or a caustic agent.

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ cautions n
προσοχή προσεκτικότητα προφύλαξη
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
προσοχή περίσκεψη
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
προσοχή προφύλαξη
Security; guaranty; bail.

caution /ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ v
προειδοποιώ
(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ cavalries n
ιππικό
(military, uncountable) The military arm of service that fights while riding horses.
(military, countable) An individual unit of the cavalry arm of service.

cave /keɪv/ caves n
σπήλαιο σπηλιά
A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.

cave painting /ˈkeɪv ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ cave paintings n
ζωγραφική σπηλαίου
(uncountable) The paintings resulting from this activity regarded collectively, especially if prehistoric; cave art; (countable) an individual painting of this type.

caveman cavemen n
άνθρωπος των σπηλαίων σπηλαιάνθρωπος
An early human or closely related species, popularly held to reside in caves.

cavernous /ˈkav.ən.əs/ /ˈkæv.ɚ.nəs/ more cavernous most cavernous adj
σπηλαιώδης
Having many caverns.

caviar /ˈkæv.iˌɑɹ/ /ˈkæv.iˌɑː/ caviars n
χαβιάρι
Roe of the sturgeon or of certain other large fish, considered a delicacy.

cavil /ˈkæv.əl/ /ˈkæv.ɪl/ v
μεμψιμοιρώ μικρολογώ
(intransitive) To criticise for petty or frivolous reasons.

cavitation /ˌkævɪˈteɪʃən/ cavitations n
σπηλαίωση
(fluid dynamics) The formation, in a fluid, of vapor bubbles that rapidly collapse, especially in a rotating marine propeller or pump impeller.

cavity /ˈkæv.ɪt.i/ [ˈkʰæv.ɨɾ.i] cavities n
κοιλότητα
(anatomy) A hollow area within the body.
τρύπα
A hole or hollow depression in a solid object.
κουφάλα
(dentistry) A small or large hole in a tooth caused by caries; often also a soft area adjacent to the hole also affected by caries.

caw /kɔː/ caws n
κρωγμός
The harsh cry of a crow.

caw /kɔː/ v
κρώζω
To make the harsh cry of a crow, rook, or raven.

cayenne pepper cayenne peppers n
πιπέρι καγιέν
A powder condiment or spice formed from the dried chilli pepper varieties above.

cease and desist v
πάψτε και σταματήστε
(legal) To stop and not resume an action.

cease-fire cease-fires n
ανακωχή εκεχειρία
In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

ceaseless /ˈsiːsləs/ adj
ακατάπαυστος ανειρήνευτος ατέλειωτος ατελείωτος
Without an end.

ceaselessly more ceaselessly most ceaselessly adv
ατέλειωτα ατελείωτα
Without ceasing.

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ cedars n
κέδρος
(countable) A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
(uncountable) The aromatic wood from a Cedrus tree, or from any of several not closely related trees.

cee /ˈsiː/ cees n
σι
The name of the Latin-script letter C.

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ ceilings n
υψόμετρο
(aviation) The highest altitude at which an aircraft can safely maintain flight.
ταβάνι οροφή
(architecture) The overhead interior surface that covers the upper limits of a room.

celebrate /ˈsel.ə.bɹæɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
γιορτάζω
(transitive) To extol or honour in a solemn manner.
(transitive) To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly.
(intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
(transitive) To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to perform with appropriate rites.

celebrated /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ more celebrated most celebrated adj
γιορτασμένος
famous or widely praised

celebration /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ celebrations n
γιορτή
The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
γιορτή γλέντι εορτή
A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

celebrity /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ celebrities n
διασημότητα φήμη
(uncountable) Fame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about. [from 17th c.]
διασημότητα
A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person. [from 19th c.]

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛl.ɚ.i/ celeries n
σέλινο
A European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family.
(uncountable) The stalks of this herb eaten as a vegetable.

celesta /səˈlɛstə/ celestas n
τσελέστα
(musical instruments) A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.

celestial /səˈlɛs.ti.əl/ /səˈlɛs.t͡ʃəl/ adj
ουράνιος
of or related to Heaven and the divine.
Relating to the sky or outer space, regarded as the realm of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

celestial body celestial bodies n
ουράνιο σώμα
(astronomy, astrology) A natural object which is located outside of Earth's atmosphere, such as a comet, an asteroid, the Moon, a planet, the Sun, or a star.

celestial equator celestial equators n
ουράνιος ισημερινός
(astronomy) A great circle on the celestial sphere, coincident with the plane of earth's Equator.

celestial mechanics n
ουράνια μηχανική
(astronomy) The dynamics of celestial bodies subject to mutual gravitational attraction.

celestial sphere celestial spheres n
ουράνια σφαίρα
(astronomy) The apparent outer limit of space; an abstract sphere of infinite radius which serves as the imaginary backdrop for celestial objects, and of which the visible sky is one hemisphere.

celibacy /ˈsɛləbəsi/ celibacies n
αγαμία
Abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried.
(by extension) Abstinence from sexual relations.

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ adj
άγαμος
(chiefly religious) Not married.

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ celibates n
άγαμος
One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community.

cell /sɛl/ cells n
κινητό κινητό τηλέφωνο
(US, informal) A cellular phone.
κελί κύτταρο
A small room in a monastery or nunnery accommodating one person. [from 14th c.]
A room in a prison or jail for one or more inmates. [from 18th c.]
κελί οπή
(biology, now, chiefly, botany) Any of various chambers in a tissue or organism having specific functions. [from 14th c.]
στοιχείο κύτταρο
(obsolete) Specifically, any of the supposed compartments of the brain, formerly thought to be the source of specific mental capacities, knowledge, or memories. [14th–19th c.]
A device which stores electrical power; used either singly or together in batteries; the basic unit of a battery. [from 19th c.]
(entomology) An area of an insect wing bounded by veins.
κύτταρο κελί οπή
(biology) The basic unit of a living organism, consisting of a quantity of protoplasm surrounded by a cell membrane, which is able to synthesize proteins and replicate itself. [from 19th c.]
πυρήνας στοιχείο κύτταρο
A small group of people forming part of a larger organization, often an outlawed one. [from 20th c.]

cell wall /sɛl wɑːl/ /sɛl wɔːl/ cell walls n
κυτταρικό τοίχωμα
(cytology) A thick, fairly rigid, layer formed around individual cells of bacteria, Archaea, fungi, plants, and algae (but not animals and other protists which generally have cell membranes without cell walls). The cell wall is external to the cell membrane and serves a structural function helping the cell maintain its shape and protecting the cell from damage.

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ cellars n
κελάρι υπόγειο
An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.

cellist /ˈt͡ʃɛlɪst/ cellists n
βιολοντσελίστας
Someone who plays the cello.

cello /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɛloʊ/ celli cellos n
βιολοντσέλο τσέλο
A large unfretted stringed instrument of the violin family with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) C-G-D-A and an endpin to support its weight, usually played with a bow.

cellophane /ˈsɛləfeɪn/ cellophanes n
σελοφάν
Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose.

cellular /ˈsɛl.ju.lɚ/ /ˈsɛl.jə.lɚ/ more cellular most cellular adj
κυτταρικός
Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.

cellulase cellulases n
κυτταρινάση
(enzyme) An enzyme that catalyzes the cellulolysis (or hydrolysis) of cellulose.

cellulite cellulites n
κυτταρίτιδα
The dimpled appearance of skin caused by the protrusion of subcutaneous adipose tissue.

cellulose /ˈsɛljʊləʊz/ celluloses n
κυτταρίνη
A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsi.mɛnt/ cements n
τσιμέντο
(uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water, or the rock-like substance that forms when it dries.
(uncountable) Any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties such as binding agents, glues, grout.

cenobite /ˈsiː.nəˌbaɪt/ /ˈsɛn.əˌbaɪt/ cenobites n
κοινοβίτης κοινοβιάτης
A monk who lives in a religious community, rather than in solitude.

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɑːf/ cenotaphs n
κενοτάφιο
A monument, generally in the form of an empty tomb, erected to honour the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere, especially members of the armed forces who died in battle.

censer /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ censers n
θυμιατό
An ornamental container for burning incense, especially during religious ceremonies.

censor /ˈsɛnsə/ /ˈsɛnsɚ/ censors n
λογοκρίτρια λογοκριτής
An official responsible for the removal or suppression of objectionable material (for example, if obscene or likely to incite violence) or sensitive content in books, films, correspondence, and other media.

censored adj
λογοκριμένος
Having had objectionable content removed.

censorship /ˈsɛnsəʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚʃɪp/ censorships n
λογοκρισία
The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression or press, such as passing laws to prevent media from being published or propagated.

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ census censuses censusses n
απογραφή
An official count or enumeration of members of a population (not necessarily human), usually residents or citizens in a particular region, often done at regular intervals.

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ v
απογράφω
(intransitive) To collect a census.

cent /sɛnt/ cent cents n
σεντ λεπτό
(money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ¢.
λεπτό
(money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the euro.
(nuclear physics) A unit of reactivity equal to one hundredth of a dollar.
ένα λεπτό
(money) A coin having face value of one cent (in either of the above senses).

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ centaurs n
κένταυρος
(Greek mythology) A mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.

centenarian /ˌsɛntəˈnɛriən/ /ˌsɛntəˈnɛːrɪən/ /ˌsɛnəˈnɛriən/ centenarians n
εκατονταετής
One who or that which is at least 100 years old.

centenary /sənˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sənˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtiːn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛn(ə)ri/ /sɛnˈtɛnəri/ /ˈsɛntəˌnɛri/ adj
εκατονταετής
(historical, obsolete) Of or relating to hundreds, the administrative unit.
Of or related to the number one hundred, particularly [c. 1451]

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ centennials n
εκατονταετηρίδα
The hundredth anniversary of an event or happening.

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] centers n
κέντρο
(geometry) The point in the interior of any figure of any number of dimensions that has as its coordinates the arithmetic mean of the coordinates of all points on the perimeter of the figure (or of all points in the interior for a center of volume).
A place, especially a building or complex, set aside for some specified function or activity.
(basketball) The player, generally the tallest, who plays closest to the basket.
(engineering) A conical recess or indentation in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe.

centigram /ˈsɛntɪˌɡɹæm/ centigrams n
εκατοστόγραμμο
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−2 grams. Symbol: cg

centimetre /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɒn.-/ /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ centimetres n
εκατοστόμετρο
(British spelling, Canadian spelling) (metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 10−2 metres. Symbol: cm

centipede /ˈsɛn.tɪ.pid/ centipedes n
σαρανταποδαρούσα
Any arthropod of class Chilopoda, which have a segmented body with one pair of legs per segment and from about 20 to 300 legs in total.

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ more central most central adj
κεντρικός
Being in the centre.
Having or containing the centre of something.
Being very important, or key to something.

central bank central banks n
κεντρική τράπεζα
(banking) The principal monetary authority of a polity or monetary union; it normally regulates the supply of money, issues currency and controls interest rates. It usually oversees banking activity within its country's borders.

central nervous system central nervous systems n
κεντρικό νευρικό σύστημα
(neuroanatomy) In vertebrates, that part of the nervous system comprising the brain, brainstem and spinal cord.

centralism centralisms n
συγκεντρωτισμός
A system that centralizes, especially an administration of some kind.

centralization /ˌsɛntɹəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ centralizations n
συγκέντρωση
The act or process of centralizing, or the state of being centralized; the act or process of combining or reducing several parts into a whole

centre forward centre forwards n
κεντρικός επιθετικός σέντερ φορ
(British spelling, football) The most central of the strikers; traditionally the player who makes the kick-off.

centre-back centre-backs n
κεντρικός αμυντικός σέντερ μπακ
(soccer) A central defender, a player who plays in the centre of defence, just in front of the goalkeeper

centrifugal force centrifugal forces n
φυγόκεντρος δύναμη
(physics) In circular motion, the 'reactive' centrifugal force is a real force applied by the accelerating body that is equal and opposite to the centripetal force that is acting on the accelerating body.
(erroneous) Centripetal force.

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ centrifuges n
φυγόκεντρος
By extension, any device which rotates in order to produce artificial gravity (in the form of centrifugal force)

centripetal /sɛnˈtɹɪpətl̩/ /ˌsɛntɹɪˈpiːtl̩/ adj
κεντρομόλος
Of, relating to, or operated by centripetal force.

centripetal force centripetal forces n
κεντρομόλος δύναμη
(physics) The force on a rotating or orbiting body in the direction of the centre of rotation.

centromere /ˈsɛntɹə(ʊ)mɪə/ /ˈsɛntɹəˌmiɚ/ centromeres n
κεντρομερές
(genetics) The central region of a eukaryotic chromosome where the kinetochore is assembled.

centurion /-ɔːɹ.i.ən/ /-ɚ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtjʊəɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtʃʊəɹ.i.ən/ /sɛnˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ centurions n
εκατόνταρχος κεντυρίων
(historical) An officer of the ancient Roman army, in command of a century of soldiers.

century /ˈsɛn(t)ʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃɹi/ /ˈsɛnt͡ʃʊɹi/ centuries n
αιώνας εκατονταετία
A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.
εκατονταρχία
A unit in ancient Roman army, originally of 100 army soldiers as part of a cohort, later of more varied sizes (but typically containing 60 to 70 or 80) soldiers or other men (guards, police, firemen), commanded by a centurion.

cephalic /sɪˈfælɪk/ /ˈsɛfəlɪk/ more cephalic most cephalic adj
κεφαλικός
Of or relating to the cephalon (the head of a trilobite).

cephalopod /ˈsɛfələpɑd/ /ˈsɛfələpɒd/ cephalopods n
κεφαλόποδο
Any mollusc of the class Cephalopoda, which includes squid, cuttlefish, octopus, nautiloids etc.

cephalothorax /ˌsɛfələˈθɑɹæks/ /ˌsɛfələˈθɔɹæks/ cephalothoraces cephalothoraxes n
κεφαλοθώρακας
The fused head and thorax of spiders and crustaceans

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ ceramics n
κεραμική
(uncountable) A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a material, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.

cereal /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ [ˈsiːɹiəl] cereals n
δημητριακά
(countable) A type of grass (such as wheat, rice or oats) cultivated for its edible grains.
(uncountable) The grains of such a grass.

cerebellum /ˌsɛ.ɹɪˈbɛl.əm/ /ˌsɛɹ.əˈbɛl.əm/ cerebella cerebellums n
παρεγκεφαλίδα παρεγκεφαλίς
(neuroanatomy) Part of the hindbrain in vertebrates. In humans it lies between the brainstem and the back of the cerebrum and is formed of two lateral lobes and a median lobe. It plays an important role in sensory perception, motor output, balance and posture.

cerebral cortex cerebral cortexes cerebral cortices n
εγκεφαλικός φλοιός
(neuroanatomy) The grey, folded, outermost layer of the cerebrum that is responsible for higher brain processes such as sensation, voluntary muscle movement, thought, reasoning, and memory.

cerebral hemisphere cerebral hemispheres n
ημισφαίριο
(neuroanatomy) One of the two regions of the brain that are delineated by the body's median plane.

cerebral palsy cerebral palsies n
εγκεφαλική παράλυση
(neurology, pathology) A group of non-progressive, non-contagious conditions, caused by brain damage before birth or during infancy, characterized by impairment of muscular coordination.

cerebrospinal fluid cerebrospinal fluids n
εγκεφαλονωτιαίο υγρό
(neuroanatomy) A bodily fluid filling the third ventricle and surrounding the interthalamic adhesion.

cerebrum /səˈɹi.bɹəm/ /ˈsɛ.ɹɪb.ɹəm/ /ˈsɛɹ.əb.ɹəm/ cerebra cerebrums n
εγκέφαλος
(neuroanatomy) The principal and most anterior part of the brain in vertebrates, which is located in the front area of the skull and divided into two hemispheres, left and right, separated by a fissure. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for the integration of complex sensory functions and the initiation and coordination of voluntary activity, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory.

ceremonial /ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ more ceremonial most ceremonial adj
εθιμοτυπικός τελετουργικός
Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony.

ceremonial /ˌsɛɹɪˈmoʊniəl/ ceremonials n
τελετή
A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

ceremony /sɛɹˈɛ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.ni/ /ˈsɛɹ.ɪ.mə.ni/ ceremonies n
τελετή
A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.
An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
τελετουργικό
(uncountable) A formal socially established behaviour, often in relation to people of different ranks; formality.

cerium /ˈsɪəɹiəm/ ceriums n
δημήτριο
A chemical element (symbol Ce) with an atomic number of 58, a very soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ /ˈsɝʔn̩/ certainer certainest more certain most certain adj
βέβαιος
Sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something.

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝtn̩li/ more certainly most certainly adv
βεβαίως
In a way which is certain; with certainty.
ασφαλώς βεβαίως σίγουρα
Without doubt, surely.
ασφαλώς βεβαίως
An emphatic affirmative answer; of course.

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ certainties n
βεβαιότητα
The state of being certain.

certificate /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /səˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ /sɚˈtɪf.ɪˌkeɪt/ certificates n
πιστοποιητικό
A document containing a certified statement.

certify /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/ /ˈsɜː.tɪ.fɑɪ/ /ˈsɝ.tɪ.faɪ/ [ˈsɜː.ɾɪ.faɪ] [ˈsɝ.ɾɪ.faɪ] v
πιστοποιώ
(transitive) To attest to (a fact) as the truth.

certitude /ˈsɜːtɪtjuːd/ /ˈsɝtət(j)ud/ certitudes n
βεβαιότητα πεποίθηση σιγουριά
(uncountable) Sureness, certainty.

cervix /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ /ˈsɝ.vɪks/ cervices cervixes n
τράχηλος
(now, specifically) The cervix uteri, or lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina.

cessation /sɛˈseɪʃən/ cessations n
αναστολή διακοπή κατάπαυση
(formal) A ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.

cesspit /ˈsɛspɪt/ cesspits n
βόθρος
A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.

cesspool /ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ cesspools n
βόθρος καταβόθρα
An underground pit where sewage is held.
(by extension) A filthy place.

cetacean /sɪˈteɪʃən/ cetaceans n
κήτος
An animal belonging to the order Cetacea, including dolphins, porpoises, and whales.

cf. /kəmˈpɛɚ ˌwɪθ/ /siːˈɛf/ v
πβ. πρβ.
Compare, compare to, compare with.

ch. chs. n
κεφ.
abbreviation for chapter

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ chains n
αλυσίδα άλυσος σειρά
A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
αλυσίδα
A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
(chemistry) A number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule.
άλυσος αλυσίδα δεσμά
That which confines, fetters, or secures; a bond.

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ v
αλυσοδένω
(transitive) To secure someone with fetters.

chain mail chain mails n
αλυσιδωτή πανοπλία
A flexible defensive armor, made of a mesh of interlinked metal rings.

chain reaction chain reactions n
αλυσιδωτή αντίδραση
(chemistry) A chemical reaction where the products of the reaction influence the reactants of a following reaction, leading to positive feedback.
(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which particles produced by the fission of one atom trigger fissions of other atoms.

chain smoker chain smokers n
μανιώδης καπνιστής
One who smokes continuously, by lighting one cigarette when they finish another, as in a chain.

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔ/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ chainsaws n
αλυσοπρίονο
(forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛɚ/ /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ chairs n
καρέκλα
An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person. Compare stool, couch, sofa, settee, loveseat and bench.

chairman /ˈtʃɛɹ.mən/ /ˈtʃɛːmən/ chairmen n
πρόεδρος
A person presiding over a meeting.
The head of a corporate or governmental board of directors, a committee, or other formal entity.

chairperson chairpeople chairpersons n
πρόεδρος
A chairman or chairwoman, someone who presides over a meeting, board, etc.

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ chaise longues chaises longues n
ανάκλιντρο
(chiefly, _, UK) A reclining chair with a long seat, which can support the outstretched legs of a sitter normally with one armrest.

chalazion /kəˈleɪzi.ən/ chalazia chalazions n
χαλάζιο
(ophthalmology, optometry) A cyst in the eyelid, caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland.

chalcocite /ˈkæl.kəˌsaɪt/ chalcocites n
χαλκοσίνης
(mineral) Cuprous sulfide, Cu2S, an important ore of copper.

chalice /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪs/ chalices n
δισκοπότηρο κύπελλο
A large drinking cup, often having a stem and base and used especially for formal occasions and religious ceremonies.

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ chalks n
κιμωλία
(uncountable) A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO3).
κιμωλία τεμπεσίρι
(countable) A piece of chalk, or nowadays processed compressed gypsum (calcium sulfate, CaSO4), that is used for drawing and for writing on a blackboard (chalkboard).

chalkboard /t͡ʃɔk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ /t͡ʃɔːk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ chalkboards n
μαυροπίνακα
A slate or enamel board for writing on with chalk; a predecessor to a whiteboard.

challenge /ˈt͡ʃæl.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/ challenges n
πρόκληση
A difficult task, especially one that the person making the attempt finds more enjoyable because of that difficulty.
(legal, rare) A judge's interest in the result of a case, constituting grounds for them to not be allowed to sit the case (e.g., a conflict of interest).

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ chambers n
θάλαμος κοιτώνας κρεβατοκάμαρα υπνοδωμάτιο
A room or set of rooms, particularly:
διασκεπτήριο επιμελητήριο
(figuratively) The legislature or division of the legislature itself.
θάλαμος αίθουσα εντευκτήριο
Any enclosed space occupying or similar to a room.
θαλάμη
(firearms) The area holding the ammunition round at the initiation of its discharge.
(firearms) One of the bullet-holding compartments in the cylinder of a revolver.

chamber music n
μουσική δωματίου
(music) A genre of classical music written for a small group of instruments

chamber pot chamber pots n
καθίκι
A container used for urination and defecation, particularly those used in early modern towns before the advent of the flush toilet.

chambermaid /ˈt͡ʃeɪm.bə(ɹ).meɪd/ chambermaids n
καμαριέρα
A maid who handles the chores in a bedroom.

chameleon /kəˈmi.li.ən/ /kəˈmil.jən/ chameleons n
χαμαιλέων χαμαιλέοντας
A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
χαμαιλέων
(figuratively) A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ chamois chamoises n
αγριόγιδο αίγαγρος αγριοκάτσικο
A short-horned goat antelope native to mountainous terrain in southern Europe; Rupicapra rupicapra.

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ adj
σαμπανιζέ
Of a very pale brownish-gold colour, similar to that of champagne.

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ champagnes n
σαμπάνια
(countable, uncountable) A sparkling white wine made from a blend of grapes, especially Chardonnay and pinot, produced in Champagne, France, by the méthode champenoise.
αφρώδης οίνος
(countable, uncountable, informal) Any sparkling white wine.

champaign /ˈʃæmpeɪn/ champaigns n
κάμπος ύπαιθρος
(geography, archaic) Open countryside, or an area of open countryside.

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ champions n
πρωταθλητής πρωταθλήτρια
Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.
υπέρμαχος υπερασπιστής
(botany) A particularly notable member of a plant species, such as one of great size.

champion /ˈt͡ʃæmpiən/ /ˈt͡ʃæmpjən/ v
προασπίζω υπερασπίζομαι
(transitive) To promote, advocate, or act as a champion for (a cause, etc.).

championship /ˈt͡ʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ championships n
πρωτάθλημα
(sports) A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.
The position of champion, or winner.

chance /t͡ʃæns/ /t͡ʃɑːns/ [t͡ʃɑːns] [t͡ʃʰans] [t͡ʃʰeəns] [t͡ʃʰäːns] [t͡ʃʰæns] [t͡ʃʰæːns] [t͡ʃʰɐːns] [t͡ʃʰɑːns] [t͡ʃʰɛəns] chances n
πιθανότητα ευκαιρία
(countable) An opportunity or possibility.
σύμπτωση περίσταση συγκυρία τύχη
(uncountable) Random occurrence; luck.
πιθανότητα ενδεχόμενο
(countable) The probability of something happening.

chance upon /-ˌpɔn/ /ˈt͡ʃæns əˌpɑn/ /ˈt͡ʃæns-/ /ˈt͡ʃɑːns əˌpɒn/ v
τυχαίνω
(transitive, idiomatic) To find (someone or something) by chance.

chancel /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ /ˈt͡ʃænsəl/ chancels n
ιερό
The space around the altar in a church, often enclosed, for use by the clergy and the choir. In medieval cathedrals the chancel was usually enclosed or blocked off from the nave by an altar screen.

chancellor /-lɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːnslə/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ /ˈt͡ʃænslɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃænsələ/ chancellors n
καγκελάριος πρωτοσύγκελλος
A senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government such as finance or justice.
καγκελάριος
The head of the government in some German-speaking countries.

chancellorship chancellorships n
καγκελαρία
The status of being a chancellor.

chandelier /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪɚ/ chandeliers n
πολυέλαιος
A branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ changes n
αλλαγή
(countable, uncountable) The process of becoming different.
(countable) A replacement.
ψιλά
(uncountable) Small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.
ρέστα
(uncountable) Balance of money returned from the sum paid after deducting the price of a purchase.

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
αλλάζω μεταμορφώνομαι
(intransitive) To become something different.
αλλάζω μεταβάλλω
(transitive, ergative) To make something into something else.
αλλάζω αντικαθιστώ
(transitive) To replace.
(intransitive) To replace one's clothing.
αλλάζω
(transitive) To replace the clothing of (the one wearing it).
μετεπιβιβάζομαι
(intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)

changeableness n
μεταβλητότητα
the condition of being changeable
the condition of being able to suffer some changes

changing room changing rooms n
αποδυτήριο
A room, especially in a gym, sports center, school, swimming pool, etc, designed for people to change their clothes.
δοκιμαστήριο
A room or enclosure, e.g. in a clothes shop, where people try on clothes they are interested in buying.

changing table /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/ changing tables n
αλλαξιέρα
A small raised platform designed to allow a person to change an infant's diaper.

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ channels n
κανάλι
(broadcasting) A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies, usually in conjunction with a predetermined letter, number, or codeword, and allocated by international agreement.
(broadcasting) A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television.

channel /ˈt͡ʃænəl/ v
διοχετεύω
(transitive) To direct or guide along a desired course.

chanson /ʃɑ̃.sɔ̃/ chansons n
σανσόν
Any song with French words, but more specifically a classic, lyric-driven French song.

chanter /ˈtʃɑːntə/ /ˈt͡ʃæntɚ/ chanters n
ψάλτης
One who chants or sings.

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ chaoses n
χάος
The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony.
(mathematics) A behaviour of iterative non-linear systems in which arbitrarily small variations in initial conditions become magnified over time.

chaos theory n
θεωρία του χάους
(mathematics) The study of iterative non-linear systems in which arbitrarily small variations in initial conditions become magnified over time.

chaparral /ˌt͡ʃæp.əˈɹæl/ /ˌʃæp.əˈɹæl/ /ˌʃæp.əˈɹɛl/ [ˌʃæp.ɚˈ(ɹ)æl] [ˌʃæp.ɚˈ(ɹ)ɛl] chaparrals n
θαμνότοπος θαμνώνες
(US) A region of shrubs, typically dry in the summer and rainy in the winter. The coast of the Mediterranean is such a region.

chapel /ˈt͡ʃæp.əl/ [ˈt͡ʃæp.əɫ] [ˈt͡ʃæp.ɫ̩] chapels n
παρεκκλήσι εξωκκλήσι
(especially, _, Christianity) A place of worship, smaller than or subordinate to a church.

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹəʊn/ chaperones n
συνοδός
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹəʊn/ v
συνοδεύω
To act as a chaperone.

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ chapters n
κεφάλαιο
A section of a work, a collection of works, or fragments of works, often manuscripts or transcriptions, created by scholars or advocates, not the original authors, to aid in finding portions of the texts.
Certain ecclesiastical bodies (under canon law)

char /t͡ʃaɹ/ /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃaɹ] [t͡ʃaː] [t͡ʃa˞] [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] char chars n
άνθρακας κάρβουνο
A charred substance.

char /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] chars n
καθαρίστρια παραδουλεύτρα
A charlady, a woman employed to do housework; cleaning lady.

char /t͡ʃaɹ/ /t͡ʃɑɹ/ /t͡ʃɑː/ [t͡ʃaɹ] [t͡ʃaː] [t͡ʃa˞] [t͡ʃɑɹ] [t͡ʃɑ˞] v
καρβουνιάζω
(ergative) To burn something to charcoal.

character /ˈkæɹ(ə)ktɚ/ /ˈkæɹɪktə/ /ˈkɛɹ(ə)ktɚ/ characters n
χαρακτήρας
(countable) A being involved in the action of a story.
(countable) A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene.
(uncountable) Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; moral strength.
(countable) A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.
(countable, computing) One of the basic elements making up a text file or string: a code representing a printing character or a control character.
χαρακτήρας γράμμα
(countable) A written or printed symbol, or letter.

character actor character actors n
καρατερίστα καρατερίστας
A supporting actor who specializes in playing eccentric or unusual roles.

character class character classes n
κλάση χαρακτήρων
(RPG) One of a number of pre-determined groups into which characters in role-playing games are grouped, based on the focus of their skills.

character encoding character encodings n
κωδικοποίηση χαρακτήρων
(computing) A well-defined correspondence between text characters and the numeric values used to represent them.

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ more characteristic most characteristic adj
χαρακτηριστικός τυπικός
Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ characteristics n
χαρακτηριστικό
A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.

characterization characterizations n
χαρακτηρισμός
The act or process of characterizing.

charcoal /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.koʊl/ charcoals n
κάρβουνο
(countable, uncountable) impure carbon obtained by destructive distillation of wood or other organic matter, that is, heating it in the absence of oxygen.
(countable) A stick of black carbon material used for drawing.
(countable) A drawing made with charcoal.

chard /t͡ʃɑɹd/ /t͡ʃɑːd/ chards n
σέσκουλο
(uncountable, culinary) An edible leafy vegetable, Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla, with a slightly bitter taste.

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ charges n
χρέωση
The amount of money levied for a service.
επίθεση
(military) A ground attack against a prepared enemy.
κατηγορία
An accusation by a person or organization.
An accusation.
φόρτιση
(electromagnetism, chemistry) An electric charge.
υπευθυνότητα
The scope of someone's responsibility.
ευθύνη
Someone or something entrusted to one's care, such as a child to a babysitter or a student to a teacher.
φορτίο
A load or burden; cargo.

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
γιούργια
(military, transitive, and, intransitive) To attack by moving forward quickly in a group.

chariot /ˈt͡ʃæɹiət/ /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹiət/ chariots n
άρμα
A two-wheeled horse-drawn cart, used in Bronze Age and Early Iron Age warfare.

charism charismata charisms n
θείο χάρισμα
(Christianity, theology) A power or authority, generally of a spiritual nature, believed to be a freely given gift by the Grace of God.

charisma /kəˈɹɪzmə/ charismas charismata n
χάρισμα
Personal charm or magnetism.

charismatic /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ more charismatic most charismatic adj
χαρισματικός
Of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity that emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit.

charity /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ charities n
φιλανθρωπικό ίδρυμα
(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
ελεημοσύνη
(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
αγαθοεργία
(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
καλοσύνη φιλανθρωπία
In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
αγαθοεργία καλοσύνη φιλανθρωπία
(archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.

charlatan /ˈʃɑɹlətən/ /ˈʃɑːlətən/ charlatans n
αγύρτης
A malicious trickster; a fake person, especially one who deceives for personal profit.

charlatanry charlatanries n
αγυρτεία
(uncountable) The state of being a charlatan.

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ charms n
φυλαχτό
An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
ψευτοστολίδι
A small trinket on a bracelet or chain, etc., traditionally supposed to confer luck upon the wearer.
γοητεία
(finance) A second-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the instantaneous rate of change of delta with respect to time.

charm /tʃɑːm/ /t͡ʃɑɹm/ v
γοητεύω
To seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.

charmed /tʃɑːmd/ /t͡ʃɑɹmd/ more charmed most charmed adj
γοητευμένος
Under a magic spell (cast by a charm); bewitched.
Impressed by the pleasantness of something.

charred more charred most charred adj
καρβουνιασμένος
Burnt, carbonized.

chartered accountant chartered accountants n
ορκωτός λογιστής

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ chases n
καταδίωξη
(real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.

chase /t͡ʃeɪs/ v
κυνηγώ καταδιώκω
(transitive, baseball) To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed.

chasm /ˈkæzəm/ chasms n
χάσμα
(geology, planetology) A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.
διάσπαση ρήγμα σχίσμα χάσμα
(by extension) A large difference of opinion.

chassis /ˈt͡ʃæsi/ /ˈt͡ʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæsi/ /ˈʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæzi/ chassis n
σασί
The base frame of a motor vehicle.

chaste /t͡ʃeɪst/ /t͡ʃæst/ chaster chastest adj
αγνός
Abstaining from immoral or unlawful sexual intercourse.

chastity /ˈt͡ʃastɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃeɪstɪti/ /ˈt͡ʃæstɪti/ [ˈt͡ʃæstɪɾi] chastities n
αγνότητα αγνεία
The quality of being chaste: the state of abstaining from any sexual activity considered immoral; avoidance of sexual sins.

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæsəbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ /ˈt͡ʃæzəbəl/ chasubles n
φαιλόνιο
(Christianity) The outermost liturgical vestment worn by clergy for celebrating Eucharist or Mass.

chat /t͡ʃæt/ chats n
κουβεντούλα ψιλοκουβέντα
(countable, uncountable) Informal conversation.
τηλεσυνδιάσκεψη
(countable, uncountable) An exchange of text or voice messages in real time through a computer network, resembling a face-to-face conversation.
ικτερίς
(countable) Any of various small Old World passerine birds in the muscicapid tribe Saxicolini or subfamily Saxicolinae that feed on insects.

chat /t͡ʃæt/ v
συνομιλώ ψιλοκουβεντιάζω
To be engaged in informal conversation.
To talk more than a few words.
τηλεσυνδιασκέπτομαι
To exchange text or voice messages in real time through a computer network, as if having a face-to-face conversation.

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈt͡ʃætɚ/ chatters n
φλυαρία
Talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk.

chatterbox chatterboxes n
πολυλογάς φαφλατάς
(informal) One who chats or talks to excess.

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ chauvinisms n
σωβινισμός υπερεθνικισμός υπερεθνικοφροσύνη
(pejorative) Excessive patriotism, eagerness for national superiority; jingoism.
σωβινισμός
(pejorative) Unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one's own particular group, cause, or idea.

chayote /tʃaɪˈəʊti/ /t͡ʃɑˈjoʊti/ chayotes n
τσακάλι
The fruit of this plant.

cheap /t͡ʃip/ /t͡ʃiːp/ cheaper cheapest adj
φτηνός
Low and/or reduced in price.
Of poor quality.
Of little worth.

cheat /t͡ʃiːt/ cheats n
απατεώνας
Someone who cheats.

cheat sheet cheat sheets n
σκονάκι
A sheet of paper containing notes used to assist (with or without permission) on a test.

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] checks n
σαχ ρουά
(chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece. [from 14th c.]

check /t͡ʃɛk/ [t͡ʃɛk̚] v
επαληθεύω
(transitive, US, often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
ανακόπτω
(transitive) To control, limit, or halt.

check in v
κάνω check-in
To announce or record one's own arrival at a hotel, airport etc.

check up v
ελέγχω

check-in check-ins n
κάνω check-in
The act of contacting another person in order to keep them informed of one's situation.

checker /ˈtʃɛkə/ /ˈt͡ʃɛkɚ/ checkers n
ελεγκτής
One who or that which checks or verifies something.
ταμίας
The clerk who tallies cost of purchases and accepts payment.

checklist /ˈt͡ʃɛklɪst/ checklists n
λίστα
A list of tasks to be completed, names to be consulted, conditions to be verified and similar.

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ interjection
ματ
(chess) Word called out by the victor when making a move that wins the game.

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ checkmates n
ματ
The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.

checkout checkouts n
ταμείο
The process of checking out items at a supermarket or library.

checkpoint checkpoints n
σημείο ελέγχου
A point or place where a check is performed, especially a point along a road or on a frontier where travellers are stopped for inspection

checksum checksums n
άθροισμα ελέγχου
(mathematics, computing) A number, derived by applying a suitable algorithm to some data, used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission, storage or data entry.

checkup checkups n
τσεκάπ
A routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like.
έλεγχος ρουτίνας τσεκάπ
A routine inspection.

cheek /t͡ʃiːk/ cheeks n
μάγουλο
(anatomy) The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
κωλομέρι
(anatomy, informal, usually, in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.
θράσος
(figurative, informal, uncountable) Impudence.

cheeky /ˈt͡ʃiːki/ cheekier cheekiest adj
θρασύς ιταμός
(informal) Impudent; impertinent; impertinently bold, often in a way that is regarded as endearing or amusing.

cheep /t͡ʃiːp/ v
κελαηδώ
Of a small bird, to make short, high-pitched sounds.

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ cheers n
επευφημία ζητωκραυγή χαιρετισμός
(uncountable) A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood. [from 14th c.]
επευφημώ ζητωκραυγάζω χαιρετίζω χαιροκροτώ χαροποιώ
(countable) A cry expressing joy, approval or support, such as "hurrah". [from 18th c.]

cheer up interjection
κουράγιο!
An encouragement to somebody who seems unhappy.

cheer up v
χαροποιώ
(intransitive, idiomatic) To become happier or less downcast.
ενθαρύνω
(transitive, idiomatic) To make someone happier or less downcast.

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /t͡ʃɪɹz/ interjection
εις υγείαν στην υγειά γεια μας
A common toast used when drinking in company.
γεια
(chiefly, Commonwealth, informal) goodbye, especially as a sign-off in an email or after writing a comment.

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ cheesen cheeses n
τυρί τυρός
(uncountable) A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.
τυρί
(countable) Any particular variety of cheese.

cheeseburger cheeseburgers n
τσίζμπεργκερ τσίσμπεργκερ
A hamburger containing cheese (usually one or more slices of processed cheese).

cheesecake /ˈt͡ʃizˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃiːzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɛzˌkeɪk/ /ˈt͡ʃɪzˌkeɪk/ cheesecakes n
τσίζκεϊκ κέικ με τυρί κέικ τυριού τσεισκέικ τσιζκέικ
(countable, and, uncountable, obsolete) A pie made of cream, eggs and milk (somewhat resembling the modern American chess cake).

cheesecloth cheesecloths n
τουλουπάνι
A loosely woven cotton gauze, originally used to wrap cheese, but now used for various culinary tasks and by farmers to shade crops and keep birds off.

cheesemaker cheesemakers n
τυροκόμος
A person skilled in the art of making cheese

cheesemaking n
τυροκομία
The production of cheese

cheetah /ˈt͡ʃiːtɑ/ /ˈt͡ʃiːtə/ cheetahs n
γατόπαρδος τσιτάχ
A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head; native to Africa and southeast Asia (where it is nearly extinct) and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

chef /ʃɛf/ chefs n
αρχιμάγειρος
The head cook of a restaurant or other establishment.

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
χημικός
Of or relating to chemistry.

chemical bond chemical bonds n
χημικός δεσμός
(chemistry) Any of several attractive forces that serve to bind atoms together to form molecules

chemical compound chemical compounds n
χημική ένωση
(chemistry) Any substance formed by the union of two or more chemical elements in a fixed ratio, the union being a chemical bond.

chemical element chemical elements n
χημικό στοιχείο
(chemistry) Any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction. Chemical elements consist of atoms which have the same number of protons.

chemical reaction chemical reactions n
χημική αντίδραση
(chemistry) A process, typically involving the breaking or making of interatomic bonds, in which one or more substances are changed into others.

chemical weapon chemical weapons n
χημικό όπλο
A noxious substance contained in some form of delivery system such as a shell or missile.

chemiexcitation chemiexcitations n
χημειοδιέγερση
(chemistry, physics) The generation of an electronically excited molecule by a chemical reaction of reactants in their ground state

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ chemists n
χημικός
A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ chemistries n
χημεία
(uncountable) The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.
(informal) The mutual attraction between two people; rapport.

chemosynthesis chemosyntheses n
χημειοσύνθεση
the production of carbohydrates and other compounds from simple compounds such as carbon dioxide, using the oxidation of chemical nutrients as a source of energy rather than sunlight; it is limited to certain bacteria and fungi

cheque /t͡ʃɛk/ cheques n
επιταγή
(Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, Hong Kong) A draft directing a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.

chequebook chequebooks n
βιβλίάριο επιταγών
A folder or booklet containing preprinted cheques for use by the holder of a bank account.

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ cherries n
κερασιά
The wood of a cherry tree.
άλικο κερασένιο κερασί
(color) Cherry red.
κεράσι
The fruit of the coffee plant, containing the seeds or beans.

cherry blossom cherry blossoms n
άνθος κερασιάς
The blossom or flower of the cherry tree, particularly the Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata).

cherry brandy cherry brandies n
τσέρι
A liqueur made from cherries macerated in brandy or neutral spirit, and flavoured with spices.

cherry plum cherry plums n
κορομηλιά
Prunus cerasifera, a deciduous ornamental Eurasian shrub or small tree, having white flowers and small red to yellow edible fruits.
κορόμηλο
The fruit of such a tree.

cherubic /t͡ʃəˈɹuː.bɪk/ /t͡ʃɪˈɹuː.bɪk/ more cherubic most cherubic adj
χερουβικός
Of, or relating to a cherub; angelic.

chervil /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ chervils n
σκαντζίκι ανθρίσκος μυρώνι φραγκομαϊντανός χαιρέφυλλο
(countable) A leafy herb, Anthriscus cerefolium, resembling parsley.
(uncountable) Leaves from the plant, used as an herb in cooking, which have a mild flavor of anise.

chess /t͡ʃɛs/ chesses n
σκάκι
A board game for two players, each beginning with sixteen chess pieces moving according to fixed rules across a chessboard with the objective to checkmate the opposing king.

chess piece chess pieces n
πεσσός
(chess) Any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess.

chessboard chessboards n
σκακιέρα
(chess) The square board used in the game of chess, subdivided into eight rows of eight squares each, the squares in each row and column being of alternating colours.

chest /t͡ʃɛst/ /t͡ʃɪst/ chests n
κιβώτιο σεντούκι κασέλα κασόνι μπαούλο
A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
κομός σιφονιέρα συρταριέρα
A chest of drawers.
στήθος θώρακας στέρνο
(anatomy) The portion of the front of the human body from the base of the neck to the top of the abdomen; the thorax. Also the analogous area in other animals.

chest of drawers chests of drawers n
συρταριέρα
A piece of furniture which has multiple parallel, horizontal drawers stacked one above the other, used mainly for the storage of clean clothes.

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ adj
καστανός
Of a deep reddish-brown colour, like that of a chestnut.

chestnut /ˈt͡ʃɛs.nʌt/ /ˈt͡ʃɛst.nʌt/ chestnuts n
κάστανο καστανό
(uncountable) A dark, reddish-brown colour, as seen on the fruit of the chestnut tree.

chestnut tree /ˈtʃɛsnʌt ˌtɹiː/ chestnut trees n
καστανιά
A tree that bears chestnuts; a tree of the genus Castanea

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ chevrons n
γαλόνι
A V-shaped pattern; used in architecture, and as an insignia of military or police rank, on the sleeve.

chew /tʃuː/ /tʃɪʊ̯/ /t͡ʃ(j)u/ v
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.

chewing gum chewing gums n
τσίχλα μαστίχα
A flavoured preparation of chicle or synthetic rubber, made for chewing.

chi /kaɪ/ chis n
χι
The twenty-second letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets.

chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːɹəˈskʊəɹəʊ/ /ˌkjɑɹəˈsk(j)ʊɹoʊ/ chiaroscuri chiaroscuros n
κιαροσκούρο φωτοσκίαση σκιοφωτισμός
(painting) An artistic technique developed during the Renaissance, referring to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark in order to create the illusion of volume.

chiasm /ˈkaɪ.æzəm/ chiasms n
χίασμα
alternative form of chiasma
χιασμός
alternative form of chiasmus

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ chicken chicks n
νεοσσός νεαρό πουλί πουλάκι
A young bird.
κοτοπουλάκι κλωσσοπουλάκι κλωσσόπουλο
A young chicken.
γκόμενα
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia, colloquial) A young, typically attractive, woman or teenage girl.

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kəˌdi/ chickadees n
παπαδίτσα
A small passerine bird (songbird) of the genus Parus or the family Paridae.

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ chickens n
κοτόπουλο κότα
(uncountable) The meat from this bird eaten as food.
(archaic) The young of any bird; a chick.
κότα
(countable, slang) A coward.

chicken burger chicken burgers n
τσίκεν μπέργκερ
(Ireland, UK) A sandwich consisting of a piece of boneless, sometimes fried chicken served in a bun, typically hot (called a chicken sandwich in the US).
(US) A sandwich consisting of a patty made from ground chicken, served in a bun, typically hot and often with other ingredients.
The chicken patty used in such a sandwich.

chicken nugget chicken nuggets n
κοτομπουκιά
A small, boneless piece of chicken in batter.

chicken pox chicken poxes n
ανεμοβλογιά
(inexact, sometimes, _, proscribed, disease) Any disease causing similar symptoms.

chicken scratch chicken scratches n
ορνιθοσκαλίσματα
(informal, idiom) Cramped or illegible handwriting.

chicken soup chicken soups n
κοτόσουπα
Any soup made with either pieces of chicken or chicken broth as its main ingredient, often thought to cure everyday illnesses such as the common cold.

chickenshit chickenshits n
χέστης χεζάς χεζού
(slang, vulgar) coward

chickpea /ˈt͡ʃɪkˌpiː/ chickpeas n
ρεβίθι ρεβιθιά
A seed of this plant, often used as a food.

chicory /ˈ t͡ʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkəɹi/ /ˈtʃɪkɹi/ chicories n
κιχώριον πικραλίδα πικρομάρουλο ραδίκι σικορέ
(chiefly, Britain) The common chicory (Cichorium intybus), the source of Belgian endive, radicchio, and sugarloaf.
σικορέ
(uncountable, cooking) A coffee substitute made from the roasted roots of the common chicory, sometimes used as a cheap adulterant in real coffee.

chide / t͡ʃaɪd/ v
μαλώνω
(transitive) To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily.

chief /t͡ʃiːf/ chiefer chiefest more chief most chief adj
κύριος
Primary; principal.

chief /t͡ʃiːf/ chiefs n
αρχηγός
A leader or head of a group of people, organisation, etc. [from 13th c.]

chief executive officer chief executive officers n
διευθύνουσα σύμβουλος διευθύνων σύμβουλος
(business) The highest-ranking corporate officer or executive officer of a corporation, company, or agency, responsible for carrying out the policies of the board of directors on a day-to-day basis; CEO.

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ more chiefly most chiefly adv
κυρίως
(focus) Mainly or principally; almost entirely.

chiffchaff /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/ chiffchaffs n
δενδροφυλλοσκόπος
A small, common warbler, Phylloscopus collybita, with yellowish-green plumage that breeds throughout northern and temperate Europe and Asia.

chilblain /t͡ʃɪlbleɪn/ chilblains n
χιονίστρα
An itchy purple red inflammation of the skin, especially of the hands, feet and ears, occurring when capillaries below the skin are damaged by exposure to cold weather (but do not freeze, which would lead to frostbite instead).

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ [t͡ʃaɪ̯ɫd] [ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] childer children n
παιδί τέκνο
(with possessive) One's direct descendant by birth, regardless of age; one's offspring; a son or daughter.
απότοκος
(computing) A data item, process, or object which has a subservient or derivative role relative to another.
παιδί ανήλικος
A person considered a product of a place or culture, a member of a tribe or culture, regardless of age.

child labour n
παιδική εργασία
(British spelling, Canadian spelling) Work performed by a minor that is prohibited by statute law, or under terms and conditions considered inhumane.

child prodigy child prodigies n
παιδί-θαύμα
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childbearing adj
τεκνοποιητικός

childbearing childbearings n
τεκνοποίηση
The process of giving birth; pregnancy and parturition

childbirth childbirths n
τοκετός γέννα
The fact or action of giving birth to a child, as the culmination of pregnancy.

childhood /ˈt͡ʃaɪldhʊd/ childhoods n
παιδική ηλικία
(mostly, uncountable) The state of being a child.
The time during which one is a child, from between infancy and puberty.
παιδική ηλικία πρώτα στάδια
(by extension) The early stages of development of something.

childhood friend childhood friends n
παιδικός φίλος
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childish /ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/ more childish most childish adj
παιδικός
Of or suitable for a child.
παιδαριώδης παιδιάστικος
Immature in thought or behaviour.

children's rights n
δικαιώματα του παιδιού

childrenswear n
παιδικά
(mostly, retail) clothing for children.

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ chilies chilis n
τσίλι
(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
(uncountable) Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking.

chili pepper chili peppers n
πιπεριά καυτερί
Any fruit of a plant of the botanical genus Capsicum, which has a spicy/burning flavour because it contains capsaicin. (Not all chili peppers are particularly spicy, but all true chili peppers contain some capsaicin, in contrast to e.g. the bell pepper, which is not a true chili pepper and does not.)

chiliahedron /kɪlɪəˈhiːdɹən/ chiliahedra chiliahedrons n
χιλίεδρο
(geometry) A polyhedron bounded by one thousand plane surfaces.

chilly /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ chillier chilliest adj
κρύος ψυχρός
Cold enough to cause discomfort.
παγερός ψυχρός
(figuratively) Distant and cool; unfriendly.

chimera /kaɪˈmɪɹə/ /kəˈmɪɹə/ /kɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ chimeras n
χίμαιρα
(figurative) A foolish, incongruous, or vain thought or product of the imagination.
χίμαιρα χιμαιρισμός
(genetics) An organism with genetically distinct cells originating from two or more zygotes.

chimney /ˈt͡ʃɪmni/ /ˈt͡ʃɪməni/ chimneys chimnies n
καπνοδόχος καμινάδα φουγάρο
A vertical tube or hollow column used to emit environmentally polluting gaseous and solid matter (including but not limited to by-products of burning carbon- or hydrocarbon-based fuels); a flue.

chimney sweep chimney sweeps n
καπνοδοχοκαθαριστής
A person whose job is to clean soot from chimneys.

chimpanzee /t͡ʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pænˈziː/ /ˌt͡ʃɪm.pənˈziː/ chimpanzees n
χιμπατζής
Pan troglodytes, a species of great ape in the genus Pan, native to Africa, and believed by biologists to be the closest extant relative to humans along with the bonobo.
(broadly) A member of the genus Pan, including the bonobo which was formerly known as the pygmy chimpanzee.

chin /t͡ʃɪn/ chins n
πηγούνι σαγόνι
The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.

chinchilla /t͡ʃɪnˈt͡ʃɪlə/ chinchillas n
τσιντσιλά
(countable) Either of two small, crepuscular rodents of the genus Chinchilla, native to the Andes, prized for their very soft fur and often kept as pets.

chip /t͡ʃɪp/ chips n
θραύσμα πελεκούδι ροκανίδι
A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.
θραύσμα
A damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off.
μάρκα
(games, gambling) A token used in place of cash.
πλακίδιο ολοκληρωμένου κυκλώματος τσιπάκι
(electronics) A circuit fabricated in one piece on a small, thin substrate; a microchip.
πατατάκι
(US, Canada, Australia, and, New Zealand, especially, in the plural) A thin, crisp, fried slice of potato, a crisp; occasionally a similar fried slice of another vegetable or dried fruit.

chipset chipsets n
πλινθιοσύνολο
(computing) A group of integrated circuits that are designed to work together, and are usually marketed as a single product.

chiromancer /-ɹoʊ-/ /ˈkaɪɹə(ʊ)mænsə/ /ˈkaɪɹəˌmænsɚ/ chiromancers n
χειρομάντης
One who practices chiromancy; a palm reader.

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ chirps n
τερέτισμα τιτίβισμα
A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

chirp /t͡ʃɘːp/ /t͡ʃɚp/ /t͡ʃɜːp/ v
κελαηδώ τιτιβίζω
(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets.
τερετίζω
(Canada) To speak rapid insulting comical banter back and forth.

chirrup /ˈt͡ʃɜɹəp/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹəp/ v
κελαηδώ
(intransitive) To make a series of chirps, clicks, or clucks.

chisel /ˈt͡ʃɪzəl/ chisels n
σκαρπέλο
A cutting tool used to remove parts of stone, wood or metal by pushing or pounding the back when the sharp edge is against the material. It consists of a slim, oblong block of metal with a sharp wedge or bevel formed on one end and sometimes a handle at the other end.

chiton /ˈkaɪtn̩/ /ˈkaɪtɑn/ /ˈkaɪtɒn/ chitons n
χιτώνας
(historical) A loose woolen tunic worn by men and women in Ancient Greece.
Any of various rock-clinging marine molluscs of the class Polyplacophora, including the genus Chiton.

chivalry /ˈt͡ʃɪvəlɹi/ /ˈʃɪvəlɹi/ chivalries n
ιπποσύνη
The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and courtesy to ladies.
ευγένεια ιπποτισμός
Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

chive /t͡ʃaɪv/ chives n
σχοινόπρασο
A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.
(in the plural) The leaves of this plant used as a herb.

chlamydia /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/ chlamydiae chlamydias n
χλαμύδια
(uncountable) Any of several common, often asymptomatic, sexually transmitted diseases caused by the microorganism Chlamydia trachomatis.

chlorine /ˈklɔɹin/ /ˈklɔːɹiːn/ chlorines n
χλώριο
A toxic, green, gaseous chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17.

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ n
χλωροφόρμιο
(organic compound) A halogenated hydrocarbon, trichloromethane, CHCl3; it is a volatile, sweet-smelling liquid, used extensively as a solvent and formerly as an anesthetic.

chlorophyll /ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ chlorophylls n
χλωροφύλλη
(biochemistry) Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.

chloroquine /-kwɪn/ /ˈklɒ.ɹə(ʊ).kwiːn/ /ˈklɔɹ.əˌkwin/ /ˈklɔɹ.əˌkwɪn/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə(ʊ).kwiːn/ chloroquines n
χλωροκίνη
(pharmaceutical drug) A 4-aminoquinoline drug used to treat and prevent malaria, having the chemical formula C18H26ClN3.

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ more chocolate most chocolate adj
σοκολατένιος σοκολάτα
Made of or containing chocolate.
Having a dark reddish-brown colour/color.

chocolate /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ chocolates n
σοκολάτα
(mostly, uncountable) A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.
σοκολατάκι σοκολάτα
(countable) A single, small piece of confectionery made from chocolate.
σοκολατί σοκολάτα
(uncountable) A dark, reddish-brown colour/color, like that of chocolate (also called chocolate brown).

chocolate cake chocolate cakes n
κέικ σοκολάτας σοκολατένιο κέικ
A cake flavored with melted chocolate or chocolate powder.

chocolate chip chocolate chips n
κομμάτια σοκολάτας
A small, usually near-conical piece of chocolate.

chocolate milk /ˈt͡ʃɑkɫɪtmɪɫk/ /ˌt͡ʃɑkɫɪtˈmɪɫk/ chocolate milks n
σοκολατούχο γάλα
A sweetened cocoa-flavored drink, typically created by mixing chocolate syrup or chocolate powder with milk, and typically served cold.

chocolate truffle chocolate truffles n
τρούφα
A confection having a center of ganache and an outer coating of powdered cocoa or chocolate.

choice /t͡ʃɔɪs/ choices n
επιλογή εκλογή
One selection or preference; that which is chosen or decided; the outcome of a decision.
επιλογή
Anything that can be chosen.

choir /kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ choirs n
χορωδία
A group of people who sing together; a company of people who are trained to sing together.
(architecture) The part of a church where the choir assembles for song.

choirmaster choirmasters n
μαέστρος
the musical director of a choir, who conducts performances and supervises rehearsal

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ chokes n
εμφράκτης τσοκ
A control on a carburetor to adjust the air/fuel mixture when the engine is cold.
τσοκ
A constriction at the muzzle end of a shotgun barrel which affects the spread of the shot.

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ v
πνίγομαι ασφυκτιώ
(intransitive) To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict).
πνίγω
(transitive) To prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe.
(transitive) To hinder or check, as growth, expansion, progress, etc.; to kill (a plant by robbing it of nutrients); to extinguish (fire by robbing it of oxygen).

choking /ˈtʃəʊkɪŋ/ /ˈt͡ʃoʊkɪŋ/ chokings n
πνίξιμο πνιγμονή
The act of coughing when a person finds it difficult to breath.

cholecystectomy cholecystectomies n
χολοκυστεκτομή
(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove the gall bladder

cholecystography n
χολοκυστογραφία
(medicine) A procedure used to visualize the gall bladder by administering a radiopaque contrast agent that is excreted by the liver.

cholera /ˈkɑləɹə/ /ˈkɒləɹə/ choleras n
χολέρα
(pathology) Any of several acute infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals, caused by certain strains of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium through ingestion of contaminated water or food, usually marked by severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.

cholesterol /kəˈlɛstəɹɒl/ /kəˈlɛstɹɒl/ cholesterols n
χοληστερίνη χοληστερόλη
(biochemistry) A sterol lipid synthesized by the liver and transported in the bloodstream to the membranes of all animal cells; it plays a central role in many biochemical processes and, as a lipoprotein that coats the walls of blood vessels, is associated with cardiovascular disease.

choline /ˈkoʊliːn/ cholines n
χολίνη
(organic compound) A hydroxy quaternary ammonium compound with formula (CH3)3N+CH2CH2OHX−. It is an essential nutrient for cardiovascular and brain health and for cell membrane formation.

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
επιλέγω διαλέγω εκλέγω
To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

chooser choosers n
επιλογέας
One who chooses something.

choosy choosier choosiest adj
εκλεκτικός
Taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements.

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ chops n
κοψίδι παϊδάκι μπριζόλα
A cut of meat, often containing a section of a rib.
τσεκουριά χτύπημα
A blow with an axe, cleaver, or similar utensil.
απόλυση
(informal, with "the") Termination, especially from employment; the sack.

chop /t͡ʃɑp/ /t͡ʃɒp/ v
λιανίζω πελεκώ τεμαχίζω
(transitive) To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions.
κόβω τέμνω
(transitive) To sever with an axe or similar implement.

chop-chop interjection
τσάκα τσάκα
Used to urge someone to do something quickly.

chopping board chopping boards n
ξύλο κοπής
A sturdy board, used for cutting and preparing food.

chopstick chopsticks n
ξυλάκι
(usually, in the plural) An East Asian eating utensil usually used as a pair and held in one hand to grip pieces of food or occasionally to mix liquids or scoop up small pieces of food. The utensil is a stick, usually made of wood and measuring approximately 23cm (10 inches) in length.

choral /ˈkɔɹəl/ /ˈkɔːɹəl/ adj
χορικός
Of, relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or a chorus.

chorale /kɔːˈɹɑːl/ chorales n
χορικό

chord /kɔɹd/ /kɔː(ɹ)d/ chords n
συγχορδία
(music) A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
χορδή
(engineering) A horizontal member of a truss.
(rail) A section of subsidiary railway track that interconnects two primary tracks that cross at different levels, to permit traffic to flow between them.
(aeronautics) The distance between the leading and trailing edge of a wing, measured in the direction of the normal airflow.

chore /t͡ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /t͡ʃoə/ /t͡ʃɔɹ/ /t͡ʃɔː/ chores n
αγγαρεία
A task, especially a difficult, unpleasant, or routine one.

chorea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ [kʰɵˈɹi.ə] [kʰɵˈɹiːə] choreae choreas choreæ n
χορεία
(pathology) Any of the various diseases of the nervous system characterized by involuntary muscular movements of the face and extremities; St. Vitus's dance.

choreograph /ˈkɒɹiəɡɹæf/ /ˈkɒɹiəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈkɔɹjəɡɹæf/ v
χορογραφώ
To design and record the choreography for a dramatic work such as a ballet
To direct the development of a project; to orchestrate

choreographer choreographers n
χορογράφος
A person who choreographs.

choreographic adj
χορογραφικός
Of or pertaining to choreography.

choreographically more choreographically most choreographically adv
χορογραφικά
as if choreographed.
with reference to choreography

choreography /ˌkɒɹiˌɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌkɔɹiˌɑɡɹəfi/ choreographies n
χορογραφία
(by extension) The art of creating and arranging sequences of movement for performances of any kind, such as in fight choreography.
(uncountable) The art of creating, arranging and recording the dance movements of a work, such as a ballet.

chorister /ˈkwæɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkwɪɹɪstəɹ/ /ˈkɒɹɪstə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹɪstɚ/ choristers n
χορωδός
A singer in a choir.

chorizo /tʃəˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹisoʊ/ /t͡ʃoʊˈɹiθoʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːsəʊ/ /t͡ʃɒˈɹiːθəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.tsəʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ /t͡ʃəˈɹɪtsəʊ/ chorizos n
τσορίθο
A spicy Spanish sausage flavoured with paprika, often crumbled for use in filling tacos, quesadillas, etc.

chorus /ˈkɔɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔɹəs/ /ˈkɔːɹaɪ/ /ˈkɔːɹəs/ chori choruses chorusses n
χορός
A group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song.
χορωδία χορός
A group of singers performing together; a choir; specifically, such a group singing together in a musical, an opera, etc., as distinct from the soloists; an ensemble.
επωδός
A part of a song which is repeated between verses to emphasize the song's content; a refrain.

chosen one chosen ones n
εκλεκτή εκλεκτός
(authorship, informal) A character in a narrative work who is predestined to save the world or do some other grand and heroic accomplishment; one who is predestined to become the one

chrism /ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/ chrisms n
Άγιο Μύρο
A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.

chromatography /ˌkɹəʊ.məˈtɒɡɹə.fi/ chromatographies n
χρωματογραφία
(analytical chemistry) Any of various techniques for the qualitative or quantitative separation of the components of mixtures of compounds; all characterised by the use of a mobile phase (gas or liquid) moving relative to a stationary phase (liquid or solid) – the differences between the rates of migration of the compounds between the two phases effects the separation.

chrome /kɹoʊm/ /kɹəʊm/ v
επιχρωμιώνω
(transitive) To plate with chrome.

chromium /ˈkɹoʊ.mi.əm/ chromiums n
χρώμιο
A chemical element (symbol Cr) with an atomic number of 24: a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle transition metal.

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹoʊməˌzoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌzəʊn/ chromosomes n
χρωμόσωμα
(cytology, genetics) A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

chromotypography n
χρωμοτυπογραφία

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases n
χρόνια αποφρακτική πνευμονοπάθεια
(pathology) Any of a group of diseases characterized by the pathological limitation of airflow in the airway that is not fully reversible. May be caused by reactive airways, chronic infection, congenital defects, or, most commonly, cigarette smoking. Generally does not include neoplasms, which could also obstruct airways.

chronicle /ˈkrɑnɪkl̩/ /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ chronicles n
χρονικό
A written account of events and when they happened, ordered by time.

chronological /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more chronological most chronological adj
χρονολογικός
In order of time from the earliest to the latest.

chronology /kɹəˈnɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ chronologies n
χρονολογία
(uncountable) The science of determining the order in which events occurred.
χρονολόγηση
(countable) An arrangement of events into chronological order; called a timeline when involving graphical elements.

chrysalis /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ chrysalides chrysalises chrysalisses n
χρυσαλλίδα
The pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place.

chrysanthemum /krɪˈsænθəməm/ chrysanthema chrysanthemums n
χρυσάνθεμο
Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads.

chryselephantine /kɹɪsɛlɪˈfæntɪn/ adj
χρυσελεφάντινος
Made of gold and ivory.

chthonic /ˈkθɒnɪk/ /ˈθɑnɪk/ more chthonic most chthonic adj
χθόνιος
Dwelling within or under the earth. [from late 18th c.]

chub /t͡ʃʌb/ chub chubs n
λευκόψαρο πλατίτσα
A European chub (Squalius cephalus, syn. Leuciscus cephalus)

chuck /t͡ʃʌk/ chucks n
τσοκ
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that holds an object firmly in place, for example holding a drill bit in a high-speed rotating drill or grinder.

chug /t͡ʃʌɡ/ v
αγκομαχώ
(intransitive) To move or travel whilst making such sounds.

chukar /ˈt͡ʃʌk.ɚ/ chukars n
νησιώτικη πέρδικα
A bird of species of partridge native to central Asia (Alectoris chukar).

chum /t͡ʃʌm/ n
μαλάγρα
(fishing, chiefly, North America) A mixture of (frequently rancid) fish parts and blood, dumped into the water as groundbait to attract predator fish, such as sharks.

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ churches n
εκκλησία ναός
(countable) A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place. [from 9th c.]
(uncountable) Organized religion in general or a specific religion considered as a political institution.
λειτουργία εκκλησία
(uncountable, countable, as bare noun) Christian worship held at a church; service. [from 10th c.]

churchy /ˈtʃɜːtʃi/ churchier churchiest adj
θρησκόληπτος
(colloquial, mildly, _, pejorative) Piously Christian.

churlish /ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/ /ˈt͡ʃɝːlɪʃ/ more churlish most churlish adj
αγροίκος
Of or pertaining to a serf, peasant, or rustic.
Rude, surly, ungracious. [from late 14th c.]

churn /tʃɜːn/ /t͡ʃɝn/ churns n
δουρβάνι μπουτινέλο
A vessel used for churning, especially for producing butter.

churro /ˈtʃʊɹ.əʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃɜɹ.oʊ/ /ˈt͡ʃʊɹ.oʊ/ churros n
τσούρο
A fried pastry from Spain, typically eaten as a dessert and with chocolate beverage.

chute /ʃ(j)uːt/ /ʃɪu̯t/ chutes n
καταπακτή
A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ /sɪˈkɑ.də/ /sɪˈkɑː.də/ [sɪˈkʰeɪ̯.də] [sɪˈkʰɑː.də] [sɪ̈ˈkʰeɪ̯.ɾə] [sɪ̈ˈkʰɑ.ɾə] cicadae cicadas cicadæ n
τζιτζίκι
Any of several insects in the superfamily Cicadoidea, with small eyes wide apart on the head and transparent well-veined wings.

cicerone /sɪsəˈɹəʊni/ /t͡ʃɪt͡ʃəˈɹəʊni/ cicerones ciceroni n
ξεναγός
A guide who accompanies visitors and sightseers to museums, galleries, etc., and explains matters of archaeological, antiquarian, historic or artistic interest.

cider /ˈsaɪ̯.də/ /ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/ [ˈsʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] ciders n
μηλίτης μηλόκρασο χυμός μήλου
(US, Canada) A non-alcoholic still beverage consisting of the juice of early-harvest apples, usually unfiltered and still containing pulp; apple cider; sweet cider (without pulp such a beverage is called apple juice).
μηλίτης μηλόκρασο
(Australia) A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage made from apples or pears.
(Japan, South Korea) A non-alcoholic, lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage.
(countable) A cup, glass, or serving of any of these beverages.

cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /sɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ cigars n
πούρο
A cylinder of tobacco rolled and wrapped with an outer covering of tobacco leaves, intended to be smoked.

cigarette /sɪ.ɡəˈɹɛt/ /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ cigarettes n
τσιγάρο
Tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked.

cigarette case cigarette cases n
ταμπακιέρα τσιγαροθήκη
A small flat case for holding cigarettes.

ciliate ciliates n
βλεφαριδοφόρο
(zoology) Any of many protozoa, of the phylum Ciliophora, that have many cilia.

cilium /ˈsɪl.i.əm/ cilia n
βλεφαρίδα
(cytology) A short microscopic hairlike organelle projecting from a eukaryotic cell (such as a unicellular organism or one cell of a multicelled organism) which serve either for propulsion by causing currents in the surrounding fluid or as sensors.

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mɑː/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ cinemas n
σινεμά
(countable) A movie theatre, a movie house
κινηματογράφος
(film, uncountable) Films collectively.
(film, uncountable) The film and movie industry.
(film, countable, uncountable) The art of making films and movies; cinematography

cinemascope n
κινημασκόπιο σινεμασκόπ
An anamorphic lens series used from 1953-1967 for shooting Twentieth Century Fox widescreen movies

cinematic /sɪnəˈmætɪk/ more cinematic most cinematic adj
κινηματογραφικός
Of or relating to the cinema.
(dated) Relating to kinematics; kinematic.

cinerary adj
τεφρικός
Of, pertaining to, or containing ashes, especially those of a cremated person.

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mɪn/ adj
κανελής κανέλα
Of a yellowish-brown color.

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mɪn/ cinnamons n
κανέλα
Several related trees, notably the Indonesian cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmanni) and Chinese cinnamon or cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum or Cinnamomum cassia).
(mostly, uncountable) A spice from the dried aromatic bark of the cinnamon tree, either rolled into strips or ground into a powder. The word is commonly used as trade name for spices made of any of the species above.
κανελί
(countable) A warm yellowish-brown color, the color of cinnamon.

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ ciphers n
μηδέν μηδενικό
A numeric character.
κρυπτογράφηση
A method of transforming a text in order to conceal its meaning.
κρυπτογράφημα
Ciphertext; a message concealed via a cipher.

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
περ. περίπου
Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)

circadian /səˈkeɪ.dɪ.ən/ /sɚˈkeɪ.di.ən/ /sɚˈkæd.i.ən/ /ˌsɝ.kəˈdaɪ.ən/ /ˌsɝ.kəˈdi.ən/ adj
κιρκάδιος
(biology) Of, relating to, or showing rhythmic behaviour with a period of 24 hours; especially of a biological process.

circadian rhythm circadian rhythms n
κιρκάδιος ρυθμός
(biology, sleep medicine) The internal body clock that regulates the roughly 24-hour cycle of biological processes in animals and plants.

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] circles n
κύκλος
(geometry) A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.
A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.
σφαίρα
Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figures.
καμπύλη κύκλος
(astronomy) An instrument of observation, whose graduated limb consists of an entire circle. When fixed to a wall in an observatory, it is called a mural circle; when mounted with a telescope on an axis and in Y's, in the plane of the meridian, a meridian or transit circle; when involving the principle of reflection, like the sextant, a reflecting circle; and when that of repeating an angle several times continuously along the graduated limb, a repeating circle.

circuit /ˈsəɾ.kɪʈ/ /ˈsɜː.kɪt/ /ˈsɜː.kɪʈ/ /ˈsɝ.kɪt/ circuits n
περιστροφή τροχιά
The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution
περίμετρος
The circumference of, or distance around, any space; the measure of a line around an area.
κύκλωμα
(electricity) Enclosed path of an electric current, usually designed for a certain function.
περιφέρεια
(legal) The jurisdiction of certain judges within a state or country, whether itinerant or not.

circuit breaker circuit breakers n
διακόπτης κυκλώματος
(electricity) An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.

circular /ˈsɜː.kjə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ.kjə.lɚ/ more circular most circular adj
κυκλικός
Of or relating to a circle.
In the shape of, or moving in a circle.
περιστροφικός
Circuitous or roundabout.
εγκύκλιος
Distributed to a large number of persons.

circular letter circular letters n
εγκύκλιος
A freely distributed letter or pamphlet on routine matters.

circular saw circular saws n
δισκοπρίονο
A power saw with a circular cutting blade, whose teeth rotate rapidly.

circular sector circular sectors n
τομέας
(geometry) A portion of a circle enclosed by two radii and an arc.

circulation /ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/ circulations n
κυκλοφορία
The act of moving in a circle, or in a course which brings the moving body to the place where its motion began.
The act of passing from place to place or person to person; free diffusion; transmission.
(narrowly) The movement of the blood in the circulatory system, by which it is brought into close relations with the cells and tissues of the body; (loosely) the circulatory system.

circulatory system /-tɹi-/ /ˌsɜːk(j)uːlətəɹi ˈsɪstəm/ /ˌsɝkjələˌtɔɹi ˈsɪstəm/ circulatory systems n
κυκλοφορικό σύστημα
(physiology) The parts of an animal body comprising the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries), and blood, which circulate the blood around the body. [from mid 19th c.]

circumcenter circumcenters n
περίκεντρο
(geometry) The center of a circumcircle (the circle that passes through every vertex of a given triangle or other cyclic polygon).

circumcision circumcisions n
περιτομή
The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.

circumference /səˈkam.fɹəns/ /səˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɚˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ circumferences n
περιφέρεια
(geometry) The line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional figure.
(geometry) The length of such a line.

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ circumfixes n
υπέρθημα
(grammar) An affix containing both a prefixing and a suffixing element existing as a single morphological unit.

circumlocution /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/ circumlocutions n
περίφραση πολυλογία
(uncountable) A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; thus:
περίφραση
(countable) An instance of such usage; a roundabout expression, whether an inadvisable one or a necessary one.

circumnavigation circumnavigations n
περίπλους
The act of circumnavigating, or sailing round.

circumspect /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/ more circumspect most circumspect adj
επιφυλακτικός
Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ /ˈsɝkəs/ circi circuses circusses n
τσίρκο
A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent. [from late 18th c.]

circus ring circus rings n
πίστα
A circular arena in a circus, where the acts are performed.

cirque /sɜːk/ /sɝk/ cirques n
λεκανοπέδιο
(geology) A curved depression or natural amphitheatre, especially one in a mountainside at the end of a valley.

cirrhosis /sɪˈɹoʊ.sɪs/ cirrhoses n
κίρρωση
(pathology) A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis, or nutritional deprivation, characterised by an increase in fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.

cirrhotic /səˈɹɒtɪk/ more cirrhotic most cirrhotic adj
κιρρωτικός
Of, pertaining to, or suffering from cirrhosis.

cirrocumulus cirrocumuli n
θυσανοσωρείτης
(physics, meteorology) A principal high-level cloud type appearing as a thin, white patch of cloud without shadows, composed of very small droplets in the form of grains or ripples. The elements may be merged or separate, and more or less regularly arranged; they subtend an angle of less than 1° when observed at an angle of more than 30° above the horizon. Holes or rifts often occur in a sheet of cirrocumulus. Abbreviated Cc.

cirrostratus /ˌsɪɹəˈstɹeɪtəs/ cirrostrati n
θυσανόστρωμα
(meteorology) A principal high-level cloud type appearing as a whitish veil, usually fibrous but sometimes smooth, which may totally cover the sky and which often produces halo phenomena. Abbreviated Cs

cirrus /ˈsɪɹəs/ cirri n
θύσανος
(meteorology) A principal high-level cloud type characterised by white, delicate filaments or wisps, of white (or mostly white) patches, or of narrow bands, found at an altitude of above 7000 metres.

cisco /ˈsɪskəʊ/ ciscoes ciscos n
κορηγώνιος
Any North American freshwater fish of certain species of the genus Coregonus that live in cold-water lakes.

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ cisterns n
στέρνα δεξαμενή
A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
καζανάκι
In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ /ˈsɪtədɛl/ citadels n
ακρόπολη
A strong fortress that sits high above a city.

citation /ˌsaɪˈteɪʃn̩/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/ [ˌsaɪˈtʰeɪʃn̩] citations n
κλήση κλήτευση
An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.
μνεία παράθεση παραπομπή
The act of citing a passage from a text, or from another person, using the exact words of the original text or speech and giving credit to the original by referencing.
απαρίθμηση κατάλογος
Enumeration; mention.
αναφορά παραπομπή
A reference to decided cases, or books of authority, to prove a point in law.
εύφημος μνεία
A commendation in recognition of some achievement, or a formal statement of an achievement.

citation needed /-dəd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩ ˈniː.dɪd/ /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃən ˈni.dɪd/ phraseologicalUnit
εκκρεμεί παραπομπή
(originally, Internet slang, chiefly, humorous) Used to designate an assertion or other statement as false, inaccurate, or requiring verification.

citizen /ˈsɪtɪsən/ /ˈsɪtɪzən/ citizens n
πολίτης υπήκοος
A legally-recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role. [from 14th c.]
πολίτης δημότης κάτοικος
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
πολίτης
A civilian, as opposed to a police officer, soldier, or member of some other specialized (usually state) group. [from 16th c.]
(obsolete) An ordinary person, as opposed to nobles and landed gentry on one side and peasants, craftsmen, and laborers on the other. [17th–19th c.]
(computing) An object.

citizenship /sɪtɪzənʃɪp/ citizenships n
υπηκοότητα ιθαγένεια
The status of being a citizen, in its various senses.
The state of being a citizen, in its various senses.

citric acid /ˌsɪtɹɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
κιτρικό οξύ
(carboxylic acid) A colourless crystalline compound, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C6H8O7, found in citrus fruit; it is used as a food additive and in the manufacture of citrates.

citron /ˈsɪtəɹn/ /ˈsɪtɹən/ citrons n
κιτριά
A small citrus tree, Citrus medica.
κίτρο
The fruit of a citron tree.

citrus fruit citrus fruits n
εσπεριδοειδές
Any of the fruits in the common genus Citrus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae.

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ [ˈsɪtʰiː] [ˈsɪɾi] cities n
πόλη
(UK) A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.

city block city blocks n
τετράγωνο
The smallest part of a town enclosed by streets.

city hall /ˈsɪti ˌhɑl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔːl/ /ˈsɪtɪ ˌhɔːl/ city halls n
δημαρχείο
The building that houses a city's government.
(figuratively, metonym) The city government; government in general.

city state city states n
πόλη κράτος πόλη
A sovereign city, as in Ancient Greece, often part of a league of such cities.

civet /ˈsɪ.vɪt/ civets n
μοσχογαλή η κιβέττη
(countable) A carnivorous catlike animal, Civettictis civetta, that produces a musky secretion. It is two to three feet (30–90 cm) long, with black bands and spots on the body and tail.
μόσχος
(uncountable) The musky perfume produced by the animal.

civil aviation n
πολιτική αεροπορία
All non-military forms of aviation, including private and commercial flight services.

civil disobedience n
πολιτική ανυπακοή
A form of social protest, involving the active but non-violent refusal to obey certain laws, demands, or commands of an established authority, because they are considered to be morally wrong or detrimental.

civil engineer civil engineers n
πολιτικός μηχανικός
An engineer who is specifically trained for and/or specialised in civil engineering.

civil marriage civil marriages n
πολιτικός γάμος
A marriage performed by a government official instead of by a member of the clergy.

civil registry civil registries n
ληξιαρχείο
A government repository, database recording the vital events (births, deaths, etc.) of its citizens and residents, its office.

civil servant civil servants n
δημόσιος υπάλληλος
A person employed in the civil service; a government employee.

civil war civil wars n
εμφύλιος πόλεμος
A war fought between factions of the inhabitants of a single country, or a similar political entity.

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ civilians n
πολίτης
A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.
(informal) A person who does not belong to a particular group or engage in a particular activity, an outsider.

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] civilizations n
πολιτισμός
An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political, or technical development.
(uncountable) Human society, particularly civil society.
The act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized.
The state or quality of being civilized.

clack /klæk/ v
χτυπώ
(transitive) To cause to make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises; to click.

claim /kleɪm/ claims n
διεκδίκηση αξίωση
A demand of ownership for previously unowned land.
διεκδίκηση αποζημίωσης
(legal) A legal demand for compensation or damages.

clam up v
σωπαίνω
(intransitive, slang) To become silent; to stop talking, to shut up.

clamber /ˈklæmbə/ /ˈklæmbɚ/ /ˈklæmɚ/ v
σκαρφαλώνω
(ambitransitive) To climb (something) with some difficulty, or in a haphazard fashion.

clamp /klæmp/ clamps n
μέγγενη
A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things together.
A piece of wood (batten) across the grain of a board end to keep it flat, as in a breadboard.
αγγειολαβίδα
(medicine) An instrument used to temporarily shut off blood vessels, etc.

clandestine /klænˈdɛst(a)ɪn/ /ˈklændəst(a)ɪn/ /ˈklændɪst(a)ɪn/ more clandestine most clandestine adj
κρυφός μυστικός λαθραίος
Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.

clap /klæp/ v
χειροκροτώ
To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ clarifications n
αποσαφήνιση διευκρίνιση
The act of clarifying; the act or process of making clear or transparent by freeing visible impurities; particularly, the clearing or fining of liquid substances from feculent matter by the separation of the insoluble particles which prevent the liquid from being transparent.

clarify /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/ v
διαλευκάνω
To make clear or easily understood; to explain in order to remove doubt or obscurity.

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ /ˌklɛɹɪˈnɛt/ clarinets n
κλαρινέτο
(musical instruments) A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).

clarinetist /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛtɪst/ clarinetists n
κλαρινετίστας κλαρινετίστα
Someone who plays the clarinet.

clarity /ˈklæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˈklæɹ.ɪ.ti/ /ˈklɛɹ.ə.ti/ clarities n
διαύγεια καθαρότητα σαφήνεια
The state or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ clashes n
κλαγγή
(onomatopoeia) A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects.

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ v
βροντώ κλαγγάζω
(transitive) To cause to make a clashing sound.
συγκρούομαι
(intransitive, of clothes, decor, colours) To fail to look good together; to contrast unattractively; to fail to harmonize.

class /klas/ /kleəs/ /klæs/ /klɑ(ː)s/ /klɑːs/ classes n
τάξη κατηγορία είδος
(countable) A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.
τάξη
(sociology, countable) A social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc. In Britain, society is commonly split into three main classes: upper class, middle class and working class.
(uncountable) The division of society into classes.
(education, countable, and, uncountable) A group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher.
(countable) A group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year. A school class.
κομψότητα τάξη
(uncountable) Admirable behavior; elegance.
μάθημα
A series of lessons covering a single subject.
θέση τάξη
(countable) A category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation.
ομοταξία
(taxonomy, countable) A rank in the classification of organisms, below phylum and above order; a taxon of that rank.
κορυφή
Best of its kind.
κλάση
(set theory) A collection of sets definable by a shared property.
σειρά
(military) A group of people subject to be conscripted in the same military draft, or more narrowly those persons actually conscripted in a particular draft.
κλάση τάξη
(object-oriented, countable) A set of objects having the same behavior (but typically differing in state), or a template defining such a set in terms of its common properties, functions, etc.

class /klas/ /kleəs/ /klæs/ /klɑ(ː)s/ /klɑːs/ v
κατατάσσω ταξινομώ
(transitive) To assign to a class; to classify.

class struggle class struggles n
πάλη των τάξεων
Conflict between social or economic classes (especially between the capitalist and proletariat classes); the active expression of a theoretical class conflict looked at from any kind of socialist perspective.

class variable class variables n
μεταβλητή κλάσης

classical antiquity pn
Κλασική Αρχαιότητα
(history) The era of the height of Greco-Roman civilization in southern Europe, roughly comprising the 6th century BC to the 5th century (AD), although sometimes distinguished from Late Antiquity

classical music classical musics n
κλασική μουσική
(music genre) Music of the classical period; the music of Mozart, Haydn, etc; the musical period before the romantic.

classicism classicisms n
κλασικισμός
(uncountable) All the classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, especially the aspects of simplicity, elegance and proportion.

classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ classifications n
ταξινόμηση κατάταξη
The act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.

classified more classified most classified adj
διαβαθισμένος
Formally assigned by a government to one of several levels of sensitivity, usually (in English) top secret, secret, confidential, and, in some countries, restricted; thereby making disclosure to unauthorized persons illegal.

classified advertisement classified advertisements n
αγγελία
Any of a list of newspaper or website advertisements included with others under a heading describing the category of product or service offered.

classmate /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ classmates n
συμμαθήτρια συμμαθητής
A student who is in the same class at school.

classy /ˈklæsi/ /ˈklɑːsi/ classier classiest adj
αριστοκρατικός
Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.

clause /klɑz/ /klɔz/ /klɔːz/ clauses n
ρήτρα όρος
(legal) A separate part of a contract, a will or another legal document.

claustrophobia claustrophobias n
κλειστοφοβία
The fear of closed, tight places.

clavicle /ˈklæv.ɪk.l̩/ /ˈklæv.ɪk.əl/ clavicles n
κλείδα
(skeleton) The collarbone; the prominent bone at the top of the chest between the shoulder and the neck connecting the shoulder and the breastbone.

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ claws n
νύχι
A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird.
αρπάγη δαγκάνα
The pincer (chela) of a crustacean or other arthropod.
(botany) A slender appendage or process, formed like a claw, such as the base of petals of the pink.

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
νυχιάζω
To scratch or to tear at.
To rail at, revile, or scold (someone or something).

clay /kleɪ/ [kl̥eɪ] clays n
άργιλος πηλός
A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.
άργιλος
(tennis) A tennis court surface made of crushed stone, brick, shale, or other unbound mineral aggregate.

clay pit clay pits n
αργιλορυχείο
A quarry for clay

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] cleaner cleanest adj
καθαρός
Not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
αγνός αμόλυντος
Pure, especially morally or religiously.

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ [kʰl̥eːn] [kʰl̥iːn] [kʰl̥ĩn] v
καθαρίζω
(transitive) To remove dirt from a place or object.
συμμαζεύω
(transitive) To tidy up, make a place neat.

clean up v
καθαρίζω
(transitive) To make an area or a thing clean; to pick up a mess; to tidy.

clean-shaven more clean-shaven most clean-shaven adj
καλοξυρισμένος
Having had hair (especially facial hair) shaved off, so that it is no longer visible.

cleaner /ˈkli.nɚ/ /ˈkliː.nə/ cleaners n
καθαριστής καθαρίστρια
A person whose occupation is to clean floors, windows and other things.

cleansing /ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ more cleansing most cleansing adj
απορρυπαντικός καθαριστικός
That cleanses.

cleanup /ˈkliːnʌp/ [ˈkʰliːˌnʌp] cleanups n
καθαρισμός
The act of cleaning or tidying something; the act of finishing something off.

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ clearer clearest adj
διαφανής
Transparent in colour.
διαυγής
Bright; luminous; not dark or obscured.
ασυννέφιαστος καθαρός
Without clouds.

clear /kliɹ/ /klɪə(ɹ)/ v
αποσαφηνίζω ξεκαθαρίζω
(transitive) To eliminate ambiguity or doubt from (a matter); to clarify or resolve; to clear up.

clear-sighted more clear-sighted most clear-sighted adj
οξυδερκής
Having sharp vision.
Acutely perceptive or discerning; perspicacious.

clear-sightedness n
οξυδέρκεια
The property of being clear-sighted

clearing /ˈklɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈklɪɹ.ɪŋ/ clearings n
ξέφωτο
An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.

clearing house clearing houses n
γραφείο συμψηφισμού
A central point where clearing banks and other financial firms exchange checks, settle accounts, etc.

clearly /ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/ clearlier clearliest more clearly most clearly adv
καθαρά ξεκάθαρα σαφώς
(manner) In a clear manner.
σαφώς
(modal) Without a doubt; obviously.
(degree) To a degree clearly discernible.

clearness clearnesses n
διαύγεια καθαρότητα
The state of being free from obscurities or opacity; distinctness of light, colour etc. [from 17th c.]

cleavage /ˈkli.vɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkliː.vɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈklɪi.vɪd͡ʒ] cleavages n
σχίσιμο
The act of cleaving or the state of being cleft. [from 19th c.]

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ cleavers n
μπαλτάς
A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.

clef /klɛf/ clefs n
κλειδί
A symbol found on a musical staff that indicates the pitches represented by the lines and the spaces on the staff [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

clergy /ˈklɜːdʒi/ /ˈklɝd͡ʒi/ clergies n
κλήρος ιερατείο
Body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

clergyman /ˈklɜːdʒimən/ /ˈklɝd͡ʒimən/ clergymen n
κληρικός
An ordained (male) Christian minister, a male member of the clergy.

cleric /ˈklɛɹɪk/ clerics n
κληρικός
A member of the clergy.

clerical /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/ adj
γραφειοκρατικός ιερατικός κληρικός υπαλληλικός
Of or relating to clerks or their work.

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɜːk/ /klɝk/ clerks n
υπάλληλος
One who occupationally provides assistance by working with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.

cleruchy cleruchies n
κληρουχία
(historical, Ancient Greece) A form of Athenian colony in the time of Ancient Greece, under which the settlers or cleruchs retained their citizenship, and were assigned plots, or kleroi, of agricultural land, while the community remained a political dependency of Athens.

clever /ˈklɛvə/ /ˈklɛvɚ/ cleverer cleverest more clever most clever adj
έξυπνος
Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.

clew /kljuː/ /kluʊ̯/ /kluː/ clews n
μίτος
(archaic) A ball of thread or yarn.

cliché /kliˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ clichés n
κλισέ στερεότυπο
Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude. [from 19th c.]

click /klɪk/ [kʰl̥ɪk] clicks n
κλικ
(GUI) The act of pressing a button on a computer mouse or similar input device, both as a physical act and a reaction in the software.

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ clients n
πελάτης πελάτισσα
A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.
πελάτης
A person who receives help or services from a professional such as a lawyer or accountant.

client-side adj
πλευρά-πελάτη
(computing, networking) Occurring on the client (local machine) rather than the server (remote machine).

clientele /klaɪ.ənˈtɛl/ /kliː.ɒnˈtɛl/ [klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl] [kliː.n̩ˈtel] [klɑɪ.n̩ˈtel] clienteles n
πελατεία
The body or class of people who frequent an establishment or purchase a service, especially when considered as forming a more-or-less homogeneous group of clients in terms of values or habits.

cliff /klɪf/ [kl̥ʰɪf] cliffs n
βουνοπλαγιά γκρεμός κλιτύς πρανές
A vertical (or nearly vertical) rock face.

climate /ˈklaɪ.mət/ /ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ climates n
κλίμα
The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).
(figuratively) The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.

climate change /ˈklaɪmət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/ climate changes n
κλιματική αλλαγή
Rapid, large-scale, and long-term change in the Earth's climatic system produced by global warming; anthropogenic climate change.

climb /klaɪm/ v
ανεβαίνω
(intransitive) To ascend; rise; to go up.
(transitive) To scale; to get to the top of something.
ανεβαίνω σκαρφαλώνω
(transitive) To mount; to move upwards on.
σκαρφαλώνω
(transitive) To move (especially up and down something) by gripping with the hands and using the feet.

climbing /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ climbings n
αναρρίχηση
(uncountable) The sport of climbing, ascending a wall or a rock or another object using available holds, generally with the safety of a rope and belayer.

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ clinics n
κλινική
A medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients.
ιατρείο
(medicine, by extension) A hospital session to diagnose or treat patients.

clinical psychology n
κλινική ψυχολογία
(psychology) A branch of psychology with the purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being and personal development.

clink /klɪŋk/ v
τσουγκρίζω
(ambitransitive) To make a clinking sound; to make a sound of metal on metal or glass on glass; to strike materials such as metal or glass against one another.

clinometer /klaɪ̯ˈnɑː.mə.tɚ/ clinometers n
κλισιόμετρο
An apparatus for measuring a vertical angle, a slope, or the height of a large object (e.g. a tree).

clipboard clipboards n
πρόχειρο
(computing) A buffer in memory where the user can store data temporarily while transferring it from one place within an application to another or between applications.

clipping /ˈklɪpɪŋ/ clippings n
περικοπή
(countable, linguistics) A short form (of a longer word) created by removing syllables, often terminal ones.

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ cliques n
κλίκα
A small, exclusive group of individuals, usually according to lifestyle or social status; a cabal.

clitoral /klɪˈtɔɹəl/ /ˈklɪtəɹəl/ adj
κλειτοριδικός
Of, or relating to the clitoris.

clitoral hood clitoral hoods n
κλειτοριδική κουκούλα
(anatomy) A prepuce or fold of skin that surrounds the clitoris; homologous with the male foreskin.

clitoridectomy clitoridectomies n
κλειτοριδεκτομή
(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all or part of the clitoris; female circumcision

clitoris /klɪˈtɔɹɪs/ /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ clitorides clitorises n
κλειτορίδα
(anatomy) A sensitive elongated erectile organ at the anterior part of the vulva in female humans and mammals, homologous with the penis. [from 17th c.]

cloaca /kloʊˈeɪkə/ /kləʊˈeɪkə/ cloacae cloacas n
αμάρα
(zoology) The duct in reptiles, amphibians and birds, as well as fish and some mammals, which serves as the common outlet for urination, defecation, and reproduction.
(anatomy) A duct through which gangrenous material escapes a body.

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ cloaks n
κάπα
A long outer garment worn over the shoulders covering the back; a cape, often with a hood.
μανδύας
A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ /klɔk/ [kl̥ɒχ] clocks n
ρολόι ωρολόγιο
(attributive) A common noun relating to an instrument that measures or keeps track of time.

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adj
δεξιόστροφος
Moving clockwise; having rotary motion in the manner of a clock.

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adv
δεξιόστροφα κατά τη φορά των δεικτών του ρολογιού
In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ /klɔɡ/ clogs n
ξυλοπάπουτσο τσόκαρο
A type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole sometimes with an open heel.
εμπόδιο
A weight, such as a log or block of wood, attached to a person or animal to hinder motion.

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ /klɔɡ/ v
βουλώνω εμποδίζω φράζω
To block or slow passage through (often with 'up).

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ cloisters n
περιστύλιο
A covered walk with an open colonnade on one side, running along the walls of buildings that face a quadrangle; especially:
μοναστήρι
A place, especially a monastery or convent, devoted to religious seclusion.

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ clones n
κλώνος
A living organism (originally a plant) produced asexually from a single ancestor, to which it is genetically identical.
(cytology) A group of identical cells derived from a single cell.
A copy or imitation of something already existing, especially when designed to simulate it.

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ v
κλωνοποιούμαι κλωνοποιώ
(transitive) To create a clone of.

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
κλείνω
(ambitransitive) To move a thing, or part of a thing, nearer to another so that the gap or opening between the two is removed.
(ergative, computing) To terminate an application, window, file or database connection, etc.
(transitive) To put an end to; to conclude.

close-fitting more close-fitting most close-fitting adj
εφαρμοστός
(of clothing etc.) Snug, tight, form-fitting.

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
κλειστός
Sealed, made inaccessible or impassable; not open.

closed-source adj
κλειστός κώδικας

closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ closets n
ντουλάπι
A small room within a house used to store clothing, food, or other household supplies.
(obsolete) Any private space, (particularly) bowers in the open air.
(archaic) A private room used for prayer or other devotions.
(figuratively, archaic) A place of (usually, fanciful) contemplation and theorizing.
(now, rare) Any private or inner room, (particularly):
(obsolete) A private room used by women to groom and dress themselves.
(obsolete) A pew or side-chapel reserved for a monarch or other feudal lord.
(archaic) One used to store curiosities.
(figuratively) A secret or hiding place, (particularly) the hiding place in English idioms such as in the closet and skeleton in the closet.
(obsolete) One used to store valuables.
(slang, uncommon) .
A private cabinet, (particularly):
(US, Philippines) One intended for storing clothes or bedclothes.
(now, chiefly, Scotland, Ireland) Any small room or side-room, (particularly):
(obsolete) , (later, UK) : a room containing a toilet.
(heraldiccharge) An ordinary similar to a bar but half as broad.
(Scotland, obsolete) A sewer.
A state or condition of secrecy, privacy, or obscurity.
ντουλάπι καμαράκι
(archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch.

clostridium clostridia n
κλωστηρίδιο κλωστρίδιο

clot /klɒt/ clots n
θρόμβος
A thrombus, solidified mass of blood.

cloth /kloʊθ/ /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔːθ/ /klɔθ/ clothes cloths n
ύφασμα
(countable, uncountable) A fabric, usually made of woven, knitted, or felted fibres or filaments, such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use.
(metaphoric) Appearance; seeming.
πανί ύφασμα
(countable) A piece of cloth used for a particular purpose.
ένδυμα στολή
A form of attire that represents a particular profession or status.

clothbound adj
πανόδετος
(publishing) Bound with cloth, as opposed to other bindings such as paper or leather.

clothed /ˈkloʊðd/ /ˈkləʊðd/ adj
άγδυτη άγδυτο άγδυτος ντυμένη ντυμένο ντυμένος
Wearing clothes or clothing.

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ n
ρούχο
(plural only) Items of clothing; apparel.

clothes don't make the man proverb
τα ράσα δεν κάνουν τον παπά το ράσο δεν κάνει τον παπά
You cannot accurately judge a person solely by appearances.

clothes iron clothes irons n
σίδερο
A hand-held device with a heated flat metal base used to smooth out wrinkles in clothes; an iron.

clothes peg clothes pegs n
μανταλάκι
(British, Australia, NZ) An object (usually made of wood or plastic) used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline so that it (the laundry) can dry.

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ clotheslines n
σκοινί για άπλωμα ρούχων
A rope or cord tied up outdoors to hang clothes on so they can dry.

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ clothings n
ρούχο
An act or instance of putting clothes on.

clotted cream clotted creams n
αφρόγαλα καϊμάκι
A thick, sweet dairy product, made by skimming the thickened layer off the top of unhomogenized cream that has been heated and allowed to stand. Fat content is at least 55%.

cloud /klaʊd/ clouds n
σύννεφο νέφος
A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air.
Any mass of dust, steam or smoke resembling such a mass.
νέφος σύννεφο
Anything which makes things foggy or gloomy.
(computing, with "the") The Internet, regarded as an abstract amorphous omnipresent space for processing and storage, the focus of cloud computing.
σύννεφο
A group or swarm, especially suspended above the ground or flying.

cloud /klaʊd/ v
βουρκώνω συννεφιάζω
(intransitive) To become foggy or gloomy, or obscured from sight.
θολώνω σκιάζω
(transitive) To blacken; to sully; to stain; to tarnish (reputation or character).

cloud computing n
υπολογιστικό νέφος
(informal, computing) Computing services provided over the Internet (or "cloud"), whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand.

cloud-cuckoo-land /klaʊdˈkʊkuːlænd/ n
Νεφελοκοκκυγία
An imaginary place where silly or unrealistic people metaphorically reside.

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ cloudier cloudiest adj
συννεφιασμένος
Covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast.

clove /kloʊv/ /kləʊv/ cloves n
γαρύφαλλο γαρίφαλο
(uncountable, countable) A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree.
σκελίδα
(horticulture, cooking) One of the small bulbs formed in the axils of the scales of a large bulb.

clover /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ /ˈkləʉ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/ clovers n
τριφύλλι
A plant of the genus Trifolium with leaves usually divided into three (rarely four) leaflets and with white or red flowers.

clown /klaʊn/ clowns n
κλόουν παλιάτσος γελωτοποιός
A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
παλιάτσος καραγκιόζης τζουτζές
A person who acts in a silly fashion.

club /klʌb/ clubs n
λέσχη κλαμπ σωματείο
An association of members joining together for some common purpose, especially sports or recreation.
ρόπαλο
A heavy object, often a kind of stick, intended for use as a bludgeoning weapon or a plaything.
κλαμπ
An establishment that provides staged entertainment, often with food and drink, such as a nightclub.
σπαθί
(card games) A black clover shape (♣), one of the four symbols used to mark the suits of playing cards.

club sandwich club sandwiches n
κλαμπ σάντουιτς
A type of sandwich, often served as a double-decker (with three slices of bread) and usually cut into quarters; traditionally made with turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

clubs /klʌbz/ n
σπαθιά
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣.

cluck /klʌk/ clucks n
κακάρισμα κοκό
The sound made by a hen, especially when brooding, or calling her chicks.

cluck /klʌk/ v
κακαρίζω
(transitive) To cause (the tongue) to make a clicking sound.

clue /kljuː/ /kluː/ clues n
ένδειξη
Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.

clumsily more clumsily most clumsily adv
άγαρμπα
In a clumsy manner or way; without care or finesse, often hurriedly or awkwardly.

clumsiness /ˈklʌm.zi.nəs/ clumsinesses n
αδεξιότητα
A lack of coordination or elegance; the condition or quality of being clumsy.

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ clumsier clumsiest adj
αδέξιος
Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.

clunker /ˈklʌŋkɚ/ clunkers n
σαράβαλο
(informal) A decrepit motor car.

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ clusters n
σμήνος σύμπλεγμα
(astronomy) A group of galaxies, nebulae, or stars that appear to the naked eye to be near each other.
συστάδα σύμπλεγμα
A bunch or group of several discrete items that are close to each other.
σύμπλεγμα
(phonetics) A pronounceable group of consonants that occur together.

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ v
μαζεύομαι
To collect (animals, people, or objects) into clusters (noun sense 1).

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ clutches n
νεοσσιά
A group or bunch (of people or things). [from 20th c.]
συμπλέκτης
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ v
αδράχνω γραπώνω
To grip or grasp tightly. [from 17th c.]

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ [ˈklʌɾɚ] clutters n
αταξία σύγχυση
(uncountable) A confused disordered jumble of things.

co-brother-in-law co-brothers-in-law n
μπατζανάκης
(uncommon) One's spouse's brother-in-law (one's spouse's sibling's husband), especially one's wife's sister's husband; either of two (or more) men who marry sisters, in relation to the other; the brother of one spouse in relation to the siblings of the other spouse.

co-father-in-law co-fathers-in-law n
συμπέθερος
The father of one's son- or daughter-in-law; that is, the father-in-law of one's child, or, the father of one spouse in relation to the father of the other spouse; either of two or more men whose children marry each other, such as the father of a bride vis-à-vis the father of the groom.

co-mother-in-law co-mothers-in-law n
συμπεθέρα
(uncommon) The mother of one's children-in-law; that is, the mother-in-law of one's children, or, the mother of one spouse in relation to the parents of the other spouse; either of two or more women whose children marry each other, such as the mother of a bride vis-à-vis the mother of the groom.

co-parent-in-law co-parents-in-law n
συμπέθερος συμπεθέρα
A parent of one's son- or daughter-in-law, that is, a parent-in-law of one's son or daughter.

co-religionist /kəʊɹɪˈlɪdʒənɪst/ co-religionists n
ομόφυλος
A fellow follower of one's religion.

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] adv
προπονώ
(chiefly, US) Via the part of a commercial passenger airplane or train reserved for those paying the lower standard fares; via the economy section.

coach /koʊt͡ʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ [kʰoʊ̯t͡ʃ] [kʰəʊ̯tʃ] coaches n
πούλμαν
A wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power.
βαγόνι
(rail, UK, Australia) A passenger car, either drawn by a locomotive or part of a multiple unit.
προπονητής προπονήτρια
(originally, Oxford University, _, slang) A trainer or instructor.
υπεραστικό λεωφορείο
(British, Australia) A long-distance, or privately hired, bus.

coach driver coach drivers n
αμαξάς
A person driving a horse-drawn coach (carriage).

coachwork coachworks n
αμάξωμα
The body of a motor vehicle (as opposed to the chassis).

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
συμπηγνύω
(transitive) To cause to congeal.

coal /koʊl/ /kɐʉl/ /kəʊl/ [kʰoɫ] [kʰɒʊɫ] v
κάρβουνο άνθρακας γαιάνθρακας λιθάνθρακας
(internet slang, 4chan slang) To post low-quality content online.

coal gas n
αεριόφως
(petrochemistry) The poisonous gas, used domestically for cooking etc and formerly for lighting, prepared by heating coal with steam; it is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide; sometimes synonymous with synthesis gas or town gas.

coal mine coal mines n
ανθρακωρυχείο
A mine from which coal ore or coal minerals are mined.

coal-bearing adj
ανθρακοφόρος
Containing or yielding coal

coalition /koʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ /kəʊ.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ coalitions n
συνασπισμός
A temporary group or union of organizations, usually formed for a particular advantage.

coalminer coalminers n
ανθρακωρύχος
One who mines for coal.

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ coasts n
ακτή
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. [from 14th c.]

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ v
ακτοπλοώ
(intransitive, nautical) To sail along a coast.

coast guard coast guards n
ακτοφύλακας
The organisation or officer enforcing maritime law and policing the seas within territorial waters.

coastal /ˈkoʊstəl/ /ˈkəʊstəl/ more coastal most coastal adj
παράκτιος παραλιακός
(geography) Relating to the coast; on or near the coast.

coastal waters n
παράκτια ύδατα
The sea area(s) along the coast.

coaster /ˈkoʊstɚ/ /ˈkəʊstə/ /ˈkʌʊstə/ coasters n
ακτοπλόος
Agent noun of coast: one who coasts.
σουβέρ
A small, flat or tray-like object on which a bottle, cup, glass, mug, etc., is placed to protect a table surface from drink spills, heat, or water condensation.
ακτοπλοϊκό
A merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters, especially one that travels between ports of the same country.

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ coats n
παλτό πανωφόρι
(countable) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp
επίχρισμα επικάλυμμα στρώση
(countable) A covering of material, such as paint.Wp
γούνα τρίχωμα φτέρωμα
(countable) The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.Wp

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ v
σκεπάζω
(transitive) To cover with a coating of some material.
καλύπτω
(transitive) To cover like a coat.

coat hanger coat hangers n
κρεμάστρα
A device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc, consisting of a hook with sloping "arms" in the approximate shape of human shoulders.

coat of arms coats of arms n
εθνόσημο οικόσημο
(heraldry) Hereditary designs and symbols depicted on an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other elements of a heraldic achievement, such as a helm, crest, crest coronet, torse, mantling and supporters; described by a blazon.

coat tree coat trees n
καλόγερος
(US) An upright pole having hooks on which to hang coats or other clothing

coax /koʊæks/ /ˈkəʊæks/ adj
ομοαξωνικό
coaxial cable

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ v
καταφέρνω πείθω
(transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
καλοπιάνω
(transitive) To carefully manipulate (someone or something) into a particular desired state, situation or position.

coaxial /koʊ.ˈæk.sɪi.əl/ /kəʊ.ˈæk.sɪi.əl/ adj
ομοαξονικός
(geometry) Having a common central axis

coaxial cable coaxial cables n
ομοαξονικό καλώδιο
(electronics, telecommunications) A transmission line, consisting of a conducting wire surrounded by an insulated spacer, surrounded by a cylindrical conducting sheath; used to carry high frequency signals such as TV.

cob /kɑb/ /kɒb/ cobs n
αρσενικός κύκνος
A male swan.
ιππάριο
A horse having a stout body and short legs.

cobalt /ˈkoʊ.bɑlt/ /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ cobalts n
κοβάλτιο
A chemical element (symbol Co) with an atomic number of 27: a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal.

cobalt blue cobalt blues n
βαθυκύανο
A deep blue pigment derived from cobalt; zaffre.

cobbled adj
λιθόστρωτος
(of a road surface) Laid with cobbles.

cobbler /ˈkɑblɚ/ /ˈkɑbəlɚ/ /ˈkɒblə/ /ˈkɒbələ/ cobblers n
παπουτσής τσαγκάρης υποδηματοποιός
A person who repairs, and sometimes makes, shoes.

cobblestone /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/ cobblestones n
κροκάλα σκύρο
(countable) A rounded stone from a river bed, fit for use as ballast in ships and for paving roads.

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkɒbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ cobras n
κόμπρα
Any of various venomous snakes of the family Elapidae.

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ /kə(ʊ)ˈkeɪn/ /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/ cocaines n
κοκαΐνη
(uncountable, pharmaceutical drug) An addictive drug derived from coca (Erythroxylum) or prepared synthetically, used sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic and, often illegally, as a stimulant.

coccygectomy coccygectomies n
κοκκυγεκτομή
(surgery) Surgical removal of the coccyx.

coccyx /ˈkɑksɪks/ /ˈkɒksɪks/ coccyges n
κόκκυξ ουρά
(medical, formal) The final (bottom-most) fused vertebrae at the base of the spine, the tailbone.

cochlea /ˈkoʊ.kli.ə/ /ˈkɑk.li.ə/ /ˈkɒk.li.ə/ cochleae cochleas n
κοχλίας

cochlear /ˈkoʊ.kli.ɚ/ /ˈkɑk.li.ɚ/ /ˈkɒk.li.ə/ adj
κοχλιακός

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ cocks n
αρσενικός φασιανός
A rooster: a male gallinaceous bird, especially a male domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus).
κόκορας λύκος
The hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism.

cock pigeon cock pigeons n
γούτος
A male pigeon.

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
κικιρίκου κουκουρίκου
The cry of a rooster.

cockatoo cockatoos n
κακατόης
A bird of the family Cacatuidae with a curved beak and a zygodactyl foot. [from 1610s]

cockboat cockboats n
λέμβος
(nautical) A small rowing boat, especially one pulled behind a larger ship, or used to ferry goods between a ship and the shore.

cockchafer /ˈkɒkˌt͡ʃeɪfɚ/ cockchafers n
μηλολόνθη
Any of the large European beetles from the genus Melolontha that are destructive to vegetation.

cockerel /ˈkɑkəɹəl/ /ˈkɑkɹəl/ /ˈkɒkəɹəl/ /ˈkɒkɹəl/ cockerels n
κοκοράκι πετεινάρι
A young male chicken.

cockle /ˈkɒkl̩/ cockles n
στρείδι
Any of various edible European bivalve mollusks, of the family Cardiidae, having heart-shaped shells.
κοχύλι
(in the plural) One’s innermost feelings (only in the expression “the cockles of one’s heart”).

cockpit cockpits n
κόκπιτ πιλοτήριο
The compartment in an aircraft in which the pilot sits and from where the craft is controlled; an analogous area in a spacecraft. [from 20th c.]

cockroach /ˈkɑkəɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɑkɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ˈkɒkɹəʊt͡ʃ/ cockroaches n
κατσαρίδα
A black or brown straight-winged insect of the order Blattodea.

cockscomb cockscombs n
λειρί
The fleshy red crest of a rooster

cocktail /ˈkɑk.teɪl/ /ˈkɒk.teɪl/ /ˈkɔk.tæɪl/ cocktails n
κοκτέιλ
A mixed alcoholic beverage.

cocky /ˈkɑki/ /ˈkɒki/ /ˈkɔki/ cockier cockiest adj
αναιδής ξιπασμένος
Overly confident; arrogant and boastful.

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ cocoas n
φασόλι κακάο
The dried and partially fermented fatty seeds of the cacao tree from which chocolate is made.
κακάο σοκολάτα
(uncountable) A hot drink made with milk, cocoa powder, and sugar.
κακάο
(countable) A serving of this drink.
καστανοκίτρινος
(countable, color) A light to medium brown colour.

cocoa bean cocoa beans n
φασόλι κακάο
seed of the cocoa plant; used to make chocolate, cocoa and cocoa butter

cocoa butter cocoa butters n
βούτυρο κακάο
The fat that is extracted from the cocoa bean to make chocolate; it has a relatively sharp melting point so does not feel greasy when eaten.

cocoa powder n
κακάο
(baking, cooking) A powder derived from ground cocoa solids, which is used to make the drink of cocoa, various chocolate products, also used as an ingredient in baking.

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʉ.kə.nat/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ [ˈkʰoʊ̯.kə.nʌt] [ˈkʰəʉ̯.kə.nat] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nɐt] [ˈkʰəʊ̯.kə.nʌt] coconuts n
καρύδα ινδοκάρυδο
A fruit of the coconut palm (not a true nut), Cocos nucifera, having a fibrous husk surrounding a large seed.
ινδική καρύδα
(uncountable) The edible white flesh of this fruit.

coconut palm coconut palms n
κοκοφοίνικας
a tropical palm tree, Cocos nucifera, having feathery leaves and bearing coconuts

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ cocoons n
κουκούλι
Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ cod cods n
μπακαλιάρος
The sea fish of the genus Gadus generally, as inclusive of the Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) and Greenland cod (Gadus ogac or Gadus macrocephalus ogac).

cod liver oil cod liver oils n
μουρουνέλαιο
Oil derived from the liver of codfish, often used as a nutritional supplement due to its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and very high levels of vitamin A and vitamin D.

coda /ˈkoʊ.də/ /ˈkəʊ.də/ codas n
κόντα
(music) A passage that brings a movement or piece to a conclusion through prolongation.

coddle /ˈkɑ.dəl/ /ˈkɒd.əl/ /ˈkɔd.əl/ v
καλομαθαίνω περιποιούμαι φροντίζω
(transitive) To treat gently or with great care.
σιγοβράζω
(transitive) To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.
παραχαϊδεύω
(transitive) To exercise excessive or damaging authority in an attempt to protect. To overprotect.

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ codes n
κωδικός
A short textual designation, often with little relation to the item it represents.
κώδικας
A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
Any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject.
A set of rules for converting information into another form or representation.
κρυπτογράφημα κώδικας
(cryptography) A cryptographic system using a codebook that converts words or phrases into codewords.

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
προγραμματίζω
(computing) To write software programs.
κρυπτογραφώ κωδικοποιώ
(cryptography) To encode.

codeine /ˈkoʊˌdiːn/ /ˈkəʊ.diːn/ codeines n
κωδεΐνη
(pharmaceutical drug) An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.

codepage codepages n
κωδικοσελίδα

codex /ˈkoʊdɛks/ /ˈkəʊdɛks/ codexes codices n
κώδικας σωμάτιο
An early manuscript book.
κώδικας
A book bound in the modern manner, by joining pages, as opposed to a rolled scroll.

codification /ˌkɑ.dɪfɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkəʊ.dɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ codifications n
κωδικοποίηση
The process of precisely formulating a statement, such as a code of laws.

codify /ˈ koʊ.dɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈ kɑd.ɪˌfaɪ/ /ˈ kəʊ.dɪˌfaɪ/ v
κωδικοποιώ
To reduce to a code, to arrange into a code.

coefficient /ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃənt/ /ˌkoʊ.ɪˈfɪʃənt/ [ˌkəʊ.iˈfɪʃn̩t] [ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t] coefficients n
συντελεστής
(mathematics) A constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.
A number, value, or item that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic.

coelacanth /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/ coelacanths n
κοιλάκανθος
Either of two species of deep-water fish, Latimeria chalumnae of the Indian Ocean and Latimeria menadoensis of Indonesia.
Any lobe-finned fish in the order Coelacanthiformes, thought until 1938 to have been extinct for 70 million years.

coenzyme coenzymes n
συνένζυμο
(biochemistry) Any small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme.

coerce /koʊˈɝs/ /kəʊˈɜːs/ v
αναγκάζω εξαναγκάζω
(transitive) To use force, threat, fraud, or intimidation in an attempt to compel one to act against their will.

coercion /koʊˈɜːʃən/ /koʊˈɝʃən/ /koʊˈɝʒən/ coercions n
εξαναγκασμός καταπίεση
(uncountable) Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.
εξαναγκασμός
(legal, uncountable) Use of physical or moral force to compel a person to do something, or to abstain from doing something, thereby depriving that person of the exercise of free will.

coeval /koʊˈi.vəl/ /kəʊˈiːvəl/ adj
συνομήλικος
Of the same age; contemporary.

coeval /koʊˈi.vəl/ /kəʊˈiːvəl/ coevals n
σύγχρονος
Something of the same era.

coexistence coexistences n
συνύπαρξη
The state of two or more things existing together, usually in a temporal or spatial sense, with or without mutual interaction.

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɒf.i/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔə.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ coffees n
καφές
(uncountable) A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.
(countable) A serving of this beverage.
καφεόδεντρο καφές
A tropical plant of the genus Coffea.
καφέ
A pale brown color, like that of milk coffee.

coffee pot coffee pots n
μπρίκι
A pot in which coffee is brewed or from which it is served.

coffeemaker coffeemakers n
καφετιέρα
Any of several different types of kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee.

coffeeman coffeemen n
καφετζής

coffeewoman coffeewomen n
καφετζού

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ coffers n
κασέλα μπαούλο σεντούκι χρηματοκιβώτιο
A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
κορβανάς ταμείο
A supply or store of money, often belonging to an organization.

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ coffins n
φέρετρο
A rectangular closed box in which the body of a dead person is placed for burial.

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ /ˈkəʊn.jæk/ cognacs n
κονιάκ
A brandy distilled from white wine in the region around Cognac in France.

cognate /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɑɡ.nət/ /ˈkɑɡ.nɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nət/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪt/ adj
συγγενής
(linguistics) Descended from the same source lexemes (same etymons) of an ancestor language.

cognitive /ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkɔɡ.nɪ.tɪv/ [ˈkɑɡ.nɪ.ɾɪv] [ˈkɔɡ.nɪ.ɾɪv] more cognitive most cognitive adj
γνωστικός γνωσιακός
Relating to the part of mental functions that deals with logic, as opposed to affective which deals with emotions.

cognitive dissonance cognitive dissonances n
γνωστική παραφωνία
(psychology) A conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs.

cognitive psychology n
γνωστική ψυχολογία
(psychology) A branch of psychology that examines internal mental processes such as problem solving, memory, and language.

cognizance /ˈkɒnɪzəns/ /ˈkɒɡnɪzəns/ cognizances n
αντίληψη γνώση
Notice or awareness.

cognomen /kɒɡˈnoʊ.mən/ cognomens cognomina n
επίθετο επώνυμο παρανόμι παρατσούκλι παρωνύμιο
(historical) A personal epithet or clan name added to the given name and family name of Ancient Romans.

coherence coherences n
συνάφεια συνοχή
The quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency.
συνοχή συνάφεια
A logical arrangement of parts, as in writing.
συμφωνία
(physics, of waves) The property of having the same wavelength and phase.

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹ.ənt/ /koʊˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /koːˈhɪɹ.ənt/ /kəʉˈhɪə.ɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪə.ɹənt/ more coherent most coherent adj
συναφής συνδεδεμένος συνεκτικός
Unified; sticking together; making up a whole.
συνεκτικός
Orderly, logical and consistent.
σύμφωνος
(physics) Of waves having the same direction, wavelength and phase, as light in a laser.

cohesion /koʊˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʉˈhiː.ʒən/ /kəʊˈhiː.ʒən/ [kəʉˈhɪi.ʒən] cohesions n
συνοχή
State of cohering, or of working together.

cohesive /koʊˈhiː.sɪv/ /kəʉˈhiː.sɪv/ /kəʊˈhiː.sɪv/ [kəʉˈhɪi.sɪv] more cohesive most cohesive adj
συνεκτικός
Having cohesion.

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ coils n
κουλούρα σπείρα
Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.
θόρυβος
(now, obsolete, _, except in phrases) A noise, tumult, bustle, or turmoil.
πηνίο
(electronics) A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.

coil /kwaɪl/ /kɔɪl/ v
κουλουριάζω περιελίσσω περισπειρώ
To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.
περιελίσσω περισπειρώ
To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ coins n
νόμισμα κέρμα
(money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
μάρκα
A token used in a special establishment like a casino.

coin /kwaɪn/ /kɔɪn/ v
επινοώ εφευρίσκω κατασκευάζω
(by extension) To make or fabricate (especially a word or phrase).
κερματίζω νομισματοκοπώ νομισματοποιώ
To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.

coincidence /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ /kəˈwɪnsɪdəns/ coincidences n
σύμπτωση
Of events, the appearance of a meaningful connection when there is none.

coitus /ˈkoʊ.ɪ.təs/ /ˈkɔɪ.təs/ /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ coituses n
συνουσία
(formal, or, humorous) Sexual intercourse, especially involving penile-vaginal penetration.

coitus interruptus n
διακοπτόμενη συνουσία
Sexual intercourse interrupted by withdrawal of the penis before ejaculation.

coke /koʉk/ /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
κοκ
(uncountable) Solid residue from roasting coal in a coke oven; used principally as a fuel and in the production of steel and formerly as a domestic fuel.

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ colas n
κόλα
A beverage or a drink made with kola nut flavoring, caramel and carbonated water.

colander /ˈkɑləndɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪndə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔləndɚ/ colanders n
σουρωτήρι τρυπητό
A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food that has been cooking in water, such as pasta.

colchicine /ˈkɑl.kəˌsiːn/ /ˈkɑl.t͡ʃəˌsiːn/ /ˈkɒl.kɪs.iːn/ /ˈkɒl.tʃɪs.iːn/ colchicines n
κολχικίνη
(organic compound, pharmaceutical drug) A highly toxic alkaloid, chemical formula C22H25NO6, originally extracted from plants of the genus Colchicum and formerly used to treat rheumatic complaints, now used mainly in the treatment of gout.

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] colder coldest adj
κρύος
(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
κάνει κρύο κρύος
(of the weather) Causing the air to be cold.
ψυχρός κρύος
Unfriendly; emotionally distant or unfeeling.

cold /kaʉld/ /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ [kʰɒʊ(ɫ)d] [kʰɔʊ(ɫ)d] colds n
κρύο
(uncountable) A condition of low temperature.
κρυολόγημα κρύωμα
(countable, pathology) A common, usually harmless, viral illness, usually with congestion of the nasal passages and sometimes fever.

cold chisel cold chisels n
καλέμι

cold day in Hell cold days in Hell n
όταν ασπρίσει ο κόρακας και γίνει περιστέρι
(idiomatic, slang) The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.

cold drop cold drops n
ψυχρή λίμνη
(meteorology) A high-impact rainfall event occurring in the autumn along the Spanish Mediterranean coast.

cold front cold fronts n
ψυχρό μέτωπο
(meteorology) The leading edge of an advancing mass of cold air.

cold war /ˌkəʊld ˈwɔː/ n
ψυχρός πόλεμος
A period of hostile relations between rivals where direct open warfare between them is largely undesired and avoided. [from 1945]

cole /koʊl/ /kɔʊl/ /kəʊl/ coles n
κράμβη
Brassica; a plant of the Brassica genus, especially those of Brassica oleracea (rape and coleseed).

coleslaw /ˈkəʊlslɔː/ coleslaws n
λαχανοσαλάτα
A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise (white slaw) or a vinaigrette (red slaw).

colewort coleworts n
λαχανίδα
A plant of the genus Brassica; now specifically, a Brassica plant without a head used for food, such as kale.

collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ /kəˈlæb.ɹeɪt/ v
συνεργάζομαι
To work together with others to achieve a common goal.
To voluntarily cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one's country.

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ [kʰəˌlæbəˈɹeɪ̯ʃən] collaborations n
συνεργασία
(uncountable) The act of collaborating.
(countable) A production or creation made by collaborating.

collaborative /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ more collaborative most collaborative adj
συλλογικός συνεργατικός
Of, relating to, or done by collaboration.

collaborator /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtə/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ collaborators n
συνεργάτης

collage /koʊˈlɑʒ/ /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ /kəˈlɑʒ/ /kəˈlɑːʒ/ /ˈkɒl.ɑːʒ/ collages n
κολάζ
A picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface.

collagen /ˈkɒləd͡ʒən/ /ˈkɒləd͡ʒɪn/ collagens n
κολλαγόνο
(biochemistry) Any of more than 28 types of glycoprotein that form elongated fibers, usually found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ collapses n
κατάρρευση λιποθυμία
The act of collapsing.

collapse /k(ə)ˈlæps/ v
καταρρέω αποσυνθέτω διπλώνω καταπίπτω λύνω σπάω
(intransitive) To cease to function due to a sudden breakdown; to fail suddenly and completely.
διπλώνω
(transitive, computing) To hide additional directory (folder) levels below the selected directory (folder) levels. When a folder contains no additional folders, a minus sign (-) appears next to the folder.

collared dove collared doves n
δεκαοχτούρα
A bird of the species Streptopelia decaocto.

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ adj
παράλληλος
Parallel, along the same vein, side by side.
συμπληρωματικός
Corresponding; accompanying, concomitant.
παράπλευρος
Being aside from the main subject, target, or goal.
έμμεσος
(genealogy) Of an indirect ancestral relationship, as opposed to lineal descendency.

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ collaterals n
εγγύηση εχέγγυο
(finance) A security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay.

collateral damage collateral damages n
παράπλευρη απώλεια
(military, euphemistic) Damage to civilian property or civilian casualties that are the unintended result of military operations.

collation /kəˈleɪʃən/ collations n
κολατσιό
Discussion, light meal.

colleague /kɔˈliːɡ/ /kəˈliːɡ/ /ˈkɑliɡ/ /ˈkɒliːɡ/ colleagues n
συνάδελφος
A fellow member of a profession, staff, academic faculty or other organization; an associate.

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
συγκεντρώνω
(transitive) To gather together; amass.

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ collections n
συλλογή
(set theory, topology, analysis) A set of sets; used because such a thing is in general too large to comply with the formal definition of a set.

collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/ adj
περιληπτικός
(grammar) Expressing a collection or aggregate of individuals, by a singular form.

collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/ collectives n
περιληπτική έννοια περιληπτικό όνομα
(grammar) A collective noun or name.
συλλογικότητα
(by extension) A group dedicated to a particular cause or interest.

collectivization collectivizations n
κολεκτιβοποίηση
The act of collectivizing

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ collectors n
συλλέκτης
A person who or thing that collects, or which creates or manages a collection.

college /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ colleges n
κολέγιο
(chiefly, US) An institution of higher education teaching undergraduates.
(UK) An institution of further education at an intermediate level; sixth form.
σχολή
(UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa) A high school or secondary school.
(chiefly, UK) A non-specialized, semi-autonomous division of a university, with its own faculty, departments, library, etc.
A specialized division of a university.

collide /kəˈlaɪd/ v
προσκρούω συγκρούομαι
(intransitive) To impact directly, especially if violent.
αντικρούομαι συγκρούομαι
(intransitive) To come into conflict, or be incompatible.

collie /ˈkɒli/ collies n
κόλεϊ
Any of various breeds of dog originating in Scotland and England as sheepdogs

collier /ˈkɑliɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪə(ɹ)/ colliers n
ανθρακοφόρο καρβουνιάρικο
(nautical) A vessel carrying a bulk cargo of coal.
(nautical) A sailor on such a vessel.

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ collisions n
σύγκρουση
An instance of colliding.

collodion collodions n
κολλώδιο
A syrupy solution of nitrocellulose (pyroxylin) in alcohol and ether that evaporates on a surface to form a clear elastic film; used in surgical dressings, photographic plates and lacquer paints.

colloid /ˈkɒlɔɪd/ colloids n
κολλοειδές
(chemistry) A stable system of two phases, one of which is dispersed in the other in the form of very small droplets or particles.

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/ more colloquial most colloquial adj
δημώδης καθομιλούμενος κοινολεκτικός
(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.

colloquialism /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əˌlɪz.əm/ /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əˌlɪz.əm/ colloquialisms n
κοινολεξία
A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.

colloquium /kəˈləʊkwiəm/ colloquia colloquiums n
συνέδριο
An academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting.

collude /kəˈluːd/ v
συνωμοτώ
(intransitive) to act in concert with; to conspire

collusion /kəˈluːʒən/ collusions n
συμπαιγνία συνεννόηση συνωμοσία
A private agreement for a fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspiracy.

cologne /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈləʊn/ colognes n
κολόνια
Any of a family of fresh, citrus-based fragrances distilled using extracts from citrus, floral, and woody ingredients, said to have been developed in the early 18th century in Cologne, Germany.

colon /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkɔ.lən/ /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ [ˈkʰɔ.ɫn̩] cola coli colons n
άνω και κάτω τελεία
The punctuation mark ⟨:⟩.
κόλον
(anatomy) Part of the large intestine; the final segment of the digestive system, after (distal to) the ileum and before (proximal to) the rectum. (Because the colon is the largest part of the large intestine (constituting most of it), it is often treated as synonymous therewith in broad or casual usage.)

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ colonels n
συνταγματάρχης σμήναρχος
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).

colonial /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/ more colonial most colonial adj
αποικιακός
Of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony.

colonialism /kəˈloʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈloʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.ni.ə.lɪ.zəm/ /kəˈləʊ.njə.lɪ.zəm/ colonialisms n
αποικιοκρατία αποικισμός
The policy of a country seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of economic dominance.

colonist /ˈkɑlənɪst/ /ˈkɒlənɪst/ colonists n
άποικος
A founder of a colony.

colonization colonizations n
αποικισμός
The process of establishing a colony.

colonize /ˈkɑlənaɪz/ /ˈkɒlənaɪz/ v
αποικίσει
(transitive) To settle (a place) with colonists, and hence make (a place) into a colony.
(transitive) To settle (a group of people, a species, or the like) in a place as a colony.
(intransitive) To begin a colony or colonies.

colonoscopy /kɑləˈnɑskəpi/ colonoscopies n
κολονοσκόπηση
(medicine) The examination of the colon using a colonoscope.

colony /ˈkɑ.lə.ni/ /ˈkɒl.ə.ni/ /ˈkɔl.ə.ni/ colonies n
αποικία
(biology) A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.
A potential new chapter of a fraternity or sorority awaiting official recognition from their headquarters.

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ adj
έγχρωμος χρωματικός
Conveying color, as opposed to shades of gray.

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ colors n
χρώμα
(uncountable) The spectral composition of visible light.
(uncountable) Human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity.
(finance, uncountable) A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to time, or equivalently the rate of change of charm with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
χρώμα απόχρωση
These hues as used in color television or films, color photographs, etc (as opposed to the shades of grey used in black-and-white television).
χρώματα
(in the plural) A standard or banner.

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ v
χρωματίζω βάφω
(transitive) To give something color.
χρωματίζω
(intransitive) To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.
κοκκινίζω
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.

color blindness color blindnesses n
αχρωματοψία
(medicine, ophthalmology) Any of several medical conditions in which the physical ability to see colors is impaired, especially achromatopsia, Daltonism.

color depth color depths n
βάθος χρώματος χρωματικό βάθος
(computer graphics) The number of bits per pixel used to store color information in an image.

color space color spaces n
χρωματικός χώρος

colored pencil colored pencils n
ξυλομπογιά
(, American spelling) A pencil with a wax-like colored core.

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ more colorful most colorful adj
πολύχρωμος
Possessing prominent and varied colors.

colorfulness colorfulnesses n
πολυχρωμία

colossal /kəˈlɒsəl/ more colossal most colossal adj
κολοσσιαίος
Extremely large or on a great scale.

colossus /kəˈlɑs.əs/ /kəˈlɒs.əs/ colossi colossuses n
κολοσσός
A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the Colossus of Nero in Rome and the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
(by extension) Any creature or thing of gigantic size.

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ colostra n
πρωτόγαλα
(medicine) A form of milk produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and the few days after giving birth. Human and bovine colostrum is thick and yellowish. In humans, it has high concentrations of nutrients and antibodies, but it is small in quantity.

colourant colourants n
χρωστική
A pigment, dye etc added to something to change its colour or hue

colourless /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ more colourless most colourless adj
άχρωμος
Having little or no colour.

colourlessness n
ακρωμία
The state or quality of being colourless.

coltsfoot coltsfeet coltsfoots n
βήχιο
An herbaceous plant, species Tussilago farfara, that grows in Europe and the Middle East; yellow coltsfoot.

columbarium columbaria columbariums n
περιστερώνας
(historical) A large, sometimes architecturally impressive building for housing a large colony of pigeons or doves, particularly those of ancien regime France.
τεφροφυλάκιο
A building, a vault or a similar place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns containing cremated remains.

columbine /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/ columbines n
ακουιλέγκια
Any plant of the genus Aquilegia, having distinctive bell-shaped flowers with spurs on each petal.

column /ˈkɑljəm/ /ˈkɑləm/ /ˈkɒləm/ columns n
στήλη
(architecture) A solid upright structure designed usually to support a larger structure above it, such as a roof or horizontal beam, but sometimes for decoration.
A unit of width, especially of advertisements, in a periodical, equivalent to the width of a usual column of text.
Something having similar vertical form or structure to the things mentioned above, such as a spinal column.

columnar /kəˈlʌmnɚ/ adj
κιονοειδής
Having the shape of a column.

coma /ˈkoʊmə/ /ˈkəʊmə/ comae n
κώμα
A state of unconsciousness from which one may not wake up, usually induced by some form of trauma.
κόμη ουρά χαίτη
(astronomy) A cloud of dust surrounding the nucleus of a comet.

comatose /ˈkoʊ.məˌtoʊs/ /ˈkɑm.əˌtoʊs/ /ˈkɒm.əˌtəʊs/ /ˈkəʊ.məˌtoʊs/ more comatose most comatose adj
κωματώδης
In a coma: unconscious.

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ combs n
χτένα κτένι
A toothed implement for grooming the hair or (formerly) for keeping it in place.

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ v
χτενίζω
(transitive, especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement, especially a comb.
(transitive) To separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ combats n
μάχη αγώνας πάλη
A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used).

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
καταπολεμώ πολεμώ
(intransitive) To fight (with); to struggle for victory (against).

combatant /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/ /ˈkɑm.bə.tənt/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ combatants n
μαχητής πολεμιστής
A person engaged in combat, often armed.

comber /ˈkoʊmɚ/ /ˈkəʊmə/ combers n
λαναράς ξάντης
A person who combs wool, etc.

comber /ˈkɑmbɚ/ /ˈkɒmbə/ combers n
σερράνος χάνος
Serranus cabrilla, the gaper, a fish found in European waters.

combinable more combinable most combinable adj
συνδυάσιμος
Able to be combined.

combination /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ combinations n
συνδυασμός
The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
συνένωση σχηματισμός
An object formed by combining.
συνασπισμός
An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.
τρίκυκλο
A motorcycle and sidecar.

combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ /ˈkɑm.baɪn/ /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ v
συνδυάζω ενώνω μορφώνω συνενώνω συνταιριάζω σχηματίζω
(transitive) To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.
συνδυάζω
(transitive) To have two or more things or properties that function together.

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ combine harvesters n
θεριζοαλωνιστική μηχανή κομπίνα
A combine, a farming machine that harvests, threshes, and cleans grain plants.

combining form combining forms n
συνθετικό
(grammar) A type of word part; a bound morpheme; used in combination with a word, a different combining form, or an affix to form a new word.

combo /ˈkɒmbəʊ/ comboes combos n
συνδυασμός
(slang) A combination.

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/ combustions n
καύση ανάφλεξη
(chemistry) The act or process of burning.
καύση
A process whereby two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.
ανάφλεξη
(dated or archaicizing, figuratively) Violent agitation, tumult.

come /kʌm/ [km] [km̩] [kəm] [kʰɐm] [kʰʌm] v
έρχομαι
(intransitive) To move from further away to nearer to.
χύνω
(intransitive, vulgar, slang) To achieve orgasm; to cum; to ejaculate.

come across v
τυχαίνω
(idiomatic, transitive) To find, usually by accident.

come after v
καταδιώκω
To pursue or follow; to pursue with hostile intent.
έπομαι
To follow or succeed; to be the successor of.

come and go v
μπαινοβγαίνω
To alternately enter and exit, arrive and depart (either physically or figuratively)

come back v
ξανάρχομαι
(intransitive) To return to a former state, usually a desirable one; to become fashionable once more.

come down to earth v
πέφτω απ' τα σύννεφα
(idiomatic, of an event, thing, person) To be brought back to reality; to emerge from a daydream.

come of age v
ηλικιώνομαι
(idiomatic) To reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult.

come on /ˌkʌm ˈɑn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɒn/ /ˌkʌm ˈɔn/ interjection
έλα
An expression of disbelief.
επιτέλους
An expression of frustration, exasperation, or impatience; hurry up.

come out /ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/ v
βγάζω βγαίνω
To be discovered, be revealed.
To be published, be issued.
(copulative) To end up or result.
To be deducted from.
To express one's opinion openly.

come out of the closet v
εκδηλώνομαι
(intransitive, idiomatic) To tell others about one's homosexuality, bisexuality, transness, or any minority or disapproved-of identity, belief, preference, etc., where previously this had been kept secret.

come over v
έρχομαι
(intransitive) To change one's position or location, especially to someone's place of residence; to come by.

come to a head v
αποκορυφώνομαι καταλήγω σε κρίση
(idiomatic) To rapidly reach a turning point or climax.

come to terms with v
συμβιβάζομαι
(idiomatic) To accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful.

come true v
βγαίνω αληθινός
To become real: to become true or existent.

come up v
προκύπτω
(idiomatic, intransitive) To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly.

comedy /ˈkɑmədi/ /ˈkɒmədi/ comedies n
κωμωδία
(countable, historical) A choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece.
(countable) A light, amusing play with a happy ending.
(countable, Medieval Europe) A narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., The Divine Comedy).
(countable, drama) A dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone.

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ more comestible most comestible adj
φαγώσιμος
Suitable to be eaten; edible. [From 15th c.]

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ comestibles n
τρόφιμο φαγώσιμο
(chiefly, in the plural) Anything that can be eaten; food. [From 19th c.]

comet /ˈkɒmət/ comets n
κομήτης
A celestial phenomenon with the appearance of such a body.

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ [ˈkʰʌɱ.fɚt] comforts n
άνεση
Contentment, ease.
παρηγοριά
A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʊm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ [ˈkʰʌɱ.fɚt] v
παρηγορώ
(obsolete) To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.

comfort zone comfort zones n
ζώνη άνεσης
(idiomatic, by extension) The range of circumstances in which a person feels relaxed or able to cope.

comfortable /ˈkɐmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹ.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌmf.təɹ.bəl/ [ˈkʰɐɱf.tɘ.bɫ̩] [ˈkʰʌɱf.tə̥.bɫ̩] comfortabler comfortablest more comfortable most comfortable adj
άνετος
Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable. [from 18th c.]
In a state of comfort and content. [from 18th c.]

comforter /ˈkʌmfətə/ /ˈkʌmfəɹtɚ/ comforters n
πάπλωμα

comfrey /ˈkʌm.fɹi/ comfreys n
στεκούλι σύμφυτο
Any of several species of perennial herbs of the genus Symphytum, often specifically Symphytum officinale.

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ more comic most comic adj
κωμικός
Pertaining to comedy, as a literary genre. [from 16th c.]
Using the techniques of comedy, as a composition, performer etc; amusing, entertaining. [from 16th c.]

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ comics n
κωμικός
A comedian.

comic relief /ˈkɑmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ /ˈkɒmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ n
κωμική ανακούφιση
(narratology) The inclusion of a humorous character or scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.

comic strip comic strips n
σκίτσα συνέχειας
(comics) A series of drawings, in sequence, often but not necessarily depicting something funny or satirical in nature.

comics /ˈkɑmɪks/ /ˈkɒmɪks/ n
κόμικς εικοναφήγηση κόμικ
the medium of comic books, comic strips, and other sequential art

comitology /ˌkɑm.ɪˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ comitologies n
επιτροπολογία
(European Union) The system of committees, composed of representatives of the member states, used to oversee European Commission implementing acts made under European Union legislation.

comma /ˈkɑ.mə/ /ˈkɒ.mə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ /ˈkɔm.ə/ commaes commas commata n
κόμμα
(typography) The punctuation mark ⟨,⟩ used to indicate a set of parts of a sentence or between elements of a list.

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ commands n
εντολή
An order to do something.
(computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
διοίκηση
The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
(military) A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ v
διατάζω
(ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

command line command lines n
γραμμή εντολής
(computing) The text prompt presented to the user in a command line interface.

command line interface command line interfaces n
διεπαφή γραμμής εντολής

command-line interpreter command-line interpreters n
διερμηνευτής γραμμής εντολής
(computing) A computer program that reads lines of text entered by a user and interprets them in the context of a given operating system or programming language.

commander /kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmændɚ/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ commanders n
διοικητής αρχηγός
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
αντιπλοίαρχος
A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.

commander in chief commanders in chief n
αρχιστράτηγος
Supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country.

commander-in-chiefship commander-in-chiefships n
αρχιστρατηγία

commanding officer commanding officers n
αρχηγός διοικητής
The officer in command of, and typically having ultimate authority over, a military unit.

commandment /kəˈmændmənt/ /kəˈmændɪmənt/ /kəˈmændɪˌmɛnt/ /kəˈmɑːndmənt/ commandments n
εντολή
(archaic) Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.

commando /kəˈmændoʊ/ /kəˈmɑːn.dəʊ/ commandoes commandos n
δύναμη καταδρομών
A small fighting force specially trained for making quick destructive raids against enemy-held areas.
καταδρομέας κομάντο
A commando trooper.

commemorate /kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ v
εορτάζω τη μνήμη
(transitive) To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
αρχίζω
(intransitive) To begin, start.

commendable /kəˈmɛndəbəl/ /ˈkɒməndəbəl/ /ˈkɒmɛndəbəl/ more commendable most commendable adj
αινετός
Worthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.

commensal /kəˈmɛnsəl/ commensals n
συνδαιτυμόνας
One who eats at the same table.

commensurate /kəˈmɛnsəɹət/ /kəˈmɛnʃəɹət/ more commensurate most commensurate adj
ισόμετρος ανάλογος
Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] comments n
σχόλιο παρατήρηση
A spoken or written remark.
σχόλιο σχολιάζω
(programming) A remark embedded in source code in such a way that it will be ignored by the compiler or interpreter, typically to help people to understand the code.

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [ˈkʰɑmɛnt] [ˈkʰɒm.ɛnt] v
σχολιάζω
(transitive) To remark.
(transitive, software, of code) To comment out (code); to disable by converting into a comment.

commentary /ˈkɑ.mənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈkɒm.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈkɒm.ən.tɹi/ commentaries n
σχόλια
A series of comments or annotations; especially, a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of some other work.
σχολιασμός
An oral relation of an event, especially broadcast by television or radio, as it occurs.

commentator /ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/ commentators n
σχολιαστής
A person who comments; especially someone who is paid to give his/her opinions in the media about current affairs, sports, etc.

commerce /kəˈmɜːs/ /kəˈmɝs/ /ˈkɑ.mɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ commerces n
εμπόριο
(business) The exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ more commercial most commercial adj
εμπορικός
Of or pertaining to commerce.

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ commercials n
διαφήμιση
An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television.

commercialization /kəˌmɜːrʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ commercializations n
εμπορευματοποίηση
The act of commercializing.

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ commissions n
αρμοστία επιτροπή
A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
αξίωμα
An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.
επιτροπή
A body or group of people, officially tasked with carrying out a particular function.
προμήθεια
A fee charged by an agent or broker for carrying out a transaction.
διάπραξη
The act of committing (e.g. a crime or error).

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ v
αναθέτω επιφορτίζω
(transitive) To send or officially charge someone or some group to do something.
παραγγέλλω
(transitive) To place an order for (often a piece of art).
θέτω σε λειτουργία
(transitive, especially, of a ship or boat) To put into active service.

commissioner /kəˈmɪʃənə/ /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/ commissioners n
επίτροπος
A member of a commission.

commit suicide v
αυτοκτονώ
To kill oneself; to take one's own life. (This entry is a translation hub.)

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ /kəˈmɒdəti/ commodities n
αγαθά εμπόρευμα
(business) Anything movable (a good) that is bought and sold. [from 15th c.]

commodore /ˈkɒm.ə.dɔː/ /ˈkɔ.mə.doɹ/ commodores n
αρχιπλοίαρχος
(military, nautical) A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.

common /ˈkɑ.mən/ /ˈkɒm.ən/ /ˈkɒm.ʌn/ commoner commonest more common most common adj
κοινός
Mutual; shared by more than one.
(grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the common gender.
κοινός συνηθισμένος
Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.

common bean common beans n
φασολιά
An herbaceous annual plant (Phaseolus vulgaris), grown for its edible bean.
A bean of such a plant, varying in size, shape and especially color.

common denominator common denominators n
κοινός παρονομαστής
(mathematics) Any integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

common gender common genders n
κοινό γένος
(linguistics) A grammatical gender in some languages, formed by the historical merging of masculine and feminine genders.

common greenshank common greenshanks n
πρασινοσκέλης
A small wader, Tringa nebularia.

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ common gulls n
γλάρος
A medium-sized gull, Larus canus.

common house martin common house martins n
λευκοχελίδονο
A migratory bird of the species Delichon urbicum, breeding in Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia.

common kestrel common kestrels n
βραχοκιρκίνεζο
A small falcon, Falco tinnunculus.

common kingfisher common kingfishers n
ευρωπαϊκή αλκυόνη
Alcedo atthis, a Eurasian and North African species of kingfisher.

common logarithm common logarithms n
κοινός λογάριθμος

common noun common nouns n
κοινό ουσιαστικό
A noun that denotes any member, or all members, of a class; an ordinary noun such as "dog" or "city". In contrast, a proper noun is a single named entity such as "Socrates".

common pheasant common pheasants n
κοινός φασιανός
A bird of the species Phasianus colchicus, native principally to temperate parts of Asia, naturalized elsewhere.

common pochard common pochards n
γκισάρι
A diving duck of temperate and cool Eurasia (Aythya ferina)

common purse common purses n
κοινό ταμείο
(idiom) A shared or community fund.

common purslane common purslanes n
αντράκλα γλιστρίδα
Portulaca oleracea, an annual succulent.

common quail common quails n
κοινό ορτύκι
Coturnix coturnix, a bird in pheasant family.

common redpoll common redpolls n
σημυδόσπιζα
A bird of the species Acanthis flammea

common rock thrush common rock thrushes n
πετροκότσυφας
Monticola saxatilis, a chat belonging to the family Muscicapidae.

common sense n
κοινή λογική
Ordinary sensible understanding; one's basic intelligence which allows for plain understanding and without which good decisions or judgments cannot be made.

common snipe common snipe common snipes n
μπεκατσίνι
A bird of the species Gallinago gallinago.

common sorrel n
ξινολάπατο
Rumex acetosa, a taxonomic species within the family Polygonaceae, garden sorrel, native in much of Europe.

common starling common starlings n
ευρωπαϊκό ψαρόνι
A bird of the species Sturnus vulgaris.

common swift common swifts n
μαυροσταχτάρα
Apus apus, a swallow-like bird native to Europe and much of temperate Asia, rarely alighting on the ground.

commonalty /ˈkɒmənəlti/ commonalties n
λαός
The common people; the commonality.

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ more commonplace most commonplace adj
κοινός τετριμμένος
Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ commonplaces n
κοινοτοπία
A platitude or cliché.
Something that is ordinary; something commonly done or occurring.

commonwealth /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ commonwealths n
κοινοπολιτεία
(obsolete) The well-being of a community.
The entirety of a (secular) society, a polity, a state.

commune /ˈkɑmjuːn/ /ˈkɒmjuːn/ communes n
κοινόβιο
A small community, often rural, whose members share in the ownership of property, and in the division of labour; the members of such a community.
κοινότητα
A local political division in many European countries.

communicable more communicable most communicable adj
μεταδοτικός μεταδόσιμος
(epidemiology, of a disease) Able to be transmitted between people or animals.

communicating vessel communicating vessels n
συγκοινωνούντα δοχεία
(physics, used mostly in plural) One vessel in a system of containers filled with a homogeneous fluid, connected at the base and subjected to the same atmospheric pressure.

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ communications n
επικοινωνία
The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.
(uncountable) The concept or state of exchanging data or information between entities.
A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication.
The body of all data transferred to one or both parties during an act of communication.
(anatomy) A connection between two tissues, organs, or cavities.
(rhetoric) A trope by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says "we" instead of "I" or "you".

communion wafer communion wafers n
όστια άγιος άρτος
(Christianity) The sacramental bread used in the Eucharist; the host.

communiqué /kəˌmjuːn.ɪˈkeɪ/ communiqués n
ανακοινωθέν
An official report or statement, such as a government press release or the report of a conference.

communism [ˈkɑ.mju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɒm.ju.nɪ.zm̩] [ˈkɔm.jə.nɪ.zm̩] communisms n
κομμουνισμός
Any far-left political ideology or philosophy advocating holding the production of resources collectively, especially by seizing it through revolution.
The international socialist society where classes, money, and the state no longer exist.

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ more communist most communist adj
κομμουνιστικός κομμουνιστής
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating communism.

communist /ˈkɑ.mju.nɪst/ /ˈkɑ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒm.jʊ.nɪst/ communists n
κομμουνιστής κομμουνίστρια
An advocate of a society based on the common ownership of property; a proponent of communism.

communitization communitizations n
κοινοτικοποίηση
The transfer of responsibility (for something) to the European Community.

community /k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ti/ /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/ [k(ə)ˈmju.nə.ɾi] communities n
κοινότητα
(countable) A group sharing common characteristics, such as the same language, law, religion, or tradition.
(countable, ecology) A group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other.

community nurse community nurses n
επισκέπτρια
(medicine) a nurse working in a team which provides health care to patients within their own homes.

commutative adj
αντιμεταθετικός
(mathematics, of a binary operation) Such that the order in which the operands are taken does not affect their image under the operation.

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ compacter compactest more compact most compact adj
συμπαγής πυκνός
Closely packed, i.e. packing much in a small space.
συμπαγής περιεκτικός
Having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space.
συμπεπιεσμένος
(topology, uncomparable, of a set in a topological space) Such that every open cover of the given set has a finite subcover. In a Euclidean space this is equivalent to a Closed and bounded set.

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ compacts n
συμβόλαιο συμφωνία σύμβαση
An agreement or contract.
πουδριέρα
A small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into one's pocket.

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ v
συμπτύσσω συμπυκνώνω
(transitive) To make more dense; to compress.

compact disc compact discs n
σιντί συμπαγής δίσκος
A kind of plastic optical disc used to store audio or digital data, read by a laser in a drive.

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ companions n
σύντροφος
A friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or accompanies

companionship /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/ companionships n
συντροφικότητα φιλία
The state of having or being a companion.

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ companies n
λόχος
(military) A unit of approximately sixty to one hundred and twenty soldiers, typically consisting of two or three platoons and forming part of a battalion.
συντροφιά
A group of individuals who work together for a common purpose.
εταιρία εταιρεία
(legal) An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.
παρέα συντροφικότητα φιλία
(uncountable) Companionship.

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ more comparative most comparative adj
συγκριτικός
Of or relating to comparison.
Using comparison as a method of study, or founded on something using it.

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ comparatives n
συγκριτικός
(grammar) A construction showing a relative quality, in English usually formed by adding more or appending -er. For example, the comparative of green is greener; of evil, more evil.
(grammar) A word in the comparative form.

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ [kəmˈpeə] [kəmˈpeɚ] [kəmˈpeɹ] [kəmˈpɛə] [kəmˈpɛɚ] [kəmˈpɛɹ] [kəmˈpɛː] v
συγκρίνω παραβάλλω
(transitive) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.

comparison /kəmˈpæɹɪsən/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪsən/ comparisons n
σύγκριση
The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.
An evaluation of the similarities and differences of one or more things relative to some other or each other.

comparison operator comparison operators n
τελεστής σύγκρισης

compass /ˈkʌmpəs/ compasses n
πυξίδα
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
διαπασών
(music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
φάσμα
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.

compass rose compass roses n
ανεμολόγιο
(navigation) A graduated circle, usually marked in degrees, indicating directions and printed or inscribed on an appropriate medium.

compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ compassions n
συμπόνια ευσπλαχνία
Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

compatriot /kəmˈpeɪtɹi.ət/ /kəmˈpætɹi.ət/ compatriots n
συμπατριώτης
Somebody from one's own country.

compel /kəmˈpɛl/ v
αναγκάζω υποχρεώνω
(transitive) To force, constrain or coerce.

compendium compendia compendiums n
επιτομή σύνοψη
A short, complete summary; an abstract.

compensation /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒm.pɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔm.penˈsæɪ.ʃən/ compensations n
αποζημίωση
The act or principle of compensating.
(real estate) An equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate, in which it is customary to provide that errors in description, etc., shall not avoid, but shall be the subject of compensation.
αντιστάθμιση
Something which is regarded as an equivalent; something which compensates for loss.
The relationship between air temperature outside a building and a calculated target temperature for provision of air or water to contained rooms or spaces for the purpose of efficient heating. In building control systems, the compensation curve is defined to a compensator for this purpose.
συμψηφισμός
(finance) The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors; the payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount.
αμοιβή αποζημίωση
A recompense or reward for service.

compensatory lengthening /kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θ(ə)nɪŋ/ /kɒmˈpɛnsətəɹi-/ /kəmˈpɛnsəˌtɔɹi ˈlɛŋ(k)θənɪŋ/ compensatory lengthenings n
αναπληρωματική έκταση αντέκταση αντισταθμιστική επιμήκυνση
(phonology, uncountable) The lengthening of a vowel sound which occurs when a following consonant is lost, regarded as an extreme form of fusion; (countable) an instance of this.

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ competitions n
ανταγωνισμός συναγωνισμός
(uncountable) The action of competing.
διαγωνισμός ανταγωνισμός
(countable) A contest for a prize or award.

competitor /kəm.ˈpɛt.ɪ.təɹ/ competitors n
ανταγωνιστής
A person or organization against whom one is competing.

compilation /kɑmpɪˈleɪʃən/ /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ compilations n
συλλογή
(uncountable) The act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources.
ανθολογία
(countable) That which is compiled; especially, a book or document composed of materials gathering from other books or documents.
μεταγλώττιση
(countable, uncountable, computing) Translation of source code into object code by a compiler.

compile /kəmˈpaɪl/ /kəmˈpɑɪl/ v
μεταγλωττίζω
(transitive, programming) To use a compiler to process source code and produce executable code.
μεταγλωττίζομαι
(intransitive, programming) To be successfully processed by a compiler into executable code.

compiler /kəmˈpaɪlə/ /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/ compilers n
συντάκτης
One who compiles.
συντάκτης μεταγλωττιστής
(compilation) A computer program which transforms source code into object code.

complacency /kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/ complacencies n
εφησυχασμός
A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.

complacent /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ more complacent most complacent adj
αυτάρεσκος
Uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smug.

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
παραπονιέμαι
(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ complaints n
παράπονο
(legal) In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based;The purpose is to give notice to the adversary of the nature and basis of the claim asserted.

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ complements n
συμπληρωματική γωνία
(astronomy, geometry) An angle which, together with a given angle, makes a right angle. [from 18th c.]
συμπλήρωμα
Something which completes, something which combines with something else to make up a complete whole; loosely, something perceived to be a harmonious or desirable partner or addition. [from 19th c.]
(music) An interval which, together with the given interval, makes an octave. [from 19th c.]
συμπληρωματικό χρώμα
(optics) The color which, when mixed with the given color, gives black (for mixing pigments) or white (for mixing light). [from 19th c.]
συμπλήρωμα σχετικό συμπλήρωμα
(set theory) Given two sets, the set containing one set's elements that are not members of the other set (whether a relative complement or an absolute complement). [from 20th c.]

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ v
συμπληρώνω
To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.
αλληλοσυμπληρώνω
To provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides, thus forming part of a whole.

complementary angles n
συμπληρωματικές γωνίες
(geometry) A pair of angles that sum to a right angle.

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ completer completest more complete most complete adj
πλήρης πλήρες
With all parts included; with nothing missing; full.

complete /kɒmˈpliːt/ /kəmˈpliːt/ v
ολοκληρώνω
(ambitransitive) To finish; to make done; to reach the end.
συμπληρώνω
(transitive) To make whole or entire.

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ complexer complexest more complex most complex adj
πολύπλοκος περίπλοκος
Not simple, easy, or straightforward; complicated.
μιγαδικός
(mathematics, of a number) Having the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is (by definition) the imaginary square root of −1.
(mathematics, analysis, of a function) Whose range is a subset of the complex numbers.
(mathematics, algebra) Whose coefficients are complex numbers; defined over the field of complex numbers.

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ complexes n
συγκρότημα σύμπλεγμα
A collection of buildings with a common purpose, such as a university or military base.
An assemblage of related things; a collection.
σύμπλεγμα
(informal, by extension) A vehement, often excessive psychological dislike or fear of a particular thing.
σύμπλοκο
(chemistry) A structure consisting of a central atom or molecule weakly connected to surrounding atoms or molecules, as for example coordination complexes in inorganic chemistry and protein complexes in biochemistry.

complex /kɑmˈplɛks/ /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ v
συμπλέκω
(chemistry, intransitive) To form a complex with another substance

complex number complex numbers n
μιγαδικός αριθμός
(complex analysis) A number of the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i denotes the imaginary unit

complexion /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ complexions n
χρώμα
The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.

complexity /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ complexities n
περιπλοκότητα
(uncountable) The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.
περιπλοκή
(countable) That which is and renders complex; intricacy; complication.

complicated /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ more complicated most complicated adj
πολύπλοκος περίπλοκος
Difficult or convoluted.

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ compliments n
φιλοφρόνηση
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ v
επαινώ κολακεύω παινεύω
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).

complimentary /ˌkɑmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ more complimentary most complimentary adj
κολακευτικός
In the nature of a compliment.

compline /ˈkɑmplɪn/ /ˈkɒmplɪn/ complines n
απόδειπνο
(Christianity) The last of the canonical hours, sung just before retiring to bed.

component /kəmˈpoʊnənt/ /kəmˈpəʊnənt/ components n
εξάρτημα συστατικό
A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

compose /kəmˈpoʊz/ /kəmˈpəʊz/ v
συνθέτω
(transitive) To make something by merging parts. [from later 15th c.]
(transitive, or, intransitive) To construct by mental labor; to think up; particularly, to produce or create a literary or musical work.
απαρτίζω συνθέτω
(transitive) To make up the whole; to constitute.
περιέχω περιλαμβάνω συμπεριλαμβάνω
To settle (an argument, dispute etc.); to come to a settlement.
ηρεμώ συνέρχομαι
To arrange in proper form; to reduce to order; to put in proper state or condition.

composer /kəmˈpoʊzəɹ/ /kəmˈpəʊzə/ composers n
συνθέτης
Especially, one who composes music.

composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ compositions n
μείγμα σύνθεση
A mixture or compound; the result of composing. [from 16th c.]
σύνθεση σύσταση
The proportion of different parts to make a whole. [from 14th c.]
σύνθεση
The general makeup of a thing or person. [from 14th c.]
A work of music, literature or art. [from 17th c.]
(object-oriented programming) Way to combine simple objects or data types into more complex ones.

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ composts n
κοπρόχωμα φουσκί
The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.

compote /ˈkɑmpoʊt/ /ˈkɒmpɒt/ /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ compotes n
κομπόστα
A dessert made of fruit cooked in sugary syrup.

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
συμμιγής σύνθετος
Composed of elements; not simple.

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ compounds n
αμάλγαμα κράμα μίγμα
Anything made by combining several things.
ένωση
(chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ compounds n
περίβολος
An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.
συγκρότημα
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ v
συμβιβάζω
(transitive, legal) To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
αναμιγνύω μιγνύω παρασκευάζω συμφωνώ συνθέτω
(intransitive) To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.

compound interest compound interests n
ανατοκισμός
(banking, finance) Interest, as on a loan or a bank account, that is calculated on the total on the principal plus accumulated unpaid interest.

compound word compound words n
σύνθετη λέξη
(linguistics) A word composed of two or more stems.

comprehend /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
περιλαμβάνω
(now, _, rare) To include, comprise; to contain. [from 14th c.]
κατανοώ
To understand or grasp fully and thoroughly. [from 14th c.]

compress /ˈkɑmpɹɛs/ /ˈkɒmpɹɛs/ compresses n
κομπρέσα
(medicine) A multiply folded piece of cloth, a pouch of ice, etc., used to apply to a patient's skin, cover the dressing of wounds, and placed with the aid of a bandage to apply pressure on an injury.

compression /kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/ compressions n
συμπίεση
(computing) The process by which data is compressed.

compressor compressors n
αεροσυμπιεστής
A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ compromises n
συμβιβασμός
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑɪz/ v
συμβιβασμός
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ more compulsory most compulsory adj
υποχρεωτικός
Required; obligatory; mandatory.
εξαναγκαστικός
Having the power of compulsion; constraining.

compulsory education n
υποχρεωτική εκπαίδευση
(legal, education) A period of time in a child's life during which the child must receive schooling as required by law.

computer /kəmˈpjutəɹ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ [kəmˈpʰjuɾəɹ] computers n
λογίστρια λογιστής
(now, rare, chiefly, historical) A person employed to perform computations; one who computes. [from 17th c.]
υπολογιστής κομπιούτερ
A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media. [from 20th c.]

computer game /ˈkəmˈpjuːtəˌɡeɪm/ computer games n
παιχνίδι υπολογιστών
An electronic game, especially a game played using a general-purpose computer (as opposed to a game console).

computer program computer programs n
υπολογιστικό πρόγραμμα
A complete piece of software. A set of instructions for a computer. This term can refer to either the executable form that a computer can execute (executable code) or the human readable form (source code). (Several programs, each of which does a task, can be collected as a software package or suite).

computer programming computer programmings n
προγραμματισμός υπολογιστών
(programming) The process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining the source code of computer programs.

computer science computer sciences n
πληροφορική
The study of computers and their architecture, languages, and applications, in all aspects, as well as the mathematical structures that relate to computers and computation.

computer virus computer viruses n
ιός υπολογιστή
(computing) A program which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks and USB drives, often causing damage to systems and data.

computing /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ computings n
υπολογίζοντας
(computer science) The use of a computer or computers.
πληροφορική
The study of computers and computer programming.

comrade /-ɹeːd/ /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɑmɹəd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʊmɹeɪd/ /ˈkʌmɹeɪd/ comrades n
συνάδελφος συναδέλφισσα
A mate, companion, or associate.
συμπολεμιστής συστρατιώτης
A companion in battle; fellow soldier.
σύντροφος συντρόφισσα
(communism) A fellow socialist, communist or other similarly politically aligned person.
(communism) A non-hierarchical title, functionally similar to "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Miss", "Ms." etc, in a communist or socialist state.

comradeship comradeships n
συναδελφικότητα
The company or friendship of others, or sharing a goal.

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ cons n
μείον μειονέκτημα πλην
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
κατάδικος
(slang) A convicted criminal, a convict.
απάτη απατεωνιά
(informal) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
ξεγελώ
(transitive, informal) To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.

con artist con artists n
απατεώνας
A person who defrauds or swindles others after first gaining their trust; a scam operator.

concatenate /kənˈkæ.tə.neɪt/ v
συνενώνω
(transitive, computing) To join (text strings) together.

concatenation /kɑn.ˌkæt.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kən.ˌkæt.ə.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ concatenations n
συνένωση
(programming) A character string formed by joining multiple character strings.

concave /kɑnˈkeɪv/ /kɒnˈkeɪv/ /kənˈkeɪv/ /ˈkɑn.keɪv/ /ˈkɒn.keɪv/ more concave most concave adj
κοίλος
Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl.

conceal /kənˈsil/ /kənˈsiːl/ v
αποκρύπτω
(transitive) To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.

conceit /kənˈsiːt/ conceits n
ματαιοδοξία
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]

conceited conceiteder conceitedest more conceited most conceited adj
ματαιόδοξος φαντασμένος
Having an excessively favourable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; egotistical and vain.

conceive /kənˈsiːv/ v
μένω έγκυος συλλαμβάνω
(ambitransitive) To have a child; to become pregnant (with).
διανοούμαι συλλαμβάνω
(transitive) To develop; to form in the mind; to imagine.
αντιλαμβάνομαι εννοώ καταλαβαίνω
(transitive) To understand (someone).

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ concentrates n
συμπύκνωμα
A substance that is in a condensed form.

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ v
συγκεντρώνομαι
(intransitive) To focus one's thought or attention (on).

concentrated /ˈkɑnsəntɹeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒnsəntɹeɪtɪd/ more concentrated most concentrated adj
συμπυκνωμένος
Not dilute; having a high concentration.
έντονος εντατικός σύντονος
Intense; directed towards a specific location.

concentration /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ concentrations n
συγκέντρωση
The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.
The proportion of a substance in a whole.

concentration camp concentration camps n
στρατόπεδο συγκέντρωσης
A camp where large numbers of people, especially political prisoners, prisoners of war, refugees etc., are detained for the purpose of confining them in one place, typically with inadequate or inhumane facilities. [from 19th c.]

concept /ˈkɑn.sɛpt/ /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ concepts n
έννοια σύλληψη
Understanding retained in the mind, from experience, reasoning and imagination; a generalization (generic, basic form), or abstraction (mental impression), of a particular set of instances or occurrences (specific, though different, recorded manifestations of the concept).

conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/ conceptions n
σύλληψη επικύηση επινόηση ιδέα
The power or faculty of apprehending of forming an idea in the mind; the power of recalling a past sensation or perception; the ability to form mental abstractions.

conceptual /kənˈsep.t͡ʃʉ.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.tjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃu.əl/ /kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃʊəl/ more conceptual most conceptual adj
εννοιοκρατικός εννοιολογικός
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.

conceptual art n
εννοιολογική τέχνη
A genre of art in which the transmission of ideas is more important than the creation of an art object

conceptualism conceptualisms n
εννοιοκρατία
(philosophy) A theory, intermediate between realism and nominalism, that the mind has the power of forming for itself general conceptions of individual or single objects; the doctrine that universals have an existence in the mind apart from any concrete embodiment.

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ v
αφορώ ανησυχώ πρόκειται
(transitive) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

concerned /kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɝnd/ more concerned most concerned adj
ανήσυχος
Showing concern.

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ concerts n
συντονισμός
(uncountable) Agreement in a design or plan; union formed by mutual communication of opinions and views; accordance in a scheme; harmony; simultaneous action.
ενορχήστρωση συναυλία
(uncountable) Musical accordance or harmony; concord.
συναυλία
(countable) A musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part.

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ v
ενορχηστρώνω κανονίζω
To plan; to devise; to arrange.

concertina /ˌkɑnsɚˈtinə/ /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/ concertinas n
κονσερτίνα
(musical instruments) A musical instrument, like the various accordions, that is a member of the free-reed family of musical instruments, typically having buttons on both ends.

concerto /kənˈt͡ʃɛɹtoʊ/ concerti concertos n
κοντσέρτο
(music) A piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra.

concession /kənˈsɛʃən/ concessions n
εκχώρηση παραχώρηση
(by extension) Any admission of the validity or rightness of a point; an instance of this.
παραχώρηση
(Canadian) A concession road: a narrow road between tracts of farmland, especially in Ontario, from their origin during the granting of concessions (see above).
A right to use land or an offshore area for a specific purpose, such as oil exploration.

concierge /ˌkɑn.siˈɛɹʒ/ /ˌkɒn.siˈɛə̯ʒ/ concierges n
θυρωρός
(British) One who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and visitors.

conciliate /ˌkənˈsɪlieɪt/ v
συμβιβάζω συμφιλιώνω συνδιαλλάττω
(transitive) To make calm and content, or regain the goodwill of; to placate.

conciliatory /kənˈsɪl.i.əˌtɔɹ.i/ more conciliatory most conciliatory adj
διαλλακτικός συμβιβαστικός συμφιλιωτικός
Willing to conciliate, or to make concessions.

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ more concise most concise adj
λακωνικός σύντομος συνοπτικός περιεκτικός
Brief, yet including all important information

conciseness /kənˈsaɪsnəs/ n
λακωνικότητα
The property of being concise; succinctness.

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ conclusions n
κατάληξη λήξη πέρας
The end, finish, close or last part of something.
αποτέλεσμα συμπέρασμα
The outcome or result of a process or act.
συμπέρασμα
A decision reached after careful thought.
(logic) In an argument or syllogism, the proposition that follows as a necessary consequence of the premises.

concoction /kənˈkɑkʃɪn/ /kənˈkɒkʃən/ [kʰənˈkʰɑkʃɪn] [kʰəŋˈkʰɑkʃɪn] concoctions n
μείγμα
A mixture prepared in such a way.

concomitant /kənˈkɑːmətənt/ /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/ adj
συνακόλουθος
Accompanying; conjoining; attending; concurrent. [from early 17th c.]

concord /ˈkɒn.kɔɹd/ /ˈkɒŋ.kɔɹd/ concords n
αρμονία ομόνοια
A state of agreement; harmony; union.

concordat /kənˈkɔːdæt/ concordats n
κονκορδάτο
A formal agreement between two parties, especially between a church and a state; specifically, an agreement between the Pope and a government.

concourse /ˈkɒŋkɔː(ɹ)s/ concourses n
αίθουσα αναμονής
A large open space in or in front of a building where people can gather, particularly one joining various paths, as in a rail station or airport terminal, or providing access to and linking the platforms in a railway terminus.

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ concreter concretest adj
υλικός
Real, actual, tangible.
Particular, specific, rather than general.
συγκεκριμένος
Being or applying to actual things, rather than abstract qualities or categories.
(obsolete) Not liquid or fluid; solid.
τσιμεντένιος
(not comparable) Made of concrete (building material).

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ concretes n
σκυρόδεμα μπετόν
(countable, uncountable) A building material created by mixing cement, water, and aggregate such as gravel and sand.

concrete /kɑŋˈkɹiːt/ /kɵnˈkɹiːt/ /kɵŋˈkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɑŋkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˈkɒŋkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
επικαλύπτω με σκυρόδεμα
(usually, transitive) To cover with or encase in concrete (building material).
στερεοποιούμαι
(usually, transitive) To solidify: to change from being abstract to being concrete (actual, real).

concrete jungle concrete jungles n
τσιμεντούπολη
(idiomatic) An urban or other populated area containing a high density of buildings constructed of concrete or similar materials, especially one which lacks greenery and which seems unattractive, harsh, or unsafe.

concretion concretions n
συγκερασμός
The process of aggregating or coalescing into a mass.
λίθος
(petrology) A rounded mass of a mineral, sometimes found in sedimentary rock or on the ocean floor.
σύμπηξη
The action of making something concrete or the result of such an action.

concubinage concubinages n
συγκατοίκηση παλλακεία
The state of cohabiting or living together as man and woman while not married.

concubine /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/ concubines n
παλλακίδα
A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife.

concurrence concurrences n
σύμπτωση απόψεων
Agreement; concurring.
σύμπτωση
An instance of simultaneous occurrence.

concurrency /kəŋˈkʌɹənsi/ concurrencies n
ταυτοχρονισμός
(computer science, by extension) A property of systems where several processes execute at the same time.

concussion /kənˈkʌʃn̩/ /kənˈkʌʃən/ concussions n
κλονισμός
A violent collision or shock.
διάσειση
(uncountable, _, in, _, Commonwealth, countable, _) An injury to part of the body, most especially the brain, caused by a violent blow, followed by loss of function.

condensation /ˌkɑn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/ condensations n
συμπύκνωση
The act or process of condensing or of being condensed
(physics) The conversion of a gas to a liquid.

condense /kənˈdɛns/ v
συμπυκνώνω
(transitive) To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.

condensed more condensed most condensed adj
συμπυκνωμένος
Highly concentrated, or packed into a small space.

condensed milk condensed milks n
συμπυκνωμένο γάλα
Milk that has been reduced and sweetened to the consistency of syrup.

condescend /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/ v
καταδέχομαι
(intransitive) To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
(intransitive) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
(transitive, rare, nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
συγκατατίθεμαι συναινώ
(intransitive, obsolete) To consent, agree.

condescending /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˈkɔnˌdi.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ more condescending most condescending adj
συγκαταβατικός
Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

condescension /kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/ /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/ condescensions n
καταδεκτικότητα συγκαταβατικότητα
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.

condiment /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ condiments n
καρύκευμα
Something used to enhance the flavor of food; for example, salt or pepper.

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ conditions n
κατάσταση
A particular state of being.
The health status of a medical patient.
προϋπόθεση
A requirement.
προϋπόθεση όρος
A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.
όρος
(law) A clause in a contract or agreement indicating that a certain contingency may modify the principal obligation in some way.

conditional /kənˈdɪʃ.nəl/ /kənˈdɪʃ.ə.nəl/ adj
υποθετικός
Limited by a condition.

conditional operator conditional operators n
υποθετικός τελεστής

condolences /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/ /ˈkɒndələnsəz/ interjection
συλλυπητήρια ζωή σε σας
Expressing sympathy to someone, especially after learning of a close death.

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ /ˈkɒn.dəm/ /ˈkʌn.dəm/ condoms n
προφυλακτικό
A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STDs.

condominium /kɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ /kɒn.dəˈmɪn.ɪ.əm/ condominia condominiums n
συχκυριαρχία
Joint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries. [from 18th c.]

condottiere /-doʊ-/ /-i/ /-tiˈɛɹ-/ /ˌkɔn.dɔtˈjɛɹ.eɪ/ /ˌkɔn.dəˈtjɛɹ.eɪ/ condottieres condottieri n
κοντοτιέρος
(historical) A mercenary military leader from 14th-century Italy and later in other parts of Europe.

conductance conductances n
αγωγιμότητα
(physics) A measure of the ability of a body to conduct electricity; the reciprocal of its resistance.

conductive /kənˈdʌktɪv/ more conductive most conductive adj
αγώγιμος
Able to conduct electrical current or heat.

conductivity conductivities n
αγωγιμότητα
The ability of a material to conduct electricity, heat, fluid or sound
(physics) The reciprocal of resistivity

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ conductors conductress conductrix n
μαέστρος
(music) A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.
εισπράκτορας
(rail transport) A person who takes tickets on public transportation and also helps passengers.
αγωγός
(physics) Something that can transmit electricity, heat, light, or sound.

condylar /ˈkɑn.də.lɚ/ /ˈkɒn.də.lə/ more condylar most condylar adj
κονδυλώδης
Relating to or resembling a condyle.

cone /ˈkoʊn/ /ˈkəʊn/ cones n
κώνος
(geometry) A surface of revolution formed by rotating a segment of a line around another line that intersects the first line.
(geometry) A solid of revolution formed by rotating a triangle around one of its altitudes.
Anything shaped like a cone.
κουκουνάρι κώνος
The fruit of a conifer.
κωνίο
(anatomy) Any of the small cone-shaped structures in the retina.

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ confections n
γλύκισμα
A food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.

confectioner confectioners n
ζαχαροπλάστης ζαχαροπλάστρια
A manufacturer of or dealer in confections (sweets and candies, and other sweet food items).

confectionery /kənˈfɛkʃənəɹi/ /kənˈfɛkʃənɹi/ confectioneries n
γλυκά ζαχαρωτά
(uncountable) Foodstuffs that taste very sweet, taken as a group; candies, sweetmeats and confections collectively.
ζαχαροπλαστείο
(uncountable) The business or occupation of manufacturing confectionery; the skill or work of a confectioner.

confederation /kənfɛdəˈɹeɪʃən/ confederations n
συνομοσπονδία ένωση κοινόν
A union or alliance of states or political organizations.

conference /ˈkɑnf(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈkɒnf(ə)ɹəns/ [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹn̩s] [ˈkʰɑɱ.fɹəns] conferences n
συνέδριο συνδιάσκεψη σύσκεψη
(business) An event organized by a for-profit or non-profit organization to discuss a pressing issue, such as a new product, market trend or government regulation, with a range of speakers.
(Philippines, sports) A constituent tournament of a sports league in a given season.

conference interpreting n
διερμηνεία συνεδρίων

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
εξομολογώ ομολογώ
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
ομολογώ
(transitive) To acknowledge faith in; to profess belief in.
ομολογώ παραδέχομαι
(transitive) To disclose or reveal.

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ confessions n
εξομολόγηση
The open admittance of having done something (especially something bad).
A formula in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to membership of a church; a confession of faith.

confessional /kənˈfɛʃənəl/ confessionals n
εξομολογητήριο
(Roman Catholicism) A small room where confession—the Sacrament of Penance—is performed in private with a priest.

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ /ˈkɒnfɛs(ɔ)ə/ /ˈkɒnfɛsɔː/ confessoress confessors n
ομολογητής
One who confesses faith in Christianity in the face of persecution, but who is not martyred.
One who confesses to having done something wrong.
πνευματικός εξομολογητής
(Roman Catholicism) A priest who hears confession and then gives absolution

confetti /kənˈfɛt.i/ n
κομφετί χαρτοπόλεμος
Small pieces or strips (streamers) of colored paper or other material (metal, plaster, etc) generally thrown about at festive occasions, especially at weddings and in victory celebrations.

confide /kənˈfaɪd/ v
εκμυστηρεύομαι
(intransitive, with in) To take (someone) into one's confidence, to speak in secret with.
(transitive, intransitive) To say (something) in confidence.

confidence /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ confidences n
αυτοπεποίθηση
Self-assurance.
εμπιστοσύνη βεβαιότητα
A feeling of certainty; firm trust or belief; faith.
απόρρητο
Information held in secret; a piece of information shared but to thence be kept in secret.

confidentiality confidentialities n
εμπιστευτικότητα
(uncountable) The property of being confidential.

confidentially more confidentially most confidentially adv
εμπιστευτικά
In a confidential manner.

configure /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/ /kənˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ v
διαμορφώνω ρυθμίζω
(transitive) To set up or arrange something in such a way that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ confines n
όριο
(mostly, in the plural) A boundary or limit.

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ v
περιορίζω
(transitive) To restrict (someone or something) to a particular scope or area; to keep in or within certain bounds. [from 17th c.]

confinement /kənˈfaɪnmənt/ confinements n
φυλάκιση
The act of confining or the state of being confined.
τοκετός
(dated) Lying-in, time of giving birth.

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
επιβεβαιώνω οριστικοποιώ
To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
To assure the accuracy of previous statements.

confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.fəˈmeɪ.ʃn̩] confirmations n
επιβεβαίωση
An official indicator that things will happen as planned.

confiscate v
κατάσχω
(transitive) To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.

confiscation confiscations n
κατάσχεση
The act or process of confiscating.

conflagration /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ conflagrations n
πυρκαγιά
A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.

conflation /kənˈfleɪʃən/ conflations n
συγκερασμός συνδυασμός σύγχυση
(countable) A blowing or fusing together, as of many instruments in a concert, or of many fires in a foundry.
(uncountable) A blend or fusion, especially a composite reading or text formed by combining the material of two or more texts into a single text.

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ conflicts n
σύρραξη
A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
σύγκρουση
An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.

conflicting more conflicting most conflicting adj
αλληλοσυγκρουόμενος αντιφατικός συγκρουόμενος
fighting; contending; in conflict

conformance /kənˈfɔːm(ə)ns/ conformances n
συμμόρφωση
The act of conforming; conformity.

conformity /kənˈfɔɹmɪti/ /kənˈfɔːmɪti/ conformities n
ευπείθεια συμμορφία συμμόρφωση
The state of things being similar or identical.

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
μπερδεύω σαστίζω
(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
συγχέω
(transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
προκαλώ αμηχανία
(transitive) To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ more confused most confused adj
μπερδεμένος
(of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
μπερδεμένος συγκεχυμένος
chaotic, jumbled or muddled
αμήχανος
embarrassed

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ confusions n
σύγχυση μπέρδεμα
A lack of clarity or order.
σύγχυση παραζάλη σάστισμα
The state of being confused; misunderstanding.

congenital adj
συγγενής
(of a trait or a disease) Present since birth.

conger /ˈkɑŋɡɚ/ /ˈkɒŋɡə(ɹ)/ congers n
μουγγρί
Any of several scaleless marine eels, of the genus Conger, found in coastal waters

congratulate /-d͡ʒ.ə-/ /-t͡ʃ.ə-/ /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒ.ʊˌleɪt/ /kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/ v
συγχαίρω
To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for.

congratulations /-d͡ʒə-/ /-d͡ʒʊ-/ /-tjə-/ /-tjʊ-/ /-t͡ʃʊ-/ /kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
συγχαρητήρια
Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.

congregation /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ congregations n
εκκλησίασμα
A gathering of faithful in a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. It can also refer to the people who are present at a devotional service in the building, particularly in contrast to the pastor, minister, imam, rabbi etc. and/or choir, who may be seated apart from the general congregation or lead the service (notably in responsory form).

congress /-ɹɛs/ /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /kəŋˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ congresses n
συνέδριο
A formal gathering or assembly; a conference held to discuss or decide on a specific question.
κογκρέσο
(often, capitalized) A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.

congressman congressmen congresswoman n
βουλευτής
A male member of congress.

congresswoman congresswomen n
βουλευτής βουλευτίνα
A female member of congress
(US) A female member of the House of Representatives

conical /ˈkɑnɪkəl/ /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ more conical most conical adj
κωνικός
(geometry) Of or relating to a cone or cones.
Shaped like a cone.

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ conjectures n
εικασία υπόθεση
(formal) A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.
υπόθεση
(formal) A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis.
(mathematics, philology) A statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven.

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒek.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
εικάζω υποθέτω
(formal, intransitive) To guess; to venture an unproven idea.
(transitive) To infer on slight evidence; to guess at.

conjugal /kənˈd͡ʒuːɡəl/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/ adj
συζυγικός
Of or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses; connubial.

conjugal rights n
συζυγικά δικαιώματα
The rights and privileges arising from the marital relationship; especially those of love, affection, companionship, comfort and sexual relations.

conjugate /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡæɪt/ /ˈkɔn.d͡ʒə.ɡət/ v
κλίνω κλίνομαι
(grammar, transitive) To inflect (a verb) for each person, in order, for one or more tenses; to list or recite its principal parts.

conjugation /ˌkɑnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ conjugations n
συζυγία σύζευξη
The coming together of things; union.
(biology) The temporary fusion of organisms, especially as part of sexual reproduction
συζυγία κλίση
(grammar) In some languages, one of several classifications of verbs according to what inflections they take.
κλίση
(grammar) The product of that act: the conjugated forms of a verb, collected into a list or recitation.

conjunction /kənˈd͡ʒʌŋk.ʃən/ conjunctions n
σύζευξη σύνδεση
The act of joining, or condition of being joined.
σύνδεσμος
(grammar) A word used to join other words or phrases together into sentences. The specific conjunction used shows how the two joined parts are related.
σύνοδος
(astronomy) The alignment of two bodies in the solar system such that they have the same longitude when seen from Earth.
σύζευξη
(logic) The proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the ∧ (\and) operator.

conjunctiva /kənˈdʒʌŋ(k).tɪv.ə/ /kənˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ /ˌkɑnˌd͡ʒʌŋ(k)ˈtaɪ.və/ /ˌkɒn.dʒʌŋ(k)ˈtʌɪ.və/ conjunctivae conjunctivas n
επιπεφυκώς
(anatomy) A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.

conjunctivitis /kənˌd͡ʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/ conjunctivites conjunctivitides conjunctivitises n
επιπεφυκίτιδα
(pathology) An inflammation of the conjunctiva, often due to infection.

conjuncture /ˈkənd͡ʒʌŋkt͡ʃɚ/ conjunctures n
συγκυρία
A combination of events or circumstances; a conjunction; a union.

conman conmen n
απατεώνας
confidence trickster

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
συνδέω
(intransitive, of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.
(intransitive, of two objects) To join: to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to each other.
(transitive, of an object) To join (two other objects), or to join (one object) to (another object): to be a link between two objects, thereby attaching them to each other.
To join an electrical or telephone line to a circuit or network.

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ connections n
σύνδεση
(uncountable) The act of connecting.
The point at which two or more things are connected.
A feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people.
σύνδεση ζεύξη σύζευξη
An established communications or transportation link.
ανταπόκριση
(transport) A transfer from one transportation vehicle to another in scheduled transportation service

connectionless adj
ασυνδεσιμικός ασυνδεσιστρεφής
(networking) Without the use of a constant connection; sending and receiving data arbitrarily as needed, usually with less reliability than if a connection were held open.

connective tissue connective tissues n
συνδετικός ιστός
(anatomy) A type of tissue found in animals whose main function is binding other tissue systems (such as muscle to skin) or organs and consists of the following three elements: cells, fibers and a ground substance (or extracellular matrix).

connectivity connectivities n
συνδεσιμότητα
(uncountable) The state of being connected
συνδεσιμότητα συνδετικότητα
(telecom) The ability to make a connection between two or more points in a network

connector connectors n
ζευκτήρας
A device (or, more precisely, a mating pair of devices, often a plug and a socket) for connecting together two wires, cables, or hoses, allowing electricity or fluid to flow but also allowing easy disconnection and reconnection when necessary.

connive /kəˈnaɪv/ v
συνωμοτώ
(intransitive) To secretly cooperate with other people in order to commit a crime or other wrongdoing; to collude, to conspire. [from mid 17th c.]
εθελοτυφλώ
(intransitive, obsolete) Often followed by at: to pretend to be ignorant of something in order to escape blame; to ignore or overlook a fault deliberately.

connoisseur /ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ /ˌkɑnəˈsʊɹ/ /ˌkɒnəˈsɜː/ /ˌkɒnəˈsʊə/ connoisseurs n
ειδήμων κονεσέρ
A specialist in a given field whose opinion is highly valued, especially in one of the fine arts or in matters of taste.

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ connotations n
συνεκδοχή υποδήλωση
(semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

conquer /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkə/ v
κατακτώ
To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
νικώ
To overcome an abstract obstacle.

conqueror /ˈkɑŋˌkɚ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒŋˌkə.ɹə/ /ˈkɔnˌkɚ.ɚ/ conquerors n
κατακτητής κατακτήτρια
Someone who conquers.

conquest /ˈkɑnkwəst/ /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɑŋ-/ /ˈkɒŋkwəst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ conquests n
κατάκτηση
An act or instance of achieving victory through combat; the subjugation of an enemy.

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnəti/ /kɒnsaŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ consanguinities n
συγγένεια εξ αίματος
A consanguineous or family relationship through parentage or descent. A blood relationship.

conscience /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.tʃəns/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəns/ consciences n
συνείδηση
(chiefly, fiction, narratology) A personification of the moral sense of right and wrong, usually in the form of a person, a being or merely a voice that gives moral lessons and advices.

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ more conscientious most conscientious adj
ευσυνείδητος
Thorough, careful, or vigilant in one’s task performance.

conscientious objector conscientious objectors n
αντιρρησίας συνείδησης
Someone who refuses to perform military service (for example to fight in an armed conflict, or be compulsorily drafted in a time of peace) because of religious or moral principles.

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒntʃəs/ more conscious most conscious adj
συνειδητός
Alert, awake; with one's mental faculties active.
Aware of one's own existence; aware of one's own awareness.
Aware of, sensitive to; observing and noticing, or being strongly interested in or concerned about.

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ consciousnesses n
συνείδηση
The state of being conscious or aware; awareness.

conscription /kənˈskɹɪpʃən/ conscriptions n
στρατολόγηση
Involuntary labor, especially military service, demanded by some established authority.

consecrate /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəkɹət/ /ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəkɹət/ v
αγιάζω
(transitive) To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.

consecration /ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən/ consecrations n
καθαγίαση χειροτονία
The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.

consecutio temporum /ˌkɒnsəˈkjuːʃiəʊ ˌtɛmˈpɔːɹəm/ n
ακολουθία των χρόνων
(linguistics, grammar) A set of grammatical rules of a particular language, governing the agreement between the tenses of verbs in related clauses or sentences; agreement between tenses of verbs in accordance with said set of rules.

consecutive interpreting n
διαδοχική διερμηνεία
(translation studies) A type of oral translation from one language into another which is produced after a person has finished speaking and typically with the aid of notetaking.

consensual /kənˈsɛnʃuəl/ more consensual most consensual adj
συναινετικός
With permission, with consensus, without coercion; allowed without objecting or resisting.

consensually more consensually most consensually adv
συναινετικά
in a consensual manner.

consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/ consensus consensuses n
κοινή συναίνεση ομοφωνία
General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ consents n
συναίνεση
Voluntary agreement or permission.

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
συναινώ
(intransitive) To express willingness, to give permission.

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ consequences n
συνέπεια
An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
(especially when preceded by "of") Importance, influence, or significance.

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɔn.sɪ.kwənt/ adj
απορρέων
Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
επακόλουθος
Of or pertaining to consequences.

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ /ˈkɔn.sɪ.kwənt/ consequents n
συμπέρασμα
(logic) The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."

consequently /ˈkɑːnsəˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ adv
επομένως συνεπώς
(conjunctive) As a result or consequence of something; subsequently.

conservatism conservatisms n
συντηρητισμός
A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ more conservative most conservative adj
συντηρητικός
Tending to resist change or innovation.
(US, economics, politics, social sciences) Supporting some combination of fiscal, political or social conservatism.
επιφυλακτικός μετριοπαθής
Based on pessimistic assumptions.
ρεπουμπλικανός συντηρητικός
(British, politics) Relating to the Conservative Party.

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ conservatives n
συντηρητικός
(US, economics) A fiscal conservative.
(US, politics) A person who favors decentralization of political power and disfavors interventionist foreign policy.
(US, social sciences) A social conservative.
(politics) One who opposes changes to the traditional institutions of their country.
A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

conservator conservators n
συντηρήτρια συντηρητής
One who conserves, preserves or protects something.
A professional who works on the conservation and restoration of objects, particularly artistic objects.

consider /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/ /kənˈsɪɾə/ [kənˈsɪɾɚ] v
θεωρώ
To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect.

consignee /ˌkɒn.saɪˈniː/ consignees n
παραλήπτης
The person to whom a shipment is to be delivered.

consigner consigners n
αποστολέας
(business) The party that provides merchandise for consignment sale.

consist /kənˈsɪst/ v
αποτελούμαι συνίσταμαι
(intransitive, with of) To comprise, or to be composed, formed, or constituted of.

consistency /kənˈsɪstənsi/ consistencies n
συνέπεια
Reliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent.

consolation /ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ consolations n
παρηγοριά
The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.

consolation goal consolation goals n
γκολ της παρηγοριάς γκολ της τιμής
(sports) A goal scored by the losing team near the end of a game that has no effect on the outcome.

console /kənˈsoʊl/ /kənˈsəʊl/ v
παρηγορώ
(transitive) To comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc.

consolidation consolidations n
ενοποίηση συγχώνευση
The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated
ένωση ενοποίηση
The combination of several actions into one.
παγίωση σταθεροποίηση
(medicine) A solidification into a firm dense mass. It is usually applied to induration (swelling or hardening of normally soft tissue) of a normally aerated lung.

consommé /ˈkɒnsəˌmeɪ/ consommés n
ζωμός κονσομέ
a clear broth made from reduced meat or vegetable stock, served either hot as a soup or chilled as a jelly

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɑns.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ consonants n
σύμφωνο
(phonetics) A sound that results from the passage of air through restrictions of the oral cavity; any sound that is not the dominant sound of a syllable, the dominant sound generally being a vowel.
A letter representing the sound of a consonant.

consort /kənˈsɔɹt/ /kənˈsɔːt/ /ˈkɑnsɔɹt/ /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ consorts n
σύζυγος μονάρχη
The spouse of a monarch.
σύζυγος
A husband, wife, companion or partner.

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ti.əm/ /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ consortia consortiums n
κονσόρτσιουμ
An association or combination of businesses, financial institutions, or investors, for the purpose of engaging in a joint venture.

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ conspiracies n
συνωμοσία
(legal) An agreement between two or more persons to break the law at some time in the future.
συνωμοσία δολοπλοκία
(loosely) An agreement to work together to bring something about; an act or instance of conspiring.

conspiracy theorist /- ˌθiː.ɘ.ɹɘst/ /- ˌθiː.ə.ɹəst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.əst/ /- ˌθɪɚ.ɪst/ /kɘnˈspɘɹ.ɘ.siː ˌθiə.ɹɘst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθi.ɚ.əst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.si ˌθɪəɹɪst/ /kənˈspɪɹ.ə.siː ˌθɪə.ɹəst/ conspiracy theorists n
συνωμοσιολόγος
One who believes in, follows, or advances a conspiracy theory.

conspiracy theory /- θiːɘɹiː/ /- θiːəɹi/ /- θiːəɹiː/ /- θɪɹi/ /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹiː/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹiː/ conspiracy theories n
θεωρία συνωμοσίας
(dismissive, derogatory) Hypothetical speculation that is commonly considered untrue or outlandish.

conspiratorial /kənˌspɪɹəˈtɔːɹɪəl/ more conspiratorial most conspiratorial adj
συνωμοτικός
Pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators.

conspiratory more conspiratory most conspiratory adj
συνωμοτικός
Of, or relating to a conspiracy.

conspire /kənˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ v
συνωμοτώ
(intransitive) To secretly plot or make plans together, often with the intention to bring bad or illegal results; to collude.

constable /ˈkanstəbəl/ /ˈkɑnstəbəl/ /ˈkɒnstəbəl/ /ˈkʌnstəbəl/ constables n
αστυφύλακας χωροφύλακας
(UK, law) A police officer or an officer with equivalent powers.

constabulary /kənˈstæbjʊləɹi/ constabularies n
χωροφυλακή
A police force.

constancy /ˈkɑnstənsi/ /ˈkɒnstənsi/ constancies n
σταθερότητα
(uncountable) The quality of being constant; steadiness or faithfulness in action, affections, purpose, etc.
(countable) An unchanging quality or characteristic of a person or thing.

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ more constant most constant adj
σταθερός συνεχής
Unchanged through time or space; permanent.
Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.
σταθερός διαρκής αδιάκοπος
Consistently recurring over time; persistent.

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ constants n
σταθερά
That which is permanent or invariable.
(algebra) A quantity that remains at a fixed value throughout a given discussion.
(science) Any property of an experiment, determined numerically, that does not change under given circumstances.
(computing) An identifier that is bound to an invariant value; a fixed value given a name to aid in readability of source code.

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃn̩] constellations n
αστερισμός
(modern, _, astronomy) Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region. [from 1920s]
(astronomy) An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
αστερισμός πλειάδα
A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ consternations n
ανησυχία τρόμος
Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

constipated /ˈkɒnstəpeɪtəd/ more constipated most constipated adj
δυσκοίλιος
Unable to defecate; costive.

constipation /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/ constipations n
δυσκοιλιότητα
The act of crowding anything into a lesser space, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation.
A state of the bowels in which the evacuations are infrequent and difficult, or the intestines become filled with hardened faeces

constituency /kənˈstɪtju.ənsi/ /kənˈstɪt͡ʃu.ənsi/ constituencies n
εκλογική περιφέρεια
(politics) A district represented by one or more elected officials.

constitution /-ˈtʃuː-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/ constitutions n
σύνταγμα
The act, or process of setting something up, or establishing something; the composition or structure of such a thing; its makeup.
(government) The formal or informal system of primary principles and laws that regulates a government or other institutions.
(law) A legal document describing such a formal system.
(dated) The general health of a person.

constitutional /-stə-/ /ˌkɑnstɪˈt(j)uʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ more constitutional most constitutional adj
συνταγματικός
In compliance with or valid under a legal or political constitution.
Relating to a legal or political constitution.

constitutional court constitutional courts n
συνταγματικό δικαστήριο
a high court whose jurisdiction is focused on constitutional law or constitutional issues, such as the review of the constitutionality of laws, draft laws, political and bureaucratic decisions, acts of political parties, etc.

constitutional monarchy constitutional monarchies n
συνταγματική μοναρχία
A monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution.

constitutionality constitutionalities n
συνταγματικότητα
(legal) The status of being constitutional; of being in accord with the provisions of the appropriate constitution.

constraint /kənˈstɹeɪnt/ /kənˈstɹæɪnt/ constraints n
περιορισμός
Something that constrains; a restriction.

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ constructs n
κατασκευή κατασκεύασμα
Something constructed from parts.

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ v
οικοδομώ κατασκευάζω
(transitive) To build or form (something) by assembling parts.

constructed language constructed languages n
τεχνητή γλώσσα
Any language—whether a human language, a programming language, or markup language—that is not a natural language.

constructible adj
οικοδομήσιμος
Of a land, suitable or allowable for constructing a building on.

construction /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ constructions n
κατασκευή οικοδόμηση
The process of constructing.
κατασκευή
Anything that has been constructed.
The manner in which something is built.
οικοδομική
The trade of building structures.

construction site construction sites n
εργοτάξιο
A place where a building or other physical structure is under construction. (This entry is a translation hub.)

constructor /kənˈstɹʌktə/ /kənˈstɹʌktɚ/ constructors n
κατασκευαστής
(object-oriented programming) A class method that creates and initializes each instance of an object.

consubstantial /ˌkɒnsəbˈstanʃəl/ more consubstantial most consubstantial adj
ομοούσιος
Of the same substance or essence.

consubstantiality consubstantialities n
ομοουσιότητα το ομοούσιον
The quality of being consubstantial.

consul /ˈkɑn.səl/ /ˈkɒn.səl/ consuls n
πρόξενος
(historical) Either of the two heads of government and state of the Roman Republic or the equivalent nominal post under the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
(by extension) An official residing in major foreign towns to represent and protect the interests of the merchants and citizens of their country.

consular adj
προξενικός
Of or pertaining to a consul, or the office thereof.

consulate /ˈkɑnsələt/ /ˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ /ˈkɒnsələt/ consulates n
προξενείο
The term of office of a consul.
The business office of a consul; a minor embassy.

consultation /ˌkɑnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsl̩ˈteɪʃən/ consultations n
διαβούλευση
The act of consulting.

consumable more consumable most consumable adj
αναλώσιμος
That is consumed or depleted upon use.

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsjʉːm/ /kənˈsum/ /kənˈʃuːm/ v
καταναλώνω εξαντλώ
(transitive) To use up.
καταναλώνω
(transitive) To eat.
αφανίζω εκμηδενίζω εξολοθρεύω
(transitive) To destroy completely.

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsjʉːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ /kənˈʃuːmə/ consumers n
καταναλωτής
(economics) Someone who trades money for goods or services as an individual.

consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ consumptions n
κατανάλωση
The act of eating, drinking or using.
The amount consumed.
The act of consuming or destroying.
φθίση
(pathology) The wasting away of the human body through disease.

contact /kənˈtækt/ /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ contacts n
επαφή
The act of touching physically; being in close association.
επικοινωνία
The establishment of communication (with).
επαφή σύνδεσμος
Someone who can be contacted, or with whom one is in communication.

contact lens contact lenses n
φακός επαφής
A thin lens, made of flexible or rigid plastic, that is placed directly on to the eye to correct vision, used as an alternative to spectacles, or, if coloured, to change one's eye color cosmetically.

contact print contact prints n
κοντάκτ
(photography) A print made by exposing the printing paper to light through a negative that is placed directly onto it.

contact tracing contact tracings n
ανίχνευση επαφών
(epidemiology) The process of identification of persons ("contacts") who may have come into contact with a person carrying an infectious disease.

contagion /kənˈteɪd͡ʒən/ contagions n
μεταδοτική ασθένεια
The spread or transmission of such a disease.
(figuratively, by extension) The spread of anything likened to a contagious disease.
(finance) The spread of (initially small) shocks, which initially affect only a few financial institutions or a particular region of an economy, to other financial sectors and other countries whose economies were previously healthy.

contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ more contagious most contagious adj
μεταδοτικός
(of a disease) Easily transmitted to others.
(figurative) Easily passed on to others.
(of a person) Having a disease that can be transmitted to another person.

contagiousness n
μεταδοτικότητα
The state or condition of being contagious.

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ containers n
δοχείο
An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.
εμπορευματοκιβώτιο κοντέινερ
(transportation) A very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods.

container ship container ships n
εμπορευματοκιβωτιοφόρο κοντέινερ
(watercraft) A cargo vessel designed to carry cargo prepacked into containers, especially shipping containers.

contemplate /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ v
συλλογίζομαι
To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

contemplation /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/ /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ contemplations n
διαλογισμός ενατένιση περισυλλογή στοχασμός
The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought
θεωρία περισυλλογή
Holy meditation.
πρόβλεψη πρόθεση
The act of looking forward to a future event

contemporaneous /kənˌtɛm.pəˈɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ˌkɒn.tɛm-/ adj
σύγχρονος
Existing or created in the same period of time.

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ /kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/ contemporaries n
σύγχρονο σύγχρονος
Someone or something living at the same time, or of roughly the same age as another.

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ contempts n
περιφρόνηση καταφρόνηση
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
περιφρόνηση
(legal) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.

contender /kənˈtɛn.dɚ/ contenders n
αγωνιζόμενος αντίπαλος
Someone who competes with one or more other people.

content /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɔn.tɛnt/ contents n
περιεχόμενο
Subject matter; semantic information (or a portion or body thereof); that which is contained in writing, speech, video, etc.

contentment /kənˈtɛntmənt/ contentments n
ικανοποίηση
The state or degree of being contented or satisfied.

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ contests n
συναγωνισμός
(uncountable) Controversy; debate.
διαγωνισμός
(countable) A competition.

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ v
αμφισβητώ
(transitive) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.

contestant /kənˈtɛstənt/ [kənˈtʰɛstənt] contestants n
αγωνιζόμενος αντίπαλος
A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.

context /ˈkɑn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛkst/ /ˈkɔn.tekst/ contexts n
πλαίσιο συμφραζόμενα
The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
συμφραζόμενα
(linguistics) The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.

contextual more contextual most contextual adj
συμφραστικός
Of, pertaining to, or depending on the context of information; relating to the situation or location in which the information was found.

contextualization contextualizations n
συγκειμενοποίηση
The act or process of putting information into context; making sense of information from the situation or location in which the information was found.

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/ /kənˈtɪɡ.jʉ.əs/ adj
συνεχόμενος
Connected; touching; abutting.
Adjacent; neighboring.
Connecting without a break.

continent /ˈkɑnt(ə)nənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ continents n
ήπειρος
Each of the traditional main regions into which the Earth’s land surface is divided, now generally regarded as seven in number, each usually including both an extent of mainland and various conventionally associated islands, etc.

continental /ˌkɑntɪˈnɛntl̩/ /ˌkɒntɪˈnɛntl̩/ more continental most continental adj
ηπειρωτικός
Of or relating to a continent or continents.
(US, historical) Of or relating to the confederated colonies collectively, in the time of the Revolutionary War.

continental drift n
μετατόπιση των ηπείρων
(geology) The slow movement of continents explained by plate tectonics.

continental shelf continental shelves n
υφαλοκρηπίδα
(oceanography) The outer area of a land mass covered by a shallow sea that extends into open ocean.

contingency /kənˈtɪnd͡ʒənsi/ contingencies n
ενδεχόμενο
(countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses. [from 1610s]

contingent /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/ contingents n
ενδεχόμενο
That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.

continuant continuants n
εξακολουθητικό
(phonetics) A linguistic sound other than a stop.

continue /-(j)ɪu̯/ /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
συνεχίζω
(transitive) To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
(intransitive) To resume.

continuity /ˌkɑːn.tɪˈn(j)uː.ə.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈn(j)ɪu̯.ɪ.ti/ /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/ continuities n
συνέχεια
Lack of interruption or disconnection; the quality of being continuous in space or time.

continuous /-(j)ɪu̯.əs/ /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ adj
αδιάκοπος διαρκής συνεχής
Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption.
εξακολουθητικός
(analysis, of a function) Such that, for every x in the domain, for each small open interval D about f(x), there's an interval containing x whose image is in D.
(mathematics, more generally, of a function between two topological spaces) Such that each open set in the target space has an open preimage (in the domain space, with respect to the given function).
(grammar) Expressing an ongoing action or state.

continuum /-(j)ɪu̯əm/ /kənˈtɪnjuəm/ continua continuums n
συνεχές
A continuous series or whole, no part of which is noticeably different from its adjacent parts, although the ends or extremes of it are very different from each other.
A continuous extent.

contour /-tɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈkɒntʊə(ɹ)/ contours n
ισοϋψής
A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth.

contour interval contour intervals n
ισοδιάσταση
The difference in elevation represented by the space between adjacent contour lines

contour line contour lines n
ισοϋψής καμπύλη
(geography) A line on a map through points of equal elevation, often height above sea level.

contraband /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbænd/ /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌbænd/ contrabands n
λαθρεμπόριο κοντραμπάντο
(uncountable) Goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods.

contraception contraceptions n
αντισύλληψη
The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity.

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ more contraceptive most contraceptive adj
αντισυλληπτικό
That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ contraceptives n
αντισυλληπτικό
A mechanism or means by which conception as a result of sexual intercourse can be prevented or made less likely.

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ contracts n
συμβόλαιο
(legal) An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed.

contractor /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ contractors n
εργολάβος
A person or company that builds or improves buildings.

contradiction /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ contradictions n
αντίκρουση
(countable, uncountable) The act of contradicting.
αντίφαση αντινομία
(countable) A statement that contradicts itself, i.e., a statement that claims that the same thing is true and that it is false at the same time and in the same senses of the terms.

contradictoriness n
αντιφατικότητα
The state or quality of being contradictory.

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ more contradictory most contradictory adj
αντιφατικός
That contradicts something, such as an argument.
That is itself a contradiction.

contradistinction /ˌkɒntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃn̩/ contradistinctions n
αντιδιαστολή
Distinction by contrast; the provision of one example against which another example may be defined.

contradistinguish v
αντιδιαστέλλω
(transitive) To distinguish things by contrasting their different qualities.

contraindicate v
αντενδείκνυμαι
(medicine) To make inadvisable; to warn against a specific medicine or treatment.

contraindication /ˌkɒntɹəɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ contraindications n
αντένδειξη
(medicine) A factor or symptom which makes a certain treatment inadvisable, generally or individually.

contrapuntal more contrapuntal most contrapuntal adj
αντιστικτικός
(music) Of or relating to counterpoint.

contrarian /kənˈtɹɛɹi.ən/ contrarians n
πνεύμα αντιλογίας
A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially one who denounces the majority persuasion, usually because of spite or nonconformity.

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ v
αντιπαραβάλλω
(transitive) To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

contribute /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ /kənˈtɹɪb.(j)ət/ /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ /ˈkɒn.t(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt/ [kənˈtɹɪb.(j)əɾ] v
συνεισφέρω
(ambitransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ contributions n
εισφορά συμβολή
Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
εισφορά
An amount of money given toward something.
συνεισφορά συμβολή
The act of contributing.

contrite /kənˈtɹaɪt/ /ˈkɑnˌtɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒnˌtɹaɪt/ more contrite most contrite adj
συντετριμμένος
Sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions.

contrived /kənˈtɹaɪvd/ more contrived most contrived adj
σκηνοοθετημένος σχεδιασμένος
Unnatural, forced; artificial, or unrealistic.

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ controls n
έλεγχος
(countable, uncountable) Influence or authority over something.
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
A security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure.
γραφικό στοιχείο
(graphical user interface) An interface element that a computer user interacts with, such as a window or a text box (abbreviated Ctrl).

control /kənˈtɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
ελέγχω
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

control character control characters n
χαρακτήρας ελέγχου
(computing) A character which does not have a direct visual appearance as a glyph, but rather causes some other action to occur, such as a transition to a new line.

control tower control towers n
πύργος ελέγχου
(aviation) An airport building from which the air traffic control unit monitors and directs the movement of aircraft on and around the airport.

controller /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/ /kənˈtɹəʊlə/ controllers n
ελεγκτής
One who controls something.
(computer hardware) A mechanism that controls or regulates the operation of a machine, especially a peripheral device in a computer.
διευθυντής
(business) The chief accounting officer which audits, and manages the financial affairs of a company or government; a comptroller.

controversial /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.si.əl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.sjəl/ /ˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.sjəl/ /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ /ˌkɔn.tɹəˈvɜː.ʃəl/ more controversial most controversial adj
αμφιλεγόμενος
Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /ˈkɒntɹəˌvɜːsi/ controversies n
διαμάχη
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

contuse /kənˈtjuːz/ /kənˈtuz/ v
μωλωπίζω
(transitive) To injure without breaking the skin; to bruise.

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ conundra conundrums n
αίνιγμα γρίφος σπαζοκεφαλιά
A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.
δίλημμα
A difficult choice or decision that must be made.

convalescence convalescences n
ανάρρωση
A gradual healing after illness or injury.

convector convectors n
θερμοπομπός
A space heater that transfers heat by convection; a radiator

convenience /kənˈvinjəns/ /kənˈviːnɪəns/ conveniences n
άνεση
The quality of being convenient.
A convenient time.
άνεση ευκολία
Any object that makes life more convenient; a helpful item.

convenience store convenience stores n
μίνι μάρκετ ψιλικατζίδικο
A small retail store, often in a residential area, that carries a limited selection of items such as staples, junk food, and drugstore items, and which is open long hours for the convenience of shoppers.

convenient /kənˈvinjənt/ /kənˈviːniənt/ more convenient most convenient adj
βολικός
Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient.

converge /kənˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ v
συγκλίνω
(intransitive) (said of two or more entities) To approach each other; to get closer and closer.

convergence /kɒnˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ convergences n
σύγκλιση
The act of moving toward union or uniformity.

convergent more convergent most convergent adj
συγκλίνων
That converges or focuses; converging

convergent evolution n
συγκλίνουσα εξέλιξη

conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ [ˌkʰɑɱ.vɚˈseɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌkʰɒɱ.vəˈseɪ.ʃn̩] conversations n
κουβέντα συνομιλία συζήτηση συνδιάλεξη συνδιάλλαξη
Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. [from 16th c.]

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ v
συνδιαλέγομαι συνομιλώ
(formal, intransitive) To talk; to engage in conversation.

conversion /-ʒ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɜːʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɝʒən/ conversions n
μεταστροφή
(law) Under the common law, the tort of the taking of someone's personal property with intent to permanently deprive them of it, or damaging property to the extent that the owner is deprived of the utility of that property, thus making the tortfeasor liable for the entire value of the property.

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɚt/ /ˈkɒn.vət/ [kʰə̥ɱˈvɜːt] [kʰə̥ɱˈvɝt] [ˈkʰɑɱ.vɚt] [ˈkʰɒɱ.vət] converts n
προσήλυτος
A person who has converted to a religion.
νεοφώτιστος
A person who is now in favour of something that he or she previously opposed or disliked.

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɚt/ /ˈkɒn.vət/ [kʰə̥ɱˈvɜːt] [kʰə̥ɱˈvɝt] [ˈkʰɑɱ.vɚt] [ˈkʰɒɱ.vət] v
μετατρέπω
(transitive) To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.
(transitive) To change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another.
προσηλυτίζω
(transitive) To induce (someone) to adopt a particular religion, faith, ideology or belief (see also sense 11).

converter /kənˈvɜːtə/ /kənˈvɝtɚ/ converters n
μετατροπέας
A person or thing that converts.

convertible mark convertible marks n
μετατρέψιμο μάρκο
The official currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, abbreviated BAM.

convex /kɑnˈvɛks/ /kɒnˈvɛks/ /kənˈvɛks/ /ˈkɑn.vɛks/ /ˈkɒn.vɛks/ more convex most convex adj
κυρτός
Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere.

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ convicts n
κατάδικος
(legal) A person convicted of a crime by a judicial body.
εξόριστος κατάδικος
A person deported to a penal colony.

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ v
καταδικάζω
(chiefly, religion) To convince, persuade; to cause (someone) to believe in (something).

conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ convictions n
πεποίθηση πίστη
(countable) A firmly held belief.
καταδίκη
(countable) A judgement of guilt in a court of law.

convince /kənˈvɪns/ v
πείθω
To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ convoys n
νηοπομπή
(nautical) One or more merchant ships sailing in company to the same general destination under the protection of naval vessels.
κονβόι νηοπομπή
A group of vehicles travelling together for safety, especially one with an escort.

convulsion /kənˈvʌlʃən/ convulsions n
σπασμός σύσπαση
(medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
κρίση σπασμός
An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
αναστάτωση αναταραχή
Violent turmoil.

coo /ku/ /kuː/ coos n
γουργούρισμα
The murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon.

coo /ku/ /kuː/ v
γουργουρίζω
(ambitransitive) To make a soft murmuring sound, as a pigeon.

cook /kuːk/ /kʊk/ cooks n
μάγειρας μαγείρισσα
(cooking) A person who prepares food.

cook /kuːk/ /kʊk/ v
μαγειρεύω παρασκευάζω
(transitive, or, intransitive) To prepare food for eating by heating it, often combining with other ingredients.
ψήνομαι
(intransitive, figuratively) To be uncomfortably hot.

cook the books v
μαγειρεύω τα βιβλία
(idiomatic) To manipulate accounting information, especially illegally.

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ cookbooks n
τσελεμεντές
A book or an encyclopedia of recipes and cookery tips.

cooked /kʊkt/ more cooked most cooked adj
μαγειρευμένος
Of food, that has been prepared by cooking.

cooker /ˈkʊkə/ /ˈkʊkɚ/ cookers n
κουζίνα
(chiefly, Britain, Ireland, except in compounds) An appliance or utensil for cooking food.

cookhouse cookhouses n
μαγειρείο
A small building where cooking takes place.

cookie /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ cookies n
μπισκότο βούτημα
(North America) A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm.

cookie jar cookie jars n
μπισκοτιέρα
A vessel for storing cookies or other food.

cooking /ˈkʊk.ɪŋ/ cookings n
μαγειρική
(uncountable) The process of preparing food by using heat.
(uncountable) The style or genre of food preparation.

cookware cookwares n
μαγειρικά σκεύη
The assorted objects, such as pots, pans, baking sheets, etc., used for cooking

cool /kul/ /kuːl/ n
ψυχραιμία
A calm temperament.

coolie /ˈkuːli/ coolies n
κούλης
An unskilled Asian worker, usually of Chinese or Indian descent; a labourer; a porter. Coolies were frequently transported to other countries in the 19th and early 20th centuries as indentured labourers.

coop /kuːp/ coops n
κοτέτσι
A basket, pen or enclosure for birds or small animals.

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ coopers n
βαρελάς
A craftsman who makes and repairs barrels and similar wooden vessels such as casks, buckets and tubs.

cooperation /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /kəʊˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ cooperations n
συνεργασία
(usually, uncountable) The act of cooperating.

cooperative more cooperative most cooperative adj
συνεργάσιμος
Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.
συνεταιριστικός
Relating to a cooperative or cooperatives.

cooperative cooperatives n
συνεταιρισμός
A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants.

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnɪt/ /ˈkwɔːdɪnˌneɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdənɪt/ /ˈkɔɹdəˌneɪt/ coordinates n
συντεταγμένη
(mathematics, cartography, astronomy) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.

coordinator coordinators n
συντονίστρια συντονιστής
One who coordinates.

coot /kuːt/ coots n
φαλαρίδα
Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ /kɔp/ cops n
μπάτσος αστυφύλακας μπατσίνα
(informal) A police officer or prison guard.

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ /kɔp/ v
παίρνω
(transitive) To (be forced to) take; to receive; to shoulder; to bear, especially blame or punishment for a particular instance of wrongdoing.

cop out v
λουφάρω
(idiomatic) To avoid or shirk, either by failing to perform, or by performing in a grossly insufficient, negligent, or superficial manner.

cope /kəʊp/ v
αντεπεξέρχομαι
(intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.

copernicium /koʊpəɹˈnɪsi.əm/ n
κοπερνίκιο
The transuranic chemical element (symbol Cn) with atomic number 112.

copier /ˈkɑpiɚ/ /ˈkɒpɪə/ copiers n
αντιγραφέας αντιγραφικό μηχάνημα φωτοτυπικό μηχάνημα
A machine that copies graphical material; a duplicator.
αντιγραφέας
A person who copies documents.

coplanar /kəʊˈpleɪnə(ɹ)/ adj
συνεπίπεδος
(geometry, of at least two things, usually lines or plane figures) Within the same plane.

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒ.pə/ /ˈkɔ.pə/ more copper most copper adj
χάλκινος
Made of copper.
Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper.

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒ.pə/ /ˈkɔ.pə/ coppers n
χαλκός μπακίρι
(uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
μπάτσος
(slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
χάλκινο
(countable, dated) Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.
χάλκινο νόμισμα
(countable) A copper coin, typically of a small denomination, such as a penny.

coppersmith coppersmiths n
χαλκοπλάστης χαλκουργός χαλκωματάς
A person who forges things out of copper.

copra /ˈkɒ.pɹə/ copras n
καρυδόψιχα
The dried kernel of the coconut, from which coconut oil is extruded.

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ /ˈkɔpjələ/ copulae copulas n
συνδετικό ρήμα
(linguistics, grammar) A word, usually a verb, used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement or an adverbial), that unites or associates the subject with the predicate.

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ copies n
αντίγραφο
The result of copying; an identical duplicate of an original.
(uncountable) The text of newspaper articles.
κακέκτυπο
An imitation, sometimes of inferior quality.
αντίτυπο
A printed edition of a book or magazine.

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
αντιγράφω
(transitive) To produce an object identical to a given object.
αντιγράφω μιμούμαι πλαστογραφώ
(transitive) To imitate.

copyable more copyable most copyable adj
αντιγράψιμος
Alternative form of copiable

copying /ˈkɑpiɪŋ/ /ˈkɒpiɪŋ/ copyings n
αντιγραφή
(countable) an instance of the making of a copy
(uncountable) the practice of making one or more copies

copyist /ˈkɑpiɪst/ /ˈkɒpiɪst/ copyists n
αντιγραφέας
a person who makes manual copies of works such as manuscripts or paintings.

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ copyrights n
δικαιώματα δημιουργού πνευματικά δικαιώματα
(uncountable) The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ v
κατοχυρώνω
(transitive, or, intransitive) To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.

coquetry /ˈkoʊkətɹi/ /ˈkɒkɪtɹi/ /ˈkəʊkətɹi/ coquetries n
ακκισμός νάζι
(countable) An act constituting such behaviour; an affectation of amorous interest or enticement, especially of a woman directed towards a man.

cor anglais /ˌkɔɹ ɔŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌkɔːɹ ˈɒŋɡleɪ/ cors anglais n
αγγλικό κόρνο κορ ανγκλέ
(musical instruments) A double-reed woodwind instrument in the oboe family that is pitched in F, one-fifth lower than the oboe and is consequently approximately one-third longer than the oboe.

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɚɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ corals n
κοράλλι
(countable) Any of many species of marine invertebrates in the class Anthozoa, most of which build hard calcium carbonate skeletons and form colonies, or a colony belonging to one of those species.
(uncountable) A hard substance made of the skeletons of these organisms.
κοραλλί
(countable) A somewhat yellowish orange-pink colour; the colour of red coral (Corallium rubrum) of the Mediterranean Sea, commonly used as an ornament or gem.

corban corbanot corbanoth corbans n
κουρμπάν
An offering to God, especially in fulfilment of a vow.

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ cords n
σχοινί
(countable) A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fiber (a rope, for example).

cordate /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ /ˈkɔːɹdeɪt/ more cordate most cordate adj
καρδιοειδής καρδιόσχημος
(botany) Heart-shaped, with a point at the apex and a notch at the base.

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/ /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/ /ˈkɔɹ.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/ more cordial most cordial adj
εγκάρδιος
Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
εγκάρδιος θερμός
Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial.

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.di.əl/ /ˈkɔɹ.djəl/ /ˈkɔɹ.d͡ʒəl/ /ˈkɔː.di.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dʒəl/ cordials n
σιρόπι
(UK, AU, NZ) A concentrated non-carbonated soft drink which is diluted with water before drinking.

corduroy /ˈkɔɹdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdɹɔɪ/ corduroys n
κοτλέ
A heavy fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs.

core inflation core inflations n
δομικός πληθωρισμός
(economics, in the Eurozone) Inflation excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco prices.

coriander /ˈkɔɹiˌændɚ/ /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ /ˌkɔɹiˈændɚ/ corianders n
κόλιαντρος κόλιανδρος
(UK) The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.

cork /kɔɹk/ /kɔːk/ corks n
φελλός
The phellem of the cork oak, used for making bottle stoppers, flotation devices, and insulation material.
A bottle stopper made from this or any other material.

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ corkscrews n
τιρμπουσόν
An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

cormorant /ˈkɑm(ə)ɹənt/ /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ cormorants n
κορμοράνος ευρωπαϊκός κορμοράνος φαλακροκόρακας
Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the family Phalacrocoracidae which dive into water for fish and other aquatic animals, found throughout the world except for islands in the centre of the Pacific Ocean; specifically, the great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo).

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ corns n
κάλος
A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ v
αλατίζω
(US, Canada) To preserve using coarse salt, e.g. corned beef.

corn flakes n
κορνφλέικς
A breakfast cereal made from toasted flakes of maize.

corn oil corn oils n
αραβοσιτέλαιο καλαμποκέλαιο
A light oil ground from corn, used for cooking as well as for fuel.

corn salad n
λυκοτρίβολο
Any of the small plants in genus Valerianella, used in salads and as a herb, especially Valerianella locusta.

cornbread cornbreads n
καλαμποκόψωμο
(US) Bread made from cornmeal.

cornea /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.ə/ corneae corneas corneæ n
κερατοειδής χιτώνας
(anatomy) The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.

corned adj
παστός
(of meat) preserved in salt

corned beef corned beefs n
παστό βοδινό
Smoke-cured and salted beef.
Beef conserved in tins (cans).

cornel cornels n
κρανιά
Any tree or shrub of the dogwood subgenera, Cornus subg. Arctocrania (syn. Cornus subg. Chamaepericlymenum) or Cornus subg. Cornus, especially Cornus mas, the European cornel.
κράνο
The cherry-like fruit of such plants, certain of which are edible.

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ corners n
γωνία
The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
The projection into space of an angle in a solid object.
γωνία γωνιά
An intersection of two streets; any of the four outer points off the street at that intersection.
γωνιά
A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ v
στρίβω στριμώχνω
(automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.

corner kick corner kicks n
κόρνερ
(soccer) A kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball leaves the field of play by wholly crossing the goal line without a goal having been scored, having last touched a player from the defending team. For the kick, the ball is placed within the corner arc closest to where it went out of play.

cornerstone cornerstones n
ακρογωνιαίος λίθος
A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.
(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.

cornet /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ cornets n
κορνέτα κορνέτο
A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.

cornfield /ˈkɔɹnˌfild/ /ˈkɔːnfiːld/ cornfields n
αραβοσιτώνας
A field of corn, wheat or other cereal crop

cornflour /ˈkɔːn.flaʊə/ cornflours n
άνθος αραβοσίτου
(British) A very fine starch powder derived from maize (US corn) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.

cornice cornices n
κορωνίδα
(architectural element) A horizontal architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main walls, originally used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls.

cornmeal cornmeals n
καλαμποκάλευρο
Dried corn (maize) milled (ground) to a coarse meal.

cornstarch cornstarches n
μαϊζένα νισεστές
A very fine starch powder derived from corn (maize) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.

cornucopia /ˌkɔɹ.njəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔː.njəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ cornucopiae cornucopias cornucopiæ n
κέρας της Αμάλθειας
(Greek mythology) A goat's horn endlessly overflowing with fruit, flowers and grain; or full of whatever its owner wanted: or, an image of a such a horn, either in two or three dimensions.

corny /ˈkɔɹni/ /ˈkɔːni/ cornier corniest adj
σαχλός τετριμμένος
Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.
τετριμμένος
(obsolete) Producing corn or grain; furnished with grains of corn.

corolla /kəˈɹoʊlə/ /kəˈɹɑlə/ /kəˈɹɒlə/ /kəˈɹəʊlə/ corollae corollas corollæ n
στεφάνη
(botany) An outermost-but-one whorl of a flower, composed of petals, when it is not the same in appearance as the outermost whorl (the calyx); it usually comprises the petal, which may be fused.

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /kɔˈɹoʊˌlɛɹi/ /ˈkɒɹələɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ corollaries n
πόρισμα
(mathematics, logic) A proposition which follows easily from the proof of another proposition.

corona /kəˈɹoʊ.nə/ /kəˈɹəʊ.nə/ coronae coronas coronæ n
στεφάνη
The circumference of the base of the glans penis in human males.
στέμμα
The luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun (the solar corona) or other star, extending millions of kilometres into space, most easily seen during a total solar eclipse.
κορώνα
(botany) A ring or set of appendages of adaxial tissue arising from the corolla or the outer edge of the stamens, present in some plants (Narcissus, Passiflora, etc.); a paraperigonium.
κορώνα στέμμα
(Ancient Rome, historical) A crown or garland bestowed among the Romans as a reward for distinguished services.

coronagraph coronagraphs n
στεμματογράφος

coronary /ˈkɒɹən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɔɹənɛɹi/ more coronary most coronary adj
στεφανιαίος
(anatomy) Encircling something (like a crown), especially with regard to the arteries or veins of the heart.

coronary /ˈkɒɹən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɔɹənɛɹi/ coronaries n
στεφανιαία

coronary artery coronary arteries n
στεφανιαία αρτηρία
(anatomy, cardiology) An artery arising from aorta.

coronation /kɒɹəˈneɪʃn̩/ /ˌkɑ-/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ coronations n
στέψη
(specifically, also, attributively) An act or the ceremony of formally investing a sovereign or the sovereign's consort with a crown and other insignia of royalty, on or shortly after their accession to the sovereignty.

coronavirus /kəˈɹoʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ coronaviruses n
κορονοϊός κοροναϊός κορωναϊός κορωνοϊός
(virology) A member of the family Coronaviridaews, comprising viruses which infect animals and human beings, and the genome of which consists of a single strand of RNA. [from 1968]

corporal /ˈkoɹ.pɚ.əl/ /ˈkoɹ.pɹəl/ /ˈkɔː.pɜ.ɹəl/ /ˈkɔː.pɹəl/ corporals n
υποδεκανέας
(military) A non-commissioned officer army rank with NATO code OR-4. The rank below a sergeant but above a lance corporal and private.

corporal punishment /ˌkɔː.pəɹ.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ corporal punishments n
σωματική ποινή
A form of punishment achieved by inflicting blows to the offender's body.

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ corporations n
ανώνυμη εταιρία
A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /koɹ/ /koɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ [kʰo̞ɹ] [kʰo̞ɹz] corps n
σώμα
An organized group of people united by a common purpose.

corpse /koɹps/ /koːps/ /kɔːps/ /kɔːɹps/ [kʰo̞ɹps] n
πτώμα κουφάρι
A dead body.

corpulent /ˈkoɹpjəlɪnt/ /ˈkɔːpjələnt/ /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/ more corpulent most corpulent adj
παχύσαρκος
Large in body; fat; overweight.

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ corpi corpora corpuses corpusses n
συλλογή σώμα
(specifically, linguistics) Such a collection in form of an electronic database used for linguistic analyses.

corpus callosum corpora callosa n
μεσολόβιο τυλώδες σώμα
(neuroanatomy) In mammals, a broad band of nerve fibres that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

corpus luteum corpora lutea n
ωχρό σωμάτιο
(anatomy) A yellow mass of cells that forms from an ovarian follicle during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle in mammals; it secretes steroid hormones.

corral /kəˈɹæl/ /kəˈɹɑːl/ corrals n
μαντρί στάνη
An enclosure for livestock, especially a circular one.

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ more correct most correct adj
σωστός
Free from error; true; accurate; astute.
With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ v
διορθώνω
(transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.

correlation /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ correlations n
συσχέτιση
A reciprocal, parallel or complementary relationship between two or more comparable objects.

correlation coefficient correlation coefficients n
συντελεστής συσχέτισης
(statistics) Any of the several measures indicating the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two random variables.

correspond /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/ v
αντιστοιχώ
(intransitive, constructed with to) To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc.
αλληλογραφώ
(intransitive, constructed with with) to exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time.

correspondence /ˌkɑ.ɹəˈspɑn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.əˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dəns/ /ˌkɔɹ.əˈspɑn.dəns/ correspondences n
αλληλογραφία
(countable, or, uncountable) Postal or other written communications.
(uncountable) Reciprocal exchange of civilities, especially conversation between persons by means of letters.
ανταπόκριση αλληλογραφία
(uncountable) Newspaper or news stories.

correspondent /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɑn.dənt/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈspɔn.dənt/ correspondents n
ανταποκριτής ανταποκρίτρια
A journalist who sends reports back to a newspaper or radio or television station from a distant or overseas location.

corresponding /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ more corresponding most corresponding adj
αντίστοιχος σχετικός
that have a similar relationship

correspondingly adv
αντίστοιχα
In a corresponding manner; conformably.

corridor /-də/ /ˈkɒɹɪdɔː/ /ˈkɔɹədɚ/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ corridors n
διάδρομος
A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage.
A restricted tract of land that allows passage between two places.
αεροδιάδρομος
Airspace restricted for the passage of aircraft.

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈd͡ʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɪˈɡɛn.dəm/ corrigenda n
αβλέπτημα διορθωτικό παρόραμα
An error that is to be corrected in a printed work after publication.

corroboration corroborations n
επίρρωση επιβεβαίωση
The act of corroborating, strengthening, or confirming; addition of strength; confirmation
That which corroborates.

corrosion /kəˈɹoʊʒən/ /kəˈɹəʊʒən/ corrosions n
διάβρωση
The act of corroding or the condition so produced.
(chemistry) Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.
διάβρωση αποσάθρωση φθορά
(by extension) The gradual destruction or undermining of something.

corrosive /kəˈɹəʊsɪv/ more corrosive most corrosive adj
διαβρωτικός
Eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ more corrupt most corrupt adj
διεφθαρμένος
In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ v
διαφθείρω
(transitive) To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ corruptions n
διαφθορά
Unethical administrative or executive practices (in government or business), including bribery (offering or receiving bribes), conflicts of interest, nepotism, and so on.

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ corsets n
κορσές
A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.

cortex /ˈkɔɹtɛks/ /ˈkɔːtɛks/ cortexes cortices n
φλοιός
(countable, anatomy) The outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.

corundum /kəˈɹʌn.dəm/ corundums n
κορούνδιο
(mineral) An extremely hard mineral, a form of aluminum oxide with the chemical formula Al2O3, that occurs in the form of the gemstones sapphire and ruby; it is used as an abrasive.

corvee /kɔːɹˈveɪ/ /ˈkɔːveɪ/ corvees n
αγγαρεία
Labor, especially for roads or dams, in lieu of taxes.

corvette /kɔːɹ.ˈvɛt/ corvettes n
κορβέττα
(nautical, historical) A flush-decked warship of the 17th-18th centuries having a single tier of guns; it ranked next below a frigate; – called in the United States navy a sloop of war.
(nautical) In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armoured blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty.

corvid /ˈkɔɹvɪd/ corvids n
κοράκι
A member of the bird family Corvidae, including crows, ravens, jays, choughs, treepies etc.

corymb /ˈkɒɹɪmb/ corymbs n
κόρυμβος
(botany) A cluster of flowers with a flat or convex top.

cosecant /ˈkoʊˌsiːkənt/ cosecants n
συντέμνουσα
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the sine of an angle. Symbols: cosec, csc

cosine /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʉ.sɑɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ cosines n
συνημίτονο
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side adjacent to an acute angle to the length of the hypotenuse. Symbol: cos

cosmetic /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ cosmetics n
καλλυντικό
Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.

cosmetician cosmeticians n
μακιγιέζ μακιγιέρ
A person skilled at applying cosmetics.

cosmetics n
καλλυντικά
The study of such products.

cosmetologist cosmetologists n
αισθητικός κοσμετολόγος κοσμητολόγος
A person who advises people (normally women) on cosmetics and other beauty treatments; a beautician.

cosmic /ˈkɒz.mɪk/ more cosmic most cosmic adj
κοσμικός
Of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe.

cosmobiology n
κοσμοβιολογία
A form of astrology based on midpoints.

cosmocrat /ˈkɒzməkɹat/ cosmocrats n
κοσμοκράτωρ
One who rules the world.

cosmodrome cosmodromes n
κοσμοδρόμιο
A site for launching spacecraft, usually in reference to such Soviet or Russian built sites as the Baikonur, Kazakhstan and Plesetsk, Russia cosmodromes.

cosmogonic adj
κοσμογονικός
Of or pertaining to cosmogony.

cosmogony /kɑzˈmɑ.ɡə.ni/ /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/ /kɔzˈmɔɡ.ə.ni/ cosmogonies n
κοσμογονία
The study of the origin, and sometimes the development, of the universe or the solar system, in astrophysics, religion, and other fields.

cosmology cosmologies n
κοσμολογία
The study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate.
A metaphysical study into the origin and nature of the universe.

cosmonaut /ˈkɒzməˌnɔːt/ cosmonauts n
κοσμοναύτης
An astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one.

cosmopolis /kɒzˈmɒ.pɒ.lɪs/ cosmopoleis cosmopolises n
κοσμόπολη
An important city, such as a capital city, inhabited by people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ cosmoi cosmoses n
κόσμος
The universe.

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ costs n
αντίτιμο δαπάνη κόστος τίμημα
Amount of money, time, etc. that is required or used.
κόστος
A negative consequence or loss that occurs or is required to occur.

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
κοστίζω στοιχίζω κάνω τιμώμαι
(transitive, ditransitive) To incur a charge of; to require payment of a (specified) price.

cost price cost prices n
κόστος
(finance) The cost to a manufacturer of producing an item, before any profit is taken.

costume /kɑsˈt(j)um/ /kɑsˈt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /ˈkɑs.tʊm/ /ˈkɑsˌt(j)um/ /ˈkɑsˌt͡ʃum/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɒs.t͡ʃuːm/ costumes n
ενδυμασία
A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.
κοστούμι
A set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion or season.

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ cosier cosiest adj
άνετος
Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social.

cot /kɑt/ /kɒt/ [Kɒʔ] [Kɔt] [Kɔʔ] [kɔt] [kɔʈ] [kʰat̚] [kʰaʔ] [kʰɑt̚] [kʰɑʔ] [kʰɒʔ(t)] [kʰɒːt̚] [kʰɔt] [kʰɔʔ] cots n
κούνια
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A bed for infants or small children, with high, often slatted, often moveable sides.

cotangent /ˈkoʊˌtænd͡ʒənt/ cotangents n
συνεφαπτομένη
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the tangent of an angle. Symbols: cot, ctg, or ctn

coterie /ˈkoʊtəɹi/ /ˈkəʊtəɹi/ /ˌkoʊtəˈɹi/ [ˈkoʊɾəɹi] [ˌkoʊɾəˈɹi] coteries n
κύκλος
A circle of people who associate with one another for a common purpose.

cottage cheese cottage cheeses n
ανθότυρο
A cheese curd product with a mild flavor that is drained but not pressed so some whey remains.

cotton /ˈkɑt.ən/ /ˈkɒt.ən/ [ˈkɑʔn̩] cottons n
κλωστή
βαμβάκι
Gossypium, a genus of plant used as a source of cotton fiber.
Any plant that encases its seed in a thin fiber that is harvested and used as a fabric or cloth.
Any fiber similar in appearance and use to Gossypium fiber.

cotton swab cotton swabs n
μπατονέτα ωτογλυφίδα ωτοκαθαριστής
A small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod, made of wood, rolled paper, or plastic. The most common uses for cotton swabs include aural hygiene and cosmetics application.

cotton wool /ˈkɒtən wʊl/ cotton wools n
βαμβάκι
(US) Raw fibers of cotton before being processed.
(UK) Soft, absorbent cotton for medical or cosmetic use, protective padding, etc.

cotyledon /ˌkɑt.əˈliː.dən/ /ˌkɒt.ɪˈliː.dən/ cotyledons n
κοτυληδόνα
(botany) The leaf of the embryo of a seed-bearing plant; after germination it becomes the first leaves of the seedling.

couch /kaʊt͡ʃ/ couches n
καναπές
(North America, Australia, Ireland) An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ /ˈkuːt͡ʃɡɹɑːs/ n
αγριάδα
A species of grass, Elymus repens, usually considered a weed.

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡɑː/ /ˈkuːɡə/ [ˈkʰuɡɚ] [ˈkʰuːɡə] cougars n
πούμα ορεινός λέων
Puma concolor, a wild feline native to the Americas.

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ coughs n
βήχας
A sudden, often involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.
A bout of repeated coughing (verb sense 2.1); also, a medical condition that causes one to cough.

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ v
βήχω
Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.
To make a noise like a cough.

cough medicine cough medicines n
αντιβηχικός
A medication or medicine used to treat those people with coughing and related conditions, usually in liquid or syrup form.

could I see the menu, please phraseologicalUnit
μπορώ να έχω έναν κατάλογο, παρακαλώ; παρακαλώ, δωστε μας τόν κατάλογο παρακαλώ, δωστε μου τόν κατάλογο
Said in a restaurant, to ask for the menu.

couldn't care less v
δεν μου καίγεται καρφί
(idiom) to not care at all; to have no interest or concern; to be apathetic.

coulisse /kuːˈliːs/ coulisses n
κουίντα
A side scene of the stage in a theater or the space between the side scenes.

coulomb /ˈku.loʊm/ /ˈku.lɑm/ /ˈkuː.lɒm/ coulombs n
κουλόμπ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electric charge; the amount of electric charge carried by a current of 1 ampere flowing for 1 second. Symbol: C

coulrophobia /kəʊl.ɹə.ˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
κλοουνοφοβία
The fear of clowns.

council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ councils n
συμβούλιο
A committee that leads or governs (e.g. city council, student council).

council house council houses n
εργατική κατοικία
(UK, Ireland) A house built and operated by local town councils, usually of relatively low price and lived in by the working class and welfare recipients.

count /kaʊnt/ counts n
καταμέτρηση μέτρημα μέτρηση
The act of counting or tallying a quantity.
κόμης
The male ruler of a county.
κατηγορία
(legal) A charge of misconduct brought in a legal proceeding.

count /kaʊnt/ v
μετράω μετρώ
(intransitive) To amount to, to number in total.
μετρώ
(intransitive) To be of significance; to matter.

countdown /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ countdowns n
αντίστροφη μέτρηση
A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
The acts of preparation carried out during this period.

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ /ˈkaʊnt.nəns/ [kæũ̯n.tɪ̆.nəns] countenances n
όψη μορφή παρουσιαστικό φυσιογνωμία
Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Calm facial expression, composure, self-control.

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/ /ˈkaʊnt.nəns/ [kæũ̯n.tɪ̆.nəns] v
ενθαρρύνω υποστηρίζω
(transitive) To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

counter /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ [ˈkaʊ.ɾ̃ɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.nɚ] [ˈkʰaʊ̯.ɾ̃ɚ] counters n
μετρητής
One who counts.
μετρητής απαριθμητής
An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.
πάγκος
A table or board on which money is counted and over which business is transacted

counter- /ˈkaʊn.tə/ /ˈkaʊn.tɚ/ /ˈkæɔn.tə/ /ˌkaʊn.tɚ/ prefix
αντι-
In opposition to.

counter-attack counter-attacks n
αντεπίθεση
An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

counter-attack v
αντεπιτίθεμαι
To attack in response to an attack by opponents.

counter-offensive counter-offensives n
αντεπίθεση
An attack made in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.

counteract /ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/ /ˌkaʊntəɹˈækt/ v
αντενεργώ αντιδρώ αντιπράττω
To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate

counteraction counteractions n
αντενέργεια
Any action in opposition to a previous action.

counterargument counterarguments n
αντεπιχείρημα
An argument that is opposed to another argument.

counterclaim counterclaims n
ανταγωγή
(legal) A suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.

countercoup countercoups n
αντιπραξικόπημα

counterdemonstration counterdemonstrations n
αντιδιαδήλωση
A demonstration in opposition to another demonstration

counterespionage n
αντικατασκοπία
All those activities undertaken to neutralize or exploit the espionage activities of another nation or an enemy.

counterexample counterexamples n
αντιπαράδειγμα
(logic) An example that counters a general rule; an exception to a general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of (and falsifiability of) any proposed universal applicability of a rule or statement.

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ adj
κίβδηλος πλαστός
False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.
ψεύτικος
Inauthentic.

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
παραχαράσσω πλαστογραφώ
(transitive) To falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.

counterfeiter /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌfɪtə(ɹ)/ counterfeiters n
παραχαράκτης πλαστογράφος
A person who counterfeits

counterintuitive /ˌkaʊntəɹɪnˈtuɪtɪv/ [ˌkʰaʊɾ̃ɚɪnˈtʰuɪɾɪv] more counterintuitive most counterintuitive adj
αντιδιαισθητικός
Contrary to intuition or common sense.

countermeasure /ˈkaʊntəmɛʒə/ countermeasures n
αντίμετρο
Any action taken to counteract or correct another.

counteroffer counteroffers n
αντιπροσφορά
An offer made in reply to an unacceptable offer.

counteroffer v
αντιπροσφέρω
To offer as a counteroffer.

counterpart /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/ counterparts n
ομόλογος
Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.
ομόλογη ομόλογος
One who or that which has corresponding functions or characteristics.

counterplan counterplans n
αντισχέδιο
A plan set up in opposition to another plan.

counterpoint /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt/ counterpoints n
εναρμόνιση
(music) A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.

counterproductive /ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv/ more counterproductive most counterproductive adj
αντιπαραγωγικός
More of a hindrance than a help.

counterpropaganda n
αντιπροπαγάνδα
Propaganda disseminated as a response and opposition to other propaganda.

counterproposal counterproposals n
αντεισήγηση
A proposal made as an alternative to another, earlier proposal.

counterrevolution counterrevolutions n
αντεπανάσταση
A revolution aiming to reverse the political or social changes instigated by a previous revolution.

counterscarp counterscarps n
αντίκρημνο
(architecture) The outer slope of a defensive or fortified ditch

countersignature countersignatures n
προσυπογραφή
A signature made to confirm or endorse another.

counterweight counterweights n
αντίβαρο
A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).

countess /ˈkaʊntɪs/ countesses n
κόμισσα
A woman holding the rank of count or earl in her own right; a female holder of an earldom.

countless /ˈkaʊntləs/ adj
αναρίθμητος αμέτρητος
Too many to count; innumerable.

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] adj
αγροτικός εξοχικός επαρχιώτικος
From or in the countryside or connected with it.

country /ˈkaʊntɹi/ /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ [ˈkʰʌnt̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷi] countries n
χώρα
The territory of a nation, especially an independent nation state or formerly independent nation; a political entity asserting ultimate authority over a geographical area; a sovereign state. [from 14th c.]
A set region of land having particular human occupation or agreed limits, especially inhabited by members of the same race, speakers of the same language etc., or associated with a given person, occupation, species etc. [from 13th c.]
επαρχία
(uncountable, usually preceded by “the”) A rural area, as opposed to a town or city; the countryside. [from 16th c.]

country bumpkin country bumpkins n
χωριάτης
(colloquial) An unsophisticated person from the rural area of a particular country.

country music n
κάντρι μουσική
(music) A style of popular music that originated in the folk music of the rural population of the southern and western United States and characterized by string-band instruments and simple melodies.

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ countrymen countrywoman n
αγρότης αγρότισσα
A country dweller, especially a follower of country pursuits.

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ countrysides n
εξοχή ύπαιθρος
An area located outside of towns and cities; an area that is not urban or suburban; a rural area.
A rural landscape.

countrywoman countryman countrywomen n
αγρότισσα
A woman who lives in the country or has retained country ways.

county /ˈkaʊnti/ counties n
επαρχία νομός περιφέρεια
An administrative or geographical region of various countries, including Bhutan, Canada, China, Croatia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and 48 of the 50 United States (excluding Alaska and Louisiana).
κομητεία
(historical) The land ruled by a count or a countess.

coup d'état /ˌku deɪˈtɑ/ /ˌkuː deɪˈtɑː/ coup d'états coups d'état n
πραξικόπημα
(politics, government) The sudden overthrow of a government, differing from a revolution by being carried out by a small group of people who replace only the leading figures.

coup de grâce /kuː də ɡɹɑs/ /kuː də ɡɹɑː/ coups de grâce n
χαριστική βολή
A final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal.

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ couples n
ζευγάρι ζεύγος
Two of the same kind connected or considered together.
Two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.

couplet /ˈkʌp.lət/ /ˈkʌplɪt/ couplets n
κουπλέ
(literature) A pair of lines, typically with rhyming end words.

coupling /ˈkʌplɪŋ/ couplings n
ζευγάρωμα σύζευξη
Act of joining together to form a couple.
ζευκτήρας
A device that couples two things together.
ένωση σύνδεση
(electronics) A connection between two electronic circuits such that a signal can pass between them.

coupon /ˈkjuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkjuːˌpɔn/ /ˈkuːpən/ /ˈkuːˌpɑn/ /ˈkuːˌpɒn/ /ˈkuːˌpɔn/ /ˈkuːˌpɔ̃/ [ˈkj̥uˌpan] [ˈkʰuˌpan] coupons n
απόκομμα
A section of a ticket, showing the holder to be entitled to some specified accommodation or service, as to a passage over a designated line of travel, a particular seat in a theater, a discount, etc.

courage /ˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ courages n
θάρρος κουράγιο γενναιότητα ανδρεία
The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
θάρρος κουράγιο
The ability to overcome one's fear, do or live things which one finds frightening.

courageous /kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/ more courageous most courageous adj
γενναίος θαρραλέος
Of an action, that requires courage.

courageousness n
ψυχή
the state of being courageous

courgette /kɔɹˈʒɛt/ /kɔːˈʒɛt/ /kʊəˈʒɛt/ /kʊɚˈʒɛt/ courgettes n
κολοκυθάκι
(British, Ireland, uncountable) A particular variety of Cucurbita pepo, a small marrow/squash.

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ courts n
αυλή
An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
The collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority; all the surroundings of a sovereign in his regal state.
δικαστήριο
The hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered.
Any jurisdiction, civil, military, or ecclesiastical.
δικαστήριο γήπεδο
The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.
γήπεδο
(sports) A place arranged for playing the games of tennis, basketball, handball, badminton, volleyball, squash and some other games

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /koːt/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ v
ερωτοτροπώ
(transitive) To try to win a commitment to marry from.
(transitive) To invite by attractions; to allure; to attract.

court jester court jesters n
γελωτοποιός
A person in colorful garb and fool's cap who amused a medieval and early modern royal or noble court.

court martial court martials courts martial n
ναυτοδικείο στρατοδικείο
(legal, military) A court where cases of military law are heard.

court of cassation courts of cassation n
Άρειος Πάγος
(legal) In many legal systems, the highest-level court of appeal in procedural matters, which is asked to squash a verdict but then refers the case back for a new court case at the previous level.

court of law courts of law n
δικαστήριο

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkoɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ /ˈkɔːtɪzæn/ /ˈkɔːtɪzən/ courtesans n
κοκότα
A female prostitute, especially one with high-status or wealthy clients.

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ courtesies n
αβροφροσύνη αβρότητα
(uncountable) Polite behavior.
αβρότητα
(countable) A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.

courthouse courthouses n
δικαστικό μέγαρο
A public building housing courts of law.

courtier /ˈko(ː)ɹtiɚ/ /ˈkoətɪə/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚ/ /ˈkɔːtɪə/ courtiers n
αυλικός
A person in attendance at a royal court.
κόλακας
A person who flatters in order to seek favour.

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ courtyards n
αυλή
An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.

cousin /ˈkʌz(ə)n/ /ˈkʌzn̩/ /ˈkʌzɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ɹ̩n] cousins n
μακρινός ξάδερφος
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any relation (especially a distant one) who is not a direct ancestor or descendant but part of a person's extended family; a kinsman or kinswoman.
ξάδερφος 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.

covalent bond /koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/ covalent bonds n
ομοιοπολικός δεσμός
(chemistry) A type of chemical bond where two atoms are connected to each other by the sharing of two or more electrons.

cove /koʊv/ /kəʊv/ coves n
σπήλαιο
(now, _, uncommon) A hollow in a rock; a cave or cavern. [from 9th c.]
θόλος
(architecture) A concave vault or archway, especially the arch of a ceiling. [from 16th c.]
όρμος
A small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds. [from 16th c.]

covenant /ˈkʌv.nənt/ /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ covenants n
σύμφωνο συμφωνία συνθήκη σύμβαση
A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties.

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ covers n
καπάκι
A lid.

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
διασκευάζω
(music) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).

cover up v
κουκουλώνω
(idiomatic) To conceal or disguise.

cover version cover versions n
διασκευή
(music) A version of a song that is a new performance or rerecording of that song by a different artist.

cover-up cover-ups n
συγκάλυψη
An attempt to conceal or disguise something, especially a wrongdoing or a mistake.

coverslip coverslips n
καλυπτρίδα

covetous /ˈkʌvətəs/ more covetous most covetous adj
ζηλόφθων φθονερός
Distastefully keen or desirous, especially for something belonging to someone else; avaricious.

covidiot /ˌkoʊˈvɪd.i.ət/ /ˌkɒvˈɪd.i.ət/ covidiots n
κορονοβλάκας
(pejorative, jocular, neologism) A person who is foolishly reckless with respect to avoiding contracting or spreading COVID-19.

cow /kaʊ/ /ɘ kaʊ/ cattle cows kine n
αγελάδα
(loosely, or, informal) Any member of the species Bos taurus regardless of sex or age, including bulls and calves.
(biology) A female member of other large species of mammal, including the bovines, moose, whales, seals, hippos, rhinos, manatees, and elephants.
(derogatory, UK, AU, informal) A woman considered unpleasant in some way, particularly one considered nasty, stupid, fat, lazy, or difficult.

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ cowards n
δειλός άνανδρος φοβιτσιάρης κιοτής κότα φοβητσιάρης
A person who lacks courage.

cowardice /ˈkaʊə(ɹ)daɪs/ /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ cowardices n
δειλία ανανδρία
Lack of courage.

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ cowardlier cowardliest more cowardly most cowardly adj
δειλός
Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; weakly fearful.

cowboy /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ cowboys n
αγελαδάρης
A man who tends free-range cattle, especially in the American West.
ατζαμής
A man who identifies with cowboy culture, including wearing a cowboy hat and being a fan of country and western music.
(British, informal) A dishonest and/or incompetent independent tradesman.

cowboy hat cowboy hats n
καουμπόικο καπέλο
A broad-brimmed hat worn by cowboys, ranchers, and farmers, common in the western United States and Mexico.

coworker /ˈkoʊˈwɝ.kɚ/ /ˈkəʊˈwɜː.kə/ coworkers n
συνεργάτης
Somebody with whom one works.

cowpat cowpats n
σβουνιά
A dropping of cow dung.

cowpie cowpies n
σβουνιά
A single pile of cow excrement.

cowshed cowsheds n
βουστάσιο
A shed for keeping cows.

coyote /kaɪˈ(j)oʊ.ɾi/ /kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kəˈjoʊ.ɾi/ /ˈkaɪ.(j)oʊt/ coyotes n
κογιότ
Canis latrans, a species of canine native to North America.

crab /kɹæb/ crabs n
καβούρι καρκίνος
(uncountable) The meat of this crustacean, served as food; crabmeat.

crack /kɹæk/ cracks n
ρωγμή ράγισμα ρήγμα
A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material.
χαραμάδα
A narrow opening.
κρότος
(onomatopoeia) The sharp sound made when solid material breaks.
τριγμός
(onomatopoeia) Any sharp sound.
ευθυμία
(Northern England, Scotland, Ireland) Conviviality; fun; good conversation, chat, gossip, or humorous storytelling; good company.

crack /kɹæk/ v
ραγίζω
(intransitive) To form cracks.
σπάω
(intransitive) To break apart under force, stress, or pressure.
τρελαίνομαι
(intransitive) To become debilitated by psychological pressure.
κάνω κρότο τρίζω
(intransitive) To make a cracking sound.
(transitive) To cause to make a sharp sound.

crack cocaine n
κρακ
A mixture of baking soda and cocaine in solid form that is smoked in a pipe as a narcotic.

crackdown crackdowns n
καταστολή πάταξη
Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement.

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ cradles n
κούνια
A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
(figuratively) The place of origin, or in which anything is nurtured or protected in the earlier period of existence.

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɐːft/ /kɹɑːft/ craft crafts n
σκάφος
(countable, plural craft) A vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space [since the 17th century].

craftsman craftsmen n
τεχνίτης
One who is highly skilled at one's trade; an artisan or artificer.

craggy /ˈkɹæɡ.i/ craggier craggiest adj
βραχώδης
Characterized by rugged, sharp, or coarse features.

cramp /kɹæmp/ cramps n
κράμπα
A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

cranberry /ˈkræn.b(ə).ri/ /ˈkræn.bɛr.i/ cranberries n
κρανμπερι
(countable) The edible red berry of that shrub.

crane /kɹeɪn/ cranes n
γερανός
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.

crane operator crane operators n
χειριστής γερανού

cranefly /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/ craneflies n
αλογατάκι
Any of various large flies of the suborder Tipulomorpha that have slender bodies and very long legs and that resemble giant mosquitoes.

craniotomy craniotomies n
κρανιοτομή
(surgery) The surgical procedure for removing a part of the skull, called a bone flap, prior to a treatment. The bone flap is replaced at the end of the operation.

crank /kɹæŋk/ cranks n
στρόφαλος
A bent piece of an axle or shaft, or an attached arm perpendicular, or nearly so, to the end of a shaft or wheel, used to impart a rotation to a wheel or other mechanical device; also used to change circular into reciprocating motion, or reciprocating into circular motion.
λοξίας μονομανής
(informal) An ill-tempered or nasty person.

crankcase crankcases n
στροφαλοθάλαμος
The part of an engine that contains the crankshaft.

crankshaft crankshafts n
στροφαλοφόρος άξονας
A rotating shaft that drives (or is driven by) a crank.

crap /kɹæp/ interjection
σκατά σιχτίρ
(slang, often, _, vulgar) Expression of worry, fear, shock, surprise, disgust, annoyance, or dismay.

crap /kɹæp/ craps n
βλακείες
(slang, mildly, vulgar, uncountable) Nonsense; something untrue.
σκατό κακά
(slang, mildly, vulgar) Faeces/feces.

crappy /ˈkɹæpi/ crappier crappiest adj
για πέταμα του κώλου
(chiefly, North America, colloquial, mildly, vulgar) Of very poor quality; unpleasant; distasteful.
χεσμένος
(chiefly, North America, colloquial, mildly, vulgar) Covered in crap (faeces/feces).

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
πλακώνω
(intransitive) To collide with something destructively, fall or come down violently.

crasis /ˈkɹeɪsɪs/ crases n
κράση
(linguistics) External vowel sandhi; contraction of a vowel or diphthong at the end of a word with a vowel or diphthong at the start of the following word.

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ craters n
κρατήρας
(astronomy) A hemispherical pit created by the impact of a meteorite or other object. [from 1831]
(geology) The basin-like opening or mouth of a volcano, through which the chief eruption comes; similarly, the mouth of a geyser, about which a cone of silica is often built up. [from 1610s]
The pit left by the explosion of a mine or bomb. [from 1839]

craving /ˈkɹeɪ.vɪŋ/ cravings n
λαχτάρα δίψα πόθος
A strong desire; yearning.

crawl /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ crawls n
κρόουλ
A rapid swimming stroke with alternate overarm strokes and a fluttering kick.

crawl /kɹoːl/ /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
έρπω
(intransitive) To creep; to move slowly on hands and knees, or by dragging the body along the ground.
κάνω κρόουλ
(intransitive, transitive) To swim using the crawl stroke.
μπουσουλάω
(transitive) To move over (an area) on hands and knees.

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ crayfish crayfishes n
ποταμοκαραβίδα
Any of numerous freshwater decapod crustaceans in superfamily Astacoidea or Parastacoidea, resembling the related lobster but usually much smaller.

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɑn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒ̃/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɔn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ [ˈkɹeən] [ˈkɹæɔn] [ˈkɹɛɔn] crayons n
κηρομπογιά
A stick of colored chalk or wax used for drawing.

crazy /ˈkɹeɪ.zi/ /ˈkɹæɪ̯zi/ crazier craziest adj
τρελός
Of unsound mind; insane; demented. [from 17th c.]
Out of control.

cream /kɹiːm/ adj
κρεμ
Cream-coloured; having a yellowish white colour.

cream /kɹiːm/ creams n
κρέμα γάλακτος κρέμα
The butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
κρεμ κρέμα
A yellowish white colour; the colour of cream.
κρέμα
(medicine) A viscous aqueous oil/fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)

cream puff cream puffs n
σου
A light, hollow pastry typically filled with cream or custard.

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
δημιουργώ
(especially, of a, god) To bring into existence out of nothing, without the prior existence of the materials or elements used.
(transitive) To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)
πλάθω
To make#Verb or produce#Verb from other (e.g. raw, unrefined or scattered) materials or combinable elements or ideas; to design or invest with a new form, shape, function, etc.

creatine /ˈkɹi.əˌtin/ /ˈkɹiː.əˌtiːn/ creatines n
κρεατίνη
(amino acid) An amino acid, 2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl- amino)acetic acid, which naturally occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells.

creation /kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn] creations n
δημιουργία δημιούργημα
(countable) Something created such as an invention or artwork.
δημιουργία
(uncountable) The act of creating something.
πλάση
(uncountable) All which exists.

creationism /kɹiˈeɪʃənɪzəm/ creationisms n
δημιουργισμός
Any creationary belief, especially a belief that the origin of things is due to an event or process of creation brought about by the deliberate act of any divine agency, such as a Creator God.

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ more creative most creative adj
δημιουργικός
Tending to create things, or having the ability to create; often, excellently, in a novel fashion, or any or all of these.
(of a created thing) Original, expressive and imaginative.

creative accounting n
δημιουργική λογιστική
(business, euphemistic, sometimes, humorous) Financial accounting practices which are usually not explicitly illegal, but which are unorthodox, imaginative, usually misleading, and of questionable ethics.

creativity /-ɾi/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ creativities n
δημιουργικότητα
The ability to use imagination to produce a novel idea or product.

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ creators creatress creatrix n
δημιουργός
(social media) Ellipsis of content creator, someone who regularly produces and publishes content on social media, especially of a monetizable nature.

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃɚ/ creatures n
δημιούργημα πλάσμα
A living being, such as an animal, monster, or alien.

credential /kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/ credentials n
διαπιστευτήριο πιστοποιητικό
(informal) Evidence of skill or excellence.

credit card credit cards n
πιστωτική κάρτα
(banking) A plastic card, usually with a magnetic strip or an embedded microchip, connected to a credit account and used to buy goods or services.

credit risk credit risks n
πιστωτικός κίνδυνος
(finance) The risk of loss due to a debtor's non-payment or delayed payment of a financial obligation, such as an account payable, a loan or other line of credit.

credit union credit unions n
πιστωτικός συνεταιρισμός
(finance) A financial cooperative similar to a bank but owned and controlled by its members, often restricted to a local area or sometimes to a single profession.

creditor creditors n
δανειστής πιστωτής
(finance) A person to whom a debt is owed.

credulous /ˈkɹɛdjələs/ /ˈkɹɛd͡ʒələs/ more credulous most credulous adj
εύπιστος
Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ creeds n
δόγμα πίστη
That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ v
πιστεύω
(ambitransitive, obsolete, only survives in "creeded") To believe; to credit.

creeper /ˈkɹipɚ/ creepers n
περπατούρα
A device which allows a small child to safely roam around a room from a seated or standing position.
Any device for causing material to move steadily from one part of a machine to another, such as an apron in a carding machine, or an inner spiral in a grain screen.
άνερπων αναρριχητικό φυτό
Any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping, especially a climbing plant of the genus Parthenocissus.

creepy-crawly creepy-crawlies n
μαμούδι μαμούνι
(informal) Any small crawling animal such as a spider, insect or worm that is unpleasant.

cremation /kɹɪˈmeɪʃən/ cremations n
αποτέφρωση
A burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse.

crematorium /kɹiːməˈtɔːɹi.əm/ /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ crematoria crematoriums n
κρεματόριο
A place where the bodies of dead people are cremated.

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ creoles n
μιγάδα μιγάς κρεολή γλώσσα
(linguistics) A language formed from two or more languages which has developed from a pidgin to become a first language.

creosote /ˈkɹiːəˌsoʊt/ /ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/ creosotes n
κρεόζωτο
A similar brown liquid obtained from coal tar used as a wood preservative.

creperie creperies n
κρεπερί
A crêperie; a restaurant that specializes in crêpes.

crepitus n
κριγμός
(medicine) Grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints.

crescent /ˈkɹɛ.sənt/ /ˈkɹɛ.zənt/ adj
δρεπανοειδής μηνοειδής
(dated, rare) marked by an increase; waxing, like the Moon.

crescent /ˈkɹɛ.sənt/ /ˈkɹɛ.zənt/ crescents n
ημισέληνος
The figure of the moon as it appears between its first or last quarter and the new moon, with concave and convex edges terminating in points.

crescent moon crescent moons n
μισοφέγγαρο
The Moon as it appears early in its first quarter or late in its last quarter, when only a small arc-shaped section of the visible portion is illuminated by the Sun.

cress /kɹɛs/ cresses n
κάρδαμο
(plants) A plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. The leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic.

crested lark crested larks n
κατσουλιέρης
A small, non-migratory lark found throughout most of temperate Eurasia (Galerida cristata).

cretin /ˈkɹiːtɪn/ /ˈkɹɛtɪn/ cretins n
κρετίνος
(pathology) A person who fails to develop mentally and physically due to a congenital hypothyroidism. [from 1779]
κρετίνος ηλίθιος
(by extension, pejorative) An idiot.

cretinism cretinisms n
κρετινισμός
(disease) A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to the untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.

cretinous more cretinous most cretinous adj
κρετινικός
Characteristic of a cretin; very stupid.

crew /kɹu/ /kɹuː/ [kɹuʊ̯] crews n
συμμορία
(informal, often, derogatory) A close group of friends.
συμμορία συνεργείο
A group of people (often staff) manning and operating a large facility or piece of equipment such as a factory, ship, boat, airplane, or spacecraft.
συνεργείο
(arts) The group of workers on a dramatic production who are not part of the cast.
A group of people working together on a task.
(arts, plural: crew) A worker on a dramatic production who is not part of the cast.
πλήρωμα
(nautical, plural: crew) A member of a ship's company who is not an officer.

crew /kɹu/ /kɹuː/ [kɹuʊ̯] v
επανδρώνω
To supply workers or sailors for a crew

crib /kɹɪb/ cribs n
κούνια
(US) A baby’s bed with high, often slatted, often moveable sides, suitable for a child who has outgrown a cradle or bassinet.
παχνί
A manger, a feeding trough for animals elevated off the earth or floor, especially one for fodder such as hay.
σκονάκι
(usually, in the plural) A collection of quotes or references for use in speaking, for assembling a written document, or as an aid to a project of some sort; a crib sheet.

cricket /ˈkɹɪkɪt/ n
γρύλος τριζόνι
An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs.
κρίκετ
A variant of the game of darts. See Cricket (darts).

crime /kɹaɪm/ crimes n
έγκλημα αδίκημα
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law.
εγκληματικότητα
(uncountable) Criminal acts collectively.
έγκλημα
(uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.

crime against humanity crimes against humanity n
έγκλημα κατά της ανθρωπότητας
(now, chiefly, legal) A very destructive and immoral act; later specifically, something causing widespread human misery or loss of life; an atrocity. [from 17th c.]

crime against nature crimes against nature n
παρά φύσιν έγκλημα
(legal) Any of various sexual deviations that, at one time or another, have been considered to be so unnatural as to be illegal.

criminal /ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ more criminal most criminal adj
εγκληματικός ποινικός
Against the law; forbidden by law.
εγκληματικός
Guilty of breaking the law.
Of or relating to crime or penal law.
(figuratively) Abhorrent or very undesirable.

criminal /ˈkɹɪm.ə.nəl/ /ˈkɹɪm.ɪ.nəl/ criminals n
εγκληματίας
A person who is guilty of a crime, notably breaking the law.

criminal code criminal codes n
ποινικός κώδικας
(legal) A document which compiles all, or a significant amount of, a particular jurisdiction's criminal law.

criminal lawyer criminal lawyers n
ποινικολόγος

criminalize v
ποινικοποιώ
(transitive) To make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.

criminologist /ˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ criminologists n
εγκληματολόγος
A person who is skilled in, or practices criminology

criminology criminologies n
εγκληματολογία
The study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour.

crimson /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ more crimson most crimson adj
βαθυκόκκινος βυσσινής
Having a deep red colour.

crimson /ˈkɹɪmsən/ /ˈkɹɪmzən/ crimsons n
βαθύ κόκκινο βυσσινί
A deep, slightly bluish red.

crinkle /ˈkɹɪŋkəl/ v
θροΐζω
(ambitransitive) To fold, crease, crumple, or wad.

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ crises n
κρίση
A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.
(medicine) A sudden change in the course of a disease, usually at which point the patient is expected to either recover or die.
(psychology) A traumatic or stressful change in a person's life.

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪə.ɹi.ən/ /kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /kɹɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ criteria n
κριτήριο
A standard or test by which individual things or people may be compared and judged.

critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ critics n
κριτικός
A person who appraises the works of others.
τεχνοκρίτης τεχνοκριτικός
A specialist in judging works of art.
επικριτής κριτής
One who criticizes; a person who finds fault.

critical /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/ [ˈkɹɪɾ.ɪ.kəl] more critical most critical adj
επικριτικός
Inclined to find fault or criticize.
κρίσιμος
Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
Extremely important.
(medicine) Of a patient condition involving unstable vital signs and a prognosis that predicts the condition could worsen; or, a patient condition that requires urgent treatment in an intensive care or critical care medical facility.
Likely to go out of control if disturbed, that is, opposite of stable.
κριτικός
Relating to criticism or careful analysis, such as literary or film criticism.

critical apparatus n
κριτικό υπόμνημα
The critical and primary source material that accompanies an edition of a text.

critical mass critical masses n
κρίσιμη μάζα
(nuclear physics) The amount of fissile material needed to support a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction.

critical thinking n
κριτική σκέψη
The application of logical principles, rigorous standards of evidence, and careful reasoning to the analysis and discussion of claims, beliefs, and issues.

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ criticisms n
κριτική επίκριση κατάκριση
(uncountable) The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

criticize /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ v
επικρίνω ασκώ κριτική
To find fault (with something).
αξιολογώ κρίνω
To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.

critique /kɹɪˈtik/ /kɹɪˈtiːk/ critiques n
κριτική
(countable) An essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed, etc.

critique /kɹɪˈtik/ /kɹɪˈtiːk/ v
γράφω κριτική
To review something; to criticize.

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ croaks n
κρωγμός
A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.
κουάξ
The call of a frog or toad. (see also ribbit)

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
κράζω
(intransitive) To make a croak.
κοάζω
(intransitive, of a frog, toad, raven, or various other birds or animals) To make its sound.

crock /kɹɒk/ crocks n
στάμνα τσουκάλι
A stoneware or earthenware jar or storage container.
σαράβαλο
(UK) An old or broken-down vehicle (and formerly a horse or ewe).

crocodile /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ [ˈkʰɹɑkədaɪɫ] crocodiles n
κροκόδειλος
Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə/ crocodile tears n
κροκοδείλια δάκρυα
(idiomatic, in the plural) A display of tears that is forced or false.

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ croci crocus crocuses n
κρόκος
A perennial flowering plant (of the genus Crocus in the Iridaceae family). Saffron is obtained from the stamens of Crocus sativus.

croissant /k(ɹ)waˈsɑ̃/ /k(ɹ)wɑˈsɑ̃/ /kwə-/ /kɹɘˈsɔnt/ /kɹə-/ /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈk(ɹ)wæsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wɑːsɒ̃/ /ˈk(ɹ)wʌsɒ̃/ croissants n
κρουασάν
A flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent.

cromlech /ˈkɹɑmlɛk/ /ˈkɹɒmlɛk/ cromlechs n
κρόμλεχ
A dolmen or ancient underground tomb in Wales, usually made with stones disposed in a circular shape.

cronyism /ˈkɹoʊniˌɪzəm/ /ˈkɹəʊnɪɪz(ə)m/ cronyisms n
αναξιοκρατία
(originally, US, derogatory) Favouritism to friends without regard for their qualifications; especially (politics) , in their appointment to political positions.

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ crooks n
γκλίτσα
A specialized staff with a semi-circular bend (a "hook") at one end used by shepherds to control their herds.
απατεώνας
A person who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things; a criminal.

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ crops n
σοδειά
The natural production for a specific year, particularly of plants.
γκούσα πρόλοβος
(anatomy) A pouch-like part of the alimentary tract of some birds (and some other animals), used to store food before digestion or for regurgitation.

crop circle crop circles n
αγρογλυφικά
An area in a field of crops where the stalks have been flattened into a circle or other geometric shape.

crop rotation crop rotations n
αμειψισπορά
(agriculture) A farming practice in which the same land is used to grow different crops in successive seasons or years (when once the land would have been left fallow); used to prevent erosion and increase fertility.

crop up v
ανακύπτω
(intransitive, idiomatic) To occur, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ /ˈkɹəʊʒə/ crosiers n
ράβδος
A staff with a hooked end similar to a shepherd's crook, or with a cross at the end, carried by an abbot, bishop, or archbishop as a symbol of office.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ crosser crossest adj
εγκάρσιος
Transverse; lying across the main direction.
θυμωμένος
(chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ crosses n
σταυρός
A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
(heraldiccharge) Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
(Christianity) The Crucifix, the cross on which Christ was crucified.
(Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the Cross.
(figurative, from Christ's bearing of the cross) A difficult situation that must be endured.
A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).
υβρίδιο
(biology) An animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.
σέντρα
(football) A pass in which the ball is kicked from a side of the pitch to a position close to the opponent’s goal.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ preposition
γινόμενο
The cross product of the previous vector and the following vector.

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ v
σταυροκοπιέμαι
(reflexive, to cross oneself) To make the sign of the cross over oneself.
σταυρώνω
To mark with an X.
διασχίζω
(football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
(intransitive) To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.
ματαιώνω
(transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.
διασταυρώνω
(biology) To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.

cross compiler cross compilers n
ετερομεταγλωττιστής
(computing) A compiler that generates code for a platform other than the one it runs on.

cross one's fingers v
κάνω τον σταυρό μου
when wishing for luck, or

cross oneself v
κάνω τον σταυρό μου
(Christianity) To make the sign of the cross.

cross section cross sections n
διατομή
A section formed by a plane cutting through an object, usually at right angles to an axis.
αντιπροσωπευτικό δείγμα
(mathematics, statistics) A sample meant to be representative of a whole population.

cross the Rubicon v
διαβαίνω τον Ρουβίκωνα περνώ τον Ρουβίκωνα
(idiomatic) To make an irreversible decision or to take an action with consequences.

cross-border adj
διασυνοριακός
Taking place across a border.

cross-dressing v
παρενδυσία
wearing clothes of the opposite gender

cross-examination cross-examinations n
αντιπαράσταση
(legal) The interrogation or questioning of a witness by the party against whom they have been called and examined, in an attempt to prove or reveal something false or untold during direct examination.

cross-legged adv
οκλαδόν σταυροπόδι
In a cross-legged position.

crossbar crossbars n
οριζόντιο δοκάρι
(sports) The top of the goal structure.

crossbeam crossbeams n
διαδοκίδα τραβέρσα
A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder.
διαδοκίδα
(nautical) A beam laid across the bitts, to which the cable is fastened when riding at anchor.

crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ crossbows n
βαλλίστρα
A mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that shoots bolts.

crossed cheque crossed cheques n
δίγραμμη επιταγή
(finance) An ordinary cheque with two transverse lines drawn across it, which have the effect of making it payable only through a banker.

crosshair crosshairs n
σταυρόνημα
Reticle.

crossing guard crossing guards n
σχολικός τροχονόμος
A person who directs vehicular traffic so that pedestrians, especially students, may cross the right of way.

crossover crossovers n
μετάβαση
The means by which the crossing is made.
επιχιασμός
(genetics) The result of the exchange of genetic material during meiosis.

crossroads n
σταυροδρόμι
(by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change direction, course, or goal.

crosswind /ˈkɹɑːs.wɪnd/ crosswinds n
πλάγιος άνεμος
A wind blowing across a line of travel.

crossword /ˈkɹɒswɜː(ɹ)d/ crosswords n
σταυρόλεξο
(games, puzzles) A word puzzle in which interlocking words are entered usually horizontally and vertically into a grid based on clues given for each word.

crotch /kɹɑt͡ʃ/ /kɹɒt͡ʃ/ crotches n
διχάλα
The area where something forks or branches, a ramification takes place.
καβάλος
The ventral area (very bottom) of the human body between where the legs fork from the torso, in the area of the genitals and anus.

crotchet /ˈkɹɑt͡ʃ.ɪt/ /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/ crotchets n
τέταρτο
(music) A musical note one beat long in 4/4 time.

crouch /kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ v
κάθομαι οκλαδόν κουλουριάζω
(intransitive) To bend down; to stoop low; to stand close to the ground with legs bent, like an animal when waiting for prey, or someone in fear.

croupier /ˈkɹupieɪ/ /ˈkɹupiɚ/ /ˈkɹuːpieɪ/ /ˈkɹuːpɪə/ croupiers n
κρουπιέρης κρουπιέρισσα
The person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table, such as in a casino.

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ crows n
κουρούνα λάλημα
Any of various dark-coloured nymphalid butterflies of the genus Euploea.
λοστός
A bar of iron with a beak, crook or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar.

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ v
κράζω λαλώ
(intransitive) To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance.
θριαμβολογώ
(intransitive) To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.

crow's nest crow's nests n
παρατηρητήριο
(nautical) A small open-top shelter, originally a cask, on the top of the foremast, large enough to accommodate a lookout. It was used by whalers to watch for a blow (spout), or in icebound waters to seek a channel.

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ crowbars n
λοστός
An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.

crowd /kɹaʊd/ crowds n
πλήθος
A group of people congregated or collected into a close body without order.
A group of people united or at least characterised by a common interest.

crown /kɹaʊn/ crowns n
κορώνα στέμμα
A royal, imperial or princely headdress; a diadem.
A wreath or band for the head, especially one given as reward of victory or a mark of honor.
Imperial or regal power, or those who wield it.
(anatomy, dentistry) The part of a tooth above the gums.
(dentistry) A prosthetic covering for a tooth.
κορυφή κορφή
The topmost part of the head.
στέμμα κορυφή κορφή
(religion) A round spot shaved clean on the top of the head, as a mark of the clerical state; the tonsure.

crown prince crown princes n
διάδοχος διάδοχος του θρόνου
A person designated and raised to become the next king.
διάδοχος
A person designated and raised to become the next emperor.

crown princess crown princesses n
διάδοχος
The heiress apparent to the throne in a royal or imperial monarchy.

crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ more crucial most crucial adj
κρίσιμος
Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.

crucian carp crucian carps n
πεταλούδα
Carassius carassius, a species of carp found in northern Europe and northern Asia.

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ crucibles n
χωνευτήρι
(chemistry) A cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures.

cruciferous /kɹuˈsɪfəɹəs/ adj
σταυρανθής
(botany) Of or relating to the crucifer plants or products from these plants; of the family Cruciferae, the cabbage family, including cabbage and mustard.
σταυροφόρος
Bearing a cross.

crucifix /ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/ crucifixes n
σταυρός
An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.

crucifixion /ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ crucifixions n
σταύρωση
(Christianity, often, capitalized) The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross.
An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
σταύρωμα σταύρωση
(figuratively) An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

cruciform adj
σταυροειδής
Having the shape of a cross.

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
σταυρώνω
To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.

cruciverbalist /ˌkɹuːsɪˈvɜː(ɹ)bəlɪst/ cruciverbalists n
δημιουργός σταυρολέξων
A person who constructs or solves crosswords.

crude /kɹuːd/ /kɹʉd/ cruder crudest adj
ακατέργαστος ανεπεξέργαστος
In a natural, untreated state.
αδρός
Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.
χονδροειδής
Lacking concealing elements.
άξεστος
Lacking tact or taste.

crude /kɹuːd/ /kɹʉd/ crudes n
ακατέργαστος αργός
Any substance in its natural state.

crude oil crude oils n
αργό πετρέλαιο
Unrefined oil; as it is found underground, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.

cruel /kɹuː(ə)l/ crueler cruelest crueller cruellest more cruel most cruel adj
σκληρός
Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

cruise ship cruise ships n
κρουαζιερόπλοιο
(nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.

cruiser /ˈkɹu.zɚ/ cruisers n
καταδρομικό
(nautical, in the days of sail) A frigate or other vessel, detached from the fleet, to cruise independently in search of the enemy or its merchant ships.
(nautical) A class of fast warships of medium tonnage, having a long cruising range but less armour and firepower than a battleship.

crumb /kɹʌm/ crumbs n
τρίμμα ψίχουλο
A small piece which breaks off from baked food (such as cake, biscuit or bread).
ψίχουλα
(figuratively) A bit, small amount.
ψίχα
The soft internal portion of bread, surrounded by crust.

crumple /ˈkɹʌmpəl/ v
ζαρώνω τσαλακώνω
(transitive) To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.
καταρρέω σωριάζομαι σωριάζω
(transitive) To cause to collapse.
ζαρώνω
(intransitive) To become wrinkled.
καταρρέω σωριάζομαι
(intransitive, figurative) To collapse; to surrender.

crunch /kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ crunches n
δαγκώνω λαχταρώ μασάω μασουλίζω μασώντας δυνατά τραγανίζω
A noisy crackling sound; the sound usually associated with crunching.

crunch /kɹʌnt͡ʃ/ v
ροκανίζω τρίζω
To crush something, especially food, with a noisy crackling sound.

crunchy /ˈkɹʌnt͡ʃi/ crunchier crunchiest adj
τραγανιστός
Likely to crunch, especially with reference to food when it is eaten.

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ crusades n
σταυροφορία
(historical) Any of the Papally-endorsed military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Latin Europe in the 11th to 13th centuries to reconquer the Levant from the Muslims, as well as expeditions along the Baltic Sea and against the Cathars.
(figuratively) A grand concerted effort toward some purportedly worthy cause.

crusader /kɹuˈseɪdɚ/ /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ crusaders n
σταυροφόρος
(historical) A fighter in the medieval Crusades who had taken the Cross.

crush /kɹʌʃ/ v
λιώνω συνθλίβω συντρίβω
To press between two hard objects; to squeeze so as to alter the natural shape or integrity, or to force together into a mass.
συνθλίβω συντρίβω
To reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding.
λιώνω
To overcome completely; to subdue totally.

crushing /ˈkɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/ more crushing most crushing adj
συντριπτικός
That crushes; overwhelming.

crust /kɹʌst/ crusts n
φλοιός επίπαγος
A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary.
κόρα
The external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc.
φλοιός κόρα
(geology) The outermost layer of the lithosphere of the Earth.
φλοιός
(astronomy, by extension) The outermost layer of any terrestrial planet.

crustacean /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/ crustacea crustaceans n
μαλακόστρακο
Any arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea, including lobsters, crabs, shrimp, barnacles and woodlice.

crusty /ˈkɹʌsti/ crustier crustiest adj
ξεροψημένος
Having a crust, especially a thick one.
κακότροπος
(informal, figuratively, of a person or behavior) Short-tempered and gruff but, sometimes, with a harmless or benign inner nature.

crutch /kɹʌt͡ʃ/ crutches n
δεκανίκι πατερίτσα
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ cries n
κλάμα
A shedding of tears; the act of crying.
κραυγή
A shout or scream.
Words shouted or screamed.

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
κλαίω
(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep.
αντηχώ γκαρίζω διαλαλώ ηχώ κραυγάζω
(ambitransitive) To shout, scream, yell.

cryometer cryometers n
κρυόμετρο
A thermometer used at very low temperatures.

cryonics n
κρυονική
The cryopreservation of a person with medical needs that cannot be met by available medicine until resuscitation and healing by future medicine is possible.

cryoscope cryoscopes n
κρυοσκόπιο
A device used to measure the freezing point of a liquid (or the melting point of a solid).

cryoscopic adj
κρυοσκοπικός
(chemistry, physics) of or pertaining to cryoscopy; determined using a cryoscope

cryoscopy cryoscopies n
κρυοσκοπία
The measurement of the freezing point of a liquid using a cryoscope.
(chemistry) The estimation of the molecular weight of a compound by measuring its effect on the freezing point of a solvent.

cryostasis n
κρυοστασία

cryostatic adj
κρυοστατικός
of or pertaining to a cryostat or to cryostasis

crypt /kɹɪpt/ crypts n
κρύπτη
An underground vault, especially one beneath a church that is used as a burial place. [from 16th c.]

cryptanalysis cryptanalyses n
κρυπτανάλυση
The science of analyzing and breaking of codes and ciphers.

cryptic /ˈkɹɪptɪk/ more cryptic most cryptic adj
κρυπτικός
Having hidden (unapparent) meaning.
Mystified or of an obscure nature.

crypto- /kɹɪptoʊ-/ prefix
κρυπτο-

cryptocracy cryptocracies n
κρυπτοκρατία
A form of government where the real leaders are hidden, or merely unknown.

cryptocurrency cryptocurrencies n
κρυπτονόμισμα
A digital currency based on a cryptographic system, usually having no central issuing or regulating authority.

cryptography /kɹɪpˈtɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] cryptographies n
κρυπτογραφία
The discipline concerned with communication security (eg, confidentiality of messages, integrity of messages, sender authentication, non-repudiation of messages, and many other related issues), regardless of the used medium such as pencil and paper or computers.

cryptorchidism cryptorchidisms n
κρυψορχία
(andrology) The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum

crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ crystals n
κρύσταλλος
(countable) A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.
κρύσταλλο κρύσταλλος
(countable) A piece of glimmering, shining mineral resembling ice or glass.
(uncountable) A fine type of glassware, or the material used to make it.
The glass over the dial of a watch case.

crystalline /ˈkɹɪs.tə.lɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌlaɪn/ /ˈkɹɪs.təˌliːn/ more crystalline most crystalline adj
κρυσταλλικός
Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.

crystallization crystallizations n
κρυστάλλωση
The act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal, or becomes crystallized.
The body formed by crystallizing.
The formation of a solid from a solution, melt, vapour or from a different solid phase

crystallography n
κρυσταλλογραφία
The experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in solids.

csardas /ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/ /ˈt͡ʃɑɹdɑʃ/ /ˈzɑːdəs/ csardases n
τσάρντας
An intricate Hungarian folk dance characterized by variations in tempo. The two main parts are called lassú (slow) and friss (quick).

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ cubes n
κύβος
(geometry) A regular polyhedron having six identical square faces.
Any object more or less in the form of a cube.
(mathematics) The third power of a number, value, term or expression.

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ adj
κυβικός
(geometry) Used in the names of units of volume formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself twice.

cubic centimetre cubic centimetres n
κυβικό εκατοστό
A unit of volume equal to that of a cube having sides each one centimetre in length, equal to 10-6 cubic metres and 1 millilitre. Commonly used in fluid measure and for engine sizes.

cubism /ˈkjuː.bɪz.əm/ cubisms n
κυβισμός
(often, capitalized) An artistic movement in the early 20th Century characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes. [from 1900s]

cubit /ˈkju.bɪt/ /ˈkjuː.bɪt/ cubits n
πήχης
The distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger used as an informal unit of length.

cuckold /ˈkʌ.koʊld/ /ˈkʌ.kəld/ /ˈkʌ.kəʊld/ cuckolds n
κερατάς
A man married to an unfaithful wife, especially when he is unaware or unaccepting of the fact.

cuckold /ˈkʌ.koʊld/ /ˈkʌ.kəld/ /ˈkʌ.kəʊld/ v
κερατώνω
(transitive) To make a cuckold or cuckquean of someone by being unfaithful, or by seducing their partner or spouse.

cuckoo /ˈkuː.kuː/ /ˈkʊk.uː/ cuckoos n
κούκος
A person who inveigles themselves into a place where they should not be (used especially in the phrase a cuckoo in the nest).

cuckoo clock cuckoo clocks n
ρολόι κούκου
A clock that announces the time (hours and quarter hours) by a cuckoo sound, often equipped with a small cuckoo automaton.

cucumber /ˈkaʊˌkʌmbəɹ/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbɚ/ cucumbers n
αγγούρι αγγουριά
The edible fruit of this plant, having a green rind and crisp white flesh.

cudgel /ˈkʌd͡ʒəl/ cudgels n
ρόπαλο
A short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon.

cue /kɪu̯/ /ˈkjuː/ [cj̊uː] [kj̊ʉː] cues n
κιου
The name of the Latin-script letter Q.

cuff /kʌf/ v
μανσέτα ρεβέρ
(transitive) To furnish with cuffs.

cufflink /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ cufflinks n
μανικετόκουμπο
A button or stud used to hold a sleeve cuff together.

cuirass /kwɪˈɹæs/ /ˈkjʊəɹæs/ cuirasses n
θώρακας
A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ cuisines n
κουζίνα μαγειρική
(countable, uncountable) A characteristic style of preparing food, often associated with a place of origin.

cul-de-sac /ˈkʌldəsak/ /ˈkʌldəsæk/ cul-de-sacs culs-de-sac n
κόλπωμα
(medicine) A sack-like cavity, a tube open at one end only.

culinary /ˈk(j)ulɪˌnɛɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ more culinary most culinary adj
μαγειρικός εδεσματολογικός
Relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking.

culinary art culinary arts n
μαγειρική
The art of cooking in particular way, a characteristic style of cooking.

culmination /ˌkʌl.məˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkʌl.mɪnˈeɪ.ʃən/ culminations n
μεσημβρινή διάβαση
(astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.

culprit [ˈkʰʌɫpɹ̥ɪt] culprits n
ένοχος φταίχτης
The person or thing at fault for a problem or crime.

cult /kʌlt/ /ˈkɒlt/ [kʰʌlt] cults n
λατρεία αίρεση δόγμα θρησκεία
The veneration, devotion, and religious rites given to a deity (especially in a historical polytheistic context), or (in a Christian context) to a saint.

cultivated /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/ more cultivated most cultivated adj
καλλιεργημένος
(of a person) cultured, refined, educated

cultivator cultivators n
σκαλιστήρι
Any of several devices used to loosen or stir the soil, either to remove weeds or to provide aeration and drainage.
καλλιεργητής
A person who cultivates.

cultural Marxism n
πολιτιστικός μαρξισμός
(Marxism, academia) A form of Marxism perceived as subsumed by capitalism and thus as unauthentic by its critics (usually other Marxists).

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ cultures n
πολιτισμός
The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize humankind, or a particular society or nation.
(euphemism) Ethnicity, race (and its associated arts, customs, etc.)
πολιτισμός νοοτροπία
The beliefs, values, behaviour and material objects that constitute a people's way of life.
καλλιέργεια
The conventional conducts and ideologies of a community; the system comprising the accepted norms and values of a society.
(microbiology) The process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity in an artificial medium.
παράδοση
(anthropology) Any knowledge passed from one generation to the next, not necessarily with respect to human beings.

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ v
καλλιεργώ
(transitive) to maintain in an environment suitable for growth (especially of bacteria) (compare cultivate)
(transitive) to increase the artistic or scientific interest (in something) (compare cultivate)

cum /kʌm/ n
χύσι χύσιμο
(colloquial, vulgar) Semen.

cum /kʌm/ v
χύνω
(slang, vulgar) To have an orgasm, to feel the sensation of an orgasm.

cumin /ˈkjumɪn/ /ˈkjuːmɪn/ /ˈkumɪn/ /ˈkʊmɪn/ /ˈkʌmɪn/ cumins n
κύμινο
The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.
Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.

cumulative /ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/ /ˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪtɪv/ more cumulative most cumulative adj
αθροιστικός συσσωρευτικός
Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of measuring or collating.

cumulonimbus /ˌkju.mjə.loʊˈnɪm.bəs/ /ˌkjuː.mjʊ.ləʊˈnɪm.bəs/ cumulonimbi cumulonimbuses n
σωρειτομελανίας
(meteorology) A cloud, with a tall structure and a flat base, that is often associated with thunderstorms.

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ adj
σφηνοειδής
Having the form of a wedge; wedge-shaped, especially with a tapered end.
Written in the cuneiform writing system.

cuneiform /kjuˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjʊˈneɪ.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkju.nɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.ni.ɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ cuneiforms n
σφηνοειδής γραφή
An ancient Mesopotamian writing system, adapted within several language families, originating as pictograms in Sumer around the 30th century BC, evolving into more abstract and characteristic wedge shapes formed by a blunt reed stylus on clayen tablets.
σφηνοειδής
(anatomy) A wedge-shaped bone, especially a cuneiform bone.

cunnilingus /ˌkʌn.iˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ /ˌkʌn.ɪˈlɪŋ.ɡəs/ cunnilinguses n
αιδοιολειξία γλειφομούνι
The stimulation of the vulva using the mouth.

cunt /kʌnt/ [kʰʌ̃nt] cunts n
μουνί
(vulgar, countable) The female genitalia, especially the vulva.
(vulgar, offensive, countable) An extremely unpleasant or objectionable person (in US, especially a woman; in Commonwealth more usually a man).
(Australia, Ireland, NZ, UK, Commonwealth, countable, vulgar) An unpleasant or difficult experience or incident.

cuntlet cuntlets n
μουνίτσα
(vulgar, slang) A small cunt; a young woman seen as a potential sex partner.

cup /kʊp/ /kʌp/ cups n
φλιτζάνι κούπα
A concave vessel for drinking from, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
κύπελλο
The contents of said vessel.
A trophy in the shape of an oversized cup.
A contest for which a cup is awarded.
κούπα φλιτζάνι
A customary unit of measure
κούπα
One of the two parts of a brassiere which each cover a breast.

cup of tea /ˈkʌp əv ˈtiː/ /ˌkʌp ə ˈtiː/ cups of tea n
φλιτζάνι τσάι
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cup,‎ tea. A cup or mug with tea in it.

cupbearer /ˈkʌpˌbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpˌbɛɹɚ/ cupbearers n
οινοχόος
(chiefly, historical) One who ceremonially fills and hands out the cups in which a drink is served.

cupboard /ˈkʌb.əd/ /ˈkʌb.ɚd/ /ˈkʌp.boɹd/ cupboards n
ντουλάπι ερμάριο
A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.

cupola /ˈkjupəloʊ/ /ˈkjuːpələ/ /ˈkupələ/ cupolae cupolas n
θόλος τρούλλος
(architecture) A dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome.
πυργίσκος
(military, railroad) A small turret, usually on a hatch of an armoured fighting vehicle.

cupping /ˈkʌpɪŋ/ cuppings n
βεντούζες
(medicine) Fire cupping, a traditional therapeutic treatment called in which heated cupping glasses are applied to the skin, supposedly to draw blood towards the surface.

cupping glass cupping glasses n
βεντούζα
(archaic, medicine) A glass vessel used in cupping.

cupronickel cupronickels n
χαλκονικέλιο
An alloy of copper containing from 10 to 40% nickel.

cur /kɜː/ /kɝ/ curs n
κοπρίτης
(dated, or, humorous) A contemptible or inferior dog.
(dated, or, humorous) A detestable person.

curcumin /ˈkɜː(ɹ)kjəmɪn/ curcumins n
κουρκουμίνη
(chemistry) A polyphenol (1E,6E)-1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione; a major constituent of the spice turmeric.

curd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ curds n
τυρόπηγμα
The part of milk that coagulates when it sours or is treated with enzymes; used to make cottage cheese, dahi, etc.

cure /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ cures n
θεραπεία
A method, device or medication that restores good health.

cure /kjɔː(ɹ)/ /kjɜː(ɹ)/ /kjɝ/ /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
θεραπεύω
(transitive) To restore to health.

curettage /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/ curettages n
απόξεση
(medicine) The removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette.

curette /kjʊˈɹɛt/ curettes n
ξέστρο
(medicine, dentistry) A hand-held surgical instrument, often with a scoop or hook at its tip, used for cleaning or debriding biological tissue.

curfew /ˈkɜː.fjuː/ /ˈkɝ.fju/ curfews n
απαγόρευση κυκλοφορίας
Any regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time.

curiosity /-ɪti/ /ˌkjɔːɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjɔːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjɚiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjɜːˈɹɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɑsəti/ /ˌkjʊəɹiˈɒsəti/ /ˌkjʊəˈɹɒsəti/ curiosities n
περιέργεια
(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring. [from 17th c.]

curiosity killed the cat proverb
η περιέργεια σκότωσε τη γάτα
One should not be curious about things that can be dangerous.

curious /-i.jɪs/ /-i.ɪs/ /ˈkjɔː-/ /ˈkjɚ.i.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈkjʊ.ɹəs/ /ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əs/ curiouser curiousest more curious most curious adj
περίεργος
Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.

curium /ˈkjʊəɹiəm/ n
κιούριο
A highly fissile transuranic chemical element (symbol Cm) with an atomic number of 96.

curlew /ˈkɜːlju/ /ˈkɜːlu/ /ˈkɝlu/ curlews n
νουμήνιος τουρλίδα
Any of several migratory wading birds in the genus Numenius of the family Scolopacidae, remarkable for their long, slender, downcurved bills.

curlew sandpiper curlew sandpipers n
δρεπανοσκαλίδρα κοτσινονεραλλίδι
A type of sandpiper, (Calidris ferruginea)

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ curlier curliest adj
κατσαρός
Having curls.

curly bracket curly brackets n
άγκιστρο μύστακας
Either { or }, having various uses in math, music, computer programming and chemistry.

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ currants n
κορινθιακή σταφίδα
A small dried grape, usually the Black Corinth grape, rarely more than 4 mm in diameter when dried.

currency /ˈkɝ.ən.si/ /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ currencies n
νόμισμα
Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ currenter currentest more current most current adj
τωρινός παρών τρέχων
Existing or occurring at the moment.

current /ˈkɝ.ənt/ /ˈkɝ.ɪnt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹənt/ /ˈkʌ.ɹɪnt/ currents n
ρεύμα
The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially (oceanography) short for ocean current.
a tendency or a course of events
εντάση
(electricity) the amount of electric charge flowing in each unit of time.

current account current accounts n
Ισοζύγιο Τρεχουσών Συναλλαγών
That part of the balance of payments recording a nation's exports and imports of goods and services and transfer payments

current asset current assets n
βραχυπρόθεσμο ενεργητικό κυκλοφορούν ενεργητικό
(accounting) An asset on the balance sheet which is expected to be sold or otherwise used up in the near future, usually within one year, or one business cycle - whichever is longer, such as cash, accounts receivable, and inventory.

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ /kɚˈɪkjələm/ /kɜːɹˈɪk.juː.ləm/ curricula curriculums n
διδακτέα ύλη πρόγραμμα σπουδών
The set of courses, coursework, and their content, offered at a school or university.

curriculum vitae /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːtaɪ/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/ curricula vitae curricula vitarum n
βιογραφικό σημείωμα
(British) A written account of one's life comprising one's education, accomplishments, work experience, publications, etc.; especially, one used to apply for a job.

curry /ˈkɝ.i/ /ˈkʌɹ.i/ curries n
κάρυ
One of a family of dishes originating from Indian cuisine, flavoured by a spiced sauce
κάρυ κάρι
A spiced sauce or relish, especially one flavoured with curry powder

curry powder curry powders n
κάρρυ σκόνη
A mixture of spices, usually including turmeric, commonly used in Asian-style cooking.

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ curses n
κατάρα
A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.
A vulgar epithet.

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝs/ v
αναθεματίζω
(transitive) To place a curse upon (a person or object).
To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.
βρίζω
To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.

cursed /kɜːst/ /kɝst/ /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ [kʰɝst] [ˈkʰɝsɪ̈d] curseder cursedest more cursed most cursed adj
καταραμένος
Under some divine harm, malady, or other curse.

cursor /kɜɹsəɹ/ /kɜːsə/ [ˈkʰɜːsə] [ˈkʰɜ˞sə˞] cursors n
δείκτης
A part of any of several scientific or measuring instruments that moves back and forth to indicate a position.
δρομέας κέρσορας
(GUI) A moving icon or other representation, usually called a pointer, of the position of the pointing device.
δρομέας δείκτης
(computing) An indicator, often a blinking line or bar and sometimes called a caret, indicating where the next insertion or other edit will take place.

curtain /ˈkɜː.tən/ /ˈkɝ.tən/ [ˈkʰɝʔn̩] curtains n
κουρτίνα
A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.
αυλαία κουρτίνα
A similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater.

curvature /ˈkɝ.və.t͡ʃɚ/ curvatures n
καμπυλότητα κυρτότητα
The shape of something curved.
καμπυλότητα
(differential, _, geometry) The extent to which a Riemannian manifold is intrinsically curved.

curve /kɚv/ /kɜːv/ [ˈkʰɚv] [ˈkʰɜːv] curves n
καμπύλη
A gentle bend, such as in a road.
A simple figure containing no straight portions and no angles; a curved line.
(geometry) A one-dimensional figure of non-zero length; the graph of a continuous map from a one-dimensional space.
καμπύλες καμπύλη
A grading system based on the scale of performance of a group used to normalize a right-skewed grade distribution (with more lower scores) into a bell curve, so that more can receive higher grades, regardless of their actual knowledge of the subject.

cushat /ˈkʊʃət/ /ˈkʌʃət/ cushats n
φάσσα
(Geordie, or, literary) A pigeon, wood pigeon or ring dove.

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ cushions n
μαξιλάρι
A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support.
σπόντα
(sports, billiards, snooker, pool) The lip around a table in cue sports which absorbs some of the impact of the billiard balls and bounces them back.
στρώμα
Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact.

cusp /kʌsp/ cusps n
αιχμή
A sharp point or pointed end.
ακμή
(astrology) A boundary between zodiacal signs and houses.
φύμα
(dentistry) Any of the pointed parts of a canine tooth or molar.

cuspid /ˈkʌspɪd/ cuspids n
κυνόδοντας
A tooth with a single cusp; a canine tooth.

cuss /kʌs/ v
βλαστημώ βλασφημώ
(chiefly, US, colloquial) To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely.

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ customs n
συνήθεια
Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.

custom house custom houses n
τελωνείο τελωνειακός σταθμός
An official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ customers n
πελάτης πελάτισσα θαμώνας
A patron, a client; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.

customer support n
υποστήριξη πελατών
Provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase.

customs /ˈkʌs.təmz/ customs n
δασμός τελωνείο
(in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.

customs officer customs officers n
τελωνειακός
An officer enforcing customs laws.

customs union customs unions n
τελωνειακή ένωση
A type of trade bloc which is composed of a free trade area with a common external tariff.

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ more cut most cut adj
κομμένος
(participial adjective) Having been cut.
Reduced.
περιτετμημένος
(informal) Circumcised or having been the subject of female genital mutilation.

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ cuts n
κόψιμο
The act of cutting.
(card games) The act or right of dividing a deck of playing cards.
The manner or style in which a garment or an article of clothing is fashioned.
κόψιμο τομή
An opening resulting from cutting; an incision or wound.
κομμάτι
A slab or slice, especially of meat.

cut /kʊt/ /kʌt/ v
κόβω
To divide with a knife, scissors, or another sharp instrument.
(transitive, intransitive) To divide a pack of playing cards into two.
βγάζω
To separate or omit, in a situation where one was previously associated.
κόβω κάνω κοπάνα
To abridge or shorten a work; to remove a portion of a recording during editing.
αποκοπή πηδάω
(transitive, computing) To remove (text, a picture, etc.) and place in memory in order to paste at a later time.
κόβω βγάζω μειώνω
(transitive, slang) To make, to negotiate, to conclude.

cut and dried adj
ευσαφές ευσαφής
Simple, straightforward, clear, or certain.

cut to the chase v
μπαίνω στο ψητό
(idiomatic) To get to the point; to get on with it; to state something directly.

cutaneous /kjuːˈteɪniəs/ adj
δερματικός
(anatomy, zoology) Of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the exterior skin, especially the cutis.

cute /kjuːt/ /kɪu̯t/ cuter cutest adj
χαριτωμένος χαριτωμένη χαριτωμένο
Lovable, charming, attractive or pleasing, especially in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way.

cutler cutlers n
μαχαιροποιός
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery.

cutlery /ˈkʊt.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ cutleries n
μαχαιροπήρουνα
A collective ensemble of eating and serving utensils such as knives, forks and spoons.

cutlet cutlets n
κοτολέτα
A thin slice of meat, usually fried.
παϊδάκι
A chop, a specific piece of meat (especially pork, chicken, or beef) cut from the side of an animal.

cutpurse /ˌkʌtˈpɜːs/ /ˌkʌtˈpɝs/ cutpurses n
πορτοφολάς
A thief who steals from others' purses or pockets in public.

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ cutters n
κότερο
(nautical) A single-masted, fore-and-aft rigged, sailing vessel with at least two headsails, and a mast set further aft than that of a sloop.

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ cuttings n
κόψιμο
(countable, uncountable) The action of the verb to cut.
απόκομμα
(countable) A newspaper clipping.
ξεμασκαλίδι
(countable, horticulture) A leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant and cultivated to grow a new plant.
όρυγμα
(countable, Britain) An open passage at a level lower than the surrounding terrain, dug for a canal, railway, or road to go through.

cutting edge cutting edges n
κοπτική ακμή
The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.
στην αιχμή της τεχνολογίας
(idiomatic, by extension, often with "on the") The forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.

cuttlefish /-təɹ-/ /ˈkʌt(ə)lfɪʃ/ /ˈkʌtl̩fɪʃ/ [-ɾ(ə)l] cuttlefish cuttlefishes n
σουπιά
any of various squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened

cuttlefish bone /ˌkʌt(ə)lˌfɪʃ ˈboʊn/ /ˌkʌtl̩fɪʃ ˈbəʊn/ [-ɾ(ə)l-] cuttlefish bones n
σουπιοκόκαλο
The calcareous, oval-shaped internal shell of a cuttlefish (order Sepiida), originally used in powdered form as an antacid and for absorbing moisture or polishing objects, and now chiefly as a dietary supplement for cage birds.

cutwork cutworks n
αζούρ

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪˌæn/ more cyan most cyan adj
κυανός
Of the colour cyan.

cyan /saɪˈæn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪˌæn/ cyans n
κυανός
An additive secondary colour midway between green and blue, evoked by wavelengths between ~490 and ~520 nm.

cyanobacterium cyanobacteria n
κυανοβακτήριο
(biology) Any of very many photosynthetic prokaryotic microorganisms, of phylum Cyanobacteria, once known as blue-green algae.

cyanosis /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ cyanoses n
κυάνωση
(pathology) A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.

cyanotype /saɪˈænəʊˌtaɪp/ /saɪˈænəˌtaɪp/ cyanotypes n
κυανοτυπία
(countable) A photographic print produced by means of this process.

cyber- /ˈsaɪbə/ /ˈsaɪbɚ/ prefix
κυβερνο-
Relating to the Internet or cyberspace, or to computers more generally.

cyberattack cyberattacks n
κυβερνοεπίθεση
An attack or intrusion by means of a computer network such as the Internet, often for the purpose of spying.

cybercrime cybercrimes n
κυβερνοέγκλημα
Crime committed using computer networks.

cyberdefense cyberdefenses n
κυβερνοάμυνα
Defense against internet attack.

cybernetic /ˌsaɪbə(ɹ)ˈnɛtɪk/ /ˌsaɪbɚˈnɛtɪk/ more cybernetic most cybernetic adj
κυβερνητικός
Of or relating to cybernetics—the mathematical study of communication and control in living organisms or machines.

cybernetics /ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
κυβερνητική
The theory/science of communication and control in living organisms or machines.

cyberpunk cyberpunks n
κυβερνοπάνκ
(science fiction, uncountable) A subgenre of science fiction which focuses on computer or information technology and virtual reality juxtaposed with a degree of breakdown or radical change in the social order.
(music genre, uncountable) A musical genre related to the punk movement that makes use of electronic sounds such as synthesizers.

cybersecurity /saɪbəsɪˈkjʊəɹɪtɪ/ n
κυβερνοασφάλεια
Security against electronic attacks such as cyberwarfare or cyberterrorism.

cyberspace /ˈsaɪ.bəɹˌspeɪs/ /ˈsaɪ.bəˌspeɪs/ cyberspaces n
κυβερνοχώρος
A world of information accessed through the Internet.
(science fiction) A three-dimensional representation of virtual space in a computer network.

cyberwarfare n
κυβερνοπόλεμος
Warfare taking place on the Internet, as by disrupting critical online services.

cyborg /ˈsaɪ.boɹɡ/ /ˈsaɪ.bɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ [ˈsaɪ.bo̞ɹɡ] cyborgs n
σάιμποργκ άνθρωπος ρομπότ
(scifi) A being which is part machine and part organic.

cyclamen cyclamens n
κυκλάμινο
Any of various flowering plants, of the genus Cyclamen, widely cultivated as a houseplant, having decorative leaves and solitary flowers.

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] cycles n
κύκλος
A complete rotation of anything.
A process that returns to its beginning and then repeats itself in the same sequence.
A series of poems, songs or other works of art, typically longer than a trilogy.

cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/ /ˈsɑɪ.kəl/ [ˈsaɪ.kl̩] [ˈsɑɪ.kl̩] v
ποδηλατώ
To go through a cycle or to put through a cycle.

cyclic /ˈsaɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɑɪ.klɪk/ /ˈsɪk.lɪk/ more cyclic most cyclic adj
κυκλικός
Characterized by, or moving in cycles, or happening at regular intervals.
(chemistry, of a compound) Having chains of atoms arranged in a ring.
εγγράψιμος
(geometry, of a polygon) Able to be inscribed in a circle.

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ cyclings n
ποδηλασία
(uncountable) The sport of riding and racing cycles, especially bicycles.

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ cyclists n
ποδηλάτης ποδηλάτισσα
A person who rides a cycle, especially a bicycle, or who habitually engages in cycling.

cycloid /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/ adj
κυκλοειδής
Resembling a circle; cycloidal.

cycloid /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/ cycloids n
κυκλοειδής
(geometry) The locus of a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls without slipping on a fixed straight line.

cyclone /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ cyclones n
κυκλώνας
(broad sense) A weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a centre of low atmospheric pressure.
(narrow sense) Such a weather phenomenon occurring in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean

cyclopropane cyclopropanes n
κυκλοπροπάνιο
(organic compound, pharmaceutical drug) The simplest alicyclic hydrocarbon, C3H6, an inflammable gas, sometimes used as an anaesthetic.

cyclops /ˈsaɪˌklɑps/ cyclopes cyclops cyclopses n
κύκλωπας Κύκλωπας
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A one-eyed giant from Greek and Roman mythology.

cyclotron /ˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ cyclotrons n
κυκλοτρόνιο κύκλοτρο
An early particle accelerator in which charged particles were generated at a central source and accelerated spirally outward through a fixed magnetic field and alternating electric fields.

cygnet /ˈsɪɡ.nɪt/ cygnets n
κυκνίσκος
The young of a swan.

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ [ˈsɪlɪ̈ndɚ] cylinders n
κύλινδρος
(geometry) A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.
(geometry) A solid figure bounded by a cylinder and two parallel planes intersecting the cylinder.
Any object in the form of a circular cylinder.
A cylindrical cavity or chamber in a mechanism, such as the counterpart to a piston found in a piston-driven engine.
An early form of phonograph recording, made on a wax cylinder.
μύλος
A container in the form of a cylinder with rounded ends for storing pressurized gas; a gas cylinder.
κύλινδρος μύλος
The part of a revolver that contains chambers for the cartridges.

cyma /ˈsaɪmə/ cymae cymas cymata cymæ n
κυμάτιο
(architecture) A moulding of the cornice, wavelike in form, whose outline consists of a concave and a convex line; an ogee.

cymbal /ˈsɪmbəl/ [ˈsɪmbɫ̩] cymbals n
κύμβαλο
(musical instruments) A concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck: played either in pairs, by striking them together, or singly by striking with a drumstick or the like.

cynanthropy n
κυνανθρωπία
(medicine) A delusion in which a person believes he or she is transformed into a dog.

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ more cynic most cynic adj
κυνικός
cynical (in all senses)
(not comparable) Relating to the Dog Star.

cynical /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ more cynical most cynical adj
κυνικός ωμός
Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

cynically /ˈsɪn.ɪk.(ə.)li/ more cynically most cynically adv
κυνικά
in a cynical manner

cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ cynicisms n
κυνισμός
(countable) A skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act.

cypress /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ cypresses n
κυπαρίσσι
An evergreen coniferous tree with flattened shoots bearing small scale-like leaves, whose dark foliage is sometimes associated with mourning, in family Cupressaceae, especially the genera Cupressus and Chamaecyparis.

cyst /sɪst/ cysts n
κύστη
A pouch or sac without opening, usually membranous and containing morbid matter, which develops in one of the natural cavities or in the substance of an organ.

cystectomy cystectomies n
κυστεκτομή
(surgery) The removal of the bladder; the removal of a cyst

cysteine /ˈsɪs.tɪ.iːn/ cysteines n
κυστεΐνη
(amino acid) A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C3H7NO2S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.

cystic /ˈsɪstɪk/ adj
κυστικός
Of or pertaining to a cyst.
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the gall bladder or the urinary bladder.

cystic fibrosis n
κυστική ίνωση
(pathology) An inherited condition in which the exocrine glands produce abnormally viscous mucus, causing chronic respiratory and digestive problems.

cystocele cystoceles n
κυστεοκήλη
(medicine) Hernial intrusion of the bladder into the vagina, resulting from tearing of the pubocervical fascia during childbirth and often accompanied by urethroceles.

cystoscope cystoscopes n
κυστεοσκόπιο
A form of endoscope used to examine the ureter and the bladder.

cystoscopy cystoscopies n
κυστεοσκόπηση
An endoscopy of the urinary bladder via the urethra

cyto- prefix
κυτταρο-
(biology) cell.

cytokine cytokines n
κυτοκίνη
(protein, immunology) Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system.

cytology /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
κυτταρολογία
(biology) The study of cells.

cytometry cytometries n
κυτταρομετρία

cytopathology cytopathologies n
κυτταροπαθολογία
(cytology, pathology) The branch of pathology that deals with abnormalities of cells.

cytoplasm /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ cytoplasms n
κυτταρόπλασμα
(cytology) The contents of a cell except for the nucleus. It includes cytosol, organelles, vesicles, and the cytoskeleton.

cytoplasmic /saɪtə(ʊ)ˈplazmɪk/ adj
κυτταροπλασματικός
(cytology) Of or pertaining to cytoplasm.

cytostatic more cytostatic most cytostatic adj
κυτταροστατικός
Tending to inhibit the growth and multiplication of cells.

d. adj
απεβ.
died

dab /dæb/ dabs n
άγγιγμα
A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.
μάστορας
One skilful or proficient; an expert; an adept.
λιμάνδη η κοινή
A small flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, especially Limanda limanda; a flounder.
μικροποσότητα
A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.

dace /deɪs/ dace daces n
ασπρόψαρο κέφαλος
A shoal-forming fish of species Leuciscus leuciscus, common to swift rivers in England and Wales and in Europe.

dactyl /ˈdæktɪɫ/ dactyls n
δάκτυλος
A metrical foot of three syllables (— ⏑ ⏑), one long followed by two short, or one accented followed by two unaccented.

dactylic /dæk.ˈtɪ.lɪk/ more dactylic most dactylic adj
δακτυλικός

dactylography n
δακτυλοσκοπία
The science of using fingerprints to uniquely identify people.

dad /dæd/ dads n
μπαμπάς
(informal) A father, a male parent.

dad joke v
κρύο ανέκδοτο
(colloquial) To tell (someone) a dad joke.

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ dadaisms n
ντανταϊσμός
The cultural movement of Dada.

daemon /ˈdeɪmən/ /ˈdiːmən/ daemons n
δαίμονας δαίμων
(computing, Unix) A process (a running program) that does not have a controlling terminal.

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ daffodils n
νάρκισσος
(countable) A bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus, with yellow flowers and a trumpet shaped corona, especially Narcissus pseudonarcissus, the national flower of Wales.

dagger /ˈdæɡə/ /ˈdæɡəɹ/ daggers n
εγχειρίδιο στιλέτο ξιφίδιο οβελίσκος
(weapons) A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.

dahlia /ˈdeɪlɪə/ /ˈdɑːlɪə/ dahlias n
ντάλια
Any plant of the genus Dahlia, tuberous perennial flowering plants native to Mexico.

daikon /ˈdaɪkɒn/ daikon daikons n
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.

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
καθημερινός
That occurs every day, or at least every working day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
καθημερινά ημερησίως
quotidianly, every day

daily bread /ˈdeɪli ˌbɹɛd/ n
επιούσιος
All those things, such as regular food and water, needed to sustain physical life.

dairy /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ /ˈdɛɚ.i/ /ˈdɛɹ.i/ adj
γαλακτοκομικός
(specifically) Referring to products produced from animal milk as opposed to non-milk substitutes.
Referring to the milk production and processing industries.

dairy /ˈdɛə.ɹi/ /ˈdɛɚ.i/ /ˈdɛɹ.i/ dairies n
γαλακτοκομείο
A place, often on a farm, where milk is processed and turned into products such as butter and cheese.
γαλακτοκομικά γαλακτοπωλείο
(uncountable) (also dairy products or dairy produce) Products produced from milk.

dais /-əs/ /ˈdaɪ-/ /ˈdeɪ.əs/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ daises n
εξέδρα
A raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honour, a throne, or other dignified occupancy, such as ancestral statues; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit, etc., which may be used to speak from. [from c. 1800.]

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ daisies n
μαργαρίτα
The wild flowering plant Bellis perennis of the Asteraceae family, with a yellow head and white petals

dalliance /ˈdalɪəns/ /ˈdæli.əns/ dalliances n
ερωτοτροπία χαριεντισμός
Playful flirtation; amorous play. [from 14th c.]
χασομέρι
A wasting of time in idleness or trifles. [from 16th c.]

dalton /ˈdɔːltən/ daltons n
ντάλτον
(physics) the atomic mass unit

dam /dæm/ dams n
φράγμα
A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.

damage /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/ damages n
ζημιά ζημία
Injury or harm; the condition or measure of something not being intact.
(slang) Cost or expense.

damaged /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒd/ more damaged most damaged adj
κατεστραμμένος σκάρτος ταλαιπωρημένος
That has suffered damage.

damages /ˈdæmɪd͡ʒɪz/ n
αποζημίωση
(legal) The money paid or awarded to a claimant (in England), a pursuer (in Scotland) or a plaintiff (in the US) in a civil action as compensation for a loss suffered by the same.

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ more damask most damask adj
δαμασκηνί
Of a grayish-pink color, like that of the damask rose.

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ damasks n
δαμάσκο
An ornate silk fabric originating from Damascus.

dammit /ˈdæmət/ /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
γαμώ το γαμώτο διάβολε διάολε να πάρει ο διάβολος να πάρει ο διάολος
(mildly, vulgar) Expressing anger, irritation, contempt, or disappointment.

damn it interjection
ανάθεμά το! γαμώτο! να πάρει!
An expression of surprise, outrage, or frustration.

damnation /dæmˈneɪʃən/ damnations n
κολασμός
(religion) Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or the punishment itself.

damned /dæmd/ damneder damnedest more damned most damned adj
καταραμένος
Godforsaken.

damp /dæmp/ damper dampest adj
νοτερός
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
αποθαρρυμένος
(figuratively) Despondent; dispirited, downcast.

damp /dæmp/ damps n
νότος υγρασία
Moisture; humidity; dampness.
αποθάρρυνση
(archaic) Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.
νοτίδα
(mining, archaic, or, historical) A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.

damson /ˈdæmzən/ damsons n
αγριοδαμάσκηνο
The edible fruit of this tree.

dana n
γενναιοδωρία ελεημοσύνη
The virtue of generosity or giving, a form of alms, in Indian philosophy.

dance /dæn(t)s/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deənts] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛənts] [ɖɑːns] dances n
χορός
A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

dance /dæn(t)s/ /dɑːns/ [dans] [deənts] [däns] [däːns] [dæns] [dæːns] [dɐːns] [dɑːns] [dɛənts] [ɖɑːns] v
χορεύω
(intransitive) To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

dance floor dance floors n
πίστα
A large floor, usually made of hardwood, used primarily for dancing.

dancer /ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdæns.ɚ/ /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ dancers n
χορευτής χορεύτρια
A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.
χορεύτρια
(euphemistic) A stripper.

dandelion /ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dɪˌlaɪ.ən/ dandelions n
αγριοραδίκι αγριοράδικο
(countable) Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

dandle /ˈdændəl/ [ˈdændəɫ] dandles n
ταχταρίζω
(Rhode Island) A teeter-totter or seesaw.

dandruff /ˈdændɹʊf/ /ˈdændɹʌf/ dandruffs n
πιτυρίδα
scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp; Pityriasis capitis

danger /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ dangers n
κίνδυνος
Exposure to likely harm; peril.
An instance or cause of likely harm.

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒɹəs/ more dangerous most dangerous adj
επικίνδυνος
Full of danger.

dantrolene /ˈdæn.tɹəˌliːn/ n
δαντρολένη
(pharmaceutical drug) A postsynaptic muscle relaxant that lessens excitation–contraction coupling in muscle cells.

dare /dɛ(ə)ɹ/ /dɛə(ɹ)/ v
τολμώ
(intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).
(transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ [ˈdɛədɛvəɫ] more daredevil most daredevil adj
παράτολμος
Recklessly bold; adventurous. [from 1832]

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ [ˈdɛədɛvəɫ] daredevils n
ριψοκίνδυνος
A person who engages in very risky behavior, especially one who is motivated by a craving for excitement or attention. [from 1794]

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ darker darkest adj
σκοτεινός σκούρος
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ darks n
σκοτάδι
A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
σούρουπο
(uncountable) Nightfall.

dark blue dark blues n
σκούρο μπλε
A deep, dim blue colour: navy or similar.

dark chocolate dark chocolates n
μαύρη σοκολάτα σκοτεινή σοκολάτα σκούρη σοκολάτα σοκολάτα υγείας
(countable) A serving or a variety of this chocolate.

dark energy n
σκοτεινή ενέργεια
(astronomy, astrophysics) A hypothetical form of energy which, it is supposed, is spread uniformly throughout space (and time) and has anti-gravitational properties: it represents a possible mechanism for the cosmological constant, and thus is one of the possible explanations for the current accelerating rate of expansion of the universe; and it is estimated to account for about 74% of the mass-energy of the universe.

dark horse dark horses n
σιγανό ποτάμι
(idiomatic) Someone who possesses talents or favorable characteristics that are not known or expected by others.

dark matter n
σκοτεινή ύλη
(astronomy, astrophysics, broadly) Matter which cannot be detected by its radiation but whose presence is inferred from gravitational effects.

dark red adj
σκουροκόκκινος
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dark tourism n
σκοτεινός τουρισμός

darkly /ˈdɑɹkli/ /ˈdɑːkli/ darklier darkliest more darkly most darkly adv
μυστηριωδώς
(figuratively) In a manner which produces an inward conviction of future misfortune; ominously

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ darknesses n
σκοτάδι έρεβος ζόφος
(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.

darkroom darkrooms n
σκοτεινός θάλαμος
(photography) A dark room, where photographs are developed.

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ darlinger darlingest adj
λατρεμένος πολυαγαπημένος
Dear; cherished.
χαριτωμένος
Charming, very cute.

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ darlings n
αγάπη λατρεία
A person who is dear to one.

darmstadtium /dɑːɹmˈʃtɑːtiəm/ n
νταρμστάντιο
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Ds) with atomic number 110.

darn /daːn/ /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ v
μαντάρω
(transitive, sewing) To repair by stitching with thread or yarn, particularly by using a needle to construct a weave across a damaged area of fabric.

darter darters n
τοξότης
Any member of the family Anhingidae, waterbirds with long necks.
πέρκα
Any of the similar South American (and Panamanian) freshwater fish in the characin family Crenuchidae

dash /dæʃ/ dashes n
παύλα
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
μακρόν παύλα
(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
έφοδος εξόρμηση
A short run, flight.
στάλα
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔːɹd/ dashboards n
ταμπλό αυτοκινήτου
(historical) An upturned screen of wood or leather placed on the front of a horse-drawn carriage, sleigh or other vehicle that protected the driver from mud, debris, water and snow thrown up by the horse's hooves.

data /ˈdeɪ.tə/ /ˈdæt.ə/ /ˈdɐːtə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ [ˈdeɪ.ɾə] [ˈdäːɾə] [ˈdæɾ.ə] n
δεδομένα
(collectively, uncountable) Information, especially in a scientific or computational context, or with the implication that it is organized.

data bus data buses data busses n
αρτηρία δεδομένων
(computing) A hardware subsystem that transfers data between components inside a computer, or between computers.

data cube data cubes n
κύβος δεδομένων
(computing) A very large three-dimensional array or table

data mining n
εξόρυξη δεδομένων
(database) A technique for searching large-scale databases for patterns; used mainly to find previously unknown correlations between variables that may be commercially useful.

data processing n
επεξεργασία δεδομένων
Any of many techniques in which data is retrieved, stored, classified, manipulated, transmitted and/or reported in such a way as to generate information; especially such processing using computers.

data stream data streams n
ροή δεδομένων
(computing) a sequence of digitally encoded coherent signals used in a transmission

data structure data structures n
δομή δεδομένων
(computer science) Any form of storing and organizing data in a computer so that it can be accessed efficiently.

data transfer rate data transfer rates n
ρυθμός μεταφοράς δεδομένων
(computing) The transmission speed of a communications channel; measured in bits or bytes per second.

data type data types n
τύπος δεδομένων
(programming) A classification or category of various types of data, that states the possible values that can be taken, how they are stored, and what range of operations are allowed on them.

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdæːtəˌbeːs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ databases n
βάση δεδομένων
(general) A collection of (usually) organized information in a regular structure, usually but not necessarily in a machine-readable format accessible by a computer.
(computing, loosely, metonymically) A software program (application) for storing, retrieving and manipulating such a structured data set.

datafile datafiles n
αρχείο δεδομένων
A computer file that stores data for use by an application or system.

datagram datagrams n
δεδομενόγραμμα
(networking) A packet of data passed across a network.

date /deɪt/ dates n
χουρμάς
The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.
ημερομηνία
The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.
A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
A point in time.
συνάντηση
A pre-arranged meeting.

date of birth dates of birth dates of births n
ημερομηνία γέννησης ημερομηνία γεννήσεως
The date and year on which something or someone was born.

date palm date palms n
χουρμαδιά
A palm tree, Phoenix dactylifera, whose fruit is the date.

dating agency dating agencies n
γραφείο γνωριμιών
A business providing a service allowing people to meet each other for romantic outings.

dative /ˈdeɪtɪv/ adj
δοτική
(grammar) Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.

dative case dative cases n
δοτική πτώση
(grammar) Case used to express direction towards an indirect object, the recipient or beneficiary of an action, and is generally indicated in English by to (when a recipient) or for (when a beneficiary) with the objective case. The direct object may be either stated or unstated where the indirect object is the beneficiary of the verbal action, but is stated where the indirect object is a recipient. If there is emphasis on the indirect object, the indirect object usually precedes the direct object and is not usually indicated with to or for; said structure is also used when neither object is being emphasized.

datum /ˈdeɪtəm/ /ˈdætəm/ /ˈdɑːtəm/ data datums n
δεδομένο
(cartography, surveying, engineering) A fixed reference point or set of reference points which precisely define a system of measurement or a coordinate system.

datura daturas n
δατούρα ντατούρα
A plant of the genus Datura, known for its trumpet-shaped flowers and poisonous properties. [from 16th c.]

daughter /ˈdoːtɐ/ /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.t̬ɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈdɑ.ɾɚ] [ˈdɔ.ɾɚ] daughters daughtren n
κόρη θυγατέρα
One’s female offspring.

daughter-in-law /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)ɪnˌlɔː/ daughter-in-laws daughters-in-law n
νύφη κόρη
The wife of one's child.

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ dawns n
αυγή ξημέρωμα
(uncountable) The morning twilight period immediately before sunrise.
αυγή ανατολή
(countable) The rising of the sun.
αυγή
(uncountable) The time when the sun rises.

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
ξημερώνω χαράζω
(intransitive, figurative) To begin to give promise; to begin to appear or to expand.

day /deɪ̯/ days n
μέρα ημέρα
(informal, or, meteorology) A 24-hour period beginning at 6am or sunrise.
The part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.
μέρα ημέρα εικοσιτετράωρο ημερονύχτιο
A period of time between two set times which mark the beginning and the end of day in a calendar, such as from midnight to the following midnight or (Judaism) from nightfall to the following nightfall.
A period of contention of a day or less.

day after days after n
μετά την μέρα
the next day.

day after tomorrow adv
μεθαύριο
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day after tomorrow n
μετά την επόμενη μέρα
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day and night adv
νυχθημερόν
All the time; round the clock; unceasingly.

day before yesterday adv
προχθές
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day before yesterday n
πριν την χθεσινή μέρα
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day by day more day by day most day by day adv
μέρα με τη μέρα
gradually

day in, day out adv
μέρα μπαίνει, μέρα βγαίνει
(idiomatic) Every day; daily; constantly or continuously (especially, of something that has become routine or monotonous).

day off days off n
ρέπο
A day of vacation; a day when one does not go to work, school, etc.

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ daybreaks n
αυγή
Dawn.

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] daydreams n
ονειροπόλημα
A spontaneous series of thoughts while awake not connected to immediate reality.

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹiːm] v
ονειροπολώ
(intransitive) To have such a series of thoughts; to woolgather.

daydreamer /ˈdeɪdɹimɚ/ /ˈdeɪdɹiːmə/ [ˈdeɪd͡ʒɹimɚ] daydreamers n
ονειροπόλος
One who daydreams.

daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/ /ˈdeɪˌlaɪt/ daylights n
φως
The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.
μέρα
The period of time between sunrise and sunset.

daylight saving time daylight saving times n
θερινή ώρα
The practice in some places of adjusting clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall, usually by one hour, so that the adjustment causes the time to coincide with the greatest period of illumination by the sun over the course of the day.

dayworker dayworkers n
εργάτης
An employee paid on an irregular basis; a casual worker.

dazzle /ˈdæzəl/ v
θαμπώνω
(transitive) To confuse the sight of by means of excessive brightness.

de Clérambault's syndrome n
ερωτομανία σύνδρομο Ντε Κλεραμπώ
erotomania

de facto /dəˈfæktoʊ/ /dɪˈfæktəʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktəʊ/ /ˌdiˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdiːˈfæktəʊ/ adj
εκ των πραγμάτων ντε φάκτο
In fact or in practice; in actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status. (Often opposed to de jure.)

de jure /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹeɪ/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɪ/ /deɪ ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/ /diː ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ /dɪ ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/ adj
ντε γιούρε αυτοδικαίως εκ του νόμου
Legal; justified by right or law, especially when in name only.

de- /diː/ /də/ /dɪ/ prefix
απο-
reversal, undoing

de-emulsifier [diːˌɛˈmʊɫsɪfaɪ(j)ə] [diːˌɛˈmʌɫsɪfaɪ(j)ə(ɹ)] de-emulsifiers n
απογαλακτωματοποιητής
a substance that separates an emulsion into its constituent parts

de-emulsify [diːˌɛˈmʊɫsɪfaɪ] [diːˌɛˈmʌɫsɪfaɪ] v
απογαλακτωματοποιώ
to separate an emulsion into its constituent parts.

de-escalate /diːˈɛskəleɪt/ v
αποκλιμακώνω
To decrease in intensity or magnitude.

de-escalation /diːˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/ de-escalations n
αποκλιμάκωση
A decrease in scope, extension or severity.

de-internationalization n
αποδιεθνοποίηση
The reverse of internationalization

de-internationalize v
αποδιεθνοποιώ
To reverse or remove internationalization

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ deacons n
διάκονος
(Christianity) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).

deaconess /ˌdiːkəˈnɛs/ deaconesses n
διακόνισσα
A female deacon (Anglican).

deactivate /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/ v
απενεργοποιώ
(ergative) to make something inactive or no longer effective

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ deader deadest adj
νεκρός πεθαμένος ψόφιος
(not comparable) No longer used or required.
(rare, especially, religion, often with "to") Indifferent to; having no obligation toward; no longer subject to or ruled by (sin, guilt, pleasure, etc).

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adv
ακριβώς
(degree, informal, colloquial) Exactly.

dead end dead ends n
αδιέξοδο αδιέξοδος
(idiomatic) A street or path or tunnel that goes nowhere or is blocked on one end.

dead men tell no tales /dɛd mɛn tɛl nəʊ teɪlz/ proverb
οι νεκροί δεν λένε παραμύθια
A dead person can no longer reveal information, especially information which others wish to keep secret.

dead reckoning dead reckonings n
νεκρός απολογισμός
A method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft by applying estimates of the distance and direction travelled from a previously known position. In respect to ships/boats, it excludes the effect of wind and current on the vessel. Compare with estimated position. Abbreviation: DR

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ deadlines n
προθεσμία
A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

deadlock /ˈdɛdlɑk/ /ˈdɛdlɒk/ deadlocks n
αδιέξοδο στάση
A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.
κώλυμα σταμάτημα
(computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

deadly nightshade deadly nightshades n
μπελαντόνα
The plant Atropa belladonna, a perennial shrub of the nightshade family that contains high concentrations of the alkaloid atropine which can be deadly if taken in excess.

deadly sin deadly sins n
θανάσιμο αμάρτημα
Any of the seven deadly sins: pride (or vanity, vainglory), envy, gluttony, greed (or avarice), lust, sloth (or acedia), and wrath (or anger).

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ more deadpan most deadpan adj
αγέλαστος
Deliberately impassive or expressionless.

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ deafer deafest adj
κουφός κωφός
Unable to hear, or only partially able to hear.

deaf-mute adj
κωφάλαλος
(now, offensive) Unable to hear or speak.

deaf-mute deaf-mutes n
κωφάλαλος
(now, offensive) A person who is unable to hear or speak.

deafness /ˈdɛfnəs/ deafnesses n
κώφωση κωφότητα
The condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear.

deal /diːl/ v
μοιράζω
(transitive) To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
(ambitransitive) To distribute cards to the players in a game.

deaminate /diːˈæmɪneɪt/ v
απαμινώνω
(organic chemistry, biochemistry, transitive) To remove an amino group from (a compound), especially by the use of a deaminase enzyme.

dean /diːn/ [diːn] [dĩːn] deans n
κοσμήτορας
A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ dearer dearest more dear most dear adj
αγαπητός
Loved; lovable.
Loving, affectionate, heartfelt
αγαπημένος
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
αγαπητέ αγαπητή
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ dearths n
λιμός πείνα
A period or condition when food is rare and hence expensive; famine.
ανεπάρκεια έλλειψη
(by extension) Scarcity; a lack or short supply.

death /diːθ/ /dɛθ/ deaths n
Θάνατος θάνατος
Execution (in the judicial sense).
(figuratively, especially followed by of-phrase) A cause of great stress, exhaustion, embarrassment, or another negative condition (for someone).
(preceded by the) The collapse or end of something.
(figurative) Spiritual lifelessness.
θάνατος Θάνατος
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
Θάνατος Χάρος θάνατος
(often, capitalized) The personification of death as a (usually male) hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper.

death camp death camps n
στρατόπεδο εξόντωσης
A facility built during the Holocaust by the Nazis to kill especially the Jewish people through gassing.

death mask death masks n
νεκρική μάσκα
A plaster or similar cast of a person's face after death.

death rattle death rattles n
επιθανάτιος ρόγχος
The raspy or gurgling sound sometimes made by a person while drawing in or expelling their final breaths before dying.

death sentence death sentences n
θανατική καταδίκη θανατική ποινή
(legal) A decree that someone be put to death as a punishment for a crime; a sentence of execution.

death wish death wishes n
ευχή θανάτου
(psychology) A desire, especially subconscious, for the death of oneself or of someone else.

deathbed /ˈdɛθˌbɛd/ deathbeds n
νεκρική κλίνη νεκροκρέβατο
The bed on which someone dies.

deathless /ˈdɛθləs/ more deathless most deathless adj
αθάνατος
Undying or immortal.
(of a work of art, literature, etc.) Guaranteed not to be lost or forgotten due to its importance or conspicuous excellence.

deathtrap /ˈdɛθtɹæp/ deathtraps n
σκοτώστρα
An extremely dangerous location, structure, or device.

debase /dɪˈbeɪs/ v
εξευτελίζω υποβαθμίζω υποτιμώ
(transitive) To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.

debatable [dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ] more debatable most debatable adj
συζητήσιμος
Open to debate; not fully proved or confirmed.

debate /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈbeɪt/ debates n
συζήτηση
An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.

debate /di-/ /də-/ /dɪˈbeɪt/ v
αντιπαραθέτω συζητώ συνεξετάζω
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. [from 14th c.]

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ debauches n
ακολασία
An individual act of debauchery.

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ v
διαφθείρω
(transitive) To morally corrupt (someone); to seduce.
διαφθείρω εκφυλίζω
(transitive) To debase (something); to lower the value of (something).

debauched /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/ more debauched most debauched adj
ακόλαστος
Indulging in or characterised by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; corrupted; immoral; self-indulgent.

debauchery /dɪˈboː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ /dɪˈbɑ.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ /dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ debaucheries n
ακολασία κραιπάλη
Indulgence in sensual pleasures; scandalous activities involving sex, alcohol, or drugs without inhibition.
(archaic) Seduction from duty.

debenture /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/ /dɪˈbɛntʃə/ debentures n
ομολογία
A certificate that certifies an amount of money owed to someone; a certificate of indebtedness.

debilitate /dəˈbɪləteɪt/ /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
αποχαυνώνω
(transitive) To make feeble; to weaken.

debit /ˈdɛb.ɪt/ debits n
χρέωση
In bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account.
ανάληψη
A sum of money taken out of a bank account. Thus called, because in bank's bookkeeping a cash withdrawal diminishes the amount of money held on the account, i.e. bank's debt to the customer.

debit card debit cards n
χρεωστική κάρτα

debitter v
ξεπικρίζω
(transitive, biochemistry) To remove the bitterness from.

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdeɪbɹi/ /ˈdɛbɹi/ n
συντρίμμια
Rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed.

debt /dɛt/ debts n
χρέος
An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another.
The state or condition of owing something to another.
(finance) Money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another, generally as a result of a loan or other financial transaction.

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ debtors n
οφειλέτης οφειλέτρια
(economics) A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt.

debug /diːˈbʌɡ/ /ˈdiː.bʌɡ/ v
αποσφαλματώνω
(computer science) To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.

debugger /diˈbʌɡəɹ/ /diːˈbʊɡə/ /diːˈbʌɡə/ debuggers n
αποσφαλματωτής
(programming) A computer program that helps the user to test and debug other programs, by enabling their step-by-step execution controlled by the user, setting of breakpoints, and monitoring values of variables.

debus v
αποβιβάζομαι
(mostly, military) To get off a bus.

deca- /dɛkə-/ prefix
δεκα-
Ten.
In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10. Symbol: da

decade /dəˈkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkəd/ decades n
δεκάδα
(Roman Catholicism) A series of prayers counted on a rosary, typically consisting of an Our Father, followed by ten Hail Marys, and concluding with a Glory Be and sometimes the Fatima Prayer.
A group, set, or series of ten [from 16th c.], particularly:
Any of the sets of ten sequential braille characters with predictable patterns.
δεκαετία δεκάδα
A period of ten years [from 17th c.], particularly such a period beginning with a year ending in 0 and ending with a year ending in 9. [from 19th c.]

decadence /ˈdɛkədəns/ decadences n
κατάπτωση κραιπάλη
A state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration; decay

decagon /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡɑn/ /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡən/ decagons n
δεκάγωνο
(geometry) A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

decagram /ˈdɛkəɡɹæm/ decagrams n
δεκάγραμμα
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 101 grams. Symbol: dag

decalcify [diːˈkæɫsɪfaɪ] v
απασβεστώνω
To deprive of calcareous matter.

decalitre /ˈdɛkəlɪtə(ɹ)/ decalitres n
δεκάλιτρο
Ten litres. Symbol: daL

decametre /ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/ decametres n
δεκάμετρο
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 101 metres. Symbol: dam

decant /dəˈkænt/ v
αποχύνω μεταφέρω από ένα μπουκάλι σε άλλο
(transitive) To pour from one vessel into another.

decapitation /diˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃən/ /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃɪn/ decapitations n
αποκεφαλισμός καρατόμηση
Beheading; the act of beheading or decapitating.

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ decays n
σήψη
The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ adj
αποθανών νεκρός
No longer alive; dead.

deceased /diˈsist/ /diˈsizd/ /dɪˈsist/ /dɪˈsizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ /dɪˈzizd/ deceased deceaseds n
εκλιπούσα εκλιπών
A dead person.

deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ deceits n
απάτη
An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
(uncountable) The state of being deceitful or deceptive.
(law) The tort or fraudulent representation of a material fact made with knowledge of its falsity, or recklessly, or without reasonable grounds for believing its truth and with intent to induce reliance on it; the plaintiff justifiably relies on the deception, to his injury.

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
εξαπατώ
(transitive) To trick or mislead.

deceleration /diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ decelerations n
επιβράδυνση
(uncountable) The act or process of decelerating.
(countable) The amount by which a speed or velocity decreases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity), an acceleration having a negative numerical value.

decency /ˈdiːsənsi/ decencies n
αιδώς
The quality of being decent; propriety.

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ more decent most decent adj
ευπρεπής κόσμιος
(of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
της προκοπής
Fair; acceptable; okay.

decentralization /diːˌsɛntɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ decentralizations n
αποκέντρωση
The process of decentralizing

deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ deceptions n
απάτη
An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbəl/ /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ decibels n
ντεσιμπέλ
A common measure of sound intensity ratio that is one tenth of a bel on the logarithmic intensity scale. It is defined as dB = ⅒log10(P1 / P2), where P1 and P2 are the relative powers of the sound.

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
αποφασίζω κρίνω
(ambitransitive) to resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle
αποφασίζω
(intransitive) to make a judgment, especially after deliberation

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.u.əs/ /dɪˈsɪd͡ʒ.ʊ.əs/ adj
φυλλοβόλος
(botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.

decigram /ˈdɛsɪɡɹæm/ decigrams n
δεκατοστόγραμμα
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−1 grams. Symbol: dg

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ adj
δεκαδικός
(arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in decimal or mathematical calculations performed using decimal.

decimal /ˈdɛs.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ə.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.məɫ/ decimals n
δεκαδικό
(countable) A number expressed in the base-ten system, (particularly) a fractional numeral written in this system.

decimal number decimal numbers n
δεκαδικός
(mathematics) A number expressed in the decimal system (base ten), (particularly) fractional numbers so represented.

decimal point decimal points n
τελεία υποδιαστολή
(typography) A period/full stop ⟨.⟩ or middot ⟨·⟩ used to set off the decimal or fractional part of a number.

decimate /ˈdɛsəmeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/ v
αποδεκατίζω
(archaic) To kill one-tenth of (a group), (historical, specifically) as a military punishment in the Roman army selected by lot, usually carried out by the surviving soldiers.

decimation /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/ decimations n
αποδεκάτισμα
(Ancient Rome, strictly) The killing or punishment of every tenth person, usually by lot.

decimetre /ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/ decimetres n
δεκατόμετρο
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 10−1 metres. Symbol: dm

decipher /dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/ v
αποκρυπτογραφώ
(transitive) To decode or decrypt a code or cipher to plain text.
(transitive) To read text that is almost illegible or obscure

decipherment decipherments n
αποκρυπτογράφιση
The analysis of documents written in ancient languages, where the language is unknown, or knowledge of the language has been lost.

decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ [dɪˈsɪʒn̩] decisions n
απόφαση
A choice or judgement.
απόφαση (του διαιτητή)
(chiefly combat sports) A result arrived at by the judges when there is no clear winner at the end of the contest.

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ more decisive most decisive adj
αποφασιστικός
Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.
Marked by promptness and decision.

decisiveness /dɪˈsaɪsɪvnəs/ n
αποφασιστικότητα
The state or quality of being decisive.

deck /dɛk/ decks n
κατάστρωμα κουβέρτα
Any raised flat surface that can be walked on: a balcony; a porch; a raised patio; a flat rooftop.
τράπουλα
(cards) A pack or set of playing cards.

declamatory /dɪˈklæmətɹi/ more declamatory most declamatory adj
απαγγελτικός
Having the quality of a declamation.

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ declarations n
δήλωση ανακοίνωση διακύρηξη επιβεβαίωση κύρηξη
A written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, intention, belief, etc.
διάταγμα
(cricket) The act, by the captain of a batting side, of declaring an innings closed.

declaration of war declarations of war n
κήρυξη πολέμου
A formal announcement by a country or other body with military capability that it is in a state of war with another such entity.

declaration of will declarations of will n
δήλωση βούλησης
(law) A private outward manifestation of intention which is directly aimed at bringing about a legal effect.

declarative programming n
δηλωτικός προγραμματισμός

declare /dəˈklɛɚ/ /dɪˈklɛə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
δηλώνω
(transitive, intransitive) To assert or announce formally, officially, explicitly, or emphatically.
ανακοινώνω
(intransitive, politics) For a constituency in an election to officially announce the result

declension /dɪˈklɛn.ʃən/ declensions n
κλίση
(grammar) The act of declining a word; the act of listing the inflections of a noun, pronoun or adjective in order.
(grammar) A way of categorizing nouns, pronouns, or adjectives according to the inflections they receive.

declinable /dɪˈklaɪnəbəɫ/ adj
πτωτικός
(grammar) Capable of being declined.

declination /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ declinations n
άρνηση
απόκλιση
At a given point, the angle between magnetic north and true north.
At a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane.

declivity /dɪˈklɪvɪti/ declivities n
κατωφέρεια
(geomorphology) The downward slope of a curve.
κατηφόρα
A downward bend in a path.

decoction /dɪˈkɒkʃən/ decoctions n
αφέψηση
An extraction or essence of something, obtained by boiling it down.

decode /diːˈkəʊd/ /dɪˈkəʊd/ v
αποκρυπτογραφώ αποκωδικογραφώ αποκωδικοποιώ
To convert from an encrypted form to plain text.
αποκρυπτογραφώ
To figure out something difficult to interpret.

decoder /dɪˈkəʊdə(ɹ)/ decoders n
αποκωδικοποιητής
A device that decodes a scrambled electronic signal e.g. of a satellite television signal

decolonization /diːˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ decolonizations n
αποαποικιοποίηση
The freeing of a colony etc from dependent status by granting it independence.

decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ v
αποσυντίθεμαι σαπίζω λιώνω
(intransitive) To rot, decay or putrefy.

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ decompositions n
αποσύνθεση
A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.
διάλυση
The act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis.
διάσπαση
The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atom, or a compound) into constituent parts.

decompress /diːkəmˈpɹɛs/ v
αποσυμπιέζω
(transitive) To relieve the pressure or compression on something.
(transitive) To bring someone (such as a diver) back to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
(intransitive) To adjust to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.

deconsolidate v
αποενοποιώ
To split something into a number of component parts.

deconstruction /diːkənˈstɹʊkʃən/ /diːkənˈstɹʌkʃən/ deconstructions n
αποδομισμός
(philosophy, literature) A philosophical theory of textual criticism; a form of critical analysis that emphasizes inquiry into the variable projection of the meaning and message of critical works, the meaning in relation to the reader and the intended audience, and the assumptions implicit in the embodied forms of expression.

decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ v
διακοσμώ
(transitive) To furnish with decorations.

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ decorations n
διακόσμηση
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.

decorative /ˈdek.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ /ˈdɛk.ɹə.tɪv/ [ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.ɾɪv] [ˈdɛk.ɹə.ɾɪv] more decorative most decorative adj
διακοσμητικός
That serves to decorate

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ decoys n
κράχτης δόλωμα
A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.
δόλωμα
A real or fake animal used by hunters to lure game.

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ v
δελεάζω
(intransitive) To act as, or use, a decoy.

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
λιγοστεύω μειώνομαι
(intransitive) Of a quantity, to become smaller.
ελαττώνω μειώνω
(transitive) To make (a quantity) smaller.

decriminalization /diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
αποποινικοποίηση
The act of making an activity or substance no longer criminalized (no longer a crime, subject to criminal penalties, to perform or possess). (Compare legalization, which often implies regulation.)
The act of ceasing to treat a person as a criminal, by making their activities legal or no longer subjecting them to the criminal justice system (but instead possibly the mental healthcare system, etc).

decrypt /diːˈkɹɪpt/ /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ /ˈdiːkɹɪpt/ v
αποκρυπτογραφώ
(transitive) To convert (an encrypted or coded message) back into plain text.

decryption /dɪˈkɹɪpʃən/ decryptions n
αποκρυπτογράφηση
The process reversing an encryption, i.e. the process which converts encrypted data into its original form.

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ more dedicated most dedicated adj
αποκλειστικός εξειδικευμένος
Used or intended for a particular purpose

dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ dedications n
αφιέρωση
(countable) A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.

deduction /diˈdʌkʃən/ /dɪˈdʊkʃən/ /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ deductions n
αφαίρεση παρακράτηση
That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed
παραγωγή παραγωγικός λογισμός
(logic) A process of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific, in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true.
συμπέρασμα
A conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out

deductive /dɪˈdʊktɪv/ /dɪˈdʌktɪv/ more deductive most deductive adj
παραγωγικός
Of, pertaining to, or based on deduction (process of reasoning).

dee /ˈdiː/ dees n
ντι
The name of the Latin-script letter D.

deed /diːd/ deeds n
πράξη
An action or act; something that is done.
Action or fact, as opposed to rhetoric or deliberation.
συμβολαιογραφική πράξη συμβόλαιο
(legal) A legal instrument that is executed under seal or before a witness; sometimes required for certain legal activities, such as the transfer of certain kinds of property.

deem /dim/ /diːm/ v
θεωρώ
(ditransitive) To hold in belief or estimation; to adjudge as a conclusion; to regard as being; to evaluate according to one's beliefs; to account.

deep /diːp/ deeper deepest adj
βαθύς
Extending far down from the top, or surface, to the bottom, literally or figuratively.
Positioned or reaching far, especially down through something or into something.
(cricket, baseball, softball) Far from the center of the playing area, near to the boundary of the playing area, either in absolute terms or relative to a point of reference.
(in combination) Extending to a level or length equivalent to the stated thing.
(sports, _, such as, _, soccer, tennis) Penetrating a long way, especially a long way forward.
Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; intricate; obscure.
(sound, voice) Low in pitch.
(of a color or flavour) Highly saturated; rich.

deep blue deep blues n
βαθύ μπλε
An intense, relative dark blue.

deep learning n
βαθιά μάθηση
(computing) A form of machine learning based on the interpretation of the structure of data.

deep state /ˈdiːp ˈsteɪt/ deep states n
κράτος εν κράτει
(politics, conspiracy research) A large group of people, typically members of government agencies and the military, believed to have long-lasting political influence that is difficult for an administration voted into power to counter.

deep-fry v
τηγανίζω
(transitive) To cook (food) by deep-frying.

deep-rooted adj
diepgeworteld
(figurative) Firmly established in thought or behaviour and difficult to change.

deeply /ˈdi(ː)pli/ deeplier deepliest more deeply most deeply adv
βαθιά
To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.
At depth.

deer /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ deer deers n
ελάφι ζαρκάδι άλκη δορκάδα
A ruminant mammal with antlers and hooves of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla.

deerhound deerhounds n
ελαφοθήρας κύων ελαφόσκυλο
a dog, rather like a large greyhound, originally bred in Scotland for hunting deer

defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ defamations n
συκοφαντία δυσφήμιση συκοφαντική δυσφήμιση
The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

defamatory /dɪˈfæmətɔɹi/ /dɪˈfæmətɹi/ more defamatory most defamatory adj
δυσφημιστικός συκοφαντικός
damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue

defame /dɪˈfeɪm/ v
λιβελλογραφώ συκοφαντώ
To disgrace; to bring into disrepute. [from 4th c.]
κακολογώ συκοφαντώ
To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage. [from 4th c.]

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɑlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔlt/ /ˈdiːˌfɔːlt/ defaults n
προεπιλεγμένος προεπιλογή
(electronics, computing) the original software programming settings as set by the factory

defeasance /dɪˈfiːzəns/ defeasances n
αντέγγραφο
(US, legal) The rendering void of a contract or deed; an annulment or abrogation.

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ defeats n
ήττα
The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ v
νικώ τσακίζω
(transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.
συντρίβω
(transitive) To reduce, to nothing, the strength of.
ματαιώνω
(transitive) To nullify

defeatism /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ defeatisms n
ηττοπάθεια
Acceptance of defeat without struggle.

defecate /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪkət/ v
αφοδεύω

defecation /ˌdɛfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/ defecations n
αφόδευση κένωση
The act or process of voiding feces from the bowels.

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ defects n
ελάττωμα
A fault or malfunction.

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ v
αποσκιρτώ αυτομολώ
(intransitive) To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ defectors n
αυτόμολος
One who defects.

defend /diˈfɛnd/ /dəˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
αμύνομαι υπεραμύνομαι υπερασπίζομαι
(transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.

defendant /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ defendants n
κατηγορούμενος εναγομένη εναγόμενος κατηγορουμένη
(legal) In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.

defender /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/ defenders n
υπερασπιστής
Someone who defends people or property.
(law, rare) A lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK).

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdiː-/ defenestrations n
εκπαραθύρωση
The act of throwing something or someone out of a window. [from c. 17th c.]

defense /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ defenses n
άμυνα
The action of defending or protecting from attack, danger, or injury.
Anything employed to oppose attack(s).

defensive /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ more defensive most defensive adj
αμυντικός
Intended for defence; protective.

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛ.fɹəns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ deferences n
σεβασμός
Great respect.
The willingness to carry out the wishes of others.

deferential [ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ] more deferential most deferential adj
ευλαβικός ευπειθής
Respectful and considerate; showing deference.

deferred /dɪˈfɜːd/ /dɪˈfɝd/ more deferred most deferred adj
αναβαλλόμενος
Delayed; put off till later.

defibrillation /diːˌfɪbɹɪˈleɪʃən/ defibrillations n
απινίδωση
The stopping of the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock.

defibrillator /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/ defibrillators n
απινιδωτής
(cardiology) An electronic device used internally or externally that delivers a controlled electric shock to a patient to correct ventricular fibrillation, a lack of coordination of the contraction of muscle tissue of the large chambers of the heart.

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ deficiencies n
ανεπάρκεια
(countable) An insufficiency, especially of something essential to health.

deficit /ˈdɛfəsɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ deficits n
έλλειμμα
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.

defile /dəˈfaɪl/ /dɪˈfaɪl/ /ˈdiˌfaɪl/ /ˈdiː-/ defiles n
δερβένι
A narrow passage or way (originally (military) , one which soldiers could only march through in a single file or line), especially a narrow gorge or pass between mountains.
παρέλαση
A single file of soldiers; (by extension) any single file.

defile /dəˈfaɪl/ /dɪˈfaɪl/ /ˈdiˌfaɪl/ /ˈdiː-/ v
βεβηλώνω λερώνω μαγαρίζω μολύνω ρυπαίνω
To make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean; to befoul, to soil.

definite /ˈdɛfənət/ /ˈdɛfənɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ more definite most definite adj
καθορισμένος σαφής
Having distinct limits.
ξεκάθαρος
Free from any doubt.
οριστικός
(linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things

definite article definite articles n
οριστικό άρθρο
(grammar) An article that introduces a noun and specifies it as the particular noun that is being considered; in English, the only definite article is the and its variations.

definition /ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ [ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.n̩] [ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.n̩] definitions n
ορισμός
(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

deflation /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ deflations n
αποπληθωρισμός
(economics) A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.

deflea /diːˈfliː/ v
ψυλλίζω
(transitive) To rid of fleas.

deflower /diˈflaʊ.ɚ/ /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
διακορεύω ξεπαρθενιάζω
(transitive) To take the virginity of (somebody), especially a woman or girl.

defoliation /diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/ defoliations n
φυλόρροια
The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdiːfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ deforestations n
αποψίλωση
The process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system.

defragmentation /diːˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪʃən/ defragmentations n
ανασυγκρότηση αποκερματισμός
(computing) The action of defragmenting, particularly with respect to a computer disk or drive.

defrock /diˈfɹɑk/ /diːˈfɹɒk/ v
αποσχηματίζω
(figuratively) To formally remove the rights and authority of a member of the clergy.

defrocking defrockings n
αποχειροτονία
The formal removal of the rights and authority of a member of the clergy.

degradable [dɪˈɡɹeɪdəbəɫ] more degradable most degradable adj
αποικοδομήσιμος
Able to be chemically or biologically degraded.

degradation /ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/ degradations n
υποβάθμιση εξαθλίωση ξεπεσμός υποβιβασμός
The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society
εκφυλισμός
Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.
The state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration.
αποσάθρωση
(geology) A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc.

degraded /dɪˈɡɹeɪdəd/ more degraded most degraded adj
υποβαθμισμένος
Feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ degrees n
δίπλωμα πτυχίο
A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.) [from 14th c.]
μοίρα βαθμός
(geometry) A unit of measurement of angle equal to 1⁄360 of a circle's circumference. [from 14th c.]
βαθμός μοίρα
(physics) A unit of measurement of temperature on any of several scales, such as Celsius or Fahrenheit. [from 18th c.]
The amount that an entity possesses a certain property; relative intensity, extent. [from 14th c.]
βαθμός
A stage of rank or privilege; social standing. [from 13th c.]

degree Celsius degrees Celsius n
κλίμακα Κελσίου
A metric unit of temperature, a derived unit of the International System of Units. Symbol: °C

degree of comparison degrees of comparison n
βαθμός του επιθέτου
(linguistics, grammar) A form of an adjective that indicates a different degree of the attribute the adjective denotes; like the positive, comparative and superlative forms.

degrowth degrowths n
αποανάπτυξη
A negative growth (i.e. a reduction) of an economy or a population

dehellenise v
αφελληνίζω

dehorn /diːˈhɔːn/ v
αποκερατώνω
(transitive) To remove the horns from.

dehumanization /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ dehumanizations n
απανθρωποποίηση
The act or process of dehumanizing.

dehumidifier /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ(j)ə(ɹ)/ dehumidifiers n
αφυγραντήρας
A device for removing the moisture content from air

dehydration /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ dehydrations n
αφυδάτωση
The act or process of removing water from something.

dehydrogenase /diːˌhaɪdˈɹɒdʒəneɪz/ dehydrogenases n
αφυδρογονάση
(enzyme) Any of several enzymes that catalyze the removal of hydrogen (a proton) from biological compounds.

deicide /ˈdeɪ.ə.saɪd/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.saɪd/ /ˈdi.ə.saɪd/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.saɪd/ deicides n
θεοκτονία
The killing of a deity; godslaughter.
θεοκτόνος
The killer of a deity.

deification deifications n
αποθέωση θεοποίηση
The act of deifying; exaltation to divine honors; apotheosis.

deify /ˈdeɪ.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ə.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪ/ v
θεοποιώ
(transitive) To make a god of (something or someone).

deign /deɪn/ v
καταδέχομαι
(transitive) To condescend to give; to do something.

deindustrialization deindustrializations n
αποβιομηχάνιση

deism /ˈdeɪ-/ /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ deisms n
ντεϊσμός
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.

deity /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/ /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.tɪ/ /ˈdi.ə.ti/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.tɪ/ [ˈdeɪ̯-] [ˈdeɪ̯.ə.ɾi] [ˈdi.ə.ɾi] deities n
θεότητα

delay /dəˈleɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈleɪ/ v
αναβάλλω
(ambitransitive) To put off until a later time; to defer.

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ delegates n
απεσταλμένος απεσταλμένη
A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
(US) An appointed representative in some legislative bodies.

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ delegations n
αντιπροσωπεία
(legal) The act whereby or constellation in which the performance of an obligation (owed to an obligee, presuming its validity; irrespective of the obligation as the target of the delegation, rarely called delegatary) is assigned by its debtor (delegator, obligor) to and towards another party (delegatee, delegate)

delete /diˈliːt/ /dəˈliːt/ /dɪˈliːt/ v
διαγράφω καταργώ
To remove, get rid of or erase, especially written or printed material, or data on a computer or other device. [from 1600s]

deletion /dɪˈliːʃən/ deletions n
διαγραφή
The act of deleting. [c. 1600]

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ more deliberate most deliberate adj
εσκεμμένος
Done on purpose; intentional.

deliberately /dəˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ /dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ more deliberately most deliberately adv
επίτηδες
Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

deliberation /dɪˌlɪbəˈɹeɪʃən/ deliberations n
διαβούλευση
The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.

delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/ more delicate most delicate adj
άπλερος
Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.

delicatessen /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ n
αλλαντικά
A shop that sells cooked or prepared foods ready for serving.
λιχουδιές ορεκτικά
Delicacies; exotic or expensive foods.

delicious /diˈlɪʃəs/ /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ more delicious most delicious adj
εύγευστος νόστιμος
(colloquial, figurative) Pleasing to a person's taste; pleasing to the eyes or mind.

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ /dɪˈlaɪt/ delights n
χαρά
Joy; pleasure.

delimit /dɪˈlɪmɪt/ v
οριοθετώ οροθετώ
(transitive) To mark or fix the limits of.

delinquency /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ delinquencies n
εγκληματικότητα παραβατικότητα
Misconduct.
παράβαση παράπτωμα
A criminal offense.

delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ delinquents n
παραβατικός
One who disobeys or breaks rules or laws, or who acts against another's wishes.

delirium /dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/ /dɪˈlɪɹ.i.əm/ deliria deliriums n
παραλήρημα 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.

deliverance /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ deliverances n
σωτηρία
The act of setting free or extricating from danger, imprisonment, bondage, evil, etc.
παράδοση
The act of delivering or conveying something.

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ deliveries n
γέννα
The act of giving birth

delta /ˈdɛltə/ [ˈdɛɫtə] deltas n
δέλτα
The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet Δ, δ.
A landform at the mouth of a river where it empties into a body of water.
(mathematics, physics, engineering) The symbol Δ; A change in a quantity, likely from "d" for "difference".

delta wing delta wings n
δελταπτέρυγο
(aeronautics) An aircraft wing having a swept-back shape in the form of an isosceles triangle; used mostly on supersonic aircraft

deluge /dəˈlud͡ʒ/ /ˈdi.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛ.lud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.jud͡ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ deluges n
κατακλυσμός
A great flood or rain.

delusion /dɪˈl(j)uːzjən/ /dɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ delusions n
αυταπάτη πλάνη ψευδαίσθηση
The state of being deluded or misled, or process of deluding somebody.
πλάνη ψευδαίσθηση
That which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief.

delusion of grandeur delusions of grandeur n
μεγαλομανία παραλήρημα μεγαλείου
(usually, in the plural) The false belief that one is important or powerful, accompanying certain mental disorders.

delve /dɛlv/ v
σκάβω σκαλίζω
(intransitive) To dig into the ground, especially with a shovel.
ερευνώ
(ambitransitive) To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɔɡ/ demagogues n
δημαγωγός
(pejorative) A political orator or leader, especially in a democratic system, who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument.
(historical) A leader of the people.

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɔɡ/ v
δημαγωγώ
(intransitive, and, transitive) To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ demands n
ζήτηση
The desire to purchase goods and services.

demand /dəˈmænd/ /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
απαιτώ
To request forcefully.

demanding /dəˈmændɪŋ/ /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ more demanding most demanding adj
απαιτητικός
Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.

demarcate /dɪˈmɑɹˌkeɪt/ /ˈdi.mɑɹˌkeɪt/ /ˈdiːmɑːˌkeɪt/ v
διαχωρίζω οροθετώ
To mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.

demarcation /ˌdi.mɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.maːˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑɹˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɛm.ɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/ demarcations n
οροθεσία χάραξη ορίων
The act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit, notably by belligerents signing a treaty or ceasefire.
διαχωρισμός
Any strictly defined separation.

dematerialization /diːməˌtɪəɹɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ dematerializations n
αποϋλοποίηση
(finance, legal) The substitution of paper-form securities by book-entry securities.

deme /diːm/ demes n
δήμος
A township or other subdivision of ancient Attica.

demented /dɪˈmɛntɪd/ more demented most demented adj
παράφρων τρελός
Insane; mentally ill.
ανοϊκός
Having dementia.

dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ dementiae dementias n
άνοια
(pathology) A progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Areas particularly affected include memory, attention, judgement, language and problem solving.
Madness or insanity.

demerit /dɪˈmɛɹɪt/ demerits n
επιτίμηση κατάκριση μομφή
A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.

demi- prefix
ημι-
half

demigod /ˈdɛmiɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmiɡɒd/ demigods n
ημίθεος ήρωας
A half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal.

demijohn /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/ demijohns n
νταμιτζάνα
A large bottle with a short neck, sometimes with two small handles at the neck, sometimes encased in wickerwork.

demilitarisation demilitarisations n
αποστρατιωτικοποίηση
The removal of a military force, usually at the end of hostilities or as part of a treaty.

demilitarize /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪz/ v
αποστρατιωτικοποιώ
To remove troops from an area.

demilitarized zone demilitarized zones n
αποστρατικοποιημένη ζώνη
(military) An area, often on a border between military factions, in which military forces and operations are prohibited. (This sense is a translation hub.)

demimonde /ˈdɛmiˌmɑnd/ /ˈdɛmiːmɒnd/ demimondes n
ημίκοσμος
(chiefly, historical, _, (19th-century France)) A class of women maintained by wealthy protectors; female courtesans or prostitutes as a group.

demineralization /dɪˌmɪnəɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ demineralizations n
απομετάλλωση
(chemistry) The chemical engineering process in which mineral salts are removed from a liquid.
(medicine) The loss of minerals, especially those of calcium, from bone.

demo /ˈdɛm.oʊ/ /ˈdɛm.əʊ/ demos n
ντέμο
(informal) A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully.
διαδήλωση
(informal) A march or gathering to make a political protest.

democracy /dɪˈmɑ.kɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɒk.ɹə.si/ /dɪˈmɔk.ɹə.si/ democracies n
δημοκρατία
(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).
(countable, government) A government under the direct or representative rule of the people of its jurisdiction.

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ democrats n
δημοκράτης
A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France).

democratic /ˌdɛməˈkɹætɪk/ [-ɾɪk] more democratic most democratic adj
δημοκρατικός
Pertaining to democracy; constructed upon or in line with the principle of government chosen by the people.

democratic socialism democratic socialisms n
δημοκρατικός σοσιαλισμός
Any form of socialism based on democratic principles and institutions.

democratize /dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ v
εκδημοκρατίζω
(transitive) To make democratic.

demogeron demogerons demogerontes n
δημογέροντας
Member of a demogerontia.

demogerontia demogerontias n
δημογεροντία
(historical) A local government in Greece.

demographer /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ demographers n
δημογράφος
a person who studies demography

demographic /ˌdɛm.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ more demographic most demographic adj
δημογραφικός
Of or pertaining to demography.

demography /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfi/ demographies n
δημογραφία
The study of the characteristics of human populations, especially with regards to their makeup and fluctuations and the social causes behind these.

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ demons n
δαίμονας δαιμόνιο
An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. [from 10th c.]
(now, chiefly, historical) A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity. [from 10th c.]

demonization demonizations n
δαιμονοποίηση
The act of demonizing.

demonize /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ v
δαιμονοποιώ
To turn into a demon.
To describe or represent as evil or diabolic, usually falsely.

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːləd͡ʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ demonologies n
δαιμονολογία
The study of demons, especially the incantations required to summon and control them.

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
δείχνω διαδηλώνω
(transitive) to show how to use (something).
διαδηλώνω
(intransitive) to participate in or organize a demonstration.

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ demonstrations n
επίδειξη
An event at which something will be demonstrated.
διαδήλωση
A public display of group opinion, such as a protest march.

demonstrative /dəˈmɑnstɹətɪv/ /dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv/ /dɪˈmɒnstɹətɪv/ /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪv/ more demonstrative most demonstrative adj
εκδηλωτικός
given to open displays of emotion
δεικτικός
(grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to

demonstrative pronoun demonstrative pronouns n
δεικτική αντωνυμία
(grammar) a pronoun that replaces a noun whose identity can be understood from the context; it indicates whether the noun is singular or plural, and whether it is near or far from the speaker or writer

demonstrator /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ demonstrators n
διαδηλωτής
One who takes part in a demonstration; a protester.
One who demonstrates products in a retail environment; a merchandiser.

demonym /ˈdɛmənɪm/ demonyms n
πατριδωνυμικό
A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place.

demoralize /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪz/ v
αποκαρδιώνω
To destroy the morale of; to dishearten.

demotic /dɪˈmɑ.tɪk/ /dɪˈmɒt.ɪk/ adj
κοινός
Of or for the common people.
δημοτικός δημώδης
Of, relating to, or written in the form of modern vernacular Greek.

demure /dɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈmjʊɹ/ demurer demurest adj
χαμηλοβλεπούσα χαμηλοθώρης
(usually, of women) Quiet, modest, reserved, sober, or serious.

demyelination demyelinations n
απομυελίνωση
(biology, medicine) The removal of the myelin sheath from a nerve fibre, usually as a result of disease causing myelinolysis.

denationalize /diːˈnæʃ(ə)nəlaɪz/ v
αποκρατικοποιώ
(transitive) To transfer the control and ownership of an industry from government to private hands; to privatize.

denaturation /diːˌnætʃəˈɹeɪʃən/ denaturations n
μετουσίωση
(biochemistry) The change of folding structure of a protein (and thus of physical properties) caused by heating, changes in pH, or exposure to certain chemicals.

denazification denazifications n
αποναζοποίηση
The process of the removal of Nazis from public office and positions of responsibility in Germany and Austria after World War II.

dendrite /ˈdɛndɹaɪt/ dendrites n
δενδρίτης
(cytology) A slender projection of a nerve cell which conducts nerve impulses from a synapse to the body of the cell; a dendron.

dendrochronology n
δενδροχρονολόγηση
(biology, archaeology) The science that uses the spacing between the annual growth rings of trees to date their exact year of formation.

dendrogram /ˈdɛndɹəɡɹæm/ dendrograms n
δενδρόγραμμα
(biology) A tree-like diagram used to show the ancestors and descendants of species

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɑlədʒi/ /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
δενδρολογία
the study of trees and other woody plants

dengue /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ/ /ˈdɛŋɡi/ /ˈɖɛŋɡi/ /ˈɖɛŋɡu/ /ˈɖɛŋɡɛ/ dengues n
δάγγειος πυρετός
An acute febrile disease of the (sub)tropics caused by the Dengue virus, a flavivirus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, and characterized by high fever, rash, headache, and severe muscle and joint pain.

denial /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ denials n
άρνηση
(logic) The negation in logic.

denial-of-service attack denial-of-service attacks n
επίθεση άρνησης υπηρεσίας
(Internet) A type of network computer attack that attempts to render a particular service (e.g. web site) unavailable to its audience.

denim /ˈdɛnɪm/ denims n
τζην
A textile often made of cotton with a distinct diagonal pattern.

denitrification denitrifications n
απονίτρωση απονιτροποίηση
The process by which a nitrate becomes molecular nitrogen, especially by the action of bacteria.

denomination /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ denominations n
ονομασία χαρακτηρισμός
(uncountable) The act of naming or designating.
ονομασία όνομα
(countable) That by which anything is denominated or styled; an epithet; a name, designation, or title; especially, a general name indicating a class of like individuals.
θρήσκευμα δόγμα
(countable, religion) A class, or society of individuals, called by the same name; a subdivision of a religion.
αξία
(countable) A unit in a series of units of weight, money, etc.

denominative adj
μετονοματικός

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ denominators n
παρονομαστής
(arithmetic) The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).

dense /dɛns/ denser densest adj
πυκνός
Having relatively high density.

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ [ˈdɛn.sə.ɾi] densities n
πυκνότητα
(physics) A measure of the mass of matter contained by a unit volume.
The ratio of one quantity, representing something of interest, to another quantity representing space, area, or extent in which the thing of interest is distributed.
(mathematics, statistics) The probability that an outcome will fall into a given range, per unit of that range; the relative likelihood of possible values of a continuous random variable.

dent /dɛnt/ dents n
βαθούλωμα κοίλωμα
A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact.

dent /dɛnt/ v
βαθουλώνω
(transitive) To impact something, producing a dent.
(intransitive) To develop a dent or dents.

dental /ˈdɛn.tl̩/ /ˈdɛn.təl/ [ˈdɛn.(ɾ)əɫ] [ˈdɛn.(ɾ)ɫ̩] [ˈdɛn.əɫ] [ˈdɛɾ̃.əɫ] [ˈdɛɾ̃.ɫ̩] more dental most dental adj
οδοντιατρικός
(dentistry, relational) Of or concerning dentistry.
οδοντικός
(phonetics) Made with the tip of the tongue touching the upper front teeth or the alveolar ridge.

dental calculus n
πλάκα
A hard crust of calcium salts and food particles on the teeth, developing from plaque.

dental caries n
τερηδόνα
A disease of the teeth resulting in damage to tooth structure.

dental floss dental flosses n
οδοντικό νήμα οδοντική μέταξα οδοντόνημα
A cord of thin filaments used to clean the gaps between the teeth.

dentialveolar adj
οδοντοφατνιακός

dentin dentins n
οδοντίνη
The hard, dense calcareous material that makes up the bulk of a tooth.

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ dentists n
οδοντίατρος
A medical doctor who specializes in teeth.

dentition /dɛnˈtɪʃən/ dentitions n
οδοντοστοιχία
The set of natural teeth of an individual
The type, number and arrangement of the normal teeth of an organism or of the actual teeth of an individual

denture /ˈdɛntjə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛntʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ dentures n
μασέλα τεχνητή οδοντοστοιχία
οδοντοστοιχία
A set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit.

denuclearization denuclearizations n
αποπυρηνικοποίηση
The act or process of denuclearizing.

denuclearize /diːˈn(j)uːkliəˌɹaɪz/ v
αποπυρηνικοποιώ
(transitive) To ban, remove or reduce the numbers of nuclear weapons in an area.

deny /dəˈnaɪ/ /dɪ-/ /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
αρνούμαι διαψεύδω
(transitive) To assert that something is not true.

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ adj
αποσμητικός
acting or including an agent to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ deodorants n
αποσμητικό
An odor-controlling substance applied to the underarm to counteract odor from perspiration.
Any agent acting to eliminate, reduce, mask, or control odor.

deontological more deontological most deontological adj
δεοντολογικός
(ethics, philosophy) Of or relating to deontology.

deoxyribonucleic acid n
δεσοξυριβοζονουκλεϊνικό οξύ δεοξυριβονουκλεϊκό οξύ
(biochemistry, genetics) A nucleic acid found in all living things (and some non-living things such as certain viruses) which consists of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix; encoded in its structure are genetic instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction.

depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/ /dɪˈpɑːt/ v
αναχωρώ
(intransitive, figurative) To disappear, vanish; to cease to exist.
(transitive) To go away from; to leave.

departed /dɪˈpɑɹtɪd/ /dɪˈpɑːtɪd/ adj
εκλιπών
(euphemistic) Dead.

department /dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/ /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ departments n
περιοχή περιφέρεια
A part, portion, or subdivision.
A territorial division; a district; especially, in France, one of the districts into which the country is divided for governmental purposes, similar to a county in the UK and in the USA. France is composed of 101 départements organized in 18 régions, each department is divided into arrondissements, in turn divided into cantons.
(historical) A military subdivision of a country
διεύθυνση κλάδος τμήμα υπηρεσία
A subdivision of an organization.

department store department stores n
πολυκατάστημα
A large store containing many different departments, each of which deals in the sale of different goods or services.

departure /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ departures n
αναχώρηση
(euphemism) A death.
(navigation) The distance due east or west made by a ship in its course reckoned in plane sailing as the product of the distance sailed and the sine of the angle made by the course with the meridian.
(legal) The desertion by a party to any pleading of the ground taken by him in his last antecedent pleading, and the adoption of another

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ dependences n
εξάρτηση
The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
εξάρτηση εθισμός
An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ more dependent most dependent adj
εξαρτημένος
Relying upon; depending upon.

depersonalize v
αποπροσωποποιώ
(transitive) To remove a sense of personal identity or individual character from something; to anonymize.

depiction /dɪˈpɪkʃən/ depictions n
απεικόνιση
(countable) A lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual.

depilate /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ v
αποτριχώνω
To remove hair from the body.

deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ v
αδειάζω εκκενώνω
To empty or unload, as the vessels of the human system, by bloodletting or by medicine.

deplorable /dəˈplɔɹəb(ə)l/ /dɪˈplɔːɹəbl̩/ more deplorable most deplorable adj
άθλιος ελεεινός οικτρός
Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad, wretched.
αξιοθρήνητος αξιολύπητος λυπηρός
To be felt sorrow for; worthy of compassion; lamentable.

deplore /dɪˈplo(ː)ɹ/ /dɪˈploə/ /dɪˈplɔɹ/ /dɪˈplɔː/ v
αποδοκιμάζω θλίβομαι οικτίρω
(transitive) To bewail; to weep bitterly over; to feel sorrow for.

depollute v
απορρυπαίνω
(transitive) To free from pollution.

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ adj
αποθετικός
(grammar, of a verb) Having passive grammatical form (that is, conjugating like the passive voice), but an active meaning.

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
εξορίζω
(transitive) To evict, especially from a country.

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ deportations n
απέλαση
The act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being deported; banishment; transportation.

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ deposits n
κοίτασμα
(geology) Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
παρακαταθήκη
That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.
κατάθεση
(banking) Money placed in an account.
ίζημα
Anything left behind on a surface.
προκαταβολή
(finance) A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.
παράβολο
A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit

deposit /dɪˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ v
καταθέτω
(transitive) To lay down; to place; to put.
δίνω εγγύηση
To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.
καταθέτω προκαταβάλλω
(transitive) To put money or funds into an account.

deposition /ˌdɛp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ depositions n
απόλυση εκθρόνιση καθαίρεση
The removal of someone from office.
απόθεση
The act of depositing material, especially by a natural process; the resultant deposit.
(religion) The formal placement of relics in a church or shrine, and the feast day commemorating it.
κατάθεση μαρτυρία
(legal) The process of taking sworn testimony out of court; the testimony so taken.

depositor depositors n
καταθέτης
A person who makes a deposit, especially a deposit of money in a bank.

depraved /dɪˈpɹeɪvd/ more depraved most depraved adj
διεφθαρμένος
Perverted or extremely wrong in a moral sense.

deprecated /ˈdɛp.ɹə.keɪt.ɪd/ /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪt.ɪd/ more deprecated most deprecated adj
αποδοκιμαζόμενος μη αποδεκτός
Strongly disapproved of.

depreciation /dɪˌpɹiːʃɪˈeɪʃən/ depreciations n
απόσβεση
(accounting) The measurement of the decline in value of assets. Not to be confused with impairment, which is the measurement of the unplanned, extraordinary decline in value of assets.

depressed /dɪˈpɹɛst/ more depressed most depressed adj
άθυμος
Unhappy; despondent.

depressing /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/ /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/ more depressing most depressing adj
καταθλιπτικός
Causing depression or sadness.

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ depressions n
κατάθλιψη
(psychology, usually, uncountable) A state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.
(psychology, countable) A period of low morale or unhappiness (a period of experiencing the above-mentioned state of mind) which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.
λάκκος
(geography) An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.
βαθύ βαρομετρικό ύφεση
(meteorology) An area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes.
ύφεση
(economics) A period of major economic contraction.

depth /dɛpθ/ depths n
βάθος
the vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep

depths /dɛpθs/ n
βάθη βαθιά βυθός
(literary) The deepest part. (Usually of a body of water.)
βάθη βάθος
(literary) A very remote part.

deputinization n
αποπουτινοποίηση
(neologism, politics) The process of the removal of the influence of Vladimir Putin from politics.

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ /ˈdɛpəti/ deputies n
αναπληρωτής αναπληρώτρια
(historical) A member of the French Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif.
(US) a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency.
βουλευτής
(Ireland, often, capitalized) A member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann.

deracinate /dɪˈɹæsəneɪt/ /dɪˈɹæsɪneɪt/ v
ξεριζώνω
To pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate.
To force (people) from their homeland to a new or foreign location.

derail /ˌdiːˈɹeɪ.əl/ /ˌdəˈɹeɪ.əl/ v
εκτροχιάζομαι
(transitive) To cause to come off the tracks.

deranged /dɪˈɹeɪnd͡ʒd/ more deranged most deranged adj
ανισόρροπος
Disturbed or upset, especially mentally.
ανισόρροπος παράφρων
Insane.

deride /dɪˈɹaɪd/ v
λοιδωρώ
(transitive) To harshly mock; ridicule.

derisive /dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/ /dɪˈɹɪ.sɪv/ more derisive most derisive adj
χλευαστικός
Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing.
Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule.

derisively /dɪˈɹaɪsɪvli/ /dɪˈɹɪzɪvli/ more derisively most derisively adv
χλευαστικά
In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ derivatives n
παράγωγο
(linguistics) A word that derives from another one.

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
προέρχομαι
(intransitive) To originate or stem (from).

derived function derived functions n
παράγωγος
(calculus) Of a function, another function, the value of which for any value of the independent variable is the instantaneous rate of change of the given function at that value of the independent variable.

derived unit derived units n
παράγωγη μονάδα
(In the SI system of units) Any unit derived from one of the seven base units of length (meter), mass (kilogram), time (second), electric current (ampere), thermodynamic temperature (kelvin), amount of substance (mole) and luminous intensity (candela).

dermatitis /ˌdɜː(ɹ)m.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/ dermatites dermatitides dermatitises n
δερματίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the skin.

dermatographia n
δερμογραφία δερμογραφισμός
(pathology) A skin disorder in which the skin becomes raised and inflamed when stroked, scratched or rubbed.

dermatological [ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəɫ] adj
δερματολογικός
(medicine) Of or pertaining to dermatology

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ dermatologists n
δερματολόγος
A person who is skilled in, professes or practices dermatology.

dermatology /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ dermatologies n
δερματολογία
(medicine) The study of the skin and its diseases.

dermis /ˈdɜː.mɪs/ /ˈdɝ.mɪs/ dermides dermises n
χόριον
(anatomy) The tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ more derogatory most derogatory adj
μειωτικός υποτιμητικός
Lessening the worth of (a person, etc); expressing derogation; insulting.
υβριστικός
(legal, of a, clause in a testament) Being or pertaining to a derogatory clause.

deruralization n
αστυφιλία
The abandonment of the countryside by its population.

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ dervishes n
δερβίσης ντερβίσης
(Islam) An itinerant Sufi mystic practicing voluntary poverty in devotion to God, and often engaging in ecstatic rituals.

desalinate /diːˈsælɪneɪt/ v
αφαλατώνω ξαρμυρίζω
To remove the salt from something, especially from seawater for use in a domestic water supply

desalination /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ desalinations n
αφαλάτωση
The process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water.

descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ v
κατεβαίνω
(intransitive) To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, for example by falling, flowing, walking, climbing etc.

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ descendants n
απόγονος
One of the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ v
περιγράφω
(transitive) To represent in words.

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ descriptions n
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.

descriptivism descriptivisms n
περιγραφική γλωσσολογία
(linguistics) The practice of describing realistic forms, as opposed to prescribing idealistic norms, of linguistic usage.

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ə.kɹeɪ̯t/ /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
βεβηλώνω
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.

desecration /dɛ.səˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.sɪˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɛ.zəˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ desecrations n
βεβήλωση
An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.

desensitization desensitizations n
απευαισθητοποίηση
The act or process of desensitizing, of dulling or reducing sensation.

desert /dəˈzɑɹt/ /ˈdɛz.ət/ /ˈdɛz.ɚt/ deserts n
έρημος
(informal) In particular, a barren, arid area of land which is hot, with sandy, rocky, or parched ground.
A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.

desert /dəˈzɝt/ /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ v
λιποτακτώ εγκαταλείπω
To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.

desert island desert islands n
ερημονήσι ερημόνησο
A deserted island, an uninhabited island, especially one in the tropics and (now, frequently, _, misunderstood, _, as) a small and almost entirely sandy desert.

deserter /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ deserters n
λιποτάκτης
(military) A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving

desertification /dɪˌzɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌzɝ.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
ερημοποίηση
The process by which a geographic region becomes a desert, resulting from natural changes in climate or by human activity.

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ /dɪˈzɝʃən/ desertions n
λιποταξία
The act of deserting.

deserve /dəˈzɝv/ /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
αξίζω
(transitive) To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
(obsolete) To serve; to treat; to benefit.

desiderative desideratives n
ευχετικός
(linguistics, grammar) A verbal mood that has the meaning of “wanting to do something”, found in languages such as Ancient Greek and Sanskrit; the optative.

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ designs n
σχέδιο
A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
The art of designing

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ v
σχεδιάζω
(obsolete, transitive) To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.

designer /dɪˈzaɪnɚ/ designers n
σχεδιάστρια σχεδιαστής
A person who designs something, or who designs things as a profession.

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ [dɪˈzaɪ(j)əɹəbəɫ] more desirable most desirable adj
επιθυμητός
Worthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ desires n
επιθυμία
(countable) Someone or something wished for.
επιθυμία πόθος
(uncountable) Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
πόθος
(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.

desire /diˈzaɪɚ/ /diˈzaɪɹ/ /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɚ/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
επιθυμώ
To want; to wish for earnestly.
επιθυμώ ποθώ
To want emotionally or sexually.

desk /dɛsk/ desks n
γραφείο
A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
A station for a string player in an orchestra, consisting of a chair and a music stand, or a row of such stations.

desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɑp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɒp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp] desktops n
επιφάνεια εργασίας
The top surface of a desk.
(computing, GUI) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.
επιτραπέζιος υπολογιστής
(computing) A desktop computer.

desktop computer /ˈdɛsktɒpˌkəmˈpjuːtə/ desktop computers n
επιτραπέζιος υπολογιστής
A computer of a size designed to be used on a desk or table, as opposed to larger machines, such as mainframes, and smaller machines, such as laptops and palmtops.

desktop publishing n
επιτραπέζια έκδοση
(computer graphics) The use of page layout software on a desktop computer to produce publishable documents.

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ more desolate most desolate adj
έρημος ερημωμένος παρατημένος
Deserted and devoid of inhabitants.
άγονος έρημος
Barren and lifeless.
ακατοίκητος
Made unfit for habitation or use because of neglect, destruction etc.
ζοφερός μελαγχολικός
Dismal or dreary.
απελπιστικός
Sad, forlorn and hopeless.

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ v
ερημώνω
To deprive of inhabitants.
To devastate or lay waste somewhere.
εγκαταλείπω
To abandon or forsake something.
απελπίζω
To make someone sad, forlorn and hopeless.

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ despairs n
απελπισία απόγνωση
Loss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛɚ/ v
απελπίζομαι
(intransitive, often with “of”) To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation.

desperate /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/ desperates n
απελπισμένος
A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, addict, etc.

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ /ˈdɛspɪkəbəl/ more despicable most despicable adj
αχαρακτήριστος αχρείος ποταπός
Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition
παρά

despondency despondencies n
αθυμία
The loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.
A feeling of depression or disheartenment.

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ more despondent most despondent adj
άθυμος
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

despot /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ /ˈdɛs.pət/ /ˈdɛz.pɒt/ despots n
δεσπότης
A ruler with absolute power; a tyrant.

despotism /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/ despotisms n
δεσποτισμός
government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ desserts n
γλυκό επιδόρπιο
A sweet dish or confection served as the last course of a meal.

destalinization n
αποσταλινοποίηση
The process, begun by Nikita Khrushchev, of discrediting and then reforming the policies of Joseph Stalin.

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ destinations n
προορισμός
(countable) The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.

destitution /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ destitutions n
ένδεια απορία
An extreme state of poverty, in which a person is almost completely lacking in resources or means of support.

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
καταστρέφω
(ambitransitive) To damage beyond use or repair.
αφανίζω
(transitive) To put down or euthanize.

destroyer /dəˈstɹɔɪ.ɚ/ destroyers n
καταστροφέας αφανιστής εξολοθρευτής
That which destroys something.
αντιτορπιλικό
(science fiction, by extension) A starship of comparable role.

destructible /dɪˈstɹʌktɪbəl/ more destructible most destructible adj
αφανιστικός καταστρέψιμος καταστρεπτικός φθαρτός
Liable to destruction; capable of being destroyed.

destruction /dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ destructions n
καταστροφή συντριβή αφανισμός κατάλυση κατεδάφιση χαλασμός
The act of destroying.
καταστροφή
The results of a destructive event.

destructive /dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/ /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ more destructive most destructive adj
καταστρεπτικός αφανιστικός καταστροφικός
Causing destruction; damaging.
καταλυτικός
Causing breakdown or disassembly.

detachable /diːtætʃəbl̩/ /dətætʃəbl̩/ adj
αποσπάσιμος αποσπώμενος αφαιρούμενος
Designed to be unfastened or disconnected without damage.

detached house detached houses n
μονοκατοικία
A free-standing, single-family dwelling unit that does not share a common wall with any other structure.

detail /dɪˈteɪl/ /ˈditeɪl/ /ˈdiːteɪl/ details n
λεπτομέρεια
(countable) A part small enough to escape casual notice.
δεδομένα στοιχεία
(countable) A person's name, address and other personal information.

detailed /dɪˈteɪld/ /ˈdiːteɪld/ more detailed most detailed adj
λεπτομερής
Characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment.

detain /dɪˈteɪn/ v
καθυστερώ
(transitive) To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
κρατώ
(transitive, law enforcement) To put under custody.
κατάσχω
(transitive) To seize goods for official purposes.

detection /dɪˈtek.ʃən/ /dɪˈtɛk.ʃən/ detections n
ανίχνευση
The act or process of detecting, uncovering, or finding out, the discovery of something new, hidden, or disguised.

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ detectives n
ντετέκτιβ ερευνητής αστυνομικός ερευνητής
(law enforcement) A police officer who looks for evidence as part of solving a crime; an investigator.
ντετέκτιβ ερευνητής ιδιωτικός ερευνητής ερευνήτρια ιδιωτική ερευνήτρια
A person employed to find information not otherwise available to the public.

detector /dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/ detectors n
ανιχνευτής
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ detergents n
απορρυπαντικό
Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

deteriorate /dəˈtɪɹ.i.eɪt/ /dəˈtɪɹ.iə.ɹeɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪ.eɪt/ /dɪˈtɪə.ɹɪə.ɹeɪt/ v
χειροτερεύω
(transitive) To make worse; to make inferior in quality or value; to impair.
(intransitive) To grow worse; to be impaired in quality; to degenerate.

deterioration /dəˌti.ɹi.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dəˌtiɹiˈeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪˈeɪʃən/ deteriorations n
επιδείνωση
The process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnənt/ determinants n
ορίζουσα
(linear algebra) A scalar that encodes certain characteristics of a given transformation matrix; the unique scalar function over square matrices which is distributive over matrix multiplication, multilinear in the rows and columns, and takes the value 1 for the unit matrix; abbreviated as: det.

determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ determinations n
αποφασιστικότητα
The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decisive character; resoluteness.

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ v
καθορίζω
To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.

determiner /dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈtɝ.mɪ.nɚ/ determiners n
προσδιοριστής
(grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.

determinism /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/ determinisms n
αιτιοκρατία
(philosophy) The doctrine that all actions are determined by the current state and immutable laws of the universe, with no possibility of choice.

determinist /dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nɪst/ /dɪˈtɝ.mɪ.nɪst/ determinists n
ντετερμινίστρια ντετερμινιστής
An advocate of determinism.

deterministic /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈnɪs.tɪk/ /dɪˌtɝ.mɪˈnɪs.tɪk/ more deterministic most deterministic adj
αιτιοκρατικός
(philosophy) Of, or relating to determinism.

deterministically more deterministically most deterministically adv
αιτιοκρατικά
In a deterministic manner, predictably.

deterrence /dɪˈtɛɹəns/ deterrences n
αποτροπή
Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.

deterrent /dɪˈtəɹənt/ /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ /dɪˈtɜɹənt/ more deterrent most deterrent adj
αποτρεπτικός
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.

detestable /dɪˈtɛstəbl̩/ more detestable most detestable adj
αξιομίσητος
Stimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.

detour /ˈdi.toɹ/ /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ detours n
παράκαμψη
A diversion or deviation from one's original route.

detractor detractors n
δυσφημιστής
A person who belittles the worth of another person or cause.

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ more detrimental most detrimental adj
επιβλαβής
Causing damage or harm.

deus ex machina /ˈdeɪ.əs ɛks ˈmækɪnə/ dei ex machina dei ex machinis deus ex machinas n
από μηχανής θεός
(by extension) A contrived solution to a problem, relying on an agent external to the situation.

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ /dʒuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ deuteriums n
δευτέριο
(isotope) An isotope of hydrogen formed of one proton and one neutron in each atom - 21H.

devastating more devastating most devastating adj
συντριπτικός
causing devastation

devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ devastations n
αφανισμός καταστροφή συντριβή
The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.

develop /dɛˈʋɛ.ləp/ /dɪˈvɛl.əp/ /ˈdɛʋ.ləp/ v
αναπτύσσω
(transitive) To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
εμφανίζω
(transitive) To bring out images latent in photographic film.

developing /dɪˈvɛl.ə.pɪŋ/ adj
αναπτυσσόμενη
Of a country: becoming economically more mature or advanced; becoming industrialized.

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ developments n
εξέλιξη
(countable) Something which has developed.
ανάπτυξη
(chess, uncountable) The active placement of the pieces, or the process of achieving it.
(music) The second section of a piece of music in sonata form, in which the original theme is revisited in altered and varying form.

deviate /ˈdi.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdi.vi.ət/ /ˈdiː.vi.eɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.æɪt/ /ˈdiː.vi.ət/ [ˈdɪi.vi.æɪt] [ˈdɪi.vi.ət] v
παρεκκλίνω
(intransitive) To go off course from; to change course; to change plans.

deviationist deviationists n
αμφισβητίας
One who deviates from accepted beliefs or policies, especially from a prescribed form of Communism.

device /dəˈvaɪs/ /dɪˈvaɪs/ devices n
συσκευή
Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
τέχνασμα
A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.
έμβλημα
(heraldry) A motto, emblem, or other mark used to distinguish the bearer from others. A device differs from a badge or cognizance primarily as it is a personal distinction, and not a badge borne by members of the same house successively.
(legal) An image used in whole or in part as a trademark or service mark.

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ devils n
διάβολος
(theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
(euphemistic, with an article, as an intensifier) Hell.
A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
δαίμονας διάβολος
The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
διάβολος δαίμονας ζιζάνιο
A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ pn
Διάβολος διάβολος
(theology) The chief devil; Satan.

devil is in the details proverb
ο διάβολος κρύβεται στις λεπτομέρειες
(idiomatic) The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.

devil's advocate devil's advocates n
συνήγορος του διαβόλου δικηγόρος του διαβόλου
(idiomatic) One who debates from a viewpoint which one may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument.
συνήγορος του διαβόλου
(historical, Roman Catholic) A canon lawyer appointed by the Church to argue against the canonization of the proposed candidate.

devil's claw devil's claws n
αρπαγόφυτο
Anything considered ugly or potentially harmful resembling a claw in appearance or behavior:

devilish /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ /ˈdɛvɪlɪʃ/ more devilish most devilish adj
διαβολικός
Characteristic of a devil.

devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ /dɪˈvəʊt/ v
αφιερώνω
to give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter

devotion /dɪˈvoʊʃən/ /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ devotions n
ευλάβεια
(uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted.
αφοσίωση
(uncountable) Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.

devour /dɪˈvaʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvaʊɚ/ v
καταβροχθίζω
To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.

devout /dəˈvʌʊt/ /dɪˈvaʊt/ devouter devoutest more devout most devout adj
ευσεβής
Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; pious; extremely religious.

devshirme n
παιδομάζωμα
(historical) Systematic collection of non-Muslim boys or young men from rural Christian populations of the Balkans, practiced by Ottomans; the boys were taken to Istanbul, converted to Islam and educated for military profession or religious disciplines.

dew /d(j)uː/ /djuː/ /dɪu̯/ /d͡ʒ(j)uː/ dews n
δροσιά δρόσος πάχνη
(uncountable) Moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc in the morning or evening, resulting in drops.

dew point dew points n
σημείο δρόσου
The temperature at which the air becomes saturated and water vapor condenses to form dew.

dewdrop dewdrops n
δροσοσταλίδα
A droplet of water formed as dew.

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ dexterities n
επιδεξιότητα δεξιοσύνη επιτηδειότητα μαστοριά
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

dextrorotatory adj
δεξιόστροφος
(chemistry, of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the right, or clockwise. Notation: (+) or formerly lowercase d-#Prefix.

dhampir dhampirs n
ντάμπιρ
(mythology, fiction) A half-human, half-vampire hybrid.

dharma /d̪ʱəɾm/ /ˈdɑɹ.mə/ /ˈdɑːmə/ /ˈd̪ʱəɾ.mə/ dharmas n
ντάρμα
(Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism) The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ n
διαβήτης ζάχαρο
Diabetes mellitus; any of a group of metabolic diseases whereby a person (or other animal) has high blood sugar due to an inability to produce, or inability to metabolize, sufficient quantities of the hormone insulin. [from 19th c.]

diabetes insipidus n
άποιος διαβήτης
A disease characterized by excretion of large amounts of severely diluted urine, which cannot be reduced when fluid intake is reduced.

diabetes mellitus /ˈmɛlɨtəs/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪs/ /ˌməˈlaɪtəs/ n
σακχαρώδης διαβήτης
A medical disorder commonly called diabetes, characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels), especially after eating.

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ more diabetic most diabetic adj
διαβητικός
Of or pertaining to diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
Having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
Suitable for one having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ diabetics n
διαβητικός
A person with diabetes, usually diabetes mellitus.

diabetology n
διαβητολογία
(medicine) The study of the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes

diabolically more diabolically most diabolically adv
διαβολικά
In a diabolical manner.

diachronic /daɪ.əˈkɹɑnɪk/ /daɪ.əˈkɹɒnɪk/ more diachronic most diachronic adj
διαχρονικός
Occurring over or changing with time.

diacritical mark diacritical marks n
διακριτικό σημείο
(orthography, typography) A symbol in writing used with a letter to indicate a different pronunciation, stress, tone, or meaning, also called "tone marks" when used to indicate tones, e.g. in Vietnamese or pinyin (romanised Mandarin Chinese).

diaeresis /daɪˈɛɹəsɪs/ /daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/ /daɪˈɪəɹɪsɪs/ diaereses n
διαλυτικά
(orthography) A diacritic (◌̈) placed over a vowel letter (especially the second of two consecutive ones) indicating that it is sounded separately, usually forming a distinct syllable, as in the English words naïve, Noël and Brontë, the French haïr and the Dutch ruïne.

diagenesis /ˌdaɪ.əˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ /ˌdaɪ.əˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/ diageneses n
διαγένεση
(geology) All the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification, not including weathering or other surface changes.

diagenetic adj
διαγενετικός
(geology) of, or relating to diagenesis

diagnose /ˈdaɪ.əɡˌnoʊs/ /ˈdʌɪ.əɡˌnəʊz/ /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊs/ /ˌdʌɪ.əɡˈnəʊz/ v
διαγιγνώσκω
(by extension) To determine the cause of a problem.

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ diagnoses n
διάγνωση
The process of, or an instance of, identification of the nature and cause of something (of any nature).

diagnostic /daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/ more diagnostic most diagnostic adj
διαγνωστικός
Of, or relating to diagnosis.

diagnostician diagnosticians n
διαγνωσιολόγος
A person who diagnoses, especially a medical doctor.

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈdaɪ.ɡɹæm/ diagrams n
διάγραμμα
A plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show how something works, or show the relationships between the parts of a whole.
A graph or chart.

dialect /ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt/ dialects n
διάλεκτος
(linguistics, broad sense) A variety of a language that is characteristic of a particular area, community, or social group, differing from other varieties of the same language in relatively minor ways as regards grammar, phonology, and lexicon.

dialect continuum dialect continua dialect continuums n
διαλεκτικό συνεχές
(linguistics) A range of dialects that vary slightly by region, so that the further apart two regions are, the more the language differs.

dialectical materialism n
διαλεκτικός υλισμός
(philosophy) The concept of reality in which material things are in the constant process of change brought about by the tension between conflicting or interacting forces, elements, or ideas.

dialectological adj
διαλεκτολογικός

dialectology dialectologies n
διαλεκτολογία
The study of dialects.

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/ dialogues n
διάλογος συνομιλία
A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.
(authorship) In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.

diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/ [-mɪɾɚ] diameters n
διάμετρος
(geometry) The length of such a line.

diamond /ˈdaɪ.(ə.)mənd/ diamonds n
διαμάντι
(uncountable) A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.
A gemstone made from this mineral.
καρό
(card games) A card of the diamonds suit.

diamonds /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/ n
καρό
(card games) One of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦.

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pə/ /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ diapers n
πάνα
(North America) An absorbent garment worn by a baby, by a young child not yet toilet trained, or by an adult who is incontinent; a nappy.

diaphanous /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/ more diaphanous most diaphanous adj
διαφανής
Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ diaphragms n
διάφραγμα
(anatomy) In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.

diarchy diarchies n
δυαρχία
A state under the rule of two people; the form of government of such state.

diarist /ˈdaɪəɹɪst/ diarists n
ημερολογιογράφος
One who keeps a diary.

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ diarrheas n
διάρροια ευκοιλιότητα
A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very soft or watery bowel movements.
The watery or very soft excrement that comes from such bowel movements.

diarrheal more diarrheal most diarrheal adj
ευκοίλιος
That causes, or is associated with diarrhea.

diary /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈdaɪ.ɹi/ diaries n
ημερολόγιο
A daily log of experiences, especially those of the writer.

diaspora /daɪˈæs.pə.ɹə/ /daɪˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /daɪˈæs.pɹə/ /diˈæs.pɚ.ə/ /diˈæs.pɹə/ diasporae diasporai diasporas n
διασπορά
(collective) A group so dispersed, especially Jews outside of the land of Israel.

diaspore /ˈdaɪ.əˌspoʊɹ/ /ˈdaɪ.əˌspɔɹ/ diaspores n
διάσπορο
A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites.

diastole /daɪˈæstəli/ diastoles n
διαστολή
(chiefly, uncountable, physiology) The phase or process of relaxation and dilation of the heart chambers, between contractions, during which they fill with blood; an instance of the process.

diatom /ˈdaɪ.ə.təm/ /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɔm/ diatoms n
διάτομα
Any of a group of minute unicellular algae having a siliceous covering of great delicacy, now categorized as class Diatomophyceae or division Bacillariophyta.

diatomite /daɪˈæt.əˌmaɪt/ diatomites n
διατομίτης
(geology) A fine, powdery earth formed from the skeletons of diatoms

diatribe /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/ diatribes n
καταγγελία
An abusive, bitter verbal or written attack, criticism or denunciation.
διατριβή
A prolonged discourse; a long-winded speech.

diazepam /daɪˈæz.əˌpæm/ /dʌɪˈaz.ɪ.pam/ /dʌɪˈeɪ.zɪ.pam/ diazepams n
διαζεπάμη
(pharmaceutical drug) A tranquilizing muscle relaxant drug (trademark Valium) used chiefly to relieve anxiety.

dice /daɪs/ v
παίζω ζάρια
(intransitive) To play dice.

dichotomy /daɪˈkɑtəmi/ /daɪˈkɒtəmi/ /dɪ-/ [-ɾə-] dichotomies n
διχοτόμηση
A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.

dichromic adj
διχρωμικός
containing two atoms of chromium

dick /dɪk/ dicks n
πούτσα καυλί ψωλή πούτσος παπάρα παπάρι
(countable, and, uncountable, vulgar, slang) The penis.

dickhead /ˈdɪ.kɛd/ /ˈdɪkˌhɛd/ dickheads n
πουτσοκέφαλος
(vulgar, colloquial) The glans penis.
βλάκας ηλίθιος ηλίθια
(vulgar, colloquial, pejorative) A stupid or useless person.

dickslap dickslaps n
πουτσοσκάμπιλο πουτσοσφάλιαρο
(slang, vulgar) The act of slapping someone with one's penis, particularly in the face.

dicotyledon dicotyledons n
δικοτυλήδονα
(botany, historical) Any plant in what used to be the Dicotyledones.

dicotyledonous adj
δικοτυλήδονος
Of or pertaining to the dicotyledons.
Having two cotyledons.

dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/ dictations n
υπαγόρευση
(countable, uncountable) Dictating, the process of speaking for someone else to write down the words.
υπαγόρευση ορθογραφία
(countable, uncountable) An activity in school where the teacher reads a passage aloud and the students write it down.

dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/ dictators n
δικτάτορας
A totalitarian leader of a country, nation, or government.
A tyrannical boss or authority figure.

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ dictatorships n
δικτατορία
A type of government where absolute sovereignty is allotted to an individual or a small clique.

dictatorship of the proletariat dictatorships of the proletariat n
δικτατορία του προλεταριάτου
(Marxism) A socio-political power, as opposed to the dictatorship of the bourgeoisie, characterized by a struggle to achieve a communist society.

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃnəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənəɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ dictionaries n
λεξικό
A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings (senses), and sometimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, and translations, as well as other data.

didactics /daɪˈdæktɪks/ n
διδακτική
The art and science of teaching.

die /daɪ/ dice dies n
ζάρι κύβος ζάρια κύβοι
An isohedral polyhedron, usually a cube, with numbers or symbols on each side and used in games of chance.

die /daɪ/ v
πεθαίνω αποβιώνω αποθνήσκω
(intransitive) To stop living; to become dead; to undergo death.

die prematurely v
αδικοχαμένος

diencephalon /ˌdaɪ̯.ənˈsɛfəlɑn/ /ˌdaɪ̯.ənˈsɛfəlɒn/ diencephala diencephalons n
διεγκέφαλος
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The region of the human brain, specifically the human forebrain, that includes the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the epithalamus, the prethalamus or subthalamus, and the pretectum.

diesel /ˈdisəl/ /ˈdizəl/ /ˈdiːzəl/ diesels n
ντίζελ
A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.
(countable) A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.

diesel engine diesel engines n
κινητήρας ντίζελ
(mechanical engineering) a piston engine that operates using the Diesel cycle, with fuel being sprayed into the hot, high-pressure air in the combustion chamber at the end of the compression stroke

diet /ˈdaɪət/ diets n
διατροφή δίαιτα
The food and beverage a person or animal consumes.
βουλή δίαιτα συνέλευση σύνοδος
(usually capitalized as a proper noun) A council or assembly of leaders; a formal deliberative assembly.
δίαιτα διαιτολόγιο
(countable) A controlled regimen of food and drink, as to gain or lose weight or otherwise influence health.
δίαιτα
(by extension) Any habitual intake or consumption.

diethyl ether n
διαιθυλαιθέρας
(organic compound) A clear, colorless, highly flammable liquid with a low boiling point and chemical formula CH3-CH2-O-CH2-CH3. Used as a solvent and in the past as a general anesthetic.

dietitian /daɪəˈtɪʃən/ dietitians n
διαιτολόγος
A person who studies or practices dietetics.

differ /ˈdɪfə/ /ˈdɪfɚ/ v
διαφέρω
(intransitive) Not to have the same traits or characteristics; to be unalike or distinct.
(intransitive, people, groups, etc.) To have diverging opinions, disagree.

difference /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/ differences n
διαφορά
(uncountable) The quality of being different.
(countable) A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.
(countable) A disagreement or argument.
(countable) The result of a subtraction; sometimes the absolute value of this result.

difference /ˈdɪf(ə)ɹəns/ v
διακρίνω
(obsolete, transitive) To distinguish or differentiate.

different /ˈdɪfəɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈdɪfəɹənt/ /ˈdɪfɹənt/ more different most different adj
διαφορετικός
Not the same; exhibiting a difference.

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] more differential most differential adj
διαφορικός
Of or pertaining to a difference.
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to differentiation or the differential calculus.
διάφορος
Dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive.

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] differentials n
διαφορικό
A qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things.
(calculus) A quantity representing an infinitesimal change in a variable, now only used as a heuristic aid except in nonstandard analysis but considered rigorous until the 20th century; a fluxion in Newtonian calculus, now usually written in Leibniz's notation as \operatorname{d}\!x.

differentiation /dɪf.əˌɹen.ʃiˈæɪ.ʃən/ /dɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪf.əˌɹɛn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ differentiations n
αντιδιαστολή διαφοροποίηση
The act of treating one thing as distinct from another, or of creating such a distinction; of separating a class of things into categories; of describing a thing by illustrating how it is different from something else.
διαφοροποίηση
(mathematics, calculus) The process of applying the derivative operator to a function; of calculating a function's derivative.

differently /ˈdɪfəɹəntli/ /ˈdɪfɹəntli/ more differently most differently adv
αλλιώς
(manner) In a different way.

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ more difficult most difficult adj
δύσκολος
Hard, not easy, requiring much effort.

difficultly more difficultly most difficultly adv
δύσκολα
(archaic) With difficulty; not easily.

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ difficulties n
δυσκολία
The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.

diffidence /ˈdɪfɪdəns/ diffidences n
αιδημοσύνη
The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement.

diffident /ˈdɪfɪdənt/ more diffident most diffident adj
άτολμος καχύποπτος ντροπαλός σεμνός
(archaic) Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.

diffraction /dɪˈfɹækʃən/ diffractions n
διάθλαση
(quantum mechanics) The breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure (e.g. a slit), followed by reconstruction of the wave by interference.

dig /dɪɡ/ digs n
ανασκαφή
An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.

dig /dɪɡ/ v
σκάβω
(transitive, intransitive) To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.

digamma /daɪˈɡæmə/ digammas n
δίγαμμα
Letter of the Archaic Greek alphabet: Ϝ, ϝ

digest /ˈdaɪd͡ʒəst/ /ˈdaɪd͡ʒɛst/ digests n
επιτομή
A compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged; a summary of laws.

digestion /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /dɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ digestions n
πέψη χώνεψη
The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body.
The result of this process.
αποσύνθεση
The processing of decay in organic matter assisted by microorganisms.
αφομοίωση
The assimilation and understanding of ideas.

digestive /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/ more digestive most digestive adj
πεπτικός
Of, relating to, or functioning in digestion.

digestive system digestive systems n
πεπτικό σύστημα
(anatomy) A system of organs for the purpose of digesting food.

digit /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/ digits n
ψηφίο αριθμός
(mathematics) A distinct symbol representing a natural number in a positional number system.
δάκτυλο
(anatomy) A narrow extremity of the human hand or foot: a finger, thumb, or toe.

digital /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩/ adj
δακτυλικός ψηφιακός
Having to do with digits (fingers or toes); performed with a finger.
ψηφιακός
Property of representing values as discrete, often binary, numbers rather than a continuous spectrum.
Of or relating to computers or the Information Age.

digital signal digital signals n
ψηφιακό σήμα

digital watermark digital watermarks n
ψηφιακό υδατόσημο
(computing) Auxiliary data embedded in a datafile for subsequent identification and verification of the file.

digitalis /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/ /dɪd͡ʒɪˈteɪlɪs/ /dɪd͡ʒɪˈtælɪs/ digitalises n
δακτυλίτιδα
Any plant of the genus Digitalis (herbaceous plants of the Plantaginaceae family, including the foxglove, Digitalis purpurea).

digitality digitalities n
ψηφιακότητα
The quality of being digital.

digitization digitizations n
ψηφιοποίηση
(computing) The conversion of data or information from analog to digital or binary.

digitize /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v
ψηφιοποιώ
(transitive, computing) To represent something (such as an image or sound) as a structured sequence of binary digits.

digits n
νούμερο
(US, _, slang) Synonym of telephone number; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.

diglossia /ˌdaɪˈɡlɑsi.ə/ /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsi.ə/ n
διγλωσσία
(linguistics, sociology) The coexistence in a given population of two closely related native languages or dialects, one of which is regarded as more prestigious than the other; the similar coexistence of two unrelated languages. [from 1959]

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ dignities n
αξιοπρέπεια
The state of being dignified or worthy of esteem: elevation of mind or character.

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ more dilapidated most dilapidated adj
ερειπωμένος ρημαγμένος
Having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, especially through neglect.

dilapidation /dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ dilapidations n
φθορά
(in the plural) Money paid at the end of an incumbency by the incumbent or his heirs for the purpose of putting the parsonage etc. in good repair for the succeeding incumbent.

dilatation /dɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdaɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌdaɪləˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ dilatations n
διαστολή

dildo /ˈdɪldoʊ/ /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] dildoes dildos n
όλισβος
An artificial phallus (penis) for sexual use.

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ /dɪˈlɛmə/ dilemmas dilemmata n
δίλημμα
A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.

diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ diligences n
προκοπή
The qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, and perseverance.

dill /dɪl/ dills n
άνηθος άνηθο
Anethum graveolens (the type species of the genus Anethum), a herb, the seeds of which are moderately warming, pungent, and aromatic, formerly used as a soothing medicine for children; also known as dillseed.

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ /dɪˈlut/ v
αραιώνω
(transitive) To make thinner by adding solvent to a solution, especially by adding water.

diluted more diluted most diluted adj
αραιωμένος
That has had something added in order to dilute it.

dim /dɪm/ dimmer dimmest adj
αμυδρός αχνός σκοτεινός
Not bright or colorful.
κουτός
(colloquial) Not smart or intelligent.
αμυδρός δυσδιάκριτος
Indistinct, hazy or unclear.

dim /dɪm/ v
θαμπώνω θολώνω
(transitive) To make something less bright.

dime /daɪm/ dimes n
δεκάρα
(US, Canada) A coin worth one-tenth of a dollar.

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ dimensions n
διάσταση
A single aspect of a given thing.
A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
(geometry) The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
(linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
(physics) One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
(computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
(science fiction, fantasy) A universe or plane of existence.

dimensionless adj
αδιάστατος
Lacking dimensions.

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ more diminutive most diminutive adj
μικροσκοπικός
Very small.
μειωτικός
(obsolete) Serving to diminish.
υποκοριστικός υποκοριστικό
(grammar) Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

diminutive /dəˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jə.tɪv/ /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ diminutives n
υποκοριστικό
(grammar) A word form expressing smallness, youth, unimportance, or endearment.

dimorphism /daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/ dimorphisms n
διμορφισμός
(biology) The occurrence within a plant of two distinct forms of any part.
(biology) The occurrence in an animal species of two distinct types of individual.

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ dimples n
λακκάκι
Specifically, a small natural depression on the skin, especially on the face near the corners of the mouth.

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ v
πτυχώσει
(intransitive) To create a dimple in one's face by smiling.

dinar /ˈdiːnɑː(ɹ)/ dinars n
δηνάριο
The official currency of several countries, including Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Serbia, Tunisia and (as denar) North Macedonia.

diner /ˈdaɪnə(ɹ)/ diners n
μικροεστιατόριο
(US) A typically small restaurant, usually modeled after a railroad dining car, that serves lower-class fare, normally having a counter with stools along one side and booths on the other, and often decorated in 50s and 60s pop culture themes and playing popular music from those decades.

ding /di(ː)ŋ/ dings n
ντιν
The high-pitched resonant sound of a bell.

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ dingoes dingos n
ντίγκο
A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo).

dining room dining rooms n
τραπεζαρία
A room, in a home or hotel, where meals are eaten. Some restaurants provide private dining rooms for hire, away from the main public eating areas.

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ [ˈdɪnɚ] dinners n
γεύμα μεσημεριανό
A midday meal (in a context in which the evening meal is called supper or tea).
δείπνο βραδινό κύριο γεύμα
The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.
τροφή
A meal given to an animal.
γεύμα δείπνο
A formal meal for many people eaten for a special occasion.

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdʌɪnəsɔːɹ/ dinosaurs n
δεινόσαυρος
(proscribed) Any extinct reptile, not necessarily belonging to Dinosauria, that existed between about 230 million and 65 million years ago.
(figuratively, colloquial) Something or someone that is very old or old-fashioned, or is not willing to change and adapt.

dinosaurology n
δεινοσαυρολογία
(informal) The branch of paleontology that focuses on studying dinosaurs.

diocese /-siz/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ dioceses n
επισκοπή
(religion) Region administered by a bishop.

diode /ˈdaɪoʊd/ /ˈdaɪəʊd/ diodes n
δίοδος
(electronics) An electronic device that allows current to flow in one direction only; used chiefly as a rectifier.

dionysian more dionysian most dionysian adj
διονυσιακός
Wild, irrational, and undisciplined.

dioptase dioptases n
διοπτάσιος
An intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral.

dioptrics n
διοπτρική
the study of the refraction of light, especially by lenses

dioxide /daɪˈɒksaɪd/ /ˈdaɪɔksaɪd/ dioxides n
διοξείδιο
(chemistry) Any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule.

dip /dɪp/ v
βυθίζω
(transitive) To treat cattle or sheep by immersion in chemical solution.

dip one's toe in v
παίρνω το βάπτισμα του πυρός
(idiomatic, figuratively) To explore or begin; to enter or get involved in tentatively and for the first time.

diphtheria /dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪfˈθɪɹi.ə/ /dɪpˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪpˈθɪɹi.ə/ diphtherias n
διφθερίτιδα
(pathology) A serious infectious disease leading to inflammation of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.

diphthong /ˈdɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪpˌθɔŋ/ diphthongs n
δίφθογγος
(phonetics) A complex vowel sound that begins with the sound of one vowel and ends with the sound of another vowel, in the same syllable.

diphthongisation diphthongisations n
διφθογγισμός
The process by which a single vowel sound (monophthong) shifts to a two-vowel vocalization (diphthong).

diplodocus diplodocuses n
διπλόδοκος
Any of several herbivorous sauropod dinosaurs, of the genus Diplodocus, known as fossils from the late Jurassic in North America.

diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ diplomas diplomata n
δίπλωμα
A document issued by an educational institution testifying that the recipient has earned a degree or has successfully completed a particular course of study.

diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ more diplomatic most diplomatic adj
διπλωματικός
Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.

diplopia /dɪpˈləʊpiə/ diplopias n
διπλωπία
(pathology) An ophthalmologic condition where one perceives two images for a single object; double vision.

dipsomania /ˌdɪpsə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ dipsomanias n
διψομανία
(disease) Addiction to alcohol.

dipsomaniac /dɪp.sə(ʊ)ˈmeɪn.i.æk/ dipsomaniacs n
διψομανής
One with a morbid paroxysmal craving for alcohol; an alcoholic.

diptych /ˈdɪptɪk/ diptychs n
δίπτυχο
(arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets, usually connected by hinges.

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ more direct most direct adj
άμεσος απευθείας
Proceeding without deviation or interruption.

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛkt/ /dəˈɹɛkt/ v
απευθύνομαι απευθύνω
To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.

direct current direct currents n
συνεχές ρεύμα
(physics) An electric current that always flows in the same direction but may differ in intensity over time.

direct democracy direct democracies n
άμεση δημοκρατία

direction /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ directions n
κατεύθυνση
A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

directly /daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ /dɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ more directly most directly adv
άμεσα κατευθείαν
In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
ευθέως
Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
Straightforwardly; honestly.
ακριβώς
Exactly; just; at the shortest possible distance.
άμεσα απευθείας
(chiefly, dated, or, dialect, including, South Midlands, Cornwall) Soon; next; in due time; as soon as it becomes convenient.

director /daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚ/ directors directress directrix n
σκηνοθέτης διευθυντής
One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

directorate /daɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹət/ directorates n
διευθυντήριο
An agency headed by a director, usually a subdivision of a major government department.

directory /daɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ directories n
κατάλογος
A list of names, addresses etc, of specific classes of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some classification.
(computing) A structured listing of the names and characteristics of the files on a storage device.

dirhem dirhems n
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.).

dirigisme /ˈdiɚɹɪʒɪz(ə)m/ /ˈdɪɹɪʒɪz(ə)m/ dirigismes n
διευθυντισμός
A policy of strong state control over the economy and related social matters. [from 20th c.]

dirndl /ˈdɜɹnd(ə)l/ /ˈdɜːndl̩/ [ˈdɚndɫ̩] [ˈdɪəndəɫ] dirndls n
ντιρντλ
A traditional Alpine woman's dress having a tight bodice and full skirt.

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] dirtier dirtiest adj
βρόμικος ακάθαρτος λερωμένος
Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
βρόμικος
That makes one unclean; corrupting, infecting.
Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.
Dishonourable; violating accepted standards or rules.
ακάθαρτος
Of color, discolored by impurities.

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ [ˈdɝɾi] v
βρομίζω λερώνω
(transitive) To make (something) dirty.
λερώνομαι λερώνω
(transitive) To stain or tarnish (somebody) with dishonor.
λερώνομαι
(intransitive) To become soiled.

dirty bomb dirty bombs n
βρώμικη βόμβα
A device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material, designed to spread radiation over a wide area.

dirty old man dirty old men n
πορνόγερος
(derogatory) An adult male who acts in a lecherous or lewd manner, especially towards people younger than him.

dis- /dɪs/ prefix
απο-
Expressing separation or removal.

disable /dɪsˈeɪbəl/ /dɪzˈeɪbəl/ v
απενεργοποιώ
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] more disabled most disabled adj
ανάπηρος
Having a disability.

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ disadvantages n
μειονέκτημα
A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.

disagree /dɪsəˈɡɹi/ /dɪsəˈɡɹiː/ v
διαφωνώ
(intransitive) To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
(intransitive) To fail to conform or correspond with.

disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ disagreements n
διαφωνία
An argument or debate.
ασυμφωνία
A condition of not agreeing or concurring.

disallow /dɪsəˈlaʊ/ v
ακυρώνω απορρίπτω
To reject as invalid, untrue, or improper

disambiguate /dɪ.samˈbɪɡjuːeɪt/ v
αποσαφηνίζω
To remove ambiguities from; to make less ambiguous; to clarify or specify which of multiple possibilities applies – e.g., possible meanings of an ambiguous statement – or to invite or require this.

disambiguation /dɪsæmˌbɪɡjuːˈeɪʃən/ disambiguations n
αποσαφήνιση
The removal of ambiguity.

disappear /dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ v
εξαφανίζομαι
(intransitive) To vanish.
εξαφανίζομαι εξαφανίζω
(transitive, often, euphemistic) To make vanish; especially, to abduct or murder for political reasons.

disappearance /dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ disappearances n
εξαφάνιση
The action of disappearing or vanishing.

disappoint /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
απογοητεύω
(transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ more disappointed most disappointed adj
απογοητευμένος
Defeated of expectations or hope; experiencing disappointment; let down.

disappointing more disappointing most disappointing adj
απογοητευτικός
Causing disappointment.

disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ disappointments n
απογοήτευση
(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.

disapproval /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] disapprovals n
αποδοκιμασία
The act of disapproving; condemnation.

disapprove /dɪsəˈpɹuːv/ v
αποδοκιμάζω
(intransitive) To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.
To have or express an unfavorable opinion.

disarmament /dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/ disarmaments n
αφοπλισμός
The reduction or the abolition of the military forces and armaments of a nation, and of its capability to wage war.

disarrange v
ανακατεύω
To undo the arrangement of; to disorder; to derange.

disarrangement disarrangements n
ακαταστασία
Upset of the normal order.

disarticulate /dɪsɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪkjəleɪt/ v
αποδιαρθρώνω
(transitive) To disjoint.

disassemble /dɪs.əˈsɛm.bəɫ/ v
αποσυναρμολογώ
To take to pieces; to reverse the process of assembly.

disassembly /dɪsəˈsɛmbli/ disassemblies n
αποδόμηση
The process of disassembling.

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ disasters n
καταστροφή
An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.

disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstɹəs/ more disastrous most disastrous adj
καταστροφικός
Of the nature of a disaster; calamitous.

disbelief /dɪsbɪˈliːf/ disbeliefs n
δυσπιστία σκεπτικισμός
Unpreparedness, unwillingness, or inability to believe that something is the case.
κατάπληξη
Astonishment.

disbud /dɪsˈbʌd/ v
βλαστολογώ
(horticulture) To remove buds from a plant in order to promote growth and health in the remaining buds.

disc brake disc brakes n
δισκόφρενο
(automotive, British spelling) A type of brake where the friction is produced by brake pads which are pressed against a disc.

disc jockey /ˌdɪsk ˈdʒɒki/ disc jockeys n
ντιτζέι
(dated, radio) A person who conducts a radio program of recorded music combined with talk, news, commercials, weather, etc.
A person who plays, and sometimes mixes, recorded music at nightclubs, dances, parties, or some other social event; and/or as a backup musician for spoken word, or hip hop performers.

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
ανατινάζω απορρίπτω παραμερίζω
(transitive) To throw away, to reject.
πετώ
(intransitive, card games) To make a discard; to throw out a card.

discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ /dɪˈsɝn/ /dɪˈzɜːn/ /dɪˈzɝn/ v
διακρίνω
(transitive) To perceive, recognize, or comprehend with the mind; to descry.
(transitive) To distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate or discriminate.

discernible /dɪˈsɜːnɪbl̩/ /dɪˈsɝnɪbl̩/ more discernible most discernible adj
ευδιάκριτος
Possible to discern; detectable or derivable by use of the senses or the intellect.

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ discharges n
αποστράτευση
(military) The act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service.
απόλυση
The act of expelling or letting go.
έκκριση
(symptom, uncountable) Pus or exudate or mucus (but in modern usage not exclusively blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to pathological or hormonal changes.
εκβολή
(hydrology) The volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time, usually in units of m3/s (cubic meters per second).
εκπλήρωση
The act of accomplishing (an obligation) or repaying a debt etc.; performance.

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ v
εκπληρώ εκτελώ
To accomplish or complete, as an obligation.
αποφορτίζω εκφορτίζω
(electricity) To release (an accumulated charge).
απαλλάσσω απολύω αποστρατεύω
(military) To release (a member of the armed forces) from service.
εκπυρσοκροτώ πυροδοτώ
To operate (any weapon that fires a projectile, such as a shotgun or sling).
απολύω εκφορτώνω ξεφορτώνω
To let fly; to give expression to; to utter.

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plən/ /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ /ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/ disciplines n
πειθαρχία
A controlled behaviour; self-control.
επιστημονικός κλάδος πειθαρχία
A specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice.

disclaimer /dɪsˈkleɪm.ə/ /dɪsˈkleɪm.ɚ/ disclaimers n
αποκήρυξη αποποίηση
A public disavowal, as of responsibility, pretensions, claims, opinions, etc.
αποποίηση
(legal) A denial, disavowal, or renunciation, as of a title, claim, interest, estate, or trust; relinquishment or waiver of an interest or estate.

disco /ˈdɪskoʊ/ /ˈdɪskəʊ/ discos n
ντισκοτέκ δισκοθήκη ντίσκο
(uncountable, music genre) A genre of dance music that was popular in the 1970s, characterized by elements of soul music with a strong Latin-American beat and often accompanied by pulsating lights.

discography /ˌdɪsˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌdɪsˈkɒɡɹəfi/ discographies n
δισκογραφία
List of all of the releases of a certain musical act, usually with release dates, and often with other information about the releases.

discoloration discolorations n
αποχρωματισμός
The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance.
A discolored spot; a stain.

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ /ˈdɪskənɛkt/ disconnects n
αποσύνδεση
A break or interruption in an existing connection, continuum, or process; disconnection.

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ /ˈdɪskənɛkt/ v
αποσυνδέω
(transitive) To sever or interrupt a connection.
αποσυνδέω κλείνω
(transitive) To remove the connection between an appliance and an electrical power source.
αποκόβομαι αποσύρομαι
(intransitive) Of a person, to become detached or withdrawn.

disconsolate /dɪsˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/ more disconsolate most disconsolate adj
απελπισμένος
Cheerless, dreary.
απαρηγόρητος
Seemingly beyond consolation; inconsolable.

disconsolately more disconsolately most disconsolately adv
απαρηγορήτως
In a cheerless, dreary manner; in a manner which suggests that one is beyond consolation.

discontinuity /ˌdɪs.kɑn.tɪˈnuːɪ.ti/ /ˌdɪs.kɒn.tɪˈnjuːɪ.ti/ discontinuities n
ασυνέχεια διακοπή
A lack of continuity, regularity or sequence; a break or gap. [from 16th c.]
ασυνέχεια
(mathematics) A point in the range of a function at which it is undefined or discontinuous. [from 19th c.]
χάσμα
(geology) a subterranean interface at which seismic velocities change

discontinuous adj
διακεκομμένος διαλείπων
having breaks or interruptions; intermittent
ασυνεχής
(mathematics) having at least one discontinuity

discord /dɪsˈkɔɹd/ /dɪsˈkɔːd/ /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ discords n
διχόνοια έριδα διάσταση
Lack of concord, agreement or harmony.
διαμάχη
Tension or strife resulting from a lack of agreement; dissension.
δυσαρμονία παραφωνία
(music) An inharmonious combination of simultaneously sounded tones; a dissonance.

discotheque /ˈdɪskoʊˌtɛk/ /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ discotheques n
ντισκοτέκ
(dated) A nightclub where dancing takes place.

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ discounts n
έκπτωση
A reduction in price.
υφαίρεση
(finance) A deduction made for interest, in advancing money upon, or purchasing, a bill or note not due; payment in advance of interest upon money.

discourage /dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/ /dɪsˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
αποθαρρύνω αποκαρδιώνω
(transitive) To extinguish the courage of; to dishearten; to depress the spirits of; to deprive of confidence; to deject.
αποθαρρύνω
(transitive) To persuade somebody not to do (something).

discouragement discouragements n
αποθάρρυνση πτόηση
The act of discouraging.

discouraging /dɪsˈkɝ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ /dɪsˈkʌɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
αποθαρρυντικός
That causes discouragement.

discourse /dɪsˈko(ː)ɹs/ /dɪsˈkoəs/ /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ discourses n
συνομιλία
(uncountable, archaic) Verbal exchange, conversation.
ομιλία
(uncountable) Expression in words, either speech or writing.
(countable) A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
διάλεξη
(social sciences, countable) An institutionalized way of thinking, a social boundary defining what can be said about a specific topic (after Michel Foucault).

discourse /dɪsˈko(ː)ɹs/ /dɪsˈkoəs/ /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ v
διαλέγομαι συνομιλώ
(intransitive) To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
διαλέγομαι
(intransitive) To write or speak formally and at length.

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
ανακαλύπτω
To find or learn something for the first time.
αποκαλύπτω
(transitive, now, rare) To expose, uncover.

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ discoveries n
ανακάλυψη
Something discovered.
(uncountable) The discovering of new things.

discreet /dɪˈskɹiːt/ discreeter discreetest more discreet most discreet adj
διακριτικός διακριτική δισκρετ
Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.

discrepancy /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/ discrepancies n
ασυμφωνία
An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.

discrete /dɪˈskɹiːt/ more discrete most discrete adj
διάκριτος διακριτός
Separate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.

discrete mathematics n
διακριτά μαθηματικά
(mathematics) Collectively, most discrete or computer science-related branches of mathematics, such as graph theory and combinatorics.

discretion /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ discretions n
διακριτικότητα εχεμύθεια
The quality of being discreet.
περίσκεψη σύνεση
The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
διακριτική ευχέρεια
The freedom to make one's own judgements.

discriminant discriminants n
διακρίνουσα
(geometry) The invariant (on the vector space of forms of degree d in n variables) that vanishes exactly when the corresponding hypersurface in Pn-1 is singular.

discursive /dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ more discursive most discursive adj
αμετροεπής ασυνάρτητος πλατειαστικός
(of speech or writing) Tending to digress from the main point; rambling.
έλλογος διαλογικός
(philosophy) Using reason and argument rather than intuition.

discus /ˈdɪs.kəs/ discuses n
δίσκος
A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.

discus throw n
δισκοβολία
(athletics) An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is a heavy lenticular disc called discus.

discus thrower discus throwers n
δισκοβόλος
(athletics) An athlete who takes part in the discus throw.

discuss /dɪˈskas/ /dɪˈskʊs/ /dɪˈskʌs/ v
συζητώ
(transitive) To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

discussion /dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ discussions n
συζήτηση συνομιλία
Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
μελέτη
Text giving further detail on a subject.

disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fəl/ more disdainful most disdainful adj
ακατάδεκτος
Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

disease /dəˈziz/ /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ diseases n
αρρώστια ασθένεια νόσος πάθηση
(medicine) An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.

disembarkation /ˌdɪsɪmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/ disembarkations n
αποβίβαση

disembodied /dɪsɪmˈbɒdiːd/ more disembodied most disembodied adj
άυλος
Having no material body, immaterial; incorporeal or insubstantial.

disentangle [ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡəɫ] v
ξεμπερδεύω ξεμπλέκω
(transitive) To free something from entanglement; to extricate or unknot.

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/ disgraces n
ανυποληψία δυσμένεια όνειδος
The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
ατίμωση
The state of being dishonored, or covered with shame.
αίσχος ντροπή όνειδος
(countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ /dɪzˈɡɹeɪs/ v
ατιμάζω καταισχύνω ντροπιάζω
(transitive) To put someone out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

disgraceful [dɪsˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] [dɪzˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] disgracefuller disgracefullest more disgraceful most disgraceful adj
αισχρός ελεεινός
Bringing or warranting disgrace; shameful.

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ n
αηδία
An intense dislike or loathing someone feels for something bad or nasty.

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ /dɪzˈɡʌst/ /dɪˈskʌst/ v
αηδιάζω
To cause an intense dislike for something.

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/ /dɪˈskʊstɪŋ/ disgustinger disgustingest more disgusting most disgusting adj
αηδιαστικός
Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.

dish /dɪʃ/ dishes n
πιάτο φαγητό
A vessel such as a plate for holding or serving food, often flat with a depressed region in the middle.
(metonym) A specific type of prepared food.
πιάτα
(in the plural) Tableware (including cutlery, etc, as well as crockery) that is to be or is being washed after being used to prepare, serve and eat a meal.

disharmony /dɪsˈhɑrməni/ /dɪsˈhɑːməni/ disharmonies n
δυσαρμονία
The absence of harmony or concordance.

dishearten /dɪsˈhɑɹ.tən/ /dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ v
αποθαρρύνω αποκαρδιώνω
(transitive) To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.

dishevelled /dɪsˈʃɛvəld/ /dɪˈʃɛvəld/ more dishevelled most dishevelled adj
αχτένιστος
(by extension) Disorderly or untidy in appearance.

dishonest /dɪzˈɒnɛst/ /dɪzˈɒnɪst/ /dɪˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ more dishonest most dishonest adj
άτιμος
Not honest.

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɔʃɚ/ dishwashers n
πλυντήριο πιάτων πλυντήριο
A machine for washing dishes.

dishwater dishwaters n
απόνερα
Water that dishes and cooking utensils have been washed in.

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ disillusions n
απογοήτευση
(countable) The act or process of disenchanting or freeing from a false belief.

disillusionment /dɪsɪˈljuʒənmənt/ /dɪsɪˈluʒənmənt/ disillusionments n
απογοήτευση
A feeling of disappointment, akin to depression, arising from the realization that something is not what it was expected or believed to be, possibly accompanied by philosophical angst from having one's beliefs challenged.

disincarnate adj
ασώματος εξαϋλωμένος
(Of a being) lacking a physical form.

disincarnate v
εξαϋλώνω
(transitive) To divest of body; to make immaterial.

disincentive /ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv/ disincentives n
αντικίνητρο
That which discourages a particular behaviour; a deterrent.

disinfect /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
απολυμαίνω
To sterilize by the use of cleaning agent.

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ adj
απολυμαντικός
Serving to kill germs or viruses.

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ disinfectants n
απολυμαντικό
A substance that kills germs or viruses.

disinfection /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ disinfections n
απολύμανση
Treatment with disinfectant materials in order to destroy harmful microorganisms

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
παραπληροφόρηση
(transitive) To use disinformation.

disinherit /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
αποκληρώνω
(transitive) To exclude from inheritance; to disown.

disinterestedly /dɪsˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪdli/ more disinterestedly most disinterestedly adv
ανυστερόβουλα
In a disinterested manner; impartially, dispassionately.

disjunction /dɪsˈdʒʊŋk(t)ʃən/ /dɪsˈdʒʌŋk(t)ʃən/ disjunctions n
διάζευξη
(logic) The proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the or operator.

disk /dɪsk/ disks n
δίσκος δισκάριο
A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.
δίσκος
(figuratively) Something resembling a disk.
(anatomy) An intervertebral disc
(dated) A vinyl phonograph/gramophone record.
σκληρός δίσκος
(computer hardware) Ellipsis of floppy disk - removable magnetic medium or a hard disk - fixed, persistent digital storage.
(computer hardware, nonstandard) A disc - either a CD-ROM, an audio CD, a DVD or similar removable storage medium.

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ /ˈdɪslaɪk/ dislikes n
αντιπάθεια
An attitude or a feeling of distaste or aversion.

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ /ˈdɪslaɪk/ v
αντιπαθώ
(transitive) To have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards; not to like. [from 16th c.]

dislocate /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/ v
εξαρθρώνω
(medicine) To (accidentally) dislodge a skeletal bone from its joint.

dislocation /dɪsləʊˈkeɪʃən/ dislocations n
εξάρθρωση
The act of dislocating, or putting out of joint; also, the condition of being thus displaced.

dismantle /dɪsˈmæntəl/ [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ] [dɪsˈmænʔəɫ] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɫ̩] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
απογυμνώνω
(transitive) To remove fittings or furnishings from.
αποσυναρμολογώ ξεμοντάρω
(transitive) To take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces.

dismember /ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/ v
διαμελίζω
(transitive) To remove the limbs of.
(transitive) To cut or otherwise divide something into pieces.

dismissal [dɪsˈmɪsəɫ] [dɪzˈmɪsəɫ] dismissals n
απόλυση
Deprivation of office; the fact or process of being fired from employment or stripped of rank.

dismount /dɪsˈmaʊnt/ v
κατεβεί
(ambitransitive) To (cause to) get off (something).

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ disobediences n
ανυπακοή
Refusal to obey.

disobey /ˌdɪs.oʊ.ˈbeɪ/ /ˌdɪs.əˈbeɪ/ v
απειθώ παρακούω
(transitive) To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey an order of (somebody).
(intransitive) To refuse or (intentionally) fail to obey.

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /dɪzˈɔːɹdəɹ/ disorders n
αταξία ταραχή
Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.
αναταραχή
A disturbance of civic peace or of public order.
διαταραχή
(medicine, countable) A physical or mental malfunction.

disordered /dɪsˈɔɹdɚd/ /dɪsˈɔːdəd/ more disordered most disordered adj
ακατάστατος
Chaotic; without clear order; in a state of disorder.

disorganise v
αποδιοργανώνω
To make less organised; to reduce to chaos.

disorganization /dɪsˌɔː(ɹ).ɡənˌaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌsoɹɡəˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ disorganizations n
αποδιοργάνωση
The act of disorganizing; destruction of system.

disorientation /dɪs.ˌɔ.ɹi.ɪn.ˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ /dɪsˌɔːɹɪənˈteɪʃən/ disorientations n
αποπροσανατολισμός
the loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings.
a state of confusion with regard to time, place or identity.

disown /dɪsˈəʊn/ v
απαρνούμαι αποκηρύσσω
(transitive) To refuse to own, or to refuse to acknowledge one’s own.

disparaging /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ more disparaging most disparaging adj
μειωτικός
Insulting, ridiculing.

dispatch /dəˈspæt͡ʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ dispatches n
αποστολή
The act of doing something quickly.

dispatch /dəˈspæt͡ʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ v
βιάζομαι
(transitive) To dispose of speedily, as business; to execute quickly; to make a speedy end of; to finish; to perform.

dispatch rider dispatch riders n
αγγελιοφόρος
(military) A messenger on a motorcycle.

dispatcher /ˈdɪs.pætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ dispatchers n
διανομέας
one who dispatches.
επιλογέας
(computing) A piece of software responsible for assigning priorities and resources to tasks waiting to be scheduled.

dispenser /dɪˈspɛnsə/ dispensers n
διανεμητής
An object used to dispense other items.

dispersant dispersants n
διασπορικός
(chemistry) Any substance that is used to prevent settling or clumping of particles suspended in a liquid.

dispersion /dɪˈspɜːʒən/ /dɪˈspɝʒən/ dispersions n
διασπορά σκόρπισμα
The state of being dispersed; dispersedness.
A process of dispersing.

displacement /dɪsˈpleɪsmɪnt/ /dɪzˈpleɪsmənt/ displacements n
μετατόπιση
The weight of a ship or other floating vessel, traditionally measured or calculated by finding the volume of the vessel below the waterline when afloat, the weight of the displaced liquid being equal to that of the whole displacing body.
(physics) A vector quantity which denotes distance with a directional component.

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ /ˈdɪspleɪ/ displays n
παράσταση
A show or spectacle.
οθόνη
(computing) An electronic screen that shows graphics or text.

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ /ˈdɪspleɪ/ v
παρουσιάζω προβάλλω
(transitive) To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

display window display windows n
βιτρίνα
A large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed.

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ more disposable most disposable adj
μιας χρήσης
That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.
διαθέσιμος
Available to be used; at one's disposal.

disposal [dɪsˈpəʊzəɫ] disposals n
απαλλαγή ξεφόρτωμα
(countable) A disposing of or getting rid of something.
διάθεση
(uncountable) The power to use something or someone.

disposition /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ɪn/ dispositions n
διάθεση
temperament, temperamental makeup or habitual mood.
διάταξη διευθέτηση ρύθμιση
Control over something, especially with regard to disposing or dispensing with an action item (disposal of a concern, allocation of disbursed funds) or control over the arrangement or placement of certain things.
κλίση ροπή τάση
Tendency or inclination under given circumstances.

disproof disproofs n
ανασκευή
A refutation.

disprove /dɪsˈpɹuv/ /dɪsˈpɹuːv/ /dɪsˈpɹʉːv/ v
ανταποδεικνύω
To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ /ˈdɪs.pjuːt/ disputes n
έριδα διένεξη διαμάχη
An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
αντιπαράθεση
(uncountable) Verbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate.

disqualification /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ disqualifications n
ανικανότητα
The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
παραθεωρώ
(transitive) To ignore; pay no attention to.

disreputable /dɪsˈɹɛpjʊtəbəl/ more disreputable most disreputable adj
ανυπόληπτος
Not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.

disrepute /dɪsɹɪˈpjuːt/ n
ανυποληψία
Loss or want of reputation; ill character.

disrespect /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ disrespects n
ανευλάβεια ασέβεια
A lack of respect, esteem or courteous behaviour.

disrespect /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
ασεβώ
(transitive) To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

disrespectful [dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ] more disrespectful most disrespectful adj
ασεβής
Lacking respect.

disrespectfully more disrespectfully most disrespectfully adv
ασεβώς
In a disrespectful manner; with a lack of respect.

dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ more dissatisfied most dissatisfied adj
δυσαρεστημένος
Feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment.

dissect /daɪˈsɛkt/ /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
ανατέμνω
(transitive) To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart; to perform a necropsy or an autopsy.
(transitive) To analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts.

dissection /daɪˈsɛkʃən/ /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ dissections n
ανατομή
the act of dissecting, or something dissected

dissent /dəˈsɛnt/ /dɪˈsɛnt/ dissents n
αντίρρηση
An act of disagreeing with, or deviating from, the views and opinions of those holding authority.

dissenter dissenters n
αμφισβητίας
Someone who dissents (disagrees), especially from an established church.

dissimilar /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/ more dissimilar most dissimilar adj
ανόμοιος
Not similar; unalike; different

dissimilation /ˌdɪsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/ dissimilations n
ανομοίωση
(phonology) A phenomenon whereby similar consonant or vowel sounds in a word become less similar, resulting in a form that is easier for the listener to perceive.

dissimilatory more dissimilatory most dissimilatory adj
ανομοιωτικός
Of, pertaining to, or causing dissimilation

dissimulate /-jə-/ /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/ v
αποκρύπτω συγκαλύπτω
(intransitive) To practise deception by concealment or omission, or by feigning a false appearance.

dissimulation dissimulations n
απόκρυψη συγκάλυψη
The act of concealing the truth; hypocrisy or deception.

dissipate /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/ v
διαχέω
(transitive) To use up or waste; squander.

dissipated /ˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪd/ adj
ακόλαστος
Wasteful of health or possessions in the pursuit of pleasure.

dissipation /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ dissipations n
διασπορά
The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.

dissolute /ˈdɪsəljuːt/ more dissolute most dissolute adj
ακόλαστος
Unrestrained by morality.
Recklessly abandoned to sensual pleasures.

dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/ /dɪˈzɒlv/ v
διαλύω
(transitive) To terminate a union of multiple members actively, as by disbanding.
διαλύομαι διαλύω λιώνω
(chemistry, transitive) To disintegrate chemically into a solution by immersion into a liquid or gas.

dissolved /dɪˈzɑlvd/ /dɪˈzɒlvd/ more dissolved most dissolved adj
διαλυμένος
that has been disintegrated in a solvent

dissonance /ˈdɪsənəns/ /ˈdɪsənɪns/ dissonances n
ασυμφωνία
A harsh, discordant combination of sounds.
A state of disagreement or conflict.
ασυμφωνία παραφωνία
(music) Conflicting notes that are not overtones of the note or chord sounding.

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
αποτρέπω
(transitive) To convince not to try or do.

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ distaffs distaves n
ρόκα ηλακάτη
A device to which a bundle of natural fibres (often wool, flax, or cotton) are attached for temporary storage, before being drawn off gradually to spin thread. A traditional distaff is a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it (as indicated by the etymology of the word), but modern distaffs are often made of cords weighted with beads, and attached to the wrist.
ρόκα
The part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun.

distal /ˈdɪs.təl/ more distal most distal adj
άπω
(anatomy, geology) Remote from the point of attachment or origin.

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ distances n
απόσταση διάστημα απομάκρυνση
The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ v
απομακρύνομαι
(transitive, also reflexive) To move away (from) someone or something.

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ more distant most distant adj
μακρινός
Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
απόμακρος
Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.

distension /dɪsˈtɛnʃən/ distensions n
διάταση διαστολή
The act of distending.

distil /dəˈstɪl/ /dɪˈstɪl/ v
αποστάζω
To heat (a substance, usually a liquid) so that a vapour is produced, and then to cool the vapour so that it condenses back into a liquid, either to purify the original substance or to obtain one of its components; to subject to distillation.

distillable more distillable most distillable adj
αποστάξιμος
Capable of being distilled, especially capable of being distilled without chemical decomposition.

distillation /dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ /dɪstɪˈlæɪʃən/ /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ distillations n
απόσταξη
The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.
(chemistry, chemical engineering) The separation of more volatile parts of a substance from less volatile ones by evaporation and condensation.
απόσταγμα
The substance extracted by distilling.

distillery /dɪˈstɪləɹi/ distilleries n
αποστακτήριο
A place where distillation takes place, especially the distillation of alcoholic spirits.

distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ distinctions n
διάκριση
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.

distinguishable /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/ more distinguishable most distinguishable adj
διακρίσιμος διακριτός
Able, or easily able to be distinguished.

distort /dɪˈstɔɹt/ /dɪˈstɔːt/ v
διαστρέφω διαστρεβλώνω παραμορφώνω
(transitive) To bring something out of shape, to misshape.
διαστρεβλώνω
(transitive) To give a false or misleading account of

distortion /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/ distortions n
διαστρέβλωση παραμόρφωση
An act of distorting.
A result of distorting.
διαστρέβλωση διαστροφή παραποίηση
A misrepresentation of the truth.
παραμόρφωση
Noise or other artifacts caused in the electronic reproduction of sound or music.
An effect used in music, most commonly on guitars in rock or metal.

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ distresses n
αγωνία απελπισία συμφορά συντριβή
A cause of such discomfort.
κίνδυνος
Serious danger.

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ v
αναστατώνω θλίβω στενοχωρώ
To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
κατάσχω
(legal) To retain someone’s property against the payment of a debt; to distrain.

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ distributions n
διανομή
An act of distributing or state of being distributed.
(business, marketing) The process by which goods get to final consumers over a geographical market, including storing, selling, shipping and advertising.
Anything distributed; portion; share.
κατανομή μοιρασιά
An apportionment by law (of funds, property).
κατανομή
The frequency of occurrence or extent of existence.
(printing, historical) The process of sorting the types and placing them in their proper boxes in the cases.
κατανομή διανομή
(mathematics, statistics) A probability distribution; the set of relative likelihoods that a variable will have a value in a given interval.
(mathematics, differential geometry) A subset of the tangent bundle of a manifold that satisfies certain properties; used to construct the notions of integrability and foliation of a manifold.

distributive /dɪsˈtɹɪbjʊtɪv/ more distributive most distributive adj
διανεμητικός
Tending to distribute; serving to divide and assign in portions; dealing a proper share to each.

distributor distributors n
διανομέας
One who or that which distributes.
(printing, historical) An appliance, such as a roller, in a printing press, for distributing ink.

district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ districts n
δήμος
An administrative division of an area.
περιοχή
An area or region marked by some distinguishing feature.

district attorney district attorneys n
εισαγγελέας
(American) The title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of alleged criminals.

district nurse district nurses n
επισκέπτρια
(medicine) a senior nurse leading teams of community nurses which provide health care to patients within their own homes.

disturb /dɪˈstɜːb/ /dɪˈstɝb/ v
ενοχλώ
(transitive) to confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

disturbing /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/ more disturbing most disturbing adj
ενοχλητικός
Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.

disyllabic /ˌdaɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌdɑɪ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
δισύλλαβος
Comprising two syllables.

ditch /dɪt͡ʃ/ ditches n
τάφρος αυλάκι χαντάκι
A trench; a long, shallow indentation, as for irrigation or drainage.

dithyramb /ˈdɪθ.ɪ.ɹæm/ dithyrambs n
διθύραμβος
A raucous and ardent choral hymn sung in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus.

ditransitive adj
δίπτωτος
(grammar) Of a class of verbs which take both a direct and an indirect object. An example is 'give', which entails a giver (subject), a gift (direct object) and a receiver (indirect object).

ditransitive verb ditransitive verbs n
δίπτωτο ρήμα
(grammar) A verb that requires (in the unmarked form) both a direct object and an indirect object so as to be grammatical.

dittany /ˈdɪtəni/ dittanies n
δίκταμο
A labiate plant, Origanum dictamnus, formerly renowned for its medicinal properties; dittany of Crete.

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ [ˈdɪɾoʊ] dittoes dittos n
ομοιωματικά
The ditto mark, 〃; a symbol, represented by two apostrophes, inverted commas, or quotation marks (" "), indicating that the item preceding is to be repeated.

diuresis /ˌdaɪjʊˈɹiːsɪs/ diureses n
διούρηση
(biology, medicine) Excessive production of urine; polyuria.

diuretic /daɪ(j)əˈɹɛtɪk/ diuretics n
διουρητικό
(medicine, pharmacology) A drug or a substance that increases the rate of urine excretion.

diurnal /daɪˈɜːnəl/ /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ more diurnal most diurnal adj
ημερήσιος
Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
Having a daily cycle that is completed every 24 hours, usually referring to tasks, processes, tides, or sunrise to sunset; circadian.
(uncommon) Done once every day; daily, quotidian.

divan /dɪˈvæn/ /ˈdaɪ.væn/ divans n
ντιβάνι
A couch- or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and either on the floor or an elevated structure.

dive /daɪv/ dives n
βουτιά
A jump or plunge into water.

dive /daɪv/ v
κατάδυση
(intransitive) To jump into water head-first.
(transitive) To cause to descend, dunk; to plunge something into water.
(intransitive, figuratively) To plunge or to go deeply into any subject, question, business, etc.; to penetrate; to explore.

dive bomber dive bombers n
βομβαρδιστικό κάθετης εφόρμησης
(aviation, historical) A bomber aircraft that dives directly at its target in order to drop a bomb with greater accuracy.

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ divers n
δύτης
Someone who dives, especially as a sport.

diverge /daɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /daɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ /dɑɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvɝd͡ʒ/ v
αποκλίνω
(intransitive, figuratively, of interests, opinions, or anything else) To become different; to run apart; to separate; to tend into different directions.

divergent /daɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /daɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ /dɑɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /dɪˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /dɪˈvɝ.d͡ʒənt/ more divergent most divergent adj
αποκλίνουσα
(mathematics) (said of a sequence or series) Diverging; not approaching a limit.

diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /daɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /dɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ diversifications n
διαφοροποίηση
The act, or the result, of diversifying.

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʃən/ /daɪˈvɜːʒən/ /daɪˈvɝʒən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ diversions n
αντιπερισπασμός
(military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
διασκέδαση αναψυχή
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
εκτροπή
Removal of water via a canal.
παράκαμψη
(transport) A detour, such as during road construction.

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ /dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ diversities n
ποικιλότητα
The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.

divert /daɪˈvɜːt/ /daɪˈvɝt/ /dɪˈvɝt/ v
εκτρέπω
(transitive) To turn aside from a course.
(obsolete, intransitive) To turn aside; to digress.
αποσπώ
(transitive) To distract.
διασκεδάζω
(transitive) To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)

diverticulitis diverticulites n
εκκολπωματίτιδα
(medicine, pathology) An infection of the diverticulum.

diverticulum /ˌdɑɪ.vɜː.ˈtɪ.kjə.ləm/ diverticula diverticulums n
εκκόλπωμα
(anatomy) A small out-pouching of an organ wall such as the large intestine or urinary bladder.

divestment /daɪˈvɛstmənt/ divestments n
αποεπένδυση εκποίηση
(finance) The sale or other disposal of some kind of asset.

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
μοιράζω διαιρώ
(transitive) To share (something) by dividing it.

divide and conquer v
διαίρει και βασίλευε
To use a combination of political, military and economic strategies that aim to gain and maintain power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into chunks that individually have less power than the one implementing the strategy.

divide and rule v
διαίρει και βασίλευε
(politics) Synonym of divide and conquer

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ dividends n
μέρισμα
(finance) A cash payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (e.g., quarterly or annually).
διαιρετέος
(arithmetic) A number or expression that is to be divided by another.

divination /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/ divinations n
μαντεία
(uncountable) The act of divining; a foreseeing or foretelling of future events.
μαντεία μαντική
The apparent art of discovering secrets or the future by preternatural means.
προφητεία
(countable) An indication of what is to come in the future or what is secret; a prediction.

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ more divine most divine adj
θεϊκός θείος
Of or pertaining to a god.
θείος θεϊκός
Eternal, holy, or otherwise godlike.
θείος
Of superhuman or surpassing excellence.
θεϊκός θαυμάσιος θεσπέσιος
Beautiful, heavenly.

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ divines n
θεολόγος
One skilled in divinity; a theologian.
A minister of the gospel; a priest; a clergyman.

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ v
μαντεύω
(transitive) To foretell (something), especially by the use of divination.
(transitive) To guess or discover (something) through intuition or insight.

diving /ˈdaɪ.vɪŋ/ divings n
κατάδυση
The action of the verb to dive in any sense.
Descending below the surface of the water to interact with the environment.
κατάδυση καταδύσεις
The sport of jumping into water, often acrobatically.

diving bell diving bells n
καταδυτικός κώδων
An airtight chamber, open at the bottom, that is lowered on a cable underwater to operate as a base or a means of transport for a diver or a small number of divers.

divining rod divining rods n
ράβδος υδροσκόπου
Rod used for dowsing, a technique of divination used to locate subterranean sources of water, metal, other mineral resources or even various other things through magic, or according to many believers a natural phenomenon.

divinity /dɪˈvɪnɪti/ divinities n
θεότητα
(uncountable) The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. [from 14th c.]
θεολογία
(uncountable) The study of religion or religions.

divisibility /dɪˈvɪzɪbɪlɪti/ divisibilities n
διαιρετότητα
(uncountable) The state of being divisible. The state capable of being divided.

divisible [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] adj
διαιρετός
Capable of being divided or split.
(arithmetic) Of an integer, that, when divided by another integer, leaves no remainder.

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/ divisions n
διαίρεση
(uncountable) The act or process of dividing anything.
(arithmetic) A calculation that involves this process.
μεραρχία
(military) A formation, usually made up of two or three brigades.
μεραρχία διεύθυνση
A usually high-level section of a large company or conglomerate.
διχασμός διχόνοια
A disagreement; a difference of viewpoint between two sides of an argument.
διαίρεση διεύθυνση
(music) A florid instrumental variation of a melody in the 17th and 18th centuries, originally conceived as the dividing of each of a succession of long notes into several short ones.

division of labour n
καταμερισμός της εργασίας
(economics) The separation of work into different categories or tasks; each category or task being carried out by different groups of workers.

division sign division signs n
διά
(mathematics) Any symbol (in particular ÷, / or : ) used to denote the operation of division.

divisor /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ divisors n
διαιρέτης
(arithmetic) A number or expression that another is to be divided by.

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ divorces n
διαζύγιο
The legal dissolution of a marriage.
διαζύγιο χωρισμός
A separation of connected things.

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ v
χωρίζω παίρνω διαζύγιο
(transitive) To legally dissolve a marriage between two people.
χωρίζω
(transitive) To separate something that was connected.

divorced /dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)st/ adj
διαζευγμένος χωρισμένος
(of persons formerly married) Having had one's marriage legally dissolved.

divorcee /-eɪ/ /dɪvɔɹˈsi/ /dɪvɔːˈsiː/ divorcees n
διαζευγμένη διαζευγμένος
A divorced person.

divorcée /dɪvɔɹˈseɪ/ /dɪˈvɔːseɪ/ divorcées n
διαζευγμένη ζωντοχήρα
A divorced woman.

divulge /daɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ /dɪˈvʌld͡ʒ/ v
αποκαλύπτω κοινολογώ
(transitive) To make public or known; to communicate to the public; to tell (information, especially a secret) so that it may become generally known.

dizziness dizzinesses n
ζαλάδα
The state of being dizzy; the sensation of instability.

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ dizzier dizziest adj
ζαβλακομένος ζαλισμένος συγκεχυμένος
Experiencing a sensation of whirling and of being giddy, unbalanced, or lightheaded.
ζαλιστικός ιλιγγιώδης συγχυτικός
Producing giddiness.

do /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ dos n
ντο
(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the first and eighth tonic of a major scale.

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ do's doos dos n
ντο
(UK, informal) A party, celebration, social function; usually of moderate size and formality.
(chiefly, obsolete, fossilized, _, in, _, the) Something that has been done.
(archaic) Ado; bustle; stir; to-do; A period of confusion or argument.
(obsolete, UK, slang) An act of swindling; a fraud or deception.

do /du/ /duː/ /də/ /dʉː/ /dʊ/ /d͡ʒ/ v
κάνω
(transitive) To perform; to execute.
(transitive, chiefly in questions) To have as one's job.

do I know you phraseologicalUnit
γνωριζόμαστε;
Used to ask the interlocutor whether or not he/she has met the speaker before.

do away with v
καταργώ
(transitive, idiomatic, informal) To abolish; to put an end to; to eliminate.
σκοτώνω
(transitive, idiomatic, informal, euphemistic) To have someone killed.

do in v
καθαρίζω
(transitive, colloquial) To kill or end.

do not disturb phraseologicalUnit
μην ενοχλείτε
Used to indicate that somebody does not wish to be disturbed, e.g. a sign on a hotel room door, or a "busy" mode of an instant messenger.

do not enter phraseologicalUnit
μην εισέρχεστε

do you accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
δεχτείς πιστωτικές κάρτες;
Used to ask whether or not products or services may be paid for by credit card.

do you believe in God phraseologicalUnit
πιστεύεις στον θεό πιστεύετε στον θεό
Used to ask whether the interlocutor believes in God.

do you come here often phraseologicalUnit
έρχεσαι συχνά εδώ; έρχεστε συχνά εδώ;
A common phrase for initiating conversation with a stranger, especially one for seeking romantic involvement.

do you have a menu in English phraseologicalUnit
έχετε έναν κατάλογο στα αγγλικά;
A question used to ask for a restaurant menu in the English language

do you have any brothers or sisters phraseologicalUnit
έχεις αδέλφια?
Used to ask whether someone has any siblings.

do you have any pets phraseologicalUnit
έχω κατοικίδιο
Used to ask whether the interlocutor is an owner of pets.

do you have children phraseologicalUnit
έχεις παιδιά;
Used to ask whether somebody is a parent of children.

do you know phraseologicalUnit
ξέρεις;
(This entry is a translation hub.)

do you need help phraseologicalUnit
χρειάζεσαι βοήθεια χρειάζεστε βοήθεια
Asks the interlocutor if they require assistance.

do you need to use the bathroom phraseologicalUnit
χρειάζομαι τουαλέτα
(chiefly, US, South Africa, Canada, euphemism, interrogative) Used to ask if one's interlocutor needs to urinate or defecate.

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
μιλάς αγγλικά; μιλάς ελληνικά; μιλάτε αγγλικά; μιλάτε ελληνικά;
Asks the interlocutor whether or not they are able to speak in the English language.

docile /ˈdɑ.saɪl/ /ˈdɑ.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ more docile most docile adj
υπάκουος πειθήνιος
Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ docks n
λάπατο
Any of the genus Rumex of coarse weedy plants with small green flowers related to buckwheat, especially bitter dock (Rumex obtusifolius), and used as potherbs and in folk medicine, especially in curing nettle rash.
νεωδόχος ντοκ
(nautical) A fixed structure attached to shore to which a vessel is secured when in port.

dockyard dockyards n
ναυπηγείο νεώριο
A place where ships are repaired or outfitted.

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ doctors n
διδάκτορας
A person who has attained a doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Th.D. or one of many other terminal degrees conferred by a college or university.

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɔktə/ v
γιατρεύω θεραπεύω
(transitive) To act as a medical doctor to.
(intransitive, humorous) To act as a medical doctor.
αλλοιώνω νοθεύω
(transitive) To physically alter (medically or surgically) a living being in order to change growth or behavior.
(transitive) To alter or make obscure, as with the intention to deceive, especially a document.

doctorate /ˈdɑk.tɚ.eɪt/ /ˈdɑk.tɚ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ doctorates n
διδακτορία διδακτορικό
The highest degree awarded by a university faculty.

doctrinal /dɑkˈtɹaɪnəl/ /dɒkˈtɹaɪnəl/ /ˈdɑktɹɪnəl/ /ˈdɒktɹɪnəl/ adj
δογματικός
Of, relating to, involving, belonging to or concerning a doctrine.

doctrine /ˈdɑk.tɹɪn/ /ˈdɒk.tɹɪn/ doctrines n
δόγμα
(countable) A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
(countable, and, uncountable) The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group, or text.

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ documents n
έγγραφο τεκμήριο
An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ v
τεκμηριώνω
To record in documents.

documentarist documentarists n
ντοκιμαντερίστας παραγωγός ντοκιμαντέρ
A maker of documentaries.

documentary /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɑk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jʊˈmɛn.tɹi/ documentaries n
ντοκιμαντέρ
A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

documentation /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ documentations n
τεκμηρίωση
(computing, mechanical engineering) Documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program.

dodder /ˈdɑdɚ/ /ˈdɒdə/ dodders n
κουσκούτα
Any of about 100-170 species of yellow, orange or red (rarely green) parasitic plants of the genus Cuscuta. Formerly treated as the only genus in the family Cuscutaceae, it is now placed in the morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.

dodecadactylum /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈdæktɪləm/ dodecadactyla n
δωδεκαδάκτυλο
(obsolete) duodenum

dodecagon dodecagons n
δωδεκάγωνο
(geometry) A polygon with twelve edges and twelve angles.

dodecagram dodecagrams n
δωδεκάγραμμο
A star polygon that has twelve vertices.

dodecarchy dodecarchies n
δωδεκαρχία

dodge /dɑd͡ʒ/ /dɒd͡ʒ/ v
αποφεύγω
(ambitransitive) To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.

dodgeball dodgeballs n
μήλα
A team sport whose main objective is to dodge or catch balls thrown by the opposition.

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊdəʊ/ dodoes dodos n
διδώ δοδώ
A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ does n
ελαφίνα
A female deer; also used of similar animals such as antelope (less commonly a goat, as nanny is also used).
κουνέλα
A female rabbit.
λαγουδίνα
A female hare.

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
μιλάει κανείς εδώ αγγλικά;
Does anyone here speak English?

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ dogs n
σκύλος σκυλί κύνας
A mammal of the family Canidae:

dog days /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/ /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/ n
κυνικά καύματα
The unpleasantly hot days of late summer.

dog eat dog /dɒɡ iːt dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ it dɔɡ/ adj
κλέψας του κλέψαντος
Ruthlessly acquisitive or competitive. Describes a business or other set of circumstances where people try to succeed at the expense of other people.

dog food dog foods n
σκυλοτροφή
Food eaten by or appropriate for dogs in general, whether wild or domesticated.

dog rose dog roses n
αγριοτριανταφυλλιά
A European wild rose shrub of species Rosa canina, having fragrant white or pink flowers and stems with sharp spines.
A Rosa canina flower.

dog's life dogs' lives n
σκυλίσια ζωή
(idiomatic) A miserable, wretched existence.

dogcatcher dogcatchers n
μπόγιας
A person whose job is to catch and remove stray dogs.

doge /doʊd͡ʒ/ /doʊʒ/ /dəʊdʒ/ /dəʊʒ/ /ˈdoʊ.d͡ʒeɪ/ /ˈdəʊ.dʒeɪ/ doges dogi n
δόγης
(historical) The chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa.

dogfish dogfish dogfishes n
σκυλόψαρο
a catshark, any shark from family Scyliorhinidae
a kitefin shark, any shark from family Dalatiidae
especially those from the family Squalidae

doggedly /ˈdɒɡɪdli/ /ˈdɔɡədli/ more doggedly most doggedly adv
επίμονα
In a way that is stubbornly persistent.

doggy /ˈdɑɡ.i/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ doggier doggiest adj
σκυλίσιος
(informal) Suggestive of or in the manner of a dog.

doggy /ˈdɑɡ.i/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ doggies n
σκυλάκι
(childish, or, endearing) A dog, especially a small one.

doggy style /ˈdɑɡ.i staɪl/ /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
πισωκολλητό
(slang) The position assumed for doggy style intercourse.

dogma /ˈdɑɡ.mə/ /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ dogmas dogmata n
δόγμα
An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.
A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.

dogmatic /dɑɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk/ /dɔɡˈmæt.ɪk/ [dɑɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [dɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] [ˈdɔɡˈmæɾ.ɪk] more dogmatic most dogmatic adj
δογματικός
Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.

doily /ˈdɔɪli/ doilies n
πετσετάκι σεμεδάκι
(Judaism) A similar circular piece of lace worn as a head-covering by some married Jewish women.

dolce far niente /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnteɪ/ /ˌdoʊltʃi ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnti/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˌfɑː nɪˈɛnteɪ/ n
ντόλτσε φαρ νιέντε
Sheer indulgent relaxation and blissful laziness, the enjoyment of idleness.

dolichocephaly n
δολιχοκεφαλία δολιχοκρανία
(medicine) The quality or condition of being dolichocephalic.

dolichophallic /dɒlɪkəʊˈfælɪk/ more dolichophallic most dolichophallic adj
δολιχοφαλλικός
having a long penis

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ /dɔl/ [dɒːɫ] dolls dollz n
κούκλα
A toy in the form of a human.

doll's house doll's houses n
κουκλόσπιτο
(UK) A miniature house used by children as a toy for recreating domestic settings.

dollar /ˈdoː.lə/ /ˈdɑ.lɚ/ /ˈdɒl.ə/ /ˈdɔ.lɚ/ /ˈdɔː.lə/ dollars n
δολάριο δολλάριο
Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.

dolma dolmades dolmas dolmathes n
ντολμάς
Any of a family of stuffed vegetable dishes. The filling generally consists of rice, minced meat or grains, together with onion, herbs and spices.

dolomite /ˈdoʊ.ləˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɑl.əˌmaɪt/ /ˈdɒl.əˌmaɪt/ dolomites n
δολομίτης
(mineral) An evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2; it also exists as the rock dolostone.

dolphin /ˈdɑlf.ɪn/ /ˈdɒlf.ɪn/ [ˈdɑl̥fɪn] [ˈdɒl̥fɪn] dolphins n
δελφίνι
A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of order Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.

dolphinarium /dɑl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ /dɒl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ dolphinaria dolphinariums n
δελφινάριο

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ /dəˈmeɪn/ domains n
επικράτεια
A geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization.
(taxonomy) The highest rank in the classification of organisms, above kingdom; in the three-domain system, one of the taxa Bacteria, Archaea, or Eukaryota.
κλάδος τομέας
A group of related items, topics, or subjects.
πεδίο ορισμού
(computing) A collection of information having to do with a domain, the computers named in the domain, and the network on which the computers named in the domain reside.

domain of discourse domains of discourse n
πεδίο αναφοράς
(logic) In predicate logic, an indication of the relevant set of entities that are being dealt with by quantifiers.

dome /dəʊm/ domes n
τρούλος θόλος
(architecture) A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere.

domestic /-stək/ /dəˈmes.tɪk/ /dəˈmɛs.tɪk/ more domestic most domestic adj
οικιακός
Of or relating to the home.
Of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur.
εγχώριος
Internal to a specific country.

domestic violence n
ενδοοικογενειακή βία
Violence between members of a household, such as spouses.

domesticate /-kɪt/ /-stə-/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.keɪt/ /dəˈmɛ.stɪ.kət/ v
εξημερώνω
(transitive) To make domestic.
(transitive) To make (more) fit for domestic life.
(transitive) To adapt to live with humans.
(intransitive) To adapt to live with humans.

domesticated more domesticated most domesticated adj
εξημερωμένος
selectively bred to live with or around humans. (of an animal or a plant, especially a pet)

domestication domestications n
εξημέρωση
The act of domesticating, or accustoming to home; the action of taming wild animals or breeding plants.

domicile /ˈdɑ.mɪ.saɪl/ /ˈdɑ.mɪ.sɪl/ /ˈdɒm.ɪ.saɪl/ domiciles n
κατοικία
(formal) A home or residence.

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ more dominant most dominant adj
κύριος
Ruling; governing; prevailing
επικρατών υπερισχύων
Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ dominants n
δεσπόζουσα
(music) The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

dominate /ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒm.əˌneɪt/ /ˈdɔm.əˌnæɪt/ v
δεσπόζω
To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power

domineer /ˈdɑːm.ɪnˌɪɹ/ v
δεσπόζω
(transitive) To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.

dominical /dəʊ-/ /dəˈmɪnək(ə)l/ /dəˈmɪnɪk(ə)l/ adj
κυριακή
(historical) Of or pertaining to the ancient system of dominical letters, used for determining Sundays (particularly Easter Sunday) in any given year.

domino effect domino effects n
φαινόμενο ντόμινο
The situation in which one event sets off a chain of additional events.
(politics, historical) The theory that, if South Vietnam fell to Communism, it would be followed by Cambodia, Laos, additional Southeast Asian countries, other Asian countries, and likely even elsewhere.

dominoes /ˈdɑmɪnoʊz/ /ˈdɒmɪnəʊz/ n
ντόμινο
Any of several games played by arranging domino tiles on a flat surface.

domotics n
οικοπληροφορική
Robotic technology for use in the home.

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
του χαρίζανε γάιδαρο και τον κοίταζε στα δόντια
One should not unappreciatively question or inspect a gift too closely.

don't mention it phraseologicalUnit
παρακαλώ τίποτα
A polite way of responding to thanks, by suggesting that the service is too trivial or humble to warrant thanks; you're welcome.

donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ donations n
δωρεά εισφορά συνεισφορά
A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

done /dʌn/ [dɐn] [dʊn] more done most done adj
τελειωμένο
(of an activity or task) Completed or finished.

doner kebab /ˈdɒn.ə(ɹ) kəˌbæb/ /ˌdoʊ.nɚ kɪˈbɑb/ doner kebabs n
γύρος
A Turkish dish in which meat (typically seasoned lamb or mutton, but alternatively chicken or perhaps beef) is grilled on a revolving vertical spit; when cooked, the meat is sliced off and served with fresh vegetables in pita or rolled in a piece of unleavened flatbread.

dong /dɑŋ/ /dɒŋ/ /dɔŋ/ dong dongs n
ντονγκ
The currency of Vietnam, 100 xus. Symbol: ₫
(historical) The currency of South Vietnam, 100 xus. Symbol: Đ.

dongle /ˈdɑŋɡl̩/ /ˈdɒŋɡl̩/ dongles n
κλειδωτήρι
(computer hardware) A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection.

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ /ˈdɒŋki/ /ˈdɔŋki/ /ˈdʌŋki/ donkeys n
γάιδαρος γαϊδούρι όνος γαϊδούρα
A domestic animal, Equus asinus asinus, similar to a horse.
γάιδαρος μουλάρι
A stubborn person.
γάιδαρος γαϊδούρι
A fool.

donkey work n
αγγαρεία
(idiomatic) Hard, boring, routine work.

doomsday /ˈduːmz.deɪ/ doomsdays n
Δευτέρα Παρουσία ημέρα της Κρίσεως
The day when God is expected to judge the world; the end times.

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /doʊ/ /dɔɹ/ /dɔː/ doors n
πόρτα θύρα
A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.

door-to-door adj
πόρτα-πόρτα
Going from house to house, when selling, delivering or asking for something.

doorbell /ˈdɔɹ.bɛl/ /ˈdɔː.bɛl/ doorbells n
κουδούνι πόρτας
A device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence. It can be mechanical, directly sounding a bell, or a button that electrically sounds a chime or buzzer inside the building.

doorknob /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ /ˈdɔː.nɒb/ doorknobs n
πόμολο χερούλι
A circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.

doorknocker doorknockers n
ρόπτρο
A knocker mounted on a door.

doorman doormen n
θυρωρός πορτιέρης
A person who holds open the door at the entryway (entrance) to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services.

doormat /ˈdɔɹˌmæt/ /ˈdɔːˌmæt/ doormats n
πατάκι
A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.

doorstep /ˈdɔː(ɹ)stɛp/ doorsteps n
κατώφλι
An outside step leading up to the door of a building, usually a home.

doorway /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/ /ˈdoəweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/ doorways n
άνοιγμα πόρτας
The passage of a door; a door-shaped entrance into a house or a room.

doorwoman doorwomen n
πορτιέρισσα
The female equivalent of a doorman.

dopamine /ˈdoʊ.pəˌmin/ /ˈdəʊ.pə.miːn/ dopamines n
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.

doppelganger /-ˌɡæŋə/ /-ˌɡæŋəɹ/ /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ doppelgangers n
σωσίας
A remarkably similar double.

dormant /ˈdɔɹmənt/ /ˈdɔːmənt/ adj
αδρανής κοιμισμένος κοιμώμενος
Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪˌtɔɹi/ dormitories n
υπνοδωμάτιο υπνοθάλαμος υπνωτήριο
A room containing a number of beds (and often some other furniture and/or utilities) for sleeping, often applied to student and backpacker accommodation of this kind.
κοιτώνας υπνωτήριο
A building or part of a building which houses students, soldiers, monks etc. who sleep there and use communal further facilities.

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ dormice n
δασομυωξός
Any of several species of small, mostly European rodents of the family Gliridae; also called Myoxidae or Muscardinidae by some taxonomists.

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ doses n
δόση
A measured portion of medicine taken at any one time.
The quantity of an agent (not always active) substance or radiation administered or experienced at any one time.

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ /dɔt/ dots n
τελεία στιγμή
(grammar) A punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a sentence or an abbreviated part of a word; a full stop; a period.
τελεία
(mathematics) A symbol used for separating the fractional part of a decimal number from the whole part, for indicating multiplication or a scalar product, or for various other purposes.
(MLE) buckshot, projectile from a "dotty" or shotgun
τελεία βραχύ
One of the two symbols used in Morse code.
κουκίδα υποδιαστολή
Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen.

dot matrix printer dot matrix printers n
εκτυπωτής μήτρας
(computer hardware) A type of printer that prints characters using an array of small wires that produce an array of dots when striking the paper.

dotage /ˈdoʊtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/ dotages n
ξεμώραμα παλιμπαιδισμός
Decline in judgment and other cognitive functions, associated with aging; senility.

dotted /ˈdɑtɪd/ /ˈdɒtɪd/ more dotted most dotted adj
παρεστιγμένος
(music, of notes and rests) With a dot after, increasing the value of the duration by half of the basic note.

dotterel /ˈdɒtɹəl/ dotterels n
βουνοσφυριχτής
A small brown-and-black bird, Charadrius morinellus, of the plover family. [from 15th c.]

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] adj
διπλός
Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
διπλάσιος διπλός
Of twice the quantity.

double /ˈdʌb(ə)l/ /ˈdʌbl̩/ [ˈdʌb.ɫ] v
διπλασιάζω
(transitive) To multiply by two.

double Dutch /dʌb.əl ˈdʌtʃ/ n
κινέζικα
Incomprehensible language.

double chin double chins n
διπλοσάγονο
A layer of subcutaneous fat under the chin, giving the appearance of having an extra chin.

double dagger double daggers n
δίσταυρο
The typographical sign ‡ that is used to indicate a footnote or reference

double-barrelled shotgun double-barrelled shotguns n
δίκαννο
A type of shot-firing gun with two long, parallel barrels, allowing the user to fire twice in quick succession.

double-click double-clicks n
διπλό κλικ
(computing) The action of pushing the button on a mouse twice in quick succession in order to perform a different task that would be performed from a single-click or triple-click.

double-cross v
προδίδω
To betray or go back on.

double-crosser double-crossers n
προδότης
One who double-crosses; a traitor.

double-edged more double-edged most double-edged adj
δίκοπος αμφίστομος
(not comparable) Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges.
αμφίστομος
(comparable, figuratively) As dangerous for the user as the one it is used on.

double-edged sword double-edged swords n
δίκοπο μαχαίρι
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see double-edged,‎ sword.

double-entry adj
διπλογραφία
(accounting) Describing a method of bookkeeping in which each transaction is entered in two accounts, for debits and for credits.

double-park v
διπλοπαρκάρω
To park a car next to a car already parked on the side of a street, obstructing traffic.

double-u /ˈdʌbəljuː/ /ˌdʌb.əlˈjuː/ double-ues n
ντάμπλ'γιου
The name of the Latin-script letter W.

doublespeak n
διγλωσσία
Any language deliberately constructed to disguise or distort its actual meaning, often by employing euphemism or ambiguity.

doubloon /dʌˈbluːn/ doubloons n
δουβλόνι
(historical, numismatics) A former Spanish gold coin, also used in its American colonies. [from early 17th c.]

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ doubts n
αμφιβολία
(uncountable, countable) Disbelief or uncertainty (about something); (countable) a particular instance of such disbelief or uncertainty.

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
αμφιβάλλω
(ambitransitive) To be undecided about; to lack confidence in; to disbelieve, to question.

doubting Thomas doubting Thomases n
άπιστος Θωμάς
One who requires proof before believing.

douche /duːʃ/ douches n
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.

dough /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ /dʌf/ doughs n
ζύμη
A thick, malleable substance made by mixing flour with other ingredients such as water, eggs, and/or butter, that is made into a particular form and then baked.
παράδες φράγκα
(slang, somewhat dated) Money.

doughnut /ˈdoʊnət/ /ˈdoʊˌnʌt/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ doughnuts n
λουκουμάς
A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, commonly of a toroidal (a ring doughnut) shape, often mixed with various sweeteners and flavourings; or flattened sphere (a filled doughnut) shape filled with jam, custard or cream.

doum palm doum palms n
φοίνικας ντουμ
Hyphaene thebaica, a palm tree with edible oval fruit.

dove /dʌv/ doves n
περιστέρι περιστέρα
(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.

dovecote /ˈdʌvkɑt/ /ˈdʌvkɒt/ dovecotes n
περιστερώνας
A small house or box, often raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments (pigeonholes), in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house.

dowdy /ˈdaʊdi/ dowdier dowdiest adj
κακοντυμένος
Plain and unfashionable in style or dress.

down /daʊn/ farther down farthest down adv
κάτω
(comparable) From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.

down /daʊn/ downs n
λοφάκι
(especially southern England) A hill, especially a chalk hill; rolling grassland
πούπουλα
Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
χνούδι
(botany) The pubescence of plants; the hairy crown or envelope of the seeds of certain plants, such as the thistle.

down /daʊn/ preposition
κάτω σε
From the higher end to the lower of.
From one end to another of (in any direction); along.

down jacket down jackets n
μπουφάν
A quilted jacket stuffed with down feathers.

down payment down payments n
προκαταβολή
(legal, finance) A payment representing a fraction of the price of something being purchased, made to secure the right to continue making payments towards that purchase.

down with interjection
κάτω
Expressing disapproval of or encouraging actions against a person, organization, practice, belief, etc., typically in a public protest.

downbeat /ˈdaʊnbiːt/ downbeats n
θέση
(music) The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).

downfall /daʊnˈfɔːl/ /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/ downfalls n
πτώση
A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
ήττα
The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.

downgrade /ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˌdaʊnˈɡɹeɪd/ v
υποβαθμίζω
To place lower in position.

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ downloads n
καταφόρτωση
A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ v
κατεβάζω
(transitive, computing) To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.

downsize /ˈdaʊnsaɪz/ v
μειώνω
(intransitive) To reduce in size or number.
(transitive) To reduce the workforce of.

downtown downtowns n
κέντρο αγορά
(chiefly, US, Canada) The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ dowries n
προίκα
Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage.

dowryless /ˈdaʊ.ɹi.ləs/ adj
άπροικος

dowser /ˈdaʊzə/ dowsers n
ραβδοσκόπος
One who uses the dowser or divining rod. A diviner.

dowsing dowsings n
υδροσκοπία
The practice of seeking water or other substances (usually liquid) with the aid of a forked stick or similar pointing device, as believed by some practitioners to derive from supernatural power.

doxology /dɑkˈsɑləd͡ʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ doxologies n
δοξολογία
An expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service.

doxycycline /ˌdɑk.sɪˈsaɪˌklin/ /ˌdɒk.sɪˈsʌɪ.kliːn/ n
δοξυκυκλίνη

doze /doʊz/ v
νυστάζω
(intransitive) To sleep lightly or briefly; to nap, snooze.

dozen /ˈdʌzən/ dozen dozens n
ντουζίνα δωδεκάδα
A set of twelve.
(bingo) The number twelve.

dozy dozier doziest adj
αποκοιμισμένος
Quite sleepy or tired.
Intellectually slow.

drachma /ˈdɹæk.mə/ /ˈdɹɑk.mə/ drachmae drachmai drachmas n
δραχμή
The currency of Greece in ancient times and again from 1832 until 2001, with the symbol ₯, since replaced by the euro.
A coin worth one drachma.

draconian /dɹeɪˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹækˈəʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ more draconian most draconian adj
δρακόντειος
Very severe, cruel, or harsh.

draft dodger draft dodgers n
ανυπότακτος
(informal) A person who illicitly seeks to avoid compulsory military service (the draft).

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] drags n
οπισθέλκουσα
(nautical) The difference between the speed of a screw steamer under sail and that of the screw when the ship outruns the screw; or between the propulsive effects of the different floats of a paddle wheel.

drag /dɹæɡ/ [d͡ɹ̝˗ʷæˑɡ] v
σέρνω
(transitive) To pull along a surface or through a medium, sometimes with difficulty.

dragoman dragomans dragomen n
δραγουμάνος
(historical) An interpreter, especially for the Arabic and Turkish languages.

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ /ˈdɹæɡɪn/ [ˈdɹeɪɡən] dragons n
δράκος δράκοντας δράκαινα
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.
δράκαινα δράκος
(pejorative) A fierce and unpleasant woman; a harridan.

dragon fruit /ˈdɹæɡ.ən ˌfɹuːt/ dragon fruits n
φρούτο του δράκου
The fruit of certain cacti of the genus Hylocereus, cultivated in Southeast Asia and Central and South America, having cerise-pink- or yellow-coloured skin and a white or pink sweet fleshy interior with black seeds.

dragonet /ˈdɹæɡənɛt/ dragonets n
δράκαινα
Any of the small perciform marine fish of the families Callionymidae and Draconettidae (slope dragonets) found mainly in the tropical waters of the western Indo-Pacific, the family containing approximately 186 species in 18 genera.

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ dragonflies n
λιβελλούλη λιβελούλα
An insect of the suborder Epiprocta or, more strictly, the infraorder Anisoptera, having four long transparent wings held perpendicular to a long body when perched.

dragonwort dragonworts n
δρακοντιά
A perennial herb of Greece and the Balkans, Dracunculus vulgaris.

dragoon /dɹæ-/ /dɹəˈɡun/ /dɹəˈɡuːn/ dragoons n
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.

drainage basin drainage basins n
λεκάνη απορροής
(hydrology) A topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet; a watershed.

dram /dɹæm/ /dɹɑm/ drams n
ντραμ
(numismatics) The currency of Armenia, divided into 100 luma.

drama /ˈdɹeɪmə/ /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ dramas dramata n
δράμα
(countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
(uncountable) Theatrical plays in general.
(uncountable, countable) A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.

dramatization dramatizations n
δραματοποίηση
The act of dramatizing.

dramatize v
δραματοποιώ
to adapt a literary work so that it can be performed in the theatre, or on radio or television
to present something in a dramatic or melodramatic manner

dramaturge dramaturges n
δραματουργός
(rare, theater) Someone who writes or adapts theater plays, a playwright, dramatist, especially one connected with a specific theater or company.

dramaturgy /ˈdɹæməˌtɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒi/ dramaturgies n
δραματουργία
(theater) The art of dramatic composition for the stage.

draper /ˈdɹeɪ.pə(ɹ)/ drapers n
υφασματοπώλης
One who sells cloths; a dealer in cloths; a textile merchant.

draught /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ draughts n
πούλι
(British) A checker: a game piece used in the game of draughts.

draughts /dɹæfts/ /dɹɑːfts/ n
ντάμα
(board games, British, Australian, 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.

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ [d͡ʒɹɔ] [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] draws n
κλήρωση
The procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined.
ισοπαλία ισοβαθμία
Draft: flow through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process, possibly adjustable with a damper.
(poker) A situation in which one or more players has four cards of the same suit or four out of five necessary cards for a straight and requires a further card to make their flush or straight.

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ [d͡ʒɹɔ] [d͡ʒɹɔɹ] v
σχεδιάζω ζωγραφίζω
To conduct (a lottery); to select (the numbers) for a lottery; to win (a prize) in a lottery. [from 16th c.]

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔɹɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɔːɹə(ɹ)/ drawers n
συρτάρι
An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
σχεδιαστής σχεδιάστρια
Agent noun of draw; one who draws.
An artist who primarily makes drawings.
εκδότης εκδότρια
(banking) One who writes a bank draft, check/cheque, or promissory note.

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɔːɹɪŋ/ drawings n
σχέδιο σχεδίασμα
A picture, likeness, diagram or representation, usually drawn on paper.
σχέδιο
Such acts practiced as a graphic art form.
κλήρωση σχεδίαση
An act or event in which the outcome (e.g., designating a winner) is selected by chance in the form of a blind draw, notably of lots; especially such a contest in which a winning name or number is selected randomly by removing (or drawing) it from a container, popularly a hat.

drawing board /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːd/ /ˈdʒɹɔɪŋ bɔːɹd/ drawing boards n
σχεδιαστήριο
A plane surface or table to which paper can be fastened for drawing purposes.

dread /dɹɛd/ dreads n
τρόμος
Great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.
Somebody or something dreaded.

dread /dɹɛd/ v
φοβάμαι
(transitive) To fear greatly.
To anticipate with fear.
(intransitive) To be in dread, or great fear.

dreadful /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl/ more dreadful most dreadful adv
τρομερός φοβερός τρομακτικός
(informal) Dreadfully.

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] dreams n
όνειρο ενύπνιο
Imaginary events seen in the mind while sleeping.
όνειρο όραμα
(figurative) A hope or wish.

dream /dɹiːm/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷɪi̯m] [d͡ʒɹiːm] v
ονειρεύομαι
(intransitive) To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
(intransitive) To hope, to wish.
ονειρεύομαι οπτασιάζομαι φαντάζομαι
(transitive) To envision as an imaginary experience (usually when asleep).

dreamcatcher dreamcatchers n
ονειροπαγίδα
A decorative Native American object in the form of a hoop and net with attachments such as feathers, traditionally believed by the Ojibwa to “filter out” bad dreams.

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ [d͡ʒɹimɚ] dreamers n
ονειροπόλος
One who dreams.
Someone whose beliefs are far from realistic.

dreamlike more dreamlike most dreamlike adj
ονειρικός
Like something from a dream; having a sense of vagueness, insubstantiality, or incongruousness.

dredge /dɹɛd͡ʒ/ dredges n
βυθοκόρος
A dredging machine.

dreg /dɹɛɡ/ dregs n
κατακάθι
Sediment in a liquid.

drenched /dɹɛnt͡ʃt/ more drenched most drenched adj
μούσκεμα
Completely wet; sodden

dress /dɹɛs/ dresses n
φόρεμα
An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist.
ρούχα
Apparel or clothing, especially when appropriate for a particular occasion, profession, etc.

dress /dɹɛs/ v
ντύνομαι
(agriculture, horticulture) To cultivate or tend to (a garden, land, plants, etc.); especially, to add fertilizer or manure to (soil); to fertilize, to manure.
(sports) Of a sportsperson: to put on the uniform and have the equipment needed to play a sport.
To put on clothes.
ντύνω 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.]

dressing gown /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ dressing gowns n
ρόμπα
(UK, Ireland) An item of clothing often made from cotton or another absorbent material, in the form of a long open robe with a belt to tie it around the middle and fasten it securely; often worn over pyjamas.

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹuːm/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ dressing rooms n
καμαρίνι

drift net drift nets n
ανεμότρατα
(fishing) A very long fishing net, supported by floats, that drifts with the current behind a fishing boat

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] drills n
δράπανο
The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.
άσκηση γυμνάσιο
An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some possible future event or occurrence.

drill /dɹɪl/ [dɹɪɫ] v
τρυπώ
(transitive) To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
εκπαιδεύω
(ergative) To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.

drill sergeant drill sergeants n
λοχίας
(military) drill instructor

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] drinks n
ποτό
A type of beverage (usually mixed).
A (served) alcoholic beverage.
πόση πίνω
The action of drinking, especially with the verbs take or have.
ποτό οινοπνευματώδη
Alcoholic beverages in general.

drink /dɹɪŋk/ [d̠ɹ̠˔ʷɪŋk] v
πίνω απορροφώ
(ambitransitive) To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
πίνω
(intransitive) To consume alcoholic beverages.

drinkable more drinkable most drinkable adj
πόσιμος
(of water) Safe to drink.

drinker /ˈdɹɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɪŋkɚ/ drinkers n
πότης
Agent noun of drink; someone or something that drinks.
Someone who drinks alcoholic beverages on a regular basis.

drinking straw drinking straws n
καλαμάκι
A long tube (usually made out of plastic or paper) through which a beverage is drunk via suction.

drinking water drinking waters n
πόσιμο νερό
Water that is suitable or intended for ingestion by humans.

dripping /ˈdɹɪpɪŋ/ drippings n
τσιγαρίδα
Solid animal fat, traditionally collected from dripping off roasting meat.

drivable /ˈdɹaɪvəbl̩/ more drivable most drivable adj
ευκολοδήγητος
Capable of being driven (as a vehicle).

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] drives n
οδηγός
(computer hardware) An apparatus for reading and writing data to or from a mass storage device such as a disk.
(computer hardware) A mass storage device in which the mechanism for reading and writing data is integrated with the mechanism for storing data.

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷaɪv] [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
οδηγώ
(transitive, ergative) To operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle).
(transitive) To convey (a person, etc.) in a wheeled motorized vehicle.

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ drivels n
αερολογίες
Nonsense; senseless talk.
σάλιο
(archaic) Saliva, drool.

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ v
αερολογώ λέω ανοησίες σαλιαρίζω
To talk nonsense; to talk senselessly; to drool.
βγάζω σάλια
(archaic, intransitive) To have saliva drip from the mouth.

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ drivers n
οδηγός
One who drives something, in any sense of the verb drive.
Something that drives something, in any sense of the verb drive.
A person who drives a motorized vehicle such as a car or a bus.
(computing) A device driver; a program that acts as an interface between an application and hardware, written specifically for the device it controls.
οδηγός μηχανοδηγός
A person who drives some other vehicle.

driver's license driver's licenses n
δίπλωμα οδήγησης άδεια οδήγησης δίπλωμα
(American spelling) A document issued to a specific person by a government authority, permitting this person to drive one or more classes of motor vehicle on public roads and highways, often used as an identification document.

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ v
ψιχαλίζει
(impersonal) To rain lightly.

dromedary /-dɹi/ /-mə-/ /ˈdrʌ-/ /ˈdɹɑməˌdɛɹi/ /ˈdɹɒmɪdəɹi/ dromedaries n
δρομάς δρομάδα
The single-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius).

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ drones n
κηφήνας
A male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen.

drool /dɹuːl/ v
σαλιάζω
(ambitransitive) To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ [d͡ʒɹɑp] drops n
σταγόνα
(also, figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
παστίλια
Often preceded by a defining word: a small, round piece of hard candy, such as a lemon drop; a lozenge.
πτώση
An act of moving downwards under the force of gravity; a descent, a fall.

drop cap drop caps n
αρχίγραμμα πρωτόγραμμα
(typography) A large initial letter that drops below the first line of a paragraph, usually used at the beginning of a section or chapter of a book.

droplet /ˈdɹɑːplət/ /ˈdɹɒplət/ droplets n
σταγονίδιο σταγόνα σταλίτσα
A very small drop.

dropped ceiling dropped ceilings n
ψευδοροφή
A secondary ceiling, suspended from above, used to conceal wiring, plumbing and ducts

dropping /ˈdɹɑpɪŋ/ /ˈdɹɒpɪŋ/ droppings n
βερβελιές
(usually, in the plural) A piece of animal excrement; dung. [late 16th C.]

dropsy /ˈdrɑp.si/ /ˈdrɒp.si/ dropsies n
υδρωπικία
(archaic) Edema, swelling.

drought /dɹaʊt/ [dɹʌʊt] droughts n
ξηρασία ανομβρία
A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.

drown /dɹaʊn/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaʊn] v
πνίγω
(transitive) To kill by suffocating in water or another liquid.
πνίγομαι πνίγω
(intransitive) To be flooded: to be inundated with or submerged in (literally) water or (figuratively) other things; to be overwhelmed.

drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ drownings n
πνίξιμο πνιγμός
An instance of a person or animal drowning.
An instance of a person or animal being drowned.

drowse /dɹaʊz/ v
νυστάζω
(intransitive, also, figurative) To be sleepy and inactive.

drowsiness drowsinesses n
νύστα

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ drowsier drowsiest adj
νυσταγμένος
Inclined to drowse; heavy with sleepiness

drudgery /ˈdɹʌd͡ʒəɹi/ drudgeries n
αγγαρεία
Exhausting, menial, and tedious work.

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] drugs n
ναρκωτικό
A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.

drug /dɹʌɡ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷʌɡ] v
ναρκώνω
(transitive) To administer intoxicating drugs to, generally without the recipient's knowledge or consent.
βάζω ναρκωτικό ναρκώνω
(transitive) To add intoxicating drugs to with the intention of drugging someone.

drug addict drug addicts n
ναρκομανής τοξικομανής
A person with a chemical or psychological dependency on a drug, especially one which is illegal or improperly procured.

drug dealer drug dealers n
διακινητής ναρκωτικών
One who illegally sells recreational drugs.

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ drums n
τύμπανο
A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
βαρέλι
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ v
τυμπανίζω
(intransitive) To beat a drum.

drum and bass n
drum and bass ντραμ εντ μπέις
(music) A style of electronic dance music focusing heavily on loud bass and fast-tempo drumbeats.

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ drunker drunkest adj
μεθυσμένος σουρωμένος πιωμένος
Intoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.
μεθυσμένος
(usually followed by with or on) Elated or emboldened.

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ /d͡ʒɹʌŋk/ drunks n
μεθυσμένος
One who is intoxicated with alcohol.
μέθυσος μεθυσμένος μεθύστακας
A habitual drinker, especially one who is frequently intoxicated.
μέθη
A drunken state.

drunkenness /ˈdɹʌŋkən.nəs/ drunkennesses n
μέθη μεθύσι
A state of being drunk.

drupe /dɹuːp/ /dɹɪu̯p/ drupes n
δρύπη
(botany) a kind of fruit, with a fleshy exterior, formed from the exocarp and mesocarp, surrounding a hardened endocarp which protects the seed.

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] drier driest dryer dryest adj
ξηρός στεγνός
Free from or lacking moisture.
άνυδρος
(chemistry) Anhydrous: free from or lacking water in any state, regardless of the presence of other liquids.
στεγνός
(humor) Amusing without showing amusement.
Lacking interest, boring.
Of a bite from an animal: not containing the usual venom.

dry /dɹaɪ/ [d̠͡ɹ̠˔aɪ̯] [d̠͡ɹ̠˔ʷaɪ̯] [d͡ʒɹaɪ̯] v
στεγνώνω
(transitive, figurative) To exhaust; to cause to run dry.

dry cleaner dry cleaners n
στεγνοκαθαριστήριο
A business establishment that engages in the dry cleaning of clothes and other fabrics.

dry cleaning n
στεγνό καθάρισμα
The process of cleaning clothes and other fabrics without using water, instead using solvents and specialized equipment.

dry ice n
ξηρός πάγος
Carbon dioxide frozen in the solid state, used especially as a cooling agent and for the production of fog-like special effects. It sublimes at −78.5 °C (−109.3 °F) at normal atmospheric pressure.

dry mouth n
ξηροστομία
(medicine) Abnormal dryness of the mouth

dryad /ˈdɹaɪæd/ /ˈdɹaɪəd/ dryads n
δρυάς
(Greek mythology) A female tree spirit.

drydock drydocks n
νεώριο
(nautical) A dock that can be drained of water and is used in the repair and construction of ships.

dual SIM adj
δίκαρτος
(mobile phones) holding two SIM cards

dualist dualists n
δυϊστής
Any person who supports dualism, the belief in absolute good and absolute evil.

dub /dʌb/ v
μεταγλωττίζω
To replace the original soundtrack of a film with a synchronized translation

dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/ dubbings n
μεταγλώττιση
(film) The replacement of a voice part in a film or animation, particularly with a translation, revoicing.

dubious /ˈdjuː.bi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ more dubious most dubious adj
αμφίβολος αμφιλεγόμενος ύποπτος
(of a statement, matter, or thing) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
αβέβαιος αναποφάσιστος
(of a person) In disbelief; wavering, uncertain, or hesitating in opinion; inclined to doubt; undecided.

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
ντούμπνιο
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Db) with atomic number 105.

duce /ˈduːtʃeɪ/ duci n
ντούτσε
(fascism) an authoritarian leader, especially Benito Mussolini

duchess /ˈdʌt͡ʃəs/ /ˈdʌt͡ʃɪs/ duchesses n
δούκισσα
The wife or widow of a duke.
The female ruler of a duchy.

duchy /ˈdʌt͡ʃi/ duchies n
δουκάτο
A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.

duck /dʌk/ duck ducks n
πάπια νήσσα
An aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, having a flat bill and webbed feet.
πάπια
Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.
(uncountable) The flesh of a duck used as food.

duck /dʌk/ v
σκύβω το κεφάλι το κεφάλι σου στη γούρνα!
(intransitive) To quickly lower the head or body, often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
(transitive) To quickly lower (the head or body), often in order to prevent it from being struck by something.
κάνω πατητή
(intransitive) To go under the surface of water and immediately reappear; to plunge one's head into water or other liquid.

duckling /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ ducklings n
παπάκι παπί
A young duck.
A young female duck.

ductile /ˈdʌk.taɪl/ /ˈdʌk.təl/ more ductile most ductile adj
όλκιμος
Capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire by mechanical force without breaking.

dude /duːd/ [dʉːu̯d] dudes n
τύπος
(chiefly, US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man.

due diligence /d͡ʒuː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈdjuː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈdu ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː ˌdɪl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
διαγνωστικός έλεγχος προσήκων έλεγχος
(legal) A process during which a potential party to a contract evaluates the assets and liabilities of one or more other potential parties, to assess whether it should enter into the contract.

due to preposition
εξαιτίας λόγω
Caused by; resulting from; because of.

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ duels n
μονομαχία
Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
διαμάχη
(by extension) Any battle or struggle between two contending persons, forces, groups, or ideas.

duelist duelists n
μονομάχος

duet /djuˈɛt/ /duˈɛt/ duets n
ντουέτο
(music) A musical composition in two parts, each performed by a single voice (singer, instrument or univoce ensemble).
(music) A song composed for and/or performed by a duo.

duffel bag duffel bags n
λουκάνικο
(US, AU, often, _, military) A large, cylindrical, duffel cloth bag used to carry personal gear, especially by soldiers.

dugout dugouts n
μονόξυλο
(nautical) A canoe made from a hollowed-out log.

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ /dʒuːk/ dukes n
δούκας
The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.
μέγας δούκας
A grand duke.

dulcet /ˈdʌl.sət/ /ˈdʌl.sɪt/ adj
τραγουδιστός
Sweet, especially when describing voice or tones; melodious.

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ dulcimers n
σαντούρι
A stringed instrument, with strings stretched across a sounding board, usually trapezoidal, played by plucking on the strings (traditionally with a quill) or by tapping on them (in the case of the hammer dulcimers).

dull /dʌl/ duller dullest adj
αμβλύς
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
βαρετός μουντός
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
μουντός φαιός
Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
χαζός
Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.

dull /dʌl/ v
αμβλύνω
(transitive) To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.
To render dim or obscure; to sully; to tarnish.

dum dum bullet dum dum bullets n
σφαίρα ντουμ ντουμ
(slang) Hollow-point bullet designed to expand on impact.

duma /ˈdumə/ dumas n
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).

dumb /dʌm/ dumber dumbest adj
χαζός
(informal, pejorative, especially of a person) Stupid.

dumbbell /ˈdʌm.bɛl/ dumbbells n
αλτήρας
A weight training implement consisting of a short bar with weight counterpoised on each end.
βλακέντιος
(pejorative) A stupid person.

dumdum dumdums n
ντουμ-ντουμ
A soft-nosed bullet that expands on impact to cause a gaping wound.

dump truck dump trucks n
ανατρεπόμενο
A heavy truck, for carrying loose, bulk cargo, having a hinged bed that allows the contents to be unloaded onto the ground.

dumpster /ˈdʌmpstɚ/ dumpsters n
κάδος απορριμμάτων κάδος σκουπιδιών
(Canada, US) A large, usually metal trash receptacle designed to be hoisted up by a garbage truck in order to be emptied.

dun /dʌn/ duns n
καστανόφαιο
A brownish grey colour.

dune /d(j)uːn/ /djuːn/ /dɪu̯n/ /dʒuːn/ dunes n
αμμόλοφος θίνα
(geomorphology) A ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind.

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ dungs n
κόπρος
(uncountable) Manure; animal excrement.

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ v
κοπρίζω λιπαίνω
(transitive) To fertilize with dung.

dung beetle /ˈdʌŋ biːtəl/ dung beetles n
σκαραβαίος
Any of the beetle of the family Scarabaeidae (scarab beetles), especially of the subfamilies Scarabaeinae and Aphodiinae, noted for rolling dung into balls for use as food or as brooding chambers.

dungeon /ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/ dungeons n
μπουντρούμι
An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.

dunk /dʌŋk/ dunks n
κάρφωμα
The act or instance of dunking, particularly in basketball.

dunk /dʌŋk/ v
βουτώ
To submerge briefly in a liquid.
καρφώνω
(ambitransitive, basketball) To put the ball directly downward through the hoop while grabbing onto the rim with power.

dunking dunkings n
βούτηγμα
The act or process of briefly submerging or immersing an object or person in a liquid, as in dunking a cookie in milk, or dunking a playmate in the swimming pool.
κάρφωμα
(basketball) Forcefully thrusting the ball through the basket from above.

dunlin dunlins n
λασποσκαλίδρα
A small wading bird, Calidris alpina, found along the coast and having a distinctive black belly patch in its breeding plumage. A type of stint.

duodecimal /ˌd(j)uː.əʊ.ˈdɛs.ɪm.əl/ adj
δωδεκαδικός
(arithmetic) Of a number, expressed in base twelve.

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ /ˌduˈɑdənəm/ duodena duodenums n
δωδεκαδάκτυλο
(anatomy) The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

duopoly /djuːˈɒpəli/ /duˈɑpəli/ /duː-/ duopolies n
δυοπώλιο
(economics) An economic condition in which two sellers exert (most of the) control over the market of a commodity.

dupe /djuːp/ /duːp/ /dʒuːp/ dupes n
αγαθιάρης κορόιδο
A person who has been deceived.

dupe /djuːp/ /duːp/ /dʒuːp/ v
εξαπατώ κοροϊδεύω
To swindle, deceive, or trick.

duplex /ˈdu.plɛks/ adj
διμερής διπλός
Double; made up of two parts.
αμφίδρομος
(telecommunications) Bidirectional (in two directions).

duplex /ˈdu.plɛks/ duplexes duplices n
διπλοκατοικία
(US, Canada) A house made up of two dwelling units.

duplicitous /djuːˈplɪsətəs/ /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/ /duːˈplɪsətəs/ more duplicitous most duplicitous adj
δολερός
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.

duplicity /dju-/ /duˈplɪ.sɪ.ti/ duplicities n
διπροσωπία
Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing.

durable /ˈdjʊəɹəbəl/ /ˈdʊɹəbəl/ /ˈdʒʊəɹəbəl/ more durable most durable adj
ανθεκτικός γερός
Able to resist wear or decay; lasting; enduring.

duration /djəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dʒʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ durations n
διάρκεια
An amount of time or a particular time interval.

durian /ˈdʊə.ɹi.ən/ /ˈdʊə.ɹiˌɑn/ /ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/ /ˈdʒʊə.ɹɪən/ durians n
δούριο
Any of several trees, genus Durio, of Southeast Asia.
The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its strong taste and very strong, unpleasant odor.

during /ˈd(j)ɜɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
κατά τη διάρκεια
For all of a given time interval.
At any time or period within a given time interval.

dust /dʌst/ dusts n
σκόνη
(countable, obsolete) A single fine, dry particle of earth or other material; grain of dust.

dust /dʌst/ v
ξεσκονίζω
(intransitive) To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.

dust bunny /ˈdʌst bʌni/ dust bunnies n
χνούδι μπάλα
(US, informal) A small clump of dust, fluff, hair, particles of skin, etc., that tends to accumulate indoors in areas not regularly dusted, such as under heavy furniture.

dust devil /dʌst ˈdɛvəl/ dust devils n
ανεμοστρόβιλος σκονοδιάβολος
A small atmospheric vortex appearing in clear, dry conditions, made visible by swirling dust picked up from the ground.

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ dustpans n
φαράσι
A flat scoop with a short handle, into which dust, dirt and other material is conveyed with a brush or broom.

duty /ˈdjuː.ti/ /ˈdu.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒʉː.ti/ [ˈdu.ɾi] duties n
καθήκον υποχρέωση
That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
δασμός
A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
βάρδια
The efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the number of pounds of water lifted one foot by one bushel of coal (94 lbs. old standard), or by 1 cwt. (112 lbs., England, or 100 lbs., United States).

duty-free adj
αδασμολόγητος
Exempt from duty, especially from customs duty.

duvet /d(j)uːˈveɪ/ /ˈd(j)uːveɪ/ duvets n
πάπλωμα
(British, New Zealand, Canada) A quilt or usually flat cloth bag with a filling (traditionally down) and usually an additional washable cover, used instead of blankets; often called a comforter or quilt, especially in US English.

dwarf /dwɔɹf/ /dwɔːf/ dwarfs dwarves n
νάνος
(mythology) Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
(now, sometimes, _, offensive) A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with typical adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
(star) A dwarf star.

dwarf planet dwarf planets n
πλανήτης νάνος
(astronomy) A planetary (world-like) body of the Solar system, that directly orbits the Sun like the classical planets but does not gravitationally dominate other bodies in the region of its orbit.

dwarfism /ˈdwɔɹfɪzəm/ /ˈdwɔːfɪzəm/ dwarfisms n
νανισμός
The condition of being a dwarf (person of short stature).

dwell /dwɛl/ v
αναλογίζομαι τρώω κόλλημα
(intransitive) To abide; to remain; to continue.

dye /daɪ/ dyes n
βαφή
A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.

dye /daɪ/ v
βάφω
(transitive) To colour with dye, or as if with dye.

dyed /daɪd/ more dyed most dyed adj
βαμμένος
Coloured or tinted with dye, or as though therewith.

dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ more dynamic most dynamic adj
δυναμικός
(computing) Happening at runtime instead of being predetermined at compile time.

dynamic IP address dynamic IP addresses n
δυναμική διεύθυνση IP
(telecommunications) An IP address which changes periodically, when each time a user connects to their internet service provider.

dynamic system dynamic systems n
δυναμικό σύστημα
A dynamical system.

dynamic typing n
δυναμικός τύπος
(programming) A system in which typechecking is performed at run time and not at compilation, opposed to static typing.

dynamics n
δυναμική
(physics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ dynamos n
δυναμό
(electromagnetism) An electricity generator; a dynamo-electric machine.

dynamometer /ˌdaɪnəˈmɒmɪtə(ɹ)/ dynamometers n
δυναμόμετρο
Any of various devices used to measure mechanical power, force, or torque.

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ dynasties n
δυναστεία
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.

dyne /daɪn/ /dʌɪn/ dynes n
δύνη
A unit of force in the CGS system; the force required to accelerate a mass of one gram by one centimetre per second per second. Symbol: dyn.

dysarthria dysarthrias n
δυσαρθρία
(neurology, neuropsychology) Difficulty in articulating words due to a disturbance in the form or function of the structures that modulate voice into speech; one of the first indicative symptoms of myasthenia gravis, brought about by an autoimmune response to acetylcholine receptors.

dyscrasia /dɪsˈkɹeɪzɪə/ dyscrasias n
δυσκρασία
(modern usage) Any bodily disorder, especially regarding the blood.

dysentery /ˈdɪs.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ dysenteries n
δυσεντερία
(pathology) A disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines, especially the colon (large intestine), accompanied by pus (white blood cells) in the feces, fever, pain in the abdomen, high-volume diarrhea, and possible blood in the feces.

dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ dysfunctions n
δυσλειτουργία
(mostly, medical) A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.

dysfunctional more dysfunctional most dysfunctional adj
δυσλειτουργικός
Functioning incorrectly or abnormally; especially, designating of a business, family or social group with harmful, aberrant, strange or abnormal behavior.

dysfunctionality dysfunctionalities n
δυσλειτουργικότητα
(uncountable) The condition of being dysfunctional.

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛk.si.ə/ dyslexias n
δυσλεξία
(neurology, pathology) A learning disability characterized by reading and writing difficulties.

dysmorphophilia n
δυσμορφοφιλία
Sexual arousal arising from deformed, mentally impaired, or physically impaired partners.

dyspeptic /dɪsˈpɛp.tɪk/ more dyspeptic most dyspeptic adj
δυσπεπτικός
(pathology, not comparable) Of, relating to, or having dyspepsia or indigestion.

dysphagia /dɪsˈfeɪ̯d͡ʒ(i⟩ə/ /dɪsˈfeɪ̯ʒ(i)ə/ dysphagias n
δυσφαγία δυσκαταποσία
(pathology) Difficulty in swallowing.

dysphoria /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ dysphorias n
δυσφορία
A state of feeling unwell or unhappy; a feeling of emotional and mental discomfort and suffering from restlessness, malaise, depression, or anxiety.

dysplasia /dɪsˈpleɪ.ʒə/ dysplasias n
δυσπλασία
(pathology) Abnormal development of cells or tissue, often a precancerous stage of growth.

dyspnea /dɪspˈniː.ə/ /ˈdɪsp.ni.ə/ dyspneas n
δύσπνοια
(pathology) Difficult or laboured respiration; shortness of breath.

dysprosium /dɪsˈpɹoʊ.zi.əm/ n
δυσπρόσιο
A metallic chemical element (symbol Dy) with atomic number 66: a rare earth element with a metallic silver lustre.

dysthymia dysthymias n
δυσθυμία
A tendency to be depressed, without hope.
(psychiatry) A form of clinical depression, characterized by low-grade depression which lasts at least two years.

dysthymic dysthymics n
δυσθυμικός
A person diagnosed with dysthymia, or dysthymic depression.

dystocia /dɪsˈtoʊʃə/ /dɪsˈtəʊʃə/ dystocias n
δυστοκία
(medicine, veterinary medicine) A slow or difficult labour or delivery.

dystopia /dɪs.ˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪs.ˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ /dɪsˈtɐʉpiə/ dystopia dystopiae dystopias n
δυστοπία
A vision of a future that is a corrupted (usually beyond recognition) utopian society.
A miserable, dysfunctional state or society that has a very poor standard of living.

dystopian /dɪs.ˈtoʊ.pi.ən/ more dystopian most dystopian adj
δυστοπικός
Of or pertaining to a dystopia.

dystrophy /ˈdɪstɹəfi/ dystrophies n
δυστροφία
A wasting of body tissues, of either genetic origin or due to inadequate or defective nutrition.

déjà vu /ˌdeɪ.ʒɑː ˈvuː/ n
προμνησία ντεζά βυ
Loosely or humorously, anything one has done before or is being repeated.

démarche /deɪˈmɑɹʃ/ /deɪˈmɑːʃ/ démarches n
διάβημα
A diplomatic maneuver; one handled with finesse.

e /eɪ/ /iː/ /ə/ /ɛ/ /ɪ/ /ˈiː/ pronoun
ι
(rare, epicene, nonstandard) A gender-neutral third-person singular subject pronoun, equivalent to the singular they and coordinate with gendered pronouns he and she.

e-book e-books n
ηλεκτρονικό βιβλίο
Electronic book, a book published in electronic form.

e-mail address e-mail addresses n
διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου
A unique identifier of the form user name@domain name specifying a virtual location to which e-mail can be sent.

e-reader e-readers n
ηλεκτρονικός αναγνώστης
A hardware device used to read e-books.

e.g. /fɔɹ‿ɪɡˈzæmpəl/ /fɔːɹ‿ɪɡˈzɑːmpəl/ /ˌiˈd͡ʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
π.χ. παραδείγματος χάριν
An initialism used to introduce an illustrative example or short list of examples: for the sake of an example; for example.

eBay pn
ημπεη
A popular Internet auction website.

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
κάθε καθένας έκαστος κάθε ένας
All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).

each other /iˈtʃʌðɚ/ /iːˈtʃʌðə/ pronoun
αλλήλων
(reciprocal pronoun) To one another; one to the other; signifies that a verb applies to two or more entities both as subjects and as direct objects:

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ /ˈɪɡəl/ eagles n
αετός
Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ eagle owls n
μπούφος
Any of various Old World large owls of the genus Bubo, especially the Eurasian eagle owl, Bubo bubo, that have prominent ear tufts.

eaglet eaglets n
αετιδέας αετόπουλο
The immature young of an eagle; an eagle chick.

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] ears n
αυτί αφτί
(countable) The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
(countable) The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.
στάχυ
(countable) The fruiting body of a grain plant.
αυτί
The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.

ear /iə̯/ /ɪə̯/ /ɪɚ/ /ˈiɹ/ [iːə̯] [ɪə̯~eə̯] [ɪə̯~ɪɐ̯] [ɪː] v
αροτριώ ζευγαρίζω
(archaic) To plough.

ear lobe ear lobes n
λοβός
The fleshy patch of skin below the ear tuft of a chicken.

earache /ˈiɹeɪk/ /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ earaches n
ωταλγία πόνος αυτιού πόνος στο αυτί
(medicine) A pain in the middle or inner ear.

eardrum /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/ /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ eardrums n
ακουστικό τύμπανο
(anatomy) A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.

earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ earls n
κόμης
(nobility) A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adj
προηγούμενος
occurring previously

earliness earlinesses n
πρωιμότητα
The condition of being early.

early /ˈɜɹli/ /ˈɜːli/ earlier earliest adj
πρώιμος νωρίς
At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
πρόωρος
Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
πρώιμος
Near the start or beginning.
Having begun to occur; in its early stages.

early /ˈɜɹli/ /ˈɜːli/ earlier earliest adv
νωρίς
At a time before expected; sooner than usual.

early bird early birds n
πρωινός πρωινός τύπος
(idiomatic) A person who wakes early or arrives early, typically before most others.

earn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ v
κερδίζω
(transitive) To receive payment for work.
(intransitive) To receive payment for work.

earnestness /ˈɜːnɪstnəs/ /ˈɝnɪstnəs/ earnestnesses n
ειλικρίνεια φιλότιμο
The quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.

earphone /ˈɪə(ɹ)fəʊn/ earphones n
ακουστικό
A transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.

earphones n
ακουστικά
A pair of small loudspeakers worn inside each outer ear or covering all or part of the ear, without a connecting band worn over head.

earplug earplugs n
ωτασπίδα
A piece of protective gear meant to be inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer's hearing from loud noises or the intrusion of water.

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ earrings n
σκουλαρίκι
A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɜθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ earths n
γη χώμα
(uncountable) Soil.
χώμα γη
(uncountable) Any general rock-based material.
γη γαία
The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).
γείωση γη
(British) A connection electrically to the earth ((US) ground); on equipment: a terminal connected in that manner.
φωλιά
The lair or den (as a hole in the ground) of an animal such as a fox.
γη
The world of our current life (as opposed to heaven or an afterlife).
(alchemy, philosophy, and, Taoism) The aforementioned soil- or rock-based material, considered one of the four or five classical elements.

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɜθ/ /ɝθ/ /ɵːθ/ v
γειώνω
(UK, transitive) To connect electrically to the earth.
ενταφιάζω θάβω
(transitive) To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.

earthly /ˈəːθli/ earthlier earthliest adj
επίγειος
Relating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven; terrestrial.

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/ earthquakes n
σεισμός Εγκέλαδος τερρεμότο
A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults. [from 14th c.]
(planetary geology) Such a quake specifically occurring on the planet Earth, as opposed to other celestial bodies. [from 20th c.]

earthworm earthworms n
σκουληκαντέρα γαιοσκώληκας
A worm that lives in the ground.
σκουλήκι
(figurative) A contemptible person; a groveller.

earwax n
κερί κυψελίδα
(medicine, pathology) A waxy substance secreted by the ear.

ease /iz/ /iːz/ v
διευκολύνω
(transitive) To reduce the difficulty of (something).

easel /ˈi.zəl/ /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ easels n
καβαλέτο
An upright frame, typically on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas.

easily /ˈi.zə.li/ /ˈiː.zɪ.li/ easilier easiliest more easily most easily adv
εύκολα
Without difficulty.

east /iːst/ adj
ανατολικός
Situated or lying in or towards the east; eastward.
Of or pertaining to the east; eastern.
From the East; oriental.

east /iːst/ easts n
ανατολή
The direction of the earth's rotation, specifically 90°.
The eastern region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the altar and chancel; the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.

east-northeast n
ανατολικά-βορειοανατολικά
The compass point halfway between northeast and east; specifically at a bearing of 67.5°.

east-southeast n
ανατολικά-νοτιοανατολικά
The compass point halfway between east and southeast; specifically at a bearing of 112.5°.

eastern /ˈi.stɚn/ /ˈiː.stən/ more eastern most eastern adj
ανατολικός
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ easier easiest more easy most easy adj
εύκολος
Requiring little skill or effort.
(informal, pejorative, of a woman) Consenting readily to sex.

easy come, easy go /ˌiːzi ˈkʌm ˌiːzi ˈɡoʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
ανεμομαζώματα διαβολοσκορπίσματα
(idiomatic) Easily won and easily lost; usually said when resigned to a loss; something that comes in the same way, goes in the same way.

easy does it phraseologicalUnit
με το μαλακό
(idiomatic) Relax; do something gently, lightly or carefully; slow down; calm down.

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
τρώω τρώγω έδω γευματίζω εσθίω
(copulative, intransitive) To have a particular quality of diet; to be well-fed or underfed (typically as "eat healthy" or "eat good").
τρώω τρώγω εσθίω
To ingest; to be ingested.
σκοτίζω τρώω
(transitive, informal) To cause (someone) to worry.

eating disorder eating disorders n
διαταραχή σίτισης
Any psychological disorder characterized by abnormal eating habits.

eating irons n
μαχαιροπήρουνα
(humorous) Knife, fork and spoon; cutlery.

eaves /ivz/ /iːvz/ n
αστρέχα γείσο
(architectural element) The underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building.

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ v
κρυφακούω
(ambitransitive) To hear (intentionally) a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.

eavesdropper /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒpə(ɹ)/ eavesdroppers n
ωτακουστής
One who eavesdrops.

eavesdropping eavesdroppings n
κρυφάκουσμα λαθρακρόαση ωτακουστία
Listening secretly to the private conversations of others.

ebb /ɛb/ v
άμπωτη
(intransitive) to fall away or decline

ebonite /ˈɛb.əˌnaɪt/ ebonites n
εβονίτης
The relatively hard product of vulcanizing natural rubber with sulfur; vulcanite.

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ more ebony most ebony adj
εβένινος
Made of ebony wood.
κατάμαυρος
A deep, dark black colour.

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ ebonies n
έβενος
(countable) A tree that yields such wood.
(countable, and, uncountable) A deep, dark black colour.

ebullioscope ebullioscopes n
ζεοσκόπιο ζεσεοσκόπιο
(physics) An instrument used to measure the boiling point of liquids

ebullioscopy n
ζεσεοσκοπία
(physics) the measurement of the boiling point of liquids

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ eccentrics n
παράξενος εκκεντρικός
One who does not behave like others.

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɛk.sənˈtɹɪs.ə.ɾi] eccentricities n
εκκεντρικότητα
The quality of being eccentric or odd; any eccentric behaviour.
(astronomy) The eccentricity of the conic section (usually an ellipse) defined by the orbit of a given object around a reference object (such as that of a planet around the sun).

ecclesiastic /əkliziˈæstɪk/ more ecclesiastic most ecclesiastic adj
εκκλησιαστικός
Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

ecclesiastic /əkliziˈæstɪk/ ecclesiastics n
κληρικός
A cleric.

ecclesiastical /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/ /əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ more ecclesiastical most ecclesiastical adj
εκκλησιαστικός
Of or pertaining to the church.

ecclesiologist ecclesiologists n
εκκλησιολόγος
A specialist in ecclesiology.

ecclesiology ecclesiologies n
εκκλησιολογία
The branch of theology concerned with the doctrines, role etc. of a church.

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ echidnae echidnas n
έχιδνα αγκαθωτός μυρμηγκοφάγος
Any of the species of small spined monotremes in family Tachyglossidae, the four extant species of which are found in Australia and southern New Guinea.

echinacea /ˌɛkəˈneɪsɪə/ /ˌɛkəˈneɪʃə/ /ˌɛkəˈneɪʃɪə/ /ˌɛkɪˈneɪsɪə/ /ˌɛkɪˈneɪʃə/ /ˌɛkɪˈneɪʃɪə/ echinaceas n
εχινάκεα
(countable) Any of several plants, of genus Echinacea, having pinkish-purple flowers.
(uncountable) A herbal medicine extracted from the roots and seeds of such plants.

echinococcosis echinococcoses n
εχινοκοκκίαση
(diseases) A potentially fatal parasitic disease of animals and humans, caused by the Echinococcus tapeworm.

echinococcus /ɪˌkaɪ.nəˈkɑk.əs/ echinococci n
εχινόκοκκος
(zoology) A parasite of humans and of many domestic and wild animals, the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus, that forms compound cysts or tumours (called hydatid cysts) in various organs, but especially in the liver and lungs.

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ echoes echos n
ηχώ
A reflected sound that is heard again by its initial observer.

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ v
αντηχώ αντιλαλώ ηχώ
(computing, transitive) To repeat its input as input to some other device or system.

echograph echographs n
ηχογράφος

eclampsia /ɪˈklæmp.si.ə/ eclampsias n
εκλαμψία
(pathology) A complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures and coma due to hypertension.

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ /ɪˈklɛk.tɪk/ more eclectic most eclectic adj
εκλεκτικός
Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.

eclipse /iˈklɪps/ /ɪˈklɪps/ eclipses n
εκλείψη
Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ ecliptics n
εκλειπτική
(astronomy) The plane in which this great circle lies.

eco- /ˈiːkəʊ/ /ˈɛkoʊ/ prefix
οικο-
ecology or the environment (in the ecological sense)

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ more ecological most ecological adj
οικολογικός
Relating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.

ecology /iˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˈkɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ ecologies n
οικολογία
(biology) The branch of biology dealing with the relationships of organisms with their environment and with each other.

econometrician econometricians n
οικονομέτρης
Someone who studies, uses or works in econometrics.

econometrics /ɪˌkɑ.nəˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɒn.əˈmɛt.ɹɪks/ /ɪˌkɔn.əˈmet.ɹɪks/ n
οικονομετρία
(economics) The branch of economics that applies statistical methods to the empirical study of economic theories and relationships.

economic /ˌekəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌikəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌiːkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌiːkəˈnɔmɪk/ /ˌɛkɔˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪk/ more economic most economic adj
οικονομικός
Pertaining to an economy.

economical /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ more economical most economical adj
οικονομικός
Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
Saving money or resources.

economics /ˌikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/ n
οικονομικά
(social sciences) The study of resource allocation, distribution and consumption; of capital and investment; and of management of the factors of production.

economies of scale n
οικονομίες κλίμακας
(economics) The characteristics of a production process in which an increase in the scale of the firm causes a decrease in the long run average cost of each unit.

economist /iːˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ /ɪˈkɔn.ə.mɪst/ economists n
οικονομολόγος
An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories.

economize /iˈkɑnəmaɪz/ /iˈkɒnəmaɪz/ v
οικονομώ
(intransitive) To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).

economy /iːˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /əˈkɑ.nə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑ.nə.mi/ economies n
οικονομία
(obsolete) System of management; general regulation and disposition of the affairs of a state or nation, or of any department of government.
Frugal use of resources.
The system of production and distribution and consumption. The overall measure of a currency system; as the national economy.

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ ecosystems n
οικοσύστημα
A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

ecotourism /ˌikoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ /ˌiːkəʊˈtʊəɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ ecotourisms n
οικοτουρισμός
Responsible (sustainable#Adjective) travel to natural areas supporting the fauna, flora, and local economy.

ecotoxicology n
οικοτοξικολογία
The toxicology of a substance towards a wide range of organisms or towards an ecosystem; the study of ecotoxicity.

ecstasy /ˈɛk.stə.si/ ecstasies n
έκσταση
Intense pleasure.
A state of emotion so intense that a person is carried beyond rational thought and self-control.
A trance, frenzy, or rapture associated with mystic or prophetic exaltation.
Έκσταση
(slang) The drug MDMA, a synthetic entactogen of the methylenedioxyphenethylamine family, especially in a tablet form.

ecstatic /ɛkˈstætɪk/ more ecstatic most ecstatic adj
εκστατικός
Feeling or characterized by ecstasy.

ectopic more ectopic most ectopic adj
έκτοπος
(comparable, medicine) Being out of place; having an abnormal position.

ectopic pregnancy ectopic pregnancies n
εξωμήτριος κύηση
A pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in any tissue other than the uterine wall.

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ ectoplasms n
εκτόπλασμα
(parapsychology) A visible substance believed to emanate from the body of a spiritualistic medium during communication with the dead.

ectothermic adj
εξωθερμικός ψυχρόαιμος
(zoology) Of or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.

ecumenism ecumenisms n
οικουμενισμός
(philosophy) Ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.

edelweiss edelweisses n
εντελβάις
A European perennial alpine plant (Leontopodium alpinum), with downy leaves and small white flower heads in a dense cluster.

edge /ɛd͡ʒ/ edges n
άκρη χείλος ακμή
(geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
κόψη
(also, _, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.

edible /ˈedɪbəl/ /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ [ˈedɪbɫ̩] [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] more edible most edible adj
εδώδιμος βρώσιμος φαγώσιμος
Capable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans.

edible /ˈedɪbəl/ /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ [ˈedɪbɫ̩] [ˈɛdəbɫ̩] [ˈɛdɪbɫ̩] edibles n
εδώδιμα φαγώσιμα
Anything edible.

edict /ˈiː.dɪkt/ edicts n
διάταγμα χρυσόβουλο
A proclamation of law or other authoritative command.

edifice /ˈɛd.ɪ.fɪs/ edifices n
κτήριο
A building; a structure; an architectural fabric, especially a large and spectacular one.

editio princeps editiones principes n
πρώτη έκδοση
(humanities, printing) The first printed edition of a work previously only published in manuscript form.

edition /əˈdɪʃən/ /ɪˈdɪʃən/ [ɪˈdɪʃ.n̩] editions n
έκδοση
(publishing) A written work edited and published, as by a certain editor or in a certain manner, or at a certain time.
The whole number of copies of a work printed and published at one time.

editor /ˈɛ.ɾɪ.tɚ/ /ˈɛd.ɪ.tə/ [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.tɚ] [ˈɛˑ.ɾɪ.ɾɚ] editors n
συντάκτης
A person who edits or makes changes to documents.
A person at a newspaper, publisher or similar institution who edits stories and/or decides which ones to publish.
επιμελητής συντάκτης
A person who edited a specific document.

editor in chief editors in chief n
αρχισυντάκτης
The highest ranking editor on an editorial staff.

editor-in-chiefship editor-in-chiefships n
αρχισυνταξία

educate /ˈed͡ʒ.ɘˌkæet/ /ˈɛd.jʊˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.əˌkeɪt/ /ˈɛd͡ʒ.ʊˌkeɪt/ v
εκπαιδεύω
(transitive) To instruct or train.

education /ˌɛd.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/ educations n
εκπαίδευση
(uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
μόρφωση εκπαίδευση
(countable) Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, especially through formal instruction.

educational /ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɛd͡ʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ more educational most educational adj
εκπαιδευτικός
Of, or relating to education.

eel /iːl/ eels n
χέλι
Any freshwater or marine fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.

eelpot eelpots n
χελοπαγίδα
eel trap

eeny, meeny, miny, moe n
α μπε μπα μπλομ του κίθε μπλομ
(playground games) A method of choosing between two or more people or things, used by children. A child points to each item in turn (or alternately), while saying a rhyme starting "Eeny, meeny, miney, moe", moving to the next item after each quarter-line (i.e. each word or pair of syllables). The item pointed to on the last word of the rhyme is the one chosen.

eeriness eerinesses n
παραδοξότητα
The condition of being eerie.

ef /ˈɛf/ efs n
εφ
The name of the Latin-script letter F.

efface /əˈfeɪs/ /ɪˈfeɪs/ v
αποσβήνω
(transitive) To erase (as anything impressed or inscribed upon a surface); to render illegible or indiscernible.

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ effects n
ισχύς
(uncountable) The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.
εφέ εφφέ
(filmology, computer graphics, demoscene) An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")
αποτέλεσμα επίδραση πραγματοποίηση
(sound engineering) An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.
φαινόμενο
(physics, psychology, etc.) A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer.

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfekt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ v
αποτελώ εκτελώ φέρνω αποτέλεσμα
(transitive) To make or bring about; to implement.

effective /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ more effective most effective adj
αποτελεσματικός
Producing a decided or decisive effect.

effectuate v
πραγματοποιώ πραγματώνω υλοποιώ
(transitive) To cause, bring about (an event); to accomplish, to carry out (a wish, plan etc.). [from 16th c.]

effeminacy effeminacies n
θηλυπρέπεια
The quality of being effeminate.

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ more effeminate most effeminate adj
θηλυπρεπής
(often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a female; unmasculine.

effervesce /ˌɛf.əɹˈvɛs/ v
αφρίζω
(intransitive, of a liquid) To emit small bubbles of dissolved gas; to froth or fizz.

effervescent /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ /ˌɛfɚˈvɛsənt/ more effervescent most effervescent adj
αναβράζων
(of a liquid) Giving off bubbles; fizzy.

efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ efficiencies n
γκαρσονιέρα στούντιο
(US) A one-room apartment.

efflorescence /ˌɛfləˈɹɛsəns/ efflorescences n
άνθηση εξάνθηση
(botany) The production of flowers.
άνθηση
(metaphorical) Rapid flowering of a culture or civilisation etc.
εξάνθημα
(pathology) A redness, rash, or eruption on the skin.

effluvium /ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ effluvia effluviums n
αναθυμίαση
A gaseous or vaporous emission, especially a foul-smelling one.

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ efforts n
προσπάθεια
The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.

effrontery /ɛˈfɹʌntəɹi/ /ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ effronteries n
θράσος
(uncountable) Insolent and shameless audacity.

effusive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ more effusive most effusive adj
διαχυτικός
Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ eggs n
αβγό
(specifically, countable) The edible egg (sense 1.1) of a domestic fowl such as a duck, goose, or, especially, a chicken; (uncountable) the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food.
An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, housing the embryo within a membrane or shell during its development.
(countable) A thing which looks like or is shaped like an egg (sense 1.1).

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ v
παίρνω με τ' αβγά
To throw (especially rotten) eggs (noun sense 1.1.1) at (someone or something).
προτρέπω
(transitive, obsolete, _, except in egg on) To encourage, incite, or urge (someone).

egg of Columbus eggs of Columbus n
αβγό του Κολόμβου
A brilliant idea or discovery that seems simple after the fact.

egg on v
παρακινώ
(transitive, idiomatic) To encourage or coax a person to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.

egg salad egg salads n
αυγοσαλάτα
A dish made primarily of chopped hard-boiled eggs and mayonnaise, often including other ingredients such as celery or mustard; it is frequently used as a sandwich spread.

egg whisk egg whisks n
αβγοδάρτης
A whisk (kitchen utensil made of multiple loops of wire) used to beat eggs.

egg-shaped more egg-shaped most egg-shaped adj
ωοειδής
Having the shape of an egg.

eggcup eggcups n
αβγοθήκη
(British) A small dish used to support a boiled egg while it is eaten.

egghead eggheads n
διανοούμενος
(pejorative) A coldly out of personal touch intellectual.

eggplant /-plɑːnt/ /ˈɛɡ.plænt/ eggplants n
μελιτζάνα
(North America, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) The plant Solanum melongena.
(North America, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) The edible fruit of the Solanum melongena: an aubergine.

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ eggshells n
αβγότσουφλο
The shell around an egg.
(color) A pale off-white colour, like that of the eggshell.

ego /ˈiɡoʊ/ /ˈiːɡəʊ/ /ˈɛɡəʊ/ egos n
εγώ
The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.

egocentric more egocentric most egocentric adj
εγωκεντρικός
Egotistical.

egocentrism egocentrisms n
εγωκεντρισμός
The constant following of one's egotistical desires to an extreme.

egotism egotisms n
εγωτισμός
A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
A belief that one is superior to or more important than others.
(nonstandard, by confusion of the similar words) Egoism (belief that behavior should be directed towards one's self-interest).

egret /ˈi.ɡɹɪt/ egrets n
τσικνιάς χουλιάρι
Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea that includes herons, many of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season.

eider /ˈaɪdə/ /ˈaɪdɚ/ eiders n
σωματερία
Any of the species of the genera Polysticta or Somateria, in the seaduck subfamily Merginae, which line their nests with fine down (taken from their own bodies).

eidolon /aɪˈdoʊlɑn/ /aɪˈdoʊlən/ /aɪˈdəʊlɒn/ /aɪˈdəʊlən/ eidola eidolons n
είδωλο
An image or representation of an idea; a representation of an ideal form; an apparition of some actual or imaginary entity, or of some aspect of reality.
A phantom, a ghost or elusive entity.

eigen- prefix
ιδιο-

eigenfunction eigenfunctions n
ιδιοσυνάρτηση
(mathematics) A function \phi such that, for a given linear operator D, D\phi=\lambda\phi for some scalar \lambda (called an eigenvalue).

eigenspace eigenspaces n
ιδιόχωρος
(linear algebra) The linear subspace consisting of all eigenvectors associated with a particular eigenvalue, together with the zero vector.

eigenvalue /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/ eigenvalues n
ιδιοτιμή
(linear algebra) A scalar, \lambda, such that there exists a non-zero vector x (a corresponding eigenvector) for which the image of x under a given linear operator \mathrm{A} is equal to the image of x under multiplication by \lambda; i.e. \mathrm{A} x = \lambda x.

eigenvector eigenvectors n
ιδιοδιάνυσμα
(linear algebra) A vector that is not rotated under a particular linear transformation; a left or right eigenvector depending on context; (more formally) given a linear transformation A, a vector x such that Ax=λx [or xA=λx] for some scalar λ (called the eigenvalue).

eight /eɪt/ numeral
οκτώ η΄ οχτώ
A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine.

eight hundred /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
οκτακόσια
The cardinal number occurring after seven hundred ninety-nine and before eight hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 800.

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
δεκαοκτώ δεκαοχτώ
The cardinal number occurring after seventeen and before nineteen, represented in Roman numerals as XVIII and in Arabic numerals as 18.

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ adj
όγδοος
The ordinal form of the number eight.

eighth /eɪtθ/ /eɪθ/ eighths n
όγδοος
The person or thing in the eighth position.
One of eight equal parts of a whole.

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ adj
ογδοηκοστός
The ordinal form of the number eighty.

eighty /ˈeɪ.ti/ [ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi] numeral
ογδόντα
The cardinal number occurring after seventy-nine and before eighty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXXX and in Arabic numerals as 80.

eighty-eight numeral
ογδόντα οκτώ
Number between eighty-seven and eighty-nine; decimal 88
An abbreviation for 'Hugs and kisses' in amateur radio. Used especially in Morse code.

eighty-five numeral
ογδόντα πέντε
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-four and preceding eighty-six.

eighty-four numeral
ογδόντα τέσσαρες
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-three and preceding eighty-five.

eighty-nine numeral
ογδόντα εννέα
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-eight and preceding ninety.

eighty-one numeral
ογδόντα έν
The cardinal number following eighty and preceding eighty-two.

eighty-seven numeral
ογδόντα επτά
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-six and preceding eighty-eight.

eighty-six numeral
ογδόντα έξ
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-five and preceding eighty-seven.

eighty-three numeral
ογδόντα τρείς
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-two and preceding eighty-four.

eighty-two numeral
ογδόντα δύο
The cardinal number immediately following eighty-one and preceding eighty-three.

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
αϊνστάνιο
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Es) with atomic number 99: a soft, silvery, paramagnetic metal.

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ adv
ούτε
(conjunctive, after a negative) As well.

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
είτε ... είτε
Introduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by “or”.

either /aɪ/ /eɪ/ /iː/ /ˈaɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/ /ˈeɪ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈi.ðɚ/ /ˈiː.ðə(ɹ)/ determiner
είτε
Each of two; both. [from 9th c.]

either way adv
όπως και να έχει
Regardless of what happens (out of two possible situations).

either … or conjunction
ή … ή

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈd͡ʒæk.jə.lət/ v
εκσπερματώνω εκσπερματίζω
(biology, transitive) To eject or suddenly throw fluid or some other substance from a duct or other body structure.
(specifically, transitive, and, intransitive) Of a human being or other mammal: to forcibly eject from the urethra in response to sexual stimulation, in a male, semen; and, in a female, vaginal fluid.

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ ejaculations n
εκσπερμάτιση εκσπερμάτωση
(specifically) A reflex in human beings and other mammals in response to sexual stimulation involving the forcible ejection from the urethra of, in males, semen; and, in females, vaginal fluid.

eject /ɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
βγάζω
(transitive) To compel (a person or persons) to leave.

el /ˈɛl/ [ɛɫ] els n
ελ
The name of the Latin-script letter L.

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ v
εμβαθύνω
(intransitive, sometimes followed by the prepositions on or upon) To expand/enlarge in detail.

elasticity /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ elasticities n
ελαστικότητα
The quality of being elastic.

elastin elastins n
ελαστίνη
(protein) A protein, similar to collagen, found in connective tissue, that has elastic properties.

elastomer /ɪˈlæstəmə(ɹ)/ elastomers n
ελαστομερές
any polymer having the elastic properties of rubber

elbow /ˈɛlboʊ/ /ˈɛlbəʊ/ [ˈɛɫboʊ] elbows n
αγκώνας ωλένη
(anatomy) The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.

elbow bump /ˌɛlboʊ ˈbʌmp/ /ˌɛlbəʊ ˈbʌmp/ elbow bumps n
αγκωναψία
The touching of elbows between two people, sometimes as an alternative to a handshake, fist bump, or other form of contact when attempting to avoid the spread of germs.

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ elders n
ακτέα
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
πρεσβύτερος
(US, Mormonism) One ordained to the lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood.
(US, Mormonism) Male missionary.

elder statesman elder statesmen n
πρύτανης
A prominent and respected elderly political leader.
(by extension) A prominent and respected person in a specified field who is elderly or who has been in the field for a long time.

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ adj
εκλεγμένος
(postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ elect elects n
εκλεκτή εκλεκτός
One chosen or set apart.

elect /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
διαλέγω
(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something)
εκλέγω
(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election

election /əˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ elections n
εκλογή εκλογές
A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.
εκλογή
(archaic) Any conscious choice.

election campaign election campaigns n
προεκλογική εκστρατεία

elector /iˈlɛktɚ/ /əˈlektə/ /əˈlɛktɔɹ/ /əˈlɛktɚ/ /ɪˈlektə/ /ɪˈlɛktə/ /ɪˈlɛktɚ/ electors n
εκλέκτορας εκλέκτορες εκλεκτόρισσα εκλεκτόρισσες
A member of an electoral college; specifically (US) an official selected by a state as a member of the Electoral College to elect the president and vice president of the United States.
ψηφοφόρος
(politics) A person eligible to vote in an election; a member of an electorate, a voter.

electoral /ə.lɛkˈtoɹ.əl/ /əˈlek.tə.ɹəl/ /əˈlek.tɹəl/ /əˈlɛk.tɚ.əl/ /ɪ.lɛkˈtɔɹ.əl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tə.ɹəl/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹəl/ adj
εκλογικός
Of, or relating to elections.

electoral fraud n
καλπονοθεία καλπονόθευση
(politics) Illegal interference with the process of an election, especially with the intent to stage a desired election outcome.

electorate /ɪˈlɛktəɹət/ /ɪˈlɛktɹət/ electorates n
εκλογικό σώμα
The collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote.
ελεκτοράτο
(historical) The office, or area of dominion, of an Elector; an electorship.

electric /iˈlɛktɹɪk/ /əˈlɛktɹɪk/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
ηλεκτρικός
Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.
Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.

electric chair electric chairs n
ηλεκτρική καρέκλα
A chair-like device used for performing execution by electrocution.
ηλεκτρική αναπηρική πολυθρόνα
(informal) An electrically powered wheelchair.

electric charge electric charges n
ηλεκτρικό φορτίο
(physics) The static electric energy of a charged body.

electric current electric currents n
ηλεκτρικό ρεύμα ρεύμα
(electromagnetism) A net unidirectional movement of electrons, or other charge carriers, caused by a potential difference.
(electromagnetism) The net charge that passes through some cross-section of a conducting material (in one direction), per unit time, having the SI unit A (C/s).

electric eel electric eels n
ηλεκτροφόρο χέλι μουδιάστρα
(narrowly) Electrophorus electricus, a species of fish resembling an eel (though not related) that is capable of generating powerful electric shocks.

electric field electric fields n
ηλεκτρικό πεδίο
(electricity, physics) A region of space around a charged particle, or between two voltages, which exerts a force on charged objects in its vicinity.

electric guitar /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ɡɪ.ˈtɑːɹ/ electric guitars n
ηλεκτρική κιθάρα
A guitar which requires electronic amplification to produce sufficient sound.

electric shock electric shocks n
ηλεκτροπληξία ηλεκτροσόκ
The physical reaction or shock caused by the flow of electricity through the body.

electrical energy n
ηλεκτρική ενέργεια
Energy made available for consumption or consumed in the form of electricity or electric power; electricity.

electrical engineer electrical engineers n
ηλεκτρολόγος μηχανικός

electrical resistance electrical resistances n
ηλεκτρική αντίσταση
(physics) The opposition offered by an electrical conductor to the flow of a current through itself, resulting in a conversion of electrical energy into heat and radiation. The SI derived unit of resistance is the ohm (Ω). Symbol: R.

electrical tape electrical tapes n
μονωτική ταινία
A poorly conductive plastic tape used to insulate electrical wires.

electrically more electrically most electrically adv
ηλεκτρικά
In an electric manner; by means of electricity.

electrician /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ electricians n
ηλεκτρολόγος
A tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment.

electricity /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ɪˌlɛkˈt͡ʃɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɪsɪti/ electricities n
ηλεκτρισμός
(physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]
Electric power/energy as used in homes etc., supplied by power stations or generators. [from 19th c.]

electrification electrifications n
ηλέκτριση
The act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity.

electrify /ɪˈlɛktɹɪfaɪ/ v
ηλεκτρίζω
(transitive) To cause electricity to pass through; to affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to.

electro- prefix
ηλεκτρο-
and electrical.

electrocardiogram /əˌlɛktɹəˈkɑɹdi.əˌɡɹæm/ electrocardiograms n
ηλεκτροκαρδιογράφημα
(cardiology) The visual output that an electrocardiograph produces.

electrochemistry n
ηλεκτροχημεία
(chemistry) The science of the chemistry associated with the flow of electricity, especially at the surface of an electrode.

electroconvulsive therapy electroconvulsive therapies n
ηλεκτροσπασμοθεραπεία
(medicine) A biomedical therapy for severely depressed patients in which a brief electric current is sent through the brain of an anesthetized patient.

electrocute /əˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ /ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ v
ηλεκτρίζω
(transitive) To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.

electrocution /ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən/ electrocutions n
ηλεκτροπληξία
The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.

electrode /iˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ /əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ electrodes n
ηλεκτρόδιο
The terminal through which electric current passes between metallic and nonmetallic parts of an electric circuit.

electrodeposition electrodepositions n
ηλεκτροαπόθεση
The deposition of a metal on a cathode during electrolysis; used as a method of purification.

electrodynamics n
ηλεκτροδυναμική
(physics) The phenomena associated with moving electric charges, and their interaction with electric and magnetic fields; the study of these phenomena.

electroencephalogram electroencephalograms n
ηλεκτροεγκεφαλογράφημα
(neurology) A recording of electrical brain activity (brain waves) made by an electroencephalograph.

electroencephalograph /əˌlɛktɹoʊənˈsɛfələˌɡɹæf/ electroencephalographs n
ηλεκτροεγκεφαλογράφος
(neurology) An instrument used for recording of electrical brain activity.

electroencephalography electroencephalographies n
ηλεκτροεγκεφαλογραφία
(neurology) The measurement and recording of electrical activity in the brain for diagnostic purposes.

electrolysis /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/ electrolyses n
ηλεκτρόλυση
(chemistry) the chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt.
The destruction of hair roots by means of an electric current.

electrolyte /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɵˌlaɪt/ electrolytes n
ηλεκτρολύτης
(chemistry) A substance that, in solution or when molten, ionizes and conducts electricity.

electromagnet electromagnets n
ηλεκτρομαγνήτης
A magnet which attracts metals only when electrically activated

electromagnetic adj
ηλεκτρομαγνητικός
Relating to electromagnetism

electromagnetic interaction n
ηλεκτρομαγνητική αλληλεπίδραση
(physics) The fundamental interaction responsible for the electromagnetic force.

electromagnetic radiation n
ηλεκτρομαγνητική ακτινοβολία
Radiation (quantized as photons) consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields oriented perpendicularly to each other, moving through space.

electromagnetic spectrum electromagnetic spectra n
ηλεκτρομαγνητικό φάσμα
(physics) The entire range of wavelengths of all known electromagnetic radiations extending from gamma rays, to X-rays through visible light, infrared, to radio waves.

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ electromagnetisms n
ηλεκτρομαγνητισμός
A unified fundamental force that combines the aspects of electricity and magnetism and is one of the four fundamental forces. (technically it can be unified with weak nuclear to form electroweak) Its gauge boson is the photon.

electromechanical adj
ηλεκτρομηχανικός
Related to both electricity (or electronics) and mechanics.

electromotive force electromotive forces n
ηλεκτρεγερτική δύναμη
(physics) Potential energy (not force) divided by electric charge; measured in volts

electron /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛk.tɹɒn/ electrons n
ηλεκτρόνιο
(particle) The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

electron cloud electron clouds n
νέφος ηλεκτρονίων
(physics) A mathematically defined region around an atomic nucleus defined by a high probability that the atom's electrons will be present in that region.

electronegative more electronegative most electronegative adj
ηλεκτραρνητικός
(chemistry) tending to attract electrons to form a chemical bond

electronic /əˌlɪkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌi.lɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɪkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
ηλεκτρονιακός
(physics, chemistry) Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.
ηλεκτρονικός
Operating on the physical behavior of electrons, especially in semiconductors.
Generated by an electronic device.

electronic cigarette /ɪˌlɛkˈtʃɹɑːnɪk ˈsɪɡɚˌɛt/ electronic cigarettes n
ηλεκτρονικό τσιγάρο
A cylindrical battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by way of a vaporized solution.

electronic game electronic games n
ηλεκτρονικό παιχνίδι
(video games) A game played on an electronic device.

electronics /ˌiːlɛkˈtɹɒnɪks/ /ˌɛlɪkˈtɹɒnɪks/ electronics n
ηλεκτρονική
(physics) The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

electrophoresis electrophoreses n
ηλεκτροφόρηση
(analytical chemistry) (biochemistry), a method for the separation and analysis of large molecules (such as proteins) by migrating a colloidal solution of them through a gel; gel electrophoresis

electrostatics n
ηλεκτροστατική
(physics) the branch of physics that deals with static electricity; that is, with the force exerted by an unchanging electric field upon a charged object

electrotherapy electrotherapies n
ηλεκτροθεραπεία
The use of electrical energy as a medical treatment.

electrotype electrotypes n
ηλεκτροτυπία
(printing) a plate, made by electroplating a mold, such as used in letterpress printing

electrum /ɪˈlɛktɹəm/ electrums n
ήλεκτρο
An alloy of gold and silver, used by the ancients; now specifically a natural alloy with between 20 and 50 per cent silver.

elegance /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ elegances n
κομψότητα

elegant /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ more elegant most elegant adj
κομψός
Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

elegy /ˈɛlɪd͡ʒi/ elegies n
ελεγεία
A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation. [from early 16th c.]

element /ˈɛləmənt/ elements n
στοιχείο
(chemistry) Any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction or by any chemical means and made up of atoms all having the same number of protons.
One of the four basic building blocks of matter in theories of ancient philosophers and alchemists: water, earth, fire, and air.
(set theory) One of the objects in a set.
A place or state of being that an individual or object is best suited to.
A group of people within a larger group having a particular common characteristic.
A component in electrical equipment, often in the form of a coil, having a high resistance, thereby generating heat when a current is passed through it.
(computing) One of the conceptual objects in a markup language, usually represented in text by tags.
στοιχείο ουσία
One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.
στοιχεία στοιχείο
(in the plural only, with "the") Atmospheric forces such as strong winds and rains.

elementary /(ˌ)ɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ more elementary most elementary adj
στοιχειώδης
Relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something.
Relating to an elementary school.
(physics) Relating to a subatomic particle.

elephant /el.e.fant/ /ˈɛləfənt/ /ˈɛlɪf(ə)nt/ elephants n
ελέφαντας
A mammal of the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and two large ivory tusks jutting from the upper jaw.

elephant seal elephant seals n
θαλάσσιος ελέφαντας
Large marine mammals of the genus Mirounga, the largest of the pinnipeds.

elephantiasis /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/ elephantiases n
ελεφαντίαση
(pathology) A complication of chronic filariasis, in which nematode worms block the lymphatic vessels, usually in the legs or scrotum, causing extreme enlargement of the infected area.
(pathology, obsolete) Synonym of leprosy.

eleven /iˈlɛvən/ /əˈlɛv.ən/ /ɪˈlɛvən/ [ɪˈlɛbm̩] numeral
έντεκα
The cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve. Represented as 11 in Arabic digits.

elevenses /əˈlɛvənzəz/ /ɪˈlɛv(ə)nzɪz/ elevenses n
δεκατιανό διάλειμμα
(Britain, informal) A short mid-morning break taken around eleven o'clock for a drink or light snack.

eleventh /iˈlɛv.ənθ/ /əˈlɛv.ənθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.ənθ/ adj
ενδέκατος
The ordinal form of the number eleven.

elf /ɛlf/ elfs elves n
ξωτικό
Any from a race of mythical, supernatural beings resembling but seen as distinct from human beings. They are usually delicate-featured and skilled in magic or spellcrafting; sometimes depicted as clashing with dwarves, especially in modern fantasy literature.

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
παραλείπω
To leave out or omit (something).

eligibility eligibilities n
αιρετότητα εκλογιμότητα
The state, quality, or the fact of being eligible.

eliminate /iˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /iˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ /əˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /əˈlɪm.ə.næɪt/ /ɪˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
καθαρίζω σκοτώνω
(transitive, slang) To kill (a person or animal).

elimination /ɪlɪmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ eliminations n
εξάλειψη εξοβελισμός
The act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off.
αποβολή
(biology) The act of discharging or excreting waste products or foreign substances through the various emunctories.
απαλοιφή
(mathematics) The act of causing a quantity to disappear from an equation; especially, in the operation of deducing from several equations containing several unknown quantities a less number of equations containing a less number of unknown quantities.

elision /ɪˈlɪz.j(ə)n̩/ /ɪˈlɪʒ.(ə)n̩/ elisions n
έκθλιψη
(linguistics) The omission of a letter or syllable between two words or inside a word; sometimes marked with an apostrophe.

elite /eɪˈlit/ /iˈlit/ /əˈlit/ /əˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/ /ɪˈlit/ /ɪˈliːt/ [əˈlɪit] [ɪˈlɪit] eliter elitest more elite most elite adj
ελίτ
Of high birth or social position; aristocratic or patrician.

elite /eɪˈlit/ /iˈlit/ /əˈlit/ /əˈliːt/ /ɛˈliːt/ /ɪˈlit/ /ɪˈliːt/ [əˈlɪit] [ɪˈlɪit] elites n
ελίτ αφρόκρεμα
A special group or social class of people which have a superior intellectual, social or economic status as, the elite of society.

elitism /eɪˈliːtɪzəm/ /ɪˈliːtɪzəm/ elitisms n
ελιτισμός
The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.

elixir /-ɪə(ɹ)/ /ə-/ /ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ elixirs n
ελιξήριο
(alchemy) A liquid which converts lead to gold.
(alchemy) A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.
(pharmacy) A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste.

elixir of life elixirs of life n
ελιξήριο της ζωής
(alchemy) A substance which when drunk brings immortality: eternal life, eternal youth

ellipsis /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ ellipses n
αποσιωπητικά
(typography, mathematics) A mark consisting of (in English) three periods, historically or more formally with spaces in between, before, and after them, " . . . ", or, more recently, a single character, "…", used to indicate that words have been omitted in a text or that they are missing or illegible, or (in mathematics) that a pattern continues (e.g., 1, ..., 4 means 1, 2, 3, 4).
αποσιωπητικά έλλειψη
(grammar, rhetoric) The omission of a word or phrase that can be inferred from the context.

elm /ɛlm/ /ˈɛləm/ elms n
φτελιά λεύκα καραγάτσι
(countable) A tree of the genus Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, large deciduous trees with alternate stipulate leaves and small apetalous flowers.

elope /ɛˈloʊp/ /ɛˈləʊp/ /ɪˈloʊp/ /ɪˈləʊp/ v
κλέβομαι
(intransitive, of an unmarried person) To run away secretly for the purpose of getting married with one's intended spouse; to marry in a quick or private fashion, especially without a public period of engagement.

eloquence /ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/ eloquences n
ευγλωττία ευφράδεια
The quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.

eloquent /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ more eloquent most eloquent adj
ευφραδής εύγλωττος
Fluently persuasive and articulate.

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adv
αλλιώς
(usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.

elusive /iˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /iˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/ /ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ more elusive most elusive adj
ασύλληπτος φευγαλέος
Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.

elytron /ˈɛlɪtɹɒn/ elytra n
έλυτρο
A sheath or outer covering, especially around the spinal cord or over the hindwings of certain insects.

em /ˈɛm/ ems n
έμ
The name of the Latin-script letter M.

em dash em dashes n
διπλή παύλα
(typography) The symbol (—) (used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis)

emaciated /-meɪ.ʃi-/ /-ˈmeɪ.si-/ /i-/ /ə-/ /əˈmeɪ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/ /ɪˈmeɪ.siˌeɪ.tɪd/ more emaciated most emaciated adj
αδυνατισμένος
Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease.

email /ˈiˌmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ emails n
ηλεκτρονικό ταχυδρομείο ηλ. ταχ.
(uncountable) A system for transferring messages from one computer to another, usually through a network.
ηλεκτρονικό ταχυδρομείο ηλεκτρονικό μήνυμα
(uncountable) A quantity of messages sent through an email system.
(countable) A message sent through an email system.

emanate /ˈɛm.ə.ˌneɪt/ v
πηγάζω
(intransitive) To come from a source; issue from.

emancipation /ɪˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən/ emancipations n
χειραφέτηση
The state of being thus set free; liberation (used, for example, of slaves from bondage, of a person from prejudices, of the mind from superstition, of a nation from tyranny or subjugation).

embalm /ɪmˈbɑlm/ /ɪmˈbɑm/ /ɪmˈbɑːm/ /ɪmˈbɔm/ v
ταριχεύω
(transitive) To treat a corpse with preservatives in order to prevent decomposition.

embarge /əmˈbɑɹd͡ʒ/ /əmˈbɑːdʒ/ v
επιβιβάζω
(transitive) To put in a barge.
επιβιβάζομαι
(intransitive) To board a barge; to embark.

embargo /ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/ embargoes embargos n
εμπάργκο
An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
A ban on trade with another country.

embark /ɛmˈbɑɹk/ /ɛmˈbɑːk/ /ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
επιβιβάζομαι μπαρκάρω
(transitive) To cause to go on board a vessel or boat; to put on shipboard.

embarrass /ɪmˈbæɹ.əs/ /ɪmˈbɛɹ.əs/ v
ντροπιάζω
(transitive) to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to abash.

embarrassing /ɪmˈbæɹəsɪŋ/ /ɪmˈbɛɹəsɪŋ/ more embarrassing most embarrassing adj
ντροπιαστικός
Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ embassies n
πρεσβεία
An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.

embedded /ɛmˈbɛdɪd/ /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ more embedded most embedded adj
εμφυτευμένος ενσωματωμένος πακτωμένος
Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.
μπηγμένος φυτευτός χωμένος
Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.

embellish /ɛm-/ /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
διακοσμώ στολίζω
To make more beautiful and attractive by adding ornamentation; to decorate.
εξωραΐζω
To make something sound or look better or more acceptable than it is in reality; to distort, to embroider.

ember /ˈɛm.bə/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ embers n
θράκα
A piece of coal or wood glowing by heat; a hot coal.

embers n
χόβολη
The smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash.

embezzle /əmˈbɛzəl/ v
υπεξαιρώ
(legal, business) To steal or misappropriate money that one has been trusted with, especially to steal money from the organisation for which one works.

embezzlement /ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/ /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ embezzlements n
υπεξαίρεση
(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ emblems n
έμβλημα
A representative symbol, such as a trademark or logo.

embodiment embodiments n
ενσάρκωση
(countable) A physical entity typifying an abstract concept.

embody /ɪmˈbɒdi/ v
ενσαρκώνω
(transitive) To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.
ενσωματώνω συσσωματώνω
(transitive) To comprise or include as part of a cohesive whole; to be made up of.

embolism /ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/ embolisms n
εμβολισμός
(pathology) An obstruction or occlusion of an blood vessel by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ v
αγκαλιάζω ασπάζομαι
(transitive) To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
ασπάζομαι
(transitive, figuratively) To enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.); to encompass.

embrasure /ɪmˈbɹeɪʒə(ɹ)/ embrasures n
μασγάλι πολεμίστρα σμαγδάλι
(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.

embroider /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdə/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ v
κεντάω
To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.
(figuratively) To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.

embroidery /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ embroideries n
κέντημα
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
A piece of embroidered fabric.

embryo /ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ embryones embryos n
έμβρυο
In the reproductive cycle, the stage after the fertilization of the egg that precedes the development into a fetus.
An organism in the earlier stages of development before it emerges from the egg, or before metamorphosis.
In viviparous animals, the young animal's earliest stages in the mother's body
In humans, usually the cell growth of the child within the mother's body, through the end of the seventh week of pregnancy

embryology embryologies n
εμβρυολογία
The scientific study of embryos.

embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ more embryonic most embryonic adj
εμβρυϊκός
(embryology) Of or relating to an embryo.
(figuratively) Of a project, etc: very new and still evolving; yet to reach its full potential.

emerald /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ more emerald most emerald adj
σμαράγδένιος σμαράγδι
Of a rich green colour.

emerald /ˈɛm.(ə.)ɹəld/ emeralds n
σμαράγδι
Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone.
βαθυπράσινο σμαραγδένιο
Emerald green, a colour.

emerge /iˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /iˈmɝd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
αναδύομαι
(intransitive) To become known.

emergency /iˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /əˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /əˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɜː(ɹ).dʒən.si/ /ɪˈmɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ emergencies n
επείγοντα περαστικά τμήμα επειγόντων περαστικών
έκτακτη ανάγκη
A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

emergency exit emergency exits n
έξοδος κινδύνου
An exit that is designed to allow rapid evacuation in the case of emergencies such as a fire.

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ emeries n
σμύριδα
(mineral) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.

emery cloth emery cloths n
σμυριδόπανο
An abrasive material, like sandpaper, made by gluing grains of emery to a cloth or paper surface.

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ more emetic most emetic adj
εμετικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Causing nausea and vomiting.

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ emetics n
εμετικό
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that induces vomiting.

emic /ˈiːmɪk/ more emic most emic adj
ημικός
(social science, anthropology) Of or pertaining to the analysis of a cultural system or its features from the perspective of a participant in that culture.

emigrant /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/ emigrants n
απόδημη απόδημος
Someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country.

emigration emigrations n
αποδημία αποδήμηση
The act of emigrating; movement of a person or persons out of a country or national region, for the purpose of permanent relocation of residence.

eminent /ˈɛmɪnənt/ more eminent most eminent adj
εξαίρετος έξοχος
Noteworthy, remarkable, great.
διαπρεπής διακεκριμένος εξέχων επιφανής
(of a person) Distinguished, important, noteworthy.

eminently /ˈɛmɪnəntli/ more eminently most eminently adv
εξόχως
To a great degree; notably; highly.

emir /ɛˈmɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛmɪə(ɹ)/ emirs umara n
εμίρης
A prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation.

emirate /ˈɛməɹət/ emirates n
εμιράτο
A country ruled by an emir.

emissary /ˈɛmɪˌsɛɹi/ emissaries n
αγγελιοφόρος απεσταλμένος
An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.
εκφορητικός πόρος
(anatomy) A venous channel in the skull.

emission /ɪˈmɪʃn̩/ /ɪˈmɪʃən/ emissions n
εκπομπή
The act of emitting; the act of sending forth or putting into circulation.

emit /iˈmɪt/ /ɪˈmɪt/ v
εκπέμπω
(intransitive) To come out, to be sent out or given off.

emitter /iːmɪtə/ /əmɪtə/ emitters n
εκπομπός
That which emits something.

emoji /iˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈmoʊd͡ʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ emoji emojis n
εμότζι
A digital graphic icon with a unique code point used to represent a concept, object, person, animal or place, originally used in Japanese text messaging but since adopted internationally in other contexts such as social media. Or, by extension, any non-standard emoji-like image inserted inline in text, i.e. an image emoticon.

emotion /iˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ emotions n
συναίσθημα
A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

emotional intelligence emotional intelligences n
συναισθηματική νοημοσύνη
(psychology) The ability, capacity, or skill to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups.

emotionally /iˈmoʊʃənəli/ /ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/ /ɪˈməʊʃənli/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/ more emotionally most emotionally adv
συναισθηματικά
In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.

empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/ empathies n
ενσυναίσθηση
Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
κατανόηση συμπάθεια
The capacity to understand another person's point of view or the result of such understanding.

emperor /ˈempɘɹɘ/ /ˈempɹɘ/ /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ /ˈɛmpɹə/ /ˈɛmpɹɚ/ emperors n
αυτοκράτορας κάιζερ
Any monarch ruling an empire, irrespective of gender, with "empress" contrasting to mean the consort of an emperor.

emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/ [ˈeɱfəsəs] [ˈeɱfəsɪs] [ˈɛɱfəsəs] [ˈɛɱfəsɪs] emphases n
έμφαση
Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
Special attention or prominence given to something.
Prominence given to a syllable or words, by raising the voice or printing in italic or underlined type.

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ [ˈɛɱ.fə.saɪz] v
υπογραμμίζω
(transitive) To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɛmˈfætɪk/ /ɪm-/ more emphatic most emphatic adj
κατηγορηματικός
Characterized by emphasis; forceful.

emphatically /ɛmˈfætɪkli/ more emphatically most emphatically adv
εμφατικά κατηγορηματικά
In an emphatic manner; with emphasis.

empire /ˈɛm.paɪ̯.ə/ /ˈɛm.paɪ̯ə̯/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪ̯ɹ/ empires n
αυτοκρατορία
A political state, often a monarchy, that has achieved a much greater current size than its initial size by conquering surrounding territories, cities or nations.
A political unit ruled by an emperor or empress.
The group of states or other territories that owe allegiance to an imperial power (foreign to them), when distinguished from the native territory of that power; imperial possessions.
An expansive and powerful enterprise under the control of one person or group.

empirical /ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/ more empirical most empirical adj
εμπειρικός
Pertaining to or based on experience (often, in contrast with having a basis in theoretical explanation) .
Pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations made using the physical senses or using instruments which extend the senses.

empirically more empirically most empirically adv
εμπειρικά
Based on experience as opposed to theoretical knowledge.

empiricism empiricisms n
εμπειρισμός εμπειριοκρατία
(philosophy) A doctrine which holds that the only or, at least, the most reliable source of human knowledge is experience, especially perception by means of the physical senses. (Often contrasted with rationalism.) [from 18th c.]

empiricist empiricists n
εμπειριοκράτης
an advocate or supporter of empiricism

emplacement emplacements n
τοποθεσία
A place where a thing is located; the act of placing something somewhere.

employ /ɛmˈplɔɪ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
απασχολώ
(rare) To provide (someone) with a new job; to hire.
χρησιμοποιώ
To make busy; to preoccupy.

employability /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/ employabilities n
απασχολησιμότητα
(uncountable) The state or quality of being employable.

employee /(ˌ)ɪm-/ /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ /ˌɛmˈplɔɪiː/ employees n
υπάλληλος
An individual who provides labor to a company or another person.

employer /ɛmplɔɪˈə/ /ɛmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɛmˈplɔɪə/ /ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/ /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ employers n
εργοδότης εργοδότρια
A person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person.

employment /ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/ /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ employments n
δουλειά εργασία
The occupation or work for which one is used, and often paid.
εργοδοσία εργοδότηση πρόσληψη
The act of employing.
απασχόληση εργασία
The state of being employed.
An activity to which one devotes time.
χρήση
A purpose, a use.

employment contract employment contracts n
σύμβαση εργασίας
(legal) A category of contract used in labor law to attribute right and responsibilities between parties to a bargain.

emporium /ɛmˈpoɹ.i.əm/ /ɛmˈpoː(ə)ɹ.i.əm/ /ɛmˈpɔːɹ.i.əm/ /ɪm-/ emporia emporiums n
αγορά εμπορείο
(also, figuratively) A city or region which is a major trading centre; also, a place within a city for commerce and trading; a marketplace.
εμπορείο εμπορικό
(also, figuratively) A shop that offers a wide variety of goods for sale; a department store; (with a descriptive word) a shop specializing in particular goods.

empower /ɛmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ v
εξουσιοδοτώ
(transitive) To give permission, power, or the legal right to do something.
παρέχω
(transitive) To give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation.

empress /ˈɛmpɹəs/ empresses n
αυτοκράτειρα
The female monarch (ruler) of an empire.
The wife or widow of an emperor or equated ruler.

emptiness emptinesses n
κενότητα
The state or feeling of being empty.

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ emptier emptiest adj
κενός άδειος
Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.

empty /ˈɛm.ti/ /ˈɛmp.ti/ v
αδειάζω
(transitive, ergative) To make empty; to void; to remove the contents of.

empty-headed more empty-headed most empty-headed adj
κουφιοκέφαλος
Silly and lacking sense or discretion; featherbrained or scatterbrained.

emptyhanded more emptyhanded most emptyhanded adj
με άδεια χέρια
Having received or acquired nothing
Having nothing to offer; unable to give what was promised.

empyema /ɛm.paɪˈiː.mə/ /ɛm.pʌɪˈiː.mə/ empyemas empyemata n
εμπύημα
(medical sign) A collection of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity (as opposed to an abscess, which occurs in a newly formed cavity).

emu /ˈim(j)u/ /ˈiːmjuː/ emus n
εμού δρομαίος
A large flightless bird native to Australia, Dromaius novaehollandiae. [from 18th c.]

emulation /-ʃɪn/ /ˌɛm.juˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˌɛm.jʊˈleɪ̯.ʃən/ emulations n
εξομοίωση προσομοίωση
(computing) Execution of a program or other software designed for a different system, by simulating parts of the other system.

emulator /ˈɛmjəˌleɪtəɹ/ emulators n
ζηλωτής μιμητής
A person or thing that emulates.
εξομοιωτής
(computing) A piece of software or hardware that simulates another system.

emulsifier /əˈmʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ emulsifiers n
γαλακτωματοποιητής
A substance that helps an emulsion form, or helps keep an emulsion from separating.

emulsify /ɪˈmʊlsɪfaɪ/ v
γαλακτωματοποιώ
(transitive) To make into an emulsion.

emulsion emulsions n
γαλάκτωμα
A stable suspension of small droplets of one liquid in another with which it is immiscible.

en /ɪn/ /ˈɛn/ ens n
εν
The name of the Latin-script letter N.

en bloc adv
ομαδικά
as a whole; all at once; all together.

en dash en dashes n
παύλα
(typography) The punctuation mark –, which is used, for instance, to indicate a range.

en masse /ɑn ˈmæs/ /ɒn ˈmæs/ /ɒ̃ ˈmæs/ /ɪn ˈmæs/ adv
μαζικά
In a single body or group; as one, together.

en passant /ˌɑn pæˈsɑnt/ /ˌɑn pəˈsɑnt/ /ˌɒ̃ pæˈsɒ̃/ adv
αν πασσάν εν διελεύσει
(of capturing an enemy pawn in chess) By moving one's pawn to the square that the enemy pawn has just passed over.

en passant /ˌɑn pæˈsɑnt/ /ˌɑn pəˈsɑnt/ /ˌɒ̃ pæˈsɒ̃/ en passants n
εν διελεύσει
(chess) A move in which a pawn captures an opposing pawn on the same rank immediately after the latter has moved forward two squares on its first move in the game, as if it had moved forward only one square.

en route /ɑ(ː)n ɹu(ː)t/ /ɑ̃ ɹu(ː)t/ /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/ /ɛn ɹu(ː)t/
καθ' οδόν
On the way.
στην πορεία
Along the way.

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
καθιστώ ικανό
επιτρέπω
To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.
To qualify or approve for some role or position; to render sanction or authorization to; to confirm suitability for.
ενεργοποιώ
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To activate, to make operational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

enact /ɪˈnækt/ v
θεσπίζω
(transitive, legal) To make (a bill) into law.

enamel /ɪˈnæməl/ enamels n
έγκαυστον εμαγιέ σμάλτο
An opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects.
αδαμαντίνη
The hard covering on the exposed part of a tooth.

enamel /ɪˈnæməl/ v
βερνικώνω επισμαλτώνω
(transitive) To coat or decorate with enamel.
(transitive) To variegate with colours, as if with enamel.

encapsulation encapsulations n
ενθυλάκωση
(programming, object-oriented) Grouping together an object’s ‘state’ (its data) and the operations that may alter or interrogate it (its methods).

encephalic /ɪnˈsɛfəlɪk/ /ˌɛnsəˈfælɪk/ [ɪnˈsɛfəɫɪk̚] [ˌɛn.səˈfæ.lɪk̚] [ˌɛn.səˈfæɫ.ɪk̚] adj
εγκεφαλικός
of or relating to the encephalon

encephalitis /ɛnˌkɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlaɪtɪs/ encephalitides n
εγκεφαλίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the brain.

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ encephalopathies n
εγκεφαλοπάθεια
(pathology, neurology) Any of various conditions affecting the brain.

enchain v
αλυσοδένω
(transitive) To restrain with, or as if with, chains.

enchant /enˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɘnˈt͡ʃɐːnt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃant/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃænt/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːnt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃænt/ /ˈɪnˌt͡ʃɑːnt/ v
γοητεύω
To attract and delight, to charm.
To cast a spell upon (often one that attracts or charms).

enchanted /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ more enchanted most enchanted adj
μαγεμένος
Under the influence of enchantment.

enchanting /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪŋ/ more enchanting most enchanting adj
γοητευτικός
Having the ability to enchant; charming, delightful.

enchytrism enchytrisms n
εγχυτρισμός
(archaeology) The burial of a child or a small animal in a vessel such as a pot.

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ adj
εγκλιτικός
(grammar) Affixed phonetically.

enclitic /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ enclitics n
εγκλιτικό
(linguistics) A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.

encode /ɪnˈkoʊd/ /ɪnˈkəʊd/ v
κωδικογραφώ κωδικοποιώ
(transitive) To convert (plain text) into code.

encoder encoders n
κωδικοποιητής
A device or algorithm used to encode something.

encoding /ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/ encodings n
κωδικοποίηση
(computing) The way in which symbols are mapped onto bytes, e.g. in the rendering of a particular font, or in the mapping from keyboard input into visual text.

encomium /ɛnˈkoʊ.mɪ.əm/ /ɛŋˈkəʊ.mɪ.əm/ /ɪnˈkoʊ.mɪ.əm/ encomia encomiums n
εγκώμιο
Warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute.
(rhetoric) A general category of oratory.

encompass /-ˈkɑmpəs/ /ən-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈkampəs/ /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ v
περικυκλώ
(transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
περιλαμβάνω περιβάλλω περικλείω
(transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
περιλαμβάνω
(transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɑŋkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ /ˈɒ̃kɔː/ encores n
πρόσκληση
A call or demand (as by continued applause) for a repeat performance.

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntə/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntɚ/ encounters n
συνάντηση συναπάντημα
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
αναμέτρηση συμπλοκή
A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntə/ /ɪŋˈkaʊntɚ/ v
συναντώ
(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
αντιμετωπίζω
(transitive) To confront (someone or something) face to face.
συμπλέκομαι
(ambitransitive) To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.

encourage /ɪnˈkɝ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
ενθαρρύνω
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
To foster, give help or patronage
παρακινώ παροτρύνω συνιστώ
To spur on, strongly recommend.

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt] encouragements n
ενθάρρυνση
The act of encouraging
παρακίνηση παρότρυνση προτροπή
Something that incites, supports, promotes, protects or advances; incentive

encroach /ɛŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ /ɪŋˈkɹəʊtʃ/ v
επεμβαίνω
(intransitive) to intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory
επεκτείνομαι
(intransitive) to advance gradually beyond due limits

encryption /ɛnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪnˈkɹɪpʃən/ /ɪŋˈkɹɪpʃən/ encryptions n
κρυπτογράφηση
(cryptography) The process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, or passwords.

encyclopedia /ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ encyclopediae encyclopedias encyclopediæ n
εγκυκλοπαίδεια
A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

end /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ ends n
τέλος
(by extension) Death.
τέλος άκρη τέρμα άκρο λήξη πέρας
The most extreme point of an object, especially one that is longer than it is wide.
σκοπός
A purpose, goal, or aim.

end /iːnd/ /ɛnd/ /ɪnd/ v
λήγω τελειώνω
(transitive) To finish, terminate.

end in itself ends in themselves n
αυτοσκοπός
Something that is desired for its own sake, and not as a means of obtaining something else.

end up v
γίνομαι καταντάω
(copulative) To come to a final place, condition, or situation, sometimes unplanned or unexpected; to turn out.

end user end users n
τελικός χρήστης
The final consumer of a product; the intended recipient or user.

end user license agreement /ɛnd ˈjuːzəɹ ˈlaɪsəns əˈɡɹiːmənt/ end user license agreements n
άδεια χρήσης τελικού χρήστη
(legal, copyright) A contract between the manufacturer or copyright holder, also commonly called the licensor, of an end product and a person, commonly called the end user, that specifies the licenses under which the end user may utilize the end product, subject to restrictions as specified in the contract or agreement.

end- /ɛnd/ prefix
ενδο-

endearment endearments n
καλόπιασμα
The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.
χαϊδευτικό
An expression of affection.

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ endeavors n
προσπάθεια απόπειρα
A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/ v
αποπειρώμαι πασχίζω προσπαθώ
(intransitive) To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously. [from 16th c.]

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ /ɪnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
ενδημικός
(especially of diseases) Prevalent in a particular area or region.

ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ endings n
κατάληξη πέρας
The last part of something.

endive /ɒnˈdiːv/ /ˈɒndiːv/ /ˈɛndaɪv/ /ˈɛndɪv/ endives n
αντίδι
A leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia, which is often confused with common chicory (Cichorium intybus).

endless /ˈɛndləs/ /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
ατέλειωτος ατελείωτος
Having no end.
Extending indefinitely.

endlessly /ˈɛndləsli/ more endlessly most endlessly adv
ατέλειωτα
In an endless manner; continuously without limit.

endnote endnotes n
σημείωση τέλους
An annotation placed at the end of a document or chapter of a document.

endocarp endocarps n
ενδοκάρπιο
(botany) The woody inner layer of the pericarp of some fruits that contains the seed.

endocrine /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/ /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹaɪn/ /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹɪn/ adj
ενδοκρινής
Producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream.

endocrine gland endocrine glands n
ενδοκρινής αδένας
(anatomy) Any of various glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood or lymph and not through a duct.

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ endocrinologists n
ενδοκρινολόγος
A person who is skilled at, or practices, endocrinology.

endocrinology /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ endocrinologies n
ενδοκρινολογία
(physiology) The study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders.

endodermic adj
ενδοδερμικός
(biology) Of or relating to the endoderm; endodermal.

endodontics n
ενδοδοντία
The branch of dentistry dealing with the dental pulp and root.

endodontist endodontists n
ενδοδοντιστής
One who specializes in endodontics, a specialty of dentistry.

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ endogamies n
ενδογαμία
The practice of marrying or requiring to marry within one's own ethnic, religious, or social group.

endogenize v
ενδογενοποιώ
(transitive) To develop (something) internally, especially a parameter within an economic model.

endogenous /ɪnˈdɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ɪnˈdɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ more endogenous most endogenous adj
ενδογενής
Produced, originating or growing from within.
Of a natural process: caused by factors within the body.

endometriosis /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsəs/ /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsɪs/ endometrioses n
ενδομητρίωση
(medicine, pathology) A condition characterised by the presence of endometrial-like tissue elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; an instance of such presence.

endoparasite /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛndəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ endoparasites n
ενδοπαράσιτο
A parasite that lives inside the body of an organism, such as a tapeworm.

endoplasmic reticulum endoplasmic reticula n
ενδοπλασματικό δίκτυο
(cytology) A network of membranes within the cytoplasm of cells, where proteins and lipids are synthesized.

endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ endorphins n
ενδορφίνη
(biochemistry) Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the mammalian brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.

endoscope endoscopes n
ενδοσκόπιο
An instrument used to examine a bodily orifice or canal, or a hollow organ.

endoscopy /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ endoscopies n
ενδοσκόπηση
(medicine) The examination of a bodily orifice, canal or organ using an endoscope.

endosperm endosperms n
ενδοσπέρμιο
(biology) The tissue surrounding the embryo of flowering plant seeds, that provides nutrition to the developing embryo; usually triploid.

endosymbiotic theory n
ενδοσυμβιοτική θεωρία
(ecology) The theory that mitochondria and chloroplasts, which are organelles of eukaryotic cells, originated as independent organisms.

endothelial adj
ενδοθηλιακός
Of or pertaining to the endothelium.

endothelialization n
ενδοθηλιοποίηση
The formation of endothelial tissue

endothelioma endotheliomas endotheliomata n
ενδοθηλίωμα
Any of various mostly benign neoplasms derived from the endothelium of blood vessels or lymph channels.

endothelium endothelia n
ενδοθήλιο
(anatomy) A thin layer of flat epithelial cells that lines the heart, serous cavities, lymph vessels, and blood vessels.

endothermic /ˌɛndəʊˈθəːmɪk/ more endothermic most endothermic adj
ενδοθερμικός θερμόαιμος
(zoology) Of an animal whose body temperature is regulated by internal factors.

endotoxin endotoxins n
ενδοτοξίνη
Any toxin secreted by a microorganism and released into the surrounding environment only when it dies.

endowment /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/ /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/ endowments n
χάρισμα
Something with which a person or thing is endowed.
δωρεά
Property or funds invested for the support and benefit of a person or not-for-profit institution.

endurance /ɪnˈdjɔːɹəns/ /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɝəns/ /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ endurances n
αντοχή υπομονή
The measure of a person's stamina or persistence.
ανθεκτικότητα
Ability to endure hardship.

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈdɝ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
αντέχω
(intransitive) To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
υπομένω ανέχομαι αντέχω εγκαρτερώ τραβάω
To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out.

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ enemas enemata n
κλύσμα υποκλυσμός
An injection of fluid into the large intestine by way of the rectum, usually for medical purposes.

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ enemies n
εχθρός
Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

enemy line /ˈɛnəmi ˈlaɪn/ enemy lines n
γραμμή του εχθρού
(military) The line of battle of one's enemy.

enemy of the people enemies of the people n
εχθρός του λαού
A political or class opponent of the subgroup in power within a larger group.

energumen /ɛn.ə.ˈɡjuː.mən/ energumens n
ενεργούμενο
A person possessed by an evil ghost, spirit, or entity.

enervate /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/ /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ v
αποχαυνώνω
(transitive) To reduce strength or energy; debilitate.

enforce /-ˈfo(ː)ɹs/ /-ˈfoəs/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈfoɹs/ /ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
ισχυροποιώ
(obsolete) To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to urge with energy.

engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ engagements n
αρραβώνας μνηστεία
(countable, uncountable) The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.

engagement ring engagement rings n
βέρα
(jewelry) A ring given to one's fiancé(e) or intended fiancé(e), signifying a promise to wed, typically a gold band with one or more diamonds or other precious stones.

engine /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈend͡ʒən/ /ˈend͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɪnd͡ʒɪn/ engines n
κινητήρας μηχανή
A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects. [from 16th c.]

engine driver engine drivers n
αμαξάς

engineer /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ engineers n
μηχανικός μηχανολόγος
Originally, a person engaged in designing, constructing, or maintaining engines or machinery; now (more generally) , a person qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering, or studying to do so.

engineer /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ/ v
εξυφαίνω
To plan or achieve (a goal) by contrivance or guile; to finagle, to wangle.
απεργάζομαι εξυφαίνω σκαρώνω χαλκεύω
(rare) To work as an engineer.

engineering /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/ engineerings n
μηχανική
(uncountable) The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.
μηχανοστάσιο
The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.
μηχανολογία
Designates office area of the professional engineering staff.

engram /ˈɛnˌɡɹæm/ /ˈɛŋˌɡɹæm/ engrams n
έγγραμμα
A postulated physical or biochemical change in neural tissue that represents a memory.

engrave /ɪnˈɡɹeɪv/ v
χαράσσω
(transitive) To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.

enhancement /ɛnˈhæns.mənt/ /ɪnˈhæns.mənt/ /ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt/ enhancements n
ενίσχυση
An improvement or supplement that tends to increase a sense of esteem.

enharmonic adj
ενάρμονη ενάρμονο ενάρμονος εναρμονική εναρμονικό εναρμονικός
(music) Describing two or more identical or almost identical notes that are written differently when in different keys. (Whether they are identical depends on the tuning method used.)

enigma /əˈnɪɡmə/ /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ enigmas enigmata n
αίνιγμα
Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.
αίνιγμα πρόβλημα
A riddle, or a difficult problem.

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ more enigmatic most enigmatic adj
αινιγματικός
Pertaining to an enigma.
Mysterious.

enjoy /ənˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
απολαμβάνω
(transitive) To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.

enjoy oneself v
διασκεδάζω
To take pleasure in something; to have feelings of enjoyment.

enlargement /ɪnˈlaːd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ.mənt/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ.mənt/ enlargements n
διεύρυνση μεγέθυνση
An act or instance of making something larger.
μεγέθυνση
An image, particularly a photograph, that has been enlarged.

enlighten /ənˈlaɪtən/ /ɛnˈlaɪtən/ /ɪnˈlaɪtən/ v
φωτίζω
(transitive) To supply with light.
διαφωτίζω
(transitive, figurative) To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

enlightened /ɪnˈlaɪtənd/ more enlightened most enlightened adj
φωτισμένος
Exceedingly wise.

enlightened /ɪnˈlaɪtənd/ enlightened n
φωτισμένος
Someone who has been introduced to the mysteries of some activity, religion especially Buddhism

enlightenment /-laɪtmənt/ /ənˈlaɪtənmənt/ /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ enlightenments n
φώτιση
An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.
διαφωτισμός
A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.

enmity /ˈɛm.nɪ.ti/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.ti/ enmities n
εχθρότητα έχθρα μύνις
The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition.
A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity.

enneadecagon enneadecagons n
δεκαεννεάγωνο δεκαεννιάγωνο
(geometry) A polygon with nineteen sides and nineteen angles.

ennoble /ɪˈnəʊbəl/ v
εξευγενίζω
To bestow with nobility, honour or grace.

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
αρκετά επαρκώς
Sufficiently.

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
αρκετός
Sufficient; all that is required, needed, or appropriate.

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ interjection
αρκετά! φτάνει!
Stop! Don't do that any more!

enough /i-/ /ə-/ /ɪˈnʌf/ pronoun
αρκετά
A sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc.

enrage /ɪnˈɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
εξαγριώνω
(transitive) To fill with rage; to provoke to frenzy; to make furious.

enrail v
κιγκλιδώνω

enroll /ɛnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹəʊl/ v
εγγράφω
(transitive) To enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list
εγγράφομαι
(transitive) To enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of

enshrine /ɛnˈʃɹʌɪn/ /ɪnˈʃɹʌɪn/ v
φυλάσσω ιερά
(transitive) To enclose (a sacred relic etc.) in a shrine or chest.
διαφυλάσσω
(transitive, by extension) To preserve or cherish (something) as though in a shrine; to preserve or contain, especially with some reverence.
κατοχυρώνω
(figurative, law) To protect (an idea, ideal, or philosophy) within an official law or treaty.

ensign /ˈɛn.saɪn/ /ˈɛn.sən/ /ˈɛn.sɪn/ [ˈɛn.sn̩] ensigns n
σημαιοφόρος
A badge of office, rank, or power.
A flag or banner carried by military units; a standard or color/colour.
λάβαρο σημαία
Any prominent flag or banner.

enslave /ɪnˈsleɪv/ v
υποδουλώνω
(transitive) To make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall.

enslavement enslavements n
δουλεία σκλάβωμα υποδούλωση
The act of enslaving or the state of being a slave; bondage

ensorcell /ɛnˈsɔɹsəl/ /ɛnˈsɔːs(ə)l/ /ɪn-/ v
μαγεύω
(transitive) To bewitch or enchant.

ensue /ɛnˈsjuː/ /ɛnˈsjʉː/ /ɛnˈʃuː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ /ɪnˈʃuː/ v
επακολουθώ
(obsolete, transitive) To follow (in time), to be subsequent to. [15th–17th c.]

entablature /ɛnˈtæ.blə.t͡ʃɚ/ entablatures n
θριγκός
(architecture) All of that part of a classical temple above the capitals of the columns; includes the architrave, frieze, and cornice but not the roof.

enter /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛntɚ/ [ˈɛɾ̃ɚ] [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
εγγράφω μπαίνω
(transitive) To cause to go (into), or to be received (into); to put in; to insert; to cause to be admitted.

entertaining more entertaining most entertaining adj
διασκεδαστικός ψυχαγωγικός
Very amusing; that entertains.

entertainment /ˌɛn.təˈteɪn.mənt/ /ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ entertainments n
διασκέδαση ψυχαγωγία
An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.
θέαμα
A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others.

enthalpy /ˈɛn.θəl.piː/ enthalpies n
ενθαλπία
(thermodynamics, chemistry) A measure of the heat content of a chemical or physical system.

enthrall /ɪnˈθɹɔːl/ v
γοητεύω
To hold spellbound.

enthronement enthronements n
ενθρόνιση
The act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned.

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /-θɪu̯-/ /ɛn-/ /ɪnˈθjuːziæz(ə)m/ enthusiasms n
ενθουσιασμός
Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ more enthusiastic most enthusiastic adj
ενθουσιαστικός
With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

entity /ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/ entities n
οντότητα
(databases) Anything about which information or data can be stored in a database; in particular, an organised array or set of individual elements or parts.

entomo- prefix
εντομο-

entrails /ˈɛn.tɹeɪlz/ /ˈɛn.tɹəlz/ n
σπλάγχνα σωθικά
The internal organs of an animal, especially the intestines. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ entrances n
είσοδος εμφάνιση
(countable) The action of entering, or going in.
The act of taking possession, as of property, or of office.
είσοδος
(uncountable) The right to go in.

entrance /ɛnˈtɹæns/ /ɛnˈtɹɑːns/ v
μαγεύω
(transitive) To delight and fill with wonder.
σαγηνεύω υπνωτίζω
(transitive) To put into a trance.

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ/ /ˌɑn.tɹə.pɹəˈnʊɚ/ /ˌɑ̃.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ entrepreneurs n
επιχειρηματίας
A person who organizes and operates a business venture and assumes much of the associated risk.
εργολάβος
A person who organizes a risky activity of any kind and acts substantially in the manner of a business entrepreneur.

entropy /ˈɛntɹəpi/ entropies n
εντροπία
(Boltzmann definition) A measure of the disorder directly proportional to the natural logarithm of the number of microstates yielding an equivalent thermodynamic macrostate.
(thermodynamics, countable) A measure of the amount of energy in a physical system that cannot be used to do work.
(statistics, information theory, countable) A measure of the amount of information and noise present in a signal.
(uncountable) The tendency of a system that is left to itself to descend into chaos.

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ entries n
είσοδος
The act of entering.
(uncountable) Permission to enter.
A doorway that provides a means of entering a building.
προθάλαμος
A small room immediately inside the front door of a house or other building, often having an access to a stairway and leading on to other rooms
καταχώριση λήμμα
An item in a list, such as an article in a dictionary or encyclopedia.
καταχώριση
A record made in a log, diary or anything similarly organized; (computing) a datum in a database.

entrée /ˈɑntɹeɪ/ /ˈɒntɹeɪ/ entrées n
ορεκτικό
(chiefly, British, French Canada, Australia, New Zealand, historical, _) A smaller dish served before the main course of a meal.

enumerate /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/ v
απαριθμώ
To specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order.

enunciate /ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/ v
διατυπώνω προφέρω
(transitive) To articulate, pronounce.

envelop /ɛnˈvɛləp/ v
τυλίγω περιβάλλω περικυκλώνω περιτυλίγω
(transitive) To surround or enclose.

envelope /ˈɑn.vəˌlop/ /ˈɑ̃.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɒn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌlop/ envelopes n
φάκελος
A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.
περίβλημα
Something that envelops; a wrapping.
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.
περίβλημα περιχιτώνιο
(biology) An enclosing structure or cover, such as a membrane; a space between two membranes
κέλυφος
(engineering) The set of limitations within which a technological system can perform safely and effectively.

enviable /ˈɛnvi.əbl̩/ more enviable most enviable adj
αξιοζήλευτος
Arousing or likely to arouse envy.

envious /ˈɛnviːəs/ more envious most envious adj
ζηλιάρης ζηλόφθονος
Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging
φθονερός
(obsolete) Malignant; mischievous; spiteful.

environment /-mɪnt/ /ənˈ-/ /ɪnˈvaɪɚ(n)mənt/ /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt/ environments n
περιβάλλον
The natural world or ecosystem.
A particular political or social setting, arena or condition.
(computing) The software and/or hardware existing on any particular computer system.

environmental /ənˌvaɪ.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/ /ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹə(n)ˈmɛn.təl/ adj
περιβαλλοντικός
Pertaining to the environment.

envisage /ɛnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ v
φαντάζομαι οραματίζομαι
To conceive or see something within one's mind; to imagine or envision.

envoy /ˈɑn.vɔɪ/ /ˈɛn.vɔɪ/ envoys n
αντιπρόσωπος
A representative.

envy /ˈɛnvi/ envies n
φθόνος ζηλεύω
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). [from 13th c.]

enzyme /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ enzymes n
ένζυμο
(biochemistry) A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.

enzymology enzymologies n
ενζυμολογία
(biology) The branch of science that studies enzymes.

eosinophil /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ eosinophils n
ηωσινόφιλα
(cytology, immunology) A white blood cell responsible for combating infection by parasites in the body.

epanalepsis n
επανάληψη

eparchy /ˈɛpˌɑɹ.ki/ /ˈɛpˌɑː.ki/ eparchies n
επαρχία
(historical, Ancient Rome) A district of the Roman Empire at the third echelon
(Christianity) In Eastern Christendom, a diocese of a bishop.

epaulette /ˈɛpəlɛt/ /ˌɛpəˈlɛt/ epaulettes n
επωμίδα
An ornamentation, worn on the shoulders of a military uniform, as a sign of rank.

epeirogenesis n
ηπειρογένεση
(geomorphology) Formation of continents, ocean basins and plateaus via movements of earth's crust.

epenthesis /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ epentheses n
επένθεση
(phonetics, prosody) The insertion of a phoneme, letter, or syllable into a word, usually to satisfy the phonological constraints of a language or poetic context.

ephedrine /ɪˈfɛ.dɹɪn/ /ˈɛf.ə.dɹiːn/ /ˈɛf.ə.dɹɪn/ ephedrines n
εφεδρίνη
(biochemistry, pharmaceutical drug) A crystalline alkaloid drug C10H15NO obtained from a Chinese ephedra (Ephedra sinica) or synthesized that has the physiological action of epinephrine. It causes constriction of the blood vessels and widening of the bronchial passages and is used in the form of its hydrochloride or sulfate to relieve asthma and hay fever.

ephemeral /əˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ more ephemeral most ephemeral adj
εφήμερος
Lasting for a short period of time.
(biology) Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.

ephemeris /ɪˈfɛməɹəs/ /ɪˈfɛməɹɪs/ ephemerides ephemerises n
αστρονομική εφημερίδα
(astronomy, nautical) A table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year; normally given as right ascension and declination.

ephor /ˈɛfə/ /ˈɛfɚ/ ephors n
έφορος
(historical) One of the five annually-elected senior magistrates in various Dorian states, especially in ancient Sparta, where they oversaw the actions of Spartan kings.
(in modern Greece) A superintendent or curator.

epi- prefix
επι-

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ more epic most epic adj
επικός
Of or relating to an epic.
Momentously heroic; grand in scale or character

epic /ˈep.ɪk/ /ˈɛp.ɪk/ epics n
έπος
An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a deity, demigod (heroic epic), other legend or traditional hero.

epicardium epicardia epicardiums n
επικάρδιο
(anatomy) The layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart.

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ epicentres n
επίκεντρο
(seismology) The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
(military) The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
(figuratively, proscribed) The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ more epidemic most epidemic adj
επιδημικός
Like or having to do with an epidemic; widespread.

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ epidemics n
επιδημία
A widespread disease that affects many individuals in a population.
(epidemiology) An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a population at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period; an episode of outbreak and subsequent high prevalence.

epidemiologist epidemiologists n
επιδημιολόγος
(epidemiology) A scientist (often a medical doctor) who specializes in epidemiology.

epidemiology /ˈɛp.ɪ.diː.miː.ɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdɛm.iˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ epidemiologies n
επιδημιολογία
(sciences) The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems.

epidermis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈdɝ.məs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈdɜː.mɪs/ epidermides epidermises n
επιδερμίδα
The outer, protective layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis
The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ epididymides epididymises n
επιδιδυμίδα
(anatomy) A narrow, tightly-coiled tube connecting the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens, where sperm are stored during maturation.

epigenetic /ˌɛpɪd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
επιγενετικός
(genetics, mineralogy) Of or relating to epigenesis.
(genetics) Of or relating to epigenetics.

epiglottis /ˌɛ.pə.ˈɡlɑ.tɪs/ /ˌɛ.pɪ.ˈɡlɒ.tɪs/ epiglottides epiglottises n
επιγλωττίδα
(anatomy) A cartilaginous organ in the throat of terrestrial vertebrates covering the glottis when swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea, and in Homo sapiens also a speech organ.

epigram /ˈɛpɪɡɹæm/ epigrams n
επίγραμμα
(obsolete) An inscription in stone.
A brief but witty saying.
A short, witty or pithy poem.

epigraphy /ɪˈpɪɡ.ɹə.fi/ [ʔɨˈpʰɪːɡ.ɹə.fiː] epigraphies n
επιγραφική
The study or decipherment of inscriptions, especially of ancient ones.

epilation /ɛpɪˈleɪʃən/ epilations n
αποτρίχωση
(narrowly) The removal of hair from (usually human) skin via the use of an epilator.

epilepsy /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ epilepsies n
επιληψία
(pathology) A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts.

epileptic /ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/ adj
επιληπτικός
Of or relating to an epileptic or epileptics (epileptic people).

epileptic /ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/ epileptics n
επιληπτικός
A person who has epilepsy.

epinephrine /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ epinephrines n
επινεφρίνη
(hormone, neurotransmitter, organic compound, medicine) A catecholamine hormone and neurotransmitter; as a hormone, secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (when it stimulates the autonomic nervous system); as a neurotransmitter, synthesized from norepinephrine. It is also used as a medication.

epiphany /ɛˈpɪfəni/ /ɪˈpɪfni/ /ɪˈpɪfəni/ epiphanies n
θεοφάνεια επιφάνεια
A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.

epiphenomenon /-fɪ-/ /-nən/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑmənə/ /ˌɛpəfəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnə/ /ˌɛpɪfəˈnɒmɪnən/ epiphenomena epiphenomenons n
επιφαινόμενο
An activity, process, or state that is the result of another; a by-product, a consequence.
(philosophy, psychology) A mental process or state that is an incidental by-product of physiological events in the brain or nervous system.
(pathology) A symptom that develops during the course of a disease that is not connected to the disease.

episcopal /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ more episcopal most episcopal adj
επισκοπικός
Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.

episode /ˈep.ɪ.səʉd/ /ˈɛp.ə.soʊd/ /ˈɛp.ɪ.səʊd/ episodes n
επεισόδιο
An incident, action, or time period standing out by itself, but more or less connected with a complete series of events.
An instalment of a drama told in parts, as in a TV series.

epistaxis /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ epistaxes n
επίσταξη
(symptom) nosebleed

epistemology /iˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /əˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.tiˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɛˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪˌpɪs.təˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ epistemologies n
επιστημολογία
(uncountable) The branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge; the theory of knowledge, asking such questions as "What is knowledge?", "How is knowledge acquired?", "What do people know?", "How do we know what we know?", "How do we know it is true?", and so on.

epistle /ɪˈpɪs(ə)l/ /ɪˈpɪsl̩/ epistles n
επιστολή
(chiefly, literary, or, humorous) A letter, especially one which is formal or issued publicly.
One of the books of the New Testament which was originally a letter issued by an apostle to an individual or a community.

epistolary /ɪˈpɪst(ə)ˌləɹi/ more epistolary most epistolary adj
επιστολικός

epithalamus n
επιθάλαμος
(anatomy, neuroanatomy) The dorsal posterior segment of the diencephalon; it includes the habenula, the stria medullaris and the pineal body.

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ epithelia epitheliums n
επιθήλιο
(anatomy) A membranous tissue composed of one or more layers of cells which forms the covering of most internal and external surfaces of the body and its organs: internally including the lining of vessels and other small cavities, and externally being the skin.

epitheory epitheories n
επιθεωρία
(philosophy of science) A theory based on a more fundamental theory or on a metatheory; A theory which doesn't describe all causes; handling some of them as givens, especially when other theories do analyze these givens.

epithet /ˈɛp.əˌθɛt/ /ˈɛp.ɪˌθɛt/ epithets n
επίθετο
A term used to characterize a person or thing.

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/ epitomai epitomes n
επιτομή
The embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.

epitrachelion /-ˈkiː-/ /ˌɛpɪtɹɑˈkiliɔn/ /ˌɛpɪtɹəˈkiliɒn/ /ˌɛpɪtɹəˈkiljən/ epitrachelions n
επιτραχήλιο
(Eastern Orthodoxy) The liturgical vestment worn by priests and bishops of the Eastern Orthodox Church as the symbol of their priesthood, corresponding to the Western stole.

epitrochoid epitrochoids n
επιτροχοειδής
A geometric curve traced by a fixed point on one circle which rotates around the perimeter of another circle. Examples include the shape of the Wankel engine

epizootiological adj
επιζωοτιολογικός

epoch /ˈeɪˌpɑk/ /ˈiˌpɑk/ /ˈiːpɒk/ /ˈɛp.ək/ /ˈɛpək/ /ˈɛpˌɑk/ epochs n
εποχή
A particular period of history, or of a person's life, especially one considered noteworthy or remarkable.

eponymous /əˈpɑnəməs/ /ɛ-/ /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ more eponymous most eponymous adj
επιλέγω επιλεγόμενος επωνυμικός
Of, relating to, or being the person or entity after which someone or something is named; serving as an eponym.

epopee /ˈɛpəpiː/ epopees n
εποποιία
(rare, literary) an epic, saga

epoxide /ˈipɑksaɪd/ epoxides n
εποξείδιο
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compound, cyclic ethers, having a three-membered ring; they are prepared by the selective oxidation of alkenes or by ring-closure of halohydrins; used to make plastics.

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɒn/ epsila epsilons n
έψιλον
The name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet, ε or Ε, preceded by delta (Δ, δ) and followed by zeta (Ζ, ζ).

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ /ˈiːkəl/ more equal most equal adj
ίσος
(not comparable) The same in all respects.
(mathematics, not comparable) Exactly identical, having the same value.

equality /ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] equalities n
ισότητα
(mathematics) The fact of being equal, of having the same value.

equalization equalizations n
εξίσωση
The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized.

equalizer equalizers n
εκουαλάιζερ εξισωτής
An electronic audio device for altering the frequencies of sound recordings.

equanimity /ˌiːkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ equanimities n
γαλήνη
The state of being calm, stable and composed, especially under stress.

equation /ɪˈkweɪʃən/ /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ equations n
εξίσωση
(astronomy) A small correction to observed values to remove the effects of systematic errors in an observation.

equator /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ equators n
ισημερινός
(geography, often, _, “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ more equatorial most equatorial adj
ισημερινός
of, near, or relating to the equator

equestrian more equestrian most equestrian adj
ιππικός
Of horseback riding or horseback riders.

equestrianism equestrianisms n
ιππασία
The art or sport of riding horses.

equiangular adj
ισογώνιος
(geometry) Of a polygon, having all interior angles equal. This is not necessarily a regular polygon, since that would also be equilateral; a rectangle is equiangular but not equilateral, unless it is a square.

equidistant /ˌi.kwəˈdɪs.tənt/ /ˌiː.kwɪˈdɪs.tənt/ /ˌɛk.wɪˈdɪs.tənt/ adj
ισαπέχων
Occupying a position that is an equal distance between several points. Note that in a one-dimensional space this position can be identified with two points, in a two-dimensional space with three points (not on the same straight line), and in a three-dimensional space with four points (not in the same plane).

equidistribution equidistributions n
ισοκατανομή
An equal distribution.

equijoin equijoins n
συνένωση ισότητας

equilateral adj
ισόπλευρος
(geometry, of a polygon) Having all the sides equal.

equilibrium /iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ equilibria equilibriums n
ισορροπία
The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.
(chemistry) The state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same.
(physics) The state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero.
ισορροπία διανοητική αταραξία ηρεμία ψυχική αταραξία
Mental balance.

equinox /ˈi-/ /ˈiː-/ /ˈɛkwəˌnɑks/ /ˈɛkwɪnɒks/ /ˌi-/ /ˌiː-/ /ˌɛkwəˈnɑktiz/ /ˌɛkwɪˈnɒktiːz/ equinoctes equinoxes n
ισημερία
One of two times in the year (one in March and the other in September) when the length of the day and the night are equal, which occurs when the Earth is squarely facing the sun and the sun is directly overhead at the equator; this marks the beginning of spring in one hemisphere and autumn in the other.

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ equipments n
εξοπλισμός
Any items used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.

equipoise /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/ n
αντιστάθμιση εξισορρόπηση
A counterbalance.

equity /ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ equities n
δικαιοσύνη
Fairness, impartiality, or justice as determined in light of "natural law" or "natural right".
ίδια κεφάλαια καθαρή θέση καθαρή περιουσία
(accounting) Ownership interest in a company as determined by subtracting liabilities from assets.
μετοχικό κεφάλαιο
(business) Ownership, especially in terms of net monetary value of some business.

equivalence /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.ləns/ equivalences n
ισοδυναμία
(uncountable) The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.
(uncountable, logic) The relationship between two propositions that are either both true or both false.

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ more equivalent most equivalent adj
ισοδύναμος
Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.

equivalent weight equivalent weights n
ισοδύναμο βάρος
(chemistry) The atomic weight of an element or radical divided by its valence; the molecular weight of a compound divided by its combining power in a specific reaction.

equivocal /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/ more equivocal most equivocal adj
αμφίλογος διφορούμενος
Having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
διφορούμενος
Capable of being ascribed to different motives, or of signifying opposite feelings, purposes, or characters; deserving to be suspected.
αβέβαιος
Uncertain, as an indication or sign.

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə.ɹə/ /ˈɪɚ.ə/ [ˈɪə̯.ɹə] eras n
εποχή περίοδος
A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year.

eradicable more eradicable most eradicable adj
εκριζώσιμος εξαλείψιμος
Capable of being eradicated.

eradicate /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ v
εκριζώνω ξεριζώνω
(transitive) To pull up by the roots; to uproot.
αφανίζω εξαλείφω
(transitive) To destroy completely; to reduce to nothing radically; to put an end to; to extirpate.

eradication eradications n
ξερίζωμα εκρίζωση
The act of plucking up by the roots; an uprooting; extirpation; utter destruction.

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
σβήνω
(transitive) To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.
(intransitive) To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed, or be cleared of information).

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ erasers n
γομολάστιχα
(North America, Philippines) A thing used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.

erbium /ˈɜː.bɪ.əm/ /ˈɝ.bi.əm/ erbiums n
έρβιο
A chemical element (symbol Er) with atomic number 68: a silvery-white metal, in nature always found in combination with other elements.

erectile dysfunction n
στυτική δυσλειτουργία
(medicine, pathology) The inability of a male to achieve or sustain an erection.

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ erections n
ανέγερση οικοδόμηση κτίσμα οικοδομή οικοδόμημα
(uncountable) The act of building or putting up or together of something.
στύση
(uncountable, physiology, of a penis or clitoris) The state or quality of being erect from engorgement with blood.

erg /ɜːɡ/ /ɝɡ/ ergs n
έργιο
A unit of work or energy, being the amount of work done by a force of one dyne applied through a distance of one centimeter. Equal to 10−7 joules.

ergodic /ɜɹˈɡoʊdɪk/ /ɜɹˈɡɑdɪk/ more ergodic most ergodic adj
εργοδικός
(mathematics, physics) Of or relating to certain systems that, given enough time, will eventually return to a previously experienced state.

ergonomics /əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/ n
εργονομία
The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury. [from c. 1950.]

ergotamine /ɜːˈɡɒtəmiːn/ ergotamines n
εργοταμίνη
(organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical drug) An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid.

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ ermine ermines n
ερμίνα
A weasel found in northern latitudes (Mustela erminea in Eurasia, Alaska, and the Arctic, Mustela haidarum in Haida Gwaii, Mustela richardsonii in the rest of North America); its dark brown fur turns white in winter, apart from the black tip of the tail.

erogenous zone erogenous zones n
ερωτογενή ζώνη
(sexuality) A part of the human body that is particularly responsive to sexual stimulation.

erosion /əˈɹoʊʒən/ /əˈɹəʊʒən/ erosions n
αποσάθρωση
(uncountable) The result of having been worn away or eroded, as by a glacier on rock or the sea on a cliff face.
(uncountable, figurative) The gradual loss of something as a result of an ongoing process.

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ more erotic most erotic adj
ερωτικός
Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.

eroticism eroticisms n
ερωτισμός
the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused

erotomania erotomanias n
ερωτομανία
A disorder in which a person has a delusion of a romantic relationship with another person.

errand /ˈɛɹənd/ errands n
θέλημα μικροδουλειά
The purpose of such a journey.

errant /ˈɛɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɛɹənt/ more errant most errant adj
περιπλανώμενος
Straying from the proper course or standard, or outside established limits.

errata /ɛˈɹɑtə/ /ɛˈɹɑːtə/ n
σφαλματολόγιο
An added page in a printed work where errors which are discovered after printing and their corrections (corrigenda) are listed.

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ more erratic most erratic adj
αλλοπρόσαλλος
Unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent.

erroneous /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɛɹˈəʊ.nɪ.əs/ /ɪˈɹoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/ more erroneous most erroneous adj
εσφαλμένος λανθασμένος
Containing an error; inaccurate.

error /ɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹ.ɚ/ errors n
λάθος σφάλμα
(countable) A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately.
σφάλμα
(computing, countable) A failure to complete a task, usually involving a premature termination.
(statistics, countable) The difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one.

error message error messages n
μήνυμα λάθους
(computing) A message displayed when a failure condition occurs, usually on a computer or device.

ersatz /ɛəɹˈsɑːts/ /ɛəɹˈzɑːts/ /ˈɛəzæts/ /ˈɛəɹsɑts/ /ˈɛəɹzɑts/ /ˈɜːsæts/ /ˈɝsæts/ [ɛəɹˈsɑːts] ersatzes n
υποκατάστατο
Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute.

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ə.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.ʊ.daɪt/ more erudite most erudite adj
λόγιος πολυμαθής
Learned, scholarly, with emphasis on knowledge gained from books.

erudition /ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/ eruditions n
πολυμάθεια λογιότητα σοφία
Profound knowledge acquired from learning and scholarship.

erupt /ɪˈɹʌpt/ v
εκραγώ
(intransitive) To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ eruptions n
έκρηξη
A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.

eruptive /ɪˈɹʌptɪv/ more eruptive most eruptive adj
εκρηκτικός

erysipelas /ˌɛ.ɹɪˈsɪp.ɪl.əs/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈsɪp.ləs/ /ˌɛɹ.əˈsɪp.əl.əs/ /ˌɪɹ.əˈsɪp.ləs/ /ˌɪɹ.əˈsɪp.əl.əs/ erysipelases n
ερυσίπελας
(disease) An acute, sometimes recurrent febrile disease caused by infection of a hemolytic streptococcus, associated with intense edematous local inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, and marked by large raised red patches on the skin.

erythropoiesis erythropoieses n
ερυθροποίηση
The production of red blood cells (in bone marrow)

erythropoietin /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈpɔɪ.ɪtɪn/ erythropoietins n
ερυθροποιητίνη
(biochemistry) A glycoprotein hormone that functions as a cytokine for erythrocyte precursors in bone marrow.

esaul esauls n
γιεσαούλ
(now, historical) The head of a group or unit of Cossacks.

escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ escalators n
κυλιόμενες σκάλες
A motor-driven mechanical device consisting of a continuous loop of steps that automatically conveys people from one floor to another.

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ escapades n
περιπέτεια
A daring or adventurous act; an undertaking which goes against convention.

escape /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ escapes n
απόδραση
The act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

escape /əˈskeɪp/ /ɛ-/ /ɛk-/ /ɪk-/ /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
δραπετεύω
(intransitive) To get free; to free oneself.
γλιτώνω διαφεύγω
(transitive) To avoid (any unpleasant person or thing); to elude, get away from.
γλιτώνω ξεφεύγω
(intransitive) To avoid capture; to get away with something, avoid punishment.
διαλανθάνω διαφεύγω
(transitive) To elude the observation or notice of; to not be seen or remembered by.
διακόπτω
(computing) To halt a program or command by pressing a key (such as the "Esc" key) or combination of keys.

escape character escape characters n
χαρακτήρας διαφυγής

escape sequence escape sequences n
ακολουθία διαφυγής
(computing, telecommunications) An escape character together with subsequent characters, not output as written, but specifying a particular behaviour.

escape velocity escape velocities n
ταχύτητα διαφυγής
(astrophysics) The minimum speed needed to escape the gravitational field of a planet or other body.

eschatological /ˌɛskətəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˌɛskətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
εσχατολογικός
Pertaining to eschatology.

eschatology /ˌɛs.kəˈtɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛsk.əˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ eschatologies n
εσχατολογία
(countable) A system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death.
(uncountable) The study of the end times—the end of the world, notably in Christian and Islamic theology, the second coming of Christ, the Apocalypse, or the Last Judgment.

eschew /s.t͡ʃ/ /sk/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃju/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɛsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɛˈskju/ /ɛˈʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃu/ /ɪsˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪʃˈt͡ʃuː/ /ɪˈʃu/ /ʃ/ v
αποφεύγω
(transitive, formal) To avoid; to shun, to shy away from.

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ escorts n
συνοδεία
A group of people or vehicles, generally armed, who go with a person or people of importance to safeguard them on a journey or mission.
συνοδός
An accompanying person in such a group.
An accompanying person in a social gathering, etc.

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ v
συνοδεύω
To attend to in order to guard and protect; to accompany as a safeguard (for the person escorted or for others); to give honorable or ceremonious attendance to

escudo escudos n
εσκούδο σκούδο
The current currency of Cape Verde.

esophagitis esophagitides n
οισοφαγίτιδα
(American spelling) Inflammation of the oesophagus.

esophagoscopy esophagoscopies n
οισοφαγοσκόπηση

esoteric /ˌiː.səˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.oʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ more esoteric most esoteric adj
εσωτερικός
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
απόκρυφος
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
εσωτερικός μυστικός
Confidential; private.

esoterism esoterisms n
εσωτερισμός
The inward forms of faith and religion; transcendence, mystic experience, and internal realizations of the Divine.

espadrille /ɛspəˈdɹɪl/ espadrilles n
εσπαντρίγια
A light shoe having an upper made of fabric and a sole of rope.

especially /əˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛkˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɛsˈpɛʃ.(ə.)li/ /ɪˈspɛʃ.(ə.)li/ more especially most especially adv
ειδικά
(focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.ˌnɑːʒ/ espionages n
κατασκοπεία κατασκοπία
The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.

espouse /ɪˈspaʊs/ /ɪˈspaʊz/ v
ασπάζομαι ενστερνίζομαι
(transitive, figurative, modern usage) To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause).

espresso /əˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɪkˈspɹɛsəʊ/ /ɪˈspɹɛsəʊ/ espressi espressos n
εσπρέσο
A concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee.

ess /ˈɛs/ esses n
ες
The name of the Latin-script letter S.

essay /ɛˈseɪ/ /ˈɛs.eɪ/ essays n
δοκίμιο έκθεση πραγματεία σύγγραμα
(authorship) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

essayist /ˈɛ.seɪ.ɪst/ essayists n
δοκιμιογράφος
One who composes essays; a writer of short compositions.

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ [əˈsɛn.tʃəl] essentials n
ουσιαστικός ουσιώδης
A necessary ingredient.
ουσιαστικός ουσιώδης στοιχειώδης
A fundamental ingredient.

essential oil essential oils n
αιθέριο έλαιο
A volatile oil, used to make perfumes and flavourings, especially one having the characteristic odour of the plant from which it is obtained.

essentialism essentialisms n
ουσιοκρατία
(philosophy) The view that objects have properties that are essential to them.

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
καθιερώνω
(transitive) To make stable or firm; to confirm.

establishment /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ establishments n
ίδρυση
The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
(Christianity) The institution and official status of a church as a state church, especially that of the Church of England and historically of Ireland.
ίδρυμα καθεστώς
That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
κατεστημένο
(usually with "the") The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Also Establishment.

estate agent estate agents n
κτηματομεσίτης κτηματομεσίτρια
(British, Ireland) A person or company that acts in the sale, purchase, lease or maintenance of land, property, real estate etc for another.

esteem /əˈstiːm/ /ɪˈstiːm/ esteems n
εκτίμηση υπόληψη
Favourable regard.

esteem /əˈstiːm/ /ɪˈstiːm/ v
εκτιμώ σέβομαι τρέφω εκτίμηση τρέφω σεβασμό υπολήπτομαι
To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.

ester /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ esters n
εστέρας
(organic compound) A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond (i.e., carbonyl) joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ estimates n
υπολογισμός
A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
εκτίμηση
(construction and business) A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.

estimate /ˈɛs.tə.mət/ /ˈɛs.təˌmeɪt/ /ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/ v
εκτιμώ
To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

estrange /əˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɪˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
αποξενώνω
(transitive) To cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate. To cease contact with (particularly of a family member or spouse, especially in form estranged).

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹəd͡ʒən/ estrogens n
οιστρογόνο
(steroid hormone) Any of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries and function as female sex hormones.

estuary /ˈɛstjʊəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈɛst͡ʃʊəɹi/ estuaries n
εκβολή κολπίσκος
A coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.

et al. /eɪˈtɑːl/ /ɛtˈæl/ /ɛtˈɑːl/ /ɛtˈɔl/ phraseologicalUnit
κ.ά.
And others; to complete a list, especially of persons, as authors of a published work.

eta /ˈeɪtə/ /ˈiːtə/ etas n
ήτα
The seventh letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, the eighth in Old Greek.

etacism etacisms n
ητακισμός
(grammar) The pronunciation of the Greek eta like the Italian long e, or the vowel in the English word ate.

etc. /ɪkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ɪt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛkˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
κλπ. κτλ.
And so on: used to note that the rest of a list or piece of information has been left out on the assumption that it is similar or already known.

eternal /iˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪˈtɝ.nəl/ more eternal most eternal adj
αιώνιος παντοτινός
Lasting forever; unending.

eternally /ɪˈtɜː(ɹ)nəli/ adv
αιώνια παντοτινά
For eternity; forever.

eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ /ɪˈtɝnɪti/ eternities n
αιωνιότης αϊδιότης
(uncountable) Existence without end, infinite time.

ethane /ˈiːθeɪn/ /ˈɛθeɪn/ ethanes n
αιθάνιο
(organic compound, uncountable) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C2H6, gaseous at normal temperatures and pressures, being a constituent of natural gas.

ethanol /ˈɛθ.ə.nɑl/ /ˈɛθ.ə.nɒl/ ethanols n
αιθανόλη αιθυλική αλκοόλη οινόπνευμα
(organic compound) A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group: CH3-CH2-OH.

ether /ˈi.θɚ/ /ˈiː.θə/ ethers n
αιθέρας
(uncountable, literary, or, poetic) The substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds, in particular as a medium breathed by deities.
(uncountable, physics, historical) Often as aether and more fully as luminiferous aether: a substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space that allowed electromagnetic waves to pass through it and interact with matter, without exerting any resistance to matter or energy; its existence was disproved by the 1887 Michelson–Morley experiment and the theory of relativity propounded by Albert Einstein (1879–1955).
(countable, organic compound) Any of a class of organic compounds containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups.
διαιθυλαιθέρας
(uncountable, organic compound) Diethyl ether (C4H10O), an organic compound with a sweet odour used in the past as an anaesthetic.

ethereal /ɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ɪˈθɪɚ.i.əl/ more ethereal most ethereal adj
αιθέριος αέρινος
Pertaining to the presupposition of an invisible air-like element permeating all of space, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere.

ethical /ˈɛθɪkəl/ more ethical most ethical adj
ηθικός
(philosophy, not comparable) Of or relating to the study of ethics.
(not comparable) Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.

ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ ethics n
ηθική
(philosophy) The study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct.
The standards that govern the conduct of a person, especially a member of a profession.

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ more ethnic most ethnic adj
εθνικός
Of or relating to a group of people having common racial, ancestral, national, religious or cultural origins.

ethnic cleansing n
εθνοκάθαρση
The mass expulsion or killing of people belonging to one ethnic group by those of another.

ethno- /ɛθnoʊ/ prefix
εθνο-
race; ethnicity (in the sense of classification of human beings).

ethnocentric more ethnocentric most ethnocentric adj
εθνοκεντρικός
Of or pertaining to ethnocentrism.

ethnocentrism /ˌɛθ.nəʊˈsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/ ethnocentrisms n
εθνοκεντρισμός
The tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own traditional, deferred, or adoptive ethnic culture.

ethnocultural adj
εθνοπολιτισμική εθνοπολιτισμικό εθνοπολιτισμικός
Of or pertaining to the culture of an ethnic group
Describing an ethnic group that has a distinct culture

ethnographer ethnographers n
εθνογράφος
One who practices ethnography.

ethnographic adj
εθνογραφικός
Relating to ethnography.

ethnographize v
ηθογραφώ
(anthropology) To carry out ethnography.

ethnography /ɛθˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ɛθˈnɒɡɹəfi/ ethnographies n
εθνογραφία
(anthropology) The branch of anthropology that scientifically describes specific human cultures and societies.

ethnolinguist ethnolinguists n
εθνογλωσσολόγος
A scholar of ethnolinguistics; a linguistic anthropologist who studies the language of a specific ethnic group.

ethnolinguistics n
εθνογλωσσολογία
The field of linguistic anthropology which studies the language of a specific ethnic group.

ethnology ethnologies n
εθνολογία
(anthropology) The branch of anthropology that studies and compares the different human cultures.

ethnonationalism ethnonationalisms n
επανολίσθηση
A type of nationalism which defines the nation in terms of a shared ethnicity.

ethography n
ηθογραφία
The study and recording of moral behaviour and human manners

ethology /iˈθɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /iːˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ɪˈθɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ ethologies n
ηθολογία
(zoology) The scientific study of animalian behaviour, especially that of nonhuman animals.

ethos /ˈiːθɒs/ /ˈiθoʊs/ /ˈiθɑs/ ethe ethea ethoses n
ήθος
(art) The traits in a work of art which express the ideal or typic character, as influenced by the ethos (character or fundamental values) of a people, rather than emotional situations or individual character traits in a narrow sense; opposed to pathos.

ethyl /ˈiːθaɪl/ /ˈiːθɪl/ /ˈɛθaɪl/ /ˈɛθəl/ /ˈɛθɪl/ ethyls n
αιθύλιο
(organic chemistry) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, C2H5, formally derived from ethane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

ethyne ethynes n
αιθίνιο
(organic compound, official IUPAC name) The organic compound acetylene. The simplest alkyne, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula TemplateParserError:LuaError or TemplateParserError:LuaError.

etic /ˈɛtɪk/ more etic most etic adj
ητικός
(social sciences, anthropology) Of or pertaining to analysis of a culture from a perspective situated outside all cultures.

etiological /ˌiːtɪəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more etiological most etiological adj
αιτιολογικός

etiquette /ˈɛt.ɪ.kɪt/ /ˈɛt.ɪˌkɛt/ etiquettes n
εθιμοτυπία
The manners or decent behaviour to be observed in social or professional life; conventional decorum; the ceremonial code of polite society.

etymological /ˌɛt.ɪ.məˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ more etymological most etymological adj
ετυμολογικός
(not, _, comparable) Of or relating to etymology.

etymologically more etymologically most etymologically adv
ετυμολογικά ετυμολογικώς
Based on or belonging to etymology.

etymologist etymologists n
ετυμολόγος
A lexicographer or linguist who specializes in etymology (the origins of words)

etymology /ˌet.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ [ˌeɾ.əˈmɔl.ə.d͡ʒi] [ˌɛɾ.əˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒi] etymologies n
ετυμολογία
(countable) An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like.

eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ eucalypti eucalyptuses n
ευκάλυπτος
Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.

eucatastrophe /ˌjukəˈtæstɹəfi/ /ˌjuːkəˈtæstɹəfi/ eucatastrophes n
ευκαταστροφή
(narratology) A catastrophe (dramatic event leading to plot resolution) that results in the protagonist's well-being. [from 1944]

eugenics /juːˈd͡ʒɛnɪks/ n
ευγονική
(sociology, biology) A social philosophy or practice which advocates the improvement of human hereditary qualities through selective breeding, either by encouraging people with good genetic qualities to reproduce (positive eugenics), or discouraging people with bad genetic qualities from reproducing (negative eugenics), or by technological means.

euhemerism /juˈhiməˌrɪzəm/ /juːˈhiːmərɪzm/ /juːˈhiːmərɪzəm/ euhemerisms n
ευημερισμός
(uncountable) The belief that legends and mythology arise from exaggerated descriptions of historical people and events.

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.oʊt/ /juˈkæɹi.ɒt/ /juˈkæɹi.ət/ /juˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/ /juːˈkæɹi.əʊt/ eukarya eukaryotes n
ευκαρυώτης
(cytology) Any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms of the taxonomic domain Eukaryota, whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus.

eunuch /ˈjuː.nək/ eunuchs n
ευνούχος
A castrated human male.
Such a man employed as harem guard or in certain (mainly Eastern) monarchies (e.g. late Roman and Chinese Empires) as court or state officials.

euphemism /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪz.əm/ euphemisms n
ευφημισμός
(uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another with one that is considered less offensive, blunt or vulgar than the word or phrase which it replaces.

euphonic more euphonic most euphonic adj
ευφωνικός
Characterized by euphony; harmonious.

euphony /ˈjuːfəni/ euphonies n
ευφωνία

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ euphorias n
ευφορία
An excited state of joy; a feeling of intense happiness.

euphoric /juːˈfɒɹɪk/ more euphoric most euphoric adj
ευφορικός ευφρόσυνος
Feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria

eureka /jəˈɹiː.kə/ /jʊˈɹiː.kə/ interjection
εύρηκα
An exclamation indicating sudden discovery.

euro /ˈjɝoʊ/ /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ euro euros n
ευρώ
The currency unit of the European Monetary Union. Symbol: €
A coin with a face value of one euro.

europium /jʊəˈɹoʊ.pi.əm/ n
ευρώπιο
A metallic chemical element (symbol Eu) with an atomic number of 63.

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ euthanasias n
ευθανασία
The practice of intentionally killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end suffering.

evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ v
εκκενώνω
To make empty; to empty out; to remove the contents of, including to create a vacuum.
To remove; to eject; to void; to discharge, as the contents of a vessel, or of the bowels.

evacuation /ɪˌvækjuˈeɪʃən/ evacuations n
απόσυρση
εκκένωση
The act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion, especially for safety.
The act of emptying, clearing of the contents, or discharging, including creating a vacuum.
κένωση
Voidance of any matter by the natural passages of the body or by an artificial opening; defecation; also, a diminution of the fluids of an animal body by cathartics, venesection, or other means.

evaluate /ɨˈvaljʊeɪt/ /ɪ̈ˈvaljəˌweɪt/ v
αξιολογώ εκτιμώ
(transitive) To draw conclusions from examining; to assess.
αξιολογώ
(transitive, mathematics, computing) To compute or determine the value of (an expression).

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
εξατμίζω
(ambitransitive) to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state

evaporated milk evaporated milks n
εβαπορέ
Milk that has been concentrated by evaporation, often sold canned.

evaporation evaporations n
εξάτμιση εξαέρωση
The process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state.
εξαέρωση
The process in which all or a portion of liquid (in a container) is turned into vapour, in order to increase the concentration of solid matter in the mixture.

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ more even most even adj
επίπεδος
Flat and level.
ομαλός ομοιόμορφος
Without great variation.
ίσος όμοιος
Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
άρτιος ζυγός
(not comparable, of an integer) Divisible by two.

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
ακριβώς
(archaic) Exactly, just, fully.
ακόμη και καν
In reality; implying an extreme example in the case mentioned, as compared to the implied reality.
ακόμη
Emphasizing a comparative.

even /ˈivn̩/ /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ v
ισιώνω
(transitive, obsolete) To place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.

even if conjunction
ακόμα και αν
Regardless of whether; irrespective of (something happening or being the case).

even so adv
εντούτιος
In spite of preceding a remark (or fact) within a given discourse.

even though conjunction
παρ' όλο
Although; though; despite or in spite of the fact that.

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ evenings n
βράδυ εσπέρα δειλινό
The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.

evening primrose evening primroses n
νυχτολούλουδο
Any of various flowering plants of the genus Oenothera or Camissonia, in the family Onagraceae,

event /əˈvɛnt/ /ɪˈvɛnt/ events n
γεγονός συμβαν
An occurrence; something that happens.
γεγονός
(physics) A point in spacetime having three spatial coordinates and one temporal coordinate.
(probability theory) A set of some of the possible outcomes; a subset of the sample space.
συμβαν γεγονός
(computing) A possible action that the user can perform that is monitored by an application or the operating system (event listener). When an event occurs an event handler is called which performs a specific task.

event horizon /-zɪn/ /əˈvɛnt həˈɹaɪ.zən/ [-zɪn] [əˈvɛn -] [əˈvɛɾ̃ həˈɹaɪ.zən] event horizons n
ορίζοντας γεγονότων
(astrophysics) The gravitational sphere of a black hole within which the escape velocity is greater than the speed of light.

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
πάντα πάντοτε
Always, frequently, forever.
ποτέ
At any time.

ever since adv
έκτοτε από τότε
(duration) Continuously since a specified time or event.

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
αειθαλής
Of plants, especially trees, that do not shed their leaves seasonally.

everlasting flower everlasting flowers n
αμάραντος
Any of various species of flower of the genera Gnaphalium, Helichrysum, Anaphalis, Antennaria, and other genera in family Asteraceae.

evermore /ˌɛvəˈmoə/ /ˌɛvəˈmɔː/ /ˌɛvɚˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌɛvɚˈmɔɹ/ adv
αεί αιωνίως
Always; forever; eternally.

every /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ determiner
κάθε
All of a countable group (considered individually), without exception.

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
ουδέν κακόν αμιγές καλού
There is something good in any bad situation.

every so often adv
κατά διαστήματα κατά καιρούς σποραδικά
Occasionally; intermittently; irregularly; now and then; once in a while.

everybody /ˈɛvɹibədi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɑdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹiˌbʌdi/ /ˈɛɹbʌdi/ pronoun
οι πάντες όλοι
All people.

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
καθημερινός συνηθισμένος
Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions.

everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
άπαντες κάθε ένας οι πάντες όλοι
Every person.

everything /ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/ pronoun
τα πάντα όλα
(literally) All the things under discussion.
η πλειονότητα
(colloquial, hyperbole) Many or most things.

everywhere /ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adv
παντού
In or to all locations under discussion.

evict v
κάνω έξωση ξεσπιτώνω
(transitive) To expel (one or more people) from their property; to force (one or more people) to move out.

eviction evictions n
έξωση
The act of evicting.

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] evidences n
απόδειξη τεκμήριο
Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.
κατάθεση πειστήριο
(legal) Anything admitted by a court to prove or disprove alleged matters of fact in a trial.

evidence /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ə.dəns/ /ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ [ˈɛv.ə.ɾəns] [ˈɛv.ɪ.ɾəns] v
αποδεικνύω
(transitive) To provide evidence for, or suggest the truth of.

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ eviler evilest eviller evillest more evil most evil adj
κακός
Intending to harm; malevolent.
κακός φαύλος
Morally corrupt.

evil /ˈivl̩/ /ˈiːvl̩/ /ˈiːvɪl/ evils n
κακό κακία
Moral badness; wickedness; malevolence; the forces or behaviors that are the opposite or enemy of good.

evil eye /ˌiv(ə)l̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvl̩‿ˈaɪ/ /ˌiːvɪl-/ evil eyes n
μάτιασμα βασκανία μάτι
A wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.
μάτι
The charm used to ward off the evil eye; a nazar.
(often, humorous) A look conveying disapproval, envy, hostility, etc.

evocation evocations n
κλήση
The act of calling out or forth, or evoking.

evolution /ɛvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ɛvəˈlʉːʃən/ /ˌivə-/ /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ evolutions n
εξέλιξη
(biology) The transformation of animals, plants and other living things into different forms (now understood as a change in genetic composition) by the accumulation of changes over successive generations. [from 19th c.]

evolutionary biology n
εξελικτική βιολογία
(evolutionary theory) A subfield of biology concerned with the origin and descent of species and as their evolution, multiplication and diversity over time.

evzone /ˈɛvzəʊn/ evzones evzoni evzonoi n
εύζωνος
A member of the Greek presidential guard.
An infantryman of a select corps of the Greek army.

ew /(iː)uː/ [ɪ̃(ː)ʉ̃͡u] [ɯ᷈(ː)] [ʏʊ̯(ː)] interjection
μπλιάχ
Expression of disgust or nausea.

ewe /joʊ̯/ /joː/ /juː/ /jʊ̯u/ ewes n
προβατίνα αμνάδα αρνάδα
A female sheep, as opposed to a ram.

ewer /ˈju.ɚ/ /ˈjuː.ə/ /ˈjʊə/ ewers n
λαγήνι
A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug with a shape like a vase and a handle.

ex /ˈɛks/ exes n
εξ
The name of the Latin-script letter X.
πρώην
(colloquial) A former partner or spouse, usually short for ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife or ex-husband.

ex ante adj
εκ των προτέρων προκαταβολικά
(legal, finance) predicted; forecast

ex post adj
αναδρομικός ανασκοπικός
(of financial returns etc) actual

ex- /ɛks/ /ɛɡz/ /ɪks/ /ɪɡz/ prefix
πρώην
former

ex-service adj
απόστρατος
Relating to veterans or those who used to be in the armed forces.

ex-serviceman ex-servicemen n
απόστρατος
A man who used to be in the armed forces, a veteran

ex-voto ex-votos n
τάμα
An offering to a church in fulfillment of a vow.

exa- prefix
εξα-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1018 (a short scale quintillion or long scale trillion). Symbol: E

exabyte /ˈɛksəbaɪt/ exabytes n
εξαδυφιοσυλλαβή εξαμπάιτ
(computing) One quintillion (1018, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000) bytes or 1,000 petabytes.

exacerbation exacerbations n
επιδείνωση
An increase in the severity of something (such as a disease)

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ exacter exactest more exact most exact adj
ακριβής
Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.

exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæ.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæ.d͡ʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
υπερβάλλω μεγαλοποιώ παρακάνω παραφουσκώνω
To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

exaggeration /ɪɡˌzæd͡ʒəˈɹeɪʃən/ exaggerations n
υπερβολή
The act of exaggerating; the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice; a hyperbolical representation; hyperbole; overstatement.

exalt /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/ v
εκθειάζω
(transitive) To honor; to hold in high esteem.
εξυψώνω
(transitive) To raise in rank, status etc., to elevate.

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ examinations n
εξέταση
Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
εξέταση διαγώνισμα
(education) A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks; typically, a large, written test administered to high school and college students covering course material studied in a semester.

examiner /əɡˈzæmɪnɚ/ examiners n
εξετάστρια εξεταστής
A person who investigates someone or something.

example /əɡˈzaːm.pəl/ /əɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/ /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/ [ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ] [ɪɡˈzɛəmpəɫ] examples n
παράδειγμα
Something that is representative of all such things in a group.
Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).
A parallel or closely similar case, especially when serving as a precedent or model.
An instance (as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate the rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of the rule.

exasperate /ɪɡˈzæsp(ə)ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɑːspəɹeɪt/ v
εξοργίζω
(transitive) To tax the patience of; irk, frustrate, vex, provoke, annoy; to make angry.

exasperation exasperations n
αγανάκτηση
The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger.

excavation excavations n
εκσκαφή
(uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
ανασκαφή
(countable) Something uncovered by archaeological excavation.

excavator /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ excavators n
εκσκαφέας
A person who excavates.
A vehicle, often on tracks, used to dig ditches etc.Excavator

exceedingly /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/ adv
σφόδρα υπέρμετρα υπερβολικά
To a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely

excellence /ˈɛksələns/ excellences n
υπεροχή
The quality of being excellent; brilliance

excellent /ˈɛkslənt/ /ˈɛksələnt/ /ˈɛksɪlənt/ excellenter excellentest more excellent most excellent adj
άριστος υπέροχος έξοχος θαυμάσιος
Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition
εκτός εξαιρούμενου
with the exception of; but.

except /əkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
εξαιρώ
(transitive) To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
διαφωνώ εξαιρώ
(intransitive) To take exception, to object (to or against).

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ exceptions n
εξαίρεση
The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.
That which is excluded from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included.
(programming) An interruption in normal processing, typically caused by an error condition, that can be raised ("thrown") by one part of the program and handled ("caught") by another part.

exceptional /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ more exceptional most exceptional adj
εξαιρετικός
Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.

exceptionally more exceptionally most exceptionally adv
εξαιρετικά
To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.

excerpt /ɛkˈsɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ɛɡˈzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛksɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ /ˈɛɡzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ excerpts n
απόσπασμα
A clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work such as a news article, a film, or a literary composition.

excess /əkˈsɛs/ /ɛkˈsɛs/ /ɪk.ˈsɛs/ /ˈɛksɛs/ excesses n
υπερβολή
The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ more excessive most excessive adj
υπερβολικός υπέρμετρος
Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

exchange /ɛksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ /ɪksˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ [ɛkˈst͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ] exchanges n
χρηματιστήριο
A place for conducting trading.

excise /əkˈsaɪz/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/ v
εκτέμνω
To cut out; to remove.

excitable more excitable most excitable adj
ευέξαπτος
Easily excited

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ more excited most excited adj
ενθουσιασμένος
Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy.
διεγερμένος
(physics) Being in a state of higher energy.

exciting /ɛkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ /ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ more exciting most exciting adj
συναρπαστικός
creating or producing excitement

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ /ɪkˈskleɪm/ v
αναφωνώ
(intransitive) To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.

exclamation /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ exclamations n
αναφώνηση επιφώνημα
A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.
επιφώνημα
A word expressing outcry; an interjection

exclamation mark /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑɹk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑːk/ exclamation marks n
θαυμαστικό
The punctuation mark “!” (generally used to denote excitement, surprise or shock).

exclusionary more exclusionary most exclusionary adj
αποκλεισμού
Acting to exclude something

exclusive /ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/ /ɪkˈsklu.zɪv/ more exclusive most exclusive adj
αποκλειστικός
(literally) Excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions.
(figuratively) Referring to a membership organisation, service or product: of high quality and/or renown, for superior members only. A snobbish usage, suggesting that members who do not meet requirements, which may be financial, of social status, religion, skin colour etc., are excluded.

exclusive disjunction exclusive disjunctions n
αποκλειστική διάζευξη
(logic) A disjunction which is true if only one, but not both, of its disjuncts is true.

exclusive right exclusive rights n
αποκλειστικό δικαίωμα
(legal) The power, granted by the government to persons, to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions (through legal force)

excommunicate /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkət/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkət/ v
αφορίζω
(transitive) To officially exclude someone from membership of a church or religious community.

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ excommunications n
αφορισμός απαγόρευση
The act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting; especially an ecclesiastical censure whereby the person against whom it is pronounced is, for the time, cast out of the communication of the church; exclusion from fellowship in things spiritual.

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ excrements n
περίττωμα
(now, _, specifically) Human and animal solid waste excreted from the bowels; feces.

excrete /ɛkˈskɹiːt/ /ɪkˈskɹiːt/ v
εκκρίνει
(biology, ambitransitive) To discharge material (including waste products) from a cell, body or system.

excretion excretions n
απέκκριση έκκριση
The process of removing or ejecting material that has no further utility, especially from the body; the act of excreting.

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/ /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʒən/ excursions n
εκδρομή
A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ excuses n
δικαιολογία
(countable, uncountable) Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.

excuse /ɛksˈkjus/ /ɛksˈkjuz/ /ɛksˈkjuːs/ /ɛksˈkjuːz/ /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
συγχωρώ
(transitive) To forgive; to pardon.

excuse me /ɛksˈkjuːz mi/ /ɪksˈkjuːz mi/ phraseologicalUnit
συγγνώμη
(North America) Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.
Said as a request for an individual's attention.
Said as a request to pass somebody.
Sorry, as an apology.

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
εκτελώ θανατώνω
(transitive) To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime.

execution /ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ /ˌɛɡ.zɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ executions n
εκτέλεση
The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.
(legal) The carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will.
(legal) The formal process by which a contract is made valid and put into binding effect.
(computing) The carrying out of an instruction, program or program segment by a computer.

executioner /ˌɛksəˈkjuʃənɚ/ /ˌɛksəˈkjuːʃənə/ executioners n
δήμιος εκτελεστής
An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.

executive /ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ more executive most executive adj
εκτελεστικός
Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.

executive /ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/ /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ executives n
διοικητικό στέλεχος
A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.

executive order executive orders n
πράξη νομοθετικού περιεχομένου
(legal, chiefly, US) An ordinance issued on the authority of the head of the executive branch of government.

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ /ɛksɪˈd͡ʒisɪs/ exegeses n
εξήγηση
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text.

exemption exemptions n
απαλλαγή
An act of exempting.
The state of being exempt; immunity.

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ exercises n
άσκηση
(countable) Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.
γυμναστική
(countable, uncountable) Activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness.

exercise book exercise books n
σημειωματάριο τετράδιο
A booklet for students, containing either problems or exercises, and blank, often lined pages for writing answers.

exert /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ /ɪɡˈzɝt/ v
ασκώ
To put in vigorous action.
μεταχειρίζομαι
To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material.

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
εκπνέω
(intransitive) To expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out.

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɑst/ /ɪɡˈzɔst/ /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ exhausts n
εξάτμιση
A system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.

exhaust pipe exhaust pipes n
εξάτμιση
For internal combustion engines, the pipe that vents waste gases from the engine.

exhausted /ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ more exhausted most exhausted adj
εξαντλημένος

exhausting more exhausting most exhausting adj
εξαντλητικός εξοντωτικός
Very tiring.

exhaustion /ɪɡˈzɔːs.t͡ʃən/ exhaustions n
εξάντληση
The point of complete depletion, of the state of being used up.
Supreme tiredness; having exhausted energy.

exhaustive /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ more exhaustive most exhaustive adj
εξαντλητικός
Including every possible element

exhaustiveness /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv.nəs/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv.nəs/ n
εξαντλητικότητα
The state of being exhaustive.

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ exhibits n
έκθεμα έκθεση
A public showing; an exhibition.
πειστήριο
(legal) An article formally introduced as evidence in a court.

exhibit /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
εκθέτω παρουσιάζω
(transitive) To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.
επιδεικνύω παρουσιάζω
(transitive) To demonstrate.
παρουσιάζω
(transitive, legal) To submit (a physical object) to a court as evidence.

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ exhibitions n
επίδειξη παρουσίαση
An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.
έκθεση
A large-scale public showing of objects or products.
υποτροφία
(UK) A financial award or prize given to a student (who becomes an exhibitioner) by a school or university, usually on the basis of academic merit.

exhibition game exhibition games n
φιλικός
(sports) A practice game which does not count on a team's record.

exhibitionism exhibitionisms n
επιδειξιομανία
The practice or character trait of deliberately drawing attention to oneself.
επιδειξιομανία επιδειξιμανία
(pathology) The practice or character trait of deliberately displaying one's genitals, nipples, or buttocks in public.

exhibitionist more exhibitionist most exhibitionist adj
επιδειξιομανής
compulsively seeking attention

exhibitionist exhibitionists n
επιδειξίας επιδειξιομανής
One who exposes their genitalia (or female nipples) in public.

exhilarate /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɪləɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɪləˌɹeɪt/ v
χαροποιώ
(transitive) To cheer, to cheer up, to gladden, to make happy.

exhortation /ˌɛksɔːˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɛɡzɔːˈteɪʃən/ exhortations n
παραίνεση
The act or practice of exhorting.

exhumation /ˌɛks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ exhumations n
εκταφή
The act of digging up that which has been buried.

exiguity /ɛɡziˈɡjuiti/ /ɛɡzɪˈɡjuːɪti/ /ɪɡ-/ exiguities n
μικρότητα
The quality of being meagre or scanty.

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ exiles n
εξορία
(uncountable) The state of being banished from one's home or country.
εξόριστος
(countable) Someone who is banished from his home or country.

exile /ɪɡˈzaɪl/ /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
εξορίζω
(transitive) To send (someone or something) into exile.

exist /ɛɡˈzɪst/ /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
υπάρχω υφίσταμαι
(intransitive, stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

existence /ɛɡˈzɪs.təns/ /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ existences n
ύπαρξη
The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

existent adj
υπαρκτός
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

existential /ˌɛk.sɪs.ˈtɛn.ʃəl/ /ˌɛɡ.zɪs.ˈtɛn.ʃəl/ adj
υπαρξιακός
Of or relating to existence.
υπαρξιστικός
(philosophy) Of or relating to existentialism.

existentialism /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ existentialisms n
υπαρξισμός
(philosophy, countable) The philosophical views of a particular thinker associated with the existentialist movement.

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ exits n
έξοδος
An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure.
A way out.

exit /ˈɛksət/ /ˈɛksɪt/ /ˈɛɡzət/ /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
βγαίνω φεύγω
(intransitive) To go out or go away from a place or situation; to depart, to leave.

exocellular adj
εξωκυττάρια εξωκυττάριο εξωκυττάριος εξωκυτταρική εξωκυτταρικό εξωκυτταρικός
(biology) That occurs outside of a cell (though may be initiated from within one)

exocrine adj
εξωκρινής
Producing external secretions that are released through a duct#Noun.

exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ /ˈɛɡzədəs/ exodi exoduses n
έξοδος
A sudden departure of a large number of people.

exogamy exogamies n
εξωγαμία
marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own as required by custom or law

exonerate /ɛɡ-/ /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ v
απαλλάσσω
(transitive, archaic) To relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load).
(transitive) To free (someone) from an obligation, responsibility or task.
αθωώνω δικαιώνω
(transitive) To free (someone) from accusation or blame.

exonym /ˈɛksənɪm/ /ˈɛɡzənɪm/ exonyms n
εξώνυμο ενδώνυμο
An external name for a place, people or language used by foreigners instead of the native-language version.

exophthalmos exophthalmoses n
εξώφθαλμος
(pathology) An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball from its socket.

exoplanet exoplanets n
εξωπλανήτης
(astronomy, planetology) A planet which exists outside Earth's solar system.

exorcise /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsaɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsaɪz/ v
εξορκίζω
(transitive) To drive out (an evil spirit) from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer.

exorcism /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪ.zəm/ exorcisms n
εξορκισμός
The ritual act of driving out evil spirits from persons, places or things that are possessed by them.

exorcist /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪst/ /ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪst/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪst/ exorcists n
εξορκιστής
A person, especially a priest or priestess, who is a masterful practitioner in purification and exorcism to force out evil spirits and/or demons from a living being.

exoskeleton exoskeleta exoskeletons n
εξωσκελετός
(anatomy) A hard outer structure that provides both structure and protection to creatures such as insects and Crustacea.

exosphere exospheres n
εξώσφαιρα
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere

exostosis exostoses n
εξόστωση
A benign bony growth, often covered with cartilage, on the surface of a bone or tooth.

exoteric /ˌɛksə(ʊ)ˈtɛɹɪk/ /ˌɛksəˈtɛɹɪk/ more exoteric most exoteric adj
προσιτός
Capable of being fully or readily comprehended by the public; accessible; also, having an obvious application.

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ more exotic most exotic adj
εξωτικός ξένος
Non-native to the ecosystem.
εξωτικός
(gambling) Being or relating to various wagers, such as the trifecta, that involve betting on the finishing positions of multiple competitors across one or more races.

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ exotics n
εξωτικός
(biology) An organism that is exotic to an environment.

exoticism exoticisms n
εξωτισμός
(uncountable) The state of being exotic.

expanse /ɛkˈspæns/ /ɪkˈspæns/ expanses n
απλωσιά
A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land.

expansion /ɪkˈspænʃən/ expansions n
επέκταση
(building) A new addition.
επέκταση διαστολή
An act, process, or instance of expanding.

expansionism /ɛkˈspænʃənɪzəm/ expansionisms n
επεκτατισμός
The policy, of a nation, of expanding its territory or its economic influence.

expatiate /ɛkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/ /ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/ v
μακρηγορώ
To write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion.

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ adj
εκπατρισμένος
Living outside of one's own country.

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ expatriates n
απόδημος ομογενής
One who lives outside one's own country.
εξόριστος
One who has been banished from one's own country.

expatriate /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹi.ɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪ.eɪt/ v
εξορίζω
(transitive) To banish; to drive or force (a person) from his own country; to make an exile of.
εκπατρίζω
(intransitive) To renounce the rights and liabilities of citizenship where one is born and become a citizen of another country.

expect /ɛkˈspɛkt/ /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
αναμένω
(obsolete, transitive) To wait for; to await.

expectancy expectancies n
προσδοκία
Expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something.

expectation /ˌek.spekˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ expectations n
αναμονή προσμονή
The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
προσδοκία
That which is expected or looked for.

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ more expedient most expedient adj
λυσιτελής
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.

expedite /ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/ /ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/ v
διευκολύνω επισπεύδω
(transitive) To accelerate the progress of.
επισπεύδω
(transitive, by extension) To perform (a task) fast and efficiently.

expendable /ɪkˈspɛndəbəl/ more expendable most expendable adj
αναλώσιμος
Able to be expended; not inexhaustible.

expenditure /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/ /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ɪkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/ /ɪkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ expenditures n
έξοδα δαπάνη εκταμίευση
(uncountable, countable) Act of expending or paying out.
έξοδο δαπάνη έξοδα
(uncountable, countable) The amount expended; expense; outlay.

expensive /ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/ /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ more expensive most expensive adj
ακριβός
Having a high price or cost.

expensively more expensively most expensively adv
ακριβά
In an expensive manner.

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ experiences n
εμπειρία
The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.
(countable) An activity one has performed.
(countable) A collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge, opinions, and skills.
(uncountable) The knowledge thus gathered.

experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ more experienced most experienced adj
έμπειρος
Having experience and skill in a subject.

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ experiments n
πείραμα
A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy or likelihood of something previously untried.

experiment /ɛkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.ə.mənt/ v
πειραματίζομαι
(transitive, obsolete) To test or ascertain by experiment; to try out; to make an experiment on.

experimental /ɪkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ /ɪkˌspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ more experimental most experimental adj
πειραματικός
Serving as an experiment; serving to experiment.

experimenter experimenters n
πειραματιστής
A person who experiments.

expert /ˈek.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɝt/ more expert most expert adj
έμπειρος επιτήδειος
Extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable.
ειδικός
Characteristic of an expert.

expert /ˈek.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɜːt/ /ˈɛk.spɝt/ experts n
εμπειρογνώμων δεξιοτέχνης εμπειροτέχνης
A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.

expert witness expert witnesses n
πραγματογνώμονας πραγματογνώμων
(legal) A witness that has expertise in a certain field.

expiate /ˈɛk.spi.eɪt/ v
εξιλεώνω
(ambitransitive) To atone or make reparation for.
(transitive) To make amends or pay the penalty for.
(transitive) To wind up, bring to an end.

expiration /ˌɛk.spaɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ expirations n
εκπνοή
The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth
λήξη
A cessation, extinction, ending

expiry date expiry dates n
ημερομηνία λήξης
(UK) The date on which something runs out or expires and becomes out of date, in many cases needing renewal.

explain /ɛkˈspleɪn/ /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
εξηγώ
(ambitransitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
(transitive) To give a valid excuse for past behavior.
(obsolete) To make flat, smooth out.
(obsolete) To unfold or make visible.
(intransitive) To make something plain or intelligible.

explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ explanations n
εξήγηση
The act or process of explaining.
Something that explains, makes understandable.
δικαιολογία
A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.

explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ more explicit most explicit adj
ρητός σαφής
Very specific, clear, or detailed. [from 1609]

explicitly more explicitly most explicitly adv
ρητά ρητώς
In an explicit manner.

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ /ɪkˈspləʊd/ v
ανατινάζω
(transitive) To destroy with an explosion.
ανατινάζω εκρήγνυμαι εκραγώ
(intransitive) To fly apart with sudden violent force; to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off.

exploitation /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ exploitations n
εκμετάλλευση
The act of utilizing something; industry.
The act or result of forcibly depriving someone of something to which they have a natural right.

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ explorations n
εξερεύνηση
The process of exploring.
The process of penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery.
The (pre-)mining process of finding and determining commercially viable ore deposits (after prospecting), also called mineral exploration.

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
εξερευνώ
(transitive) To examine or investigate something systematically.

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ explosions n
έκρηξη
A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical); an act or instance of exploding.
ανατίναξη
The sound of an explosion.

explosive /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ more explosive most explosive adj
εκρηκτικός
With the capability to, or likely to, explode.
Having the character of an explosion.

exponential /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˈnɛn.t͡ʃəl/ /ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/ adj
εκθετικός
Relating to an exponent.
(mathematics) Expressed in terms of a power of e.
(mathematics) Characterised by a rate of change that is proportional to the value of the varying quantity, or, equivalently, by a doubling or halving over successive fixed intervals of time or other parameter.

exponential growth exponential growths n
εκθετική αύξηση
(mathematics) The growth in the value of a quantity, in which the rate of growth is proportional to the instantaneous value of the quantity; for example, when the value has doubled, the rate of increase will also have doubled. The rate may be positive or negative.

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ adj
εξαγωγικός
Of or relating to exportation or exports.

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ exports n
εξαγόμενο προϊόν
(countable) Something that is exported.
εξαγωγή
(uncountable) The act of exporting.

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ v
εξάγω
(transitive) To sell (goods) to a foreign country.
(transitive) To cause to spread in another part of the world.

exporter exporters n
εξαγωγέας
One who, or that which, exports: especially a person who or organization that exports or sells goods made in one country for delivery in another country.

expose /ɛkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
εκθέτω αποκαλύπτω
(transitive) To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce (to).
εκθέτω
(transitive) To subject photographic film to light thereby recording an image.

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ expositions n
έκθεση επίδειξη
(authorship) The act or process of declaring or describing something through either speech or writing; the portions and aspects of a piece of writing that exist mainly to describe the setting, characters and other non-plot elements.
έκθεση
(authorship) An essay or speech in which any topic is discussed in detail.
(music) The opening section of a movement in sonata form; the opening section of a fugue.

expostulate /ɛksˈpɑstjʊleɪt/ /ɛksˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ v
διαμαρτύρομαι επιτιμώ
(intransitive) To protest or remonstrate; to reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of conduct. [from 16th c.]

exposé /ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ/ exposés n
έκθεση
A publication of investigative journalism that reveals hidden and often scandalous truths.

expound /ɛkˈspaʊnd/ /ɪkˈspaʊnd/ v
ερμηνεύω

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ v
εκφράζω
(transitive) To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

expression /ɛkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ expressions n
έκφραση διατύπωση
A particular way of phrasing an idea.
έκφραση ιδιωματισμός
A colloquialism or idiom.
έκφραση μορφασμός ύφος
A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.
διατύπωση παράσταση όρος
(mathematics) An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.

expressionless more expressionless most expressionless adj
ανέκφραστος
without expression

expressway /eks.ˈpɹɛs.weɪ/ expressways n
αυτοκινητόδρομος
(US, regional) A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.

expropriate v
απαλλοτριώνω
(transitive) To deprive a person of (their private property) for public use.

expropriation /ɛksˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ expropriations n
απαλλοτρίωση
The act of expropriating; the surrender of a claim to private property; the act of depriving of private propriety rights.

expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ expulsions n
αποβολή
The act of expelling or the state of being expelled.

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ /ˈɛkskwɪzɪt/ more exquisite most exquisite adj
εξαίσιος υπέροχος
Especially fine or pleasing; exceptional.

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛk.stənt/ adj
αρτίγονος σωζόμενος υπάρχων
Still in existence; not having disappeared.

extensive /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/ /ɪkˈstɛn.sɪv/ more extensive most extensive adj
εκτενής
(figurative) Considerable in amount.

extent /ɪkˈstɛnt/ extents n
έκταση
The space, area, volume, etc., to which something extends.

extenuating circumstance extenuating circumstances n
ελαφρυντική περίσταση
(legal, or general usage, chiefly, in the plural) Any fact that mitigates or lessens a crime.

exterior /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/ /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ exteriors n
εξωτερικό
The outside part, parts or surface of something.

exterminate /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɛkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ v
εξολοθρεύω εξοντώνω
(transitive) To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.
επιτυγχάνω
(figuratively, transitive) To bring a definite end to; finish completely.

external /ɛksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɛksˈtɝ.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪksˈtɝ.nəl/ more external most external adj
εξωτερικός
Provided by something or someone outside of the entity (object, group, company etc.) considered.

external link external links n
εξωτερικός σύνδεσμος

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
σβήνω
(transitive) To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.

extirpate /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/ /ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/ v
ξεριζώνω
(transitive) To pull up by the roots; uproot.
εκριζώνω
(transitive) To surgically remove.

extirpation extirpations n
εκρίζωση
The act of extirpating or uprooting.

extortion /ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃən/ extortions n
εκβιασμός χρηματολογία
The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

extortionist extortionists n
εκβιάστρια εκβιαστής
Someone who extorts; an extortioner.

extra time n
παράταση

extra virgin adj
έξτρα παρθένο
Of a fine grade of unrefined virgin olive oil.

extra virgin olive oil extra virgin olive oils n
έξτρα παρθένο ελαιόλαδο αγουρόλαδο

extract /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ extracts n
απόσπασμα
A portion of a book or document, incorporated distinctly in another work; a citation; a quotation.

extract /ɛksˈtɹækt/ /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ v
εξάγω υπολογίζω
(transitive) To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.
υπολογίζω
(transitive, arithmetic) To determine (a root of a number).

extraction /ɪkˈstɹækʃən/ extractions n
εξαγωγή
(dentistry) A removal of a tooth from its socket.

extradite /ˈɛkstɹədaɪt/ v
απελαύνω εκδίδω
(transitive) To remove a person from one state to another by legal process.

extradition extraditions n
έκδοση
A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government or jurisdiction is handed over to another government or jurisdiction for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.

extralegal adj
έκνομος
Occurring outside the law; not governed by law; lawless.

extramarital /ˌɛkstɹəˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
εξωσυζυγικός εξωγαμιαίος
Occurring outside marriage.
μοιχευτικός
Adulterous.

extraordinarily more extraordinarily most extraordinarily adv
εξαιρέτως εξαιρετικά φαινομενικά
In an extraordinary manner.

extraordinariness extraordinarinesses n
εξαίρεση εξαιρετικότητα
The property or state of being extraordinary.

extraordinary /ɪks.tɹɑː.ˈɔː.dɪn.nə.ɹiː/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ /ˌɛkstɹəˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnɹi/ more extraordinary most extraordinary adj
ασυνήθιστος αναπάντεχος
Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.

extraparliamentary adj
εξωκοινοβουλευτικός
Outside of a parliament or legislature

extrasensory /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi/ adj
εξωαισθητηριακός
Of or relating to extrasensory perception.

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
εξωαισθητηριακή αντίληψη
The supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels.

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ more extraterrestrial most extraterrestrial adj
εξωγήινος
Originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; alien to Earth or its environment.

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛs.tɹi.əl/ extraterrestrials n
εξωγήινος
A being originating from outside of the Earth's atmosphere, from space, or from another planet; an alien.

extraterritoriality /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔ.ɹiˈæl.ɪ.ɾi/ /ˌɛk.stɹəˌtɛ.ɹɪˌtɔː.ɹɪˈæl.ɪ.ti/ extraterritorialities n
ετεροδικία
(legal, uncountable) Immunity from the local laws of a certain area, especially due to diplomatic negotiation.

extratextual adj
εξωκειμενικός
Outside of a text.

extrauterine adj
εξωμήτριος
Outside the uterus.

extravagance /ɪkˈstɹævəɡəns/ extravagances n
υπερβολή χλιδή
Excessive or superfluous expenditure of money.

extremely /ɪksˈtɹiːmli/ more extremely most extremely adv
άκρως
(degree) To an extreme degree.

extremophile extremophiles n
ακρόφιλος
(ecology) An organism that lives under extreme conditions of temperature, salinity etc; commercially important as a source of enzymes that operate under similar conditions.

extremum /ɪkˈstɹiːməm/ extrema extremums n
ακρότατο
(mathematics) A point, or value that is a maximum or a minimum.

extroverted /ɛkstɹoʊˈvəɹtɪd/ /ɛkstɹəʊˈvəːtɪd/ /ˈɛkstɹəvəːtɪd/ /ˈɛkstɹəˌvəɹtɪd/ more extroverted most extroverted adj
εξωστρεφής
(informal, _, psychology) Of or characteristic of the personality of an extrovert: outgoing, sociable.

extruder /ɛkˈstɹuːdə(ɹ)/ /ɪkˈstɹuːdə(ɹ)/ extruders n
εξηλάτης
A machine that extrudes material through shaped dies

exudation exudations n
εξίδρωση
Something that is exuded.

exude /ɪkˈsud/ /ɪɡˈzjuːd/ /ɪɡˈzud/ v
εξιδρώνω
(transitive) To discharge through pores or incisions, as moisture or other liquid matter; to give out.

eyalet eyalets n
εγιαλέτι
(historical) A former administrative division or province of the Ottoman Empire.

eye /aɪ/ eyen eyes eyne n
μάτι οφθαλμός όμμα ομμάτιον
An organ through which animals see.
μάτι οφθαλμός
The ability to notice what others might miss.
μάτι ματάκι οπή τρυπίτσα τρύπα
A hole at the blunt end of a needle through which thread is passed.
One of the holes in certain kinds of cheese.
μάτι ματάκι οφθαλμίδιο
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.

eye doctor eye doctors n
οφθαλμίατρος

eye patch eye patches n
καλύπτρα ματιού
An opaque patch worn so as to cover one eye in order to protect or conceal it, or to treat amblyopia in children.

eye shadow eye shadows n
σκιά ματιών
Makeup that is applied to the eyelids and below the eyes to give a darker complexion there.

eye socket eye sockets n
οφθαλμικός κόγχος
(anatomy, ophthalmology) The bony cavity which contains the eyeball and its associated muscles, vessels, and nerves. In humans, seven bones make up each bony orbit.

eyeball eyeballs n
βολβός του ματιού βολβός του οφθαλμού
The ball of the eye.

eyeball v
κοζάρω κόβω με το βλέμμα
(transitive, informal) To gauge, estimate or judge by eye, rather than measuring precisely; to look or glance at.

eyebolt eyebolts n
κοχλίας με οφθαλμό
A bolt with a looped head, or an opening in the head.

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ eyebrows n
φρύδι
The hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket.

eyebrowless adj
άφρυδος
Without eyebrows.

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ eyelashes n
βλεφαρίδα ματοτσίνορο ματόκλαδο
(anatomy, dermatology) One of the hairs which grows along the edge of eyelids.

eyeless adj
αόμματος
Having no eyes (organs of sight).

eyelid /ˈaɪ.lɪd/ eyelids n
βλέφαρο
A thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye.

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ eyesights n
όραση
Vision or the faculty of sight.

eyewitness eyewitnesses n
αυτόπτης μάρτυρας
Someone who sees an event and can report or testify about it. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

ezafe /ɛˈzɑːfeɪ/ ezafe ezafes n
ιζαφέτ
A grammatical particle found in some Iranian and Iranian-influenced languages which links two words together; it consists of the unstressed vowel -e / -ye (Persian, Bengali, Hindi-Urdu), -i / -yi (Classical Persian, Kurdish, Urdu, Ottoman Turkish), or -ı (Ottoman Turkish) between the words it connects, and often approximately corresponds in usage to the English preposition "of", similar to but not to be confused with Arabic ʾiḍāfa.

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ fables n
μύθος
A fictitious narrative intended to enforce some useful truth or precept, usually with animals, etc. as characters; an apologue. Prototypically, Aesop's Fables.

fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ fabrics n
δομή
(now, rare) An edifice or building.
διάρθρωση δομή ιστός πλέγμα
(figurative) The framework underlying a structure.
ύφασμα υφή
A material made of fibers, a textile or cloth.

fabric softener /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɑfənər/ /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɒfənər/ /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɔfənər/ fabric softeners n
μαλακτικό
A chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer by coating the surface of the cloth fibers with a thin layer of chemicals; these chemicals have lubricant properties and are electrically conductive, thus making the fibers feel smoother and preventing buildup of static electricity; usually available as a liquid or as dryer sheets.

facade /fəˈsɑːd/ facades n
πρόσοψη
(by extension) The face or front (most visible side) of any other thing, such as an organ.
(figuratively) A deceptive or insincere outward appearance.
(programming) An object serving as a simplified interface to a larger body of code, as in the facade pattern.

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ faces n
πρόσωπο
(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
μορφασμός έκφραση ύφος
(in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
πρόσωπο εικόνα
Public image; outward appearance.

face /feɪs/ /feːs/ v
αντιμετωπίζω
(transitive) To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.

face to face adv
πρόσωπο με πρόσωπο
In person; directly; in the physical presence of somebody.

face value face values n
ονομαστική αξία
The amount or value listed on a bill, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.

face-down adv
μπρούμυτα πρηνηδόν
(of a person or object) In a manner such that the face, front, or surface which is normally directed forward for viewing is positioned downward.

facetious /fəˈsiːʃəs/ more facetious most facetious adj
ευτράπελος
Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

facilitate /fəˈsɪləteɪt/ /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v
διευκολύνω
To make easy or easier.

fact /fækt/ facts n
γεγονός
Something actual as opposed to invented.
An objective consensus on a fundamental reality that has been agreed upon by a substantial number of experts.
(databases) An individual value or measurement at the lowest level of granularity in a data warehouse.

faction /ˈfæk.ʃn̩/ /ˈfæk.ʃən/ factions n
φράξια
(countable) A group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.
διχόνοια φαγωμάρα
(uncountable) Strife; discord.

factitious /fækˈtɪʃəs/ more factitious most factitious adj
τεχνητός
Created by humans; artificial.
πλαστός
Counterfeit, fabricated, fake.

factor /ˈfæk.tə/ /ˈfæk.tɚ/ factors n
παράγοντας
(obsolete) A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.
An agent or representative.
(legal)
A business organization that lends money on accounts receivable or buys and collects accounts receivable.
A commission agent.
A person or business organization that provides money for another's new business venture; one who finances another's business.
One of the elements, circumstances, or influences which contribute to produce a result.
(mathematics) Any of various objects multiplied together to form some whole.
(causal analysis) Influence; a phenomenon that affects the nature, the magnitude, and/or the timing of a consequence.
(economics) A resource used in the production of goods or services, a factor of production.
(Scotland) A steward or bailiff of an estate.

factorable adj
παραγοντοποιήσιμος
(mathematics) Capable of being factored. For integers synonyms are composite, non-prime.

factorial /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ factorials n
παραγοντικό
(mathematics, combinatorics) The result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given number. In equations, it is symbolized by an exclamation mark (!). For example, 5! = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120.

factorization factorizations n
παραγοντοποίηση
(mathematics) The process of creating a list of factors.

factorize v
παραγοντοποιώ
(mathematics, transitive) To divide an expression into a list of items that, when multiplied together, will produce the original quantity.

factory /ˈfæk.tə.ɹi/ /ˈfæk.tɚ.i/ /ˈfæk.tɹi/ factories n
εργοστάσιο
A building or other place where manufacturing takes place. [from 17th c.]

factory reset factory resets n
εργοστασιακές ρυθμίσεις
(computing) A full restore of an electronic device, such as a PDA or a mobile phone, to its original settings, deleting all of its data.

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ factota factotums n
παντοποιός
(dated) A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities.

factual /ˈfæk.(t)ʃ(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈfæk.tʃ(u)əl/ /ˈfɛk.(t)ʃ(ʉː)əl/ more factual most factual adj
πραγματικός
Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.

faculty /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/ faculties n
σχολή
A division of a university.

fade /feɪd/ fader fadest adj
άγευστος ανούσιος
(archaic) Weak; insipid; tasteless.

fade /feɪd/ fades n
ξεθώριασμα
(music, cinematography) A gradual decrease in the brightness of a shot or the volume of sound or music (as a means of cutting to a new scene or starting a new song).

fade /feɪd/ v
σβήνω
(intransitive) To grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant.
(intransitive) To sink away; to disappear gradually; to grow dim; to vanish.
ξεθωριάζω μαραίνομαι
(intransitive) To lose freshness, color, or brightness; to become faint in hue or tint; hence, to be wanting in color.

fag /fæɡ/ fags n
πούστης αδερφή
(chiefly, US, Canada, vulgar, usually, _, offensive) A homosexual man, especially (usually, _, derogatory) an effeminate or unusual one.
σιγαρέττο
(UK, Ireland, Australia, colloquial, now, offensive, _) A cigarette.

fag hag fag hags n
αδελφομάνα
(sometimes, pejorative, slang, LGBT) A woman who likes the company of gay men.

faience /ˈfaɪ.əns/ faiences n
φαγεντιανό
A type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic, used domestically for tableware and in architecture as a decorative material.

failed state failed states n
αποτυχημένο κράτος
(politics) A state that has failed to meet the basic conditions and responsibilities of a sovereign government; one that has lost physical control of its territory, the ability to provide public services, etc.

failure /ˈfeɪ.ljə/ /ˈfeɪ.ljɚ/ failures n
αποτυχία
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

faint /feɪnt/ faints n
λιποθυμία
The act of fainting, syncope.

faint /feɪnt/ v
λιποθυμώ
(intransitive) To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
(intransitive) To decay; to disappear; to vanish.

fainting /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ faintings n
λιποθυμία
An act of collapsing into a state of temporary unconsciousness.

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ fairer fairest adj
ξανθός ανοιχτός
Light in color, pale, particularly with regard to skin tone but also referring to blond hair.
δίκαιος
Just, equitable.

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛː/ /fɪə/ fairs n
πανηγύρι
An event for public entertainment and trade, a market.

fair play n
ευ αγωνίζεσθαι φερ πλέυ φερ-πλέυ
Good behavior; conduct (in sports or another endeavor) that is respectful of the rules, the spirit of the activity, and the adversary.

fair sex n
ωραίο φύλο αδύναμο φύλο αδύνατο φύλο ασθενές φύλο
(idiom, dated, now, sometimes, offensive) Women collectively.

fair trade fair trades n
δίκαιο εμπόριο
(uncountable) A system of trading promoting more equitable global trade, especially to sellers and producers in poorer areas, but also to the environment.

fairness /ˈfɛəɹ.nəs/ fairnesses n
αμεροληψία δικαιοκρισία εντιμότητα
The property of being fair or equitable.

fairy /ˈfeːɹi/ /ˈfɛə̯ɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛːɹi/ fairies n
νεράιδα
A mythical being with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, and revered in some modern forms of paganism.

fairy tale fairy tales n
παραμύθι
A folktale or literary story featuring fairies or similar fantasy characters.
(uncountable) The literary genre of these stories.
A story presented as true that is not believable.

fairy-tale adj
παραμυθένιος
Of the nature of a fairy tale; as if from a fairy tale.

fait accompli /ˌfeɪt.əˈkɔm.pli/ /ˌfeɪt.əˌkɔmˈpli/ faits accomplis n
τετελεσμένο γεγονός
An accomplished fact, something that has already occurred.

faith /feɪθ/ faiths n
πίστη
A trust or confidence in the intentions or abilities of a person, object, or ideal from prior empirical evidence.
A religious or spiritual belief system.
(obsolete) Credibility or truth.

faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ more faithful most faithful adj
πιστός
Loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause.

faithfully /ˈfeɪθfəli/ more faithfully most faithfully adv
πιστά
In a faithful manner.

fake /feɪ̯k/ faker fakest more fake most fake adj
ψεύτικος
Not real; false, fraudulent

fakir /fɑˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkiɹ/ /fəˈkɪəɹ/ /ˈfeɪkəɹ/ fakirs n
φακίρης
(Hinduism, more, _, loosely) An ascetic mendicant, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic.

falafel /fəˈlæfəl/ /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ /fəˈlɒfəl/ falafel falafels n
φαλάφελ φελάφελ
(uncountable) A Middle Eastern food in the form of balls made from chickpeas or broad beans and other ingredients, often served in a pita.
ρεβιθοκεφτές φαλάφελ ρεβυθοκεφτές φελάφελ
(countable) A single falafel ball.

falciform /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈfɒl.sɪ.fɔːm/ more falciform most falciform adj
δρεπανοειδής
Sickle-shaped.

falcon /ˈfoːlkən/ /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɑːlkən/ /ˈfɒlkən/ /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ /ˈfɛlkən/ falcons n
γεράκι πετρίτης
Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.

falconer /ˈfælkənɚ/ /ˈfɒl.kən.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔːk.nə(ɹ)/ falconers n
γερακάρης
A person who breeds or trains hawks or other birds of prey for taking birds or game.

fall /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ falls n
πτώση
The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
(chiefly, North America, archaic in Britain) The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice. [from 16th c.]

fall /fo(ː)l/ /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
πέφτω
To move to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
To come down, to drop or descend.
(intransitive) To collapse; to be overthrown or defeated.
(intransitive, formal, euphemistic) To die, especially in battle or by disease.
(intransitive) To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
(intransitive, obsolete) To issue forth into life; to be brought forth; said of the young of certain animals.

fall asleep v
αποκοιμιέμαι
To pass from a state of wakefulness into sleep.

fall ill v
αρρωσταίνω
To become ill, to get sick, to sicken.

fall in love v
ερωτεύομαι
(intransitive, of a person, animate object following “with”) To come to have feelings of love, particularly romantic love.
(intransitive, reciprocal) To come to have feelings of love towards each other.

fall off the turnip truck v
τρώω κουτόχορτο
(chiefly, US, stative, idiomatic) To be naive, uninformed, or unsophisticated, in the manner of a rustic person.

fall pregnant v
μένω έγκυος
(intransitive, formal, or, literary) To become pregnant.

fallacy /ˈfæl.ə.si/ fallacies n
πλάνη
Deceptive or false appearance; that which misleads the eye or the mind.

fallen angel fallen angels n
έκπτωτος άγγελος
(Christianity, Islam) An angel who rebelled against God and was exiled from heaven.

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ fallouts n
προσπτώσεις πρόσπτωση ραδιενεργή τέφρα
The event of small airborne particles falling to the ground in significant quantities as a result of major industrial activity, volcano eruption, sandstorm, nuclear explosion, etc.

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ fallow deer n
ντάμα πλατώνι
A ruminant mammal (Dama dama) belonging to the family Cervidae.

false /fɑls/ /fɒls/ /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ [fɒʊs] [fɔɫs] falser falsest adj
ψευδής
Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
κίβδηλος νόθος πλαστός ψευδής
Spurious, artificial.

false analogy false analogies n
ψευδής αναλογία
(logic) An informal fallacy applying to inductive arguments, in which the similarity in one respect of two concepts, objects, or events is taken as sufficient to establish that they are similar in another respect in which they actually are dissimilar.

false flax n
ψευδολινλάρι
Any of the several flowering plants of the genus Camelina, especially Camelina sativa, which is cultivated for oil.

false friend /ˌfɑls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔːls ˈfɹɛnd/ false friends n
ψευδόφιλος
(linguistics, translation studies, lexicography) A word in a language that bears a deceptive resemblance to a word in another language but in fact has a different meaning.

false negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈfɑls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /ˈfɒls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /ˈfɔls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /ˈfɔːls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ false negatives n
ψευδώς αρνητικό
A result of a test that shows as absent something that is present.

false positive false positives n
ψευδώς θετικό
A result of a test that shows as present something that is absent.

false teeth n
μασέλα

false witness false witnesses n
ψευδομάρτυρας
(countable) A perjurer; a deceptive or misleading witness.
ψευδομαρτυρία
(uncountable, countable) Deceptive public statements.

fame /feɪm/ fames n
δόξα φήμη
The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of.

familial /fəˈmɪljəl/ adj
οικογενειακός
Of or pertaining to any grouping of things referred to as a family.

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ more familiar most familiar adj
γνωστός γνώριμος οικείος φιλικός
Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
εξοικειωμένος
Acquainted.
οικείος φιλικός
Intimate or friendly.

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.i.ɚ/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ /fɚˈmɪl.jɚ/ familiars n
δαιμόνια
(witchcraft) An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæmɪli/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ families n
οικογένεια oικογένεια
(countable) A nuclear family: a mother and father who are married and cohabiting and their child or children.
(countable) A (close-knit) group of people related by blood, friendship, marriage, law, or custom, especially if they live or work together.
(countable, biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below order and above genus; a taxon at that rank.
(countable, linguistics) A group of languages believed to have descended from the same ancestral language.
οικογένεια
(uncountable) Members of one's family collectively.
(countable) Any group or aggregation of things classed together as kindred or related from possessing in common characteristics which distinguish them from other things of the same order.
(set theory, countable) A collection of sets, especially of subsets of a given set.
(countable, music) A group of instruments having the same basic method of tone production.

family reunification family reunifications n
οικογενειακή επανένωση

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ famines n
λιμός πείνα
(countable) A period of extreme shortage of food in a region.

famished /ˈfæmɪʃt/ more famished most famished adj
νηστικός
Extremely hungry.

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ famouser famousest more famous most famous adj
διάσημος περίφημος
Well known.

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] fans n
βεντάλια
A hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.
οπαδός
A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
ανεμιστήρας
An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.

fan /fæn/ [feən] [fɛən] [fɛːn] v
αερίζω
(transitive) To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ more fanatic most fanatic adj
φανατικός
Fanatical.

fanatical /fəˈnætɪkəl/ more fanatical most fanatical adj
φανατικός
Having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause.

fanaticism /fəˈnæt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ [fəˈnæɾ.ɪ.sɪ.zm̩] fanaticisms n
φανατισμός
The characteristic or practice of being a fanatic.

fanslation /fænzˈleɪʃən/ /fænˈsleɪʃən/ fanslations n
μη εμπορική μετάφραση
(slang) An unofficial translation of the dialogue or text of a media product (such as a manga, television programme, or video game) from one language to another which is done by fans rather than by its producer.

fantasia /-ˈtɑː-/ /fænˈteɪ.zi.ə/ /fænˈteɪ.zɪ.ə/ /fænˈteɪ.ʒə/ /ˌfæn.təˈziː.ə/ fantasias n
φαντασία
(music, also, figurative) A form of instrumental composition with a free structure and improvisational characteristics; specifically, one combining a number of well-known musical pieces. [from early 18th c.]

fantasize /ˈfæntəˌsaɪz/ v
ονειροπολώ φαντάζομαι
(intransitive) To indulge in fantasy; to imagine things only possible in fantasy.

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ more fantastic most fantastic adj
φανταστικός
Existing in or constructed from fantasy; of or relating to fantasy; fanciful.
Wonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier).

fantastically more fantastically most fantastically adv
φανταστικά
In a fantastic manner.

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ /ˈfæntəzi/ fantasies n
φαντασία λογοτεχνία του φανταστικού
(literature) The literary genre generally dealing with themes of magic and the supernatural, imaginary worlds and creatures, etc.

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ farther farthermost farthest further furthermost furthest adj
μακριά
Distant; remote in space.

far left n
ακροαριστερά
The most radical part of the political left wing.

far right /ˌfɑɹ ˈɹaɪt/ /ˌfɑː ˈɹʌɪt/ n
ακροδεξιά
(politics) The most right-wing or conservative part of a political faction or grouping.

far-fetched farther-fetched farthest-fetched further-fetched furthest-fetched more far-fetched most far-fetched adj
τραβηγμένο από τα μαλλιά
Implausible; not likely; difficult to believe.

far-right /ˈfɑɹˌɹaɪt/ /ˈfɑːˌɹʌɪt/ more far-right most far-right adj
ακροδεξιός
(politics) Extremely right-wing.

farad /ˈfæɹæd/ /ˈfæɹəd/ farads n
φαράντ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical capacitance; the capacitance of a capacitor in which one coulomb of charge causes a potential difference of one volt across the capacitor. Symbol: F

farandole farandoles n
φαραντόλα
A lively chain dance in 6/8 time, of Provençal origin.

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɚ/ /fɛɹ/ fares n
ναύλα
(countable) Money paid for a transport ticket.
επιβάτης
(countable) A paying passenger, especially in a taxi.

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ adj
αποχαιρετιστήριος
Parting, valedictory, final.

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ farewells n
αντίο αποχαιρετισμός
A wish of happiness or safety at parting, especially a permanent departure.
αποχαιρετισμός
A departure; the act of leaving.

farewell /fæɹˈwɛl/ /fɑːɹˈwɛl/ /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɚˈwɛl/ v
αποχαιρετώ
To bid farewell or say goodbye.

farina /fəˈɹaɪnə/ /fəˈɹiːnə/ farinas n
φαρίνα
A fine flour or meal made from cereal grains or from the starch or fecula of vegetables, extracted by various processes, and used in cookery.

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ farms n
αγρόκτημα
A place where agricultural and similar activities take place, especially the growing of crops or the raising of livestock.

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ v
καλλιεργώ
(transitive) To grow (a particular crop).
εκτρέφω καλλιεργώ
To give up to another, as an estate, a business, the revenue, etc., on condition of receiving in return a percentage of what it yields; to farm out.

farmer /ˈfɑɹ.mɚ/ /ˈfɑː.mə(ɹ)/ farmers n
αγρότης γεωργός αγρότισσα γεωργοκτηνοτρόφος κτηνοτρόφος
A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock; anyone engaged in agriculture on a farm#Noun.

farmers' market farmers' markets n
αγροταγορά
A market where farmers and growers sell produce directly to the public.

farmhouse /ˈfɑːmhaus/ farmhouses n
αγροικία
A house that was once a farmer's residence albeit today lived in by residents whose occupation is not farming.

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.ɚ/ /ˈfɛɹi.ɚ/ farriers n
πεταλωτής
A person who maintains the health and balance of horses' feet through the trimming of the hoof and fitting of horseshoes.

farsightedness n
υπερμετρωπία
(pathology) The condition of being unable to focus on near objects; presbyopia.

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ farts n
πορδή κλανιά
(informal, impolite) An emission of digestive gases from the anus; a flatus. [from 15th c.]

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
κλάνω πέρδομαι
(informal, impolite, intransitive) To emit digestive gases from the anus; to flatulate.

farter farters n
κλανιάρης πορδαλάς πριτσομπαλίτσας
(dialectal) One who ambles along slowly.

farthing /ˈfɑː(ɹ).ðɪŋ/ farthings n
φαρδίνι
(historical) Former British unit of currency worth one-quarter of an old penny; or a coin representing this.

fascinating /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ more fascinating most fascinating adj
συναρπαστικός
Having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive.

fascism /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ fascisms n
φασισμός
Any right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and society, and repression of criticism or opposition. [1922]

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ more fascist most fascist adj
φασιστικός
Of or relating to fascism.
Supporting the principles of fascism.

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ fascists n
φασίστας
A proponent of fascism.

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ fashions n
μόδα νεωτερισμός συρμός
(countable) A current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons.
μόδα
(uncountable) Popular trends.
τρόπος μέθοδος
(countable) A style or manner in which something is done.

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ v
διαμορφώνω πλάθω
To make, build or construct, especially in a crude or improvised way.

fashionable /ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ more fashionable most fashionable adj
μοδάτος
Characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style.

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ faster fastest adj
στερεός
(dated) Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable. [from 9th c.]
γρήγορος ταχύς
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
βαθύς
Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people). [16th–19th c.]
μπροστά
Ahead of the correct time or schedule. [from 19th c.]

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ faster fastest adv
γρήγορα
Quickly, with great speed; within a short time [from 13th c.].

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ v
νηστεύω
(transitive) (academic) To cause a person or animal to abstain, especially from eating.

fast food /ˈfæst ˈfuːd/ /ˈfɑːst ˈfuːd/ fast foods n
φαστ φουντ
Food that is served quickly, often standardized and pre-prepared.

fasten /ˈfæsn̩/ /ˈfæsən/ /ˈfɑːsn̩/ /ˈfɑːsən/ v
δένω
(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.

fastidiousness n
ακριβολογία
The quality of being fastidious.

fasting /ˈfæstɪŋ/ /ˈfɑːstɪŋ/ fastings n
νηστεία
Abstinence or mortification for religious reasons, especially abstinence from food.
Abstinence from food, limiting caloric intake, for medical or health reasons, dieting.

fat /fæt/ fatter fattest adj
χοντρός παχύς
Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.
χοντρός
Thick; large.
άφθονος
Bountiful.

fat /fæt/ fats n
λίπος
(uncountable) A specialized animal tissue with high lipid content, used for long-term storage of energy: fat tissue.
(countable) A lipid that is solid at room temperature, which fat tissue contains and which is also found in the blood circulation; sometimes, a refined substance chemically resembling such naturally occurring lipids.

fat-ass /ˈfætæs/ [ˈfæɾæs] fat-asses n
χοντροκώλα χοντροκώλης
(coarse, slang, pejorative) A rotund, overweight, or obese person.

fate /feɪt/ fates n
πεπρωμένο μοίρα τύχη ειμαρμένη ριζικό
The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
μοίρα πεπρωμένο τύχη
The effect, consequence, outcome, or inevitable events predetermined by this cause.
πεπρωμένο μοίρα
Destiny; often with a connotation of death, ruin, misfortune, etc.
(mythology) (one of the goddesses said to control the destiny of human beings).

father /ˈfeɪðəɹ/ /ˈfæðə/ /ˈfæðəɹ/ /ˈfɐːðə/ /ˈfɑðɚ/ /ˈfɑːd̪ə(r)/ /ˈfɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɒːðɚ/ fathers n
πατέρας
A male ancestor more remote than a parent; a progenitor; especially, a first ancestor.
A term of respectful address for a priest.

father superior father superiors fathers superior n
ηγούμενος
a friar or monk in charge of a monastery, priory or convent; an abbot or a prior

father-in-law /ˈfɑːðəɹɪnˌlɔː/ father-in-laws fathers-in-law n
πεθερός
One's spouse's father.

fatherland fatherlands n
πατρίδα
The country of one's ancestors.

fatherly /ˈfɑðɚli/ /ˈfɑːðəli/ more fatherly most fatherly adj
πατρικός
Characteristic of what is considered the ideal behaviour pertaining to fatherhood.

fathom /ˈfað(ə)m/ /ˈfædəm/ /ˈfæðəm/ fathoms n
οργιά
(chiefly, nautical, historical, US) A man's armspan, generally reckoned to be six feet (about 1.8 metres). Later used to measure the depth of water, but now generally replaced by the metre outside American usage.

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ fatigues n
κούραση καταπόνηση κόπος
A weariness caused by exertion; exhaustion.
αγγαρεία
(often in the plural) A menial task or tasks, especially in the military.
φθορά
(engineering) Weakening and eventual failure of material, typically by cracking leading to complete separation, caused by repeated application of mechanical stress to the material.

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ v
κουράζω καταπονώ
(transitive) To tire or make weary by physical or mental exertion.
εξαντλούμαι κουράζομαι
(intransitive) To lose so much strength or energy that one becomes tired, weary, feeble or exhausted.

fatigues /fəˈtiːɡz/ n
αγγαρεία
(military) Menial duties, especially as punishment.
στολή αγγαρείας
(US) Military clothing worn when doing menial tasks.

fatso /ˈfæ.t͡soʊ/ /ˈfæt.soʊ/ fatsoes fatsos n
χοντρομπαλάς χοντρομπαλού
(pejorative) Someone who is overweight.

fattening /ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/ [ˈfæˀ(ə)nɪŋ] more fattening most fattening adj
παχυντικός
That causes weight gain; often of high calorie food with relatively little nutritive value.

fatty acid fatty acids n
λιπαρό οξύ
(organic chemistry, biochemistry) Any of a class of aliphatic carboxylic acids, of general formula CnH2n+1COOH, that occur combined with glycerol as animal or vegetable oils and fats. Only those with an even number of carbon atoms are normally found in natural fats.

fatuous /ˈfæt.ju.əs/ /ˈfæt͡ʃ.u.əs/ more fatuous most fatuous adj
ανόητος κουτός
Obnoxiously stupid; vacantly silly; content in one's foolishness.

fatwa /ˈfæ.twɑː/ /ˈfæt.wɑ/ /ˈfɑt.wɑ/ fatawa fatwas n
φάτουα φετβάς φετφάς
(Islam) A legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti or other Islamic lawyer.

fault /fɑlt/ /fɒlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ [fɒːlt] faults n
φταίξιμο
A mistake or error.

faun /fɔːn/ fauns n
φαύνος
(Roman mythology) A woodland creature with pointed ears, legs, and short horns of a goat and a fondness for unrestrained revelry.

fauna /ˈfɔː.nə/ faunae faunas faunæ n
πανίδα
(uncountable) Animals considered as a group; especially those of a particular country, region, time. [from late 18th c.]

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ favors n
χάρη
A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).
εύνοια
Goodwill; benevolent regard.

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ v
ευνοώ
To look upon fondly; to prefer.

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ adj
αγαπημένος ευνοούμενος
Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ favourites n
προτίμηση
A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
φαβορί
A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.

favouritism favouritisms n
ευνοιοκρατία φαβοριτισμός
(British spelling) The unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another.

favus /ˈfeɪvəs/ favi n
κασίδα
(medicine) A severe, chronic infection of ringworm.

fawn /fɔːn/ fawns n
ελαφάκι
A young deer.

fax /fæks/ faxes faxxes n
φαξ
A document sent, or received and printed by a fax machine.

fax /fæks/ v
στέλνω φαξ τηλεομοιοτυπώ
To send a document via a fax machine.

fax machine fax machines n
συυή τηλεομοιοτυπίας
A device which scans, transmits, receives and prints documents (faxes) transmitted by telephone.

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ fears n
φόβος δέος
(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
φοβία φόβος
(countable) A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.

fear /fɪə/ /fɪɚ/ /fɪɹ/ v
φοβάμαι
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.

fearful /ˈfɜː(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈfɜː(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈfɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈfɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈfɪɹfəl/ /ˈfɪɹfʊl/ fearfuler fearfulest fearfuller fearfullest more fearful most fearful adj
τρομακτικός φοβερός
Frightening; causing fear.
τρομερός φοβερός
(dated) Terrible; shockingly bad.
φοβισμένος
(now, _, rare) Frightened; filled with terror.

fearmongering fearmongerings n
κινδυνολογία
The act of spreading needless fear; exaggerating purported threats in order to incite fear.

feasible /ˈfi.zə.bəl/ /ˈfiː.zə.bəl/ [ˈfi.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfiː.zə.bɫ̩] [ˈfɪi.zə.bɫ̩] more feasible most feasible adj
εφικτός πραγματοποιήσιμος επιτεύξιμος πραγματώσιμος υλοποιήσιμος
Able to be done in practice.

feast /fiːst/ feasts n
ευωχία γιορτή πανηγύρι
A very large meal, often of a ceremonial nature.

feast day feast days n
γιορτή
(religion) A religious festival for a particular saint or religious event.

feat /fiːt/ feats n
άθλος
A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ feathers n
φτερό πούπουλο
A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

feature /ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈfiː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ features n
χαρακτηριστικό
An important or main item.
στήλη
(media) A long, prominent article or item in the media, or the department that creates them; frequently used technically to distinguish content from news.
δυνατότητα
(computing) A beneficial capability of a piece of software.

fecal /ˈfiːkəl/ adj
περιττωματικός
Of or relating to feces.

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
κόπρανα περιττώματα σκατά

feckless /ˈfɛkləs/ /ˈfɛklɪs/ more feckless most feckless adj
άσκοπος
Lacking purpose.
ανίκανος
Without skill, ineffective, incompetent.
άβουλος
Lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way.
ασθενής
(British, archaic) Lacking vitality.

fed up more fed up most fed up adj
μπουχτισμένος
(idiomatic) Frustrated, annoyed, tired, to the limit of one's endurance.

federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ /ˈfɛdɹəl/ adj
ομοσπονδιακός
Pertaining to the national government level in a federal nation, as opposed to state, provincial, county, city, or town.

federal government federal governments n
ομοσπονδιακή κυβέρνηση
Any of several forms of government of federations.

federalization federalizations n
ομοσπονδιοποίηση συγκρότηση σε ομοσπονδία
The unification of states to form a federal union.

federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ federations n
ομοσπονδία
Array of nations or states that are unified under one central authority which is elected by its members.

fee /fiː/ fees n
αμοιβή
An additional monetary payment charged for a service or good, especially one that is minor compared to the underlying cost.

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
ταΐζω τρέφω
(transitive) To give (someone or something) food to eat.
(transitive) To give to a machine to be processed.

feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ feedbacks n
ανάδραση
Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results.
ανάδραση ανατροφοδότηση
(electronics, cybernetics, control theory, ) The part of an output signal that is looped back into the input to control or modify a system.

feeding bottle feeding bottles n
μπιμπερό
A bottle for feeding milk to babies or to the young of other animals.

feel /fiːl/ [fiːɫ] v
αισθάνομαι
(transitive, copulative) To become aware of through the skin; to use the sense of touch on.
αισθάνομαι ψηλαφώ
(intransitive) To search by sense of touch.
ψηλαφώ
(intransitive) To receive information by touch or by any neurons other than those responsible for sight, smell, taste, or hearing.
αισθάνομαι νιώθω
(transitive) To experience an emotion or other mental state about.
νιώθω
(intransitive, copulative) To experience an emotion or other mental state.
ψυλλιάζομαι
(transitive) To think, believe, or have an impression concerning.

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ feelings n
αίσθηση αίσθημα
Sensation, particularly through the skin.
συναίσθημα αίσθημα
Emotion; impression.
συναίσθημα
(always, _, in the plural) Emotional state or well-being.

feign /feɪn/ v
προσποιούμαι
To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.

feint /feɪnt/ feints n
αντιπερισπασμός
(often, military) A movement made to confuse an opponent; a dummy.

feisty /ˈfaɪsti/ feistier feistiest more feisty most feisty adj
δυναμικός ενεργητικός επίμονος
Tenacious, energetic, spunky.
μαχητικός
Belligerent; prepared to stand and fight, especially in spite of relatively small stature or some other disadvantage.
επιθετικός εριστικός
Easily offended and ready to bicker.

feldspar feldspars n
άστριος
(mineral) Any of a large group of rock-forming minerals that, together, make up about 60% of the earth's outer crust. The feldspars are all aluminum silicates of the alkali metals sodium, potassium, calcium and barium. Feldspars are the principal constituents of igneous and plutonic rocks.

felicitous /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/ more felicitous most felicitous adj
επιτυχής
Appropriate, apt, fitting.

felicity /fəˈlɪsəti/ /fɪˈlɪsɪti/ [-ɾi] felicities n
ευδαιμονία
(uncountable) An apt and pleasing style in speech, writing, etc.; (countable) an apt and pleasing choice of words.

feline /ˈfiːlaɪn/ more feline most feline adj
αιλουροειδής
Of or pertaining to cats.

fellate /fəˈleɪt/ /ˈfɛleɪt/ v
πεολείχω
(transitive, by extension) To suck (something) in a manner suggestive of fellatio.
(transitive, figuratively) To suck up to, to flatter or be shamefully subservient to.

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ fellatios n
πεολειξία πεοθηλασμός
The stimulation of the penis using the mouth.

fellow citizen n
συμπολίτης συμπολίτις
A citizen of one's country or city.

fellow traveller fellow travellers n
συνταξιδιώτης
One who travels together with another.

fellowship /ˈfɛloʊʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʃɪp/ /ˈfɛləʊʃɪp/ fellowships n
αδελφότητα συντροφιά
A company of people that share the same interest or aim.
συναδελφικότητα
A feeling of friendship, relatedness or connection between people.
υποτροφία
(education) A merit-based scholarship.

felon /ˈfɛlən/ felons n
εγκληματίας κακοποιός
(criminal law) A person who has committed a felony; specifically, one who has been tried and convicted of such a crime.

felony /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/ felonies n
κακούργημα
(US, historical, _, in, _, UK, legal) A serious criminal offense, which, under United States federal law, is punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year or by death.

felt /fɛlt/ felts n
τσόχα κετσές
A cloth or stuff made of matted fibres of wool, or wool and fur, fulled or wrought into a compact substance by rolling and pressure, with lees or size, without spinning or weaving.

felt-tip pen felt-tip pens n
μαρκαδόρος
(UK) A pen that holds quick-drying ink conveyed to a writing surface by means of a felt nib.

felucca feluccas n
φελούκα
A traditional wooden shallow-draught sailing boat used in the Mediterranean and along the Nile in Egypt, its rig consisting of one or two lateen sails.

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ femaler femalest more female most female adj
θηλυκός
Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
(figuratively) Having an internal socket, as in a connector or pipe fitting. [from 16th c.]

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ females n
θηλυκό θήλυ
One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.

female circumcision female circumcisions n
γυναικεία περιτομή
(sometimes, proscribed, possibly, _, dated) Any operation involving removal of any of various parts of the female external genital organs including and in addition to the hood, such as the clitoris or labia; regarded as mutilation in many societies. [from 17th c.]

female ejaculation female ejaculations n
γυναικεία εκσπερμάτιση
The forceful expulsion of fluids from the vagina during the female orgasm, possibly originating from the Skene's gland (paraurethral gland) and/or urethra.

female genital mutilation female genital mutilations n
ακρωτηριασμός γυναικείων γεννητικών οργάνων
Any mutilation of the female genitals done for non-medical reasons, such as the infliction of abrasion, burns (chemical or cauterizing), or cuts or slits, or amputation or piercing. [from 21st c.]

femicide /ˈfɛmɪsaɪd/ femicides n
γυναικοκτονία
The killing of a woman or girl because of her sex, especially when motivated by misogyny. [from 19th c.]

feminationalism n
φεμιεθνικισμός

feminazi /ˌfɛmɪˈnɑːtsi/ more feminazi most feminazi adj
φεμιναζισμός
(derogatory, potentially, _, offensive) Relating to a radical or militant feminist who is intolerant of opposing views or who seeks superiority of women over men.

feminazi /ˌfɛmɪˈnɑːtsi/ feminazis n
φεμιναζί
(derogatory, potentially, _, offensive) A radical or militant feminist who is intolerant of opposing views or who seeks female superiority over men.

feminazism n
φεμιναζισμός
(derogatory) Aggressive militant radical feminism.

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ more feminine most feminine adj
θηλυκός
Of or pertaining to the female sex; biologically female, not male.
(grammar) Of, pertaining or belonging to the female grammatical gender, in languages that have gender distinctions.
γυναικείος θηλυκός
Belonging to females; typically used by females.
Having the qualities stereotypically associated with women: nurturing, not aggressive.

feminine /ˈfɛmənɪn/ /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ feminines n
θηλυκό
That which is feminine.
(grammar) The feminine gender.

femininity /fɛmɪˈnɪnɪti/ femininities n
θηλυκότητα
The sum of all attributes that are feminine or convey womanhood.

feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ feminisms n
φεμινισμός
A social theory or political movement which argues that legal and social restrictions on women must be removed in order to bring about equality of the sexes in all aspects of public and private life.

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ more feminist most feminist adj
φεμινιστικός
relating to or in accordance with feminism.

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ feminists n
φεμινίστρια φεμινιστής
an advocate of feminism; a person who believes in bringing about the equality of the sexes (of women and men) in all aspects of public and private life

feminize /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ v
εκθηλύνω
(transitive) To make (more) feminine.
εκθηλύνομαι
(intransitive) To become (more) feminine.

femme fatale /fɛm fəˈtæl/ /fɛm fəˈtɑːl/ femme fatales femmes fatales n
φαμ φατάλ
An attractive and seductive but ultimately dangerous woman.

femonationalism femonationalisms n
φεμοεθνικισμός

femtometre femtometres n
φεμτόμετρο
10-15 of a metre. Symbol: fm

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] fences n
κλεπταποδόχος
(informal) Someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods, a criminal middleman for transactions of stolen goods.
φράχτης μάντρα περίφραξη
(figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.

fence /fɛns/ [fɛns] [fɛnts] v
περιφράσσω φράζω
(transitive) To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.
ξιφομαχώ
(intransitive, sports) To engage in the sport of fencing.

fencing /ˈfɛnsɪŋ/ fencings n
ξιφασκία
The art or sport of duelling with swords, especially with the 17th- to 18th-century European dueling swords and the practice weapons descended from them (sport fencing).

fend off v
αβαράρω
To defend against; to repel with force or effort

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ fenders n
προφυλακτήρας
(US) panel of a car which encloses the wheel area, especially the front wheels.
παράβλημα
(US) a shield, usually of plastic or metal, on a bicycle that protects the rider from mud or water

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ fennels n
μάραθο μάραθος
A plant, Foeniculum vulgare, of the parsley family, which has a sweet, anise-like flavor.
μάραθο φοινόκιο
(culinary) The bulb, leaves, or stalks of the plant, eaten as a vegetable.
μάραθο φινόκιο
(culinary) The seeds of the fennel plant used as a spice in cooking.

fentanyl /ˈfɛn.tə.nɑl/ /ˈfɛn.tə.nɔl/ /ˈfɛn.tə.nɪl/ [ˈfɛnʔ.nɑɫ] [ˈfɛnʔ.nɔɫ] [ˈfɛʔn̩.nɪɫ] fentanyls n
φαιντανύλη
(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic opioid narcotic analgesic C22H28N2O with pharmacological action similar to morphine that is administered transdermally as a skin patch and in the form of its citrate C22H28N2O·C6H8O7 is administered orally or parenterally (as by intravenous or epidural injection); N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide.

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjəˌɡɹiːk/ /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ fenugreeks n
νυχάκι τριγωνέλλα
The seeds of this plant, used as a spice (especially in Indian and Thai cooking).

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ /ˈfɪəɹəl/ more feral most feral adj
άγριος
(of an animal) Wild but descended from domestic or captive ancestors.

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɚ.mɛnt/ /ˈfɜː.mɛnt/ v
αναβράζω ζυμώνω
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.

fermentation /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mɛnˈteɪʃən/ fermentations n
ζύμωση
(biochemistry) Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide
A state of agitation or excitement; a ferment.

fermium /ˈfɜːɹmiəm/ n
φέρμιο
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Fm) with an atomic number of 100.

fern /fɘːn/ /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ [fɜːn] ferns n
φτέρη
Any of a group of some twenty thousand species of vascular plants classified in the division Pteridophyta that lack seeds and reproduce by shedding spores to initiate an alternation of generations.

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ more ferocious most ferocious adj
άγριος
Marked by extreme and violent energy.

ferocity /fəˈɹɑsɪti/ /fəˈɹɒsɪti/ ferocities n
αγριότητα
The condition of being ferocious.

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ ferrets n
κουνάβι νυφίτσα
An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.

ferret out v
ξετρυπώνω
(transitive) To discover something after searching.

ferromagnetic more ferromagnetic most ferromagnetic adj
σιδηρομαγνητικός
(physics) Exhibiting ferromagnetism.

ferrous /ˈfɛɹəs/ more ferrous most ferrous adj
σιδερένιος
Of or containing iron.
(chemistry) Of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 2.

ferry /ˈfeɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ ferries n
πορθμείο
A ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.
A place where passengers are transported across water in such a ship.
The legal right or franchise that entitles a corporate body or an individual to operate such a service.

ferryman ferrymen n
βαρκάρης πορθμέας
A man who operates a ferry.

fertility /fɝˈtɪləti/ fertilities n
γονιμότητα
(uncountable) The condition, or the degree, of being fertile.

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ fertilizers n
λίπασμα
A natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.
(chemistry) A chemical compound created to have the same effect.

festival /ˈfɛstəv(ə)l/ /ˈfɛstɪvl̩/ festivals n
φεστιβάλ
An event or series of special events centred on the celebration or promotion of some theme or aspect of the community, often held at regular intervals.

festive /ˈfɛstɪv/ more festive most festive adj
εορταστικός γιορτινός
Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.

feta /ˈfɛtə/ fetas n
φέτα
A variety of curd cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and originating from Greece.

fetid /ˈfɛtɪd/ more fetid most fetid adj
δυσώδης δύσοσμος
Foul-smelling, stinking.

fetish /ˈfiː.tɪʃ/ /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ fetishes n
βίτσιο φετίχ
Sexual attraction to or arousal at something abnormally sexual or nonsexual, such as an object or a nonsexual part of the body. [from the early 19th c.]
βίτσιο
An irrational or abnormal preoccupation or fixation on some object or activity; an obsession. [from the 19th c.]

fetishism fetishisms n
φετιχισμός
A form of paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body.

fetishist /ˈfɛtɪʃɪst/ fetishists n
φετιχίστρια φετιχιστής
One who has a sexual fetish.

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ feti fetii fetus fetuses n
έμβρυο
An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal.

feud /fjuːd/ /fɪu̯d/ feuds n
έριδα
A state of long-standing mutual hostility.
φέουδο
An estate granted to a vassal by a feudal lord in exchange for service.

feudal /ˈfjudəl/ /ˈfjuːdl̩/ [ˈfju.ɾɫ̩] [ˈfjuː.dɫ̩] adj
φεουδαρχικός
Of, or relating to feudalism.

feudalism /ˈfju.də.lɪ.zəm/ [ˈfju.də.lɪ.zm̩] feudalisms n
δουλοπαροικία φεουδαρχία
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.

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ fevers n
πυρετός
A higher than normal body temperature of a person (or, generally, a mammal), usually caused by disease.
(usually, in combination with one or more preceding words) Any of various diseases.
A state of excitement or anxiety.

feverish /ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/ more feverish most feverish adj
εμπύρετος
Having a fever, an elevated body temperature.
πυρετώδης
Filled with excess energy.

feverless adj
απύρετος
Without a fever.

few /fjuː/ /fɪu̯/ [fjʉː] [fjʉ͡u] fewer fewest least less determiner
λίγος μερικοί
(preceded by another determiner) An indefinite, but usually small, number of.

fez /fɛz/ fezes fezzes n
φέσι
A felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone, having a flat top with a tassel attached.

ff. phraseologicalUnit
κ.εξ.
and the following (pages, paragraphs etc.)

fiancé /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ fiancée fiancés n
αρραβωνιαστικός
A man who is engaged to be married; the man to whom one is engaged.

fiancée /fiɑnˈseɪ/ /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɑːnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ /ˌfiɑnˈseɪ/ fiancé fiancées n
αρραβωνιαστικιά
A woman who is engaged to be married; the woman to whom one is engaged.

fiasco /fiˈæs.kəʊ/ fiascoes fiascos n
φιάσκο
A ludicrous or humiliating situation. Some effort that went quite wrong.

fibre optic adj
ινοοπτικός
Of, or relating to fibre optics, or to optical fibre.

fibreglass /ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/ fibreglasses n
υαλοΐνα
Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.

fibril /faɪbɹ(ə)l/ fibrils n
ινίδιο
(biology) Any fine, filamentous structure in animals or plants

fibrillation /ˌfɪbɹɪˈleɪʃən/ fibrillations n
μαρμαρυγή
The rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of the muscle fibers of the heart.

fibrinolysis fibrinolyses n
ινωδόλυση
The process wherein a fibrin clot, the product of coagulation, is broken down.

fibrinolytic more fibrinolytic most fibrinolytic adj
ινολυτικός
Of, pertaining to, or producing fibrinolysis.

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ fickler ficklest more fickle most fickle adj
άστατος ευμετάβλητος
Quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.

fiction /ˈfɪk.ʃən/ fictions n
μυθιστόρημα
(literature) Literary type using invented or imaginative writing, instead of real facts, usually written as prose.

fictional /ˈfɪkʃənəl/ more fictional most fictional adj
φανταστικός
Invented, as opposed to real.

fictionist fictionists n
μυθιστοριογράφος
One who deals in fiction; a writer of fiction, a novelist.

fiddle while Rome burns v
εδώ ο κόσμος καίγεται και το μουνί χτενίζεται
(idiomatic) To neglect helping when one’s time is needed most; to ignore the major problem at hand (whilst doing something less important); to be idle, inactive, or uninterested in a time of great need.

fidget /ˈfɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ fidgets n
νευρόσπαστο
(informal) A person who fidgets, especially habitually.

fidgeting fidgetings n
ανάδεμα
A fidgety motion.

fidgety /ˈfɪd͡ʒɪti/ fidgetier fidgetiest adj
ανήσυχος
Having, or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget; restless.

field /fild/ /fiːld/ fields n
χωράφι αγρός
A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country.
αγρός λιβάδι
A wide, open space that is used to grow crops or to hold farm animals, usually enclosed by a fence, hedge or other barrier.
γήπεδο
A place where competitive matches are carried out with figures, or playing area in a board game or a computer game.
πεδίο τομέας
A domain of study, knowledge or practice.
πεδίο χωράφι
(computing, object-oriented programming) An area of memory or storage reserved for a particular value, subject to virtual access controls.
(physics) A physical phenomenon (such as force, potential or fluid velocity) that pervades a region; a mathematical model of such a phenomenon that associates each point and time with a scalar, vector or tensor quantity.
σώμα
(algebra) A commutative ring satisfying the field axioms.

field /fild/ /fiːld/ v
κόβω
(transitive, sports) To intercept or catch (a ball) and play it.
κατεβάζω ομάδα συγκεντρώνω ομάδα
(transitive, sports) To place (a team, its players, etc.) in a game.
απευθύνω
(transitive) To answer; to address.

field hockey n
χόκεϊ επί χόρτου χόκεϋ επί χόρτου
A form of hockey played on a grassed pitch with a hard rubber ball instead of a puck.

field marshal field marshals n
στρατάρχης
(military ranks) In certain nations the highest military rank, ranking below only the commander in chief; now essentially disused.

field mouse field mice n
σταχτοποντικός
One of several species of mice in genus Apodemus found in Eurasia and Africa.

field of view fields of view n
οπτικό πεδίο
(optics) The angular extent of what can be seen, either with the eye or with an optical instrument or camera.

field of vision /ˈfild ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ /ˈfiːld ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ fields of vision n
οπτικό πεδίο
The area that a person, an animal, etc., can see with its eyes (or each eye individually) without turning the head.

fieldfare /ˈfiːldfɛə/ fieldfares n
κεδρότσιχλα
A large thrush, Turdus pilaris, a bird of Eurasia.

fiend /fiːnd/ /fɛnd/ fiends n
Δαίμων
A devil or demon; a malignant or diabolical being; an evil spirit.

fiendish /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ more fiendish most fiendish adj
μοχθηρός
Sinister; evil; like a fiend.

fiercely /fɪəsli/ /fɪɹsli/ fiercelier fierceliest more fiercely most fiercely adv
άγρια αγρίως
In a fierce manner.

fiesta /fiˈɛstə/ /fɪˈɛstə/ fiestas n
γιορτή
(in Spanish-speaking countries) A religious festival.
A festive occasion.

fifteen /fɪfˈtiːn/ /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral
δεκαπέντε
The cardinal number occurring after fourteen (14) and before sixteen (16).

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
πέμπτος
The ordinal form of the number five.

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ fifths n
πέμπτο πέμπτος
One of five equal parts of a whole.

fifth column fifth columns n
πέμπτη φάλαγγα
A group of people which clandestinely undermines a larger group, such as a nation, to which it is expected to be loyal.

fifth gear fifth gears n
πέμπτη
The fifth and typically highest gear of an engine.

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ adj
πεντηκοστός
The ordinal form of the number fifty.

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ numeral
πενήντα
The cardinal number occurring after forty-nine and before fifty-one.

fifty-eight numeral
πενήντα οκτώ
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-seven and preceding fifty-nine.

fifty-five numeral
πενήντα πέντε
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-four and preceding fifty-six.

fifty-four numeral
πενήντα τέσσαρες
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-three and preceding fifty-five.

fifty-nine numeral
πενήντα εννέα
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-eight and preceding sixty.

fifty-one /ˌfɪfti wʌn/ numeral
πενήντα έν
The cardinal number immediately following fifty and preceding fifty-two.

fifty-seven /ˌfɪftiˈsɛvn̩/ /ˌfɪftiˈsɛvən/ numeral
πενήντα επτά
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-six and preceding fifty-eight.

fifty-six numeral
πενήντα έξ
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-five and preceding fifty-seven.

fifty-three numeral
πενήντα τρείς
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-two and preceding fifty-four.

fifty-two numeral
πενήντα δύο
The cardinal number immediately following fifty-one and preceding fifty-three.

fig /fɪɡ/ figs n
σύκο
The fruit of the fig tree, pear-shaped and containing many small seeds. [from 12th c.]
συκιά σύκο
A fruit-bearing tree or shrub of the genus Ficus that is native mainly to the tropics. [from 14th c.]

fig leaf fig leaves n
συκή
A representation of leaf of a fig plant used to cover the genitals of a nude figure in a work of art (alluding to Genesis iii 7, in which Adam and Eve use fig leaves to hide their nakedness).
(figuratively) Anything used to conceal something undesirable or that one does not want to be discovered.

fig. /fɪɡ/ fig. figs. n
εικ.
abbreviation of figure

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] fights n
μάχη
(archaic) A battle between opposing armies.

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
μαλώνω τσακώνομαι
(reciprocal) To contend in physical conflict with each other, either singly or in war, battle etc.
παλεύω μάχομαι πολεμάω πολεμώ
(intransitive) To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.
πολεμώ
(transitive) To engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.
καταπολεμώ
(transitive) To try to overpower; to fiercely counteract.

fight back /faɪt bæk/ [fʌɪt bæk] v
αντεπιτίθεμαι
(intransitive) to counterattack; to resist an attack.

fighter plane fighter planes n
μαχητικό αεροσκάφος
(aircraft, military) A military aircraft primarily designed to attack enemy aircraft. Frequently shortened to fighter.

fighting fish fighting fish fighting fishes n
μονομάχος ψάρι
A small aggressive freshwater fish originating from Thailand, popular as aquarium fish, Betta splendens.

fighting spirit /ˌfaɪ.tɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ɪt/ /ˌfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ ˈspɪɹ.ət/ fighting spirits n
αγωνιστικότητα
(idiomatic) One's willpower or ability to continue partaking in difficult activities or to continue fighting against insurmountable odds.

figment /ˈfɪɡ.mənt/ figments n
αποκύημα
A fabrication, fantasy, invention; something fictitious.

figurative /ˈfɪɡəɹətɪv/ more figurative most figurative adj
μεταφορικός
Of use as a metaphor, simile, metonym or other figure of speech, as opposed to literal; using figures; as when saying that someone who eats more than they should is a pig or like a pig.
Metaphorically so called.
πολύσημος
With many figures of speech.
εικαστικός
Emblematic, symbolic; representative, exemplative

figure of speech figures of speech n
σχήμα λόγου
(rhetoric, stylistic) A word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect.

figure out v
βγάζω νόημα
(informal) To come to understand; to discover or find a solution; to deduce.

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɪɡəɹˌhɛd/ figureheads n
ακρόπρωρο
(nautical) A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
αχυράνθρωπος
(by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.

figurine /fɪɡ(j)əˈɹin/ /fɪɡəˈɹin/ figurines n
αγαλματίδιο
A small carved or molded figure; a statuette.

filariasis filariases n
νηματίαση
Any disease common in tropical and subtropical countries resulting from infestation of the lymphatic system with nematode worms of the superfamily Filarioidea, transmitted by mosquitoes: characterised by inflammation.

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] files n
αρχείο
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
(computing) An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.
(computing) The primary item on the menu bar, containing commands such as open, save, print, etc.
σειρά συστοιχία
A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a grid pattern.
λίμα
A hand tool consisting of a handle to which a block of coarse metal is attached, and used for removing sharp edges or for cutting, especially through metal.
στήλη
(chess) one of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter).

file /faɪl/ [faɪ̯(ə)ɫ] v
αρχειοθετώ καταθέτω
(transitive) To commit (official papers) to some office.
λιμάρω ρινίζω
(transitive) To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
αρχειοθετώ
(transitive) To store a file (aggregation of data) on a storage medium such as a disc or another computer.

file extension file extensions n
επέκταση αρχείου επέκταση ονόματος αρχείου
A short series of text characters at the end of a computer filename, used to indicate the type of contents and the software that will be required to operate or open it.

file system file systems n
σύστημα αρχείων

filename /ˈfaɪ.əl.neɪm/ filenames n
όνομα αρχείου
(computing) The name assigned to a file in a file system.

filetype filetypes n
τύπος αρχείου
(computing) An identifier indicating the type of information contained in an electronic format.

filibuster /ˈfɪləbʌstɚ/ /ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/ filibusters n
κουρσάρος πειρατής
A mercenary soldier; a freebooter; specifically, a mercenary who travelled illegally in an organized group from the United States to a country in Central America or the Spanish West Indies in the mid-19th century seeking economic and political benefits through armed force.
κωλυσιεργία
(US politics) A tactic (such as giving long, often irrelevant speeches) employed to delay the proceedings of, or the making of a decision by, a legislative body, particularly the United States Senate.
κωλυσιεργός
(US politics) A member of a legislative body causing such an obstruction; a filibusterer.

filibuster /ˈfɪləbʌstɚ/ /ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/ v
κωλυσιεργώ
(originally and mainly US, politics) To use obstructionist tactics in a legislative body.

filing cabinet filing cabinets n
αρχειοθήκη
A piece of office furniture composed of drawers or shelves sized to standard file folder widths, traditionally used for storing documents in order.

fill /fɪl/ [fɪɫ] v
γεμίζω
(transitive) To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full.
σφραγίζω
(transitive) To treat (a tooth) by adding a dental filling to it.

fill in v
ενημερώνω συμπληρώνω
(transitive, idiomatic) To inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.

fill out /fɪl ˈaʊt/ v
συμπληρώνω
(transitive) To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information.

filler /ˈfɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪlɚ/ fillers n
σφράγισμα
A relatively inert ingredient added to modify physical characteristics; a bulking agent.

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪl.ɪt/ fillets n
φιλέτο
A strip or compact piece of meat or fish from which any bones and skin and feathers have been removed.

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] more filling most filling adj
χορταστικός
Of food, that satisfies the appetite by filling the stomach.

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫɪŋ] fillings n
γέμιση γόμωση
Anything that is used to fill something.
γέμιση
The contents of a pie, etc.
σφράγισμα
(dentistry) Any material used to fill a cavity in a tooth or the result of using such material.

filly /ˈfɪli/ fillies n
φοραδίτσα
A young female horse.

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] films n
μεμβράνη υμένιο
A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.
φιλμ
(photography) A medium used to capture images in a camera.

film /fɪlm/ [fɪɫm] [ˈfɪlm̩] [ˈfɪləm] v
κινηματογραφώ
(ambitransitive) To record (activity, or a motion picture) on photographic film.

film director film directors n
σκηνοθέτης σκηνοθέτρια
A person who directs and supervises the production of a movie, especially as profession.

filmography filmographies n
ταινιογραφία φιλμογραφία
A selective list of movie titles that share a similar characteristic such as the same genre, the same director, the same actor etc.

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ filters n
φίλτρο διυλιστήριο
A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from another.
Any item, mechanism, device or procedure that acts to separate or isolate.
διηθητικό κύκλωμα φίλτρο
Electronics or software that separates unwanted signals (for example noise) from wanted signals or that attenuates selected frequencies.

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ v
φιλτράρω διηθώ διυλίζω
(transitive) To sort, sift, or isolate.
φιλτράρω διυλίζω
(intransitive) To pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter.

filter paper filter papers n
διηθητικό χαρτί
Porous paper used for filtration, typically in a filter funnel.

filtering filterings n
ήθηση
The process of passing something through a filter.

filth /fɪlθ/ n
ακαθαρσία
(UK, pejorative, slang) The police.

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ filtrates n
διήθημα

filtrate /ˈfɪltɹeɪt/ v
διηθώ διυλίζω
To filter.

filtration /fɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ filtrations n
διήθηση
The act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating in it.

fin /fɪn/ fins n
πτερύγιο
(ichthyology) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

fin whale fin whales n
πτεροφάλαινα
A whale of the rorqual family (Balaenoptera physalus).

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] more final most final adj
τελικός
Last; ultimate.
(linguistics) Word-final; occurring at the end of a word.
οριστικός
Conclusive; decisive.

final /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/ /ˈfaɪnl̩/ [-nəɫ] finals n
τελικός πτυχιακές
(US, Canada) A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

final sigma final sigmas n
σίγμα τελικό
The form of the Greek letter sigma only ever used as the last letter of a word: ς.

finally /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ /ˈfaɪn.li/ adv
τελικά
At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
(sequence) To finish (with); lastly (in the present).

finals /ˈfaɪnəlz/ n
τελικός
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, sports) A contest that narrows a field of contestants (finalists) to ranked positions, usually in numbered places (1st place/prize, 2nd place/prize, etc.) or a winner and numbered runners-up (1st runner-up, etc.).

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ finances n
χρηματοοικονομικά
The science of management of money and other assets.
(usually, in the plural) Monetary resources, especially those of a public entity or a company.

finance /faɪˈnæns/ /fɪˈnæns/ /ˈfaɪnæns/ v
χρηματοδοτώ
(transitive) To manage financially; be financier for; provide or obtain funding for a transaction or undertaking.

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ /fɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
οικονομικός δημοσιονομικός χρηματοοικονομικός
Related to finances.

finch /fɪnt͡ʃ/ finches n
σπίνος σπίζα
Any bird of other families of similar appearance to members of family Fringillidae.

find /faɪnd/ v
βρίσκω
(transitive) To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ finer finest adj
εκλεκτός εξαιρετικός
Of superior quality.
εντάξει
(informal) Being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory.
αίθριος
(of weather) Sunny and not raining.
λεπτός
Particularly slender; especially thin, narrow, or of small girth.

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ more fine most fine adv
εντάξει καλά
Expression of (typically) reluctant or agreement.

fine /faɪn/ fines n
πρόστιμο χρηματική ποινή
A fee levied as punishment for breaking the law.

fine /faɪn/ v
επιβάλλω πρόστιμο
(transitive) To issue a fine as punishment to (someone).

fine arts n
καλές τέχνες
The purely aesthetic arts, such as music, painting, and poetry, as opposed to industrial or functional arts such as architecture or carpentry.

fine-tooth comb /ˌfaɪntuːθ ˈkəʊm/ /ˌfaɪnˌtuθ ˈkoʊm/ v
χτενίζω
(figuratively) To search (something or somewhere) meticulously.

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡəɹ/ fingers n
δάχτυλο
(anatomy) A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb.
(fashion) A part of a glove intended to cover a finger.

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡəɹ/ v
υποδεικνύω
(transitive) To identify or point out; to blame for something.
πασπατεύω ψηλαφίζω
(transitive) To report to or identify for the authorities; to inform on.
(transitive, music) To provide instructions in written music as to which fingers are to be used to produce particular notes or passages.
βάζω δάχτυλο
(transitive, sex) To use the fingers to penetrate or sexually stimulate one's own or another person's vulva, vagina, or anus.

fingerboard fingerboards n
ταστιέρα
(music, lutherie) A flat or roughly flat strip on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to shorten the vibrating length and produce notes of higher pitches.

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ fingernails n
νύχι
The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ fingerprints n
δακτυλικό αποτύπωμα
The natural pattern of ridges on the tips of human fingers, unique to each individual.
The patterns left on surfaces where uncovered fingertips have touched, especially as used to identify the person who touched the surface.
ψηφιακό αποτύπωμα
(cryptography) A unique identification for a public key in asymmetric cryptography.

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ v
δακτυλοσκοπώ
(transitive) To take somebody's fingerprints.

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ finishes n
τέλος
An end; the end of anything.

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
τελειώνω τερματίζω
(transitive) To put an end to; to destroy.

finish line finish lines n
γραμμή τερματισμού
(sports) A line marking the end of a race.

finished product finished products n
τελικό προϊόν
The final version of a product.

finite /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/ /ˈfɑɪ.nɑɪt/ more finite most finite adj
πεπερασμένος
Having an end or limit; (of a quantity) constrained by bounds; (of a set) whose number of elements is a natural number.

finity finities n
πεπερασμένη
(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being limited in number or scope.

finocchio /fɪˈnɒkɪəʊ/ /fɪˈnəʊkɪəʊ/ finocchi finocchios n
φινόκιο
A fennel cultivar with a bulb-like structure at its base, used as a vegetable; Florence fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum).

fir /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fɪɹ/ firs n
έλατο έλατος
(chiefly, countable) A conifer of the genus Abies.

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] fires n
φωτιά πυρ
(countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
(uncountable, alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
(uncountable) The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun or other ranged weapon.
φωτιά πυρκαγιά πυρκαϊά
(countable) The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
θερμάστρα φωτιά
(countable, British) A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə/ /ˈfaɪ.əɹ/ [faɪ̯ə] [fʌɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaə] [ˈfaɪ̯ɚ] [ˈfaː] [ˈfäːɚ] [ˈfɑe̯ə] [ˈfɑə] [ˈfɑəː] v
απολύω
(transitive) To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
πυρ
(transitive, sports) To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.

fire alarm fire alarms n
συναγερμός πυρκαγιάς
An electromechanical or electronic bell, klaxon, chime, horn, speaker, strobe light or other device which warns people in a building of a possible fire or other condition requiring evacuation.

fire at will phraseologicalUnit
πυρ κατά βούληση!
(military) Fire when ready. A command that allows troops to use weapons at their discretion and choose their own targets, allowing the individual soldier a greater freedom of timing the shot with target movement and similar.

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɹɪˌɡeɪd/ fire brigades n
πυροσβεστική
(firefighting, US) A group of people within a corporation or industrial site, organized for the purpose of putting out fires, usually in addition to their normal job.
(firefighting, British) An organization, often part of a local government, whose purpose is preventing and putting out fires.

fire department fire departments n
πυροσβεστική πυροσβεστικό σώμα
(firefighting, US) An organization, often part of a local government, whose purpose is preventing and putting out fires. May provide other emergency services as well.

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ fire engines n
πυροσβεστικό όχημα
(firefighting) A vehicle used by firefighters to pump water to fight a fire. Typically, a fire engine carries a supply of water and has the ability to connect to an external water supply.

fire escape fire escapes n
έξοδος διαφυγής
The entire escape route viewed as a whole.

fire exit fire exits n
έξοδος κινδύνου έξοδος πυρκαγιάς
An emergency exit for usage in case of a fire.

fire extinguisher /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ fire extinguishers n
πυροσβεστήρας
A device that can be used to put out a fire. Usually a portable cylinder filled with carbon dioxide, dry powder or water, in the latter two cases with some means of pressurising the cylinder to expel the contents.

fire hydrant fire hydrants n
στόμιο υδροληψίας
(firefighting) A device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main supply, consisting of a barrel, connections for hose and a valve assembly.

fire ship fire ships n
πυρπολικό
(historical) A wooden ship set alight and then sent floating into an enemy flotilla, with the aim of spreading the fire among them.

fire station fire stations n
πυροσβεστικός σταθμός
The building where firefighters and fire trucks/fire engines are housed when not answering an alarm.

fire tongs n
μασιά πυράγρα
Tongs used for gripping and moving burning coals and logs in a fire. Part of a set of fire irons.

fire up v
ανάβω εκκινώ ενεργοποιώ ξεκινώ
(intransitive) Of an engine or similar, to start.
εκτελώ τρέχω
(transitive, computing, informal) To launch; to run.
ανάβω αναφλέγω διεγείρω πυροδοτώ
(transitive) To excite; to infuse with energy.

firearm firearms n
πυροβόλο όπλο πυροβόλο
A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

firebrick firebricks n
πυρότουβλο
a brick capable of withstanding high temperatures without deforming.

firebug firebugs n
κωλοφωτιά πυγολαμπίδα
Pyrrhocoris apterus, a common red and black insect, that is the type species of the family Pyrrhocoridae.

firecracker /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌkɹækə(ɹ)/ firecrackers n
κροτίδα πυροτέχνημα
A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.

fired /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹd/ /ˈfaɪəd/ adj
οπτός
(ceramics) Heated in a furnace, kiln, etc., to become permanently hardened.

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ɚˌfaɪ.tɚ/ /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ firefighters n
πυροσβέστης
A person who has been trained to put out fires.

firefighting n
πυρόσβεση
(firefighting) Extinguishing a fire.

firefly fireflies n
πυγολαμπίδα κωλοφωτιά
(New England, New York, Upper Midwestern US, Western US, Florida) Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.

firelighter firelighters n
προσάναμμα
small block of flammable substance, typically sawdust and wax combined, used to light fires.

fireman /ˈfaɪəmən/ /ˈfaɪɹmən/ firemen n
πυροσβέστης
(firefighting) Someone (especially one who is male) who is skilled in the work of fighting fire.
θερμαστής
(rail transport, nautical) A person (originally a man) who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler (originally, shoveling coal by hand), particularly on a railroad locomotive or steamship.

fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ fireplaces n
τζάκι εστία παραγώνι παραστιά
An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

fireproof more fireproof most fireproof adj
αλεξίπυρος πυρίμαχος

fireside firesides n
παραγώνι

firewalker firewalkers n
αναστενάρης
one who walks barefoot over hot coals

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɑl/ /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪə.wɔəl/ firewalls n
αλεξίπυρο διάφραγμα
(architecture) A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.
τείχος προστασίας
(computer security) The software that monitors traffic in and out of a private network or a personal computer and allows or blocks such traffic depending on its perceived threat.

firewood /ˈfa.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd/ /ˈfaː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.əː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ [ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd] [ˈfäː.ɚ.wʊd] firewoods n
καυσόξυλα
Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.

firework /ˈfaɪɚˌwɚk/ fireworks n
πυροτέχνημα
A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
πυροτεχνήματα
(plural only) An event or a display where fireworks are set off.

firing squad firing squads n
εκτελεστικό απόσπασμα
A group of soldiers or paramilitaries detailed to execute someone, usually by rifle shot, or to discharge their weapons ceremonially at a funeral.

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] firmer firmest adj
σταθερός στιβαρός
Steadfast, secure, solid (in position)
ακράδαντος αμετακίνητος
Fixed (in opinion).
στερεός γερός στέρεος
Durable, rigid (material state).

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] firms n
επιχείρηση εταιρία

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ [fɝm] v
σταθεροποιώ στερεώνω
(transitive) To make firm or strong; fix securely.
στερεώνω
(transitive) To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify.
σταθεροποιούμαι στεριώνω
(intransitive) To become firm; stabilise.
σταθεροποιούμαι
(intransitive) To improve after decline.

firmament /ˈfɜːməm(ə)nt/ /ˈfɝməmənt/ firmaments n
στερέωμα
(usually, uncountable, literary, poetic, also, figuratively) The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.
(countable) The field or sphere of an activity or interest.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ adj
πρώτος
Of or belonging to a first family.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ adv
πρώτα πρωτίστως
Before anything else; firstly.

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ /fʌrst/ firsts n
πρώτος
(uncountable) The person or thing in the first position.

first aid n
πρώτες βοήθειες
(medicine) Basic medical care given to an injury victim, usually where the injury is slight or where better care is not available.

first class adj
πρώτη τάξη
(programming) Of or relating to a treatment like that for a first-class object.

first floor first floors n
πρώτος όροφος
(North America) The floor of a building at the level of the street or surrounding ground; the ground floor

first lieutenant first lieutenants n
υπολοχαγός υποπλοίαρχος υποσμηναγός
(military ranks) The second lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the United States Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, ranking above a second lieutenant and below a captain. The rank of first lieutenant is equivalent to the naval rank of lieutenant junior grade.

first mate first mates n
ύπαρχος
(nautical) An officer on a merchant ship next in rank to the captain and responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship.

first of all adv
πρώτα απ' όλα
(sequence, idiomatic) Firstly; before anything else.

first person first persons n
πρώτο πρόσωπο
A form of narrative writing using verbs in the first person in order to give the impression that the action is happening to the narrator.

first rain first rains n
πρωτοβρόχι
The first rainfall of a season, at the start of spring in cold climates or the end of summer in hot, dry climates.

first-class entity first-class entities n
οντότητα πρώτης τάξης

first-order logic first-order logics n
λογική πρώτου βαθμού
(logic) A formal deductive system extended from propositional logic with the possibility to quantify over individuals of the domain of discourse.

firsthand adj
από πρώτο χέρι
Direct, without intermediate stages.

fiscal /ˈfɪskəl/ more fiscal most fiscal adj
δημοσιονομικός
Related to the treasury of a country, company, region or city, particularly to government spending and revenue.
οικονομικός
(proscribed) Pertaining to finance and money in general; financial.

fiscal year fiscal years n
χρήση
(accounting) An accounting period of one year, not necessarily coinciding with the calendar year.

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ fish fishes n
ψάρεμα
(countable) A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water, moving with the help of fins and breathing with gills.
(uncountable) A card game in which the object is to obtain cards in pairs or sets of four (depending on the variation), by asking the other players for cards of a particular rank.
(countable, nautical) A makeshift overlapping longitudinal brace, originally shaped roughly like a fish, used to temporarily repair or extend a spar or mast of a ship.
(zoology) A paraphyletic grouping of the following extant taxonomic groups:
ψάρι ιχθύς
(archaic, or, loosely) Any animal (or any vertebrate) that lives exclusively in water.
ψάρι ψάρια
(uncountable) The flesh of the fish used as food.
ψάρι
(countable, slang) An easy victim for swindling.

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ v
ψαρεύω αλιεύω
(intransitive, followed by "for" or "around for") To talk to people in an attempt to get them to say something, or seek to obtain something by artifice.

fish farm fish farms n
ιχθυοτροφείο
A place or facility dedicated to the raising of fish or other seafood for sale.

fish-knife fish-knives n
μαχαίρι του ψαριού ψαρομάχαιρο
A knife for cutting and serving fish at table.

fishbone fishbones n
ψαροκόκκαλο
A bone from a fish.

fisher /ˈfɪʃə/ /ˈfɪʃɚ/ fishers n
ψαράς
A person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport; a person engaging in the pastime of fishing.

fisherman /ˈfɪʃəmən/ /ˈfɪʃɚmən/ fishermen fisherwoman n
ψαράς ψαρού
A fisher, a person engaged in fishing:
A person whose profession is catching fish.

fishery /ˈfɪʃəɹi/ fisheries n
αλιεία αλίευση ψάρεμα
(uncountable) Fishing: the catching, processing and marketing of fish or other seafood.
αλιευτική ζώνη ψαρότοπος
(countable) A place related to fishing, particularly:

fishhook /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ fishhooks n
αγκίστρι
a barbed hook, usually metal, used for fishing

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ fishings n
αλιεία
(uncountable, informal) The act of catching other forms of seafood, separately or together with fish.

fishing boat fishing boats n
ψαρόβαρκα
A boat used for fishing.

fishing line fishing lines n
ορμιά
A cord or line where the hook or lure is attached.

fishlike more fishlike most fishlike adj
ιχθυοειδής
Having some characteristics of a fish.

fishmarket fishmarkets n
ιχθυαγορά ψαραγορά
A market where fish is sold.

fishmonger /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/ fishmongers n
ιχθυοπώλης
(British) A person who sells fish.
νταβατζής
(figurative, archaic) A pimp.

fishmonger's n
ιχθυοπωλείο
(UK) A shop that sells wet fish and seafood.

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ fishies n
ψαράκι
(childish) .

fissile /ˈfɪsˌaɪ.əl/ /ˈfɪsˌəl/ more fissile most fissile adj
διασπάσιμος διαχωρίσιμος
Able to be split.
εύσχιστος
(geology) Easily split along a grain.
διασπάσιμος σχάσιμος
(physics) Capable of sustaining a nuclear fission chain reaction.

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ /ˈfɪʒən/ fissions n
διάσπαση
The process whereby one item splits to become two.
πυρηνοτομία
(biology) The process by which a bacterium splits to form two daughter cells.

fissiparous /fɪˈsɪpəɹəs/ more fissiparous most fissiparous adj
διασπαστικός
Causing division or fragmenting something.

fist /fɪst/ fists n
γροθιά
A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ /ˈfɪs.tʃʊ.lə/ /ˈfɪs.t͡ʃu.lə/ fistulae fistulas fistulæ n
συρίγγιο
(medicine) An abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels that normally do not connect.

fit /fɪt/ fitter fittest adj
κατάλληλος
Suitable, proper.
ικανός
Adapted to a purpose or environment.
υγιής
In good shape; physically well.

fit /fɪt/ fits n
κρίση σπασμός
A seizure or convulsion.
παροξυσμός
(medicine) A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time.
ξέσπασμα
A sudden outburst of emotion.

fit /fɪt/ v
ταιριάζω
(intransitive) To have sufficient space available at some location to be able to be there.
(intransitive) To be of the right size and shape
(transitive) To be in agreement with.
(intransitive) To be in harmony.
κάνω
(transitive) To conform to in size and shape.
κάνω προσαρμόζω ταιριάζω
(transitive, with to) To make conform in size and shape.
προσαρμόζω
(transitive) To tailor; to change to the appropriate size.
προμηθεύω
(transitive) To equip or supply.

fit up v
παγιδεύω
(obsolete) To create a set or performance venue; to make a venue ready for a performance.

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ fives n
πέντε
The digit/figure 5.

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ numeral
πέντε ε΄
A numerical value equal to 5; the number following four and preceding six.

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
πεντακόσια
The cardinal number occurring after four hundred ninety-nine and before five hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 500. Ordinal: five-hundredth.

five senses n
πέντε αισθήσεις
The five major senses in most animals: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

five-spice powder five-spice powders n
μείγμα πέντε μπαχαρικών
A ground mixture of five varieties of spice used in Chinese, East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine.

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
στήνω
(transitive) To make (a contest, vote, or gamble) unfair; to privilege one contestant or a particular group of contestants, usually before the contest begins; to arrange immunity for defendants by tampering with the justice system via bribery or extortion.
διορθώνω φτιάχνω
(intransitive) To become firm, so as to resist volatilization; to cease to flow or be fluid; to congeal; to become hard and malleable, as a metallic substance.

fixation /fɪksˈeɪʃən/ fixations n
στερέωμα
The act of fixing.
προσήλωση
A state of mind involving obsession with a particular person, idea, or thing.

fixed /fɪkst/ more fixed most fixed adj
τακτός
Not able to change or vary.

fixed point fixed points n
σταθερής υποδιαστολής
(mathematics) A value which is unchanged by a function or other mapping. Formally: a value x for which f(x) = x.

fixed star fixed stars n
απλανής αστέρας
(star) A star whose movement can not be seen from Earth.

fizz /fɪz/ v
αφρίζω
(intransitive) To emit bubbles.

fizzy /ˈfɪzi/ fizzies n
ανθρακούχος
(NZ) A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage.

fjord /fiˈɔɹd/ /fiˈɔːd/ /fjɔɹd/ /fjɔːd/ /ˈfiːɔːd/ fjords n
φιόρδ
A long, narrow, deep inlet between cliffs.

flabbergast /ˈflæbə(ˌ)ɡɑːst/ /ˈflæbɚˌɡæst/ v
αφήνω άναυδο αφήνω εμβρόντητο καταπλήσσω σαστίζω
(transitive) To overwhelm with bewilderment; to amaze, confound, or stun, especially in a ludicrous manner. [from late 18th c.]

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ flags n
σημαιούλα
(nautical, often used attributively) A signal flag.
σημαία
(computer science) A variable or memory location that stores a true-or-false, yes-or-no value, typically either recording the fact that a certain event has occurred or requesting that a certain optional action take place.
σημαία λάβαρο
(internet slang, ACG) A plot or words of a character in an animation, etc., that would usually lead to a specific outcome or event, not logically or causally, but as a pattern of the animation, etc.

flag captain flag captains n
αρχιεπιστολέας
The captain of a flagship in the Royal Navy.

flag-bearer flag-bearers n
σημαιοφόρος
One who carries a flag, especially at a ceremony.

flagellum /fləˈd͡ʒɛləm/ flagella flagellae flagellums n
μαστίγιο
(biology) In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.
(biology) In bacteria, a long, whiplike proteinaceous appendage, used for locomotion.

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ flagpoles n
κοντάρι σημαίας
A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ flagships n
ναυαρχίδα
(nautical, military) The ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.

flagstone /ˈflæɡ.stəʊn/ flagstones n
πλάκα
A flat, rectangular piece of rock or stone used for paving or roofing.

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ flails n
κόπανος
A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle (handstock) with a shorter stick (swipple or swingle) attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.

flail /fleɪl/ /fɹeɪl/ v
σφαδάζω
(transitive) To wave or swing vigorously

flake /fleɪk/ flakes n
λέπι νιφάδα φολίδα
A loose filmy mass or a thin chiplike layer of anything

flake /fleɪk/ v
απολεπίζω ξεφλουδίζω
(colloquial) To prove unreliable or impractical; to abandon or desert, to fail to follow through.

flaky /ˈfleɪkiː/ flakier flakiest adj
λεπιοειδής φολιδοειδής
Consisting of flakes or of small, loose masses; lying, or cleaving off, in flakes or layers; flakelike.
αλλοπρόσαλλος
(informal, of a, person) Unreliable; likely to make plans with others but then abandon those plans.

flame /fleɪm/ flames n
φλόγα
The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
έρωτας αίσθημα
A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.

flame /fleɪm/ v
φλέγομαι
To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.

flamenco /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ flamencos n
φλαμένκο
(uncountable) A genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, in Spain.

flamethrower /ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈfleɪmˌθɹəʊ.ə/ flamethrowers n
φλογοβόλο
A device that projects a flame for starting fires, and sometimes also additional fuel to help ignition. Used either as a weapon or a tool.

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ flamingoes flamingos n
φλαμίνγκο φοινικόπτερος
A wading bird of the family Phoenicopteridae.

flammable /ˈflæməbəl/ more flammable most flammable adj
εύφλεκτος αναφλέξιμος εκρηκτικός ευέξαπτος
Capable of burning, especially a liquid.
εύφλεκτος
Easily set on fire.

flank /flæŋk/ flanks n
πλευρά
(anatomy) The flesh between the last rib and the hip; the side.
The side of something, in general senses.
πλευρό
(cooking) A cut of meat from the flank of an animal.

flap /flæp/ flaps n
μονοπαλλόμενο
(phonetics) A consonant sound made by a single muscle contraction, such as the sound /ɾ/ in the standard American English pronunciation of body.
κρημνός
(surgery) A piece of tissue incompletely detached from the body, as an intermediate stage of plastic surgery.

flap /flæp/ v
τινάζω
(transitive) To move (something broad and loose) up and down.

flare /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ flares n
φωτοβολίδα
A source of brightly burning light or intense heat.
A type of pyrotechnic that produces a brilliant light without an explosion, used to attract attention in an emergency, to illuminate an area, or as a decoy.

flare /flɛə̯/ /flɛɚ̯/ v
λάμπω
(ambitransitive, aviation) To (operate an aircraft to) transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing.
(intransitive) To blaze brightly.
(intransitive) To shine out with a sudden and unsteady light; to emit a dazzling or painfully bright light.

flash drive flash drives n
μνήμη USB
(computer hardware) A small electronic device used to store digital data, more portable and robust than a hard drive.

flash memory flash memories n
φλασάκι
(computer hardware) A rewritable memory chip that retains its data without a power supply.

flashback /ˈflæʃ.bæk/ flashbacks n
αναδρομή
(authorship) A dramatic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological flow of a narrative.

flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/ flashcards n
κάρτα flash
A card used to aid rote memorization. One side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize. For example, one side could contain an English word, and the other side the Spanish translation.
(electronics) A solid-state digital memory storage format, commonly found on computers, digital cameras and cellphones.

flasher flashers n
επιδειξίας
(slang) Someone who exposes themselves indecently; someone who ‘flashes’ their genitals.

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ flashlights n
φακός
(US, Canada) A battery-powered hand-held light source.

flask /ˈflæsk/ /ˈflɑːsk/ flasks n
παγούρι φλασκί
A container used to discreetly carry a small amount of a hard alcoholic beverage; a pocket flask.
φλασκί
(sciences) Laboratory glassware used to hold larger volumes than test tubes, normally having a narrow mouth of a standard size which widens to a flat or spherical base.

flat /flæt/ flatter flattest adj
επίπεδος ισόπεδος
Having no variations in height.
άτονος
(music, voice) Without variations in pitch.
ανούσιος
(figurative) Lacking liveliness or action; depressed; uninteresting; dull and boring.
ξεφούσκωτος
(of a tire or other inflated object) Deflated, especially because of a puncture.
ξεθυμασμένος
(of a carbonated drink) With all or most of its carbon dioxide having come out of solution so that the drink no longer fizzes or contains any bubbles.
νεκρός
(of a battery) Unable to emit power; dead.

flat /flæt/ flats n
ύφεση
(music) A note played one chromatic semitone lower than a natural, denoted by the symbol ♭ placed after the letter representing the note (e.g., B♭) or in front of the note symbol (e.g. ♭♪).
χωρίς τακούνι
(in the plural) A type of ladies' shoe with a very low heel.

flatfish /ˈflætfɪʃ/ flatfish flatfishes n
πλατύψαρο
A fish of the order Pleuronectiformes, the adults of which have both eyes on one side and usually swim with the other side down, such as a flounder, a halibut, or a sole.

flathead mullet flathead mullets n
κέφαλος
An edible fish, of the family Mugilidae, found worldwide in tropical and subtropical coastal waters.

flatmate /ˈflætmeɪt/ flatmates n
συγκάτοικος
A person with whom one shares a flat.
(UK, Ireland, NZ) A person with whom one shares any rental dwelling, not necessarily a flat.

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ [ˈflæɾɚ] v
κολακεύω
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
To portray someone to advantage.

flatterer flatterers n
κόλακας
One who flatters.

flattering /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ more flattering most flattering adj
κολακευτικός
Attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good.

flattery /ˈflæt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈflæt.ɚ.i/ flatteries n
κολακεία
(countable) An instance of excessive praise.

flatulence /ˈflæt͡ʃələns/ flatulences n
μετεωρισμός
The state of having gas, often smelly, trapped (and when released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart.

flatulist /ˈflæt͡ʃəlɪst/ flatulists n
κλανιστής
An entertainer whose routine consists solely or primarily of farting in a creative, musical, or amusing manner.

flautist /ˈflɔːtɪst/ flautists n
φλαουτίστας φλαουτίστα φλαουτίστρια
One who plays the flute.

flavorless /ˈfleɪvələs/ /ˈfleɪvɚləs/ more flavorless most flavorless adj
ακαρύκευτος
Lacking taste or flavor; without seasoning, spice, or discernible qualities of taste.

flax /flæks/ /flɛks/ flaxes n
λινάρι
The fibers of Linum usitatissimum, grown to make linen and related textiles.
The flax bush, a plant of the genus Phormium, native to New Zealand, with strap-like leaves up to 3 metres long that grow in clumps.

flaxseed /ˈflæksiːd/ flaxseeds n
λιναρόσπορος
The seed of the flax plant; a source of linseed oil.

flea /fliː/ fleas n
ψύλλος
A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.

flea market flea markets n
λαϊκή λαϊκή αγορά
An outdoor temporary market selling inexpensive antiques, curios etc.

fleam /fliːm/ fleams n
φλεβοτόμος
A sharp instrument used to open a vein, to lance gums, or the like.

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ adj
άπειρος αρχάριος πρωτόπειρος
Untried or inexperienced.

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ fledglings n
νεοσσός
A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).
αρχάριος
(figuratively) An immature, naïve or inexperienced person.

flee /fliː/ v
φεύγω
(intransitive) To run away; to escape.

fleece /fliːs/ fleeces n
προβιά μηλωτή
(uncountable) Hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal
προβιά
(uncountable) Insulating skin with the wool attached

fleet /flit/ /fliːt/ fleets n
στόλος
A group of vessels or vehicles.

fleet admiral fleet admirals n
αρχιναύαρχος
The highest grade of flag officer in the United States Navy, ranking above a four-star admiral and junior only to the Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of Defense, and the President of the United States; equal in grade or rank to a general of the army. Usually called admiral of the fleet in other navies.

fleeting /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ more fleeting most fleeting adj
εφήμερος πρόσκαιρος
Passing quickly; of short duration.

flerovium /flɪˈɹoʊviəm/ n
φλερόβιο
The chemical element with atomic number 114.

flesh /flɛʃ/ fleshes n
σάρκα
The soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
The human body as a physical entity.
The soft, often edible, parts of fruits or vegetables.
δέρμα
The skin of a human or animal.
κρέας σάρκα
Animal tissue regarded as food; meat (but sometimes excluding fish).

fletcher /ˈflɛt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ fletchers n
τοξοποιός
Generally, a manufacturer of bows and arrows.

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliː/ /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈli/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ fleur-de-lises fleur-de-lisses fleurs-de-lis n
φλερ-ντε-λι
(heraldiccharge) A design representing a flower whose three petals are joined together at the bottom, often used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated with the French monarchy.

flex /flɛks/ flexes n
καλώδιο
(uncountable, chiefly, British) Any flexible insulated electrical wiring.

flexibility flexibilities n
ευελιξία ευκαμψία
The quality of being flexible; suppleness; pliability.

flexible /ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/ /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ more flexible most flexible adj
εύκαμπτος ευέλικτος
Capable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.
ευέλικτος
Willing or prone to give way to the influence of others; not invincibly rigid or obstinate.
Capable or being adapted or molded in some way.

flight /flaɪt/ flights n
πτήση πέταγμα
The act of flying.
An instance of flying.
A trip made by an aircraft, particularly one between two cities or countries, which is often planned or reserved in advance.
φυγή φόβος
The act of fleeing.
σμήνος
(collective) A collective term for doves or swallows.

flight attendant flight attendants n
αεροσυνοδός
A member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers.

flight lieutenant flight lieutenants n
σμηναγός
A rank in the RAF, between that of flying officer and squadron leader, of a person in charge of a flight of aircraft, equivalent to a Royal Navy lieutenant or an Army captain

flight number flight numbers n
αριθμός πτήσης
(aviation, travel) A callsign assigned to a commercial flight for the purposes of reservation and ticketing, typically consisting of a 2 character airline code and a 1 to 4 digit number to indicate a particular service.

flightless adj
άπτερος
Unable to fly. Usually used with birds such as the penguin, ostrich, and emu.

flighty /ˈflaɪti/ flightier flightiest adj
ελαφρόμυαλος επιπόλαιος φαντασιόπληκτος
Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions.

flinch /flɪnt͡ʃ/ v
αναπηδώ
(intransitive) To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe.

flip /flɪp/ v
φλιπάρω
(intransitive, slang) To go berserk or crazy; to be extremely thrilled or enthusiastic.

flip out v
φλιπάρω
(idiomatic, intransitive, slang) To become very angry or upset.

flipper /ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/ flippers n
πτερύγιο
In marine mammals such as whales (or other aquatic animals such as sea turtles), a wide flat, limb adapted for swimming.

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ flirts n
φλερτ φλερτάρισμα
An act of flirting.

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
πετώ ρίχνω
(transitive) To throw (something) with a jerk or sudden movement; to fling. [from 16th c.]
κοροϊδεύω
(archaic, intransitive) To jeer at; to mock. [16th–18th c.]
ερωτοτροπώ φλερτάρω παιχνιδίζω χοροπηδώ
(intransitive) To play at courtship; to talk with teasing affection, to insinuate sexual attraction in a playful (especially conversational) way. [from 18th c.]

flirtation /flɚˈteɪʃən/ flirtations n
φλερτ φλερτάρισμα
Playing at courtship; coquetry.

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ floats n
φελλός
A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.

floater /ˈfloʊ.təɹ/ /ˈfləʊ.tə/ floaters n
μυγάκι
(ophthalmology) A threadlike speck in the visual field that seems to move, possibly caused by degeneration of the vitreous humour.

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ flocks n
κοπάδι σμήνος
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
φλόκι φλόκος
Coarse tufts of wool or cotton used in bedding.
κοπάδι
A large number of animals associated together in a group; commonly used of sheep, but (dated) also used for goats, farmed animals, and a wide variety of animals.
ποίμνιο
Those served by a particular pastor or shepherd.herd/flock

flog /flɑɡ/ /flɒɡ/ v
μαστιγώνω δέρνω
(transitive) To whip or scourge as punishment.

floghera n
φλογέρα
(musical instruments) A Greek folk instrument of the end-blown flute family; a simple form of recorder.

flood /flʌd/ floods n
πλημμύρα
An overflow (usually disastrous) of water from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
πλημμύρα χείμαρρος
(figuratively) A large number or quantity of anything appearing more rapidly than can easily be dealt with.

flood /flʌd/ v
πλημμυρίζω
To cover or partly fill as if by a flood.
(figuratively) To provide (someone or something) with a larger number or quantity of something than can easily be dealt with.
(Internet, ambitransitive) To paste numerous lines of text to (a chat system) in order to disrupt the conversation.

flooded /ˈflʌdɪd/ more flooded most flooded adj
πλημμυρισμένος
Filled with water from rain or rivers.

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /floʊ/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ [flo̞ɹ] floors n
δάπεδο πάτωμα πυθμένας
The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room.
όροφος πάτωμα
(construction, architecture) A structure formed of beams, girders, etc, with proper covering, which divides a building horizontally into storeys/stories.
έδρανα έδρανο
In a parliament, the part of the house assigned to the members, as opposed to the viewing gallery.
δάπεδο πάτωμα
(nautical) That part of the bottom of a vessel on each side of the keelson which is most nearly horizontal.

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ /flɔp/ flops n
πτώση
A complete failure, especially in the entertainment industry.

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ floppier floppiest adj
πλαδαρός
Limp, not hard, firm, or rigid; flexible.

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ floppies n
δισκέτα
(computing, dated) A floppy disk.

floppy disk floppy disks n
δισκέτα
(computer hardware) A removable disk used for storing digital data, measuring between 2 and 8 inches diagonally and storing between 80 KB and 240 MB.

flora /ˈflɔː.ɹə/ florae floras floræ n
χλωρίδα
Plants considered as a group, especially those of a particular country, region, time, etc.

floral /ˈfloɹəl/ /ˈflɔːɹəl/ more floral most floral adj
άνθινος ανθικός
Of, pertaining to, or connected with flowers.

floriculture floricultures n
ανθοκομία
the farming of flowers

florist /ˈfloɹɪst/ /ˈflɑɹɪst/ /ˈflɒɹɪst/ florists n
ανθοπώλης ανθοκόμος
A person who sells flowers.

florist's florists' n
ανθοπωλείο
A shop that sells flowers, a flower shop.

floss /flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/ flosses n
οδοντική μέταξα οδοντόνημα
A thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth.
ακατέργαστο μετάξι
Raw silk fibres.
μαλλί της γριάς
(British) Spun sugar or cotton candy, especially in the phrase "candy floss".

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ flounder flounders n
πλευρονήκτης ψήσσα
A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder (Platichthys flesus).

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ v
παραδέρνω
(intransitive) To act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.
σπαρταρώ
(intransitive) To flop around as a fish out of water.
παραπαίω
(intransitive) To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.

flour /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /flɔr/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ flours n
αλεύρι
Powder obtained by grinding or milling cereal grains, especially wheat, or other foodstuffs such as soybeans and potatoes, and used to bake bread, cakes, and pastry.
σκόνη
Powder of other material.

flour /flɑɹ/ /flɑː/ /flɔr/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈflaʊ̯.ɚ/ v
αλευρώνω
(transitive) To apply flour to something; to cover with flour.

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ flows n
είμαι ένα με
Movement in people or things characterized with a continuous motion, involving either a non solid mass or a multitude.
πλημμυρίδα ροή
(math) A formalization of the idea of the motion of particles in a fluid, as a group action of the real numbers on a set.
πλημμυρίδα
The rising movement of the tide.
παροχή
The amount of a fluid that moves or the rate of fluid movement.

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ v
ρέω κυλώ
(intransitive) To move as a fluid from one position to another.
κυλώ ρέω
(transitive) To cover with water or other liquid; to overflow; to inundate; to flood.

flow chart flow charts n
διάγραμμα ροής
A schematic representation of how the different stages in a process are interconnected.

flow control n
έλεγχος ροής
(networking) The management of the data transmission rate between two nodes to prevent a fast sender from outrunning a slow receiver.

flower /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ flowers n
λουλούδι άνθος ανθός
(botany) A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.

flower /ˈflaʊ.ə/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚ/ v
ανθίζω ανθώ λουλουδίζω
(intransitive) To put forth blooms.

flower box flower boxes n
ζαρντινιέρα
A container in which flowers or plants are grown, usually affixed outside just below a window.

flower garden flower gardens n
ανθόκηπος
A garden where flowers are grown for decorative purposes.

flower head flower heads n
ανθοκεφαλή
(botany) A compact cluster of florets having the appearance of a single [flower]] (as in the daisy family).

flower water n
ανθόνερο
Water with a floral aroma such as rose water and orange blossom water.

flower-bearing adj
ανθοφόρος
flowering, bearing flowers

flower-strewn adj
ανθόσπαρτος
strewn with flowers

flowerbed flowerbeds n
παρτέρι
A part of a garden or park where flowers are grown.

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ flowerpots n
γλάστρα
A pot filled with soil in which plants are grown.

flowery /ˈflaʊəɹi/ flowerier floweriest more flowery most flowery adj
ανθοστόλιστος
Decorated with or abundant in flowers.

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ flus n
γρίπη
Influenza.
(informal) Stomach flu.

fluctuate /ˈflʌktju.eɪt/ /ˈflʌkt͡ʃu.eɪt/ v
κυμαίνομαι
(intransitive) To vary irregularly; to swing.
(intransitive) To undulate.
(transitive) To cause to vary irregularly.

fluency /ˈfluːənsi/ fluencies n
ευφράδεια ευχέρεια
(linguistics) The quality of being fluent in a language; A person's command of a particular language.

fluent /flɪu̯ənt/ /ˈfljuːɛnt/ /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ more fluent most fluent adj
ρευστός ευφραδής με ευχέρεια
(linguistics) Able to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently – in a flowing way.

fluently more fluently most fluently adv
άπταιστα
In a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language.

fluff /flʌf/ fluffs n
χνούδι
Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.
αέρας κοπανιστός
Anything inconsequential or superficial.

fluff up v
αναφουφουλιάζω
(transitive) To plump up.

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ /ˈflɪu̯ɪd/ more fluid most fluid adj
ρευστό σκηνικό
In a state of flux; subject to change.

fluid /ˈfljuːɪd/ /ˈfluːɪd/ /ˈflɪu̯ɪd/ fluids n
ρευστό
Any substance which can flow with relative ease, tends to assume the shape of its container, and obeys Bernoulli's principle; a liquid, gas or plasma.

fluoridation fluoridations n
φθορίωση
(chemistry) The act or process of adding fluoride to something, especially water.

fluorine /ˈfloɹˌin, -ɪn/ /ˈflʊ(ə)ɹˌin, -ɪn/ fluorines n
φθόριο
(chemistry, countable) A single atom of this element.

fluorosis fluoroses n
φθορίαση
(medicine) Any adverse condition due to an excess of fluoride.

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ flushes n
καζανάκι
Particularly, such a cleansing of a toilet.
A suffusion of the face with blood, as from fear, shame, modesty, or intensity of feeling of any kind; a blush; a glow.

flush toilet flush toilets n
αποχωρητήριο λεκάνη τουαλέτας τουαλέτα
A toilet that uses water to flush urine and feces through a pipe to another location, typically a sewer main in urban settings or a septic tank elsewhere.

fluster /ˈflʌstə/ /ˈflʌstəɹ/ v
συγχύζω ταράζω
To throw (someone) into a state of confusion or panic; to befuddle, to confuse.

flute /fluːt/ flutes n
φλάουτο
(colloquial) A recorder, also a woodwind instrument.
σπείρα
A lengthwise groove, such as one of the lengthwise grooves on a classical column, or a groove on a cutting tool (such as a drill bit, endmill, or reamer), which helps to form both a cutting edge and a channel through which chips can escape
αυλάκι
(architectural element, firearms) A semicylindrical vertical groove, as in a pillar, in plaited cloth, or in a rifle barrel to cut down the weight.

fluvial /ˈfluːvi.əl/ adj
ποτάμιος
Of, pertaining to, inhabiting, or produced by the action of a river or stream.

flux /flʌks/ fluxes n
ρευστότητα
A state of ongoing change.
τήξη
A chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding.
ροή
(physics) The rate of transfer of energy (or another physical quantity), especially an electric or magnetic field, through a given surface.

fly /flaɪ/ flies flys n
μύγα
(non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
(fishing) A lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.
πέταγμα
An act of flying.
πατ
(often plural) A strip of material (sometimes hiding zippers or buttons) at the front of a pair of trousers, pants, underpants, bootees, etc.

fly /flaɪ/ v
πετώ
(ambitransitive, archaic, poetic) To flee, to escape (from).
(transitive, ergative) To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.

fly agaric fly agarics n
Αμανίτης ο μυγοκτόνος
A poisonous and hallucinogenic mushroom, Amanita muscaria, with a large crimson cap, fading to yellow, scattered with white flecks.

flyer /ˈflaɪə(ɹ)/ flyers n
εγκύκλιος

flying buttress flying buttresses n
επίστεγη αντηρίδα
(architecture) A buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports, and is connected to it by an arch (flyer).

flying fox flying foxes n
ιπτάμενη αλεπού
A large Australasian bat, of the genera Pteropus or Acerodon in the family Pteropodidae, having a fox-like face.

flying officer flying officers n
υποσμηναγός
A person holding a rank in the RAF, between that of pilot officer and flight lieutenant, equivalent to an Army lieutenant or Royal Navy sublieutenant.

flying saucer flying saucers n
ιπτάμενος δίσκος
(informal) A disc-shaped unidentified flying object or UFO; originally in reference to sightings by aviator Kenneth Arnold in Washington in 1947.

flyover flyovers n
ανισόπεδη διάβαση
(British, Hong Kong, Philippine) A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.

flysch /flɪʃ/ flysches n
φλύσχης
(geology) A series of sandstones and schists overlying the true nummulitic formation in the Alps, and included in the Eocene Tertiary.

flyswatter flyswatters n
μυγοσκοτώστρα
A hand-held device for swatting flies or other insects, to kill or shoo them.

flywheel flywheels n
βολάν
(mechanical engineering) A rotating mass used to maintain the speed of a machine within certain limits while the machine receives or releases energy at a varying rate, or as a form of energy storage.

foal /foʊl/ /fɐʉl/ /fəʊl/ [foɫ] [fɔʊɫ] foals n
πουλάρι
A young horse or other equine, especially just after birth or less than a year old.

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ foams n
αφρός αφρώδες ελαστικό
A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:
αφρώδες ελαστικό
(firefighting) A collection of small bubbles formed by mixing an extinguishing agent with water, used to cover and extinguish fires.
A collection of small bubbles created by mixing soap with water.
A collection of small bubbles created when the surface of a body of water is moved by tides, wind, etc.
A collection of small bubbles formed from bodily fluids such as saliva or sweat.
A collection of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid that is heated, fermented or carbonated.

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ v
αφρίζω
(intransitive) To form or emit foam.

foam roller foam rollers n
ρολό αφρού
A padded cylindrical device rolled against the body for massage or exercise.

foamy /foʊmi/ /fəʊmi/ foamier foamiest adj
αφρώδης
Full of foam.

fob /fɒb/ fobs n
καδένα
A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch.

focal length focal lengths n
εστιακή απόσταση
(optics) A measure of how strongly an optical system converges or diverges light, the inverse of optical power. In the simple case of a single convex lens, it is the distance along the optical axis from the principal plane of the lens to the lens's focal point (where, for instance, the film would be placed in a camera). For more complex or multi-element optical systems, focal length need not correspond to any obvious measurable physical distance.

focal point focal points n
σημείο εστίασης
(optics) A focus; a point at which rays of light or other radiation converge.

fodder /ˈfɑdɚ/ /ˈfɒdə/ fodders n
σανό χορτονομή
Food for animals; that which is fed to cattle, horses, and sheep, such as hay, cornstalks, vegetables, etc.

foehn /feɪn/ /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ foehns n
φόεν
(meteorology) A similar katabatic wind developing on the lee side of a mountain.

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ /fɔɡ/ fogs n
ομίχλη
(uncountable) A thick cloud that forms near the ground; the obscurity of such a cloud.

foggy /ˈfɒɡi/ foggier foggiest adj
ομιχλώδης
Obscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy

foie gras /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ /ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ foies gras n
φουά γκρα
The fattened liver of geese or ducks, used for gourmet cooking.

foil /fɔɪl/ foils n
έλασμα
A very thin sheet of metal.
αλουμινόχαρτο
(mostly, uncountable) Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
ελαφρύ ξίφος ξιφασκίας
(authorship, figuratively) In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist, but can also serve as the sidekick of the protagonist.
(fencing) A very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip

foil /fɔɪl/ v
ματαιώνω
To prevent (something) from being accomplished.

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] folds n
δίπλωμα
An act of folding.
μαντρί στάνη
A pen or enclosure for sheep or other domestic animals.
πτυχή
A bend or crease.
ποίμνιο
(Christianity) A church congregation, a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church; also, the Christian church as a whole, the flock of Christ.
(figuratively) A group of people with shared ideas or goals or who live or work together.

fold /faʉld/ /foʊld/ /ˈfəʊld/ [fɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈfɔʊ(ɫ)d] v
διπλώνω πτύσσω
(transitive) To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.
διπλώνω
(transitive) To make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending.
ανοίγω διπλώνω
(intransitive, informal) To fall over; to collapse or give way; to be crushed.
καταρρέω
(intransitive, business) Of a company, to cease to trade.

folder /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈfəʊldə/ folders n
φάκελος
An organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index tab, to be stored as a single unit in a filing cabinet.
(computing) A virtual container in a computer's file system, in which files and other folders may be stored. The files and subfolders in a folder are usually related.

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ foliages n
φύλλωμα φυλλωσιά
The leaves of plants.

folk etymology folk etymologies n
παρετυμολογία
A misunderstanding of the etymology of a word based on an inexpert analysis; an etymology that incorrectly explains the origin of a word based on the inadequate judgement of a common speaker of the language instead of etymological expertise.

folklore /ˈfoʊk.lɔːɹ/ /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ folklores n
λαογραφία λαϊκή παράδοση
The tales, legends, superstitions, and traditions of a particular ethnic population.

folklorist folklorists n
λαογράφος
A person who studies or collects folklore

folkloristics n
λαογραφία
The formal academic study of folklore.

folksy folksier folksiest more folksy most folksy adj
λαϊκότροπος
Characteristic of simple country life.

follicle /ˈfɒlɪk(ə)l/ follicles n
λεμφοζίδιο
(anatomy) A small cavity or sac, such as a hair follicle.

follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ v
ακολουθώ
(ambitransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.
ακολουθώ επακολουθώ
(ambitransitive) To go or come after in a sequence.
επακολουθώ
(ambitransitive) To be a logical consequence of something.

follower /ˈfɒləʊə(ɹ)/ followers n
ακόλουθος
(literally) One who follows, comes after another.
One who is a part of master's physical group, such as a servant or retainer.
ακόλουθο
Something that comes after another thing.
οπαδός ακόλουθος
One who follows mentally, adherer to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another, a movement etc.

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
ακόλουθος κάτωθι
Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
ακόλουθος εξής
About to be specified.
ούριος
(of a wind) Blowing in the direction of travel.

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ followings n
ακολουθία κοινό συνοδεία
A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ preposition
ακολούθως κατόπιν
After, subsequent to.

fomentation /fəʊmənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌfoʊmənˈteɪʃən/ fomentations n
κατάπλασμα
The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain by relaxing the skin, or of discussing (dispersing) tumours.
A lotion or poultice applied to a diseased or injured part of the body.
υποδαύλιση
Encouragement; excitation; instigation.

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ fonts n
κολυμβήθρα
(Christianity) A receptacle in a church for holy water, especially one used in baptism.
γραμματοσειρά γραμματοστοιχείο
In digital typesetting, a set of glyphs in a single style, representing one or more alphabets or writing systems, or the computer code representing it.
γραμματοσειρά
(computing, typography) A computer file containing the code used to draw and compose the glyphs of one or more typographic fonts on a computer display or printer.

food /fud/ /fuːd/ /fʏːd/ foods n
τροφή φαγητό φαΐ
(uncountable) Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
τρόφιμα τροφή
(countable) A foodstuff.
τροφή
(uncountable, figuratively) Anything that nourishes or sustains.

food chain food chains n
τροφική αλυσίδα
The feeding relationships between species in a biotic community.

food colouring food colourings n
χρωστική τροφίμων
Any substance added to food in order to change its colour.

food poisoning food poisonings n
τροφική δηλητηρίαση
(pathology) Any food-borne disease, such as salmonella, which causes diarrhea, nausea, fever and abdominal cramps.

fool /fuːl/ /fʊu(l)/ fools n
ανόητος
(pejorative) A person with poor judgment or little intelligence.
γελωτοποιός τζουτζές
(historical) A jester; a person whose role was to entertain a sovereign and the court (or lower personages).
κάρτα ταρό
(tarot, often, capitalized, _, Fool) A particular card in a tarot deck, representing a jester.

fool /fuːl/ /fʊu(l)/ v
ξεγελάω
(archaic) To make a fool of; to make act the fool.

fool's gold n
σιδηροπυρίτης χαλκοπυρίτης
A mineral or other substance often mistaken for gold; mainly iron pyrite.

fool's mate fool's mates n
ματ των ανοήτων
(chess) The quickest possible checkmate in the game of chess.

foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ more foolish most foolish adj
ανόητος
(of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.

foot /fʊt/ [fɤt] [fɤ̈t̚] [fɵʔt] [fʉ̞ʔt] [fʊt] [fʊtʰ] [fʊt̚] [fʷʊt̚] feet foot n
πόδι οπλή
A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.
(printing) The base of a piece of type, forming the sides of the groove.
(phonology) The parsing of syllables into prosodic constituents, which are used to determine the placement of stress in languages along with the notions of constituent heads.
πόδι
The base or bottom of anything.
A short foot-like projection on the bottom of an object to support it.
(informal) Ellipsis of cubic foot. A unit of volume.
(informal) Ellipsis of square foot. A unit of area.
A unit of measure equal to twelve inches or one third of a yard, equal to exactly 30.48 centimetres.
(music) A unit of measure for organ pipes equal to the wavelength of two octaves above middle C, approximately 328 mm.

foot-and-mouth disease n
αφθώδης πυρετός
(disease) A highly contagious and sometimes fatal viral disease that can affect animals with cloven hooves.

football /ˈfʊtboːl/ /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ [ˈfʊʔbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔtʰbɔːl] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl] [ˈfʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] footballs n
ποδόσφαιρο
(UK, uncountable) Association football: a game in which two teams each contend to get a round ball into the other team's goal primarily by kicking the ball. Known as soccer in Canada, the United States, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
ποδόσφαιρο μπάλα ποδοφαίρου
(countable) The ball used in any game called "football".

footbridge footbridges n
γεφυράκι πεζογέφυρα
A bridge over a road, railway, river, etc for pedestrians.

foothold /ˈfʊthoʊld/ footholds n
βάση
(climbing) A solid grip with the feet.
(military) Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.

footing /ˈfʊtɪŋ/ footings n
πάτημα
A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.

footman footmen n
λακές
A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.

footnote /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ footnotes n
υποσημείωση
A short piece of text, often numbered, placed at the bottom of a printed page, that adds a comment, citation, reference etc, to a designated part of the main text.
(by extension) An event of lesser importance than some larger event to which it is related.

footpath /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ footpaths n
μονοπάτι
Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ footstools n
υποπόδιο
A low stool for supporting the feet while seated.

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fəɹ/ conjunction
γιατί διότι επειδή
(formal, literary) Because.

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fəɹ/ preposition
για
Towards; in the direction of.
Directed at; intended to belong to.
υπέρ
Supporting, in favour of.
για λόγω
In the role or capacity of; instead of; in place of.

for God's sake interjection
για τ' όνομα του Θεού για το Θεό για όνομα του Θεού
An exclamation of anger, surprise, or impatience.

for a song
τζάμπα φθηνά
(idiomatic) For a very low price; very cheaply.

for better or worse
καλώς ή κακώς
No matter what the future may hold (no matter whether it is good or bad).

for example
παραδείγματος χάριν για παράδειγμα
(conjunctive) As an example.

for free
δωρεάν
Without paying; free.

for fuck's sake
γαμώ τη γαμώ το
(idiomatic, colloquial, vulgar) An expression of anger or frustration.

for good /fə ˈɡʊd/ /fəɹ ˈɡʊd/
για τα καλά
(idiomatic) In a way that is conclusive and final.

for life
δια βίου
For the rest of a person's life.

for sale
προς πώληση
Being offered for purchase.

for shame interjection
ντροπή ντροπή σου σαν δεν ντρέπεσαι
You should be ashamed of yourself!

for your information
για την πληροφόρησή σας
(colloquial) Used to introduce a rebuttal to the interlocutor's previous statement, especially when the statement angered or offended the speaker.

forage /ˈfoɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈfo̞ɹɪd͡ʒ] v
προμηθεύσει

forbid /fəˈbɪd/ /fɚˈbɪd/ v
απαγορεύω
(transitive) To disallow; to proscribe.

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] forces n
δύναμη ισχύς σθένος
(countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
δύναμη
(countable, physics) A physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn)
δύναμη σώμα
(countable) A group that aims to attack, control, or constrain.
ισχύς κύρος
(legal) Legal validity.
βία
(legal) Either unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion.

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ [fo̞ɹs] v
αναγκάζω
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
(archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.

force majeure /-mə-/ /ˌfoɹs mɑˈʒɜɹ/ /ˌfɔːs mæˈʒɜː/ forces majeures n
ανωτέρα βία
(law) An unavoidable circumstance, especially one that prevents someone from fulfilling a legal (usually contractual) obligation.

forced /fo(ː)ɹst/ /foəst/ /fɔɹst/ /fɔːst/ more forced most forced adj
βεβιασμένος
Obtained forcefully, not naturally.

forced labor n
καταναγκαστική εργασία
(American spelling) Work which one is compelled to perform against one's will, especially in a condition of involuntary servitude as a prisoner or slave.

forceps /ˈfoɹsɛps/ /ˈfɔ(ː)ɹsɛps/ /ˈfɔːsəps/ /ˈfɔːsɛps/ forceps forcepses forcipes n
λαβίδα
An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ /ˌfɔːˈɹɑːm/ forearms n
πήχυς πήχης
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.

forebrain forebrains n
πρόσθιος εγκέφαλος
(neuroanatomy) The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ forecasts n
πρόβλεψη
An estimation of a future condition.

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
προβλέπω
To estimate how something will be in the future.

foreclosure foreclosures n
κατάσχεση
(legal) The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments.

forefinger /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ forefingers n
δείκτης λιχανός
(human, _, anatomy) The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.

forefront /fo(ː)ɹfɹʌnt/ /foəfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔɹfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔːfɹʌnt/ forefronts n
εμπροσθοφυλακή πρωτοπορία πρώτη γραμμή
The leading position or edge.

foreground /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/ foregrounds n
προσκήνιο
The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane.

forehead /ˈfɑɹɪd/ /ˈfɒɹɛd/ /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ /ˈfɔɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹˌhɛd/ /ˈfɔː(ɹ)hɛd/ /ˈfɔːɹɛd/ foreheads n
μέτωπο
(countable) The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.

foreign /ˈfɑɹɪn/ /ˈfɒɹən/ /ˈfɒɹɪn/ /ˈfɔɹən/ /ˈfɔɹɪn/ more foreign most foreign adj
ξένος
Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.
αλλοδαπός ξένος αλλοεθνής
Originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.

foreign currency foreign currencies n
ξένο νόμισμα
(banking, finance) Any currency that is in use in a foreign nation, and an authorized medium of circulation and the basis for record-keeping in that nation.

foreigner /ˈfɑɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ foreigners n
αλλοδαπός ξένος ξένη αλλοδαπή
A person from a foreign country.

foreignness /ˈfɔɹən.nəs/ foreignnesses n
εξωτικότητα
(uncountable) The quality of being, appearing, or being perceived as foreign; exoticness, otherness.

foreman /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/ foremen n
εργοδηγός
(management) The leader of a work crew.

forensic /fəˈɹɛn.sɪk/ /fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/ adj
δικανικός εγκληματολογικός
Relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law.
(dated) Relating to, or appropriate for, courts of law.
ρητορικός
(archaic) Relating to, or used in, debate or argument.

forerunner forerunners n
προπομπός πρόδρομος
A precursor or harbinger, a warning ahead.

foreshock foreshocks n
προσεισμός
(geology) A small earth tremor which precedes the mainshock in an earthquake sequence. Not all mainshocks have foreshocks.

foresight /ˈfo(ː)ɹsaɪt/ /ˈfoəsaɪt/ /ˈfɔɹsaɪt/ /ˈfɔːsaɪt/ foresights n
πρόνοια
The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
στόχαστρο
the front sight on a rifle or similar weapon

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ foreskins n
ακροβυστία
(anatomy) The nerve-dense, retractable fold of skin which covers and protects the head of the penis in humans and some other animals.

forest /fɔɹst/ /ˈfɑɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪst/ n
δάσος δρυμός
A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.
δάσος
Any dense collection or amount.
(graph theory) A graph with no cycles; i.e., a graph made up of trees.

forest fire forest fires n
αγροτοδασική πυρκαγιά
A fire, often large, that consumes a forest or woodland.

forest ranger forest rangers n
δασοκόμος δασονόμος δασοφύλακας

forestall /fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/ v
αποσόβηση
(transitive) To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

forester foresters n
δασοφύλακας
A person who practices forestry.

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ [fɔɹˈɛvɚ] [fəˈɹɛvɚ] [fɚˈɛvɚ] adv
πάντα
(duration) For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time.

foreword /ˈfɔɹwɚd/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd/ /ˈfɔːwɜːd/ forewords n
πρόλογος
An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ forfeits n
πρόστιμο τίμημα
A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
στερούμαι
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
χάνω
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ forges n
σιδηρουργείο
A workshop in which metals are shaped by heating and hammering them.

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ v
σφυρηλατώ
(metallurgy) To shape a metal by heating and hammering.
πλαστογραφώ
To create a forgery of; to make a counterfeit item of; to copy or imitate unlawfully.

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.d͡ʒəɹ.ɪ/ forgeries n
πλαστογραφία
The act of forging, fabricating, or producing falsely; especially the crime of fraudulently making or altering a writing or signature purporting to be made by another, the false making or material alteration of or addition to a written instrument for the purpose of deceit and fraud.
πλαστογράφηση
That which is forged, fabricated, falsely devised or counterfeited.

forget /fɔɹˈɡɛt/ /fɔːˈɡɛt/ /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
ξεχνώ
(transitive) To lose remembrance of.
(transitive) To unintentionally not do, neglect.
(intransitive) To cease remembering.
ξεχνώ λησμονώ
(transitive) To unintentionally leave something behind.

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miːˌnɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.miˌnɑt/ forget-me-nots n
μη με λησμόνει μυοσωτίς
Any of the flowering plants of the genus Myosotis, mostly with a small five-petalled blue flower.

forgive /fɔː(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fɚˈɡɪv/ v
συγχωρώ
(transitive) To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against.
(transitive) To pardon for (something); to waive any negative feeling over or retribution for.

forgiveness /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/ forgivenesses n
συγγνώμη συγχώρεση
The action of forgiving.

forgiving more forgiving most forgiving adj
επιεικής αμνησίκακος ανεκτικός ανεξίκακος συγχωρητικός
Inclined to forgive.

forgotten /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/ /fəˈɡʌt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡɑt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡʌt.n̩/ more forgotten most forgotten adj
ξεχασμένος
Of which knowledge has been lost; which is no longer remembered.

forint /ˈfɒ.ɹɪnt/ /ˈfɔ.ɹɪnt/ forints n
φιορίνι
The basic unit of currency of Hungary; formerly subdivided into 100 fillér.

fork /foɹk/ /fɔ(ː)ɹk/ /fɔːk/ [fo̞ɹk] forks n
δικράνι
Any of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows:
πιρούνι πηρούνι
Such a pronged tool having a long straight handle, generally for two-handed use, as used for digging, lifting, mucking, pitching, etc.
δίστρατο
(physical) An intersection in a road or path where one road is split into two.
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.

forkful forkfuls forksful n
πιρουνιά
The amount that a fork will hold.

forklift forklifts n
περονοφόρο
A small industrial vehicle with a power-operated fork-like pronged platform that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load, often on pallets, to be lifted and moved.

forlorn /fɔɹˈlɔɹn/ /fɔːˈlɔːn/ /fəˈlɔːn/ /fɚˈlɔɹn/ forlorner forlornest more forlorn most forlorn adj
έρημος εγκαταλελειμμένος
Abandoned, deserted, left behind.
άθλιος έρημος ελεεινός
Pitifully sad, wretched, miserable; lonely, especially from feeling abandoned, deserted, forsaken.

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] forms n
σχήμα φόρμα
The shape or visible structure of a thing or person.
αίτηση έντυπο
A blank document or template to be filled in by the user.
ύφος
(grammar) A grouping of words which maintain grammatical context in different usages; the particular shape or structure of a word or part of speech.

form /foɹm/ /fɔ(ː)ɹm/ /fɔːm/ [fo̞ɹm] v
σχηματίζω
(transitive) To give (a shape or visible structure) to a thing or person.
δημιουργώ
(transitive, linguistics) To create (a word) by inflection or derivation.
σχηματίζομαι
(transitive) To constitute, to compose, to make up.

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ more formal most formal adj
επίσημος
Being in accord with established forms.
Official.
τυπικός
Ceremonial or traditional.

formal language formal languages n
τυπική γλώσσα
(computing theory) A set of finite strings (called words) made of symbols (from a finite set of symbols, called an alphabet).

formal system formal systems n
τυπικό σύστημα
(logic) The grouping of a formal language and a set of inference rules and/or axioms.

formaldehyde /fɔː(ɹ)ˈmældɪhaɪd/ formaldehydes n
φορμαλδεΰδη
(organic compound) The simplest aldehyde, HCHO, a colourless gas that has many industrial applications; it dissolves in water to give formol (10%) and formalin.

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ v
διαμόρφωση
(computing) To prepare a mass storage medium for initial use, erasing any existing data in the process.

former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ /ˈfɔːmə/ adj
πρώην
Previous.

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia pn
πρώην Γιουγκοσλαβική Δημοκρατία της Μακεδονίας
A provisional designation (because of a naming dispute with Greece) formerly used by many international organizations to refer to the Republic of North Macedonia, a country on the Balkan Peninsula. (Abbreviated FYROM.)

formerly /ˈfɔɹmɚli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔːmərli/ adv
πρώην
at some time in the past
προηγουμένως προηγούμενος
previously; once

formic acid n
μυρμηκικό οξύ
(organic compound) The simplest carboxylic acid, HCOOH, a colourless, corrosive liquid with a sharp odour; it is present in the stings of ants, bees and nettles, and is prepared industrially by the oxidation of methanol or formaldehyde; it has some industrial uses, and its esters, the formates are used in perfumes.

formidable /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /fəˈmɪdəbəl/ /ˈfɔːɹmɪdəbəl/ more formidable most formidable adj
αμόρφωτος δεινός τρομερός υπέροχος
Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

formless /ˈfɔːmləs/ more formless most formless adj
άμορφος
Without form; shapeless.

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ formulae formulas formulæ n
τύπος
(mathematics) Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.
(chemistry) A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.

formwork formworks n
καλούπι
(construction) A temporary mold, made from planks, into which concrete is poured

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ /fɔːˈseɪk/ /fə-/ v
εγκαταλείπω απαρνούμαι αποκηρύσσω παρατώ
(transitive) To abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce (someone or something).

forswear /fɔː(ɹ)ˈswɛə(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)ˈswɛə(ɹ)/ v
επιορκώ
(transitive) To renounce or deny something, especially under oath.
ψευδορκώ
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To commit perjury; to break an oath.

forthright /ˈfɔːθˌɹaɪt/ more forthright most forthright adj
ειλικρινής μετά παρρησίας
Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
τεσσαρακοστός
The ordinal form of the number forty.

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ fortieths n
τεσσαρακοστός
The person or thing in the fortieth position.
τεσσαρακοστό
One of forty equal parts of a whole.

fortification /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ fortifications n
οχύρωση
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
οχύρωμα
That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ fortitudes n
γενναιότητα σθένος
Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

fortress /ˈfoɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/ /ˈfɔ(ː)ɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ fortresses n
φρούριο
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

fortunate /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nət/ /ˈfɔɹ.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nət/ /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃ.nɪt/ /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nət/ /ˈfɔː.t͡ʃə.nɪt/ more fortunate most fortunate adj
τυχερός
Happening by good luck or favorable chance.
Favored by fortune.

fortunately /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪtli/ more fortunately most fortunately adv
ευτυχώς
In a fortunate manner.

fortune /-t͡ʃən/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn/ fortunes n
τύχη
Destiny, especially favorable.
Good luck.

fortune favors the bold proverb
η τύχη βοηθά τους τολμηρούς
Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.

fortune-teller /-t͡ʃən ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfoɹt͡ʃun ˈtɛlɚ/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn ˈtɛlə/ fortune-tellers n
μάντης μάντισσα χαρτομάντης χαρτομάντισσα χειρομάντης χειρομάντισσα
A person who professes to predict the future in return for money.

forty /fɔːtiː/ /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] [ˈfɔɹɾi] numeral
σαράντα
The cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine and before forty-one.

forty-eight numeral
σαράντα οκτώ
The cardinal number immediately following forty-seven and preceding forty-nine.

forty-five /ˌfɔɹtiˈfaɪv/ /ˌfɔːtiˈfaɪv/ numeral
σαράντα πέντε
Cardinal number after forty-four and before forty-six.

forty-four numeral
σαράντα τέσσαρες
The cardinal number immediately following forty-three and preceding forty-five.

forty-nine numeral
σαράντα εννέα
The cardinal number immediately following forty-eight and preceding fifty.

forty-one numeral
σαράντα έν
The cardinal number immediately following forty and preceding forty-two.

forty-seven numeral
σαράντα επτά
The cardinal number immediately following forty-six and preceding forty-eight.

forty-six numeral
σαράντα έξ
The cardinal number immediately following forty-five and preceding forty-seven.

forty-three numeral
σαράντα τρείς
The cardinal number immediately following forty-two and preceding forty-four.

forty-two numeral
σαράντα δύο
Forty plus two; the cardinal number following forty-one and preceding forty-three.

forum /ˈfoːɹəm/ /ˈfɔɹəm/ /ˈfɔːɹəm/ fora forums n
φόρουμ
(Internet) An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ more forward most forward adj
μπροστινός εμπρόσθιος
Situated toward or at the front of something.
αυθάδης προπετής
Without customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ further forward furthest forward adv
εμπρός μπροστά
(nautical) At, near, or towards the bow of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).
εμπρός
In the desired or usual direction of movement or progress, physically or figuratively; onwards.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ forwards n
επιθετικός
(soccer) A player on a team in football (soccer) in the row nearest to the opposing team's goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals.

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoʊwəɹd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwəɹd/ /ˈfɔɹəɹd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ v
προάγω προωθώ
(transitive) To send (a letter, email etc.) on to a third party.

forwarding forwardings n
προώθηση
The act by which something is forwarded.

fossil /ˈfɑsl̩/ /ˈfɒsl̩/ fossils n
απολίθωμα
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
(figuratively) Anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated.

fossilization fossilizations n
απολίθωση
The process of converting, or of being converted, into a fossil.

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ adj
θετός
Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.
Receiving such care.

foster /ˈfɑstɚ/ /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ v
ανατρέφω
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
(transitive) To nurse or cherish something.
μεγαλώνω
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.

foster mother foster mothers n
μητριά ψυχομάνα
A female adult who cares for a child who has been placed in foster care.

foul /faʊl/ fouls n
φάουλ
(sports) A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.

foul-mouthed more foul-mouthed most foul-mouthed adj
αθυρόστομος
Tending to use obscene or offensive language.

foul-smelling more foul-smelling most foul-smelling adj
δύσοσμος
Having an unpleasant odor.

found /faʊnd/ v
ιδρύω συστήνω
To start (an institution or organization).
θεμελιώνω
To begin building.

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ [faʊ̯nˈdeɪ̯ʃn̩] foundations n
ίδρυση σύσταση
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
θεμέλιο
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
(architecture) The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.
ίδρυμα
That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
φον ντε τεν
(cosmetics) Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ founders n
ιδρυτής θεμελιωτής
One who founds or establishes (a company, project, organisation, state, etc.).
χύτης
The iron worker in charge of the blast furnace and the smelting operation.

founder /ˈfaʊn.də/ /ˈfaʊn.dɚ/ v
γκρεμίζομαι καταρρέω
(intransitive) To fall; to stumble and go lame, as a horse.
καταποντίζομαι ναυαγώ
(intransitive) To fail; to miscarry.
βουλιάζω βυθίζομαι καταποντίζομαι
(transitive, archaic, nautical) To cause to flood and sink, as a ship.

founding member founding members n
ιδρυτικό μέλος
(US) A member of an organization that was involved in, or whose membership commenced with, the organization's foundation.

foundling foundlings n
έκθετο
An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.

foundry /ˈfaʊn.dɹi/ foundries n
χυτήριο
A facility that melts metals in special furnaces and pours the molten metal into molds to make products. Foundries are usually specified according to the type of metal dealt with: iron foundry, brass foundry, etc.

foundryman foundrymen n
χύτης χύτρια

fount founts n
πηγή βρύση κρήνη
Something from which water flows.
πηγή
(figuratively) That from which something flows or proceeds; a source.

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] fountains n
σιντριβάνι συντριβάνι
An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.
πηγή
A source or origin of a flow (e.g., of favors or knowledge).

fountain of youth fountains of youth n
πηγή της νιότης
(idiomatic) Anything reputed to have the power to restore health and vitality or to restore a youthful appearance.

fountain pen fountain pens n
πένα
A pen containing a reservoir of ink, which is fed to a writing nib automatically.

fountainhead fountainheads n
βρυσομάνα
A spring that is the source of a river.

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ fours n
τέσσερα
(countable) The digit or figure 4; an occurrence thereof.

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foʊ/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
τέσσερα δ΄ τέσσερις
A numerical value equal to 4; the number after three and before five; two plus two. This many dots (••••)

four hundred /ˈfoʊɹ ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ /ˈfɔːɹ ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
τετρακόσια
The cardinal number occurring after three hundred ninety-nine and before four hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 400.

four of a kind n
καρέ
(card games) Four cards of the same rank.

four-dimensional adj
τετραδιάστατος
(algebraic geometry) Having four dimensions; being measurable along four mutually perpendicular axes.
(physics) Relating to the four dimensions of space-time (three spatial dimensions with the addition of time as the fourth)

four-eyes four-eyes n
γυαλάκιας
(idiomatic, derogatory) A person who wears spectacles.

four-wheel-drive adj
τετρακίνητος
(automotive) four-wheel drive when used as an attributive adjective.

fourteen /ˈfɔɹ.tin/ /ˈfɔː.tiːn/ /ˌfɔɹtˈtin/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːn/ numeral
δεκατέσσερα δεκατέσσερις
The cardinal number occurring after thirteen and before fifteen, represented in Roman numerals as XIV and in Arabic numerals as 14.

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adj
τέταρτος
The ordinal form of the number four.

fowl /faʊl/ fowl fowls n
πουλερικό
Birds which are hunted or kept for food, including Galliformes and also waterfowl of the order Anseriformes such as ducks, geese and swans, together forming the clade Galloanserae.

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ foxen foxes n
αλεπού
A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.
Any of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe Vulpini within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the Wikipedia article on the fox).
(slang, metaphor) A cunning person.

fox cub fox cubs n
αλεπουδάκι
A young fox.

foxglove foxgloves n
χελιδονόχορτο
Digitalis, a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant.

foxtrot /ˈfɒkstɹɒt/ foxtrots n
είδος χορού
A ballroom dance with a slow-slow-quick-quick rhythm.

foyer /fɔɪˈeɪ/ /ˈfoɪ.ə/ /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɪ.ɝ/ foyers n
φουαγιέ
A lobby, corridor, or waiting room, used in a hotel, theater, etc.

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ adj
μορφοκλασματικός
(mathematics) Having the form of a fractal.

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ fractals n
μορφόκλασμα
(mathematics) A mathematical set that has a non-integer and constant Hausdorff dimension; a geometric figure that is self-similar at all scales.

fractal dimension fractal dimensions n
μορφοκλασματική διάσταση
(analysis) A dimension in which it is the most suitable to make measurements on a fractal set.

fraction /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ fractions n
κλάσμα
A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.
(arithmetic) A ratio of two numbers (numerator and denominator), usually written one above the other and separated by a horizontal bar called the vinculum or, alternatively, in sequence on the same line and separated by a solidus (diagonal bar).

fraction bar fraction bars n
γραμμή κλάσματος
(typography, math) The line separating the numerator from the denominator, whether horizontal, oblique, or diagonal.

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tjə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃə/ fractures n
κάταγμα θλάση
An instance of breaking, a place where something has broken.
θραύση σπάσιμο
(geology) A fault or crack in a rock.

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tjə/ /ˈfɹæk.t͡ʃə/ v
θραύω σπάω
(ambitransitive) To break, or cause something to break.

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹæd͡ʒəl/ fragiler fragilest more fragile most fragile adj
εύθραυστος
Easily broken or destroyed, and thus often of subtle or intricate structure.

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /ˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ fragments n
θραύσμα
A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not
(computing) An incomplete portion of code.
απόσπασμα
(grammar) A sentence not containing a subject or a predicate.

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ /ˈfɹæɡmɛnt/ v
θρυμματίζω
(intransitive) To break apart.
κομματιάζω τεμαχίζω
(transitive) To cause to be broken into pieces.

fragmentation fragmentations n
θρυμματισμός
The act of fragmenting or something fragmented; disintegration.
κατακερματισμός
(computing) The breaking up and dispersal of a file into non-contiguous areas of a disk.

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ fragrances n
άρωμα ευωδιά
A pleasant smell or odour.

fragrant /ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/ more fragrant most fragrant adj
αρωματικός ευωδιαστός
Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

frail /fɹeɪl/ frailer frailest adj
άπλερος
Weak; infirm.

frame /fɹeɪm/ frames n
σκελετός
The structure of a person's body; the human body.
(bowling) A set of balls whose results are added together for scoring purposes. Usually two balls, but only one ball in the case of a strike, and three balls in the case of a strike or a spare in the last frame of a game.
κάδρο κορνίζα
A rigid, generally rectangular mounting for paper, canvas or other flexible material.
πλαίσιο
(networking) An independent chunk of data sent over a network.

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
καδράρω κορνιζάρω
(transitive) Of a picture such as a painting or photograph, to place inside a decorative border.
καδράρω
(transitive) To position visually within a fixed boundary.
πλαισιώνω
(transitive) To construct in words so as to establish a context for understanding or interpretation.
σχηματίζω
(tennis) To hit (the ball) with the frame of the racquet rather than the strings (normally a mishit).
ραδιουργώ
(transitive, obsolete) To cause; to bring about; to produce.

framework /ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/ /ˈfɹæɪm.wɜːk/ frameworks n
πλαίσιο
(literally) The arrangement of support beams that represent a building's general shape and size.
πλαίσιο σκελετός
(figuratively) A basic conceptual structure.

framework directive framework directives n
οδηγία-πλαίσιο
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franc /fɹæŋk/ francs n
φράγκο
A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.
Any of several units of currency, some of which are multi-national (West African CFA Franc (XOF), Central African CFA Franc (XAF), the Swiss franc (CHF)) while others are national currencies.

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ franchises n
δικαίωμα ψήφου
The right to vote at a public election or referendum; see: suffrage.
δικαιοχρησία
The authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area.

franchising franchisings n
δικαιόχρηση
The establishment, granting, or use of a franchise.

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪəm/ franciums n
φράγκιο
The chemical element (symbol Fr) with an atomic number of 87. It is an intensely radioactive alkali metal that is not found in nature.

francolin /ˈfɹæŋkəlɪn/ francolins n
φραγκολίνος
Any of various terrestrial partridges of several genera in family Phasianidae, principally in tribe Gallini.

frankincense /ˈfɹæŋkənˌsɛns/ frankincenses n
λιβάνι
A type of incense obtained from the Boswellia thurifera tree.

frankly /ˈfɹæŋkli/ franklier frankliest more frankly most frankly adv
ειλικρινά
In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.

frantically /ˈfɹæn.tɪk.li/ more frantically most frantically adv
αλλόφρονα εμμανώς
In a frantic way.

fraternal /fɹəˈtɝnəl/ more fraternal most fraternal adj
αδελφικός
Of or pertaining to a brother or brothers.

fraternity /fɹəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəti/ fraternities n
αδελφότητα
A group of people associated for a common purpose.

fraternization fraternizations n
αδελφοποίηση αδελφοποιία
The act of fraternizing or uniting as brothers.

fratricidal more fratricidal most fratricidal adj
αδελφοκτόνος
Of or pertaining to fratricide

fratricide fratricides n
αδελφοκτονία
The killing of one's brother (or sister).
αδελφοκτόνος
A person who commits fratricide.

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ frauds n
απάτη
Any act of deception carried out for the purpose of unfair, undeserved or unlawful gain.
απατεώνας
A person who performs any such trick.

fraudster /ˈfɹɑdstɚ/ /ˈfɹɔdstɚ/ /ˈfɹɔːdstə/ fraudsters n
απατεώνας κομπιναδόρος
a person who practices fraud; a swindler.

fraught /fɹɑt/ /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ fraughter fraughtest more fraught most fraught adj
γεμάτος πλήρης φορτωμένος
Followed by with: carrying, or charged or loaded up with (usually something negative); accompanied by; entailing.
γεμάτος φορτωμένος
(specifically) Carrying or loaded with anxiety, fear, or stress, for example, due to complexity or difficulty; distressed; also, causing distress; distressing.

fray /fɹeɪ/ frays n
διαμάχη συμπλοκή σύρραξη
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ freckles n
φακίδα ἔφηλις
A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin.

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] free-er free-est freer freest freeër freeëst adj
ελεύθερος
Not imprisoned or enslaved.
(software) With no or only freedom-preserving limitations on distribution or modification.
Without obligations.
(mathematics) Unconstrained by relators.
(mathematics, logic) Unconstrained by quantifiers.
Not currently in use; not taken; unoccupied.
ελεύθερος ανεμπόδιστος
(abstract) Unconstrained.
Unobstructed, without blockages.

free /fɹiː/ [fɹɪi̯] v
ελευθερώνω
(transitive) To make free; set at liberty; release.

free electron free electrons n
ελεύθερο ηλεκτρόνιο
(physics, chemistry) An electron not attached to an atom.

free market /ˈfɹi ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌfɹi ˈmɑɹkət/ free markets n
ελεύθερη αγορά
(economics) Any market in which trade is unregulated by government; an economic system free from government intervention.

free of charge adj
ανέξοδος δωρεάν
Not requiring any payment.

free software n
ελεύθερο λογισμικό
(software) Software that can be freely copied, redistributed and modified, including source code; software that is libre.

free speech /fɹiː ˈspiːtʃ/ n
ελευθερία έκφρασης
The right to express an opinion in public without being restrained or censored.

free spirit free spirits n
ελεύθερο πνεύμα
One who is a nonconformist or who does not recognize the authority of others.

free time n
ελεύθερος χρόνος
Time when one is not working.

free variable free variables n
ελεύθερη μεταβλητή
(programming) A variable that is not bound to a storage location.

freedom /ˈfɹidəm/ /ˈfɹiːdəm/ freedoms n
ελευθερία
(uncountable) The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.
(countable) The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.

freedom of religion /ˈfɹiː.dəm əv ɹɪˈlɪ.dʒən/ n
ανεξιθρησκία
The right of people to hold any religious beliefs, or none, and to carry out any practices in accordance with those beliefs or with that absence of belief, so long as these practices do not interfere with other people's legal or civil rights, or any reasonable laws, without fear of harm or prosecution.

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ freelances n
ελεύθερος επαγγελματίας
Someone who sells their services to clients without a long-term employment contract.

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ v
αυτοαπασχολούμενος ελεύθερος επιχειρηματίας
(intransitive) To work as a freelance.

freelancer /ˈfɹiːlænsə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːnsə(ɹ)/ freelancers n
ελευθεροεπαγγελματίας
one who freelances

freeloader /ˈfɹiloʊdɚ/ /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ freeloaders n
παράσιτο τζαμπατζής χαραμοφάης
(colloquial) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.

freemasonry freemasonries n
ελευθεροτεκτονισμός
(figuratively) Fellowship and sympathy among a number of people.

freesia /ˈfɹi.ʒə/ freesias n
φρέζια
Any flowering plant of the genus Freesia, native to South Africa.

freestyle /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/ freestyles n
ελεύθερη
(wrestling) A style of wrestling in which any non-injurious holds are permitted.
ελεύθερο
(swimming) A swimming event in which the contestants may choose any stroke.
(swimming, by extension) The swimming stroke commonly referred to as the front crawl or the Australian crawl.

freestyle /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/ v
αυτοσχεδιάζω
(intransitive, especially in rap music) To improvise one's own style; to ad-lib.

freeware n
δωρισμικό
(software) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
παγώνω
(intransitive, copulative) Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature.
(transitive) To lower something's temperature to the point that it freezes or becomes hard.
(intransitive) To drop to a temperature below zero degrees celsius, where water turns to ice.
(figuratively) To lose or cause to lose warmth of feeling; to shut out; to ostracize.
(transitive) To prevent the movement or liquidation of a person's financial assets

freezer /fɹiːzə/ freezers n
κατάψυξη καταψύκτης
The section of a refrigerator used to store food or other perishable items at a temperature below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit).

freezing /ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/ freezings n
πήξη
(uncountable) The change in state of a substance from liquid to solid by cooling to a critically low temperature.

freight /fɹeɪt/ freights n
μεταφορά
(uncountable) The transportation of goods (originally by water; now also (chiefly, US) by land); also, the hiring of a vehicle or vessel for such transportation.
φορτίο
(uncountable) Goods or items in transport; cargo, luggage.
ναύλος
(countable) Payment for transportation.

freight /fɹeɪt/ v
μεταφέρω
To transport (goods).
φορτώνω
To load (a vehicle or vessel) with freight (cargo); also, to hire or rent out (a vehicle or vessel) to carry cargo or passengers.

french fries n
τηγανητές πατάτες
(chiefly, North America) Strips of deep-fried potatoes that have been frenched (cut into strips). [from 1903]

frenectomy frenectomies n
χαλινεκτομή

frenulum /ˈfriː.njʊl.əm/ /ˈfrɛn.jəl.əm/ frenula frenulums n
χαλινός
(anatomy) A small fold or ridge of tissue that supports or restrains the motion of the part to which it is attached, in particular a fold of skin beneath the tongue, or between the lip and the gum.

frenzy /ˈfɹɛnzi/ frenzies n
φρενίτιδα
A state of wild activity or panic.

frequency /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ frequencies n
συχνότητα
(uncountable, or, countable) The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.
(uncountable) The property of occurring often rather than infrequently.
(countable) The quotient of the number of times n a periodic phenomenon occurs over the time t in which it occurs: f = n / t.

frequency modulation frequency modulations n
διαμόρφωση συχνότητας
(sound, radio) the use of a modulating wave to vary the instantaneous frequency of a carrier wave

frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ frequenter frequentest more frequent most frequent adj
συχνός
Done or occurring often; common.

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ freschi frescoes frescos n
νωπογραφία φρέσκο
(countable, painting) An artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster.
νωπογραφία
(uncountable, painting) The technique used to make such an artwork.

fresh /fɹɛʃ/ fresher freshest adj
φρέσκος νέος πρόσφατος
Newly produced or obtained; recent.
Rested; not tired or fatigued.
In a raw or untried state; uncultured; unpracticed.
αναιδής θρασύς
Rude, cheeky, or inappropriate; presumptuous; disrespectful; forward.
φρέσκος νωπός νέος πρόσφατος χλωρός
(of food) Not dried, frozen, or spoiled.
δροσερός
Invigoratingly cool and refreshing.
γλυκός πόσιμος
(of water) Without salt; not saline.

fresh air n
καθαρός αέρας
The natural, clean air from outside, as opposed to the relatively stuffy air inside.

fresh water fresh waters n
γλυκό νερό
Water with a very low content of dissolved salt, as opposed to brackish water or salt water.

fret /fɹɛt/ frets n
τάστο
(music) One of the pieces of metal, plastic or wood across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument that marks where a finger should be positioned to depress a string as it is played.

fret /fɹɛt/ v
αδημονώ
(transitive) To make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple.
(ambitransitive) To be chafed or irritated; to be angry or vexed; to utter peevish expressions through irritation or worry.
(intransitive) To be worn away; to chafe; to fray.
(intransitive) To be agitated; to rankle; to be in violent commotion.

friar /ˈfɹaɪə/ /ˈfɹaɪɚ/ friars n
μοναχός
A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).

friar's balsam n
βάμμα βενζοΐνης
(medicine) An alcoholic solution of benzoin, styrax, tolu balsam, and aloes, used as an inhalant and to treat damaged skin.

fricassee /fɹɪ.kəˈsiː/ /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌseɪ/ /ˈfɹɪ.kəˌsi/ fricassees n
φρικασέ
Meat or poultry cut into small pieces, stewed or fried and served in its own gravy.

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ frictions n
τριβή
The rubbing of one object or surface against another.
(physics) A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact.
προστριβές
(figuratively) Conflict, as between persons having dissimilar ideas or interests; clash.
(China, historical) (Second Sino-Japanese War) Conflict, as between the Communists and non-Hanjian Kuomintang forces.

fried /fɹaɪd/ more fried most fried adj
τηγανητός
Cooked by frying.

fried chicken n
τηγανητό κοτόπουλο
The meat of chicken, cut into pieces and usually with the bone in, coated in batter and deep-fried.

fried egg fried eggs n
τηγανητό αβγό
An egg that has been shallow-fried on one or both sides, without being beaten or stirred.

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ [fɹ̥ɛnd̥] friends n
φίλος φίλη
A person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
βοηθός
An associate who provides assistance.
γνωστός γνωστή
A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
φίλος φίλη αμόρε γκόμενα γκόμενος
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.

friend zone /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ friend zones n
φιλική ζώνη φρεντ ζόουν
(slang) The situation in which one is viewed by a potential partner as a platonic friend, which complicates the initiation of a romantic relationship.

friendliness /ˈfɹɛndlinəs/ friendlinesses n
φιλικότητα
The quality of being friendly.

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ friendlier friendliest more friendly most friendly adj
φιλικός
Generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
Inviting, characteristic of friendliness.
Having an easy or accepting relationship with something.
Without any hostility.
(usually, military) Of or pertaining to friendlies (friendly noun sense 2, below). Also applied to other bipolar confrontations, such as team sports.

friendly /ˈfɹɛn.li/ /ˈfɹɛnd.li/ more friendly most friendly adv
φιλικά
In a friendly manner; like a friend.

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
φίλια πυρά
Weapons fire from allied or friendly forces, as opposed to fire coming from enemy forces or enemy fire.

friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/ friendships n
φιλία
(uncountable) The condition of being friends.
(countable) A friendly relationship, or a relationship as friends.

frieze /ˈfɹiːz/ friezes n
ζωφόρος
(architecture) That part of the entablature of an order which is between the architrave and cornice. It is a flat member or face, either uniform or broken by triglyphs, and often enriched with figures and other ornaments of sculpture.
ζωοφόρος
Any sculptured or richly ornamented band in a building or, by extension, in rich pieces of furniture.

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ frigates n
φρεγάτα φρεγάδα φεργάδα
(historical) A warship combining sail and steam propulsion, typically of ironclad timber construction, supplementing and superseding sailing ships of the line at the beginning of the development of the ironclad battleship. [mid 19th–late 19th c.]

frigatebird /ˈfɹɪ.ɡətˌbɝd/ frigatebirds n
φρεγάτα
Any of five species of bird in the genus Fregata, the only genus in the family Fregatidae.

fright /fɹaɪt/ /fɹʌit/ frights n
τρομάρα
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

frighten /ˈfɹaɪ.tən/ [ˈfɹ̥aɪtn̩] [ˈfɹ̥aɪʔn̩] v
τρομάζω
(transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

frightening /ˈfɹaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ more frightening most frightening adj
τρομακτικός φοβιστικός
Causing fear; of capable of causing fear; scary.
τρομακτικός
(figuratively) Awful, terrible, very bad.

frisk /fɹɪsk/ v
κάνω σωματική έρευνα
(transitive) To search (someone) by feeling their body and clothing.

frisée /fɹiˈzeɪ/ /fɹɪˈzeɪ/ /ˈfɹi.zeɪ/ frisées n
αντίδι κατσαρό
Curly endive, a variety of endive, Cichorium endivia var. crispum.

frivolity /fɹɪˈvɑlɪti/ /fɹɪˈvɒlɪti/ frivolities n
ελαφρότητα
frivolous act
ελαφρότητα κουφότητα
state of being frivolous

frivolous /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/ more frivolous most frivolous adj
ελαφρός επιπόλαιος
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner; lacking a good reason for being, or for doing what one does; due to or moved by a whim or caprice.
ελαφρός
Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial.

frog /fɹɑɡ/ /fɹɒɡ/ /fɹɔɡ/ frogs n
βάτραχος
Any of a class of small tailless amphibians of the order Anura that typically hop.

frogman frogmen n
βατραχάνθρωπος
A diver, especially one in a diving suit (as opposed to one in scuba gear).

frogspawn n
αβγά βατράχου
A gelatinous mass of frogs' eggs, laid in ponds and ditches.

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
από
With reference to the location or position of a speaker or other observer or vantage point.

from A to Z
από το Α ως το Ω
(idiomatic) Covering a complete range; comprehensively; from beginning to end.

from now on adv
από εδώ και στο εξής
Starting from this moment and continuing indefinitely.

from the bottom of one's heart
εκ βάθους καρδίας από τα βάθη της καρδιάς φυλλοκάρδια
In earnest; sincerely; with one's full feeling.

from the cradle to the grave
από την κούνια έως τον τάφο

from time to time
από καιρού εις καιρόν από καιρό σε καιρό πού και πού
(idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes; once in a while.

front /fɹʌnt/ further front furthest front adj
εμπρόσθιος μπροστινός
Closest or nearest, of a set of futures contracts which expire at particular times, or of the times they expire; (typically, the front month or front year is the next calendar month or year after the current one).

front /fɹʌnt/ fronts n
πρόσοψη
The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.
The side of a building with the main entrance.
μέτωπο
A person or institution acting as the public face of some other, covert group.
(meteorology) The interface or transition zone between two airmasses of different density, often resulting in precipitation. Since the temperature distribution is the most important regulator of atmospheric density, a front almost invariably separates airmasses of different temperature.
(military) An area where armies are engaged in conflict, especially the line of contact.
(military) The lateral space occupied by an element measured from the extremity of one flank to the extremity of the other flank.
(military) The direction of the enemy.

front door front doors n
εξώπορτα κύρια είσοδος
(by extension) The entire main entrance to a building or house.

front line front lines n
μέτωπο πρωτή γραμμή
(military) A front, or a boundary between opposing positions.

front vowel front vowels n
μπροστινό φωνήεν
(phonetics) Any vowel sound produced in the front of the mouth. Examples: "a" in “man” and "e" in “gel”

frontal lobe frontal lobes n
μετωπιαίος λοβός
(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located behind the forehead.

frontier /fɹɑnˈtɪɹ/ /fɹɒnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ /ˈfɹɒntjə/ /ˈfɹɒntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌntjə/ /ˈfɹʌntɪə/ /ˈfɹʌnt͡ʃə/ frontiers n
σύνορο
The part of a country which borders or faces another country or unsettled region.

frontotemporal /ˌfɹʌntəʊˈtɛmpəɹəl/ adj
προσθιοκροταφική προσθιοκροταφικό προσθιοκροταφικός

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ frosts n
παγετός παγωνιά πάγος πάχνη
A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ v
παγώνω
(intransitive) To become covered with frost.

frostbite frostbites n
κρυοπάγημα
An injury suffered as a result of freezing of some part of the body, typically fingers, toes or the nose.

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ froths n
αφρός
Foam.

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ v
αφρίζω
(transitive) To create froth in (a liquid).
(intransitive) (of a liquid) To bubble.

frown /fɹaʊn/ frowns n
συνοφρύωση
A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration.

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
συνοφρυώνομαι
(intransitive) To have a frown on one's face.

frozen /ˈfɹoʊzən/ /ˈfɹəʊzən/ more frozen most frozen adj
κατεψυγμένος
Having undergone the process of freezing; in ice form.

fructify /ˈfɹʌktɪfaɪ/ v
καρποφορώ
(intransitive) To bear fruit; to generate useful products or ideas.

fructose /ˈfɹuk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʊk.təʊz/ /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ fructoses n
φρουκτόζη
(carbohydrate) A monosaccharide ketose sugar, formula C6H12O6.

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ more frugal most frugal adj
λιτός
Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.

frugality /fɹuːˈɡæləti/ frugalities n
λιτότητα
The quality of being frugal; prudent economy; thrift.

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ fruits n
καρπός φρούτο οπωρικό οπώρα φρούτα
The seed-bearing part of a plant; often edible, colourful, fragrant, and sweet or sour; produced from a floral ovary after fertilization.
καρπός φρούτο φρούτα
(botany) A product of fertilization in a plant, specifically:
A sweet or sweetish vegetable, such as the petioles of rhubarb, that resembles a true fruit or is used in cookery as if it was a fruit.
An end result, effect, or consequence; advantageous or disadvantageous result.
(attributive) Of, belonging to, related to, or having fruit or its characteristics; (of living things) producing or consuming fruit.
φρούτο φρούτα καρπός
The spores of cryptogams and their accessory organs.
Any sweet or sour, edible part of a plant that resembles seed-bearing fruit (see former sense) even if it does not develop from a floral ovary.
(archaic) Offspring from a sexual union.
(informal) A crazy person.
φρούτο φρούτα συκιά καρπός
(dated, colloquial, derogatory) A homosexual man; (derogatory, figurative) an effeminate man. [from 1900]

fruit juice fruit juices n
φρουτοχυμός
The juice of one or more fruits.

fruit salad fruit salads n
φρουτοσαλάτα
A mixture of freshly cut fruit, sometimes with the addition of alcohol or yogurt, often served as a dessert.

fruiterer /-ɾə-/ /ˈfɹutəɹə/ /ˈfɹuːtəɹə/ /ˈfɹuːtɹə/ fruiterers n
οπωροπώλης οπωροπώλισσα
(Britain) One who sells fruit.

fruitful /ˈfɹuːtfəl/ more fruitful most fruitful adj
εύφορος
Favourable to the growth of fruit or useful vegetation; not barren.
καρποφόρος
Being productive in any sense; yielding benefits.

fruitless /ˈfɹutləs/ /ˈfɹuːtləs/ more fruitless most fruitless adj
άκαρπος ακάρπιστος ακαρποφόρητος
Bearing no fruit; barren.
άκαρπος άκαρπη άκαρπο ατελέσφορη ατελέσφορο ατελέσφορος
(figuratively) Unproductive, useless.
άκαρπη άκαρπο άκαρπος
(figuratively, archaic) Of a person: unable to have children; barren, infertile.

frustrate /fɹəˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪt/ v
ματαιώνω
(transitive) To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
(transitive) To hinder or thwart.

frustration /fɹəˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ frustrations n
στέρηση
The feeling of annoyance at impossibility from resistance or inability to achieve something.
The act of frustrating, or the state, or an instance of being frustrated.

frustum frusta frustums n
κόλουρη πυραμίδα κόλουρος κώνος
A cone or pyramid whose tip has been truncated by a plane parallel to its base.

fry /fɹaɪ/ n
τηγανητή πατάτα
(usually, in the plural, fries, mainly, , Canada, ) A fried piece of cut potato.
γόνος ψαράκια
Young fish; fishlings.

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
τηγανίζω
(transitive) To cook (something) in hot fat.
(intransitive) To cook in hot fat.
ψήνομαι
(intransitive, colloquial) To suffer because of too much heat.

frying pan frying pans n
τηγάνι
A long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food.

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ /ˈfuːksi.ə/ fuchsias n
φούξια
A popular garden plant, of the genus Fuchsia, of the Onagraceae family, shrubs with red, pink or purple flowers.
A purplish-red colour, the color of fuchsin, an aniline dye.

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] interjection
γαμώτο σκατά
(vulgar, colloquial) Expressing dismay or discontent.

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] fucks n
γαμήσι πήδημα
(vulgar, colloquial) An act of sexual intercourse.
γαμημένος
(vulgar, colloquial) A highly contemptible person.

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ [fʌkʰ] v
γαμώ πηδάω
(vulgar, colloquial, intransitive) To have sexual intercourse; to copulate.
(vulgar, colloquial, transitive) To insert one's penis, a dildo, or other object, into a person or a specified orifice or cleft sexually; to penetrate.

fuck around v
κωλοβαράω
(slang, vulgar) To fritter aimlessly or distractedly, to procrastinate, to waste time.
(slang, vulgar) To fool around.

fuck it interjection
γαμώ τη γαμώ το

fuck off interjection
άι γαμήσου
(vulgar, slang, dismissal) Go away! Get lost!
(vulgar, slang) An expression of disagreement or disbelief.

fuck off v
άι γαμήσου εξαφανίσου τσακίσου
To go to hell; to disappear or go away; to screw oneself.

fuck this interjection
γάμα το γάμησέ το

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
γαμώ
(transitive, vulgar) To injure or damage badly.

fuck you phraseologicalUnit
άντε γαμήσου
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fuck,‎ you.

fucker /ˈfʌk.ə(ɹ)/ fuckers n
γαμιάς
(rare, vulgar) One who fucks.

fuckery /ˈfʌkəɹi/ fuckeries n
μαλακία
(vulgar, slang, uncountable) Nonsense, bullshit. Or, messing around.

fucking /ˈfʌkɪn/ /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
γαμημένος
(vulgar) An intensifier, often applying more to the whole utterance than to the specific word it grammatically modifies.
(vulgar) Offensive, annoying or worthless.

fucking hell interjection
έλα μουνί στον τόπο σου
(vulgar, idiomatic) An exclamation of great surprise.

fuel /ˈfjuːl/ /ˈfjuːəl/ /ˈfjʊəl/ /ˈfɪu̯(ə)l/ [ˈfjuwəɫ] fuels n
καύσιμο
Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.
τροφή
Substance that provides nourishment for a living organism; food.

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ fugitives n
φυγάς
A person who flees or escapes and travels secretly from place to place, and sometimes using disguises and aliases to conceal his/her identity, as to avoid law authorities in order to avoid an arrest or prosecution; or to avoid some other unwanted situation.

fugue /ˈfjuːɡ/ fugues n
φούγκα φυγή
(music) A contrapuntal piece of music wherein a particular melody is played in a number of voices, each voice introduced in turn by playing the melody.
φυγή
Anything in literature, poetry, film, painting, etc., that resembles a fugue in structure or in its elaborate complexity and formality.

fulcrum /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/ /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/ fulcra fulcrums n
υπομόχλιο
(mechanics) The support about which a lever pivots.

fulfilled /fəˈfɪld/ /fʊlˈfɪld/ more fulfilled most fulfilled adj
εκπληρωμένος ικανοποιημένος
Emotionally satisfied; feeling a sense of fulfilment.

fulfilment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ fulfilments n
ικανοποίηση
The state or quality of being fulfilled; completion; realization.

fuliginous /fjuːˈlɪ.d͡ʒɪ.nəs/ more fuliginous most fuliginous adj
αιθαλώδης
Pertaining to or resembling soot in such features as colour, texture or taste; sooty, dusky. [from 16th c.]

full /fʊl/ [fʊɫ] fuller fullest more full most full adj
γεμάτος πλήρης
Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
χορτάτος χορτασμένος
(informal) Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete.

full duplex adj
αμφίδρομος
(telecommunications) Describing a duplex system in which both parties can communicate with each other simultaneously

full house full houses n
φουλ
(poker) A hand that consists of three of a kind and a pair.

full moon full moons n
πανσέληνος
The phase of the moon when it is in opposition to the sun and its full disc is therefore visible.

full screen adj
πλήρης οθόνη
(computing, graphical user interface) Of a window occupying all the available display surface of a screen.

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ interjection
τελεία και παύλα
(colloquial) Used to emphasize the end of an important statement or point when speaking to show something is not up for discussion or debate.

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ full stops n
τελεία
(Australia, British, India, Ireland, NZ, South Africa) The punctuation mark "." (indicating the end of a sentence or marking an abbreviation).

full-bodied adj
έντονος
Of a comestible, especially a beverage, having a rich flavor.

fullerene /ˈfʊləɹˌin/ fullerenes n
φουλερένιο
(inorganic chemistry) Any of a class of allotropes of carbon having hollow molecules whose atoms lie at the vertices of a polyhedron having 12 pentagonal and 2 or more hexagonal faces.

fulmar fulmars n
φουλμάρος
Either of two species of pelagic seabird in the genus Fulmarus, Fulmarus glacialis and F. glacialoides, which breed on cliffs.

fume hood fume hoods n
απαγωγός
(chemistry) A ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken without the escape of noxious fumes into the local environment.

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
κέφι
Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure.
Playful, often noisy, activity.

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] functions n
λειτουργία συνάρτηση
What something does or is used for.
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
λειτούργημα αποστολή καθήκον
A professional or official position.
δεξίωση τελετή
An official or social occasion.
συνάρτηση
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃn̩/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ [ˈfʌŋkʃn̩] [ˈfʌŋkʃɪ̈n] v
λειτουργώ ως
(intransitive) To have a function.
λειτουργώ εργάζομαι λειτουργώ ως
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.

function overloading function overloadings n
υπερφόρτωση συνάρτησης

functional /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃnəl/ /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ more functional most functional adj
λειτουργικός
In good working order.
Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
συναρτησιακός
(computing theory) Having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects.

functional group functional groups n
χαρακτηριστική ομάδα
(organic chemistry) A specific grouping of elements that is characteristic of a class of compounds, and determines some properties and reactions of that class.

functionality functionalities n
λειτουργικότητα
(uncountable) The ability to do a task, performance, or execution; a set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.

functionary functionaries n
λειτουργός
A person employed as an official in a bureaucracy (usually corporate or governmental) who holds limited authority and primarily serves to carry out a simple function for which discretion is not required.

fund /ˈfʌnd/ funds n
κεφάλαιο απόθεμα κονδύλι
A sum or source of money.
ταμείο
An organization managing such money.

fund /ˈfʌnd/ v
χρηματοδοτώ επιχορηγώ
(transitive) To pay or provide money for.

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ more fundamental most fundamental adj
θεμελιώδης
Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ fundamentals n
θεμέλιο
(usually, in the plural) A main or major principle, rule, law, etc. which serves as the foundation or basis of a system; an essential part

fundamental interaction fundamental interactions n
θεμελιώδης αλληλεπίδραση
(physics) any of the fundamental forces that act between elementary particles; each one is associated with an exchanged particle

fundamentalism fundamentalisms n
φονταμενταλισμός
(religion) The tendency to reduce a religion to its most fundamental tenets, based on strict interpretation of core texts.

fundamentalist fundamentalists n
φονταμενταλιστής
One who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts.

fundamentally more fundamentally most fundamentally adv
στοιχειωδώς
In a fundamental or basic sense; reaching the very core of the matter.

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnɹəl/ funerals n
κηδεία
A ceremony to honour and remember a deceased person. Often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.

funeral home funeral homes n
γραφείο τελετών
A mortuary where the friends and relatives of the deceased may attend a wake, or pay their last respects.

funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/ more funereal most funereal adj
πένθιμος
Of or relating to a funeral.

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ fungi funguses n
μύκητας μανιτάρι
(mycology) Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ funnels n
χωνί χοάνη
A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ /ˈfʌnɪ/ funnier funniest adj
αστείος διασκεδαστικός
Amusing; humorous; comical. [from mid-18th c.]

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fʌr/ furs n
γούνα
(uncountable) The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.

furan /ˈfjʊəɹæn/ furans n
φουράνιο
(organic compound) Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds containing a ring of four carbon atoms, two double bonds and an oxygen atom; especially the simplest one, C4H4O.

furious /ˈfjɝ.i.əs/ /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ more furious most furious adj
ξέφρενος μανιασμένος έξω φρενών μαινόμενος οργισμένος
Rushing with impetuosity; moving with violence.

furnace /ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/ furnaces n
φούρνος καμίνι
An industrial heating device, such as for smelting metal or firing ceramics.
(colloquial, figurative) Any area that is excessively hot.

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪt͡ʃɚ/ furnitures n
έπιπλο έπιπλα
(now usually, _, uncountable) Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

furrow /ˈfɝoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ furrows n
αυλάκι
A trench cut in the soil, as when plowed in order to plant a crop.

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ furrier furriest adj
γούνινος
Covered with fur, or with something resembling fur.

furtive /ˈfɜːtɪv/ /ˈfɝtɪv/ [-ɾɪv] [ˈfɜːɾɪv] more furtive most furtive adj
φευγαλέος
Of a thing: done with evasive or guilty secrecy.
κρυφός λαθραίος
Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.

fury /ˈfjʊə.ɹi/ /ˈfjʊɚ.i/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i/ furies n
οργή λύσσα μανία
Extreme anger.

fuse /fjuːz/ fuses n
θρυαλλίδα φιτίλι
A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device.
τηκτασφάλεια
(electrical engineering) A device to prevent excessive overcurrent from overload or short circuit in an electrical circuit, containing a component that melts and interrupts the current when too high a load is passed through it.
εμπύρευμα θρυαλλίδα
(manufacturing, mining, military) The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device; a detonator.

fuse /fjuːz/ v
λιώνω τήκομαι τήκω
(transitive) To melt together; to blend; to mix indistinguishably.

fuselage /ˈfjuːsəˌlɑːʒ/ /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ fuselages n
άτρακτος
(aeronautical) The main body of an aerospace vehicle; the long central structure of an aircraft to which the wings (or rotors), tail, and engines are attached, and which accommodates crew and cargo.

fusiform more fusiform most fusiform adj
ατρακτοειδής
(chiefly, _, botany, zoology) Shaped like a spindle with yarn spun on it; having round or roundish cross-section and tapering at each end.

fusilli /ˌfuːˈsiːli/ /ˌfuːˈziːli/ n
βίδες φουζίλι
Pasta in the shape of short spirals.

fusion /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ fusions n
συγχώνευση ένωση
(fiction) The act of two characters merging into one, typically more powerful, being; or the merged being itself.

fuss /fʌs/ fusses n
αναμπουμπούλα αναστάτωση αναταραχή σαματάς φασαρία
(countable, or, uncountable) Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
σαματάς φασαρία
A complaint or noise; a scene.

fuss /fʌs/ v
ανησυχώ
(intransitive) To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
πειράζω
(intransitive) To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust
χαϊδεύω
(transitive) To pet.

fussock /ˈfʌsək/ fussocks n
φάλαινα

fussy /ˈfʌ.si/ fussier fussiest adj
εξεζητημένος ιδιότροπος λεπτολόγος σχολαστικός
Anxious or particular about petty details; hard to please.

fustanella fustanellas n
φουστανέλα
A form of skirt or kilt traditionally worn by men in Albania, Greece and other parts of the Balkans.

fusty /fʌsti/ fustier fustiest adj
μπαγιάτικος
Moldy or musty.
Stale-smelling or stuffy.

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfju.taɪl/ /ˈfju.təl/ /ˈfjuː.taɪl/ more futile most futile adj
μάταιος
Incapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ adj
μελλοντικός μέλλων
Having to do with or occurring in the future.

future /ˈfjuː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ futures n
μέλλον μέλλοντας
The time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.
μέλλον
Something that will happen in moments yet to come.

future tense future tenses n
μέλλοντας μέλλων
(grammar) The tense or time form of a verb used to refer to an event or occurrence that has not yet happened or is expected to happen in the future.

futurism /ˈfjuːt͡ʃəɹɪzəm/ futurisms n
φουτουρισμός
(art) An early 20th century avant-garde art movement focused on speed, the mechanical, and the modern, which took a deeply antagonistic attitude to traditional artistic conventions.

futurist more futurist most futurist adj
φουτουριστικά
In the style of futurism.

futurist futurists n
φουτουριστής
(arts) An adherent to the principles of the artistic movement of futurism.

futurologist futurologists n
μελλοντολόγος
A person who practices futurology.

futurology futurologies n
μελλοντολογία
The scientific forecasting of future trends in science, technology or society

fuzzy /ˈfʌzi/ fuzzier fuzziest adj
χνουδωτός
Covered with fuzz or a large number of tiny loose fibres like a carpet or many stuffed animals
ασαφής θαμπός θολός
Vague or imprecise.
θαμπός θολός συγκεχυμένος
Not clear; unfocused.

fuzzy logic fuzzy logics n
ασαφής λογική
(mathematics) A form of reasoning, derived from fuzzy set theory, whereby a truth value need not be exactly zero (false) or one (true), but rather can be zero, one, or any value in between.

gabardine /ˈɡæbəˌdiːn/ /ˈɡæbɚˌdin/ gabardines n
γκαμπαρντίνα
(uncountable, countable) A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.

gabbro /ˈɡabɹəʊ/ gabbros n
γάββρος
(rock) Originally, a kind of serpentine; now generally a coarsely crystalline, igneous rock consisting of lamellar pyroxene and labradorite.

gable /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ gables n
αέτωμα
(architectural element) The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ /ɡæd͡ʒət/ gadgets n
γκάτζετ μηχάνημα
Any device or machine, especially one whose name cannot be recalled. Often either clever or complicated.

gadolinium /ˌɡæd.əˈlɪn.i.əm/ gadoliniums n
γαδολίνιο
A chemical element (symbol Gd) with atomic number 64: a ductile silvery-white metal.

gadwall gadwalls n
αγριόπαπια καπακλής χαυλέλασμος
A common, widespread dabbling duck which breeds in the northern hemisphere (Mareca strepera, syn. Anas strepera).

gaff /ɡæf/ gaffs n
καμάκι
A tool consisting of a large metal hook with a handle or pole, especially the one used to pull large fish aboard a boat.

gaffe /ɡæf/ gaffes n
γκάφα
A foolish and embarrassing error, especially one made in public.

gaggle /ˈɡæɡl̩/ gaggles n
κοπάδι χήνες
(collective) A group of geese when they are on the ground or on the water.

gaida gaidas n
γκάιντα
An ancient Thracian bagpipe, variations of which are still played in the Balkans.

gain /ɡeɪn/ v
αποκτώ κερδίζω
(transitive) To acquire possession of.

gain ground v
κερδίζω έδαφος
To make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction.

gait /ɡeɪt/ gaits n
βαδισμα βηματισμός

galactorrhea /ɡəˌlæktəˈɹiːə/ galactorrheas n
γαλακτόρροια
Lactation (secretion of milk from nipples) not associated with childbirth or nursing.

galah /ɡəˈlɑː/ galahs n
κακατούα
A pink and grey species of cockatoo, Eolophus roseicapilla, native to Australia.

galaktoboureko n
γαλακτομπούρεκο
A Greek dessert of semolina-based custard in phyllo.

galangal /ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/ galangals n
χαυλιτζάνι
Any of several east Asian plants of genera Alpinia and Kaempferia in the ginger family, used as a spice, but principally Alpinia galanga.

galaxy /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ galaxies n
γαλαξίας
(galaxy) Any of the collections of many millions or billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc. existing as independent and coherent systems, of which there are billions in the known universe. [from 19th c.]

galena /ɡəˈliː.nə/ galenae galenas n
γαληνίτης
(mineral) A mineral, lead sulphide (PbS), mined as an ore for lead. [From circa 1600.]

galeophobia /ɡəˌliəˈfoʊbiə/ n
γαλεοφοβία σελαχοφοβία
The irrational fear of sharks or dogfish.

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ galls n
θράσος
(uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity, chutzpah.
παράτριμμα
(countable) A sore on a horse caused by an ill-fitted or ill-adjusted saddle; a saddle sore.
(pathology, countable) A sore or open wound caused by chafing, which may become infected, as with a blister.
εξόγκωμα όζος
A bump-like imperfection resembling a gall.
πίκρα χολή χόλιασμα
(figurative, uncountable) A feeling of exasperation.
πίκρα χολή
(figurative, uncountable) Great misery or physical suffering, likened to the bitterest-tasting of substances.

gall bladder gall bladders n
χοληδόχος κύστη χολή
(anatomy) A pear-shaped organ that stores bile from the liver, until the body needs it for the digestion and absorption of fats in the duodenum.

gallant /ɡəˈlænt/ /ɡəˈlɑnt/ /ˈɡælənt/ more gallant most gallant adj
ιπποτικός
Polite and attentive to ladies; courteous to women; chivalrous.

gallant /ˈɡælənt/ more gallant most gallant adj
ανδρείος γενναίος
Brave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women.
αβρός ευγενής
honorable.

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ /ˈɡæl.jən/ galleons n
γαλιόνι
A large, three masted, square rigged sailing ship with at least two decks.

gallerist gallerists n
γκαλερίστας
The owner or operator of an art gallery

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ galleries n
γκαλερί
An institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art.

galley /ˈɡæli/ galleys gallies n
γαλέρα
(nautical, historical) A long, slender ship propelled primarily by oars, whether having masts and sails or not; usually a rowed warship used in the Mediterranean from the 16th century until the modern era.
κουζίνα
(nautical) The cookroom or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft; sometimes on merchant vessels called the caboose.

galley proof galley proofs n
ασελιδοποίητο δοκίμιο
(printing) A trial page or proof of continuous text that has not been divided into pages.

gallium /ˈɡæliəm/ n
γάλλιο
A chemical element (symbol Ga) with an atomic number of 31; a soft bluish metal.

gallon /ˈɡælən/ gallons n
γαλόνι
A unit of volume, equivalent to eight pints
(US) one-eighth of a U.S. bushel or approximately 4.405 liters for dry goods (a "U.S. dry gallon").

galloper gallopers n
αλογάκια
A carousel or roundabout (especially in the plural)

gallows /ˈɡæloʊz/ /ˈɡæləs/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ gallows gallowses n
κρεμάλα αγχόνη
Wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging. [from 1300s]

gallows humor n
χιούμορ αγχονών
(American spelling, idiomatic) Comedy that still manages to be funny in the face of, and in response to, a tragic or hopeless situation.

gallstone gallstones n
χολόλιθος

galvanic /ɡælˈvænɪk/ more galvanic most galvanic adj
γαλβανικός
Of or pertaining to galvanism; electric.

galvanically more galvanically most galvanically adv
γαλβανίζοντας
In a galvanic manner.

galvanised adj
γαλβανισμένος
(British spelling) Of metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust.

galvanization galvanizations n
γαλβανισμός επιψευδαργύρωση
The act or process of galvanizing.

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
γαλβανίζω
(chemistry) To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.
To coat with rust-resistant zinc.
ξεσηκώνω
(figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ gambles n
στοίχημα
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ v
στοιχηματίζω
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.

gambler gamblers n
τζογαδόρος χαρτοπαίκτης
One who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.

game /ɡeɪm/ games n
παιχνίδι
(countable) A particular instance of playing a game.
A playful activity that may be unstructured; an amusement or pastime.
κυνήγι
(uncountable) Wild animals hunted for food.

game show game shows n
παιχνίδι τηλεπαιχνίδι
(games, broadcasting) A radio or television program that involves members of the public or celebrities, whether as individuals or as part of a team, playing a game, especially one involving the answering of quiz questions, for cash or prizes.

game theory n
θεωρία παιγνίων
(mathematics, economics) A branch of applied mathematics that studies strategic situations in which individuals or organisations choose various actions in an attempt to maximize their returns.

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ gametes n
γαμέτης
(cytology) A reproductive cell (sperm in males or eggs in females), having only half of a complete set of chromosomes.

gamin /ˈɡæmɪn/ gamins n
αγυιόπαιδο χαμίνι
(dated, also, attributively) A homeless boy; a male street urchin; also (more generally) , a cheeky, street-smart boy.

gaming machine gaming machines n
παιχνιδομηχανή
A slot machine for the purpose of playing video games.

gamma /ˈɡæ.mə/ gammas n
γάμμα γάμα
The third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by beta (Β, β) and followed by delta, (Δ, δ).
γάμμα
(physics) A non-SI unit of measure of magnetic flux density, equal to 1 nT.

gamma ray gamma rays n
ακτίνα γάμμα
Very high frequency (and therefore very high energy) electromagnetic radiation emitted as a consequence of radioactivity.

gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ /ˈɡæm.ɪt/ gamuts n
γκάμα
A (normally) complete range.
κλίμακα
(music) All the notes in a musical scale.

gander /ˈɡæn.də(ɹ)/ ganders n
αρσενική χήνα χήνος
A male goose.
βλάκας
A fool, simpleton.

gang /ɡeɪŋ/ /ɡæŋ/ gangs n
συμμορία σπείρα
A group of criminals or alleged criminals who band together for mutual protection and profit.

gangling more gangling most gangling adj
κρεμανταλάς
Awkwardly tall and thin, ungraceful.

gangrene /ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/ /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹin/ gangrenes n
γάγγραινα
The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.

gannet /ˈɡænɪt/ gannets n
σούλα
Any of three species of large seabird in the genus Morus, of the family Sulidae. They have black and white bodies and long pointed wings, and hunt for fish by plunge diving and pursuing their prey underwater.

gap /ɡæp/ gaps n
κενό
An opening in anything made by breaking or parting.
An opening allowing passage or entrance.
An opening that implies a breach or defect.
A vacant space or time.

gar /ɡɑɹ/ /ɡɑː/ gars n
ζαργάνα
(especially, UK, Ireland) A garfish, Belone belone.

garage /ɡ(ə)ɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ɡ(ə)ˈɹɑ(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæ.ɹɪdʒ/ garages n
γκαράζ
A building (or section of a building) used to store a car or cars, tools and other miscellaneous items.

garam masala garam masalas n
γκαράμ μασάλα
A mixture of spices used in Indian dishes, such as coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise, and chillis.

garbage /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/ /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
σκουπίδια απορρίματα
Useless or disposable material; waste material of any kind.

garbage can garbage cans n
σκουπιδοτενεκές
(North America) A receptacle, usually roughly cylindrical and wider at the top than at the bottom, which serves as a place to discard waste materials.

garbage collection garbage collections n
αποκομιδή απορριμμάτων συλλογή απορριμμάτων
(North America) A service, generally run by local government, for transporting household garbage to the appropriate facility.
συλλογή απορριμάτων
(programming) An automatic mechanism that frees up resources (such as allocated memory) that are no longer in use.

garbage collector garbage collectors n
σκουπιδιάρης
(US, Canada) A worker who removes refuse.
συλλέκτης απορριμάτων
(programming) An algorithm, procedure or thread dedicated to garbage collection: reclaiming resources which are no longer in use.

garbage in, garbage out proverb
εισερχόμενα δεδομένα εξερχόμενα δεδομένα
(computer, information technology, translation studies) If input data are not complete, accurate, and timely, then the resulting output is unreliable and of no useful value.

garbage truck garbage trucks n
απορριμματοφόρο
(US, Canada) A vehicle for the collection and removal of domestic waste

garble /ˈɡɑː(ɹ)bəl/ v
διαστρέφω
To pick out such parts (of a text) as may serve a purpose; to mutilate; to pervert.

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ gardens n
πάρκο κήπος
(in the plural) Such an ornamental place to which the public have access.
περιβόλι κήπος
An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.
κήπος περιβόλι
(Britain, Ireland, Appalachia) The grounds at the front or back of a house.

garden /-n̩/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈɡɑːdən/ v
καλλιεργώ κήπο κηπεύω
(intransitive, chiefly, North America) To grow plants in a garden; to create or maintain a garden.

gardenburger gardenburgers n
γκαρντενμπέργκερ
A vegetarian imitation hamburger or hamburger patty, usually made of grains and vegetables.

gardener /ˈɡɑɹd.nɚ/ /ˈɡɑɹd.n̩.ɚ/ /ˈɡɑːd.nə/ /ˈɡɑːd.n̩.ə/ gardeners n
κηπουρός
One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.

gardenia /ɡɑɹˈdinjə/ /ɡɑːˈdiːnjə/ gardenias n
γαρδένια
Any of various tropical evergreen small trees or shrubs, of the genus Gardenia, having glossy leaves and white flowers.

gardening gardenings n
κηπουρική
The process or action of cultivating the soil, particularly in a garden; the care of a garden; horticulture.

garfish garfish garfishes n
ζαργάνα
(especially, UK, Ireland) Any fish of the needlefish family Belonidae, with a long narrow body and needle-shaped jaws, especially the European species Belone belone.

garganey garganeys n
σαρσέλα
A small dabbling duck, Anas querquedula, that breeds in much of Europe and western Asia, and winters in Africa.

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ gargles n
γαργάρα
A liquid used for gargling.
(countable) The sound or act of gargling.

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ more garish most garish adj
κακόγουστος φανταχτερός χτυπητός
Overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste. [from 1540s]

garland /ˈɡaː.lənd/ /ˈɡɑɹ.lənd/ /ˈɡɑː.lənd/ garlands n
γιρλάντα
A circular or linear decoration, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration.

garlic /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ garlics n
σκόρδο
A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking.

garlic bread garlic breads n
σκορδόψωμο
A type of bread topped with garlic, often served with pasta dishes.

garlic press garlic presses n
πρέσα σκόρδου
A utensil used to crush garlic

garlicky /ˈɡɑɹlɪki/ /ˈɡɑːlɪki/ garlickier garlickiest more garlicky most garlicky adj
σκορδάτος
Tasting or smelling of garlic.

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ garments n
ρούχο
A single item of clothing.

garnet /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ garnets n
λυχνίτης
(mineral) A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.
γκρενά
A dark red color, like that of the gemstone.

garret /ˈɡæɹɪt/ /ˈɡɛɹɪt/ garrets n
σοφίτα
An attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house.

garrigue /ɡəˈriːɡ/ garrigues n
φρύγανα
A type of low scrubland found on limestone soils in southern France and other parts of the Mediterranean Basin.

garrison /ˈɡæɹ.ɪ.sən/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.sən/ garrisons n
φρουρά
A permanent military post.

garrulity /ɡəˈɹu.lɪ.ti/ garrulities n
πολυλογία φλυαρία
The state or characteristic of being garrulous.

garrulous /ˈɡæɹ.jə.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.jʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.ə.ləs/ /ˈɡæɹ.ʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.jə.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.ləs/ more garrulous most garrulous adj
φλύαρος
Excessively or tiresomely talkative.
απεραντολόγος πολύλογος
(of something written or performed) Excessively wordy and rambling.

garter /ˈɡɑːtə/ /ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ garters n
καλτσοδέτα
A band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking.

gas /ɡæs/ /ɡæz/ gases gasses n
αέριο
(uncountable) A flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, e.g. for cooking, heating, electricity generation or as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles, especially natural gas.
(countable, chemistry) A chemical element or compound in such a state.
αέριο ατμός
(uncountable, chemistry) Matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid, or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly by deposition.
βενζίνη
(uncountable, North America, New Zealand) Gasoline, a light derivative of petroleum used as fuel.

gas chamber gas chambers n
θάλαμος αερίων
A sealed chamber in which people are executed with poison gas.

gas mask /ɡæs mæsk/ /ɡæs mɑːsk/ gas masks n
αντιασφυξιογόνος μάσκα
A covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poison gas.

gas pipeline gas pipelines n
αεριαγωγός

gas station gas stations n
βενζινάδικο πρατήριο καυσίμων πρατήριο
(North America, New Zealand, Philippines) filling station / petrol station; an establishment which sells gasoline (petrol) and often also diesel

gas turbine gas turbines n
αεριοστρόβιλος
An internal combustion engine consisting of a compressor, a combustion chamber, and a turbine, where the turbine mechanically powers the compressor.

gaseous /ˈɡæʃəs/ more gaseous most gaseous adj
αεριώδης
Relating to, or existing as gas (matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma).
αεριούχος
Of a liquid containing bubbles: gassy.

gasholder gasholders n
αεριοφυλάκιο

gasification gasifications n
αεριοποίηση
The action of gasifying.

gasify v
αεριοποιώ
To convert into gas, or an aeriform fluid, as by the application of heat, or by chemical processes.

gasket /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ gaskets n
τσιμούχα
(mechanics) Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.

gaslight /ˈɡæslaɪt/ /ˈɡæsˌlaɪt/ gaslights n
αεριόφως ανθρακαέριο λάμπα αερίου
A lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).
αεριόφως
The light produced by the burning gas in such a lamp.

gasoline /ɡæsl̩ˈin/ /ɡæsˈlin/ /ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/ [ɡæsɵˈlin] [ɡæˈsɵlin] gasolines n
βενζίνη
(uncountable, North America) A flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ gasps n
λαχάνιασμα
A short, sudden intake of breath.

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
λαχανιάζω ασθμαίνω
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.

gastric acid gastric acids n
γαστρικό οξύ
(biochemistry) The acidic secretion of the stomach; mostly hydrochloric acid.

gastritis gastritides n
γαστρίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, characterised by nausea, loss of appetite, and upper abdominal discomfort or pain.

gastro- /ˈɡæstɹoʊ-/ /ˈɡæstɹəʊ-/ prefix
γαστρο-
of or relating to the stomach
of or relating to cooking

gastrocnemius /ˌɡæstɹəkˈniːmiəs/ gastrocnemii n
γαστροκνήμιος
The muscle at the back of the calf, whose insertion is the Achilles tendon at the heel.

gastroenteritis gastroenterites gastroenteritides n
γαστρεντερίτιδα
(medicine) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine; often caused by an infection.

gastroenterology n
γαστρεντερολογία
(medicine) The study of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus; may also include the study of accessory organs: pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.

gastroesophageal adj
γαστροοισοφαγικός
Of or relating to the stomach and to the esophagus.

gastrointestinal /ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ /ˌɡæstɹəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ adj
γαστρεντερικός
Of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines, and thus to digestion.

gastrology n
γαστρολογία
the scientific study of the stomach

gastrorrhagia n
γαστρορραγία
(medical) A hemorrhage from the stomach, also known as a gastric hemorrhage.

gastroschisis /ɡæˈstrɑs.kə.səs/ gastroschises n
γαστρόσχιση λαπαρόσχιση

gate /ɡeɪt/ gates n
εξώπορτα αυλόπορτα εξώθυρα πόρτα
A doorlike structure outside a house.
πύλη θύρα
Doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall.
έξοδος
Passageway (as in an air terminal) where passengers can embark or disembark.

gateway /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ gateways n
πύλη
An entrance capable of being blocked by use of a gate.
πύλη δικτύου
(digital communications) In wireless internet, an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP, which may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls, various levels of security, etc.

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
μαζεύω συγκεντρώνω
(architecture) To bring together, or nearer together, in masonry, as for example where the width of a fireplace is rapidly diminished to the width of the flue.

gauleiter /ˈɡaʊlaɪtə/ gauleiters n
γκαουλάιτερ
(historical) An official in charge of a district of Nazi Germany.

gawky /ˈɡɔːki/ gawkier gawkiest adj
αδέξιος
Awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement.

gay /ɡeɪ/ gayer gayest adj
αδερφή λεσβία πούστης γκέι ομοφυλόφιλος ομοφυλόφιλη
(colloquial) Not heterosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
αδερφίστικος πούστικος
(loosely, of appearance or behavior) Being in accordance with stereotypes of gay people, especially gay men.
εύθυμος ζωηρός φαιδρός
(dated) Happy, joyful, and lively.
εύθυμος παρδαλός
(dated) Festive, bright, or colourful.

gay /ɡeɪ/ gays n
γκέι ομοφυλόφιλος
(now, _, chiefly, in plural) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual.

gay bar gay bars n
γκέι μπαρ
A tavern or similar nightclub whose primary clientele are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

gay marriage gay marriages n
γάμος ομοφυλόφιλων
Marriage between two people of the same sex.

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ gazelle gazelles n
γαζέλα
An antelope of either of the genera Gazella (mostly native to Africa) or Procapra (native to Asia), capable of running at high speeds for long periods.

gcd gcds n
ΜΚΔ
(mathematics) Initialism of greatest common divisor.

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ gears n
εξοπλισμός σύνεργα
(uncountable) Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
σχέση
(countable, automotive, cycling) A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved.
ταχύτητα
(countable, automotive) A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.

gear wheel /ɡɪə(ɹ) ʍiːl/ /ɡɪɚ ʍil/ gear wheels n
γρανάζι οδοντωτός τροχός
(mechanics) A wheel with a toothed rim, intended to engage with others, or similar equipment, to form a gear.

gearbox gearboxes n
κιβώτιο ταχυτήτων
That part of a car's transmission containing the train of gears, and to which the gear lever is connected.

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ geckoes geckos n
σαμιαμίδι
Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae. They are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.

gee /ˈd͡ʒiː/ gees n
τζι
The name of the Latin-script letter G.

geek /ɡiːk/ geeks n
μανιώδης
(colloquial) A person who is intensely interested in a particular field or hobby and often having limited or nonstandard social skills. Often used with an attributive noun.
κομπιουτεράς
(colloquial, by extension) An expert in a technical field, particularly one having to do with computers.
σπασίκλας
(colloquial) An unfashionable or socially undesirable person.

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ geezers n
γεροπαράξενος
(informal, chiefly, North America, sometimes, mildly, derogatory) An old person, usually a male, typically a cranky old man.

gegenschein /ˈɡeɪ.ɡənˌʃaɪn/ gegenscheins n
αντιζωδιακό φως

geisha /ˈɡeɪ.ʃə/ geisha geishas n
γκέισα
A Japanese female entertainer skilled in various arts such as tea ceremony, dancing, singing and calligraphy.

gel /d͡ʒɛl/ [d͡ʒɛɫ] gels n
γέλη πήκτωμα
A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.
ζελέ τζελ
Any gel intended for a particular cosmetic use, such as for styling the hair.

gelatin /ˈd͡ʒɛlətiːn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛlətɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛləʔ.n̩/ gelatins n
ζελατίνη
An edible jelly made from this material.

gelato /dʒəˈlɑːtəʊ/ /d͡ʒəˈlɑtoʊ/ gelati gelatos n
τζελάτο
An Italian variant of ice cream made from milk and sugar, combined with other flavourings. The ingredients are supercooled while stirring to break up ice crystals as they form.

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ gems n
πετράδι πολύτιμος λίθος
A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
διαμάντι κόσμημα
(figuratively) Any precious or highly valued thing or person.

geminate /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪneɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒɛmɪnət/ adj
όμοιος
(phonology, of a consonant) Pronounced longer and considered as being doubled.

gemination /ˌd͡ʒɛm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌd͡ʒɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ geminations n
διπλασιασμός
(phonetics) The phenomenon of a consonant being pronounced for an audibly longer period of time than is normal; an instance of such lengthened pronunciation.

gemology /d͡ʒɛmˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ n
γεμμολογία
The art and science of gems.

gemütlich /ɡəˈmutlɪk/ /ɡəˈmytlɪç/ /ɡəˈmyːtlɪç/ more gemütlich most gemütlich adj
άνετος αναπαυτικός
Comfortable, cosy, cozy, pleasant.

gendarme /ʒɑn.ˈdɑɹm/ /ʒɒn.ˈdɑːm/ gendarmes gensdarmes n
χωροφύλακας
A member of the gendarmerie, a military body charged with police duties.

gendarmerie /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑː.mə.ɹi/ gendarmeries n
χωροφυλακή
A military body charged with police duties among the civilian population.

gender /ˈd͡ʒɛndə/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚ/ genders n
φύλο
είδος γένος
(obsolete) Class; kind. [14th–19th c.]
γένος
(grammar) A division of nouns and pronouns (and sometimes of other parts of speech) into masculine or feminine, and sometimes other categories like neuter or common, and animate or inanimate. [from 14th c.]
Identification as a man, a woman, or something else, and association with a (social) role or set of behavioral and cultural traits, clothing, etc; a category to which a person belongs on this basis. (Compare gender role, gender identity.) [from 20th c.]

gender dysphoria gender dysphorias n
δυσφορία φύλου
A profound and persistent unhappiness caused by having characteristics (body parts, clothing, etc) of, or being perceived as, a gender different from one's gender identity, experienced especially by transgender people.

gender identity /-ɪ.ɾi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.də aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛɾ̃.ə.ɾi/ [-ɪ.ɾi] [ˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ aɪˈdɛn.ə.ɾi] gender identities n
ταυτότητα φύλου
(psychology) An individual's internal sense of self as belonging to a particular gender or genders, or to no gender.

gendersex /ˈd͡ʒɛndəsɛks/ /ˈd͡ʒɛndɚsɛks/ n
φύλο
Sex or gender. A division of organisms into masculine, feminine and possibly others, by sexual or social characteristics.

gene /d͡ʒiːn/ genes n
γονίδιο
(genetics) A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.

gene expression gene expressions n
γονιδιακή έκφραση
(genetics) The transcription and translation of a gene into messenger RNA and thus into a protein.

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ more general most general adj
γενικός
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to specific or particular. [from 13th c.]
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent. [from 14th c.]
Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual. [from 14th c.]
Giving or consisting of only the most important aspects of something, ignoring minor details; indefinite. [from 16th c.]
Not of a specific class; miscellaneous. [from 16th c.]

general /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹəl/ generals n
στρατηγός πτέραρχος
(military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]

general knowledge /ˈdʒɛnəɹəl ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈdʒɛnɹəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
γενικές γνώσεις
The wide body of information that a person acquires from education and from life, much of which may be trivial.

general practitioner general practitioners n
γιατρός
A physician who provides primary care; treating acute and chronic illnesses and providing preventive care and health education; a family doctor.

general relativity n
γενική σχετικότητα
(relativity) A theory extending special relativity and uniformly accounting for gravity and accelerated frames of reference, postulating that space-time curves in the presence of mass.

generalissimo /ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈlisimoʊ/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈliːsɪməʊ/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəɹəˈlɪsɪməʊ/ generalissimi generalissimos n
αρχιστράτηγος
(military) A supreme commander of the armed forces of a country, especially one who is also a political leader.

generally /ˈd͡ʒen.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.ɹə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.ə.li/ /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɹə.li/ more generally most generally adv
συνήθως
As a rule; usually.
γενικά
Without reference to specific details.

generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ generations n
γενιά
(now, US, dialectal) Race, family; breed. [from 14th c.]
A single step or stage in the succession of natural descent; a rank or degree in genealogy, the members of a family from the same parents, considered as a single unit. [from 14th c.]

generator /ˈdʒɛnəɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ generators n
γεννήτορας
(mathematics) An element of a group that is used in the presentation of the group: one of the elements from which the others can be inferred with the given relators.
γεννήτρια
Especially, a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

generic /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ more generic most generic adj
γενικός
Very comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups (genera) as opposed to specific instances.
γενόσημο
(of a product or drug) not having a brand name; nonproprietary in design or contents; fungible with the rest of its class.
ουδέτερο
(grammar) specifying neither masculine nor feminine; epicene; unisex.

generic /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ generics n
γενόσημος
A product sold under a generic name.

generosity /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsəti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ generosities n
γενναιοδωρία
(uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.

generous /ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ more generous most generous adj
γενναιόδωρος
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
γερός
Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]

genetically modified adj
μεταλλαγμένος
Produced by genetic modification; abbreviated as GM.

geneticist geneticists n
γενετιστής
(genetics) A scientist who studies genes.

genetics /d͡ʒə.ˈnɛ.tɪks/ /d͡ʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ /ˈdʒɛnɐ.ʈɪks/ n
γενετική
(biology) The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.
(biology) The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.

genie /ˈd͡ʒiː.ni/ genies genii n
δαιμόνιο τζίνι
(Islam) A jinn, a being descended from the jann, normally invisible to the human eye, but who may also appear in animal or human form.

genital /ˈd͡ʒɛnətəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɪtəl/ adj
γεννητικός
Of, or relating to biological reproduction.

genitalia /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nə-/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.jəl.jə/ /ˌd͡ʒɛ.nɪˈteɪ.li.jə/ n
γεννητικά όργανα
(by extension) Any sex organs, whether external or internal.

genitive /ˈd͡ʒɛnətɪv/ genitives n
γενική
(grammar, uncountable) An inflection pattern (of any given language) that expresses origin or ownership and possession.

genitive absolute genitive absolutes genitives absolute n
γενική απόλυτη
(grammar) an independent phrase in a sentence conveying additional circumstances in the genitive case; present in many Indo-European languages, such as:

genius /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˈd͡ʒi.ni.əs/ /ˈd͡ʒin.jəs/ genii geniuses n
ιδιοφυία 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.
μεγαλοφυία
(uncountable) Extraordinary mental capacity.

genocidal /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈsaɪdəl/ more genocidal most genocidal adj
γενοκτόνος
Causative of or relating to an act or policy of genocide.

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ genocides n
γενοκτονία
The systematic and deliberate destruction of a group of people, typically by killing substantial numbers of them, on the basis of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

genome /d͡ʒɨˈnoʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈd͡ʒiː.nəʊm/ genomes n
γονιδίωμα
(genetics) The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism.

genomics n
γενομική γονιδιωματική
(genetics) The study of the complete genome of an organism.

genotype /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ /ˈd͡ʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/ genotypes n
γονότυπος
(genetics) The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.

genre /d͡ʒɑnɚ/ /ˈ(d)ʒɑn.ɹə/ /ˈ(d)ʒɒn.ɹə/ genres n
ύφος
A kind; a stylistic category or sort, especially of literature or other artworks.

gentian /ˈd͡ʒɛnt͡ʃən/ gentians n
γεντιακή
(countable) Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and mountainous regions with violet or blue flowers.
(uncountable) Dried roots and rhizome of European gentian (Gentiana lutea), used as a tonic.

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ adj
εθνικός
Non-Jewish.

gentleman /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təl.mən/ [ˈd͡ʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] gentlemen n
κύριος ευπατρίδης
(chiefly, _, historical) A man of gentle but not noble birth, particularly a man of means (originally ownership of property) who does not work for a living but has no official status in a peerage; (UK, _, law) an armiferous man ranking below a knight.
κύριος
Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
κύριοι
(polite, _, term of address) Any man.

gentlewoman /ˈd͡ʒɛn.təlˌwʊm.ən/ gentlewomen n
αρχοντογυναίκα κυρία
(historical) A woman of the nobility.

genuflect /ˈd͡ʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/ v
προσκυνώ
(intransitive, archaic) To bend the knee, as in servitude.
(intransitive) To briefly enter a position that touches one knee to the ground in a manner that is typically associated with formal homage or religious worship.

genuflection genuflections n
γονυκλισία
the act of genuflecting

genuine /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌaɪn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ more genuine most genuine adj
γνήσιος
Belonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; native

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ /ˈdʒɛnəs/ /ˈd͡ʒiːnəs/ genera genuses genusses n
γένος
(biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species.
A taxon at this rank.
γένος είδος
A group with common attributes.

geo- prefix
γαιο- γεω-
Earth

geocentric /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
γεωκεντρικός
Having the Earth at the center.

geodesy /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑdəsi/ geodesies n
γεωδαισία
(sciences, geography) The discipline which deals with the measurement and representation of Earth, its gravitational field and geodynamic phenomena (polar motion, Earth tides, and crustal motion) in three-dimensional, time-varying space

geogeny geogenies n
γεωγονία
(dated) The study of the origins or formation of the Earth.

geoglyph /ˈd͡ʒiːə(ʊ)ɡlɪf/ /ˈd͡ʒiːəɡlɪf/ geoglyphs n
γεωγλυφικό γεώγλυφο
(chiefly, archaeology) A large-scale drawing or image made on the ground by arranging lines of stones, scratching the earth, etc., and often only fully visible from a distance or the air.

geographer /d͡ʒiˈɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/ geographers n
γεωγράφος
A specialist in geography.

geographic /d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/ more geographic most geographic adj
γεωγραφικός
Pertaining to geography (or to geographics)

geographic information system geographic information systems n
Γεωγραφικά Συστήματα Πληροφοριών
An electronic system used to store, process and display geographic information, especially maps

geography /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /d͡ʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˈdʒɒɡɹəfi/ geographies n
γεωγραφία
The study of the physical properties of the earth, including how humans affect and are affected by them.

geoid /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ /ˈd͡ʒiˌɔɪd/ geoids n
γεωειδές
(geography, geodesy) The shape, extending through landmasses (continents, etc.), that the surface of the oceans of the Earth would take under the influence of the Earth's gravity and rotation alone, disregarding other factors such as winds and tides; that is, a surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation.

geolocation geolocations n
γεωεντοπισμός
The identification of geographic location, as of an electronic device or an animal being tracked.

geological matrix geological matrices geological matrixes n
μήτρα
(geology) The fine-grained background material in which crystals, pebbles or fossils are embedded in a sedimentary rock

geologist /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ /d͡ʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ geologists n
γεωλόγος
A person whose occupation specializes in the science of geology, especially at a professional or academic level.

geology /d͡ʒiˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ /d͡ʒɪˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ geologies n
γεωλογία
The science that studies the structure of the earth (or other planets), together with its origin and development, especially by examination of its rocks.

geomancy geomancies n
γεωμαντεία
A method of divination using earth or the ground, such as interpreting markings on the ground or how handfuls of dirt land when tossed.

geometer /dʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.tə/ /d͡ʒiˈɑm.ə.tɚ/ geometers n
γεωμέτρης
A mathematician who specializes in geometry.

geometry /d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ /d͡ʒiːˈɔm.ə.tɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒɒm.ɪ.tɹi/ geometries n
γεωμετρία
(mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships.
(countable) The observed or specified spatial attributes of an object, etc.
(algebraic geometry, countable) A mathematical object comprising representations of a space and of its spatial relationships.

geopolitical more geopolitical most geopolitical adj
γεωπολιτικός
Of or relating to geopolitics.

geopolitically adv
γεωπολιτικώς
In terms of geopolitics.

geopolitics n
γεωπολιτική
The study of the effects of geography (especially economic geography) on international politics.

georgette georgettes n
ζορζέτα
A thin lightweight silk or cotton fabric with a matte finish.

geotropism /d͡ʒiˈɑt.ɹəˌpɪz.əm/ /d͡ʒiˈɒt.ɹəˌpɪz.əm/ geotropisms n
γεωτροπισμός
(biology) The movement of a plant in response to gravity (either downwards or upwards).

geranium /dʒəˈɹeɪni.əm/ gerania geraniums n
γεράνι γεράνιον
Any flowering plant of the genus Geranium of cranesbills, of family Geraniaceae.

germ /d͡ʒɜːm/ /d͡ʒɝm/ germs n
μικρόβιο
(biology) The small mass of cells from which a part of an organism develops, or a macroscopic but immature form of that part; a bud.
A pathogen: a pathogenic microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus.

german /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ more german most german adj
αμφιθαλής
(obsolete, _, except in set terms) Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister).

germanium /d͡ʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ germaniums n
γερμάνιο
A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group.

germinate /ˈd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)mɪneɪt/ v
βλαστάνω φυτρώνω
(intransitive, botany, horticulture) Of a seed, to begin to grow, to sprout roots and leaves.
(transitive) To cause to grow; to produce.

gerontocracy /ˌdʒɛɹənˈtɒkɹəsi/ gerontocracies n
γεροντοκρατία
Government by elders.

gerontology gerontologies n
γεροντολογία
The branch of science that deals with the problems of aged people. It is to be distinguished from geriatrics, which is the study of the diseases of the elderly. Gerontology covers the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.

gerund /-ʌnd/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹənd/ gerunds n
γερούνδιο
(grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently; however, this distinction may be ambiguous or unclear and so is no longer made in some modern texts such as A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language and The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language)
(grammar) In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb to form adverbial phrases or continuous tense. These constructions have various names besides gerund, depending on the language, such as conjunctive participles, active participles, adverbial participles, transgressives, etc.

gestation /d͡ʒɛsˈteɪʃən/ gestations n
κυοφορία
The period of time during which an animal or human offspring physically develops inside the mother's body until it is born.

get /ɡɛt/ /ɡɪt/ v
παίρνω
(transitive, informal) To bring to reckoning; to catch (as a criminal); to effect retribution.

get away with v
ξεφεύγω
(idiom) To escape punishment for doing something objectionable.

get drunk v
μεθώ
(intransitive) To intoxicate oneself with alcohol. (This entry is a translation hub.)

get fucked /ɡɛt fʌkt/ /ɡɪt fʌkt/ interjection
άι γαμήσου
(vulgar, offensive, dismissal) Go away, get lost.

get in v
μπαίνο μπαίνω μέσα
(intransitive) To enter a place; to gain access.
μπαίνω μέσα
(intransitive, idiomatic) To be elected to some office.

get lost interjection
άει χάσου χάσου
(colloquial, dismissal, impolite) Used to rudely tell somebody to go away or leave one alone.

get lost v
χάνομαι
(intransitive) To lose one's way.

get married v
παντρεύομαι
(intransitive) To become married (to someone).
(reciprocal, intransitive) To become married (to each other).

get on v
ανεβαίνω μπαίνω
(transitive, intransitive) To board or mount (something), especially a vehicle.
γερνάω
(intransitive) To become old.
μπαίνω
(intransitive, chiefly, UK) To have a good relationship; to get along.

get out v
βγαίνω
(intransitive) To leave or escape.

get out of here interjection
φύγε
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get,‎ out of,‎ here.
άντε φύγε
(idiomatic, informal) An exclamation of disbelief.

get rid of v
γλιτώνω από διώχνω
(transitive, idiom) To rid oneself of; to cause oneself to be free of or released from.

get to know v
γνωρίζω
(transitive) To become acquainted with (someone or something); to meet someone.

get up v
σηκώνομαι
To rise from one's bed (often implying to wake up).
To move from a sitting or lying position to a standing position; to stand up.

get up on the wrong side of the bed v
ξυπνάω ανάποδα
(idiomatic) To feel irritable; to be in a bad mood; to have a bad day from the start, for no particular reason.

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
περαστικά σιδερένιος
Expressing hope that the listener will soon recover from illness.

get wind of v
παίρνω είδηση παίρνω χαμπάρι
(idiomatic, transitive) To hear about; to learn of, especially with respect to facts intended to have been kept confidential or secret.

geyser /ˈɡaɪ.sɚ/ /ˈɡaɪ.zə/ /ˈɡaɪ.zɚ/ /ˈɡiː.zə/ geysers n
θερμοπίδακας
(planetology, geology, volcanology) A boiling natural spring which throws forth jets of water, mud, etc., at frequent intervals, driven upwards by the expansive power of steam.

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ gherkins n
αγγουράκι
A small cucumber, often pickled whole.

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ [ˈɡɛɾoʊ̯] ghetti ghettoes ghettos n
γκέτο
An (often walled) area of a city in which Jews are concentrated by force and law. (Used particularly of areas in medieval Italy and in Nazi-controlled Europe.)
An area in which people who are distinguished by sharing something other than ethnicity concentrate or are concentrated.

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡɐʉst/ /ɡəʊst/ ghosts n
φάντασμα
The disembodied soul; the soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.
σκιά
Any faint shadowy semblance; an unsubstantial image.

ghost ship ghost ships n
πλοίο φάντασμα
(nautical) An abandoned ship, or (science fiction, by extension) spaceship, that is haunted and possibly adrift.

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ ghost towns n
πόλη φάντασμα
A town which has become deserted, usually due to failing economic activity, especially one that still has substantial visible remains.

ghostly /ˈɡoʊstli/ ghostlier ghostliest adj
άυλος πνευματικός
Of or pertaining to ghosts or spirits.
στοιχειωμένος
Spooky; frightening.

ghrelin /ˈɡɹɛlɪn/ ghrelins n
γκρελίνη
(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, secreted in the stomach when empty, that increases appetite and secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland. [from 1999]

gianduja /dʒæn.ˈduː.jə/ /d͡ʒɑn.ˈdu.jə/ giandujas n
τζαντούγια
A Piedmontese preparation of chocolate containing about 50 percent hazelnut and almond paste.

giant /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪnt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɪ.ənt/ [ˈd͡ʒəɪ̯(ə)nt] giants n
γίγαντας
A mythical human of very great size.
A very tall and large person.
γίγας γίγαντας
Any of the gigantes, the race of giants in the Greek mythology.

giant anteater giant anteaters n
γιγαντιαίος μυρμηγκοφάγος
The largest species of anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, found in Central and South America.

giant otter giant otters n
γιγαντιαία ενυδρίδα
A South American mustelid, Pteronura brasiliensis, that can reach 1.7m in length.

giaour /ˈd͡ʒaʊə/ giaours n
γκιαούρης
(religious slur) A non-Muslim, especially a Christian, an infidel; especially as used by Turkish people with particular reference to Christians such as Greeks, Armenians, Bulgarians, Serbs and Assyrians.

gibberish /ˈd͡ʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ gibberishes n
αλαμπουρνέζικα ασυναρτησίες κινέζικα
Speech or writing that is unintelligible, incoherent or meaningless.

gibbon /ˈɡɪbən/ gibbons n
γίββων
A small ape of the family Hylobatidae with long limbs, which it uses to travel through rainforests by swinging from branch to branch.

gibbous /ˈd͡ʒɪbəs/ /ˈɡɪbəs/ more gibbous most gibbous adj
αμφίκυρτος
Curved or bulged outward.
(astronomy, of a celestial body) Having more than half (but not the whole) of its disc illuminated.
Humpbacked.

giddy /ˈɡɪdi/ giddier giddiest adj
ζαβλακομένος ζαλισμένος συγκεχυμένος
Feeling a sense of spinning in the head, causing a perception of unsteadiness and being about to fall down; dizzy.
ζαλιστικός ιλιγγιώδης συγχυτικός
Causing or likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness.

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ /ˌɡɪdɪˈʌp/ interjection
ντε
(directed at a horse) Move on!, go faster!

gift /ɡɪft/ gifts n
δώρο δωρεά χάρισμα
Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
ταλέντο χάρισμα
A talent or natural ability.
δώρο
Something gained incidentally, without effort.

gift /ɡɪft/ v
δωρίζω χαρίζω
(transitive) To give as a gift or donation.

giga- /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.ə/ /ˈɡaɪ.ɡə/ /ˈɡɪɡ.ə/ prefix
γίγα-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 109 (short scale billion or long scale milliard). Symbol: G
(computing, sometimes, _, proscribed) Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 230 or 1,073,741,824.
(slang) Augmenting an adjective; intensely, extremely, or to an exceptionally high degree.
(Internet slang, originally, _, 4chan) Used to augment nouns; denoting an invididual who is a paragon of something.

gigabyte /ˈd͡ʒɪɡəbaɪt/ /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/ gigabytes n
γιγαδυφιοσυλλαβή γκιγκαμπάιτ
(computing, formal) One billion (109, or 1,000,000,000) bytes or 1,000 megabytes.

gigametre gigametres n
γιγάμετρο
A distance of 1,000,000 kilometres.

gigantic /d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ more gigantic most gigantic adj
γιγάντειος πελώριος
Very large.

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ giggles n
χάχανο
A high-pitched, silly laugh.

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl̩/ v
χαχανίζω
To laugh gently in a playful, nervous, or affected manner.

gill /ɡɪl/ gills n
βράγχιο σπάραχνο
(animal anatomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.

gilt-head bream gilt-head breams n
τσιπούρα
A fish found in the Mediterranean and along the Atlantic coasts of Europe (Sparus aurata).

gimbal /ˈd͡ʒɪmbəl/ /ˈɡɪmbəl/ gimbals n
γκίμπαλ
A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.

gin /d͡ʒɪn/ gins n
τζιν
A colourless non-aged alcoholic liquor made by distilling fermented grains such as barley, corn, oats or rye with juniper berries; the base for many cocktails.

gin rummy n
τζιν ράμι τζιν ραμί
(card games) A card-holding game and variant of rummy.

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/ gingers n
πιπερόριζα τζίντζερ
The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
The plant that produces this rhizome.
ξανθοκόκκινο πυρρόν πυρρόξανθο
A reddish-brown color.
ξανθοκόκκινος πυρρόξανθος
(colloquial, often, _, derogatory, countable) A person with reddish-brown hair; a redhead.

ginger beer ginger beers n
τζιτζιμπίρα
(uncountable) A fermented, typically non-alcoholic, drink flavoured with ginger.

gingivitis /ˌd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɪˈvaɪtəs/ gingivites gingivitides n
ουλίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the gums or gingivae.

ginkgo /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/ ginkgoes ginkgos n
γκίγκο
The seed of a ginkgo tree.

giraffe /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/ /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ giraffe giraffes n
καμηλοπάρδαλη
A ruminant, of the genus Giraffa, of the African savannah with long legs and highly elongated neck, which make it the tallest living animal; yellow fur patterned with dark spots, often in the form of a network; and two or more short, skin-covered horns, so-called; strictly speaking the horn-like projections are ossicones.

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ girdles n
περιφέρεια
That which girds, encircles, or encloses; a circumference
ζώνη περίζωμα
A belt or sash at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ v
ζώνω περιζώνω
(transitive) To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.

girl /ɡɛəl/ /ɡɜːɫ/ /ɡɝ.əl/ /ɡɝl/ /ɡɪəl/ /ɡɵːl/ [ɡʏw] girls n
κορίτσι
A young female human, or sometimes a young female animal.
(sometimes, offensive, see usage note) A woman, especially a young and often attractive woman.

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ girlfriends n
κοπέλα φιλενάδα κορίτσι
A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
(LGBT) A fellow gay man, especially a friend as opposed to a sexual partner.

girlish /ˈɡɜː.lɪʃ/ /ˈɡɝ.lɪʃ/ more girlish most girlish adj
κοριτσίστικος
Like (that of) a girl; feminine.

girly /ˈɡɜːli/ /ˈɡɝli/ girlier girliest adj
κοριτσίστικος
Characteristic of a stereotypical girl, very effeminate, gentle; unmasculine.

gist /d͡ʒɪst/ gists n
κεντρική ιδέα ουσία
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.

give /ɡɪv/ v
δίνω
To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
υποχωρώ
To cause (a disease or condition) in, or to transmit (a disease or condition) to.
(transitive) To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.
(ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).

give a shit /ˈɡɪv ə ˌʃɪt/ v
σκασίλα μου στ' αρχίδια μου στα παπάρια μου χέστηκα
(vulgar, chiefly in negative constructions) To care what someone else thinks or does, particularly in relation to what they think or say about the speaker.

give and take n
πάρε δώσε

give birth v
γεννώ
(intransitive, of viviparous animals) To release live offspring from the body into the environment.
(transitive, with to, of viviparous animals) To become the parent of by birthing.
(transitive, figuratively, usually, with to, idiom) To become the source of.

give me v
δώστε μου
An expression of strong preference or approbation for a named thing.

give or take adv
πάνω κάτω

give rise to v
οδηγώ σε
To be the origin of; to produce; to result in.

given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ givens n
δεδομένο
A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.

given name given names n
μικρό μικρό όνομα
A personal name chosen for a child, usually by their parents.

given that conjunction
δεδομένου ότι δοθέντος ότι
In consideration of the fact that.

glabella /ɡləˈbɛlə/ glabellae glabellas n
μεσόφρυος σταυρός
(anatomy) The space between the eyebrows and above the nose.

glacial /ˈɡleɪ.sɪəl/ /ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/ more glacial most glacial adj
παγετωνικός
Of, or relating to glaciers.

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡleɪs.jə/ /ˈɡleɪs.jɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ glaciers n
παγετώνας
(geology) A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill.

glad /ɡlæd/ gladder gladdest more glad most glad adj
χαρούμενος
Pleased, happy, gratified.

gladiator /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/ gladiators n
μονομάχος
(in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.

gladiolus /ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/ /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/ gladioli gladioluses n
γλαδιόλα γλαδίολος
Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Gladiolus, having sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers on spikes; gladiola.

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ gladlier gladliest more gladly most gladly adv
ευχαρίστως
In a glad manner; happily.

gland /ɡlænd/ glands n
αδένας
(zoology) A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
(botany) A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.
στυπιοθλήπτης
(mechanics) A compressable cylindrical case and its contents around a shaft where it passes through a barrier, intended to prevent the passage of a fluid past the barrier, used for example around a ship’s propeller shaft or around a tap, valve or faucet.

glanders n
μάλις
An infectious disease of horses, mules and donkeys caused by the bacterium Burkholderia, one species of which may be transmitted to humans.

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ glandes penes glandes penis glandes penium glans penes glans penises n
βάλανος
(anatomy) A conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis.

glasnost glasnosts n
γκλάσνοστ γλάσνοστ
(historical) 1980s and early 1990s policy of the Soviet Union under Gorbachev to allow more government transparency; often paired with perestroika

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ [ɡlas] [ɡleəs] [ɡläːs] [ɡlæs] [ɡlɐːs] [ɡlɑːs] [ɡlɛəs] glasses n
γυαλί ποτήρι
(usually, uncountable) An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).
ποτήρι γυαλί
(countable) A vessel from which one drinks, especially one made of glass, plastic, or similar translucent or semi-translucent material.

glass wool glass wools n
υαλοβάμβακας
An insulating material, made from fiberglass, arranged into a texture similar to wool.

glassified adj
υαλοποιημένη υαλοποιημένο υαλοποιημένος
Synonym of vitrified

glaucoma /ɡlaʊˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ glaucomas glaucomata n
γλαύκωμα
(pathology) An eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristic optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to damage of the optic disc of the eye and resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to blindness.

glazier /ˈɡleɪzi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪzi.əɹ/ /ˈɡleɪzjə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡleɪʒəɹ/ glaziers n
υαλοπώλης τζαμάς
One who glazes; a craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc.

gleam /ɡlim/ /ɡliːm/ gleams n
αχτίδα
(countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.

glebe /ɡliːb/ glebes n
βακούφι μετόχι
(historical) In medieval Europe, an area of land, belonging to a parish, whose revenues contributed towards the parish expenses.

glee /ɡliː/ glees n
ευωχία
(uncountable) Joy; happiness; great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or from another's misfortune.
(singing, countable) An unaccompanied part song for three or more solo voices, not necessarily merry.

glen /ɡlɛn/ /ɡlɪn/ glens n
λαγκάδα
A secluded and narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it; a depression between hills; a dale.

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ gliders n
ανεμόπτερο
Any heavier-than-air aircraft optimised for unpowered flight; a sailplane.
A pilot of glider aircraft.

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ v
βλέπω φευγαλέα
(transitive) To see or view briefly or incompletely.

glint /ɡlɪnt/ glints n
ανταύγεια μαρμαρυγή σπινθήρισμα
A short flash of light.

glioblastoma glioblastomas glioblastomata n
γλοιοβλάστωμα
A fast-growing, malignant tumor of the brain.

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ more global most global adj
παγκόσμιος
Concerning all parts of the world.
καθολικός
(not comparable, computing) Of a variable, accessible by all parts of a program.

global positioning system global positioning systems n
Παγκόσμιο Σύστημα Θεσιθεσίας
Any system which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as those of the US military, the Russian GLONASS system, or the proposed Galileo European alternative system.

global village global villages n
παγκόσμιο χωριό
The world as a single community of interdependent inhabitants who are interconnected by contemporary technology, especially television and the World Wide Web.

global warming n
παγκόσμια θέρμανση
A sustained increase in the average temperature of the Earth, sufficient to cause climate change.

globalisation /ˌɡloʊ.bə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʉ.bə.lɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ globalisations n
παγκοσμιοποίηση
The process of becoming a more interconnected world.

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ globes n
υδρόγειος
The planet Earth.
υδρόγειος σφαίρα
A spherical model of Earth or other planet.

globus cruciger /ˌɡloʊ̯bəs ˈkrusɪd͡ʒɚ/ /ˌɡləʊ̯bəs ˈkɹuːsɪd͡ʒə/ globus crucigers n
σφαίρα και σταυρός
A globe topped by a cross, used as a symbol of royal power.

gloom /ɡlum/ /ɡluːm/ glooms n
ζόφος σκοτεινιά σκότος
Darkness, dimness, or obscurity.
μελαγχολία
A depressing, despondent, or melancholic atmosphere.
αποθάρρυνση κατήφεια μελαγχολία
Cloudiness or heaviness of mind; melancholy; aspect of sorrow; low spirits; dullness.

glorify /ˈɡlɔɹɪfaɪ/ v
δοξάζω
(transitive) To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).

glorious /ˈɡlɒ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ gloriouser gloriousest more glorious most glorious adj
ένδοξος
Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
λαμπρός
Bright or shining;

glory /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/ /ˈɡlɔɹ.i/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi/ [ˈɡloɹ.i] glories n
λαμπρότητα μεγαλείο
Great beauty and splendor.
δόξα
Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.
Worship or praise.

glory hole glory holes n
τσιμπουκότρυπα
(slang, sex) A hole in a screen or wall big enough to allow an erect penis to be stuck through, made to facilitate anonymous sex with another person.

glossal /ˈɡlɑs.əl/ /ˈɡlɒs.l̩/ /ˈɡlɒs.əl/ /ˈɡlɔs.əl/ adj
γλωσσικός

glossary /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/ glossaries n
γλωσσάριο
A list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with their definitions.

glossolalia /ˌɡlɑsəˈleɪliə/ /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/ glossolalias n
γλωσσολαλιά
Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues. [from late 19th c.]

glove /ɡlʌv/ gloves n
γάντι χειρόκτιο
An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.

glover /ˈɡlʌvə/ /ˈɡlʌvɚ/ glovers n
χειροκτιοποιός
A person who makes or sells gloves.

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ glows n
ανταύγεια
The brilliance or warmth of color in an environment or on a person (especially one's face).

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ v
αγριοκοιτάζω
(intransitive) To look or stare with anger. [from late 15th c.]

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ /ˈɡluːkəʊz/ glucoses n
γλυκόζη
(carbohydrate) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

glue /ɡljuː/ /ɡluː/ glues n
κόλλα
A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.

glutamic acid n
γλουταμικό οξύ
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, α-amino-glutaric acid, occurring widely in animal and plant tissues; the salt, monosodium glutamate is used as a flavour-enhancing seasoning.

glutamine /ˈɡlutəmin/ glutamines n
γλουταμίνη
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid C5H10N2O3 found in most animal and plant proteins.

gluten /ˈɡluːtn̩/ /ˈɡluːtən/ glutens n
γλουτένη γλουταμίνη
(cooking, biochemistry) The major protein in cereal grains, especially wheat; responsible for the elasticity in dough and the structure in baked bread. [from 19th c.]

gluten-free adj
χωρίς γλουτένη
(of food) Containing no gluten.

glutinous /ˈɡluːtɪnəs/ more glutinous most glutinous adj
κολλώδης
Glue-like, sticky, viscid.

glutton /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/ gluttons n
λαίμαργος αδηφάγος αχόρταγος
One who eats voraciously, obsessively, or to excess; a gormandizer.
αχόρταγος
(by extension) One who consumes anything voraciously, obsessively, or to excess.

gluttonous /ˈɡlʌt(ə)nəs/ more gluttonous most gluttonous adj
λαίμαργος
Given to excessive eating; prone to overeating.
αδηφάγος λαίμαργος
Greedy.

gluttony /ˈɡlʌ.tən.i/ gluttonies n
λαιμαργία
The vice of eating to excess.

glycemia glycemias n
γλυκαιμία
(medicine, American spelling) Presence of glucose in the blood (which is always true), and (usually, more specifically) average concentration thereof over time, and its regulation; in this sense, glycemia is hypernymic to euglycemia, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia, and a mention of glycemia is a reference to blood sugar regulation and degree or quality thereof.

glycemic more glycemic most glycemic adj
γλυκαιμικός
(American spelling) Of, pertaining to or suffering from glycemia.

glycerine /ˈɡlɪsəɹɪn/ glycerines n
γλυκερίνη
(organic compound) The common name for glycerol, glycerin or E422.

glycogen glycogens n
γλυκογόνο
(carbohydrate) A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.

glycogenesis glycogeneses n
γλυκογονογένεση
(biochemistry) The synthesis of glycogen from glucose

glycogenolysis glycogenolyses n
γλυκογονόλυση
(biochemistry) The production of glucose-1-phosphate by splitting a glucose monomer from glycogen using inorganic phosphate

glycol /ˈɡlaɪ̯.kɒl/ glycols n
γλυκόλη
(organic chemistry) Any aliphatic diol.

glycolipid glycolipids n
γλυκολιπίδιο
(biochemistry) An association of a carbohydrate and a phospholipid, such as phosphatidylinositol, found in cell membranes

glycoprotein glycoproteins n
γλυκοπρωτεΐνη
(protein) A protein with covalently bonded carbohydrates.

glycoside glycosides n
γλυκοζίτης
(organic chemistry, biochemistry) A molecule in which a sugar group (the glycone) is bound to a non-sugar group (the corresponding aglycone) by a nitrogen or oxygen atom. Glycosides yield a sugar after undergoing hydrolysis.

glycosylation /ˌɡlaɪ.koʊ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ glycosylations n
γλυκοζυλίωση
(organic chemistry) The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.

glyoxalase glyoxalases n
γλυοξαλάση
(biochemistry) Either of a pair of related thiol-dependent enzymes: glyoxalase І, which catalyses the isomerisation of the spontaneously formed hemithioacetal adduct between GSH and 2-oxoaldehydes (such as methylglyoxal) into S-2-hydroxyacylglutathione; and glyoxalase ІІ, which hydrolyses these thiolesters.

glyph /ɡlɪf/ glyphs n
γλύφος
(typography, computing) A visual representation of a letter, character, or symbol, in a specific font and style.

glyphosate /ɡlaɪˈfɒseɪt/ /ˈɡlaɪfə-/ /ˈɡlɪfəseɪt/ glyphosates n
γλυφοσάτη
N-phosphonomethyl glycine, the active ingredient of several herbicides that inhibit a plant growth enzyme.

gnarl /nɑː(ɹ)l/ gnarls n
ρόζος όζος
Something resembling a knot in wood, such as in stone or limbs.

gnash /næʃ/ v
τρίζω
(transitive) To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.

gnaw /nɑ/ /nɔ/ /nɔː/ v
ροκανίζω
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ gneisses n
γνεύσιος
(geology) A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.

gnomon /ˈnoʊ.mən/ /ˈnoʊˌmɑn/ /ˈnəʊ.mən/ /ˈnəʊˌmɒn/ gnomons n
γνώμονας
An object such as a pillar or a rod that is used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it, especially the pointer on a sundial. [from mid 16th c.]

gnomonics /nəʊˈmɒnɪks/ n
γνωμονική
The science, art and craft of designing and constructing sundials.

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ /ɡəˈnjuː/ /ɡəˈnuː/ gnu gnus n
γκνου
A large antelope of the genus Connochaetes, native to Africa, having curved horns.

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] n
γκο
(board game) A strategic board game, originally from China and today also popular in Japan and Korea, in which two players (black and white) attempt to control the largest area of the board with their counters.

go /ɡoʊ/ [ɡu] [ɡɐʉ] [ɡəʉ] [ɡəʊ] v
πηγαίνω πάω
(intransitive) To move through space (especially to or through a place). (May be used of tangible things like people or cars, or intangible things like moods or information.)

go away interjection
εξαφανίζομαι χάνομαι

go back on v
ανακαλώ υπαναχωρώ
to fail to keep; to renege on.

go bankrupt v
πτωχεύω χρεωκοπώ
(intransitive) To become bankrupt.

go down v
κατεβαίνω
To descend; to move from a higher place to a lower one.

go figure /ɡoʊ ˈfɪɡjɚ/ phraseologicalUnit
τρέχα γύρευε
(idiomatic) Expresses perplexity, puzzlement, or surprise (as if telling somebody to try to make sense of the situation).

go fuck oneself phraseologicalUnit
άει γαμήσου άι γαμήσου άντε γαμήσου

go off v
εκρήγνυμαι
(intransitive) To explode.
(intransitive, figurative) To explode metaphorically; to become very angry.
εκπυρσοκροτώ
(intransitive) To fire, especially accidentally.
χτυπάω
(intransitive) To begin clanging or making noise.
αναχωρώ φεύγω
(intransitive) To depart; to leave.
αλλοιώνομαι κόβω ξινίζω χαλάω
(intransitive, UK, Australia) To putrefy or become inedible, or to become unusable in any way.

go out v
βγαίνω
(intransitive) To leave, especially a building.
(intransitive, of a couple) To have a romantic relationship, one that involves going out together on dates; to be a couple.

go over v
περιεργάζομαι
(idiomatic) To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.

go south v
εκφυλίζω
(idiomatic) To become unfavorable; to decrease; to take a turn for the worse.

go through v
εξετάζω προσεκτικά
(transitive) To examine or scrutinize (a number or series of things).
υποφέρω υφίσταμαι
(transitive) To undergo, suffer, experience.
προκρίνομαι
(intransitive) To progress to the next stage of something.
καταλήγω
(intransitive) To reach an intended destination after passing through some process.

go to bed with the sun v
κοιμάμαι με τις κότες

go to hell v
άντε στο διάολο
Expression of anger and contempt directed at someone, especially after that individual has done something very wrong.

go up v
ανεβαίνω
To move upwards
(intransitive) To rise or increase in price, cost, or value.

go with v
ταιριάζω
(transitive) To correspond or fit well with, to match.

go with the flow v
να πηγαίνεις με τα νερά τους
(idiomatic) To act as others are acting, conforming to common behavior patterns with an attitude of calm acceptance.

go-getter go-getters n
καταφερτζής
(idiomatic) An active and enterprising person; one who is motivated or inclined to excel; one who strives to achieve success or improvement.

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ goads n
βουκέντρα
A long, pointed stick used to prod animals.

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ v
κεντώ
To prod with a goad.
ενθαρρύνω παροτρύνω
To encourage or stimulate.

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡɐʉl/ /ɡəʊl/ [ɡoɫ] [ɡɒʊɫ] goals n
στόχος σκοπός επιδίωξη τερματισμός
A result that one is attempting to achieve.
τέρμα γκολ
(sport) In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
γκολ τέρμα καλάθι
(sport) The act of placing the object into the goal.
πόντος γκολ
A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.

goalkeeper goalkeepers n
τερματοφύλακας
(sports) A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

goalpost /ˈɡoʊlpoʊst/ /ˈɡɔʊl-/ /ˈɡəʊlpəʊst/ goalposts n
κάθετο δοκάρι
(sports) One of the two vertical side poles of a goal.

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡɐʉt/ /ɡəʊt/ [ɡoʊʔt̚] goats n
κατσίκα γίδα γίδι
(uncountable) The meat of the aforementioned animal.
τράγος
(slang) A lecherous man.

goatfish goatfish goatfishes n
μπαρμπούνι

goatherd goatherds n
αιπόλος γιδοβοσκός
A person who herds, tends goats.

gobbet /ˈɡɒbɪt/ gobbets n
χαψιά
A lump or chunk of something, especially of raw meat.

goblet cell goblet cells n
καλυκοειδές
(cytology) A column-shaped secretory cell found in the epithelium of the respiratory and intestinal tract that secretes the principal constituents of mucus.

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ goblins n
καλικάντζαρος ξωτικό
One of various hostile supernatural creatures, now especially (fantasy literature) a malevolent and grotesque diminutive humanoid, often associated with orcs or trolls.

goblin shark goblin sharks n
καρχαρίας Γκόμπλιν καρχαρίας καλικάντζαρος
A species of mackerel shark, Mitsukurina owstoni, that has a long snout-like protrusion from its forehead and grows to 3.8 meters in length.

goby /ˈɡəʊbi/ gobies goby n
γωβιός κωβιός
A gudgeon of fish of the subfamily Gobioninae, such as Gobio gobio.

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ /ɡɔːd/ gods n
θεά θεός
είδωλο θεός
An idol.
θεός
(figurative) A person in a very high position of authority, importance or influence; a powerful ruler or tyrant.

godchild /ˈɡɑdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈɡɒdˌt͡ʃaɪld/ godchildren n
αναδεκτός αναδεξιμιός βαφτισιμιός
A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.

goddaughter /ˈɡɑdˌdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈɡɒdˌdɔːtə(ɹ)/ goddaughters n
αναδεξιμιά βαφτισιμιά αναδεκτή
A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goddess /-ɛs/ /-ɪs/ /ˈɡɑdəs/ /ˈɡɒdɛs/ goddesses n
θεά
(religion) A female deity.
(figuratively) A woman honored or adored as physically attractive or of superior charm and intelligence.

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ godfathers n
νονός
(Christianity) A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
(crime) A mafia leader.

godless /ˈɡɒdləs/ more godless most godless adj
άθεος
Not acknowledging any deity or god; without belief in any deity or god.

godlessness godlessnesses n
αθεοσύνη αθεότητα
The state of being godless.

godlike /ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ /ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ more godlike most godlike adj
θεϊκός
Having the characteristics of a god.

godly /ˈɡɑdli/ /ˈɡɒdli/ godlier godliest more godly most godly adj
θεϊκός
Of or pertaining to a god
Gloriously good.
ευσεβής
Devoted to a god or God; devout; righteous.

godmother /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ godmothers n
νονά
A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

godparent godparents n
νονός νονά
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.

godsend /ˈɡɑdˌsɛnd/ /ˈɡɒdsɛnd/ godsends n
θείο δώρο
An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.

godsent adj
θεόπεμπτος θεόσταλτος
Sent by God or as if by God; unexpectedly beneficial.

godson /ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/ /ˈɡɒdˌsʌn/ godsons n
βαφτισιμιός αναδεξιμιός αναδεκτός
A male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

godwit /ˈɡɑd.wɪt/ /ˈɡɒd.wɪt/ godwits n
λιμόζη
Any of four species of long-billed migratory wading birds in the genus Limosa, of the family Scolopacidae.

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
προστατευτικά δίοπτρα
Protective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the face.

going to /ɡoʊnə/ /ɡoʊɪn tə/ /ɡoʊɪnə/ /ɡoʊɪŋ tə/ /ɡənə/ /ˈɡoʊɪŋ tu/ phraseologicalUnit
πάω
Expresses the prospective aspect relative to a given time frame: something that will happen, or is intended, at the time, to happen.

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ goitres n
βρογχοκήλη
(pathology, UK) An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.

goitrous more goitrous most goitrous adj
βρογχοκηλικός
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a goitre

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] golder goldest adj
χρυσός μαλαματένιος χρυσαφένιος χρυσαφής
Made of gold.
χρυσαφένιος χρυσός χρυσαφής
Having the colour of gold.

gold /ɡaʉld/ /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ [ɡɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ɡɔʊ(ɫ)d] symbol
χρυσός χρυσάφι μάλαμα διαμάντι χρυσαφένιο χρυσαφί
☉ (alchemy)

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ gold diggers n
χρυσοθήρας
Someone who digs or mines for gold.

gold dust n
χρυσόσκονη
Gold in the form of very small pieces, or flour gold.

gold mine gold mines n
χρυσωρυχείο
A mine for gold ore or metal.
(idiomatic) A very profitable economic venture.

gold-plated adj
επιχρυσωμένος
Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis.

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ [ˈɡɒʊ̯ɫ.dn̩] [ˈɡəɫ.dn̩] goldener goldenest more golden most golden adj
χρυσός
Made of, or relating to, gold.
Marked by prosperity, creativity etc.
Advantageous or very favourable.
χρυσαφένιος χρυσός
Having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold.

golden age /ˈɡoʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən eɪd͡ʒ/ golden ages n
χρυσή εποχή
(idiomatic) A period of happiness, peace, prosperity, and great progress.

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊl.dən ˈiː.ɡəl/ golden eagles n
χρυσαετός
A large bird of prey, Aquila chrysaetos, that hunts while soaring.

golden goose golden geese n
κότα με τα χρυσά αυγά χρυσό αβγό
(figuratively, idiomatic) Something that generates much profit or gives great advantages.

golden ratio golden ratios n
χρυσή τομή
(geometry) The irrational number (approximately 1.618), usually denoted by the Greek letter φ (phi), which is equal to the sum of its own reciprocal and 1, or, equivalently, is the square root of the sum of itself and 1.

golden-yellow more golden-yellow most golden-yellow adj
χρυσοκίτρινος
of a golden-yellow colour

goldeneye /ˈɡəʊldənaɪ/ goldeneyes n
αγριόπαπια βουκέφαλος η σαλπίζουσα
Any of several seaducks, of the genus Bucephala, having black and white plumage.

goldfinch goldfinches n
καρδερίνα γαρδέλι ακανθίς ακανθυλίς
Any of several small passerine birds of the finch family

goldfish /ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/ goldfish goldfishes n
χρυσόψαρο
A type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically orange-colored.

goldsmith goldsmiths n
χρυσοχόος
A person who makes, repairs or sells things out of gold, especially jewelry.

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ /ɡɔlf/ n
γκολφ
(sports) A ball game played by individuals competing against one another in which the object is to hit a ball into each of a series of (usually 18 or nine) holes in the minimum number of strokes.

golf course golf courses n
γήπεδο γκόλφ
(golf) The land where one plays golf, with tees, fairways, greens and flags in holes.

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ gonads n
αρχίδια
(slang, mostly, in the plural) A testicle.
γεννητικός αδένας γονάδα
(anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ gondolas gondole n
γόνδολα
A small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice.
An enclosed car attached to a cable mechanically lifted up the side of a mountain; an enclosed ski lift; a cable car.

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ gondoliers n
γονδολιέρης
A boatperson who propels a gondola, especially in Venice.

gong /ɡɑŋ/ /ɡɒŋ/ /ɡɔŋ/ gongs n
γκονγκ
(musical instruments) A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer.

gonorrhea /ˌɡɑn.əˈɹi.ə/ /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹiː.ə/ gonorrheas n
βλεννόρροια
(American spelling) A sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a species of bacteria (the gonococcus) that affects the mucous membrane of the genital and urinary tracts.

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] best better adj
καλός
(of people or animals)
Competent or talented.
Useful for a particular purpose; functional.
Effective.
Pleasant; enjoyable.
Having a particularly pleasant taste.
Of food or other perishable products, still fit for use; not yet expired, stale, rotten, etc.
Beneficial; worthwhile.
Favourable.
Healthful.
καλός αγαθός
Acting in the interest of what is beneficial, ethical, or moral.

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡud] [ɡɪ̈d] [ɡʊd] [ɡʊ̈d] goods n
καλός
(uncountable) The forces or behaviours that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence.
(countable) A result that is positive in the view of the speaker.

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
καλημέρα καλό απόγευμα
(rather formal in, _, US, Canada) A greeting or farewell said in the afternoon.

good cop bad cop n
καλός και κακός αστυφύλακας
A psychological tactic used for interrogation, involving one police officer playing the role of intimidating adversary, and another that of friend with whom the subject is encouraged to bond.
An analogous negotiation or interrogation tactic.

good day phraseologicalUnit
καλημέρα
(dated, formal) A somewhat formal greeting generally used between sunrise and sunset.

good evening interjection
καλησπέρα καλό βράδυ
(generally formal in, _, US, Canada) Used as a greeting in the evening.

good luck /ˌɡʊd ˈlʌk/ interjection
καλή τύχη καλή επιτυχία
Used to wish fortune to an individual or as encouragement.

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
καλημέρα
Used as a greeting when meeting someone for the first time in the morning.

good night phraseologicalUnit
καληνύχτα καλό βράδυ
A farewell said in the evening or before going to sleep.

good riddance /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪd(ə)ns/ /ˌɡʊd ˈɹɪdns/ interjection
καλά ξεκουμπίδια
Used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome.

good things come to those who wait proverb
το καλό πράγμα αργεί να γίνει
A patient seeker will be satisfied in due time.

good weather n
καλοκαιρία

good-for-nothing good-for-nothings n
χαραμοφάης
A person of little worth or usefulness.

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡəˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
αντίο γεια
Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡəˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ goodbyes n
αποχαιρετισμός αντίο
An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{!}} ˌkɹuːəl ˈwɜːld/ phraseologicalUnit
αντίο, σκληρέ κόσμε
An exclamation made before committing suicide, in speech, text, or in a suicide note.
(humorous) A call said before taking a stiff drink, especially a shot of vodka.

goodheartedness n
καλωσύνη
The quality of being goodhearted

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ /ˈɡʊdnɪs/ goodnesses n
καλοσύνη
(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.

goods /ɡʊdz/ n
αγαθά
(business, economics) That which is produced, then traded, bought or sold, then finally consumed.

goods train goods trains n
εμπορική αμαξοστοιχία
A train used for the transportation of goods.

goods wagon goods wagons n
βαγόνι
(UK) A railway wagon for carrying freight.

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ goodwills n
ευμένεια εύνοια θέληση
A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something.
αέρας
(accounting) The value of a business entity not directly attributable to its tangible assets and liabilities. This value derives from factors such as consumer loyalty to the brand.
(business) A concept used to refer to the ability of an individual or business to exert influence within a community, club, market or another type of group, without having to resort to the use of an asset (such as money or property), either directly or by the creation of a lien.

gooey /ˈɡuː.i/ gooier gooiest adj
γλοιώδης
soft, sticky and viscous

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ googles n
γκουγκλιά
An Internet search, such as one performed on the Google search engine.
(dated) A match obtained by a query in the Google search engine.

google /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ v
γκουγκλάρω γκουγκλίζω
To search for (something) on the Internet using the Google search engine.

googol /ˈɡu.ɡɑl/ /ˈɡu.ɡəl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡɒl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ googols numeral
Γκούγκολ
The number 10^{100}, or ten to the power of a hundred. Equivalent to ten duotrigintillion (short scale), or ten sexdecilliard (long scale). [from 1920.]

gook /ɡuːk/ /ɡʊk/ gooks n
σχιστομάτης
(slang, vulgar, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of (South) East Asian descent; originally a native of the Philippines, but now especially:

goon /ɡoʊ.ɑn/ /ɡuːn/ /ɡəʊ.ɒn/ goons n
βλάκας ηλίθιος
(slang) One hired to legally kidnap a child and forcibly transport them to a boot camp, boarding school, wilderness therapy, or a similar rehabilitation facility.

goose /ˈɡuːs/ geese n
χήνα εταχτόχηνα
Any of various grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae, which have feathers and webbed feet and are capable of flying, swimming, and walking on land, and which are bigger than ducks.

goose-step goose-steps n
βήμα της χήνας
(military, typically, _, pejorative) A style of march in which the legs advance in turn without bending the knee, whether as a low quick march or a rigorous high slow march for ceremonial occasions; the various drills associated with these marches.

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡʊzb(ə)ɹi/ gooseberries n
φραγκοστάφυλο
A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.

gooseherd gooseherds n
χηνάρης χηνάρισσα χηνοβοσκός
A person who tends to geese.

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ gorges n
λαιμός
(archaic) The front aspect of the neck; the outside of the throat.
(archaic, literary) The inside of the throat; the esophagus, the gullet; (falconry, specifically) the crop or gizzard of a hawk.
φαράγγι
(geography) A deep, narrow passage with steep, rocky sides, particularly one with a stream running through it; a ravine.

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ v
καταβροχθίζω μπουκώνομαι περιδρομιάζω
(intransitive, reflexive) To stuff the gorge or gullet with food; to eat greedily and in large quantities. [+ on (object)]

gorgeous /ˈɡɔɹd͡ʒəs/ /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ more gorgeous most gorgeous adj
υπέροχος
(of a person or place) Very beautiful.

gorilla /ɡɒˈɹɪl.ə/ /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ gorillas n
γορίλας
The largest of the apes, belonging to the genus Gorilla, native to the forests of central Africa and known for their trait of knuckle-walking.
A big and brutish man or a thug; a goon or ruffian.

gorse /ɡɔɹs/ /ɡɔːs/ gorses n
σπάρτος
An evergreen shrub, of the genus Ulex, having thorns, spiny leaves, and yellow flowers.

gosh /ɡɑːʃ/ /ɡɒʃ/ interjection
αμάν
(minced oath) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm.

goshawk /ˈɡɑshɑk/ /ˈɡɒshɔːk/ goshawks n
διπλοσάινο
Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ gospels n
ευαγγέλιο
The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the birth, ministry, passion, and resurrection of Jesus.

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ gossips n
κουτσομπολιό κουτσομπόλα κουτσομπόλης
(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ v
κουτσομπολεύω
(intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

gossiper gossipers n
κουτσομπόλα κουτσομπόλης
A person who gossips.

got it v
κατάλαβα καταλάβαμε
I understand
κατάλαβες; καταλάβατε;
Do you understand?

gouda /ˈxaʊdə/ /ˈɡaʊdə/ /ˈɡuːdə/ goudas n
γκούντα
A type of semi-hard to hard cheese originating in Netherlands.

gourmand /ɡɔɹˈmɑnd/ /ˈɡʊə.mənd/ /ˈɡʊɹ.mɑnd/ /ˈɡʊʁmɑ̃/ gourmands n
κοιλιόδουλος φαγάς
A person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink; a greedy or ravenous eater.
καλοφαγάς
A person who appreciates good food.

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡɔːmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊɹmeɪ/ gourmets n
καλοφαγάς γκουρμέ
A connoisseur in eating and drinking; someone who takes their food seriously.

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] gouts n
ουρική αρθρίτιδα ποδάγρα
(rare) A disease of wheat and cornstalks, caused by insect larvae.

govern /ˈɡʌvən/ /ˈɡʌvɚn/ v
κυβερνώ
(transitive) To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.
(intransitive) To exercise political authority; to run a government.

governability governabilities n
κυβερνησιμότητα
The ability to be governed.

governable more governable most governable adj
κυβερνήσιμος
Capable of being governed or subjected to authority; amenable to law or rule

government /ˈɡɐvmɘnt/ /ˈɡɐvɘ(n)mɘnt/ /ˈɡəv(ə)mɛnt/ /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ governments n
κυβέρνηση
The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

governmental /ˌɡʌv(ə)nˈmɛnt(ə)l/ more governmental most governmental adj
κυβερνητικός
Relating to a government

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ/ /ˈɡʌvɚnɚ/ governess governors n
κυβερνήτης
(politics) The chief executive officer of a first-level division of a country.

governor-general governors-general n
γενικός κυβερνήτης
(UK) An official appointed by the reigning British monarch to govern a Commonwealth realm as the monarch's representative.

governorship governorships n
αρμοστεία
The office, or the term of a governor.

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ graces n
ευλογία
(countable) A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
χάρη
(uncountable) Elegant movement; balance or poise.
παράταση 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.
χάρη παραχώρηση
(uncountable, theology) Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ v
κοσμώ
(transitive) To adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify.

grace note /ˈɡɹeɪs nəʊt/ /ˈɡɹeɪs ˌnoʊt/ grace notes n
διάνθισμα φιοριτούρα
(music) A musical note, indicated on a score in smaller type with or without a slash through it, played to ornament the melody rather than as part of it. Its note value does not count as part of the total time value of the measure it appears in.

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ more graceful most graceful adj
εύχαρις χαριτωμένος
Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.

gracefully /ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/ more gracefully most gracefully adv
ευγενικά
In a graceful manner.

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ grades n
βαθμός
(chiefly, North America) Performance on a test or other evaluation(s), expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.

gradient /ˈɡɹeɪdiənt/ gradients n
εφαπτομένη συντελεστής διεύθυνσης
(, calculus) A differential operator that maps each point of a scalar field to a vector pointed in the direction of the greatest rate of change of the scalar. Notation for a scalar field φ: ∇φ

gradual /ˈɡɹadjuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹadʒəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ more gradual most gradual adj
βαθμιαίος σταδιακός
Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees

gradually /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/ more gradually most gradually adv
βαθμιαία σταδιακά
In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

graduation /ˌɡɹædjuˈeɪʃən/ /ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/ graduations n
αποφοίτηση
The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).
αποφοίτηση τελετή αποφοίτησης
(sciences) A marking (e.g., on a container) indicating a measurement on a scale, usually one of many such markings.

graffiti artist graffiti artists n
γκραφιτάς
A person who paints graffiti in public places, especially one who specializes in high-quality work rather than vandalism.

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ grafts n
μπόλι
(countable) A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become one tree, but the graft determines the kind of fruit.

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ v
εμβολιάζω
(transitive) To insert (a graft) in a branch or stem of another tree; to propagate by insertion in another stock; also, to insert a graft upon.

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ grains n
δημητριακά σιτηρά
(uncountable) The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley.
σπυρί
(countable) A single seed of grass food crops.
υφή
(uncountable) A linear texture of a material or surface.
κόκκος
(countable) A single particle of a substance.

gram /ɡɹæm/ grams n
γραμμάριο
A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g.

grammar /ˈɡɹæ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæ.mɚ/ grammars n
γραμματική
A system of rules and principles for speaking and writing a language.
(uncountable, linguistics) The study of the internal structure of words (morphology) and the use of words in the construction of phrases and sentences (syntax).
A book describing the rules of grammar of a language.
(computing theory) A formal system specifying the syntax of a language.

grammar school grammar schools n
δημοτικό σχολείο λύκειο

grammarian /ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/ grammarians n
γραμματικός
A person who studies grammar.

grammatical /ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/ more grammatical most grammatical adj
γραμματικός
Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language.
Of or pertaining to grammar.

grammatical case grammatical cases n
πτώση
(grammar) A mode of inflection of a word dependent on its use, especially the syntactic function in a phrase.

grammatical mood grammatical moods n
έγκλιση
(grammar) A type of the relationship of a verb with reality and intent.

grammaticality /ˈɡɹə.mæt.ɪˌkæl.ɪ.ti/ grammaticalities n
γραμματικότητα
(linguistics) (of language) The state or attribute of obeying the rules of grammar; grammatical correctness.

grammaticity n
γραμματικότητα
(linguistics) (of language) the existence of analyzable grammatical structure

granary /ˈɡɹan(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹeɪnəɹi/ /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ granaries granarys n
σιταποθήκη σιτοβολώνας
(agriculture) A storage facility for grain or sometimes animal feed.
σιτοβολώνας
(figuratively) A fertile, grain-growing region.

grand piano grand pianos n
πιάνο με ουρά
(musical instruments) A large piano in which the strings are strung horizontally in a heavy frame shaped like a harp

grandchild grandchildren n
εγγόνι
A child of someone's child.

granddaughter granddaughters n
εγγονή
The daughter of someone's child.

grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə/ [ˈɡɹ̠(ʷ)ẽˑə̯̃n(d)ˌfɑˑðɚ] grandfathers n
παππούς πάππος
A father of someone's parent. [from 15th c.]
(computing) The archived older version of a file that immediately preceded the father file.
πάππος παππούς
(by extension) A male forefather.

grandiloquent /ɡɹænˈdɪl.ə.kwənt/ more grandiloquent most grandiloquent adj
μεγαλορρήμονας μεγαλόστομος πομπώδης
(of a person, their language or writing) Given to using language in a showy way by using an excessive number of difficult words to impress others; bombastic; turgid.

grandiose /ɡɹæn.diˈəʊs/ /ˈɡɹæn.di.əʊs/ more grandiose most grandiose adj
επιβλητικός
Large and impressive, in size, scope or extent.

grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ /ˈɡɹænmə/ grandmas n
γιαγιά
(informal) Grandmother.

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ grandmothers n
γιαγιά μάμμη
A mother of someone's parent.

grandpa /ˈɡɹæm.pɑː/ /ˈɡɹæm.pə/ grandpas n
πάππος παππούς
(informal) grandfather

grandson /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ grandsons n
εγγονός
A son of one's child.

granite /ˈɡɹæ.naɪt/ /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ granites n
γρανίτης
(rock) A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ /ɡɹɒnt/ grants n
επιδότηση
(law) A transfer of property by deed or writing; especially, an appropriation or conveyance made by the government.

grantedly more grantedly most grantedly adv
ομολογουμένως
as is acknowledged to be true; by general admission

granulation granulations n
κοκκίαση
(astronomy) A bright, transient granular marking on the Sun's photosphere.

granulomatosis granulomatoses n
κοκκιωμάτωση
(pathology) Any disease or condition accompanied by multiple granulomas.

granulometric adj
κοκκομετρικός
(geology) Of or pertaining to granulometry (measurement of the size of grains in sedimentary deposits)

granulometry granulometries n
κοκκομετρία
(geology) The measurement of the sizes of mineral grains in sedimentary rock

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ grapes n
σταφύλι
(countable) A small, round, smooth-skinned edible fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on vines of genus Vitis.
(countable) Any of various fruits or plants with varying resemblances to those of genus Vitis but belonging to other genera; their edibility varies.

grape therapy n
σταφυλοθεραπεία

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹut/ /ˈɡɹeɪpfɹuːt/ grapefruit grapefruits n
γκρέιπφρουτ
The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.

grapeseed grapeseeds n
γίγαρτο
The seed of the grape.

grapevine grapevine grapevines n
αμπέλι άμπελος κλήμα
The plant, a vine of genus Vitis, on which grapes grow.

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ graphs n
γράφημα
(mathematics) A set of points constituting a graphical representation of a real function; (formally) a set of tuples (x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m, y)\in\R^{m+1}, where y=f(x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m) for a given function f: \R^m\rightarrow\R. See also w:Graph of a function on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
γράφημα γράφος
(graph theory) A set of vertices (or nodes) connected together by edges; (formally) an ordered pair of sets (V,E), where the elements of V are called vertices or nodes and E is a set of pairs (called edges) of elements of V. See also w:Graph (discrete mathematics) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

graph theory graph theories n
θεωρία γράφων
(uncountable, mathematics) The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties of graphs (networks of vertices and edges).

grapheme /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/ graphemes n
γράφημα
(Unicode) A sequence of one or more code points that are processed and displayed as a single graphical unit of a writing system.

graphene /ˈɡɹæf.iːn/ graphenes n
γραφένιο
(inorganic chemistry) An arbitrarily large-scale, one-atom-thick layer of graphite, an allotrope of carbon, that has remarkable electric characteristics.

graphical user interface graphical user interfaces n
γραφική διεπαφή χρήστη
(computing) A type of user interface which allows people to interact with a computer through a metaphor of direct manipulation of graphical images and widgets in addition to text.

graphics /ˈɡɹæfɪks/ n
γραφικά
(computing) The pictorial representation and manipulation of data; the process by which a computer displays data.

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ graphites n
γραφίτης
An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.

grapnel /ˈɡɹæpnəl/ grapnels n
αγκουρέτο
(nautical) A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.

grappa /ˈɡɹæpə/ /ˈɡɹɑpə/ grappas n
γκράπα
(uncountable) An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.

grasp /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ grasps n
άδραγμα λαβή
(sometimes, figurative) Grip.
αντίληψη κατανόηση
Understanding.
προσιτός
That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.

grasp /ɡɹæps/ /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
αρπάζω πιάνω αδράχνω
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
πιάνω κατανοώ
To understand.
αρπάζω πιάνω δράττομαι κατανοώ
To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

grasping /ˈɡɹæspɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹɑːspɪŋ/ more grasping most grasping adj
αρπακτικός πλεονέκτης
Greedy, eager for wealth.

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as] [ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠äːs] [ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] [ɡɹ̠ɛəs] grasses n
χορτάρι χόρτο
(countable, uncountable) Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.
γκαζόν
(uncountable) A lawn.

grasshopper /ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ grasshoppers n
ακρίδα
A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

grate /ɡɹeɪt/ v
τρίβω
(transitive, cooking) To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater.

grated /ˈɡɹeɪtɪd/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪd] more grated most grated adj
τριμμένος
Produced by grating.

grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ gratefuller gratefullest more grateful most grateful adj
ευγνώμων
Appreciative; thankful.
(obsolete, or, archaic) Pleasing, welcome.

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ graters n
τρίφτης
a tool with which one grates, especially foods such as cheese, to facilitate getting small particles or shreds off a solid lump

gratitude /ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/ gratitudes n
ευγνωμοσύνη
The state of being grateful.

grave /ɡrɑːv/ /ɡɹeɪv/ graver gravest adj
βαρύς
Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. [from 16th c.]
Serious, in a negative sense; important, formidable. [from 19th c.]

grave /ɡrɑːv/ /ɡɹeɪv/ graves n
τάφος
An excavation in the earth as a place of burial.

grave accent grave accents n
βαρεία
(countable) A diacritic mark ( ` ) used in many languages to distinguish the pronunciations of vowels.

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ gravediggers n
νεκροθάφτης
A person employed to dig graves.

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ gravels n
χαλίκι
(uncountable) Small fragments of rock, used for laying on the beds of roads and railways, and as ballast.

graverobber /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɒbə/ graverobbers n
τυμβωρύχος
One who robs graves or tombs in order to sell the contents for profit.

graveyard /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ graveyards n
κοιμητήριο νεκροταφείο κοιμητήρι
A tract of land in which the dead are buried.
νεκροταφείο
(figuratively, by extension) A final storage place for collections of things that are no longer useful or useable.

graveyard shift graveyard shifts n
νυχτερινή βάρδια
A night shift, especially one from midnight to 8 AM on a three-shift schedule.

graviera n
γραβιέρα
A type of cheese used in Greek cuisine.

gravitational interaction n
βαρυτική αλληλεπίδραση
(physics) The fundamental interaction responsible for the gravitational force.

gravitational lensing n
βαρυτοπρίσμωση βαρυτοπρισμάτωση
(astronomy) The action of a highly-massive object (such as a star, galaxy, or black hole) that acts as a gravitational lens and focuses light from a light source (such as another star or galaxy) that passes behind it as observed from the Earth.

gravitational wave /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ gravitational waves n
βαρυτικά κύματα
(relativity) A fluctuation in spacetime caused by accelerating mass, which propagates as a wave at the speed of light.

gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ gravities n
βαρύτητα δριμύτητα σοβαρότητα
(physics) The force at the Earth's surface, of the attraction by the Earth's masses, and the centrifugal pseudo-force caused by the Earth's rotation, resulting from gravitation.
βαρύτητα
(loosely, see usage notes) Gravitation, the universal force exercised by two bodies onto each other.

gravure gravures n
γκραβούρα χαλκογραφία
(arts, printing) A type of intaglio printing process, in which an image is engraved onto a rotating copper cylinder.

gravy /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ gravies n
ζωμός
(Southern US) A pale sauce prepared from a roux with meat fat; a type of béchamel sauce.

gravy boat gravy boats n
σαλτσιέρα
A dish with a handle and spout, used to serve gravy or other sauces.

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ grayer grayest more gray most gray adj
γκρίζος φαιός
Of a gray hue.
Of an indistinct, disputed or uncertain quality.

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ grays n
γκρι σταχτί φαιό
An achromatic colour between black and white.
γκρέυ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of absorbed dose of radiation (radiation absorbed by a patient); one joule of energy absorbed per kilogram of the patient's mass. Symbol: Gy

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ v
γκριζάρω
To cause to become gray.

grayling grayling graylings n
θύμαλλος
Any freshwater fish of the genus Thymallus or specifically Thymallus thymallus, of the salmon family, having a large dorsal fin.

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ grazes n
γδάρσιμο γρατζούνισμα
The act of grazing; a scratching or injuring lightly on passing.
αμυχή γρατζουνιά
A light abrasion; a slight scratch.

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ v
βόσκω
(transitive) To feed or supply (cattle, sheep, etc.) with grass; to furnish pasture for.
(ambitransitive) To feed on; to eat (growing herbage); to eat grass from (a pasture)
(transitive) To tend (cattle, etc.) while grazing.
γδέρνω
(transitive) To cause a slight wound to; to scratch.

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiz/ /ɡɹiːs/ v
γρασάρω
(transitive) To put grease or fat on something, especially in order to lubricate.

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ [ˈɡɹeːt] [ˈɡɹɛːt] greater greatest adj
εξαιρετικός
(informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic. [from 1848]
περίφημος
Important, consequential.
μεγάλος
Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

great /ɡɹet/ /ɡɹiːt/ /ɡɹɛːt/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɡɹæɪt/ [ˈɡɹeːt] [ˈɡɹɛːt] interjection
θαυμάσια
Expression of gladness and content about something.
sarcastic inversion thereof.

great egret great egrets n
αργυροτσικνιάς
A large, white egret, Ardea alba, found around the world.

great martyr great martyrs n
μεγαλομάρτυρας
(Eastern Orthodoxy) A saint who was martyred after suffering great torture.

great minds think alike proverb
τα μεγάλα πνεύματα συναντώνται
Used to emphasize a coincidence, or two people reaching the same conclusion in any manner at the same time.

great spotted woodpecker /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈspɒtəd ˈwʊdpɛkeɹ/ great spotted woodpeckers n
παρδαλοτσικλιτάρα
A species of woodpecker, Dendrocopos major.

great tit /ˈɡɹeɪt tɪt/ great tits n
καλόγερος
A bird in the Paridae family, Parus major.

great white shark great white sharks n
λευκός καρχαρίας
A large shark, Carcharodon carcharias, of coastal surface waters in all major oceans that feeds on fish and marine mammals.

great-grandchild great-grandchildren n
δισέγγονο
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild.

great-grandfather great-grandfathers n
προπάππος προπαππούς
The father of one's grandparent.

great-grandmother great-grandmothers n
προγιαγιά
The mother of one's grandparent.

greater flamingo greater flamingoes greater flamingos n
μεγάλο φλαμίνγκο

greatest common divisor greatest common divisors n
μέγιστος κοινός διαιρέτης
(arithmetic, number theory) The largest positive integer (respectively polynomial, element of a given ring) that is a divisor of each of a given set of integers (respectively polynomials, elements of a given ring).

greatness /ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ greatnesses n
μεγαλείο
The state, condition, or quality of being great

grebe /ɡɹiːb/ grebes n
βουτηχτάρα
Any of several waterbirds in the cosmopolitan family Podicipedidae. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

greed /ɡɹid/ greeds n
απληστία
A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ greedier greediest adj
άπληστος
Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.

greedyguts greedyguts n
φαγάς
(informal) An excessive eater, glutton, gourmand.

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ greener greenest adj
πράσινος πράσινο
Unripe, said of certain fruits that change color when they ripen.
(figurative) Environmentally friendly.
(particle physics) Having a color charge of green.

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ greens n
πράσινο πράσινος
The colour of grass and leaves; a primary additive colour midway between yellow and cyan which is evoked by light between roughly roughly 495–570 nm.

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ v
πρασινίζω
(transitive) To make (something) green, to turn (something) green.
(transitive) To add greenspaces to (a town, etc.).

green bean green beans n
φασολάκια
The immature pods of any kind of bean plant, eaten as a vegetable.
The immature pods of numerous varieties of the common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris.

green bee-eater green bee-eaters n
νανομελισσοφάγος
Merops orientalis, a species of bee-eater found in North Africa and the Middle East.

green card green cards n
πράσινη κάρτα
(US) A US work permit, officially known as United States Permanent Resident Card.

green light green lights n
πράσινο
A traffic light in its green state (indicating that vehicles may proceed).

green roof green roofs n
οροφόκηπος
A roof of a house or other building which is covered with soil and grass, plants, trees, or other landscaping materials.

green sandpiper green sandpipers n
δασότρυγγας
Tringa ochropus, a small wading bird.

green tea green teas n
πράσινο τσάι
Leaves of the tea plant which are treated with steam or roasted to denature the enzymes that cause the leaves to darken and change taste. (Without this step they would become oolong tea or black tea).
A beverage brewed from green tea leaves.

green woodpecker /ɡɹinˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ green woodpeckers n
πρασινοτσικλιτάρα πρασινοτσικλιτήρα
Any of species Picus viridis of European woodpeckers.

greenfinch greenfinches n
φλώρος
the European greenfinch, a common Old World finch, Carduelis chloris, now Chloris chloris, that is mainly green with yellow in the wings and tail.

greengage /ˈɡɹiːnɡeɪd͡ʒ/ greengages n
πράσινο δαμάσκηνο
A plum cultivar with greenish-yellow flesh and skin, Prunus domestica subsp. italica var. claudiana.

greengrocer /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ greengrocers n
μανάβης
(chiefly, British, AU, NZ, Irish) A person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit, normally from a relatively small shop.

greengrocer's greengrocers' n
μανάβικο
A shop where fresh fruit and vegetables are sold.

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/ greenhouses n
θερμοκήπιο
A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.

greenhouse effect greenhouse effects n
φαινόμενο του θερμοκηπίου
The process by which a planet is heated by solar radiation which is retained by its atmosphere.

greenhouse gas greenhouse gases n
αέριο του θερμοκηπίου
Any gas, such as carbon dioxide, methane, or CFCs, that contributes to the greenhouse effect when released into the atmosphere.

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ more greenish most greenish adj
πρασινωπός
Somewhat green in color.

greenwashing greenwashings n
πράσινο ξέπλυμα

greet /ɡɹiːt/ v
χαιρετώ
(transitive) To arrive at or reach, or meet.
(transitive) To accost; to address.

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ greetings n
χαιρετισμός
A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

greeting card greeting cards n
ευχετήρια κάρτα
A card, typically folded in half and available commercially, that is sent to someone as a greeting. (This entry is a translation hub.)

greetings /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/ interjection
χαίρετε
(sometimes, formal, sometimes, humorous) Hello.

gregale /ɡɹeɪˈɡɑːleɪ/ gregales n
γραίγος
A strong Mediterranean wind blowing from the north-east.

gregarious /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ more gregarious most gregarious adj
κοινωνικός
(of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.
αγελαίος
(zoology) Of animals that travel in herds or packs.

gremlin /ˈɡɹɛmlən/ /ˈɡɹɛmlɪn/ gremlins n
καλικάντζαρος
An imaginary creature reputed to be mischievously inclined, for example, to damage or dismantle machinery.

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ grenades n
χειροβομβίδα
A small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket.

grenadier /ɡɹɛnəˈdɪə/ grenadiers n
γρεναδιέρος
(military) A type of soldier, originally one who threw grenades, later a member of a company formed from the tallest men of the regiment; now specifically, a member of the Grenadier Guards of Canada and the United Kingdom.

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹ.ən/ grey herons n
σταχτοτσικνιάς
Ardea cinerea, an Old World wading bird of the heron family.

grey matter n
φαιά ουσία
(idiomatic) Brains; a person's ability to think.
(neuroanatomy) A collection of cell bodies and (usually) dendritic connections, in contrast to white matter.

grey mullet grey mullets n
κέφαλος
Any of various edible fish, of the family Mugilidae, found worldwide in coastal waters and rivers.

grey partridge grey partridges n
καμπίσια πέρδικα
A game bird in the pheasant family, Perdix perdix.

greylag goose /ˌɡɹeɪlæɡ ˈɡuːs/ greylag geese n
χήνα σταχτόχηνα
Anser anser, a goose found across much of the Palearctic.

grid /ɡɹɪd/ grids n
πλέγμα
A rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle.

grief /ɡɹiːf/ griefs grieves n
θλίψη οδύνη πόνος συντριβή
Emotional pain, generally arising from misfortune, significant personal loss, bereavement, misconduct of oneself or others, etc.; sorrow; sadness. [from early 14th c.]

grievance /ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ grievances n
δυσαρέσκεια παράπονο
(countable) A complaint or annoyance.
παράπονο
(countable) A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ griffins n
γρύπας
A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfən ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ griffon vultures n
όρνιο
A large Old World vulture, Gyps fulvus, native to mountainous areas from Iberia to Burma.

grill /ɡɹɪl/ grills grillz n
μάσκα
On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
σχάρα ψησταριά
(US) A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
πλέγμα
A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.

grill /ɡɹɪl/ v
ψήνω
(transitive) To cook (food) on a grill; to barbecue.
ανακρίνω
(transitive, colloquial) To interrogate; to question aggressively or harshly.

grilse /ɡɹɪls/ grilses n
σολομάκι σολομός ηλικίας 4 ετών
A young salmon after its first return from the sea.

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ grimaces n
μορφασμός
A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.

grimace /ɡɹɪ.ˈmeɪs/ /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ v
μορφάζω
(intransitive) To make grimaces; to distort one's face; to make faces.

grimoire /ˈɡɹɪmwɑː/ /ˈɡɹɪmˌwɑːɹ/ grimoires n
γριμόριο
(occult) A book of instructions in the use of alchemy or magic, especially one containing spells for summoning demons.

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ grinds n
άλεσμα
A specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans.

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
αλέθω
(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

grisly /ˈɡɹɪzli/ grislier grisliest adj
φοβερός φριχτός
Horrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.

gristle /ˈɡɹɪsəl/ gristles n
τραγανόν
Cartilage; now especially: cartilage present, as a tough substance, in meat.

grit one's teeth v
σφίγγω τα δόντια
To clench one's teeth together tightly because of pain, anger, frustration, or self-assurance.
(idiom) To face up to a difficult or disagreeable situation and deal with it.

grizzly bear grizzly bears n
αρκούδα γκρίζλι
A large North American subspecies, Ursus arctos horribilis, of the brown bear.

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ /ˈɡɹoʊ.ʃəɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ grocers n
μπακάλης παντοπώλης μπακάλαινα μπακάλισσα παντοπώλισσα
A person who retails groceries (foodstuffs and household items) from a grocery.

groceries /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹoʊʃ(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹɪz/ n
ψώνια
The commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery store.

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹoʊʃ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ groceries n
μπακάλικο
A shop or store that sells groceries; a grocery store.

groin /ɡɹɔɪn/ groins n
βουβώνας αχαμνά
The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.

groom /ɡɹuːm/ grooms n
ιπποκόμος
A person who looks after horses.

groom /ɡɹuːm/ v
ευπρεπίζω περιποιούμαι
To attend to one's appearance and clothing.
περιποιούμαι ζώο
(transitive) To care for (horses or other animals) by brushing and cleaning them.

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ grooves n
αυλάκωση
A long, narrow channel or depression; e.g., such a slot cut into a hard material to provide a location for an engineering component, a tyre groove, or a geological channel or depression.

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
πασπατεύω
To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.
To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.

groschen groschen groschens n
γρόσι
(numismatics) Any of several obsolete European silver coins.

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ grosser grossest more gross most gross adj
ακαθάριστος
(of an amount) Excluding any deductions; including all associated amounts.

gross /ɡɹos/ /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹɔs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ gross grosses n
γκρόσσα
Twelve dozen = 144.

gross domestic product gross domestic products n
ακαθάριστο εγχώριο προϊόν ΑΕΠ
(economics) A measure of the economic production of a particular territory in financial capital terms over a specific time period.

gross national product gross national products n
ακαθάριστο εθνικό προϊόν
(economics) The total market value of all the goods and services produced by a nation (citizens of a country, whether living at home or abroad) during a specified period.

grouchy /ˈɡɹaʊt͡ʃi/ grouchier grouchiest adj
κακότροπος
(originally, student slang) Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain. [From 1895]

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ adj
αλεσμένος
Crushed, or reduced to small particles.

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ grounds n
έδαφος
The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
Soil, earth.
Basis, foundation, groundwork, legwork.
βυθός
(countable) The bottom of a body of water.
γείωση
(electricity, Canadian, and, US) An electrical conductor connected to the earth, or a large conductor whose electrical potential is taken as zero (such as a steel chassis).

ground beef ground beefs n
κιμάς
(North America) Beef that has been finely chopped; minced beef.

ground floor ground floors n
ισόγειο
The floor of a building closest to ground level.

ground level ground levels n
ισόγειο
(often, attributive) The level of the ground, the surface of the earth.

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ more groundbreaking most groundbreaking adj
νεωτεριστικός πρωτοποριακός
Innovative; new, different; doing something that has never been done before.

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ groundbreakings n
εγκαίνια τελετή εγκαινίων
A ceremony to mark the beginning of construction.

groundless more groundless most groundless adj
αβάσιμος
Without any grounds to support it; baseless.

grounds /ɡɹaʊndz/ n
κατακάθι
The sediment at the bottom of a liquid, or from which a liquid has been filtered.

groundwater groundwaters n
εδαφικό νερό
Water that exists beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers.

group /ɡɹuːp/ groups n
ομάδα
A number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.
(sports) A set of teams playing each other in the same division, while not during the same period playing any teams that belong to other sets in the division.
συγκρότημα
A (usually small) group of people who perform music together.

group captain group captains n
σμήναρχος
A rank in the RAF, between that of wing commander and air commodore, equivalent to an army colonel

grouper /ˈɡɹuːpə(ɹ)/ grouper groupers n
ροφός
Any of various large food and game fishes of the subfamily Epinephelinae, especially the genera Epinephelus and Mycteroperca, which inhabit warm seas.

grouse /ɡræus/ /ɡræɔs/ /ɡɹaʊs/ grouse grouses n
αγριόγαλος
(countable) Any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae which inhabit temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere; specifically, the red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) native to heather moorland on the British Isles. [from 1530s]

grouse /ɡræus/ /ɡræɔs/ /ɡɹaʊs/ v
γκρινιάζω μουρμουρίζω
(intransitive, originally, military, _, slang, informal) To complain or grumble. [from late 19th c.]

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ groves n
άλσος σύδεντρο
A small forest.

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ [ˈɡ̊ɹʷəʊ̯] [ˈɡ̊ɻʷoʊ̯] v
μεγαλώνω αυξάνω
(transitive) To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.

grow up v
μεγαλώνω
(intransitive) To mature and become an adult.

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ growls n
μουγκρίζω
A deep, rumbling, threatening sound made in the throat by an animal.

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ growths n
ανάπτυξη
An increase in size, number, value, or strength.

grub /ɡɹʌb/ grubs n
κάμπια
(countable) An insect at an immature stage of its life cycle.
μάσα
(uncountable, slang) Food.

grub /ɡɹʌb/ v
τρώω
To scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food.

grudge /ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/ grudges n
μνησικακία άχτι μανιάτικο
(countable) Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.

grue /ɡɹuː/ adj
πρασινογάλαζος
(philosophy) Of an object, green when first observed before a specified time or blue when first observed after that time.
γαλαζοπράσινος πρασινογάλαζος
(linguistics) A single color inclusive of both green and blue as different shades, used in translations from languages such as old Welsh and Chinese that lacked a distinction between green and blue.

gruel /ɡɹuː(ə)l/ gruels n
χυλός
A thin, watery porridge, formerly eaten primarily by the poor and the ill.

gruesome /ˈɡɹuːsʌm/ gruesomer gruesomest more gruesome most gruesome adj
απαίσιος φρικτός
Repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly.

grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/ grumpier grumpiest adj
κακότροπος κακόκεφος
Dissatisfied and irritable.

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ grunts n
γρυλλισμός
A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
The snorting cry of a pig.
ανειδίκευτος εργάτης
A person who does ordinary and boring work.

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ v
γρυλλίζω
(intransitive, of a person) To make a grunt or grunts.
(intransitive, of a pig) To make a grunt or grunts.

guano /ˈɡwɑːnəʊ/ guanoes guanos n
γκουανό
Dung from a sea bird or from a bat.

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ guards n
φύλακας φρουρός σκοπός
A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
προστασία προφύλαξη
A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.
αμυντικός
(sports) A player playing a position named guard.

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
φρουρώ
(transitive) To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.

guardian /ˈɡɑɹ.di.ən/ /ˈɡɑɹ.din/ /ˈɡɑː.dɪ.ən/ guardians n
φρουρός φύλακας
Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
κηδεμόνας
(legal) A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).

guardian angel guardian angels n
φυλακάγγελος
(religion) A tutelary angel watching over a particular person in monotheistic contexts.
(figuratively) A person who benevolently watches over another.

guava /ˈɡwɑːvə/ guavas n
γκουάβα γκουαγιάβα
Its yellowish tropical fruit, 1¼ to 2 inches, globular or pear-shaped with thin, yellow, green or brown skin, is often made into jams and jellies. The meat can be yellowish to pale green or pink in color, depending on the variety.

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ /ˈɡʌd͡ʒən/ /ˈɡʌjən/ gudgeons n
γυφτόψαρο μουστακάς
A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ guerrillas n
αντάρτης
A soldier in a small independent group, fighting against the government or regular forces by surprise raids.
ανταρτοπόλεμος αντάρτικο
(now, _, rare) A non-official war carried out by small independent groups; a guerrilla war.

guerrilla warfare n
ανταρτοπόλεμος αντάρτικο
Combat using groups of irregular, light, mobile troops within areas occupied by an enemy force, usually through hit-and-run tactics.

guess /ɡɛs/ guesses n
εικασία
A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.

guess /ɡɛs/ v
εικάζω υποθέτω
To reach a partly (or totally) unconfirmed conclusion; to engage in conjecture; to speculate.
μαντεύω
To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly.
υποθέτω μάλλον
(chiefly, US) to suppose, to imagine (introducing a proposition of uncertain plausibility).

guesswork guessworks n
γνώμη εικασία κρίση υπολογισμός
An estimate, judgment or opinion made by guessing, from limited information.

guest /ɡɛst/ guests n
επισκέπτης
A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another.
πελάτης
A patron or customer in a hotel etc.
προσκεκλημένος φιλοξενούμενος
An invited visitor or performer to an institution or to a broadcast.

guest /ɡɛst/ v
φιλοξενούμαι
(intransitive) To appear as a guest, especially on a broadcast.
(intransitive) As a musician: to play as a guest, providing an instrument that a band/orchestra does not normally have in its line up (for instance, percussion in a string band).

guest book guest books n
βιβλίο επισκεπτών
a type of ledger in which visitors to a particular establishment, such as a bed and breakfast or a museum, may leave comments about the establishment.
(Internet) a feature of a website performing a similar function to a physical guest book

guest room guest rooms n
ξενώνας
A room in a home or hotel set aside for the use of visiting guests.

guesthouse /ˈɡɛsthaʊs/ guesthouses n
ξενώνας
A small house near a main house, for lodging visitors.

guestmaster guestmasters n
αρχοντάρης

guide /ɡaɪd/ guides n
ξεναγός οδηγός
Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.

guillemet /ˈɡɪl.əˌmɛt/ /ˌɡi.(j)əˈmeɪ/ /ˌɡiˈmeɪ/ guillemets n
εισαγωγικά
Either of the punctuation marks « or », used in several languages to indicate passages of speech. Similar to typical quotation marks used in the English language, such as " (and formerly also “ and ”).

guillemot /ˈɡɪ.lə.mɑt/ /ˈɡɪ.lɪ.mɒt/ guillemots n
κόλυμβος ουρία
Any seabird belonging to the genera Uria and Cepphus of the auk family Alcidae. They have black and white bodies and are good at swimming and diving.

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ guillotines n
γκιλοτίνα καρμανιόλα λαιμητόμος
(historical, also, figuratively) A machine used for the application of capital punishment by decapitation, consisting of a tall upright frame from which is suspended a heavy diagonal-edged blade which is dropped onto the neck of the person to be executed; also, execution using this machine.
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.

guillotine /ˈɡi(j)əˌtin/ /ˈɡɪlətiːn/ /ˈɡɪləˌtin/ /ˌɡiːjəˈtiːn/ /ˌɡɪləˈtiːn/ v
αποκεφαλίζω
(also, figuratively) To execute (someone) with a guillotine.
To cut or trim (a body part, a stack of paper, etc.) with a guillotine.

guilt /ɡɪlt/ guilts n
ενοχή
Responsibility for wrongdoing.
τύψη
The regret of having done wrong.

guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ guiltier guiltiest more guilty most guilty adj
ένοχος
Responsible for a dishonest act.
(legal) Judged to have committed a crime.

guinea fowl /ˈɡɪni ˌfaʊl/ guinea fowl guinea fowls n
φραγκόκοτα
Any of several African birds of the family Numididae (6 species) resembling partridges.

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ guinea pigs n
ινδικό χοιρίδιο
A rodent of any of several species within the family Caviidae.
πειραματόζωο
(figuratively) A living experimental subject.

guitar /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ guitars n
κιθάρα
(musical instrument) A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick).

guitarist guitarists n
κιθαρίστας κιθαριστής κιθαρίστρια
Someone who plays a guitar.

gulag /-læɡ/ /-ˌlæɡ/ /ɡuːˈlɑk/ /ˈɡuˌlɑɡ/ /ˈɡuːlɑɡ/ gulags n
γκουλάγκ
(historical) Also GULAG: the system of all Soviet labour camps and prisons in use, especially during the Stalinist period (1930s–1950s).

gulf /ɡɒlf/ /ɡʌlf/ gulfs n
κόλπος
(geography) A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea

gull /ˈɡʌl/ gulls n
γλάρος
A seabird of the genus Larus or of the family Laridae.

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ət/ /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ gullets n
οισοφάγος
The throat or esophagus.

gullibility /ˈɡʌləbɪləti/ /ˈɡʌlɪbɪlɪti/ gullibilities n
αφέλεια ευπιστία
The quality of readily believing information, truthful or otherwise, usually to an absurd extent.

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ more gullible most gullible adj
αφελής εύπιστος
Easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.

gulp /ɡʌlp/ gulps n
γουλιά χαψιά
The usual amount swallowed.

gulp /ɡʌlp/ v
ρουφώ
To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down in one swallow.

gum /ɡʌm/ gums n
ούλο
(often, in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.

gun /ɡʌn/ guns n
κανόνι
(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity.
πιστόλι περίστροφο
A very portable, short firearm, for hand use, which fires bullets or projectiles, such as a handgun, revolver, pistol, or Derringer.
τουφέκι
A less portable, long firearm that fires bullets or projectiles; a rifle, either manual, automatic or semi-automatic; a flintlock, musket or shotgun.
(surfing) A long surfboard designed for surfing big waves (not the same as a longboard, a gun has a pointed nose and is generally a little narrower).

gun carriage gun carriages n
κιλλίβαντας
A metal or wooden frame on which a piece of ordnance is mounted for firing or transportation.

gunboat gunboats n
κανονιοφόρος
(nautical) Any of the various types of small armed vessels.

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdɚ/ gunpowders n
μπαρούτι
An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulphur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.

gunshot gunshots n
πυροβολισμός
(countable) The sound made by a discharging firearm.

gunsmith gunsmiths n
οπλοποιός
a person skilled in the repair and servicing of firearms.

gurnard /ˈɡɚnɚd/ /ˈɡɜːnəd/ /ˈɡɵːnɘd/ gurnard gurnards n
τρίγλη χελιδονόψαρο
(loosely) Other fish with appearance like that of members of family Triglidae, such as certain of those in families Dactylopteridae, Peristediidae, and Scorpaenidae.

guru /ɡəˈɹu/ /ɡʊˈɹuː/ /ˈɡu(ˌ)ɹu/ /ˈɡuːɹuː/ /ˈɡʊɹ(ˌ)u/ /ˈɡʊɹuː/ gurus n
γκουρού
In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya. [from 17th c.]
(sometimes, humorous) An influential advisor or mentor. [from 20th c.]

gusset /ˈɡasət/ /ˈɡʌsɪt/ gussets n
τσόντα
A small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a tapering enlargement cf. godet.

guts /ɡʌts/ n
έντερα
The entrails or contents of the abdomen.
άντερα κότσια
(by extension, informal) Courage; determination.

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ /ˈɡʌt̬.ɚ/ gutters n
υπόνομος
A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.

gutter press gutter presses n
κίτρινος τύπος φυλλάδες
(British, pejorative) The sensationalist tabloid newspapers in general.

guttural /ˈɡʌtəɹəl/ [ˈɡʌɾɚɫ̩] more guttural most guttural adj
λαρυγγώδης λαρυγγόφωνος
Sounding harsh and throaty.

gym /d͡ʒɪm/ gyms n
γυμναστήριο
(weightlifting) A sports facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise.

gymnasium /d͡ʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ gymnasia gymnasiums n
γυμναστήριο
(formal) A large room or building for indoor sports.
γυμνάσιο λύκειο
A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university.

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.næst/ /ˈd͡ʒɪm.nəst/ gymnasts n
γυμναστής γυμνάστρια
One who performs (the sport of) gymnastics.

gymnastics /d͡ʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
γυμναστική
A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness.
ακροβατισμός
Complex intellectual or artistic exercises or feats of physical agility.

gynaecologist /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ gynaecologists n
γυναικολόγος
(Australia, British spelling, Commonwealth, dated in US) (Canadian spelling, also common) A physician who specialises in diseases of the female reproductive system.

gynecocracy gynecocracies n
γυναικοκρατία
(government, sociology) Government or rule by women, or a society with such leadership.

gynecology /ˌdʒaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ gynecologies n
γυναικολογία
The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs.

gynecomastia /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌd͡ʒaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkoʊˈmæstiə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkə(ʊ)ˈmæstɪə/ /ˌɡaɪnɪkəˈmæstiə/ gynecomastias n
γυναικομαστία
(American spelling, diseases) Excessive development of breasts in males, resembling the breast development in women.

gypsum /ˈd͡ʒɪp.səm/ gypsa gypsums n
γύψος
A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris.

gypsum board n
γυψοσανίδα
Panels used for drywall construction.

gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ gypsies n
τσιγγάνος αθίγγανος
(colloquial) An itinerant person or any person, not necessarily Romani; a tinker, a traveller or a carny.

gyro /ˈd͡ʒaɪɹoʊ/ /ˈjiː.ɹoʊ/ /ˈjɪɹoʊ/ /ˈʒɪɹoʊ/ gyros n
γύρος
A style of Greek sandwich commonly filled with grilled meat, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce.

gyrocompass gyrocompasses n
γυροσκοπική πυξίδα
A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation.

gyroscope gyroscopes n
γυροσκόπιο
An apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame (gimbal) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a gyroscopic stabilizer, used to help keep aircraft and ships steady.

ha /hɑː/ [ha(ː)] interjection
χα
A representation of laughter.
An exclamation of triumph or discovery.

habilitation /həˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/ habilitations n
υφηγεσία
An academic qualification, prerequiring a PhD, required in order to gain tenure as a professor in some European universities; a thesis or dissertation presented to achieve the qualification.

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ habits n
συνήθεια
An action performed on a regular basis.
ράσο
A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns.
συνήθεια έξη
An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.
έξη εθισμός
An addiction.

habitable /ˈhæbɪtəbəl/ more habitable most habitable adj
κατοικήσιμος
Safe and comfortable, where humans, or other animals, can live; fit for habitation.

habitational /ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl/ /ˌhæb.ɪˈtæɪ.ʃə.nəl/ adj
πατριδωνυμικός
(of a name) Deriving from the name of a place where a presumed ancestor once lived.

habitué /həˈbɪt͡ʃuˌeɪ/ habitués n
τακτική τακτικό τακτικός
One who frequents a place. [from 1818]

haboob /həˈbuːb/ haboobs n
χαμπούμπ
A violent sandstorm or duststorm in the deserts of Arabia, North Africa, India, or North America.

hack /hæk/ v
χακάρω
(transitive, slang, computing) To hack into; to gain unauthorized access to (a computer system, e.g., a website, or network) by manipulating code.
(transitive, slang, computing, by extension) To gain unauthorised access to a computer or online account belonging to (a person or organisation).

hacker /hækə/ /hækəɹ/ hackers n
χάκερ
(computer security, telecommunications) One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems.

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ more hackneyed most hackneyed adj
κοινότοπος τετριμμένος
Repeated too often.

hacksaw hacksaws n
σιδηροπρίονο
A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal

haddock /ˈhædək/ haddock haddocks n
βακαλάος
A marine fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, of the North Atlantic, important as a food fish.

hadith [həˈdiːθ] ahadith hadith hadiths n
χαντίθ
(countable, religion, Islam) An eyewitness account of a saying or action of Muhammad or sometimes one of his companions not otherwise found in the Quran.

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ /ˈhæd.ɹɒn/ hadrons n
αδρόνιο
(particle) A composite particle that comprises two or more quarks held together by the strong force and (consequently) can interact with other particles via said force; a meson or a baryon.

haematologist haematologists n
αιματολόγος
A scientist, usually a medical doctor, who specializes in haematology.

haematology /ˌhiməˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
αιματολογία
(medicine) The scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs.

haematophagous /hɪˌmætəˈfeɪɡəs/ adj
αιματοφάγος
(British spelling) Feeding on blood.

haemolacria n
αιμολακρία
(pathology) The shedding of tears containing blood

haemophilia /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə, -ˈfiːliə/ haemophilias n
αιμοφιλία
(British spelling, pathology) Any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding, usually passed from mother to son.

haemorrhoidal disease n
αιμορροϊδοπάθεια
(disease, medical term, formal) hemorrhoids

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
άφνιο
A chemical element (symbol Hf) with an atomic number of 72: a lustrous, silvery-grey tetravalent transition metal.

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
διαπραγματεύομαι παζαρεύω
(intransitive) To argue for a better deal, especially over prices with a seller.

hagiographer /ˌheɪd͡ʒi-/ /ˌheɪɡi-/ /ˌhæɡiˈɑɡɹəfɚ/ /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfə/ hagiographers n
αγιογράφος
Someone who writes the biography of a saint.

hagiography /ˌheɪd͡ʒiˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ hagiographies n
αγιολογία
(uncountable) The study of saints and the documentation of their lives.

haha interjection
χαχα

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] hails n
χαλάζι
(meteorology, uncountable) Balls or pieces of ice falling as precipitation, often in connection with a thunderstorm.

hail /heɪl/ [heɪ̯ɫ] v
πέφτει χαλάζι
(impersonal) For hailstones to fall from the sky.
χαιρετώ
(transitive) To greet; give salutation to; salute.
χαιρετώ προσφωνώ
(transitive) To name; to designate; to call.
καλώ φωνάζω
(transitive) To call out loudly in order to gain the attention of.

hail from v
κατάγομαι
To be a native of, to come from, to originate from; to have as one's birth place or residence.

hail storm hail storms n
χαλαζόπτωση
A storm characterized by lots of large hail.

hair /heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ /hɛə/ /hɛː/ /hɛːə/ [hiə] [hɛɚ] hairs n
τρίχα
(countable) A pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals.
μαλλιά μαλλί τρίχες
(uncountable) The collection or mass of such growths growing from the skin of humans and animals, and forming a covering for a part of the head or for any part or the whole body.

hair conditioner hair conditioners n
μαλακτικό
(cosmetics) A type of shampoo product that aims to improve the condition of the hair, especially after washing.

hair roller hair rollers n
μπικουτί
A small tube that is rolled into a person's hair in order to curl it, making a new hairstyle.

hair salon hair salons n
κομμωτήριο κουρείο μπαρμπέρικο
The establishment of a beautician or barber.

hairbrush hairbrushes n
βούρτσα μαλλιών
A brush used in hair care for brushing, tidying, and detangling hair

haircut /ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/ haircuts n
κούρεμα
The act of cutting of the hair, often done professionally by a barber, hair stylist, or beautician.

hairdresser hairdressers n
κομμώτρια κομμωτής
A person who cuts or styles hair as an occupation or profession.

hairdryer hairdryers n
σεσουάρ πιστολάκι
(chiefly, _, UK) A small electrical appliance for drying hair, by generating a stream of hot air.

hairgrip hairgrips n
φουρκέτα
A flat hairpin having two prongs that hold bobbed hair together.

hairless adj
σπανός
Destitute of hair.

hairnet /ˈhɛɹˌnɛt/ hairnets n
φιλέ
A net designed to keep hair up and out of the way, e.g. while cooking.

hairpin /ˈhɛə.pɪn/ /ˈhɛɚ.pɪn/ hairpins n
φουρκέτα
A pin or fastener for the hair.

hairpin bend hairpin bends n
φουρκέτα
An acute curve, often one of a series, in a road, especially on a steep incline.

hairstyle hairstyles n
κούρεμα χτένισμα
The style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged.

hairy /ˈhɛə.ɹi/ /ˈhɛɚ.i/ hairier hairiest adj
τριχωτός
(of a person) Having a lot of hair on the body.

hajj /hæd͡ʒ/ /hɑːd͡ʒ/ /hʌd͡ʒ/ hajjes n
χατζ
(Islam) The pilgrimage to Mecca made by pious Muslims; one of the five pillars of Islam.

hajji /ˈhæd͡ʒi/ hajjis n
Χάτζι Χατζής
(Islam) a Muslim who has participated in a hajj.

halal /həˈlæl/ /həˈlɑːl/ adj
χαλάλ
(of food) Fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs.

halberd /ˈhæl.bɚd/ /ˈhælbəd/ /ˈhælbɜːd/ /ˈhɑl.bɚd/ /ˈhɔl.bɚd/ halberds n
αλαβάρδα
A two-handed pole weapon, consisting of a long pole with an axe-like blade mounted on it (at a right angle like an axe, not on the tip like a spear), and (opposite the blade) typically a spike or hook.

halcyon /ˈhælsi.ən/ /ˈhælʃi.ən/ /ˈhælʃən/ halcyons n
αλκυόνη
A tropical kingfisher of the genus Halcyon, such as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.

halcyon days /ˈhælsiːən deɪz/ n
αλκυονίδες ημέρες
Period of calm during the winter, when storms do not occur.
(idiomatic) A period of calm, usually in the past and often nostalgic.

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ adj
μισός ήμισυς
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.

half /haf/ /häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ halves n
μισό μισός
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
μισό
Half of a standard measure, chiefly: (British) half a pint of beer or cider. (Refusing a pint) Just a half, thank you. (Offering to top up a pint glass) Do you want a half in that? (Minimizing the amount of drink taken) A swift half at the Pear Tree.

half brother /ˌhæfˈbɹʌðɚ/ half brethren half brothers n
ετεροθαλής αδελφός
A male sibling sharing a single parent, as distinguished from a full brother or brother-german, from a step-brother, or from a brother-like figure such as a blood brother.

half past /ˈhæf ˌpæst/ /ˈhæˌpæst/ /ˈhɑːf ˌpɑːst/ /ˈhɑːpəs(t)/ /ˈhɑːˌpɑːst/ n
και μισή
Thirty minutes past any hour.

half sister half sisters n
ετεροθαλής αδελφή
A female sibling sharing a single parent.

half title half titles n
ψευδότιτλος
(book printing) A page before the title page in a book, bearing the title but no further details.

half-awake adj
αγουροξυπνημένος
Barely awake.

half-baked more half-baked most half-baked adj
μισοψημένος
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Partially cooked by heating in an oven.

half-hour half-hours n
ημίωρο μισάωρο
A period of time equal to thirty minutes, half an hour.

half-life /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/ half-lives n
περίοδος ημιζωής
χρόνος ημιζωής
(physics) The time required for half the nuclei in a sample of an isotope to undergo radioactive decay.

half-naked adj
ημίγυμνος
With very few clothes on.

half-uncle half-uncles n
ετεροθαλής θείος
A half-brother of one's parent.
A half brother-in-law of one's parent.

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ halls n
χολ διάδρομος
A corridor; a hallway.
αίθουσα
A large meeting room.
μέγαρο
A manor house (originally because a magistrate's court was held in the hall of his mansion).
φοιτητική εστία
A building providing student accommodation at a university.

hall of fame halls of fame n
αίθουσα της φήμης
(usually, capitalized, often, _, sports) A structure housing memorials to famous or illustrious individuals (especially ones of importance to some field), often containing a collection of memorabilia relating to them.

hallelujah /ˌhæl.əˈl(j)uː.jə/ interjection
αλληλούια
An exclamation used in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God.
(by extension) A general expression of gratitude or adoration.

halloumi /həˈluːmi/ halloumis n
χαλλούμι χαλούμι
A traditional cheese from Cyprus, made from goat's and/or sheep's milk.

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ hallucinations n
παραίσθηση
A sensory perception of something that does not exist, often arising from disorder of the nervous system, as in delirium tremens.
The act of hallucinating; a wandering of the mind; an error, mistake or blunder.

hallucinogen /həˈluː.sɪ.nə.d͡ʒɛn/ /ˌhæl.uːˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/ hallucinogens n
παραισθησιογόνο
Any substance tending to induce hallucination.

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ haloes halos n
άλως
A circular band of coloured light, visible around the sun or moon etc., caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
The metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment which surrounds an idealized entity.
άλως δόξα φωτοστέφανο
(religion) nimbus, a luminous disc, often of gold, around or over the heads of saints, etc., in religious paintings.

halogen /ˈheɪ.lə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈhæl.ə.d͡ʒən/ halogens n
αλογόνο
(chemistry) Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine and tennessine.

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ halters n
καπίστρι
A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ /ˈhɑːlvɑː/ halvas n
χαλβάς
A confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ hams n
ιγνύς
(anatomy) The region back of the knee joint; the popliteal space; the hock.
The back of the thigh.
άσχετος
(acting) An overacting or amateurish performer; an actor with an especially showy or exaggerated style.
ραδιοερασιτέχνης
(radio) An amateur radio operator.
ζαμπόν χοιρομέρι
(uncountable) Meat from the thigh of a hog cured for food.

hamadryad /hæməˈdɹaɪæd/ hamadryades hamadryads n
αμαδρυάδα
(Greek mythology) A wood-nymph who was physically a part of her tree; she would die if her tree were felled.

hamburger /ˈhæm.bə.ɡə/ /ˈhæm.bɚ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ hamburgers n
χάμπουργκερ χάμπεργκερ
The patty used in such a sandwich.

hamlet /ˈhæm.lət/ /ˈhæm.lɪt/ hamlets n
χωριουδάκι
A small village or a group of houses.

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ hammers n
σφυρί
A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.
(sports) A device made of a heavy steel ball attached to a length of wire, and used for throwing.
επικρουστήρας κόκορας λύκος πλήκτρο
(firearms) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.
σφύρα σφυρί
(anatomy) The malleus, a small bone of the middle ear.
πλήκτρο σφυρί
(music) In a piano or dulcimer, a piece of wood covered in felt that strikes the string.
Part of a clock that strikes upon a bell to indicate the hour.

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæm.ɚ/ v
σφυροκοπώ
To form or forge with a hammer; to shape by beating.

hammer and sickle hammers and sickles n
σφυροδρέπανο
A depiction of a sickle crossed with a hammer, used as a symbol of communism and the Soviet Union.

hammock /ˈhæmək/ /ˈhæmɪk/ hammocks n
αιώρα
A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ hamsters n
χάμστερ
Any of various Old-World rodent species belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae.

hamza hamzas n
χάμζα
A sign (ء‎ - a stand-alone hamza) used in the written Arabic language representing a glottal stop. Hamza may appear as a stand-alone letter or most commonly diacritically over or under other letters, e.g. أ‎ (over an alif - ا‎), إ‎ (under an alif), ؤ‎ (over a wāw - و‎) or ئ‎ (over a dotless yāʾ - ى‎). The exact seat of hamza is governed by an orthographic rule - "seat of hamza rule".

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] hands n
χέρι
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
δείκτης
An index or pointer on a dial; such as the hour and minute hands on the face of an analog clock, which are used to indicate the time of day.
χαρτωσιά χέρι
(card games) The set of cards held by a player.
χεριά
That which is, or may be, held in a hand at once.
πλευρά
A side; part, camp; direction, either right or left.
δεξιοτέχνης
Power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
εργάτης εργάτρια χειρώνακτας
(especially in compounds) An agent; a servant, or manual laborer; a workman, trained or competent for special service or duty.
γράψιμο γραφή γραφικός χαρακτήρας
Handwriting; style of penmanship.

hand /hænd/ [heənd] [hɛənd] [hɛːnd] v
δίνω
(transitive) To give, pass or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.

hand grenade /ˈhænd.ɡɚˈneɪd/ /ˈhænd.ɡɹəˈneɪd/ hand grenades n
χειροβομβίδα
(military) A small hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown at an enemy.

hand in v
καταθέτω
(transitive) To give something to a responsible person.

hand in hand /ˌhændɪnˈhænd/ adv
χέρι-χέρι
Holding or clasping hands.
(figurative) Naturally, ordinarily or predictably together; commonly having a correlation or relationship.

hand job hand jobs n
μαλακία
(slang) The act of using the hands to stimulate another person's penis.

hand net hand nets n
απόχη
A small net that is equipped with a handle and attached to a rim so that the net forms a pouch. This kind of net is used, eg, for trapping butterflies or individual fish.

hand-held /ˈhændˌhɛld/ adj
χειρός χειρόφερτος
Held in one or both hands.
Small and light enough to be operated while held in one or both hands.

hand-me-down hand-me-downs n
αποφόρι
(especially) A piece of clothing or other item which has been outgrown by an older sibling and passed down to a younger one.

handbag /ˈhæm.bəɡ/ /ˈhændˌbæɡ/ handbags n
τσάντα
(now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.]

handball handballs n
χειροσφαίριση χάντμπολ
(uncountable) A team sport where two teams of seven players each (six players and a goalkeeper) pass and bounce a ball trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team.
χέρι
(countable, Australian Rules Football) An act of passing a football by holding it with one hand and hitting it with the other.

handbook handbooks n
εγχειρίδιο
A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, regardless of size.

handbrake handbrakes n
χειρόφρενο
(mechanical engineering, automotive, railroading) The mechanism, particularly the locking hand-operated lever or foot-operated toggle lever in a motorcar or the hand-operated crank on a railcar, which is used to set and release such a brake.

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ handcuffs n
χειροπέδα χειροπέδες
(rarely singular) One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.

handcuffs n
χειροπέδες
A fastening consisting of two metal rings, designed to go around a person's wrists, and connected by a chain or hinge.

handful /ˈhæn(d)fəl/ /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ handfuls handsful n
χούφτα
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
A small number, usually approximately five.

handgun handguns n
περίστροφο πιστόλι
A small gun with a relatively short barrel, designed to be held and operated with a single hand.

handicapped more handicapped most handicapped adj
ανάπηρος
Having a handicap.

handicraft /ˈhændɪkɹæft/ /ˈhændɪkɹɑːft/ handicrafts n
χειροτεχνία
A trade requiring skill of hand; manual occupation; handcraft.
χειροτέχνης
(rare, obsolete) A man who earns his living by handicraft; a handicraftsman.

handkerchief /ˈheɪŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkətʃɪf/ /ˈhæŋkɚt͡ʃɪf/ handkerchiefs handkerchieves n
μαντήλι
A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

handle /ˈhæn.dl̩/ /ˈhɛən.dl̩/ handles n
παρανόμι ψευδώνυμο
χερούλι χειρολαβή
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
λαβή
(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ handlebars n
τιμόνι
(mostly, in the plural) The bar used to steer a bicycle, motorbike, or similar vehicle using the hands.

handrail handrails n
κάγκελο κουπαστή
A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.

hands down more hands down most hands down adv
αβρόχοις ποσίν
(idiomatic) without much effort; easily

hands off interjection
κάτω τα χέρια!
(informal) don't touch!

hands up interjection
ψηλά τα χέρια
(idiomatic) Surrender (by raising your hands)!

handshake handshakes n
χειραψία
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ /ˈhænd.səm/ /ˈhænt.səm/ handsomer handsomest more handsome most handsome adj
ωραίος
Of a man or boy: attractively manly, having a pleasing face and overall effect.

handstand /ˈhændˌstænd/ handstands n
κατακόρυφος
A movement or position in which a person is upside down, supported by their arms with their hands on the ground.

handwriting /ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/ handwritings n
γραφή
The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
γραπτό γραφή
Text that was written by hand.
γράψιμο γραφή γραφικός χαρακτήρας
The characteristic writing of a particular person.

handwritten adj
χειρόγραφος
written with a pen or pencil, as opposed to typed

handy /ˈhæn.di/ handier handiest adj
εύκαιρος πρόχειρος
Nearby, within reach.

hang /hæŋ/ [heɪŋ] v
κρεμάω κρεμώ
(intransitive) To be or remain suspended.

hang glider /hæŋ ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ [heɪŋ ˈɡlaɪdɚ] hang gliders n
αιωρόπτερο
An unpowered aircraft resembling a large kite from which a rider is suspended in a harness.
αιωροπτεριστής
The rider of such a craft.

hang gliding /hæŋ ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ [heɪŋ ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ] n
αιωροπτερισμός
The sport of flying in a hang glider.

hang tough v
δεν το βάζω κάτω

hangar /ˈhæŋə/ /ˈhæŋɚ/ hangars n
υπόστεγο
A large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept.

hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ adj
κρεμαστός αναρτημένος κρεμάμενος
Suspended.

hanging /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/ hangings n
απαγχονισμός
(countable, uncountable) The act of hanging a person (or oneself) by the neck in order to kill that person (or to commit suicide).
(countable) Anything that is hung as a decorative element (such as curtains, gobelins, or posters).
κρεμαστά
(uncountable) The way in which hangings (decorations) are arranged.

hanging coffin hanging coffins n
κρεμαστό φέρετρο
A coffin suspended on a cliff as part of an ancient funeral custom practised in countries such as China, Indonesia and the Philippines.

hanging indentation hanging indentations n
κρεμάμενο εδάφιο

hangman hangmen n
δήμιος
(countable) An executioner responsible for hanging criminals.
κρεμάλα
(uncountable, games) A guessing game where one has to guess the word an opponent is thinking of by guessing one letter at a time, and involving the gradual drawing of a stick figure hanging from the gallows.

hangman's noose hangman's nooses n
βρόχος θηλιά
A kind of knot used primarily to execute a person by hanging.

hangnail /ˈhæŋneɪl/ [heɪŋneɪ̯ɫ] hangnails n
παρωνυχίδα
A loose, narrow strip of nail tissue protruding from the side edge and anchored near the base of a fingernail or toenail.

hapax legomenon /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɑ.məˌnɑn/ /ˌhæ.pæks ləˈɡɒ.məˌnɒn/ hapax legomena n
άπαξ λεγόμενο
(linguistics) A word occurring only once in a given corpus.

haphazardly /hæpˈhæzədli/ /hæpˈhæzɚdli/ more haphazardly most haphazardly adv
όπως όπως
In a haphazard manner; in a random, chaotic, and incomplete manner.

hapless /ˈhæpləs/ /ˈhæplɪs/ more hapless most hapless adj
άμοιρος
Very unlucky; ill-fated.

haplography /hæpˈlɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ haplographies n
απλογραφία
Accidental omission of a letter or letter group that should be repeated in writing, for example, mispell for misspell.

haplogroup haplogroups n
απλοομάδα
(genetics) A group of closely related haplotypes.

haploid adj
απλοειδής
(genetics) Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes.

haploid haploids n
απλοειδές
A cell which is haploid.

haplology /hæˈplɒləd͡ʒi/ haplologies n
απλολογία
(phonology, uncountable) The process of deleting one of two almost identical syllables within a word.
(phonology, countable) An instance of deleting one of two almost identical syllables within a word.

haplotype haplotypes n
απλότυπος
(genetics) A group of alleles that are transmitted together.

happen /ˈhæpən/ v
συμβαίνω γίνομαι διαδραματίζομαι λαχαίνω σημειώνομαι τυγχάνω
(transitive, archaic) To happen to; to befall.

happily ever after adv
κι έζησαν αυτοί καλά κι εμείς καλύτερα
(idiomatic, often preceded by "they lived") Happily until death; used in a formulaic ending for fairy tales.

happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ /ˈhæpinɪs/ happinesses n
ευτυχία
(uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy.
ευτυχία χαρά
(archaic, uncountable) prosperity, thriving, wellbeing.
ευημερία ευπραγία προκοπή
(archaic, uncountable) Good luck; good fortune.

happy /ˈhæpi/ happier happiest more happy most happy adj
χαρούμενος ευχαριστημένος
Having a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous.
ευτυχισμένος ευτυχής
Experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; favored by fortune or luck; fortunate, lucky, propitious.
(Of acts, speech, etc.) Appropriate, apt, felicitous.

happy Easter phraseologicalUnit
Καλό Πάσχα Χριστός ανέστη αληθώς ανέστη
An expression used during Easter to wish someone a happy time.

happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
καλή χρονιά ευτυχισμένος ο καινούριος χρόνος χρόνια πολλά
A wish said around the start of a new year to wish someone well for the New Year (holiday) or for the (entire) new year.

happy birthday /ˈhæp.i ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæp.i ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ interjection
χρόνια πολλά να τα εκατοστήσεις να τα εκατοστίσεις
Said or written to a person who is celebrating their birthday in order to convey the good wishes of the speaker or writer (literally, "may you have a happy birthday")

happy ending happy endings n
χάπι εντ
(literature) A clichéd conclusion in which all loose ends are tied up and all main characters are content.
(vulgar, slang, euphemistic) A hand job, especially one provided by the masseuse to the client at or towards the end of a massage.

happy holidays phraseologicalUnit
καλές γιορτές
(US, Canada) A greeting used during the Christmas and winter holiday season to recognize the celebration of many holidays, sometimes starting with Thanksgiving and including Hanukkah, the winter solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Day.

haptic /ˈhæptɪk/ adj
απτικός
Of or relating to the sense of touch.

haptic interface haptic interfaces n
απτική διεπαφή
(computing) A user interface that allows a user to receive tactile feedback via movement of a limb or the head

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ harangues n
φιλιππικός
An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
αναβαλλόμενος εξάψαλμος
A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ v
δημηγορώ εξαπολύω φιλιππικό κατσαδιάζω ρίχνω εξάψαλμο ψέλνω τον αναβαλλόμενο
(ambitransitive) To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone.

harassment /-mɪnt/ /həˈɹæs.mənt/ /ˈhæɹ.əs.mənt/ harassments n
παρενόχληση
Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ harbingers n
προάγγελος πρόδρομος
A person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something.

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪnd͡ʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ v
προαναγγέλλω
(transitive) To announce or precede; to be a harbinger of.

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ harbors n
λιμάνι
(countable, nautical) A sheltered expanse of water, adjacent to land, in which ships may anchor or dock, especially for loading and unloading.

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ v
περιθάλπω φιλοξενώ φυγαδεύω
(transitive) To provide a harbor or safe place for.

harbormaster harbormasters n
λιμενάρχης
(US, nautical) An official responsible for the enforcement of regulations in a port.

harbourless adj
αλίμενος
without a harbour

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ harder hardest more hard most hard adj
δύσκολος
Difficult or requiring a lot of effort to do, understand, experience, or deal with.

hard disk hard disks n
σκληρός δίσκος
(computer hardware) One of a series of parallel magnetic recording disks in a drive unit, used for the recording and retrieval of digital information; used especially in personal computers.
(computer hardware) The unit itself, and all the disks within it.

hard drive hard drives n
σκληρός δίσκος
(computing) A device used for storing large amounts of data for a computer that persist while the computer is turned off.

hard hat hard hats n
κράνος ασφαλείας
A helmet, usually made from rigid plastic, used on construction sites to protect the head from falling objects.

hard of hearing more hard of hearing most hard of hearing adj
βαρήκοος
(idiomatic) Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.

hard shoulder hard shoulders n
ΛΕΑ
A verge to the side of a highway, which should be used only in case of an emergency (especially on a motorway)

hard work n
κόπος μόχθος
Something requiring lots of effort to do, either physical, mentally or emotionally; labor; toil. (This entry is a translation hub.)

hard-and-fast adj
απαράβατος
(idiomatic, of rules, etc) strictly maintained; not subject to variation

hard-wearing more hard-wearing most hard-wearing adj
ανθεκτικός
Able to withstand a significant amount of usage without physical deterioration; durable.

hardcover adj
σκληρόδετος
(of a book) Having a rigid binding.

hardcover hardcovers n
σκληρόδετο βιβλίο
A book with a rigid binding, often of cardboard or leather.

harden /ˈhɑɹdn̩/ /ˈhɑːdn̩/ v
σκληρύνω
(intransitive) To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).
(transitive, ergative) To make something hard or harder (tough, resistant to pressure).
(ambitransitive) To become or make (a person or thing) resistant or less sensitive.

hardhearted more hardhearted most hardhearted adj
σκληρόκαρδος
Lacking in compassion; cold and pitiless.

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
δομικά υλικά
Fixtures, equipment, 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.
υλισμικό
(computing) The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc. Compare software.
ηλεκτρονικός εξοπλισμός
(technology) Electronic equipment.
είδη κιγκαλερίας σιδηρικά
Metal implements.
σιδερικό
(slang) A firearm.

hardware store hardware stores n
σιδηροπωλείο
A merchant that sells tools, fasteners, and similar objects known collectively as hardware, as well as related sundries used in construction and repair.

hare /hɛə/ /hɛɚ/ /hɛː/ hares n
λαγός
(uncountable) The meat from this animal.

harem /(ˌ)hɑːˈɹiːm/ /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ /ˈhɛəɹəm/ harems n
χαρέμι
The private section of an Arab household, traditionally forbidden to male strangers. [1841]
A group of someone's girlfriends, wives and/or concubines in a polygamous household.
A group of female animals (cows) herded and controlled by a male animal (bull) of that species for breeding purposes. Such behaviour is exhibited by bovids including cattle and buffalo as well as moose, elephants, seals, sea lions, baboons, and elephant seals.[2006]

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ harlequins n
αρλεκίνος
A pantomime fool, typically dressed in colorful checkered clothes.

harlequinery n
αρλεκινισμός
harlequinesque behaviour

harlot /ˈhɑɹlət/ /ˈhɑːlət/ harlots n
καριόλα
(obsolete) A churl; a common man; a person, male or female, of low birth, especially one given to low conduct.

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ harms n
βλάβη
Physical injury; hurt; damage.

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
βλάπτω
To cause injury to another; to hurt; to cause damage to something.

harmonica /ˌhɑɹˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ harmonicas n
φυσαρμόνικα
A musical wind instrument with a series of holes for the player to blow into, each hole producing a different note

harmonization harmonizations n
εναρμόνιση
An act of harmonizing.

harmony /ˈhɑɹ.mə.ni/ /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/ harmonies n
αρμονία αρμονικότητα
Agreement or accord.
αρμονία
A pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds.
(music) The academic study of chords.
αρμονία συγχορδία
(music) Two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord.

harmost harmosts n
αρμοστής
(Ancient Greece) A governor or ruler appointed by the Spartans in the cities they subjugated.

harness /ˈhaː.nəs/ /ˈhɑɹ.nəs/ /ˈhɑː.nəs/ harnesses n
ιπποσκευή χάμουρα
(countable) A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps, and especially one worn by a working animal such as a horse pulling a carriage or farm implement.

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ harps n
άρπα
(musical instrument) A musical instrument consisting of a body and a curved neck, strung with strings of varying length that are stroked or plucked with the fingers and are vertical to the soundboard when viewed from the end of the body

harp on v
λέω τα ίδια και τα ίδια
(transitive) To nag about; to complain incessantly or persistently request; to continue to bring up as a point of contention.

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ harpoons n
καμάκι
A spearlike weapon with a barbed head used in hunting whales and large fish.

harpsichord /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ harpsichords n
τσέμπαλο
(musical instruments) A musical instrument with a keyboard that produces sound through a mechanical process. When the performer presses a key, a corresponding plectrum plucks a tuned string. The harpsichord originated in late medieval Europe and is one of the most important instruments used to perform Baroque music.

harpsichordist harpsichordists n
αρπιχορδιστής
One who plays the harpsichord.

harpy /ˈhɑɹpi/ /ˈhɑːpi/ harpies n
άρπυια
(mythological creature) A mythological creature generally depicted as a bird-of-prey with the head of maiden, a face pale with hunger and long claws on her hands personifying the destructive power of storm winds.

harquebus /ˈhɑɹkwɪbʌs/ /ˈhɑɹkɪbʌs/ harquebuses harquebusses n
αρκεβούζιο
An obsolete matchlock firearm.

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ harrows n
σβάρνα βωλοκόπος
A device consisting of a heavy framework having several disks or teeth in a row, which is dragged across ploughed land to smooth or break up the soil, to remove weeds or cover seeds; a harrow plow.

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ v
σβαρνίζω βωλοκοπώ
(transitive) To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.
βασανίζω τραυματίζω
(transitive) To traumatize or disturb; to frighten or torment.

harsh /hæʃ/ /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ harsher harshest more harsh most harsh adj
τραχύς
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
σκληρός
Severe or cruel.

hartwort hartworts n
καυκαλήθρα
A coarse umbelliferous plant of Europe (Tordylium maximum) or any plant of genus Tordylium.

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ harvests n
συγκομιδή σοδειά
The yield of harvesting, i.e., the gathered crops or fruits.
καρπός
(by extension) The product or result of any exertion or course of action; reward or consequences.
συγκομιδή σοδειά θέρος
The season of gathering ripened crops; specifically, the time of reaping and gathering grain.

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vɪst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vəst/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)vɪst/ v
θερίζω
(transitive) To bring in a harvest; reap; glean.
(intransitive) To be occupied bringing in a harvest.
αποκομίζω
(transitive) To win, achieve a gain.

hash /ˈhæʃ/ hashes n
κατακερματισμός κατατεμαχισμός κωδικός κατατεμαχισμού τιμή κατατεμαχισμού
(computing) The result generated by a hash function.

hash brown hash browns n
χας μπράουνς
A fried patty made from finely-diced bits of potato.

hash browns n
ξεροτηγανίδια χας μπράουνς χασντ μπράουνς
Potatoes that have been finely chopped (i.e. hashed) and fried until browned.

hash code hash codes n
κατατεμαχισμός κωδικός κατατεμαχισμού τιμή κατατεμαχισμού
(computing) The code or value generated by a hash function to represent some piece of data.

hashish /hæˈʃiːʃ/ /həˈʃiːʃ/ /ˈhæʃɪʃ/ hashishes n
χασίσι
The leaves and tender parts of the Indian hemp plant (which are intoxicating), which are dried for either chewing or smoking.

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
χάσιο
An artificially-produced transuranic chemical element (symbol Hs) with atomic number 108.

hat /hæt/ [hat] [hɛt] hats n
καπέλο πίλος
A covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.
(Cambridge University slang, obsolete) A student who is also the son of a nobleman (and so allowed to wear a hat instead of a mortarboard).

hat trick /ˈhætɹɪk/ hat tricks n
χατ τρικ
(sports, by extension) Three achievements in a single game, or similar, such as three consecutive wins.

hatbox hatboxes n
καπελιέρα
A piece of luggage for a hat; a case or box for a hat.

hatchery /ˈhæt͡ʃəɹi/ hatcheries n
εκκολαπτήριο
A facility where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions, especially those of fish or poultry.

hate /heɪt/ /hæɪ̯t/ v
μισώ απεχθάνομαι
(transitive) To dislike intensely or greatly.

hate speech n
λόγος μίσους
Speech that attacks or disparages a person or group of persons on the basis of origin, race, nationality, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

hatless /ˈhætləs/ adj
ακαπέλωτος
Not possessing, or not wearing, a hat.

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ hatreds n
μίσος έχθρα απέχθεια
Strong aversion; intense dislike.

haughtily more haughtily most haughtily adv
ακατάδεκτα
In a haughty manner; with excessive or unwarranted pride.

haughtiness haughtinesses n
ακαταδεξιά
The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.

haughty /ˈhɑti/ /ˈhɔːti/ haughtier haughtiest adj
υπεροπτικός αλαζόνας αλαζονικός αλαζών
Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ haunts n
εντευκτήριο λημέρι στέκι
A place at which one is regularly found; a habitation or hangout.

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
στοιχειώνω
(transitive) To inhabit or to visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).
(transitive) To make uneasy, restless.
ακολουθώ
(transitive) To stalk; to follow.
ακολουθώ συχνάζω
(intransitive, now, rare) To live habitually; to stay, to remain.

haunted /ˈhɑntɪd/ /ˈhɔːntɪd/ hauntedest more haunted most haunted adj
στοιχειωμένος
Of a location, frequented by a ghost or ghosts.

haunted house haunted houses n
στοιχειωμένο σπίτι
A amusement attraction in which a building or series of rooms is decorated to frighten the people who pass through.

have /heɪv/ /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ /ə/ /əv/ v
έχω
(transitive) To possess, own.
(auxiliary verb, taking a past participle) Used in forming the perfect aspect.

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
καλή σου μέρα
(US, Canada, rather formal) . A polite parting during daytime.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see have,‎ a,‎ nice,‎ day.

have fun interjection
καλή διασκέδαση
Used to wish somebody a good and enjoyable time when they are about to do something.

have fun v
διασκεδάζω
To enjoy oneself; to experience enjoyable activities.

have it out v
διαπληκτίζομαι μαλώνω

have one foot in the grave v
είμαι με το ένα πόδι στον τάφο

have one's cake and eat it too v
θέλω και την πίτα ολόκληρη και τον σκύλο χορτάτο
(idiomatic) To benefit by having two things which are mutually incompatible (such as eating a piece of cake and yet still possessing that piece for future use).

have one's hands tied v
δένω τα χέρια
To be powerless to act, to be thwarted.

have sex v
συνουσιάζομαι κάνω σεξ συνευρίσκομαι
To engage in any sexual act.

have the foggiest v
δεν έχω ιδέα δεν έχω την παραμικρή ιδέα
(informal, usually with a negative) To know, understand or have a clue.

haven /ˈheɪvən/ havens n
λιμάνι
(slightly, dated) A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.
καταφύγιο
(by extension) A peaceful place.

haversack haversacks n
ταγάρι
A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap, and originally made of canvas.

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ hawks n
γεράκι
A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.
πηλοφόρι
A plasterer's tool, made of a flat surface with a handle below, used to hold an amount of plaster prior to application to the wall or ceiling being worked on: a mortarboard.

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ v
αποχρέμπτομαι
(transitive, intransitive) To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly.

hawkbit hawkbits n
αγριοραδίκι
Any dandelion-like flower of the genera Leontodon, Scorzoneroides, and others in subtribe Hypochaeridinae, in the family Asteraceae.

hawkish /ˈhɑːkɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːkɪʃ/ more hawkish most hawkish adj
πολεμοχαρής
Supportive of warlike foreign policy; bellicose; inclined toward military action.

hay /heɪ/ hays n
σανός άχυρο
(uncountable) Grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder.

hazard /ˈhaz.əd/ /ˈhæ.zɚd/ hazards n
κίνδυνος ρίσκο τύχη
The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss. [from 16th c.]
εμπόδιο
(golf) A sand or water obstacle on a golf course.

hazard /ˈhaz.əd/ /ˈhæ.zɚd/ v
διακινδυνεύω τολμώ
To expose to chance; to take a risk.

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ adj
καστανοπράσινος
Of a greenish-brown colour. (often used to refer to eye colour)

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ hazels n
φουντουκιά
(countable) A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.

hazel grouse hazel grouses n
δασόκοτα
A bird in the grouse family, Tetrastes bonasia, native to most of temperate-cool Eurasia.

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ /ˈheɪzəlˌnʌt/ hazelnuts n
φουντούκι
The fruit of the hazel, especially Corylus avellana, which is grown commercially.

hazing /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ hazings n
καψώνι
(US, Philippines) An initiation or behavior that involves humiliation, harassment or abuse, particularly in universities and in the military.

he /hi/ /i/ /ˈhiː/ [hi] [çi] pronoun
αυτός
(personal, sometimes, _, proscribed, see usage notes) They; he or she (a person whose gender is unknown or irrelevant).

he who digs a pit for others falls in himself proverb
όποιος σκάβει το λάκκο του αλλουνού, πέφτει ο ίδιος μέσα
Someone that plans harm or misfortune for others may also inadvertently be the recipient of that same misfortune.

he who laughs last laughs best /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ proverb
γελάει καλύτερα όποιος γελάει τελευταίος
Success is enjoyed more after having previously endured ridicule.

he's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
είναι αναίσθητος
Indicates that a male person is currently not conscious.

head /ˈhɛd/ adj
κεφαλικός κεφάλι
Of, relating to, or intended for the head.

head /ˈhɛd/ head heads n
κεφάλι κεφαλή
(countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
(countable) The topmost, foremost, or leading part.
The end of a hammer, axe, golf club, or similar implement used for striking other objects.
The end of a nail, screw, bolt, or similar fastener which is opposite the point; usually blunt and relatively wide.
The source of a river; the end of a lake where a river flows into it.
κεφάλι μυαλό
Mental or emotional aptitude or skill.
διευθυντής διευθύντρια
(metonymy) A headmaster or headmistress.
κεφάλι κεφαλή αρχηγός
(metonymy) Leader; chief; mastermind.

head of state heads of state n
επικεφαλής του κράτους
The chief public representative of a nation having duties, privileges and responsibilities varying greatly depending on the constitutional rules; a monarch in a monarchy, and often styled president in a republic, but variations such as collegiality exist.

head to toe adv
πατόκορφα
(idiomatic) Entirely; completely; over one's full body.

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ headaches n
πονοκέφαλος κεφαλαλγία
A pain or ache in the head.
πονοκέφαλος βάσανο μπελάς
(figurative) A nuisance or unpleasant problem.

headband /ˈhɛdˌbænd/ headbands n
κεφαλάρι
A strip of fabric attached to the top of the spine of a book; used as decoration and reinforcement.

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ headbutts n
κεφαλιά κουτουλιά
A sharp blow delivered by driving the head into an opponent or object, generally by lowering the head and charging forward or by rapidly tilting the head backward and then forward.

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ v
κουτουλώ
To deliver a sharp blow by driving the head into an opponent or object.

header /ˈhɛdə/ /ˈhɛdɚ/ headers n
κεφαλίδα κεφαλάρι
The upper portion of a page (or other) layout.
κεφαλίδα
Text, or other visual information, used to mark off a quantity of text, often titling or summarizing it.
(computing) The first part of a file or record that describes its contents.
ανώφλι κεφαλάρι
A horizontal structural or finish piece over an opening.
κεφαλιά
(soccer) The act of hitting the ball with the head.
κεφαλιά κουτουλιά
A headlong fall, jump or dive.

headhunter headhunters n
κρανιοθήρας κυνηγός κεφαλών
(anthropology) A person who practises headhunting, the taking and preserving of a person's head after killing them.
κυνηγός κεφαλών
One who recruits senior personnel for a company.

heading /ˈhɛdɪŋ/ headings n
επικεφαλίδα τίτλος
The title or topic of a document, article, chapter, or of a section thereof.
πορεία
(nautical and aeronautical) The direction into which a seagoing or airborne vessel's bow is pointing (apparent heading) and/or the direction into which it is actually moving relative to the ground (true heading)

headless /ˈhɛdləs/ adj
ακέφαλος
Without a head; decapitated.

headlight headlights n
προβολέας
A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.

headmaster /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ /ˈhɛdˌmɑːstə/ headmasters headmistress n
διευθυντής
(chiefly, UK, Irish) A male school principal.

headphone /ˈhɛdfoʊn/ /ˈhɛdfəʊn/ headphones n
ακουστικό ακουστικά
A cushioned speaker placed on, over, or inside the ear, normally used in left/right pairs.

headphones n
ακουστικά
A pair of cushioned speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound.

headquarters /ˈhɛd.ˌkwɔɹ.tɚz/ /ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ headquarters n
αρχηγείο επιτελείο
The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff.
έδρα
The center of an organization's operations or administration.
κέντρο
A place of concentrated activity or influence.

headrest headrests n
αποκούμπι
The part of a seat designed to support the sitter's head.

heads or tails n
κορώνα ή γράμματα
(idiomatic) The practice of flipping a coin in the air, to choose between two alternatives based on which side lands face up.

headscarf headscarfs headscarves n
μαντήλα
A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.

headscarfless adj
αμαντήλωτος
(very rare) Not possessing or not wearing a headscarf.

headsman headsmen n
αποκεφαλιστής
An executioner whose method of dispatching the condemned is decapitation.

headstall /ˈhɛdstɔːl/ headstalls n
καπίστρι
The part of a bridle that fits over a horse's head and supports other elements. [from 14th c.]

headstrong more headstrong most headstrong adj
ισχυρογνώμων
Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ v
αντίθετος άνεμος
(transitive, uncommon) To blow directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.

heal /hiːl/ v
θεραπεύω
(transitive) To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.
αναρρώνω
(intransitive) To become better or healthy again.

health /hɛlθ/ [hɛl̪θ] healths n
υγεία
The state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction; wellness. [from 11th c.]
Physical condition.

health care n
φροντίδα υγείας
The prevention, treatment, and management of illness or the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical, nursing, and allied health professions.

health centre health centres n
κέντρο υγείας
A clinic staffed by a group of general practitioners and nurses

healthful healthfuller healthfullest more healthful most healthful adj
υγιεινός
Beneficial to bodily health.

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ healthier healthiest more healthy most healthy adj
υγιής γερός ακμαίος εύρωστος
Enjoying good health; well; free from disease or disorder.
υγιεινός υγιής
Conducive to health.
γερός
Evincing health.
δέων ικανός
(figuratively) Significant, hefty; beneficial.

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ heaps n
στοίβα σωρός
A pile or mass; a collection of things laid in a body, or thrown together so as to form an elevation.
σωρός
(computing) A data structure consisting of trees in which each node is greater than all its children.

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ v
στοιβάζω
(transitive) To pile in a heap.
(transitive) To form or round into a heap, as in measuring.

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɚ/ v
ακούω μαθαίνω
(intransitive, stative) To perceive sounds through the ear. [from 10th c.]
(transitive, stative) To perceive (a sound, or something producing a sound) with the ear, to recognize (something) in an auditory way. [from 10th c.]

hear of v
έχω ακουστά
To become aware of (a subject, person) through second-hand knowledge, or not through personal experience.

hear, hear interjection
άκουσον, άκουσον
(often after a toast) Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪːɹ.ɪŋ/ hearings n
ακοή
(uncountable) The sense used to perceive sound.
ακρόαση
(uncountable) A proceeding at which discussions are heard.
(countable, legal) A legal procedure done before a judge, without a jury, as with an evidentiary hearing.

hearse /hɜːs/ /hɝs/ hearses n
νεκροφόρα
A carriage or vehicle specially adapted or used for transporting a dead person to the place of funeral or to the grave.

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ hearts n
καρδιά
(anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
The seat of the affections or sensibilities, collectively or separately, as love, hate, joy, grief, courage, etc.; rarely, the seat of the understanding or will; usually in a good sense; personality.
(figurative) The centre, essence, or core.
καρδιά ψυχή
A conventional shape or symbol used to represent the heart, love, or emotion: ♥.
κούπα καρδιά
(card games) A playing card of the suit hearts featuring one or more heart-shaped symbols.

heart attack heart attacks n
έμφραγμα έμφραγμα του μυοκαρδίου
(cardiology) An acute myocardial infarction, sometimes fatal, caused by the sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, which obstructs the blood supply to the heart and leads to necrosis of heart muscle tissue.

heart failure heart failures n
συγκοπή

heart-breaking more heart-breaking most heart-breaking adj
σπαραξικάρδιος
(idiomatic) That causes extreme sorrow or grief.

heart-shaped more heart-shaped most heart-shaped adj
καρδιοειδής καρδιόσχημος
Having the traditional shape of a heart (♥), that is pointed at one end and indented at the opposite side.

heartbeat /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/ /ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ [ˈhɑɹʔbiʔ] heartbeats n
καρδιοπαλμός
One pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it.

heartbreaker /hɑɹt.bɹeɪ.kɚ/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪ.kə/ heartbreakers n
καρδιοκατακτητής
A person, usually attractive, who flirts with or otherwise enamours another person, but does not reciprocate their love.

heartburn heartburns n
καούρα
(pathology) A burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.

heartfelt /ˈhɑːt.fɛlt/ /ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/ more heartfelt most heartfelt adj
ειλικρινής
Believed or felt deeply and sincerely.

hearth /hæθ/ /hɑɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ /hɜːɹθ/ hearths n
τζάκι
A hearthstone, either as standalone or as the floor of an enclosed fireplace or oven.

heartless /ˈhɑɹt.lɪs/ /ˈhɑːt.lɪs/ more heartless most heartless adj
άκαρδος
Without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring. [from 16th c.]

heartlessly more heartlessly most heartlessly adv
άκαρδα άπονα
In a heartless manner.

heat /hit/ /hiːt/ [çit] heats n
θερμότητα ζέστη
(uncountable) Thermal energy.
προκριματικός αγώνας
(countable) A preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race

heat capacity heat capacities n
θερμοχωρητικότητα
(physics) The capability of a system to absorb heat energy; the amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of a system by one temperature unit without any change of phase.

heat exchanger heat exchangers n
εναλλάκτης θερμότητας
(physics) Any device (such as a radiator) that transfers heat from one fluid to another via a separating wall.

heat sink heat sinks n
ψύκτρα
(thermodynamics) A material capable of absorbing heat.

heat stroke heat strokes n
θερμοπληξία
(medicine, countable, or, uncountable) An illness caused by overheating a person or animal beyond its body's capacity to regulate internal temperature.

heat-resistant more heat-resistant most heat-resistant adj
ανεξίθερμος
Resistant to the effects of fire or intense heat.

heath /hiːθ/ heaths n
θαμνότοπος ξερότοπος
A tract of level uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation; heathland.
ρείκι
Any small evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae.

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
αλλόθρησκος
Not adhering to an Abrahamic religion; pagan.

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ heathen heathens n
ειδωλολάτρης
A pagan; someone who is neither Christian nor Jewish (other Abrahamic or monotheistic religions may or may not be included)
ακαλλιέργητος
(by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.

heather /ˈhiːðəɹ/ /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ heathers n
ερείκη ρείκι
A plant in the family Ericaceae.

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ heatings n
καλοριφέρ
A system that raises the temperature of a room or building. Compare heater.

heatproof more heatproof most heatproof adj
ανεξίθερμος

heatwave heatwaves n
καύσωνας
A period of very hot weather.

heave /hiːv/ v
σηκώνω
(transitive) To lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing).
ανεβοκατεβαίνω
(intransitive) To rise and fall.
(intransitive) To make an effort to raise, throw, or move anything; to strain to do something difficult.
ανακατεύομαι
(intransitive) To retch, to make an effort to vomit; to vomit.

heave-ho /ˌhiv ˈhoʊ/ interjection
έγια μόλα

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ heavens n
ουράνια ουρανός
The sky, specifically:
παράδεισος ουράνια
(Christianity, usually capitalized) The abode of God and of the angels and saints in His presence.
(religion, by extension, often capitalized) The afterlife of the blessed dead in other religions and traditions, such as the Pure Land or Elysium.
παράδεισος
(by extension) Any paradise; any blissful place or experience.

heavenly body heavenly bodies n
ουράνιο σώμα
A natural celestial object, visible in the sky, such as a star, planet, natural satellite, asteroid, comet, the Moon or the Sun. Objects flying or moving in the atmosphere are not usually considered as heavenly bodies.

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ n
ουρανός
(often with 'the') The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars.
(rare) : the near sky of the weather, etc.

heavy /ˈhev.i/ /ˈhɛv.i/ heavier heaviest adj
βαρύς
(of a physical object) Having great weight.
σοβαρός
(of a topic) Serious, somber.

heavy industry n
βαριά βιομηχανία
Industrial processes that are very complex or involve large and heavy equipment, facilities, or end products.

hebephrenia /hiːbɪˈfɹiːnɪə/ hebephrenias n
ηβηφρένεια
(clinical psychology) A form of schizophrenia characterised by inappropriate behaviour and emotional responses.

hecatomb /-tɒm/ /ˈhɛkətoʊm/ /ˈhɛkətuːm/ hecatombs n
εκατόμβη
(Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, historical) A great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of a hundred oxen; also, a great number of animals reserved for such a sacrifice.

hectare /ˈhektaː/ /ˈhektɛː/ /ˈhɛk.tɑː/ /ˈhɛk.tɛə/ /ˈhɛk.tɛɹ/ hectares n
εκτάριο
A unit of surface area (symbol ha) equal to 100 ares (that is, 10,000 square metres, one hundredth of a square kilometre, or approximately 2.5 acres), used for measuring the areas of geographical features such as land and bodies of water.

hecto- prefix
εκατο- εκατό-
hundred

hectolitre hectolitres n
εκατόλιτρο
A unit of volume or capacity equivalent to 100 litres. Symbol: hL

hectometre hectometres n
εκατόμετρο
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 102 metres. Symbol: hm

hedge /hɛd͡ʒ/ hedges n
φράχτης φράκτης με θάμνους
A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.

hedgehog /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɒɡ/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɔɡ/ hedgehogs n
σκαντζόχοιρος σκατζόχοιρος
A small mammal, of the family Erinaceidae or subfamily Erinaceinae (spiny hedgehogs, the latter characterized by their spiny back and often by the habit of rolling up into a ball when attacked.)
(US) Any of several spiny mammals, such as the porcupine, that are similar to the hedgehog.
εχίνος
(military) Ellipsis of Czech hedgehog: an antitank obstacle constructed from three steel rails.

heedful more heedful most heedful adj
προσεκτικός
Taking heed.
Paying close attention; mindful.

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ more heedless most heedless adj
αδιάφορος
Unaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.

heedlessness heedlessnesses n
απροσεξία
The state or character of being heedless

heel /hiːl/ heels n
φτέρνα
(anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
τακούνι
The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.
The part of the palm of a hand closest to the wrist.

hegemony /hɪˈd͡ʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ /ˈhɛd͡ʒ.ə.moʊ.ni/ hegemonies n
ηγεμονία
(formal) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛfɚ/ heifers n
δαμαλίδα αγελαδίτσα
A young female cow, (particularly) one over one year old but which has not calved.

height /haɪt/ /heɪt/ heights n
ύψος
The distance from the base of something to the top of said thing.
The vertical distance from the ground to the highest part of a standing person or animal (withers in the case of a horse).
κορυφή
The highest point or maximum degree.

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ more heinous most heinous adj
απεχθής αποτρόπαιος μισητός στυγερός
Totally reprehensible.

heir /ɛə/ /ɛɚ/ heiress heirs n
κληρονόμος
Someone who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another.
One who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office.
διάδοχος
A successor in a role, representing continuity with the predecessor.

heir apparent heir apparents heirs apparent n
φυσικός κληρονόμος
(usually, monarchy) Someone who will definitely inherit if surviving the one whose property is to be inherited.

heir presumptive heirs presumptive n
επίδοξος κληρονόμος πιθανός κληρονόμος
Someone who will become an heir (usually to a monarchy) only if no-one with a higher-ranking claim is born.

heirless adj
ακληρονόμητος
Without an heir.

heirlessness n
ακληρία

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ heirlooms n
κειμήλιο
A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations.

helical /ˈhiː.lɪ.kəl/ /ˈhɛl.ɪ.kəl/ more helical most helical adj
σπειροειδής ελικοειδές ελικοειδής
In the shape of a helix.

heliciculture n
σαλιγκαροτροφία
snail farming

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.ɪˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/ helicopters n
ελικόπτερο
(aviation) An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail to stabilize the aircraft.

heliocentric /ˌhiːli.əʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
ηλιοκεντρικός
(astronomy) Having the sun at the center/centre; usually in reference to a coordinate system or orbit. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

heliocentrism n
ηλιοκεντρισμός
(astronomy, history) The theory that the sun is the center of the universe.

heliolatry /ˌhi.liˈɑl.ə.tɹi/ heliolatries n
ηλιολατρία
worship of the sun as an actual religion/mythos

heliopause heliopauses n
ηλιόπαυση
(astronomy) The boundary of heliosphere where the Sun's solar wind is stopped by the interstellar medium.

heliophilous more heliophilous most heliophilous adj
ηλιόφιλος
(botany) That needs, or tolerates, a high level of direct sunlight

heliophobic more heliophobic most heliophobic adj
ηλιόφοβος
averse to sunlight

heliosphere heliospheres n
ηλιόσφαιρα
(astronomy) The region of space where interstellar medium is blown away by solar wind; the boundary, heliopause, is often considered the edge of the Solar System.

heliotherapy heliotherapies n
ηλιοθεραπεία
Any medical therapy by exposure to light.

heliotrope /-lɪ.əʊ-/ /ˈhi.li.əˌtɹoʊp/ /ˈhiː.li.ə.tɹəʊp/ /ˈhɛ-/ heliotropes n
ηλιοτρόπιο
(countable, botany, also, figuratively) A plant with flowers which turn to face and follow the sun, such as (archaic) marigolds and sunflowers.
(specifically) A plant of the genus Heliotropium, especially the common heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens) which has clusters of purple flowers with a strong fragrance.

helipad helipads n
ελικοδρόμιο εξέδρα ελικοπτέρου
(aviation) A small landing place for helicopters, denoted by a large "H".

heliport /ˈhɛlɪˌpoɹt/ heliports n
ελικοδρόμιο
(aviation) A facility, such as a small airport, designed to let helicopters take off and land.

helium /ˈhiː.li.əm/ heliums n
ήλιο
(uncountable) The second lightest chemical element (symbol He) with an atomic number of 2 and atomic weight of 4.002602, a colorless, odorless and inert noble gas.

helix /ˈhiːlɪks/ helices helixes n
έλικα
(anatomy) The incurved rim of the external ear.
An upside down midair 360° spin in playboating.

hell /hɛl/ hells n
κόλαση
(countable, hyperbole, figuratively) A place or situation of great suffering in life.

hell /hɛl/ pn
κόλαση Κόλαση γέεννα
(in many religions, uncountable) A place of torment where some or all sinners and evil spirits are believed to go after death.

hellebore /ˈhɛlɪbɔː/ /ˈhɛlɪbɔːɹ/ hellebores n
ελλέβορος
Any of the common garden flowering plants of the genus Helleborus, in family Ranunculaceae, having supposed medicinal properties.

hellfire /ˈhɛlˌfaɪə/ /ˈhɛlˌfaɪəɹ/ hellfires n
πυρ το εξώτερο
(uncountable) The fire of Hell.

hello /həˈloʊ/ /həˈləʉ/ /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ /hɛˈləʊ/ /ˈhɛloʊ/ interjection
γεια χαίρετε γεια σας γεια σου
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
εμπρός ναι; παρακαλώ
A greeting used when answering the telephone.

helm /hɛlm/ helms n
πηδάλιο
(nautical) The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.

helmet /ˈhɛlmət/ /ˈhɛlmɪt/ helmets n
κράνος κάσκα
A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.

helmeted guineafowl helmeted guineafowls n
μελεαγρίδα
A game bird in the guinea fowl family, Numida meleagris

helmsman helmsmen n
πηδαλιούχος
(nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.

helot /ˈhɛlət/ helots n
είλωτας
(historical, Ancient Greece) A member of the ancient Spartan class of serfs.

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ interjection
βοήθεια
A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ helps n
βοήθεια
(uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid.
βοηθός
Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
βοήθεια οικιακή βοηθός
(usually, uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.

help /hɛlp/ /hɛp/ v
βοηθώ συντρέχω
(transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).
βοηθώ
(transitive) To contribute in some way to.
(intransitive) To provide assistance.

help desk help desks n
γραφείο πληροφοριών
A section of an organization offering specialist advice to customers or users who have problems, especially with computer equipment or systems.

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ helpers n
βοηθός
One who helps; an aide; assistant; auxiliary.

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ hems n
στρίφωμα
(sewing) The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.

hematemesis hematemeses n
αιματέμεση
(American spelling, medicine) Blood within vomitus; the vomiting of blood.

hematic adj
αιματικός
Of, pertaining to, affecting or containing blood

hematite /ˈhiː.məˌtaɪt/ /ˈhɛm.əˌtaɪt/ hematites n
αιματίτης
(mineral) An iron ore, mainly peroxide of iron, Fe2O3.

hematocele hematoceles n
αιματοκήλη
(pathology) A swelling caused by the collection of blood in a cavity, especially of the membrane covering a testicle.

hematoma /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/ hematomas hematomata n
αιμάτωμα
(pathology) A swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.

hematuria hematurias n
αιματουρία
(pathology) The presence of blood in the urine

hemi- prefix
ημι-
Half.

hemiola hemiolas n
ημιόλιο
(music) The articulation of two bars in triple time as if they were three bars in duple time.

hemiplegia hemiplegias n
ημιπληγία
Total or partial inability to move one side of the body.

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ hemispheres n
ημισφαίριο
(geography) Half of the Earth, such as the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere or Eastern Hemisphere, Land Hemisphere, Water Hemisphere etc. [1550s].
(anatomy) Either of the two halves of the cerebrum. [1804].

hemlock /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ hemlocks n
κώνειο κιρκούτα
Any of the poisonous umbelliferous plants, of the genera

hemocyanin hemocyanins n
αιμοκυανίνη
(biochemistry) a blue copper-containing respiratory pigment (a metalloprotein) found in most molluscs, and some arthropods

hemodialysis hemodialyses n
αιμοδιάλυση
(medicine) A dialysis utilizing extracorporeal removal of waste products from the blood in the case of kidney failure.

hemoglobin hemoglobins n
αιμοσφαιρίνη
(American spelling) The iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body; it consists of a protein (globulin), and haem (a porphyrin ring with an atom of iron at its centre).

hemolysis hemolyses n
αιμολυσία αιμόλυση
(medicine) The destruction of red blood cells, and subsequent release of hemoglobin, at the normal end of the cell's life.

hemolytic more hemolytic most hemolytic adj
αιμολυτικός
Producing hemolysis; destroying red blood cells.

hemoperfusion hemoperfusions n
αιμοδιήθηση
(medicine) A procedure in which drugs or toxins are removed from a patient's blood by passing it through a column of charcoal or other adsorbent material

hemoptysis hemoptyses n
αιμόπτυση
(medicine) expectoration (coughing up) of blood from the respiratory system

hemorrhage /ˈhɛm(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ hemorrhages n
αιμορραγία
A heavy release of blood within or from the body.

hemorrhagic adj
αιμορραγικός
Of, relating to, or producing hemorrhage.

hemostasis /hiːˈmɒstəsɪs/ /ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/ hemostases n
αιμοστασία αιμόσταση
(medicine, countable, uncountable) The process of keeping blood inside a damaged vessel to stop bleeding.

hemp /hɛmp/ hemps n
κάνναβη
A tall annual herb, Cannabis sativa, native to Asia.

hempseed hempseeds n
κανναβούρι κανναβόσπορος
The seed of the hemp plant, used as high-protein food or fishing bait.

hen /hɛn/ hens n
κότα όρνιθα
A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for her eggs.
κότα πουλάδα
A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.
κότα
(figuratively) A woman.
(figuratively, pejorative, uncommon) A henlike person of either sex.

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ henbanes n
δαιμοναριά
A poisonous plant, Hyoscyamus niger, used sometimes as a drug that causes at least hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
εξού
(conjunctive) As a result; therefore, for this reason.

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
εφεξής
(formal, temporal) From now on; from this time on.

henchman /ˈhɛnt͡ʃ.mən/ henchmen n
μπράβος
A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.

hendecagon hendecagons n
ενδεκάγωνο εντεκάγωνο
(geometry) a polygon with eleven edges and eleven angles.

henhouse henhouses n
κοτέτσι ορνιθώνας
Synonym of hencoop.

henna /hɛnə/ hennas n
χένα
(countable) A shrub, Lawsonia inermis, having fragrant reddish flowers
(countable, uncountable) A reddish plant substance, prepared from the dried leaves of this plant, used for temporary tattoos and hair coloring. Hair colorings range from bright red to earth brown to near black.
(countable, and, uncountable) A rich reddish-brown colour.

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ henotheisms n
ενοθεϊσμός
Belief in or worship of one deity without denying the existence of other deities.

hentai /ˈhɛn.taɪ/ hentai n
χεντάι
A work of anime or manga (or any similar medium) that contains heavily sexual or pornographic art.

hepatectomy hepatectomies n
ηπατεκτομή
(surgery) The surgical removal of all or part of the liver.

hepatic /həˈpætɪk/ /hɪˈpætɪk/ adj
ηπατικός
Of or relating to the liver.

hepatitis /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ hepatitides hepatitises n
ηπατίτιδα
Inflammation of the liver, sometimes caused by a viral infection.

heptadecagon heptadecagons n
δεκαεπτάγωνο δεκαεφτάγωνο
(geometry) A polygon with seventeen sides and seventeen angles.

heptagon /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡən/ heptagons n
επτάγωνο εφτάγωνο
(geometry) A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ determiner
της
Belonging to her (belonging to that female, or in poetic or old-fashioned language that ship, city, season, etc).

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ heralds n
κήρυκας αγγελιοφόρος
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
προάγγελος πρόδρομος
A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.
οικοσημολόγος
(heraldry) An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ v
προαναγγέλλω
(transitive) To proclaim or announce an event.

heraldry /ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/ heraldries n
εραλδική
(uncountable) The profession or art of devising, granting and blazoning coats of arms, tracing genealogies and ruling on questions of protocol or rank.

herb /(h)ɝb/ /h/ /hɜːb/ herbs n
μυρωδικό
(countable) Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.
βότανο
(countable) A plant whose roots, leaves or seeds, etc. are used in medicine.
χόρτο
(uncountable, slang) Cannabis.

herbaceous /(h)ɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ more herbaceous most herbaceous adj
ποώδης χορτώδης
(botany) Not woody, lacking lignified tissues.

herbarium herbaria herbariums n
φυτολόγιο
A collection of dried plants or parts of plants.

herbicide herbicides n
ζιζανιοκτόνο
A substance used to kill plants.

herbivore /ˈ(h)ɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ herbivores n
φυτοφάγος
An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ herds n
κοπάδι
A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper. [from 11th c.]
αγέλη κοπάδι
Any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company. [from 13th c.]

herd immunity /ˈhəːd ɪˈmjuːnɪti/ /ˈhɚd ɪˈmjunəti/ [-ɾi] herd immunities n
ανοσία αγέλης
(epidemiology) The indirect protection against the spread of a contagious disease in a given population caused by the immunity of a significant proportion of the population to that particular disease; the immunity may have been obtained through having survived the infection or through vaccination. [from early 20th c.]

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə̯(ɹ)/ /hɪə̯/ /hɪɚ̯/ /hɪɹ/ /hɪː(ɹ)/ /hɪː/ /ˈhi.ə/ adv
εδώ
(location) In, on, or at this place.
(location) To this place; used in place of the more dated hither.

here and now adv
εδώ και τώρα
At this time and in this place.

here and now n
παρόν
The present situation.

here and there adv
ενιαχού
In, at or to various places; in one place and another.

here lies phraseologicalUnit
ενθάδαι κείται
A phrase written on gravestones followed by the buried person's name.

here you are phraseologicalUnit
ορίστε
(idiomatic) Said when handing something over to someone or doing a favour to them, usually to draw the recipient's attention to the exchange; equivalent to “thank you” when receiving something.

hereafter /hɪəˈɹɑːftə/ /hɪɹˈæftɚ/ adv
εφεξής
(dated) In time to come; in some future time or state.

hereditary /həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/ more hereditary most hereditary adj
κληρονομικός
Passed on as an inheritance, by last will or intestate.
Of a person: holding a legally hereditary title or rank.
Of a disease or trait: passed from a parent to offspring in the genes.
κληρονομικός προγονικός
Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.

heredity /həˈɹɛɾəɾi/ /hɪˈɹɛdɪti/ heredities n
κληρονομικότητα
Hereditary transmission of the physical and genetic qualities of parents to their offspring; the biological law by which living beings tend to repeat their characteristics in their descendants.

heresiarch /həˈɹiziɑɹk/ /hɛˈɹiːzɪɑːk/ /ˈhɛɹɪsɪˌɑːk/ heresiarchs n
αιρεσιάρχης
(religion) The founder of a heresy, or a major ecclesiastical proponent of such a heresy. [from mid 16th c.]

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ heresies n
αίρεση
(religion) a doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance with established religious beliefs
(by extension) A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.

heretic /ˈhɛɹɪtɪk/ heretics n
αιρετική αιρετικός
Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

heretical /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ more heretical most heretical adj
αιρετικός
Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.
(of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.

heritage interpretation heritage interpretations n
ερμηνεία κληρονομιάς ερμηνεία φυσικής και πολιτιστικής κληρονομιά
(museology, education) The practice and discipline of explaining natural and cultural heritage, used in museums, zoos, historic sites, galleries, etc.

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ hermaphrodites n
ερμαφρόδιτος ερμαφρόδιτη
(WWI, _, military, historical) An armoured fighting vehicle having features of both male tanks and female tanks.

hermaphroditic adj
ερμαφρόδιτος
Of or pertaining to hermaphrodism; being a hermaphrodite. [from the early 17th c.]
(biology) Possessing the reproductive organs of both sexes.

hermeneutics /hɜːɹməˈnjuːtɪks/ hermeneutics n
ερμηνευτική
The study or theory of the methodical interpretation of text, especially holy texts.

hermetic /hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ more hermetic most hermetic adj
ερμητικός
(chiefly, capitalized) Pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings attributed to him.
Pertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical.
Isolated, away from outside influence.
ερμητικός στεγανός
Hermetically sealed.

hermetically more hermetically most hermetically adv
ερμητικά
In a hermetic manner; isolatedly.

hermit /ˈhɜːmɪt/ /ˈhɝmɪt/ hermits n
ερημίτης
A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.
A recluse; someone who lives alone and shuns human companionship.

hermit crab hermit crabs n
πάγουρος
A decapod crustacean (not a true crab) from the superfamily Paguroidea, which salvages empty seashells or other portable objects to permanently shelter and protect its soft abdomen.

hermitage /ˈhɜːmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɝmɪtɪd͡ʒ/ hermitages n
αναχωρητήριο ερημητήριο ησυχαστήριο
A house or dwelling where a hermit lives.
A place of seclusion.

hernia /ˈhɜː(ɹ)niə/ herniae hernias herniæ n
κήλη
(diseases) A disorder in which a part of the body protrudes abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part, especially of the abdomen.

herniation herniations n
εγκολεασμός
The formation of a hernia.

hero /ˈhiɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɛɹ.oʊ/ /ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹ.oʊ/ [ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ~ˈçɪə.ɹəʊ] heroes heroine heros n
ήρωας ηρωίδα
Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.
The protagonist in a work of fiction.
ήρωας πρότυπο
A role model.

heroic /hɪˈɹoʊ.ɪk/ /hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/ more heroic most heroic adj
ηρωϊκός ηρωικός
Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble.

heroin /ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/ heroins n
ηρωίνη
A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria. Classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world. [from late 19th century]

heroine /ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/ /ˈhɪɹoʊɪn/ hero heroines n
ηρωίδα ηρωίνη
A female hero.

heroism /ˈhiɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm/ heroisms n
ηρωισμός
The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

heron /ˈhɛɹən/ herons n
ερωδιός τσικνιάς αρδέα
A long-legged, long-necked wading bird of the family Ardeidae.

herpes /ˈhɚ.piz/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ).piz/ herpeses n
έρπης
(medicine) A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes or on the genitals.

herpetology /ˌhɜː.pɪ.ˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ herpetologies n
ερπετολογία
The branch of biology dealing with reptiles (Reptilia) and amphibians.

herring /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/ herring herrings n
ρέγγα ρέγκα
Fish similar to those in genus Clupea, many of those in the order Clupeiformes.

hers /əz/ /ɚz/ /ˈhɜːz/ /ˈhɝz/ pronoun
δικά δικές δική δικιά δικοί δικό
That which belongs to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun. [from 12th c.]

hertz /hɜːs/ /hɜːts/ /hɝts/ hertz hertzes n
χερτζ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of frequency; one (period or cycle of any periodic event) per second. Symbol: Hz

hesitant /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ more hesitant most hesitant adj
διστακτικός
Tending to hesitate, wait, or proceed with caution or reservation.

hesitate /ˈhez.ə.tæɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ə.teɪt/ /ˈhɛz.ɪ.teɪt/ v
διστάζω
(intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ hesitations n
δισταγμός
An act of hesitating

hetaera /hɪˈtaɪɹə/ /hɪˈtɪəɹə/ hetaerae hetaeras n
εταίρα
(historical, Ancient Greece) A highly cultivated hired female companion who would entertain upper-class male clients and might perform sex acts for them.

hetero- prefix
ετερο-
other, different.

heterodox /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒks/ adj
αλλόδοξος
Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from what a religion (or sect) believes to be orthodox, but adhering to that religion's established beliefs, and therefore not heretical.

heterogeneity heterogeneities n
ανομοιογένεια
(uncountable) The quality of a substance which is not uniform.

heterogeneous /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɑd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə)ˈɹɒd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹoʊˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəʊˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.ni.əs/ /ˌhɛt.(ə.)ɹəˈd͡ʒiː.nɪəs/ more heterogeneous most heterogeneous adj
ετερογενής
Diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts.

heteronationalism heteronationalisms n
ετεροεθνικισμός

heteronym /ˈhɛt.ə.ɹoʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhɛt.ə.ɹə.nɪm/ /ˈhɛt.əɹ.ə(ʊ).nɪm/ heteronyms n
ετερώνυμο
(linguistics) A word having the same spelling as another, but a different pronunciation and meaning.

heterosexism heterosexisms n
ετεροσεξισμός
Discrimination or prejudice in favor of heterosexuals.

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹoʊˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ /ˌhɛtɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ more heterosexual most heterosexual adj
ετεροφυλόφιλος
Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

heterosociality n
ετεροκοινωνικότητα
(sociology, psychology) Social interaction between men and women. [from 20th c.]

heterotopic more heterotopic most heterotopic adj
ετεροτοπικός
(medicine) Occurring in an abnormal anatomical location.

hetman hetmans hetmen n
χετμάνος
Title used by the second-highest military commander in Poland and Lithuania (15th to 18th century).

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ more heuristic most heuristic adj
ευρετικός
(of an approach to problem solving, learning, or discovery) That employs a practical method not guaranteed to be optimal or perfect; either not following or derived from any theory, or based on an advisedly oversimplified one. [from 1821]
(computing, of a method or algorithm) That provides a useful, but not optimal, solution to a problem. Such algorithms are typically employed either because the only known algorithms that provide optimal solutions use too much time or resources, or else because there is no known algorithm that provides an optimal solution.

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ /hjʊˈɹɪstɪk/ heuristics n
ευρετική
A heuristic method. [from 1860]

hex /hɛks/ n
δεκαεξαδικό
(computing, informal)

hexadecagon hexadecagons n
δεκαεξάγωνο
(geometry) A polygon with sixteen sides and sixteen angles.

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ adj
δεκαεξαδικός
Of a number, expressed in hexadecimal.

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ hexadecimals n
δεκαεξαδικό
(arithmetic, computing, uncountable) A number system with base sixteen, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E and F, most used in computing as a hexadecimal digit can represent four bits, half a standard byte, and thus a single byte can be represented conveniently with two digits.

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ hexagons n
εξάγωνο
(geometry) A polygon with six sides and six angles.

hi /ˈhaɪ̯/ interjection
γεια
A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ hiatus hiatuses n
χάσμα
A gap in a series, making it incomplete.
παύση
An interruption, break or pause.
χασμωδία
(linguistics, uncountable) A syllable break between two vowels, without an intervening consonant. (Compare diphthong.)

hibernation /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ [ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌhaɪ.bɚˈneɪ.ʃn̩] hibernations n
χειμερία νάρκη
(biology, sleep) A state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in some animals during winter.

hibiscus /haɪˈbɪskəs/ /hɪˈbɪskəs/ hibisci hibiscuses n
ιβίσκος
A flowering plant of the genus Hibiscus, especially Hibiscus syriacus, found in tropical to temperate regions, of some species used for making infusions/tea.

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ /ˈhɪkʌp/ hiccups n
λόξιγκας
A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

hick /hɪk/ hicks n
βλάχος χωριάτης
(pejorative) An awkward, naive, clumsy and/or rude country person. [from early 18th c.]

hide /haɪd/ hides n
δέρμα
(countable) The skin of an animal.

hide /haɪd/ v
κρύβω
(transitive) To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.
κρύβομαι
(intransitive) To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.

hide and seek n
κρυφτό
(playground game) A game where the players have to hide and one has to seek them out.

hideous /ˈhɪd.i.əs/ /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/ more hideous most hideous adj
απαίσιος κακάσχημος
Extremely or shockingly ugly.
απαίσιος
Having a very unpleasant or frightening sound
Hateful; shocking.
Morally offensive; shocking; detestable.

hideout /ˈhaɪdˌaʊt/ hideouts n
κρυψώνας κρυσφήγετο λημέρι
A place to hide.

hierarch hierarchs n
ιεράρχης
(religion) One who has high and controlling authority in sacred things; the chief of a sacred order.
(Eastern Orthodoxy) A title of bishops in their role as ordinaries (arbiters of canon law) over their respective dioceses.

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/ adj
ιεραρχικός
Pertaining to a hierarchy.
Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastic or priestly order.
Classified or arranged according to various criteria into successive ranks or grades.

hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ hierarchies n
ιεραρχία
A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.
Any group of objects ranked so that every one but the topmost is subordinate to a specified one above it.

hieratic /ˌhaɪ(ə)ˈɹætɪk/ adj
ιερατικός
Of or pertaining to priests, especially pharaonic priests of Ancient Egypt.

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪ.ɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪ.ɹəˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.oʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈhaɪɚ.əˌɡlɪf/ hieroglyphs n
ιερογλυφικός ιερογλυφικά
An element of a hieroglyphic writing system.

hieromonk hieromonks n
ιερομόναχος
A monk of the Eastern Church who is also a priest.

hierophant /ˈhaɪəɹəˌfænt/ /ˈhaɪɹəˌfænt/ hierophantes hierophants n
ιεροφάντης
(Ancient Greece) An ancient Greek priest who interpreted sacred mysteries, especially the priest of the Eleusinian Mysteries.

high /ˈhaɪ/ [haɪ̯] higher highest adj
ψηλός
Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
Large, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
μαστουρωμένος
(phonetics) Made with some part of the tongue positioned high in the mouth, relatively close to the palate.

high altar high altars n
Αγία Τράπεζα
The main altar in a church, situated on the main axis at the east of the chancel or choir.

high fidelity n
υψηλή πιστότητα
The electronic reproduction of a given sound or image with relatively high accuracy.

high jinks /ˈhaɪ d͡ʒɪŋks/ /ˈhaɪ ˌd͡ʒɪŋks/ n
τρέλες
Boisterous activity or behaviour; lively fun.

high relief high reliefs n
έξεργο
(sculpture) A form of classical sculpture in which forms extend from the background by at least half of their depth.

high school /ˈhaɪ.skul/ /ˈhʌɪskul/ [ˈhɐɪsku̟ɫ] high schools n
λύκειο γυμνάσιο

high spirits n
κέφι
Joyous elation, joyfulness, joyousness.

high street high streets n
κύριος δρόμος
(British, Irish, parts of New England) The main street of any town.

high summer high summers n
ντάλα καλοκαίρι
(idiomatic) The hottest part of the summer.

high tide high tides n
πλημμυρίδα
The natural tide at its highest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place.

high-definition television high-definition televisions n
τηλεόραση υψηλής ανάλυσης

high-ranking more high-ranking most high-ranking adj
υψηλόβαθμος
At an important, elevated, or exalted level in a hierarchy or organization; high-level.

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ highlights n
ανταύγεια
(cosmetology) A strand or spot of hair dyed a different color than the rest.

highlighter highlighters n
υπογραμμιστής
A marker pen used to highlight text.

hight /haɪt/ v
λέγομαι

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ highways n
αυτοκινητόδρομος
A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed thoroughfare.

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ highwaymen n
ληστής
(historical) A person, usually mounted on horseback, who robbed travelers on public roads.

hijab /hɪˈd͡ʒæb/ /hɪˈd͡ʒɑːb/ hijabs n
χιτζάμπ
(countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ hijacks n
-πειρατεία αεροπειρατεία πειρατεία
An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking.

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
απάγω καταλαμβάνω
To forcibly seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).

hiker /ˈhaɪkɚ/ hikers n
πεζοπόρος
One who hikes, especially frequently.

hilarious /hɪˈlæɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛ(ə)ɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ more hilarious most hilarious adj
ιλαρός
Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter.

hill /hɪl/ [hɪɫ] hills n
λόφος
An elevated landmass smaller than a mountain.
κλίση
A sloping road.
βουναλάκι
(US) A heap of earth surrounding a plant.

hillock /ˈhɪl.ək/ hillocks n
λοφάκι
A small hill.

hillside hillsides n
πλαγιά
The side of a hill.

hilt /hɪlt/ hilts n
λαβή
The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.

hindbrain hindbrains n
ρομβεγκέφαλος
(neuroanatomy) The posterior part of the brain, comprising the cerebellum, pons and medulla, the rhombencephalon

hinder /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ adj
οπίσθιος πισινός
of or belonging to that part in the rear

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
παρεμποδίζω
(transitive) To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
(ambitransitive) To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.

hindrance /ˈhɪndɹəns/ hindrances n
εμπόδιο κώλυμα
Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.

hinge /ˈhɪnd͡ʒ/ hinges n
μεντεσές
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.

hinny /ˈhɪ.ni/ hinnies n
γίννος
The hybrid offspring of a stallion (male horse) and a she-ass (female donkey).

hinterland /-lənd/ /ˈhɪntə(ɹ)ˌlænd/ hinterlands n
ενδοχώρα
The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.

hip /hɪp/ hips n
ισχίο
(slang, possibly, dated) A drug addict, especially someone addicted to a narcotic like heroin.

hip-hop /ˈhɪp.hɑːp/ /ˈhɪp.hɒp/ n
χιπ χοπ
An Afro-American urban youth culture based on rap music, breakdancing etc.

hippie /ˈhɪpi/ hippies n
χίππης χίππισσα
(1960s slang; still widely used in reference to that era) One who chooses not to conform to prevailing social norms: especially one who subscribes to values or actions such as acceptance or self-practice of recreational drug use, liberal or radical sexual mores, advocacy of communal living, strong pacifism or anti-war sentiment, etc.

hippocampus hippocampi hippocampuses n
ιππόκαμπος
(mythological creature) A mythological creature with the front head and forelimbs of a horse and the rear of a dolphin.
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) A part of the brain located inside the temporal lobe, consisting mainly of grey matter. It is a component of the limbic system and plays a role in memory and emotion.

hippodrome /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ hippodromes n
ιπποδρόμιο ιππόδρομος
A horse racing course.

hippogriff /ˈhɪpəɡɹɪf/ hippogriffs n
ιππόγρυπας
a mythical beast, half griffin and half horse, supposedly the offspring of a griffin and a filly.

hippopotamus /hɪ.po.poˈta.mʊs/ /hɪ.poˈpo.ta.mʊs/ /ˌhi.po.ˈpo.te.mɔs/ /ˌhi.po̞.po̞.ˈte̞ː.mo̞s/ /ˌhɪp.əˈpɑ.tə.məs/ /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/ [ˌhɪp.əˈpɑ.ɾə.məs] hippopotami hippopotamus hippopotamuses n
ιπποπόταμος
A large, semi-aquatic, herbivorous (plant-eating) African mammal (Hippopotamus amphibius; common hippopotamus).

hipster /ˈhɪp.stə/ /ˈhɪp.stɚ/ hipsters n
χίπστερ
A person who is keenly interested in the latest trends or fashions. [from earlier 20th c.]

hiragana /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡæ.nə/ /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡɑː.nə/ hiragana hiraganas n
χιραγκάνα
(uncountable) The main syllabary for the Japanese language, used to represent native Japanese words, including particles, and when kanji is used, to represent verb and adjective endings.

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ /ˈhaɪə/ /ˈhaɪɚ/ v
νοικιάζω
(transitive) To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ determiner
του
Belonging to him. [from 8th c.]

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ pronoun
δικά δικές δική δικιά δικοί δικό
That which belongs to him; the possessive case of he, used without a following noun.

histamine /ˈhɪstəmiːn/ histamines n
ισταμίνη
(neurotransmitter) An amine, C5H9N3, formed by decarboxylation of histidine, that causes dilatation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion; it is released during allergic reactions.

histidine histidines n
ιστιδίνη
(amino acid) An essential amino acid C6H9N3O2 found in most animal proteins; essential for tissue growth and repair.

histogram /ˈhɪstəˌɡɹæm/ histograms n
ιστόγραμμα
(statistics) A graphical display of numerical data in the form of upright bars, with the area of each bar representing frequency.

histological adj
ιστολογικός
Pertaining to histology.

histolysis histolyses n
ιστόλυση
breakdown of bodily tissues

historian /hɪˈstɑɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ historians n
ιστορικός
A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.
One who studies or researches history.

historical /hɪˈstɑɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ more historical most historical adj
ιστορικός
(uncommon) Synonym of historic: important or likely to be important to history and historians.

historical linguistics n
ιστορική γλωσσολογία
(linguistics) The scientific study of language change.

historical materialism n
ιστορικός υλισμός

historical present n
ιστορικός ενεστώτας
(grammar) The present tense as used when referring to real past events, to add immediacy to what is being said or written.
(grammar) The present tense as used when writing a fictional narrative.

historiographer /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfəɹ/ historiographers n
ιστοριογράφος
A scholar who studies historiography.

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ historiographies n
ιστοριογραφία
(uncountable) The study of the discipline and practice of history and the writings of past historians.

history /ˈhɪs.t(ə.)ɹi/ /ˈhɪs.tɹɪ/ histories n
ιστορία
The aggregate of past events.
The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.
ιστορικό ιστορία
(countable) A record or narrative description of past events.
(countable, medicine) A list of past and continuing medical conditions of an individual or family.
(countable, computing) A record of previous user events, especially of visited web pages in a browser.

history repeats itself proverb
οι αιώνες αντιγράφουν αλλήλους
Things that have happened in the past will or tend to happen again in one way or another.

hit /hɪt/ v
χτυπώ
(transitive) To administer a blow to, directly or with a weapon or missile.

hit on v
την πέφτω σε
(transitive, slang) To flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.

hit point hit points n
επίπεδο ζωής
(chiefly, RPG) A unit of damage, used to specify the amount of damage a character or object can withstand before it is defeated or destroyed.

hitch /hɪt͡ʃ/ hitches n
κοτσαδόρος
A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer.

hitch /hɪt͡ʃ/ v
κοτσάρω
(intransitive) To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.

hitchhike /ˈhɪt͡ʃhaɪk/ v
κάνω οτοστόπ
To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.

hitchhiker hitchhikers n
άτομο που ταξιδεύει με οτοστόπ
A person or thing that hitchhikes.

hitman /ˈhɪtmæːn/ /ˈhɪtmən/ hitmen n
εκτελεστής
A contract killer, especially one paid by the mafia.

hmm /hm̩/ [m̥m̩˦˨] interjection
χμ
Indicating thinking or pondering.

ho, ho, ho interjection
χο, χο, χο χό, χό, χό
A deep, hearty laugh or chuckle, most associated with Santa Claus.

hoar frost /ˈhoɹ ˌfɹɑst/ /ˈhɔː fɹɒst/ hoar frosts n
πάχνη
(specifically, meteorology) Water vapour which has undergone deposition or desublimation when the air is cold and moist to form a white deposit on exposed surfaces.

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ hoards n
απόθεμα θησαυρός
A hidden supply or fund.
θησαυρός
(archaeology) A cache of valuable objects or artefacts; a trove.

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ v
αποθησαυρίζω συσσωρεύω
To amass, usually for one's own private collection.

hoarse /hoəs/ /hoɹs/ /hoː(ə)ɹs/ /hoːɹs/ /hɔːs/ [ho̞ɹs] hoarser hoarsest adj
βραχνός
Having a dry, harsh tone to the voice, as a result of a sore throat, age, emotion, etc.

hoary /hɔɹ.i/ /hɔː.ɹi/ hoarier hoariest adj
γηραιός γκρίζος
White or grey with age.

hoatzin /ˈwætsiːn/ /ˈwætsɪn/ /ˈwɑːtsiːn/ /ˈwɑːtsɪn/ hoatzins n
οασίν οατσίν
A bird, Opisthocomus hoazin, with claws on the wing fingers of the juvenile and an enlarged crop used as a rumen.

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ hoaxes n
φάρσα
Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.

hobbit /ˈhɒbɪt/ [-ɪʔ] hobbits hobbitses n
Χόμπιτ χόμπιτ
A member of a fictional race of small humanoids with shaggy hair and hairy feet. [from 20th c.]

hobble /ˈhɒbəl/ hobbles n
πέδικλο
(mostly, in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.
πεδίκλωμα
An unsteady, off-balance step.

hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ /ˈhɒ.bi/ hobbies n
χόμπι χόμπυ πάρεργο
An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.

hobnob /ˈhɑbˌnɑb/ /ˈhɒbnɒb/ hobnobs n
κουβεντούλα
An informal chat.

hobnob /ˈhɑbˌnɑb/ /ˈhɒbnɒb/ v
κουτσοπίνω συναναστρέφομαι
(intransitive, often, _, derogatory) To associate with in a friendly manner, often with those of a higher class or status; to fraternize.

hockey /ˈhɑki/ /ˈhɒki/ n
χόκεϋ χόκεϊ
(North America) Ice hockey, a game on ice in which two teams of six players skate and try to score by shooting a puck into the opposing team's net, using their sticks.

hockey puck hockey pucks n
σφαίρα
(ice hockey) A small black flat roundel of hardened rubber used as a playing piece in ice hockey to score points by moving the puck into the opponent's goal net.

hodja hodjas n
χότζας
A Muslim schoolmaster.

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ hoes n
τσάπα
An agricultural tool consisting of a long handle with a flat blade fixed perpendicular to it at the end, used for digging rows.

hoe /hoʉ/ /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ v
τσαπίζω
(transitive) To clear from weeds, or to loosen or arrange the earth about, with a hoe.

hogwash /ˈhɒɡwɒʃ/ hogwashes n
κουραφέξαλα
(informal, figurative) Foolish talk or writing; nonsense.

hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ n
μάζα οι πολλοί πλήθος
(collective) The common people; the masses. (Used with or without the definite article.)

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] holds n
αμπάρι
(nautical, aviation) The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).
λαβή
(wrestling) A position or grip used to control the opponent.

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ [hoəɫd] [həʊɫd] v
κρατώ βάζω σε αναμονή
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
περιέχω
To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.

hold good /ˌhoʊld ˈɡʊd/ /ˌhəʊld ˈɡʊd/ v
αληθεύει
To continue being true or valid; to hold true.

hold one's breath v
κρατάω την ανάσα μου
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hold,‎ one's,‎ breath. To keep air in one's lungs, pausing noticeably before exhaling after previously inhaling.
περιμένω πώς και πώς
(idiomatic, usually in a negative) To wait expectantly for something to happen soon.

hold one's tongue v
κρατάω το στόμα μου κλειστό κρατώ το στόμα μου κλειστό
(idiomatic) To refrain from talking about something.

hold out v
περιμένω
(idiomatic, often, with for) To wait, or refuse in hopes of getting something better (from a negotiation, etc.)

hold up v
αργώ
(intransitive, informal) To wait or delay.
(idiomatic) To withstand; to stand up to; to survive.

hole /hoʊl/ /hɐʉl/ /həʊl/ [hoɫ] [hɔʊɫ] holes n
οπή τρύπα
An opening that goes all the way through a solid body, a fabric, etc.; a perforation; a rent.
(golf) A subsurface standard-size hole, also called cup, hitting the ball into which is the object of play. Each hole, of which there are usually eighteen as the standard on a full course, is located on a prepared surface, called the green, of a particular type grass.
τρύπα οπή
(stud poker) A card (also called a hole card) dealt face down thus unknown to all but its holder; the status in which such a card is.
(physics) In semiconductors, a lack of an electron in an occupied band behaving like a positively charged particle.
(slang) Any bodily orifice, in particular the anus.
τρύπα
(slang) An undesirable place to live or visit.

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdɪ/ holidays n
γιορτή
A day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed.
αργία
A day declared free from work by the state or government.
διακοπές
(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel; often plural.
(chiefly, UK, Australia) A period during which pupils do not attend their school; often plural; rarely used for students at university (usually: vacation).

holiday home holiday homes n
εξοχικό
A second home used for holidays.

holiness /ˈhoʊlinəs/ /ˈhəʊlinəs/ holinesses n
αγιοσύνη αγιότητα
The state or condition of being holy.

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ hollers n
κραυγή
A yell, shout.

holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ɹ)/ v
κραυγάζω
(intransitive) To yell or shout.

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ hollower hollowest adj
κούφιος κοίλος
(of something solid) Having an empty space or cavity inside.
υπόκωφος
(of a sound) Distant, eerie; echoing, reverberating, as if in a hollow space; dull, muffled; often low-pitched.
κούφιος
(figuratively) Without substance; having no real or significant worth; meaningless.

hollow /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɑlɚ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ hollows n
λαγκάδα λαγκάδι λαγκαδιά
(geography) A small valley between mountains.
βαθούλωμα κοιλότητα κουφάλα
A sunken area on a surface.
κενό
(figuratively) A feeling of emptiness.

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ hollies n
ίλεξ
Any of various shrubs or (mostly) small trees, of the genus Ilex, either evergreen or deciduous, used as decoration especially at Christmas.

holm oak /ˈhoʊm oʊk/ /ˈhəʊm əʊk/ holm oaks n
αριά
An evergreen tree, Quercus ilex, native to the Mediterranean region.

holmium /ˈhoʊ.mi.əm/ holmiums n
όλμιο
A chemical element (symbol Ho) with atomic number 67: a soft and malleable silvery-white metal, too reactive to be found uncombined in nature.

holocaust /ˈhoʊ.lə-/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɑst/ /ˈhɑl.əˌkɔst/ /ˈhɒl.ə(ʊ)ˌkɔːst/ holocausts n
ολοκαύτωμα
(religion) An offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes. [from 13th c.]
γενοκτονία
hence, the state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society. [from 20th c.]
εξολόθρευση
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.

hologram /ˈhɒləɡɹæm/ holograms n
ολόγραμμα
A three-dimensional image of an object created by holography.

holograph holographs n
ολόγραφος
(legal, textual criticism) A handwritten document that is solely the work of the person whose signature it bears, especially a letter, deed, or will; an original manuscript, a protograph.

holographic more holographic most holographic adj
ολογραφικός
In the form of a hologram or holograph.
ολόγραφος ιδιόχειρος
(uncommon) Handwritten by a single writer.

holography holographies n
ολογραφία
(physics) a technique for recording, and then reconstructing, the amplitude and phase distributions of a coherent wave disturbance; used to produce three-dimensional images or holograms

holohedry holohedries n
ολοεδρία
The condition of a crystal whose point group is identical to that of its lattice.

holonymy n
ολωνυμία
(semantics) The quality or nature of being the whole in a holonymous relation.

holotropic /ˈhɒləˌtɹɒpɪk/ adj
ολοτροπικός

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ holier holiest adj
άγιος
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
Revered in a religion.
ιερός
Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.

holy shit /ˌhoʊli ˈʃɪt/ /ˌhəʊli ˈʃɪt/ interjection
γαμώτο
(idiomatic, vulgar, slang) Expression of terror, awe, surprise, astonishment, etc., often at something seen for the first time or remembered immediately before using this term.

holy synod holy synods n
ιερά σύνοδος

holy war holy wars n
ιερός πόλεμος
A war that is entirely, primarily, or ostensibly religious in motivation; a war over religion.

holy water holy waters n
αγίασμα
(Christianity) In certain Christian churches, water that has been sanctified by a priest or bishop for the purpose of baptism or for the blessing of persons, places, or things.

homage /oʊˈmɑʒ/ /ɒˈmɑːʒ/ /ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒmɪd͡ʒ/ homages n
σεβασμός
(countable, uncountable) A demonstration of respect, such as towards an individual after their retirement or death
φόρος τιμής
(countable) An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
δήλωση υποτέλειας
(historical) In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ adv
προς το σπίτι
(internet) To the home page.
στο σπίτι
At or in one's place of residence or one's customary or official location; at home.

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ homes n
άσυλο
A place of refuge, rest or care; an asylum.
πατρικό
The place (residence, settlement, country, etc.), where a person was born and/or raised; childhood or parental home; home of one’s parents or guardian.
σπίτι σπιτικό
One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family.
πατρίδα γενέτειρα
One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
κατοικία περιβάλλον
The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.

home country home countries n
πατρίδα
The country in which a person was born and usually raised, regardless of the present country of residence and citizenship.

home economics n
οικιακή οικονομία
The study of homemaking, including cookery, needlework, cleaning, etc.

home loan home loans n
στεγαστικό δάνειο
(countable) A loan taken for the purpose of purchasing a house, or other type of residential property.

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ home pages n
αρχική σελίδα
The main or first page of a website or set of hyperlinked documents.

home stretch home stretches n
τελική ευθεία
The final part of a racecourse from the last curve to the finish line.
(figurative, by extension) The final part of a distance or the final effort needed to finish.

home sweet home /hoʊm swiːt hoʊm/ /həʊm swiːt həʊm/ phraseologicalUnit
σπίτι μου, σπιτάκι μου
(idiomatic) One's home, especially a nice, comfortable home.

homebird homebirds n
σπιτόγατος

homebody homebodies n
σπιτόγατος
(North American, informal) A person who prefers to remain at home, rather than participate in social events elsewhere.

homecoming /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ homecomings n
νόστος
Ellipsis of harvest homecoming.; A traditional (street) party and/or dance near the start of the school year, at around fall mid-terms. Traditionally marking the start of harvest break, where students go home in autumn to harvest the crops on the family farms.

homeland homelands n
πατρίδα
The country that one regards as home.

homeless /ˈhoʊmləs/ /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
άστεγος
Lacking a permanent place of residence.

homelessness homelessnesses n
αστεγία
The state of being homeless.

homemade more homemade most homemade adj
σπιτικός
Made at home.

homeomorphism homeomorphisms n
ομοιομορφισμός
(topology) a continuous bijection from one topological space to another, with continuous inverse.

homeopathy /ˌhomiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɑmiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhɒmɪˈɒpəθi/ /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ homeopathies n
ομοιοπαθητική
A system of treating diseases with small amounts of substances which, in larger amounts, would produce the observed symptoms.

homesick more homesick most homesick adj
νοσταλγός
(often with for) Missing one's home and family very much when away; nostalgic.

homesickness homesicknesses n
νοσταλγία
The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.

homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ homeworks n
εργασία για το σπίτι
(literally, now, _, rare) Any work that is done at home; housework.

homicide /ˈhoʊ.məˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɑm.əˌsaɪ̯d/ /ˈhɒm.ɪˌsaɪ̯d/ homicides n
ανθρωποκτονία
(countable, uncountable, crime) The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.
(countable, US, police jargon) A victim of homicide; a person who has been unlawfully killed by someone else.
ανθρωποκτόνος
(countable) A person who kills another.

homily /ˈhɑməli/ /ˈhɑmɪli/ /ˈhɒmɪli/ homilies n
κήρυγμα ομιλία
(Christianity) A sermon, especially concerning a practical matter.

hominid hominids n
Ανθρωπίδας Ανθρωπίδης
Any primate of the taxonomic family Hominidae, which includes all the nonhuman great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans) as well as humans.

homo- prefix
ομο- ομό-
Same, identical.

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhoʊ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɑ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒm.ə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈneɪ.ə.ti/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ).d͡ʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnæɪ.ə.ɾi] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ti] [ˌhəʉ.mə.d͡ʒəˈnɪi.ə.ɾi] homogeneities n
ομογένεια
The condition of being homogeneous: having uniformity of constituent content.

homogeneous /həˈmɑ.d͡ʒə.nəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈd͡ʒɛ.njəs/ /ˌhoʊ.məˈd͡ʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ /ˌhəʊ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
ομοιογενής ομογενής
Of the same kind; alike, similar.

homogenization homogenizations n
ομογενοποίηση
The act of making something homogenous, or the same throughout; or the tendency of something to become homogenous.

homogenize /həˈmɑːd͡ʒənaɪz/ /həˈmɒdʒənaɪz/ v
ομογενοποιώ
To make homogeneous, to blend or puree.

homogenized milk homogenized milks n
ομογενοποιημένο γάλα
Milk which has been treated so that the liquid remains creamy throughout, instead of forming a separate layer of cream at the top.

homograph /ˈhoʊməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɑːməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɒməɡɹɑːf/ /ˈhəʊməɡɹæf/ homographs n
ομοιογράφος
A word that is spelled the same as another word, usually having a different etymology.

homologous /həˈmɒləɡəs/ more homologous most homologous adj
ομόλογος
(biology) Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.
(cultural anthropology, structural anthropology) Playing the same role as seen in another culture, whether by historical connection, psychological archetype, convergent cultural evolution, or otherwise (as may be hypothesized but not known with certainty by current science), as for example with the cryptozoologic concepts of yeti and sasquatch, the use of polite and familiar pronouns, or other similarities.
Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.

homomorphism homomorphisms n
ομομορφισμός
(algebra) A structure-preserving map between two algebraic structures of the same type, such as groups, rings, or vector spaces.

homonationalism homonationalisms n
ομοεθνικισμός

homonym /ˈhɑmənɪm/ /ˈhɒmənɪm/ homonyms n
ομώνυμο
(loosely) A word that sounds or is spelled the same as another word (but not necessarily both), technically called a homophone (same sound, different spelling) or a homograph (same spelling, different sound), or if both are the same, a homonym.

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌhəʊ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ homophobias n
ομοφοβία
Hatred, fear, dislike of, or prejudice against homosexuals.

homophone /ˈhɑməfoʊ̯n/ /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/ /ˈhɔməfoʊ̯n/ homophones n
ομόφωνος
(semantics) A word which is pronounced the same as another word but differs in spelling or meaning or origin.

homophonous /həˈmɒfənəs/ adj
ομόφωνος
(phonetics, semantics) Having the same pronunciation.

homophony /həˈmɒfəni/ homophonies n
ομοφωνία

homoscedastic adj
ομοσκεδαστικός
(statistics) Having the same finite variance for all elements.

homoscedasticity /hoʊmoʊsɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ /həʊməʊskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ homoscedasticities n
ομοσκεδαστικότητα
(statistics) A property of a set of random variables such that each variable has the same finite variance.

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ more homosexual most homosexual adj
ομοφυλόφιλος γκέι λεσβιακή ομοφυλόφιλη
(of a person or animal, formal, distancing, or, dated) Sexually and/or romantically attracted to members of the same sex, such as a man who is attracted to men or a woman who is attracted to women; gay. (Typically used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.)
ομοφυλόφιλος γκέι
(of a romantic or sexual act or relationship, formal, distancing, or, dated) Between two people of the same sex; gay.
(dated) Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

homosexual /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/ homosexuals n
ομοφυλόφιλος λεσβία γκέι
(typically, formal, distancing, or, dated) A person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

homosexuality /ˌhoʊmoʊˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhoʊməˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ /ˌhɒmə(ʊ)-/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)sɛkʃʊˈælɪti/ /ˌhəʊmə(ʊ)ˌsɛksjʊˈælɪti/ homosexualities n
ομοφυλοφιλία
Sexual activity with a person of the same sex, sometimes (potentially, _, offensive) restricted to same-sex sex between males. [1897]

homosociality homosocialities n
ομοκοινωνικότητα
Socialization (social interaction, social relationships) with members of the same sex, as distinguished from sexual interaction with or attraction to members of the same sex (homosexuality) and social interaction with members of the opposite sex (heterosociality).

homotopy homotopies n
ομοτοπία
(topology) A continuous deformation of one continuous function or map to another.

honest /ˈɑnəst/ /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ /ˈɔːnɪst/ honester honestest more honest most honest adj
τίμιος έντιμος
(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.

honesty /ˈɑnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɒnəstɪ/ /ˈɔːnɪstɪ/ honesties n
τιμιότητα εντιμότητα ευθύτητα ευσυνειδησία ηθικότητα χρηστότητα
(uncountable, countable) The act, quality, or condition of being honest.

honey /ˈhʌni/ honeyer honeyest honier honiest adj
μελής
Involving or resembling honey.
Of a pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like most types of honey.

honey /ˈhʌni/ honeys honies n
μέλι
(uncountable) A viscous, gold-coloured sweet fluid produced from plant nectar by bees, and often consumed by humans.
γλυκιά γλύκα
A term of affection.
μελί μελόχρουν
A spectrum of pale yellow to brownish-yellow colour, like that of most types of (the sweet substance) honey.

honey buzzard honey buzzards n
σφηκιάρης
European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus), a summer migrant to most of Europe and western Asia, wintering in tropical Africa

honeycomb /ˈhʌnikəʊm/ /ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/ honeycombs n
κηρήθρα
(uncountable) A substance made by bees (clade Anthophila) primarily from beeswax which has hexagonal cells to hold their larvae, and for storing pollen and honey to feed the larvae and themselves when other food is scarce; it is also eaten by humans as part of comb-honey; (countable) a single sheet made up of two layers of this substance.

honeyed /ˈhʌnid/ more honeyed most honeyed adj
μελένιος
Sweetened, with, or as if with, honey.
Sugary, syrupy.

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ honeymoons n
μήνας του μέλιτος σελήνη του μέλιτος
The period of time immediately following a marriage.
A period of goodwill at the beginning of a new term or relationship (e.g. towards a newly elected politician or in respect of a new business arrangement).
μήνας του μέλιτος
A trip taken by a newly married couple during this period.

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ honeysuckles n
αγιόκλημα
Any of several species of superficially similar plants from Australia

honk /hɑŋk/ /hɒŋk/ /hɔŋk/ v
κορνάρω
(transitive, intransitive) To use a car horn.

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ v
τιμώ
(transitive) To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.

honor among thieves n
μεταξύ κατεργαραίων ειλικρίνεια

honorable /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɑnɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnɹəbl̩/ more honorable most honorable adj
αξιότιμος εντιμότατος
Worthy of respect; respectable.

hood /hʊd/ [hɪ̈d] [hʊ̈d] hoods n
καπό
κουκούλα
A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.
(automotive, chiefly, UK) A soft top of a convertible car or carriage.
κάλυμμα
An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.

hood /hʊd/ [hɪ̈d] [hʊ̈d] v
σκεπάζω κουκουλώνω
To cover something with a hood.

hooded /ˈhʊdɪd/ adj
κουκουλοφόρος
Wearing a hood.
Covered with a hood.

hooded crow hooded crows n
σταχτοκουρούνα
A grey and black Eurasian crow, Corvus cornix.

hoodie /ˈhʊdi/ hoodies n
φούτερ (με κουκούλα) χούντι
A sweatshirt with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.

hoof /huːf/ /hʊf/ hoofs hooves n
οπλή
The tip of a toe of an ungulate such as a horse, ox or deer, strengthened by a thick keratin covering.

hoofed /hʊft/ adj
οπληφόρος
Having a hoof or hooves; ungulate.

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ hooks n
γάντζος άγκιστρο
A rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
άγκιστρο
A loop shaped like a hook under certain written letters, for example, g and j.
A snare; a trap.
(narratology) A gimmick or element of a creative work intended to be attention-grabbing for the audience; a compelling idea for a story that will be sure to attract people's attention.
(typography, rare) A háček.

hook and eye hooks and eyes n
κόπιτσα
A matched hook and an eye (loop into which the hook can fit), used for fastening.

hookah /ˈhu.kə/ /ˈhʊ.kə/ hookahs n
ναργιλές
(recreational inhalants) A pipe with a long flexible tube that draws the smoke through water, traditionally used for smoking tobacco, which is often flavored.

hooked /hʊkt/ more hooked most hooked adj
αγκιστροειδής
Having a sharp curve at the end; resembling a hook.

hooligan /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ hooligans n
ταραξίας ταραχοποιός χούλιγκαν
(informal, pejorative) A person who causes trouble or violence.

hooliganism hooliganisms n
χουλιγκανισμός
unruly, aggressive behavior; behavior associated with hooligans

hoop /huːp/ hoops n
στεφάνη
A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel.

hoopla /ˈhuːplɑ/ hooplas n
κρίκοι
A carnival game in which the player attempts to throw hoops around pegs.

hoopoe /ˈhupoʊ/ /ˈhupu/ /ˈhupəʊ/ /ˈhuːpuː/ hoopoes n
τσαλαπετεινός
Any Old World bird of genus Upupa, especially Upupa epops (Eurasian hoopoe), known for its distinctive plumage, fanlike crest, and slender bill.

hooter /ˈhu.tɚ/ /ˈhuː.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈhu.ɾɚ] hooters n
κόρνα
The horn in a motor vehicle.

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ hops n
λυκίσκος ζυθόχορτο λυκίσκοι
(usually, in the plural) The flowers of the hop plant, dried and used to brew beer etc.
λυκίσκος ζυθόχορτο
(US, slang) Opium, or some other narcotic drug.

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ hopes n
ελπίδα
(countable, _, or, _, uncountable) The feeling of trust, confidence, belief or expectation that something wished for can or will happen.
(countable) A person or thing that is a source of hope.

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ v
ελπίζω
(intransitive, transitive) To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ more hopeless most hopeless adj
ανέλπιδος
Giving no ground of hope; promising nothing desirable; desperate.

hopelessness hopelessnesses n
απελπισία
A lack of hope; despair.

hophornbeam hophornbeams n
οστρυά οστρύα
Any species of the genus Ostrya, with exceptionally dense wood and hop-like fruit.

hoplite /ˈhɒplaɪt/ hoplites n
οπλίτης
(historical) A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece, wielding a one-handed spear and an aspis.

hopscotch /ˈhɑpˌskɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈhɒpˌskɒt͡ʃ/ n
κουτσό
(playground games) A child's game, in which a player, hopping on one foot, drives a stone from one compartment to another of a figure traced or scotched on the ground.

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ hordes n
ορδή
A wandering troop or gang; especially, a clan or tribe of a nomadic people (originally Tatars) migrating from place to place for the sake of pasturage, plunder, etc.; a predatory multitude.
A large number of people or things.

horizon /həˈɹaɪ.zən/ horizons n
ορίζοντας
The visible horizontal line (in all directions) where the sky appears to meet the earth in the distance.

horizontal /ˌhoɹəˈzɑntəl/ /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ more horizontal most horizontal adj
οριζόντιος
Perpendicular to the vertical; parallel to the plane of the horizon; level, flat.

horizontally more horizontally most horizontally adv
οριζόντια
In a horizontal direction or position.

hormone /ˈhoɹmoʊn/ /ˈhɔːməʊn/ hormones n
ορμόνη
(physiology) Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.
(pharmacology) A synthetic compound with the same activity.

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ /ˈhoːrn/ /ˈhoːɻn/ /ˈhɒːɹn/ horns n
κέρατο
Any similar real or imaginary growth or projection such as the elongated tusk of a narwhal, the eyestalk of a snail, the pointed growth on the nose of a rhinoceros, or the hornlike projection on the head of a demon or similar.
κερατίνη κέρατο
(uncountable) The hard substance from which animals' horns are made, sometimes used by man as a material for making various objects.
γαλλικό κόρνο κέρας κόρνο
(countable) Any of several musical wind instruments.
κέρας
(countable, musical instrument) An instrument resembling a musical horn and used to signal others.
κλάξον κόρνα
(countable, automotive) A loud alarm, especially one on a motor vehicle.
καραμούζα
(informal, musical instrument, countable) Generally, any brass wind instrument.
καύλα
(vulgar, slang, with definite article) An erection of the penis.

hornbeam /ˈhɔɹnˌbim/ /ˈhɔːnˌbiːm/ hornbeams n
γάβρος
A tree of the genus Carpinus, having a smooth gray bark and a ridged trunk, the wood being white and very hard, common along the banks of streams in the United States.

horndog horndogs n
καυλιάρης
(US, slang) A person (particularly a man) who is fixated on sex.

horned /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nd/ /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nɪd/ adj
κερασφόρος
Having horns.

hornet /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ hornets n
σερσένι σκούρκος
A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

horniness n
κάβλα καύλα
(slang, vulgar) The state, quality, or extent of being horny or sexually excited.

horny /ˈhoɹni/ /ˈhɔːni/ hornier horniest adj
κεράτινος
Hard or bony, like an animal's horn.
καυλωμένος
(slang, informal) Sexually aroused.

horoscope /ˈhɒ.ɹə.skəʊp/ /ˈhɔ.ɹəˌskoʊp/ horoscopes n
ωροσκόπιο
The position of the planets and stars at the moment of someone's birth; a diagram of such positions.
An astrological forecast of a person's future based on such information.

horror /ˈhɑɹ.ɚ/ /ˈhɒɹ.ə/ /ˈhɔɚ/ /ˈhɔɹ.ɚ/ horrors n
τρόμος
(countable, uncountable) An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.

horror movie horror movies n
ταινία τρόμου
(mostly, North America) A motion picture which entertains by horrifying or frightening the audience.

hors d'oeuvre /ˌɔɹˈdɝv/ /ˌɔːˈdɜːv/ hors d'oeuvre hors d'oeuvres n
ορεκτικό
(food) A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.
(by extension) Anything of secondary concern; not the primary thing.
(dated, rare) Something unusual or extraordinary.

horse /hoɹs/ /hoːs/ /hɔːs/ /hɔːɹs/ [ho̝ːs] [ho̞ɹs] horses n
άλογο ίππος
Any member of the species Equus ferus, including the Przewalski's horse and the extinct Equus ferus ferus.
(chess, informal) The chess piece representing a knight, depicted as a horse.
ίππος άλογο
(nautical) Type of equipment.

horse chestnut /ˌhɔɹs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ /ˌhɔːs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ horse chestnuts n
αγριοκαστανιά
Any of several tree species of genus Aesculus, especially Aesculus hippocastanum, common in temperate northern hemisphere.

horse-drawn adj
ιππήλατος
(of a vehicle) Pulled along by one or more horses.

horseback /ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/ /ˈhɔːsˌbæk/ adv
καβάλα καβαλαρία
On the back of a horse.

horsefly horseflies n
αλογόμυγα
Any of several medium to large flies, of the family Tabanidae, that suck the blood of mammals (not to be confused with Stomoxys calcitrans, the stable fly, or dog fly).

horseman /ˈhɔrsmən/ /ˈhɔːsmən/ horsemen n
ιππέας
A man who rides a horse.
καβαλάρης
A soldier on horseback, especially a cavalryman.
αλογάνθρωπος
A man skilled in horsemanship, especially an equestrian.

horsepower /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ horsepower horsepowers n
ίππος ιπποδύναμη
A metric unit (symbol often PS from the German abbreviation), approximately equal to 735.5 watts.

horseradish /ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːsɹædɪʃ/ horseradishes n
χρένο αγριοράπανο
(countable) A plant of the mustard family, Armoracia rusticana.
(uncountable) A pungent condiment made from the root of the plant.

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ horseshoes n
πέταλο
The U-shaped shoe of a horse, now typically made of metal; by extension, a representation of this used to play the game horseshoes, hung as a luck charm, etc.

horseshoe /ˈhɔː.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ v
πεταλώνω
To apply horseshoes to (a horse).

horsewoman horsewomen n
αναβάτρια
A woman who is skilled with horses; a female equestrian.

horticultural more horticultural most horticultural adj
κηπευτικός
Of or pertaining to horticulture; connected with gardening.

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ horticultures n
κηπευτική κηπουρική
The art or science of cultivating gardens; gardening.
φυτοκομία
Small-scale agriculture.

hosanna /hoʊˈzænə/ /hoʊˈzɑnə/ interjection
ωσαννά
A cry of praise or adoration to God in liturgical use among the Jews, and said to have been shouted in recognition of the Messiahship of Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem; hence since used in the Christian Church.

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ hosen hoses n
λάστιχο
(countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid.

hospice /ˈhɑspɪs/ /ˈhɒspɪs/ hospices n
άσυλο ανιάτων
(uncountable) The provision of palliative care for terminally ill patients, either at a specialized facility or at a residence, and support for the family, typically refraining from taking extraordinary measures to prolong life.

hospitable /hɑsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /hɒsˈpɪtəbl̩/ /ˈhɑspɪtəbl̩/ more hospitable most hospitable adj
φιλόξενος
cordial and generous towards guests

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɑs.pɪ.ɾl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ hospitals n
νοσοκομείο
A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical and/or surgical treatment.

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ hospitalities n
φιλοξενία
The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward guests.

hospitalization hospitalizations n
νοσηλεία
The hospitalizing of a patient, the condition of being hospitalized, or the period a patient stays in hospital.

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ hostess hosts n
οικοδεσπότης οικοδέσποινα
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
στρατιά
A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
αντίδωρο
(Christianity) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
διοργανωτής
A person or organization responsible for running an event.
συντονιστής
A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
κεντρικός υπολογιστής
(computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network.
ξενιστής
(ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ v
διοργανώνω φιλοξενώ
To perform the role of a host.

hostage /ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈhɒs.tɪd͡ʒ/ hostages n
όμηρος
A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or similar agreement, such as to ensure the status of a vassal.

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ hostels n
ξενώνας
A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel.
άσυλο
(not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food.

hostile /ˈhɑstaɪl/ /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ more hostile most hostile adj
εχθρικός
Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure.
Aggressive; antagonistic.

hostile /ˈhɑstaɪl/ /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ hostiles n
εχθρός
(chiefly, in the plural) An enemy.

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ hostilities n
εχθρότητα εχθρικότητα
(uncountable) The state of being hostile.
εχθροπραξία
(countable) A hostile action, especially a military action. See hostilities for specific plural definition.

hostname hostnames n
όνομα υπολογιστή
(networking) The unique name by which any device attached to a computer network is known.

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ hotter hottest adj
ζεστός
Feverish.
(colloquial, of a person) Very physically and/or sexually attractive.
θερμός ζεστός
(of an object) Having or giving off a high temperature.
κάνει ζέστη καυτός
(of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.
καυτερός πικάντικος
(of food) Spicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.

hot air n
αερολογίες
(idiomatic) Empty, confused, or exaggerated talk lacking meaning or substance; bluster.

hot chocolate hot chocolates n
ζεστή σοκολάτα
A (serving of a) warm beverage made of cocoa and water or milk, often drunk during cold weather.

hot dog /ˈhɑt.dɑɡ/ /ˈhɑt.dɔɡ/ /ˈhɒt.dɒɡ/ /ˈhʌt.dɒɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɑɡ/ /ˌhɑtˈdɔɡ/ /ˌhɒtˈdɒɡ/ [ˈhʌʔ.dɒːɡ] hot dogs n
χοτ ντογκ
A sandwich consisting of a frankfurter or wiener, in a bread roll, usually topped with ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.

hot flush hot flushes n
έξαψη
(UK, Canada, AU, NZ) A sudden, but brief, sensation of heat over the entire body; a common symptom of the menopause.

hot water bottle hot water bottles n
θερμοφόρα μπουγιότα
A flexible, saclike bottle, usually made of rubber, intended to be filled with hot water and placed on some part of the body for thermotherapy, or simple warming.

hot-air balloon hot-air balloons n
αερόστατο
A balloon-shaped aircraft whose bag is inflated with hot air, carrying passengers and crew in a gondola slung underneath.

hotel /(h)əʊˈtɛl/ /hoʊˈtɛl/ /ˈhoʊtɛl/ hotels n
ξενοδοχείο
An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. [from 17th c.]

hotelier /oʊ.təl.ˈjeɪ/ /ˌhoʊ.ˈtɛl.i.əɹ/ /ˌhəʊ.ˈtɛl.i.ə/ hoteliers n
ξενοδόχος
Someone who runs a hotel.

houbara bustard houbara bustards n
χλαμυδωτίδα της Σαχάρας
Chlamydotis undulata, a bustard, chiefly of North Africa and south-east Asia.

hound /haʊnd/ hounds n
κυνηγόσκυλο λαγωνικό
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ hours n
ώρα
A unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes).
ώρα χρόνος
(Christianity, in the plural) The set times of prayer, the canonical hours, the offices or services prescribed for these, or a book containing them.

hour hand hour hands n
ωροδείκτης
The hand of a clock or watch face that revolves twice each day and indicates the hours.

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ hourglasses n
κλεψύδρα
A clock made of two glass vessels connected by a narrow passage through which sand flows.

house /haʊs/ /hʌʊs/ hice housen houses n
οίκος σπίτι
(Hong Kong, only used in names) An apartment building within a public housing estate.
A dynasty; a family with its ancestors and descendants, especially a royal or noble one. [from 10th c.]
σπίτι οίκος
A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings. [from 9th c.]
σπίτι
A place of business; a company or organisation, especially a printing press, a publishing company, or a couturier. [from 10th c.]
A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word). [from 10th c.]
A place of public accommodation or entertainment, especially a public house, an inn, a restaurant, a theatre, or a casino; or the management thereof. [from 10th c.]
(politics) A building where a deliberative assembly meets; whence the assembly itself, particularly a component of a legislature. [from 10th c.]

house music /ˈhaʊs ˌmjuːzɪk/ n
χάουζ
(music genre) A particular type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum.

house of cards /ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkɑɹdz/ [ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkʰɑɹdz] houses of cards n
σπίτι από τραπουλόχαρτα
A structure made by stacking playing cards in a pyramidal fashion.

house sparrow house sparrows n
σπιτοσπουργίτι
A bird of the species Passer domesticus, native to much of Eurasia, introduced in many other temperate environments.

house-hunting n
αναζήτηση στέγης
The search for a suitable house to buy or rent.

housebreaker housebreakers n
διαρρήκτης διαρρήκτρια
A criminal who breaks into and enters another's house or premises with the intent of committing a crime.

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ adj
οικιακός
Belonging to the same house and family.
Found in or having its origin in a home.

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ households n
νοικοκυριό οικογένεια σπιτικό

household deity household deities n
οικιακή θεότητα
(mythology, religion) A minor tutelary deity watching over a household, usually conceived as a protective ancestral spirit or genius loci.

househusband househusbands n
νοικοκύρης
A man who tends to his home as a housekeeper or homemaker; the male equivalent of a housewife.

housekeeper /ˈhaʊskipɚ/ /ˈhaʊskiːpə/ housekeepers n
οικονόμος
Someone (traditionally a woman) employed to look after the home, typically by managing domestic servants or superintending household management; also someone with equivalent duties in a hotel, institution etc. [from 16th c.]
νοικοκυρά οικονόμος
Someone who manages the running of a home, traditionally the female head of the household. [from 17th c.]

housemaid housemaids n
οικιακή βοηθός
A female domestic worker attached to the non-servant quarter part of the house, as opposed to a scullery maid.

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌz(w)ɪf/ /ˈhʌzwaɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ housewifes housewives n
νοικοκυρά οικοδέσποινα
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

housework n
οικιακά
Domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking.

hovel /ˈhɒvəl/ /ˈhʌvəl/ hovels n
χαμόσπιτο
(pejorative) A poor cottage; a small, mean house; a hut.

hover /ˈhɒvə/ /ˈhʌvə/ /ˈhʌvɚ/ v
αιωρούμαι
To be indecisive or uncertain; to vacillate, to waver.
αιωρούμαι αλαφροζυγιάζομαι
To remain stationary or float in the air.

hoverboard /ˈhɒvəbɔɹd/ /ˈhʌvɚbɔɹd/ hoverboards n
χόβερμπορντ
(mostly, science fiction) A levitating board that can be ridden in the manner of a surfboard or skateboard.

hovercraft /ˈhɑvɚ.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹæft/ /ˈhʌv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ hovercraft hovercrafts n
αερόστρωμνο
(vehicle, genericized trademark) A vehicle supported on a cushion of air, able to traverse many different types of terrain and travel over water, used for transport.

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ adv
πόσο
(interrogative) To what degree or extent.
πώς
(interrogative) In what manner:
(interrogative) In what state or condition.
πολύ πόσο τι
(exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.

how /haʊ/ /hæɔ/ conjunction
πώς
The manner or way in which.
In any way in which; in whatever way; however.

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ /hæɔ ˈaː jə/ /hæɔ ˈaː jʉː/ phraseologicalUnit
τι κάνεις πώς είσαι; πώς είστε; τι κάνετε
(idiomatic) An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include:

how come /haʊ kʌm/ adv
πώς κι έτσι
(idiomatic, informal) Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose; due to what cause?

how do you do phraseologicalUnit
χαίρω πολύ
(formal) A greeting used upon being introduced to someone. Alternatives are how are you, pleased to meet you, and nice to meet you. (Sometimes used as a rhetorical question among familiar parties, depending on the region).

how do you say … in English phraseologicalUnit
πώς να πω … στα αγγλικά
A request for a translation of a word or phrase into English.

how many determiner
πόσοι
(This entry is a translation hub.)

how many languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
πόσα γλώσσες μιλάτε;
Used to ask the interlocutor how many languages he or she speaks.

how many siblings do you have phraseologicalUnit
πόσα αδέλφια έχεις
Used to ask how many brothers or sisters someone has.

how much determiner
πόσος πόσο πόση
(interrogative) What amount or quantity (of something stated or implied).
πόσο κάνει αυτό πόσο κοστίζει αυτό
(specifically, when referring to the cost of an item) What amount of money.

how much does it cost phraseologicalUnit
πόσο κάνει; πόσο κοστίζει;
What is its price? How much money do you want for it?

how old are you /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/ /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/ phraseologicalUnit
πόσο χρονών είσαι πόσο χρονών είσαστε
Asks the age of the interlocutor.
(impolite) Used to question the mental age (maturity) of the interlocutor.

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ /hɑˈwɛvə(ɹ)/ adv
όμως
(conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.

howitzer /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/ howitzers n
οβιδοβόλο
A cannon that combines certain characteristics of field guns and mortars, delivering projectiles with medium velocities, usually with relatively high trajectories; normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers.

howl /haʊl/ howls n
ούρλιασμα
The protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.
A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail.

howl /haʊl/ v
ουρλιάζω
To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do.
To utter a sound expressive of pain or distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail.

hryvnia /(hə)ˈrɪvniə/ /(hə)ˈrɪvnɪə/ hryvni hryvnias n
γρίβνα χρίβνια
The currency of Ukraine, symbol ₴, divided into 100 kopiykas.

hub /hʌb/ hubs n
αφαλός πλήμνη χοινίκη
The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the nave.
κόμβος
A point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed, or diverted.
πλήμνη
(networking) A computer networking device connecting several Ethernet ports. See switch.

hubbub /ˈhʌbʌb/ hubbubs n
φασαρία
A confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket.

hubby /ˈhʌbi/ hubbies n
αντρούλης
(informal, term of endearment) Husband.

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ /hɪu̯/ /ju/ [çu] [çu̟ː] [çʉː] hues n
απόχρωση
A color, or shade of color; tint; dye.
χροιά
(figuratively) A character; aspect.

hug /hʌɡ/ hugs n
αγκάλιασμα αγκαλιά
A close embrace, especially when charged with an emotion such as affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, aggression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").

hug /hʌɡ/ v
αγκαλιάζω
(transitive, figurative) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

huge /hjuːd͡ʒ/ /juːdʒ/ [hʊudʒ] [çu̟ːd͡ʒ] huger hugest more huge most huge adj
τεράστιος
Very large.

hull /hʌl/ hulls n
φλοιός φλούδα
The outer covering of a fruit or seed.
σκάφος
(mathematics, geometry, of a set A) The smallest set that possesses a particular property (such as convexity) and contains every point of A; slightly more formally, the intersection of all sets which possess the specified property and of which A is a subset.

hull /hʌl/ v
αποφλοιώνω ξεφλουδίζω
To remove the outer covering of a fruit or seed.

hum /ˈhʌm/ v
μουρμουρίζω
(intransitive) To make a sound from the vocal chords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.
βουίζω
(transitive, UK, dated, slang) To flatter by approving; to cajole; to deceive or impose upon; to humbug.

human /ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈju.mən/ [ˈçju̟mn̩] [ˈçju̟mən] more human most human adj
ανθρώπινος
(notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
(comparable) Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

human right human rights n
ανθρώπινο δικαίωμα
A basic right that all humans should be guaranteed by virtue of them being a human.

human rights /ˌhjumən ˈɹaɪtz/ /ˌhjuːmən ˈɹaɪtz/ n
ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα
(international law) The set of basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed, including the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.

human sacrifice human sacrifices n
ανθρωποθυσία
The killing of one or more human beings as part of a religious ritual.

human shield human shields n
ανθρώπινη ασπίδα
(military) Civilians which a military group has deliberately placed combat targets near to deter an enemy from attacking those targets.

human trafficking n
τράφικινγκ
A criminal activity in which people are recruited, harboured, transported, bought, or kidnapped to serve an exploitative purpose, such as sexual slavery, forced labor, or child soldiery.

human zoo human zoos n
ανθρωπινός ζωολογικός κήπος
(historical) An exhibition of aboriginal humans in a facsimile of their normal cultural setting.

humanism /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ humanisms n
ουμανισμός ανθρωπισμός
(historical, often capitalized) Specifically, a cultural and intellectual movement in 14th-16th century Europe characterised by attention to classical culture and a promotion of vernacular texts, notably during the Renaissance. [from 19th c.]
ανθρωπισμός
An ethical system that centers on humans and their values, needs, interests, abilities, dignity and freedom; especially used for a secular one which rejects theistic religion and superstition. [from 19th c.]
Humanitarianism, philanthropy.

humanist /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ [ˈhçuːmənɪst] [ˈçuːmənɪst] humanists n
ανθρωπιστής
A person who believes in the philosophy of humanism.

humanistic more humanistic most humanistic adj
ανθρωπιστικός
Of or pertaining to humanism.

humanitarian /hjuˌmæ.nəˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /hjʊˌmæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ /ˌhjuː.mæ.nɪˈtɛː.ɹɪ.ən/ [-ɛə.ɹi.ən] more humanitarian most humanitarian adj
ανθρωπιστικός
Concerned with people's welfare, and the alleviation of suffering; compassionate, humane.

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
ανθρωπιστικές επιστήμες θεωρητικές επιστήμες
The study of language, literature, the arts, history, and philosophy, sometimes including religion.

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ [hjuˈmænɪɾi] humanities n
ανθρωπότητα
Humankind; human beings as a group.
ανθρώπινη υπόσταση
The human condition or nature.
ανθρωπιά
The quality of being benevolent; humane traits of character; humane qualities or aspects.

humanization humanizations n
εξανθρωπισμός
The act of humanizing.

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ more humanoid most humanoid adj
ανθρωποειδής
Having the appearance or characteristics of a human; being anthropomorphic under some criteria (physical, mental, genetical, ethological, ethical etc.).

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ humanoids n
ανθρωποειδές
A being having the appearance or characteristics of a human.

humectant /hjuːˈmɛktənt/ humectants n
υγραντικό
Any substance that promotes the retention of water, especially one used to keep a food product moist.

humerus /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ humeri n
βραχιόνιο οστό
(anatomy) The bone of the upper arm.

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ humider humidest adj
νοτερός υγρός
Containing perceptible moisture (usually describing air or atmosphere); damp; moist; somewhat wet or watery.

humidity /hjuˈmɪd.ə.ti/ /hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/ /hjuːˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ /hjʉːˈmɪd.ə.ti/ [hjuˈmɪɾ.ə.ti] [hjuˈmɪɾ.ə.ɾi] [hjuːˈmɪɾ.ə.ti] [hjuːˈmɪɾ.ə.ɾi] humidities n
υγρασία
Dampness, especially that of the air.

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
ταπεινώνω ντροπιάζω ρεζιλεύω
(transitive) To cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of.

humiliation /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ humiliations n
ταπείνωση
The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.

humility /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ humilities n
ταπεινότητα
The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

hummingbird /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/ hummingbirds n
κολιμπρί
Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

hummus /ˈhuːməs/ /ˈhʊməs/ /ˈhʌməs/ hummuses n
χούμους
A Levantine Arab dip made of chickpea paste with various additions, such as olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, often eaten with pitta bread, or as a meze.

humongous /ˌhjuːˈmɒŋɡəs/ /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] more humongous most humongous adj
γιγαντιαίος εξαιρετικός θεόρατος
(informal) Of an extremely large size.

humorous /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ more humorous most humorous adj
αστείος κωμικός
Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny.
αστείος ευτράπελος πνευματώδης
Showing humor; witty, jocular.

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ /ˈjuːmɚ/ humours n
χιούμορ
(medicine) Either of the two regions of liquid within the eyeball, the aqueous humour and vitreous humour.

hump /hʌmp/ [hɐm̥p] humps n
τούμπα, μαγούλα
A mound of earth.
καμπούρα
A deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine.
ύβος καμπούρα
(animals) A rounded fleshy mass, such as on a camel or zebu.

humpback /ˈhʌmpbæk/ humpbacks n
καμπούρης καμπούρα
(derogatory, now, offensive) A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.

humus /ˈhjuːməs/ humuses n
χούμος
A large group of natural organic compounds, found in the soil, formed from the chemical and biological decomposition of plant and animal residues and from the synthetic activity of microorganisms.

hunch /hʌnt͡ʃ/ /hʌnʃ/ hunches n
καμπούρα όγκος
A hump; a protuberance.
καμπούρα
A stooped or curled posture; a slouch.
προαίσθημα
A theory, idea, or guess; an intuitive impression that something will happen.

hunch /hʌnt͡ʃ/ /hʌnʃ/ v
καμπουριάζω
(transitive) To thrust a hump or protuberance out of (something); to crook, as the back.
(transitive) To push or jostle with the elbow; to push or thrust against (someone).

hunchback /ˈhʌnt͡ʃbæk/ hunchbacks n
καμπούρα καμπούρης
(derogatory) A person with kyphosis, a spinal deformity that causes a hunched over appearance.

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ /ˈhʌndɹɪd/ /ˈhʌnd͡ʒɚd/ hundreds n
κατοστάρικο
A hundred-dollar bill, or any other note denominated 100 (e.g. a hundred euros).

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ /ˈhʌndɹɪd/ /ˈhʌnd͡ʒɚd/ hundreds numeral
εκατό εκατόν
A numerical value equal to 100 (102), occurring after ninety-nine.

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹədθ/ adj
εκατοστός
The ordinal form of the number one hundred.

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹədθ/ hundredths n
εκατοστός
The person or thing in the hundredth position.
εκατοστό
One of a hundred equal parts of a whole.

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ hungers n
πείνα
A need or compelling desire for food.
λαχτάρα πείνα πόθος
(by extension) Any strong desire.

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ v
πεινώ
(intransitive) To be in need of food.
λαχταρώ ποθώ
(figuratively, intransitive, usually, _, with 'for' or 'after') To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.

hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ hungrier hungriest adj
νηστικός πεινασμένος
Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
πεινασμένος
(figuratively) Eager, having an avid desire (‘appetite’) for something.

hunk /hʌŋk/ hunks n
καμάκι
(informal) An attractive man, especially one who is muscular.

hunt /hʌnt/ hunts n
κυνήγι θήρα
The act of hunting.
κυνήγι
A hunting expedition.

hunt /hʌnt/ v
αναζητώ ψάχνω
(ambitransitive) To try to find something; search (for).
κυνηγώ θηρεύω
(transitive) To drive; to chase; with down, from, away, etc.

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ [ˈhʌɾ̃ɚ] hunters huntress n
κυνηγός
One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman.
(psychology) A person who bottles up their aggression and eventually releases it explosively.
κυνηγόσκυλο
A dog used in hunting.

hunter-gatherer hunter-gatherers n
κυνηγός-συλλέκτης τροφοσυλλέκτης
A member of a group of people who live by hunting animals and gathering edible plants for their main food sources, and who do not keep animals or farm land.

hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ huntings n
κυνήγι θήρα
The act of finding and killing a wild animal, either for sport or with the intention of using its parts to make food, clothes, etc.
άγρα αναζήτηση
Looking for something, especially for a job or flat.

hurdle /ˈhɜːdl̩/ /ˈhɝd(ə)l/ hurdles n
εμπόδιο φράγμα
(athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.

hurlyburly hurlyburlies n
αναμπουμπούλα
(archaic) A noisy and disorderly tumult and confusion, especially as of battle.

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ interjection
ζήτω άλα γιούπι εύγε μπράβο οπ
Expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness.

hurricane /ˈhɝɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkeɪn/ /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ hurricanes n
κυκλώνας τυφώνας ανεμοστρόβιλος
A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes.
τυφώνας
(meteorology) A wind scale for quite strong wind, stronger than a storm.

hurry /ˈhɝ.i/ /ˈhʌɹ.i/ hurries n
βιασύνη
Rushed action.

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
πληγώνω τραυματίζω λυπώ χτυπώ
(transitive, intransitive) To cause (a person or animal) physical pain and/or injury.
πονώ
(intransitive, stative) To be painful.

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ husbands n
σύζυγος άνδρας
A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ v
διαχειρίζομαι
(transitive) To conserve.

husbandry /ˈhəz-/ /ˈhʌzb(ə)ndɹi/ husbandries n
κτηνοτροφία
The occupation or work of a husbandman or farmer; the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock; agriculture.

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ huskier huskiest adj
βραχνός
(of a voice) Hoarse and rough-sounding.

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ huskies n
χάσκυ
Any of several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs.

hussar /ˈhʌsə(ɹ)/ hussars n
ουσάρος
A member of the light cavalry of any of several European armies.

hustle and bustle n
πολυβουία
A large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding.

hut /hʊt/ /hʌt/ huts n
καλύβα
A small, simple one-storey dwelling or shelter, often with just one room, and generally built of readily available local materials.
καλύβα υπόστεγο
A small wooden shed.

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ hyacinths n
υάκινθος ζουμπούλι ζιμπούλι
Any bulbous plant of the genus Hyacinthus, native to the Mediterranean and South Africa.

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ hybrids n
υβρίδιο
(biology) Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.

hybrid learning n
υβριδική εκπαίδευση

hybrid warfare n
υβριδικός πόλεμος
a military strategy that blends conventional warfare and irregular warfare across the full spectrum of conflict.

hydrangea /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒi.ə/ /haɪˈdɹeɪn.d͡ʒə/ hydrangeas n
ορτανσία
Any of several shrubs, of the genus Hydrangea, having large clusters of white, pink or blue flowers

hydrargyrum /haɪˈdɹɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒɪɹəm/ n
υδράργυρος
(chemistry, medicine) Mercury (chemical element)

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ hydrates n
ένυδρο άλας υδρίτης
(chemistry) A solid compound containing or linked to water molecules.

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
ενυδατώνω
(transitive) To take up, consume or become linked to water.

hydraulic fracturing n
υδραυλική θραύση υδραυλική ρωγμάτωση
(oil drilling) A technique in which a mixture of water and sand is forced down an oil well (or similar) in order to create fractures in the oil-bearing rock and thus release more oil.

hydro- /haɪdɹoʊ-/ prefix
υδρο-
water

hydrobiology n
υδροβιολογία
(biology) The study of the biology of the organisms that inhabit bodies of water.

hydrocarbon hydrocarbons n
υδρογονάνθρακας
(organic compound) A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

hydrocephalus hydrocephali hydrocephaluses n
υδροκεφαλία
(medicine) A usually congenital condition in which an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cerebral ventricles causes enlargement of the skull and compression of the brain, destroying much of the neural tissue

hydrochloric acid hydrochloric acids n
υδροχλωρικό οξύ
(inorganic compound) A strong acid made by dissolving the gas hydrogen chloride in water. It reacts with alkalis, bases and many metals to form chlorides; it has many industrial applications.

hydrocyanic acid hydrocyanic acids n
υδροκυανικό οξύ πρωσσικό οξύ

hydroelectric adj
υδροηλεκτρικός

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/ /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ v
υδροπτέρυγο υδρολισθητήρας
(nautical, intransitive) To operate or use or ride atop a hydrofoil wing on a hull so equipped.

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹəd͡ʒən/ [ˈhaɪd͡ʒɹəd͡ʒən] hydrogens n
υδρογόνο
The lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic number of 1 and atomic weight of 1.00794.
A molecule of this molecular species

hydrogen bomb hydrogen bombs n
βόμβα υδρογόνου
A thermonuclear bomb that derives its destructive power from the fusion of isotopes of hydrogen (deuterium and tritium).

hydrogen cyanide n
υδροκυάνιο

hydrogenation hydrogenations n
υδρογόνωση
(chemistry) The chemical reaction of hydrogen with another substance, especially with an unsaturated organic compound, and usually under the influence of temperature, pressure and catalysts.

hydrography /haɪˈdɹɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /haɪˈdɹɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ hydrographies n
υδρογραφία
(nautical) The scientific measurement and description of the physical features and conditions of navigable waters and the shoreline.

hydrology hydrologies n
υδρολογία
The science of the properties, distribution, and effects of water on a planet's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere

hydrolysis /haɪˈdɹɑləsəs/ /haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/ hydrolyses n
υδρόλυση
(chemistry) A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.

hydrometeor hydrometeors n
υδρομετέωρο
Rain, snow and other precipitation products of the condensation of atmospheric water vapour

hydrometeorology n
υδρομετεωρολογία
The branch of meteorology that studies the occurrence, movement and changes of state of water in the atmosphere.

hydronym /ˈhaɪdɹənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪdɹənɪm/ hydronyms n
υδρόνυμο
(onomastics) The name of a river, lake, sea or any other body of water.

hydronymy hydronymies n
υδρονυμία
The naming of bodies of water such as rivers and lakes.

hydrophilic more hydrophilic most hydrophilic adj
υδρόφιλος
(physics, chemistry) Having an affinity for water; able to absorb, or be wetted by water; water-loving.

hydrophobia /ˌhaɪ.dɹəˈfoʊ.bɪ.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ hydrophobias n
ὑδροφοβία
(pathology) An aversion to water, as a symptom of rabies; the disease of rabies itself.

hydroponics /ˌhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌhaɪdɹəˈpɑnɪks/ n
υδροπονία
The cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution rather than in the soil. [from 1937]

hydrostatics n
υδροστατική
(physics) The scientific study of fluids at rest, especially when under pressure.

hydroxide /haɪ.ˈdɹɒks.aɪd/ hydroxides n
υδροξείδιο
(chemistry) An univalent anion (OH-) based on the hydroxyl functional group.

hydroxy adj
υδροξύ

hydroxyl hydroxyls n
υδροξύλιο
(chemistry) A univalent radical or functional group (–OH) in organic chemistry; present in alcohols, phenols, carboxylic acids and certain other classes of compounds.

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ hyena hyenae hyenas n
ύαινα
Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
(Sub-Saharan Africa) A man that performs ritualized sex acts with recently widowed women and menarchal girls.

hygiene /haɪˈd͡ʒiːn/ /ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/ hygienes n
υγιεινή
Those conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.

hygienic /haɪˈd͡ʒiːnɪk/ /haɪˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ /hʌɪd͡ʒɪˈɛnɪk/ more hygienic most hygienic adj
υγιεινός
Pertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary.

hygrometer hygrometers n
υγρόμετρο
(meteorology) An instrument that measures the humidity of the air or other gases, especially the relative humidity.

hygrometric adj
υγρομετρικός

hygrophilous adj
υγρόφιλος
(botany, of a plant) adapted for growth in a damp or wet environment.

hylozoism hylozoisms n
υλοζωία υλοζωισμός
A philosophical doctrine espousing that all or some material things possess life, or that all life is inseparable from matter.

hymen /ˈhaɪmən/ hymens n
παρθενικός υμένας
(anatomy) A membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening in human females.

hymn /hɪm/ hymns n
ύμνος
A song of praise or worship, especially a religious one.

hyper- /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaɪpɚ/ prefix
υπερ-
over, above
excessive
(math, physics) existing in more than three spatial dimensions
(computing) linked non-sequentially

hyperactive /ˈhaɪp.ə(ɹ)ˌæk.tɪv/ more hyperactive most hyperactive adj
υπερδραστήριος
having an increased state of activity

hyperactivity hyperactivities n
υπερδραστηριότητα υπερκινητικότητα
The quality of being hyperactive; excessive and pathological movement and restlessness

hyperbaton /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/ hyperbata hyperbatons n
υπερβατό
(grammar) An inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect.

hyperbola /haɪˈpɚ.bə.lə/ hyperbolae hyperbolas hyperbolæ n
υπερβολή
(geometry) A conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane that intersects the base of the cone and is not tangent to the cone. The function y(x) = 1/x draws a hyperbola.

hyperbole /haɪˈpɜːbəli/ /haɪˈpɝbəli/ hyperboles n
υπερβολή
(uncountable, rhetoric, literature) Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.

hypercapnia hypercapnias n
υπερκαπνία
(medicine, pathology) The condition of abnormally elevated carbon dioxide in the blood.

hypercomplex adj
υπερμιγαδικός

hypercorrection /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ hypercorrections n
υπερδιόρθωση
(linguistics) Nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule.

hypercritical more hypercritical most hypercritical adj
υπερκριτικός
Meticulously or excessively critical.

hyperechoic more hyperechoic most hyperechoic adj
υπερηχοϊκός
Of high echogenicity.

hyperglycemia hyperglycemias n
υπεργλυκαιμία
(pathology) An unusually high concentration of sugar in the blood

hyperinflation hyperinflations n
υπερπληθωρισμός
(economics) A very high rate of inflation.

hyperkinetic adj
υπερκινητικός
(neurology, pathology, psychiatry, psychology) Of, relating to, or affected with hyperkinesis or hyperactivity.

hyperkinetic disorder n
υπερκινητική διαταραχή υπερκινητικότητα
(neurology, pathology, psychiatry, psychology) A developmental disorder in which a person has a persistent and pervasive pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

hyperlink /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ hyperlinks n
υπερζεύξη υπερσύνδεσμος
Some text or a graphic in an electronic document that can be activated to display another document or trigger an action.
(by extension) The URL or other address that defines a hyperlink's target or function.

hyperlink /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋk/ v
υπερσυνδέω
(of a hypertext document) To point to another document by a hyperlink.
υπερσυνδέομαι υπερσυνδέω
To use a hyperlink to jump to a document.

hypermarket hypermarkets n
υπεραγορά
A combination of department store and supermarket.

hypermedia n
υπερμέσα
(computing) The use of text, data, graphics, audio and video as elements of an extended hypertext system in which all elements are linked so that the user can move among them at will.

hypernatremia /ˌhaɪ.pə.nəˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.nəˈtɹi.mi.ə/ hypernatremias n
υπερνατριαιμία
(medicine) An abnormally high concentration of sodium in blood plasma.

hypernova hypernovae hypernovas n
υπερκαινοφανής
(astronomy) The gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole.

hypernym /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/ hypernyms n
υπερώνυμο
(semantics) A superordinate word or phrase; a term whose referents form a set which includes as a subset the referents of a subordinate term—as, for example, insect being (a hypernym) for ant.

hyperosmia n
υπεροσμία

hypersomnia hypersomnias n
υπερυπνία
(medicine, pathology) Excessive sleepiness.

hyperspace hyperspaces n
Ευκλείδειος χώρος
(mathematics) A Euclidian space of unspecified dimension.
υπερδιάστημα
(science fiction) A notional space orthogonal to the usual dimensions of space-time often used for faster-than-light travel.

hypertension /ˌhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˈtɛn.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/ hypertensions n
υπέρταση
(medicine, cardiology) The disease or disorder of abnormally high blood pressure.

hypertext /ˈhaɪpəɹˌtɛkst/ hypertexts n
υπερκείμενο
(uncountable) Digital text in which the reader may navigate related information through embedded hyperlinks.
(countable) A hypertext document.

hypertextual more hypertextual most hypertextual adj
υπερκειμενικός
Of or relating to hypertext.

hyperthermia /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)ˈθɜː(ɹ)miə/ hyperthermias n
υπερθερμία θερμοπληξία
(medicine) The therapeutic application of heat to a patient, especially as treatment to cancer.

hypertrophic /hʌɪpəˈtɹɒfɪk/ more hypertrophic most hypertrophic adj
υπερτροφικός
Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting hypertrophy.

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ hypertrophies n
υπερτροφία
(countable, medicine) An increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its individual cells.

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ v
αυξάνω υπερτροφώ
(intransitive, of a tissue or organ) To increase in size.

hypervelocity hypervelocities n
υπερταχύτητα

hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ hyphens n
ενωτικό
The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.

hyphenate /ˈhaɪf(ə)ˌneɪt/ /ˈhaɪfənət/ v
ενωτικεύω
(transitive) to break a word at the end of a line according to the hyphenation rules by adding a hyphen on the end of the line.

hyphenated more hyphenated most hyphenated adj
ενωτικευμένος
Written with a hyphen.

hyphenation /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ hyphenations n
ενωτίκευση
The inclusion of hyphens; especially, the correct locations of hyphens.

hypnotherapist hypnotherapists n
υπνοθεραπευτής
A practitioner of hypnotherapy.

hypnotic /hɪpˈnɑ.tɪk/ /hɪpˈnɒ.tɪk/ [hɪp̚ˈnɑ.ɾɪk̚] more hypnotic most hypnotic adj
υπνωτικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Inducing sleep; soporific.

hypo- /ˈhaɪpoʊ/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ/ prefix
υπο-
(anatomy) Below; beneath; under.
(medicine) Deficient; less than normal.
(chemistry) Designating oxoacid and oxyanions with a low amount of oxygen.

hypoallergenic /haɪ.poʊ.æl.ɚˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /haɪ.pəʊ.æl.ə(ɹ)ˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ adj
υποαλλεργικός
Containing fewer allergens; minimally allergenic.

hypocapnia n
υποκαπνία
(medicine) A state of diminished carbon dioxide in the blood.

hypocentre hypocentres n
υπόκεντρο
(geology) The focus of an earthquake, directly under the epicentre.

hypochondria n
υποχονδρία
(medicine) A psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness.

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ more hypochondriac most hypochondriac adj
υποχόνδριος
Related to, or affected by hypochondria

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpoʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ /ˌhɪpəˈkɒndɹiæk/ hypochondriacs n
υποχόνδριος
A person affected with hypochondria.

hypocorism /haɪˈpɑkəˌɹɪzəm/ /haɪˈpɒkəˌɹɪz(ə)m/ /hɪ-/ hypocorisms n
υποκόρισμα υποκορισμός
(uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.

hypocrisy /hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ hypocrisies n
υποκρισία
The practice of engaging in the same behaviour or activity for which one criticises another; moral self-contradiction whereby the behavior of one or more people belies their own claimed or implied possession of certain beliefs, standards or virtues.

hypocrite /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ hypocrites n
υποκρίτρια υποκριτής φαρισαία φαρισαίος
Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs. [from early 13th c.]

hypoechoic more hypoechoic most hypoechoic adj
υποηχοϊκός
Of low echogenicity.

hypofunction hypofunctions n
υπολειτουργώ
(medicine) Abnormally low function.

hypoglycemia hypoglycemias n
υπογλυκαιμία
(pathology) A too low level of blood glucose.

hypoglycemic /ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmɪk/ more hypoglycemic most hypoglycemic adj
υπογλυκαιμικός
(pathology) Suffering from hypoglycemia.

hypoglycemic /ˌhaɪpəʊɡlaɪˈsiːmɪk/ hypoglycemics n
υπογλυκαιμική υπογλυκαιμικός
A sufferer of hypoglycemia.

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpə.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ hyponyms n
υπώνυμο
(semantics) A more specific term; a subordinate grouping word or phrase; a term designating a subclass of another more general class described by the given word.

hyponymy hyponymies n
υπωνυμία

hypospadias /ˌhaɪ.pəˈspeɪ.di.əs/ /ˌhʌɪ.pəʊˈspeɪ.di.əs/ hypospadiases n
υποσπαδίας
(anatomy) A congenital condition in males in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis.

hypostasis /haɪˈpɑstəsɪs/ /haɪˈpɒstəsɪs/ hypostaseis hypostases n
υπόσταση
(medicine, now, historical) A sedimentary deposit, especially in urine. [from 14th c.]
(psychology) Referring to the hypostatic model of personality; i.e., asserting that humans present themselves in many different aspects or hypostases, depending on the internal and external realities they relate to, including different approaches to the study of personality.

hypostyle adj
υπόστυλος
(architecture) Having a roof supported on a row of columns.

hypotension hypotensions n
υπόταση
(medicine, cardiology) The disease or disorder of abnormally low blood pressure.

hypotensive more hypotensive most hypotensive adj
υποτασικός

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑtənjus/ /haɪˈpɑtənus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ [haɪˈpɑʔənuːs] [haɪˈpɒʔn̩juːz] hypotenuses n
υποτείνουσα
(geometry) The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.

hypothalamus hypothalami hypothalamuses n
υποθάλαμος
(neuroanatomy) A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system.

hypothecation hypothecations n
υποθήκευση
The use of property, or an existing mortgage, as security for a loan, etc.

hypothermia /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθɜː(ɹ)mi.ə/ hypothermias n
υποθερμία
(pathology) Abnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35 degrees Celsius for humans.

hypothesis /-əsəs/ /-əsɪs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/ /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /həˈpɒθɪsɪs/ /hɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ hypotheses n
υπόθεση
(sciences) Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.

hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ more hypothetical most hypothetical adj
υποθετικός
Based upon a hypothesis; conjectural

hypothyroidism /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/ /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/ hypothyroidisms n
υποθυρεοειδισμός
(pathology) The disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. [from 1900s]

hypoxia hypoxias n
υποξία υποξυγοναιμία
(pathology) A condition in which tissues (especially the blood) are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen; anoxia [from 1940s]

hyssop /ˈhɪ.səp/ hyssops n
ύσσωπος
Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally.

hysteria /hɪˈstɛɹiə/ /hɪˈstɪɹiə/ hysteriae hysterias hysteriæ n
υστερία
Behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotions, in a wide range from joy to panic but usually including anxiety or fear.

hysterical /hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ more hysterical most hysterical adj
υστερικός
Of, or arising from hysteria.
Having, or prone to having hysterics.

i /aɪ/ /i/ /ɪ/ ies n
άι
The name of the Latin-script letter I.

i.e. /ɪd ɛst/ /ˌaɪˈiː/ adv
δηλαδή δηλ.
(initialism) That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.

iambic /aɪˌæmbɪk/ more iambic most iambic adj
ιαμβικός
(prosody) Consisting of iambs (metrical feet with an unstressed-stressed pattern) or characterized by their predominance. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

iatric more iatric most iatric adj
ιατρικός
Of or pertaining to a physician or physicians.

iatrogenic /aɪˌætɹəˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ more iatrogenic most iatrogenic adj
ιατρογενής
(medicine, of a disease, injury, or other adverse outcome) Induced by the words or actions of the physician or by medical treatment or diagnostic procedure.

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ ibex ibexes ibices n
αίγαγρος ίβηξ
A type of wild mountain goat of the genus Capra, such as the species Capra ibex.

ibid. /ˈɪbɪd/ adv
αυτ. αυτόθι
(bibliography, abbreviation) ibidem, in the same place. Indicates a reference to the same source as the previous one.

ibrik /ˈɪbɹiːk/ ibriks n
μπρίκι
A long-spouted pitcher, typically made of brass. Occasionally confused with a Turkish coffee pot, which is properly called "jezve".

ibuprofen /aɪˈbju.pɹəf.ən/ /ˌaɪ.biˈpɹoʊfən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuˈpɹoʊ.fən/ /ˌʌɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/ ibuprofens n
ιβουπροφαίνη
(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic compound used widely as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug.

ice /aɪs/ [ʌɪs] ices n
πάγος
Water in frozen (solid) form.
(physics, astronomy) Any frozen volatile chemical, such as ammonia or carbon dioxide.
(ice hockey) The area where a game of ice hockey is played.
A frozen dessert made of fruit juice, water and sugar.

ice age ice ages n
Εποχή των Παγετώνων
(colloquial) Any of several glacial periods (within a scientific ice age) marked by episodes of extensive glaciation alternating with episodes of relative warmth (interglacial).

ice cream /aɪsˈkɹiːm/ /ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ /ˌaɪsˈkɹiːm/ ice creams n
παγωτό
(uncountable) A dessert made from frozen sweetened cream or a similar substance, usually flavoured.
παγωτό χωνάκι παγωτό
(countable) A portion of ice cream on a stick, in a cup or in a wafer cone.

ice cream cone ice cream cones n
χωνάκι
A thin, conical confection baked from crepe batter, sealed at its apex, used to hold ice cream while it is being eaten.
παγωτό χωνάκι
An ice cream cone filled with ice cream.

ice cream maker ice cream makers n
παγωτιέρα παγωτομηχανή
A machine used to make homemade ice cream.

ice cream vendor ice cream vendors n
παγωτατζής
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ice cube ice cubes n
παγάκι
Any small piece of ice used for cooling drinks, larger than crushed ice, regardless of their shape.

ice skating n
παγοδρομία
The act, or the sport, of skating on ice.

ice-skate v
πατινάζ
(intransitive, transitive) to skate on ice, wearing ice skates.

iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ /ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ icebergs n
παγόβουνο
A huge mass of ocean-floating ice which has broken off a glacier or ice shelf [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

icebox /ˈʌɪsbɒks/ iceboxes n
χύξη
(UK) A compartment in a refrigerator that is colder than the rest of the refrigerator and is used as a freezer.

icebreaker /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ icebreakers n
παγοθραυστικό παγοθραύστης παγοθραυστικό πλοίο
A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.

iced /ˈaɪst/ [ˈaɪ̯st] more iced most iced adj
με πάγο
With ice added.
παγωμένος
Very cold, but not necessarily containing ice.

iced coffee iced coffees n
παγωμένος καφές
Various types of cold beverages made from coffee.

ichor /-kə/ /ˈaɪkɔɹ/ /ˈaɪkɔː/ /ˈɪkə/ /ˈɪkəɹ/ ichors n
ιχώρ
(Greek mythology) The liquid said to flow in place of blood in the veins of the gods. [from late 17th c.]

ichthyocentaur ichthyocentaurs n
ιχθυοκένταυρος

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ιχθυολογία
The branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish.

ichthyosaur /ˈɪkθiəsɔːɹ/ ichthyosaurs n
ιχθυόσαυρος
Any of several fishlike marine reptiles of the extinct order †Ichthyosauria of the early Triassic to the late Cretaceous period, that had a body somewhat like a porpoise. [from c. 1830]

icicle /ˈaɪ.sɪ.kl̩/ /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈʌɪsəkəl/ icicles n
παγοκρύσταλλος
A drooping, tapering shape of ice.

icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ icings n
γλάσο
(cooking) A sweet, often creamy and thick glaze made primarily of sugar, often enriched with ingredients like butter, egg whites, or flavorings, typically used for baked goods.

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑn/ /ˈaɪ.kɒn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ icons n
είδωλο πρότυπο
εικόνα
An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation usually as an object of religious devotion.
(internet, informal) An image used to represent a user; an avatar or profile picture.
εικόνα εικόνισμα
(religion, especially, Eastern Christianity) A type of religious painting portraying a saint or scene from Scripture, often done on wooden panels.
εικονίδιο εικόνα
(graphical user interface) A small picture that represents something.

iconoclast /aɪˈkɑn.əˌklæst/ /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/ iconoclasts n
εικονοκλάστης

iconostasis /ˌaɪkəˈnɒstəsɪs/ iconostaseis iconostases n
εικονοστάσιο
(Eastern Orthodoxy) A wall of icons between the sanctuary and the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.

icosagon icosagons n
εικοσάγωνο
(mathematics) A polygon with twenty sides and twenty angles.

id /ɪd/ ids n
εκείνο
(psychoanalysis) The unconscious impulsive component of the personality in the Freudian psychoanalytic model.

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdiː/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ /aːˈdɪɹ/ /ɑeˈdiə̯/ /ˈaɪdi/ ideas ideæ n
ιδέα
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory. [from 16th c.]

ideal /aɪˈdiː.əl/ /aɪˈdiːl/ /aɪˈdɪəl/ more ideal most ideal adj
ιδανικός
Optimal; being the best possibility.
Perfect, flawless, having no defects.

ideal /aɪˈdiː.əl/ /aɪˈdiːl/ /aɪˈdɪəl/ ideals n
ιδεώδες
A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.

idealism idealisms n
ιδεαλισμός
The property of a person of having high ideals that are usually unrealizable or at odds with practical life.
(philosophy) An approach to philosophical enquiry, which asserts that direct and immediate knowledge can only be had of ideas or mental pictures.

idempotence n
ταυτοδυναµία
(mathematics, computing) A quality of an action such that repetitions of the action have no further effect on outcome – being idempotent.

idempotent /aɪ.dəmˈpoʊ.tənt/ /aɪˈdɛm.pə.tənt/ /ɪ.dəmˈpoʊ.tənt/ adj
ταυτοδύναμος
(mathematics) (said of an element of an algebraic structure with a binary operation, such as a group or semigroup) Such that, when it operates on itself, the result is equal to itself.

identical /aɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ more identical most identical adj
απαράλλακτος
(not comparable) Bearing full likeness by having precisely the same set of characteristics; indistinguishable.

identifier identifiers n
αναγνωριστικό
(programming, operating systems) A formal name used in source code to refer to a variable, function, procedure, package, etc. or in an operating system to refer to a process, user, group, etc.

identity /aɪˈdɛn(t)əti/ /aɪˈdɛn(t)ɪti/ /aɪˈdɛntɪti/ /ɑɪˈdentəti/ [aɪˈdɛnəɾi] [aɪˈdɛnɪɾi] identities n
ταυτότητα
The difference or character that marks off an individual or collective from the rest of the same kind; selfhood; the sense of who something or someone or oneself is, or the recurring characteristics that enable the recognition of such an individual or group by others or themselves.

identity card identity cards n
δελτίο αστυνομικής ταυτότητας
A card or badge showing the official identity of the bearer.

identity theft identity thefts n
κλοπή ταυτότητας
(law, criminology) The deliberate assumption of another person's identity, usually to gain access to that person's finances or to frame a person for a crime.

ideogram /ˈaɪ.di.ə.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ ideograms n
ιδεόγραμμα
A picture or symbol which represents the idea of something without indicating the sequence of sounds used to pronounce it. Examples include digits, traffic signs, and graphic symbols such as @.

ideographic adj
ιδεογραφικός
Pertaining to an ideograph or ideography.

ideography ideographies n
ιδεογραφία
The use of ideograms; logography.

ideological /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌaɪ.diː.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɑɪ.diː.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌɪd.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ more ideological most ideological adj
ιδεολογικός
Of or pertaining to an ideology.
Based on an ideology or misleading studies or statistics, especially based on the media or propaganda. Not based on scientific evidence or reality.

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈɑɪ.di.ə.lɔɡ/ /ˈɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ ideologues n
ιδεολόγος
A person who advocates an ideology, especially as an official or preeminent advocate.

ideology /aɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ɪ.diˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌaɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ /ˌɑɪ.diːˈɔl.ə.d͡ʒiː/ ideologies n
ιδεολογία
Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group.
(uncountable) The study of the origin and nature of ideas.

idiocy /ˈɪdi.əsi/ idiocies n
ιδιωτεία ηλιθιότητα
(dated, psychology, now, , pejorative) The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average; mental retardation; intellectual disability.

idiolect /ˈɘ.di.ɐʉ.lekt/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.lɛkt/ /ˈɪd.i.əʊ̯.lɛkt/ idiolects n
ιδιόλεκτο ιδιόλεκτος
(linguistics) The language variant used by a specific individual.

idiom /ˈɪdi.əm/ idiomata idioms n
ιδίωμα
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people.
An established phrasal expression whose meaning may not be deducible from the literal meanings of its component words.

idiomatic /ˌɪdi.əˈmætɪk/ more idiomatic most idiomatic adj
ιδιωματικός
Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language.

idiopathic /ˌɪdioʊˈpæθɪk/ adj
ιδιοπαθής
(pathology) Of, relating to, or designating a disease or condition having no known cause.

idiopathy idiopathies n
ιδιοπάθεια
(pathology) Something idiopathic; a disease having no known cause.

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪəˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ idiosyncrasies n
ιδιοσυγκρασία νοοτροπία
A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.
ιδιοσυγκρασία
A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.
A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.
ευαισθησία ιδιοσυγκρασία
(medicine) A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.

idiot /ˈɪd.i.(j)ət/ /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/ idiots n
ηλίθιος βλάκας
(pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.
ιδιώτης μικρόνους
(obsolete, medicine, psychology) A person of the lowest intellectual standing, a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal four-year-old; a person with an IQ below 30.

idiot box idiot boxes n
χαζοκούτι
(idiomatic, chiefly, US, and, Canada) Television.

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈʌɪdəl/ more idle most idle adj
αδρανής
Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
άνεργος
Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.
οκνηρός άεργος
Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.
άχρηστος ανώφελος
Of no importance; useless; worthless; vain; trifling; thoughtless; silly.

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ /ˈʌɪdəl/ v
αδρανώ
(transitive) To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
τεμπελιάζω
(intransitive) To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.

idle hands are the devil's workshop proverb
αργία μητήρ πάσης κακίας δουλειά δεν είχε ο διάβολος και έπνιγε τα παιδιά του δουλειά δεν είχε ο διάβολος, γαμούσε τα παιδιά του
One who is idle will likely come to do evil.

idol /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ idols n
είδωλο
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
είδωλο ίνδαλμα
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.

idolater /ˌaɪˈdɑlətəɹ/ idolaters n
ειδωλολάτρης ειδωλολάτρισσα
One who worships idols; (historical) a pagan.

idolatress idolatresses n
ειδωλολάτρισσα
A female idolater.

idolatrous more idolatrous most idolatrous adj
ειδωλολατρικός
Partaking in idolatry; worshipping idols or false gods.
φανατικός
Engaging in excessive attachment or reverence; inordinately or profanely devoted.

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ idolatries n
ειδωλολατρία
The worship of idols.

idyll /ˈaɪ.dəl/ /ˈaɪ.dɪl/ /ˈɪd.əl/ /ˈɪd.ɪl/ idylls n
ειδύλλιο
Any poem or short written piece composed in the style of Theocritus's short pastoral poems, the Idylls.
An episode or series of events or circumstances of pastoral or rural simplicity, fit for an idyll; a carefree or lighthearted experience.

idyllically more idyllically most idyllically adv
ονειρεμένα
In an idyllic manner.

idée fixe /i.deɪ fiks/ /iː.deɪ ˈfiːks/ idées fixes n
έμμονη ιδέα
(psychology) An idea dominating the mind and maintained despite evidence to the contrary; (loosely), an obsession.

if /ɪf/ conjunction
αν εάν άμα ει
Supposing that; given that; supposing it is the case that.

if I were you phraseologicalUnit
αν ήμουν στη θέση σου στη θέση σου
A phrase said to introduce advice, i.e. to express what one would do in the interlocutor's situation.

if and only if conjunction
αν και μόνο αν
(logic, mathematics) Is equivalent to; implies and is implied by; is true and false in the same cases as.

if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle proverb
αν η γιαγιά μου είχε αρχίδια θα τη φώναζα παππού αν η γιαγιά μου είχε καρούλια, θα ήταν πατίνι
(colloquial, vulgar, humorous) It is fruitless to speculate about counterfactual situations.

if only conjunction
είθε μακάρι
(idiomatic) I wish that; signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future.

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
όταν δεν πάει στον Μωάμεθ το βουνό, πάει στο βουνό ο Μωάμεθ
If something one wishes to be done cannot be commanded done, one must find another way to achieve one's goal.

if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys /ɪf ˌju peɪ ˈpiˌnʌts ˌjuː ɡɛt ˈmʌŋkiz/ /ɪf ˌjuː peɪ ˈpiːnʌts ˌjuː ɡɛt ˈmʌŋkiːz/ proverb
αν βάζεις τον κώλο σου να σου κάνει δουλειά, σκατά δουλειά θα κάνει τον κώλο βάζεις μάγειρα, σκατά θα μαγειρέψει
(Britain, informal) Offering a low payment or salary will not attract skilled workers or employees. [from mid 20th c.]

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ igloos n
ιγκλού
A dome-shaped Inuit shelter, constructed of blocks cut from snow.

igneous /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/ adj
πυριγενής
Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.
πύρινος
(geology) Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.

ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ v
ανάβω ενθουσιάζω πυρπολώ
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
ενθουσιάζω
(transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger
ανάβω
(intransitive) to commence burning.

ignition /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ ignitions n
ανάφλεξη
The act of igniting.
The initiation of combustion.
(automotive, mechanical engineering) A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine.

ignoble /ɪɡˈnəʊbəl/ ignobler ignoblest adj
αγενής
Not noble; plebeian; common.
άτιμος πρόστυχος
Not honorable; base.

ignorance /ˈɪɡ.nə.ɹəns/ /ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/ ignorances n
άγνοια
The condition of being uninformed or uneducated; lack of knowledge or information.

ignorance is bliss proverb
η άγνοια είναι ευτυχία
A lack of knowledge results in happiness; it is more comfortable to not know certain things.

ignorant /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ ignoranter ignorantest more ignorant most ignorant adj
αδαής
Unknowledgeable or uneducated; characterized by ignorance.

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
αγνοώ
To deliberately not listen or pay attention to.

ignosticism n
ιγνωστικισμός
Aka theological noncognitivism, igtheism.
The lack of belief that "creator and designer of the universe" is a coherently defined phrase, thus modern religionists do not believe in any god but only have the illusion that they do, and that modern atheists do not disbelieve in any god, or even lack belief in any god, but only have the illusion that they do.

iguana /əˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪ.ɡjuˈɑːnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ iguanas n
ιγκουάνα
(zoology) Any member of the genus Iguana.
Colloquially, in America and the Pacific, any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae.
Colloquially, in Africa, any large member of the genus Varanus, especially the aquatic Nile monitor (see leguan).

ikebana ikebanas n
ικεμπάνα
The Japanese art of flower arrangement.

ileum ilea n
ειλεός
(anatomy) The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.

ill /ɪl/ iller illest more ill most ill worse worst adj
άρρωστος
Unwell in terms of health or physical condition; sick. [from 15th c.]

ill-bred more ill-bred most ill-bred adj
απαιδαγώγητος
ill-mannered and unrefined because of a lack of upbringing or education

ill-gotten gains n
ανεμομαζώματα
Money or other property acquired dishonestly.

ill-groomed more ill-groomed most ill-groomed adj
ακαλλώπιστος
Having an untidy appearance; not well-groomed; unkempt.

ill-natured more ill-natured most ill-natured adj
αναποδιάρης
easily or characteristically angered.

ill-timed more ill-timed most ill-timed adj
παράκαιρος
Occurring at an unfavourable or inappropriate time; untimely

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] more illegal most illegal adj
έκνομος παράνομος άνομος
Contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.
απαγορευμένος παράνομος
Forbidden by established rules.

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ [ɪɫˈli.ɡəɫ] illegals n
λαθρομετανάστης
(colloquial, offensive) An illegal immigrant.

illegally /ɪˈliːɡəli/ more illegally most illegally adv
παράνομα έκνομα εκνόμως
In a manner contrary to law.

illegitimate /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmeɪt/ /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmɘt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmeɪt/ /ɪlɪˈd͡ʒɪtɪmət/ [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmeɪt] [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmɨt] more illegitimate most illegitimate adj
παράνομος
Not in accordance with the law.
νόθος
Born to unmarried parents.

illiberal more illiberal most illiberal adj
ανελεύθερος
Restricting or failing to sufficiently promote individual choice and freedom.
στενοκέφαλος
Narrow-minded; bigoted.
φιλάργυρος
(archaic) Ungenerous, stingy.

illicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ more illicit most illicit adj
έκνομος αθέμιτος παράνομος
Breaking social norms.
έκνομος παράνομος
Unlawful.

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ more illiterate most illiterate adj
αγράμματος
Unable to read and write.
αναλφάβητος
Having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature, or having little formal education.
Not conforming to prescribed standards of speech or writing.

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ /ɪˈlɪtɹət/ illiterates n
αναλφάβητος αγράμματος
An illiterate person, one either not able to read and write or not knowing how.

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ illnesses n
ασθένεια αρρώστια
(countable) An instance of a disease or poor health.
ασθένεια
(uncountable) A state of bad health or disease.

illogical more illogical most illogical adj
άλογος
Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.

illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːzj(ə)n/ /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən] illusions n
ψευδαίσθηση παραίσθηση
(countable) Anything that seems to be something that it is not.
πλάνη ψευδαίσθηση
(countable) A misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.
κόπλο
(countable) A magician’s trick.

illusory /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈluːz(ə)ɹi/ more illusory most illusory adj
απατηλός
Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal.

illustration /ˌɪl.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ illustrations n
εικονογράφηση
A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.

illustrator /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ illustrators n
εικονογράφος
a person who draws pictures (especially illustrations in books or magazines)

ilmenite ilmenites n
ιλμενίτης
(mineral) A weakly magnetic dark gray mineral found in metamorphic and igneous rocks; it is a mixed oxide of iron and titanium, FeTiO3

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ images n
εικόνα απεικόνιση απείκασμα πανομοιότυπο
An optical or other representation of a real object; a graphic; a picture.
εικόνα
A mental picture of something not real or not present.
(computing) A file that contains all information needed to produce a live working copy. (See disk image and image copy.)
εικόνα περιωπή
A characteristic of a person, group or company etc., style, manner of dress, how one is or wishes to be perceived by others.

imaginary /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnəɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnɹi/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪˌnɛɹi/ more imaginary most imaginary adj
φανταστικός
Existing only in the imagination.
(mathematics, of a number) Having no real part; that part of a complex number which is a multiple of \sqrt{-1} (called imaginary unit).

imaginary number imaginary numbers n
φανταστικός αριθμός
(complex analysis, strict sense) A number of the form bi, where b is any real number and i denotes the imaginary unit.

imagination /ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ imaginations n
φαντασία
The image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally creating or reproducing an object not previously perceived; the ability to create such images.
φαντασίωση
A mental image formed by the action of the imagination as a faculty; something imagined.

imaginative /-ənətɪv/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒnətɪv/ /ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪnətɪv/ more imaginative most imaginative adj
ευφάνταστος
Having a lively or creative imagination.

imagine /ɪˈmæ.d͡ʒɪn/ v
φαντάζομαι
(transitive) To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind.
(transitive) to use one's imagination
(transitive, obsolete) To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise.

imam /ɪˈmɑːm/ /ˈiːmɑːm/ imams n
ιμάμης
(usually capitalized) A Shi'ite Muslim leader descended from the prophet Muhammad and functioning as his spiritual successor.

imbecile /ɪmbəˈsiːl/ /ˈɪmbəsəl/ /ˈɪmbəsɪl/ imbeciles n
ηλίθιος
(obsolete) A person with limited mental capacity who can perform tasks and think only like a young child, in medical circles meaning a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal five- to seven-year-old child.
βλάκας ανόητος ηλίθιος
(pejorative) A fool, an idiot.

imbecility imbecilities n
βλακεία ηλιθιότητα
The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, especially of mind.

imbroglio /ɪmˈbɹoʊljoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɹəʊljəʊ/ imbrogli imbroglios n
εμπλοκή
A complicated situation; an entanglement.

imitator imitators n
μιμητής
A person who imitates or apes another.

immaculate /ɪˈmækjələt/ /ɪˈmækjʊlət/ more immaculate most immaculate adj
άσπιλος άμωμος άψογος αψεγάδιαστος
Having no blemish or stain; absolutely clean and tidy.
άμωμος
(Roman Catholicism) Of the Virgin Mary or her womb: pure, undefiled.

immanence immanences n
εμμένεια
(philosophy, metaphysics, theology) The concept of the presence of deity in and throughout the real world; the idea that God is everywhere and in everything. Contrast transcendence.

immanent /ˈɪmənənt/ more immanent most immanent adj
έμφυτος
Naturally part of something; existing throughout and within something; intrinsic.

immature /ɪməˈtjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊə(ɹ)/ immaturer immaturest adj
ανώριμος
Not fully formed or developed; not grown. [from 17th c.]
ανώριμος άπλερος
Childish in behavior; juvenile. [from 20th c.]

immaturity /ɪməˈt͡ʃʊɹɪti/ immaturities n
ανωριμότητα
Youth; the condition of being immature or not fully grown

immeasurable /ɪˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ /ɪˈmɛʒɹəbəl/ more immeasurable most immeasurable adj
ανυπολόγιστος
impossible to measure

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmiːdʒət/ more immediate most immediate adj
άμεσος
Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

immediately /əˈmiːdi.ətli/ /əˈmiːdʒətli/ /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ /ɪˈmiːdʒətli/ adv
αμέσως
In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ immigrants n
μετανάστης
A non-native person who comes to a country from another country to permanently settle there.

immigration /ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ immigrations n
μετανάστευση
The act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a country of which one is not native born for the purpose of permanent residence.

imminent /ˈɪmənənt/ /ˈɪmɪnənt/ more imminent most imminent adj
επικείμενος
About to happen, occur, or take place very soon, especially of something which won't last long.

immobile /ɪˈmoʊ.bəl/ /ɪˈmɒ.bɪl/ /ɪˈməʊ.baɪl/ immobiles n
ακίνητος
One who does not or cannot move (e.g. to travel or live elsewhere).

immobility immobilities n
ακινησία
The quality of not moving.

immobilize v
ακινητοποιώ
To render motionless; to stop moving or stop from moving.

immoral /ɪˈmɒɹəl/ /ɪˈmɔɹəl/ more immoral most immoral adj
ανήθικος
Breaching principles of natural law, rectitude, or justice, and so inconsistent with the demands of virtue, purity, or "good morals"; not right, not moral. (Compare unethical, illegal.)

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
αθάνατος
Not susceptible to death; living forever; never dying.

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ immortals n
αθάνατος
One who is not susceptible to death.

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ immortalities n
αθανασία
(religion, mythology, biology) The condition of being immortal.

immovable /ɪˈmuːvəb(ə)l/ more immovable most immovable adj
αμετατόπιστος
incapable of being physically moved; fixed

immune response immune responses n
ανοσοαπόκριση
(immunology) The body's integrated response to an antigen, mediated by lymphocytes.

immune system immune systems n
ανοσοποιητικό σύστημα
(anatomy, immunology) The system that differentiates self from non-self and protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing an immune response. It includes organs such as the thymus, the spleen and lymph nodes; tissue such as bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues such as the tonsils; cells such as lymphocytes including the B cells and T cells, and cell products such as antibodies.

immunological adj
ανοσολογικός
Of or relating to immunology.

immunology immunologies n
ανοσολογία
(medicine) The branch of medicine that concerns the body's immune system.

immunotherapy immunotherapies n
ανοσοθεραπεία
(immunology) The treatment of disease (especially cancers and autoimmune diseases) by adjusting the body's immune response.
(immunology, oncology) The treatment of cancer by improving the ability of the host to reject a tumour immunologically: cancer immunotherapy.

immurement immurements n
περιτείχιση
Capital punishment, human sacrifice or life imprisonment by entombing for life or sealing behind walls.

imp /ɪmp/ imps n
διαβολάκι
(chiefly, fiction, and, mythology) A small, mischievous sprite or a malevolent supernatural creature, somewhat comparable to a demon but smaller and less powerful, formerly regarded as the child of the devil or a demon (see sense 3.2). [from 16th c.]
(often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]

impairment /ɪmˈpɛə(ɹ)mənt/ impairments n
απομείωση
(accounting) A downward revaluation, a write-down.

impale /ɪmˈpeɪl/ v
καρφώνω
(transitive) To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
ανασκολοπίζω
(ambitransitive) To pierce with a pale; to put to death by fixing on a sharp stake.

imparisyllabic /ɪmˌpæɹɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ adj
ανισοσύλλαβος
Not having the same number of syllables in all its inflections (especially of Greek or Latin nouns); for example, the Latin word pars, which has the genitive form partis.

impart /ɪmˈpɑɹt/ /ɪmˈpɑːt/ v
δίνω
(transitive) To give a part or to share.
μεταδίδω
(transitive) To obtain a share of; to partake of.

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ more impartial most impartial adj
αμερόληπτος
treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; not partial; not biased

impassable more impassable most impassable adj
αδιάβατος
(of a route, terrain, etc.) Incapable of being passed over, crossed, or negotiated.

impasse /æmˈpɑːs/ /ɪmˈpæs/ /ɪmˈpɑːs/ /ˈæmpɑːs/ /ˈɪmpæs/ /ˈɪmpɑːs/ impasses n
αδιέξοδο
(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

impassive /ɪmˈpæsɪv/ more impassive most impassive adj
απαθής
Having, or revealing, no emotion.

impatience /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ impatiences n
ανυπομονησία
The quality of being impatient; lacking patience; restlessness and intolerance of delays; anxiety and eagerness, especially to begin something.

impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ more impatient most impatient adj
ανυπόμονος
Restless and intolerant of delays.
Anxious and eager, especially to begin or have something.

impatiently /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ more impatiently most impatiently adv
ανυπόμονα
In an impatient manner.

impeccable /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ more impeccable most impeccable adj
άψογος τέλειος
Perfect, without faults, flaws or errors
αναμάρτητος
Incapable of wrongdoing or sin; immaculate

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ more impeccably most impeccably adv
άψογα
In a perfect or flawless manner.

impedance /ɪmˈpiːdn̩s/ impedances n
εμπέδηση σύνθετη αντίσταση
(physics) A measure of the opposition to the flow of an alternating current in a circuit; the aggregation of its resistance, and inductive and capacitive reactances; the ratio of voltage to current treated as complex quantities.

impediment /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ impediments n
εμπόδιο
A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress.

impenetrable /ɪmˈpɛnətɹəbəl/ /ɪmˈpɛnɪtɹəbəl/ impenetrables n
αδιαπέραστος
A person not openly given to friendship.

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ more imperative most imperative adj
επιτακτικός
Essential; crucial; extremely important.

imperative mood imperative moods n
προστακτική
(grammar) The grammatical mood generally expressing a command, though also used to express a request or permission.

imperceptible more imperceptible most imperceptible adj
ανεπαίσθητος
not perceptible, not detectable, too small in magnitude to be observed

imperfect /ɪmpə(ɹ)ˈfɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɪkt/ more imperfect most imperfect adj
ατελής ελαττωματικός ελλιπής πλημμελής
not perfect

imperfect /ɪmpə(ɹ)ˈfɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɛkt/ /ɪmˈpɜː(ɹ)fɪkt/ imperfects n
υποτυπώδης
something having a minor flaw
παρατατικός
(grammar) a tense of verbs used in describing a past action that is incomplete or continuous

imperfection /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/ imperfections n
ατέλεια
(uncountable) Those qualities or features that are imperfect; the characteristic, state, or quality of being imperfect.
ατέλεια ψεγάδι
(countable) Something that makes something else less than perfect; a blemish, impurity, error, etc.

imperfective aspect n
μη τετελεσμένος
(grammar) A feature of a verb which denotes that its action or condition does not have a fixed temporal boundary, but is habitual, unfinished, continuous, repetitive or in progress.

imperial /ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.əl/ /ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.əl/ more imperial most imperial adj
αυτοκρατορικός
Related to an empire, emperor, or empress.
Relating to the British imperial system of measurement.
επιβλητικός μεγαλειώδης
Very grand or fine.
βασιλικός
Of special, superior, or unusual size or excellence.

imperialism [ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.zm̩] [ɪmˈpɪɹ.i.ə.lɪ.zm̩] imperialisms n
αποικιοκρατία αποικιοκρατισμός
The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ more imperialist most imperialist adj
ιμπεριαλιστικός
Of, or relating to imperialism.

imperialist /ɪmˈpɪəɹiəlɪst/ imperialists n
ιμπεριαλιστής ιμπεριαλίστρια
An advocate of imperialism.

imperiousness imperiousnesses n
αυταρχικότητα
The quality of being imperious

impermanence impermanences n
παροδικότητα
Lack of permanence or continued duration.
The quality or state of being impermanent.

impermeable /ɪmˈpɜːrmɪəbəl/ more impermeable most impermeable adj
αδιαπέραστος
Impossible to permeate.
αδιάβροχος
Not allowing passage, especially of liquids; waterproof.

impersonal /ɪmˈpɜː.sn̩.ɫ̩/ /ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ more impersonal most impersonal adj
απρόσωπος
Not personal; not representing a person; not having personality.
Lacking warmth or emotion; cold.
(grammar, of a verb or other word) Not having a subject, or having a third person pronoun without an antecedent.

impersonal verb impersonal verbs n
απρόσωπο ρήμα
(linguistics) A verb used only in the infinitive or in the third person. In the third person, the subject is either implied or a dummy.

impertinence /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nəns/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɪ.nəns/ /ɪm.ˈpɝt.nəns/ impertinences n
απρέπεια
(uncountable) The fact or character of being out of place; inappropriateness.
αμετροέπεια
(countable, uncountable) Insolence; impudence.

imperturbable /ˌɪmpəˈtɜːbəbəl/ /ˌɪmpɚˈtɝbəbəl/ more imperturbable most imperturbable adj
αθορύβητος
Not easily perturbed, upset or excited.

impiety impieties n
ανοσιότητα
(uncountable) The state of being impious.
(countable) An impious act.

impish /ˈɪmpɪʃ/ more impish most impish adj
διαβολικός
mischievous; of or befitting an imp.

implacable /-ˈpleɪ-/ /ɪmˈplækəb(ə)l/ /ɪmˈplækəbəl/ more implacable most implacable adj
αδυσώπητος αμείλικτος
Not able to be placated or appeased.
αδυσώπητη αδυσώπητος
Impossible to prevent or stop; inexorable, unrelenting, unstoppable.

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ implants n
εμφύτευμα
(medicine) Anything surgically implanted in the body, such as a tissue graft or prosthesis, particularly breast implants.

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ v
εμφυτεύω
(transitive) To insert (something) surgically into the body.

implementation /ˌɪmpləmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɪmplɪmənˈteɪʃn/ implementations n
εφαρμογή υλοποίηση
The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and other fields, implementation refers to the building process rather than the design process.

implication /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ implications n
υποκείμενη συνέπεια υποκείμενο συμπέρασμα υπονοούμενο
(countable, uncountable) An implying, or that which is implied, but not expressed; an inference, or something which may fairly be understood, though not expressed in words.

implicature /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃə/ /ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃɚ/ implicatures n
υπονόηση
(pragmatics) An implied meaning that does not semantically entail.

implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ adj
σιωπηρός υπονοούμενος
Implied indirectly, without being directly expressed
εγγενής σύμφυτος
Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown
ανεπιφύλακτος απεριόριστος
Having no reservations or doubts; unquestioning or unconditional; usually said of faith or trust.

implicitly more implicitly most implicitly adv
έμμεσα σιωπηρά
In an implicit or implied manner.

implore /ɪmˈplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪmˈploə/ /ɪmˈploɹ/ /ɪmˈplɔː/ v
εκλιπαρώ ικετεύω
To beg or plead for (something) earnestly or urgently; to beseech.
To beg or plead that (someone) earnestly or urgently do something; to beseech, to entreat.

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
υπονοώ
(transitive, of a person or proposition) to hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement

impolite /ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ impoliter impolitest more impolite most impolite adj
αγενής
Not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners.

imponderable /ɪmˈpɑːndəɹəbl/ /ɪmˈpɒndəɹəbl/ more imponderable most imponderable adj
αστάθμητος
Not ponderable; without sensible or appreciable weight; incapable of being weighed.
Difficult or impossible to comprehend or evaluate.

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ imports n
εισαγωγή
(countable) Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.
(uncountable) The practice of importing.
(countable, Philippines) A foreigner playing in a sports league.

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ v
εισάγω
(transitive) To bring (something) in from a foreign country, especially for sale or trade.

importable more importable most importable adj
εισαγώγιμος
Capable of being imported.

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ [-ʔn̩s] importances n
σημασία
significance or prominence.

important /ɪm.ˈpo(ː)ɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpoə.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.dənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔɹ.tənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɔː.tənt/ [ɪmˈpʰɔɹʔn̩t] [ɪmˈpʰɔːtənt̚] [ɪmˈpʰɔːʔn̩ʔ] more important most important adj
σημαντικός σπουδαίος
Having relevant and crucial value; having import.

importantly more importantly most importantly adv
το κυριότερο το σημαντικότερο
(sentence adverb) Used to mark a statement as having importance.
σημαντικά
In an important manner.

importer /ɪmˈpɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ importers n
εισαγωγέας
One who, or that which, imports: especially a person or company importing goods into a country.

impossibility /ɪmˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ɪmˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ impossibilities n
αδυναμία αδύνατο ακατόρθωτο απιθανότητα κατόρθωμα παρεμπόδιση
Something that is impossible.
αδύνατο ανέφικτο
(uncountable) The quality of being impossible.

impossible /ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
ακατόρθωτος αδύνατος
Not possible; not able to be done or happen.
αδύνατο ανέφικτο ανίσχυρο απειλητικό αφόρητο
(colloquial, of a person) Very difficult to deal with.

impossible /ɪmˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/ /ɪmˈpɒs.ɪ.bəl/ impossibles n
αδιανόητο αδύνατο ακατόρθωτο
An impossibility.

impossibly more impossibly most impossibly adv
ακατορθωτώς
Not possibly; in an impossible manner.

impostor syndrome /-dɹəm/ /ɪmˈpɑstɚ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɪmˈpɒstə ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ impostor syndromes n
σύνδρομο του απατεώνα
(psychology) A psychological phenomenon in which a person is unable to internalize his or her accomplishments, remaining convinced that he or she does not deserve any accompanying success.

impoverish /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)rɪʃ/ v
φτωχαίνω
(intransitive) To become poor.

impoverishment impoverishments n
εξαθλίωση
The state of being impoverished.

imprecisely more imprecisely most imprecisely adv
ανακριβώς
In an imprecise manner.

imprecision imprecisions n
ανακρίβεια
A lack of precision or exactness; poor accuracy.

impregnable /ɪmˈpɹɛɡ.nəˌb(ə)l/ more impregnable most impregnable adj
απόρθητος άπαρτος
(military) Of a fortress or other fortified place: able to withstand all attacks; impenetrable, inconquerable, unvanquishable.
απόρθητος ακυρίευτος
(figuratively) Too strong to be defeated or overcome; invincible.

imprescriptible more imprescriptible most imprescriptible adj
απαράγραπτος
Not subject to prescription: absolute, inalienable.

impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪmpɹɛs/ v
εντυπωσιάζω
(transitive) To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ impressions n
εντύπωση
The overall effect of something, e.g., on a person.

impressionable more impressionable most impressionable adj
ευεπηρέαστος
Being easily influenced (especially of young people).

impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ more impressive most impressive adj
εντυπωσιακός
Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress

imprison /ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ v
φυλακίζω
(transitive) To put in or as if in prison; confine somebody against their will.

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ imprisonments n
φυλάκιση κάθειρξη
A confinement in a place, especially a prison or a jail, as punishment for a crime.

improbable /ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ more improbable most improbable adj
απίθανος
Not likely to be true.
Not likely to happen.

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ adj
αυτοσχέδιος πρόχειρος
Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal.

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ impromptus n
αυτοσχεδιασμός
(music) A short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.

impropriety /ˌɪm.pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/ improprieties n
ακοσμία
(uncountable) The condition of being improper.

improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ v
βελτιώνω
(transitive) To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).
βελτιώνομαι
(obsolete) To disapprove of; to find fault with; to reprove; to censure.
(dated) To use or employ to good purpose; to turn to profitable account.

improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ improvements n
βελτίωση καλυτέρευση
The act of making profitable use or application of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; practical application, for example of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse.

improvise /ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/ v
αυτοσχεδιάζω
To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, intuition, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.

imprudence /ɪmˈpɹuːdn̩s/ imprudences n
απρονοησία
(uncountable) The quality or state of being imprudent; lack of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection.

impudence /ˈɪmpjudəns/ /ˈɪmpjədəns/ impudences n
θράσος
The quality of being impudent, not showing due respect.
Impudent language, conduct or behavior.

impudent /ˈɪmpjədn̩t/ /ˈɪmpjʊdənt/ impudenter impudentest more impudent most impudent adj
θρασύς
Not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.

impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ impulses n
παρόρμηση ορμέμφυτο
A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.

impunity /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ impunities n
ατιμωρησία
(uncountable) Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.

impurity /ɪmˈpjuɹɪti/ /ɪmˈpjɝɪti/ impurities n
ρύπος
A component or additive that renders something else impure.
ανηθικότητα
A state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.

imputrescible more imputrescible most imputrescible adj
άσηπτος

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ more in most in adj
προσερχόμενος
Incoming.

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
μέσα

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
σε
Within (a certain elapsed time); by the end of.
At the end of (a period of time).
Into.
Used to indicate a language, script, tone, etc. of a text, speech, etc.
σε εντός
Surrounded by; among; amidst.
σε ενώ
During (a period of time).

in Abraham's bosom
στους κόλπους του Αβραάμ
(idiomatic) No longer living; dead.

in a flash
αστραπιαία
(idiomatic) Instantaneously; very quickly; in almost no time.

in a little while adv
άρτι

in a nutshell adv
εν συντομία λακωνικά με λίγα λόγια περιληπτικά
(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.

in a way
κάπως περίπου
To a certain degree; to an extent; in a certain sense.

in absentia
ερήμην
(legal) While not present; while absent

in addition adv
επιπλέον επιπροσθέτως
(conjunctive, idiomatic) Also; as well; besides.

in any case
πάντως εν πάση περιπτώσει όπως και να έχει
Whatever is the case.

in case /ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
σε περίπτωση που
To allow for the possibility that.
(mostly, North American) If.

in case of preposition
σε περίπτωση
If there should be.

in charge more in charge most in charge adj
υπεύθυνος αρμόδιος
Having the responsibility of leading or overseeing.

in cold blood
εν ψυχρώ
(idiomatic) In a ruthless and unfeeling manner, particularly as applied to first-degree murder committed without provocation and with malice aforethought.

in fact
στην πραγματικότητα πράγματι όντως
(modal) Actually, in truth.

in force
εν ισχύι
(law, insurance) In effect; applicable.

in front
μπροστά
In the position ahead. Often with of.
In the position opposite.

in front of preposition
μπροστά
At or near the front part of (something).

in good hands
σε καλά χέρια
Under the guidance of a capable being.

in layman's terms
με απλά λόγια
(idiomatic) Phrased simply, without jargon.

in lieu /ɪn.l(j)uː/ adv
αντί
instead; in place

in love
ερωτευμένος
(transitive with with) Enamored (of a person, etc.)

in memoriam /ɪn məˈmɔɹ.i.əm/ /ɪn məˈmɔː.ɹi.əm/ adv
εις μνήμην
In memory (of); as a memorial.

in my opinion
κατά τη γνώμη μου
according to me

in order to phraseologicalUnit
για να
As a means of achieving the specified end; to.

in other words
με άλλα λόγια
(conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.

in peace
εν ειρήνη
With someone's favour or blessing.
Without interruption; in tranquility; peacefully.

in person
προσωπικά διά ζώσης
With one's own body and physical presence; not through media, a representative, or indirectly.

in places
κατά τόπους
In some places and not everywhere; of a patchy nature.

in principle
κατ' αρχήν
With regard to the fundamentals, but not to the particulars.

in retrospect
εκ των υστέρων
When looked back upon as a past event; as can be seen now, but not at the time.

in short
εν συντομία
As a summary; as a shortened version of what has been told or what would have been told.

in spite of preposition
παρά

in the blink of an eye
εν ριπή οφθαλμού
(idiomatic) immediately, instantaneously

in the end
τελικά
Eventually, finally.

in the first place /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst plæɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜ˞st pleɪs/
κατά κύριο λόγο καταρχήν πρώτα πρώτα
(sequence, idiomatic) to begin with; earlier; firstly; originally; at the start,

in the flesh
με σάρκα και οστά αυτοπροσώπως
Present in a physical body; in person.

in the heat of the moment
εν θερμώ

in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king proverb
στους τυφλούς, βασιλεύει ο μονόφθαλμος στη χώρα των τυφλών, ο μονόφθαλμος είναι βασιλιάς
Even someone with limited abilities or opportunities is dominant over, and considered special by, those who have even fewer abilities and opportunities; the value of any ability depends on its prevalence.

in the nick of time
στο παρά πέντε
(idiomatic) At the last possible moment; at the last minute.

in the past
στο παρελθόν
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in tune
αρμονικός
(music) Having the correct musical pitch.

in turn
διαδοχικά
One after the other; one at a time; in succession; successively.

in twain
στα δύο
(archaic) In two, in halves, into two parts, asunder

in two
στα δύο
(set phrase) Into two parts.

in vain more in vain most in vain adv
μάταια εις μάτην επί ματαίω του κάκου
(idiomatic) Without success or a result; ending in failure.

in vitro fertilization in vitro fertilizations n
εξωσωματική γονιμοποίηση
(medicine) The fertilization of an egg by sperm outside of a woman's body; normally used as a treatment for infertility.

in wine, there is truth proverb
εν οίνω αλήθεια
Things said under the influence of alcohol reveal true beliefs not expressed when sober.

in your dreams phraseologicalUnit
ούτε στ' όνειρό σου ούτε στα όνειρά σου ούτε στο όνειρό σου
(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express the speaker's skepticism about another's preceding statement about a desired or assumed state of affairs.

in- prefix
εισ- εν-
in, into, towards, within.
α- αν-
(non-productive) Used with certain words to reverse their meaning

in-depth more in-depth most in-depth adj
εις βάθος σε βάθος
Thorough; comprehensive.

in-law in-laws n
πεθερικά
(often, in the plural) A relative by marriage (or through affinity).
συμπέθερος
Sometimes specifically a parent-in-law of one's child, for which the dedicated terms co-mother-in-law, co-father-in-law are rare.

inability /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ inabilities n
αδυναμία
Lack of the ability to do something; incapability.

inaccessibility n
έλειψη προσβασιμότητας
The quality or state of being inaccessible; inaccessibleness.

inaccessible /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsɪbl̩/ more inaccessible most inaccessible adj
απρόσιτος δυσπρόσιτος
Not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient.
απρόσιτος
Not able to be reached; unattainable.

inaccuracy /ɪnˈakjəɹəsi/ /ɪnˈakjʊɹəsi/ /ɪnˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ inaccuracies n
ανακρίβεια
(uncountable) The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.
(countable) A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.

inaction /ɪnˈækʃən/ inactions n
απραξία αδράνεια
Lack of action or activity or labor

inactive /ɪnˈæktɪv/ more inactive most inactive adj
αδρανής
Not active, temporarily or permanently.
(chemistry) Relatively inert.
χαλασμένος
Not functioning or operating; broken down

inactivity inactivities n
αδράνεια
The quality of being inactive; idleness; passiveness.

inadvertently adv
άθελα
Unintentionally; because of an oversight.

inalienable /ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/ /ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/ adj
αναφαίρετος
Incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable.

inanimate /ɪnˈænɪmət/ more inanimate most inanimate adj
άψυχος
Not being, and never having been alive, especially not like humans and animals.

inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ more inappropriate most inappropriate adj
ακατάλληλος
Not appropriate; not suitable for the situation, time, or place.

inarticulate /ɪn.ɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ /ɪn.ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ more inarticulate most inarticulate adj
άναρθρος
unable to speak with any clarity

inarticulately more inarticulately most inarticulately adv
άναρθρα
In an inarticulate manner.

inaugurate /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹət/ /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡəɹət/ v
εγκαινιάζω
(transitive) To dedicate ceremoniously; to initiate something in a formal manner.

inauspicious /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/ more inauspicious most inauspicious adj
δυσοίωνος
Not auspicious; ill-omened

inbound more inbound most inbound adj
εισερχόμενος
Coming in, heading inwards

inbox /ˈɪmbɑks/ /ˈɪmbɒks/ /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ inboxes n
εισερχόμενα
(computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose, but for electronic files, especially email.

inbred /ˈɪnˌbɹɛd/ /ˌɪnˈbɹɛd/ more inbred most inbred adj
έμφυτος
Bred within; innate.

inbreeding inbreedings n
ενδογαμία
(biology) Breeding between members of a relatively small population, especially one in which most members are related.

incalculable /ɪn.kæl.kjə.lə.bl/ [ɪnˈkʰæɫ.kjəˌlə.bl̩] more incalculable most incalculable adj
ανυπολόγιστος
(not comparable, mathematics) Impossible to calculate.
(not comparable) Too much, too vast, or too numerous to enable computation.

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪn.kənˈdɛs.ənt/ /ˌɪŋ.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ more incandescent most incandescent adj
πυρακτωμένος
Emitting light as a result of being heated.

incantation /ɪnkænˈteɪʃən/ incantations n
επωδή
The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.
(computing, slang) Any esoteric command or procedure.
επωδή ξόρκι
A formula of words used as above.

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
φυλακίζω
(chiefly, US) To lock away; to imprison, especially for breaking the law.
To confine; to shut up or enclose; to hem in.

incarnate /ɪnˈ kɑːneɪt/ /ɪnˈ kɑːnət/ /ɪnˈ kɑːɹ.neɪt/ /ɪnˈ kɑːɹ.nɪt/ adj
ενσαρκωμένος ενσώματος
(traditionally postpositive, now frequently prepositive) Embodied in flesh; given a bodily, especially a human, form; personified.

incarnate /ɪnˈ kɑːneɪt/ /ɪnˈ kɑːɹ.neɪt/ /ɪnˈ kɑːɹ.nɪt/ /ˈ ɪnkɑːneɪt/ v
ενσαρκώνω
(transitive) To embody in flesh, invest with a bodily, especially a human, form.
(transitive) To make carnal; to reduce the spiritual nature of.
προσωποποιώ
(transitive, figurative) To put into or represent in a concrete form, as an idea.

incarnation /ˌɪŋ.kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪŋ.kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ incarnations n
ενσάρκωση
An incarnate being or form.
A living being embodying a deity or spirit.
An assumption of human form or nature.
A person or thing regarded as embodying or exhibiting some quality, idea, or the like.
The act of incarnating.
The state of being incarnated.

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ incenses n
λιβάνι θυμίαμα
A perfume used in the rites of various religions.

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ v
θυμιατίζω
(transitive) To anger or infuriate.

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ incentives n
κίνητρο
Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

incessant /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/ more incessant most incessant adj
αδιάλειπτος
Without pause or stop; not ending, especially to the point of annoyance.

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ incests n
αιμομιξία αδελφομιξία
Sexual relations between close relatives, especially immediate family members and sometimes first cousins, usually considered taboo; in many jurisdictions, close relatives are not allowed to marry, and incest is a crime.

incestuous more incestuous most incestuous adj
αιμομικτικός
Pertaining to or engaging in incest.

inch /ɪnt͡ʃ/ inch inches n
ίντσα
An English unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 cm, roughly the width of a thumb.
Any of various similar units of length in other traditional systems of measurement.
σπιθαμή
(figuratively) Any very short distance.

inchoate /ɪnˈkoʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkoʊət/ /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkəʊət/ more inchoate most inchoate adj
ατελής νεοφανής
Recently started but not fully formed yet; just begun; only elementary or immature.

inchoative /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/ /ɪnˈkəʊ.ə.tɪv/ adj
αρκτικός εναρκτικός
(grammar) Aspectually indicating that a state is about to be entered or is in the process of being entered.

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ adj
συναφής
Arising as the result of an event, inherent.
προσπίπτουσα προσπίπτων
(physics, of a stream of particles or radiation) Falling on or striking a surface.

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ incidents n
επεισόδιο περιστατικό
(countable, uncountable) An event or occurrence.
An event that causes or may cause an interruption or a crisis, such as a workplace illness or a software error.

incinerate /ɪnˈsɪnjɚeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈsɪnəɹət/ /ɪnˈsɪnɚeɪt/ v
αποτεφρώνω
(transitive) To destroy by burning.

incineration incinerations n
αποτέφρωση
The act of incinerating, or the state of being incinerated; cremation.

incircle incircles n
εγγεγραμμένος
(geometry) A circle within a polygon, especially a triangle, that is tangent to each side.

incision /ɪnˈsɪʒən/ incisions n
τομή εντομή
A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation; the scar resulting from such a cut.
(football) A cut-back

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ incisors n
κοπτήρας τομέας τομεύς
(anatomy, zootomy) A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth of mammals, between the canines and adapted for cutting; in humans there are four in each jaw.

incivil /ɪnˈsɪv.ɪl/ more incivil most incivil adj
αγενής
(rare) Displaying a lack of courtesy; rude, impolite.

incline /ɪnˈklaɪn/ /ˈɪn.klaɪn/ inclines n
κεκλιμένο επίπεδο
A slope.

include /ɪnˈkluːd/ v
συμπεριλαμβάνω
To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.
To consider as part of something; to comprehend.

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ /ɪŋˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
συμπεριλαμβανομένου
Such as, among which; introducing one or more parts of the group or topic just mentioned.

inclusion /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ inclusions n
προσθήκη
(uncountable) The act of including, i.e. adding or annexing, (something) to a group, set, or total.

inclusive or inclusive ors n
μη αποκλειστικό or
(logic, computing) A logical connective joining two or more predicates that yields the logical value "true" when at least one of the predicates is true.

incoherence /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪəɹəns/ incoherences n
ασυνάφεια ασυνέχεια ασυναρτησία
(uncountable) The quality of being incoherent.
The quality of not making logical sense or of not being logically connected.
ασυναρτησία
(countable) Something incoherent; something that does not make logical sense or is not logically connected.

incoherent more incoherent most incoherent adj
ασυνάρτητος
Not making logical sense; not logically connected or consistent.

incombustible /ˌɪŋkəmˈbʌstɪbəl/ more incombustible most incombustible adj
άκαυστος
Not capable of catching fire and burning; not flammable.

income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ incomes n
εισόδημα έσοδα
Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others.

income tax income taxes n
Φόρος εισοδήματος
A tax levied on earned and unearned income, net of allowed deductions.

incommunicable more incommunicable most incommunicable adj
αμετάδοτος
(of a person) Who does not communicate freely; uncommunicative or reserved

incomparable /ɪŋkəmˈpærəbəl/ /ɪŋkəmˈpɛrəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɑmp(ə)rəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɒmp(ə)rəbəl/ more incomparable most incomparable adj
ασύγκριτος
So much better than another as to be beyond comparison.

incompatible /ˌɪnkəmˈpætɪbəl/ /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ more incompatible most incompatible adj
ασυμβίβαστος ασύμβατος
Of two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences; unable to function together due to dissimilarities.

incompetent more incompetent most incompetent adj
αναρμόδιος
Unskilled; lacking the degree of ability and responsibility that would normally be expected.

incomplete /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/ more incomplete most incomplete adj
ανολοκλήρωτος ατελής ατελείωτος
Not complete; not finished

incomprehensible /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ more incomprehensible most incomprehensible adj
ακατανόητος ακαταλαβίστικος
impossible or very difficult to understand.

incompressible adj
απίεστος
Not compressible.

inconceivable /ɪn.kənˈsiː.və.bl̩/ more inconceivable most inconceivable adj
ακατανόητος
Unable to be conceived or imagined; unbelievable.

incongruous /ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/ /ɪnˈkɒn.ɡɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪŋˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs/ more incongruous most incongruous adj
ανάρμοστος αταίριαστος
Not similar or congruent; not matching or fitting in.

inconsistency /ˌɪnkənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/ inconsistencies n
ανακολουθία
The state of being inconsistent.

inconsistent /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ more inconsistent most inconsistent adj
ανακόλουθος
Not consistent or coherent in thought or behavior.
Not consistent:

inconsolable more inconsolable most inconsolable adj
απαρηγόρητος
Not consolable; unable to be consoled or comforted, usually due to grief, disappointment, or other distress.

inconstant more inconstant most inconstant adj
άστατος ασταθής
Not constant; wavering.

incontinence /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ incontinences n
ακράτεια
(urology) The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

incontrovertible /ˌɪŋ.kɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.təbl̩/ more incontrovertible most incontrovertible adj
αδιάσειστος αναμφισβήτητος
Not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning.

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.e(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.ət/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɹe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɹeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː.pə.ɹət/ v
ενσωματώνω
(transitive) To include (something) as a part.
(US, legal) To include (another clause or guarantee of the US constitution) as a part (of the Fourteenth Amendment, such that the clause binds not only the federal government but also state governments).

incorporation /ɪŋ.kɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ incorporations n
ενσωμάτωση
The act of incorporating, or the state of being incorporated.
κατάταξη
The union of different ingredients in one mass; mixture; combination; synthesis.

incorporeal /ɪŋkɔː(ɹ)ˈpɔːɹiəl/ more incorporeal most incorporeal adj
άυλος ασώματος
Having no material form or physical substance.

incorrectly more incorrectly most incorrectly adv
λανθασμένα
In an incorrect manner.

incorruptible more incorruptible most incorruptible adj
αδιάφθορος άφθαρτος
Incapable of being bribed or morally corrupted; inflexibly just and upright.
άφθαρτος
Not subject to corruption or decay.

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ increases n
αύξηση
An amount by which a quantity is increased.
For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ v
αυξάνω αβγατίζω
(intransitive) (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
αυξάνω ανεβαίνω
(transitive) To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.

incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbəɫ] [ɪ̈ŋˈkɹ̥ʷɛɾəbɫ̩] more incredible most incredible adj
απίστευτος
(literal) Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable. [from 15th c.]
(figurative) Amazing; astonishing; awe-inspiring.

incredulity /ˌɪnkɹɪˈdjuːlɪti/ incredulities n
δυσπιστία
Unwillingness or inability to believe; doubt about the truth or verisimilitude of something; disbelief.

incredulous /ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/ /ˌɪn.ˈkɹɛ.d͡ʒə.ləs/ more incredulous most incredulous adj
δύσπιστος σκεπτικός
Skeptical, disbelieving, or unable to believe. [from 16th c.]
απίστευτος
(largely, _, obsolete, now, only, _, nonstandard) Difficult to believe; incredible. [from 17th c.]

incriminate /ɪŋˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/ v
ενοχοποιώ
(transitive) To accuse or bring criminal charges against.

incriminating more incriminating most incriminating adj
ενοχοποιητικός
Causing, showing, or proving that one is guilty of wrongdoing.

incubation /ɪnkjuˈbeɪʃən/ /ɪnkjuːˈbeɪʃən/ incubations n
επώαση
Sitting on eggs for the purpose of hatching young; a brooding on, or keeping warm, to develop the life within, by any process.
(pathology) The development of a disease from its causes, or the period of such development.
εγκοίμηση
(psychology) One of the four proposed stages of creativity (preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification): the unconscious recombination of thought elements that were stimulated through conscious work at one point in time, resulting in novel ideas at a later point.
Sleeping in a temple or other holy place in order to have oracular dreams or to receive healing.

incubation period incubation periods n
περίοδος επώασης
(epidemiology) The time elapsed between an exposure to a pathogenic organism, a chemical or radiation, and the appearance of signs and symptoms.

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ incunabula n
αρχέτυπο
(printing) A book, single sheet, or image that was printed before the year 1501 in Europe.

incurable /ˌɪnˈkjʊəɹəbl/ /ˌɪnˈkjʊɹəbl/ adj
ανίατος
Of an illness, condition, etc, that is unable to be cured; healless.

incurious more incurious most incurious adj
απερίεργος
Lacking interest or curiosity; uninterested.

indecent assault indecent assaults n
ασέλγεια
(criminal law, Hong Kong, historical, _, in, _, UK) Sexual contact with another person, who does not want it, that does not result in, or is not considered to be, rape.

indecipherable /ɪndə-/ /ɪndɪˈsaɪfəɹəbəl/ /ɪndɪˈsaɪfɹəbəl/ more indecipherable most indecipherable adj
δυσερμήνευτος
Not decipherable; impossible to decode, read, understand or comprehend.

indecision /ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ indecisions n
αναποφασιστικότητα δισταγμός
The inability to decide on a course of action, especially if two or more possibilities exist.

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ more indecisive most indecisive adj
άβουλος
(of a person) Not decisive; not marked by promptness or decision.

indeclinable adj
άκλιτος
(grammar, of a word) Not grammatically declinable.

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
πράγματι όντως
(modal) Truly; in fact; actually.
όντως
(degree, after the adjective modified) In fact.

indeed /ɪnˈdid/ /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
πράγματι όντως
Indicates emphatic agreement.

indefatigable /ˌɪn.də-/ /ˌɪn.dəˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪ.fəˈti.ɡə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/ [ˌɪn.dəˈfæɾ.ɪ.ɡə.bəl] more indefatigable most indefatigable adj
ακούραστος
Extremely persistent and untiring.

indefeasible adj
ακατάρητος αναφαίρετος
Not liable to being annulled or declared void.

indefensible more indefensible most indefensible adj
αδικαιολόγητος
Not defensible; not capable of being defended.
(figurative) Incapable of being justified or excused.

indefinite /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ more indefinite most indefinite adj
ακαθόριστος αόριστος
Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
(linguistics) Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things
αόριστος
Vague or unclear.

indefinite article indefinite articles n
αόριστο άρθρο
(grammar) A word preceding a noun to indicate that the noun refers to any member of the class of objects named by the noun.

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ more indelible most indelible adj
ανεξίτηλος
Having the quality of being difficult to delete, remove, wash away, blot out, or efface.

indemnification /ənˌdɛmnəfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪnˌdɛmnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ indemnifications n
αποζημίωση
The act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty.

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ independences n
ανεξαρτησία
The quality or state of being independent; lack of dependence; the state of not being reliant on, or controlled by, others.
The state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood.

independence day independence days n
ημέρα ανεξαρτησίας
An annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood.

independent /ˌɪn.dɪˈpɛn.dənt/ more independent most independent adj
ανεξάρτητος
Not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free.

indescribable /ɪndɪˈskɹaɪbəbl̩/ more indescribable most indescribable adj
αδιήγητος ανεκδιήγητος απερίγραπτος αχαρακτήριστος
Impossible (or very difficult) to describe.

indescribably more indescribably most indescribably adv
απερίγραπτα
In an indescribable manner.

indestructibility n
αδιαλυτότητα αφθαρσία ευσυνειδησία
The condition of being indestructible.

indestructible adj
άφθαρτος άθραυστος άτρωτος ακατάλυτος ακατάστρεπτος ακατέστρεπτος
Not destructible; incapable of decomposition or of being destroyed; invincible.

indeterminacy indeterminacies n
απροσδιοριστία
The condition of being indeterminate.

index /ˈɪndɛks/ index's indexes indices n
κατάλογος πίνακας ευρετήριο
An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
ένδειξη
A sign; an indication; a token.
δείκτης
(economics) A single number calculated from an array of prices or of quantities.
συντελεστής
(science) A number representing a property or ratio; a coefficient.
εκθέτης
(mathematics) A raised suffix indicating a power.

index /ˈɪndɛks/ v
καταλογογραφώ
(chiefly, economics) To normalise in order to account for inflation; to correct for inflation by linking to a price index in order to maintain real levels.

index card index cards n
δελτίο
A piece of heavy paper stock used to record information to be stored in an index.

indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ v
δείχνω
To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

indication /ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ indications n
σύμβολο
(rare) A mark or another symbol used to represent something.

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ indicatives n
οριστική
(grammar, uncountable) The indicative mood.

indicative mood indicative moods n
οριστική οριστική έγκλιση
(grammar) The mood of a verb used in ordinary, factual, or objective statements.

indicator /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ indicators n
δείκτης
A pointer or index that indicates something.
The needle or dial on such a meter.
(chemistry) Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
δείκτης μετρητής
A meter or gauge.
δείκτης πορείας
(UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland , automotive ) A turn signal; each of the flashing lights on each side of a vehicle which indicate a turn is being made to left or right, or a lane change etc.

indiction /ɪnˈdɪkʃən/ indictions n
ινδικτιών
(historical) A fiscal period of fifteen years, instituted by Constantine in 313 C.E. (but counting from 1st September 312), used throughout the Middle Ages as a way of dating events, documents etc.

indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ indifferences n
αδιαφορία
The state of being indifferent.

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/ /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ more indifferent most indifferent adj
μέτριος
Mediocre (usually used negatively in modern usage).
αδιάφορος
Not making a difference; without significance or importance.
(obsolete) Not different, matching.

indigence /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒəns/ indigences n
πενία ένδεια
Extreme poverty or destitution.

indigestion indigestions n
βαρυστομαχιά δυσπεψία
A condition of heartburn, nausea, or other stomach-related pain, sometimes caused by eating too quickly.

indignation /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ indignations n
αγανάκτηση
An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
A self-righteous anger or disgust.

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ indigoes indigos n
ινδικό
A purplish-blue colour.

indirect /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛkt/ /ˌɪndəˈɹɛkt/ /ˌɪndɪˈɹɛkt/ more indirect most indirect adj
έμμεσος
Not direct

indirectly /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛktli/ /ˌɪndɪˈɹɛktli/ adv
πλαγίως
In an indirect manner.

indiscreet indiscreeter indiscreetest adj
αδιάκριτος
Not discreet; lacking in discretion.

indiscreetly more indiscreetly most indiscreetly adv
αδιάκριτα
In an indiscreet manner.

indiscretion /ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ indiscretions n
αδιακρισία
The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion
An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.

indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ more indispensable most indispensable adj
αναντικατάστατος
Absolutely necessary or requisite; that one cannot do without. [from 17th c.]

indisposition /ɪnˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ indispositions n
αδιαθεσία
A mild illness, the state of being indisposed.

indisputable /ˌɪn.dɪˈspju.tə.bəɫ/ /ˌɪn.dɪˈspjuː.tə.bəɫ/ more indisputable most indisputable adj
αδιάψευστος
Not disputable; not open to question; obviously true

indisputably adv
αναμφίβολα αναμφισβήτητα αναντίρρητα ασυζητητί
In a manner that is incapable of being disputed or argued against.

indissociable more indissociable most indissociable adj
αδιάσπαστος αδιαχώριστος αναπόσπαστος

indissoluble /ɪndɪˈsɒljʊbəl/ more indissoluble most indissoluble adj
ακατάλυτος
Lasting; indestructible; not possible to dissolve, disintegrate or break up.

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ indiums n
ίνδιο
A chemical element (symbol In) with an atomic number of 49: a soft silvery-white metal.

individual /ɪndɪˈvɪdjʊ(ə)l/ /ɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊ(ə)l/ /ˌɪndə-/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒ(u)əl/ individuals n
άτομο
A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

individualism individualisms n
ατομοκρατία ατομικισμός
The moral stance, political philosophy, or social outlook that promotes independence and self-reliance of individual people, while opposing the interference with each person's choices by society, the state, or any other group or institution.

indivisible /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzɪbəl/ adj
αδιαίρετος
Incapable of being divided; atomic.
(arithmetic) Incapable of being divided by a specific integer without leaving a remainder.

indoctrination indoctrinations n
κατήχηση
The act of indoctrinating, or the condition of being indoctrinated

indolence /ˈɪndl̩(ə)ns/ /ˈɪndl̩əns/ /ˈɪndəl(ə)ns/ indolences n
απραγμοσύνη νωθρότητα ραθυμία
Habitual laziness or sloth.

indomitable /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl̩/ more indomitable most indomitable adj
αδάμαστος ακατάβλητος
Incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished.

indri /ˈɪndɹi/ indris n
ίντρι
One of the largest living lemurs (Indri indri), native to Madagascar.

inductance inductances n
αυτεπαγωγή
(physics) The property of an electric circuit by which a voltage is induced in it by a changing magnetic field.
The quantity of the resulting electromagnetic flux divided by the current that produces it, measured in henries (SI symbol: H.)

induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ inductions n
επαγωγή
(embryology) Given a group of cells that emits or displays a substance, the influence of this substance on the fate of a second group of cells
(logic) Derivation of general principles from specific instances.
(physics) Generation of an electric current by a varying magnetic field.
επιτάχυνση
(medicine) The process of inducing the birth process.

inductive /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/ more inductive most inductive adj
επαγωγικός
(logic) Of, or relating to logical induction.

indulge /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ v
κακομαθαίνω καλομαθαίνω του κάνω όλα τα χατήρια
(transitive) To satisfy the wishes or whims of.
ενδίδω υποκύπτω
To give way to (a habit or temptation); to not oppose or restrain.

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ indulgences n
ανοχή επιείκεια
Tolerance.
κανάκεμα παραχάιδεμα
The act of catering to someone's every desire.
απόλαυση πολυτέλεια
Something in which someone indulges.
συγχωροχάρτι συχωροχάρτι
(Roman Catholicism) A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.

industrial /ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/ more industrial most industrial adj
βιομηχανικός
Of or relating to industry, notably manufacturing.
(of a society or country) Having many industries; industrialized.

industrial espionage n
βιομηχανική κατασκοπεία
The use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage.

industrialization industrializations n
εκβιομηχάνιση
A process of social and economic change whereby a human society is transformed from a preindustrial to an industrial state.

industrialized adj
προβιομηχανικός
Having undergone industrialization

industriousness n
προκοπή
The quality of being industrious; diligence.

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ industries n
εργατικότητα προκοπή
(uncountable) The tendency to work persistently. Diligence.
βιομηχανία
(countable, business, economics) Businesses of the same type, considered as a whole. Trade.
(uncountable, economics) Businesses that produce goods as opposed to services.

inebriation /ɪˌniːbɹiˈeɪʃən/ inebriations n
μέθη μεθύσι
The state or characteristic of drunkenness.

inedible adj
μη εδώδιμος
not edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat

ineffable /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/ /ˌɪnˈɛf.ə.bəl/ adj
άφατος ανείπωτος
Beyond expression in words; unspeakable. [from 1450]

ineffective more ineffective most ineffective adj
ατελέσφορος
not having the desired effect; ineffectual

ineffectual more ineffectual most ineffectual adj
αναποτελεσματικός
Unable or insufficient to produce effect.
Worthless; ineffective.
Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.

inelastic /ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk/ more inelastic most inelastic adj
ανελαστικός
(literal, figurative) Lacking elasticity; inflexible, unyielding.

inelegantly more inelegantly most inelegantly adv
άγαρμπα
In an inelegant manner.

inept /ɪnˈɛpt/ more inept most inept adj
ανίκανος άχρηστος
Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.

ineptitude ineptitudes n
ανεπιτηδειότητα
The quality of being inept.

inequality /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ [ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ɾi] inequalities n
ανισότητα
An unfair, not equal, state.
(mathematics) A statement that of two quantities one is specifically less than (or greater than) another. Symbol: < or \leq or > or \geq or \ne, as appropriate.

ineradicable adj
ανεκρίζωτος
Not able to be eradicated; (of a root, plant, etc.) too deep to remove.

inertia /ɪnˈɜː.ʃə/ /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/ /ɪˈnɝ.ʃə/ inertiae inertias inertiæ n
αδράνεια
(figuratively) In a person, unwillingness to take action.

inescapable more inescapable most inescapable adj
αναπόφευκτος αναπόδραστος
Impossible (unable) to avoid or escape; not escapable.

inescapably more inescapably most inescapably adv
σίγουρα
In an inescapable manner.

inevitability /ɪˌnɛvɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ inevitabilities n
αναπόφευκτο
(uncountable) The condition of being inevitable.
(countable) An inevitable condition or outcome.

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
αναπόφευκτος
Impossible to avoid or prevent.

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvətəbli/ /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ adv
αναπότρεπτα αναπόφευκτα σίγουρα
In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

inexcusable more inexcusable most inexcusable adj
αδικαιολόγητος
not excusable

inexhaustible /ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbl̩/ adj
ανεξάντλητος
Impossible to exhaust; unlimited.

inexorable /ɪnˈɛksɔɹəbəl/ /ɪnˈɛksɹəb(ə)l/ /ɪˈnɛksɚəb(ə)l/ more inexorable most inexorable adj
αδυσώπητος αμείλικτος
Impossible to prevent or stop; inevitable. [from mid 16th c.]

inexpensive more inexpensive most inexpensive adj
φτηνός
low in price

inexperience inexperiences n
απειρία
A lack of experience.

inexperienced /ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ more inexperienced most inexperienced adj
άπειρος
Not experienced; lacking knowledge or experience; green.

inexplicable /ɪnˈɛk.splɪ.kə.bəl/ /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ more inexplicable most inexplicable adj
ανεξήγητος
Impossible to explain; not easily accounted for.

inexpressible more inexpressible most inexpressible adj
ανεκδιήγητος
Unable to be expressed; not able to be put into words.

inexpressibly more inexpressibly most inexpressibly adv
απερίγραπτα

inexpugnable /ˌɪnɛkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ /ˌɪnɪkˈspʌɡnəbəl/ more inexpugnable most inexpugnable adj
απόρθητος
Impossible to eliminate or destroy; impregnable.

infallible /ɪnˈfæl.ɪ.bl̩/ more infallible most infallible adj
αλάνθαστος αναμάρτητος
Without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy.

infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ more infamous most infamous adj
διαβόητος
(UK, historical) Subject to a judicial punishment that deprived the infamous person of certain rights; this included a prohibition against holding public office, exercising the franchise, receiving a public pension, serving on a jury, or giving testimony in a court of law.

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ infants n
βρέφος νήπιο
A very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age after birth, needing almost constant care and attention.

infanticide /ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/ infanticides n
βρεφοκτονία παιδοκτονία
The murder of an infant.
παιδοκτονία τεκνοκτονία
(law, Canada) The criminal offence of killing of a newborn, committed by its mother while psychologically disturbed by the effects of childbirth or lactation, not regarded as murder.

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ infantries n
πεζικό
Soldiers who fight on foot (on land), as opposed to cavalry and other mounted units, regardless of external transport (e.g. airborne).
(uncountable) The part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers, especially opposed to mounted and technical troops.

infantryman infantrymen n
πεζικάριος
(military) a soldier employed in an infantry role
(by restriction) a male soldier of the infantry

infarct /ɪnˈfɑrkt/ infarcts n
εμβολή
(pathology) An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.

infatuation infatuations n
πάθος
(obsolete) The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; madness.

infeasible more infeasible most infeasible adj
ανέφικτος
Not feasible.

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ infections n
λοίμωξη μόλυνση
An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
υπαινίσσομαι υπονοώ
συμπεραίνω
(transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence. [from 16th c.]

inference /ˈɪn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈɪn.fɚ.əns/ [ˈɪɱ.fə.ɹəns] [ˈɪɱ.fɚ.əns] [ˈɪɱ.fɹəns] inferences n
συμπερασμός συναγωγή
(uncountable) The act or process of inferring by deduction or induction.
πόρισμα συμπέρασμα τεκμήριο
(countable) That which is inferred; a truth or proposition drawn from another which is admitted or supposed to be true; a conclusion; a deduction.

inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ more inferior most inferior adj
κατώτερος
Of low rank, standard or quality.
κάτω
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inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ɹi.ə/ /ɪnˈfɪɹ.i.ɚ/ inferiors n
υφιστάμενος
A person of lower rank, stature, or ability to another.

infernal /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ /ɪnˈfɝnəl/ more infernal most infernal adj
καταχθόνιος
Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish.

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ infernos n
κόλαση
A place or situation resembling Hell.

infertile /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)taɪl/ /ɪnˈfɝtɪl/ more infertile most infertile adj
άγονος
Not fertile.

infertility infertilities n
στειρότητα
The inability to conceive children.

infibulation /ɪnfɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/ infibulations n
αγκτηριασμός

infidel /ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ /ˈɪn.fə.ˌdɛl/ infidels n
άπιστος
(now, usually, derogatory) One who does not believe in a certain religion.
(now, usually, derogatory) One who does not believe in a certain principle.

infighting infightings n
φαγωμάρα
Fighting or quarreling among the members of a single group or side.

infiltrate /ɪnˈfɪltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfəltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/ v
διεισδύω
(ambitransitive) To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.

infiltration /ɪnfɪlˈtɹeɪʃən/ infiltrations n
διείσδυση
The act of secretly entering a physical location and/or organization.

infinite /ˈɪnfənɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ more infinite most infinite adj
άπειρος
Boundless, endless, without end or limits; innumerable. [from 15th c.]
άπειρο
(mathematics) Greater than any positive quantity or magnitude; limitless. [from 17th c.]

infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/ more infinitesimal most infinitesimal adj
απειροστός
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to values that approach zero as a limit.
απειροελάχιστος
(informal) Very small.

infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/ infinitesimals n
πολλοστημόριο
(mathematics) A non-zero quantity whose magnitude is smaller than any positive number (by definition it is not a real number).

infinitesimal calculus n
απειροστικός λογισμός
(calculus) Differential calculus and integral calculus considered together as a single subject.

infinitesimally more infinitesimally most infinitesimally adv
απειροελάχιστα

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnətɪv/ /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ infinitives n
απαρέμφατο
(grammar) A non-finite verb form considered neutral with respect to inflection; depending on language variously found used with auxiliary verbs, in subordinate clauses, or acting as a gerund, and often as the dictionary form.

infinity /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ infinities n
αιωνιότητα
(uncountable) endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size.
άπειρο
(countable, mathematics) A number that has an infinite numerical value that cannot be counted.

infirmary /ɪnˈfɝməɹi/ infirmaries n
θεραπευτήριο
A clinic or dispensary within another institution.

infirmity infirmities n
αδυναμία αναπηρία
feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.

infix /ɪnˈfɪks/ /ˈɪnfɪks/ infixes n
επένθημα
(linguistics, proscribed) A morpheme that always appears between other morphemes in a word, such as -i- and -o- in English (i.e. an interfix).

infix notation n
σημείωση επενθημάτων
(mathematics) Notation where operators appear between operands, for example a+b

inflammable /ɪnˈflæməbəl/ more inflammable most inflammable adj
εύφλεκτος άφλεκτος αναφλέξιμος ανεύφλεκτος ευερέθιστος εύλεκτος
Capable of burning; easily set on fire.

inflammation /ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ inflammations n
φλεγμονή
(pathology) A condition of any part of the body, consisting of congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ v
φουσκώνω
(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
(intransitive) To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ inflations n
φούσκωμα
An act, instance of, or state of expansion or increase in size, especially by injection of a gas.
πληθωρισμός
(economics) An increase in the general level of prices or in the cost of living.

inflect /ɪnˈflɛkt/ v
κλίνω
(transitive, grammar) To vary the form of a word to express tense, gender, number, mood, etc.

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ inflections n
κλίση
(grammar, uncountable) Change in the form of a word (morphologic change) to express different grammatical categories.
κάμψη λύγισμα
(mathematics) A change in curvature from concave to convex or from convex to concave.

inflow inflows n
εισροή
Anything which flows in or into

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ influences n
επιρροή
The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
A person or thing exerting such power or action.
(astrology) An element believed to determine someone's character or individual tendencies, caused by the position of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth.
(electricity) Electrostatic induction.
επήρεια επιρροή
An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.

influence /ɪnˈflu.əns/ /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ v
επηρεάζω επηρεάζομαι
(transitive) To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

influential /ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ more influential most influential adj
ισχυρός σημαίνων
Having or exerting influence.

influx /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ influxes n
εισροή
A flow inward or into something; a coming in.

inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ɪnˈfɔːm/ v
καταδίδω
To act as an informer; denounce.
πληροφορώ
(transitive) To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).

informal /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ more informal most informal adj
φιλικός
Not formal or ceremonious.
ανεπίσημος
(of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.

informant /ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/ /ɪnˈfɔːmənt/ informants n
πληροφοριοδότης
One who relays confidential information to someone, especially to the police; an informer.

informatics /ɪnfəˈmætɪks/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmætɪks/ [ˌɪnfɚˈmæɾɪks] n
πληροφορική
(computing) A branch of information science and of computer science that focuses on the study of information processing, particularly with respect to systems integration and human interactions with machine and data.

information /ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fəˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ informations n
πληροφορία
Things that are or can be known about a given topic; communicable knowledge of something. [from 14th c.]

information science information sciences n
πληροφορική
(applied science) A broad and interdisciplinary science that deals with the gathering, classification, storage, manipulation, retrieval and analysis of information as an organized resource.

information technology information technologies n
τεχνολογία της πληροφορίας
(computing) The practice of creating and/or studying computer systems and applications.

informer informers n
πληροφοριοδότης
One who informs someone else about something.
καταδότης
A person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity.

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
υπέρυθρος
Having a wavelength in the infrared spectrum.

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ infrareds n
υπέρυθρος
(uncountable) The electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm.

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ infrastructures n
υποδομή
(systems theory) An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system. [from 1887]
The basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society.

infuriate /ɪnˈfjʊəɹieɪt/ /ɪnˈfjʊəɹɪət/ v
εξοργίζω
To make furious or mad with anger; to fill with fury.

ingenious /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːniəs/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒiːnjəs/ more ingenious most ingenious adj
εφευρετικός
(of a person) Displaying genius or brilliance; inventive.
μεγαλοφυής
(of a thing) Characterized by genius; cleverly contrived or done.
δαιμόνιος πολυμήχανος
Showing originality or sagacity; witty.

ingest /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
καταπίνω
(transitive) To take (a substance, e.g., food) into the body of an organism, especially through the mouth and into the gastrointestinal tract.

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ ingots n
πλίνθωμα
A solid block of more or less pure metal, often but not necessarily bricklike in shape and trapezoidal in cross-section, the result of pouring out and cooling molten metal, often immediately after smelting from raw ore or alloying from constituents.

ingratitude /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtjuːd/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtud/ /ɪnˈɡɹætɪtʃuːd/ ingratitudes n
αχαριστία αγνωμοσύνη
A lack or absence of gratitude; thanklessness.

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ ingredients n
συστατικό
One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

inhabit /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ v
κατοικώ ενοικώ
(transitive) To live or reside in.
κατοικώ
(transitive) To be present in.

inhabitable /ɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈhæbɪɾəbəl/ more inhabitable most inhabitable adj
κατοικήσιμος
Fit to live in; habitable.

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ inhabitants n
κάτοικος
Someone or thing who lives in a place.

inhabited /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ adj
κατοικούμενος
Having inhabitants; lived in.

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
εισπνέω
(intransitive) To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.

inherent /ɪnˈhɛɹənt/ /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
συμφυής
Naturally as part or consequence of something.

inherently /ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ more inherently most inherently adv
εγγενώς
In an inherent way; naturally, innately.

inherit /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
κληρονομώ
(transitive) To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).
(transitive) To receive (property, a title, etc.), by legal succession or bequest after the previous owner's death.
(transitive, biology) To receive a characteristic from one's ancestors by genetic transmission.
(transitive) To derive from people or conditions previously in force.

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/ inheritances n
κληρονομιά
(countable) That which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament.

inhibit /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ v
αναστέλλω αναχαιτίζω
(transitive) To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.

inhibition /ɪnhɪˈbɪʃən/ /ɪnɪˈbɪʃən/ inhibitions n
αναστολή αναχαίτιση παρεμπόδιση
The act of inhibiting.
αναστολή
(chemistry, biochemistry) The process of stopping or retarding a reaction.

inhibitor inhibitors n
αναστολέας
(chemistry) Any substance capable of stopping or slowing a specific chemical reaction.

inhospitality inhospitalities n
αξενία αφιλοξενία
Lack of hospitality.

inhuman /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ more inhuman most inhuman adj
απάνθρωπος αφιλάνθρωπος
Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.

inimical /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ more inimical most inimical adj
επιζήμιος
Harmful in effect.
εχθρικός
Unfriendly, hostile.

inimitable /ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/ more inimitable most inimitable adj
αμίμητος
Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless.

inion inia inions n
ινίο
(anatomy) A small protuberance on the external surface of the back of the skull near the neck; the external occipital protuberance.

iniquity /-kwə-/ /ɪnˈɪkwɪti/ [-ɾi] iniquities n
αδικία
(uncountable) Deviation from what is right; gross injustice, sin, wickedness.
(countable) An act of great injustice or unfairness; a sinful or wicked act; an unconscionable deed.

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ adj
αρχικός
Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ initials n
αρχικό γράμμα
The first letter of a word or a name.
αρχικό γράμμα μονογραφή
In plural, the first letter of each word of a person's full name considered as a unit.
αρχικό γράμμα πρωτόγραμμα
(typesetting, calligraphy) A distinguished initial letter of a chapter or section of a document.

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ v
μονογραφώ
(transitive) To sign one's initial(s), as an abbreviated signature.

initialism /ɪˈnɪʃəlɪzəm/ initialisms n
αρκτικόλεξο
(linguistics) A term formed from the initial letters of several words or parts of words, which is itself pronounced letter by letter.

initialization initializations n
έναρξη αρχικοποίηση
(programming) An assignment of an initial value for a data object or variable

initialize v
αρχικοποιώ
To assign initial values to something.
(computing) To assign an initial value to a variable.
(computing) To format a storage medium prior to use.

initiation /ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ initiations n
μύηση
The form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society; mode of entrance into an organized body; especially, the rite of admission into a secret society or order.

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ initiatives n
πρωτοβουλία
A beginning; a first move.
A new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem.
The ability to act first or on one's own.

injection /ɪn.ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ injections n
ένεση
The act of injecting, or something that is injected.
εμφύτευση
(category theory) A morphism from either one of the two components of a coproduct to that coproduct.
(set theory) A function that maps distinct x in the domain to distinct y in the codomain; formally, a f: X → Y such that f(a) = f(b) implies a = b for any a, b in the domain.

injective /ɪnˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ adj
αμφιμονότιμη
(mathematics) of, relating to, or being an injection: such that each element of the image (or range) is associated with at most one element of the preimage (or domain); inverse-deterministic

injure /ˈɪn.dʒə/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ v
τραυματίζω
(transitive) To wound or cause physical harm to a living creature.

injury /ˈɪn.d͡ʒə.ɹi/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ.i/ /ˈɪn.d͡ʒɹi/ injuries n
ζημία
The violation of a person's reputation, rights, property, or interests.

injury time n
καθυστερήσεις
(sports) Additional time played after each period of a game in order to compensate for stoppages due to player injuries; loosely extended to include time added on to compensate for all types of stoppages, i.e. synonymous with stoppage time.

injustice /ɪnˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪs/ injustices n
αδικία
Absence of justice; unjustice.
Violation of the rights of another person or people.

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ inks n
μελάνι
A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.
The black or dark-colored fluid ejected by squid, octopus etc, as a protective strategy.

ink-pad ink-pads n
ταμπόν
A piece of absorbent material, soaked with ink used for rubber stamps. The ink gets onto the stamp by pressing the stamp on the ink-pad.

inkjet inkjets n
ψεκασμού
A device, particularly one used in the printing of documents, which propels tiny droplets of ink to the paper.

inkjet printer inkjet printers n
εκτυπωτής ψεκασμού
(computer hardware) A device for the printing of documents which that operates by propelling tiny droplets of liquid ink onto paper.

inkwell inkwells n
μελανοδοχείο
A container for ink, designed and usually positioned so that a person may conveniently dip a pen into it whenever a refill is needed.

inland /-lænd/ /ˈɪnlənd/ /ˈɪnˌland/ inlands n
ενδοχώρα
The interior part of a country.

inmate inmates n
τρόφιμος
A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).

inn /ɪn/ inns n
πανδοχείο
Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.

innate /ɪˈneɪt/ adj
έμφυτος εγγενής
Inborn; existing or having existed since birth.

innately more innately most innately adv
εγγενώς
In an innate manner, referring to a property that is possessed merely by its nature.

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ innermore innermost adj
εσωτερικός
Being or occurring (farther) inside, situated farther in, located (situated) or happening on the inside of something, situated within or farther within contained within something.

inner city inner cities n
άστυ
(urban studies) The central part of a city, especially an older, populous area of low-income or immigrant families as opposed to centrally-located commercial areas.

inner ear inner ears n
έσω ους
(anatomy) The portion of the ear located within the temporal bone which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea and is responsible for hearing and balance.

inner tube inner tubes n
σαμπρέλα
An inflatable rubber tube inserted into the casing of a pneumatic tyre/tire.

innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ innocences n
αθωότητα
Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.
Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.
Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.

innocent /ˈɪnəsənt/ more innocent most innocent adj
αθώος
Free from guilt, sin, or immorality.
Bearing no legal responsibility for a wrongful act.
Naive; artless.

innocently /ˈɪnəsəntli/ more innocently most innocently adv
αθώα
In an innocent manner.

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ more innocuous most innocuous adj
αβλαβής
Harmless; producing no ill effect.
Inoffensive; unprovocative; unexceptionable.

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ innovations n
καινοτομία
The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ɪˈnəʊ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.oʊˌveɪɾɪv/ /ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪ.tɪv / /ˈɪn.əˌveɪɾɪv/ more innovative most innovative adj
καινοτόμος νεωτεριστικός
Characterized by the creation of new ideas or inventions.
προηγμένος
Forward-looking; ahead of current thinking.

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ innuendis innuendoes innuendos n
υπαινιγμός υπονοούμενο
A derogatory hint or reference to, or (often sexual) insinuation about, a person or thing.

inoculate /ɪˈnɑːkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɑːkjulɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjulɪt/ v
εμβολιάζω
(transitive, immunology) To introduce an antigenic substance or vaccine into something (e.g. the body) or someone, such as to produce immunity to a specific disease. [from c. 1722]

inoperable adj
μη χειρουργήσιμος
(surgery) Incapable of being successfully operated on.
ανεγχείρητος
Incapable of operation or function; inoperative.

inopportune more inopportune most inopportune adj
ανεπίκαιρος
Happening/occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.

inpatient inpatients n
εσωτερικός ασθενής
(healthcare) A patient whose treatment needs at least one night's residence in a hospital; a hospitalized patient.

inquest /ˈɪŋkwɛst/ inquests n
ανάκριση περί θανάτου
A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death
έκθεση αιτίων θανάτου
The jury hearing such an inquiry, and the result of the inquiry

inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ /ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi/ /ɪŋ-/ /ˈɪnkwɪɹi/ inquiries n
διερεύνηση ερώτηση
The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.

inquisitor /ɪnˈkwɪzətəɹ/ inquisitors n
ανακριτής
(historical) An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.

insalubrious /ɪnsəˈluːbɹɪəs/ more insalubrious most insalubrious adj
ανθυγιεινός
Unhealthful, not providing or promoting health.

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ insaner insanest more insane most insane adj
τρελός παράφρων
Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.
(informal) Characterized by excess or the utmost folly; ridiculous; impractical.

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ insanities n
παραφροσύνη
The state of being insane; madness.

inscribe /ɪnˈskɹaɪb/ v
επιγράφω
(transitive) To write or cut (words) onto (something, especially a hard surface, or a book to be given to another person); to engrave.
εγγράφω
(geometry) To draw a circle, sphere, etc. inside a polygon, polyhedron, etc. and tangent to all its sides.

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ inscriptions n
επιγραφή χάραξη
Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone.
επιγραφή
The text on a coin.
αφιέρωση
Words written in the front of a book as a dedication.

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl̩/ more inscrutable most inscrutable adj
ακατανόητος
Difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom, or interpret.

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ insects n
έντομο
An arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

insecticidal adj
εντομοκτόνος
Of, relating to, or being insecticide; insect-killing.

insecticide insecticides n
εντομοκτόνο
A substance used to kill insects.

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ insectivores n
εντομοφάγος
Insect-eating animal or plant.

insectivorous /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/ more insectivorous most insectivorous adj
εντομοφάγος
Feeding on insects.

insecure /ɪnsəˈkjɔɹ/ /ɪnsəˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjɝ/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /ɪnsəˈkjʊɹ/ more insecure most insecure adj
ανασφαλής
Not secure.
Not comfortable or confident in oneself or in certain situations.

insecurity insecurities n
ανασφάλεια
A lack of security; uncertainty.

inseparable /in.ˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ more inseparable most inseparable adj
αχώριστος αδιαχώριστος
Unable to be separated; bound together permanently.

inside out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adv
ανάποδα
(not comparable) With the inside surface turned to be on the outside.
απ' έξω
(of knowledge) Thoroughly; extremely well.

insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/ insights n
διορατικότητα ενόραση
A sight or view of the interior of anything; a deep inspection or view; introspection; frequently used with into.
οξυδέρκεια οξύνοια
Power of acute observation and deduction
διαίσθηση
Intuitive apprehension of the inner nature of a thing or things; intuition.

insignificance insignificances n
ασημαντότητα μηδαμινότητα
the state of being insignificant

insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ more insignificant most insignificant adj
ασήμαντος
Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.

insincere more insincere most insincere adj
ανειλικρινής υστερόβουλος
Not genuinely meaning what has been expressed; not sincere; artificial.

insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ v
υπαινίσσομαι υπονοώ
To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.

insipid /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/ more insipid most insipid adj
σαχλός
άνοστος άγευστος
Unappetizingly flavorless.
άνοστος ανούσιος
Flat; lacking character or definition.

insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ v
επιμένω
(with on or upon or (that + indicative)) To hold up a claim emphatically.

insofar as /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹæz/ /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹəz/ /ɪn.səʊˈfɑːɹəz/ conjunction
στο βαθμό που
to the extent that

insolation /ˌɪnsoʊˈleɪʃən/ insolations n
ηλιασμός
The act or process of exposing to the rays of the sun, such as for the purpose of medical treatment, drying or maturing, as fruits, drugs, etc., or of rendering acid, as vinegar.

insolent /ˈɪn.sə.lənt/ more insolent most insolent adj
αυθάδης
Insulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.

insoluble /ɪnˈsɑljəbəl/ /ɪnˈsɒljʊbəl/ more insoluble most insoluble adj
αξεδιάλυτος
That cannot be solved; unsolvable; insolvable.

insolvent /ɪn.ˈsɑːɫv.ənt/ /ɪn.ˈsɒlv.ənt/ /ɪn.ˈsɒɫv.ənt/ more insolvent most insolvent adj
χρεωκοπημένος
Unable to pay one's bills as they fall due.

insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ insomnias n
αϋπνία
(medicine) A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.

insouciant /inˈsusiənt/ /ɪnˈsuːsɪənt/ more insouciant most insouciant adj
αμέριμνη αμέριμνο αμέριμνος
Casually unconcerned; carefree, indifferent, nonchalant.

inspection /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ inspections n
εξέταση
The act of examining something, often closely.
επιθεώρηση
An organization that checks that certain laws or rules are obeyed.

inspector /ɪnˈspɛktə/ /ɪnˈspɛktɚ/ inspectors n
επιθεωρητής
A person employed to inspect something.
επιθεωρητής υπαστυνόμος
(law enforcement) A police officer ranking below superintendent.

inspiration /ˌɪn.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spəˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ inspirations n
εισπνοή
(physiology, uncountable) The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration.
έμπνευση
The act of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.
A person, object, or situation which quickens or stimulates an influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.

inspire /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹ/ v
εμπνέω
(transitive) To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
πνέω
To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.

inspirer inspirers n
εμπνευστής
Someone who inspires.

installation [ɪnstəˈleɪʃən] installations n
εγκατάσταση
An act of installing.
Something installed, especially the whole of a system of machines, apparatus, and accessories, when set up and arranged for practical working, as in electric lighting, transmission of power, etc.
A work of installation art.
A grouping of facilities that constitute a permanent military base.

installer installers n
εγκαταστάτης
One who installs.

installment /ɪnˈstoːl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɑl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔl.mənt/ /ɪnˈstɔːl.mənt/ installments n
εγκατάσταση
The act of installing; installation.

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ instances n
κρούσμα περιστατικό
A case offered as an exemplification or a precedent; an illustrative example. [from 16th c.]
περίπτωση φορά
One of a series of recurring occasions, cases, essentially the same.
στιγµιότυπο
(computing) A specific occurrence of something that is created or instantiated, such as a database, or an object of a class in object-oriented programming. [from 20th c.]

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ instants n
στιγμή
A very short period of time; a moment.
A single, usually precise, point in time.

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ instant coffees n
στιγμιαίος καφές
A beverage in the form of a powder, granules, or concentrated liquid, made from coffee and able to be quickly reconstituted by adding water.

instant message instant messages n
άμεσο μήνυμα
(communication, computing) A message conveyed through an instant messaging program.

instant messaging n
πρόγραμμα ανταλλαγής αμέσων μηνυμάτων
(communication, computing) A form of realtime communication where two or more people exchange text messages, usually short, using computers or other devices with communications capabilities.

instantiate /ɪnˈstænʃieɪt/ v
προτυποποιώ
(transitive, object-oriented programming) To create an object (an instance) of a specific class. [from 20th c.]

instantly /ˈɪnstəntli/ adv
αμέσως
At once; without delay. [from 16th c.]

instar /ˈɪnstɑɹ/ /ˈɪnstɑː/ instars n
στάδιο
Any one of the several stages of postembryonic development which an arthropod undergoes, between molts, before it reaches sexual maturity.
An arthropod at a specified one of these stages of development.

instead /ɪnˈstɛd/ adv
αντί
In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

instead of preposition
αντί
In lieu of; in place of; rather than.

instep /ˈinˌstɛp/ insteps n
κουντεπιέ
(anatomy) The arched part of the top of the foot between the toes and the ankle.

instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ v
ενσταλάζω
To cause a quality to become part of someone's nature.

instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ instincts n
ένστικτο ένστιχτο
A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ more instinctive most instinctive adj
ενστικτώδης
Related to or prompted by instinct.
Driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking.

instinctively /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/ more instinctively most instinctively adv
ενστικτωδώς
Innately; by instinct; without being taught.

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈɪnstɪt͡ʃuːt/ institutes n
ινστιτούτο
An institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtʃuːʃən/ institutions n
θεσμός
A custom or practice of a society or community.
ίδρυμα
A long established and respected organization, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
μορφή προσωπικότητα
(informal) A person long established in a place, position, or field.

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ instructions n
εκπαίδευση εντολή κατάρτιση οδηγία συμβουλή
(uncountable) The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge.
εντολή
(computing) A single operation of a processor defined by an instruction set architecture.

instructor instructors n
εκπαιδευτής δάσκαλος δασκάλα διδάσκαλος διδασκάλισσα εκπαιδεύτρια
One who instructs; a teacher.

instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ /ˈɪnstɹʊmənt/ instruments n
όργανο
A device used to produce music.
A measuring or displaying device.
εργαλείο όργανο
A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
έγγραφο
(legal) A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.
ενεργούμενο υποχείριο
(figuratively) A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.

instrumental /ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ /ɪnstɹʊˈmɛntəl/ more instrumental most instrumental adj
οργανικός
(music) Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for an instrument, especially a musical instrument (rather than the human voice).

instrumental case instrumental cases n
οργανική οργανική πτώση
(grammar) A noun case used to express means or agency—and is generally indicated in English by by or with with the objective. Languages that use the instrumental case include Armenian, Serbo-Croatian, Czech, Dyirbal, Georgian, Latvian, Slovene, Polish, Ukrainian, Quechua, Russian, Assamese, Turkish and Sanskrit. Extinct languages that used the instrumental case include Old English, Old Saxon and Old High German.

instrumentalize v
εργαλειοποιώ
(transitive) To make into an instrument for achieving a goal.

insubordination insubordinations n
ανυποταξία απειθαρχία
The quality or state of being insubordinate; disobedience to lawful authority; specifically, an employee's failure or refusal to comply with a request or an assignment given by his/her supervisor.

insufferable /ɪnˈsʌfəɹəb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈsʌfɹəb(ə)l/ more insufferable most insufferable adj
ανυπόφορος αβάσταχτος
Not sufferable; very difficult or impossible to endure; intolerable, unbearable.

insufficiency insufficiencies n
ανεπάρκεια
The lack of sufficiency; a shortage or inadequacy.

insufficient /ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/ more insufficient most insufficient adj
ανεπαρκής

insufficiently more insufficiently most insufficiently adv
ανεπαρκώς
not sufficiently

insulating more insulating most insulating adj
θερμομονωτικός μονωτικός
That insulates.

insulation /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ insulations n
μόνωση
The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation.
(engineering) The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
(electricity) a medium in which it is possible to maintain an electrical field with little supply of energy from additional sources.

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ insulators n
μονωτής
A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ /ˈɪnʃʊlɪn/ insulins n
ινσουλίνη
A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans).

insulinoma insulinomas insulinomata n
ινσουλίνωμα
(medicine, oncology) A tumour of the pancreas that secretes insulin.

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ insults n
προσβολή
(uncountable) Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.
(countable) Something that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality).

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪnsʌlt/ v
προσβάλλω
(transitive) To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone). [from 17th c.]

insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ more insulting most insulting adj
προσβλητικός
Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.

insuperable /ɪnˈsup(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ more insuperable most insuperable adj
ανυπέρβλητος αξεπέραστος

insurable more insurable most insurable adj
ασφαλίσιμος
Capable of being insured

insurance /ɪn.ˈʃɔː.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃɝ.əns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊɹ.əns/ /ˈɪn.ʃɚəns/ insurances n
ασφάλιση
A means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹd͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ insurgents n
αντάρτης επαναστάτης
One of several people who take up arms against the local state authority; a participant in insurgency.

insurmountable more insurmountable most insurmountable adj
ανυπέρβλητος αξεπέραστος
Incapable of being passed over, surmounted, or overcome; insuperable

insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ insurrections n
εξέγερση
(uncountable) The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature.

intact /ɪnˈtækt/ more intact most intact adj
άθικτος
Left complete or whole; not touched, defiled, sullied or otherwise damaged.

intaglio /ɪnˈtæl.i.(j)oʊ/ /ɪnˈtæl.joʊ/ /ɪnˈtæl.jəʊ/ /ɪnˈtæɡ.li.oʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑl.iˌəʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑl.joʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑl.jəʊ/ /ɪnˈtɑɡ.li.oʊ/ intagli intaglii intaglioes intaglios n
έγγλυφη έγγλυφο έγγλυφος εγχάρακτη εγχάρακτο εγχάρακτος
A design or piece of art which is engraved or etched into something.
εγγλυφή
(printing) Any printing method in which the ink is laid upon the sunken parts of the printing form.

intangible /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/ [ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bl̩] more intangible most intangible adj
ασαφής αδιόρατος ακαθόριστος αόριστος
Incapable of being perceived by the senses; incorporeal.

intangible /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bəl/ [ɪnˈtæn.d͡ʒɪ.bl̩] intangibles n
άυλος
Anything intangible

intangible cultural heritage intangible cultural heritages n
Άυλη Πολιτιστική Κληρονομιά
practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, or skills, as well as the instruments, objects, artifacts, and cultural spaces that are considered by UNESCO to be part of a place's cultural heritage.

integer /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ [ˈɪn.ɾɪ.d͡ʒɚ] integers n
ακέραιος αριθμός ακέραιος
(arithmetic) A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ more integral most integral adj
αναπόσπαστος
Constituting a whole together with other parts or factors; not omittable or removable
ακέραιος
(mathematics) Of, pertaining to, or being an integer.

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡr(ə)l/ /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡr(ə)l/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹ(ə)l/ integrals n
ολοκλήρωμα
(mathematics) One of the two fundamental operations of calculus (the other being differentiation), whereby a function's displacement, area, volume, or other qualities arising from the study of infinitesimal change are quantified, usually defined as a limiting process on a sequence of partial sums. Denoted using a long s: ∫, or a variant thereof.

integrated circuit integrated circuits n
ολοκληρωμένο κύκλωμα
(semiconductors) A thin chip, usually of silicon, consisting of at least two interconnected semiconductor devices, mainly transistors.

integrated services digital network n
ψηφιακό δίκτυο ενοποιημένων υπηρεσιών
The integration of data and voice communications services that are transported over digital facilities of various physical types.

integration /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.təˈɡɹæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ integrations n
ολοκλήρωση
(biology) In evolution, the process by which the manifold is compacted into the relatively simple and permanent; supposed to alternate with differentiation as an agent in species' development.

intellectual property intellectual properties n
διανοητική ιδιοκτησία
(uncountable) Any product of someone's intellect that has commercial value: a piece of literature, a painting, an invention, a trademark, a trade secret, etc. Works protected under intellectual property law, and accorded intellectual property rights such as copyrights and patents.

intellectualism intellectualisms n
διανοητισμός
The use or development of the intellect.
νοησιαρχία νοησιοκρατία
(philosophy) The doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason.

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ intelligences n
νοημοσύνη ευφυΐα
(mostly, uncountable) The quality of making use or having made use of such capacities: depth of understanding, mental quickness.
νοήμων
(countable) An entity that has such capacities.
πληροφορία υπηρεσία πληροφοριών
(countable) A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.

intelligence agency intelligence agencies n
υπηρεσία πληροφοριών
A governmental agency that is devoted to the information gathering (known in the context as "intelligence") for purposes of national security and defense.

intelligence quotient intelligence quotients n
δείκτης νοημοσύνης
A score derived from one of several different standardized tests attempting to measure a person's intelligence relative to that of the general population, with the average usually calibrated to a number around 100.

intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ intelligenter intelligentest more intelligent most intelligent adj
έξυπνος
Of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
Well thought-out, well considered.

intelligentsia /ɪntɛləˈd͡ʒɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛləˈɡɛn(t)si.ə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ intelligentsias n
ιντελιγκέντσια
(politics) The intellectual elite of a society, particularly in Marxist doctrine.

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛləd͡ʒəbl̩/ more intelligible most intelligible adj
καταληπτός νοητός
Capable of being understood; clear to the mind.

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
σκοπεύω
(ambitransitive, usually followed by particle "to" + verb, or "on"/"upon" + noun) To fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

intended /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ adj
επιδιωκόμενος
Planned.

intensification intensifications n
εντατικοποίηση επίταση
The act or process of intensifying, or of making more intense.

intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ v
εντατικοποιώ εντείνω επιτείνω
(intransitive) To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ more intent most intent adj
έμμονος αφοσιωμένος
προσηλωμένος
Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ intents n
πρόθεση σκοπός επιδίωξη
Something that is intended.
πρόθεση
(legal) The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ intentions n
πρόθεση
A course of action that a person intends to follow.

intentionally more intentionally most intentionally adv
εκούσια επίτηδες ηθελημένα σκόπιμα
In an intentional manner; on purpose.

inter alia adv
μεταξύ άλλος
Among other things.

inter- /ɪntə/ /ɪntɚ/ [ɪn(ɾ)ɚ] [ɪɾ̃ɚ] prefix
δια-
between, amid, among

interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈæk.ʃən/ interactions n
αλληλεπίδραση διάδραση
The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.
αλληλεπίδραση
A conversation or exchange between people.

interactive /ɪn.təˈɹæk.tɪv/ /ɪn.tɚˈæk.tɪv/ more interactive most interactive adj
διαδραστικός αλληλεπιδραστικός διαλογικός συνάλληλος
Interacting with or communicating with and reacting to each other; influencing or having an effect on each other; acting or capable of acting on each other or with the other.

interactivity /ɪntəɹækˈtɪvɪti/ interactivities n
διαδραστικότητα
The quality of being interactive.

interatrial adj
μεσοκολπικός
(anatomy) Located between the atria of the heart.

intercede /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈsiːd/ v
μεσολαβώ
(intransitive) To plead on someone else's behalf.

intercellular adj
μεσοκυττάριος

interceptor interceptors n
αναχαιτίστρια αναχαιτιστής
Anything that intercepts something else.

interchangeable /ɪntɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩/ [ɪɾ̃ɚˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbl̩] adj
εναλλάξιμος
Freely substitutable; that may be swapped at will.

interchangeably adv
εναλλακτικά
With the ability of being interchanged or swapped.

intercity adj
υπεραστικός
Between cities; connecting cities with other cities.

intercom intercoms n
θυροτηλέφωνο
An electronic communication system, especially one between rooms in a building.

interconnection interconnections n
διασύνδεση
A connection (physical or logical) between multiple things

intercontinental /ˌɪn.tə.kɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚ.kɑn.tɪ.ˈnɛn.təl/ adj
διηπειρωτικός
Taking place between two or more continents.

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ intercourses n
συνουσία
Sexual intercourse usually involving humans.

interdependence interdependences n
αλληλεξάρτηση
The condition of being interdependent.

interdimensional adj
διαδιαστατικός
Between dimensions.

interdisciplinary more interdisciplinary most interdisciplinary adj
διεπιστημονικός
Of or pertaining to multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study.
Of or pertaining to a linkage between multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study.

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ interests n
τόκος
(uncountable, finance) The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed. [from earlier 16th c.]
ενδιαφέρον
(uncountable) A great attention and concern from someone or something; intellectual curiosity. [from later 18th c.]
(uncountable) Attention that is given to or received from someone or something.
συμφέρον
(countable) An involvement, claim, right, share, stake in or link with a financial, business, or other undertaking or endeavor.

interest /ˈɪntəɹst/ /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɛst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntɹəst/ /ˈɪntɹɛst/ /ˈɪntɹɪst/ v
ενδιαφέρω
(obsolete, often, _, impersonal) To be concerned with or engaged in; to affect; to concern; to excite.

interest rate interest rates n
επιτόκιο
(finance) The percentage of an amount of money charged for its use per some period of time (often a year).

interested /ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/ /ˈɪntəɹɛstɪd/ /ˈɪntəɹɪstɪd/ /ˈɪntɹəstəd/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪd/ more interested most interested adj
ενδιαφερόμενος
Having or showing interest (attention or curiosity).

interesting /ˈɪn(t)əɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntɹɪstɪŋ/ more interesting most interesting adj
ενδιαφέρων
Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.

interface /ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/ /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ interfaces n
διεπαφή διεπιφάνεια
The point of interconnection or contact between entities.
(object-oriented programming) In some languages, a block of code declaring the interface (point of interconnection) between a class and code that interacts with it.
διεπιφάνεια
(chemistry, physics) A thin layer or boundary between different substances or two phases of a single substance.
διεπαφή
(computing) The point of interconnection between systems or subsystems.
(computing) The connection between a user and a machine.

interface /ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/ /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ v
διεφάπτω φέρω σε διεπαφή
(ambitransitive) To connect through an interface.
έχω διεπαφή διεφάπτομαι
(intransitive) To serve as an interface.

interfere /ˌɪntəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
παρεμποδίζω

intergalactic adj
διαγαλαξιακός
(astronomy) Occurring between galaxies.

intergovernmental adj
ενδοκυβερνητικός
Of, relating to, or involving two or more governments.

interior minister interior ministers n
υπουργός Εσωτερικών

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ interjections n
επιφώνημα
(grammar) An exclamation or filled pause; a word or phrase with no particular grammatical relation to a sentence, often an expression of emotion.
παρεμβολή
An interruption; something interjected

interleave v
διεμπλέκω
(transitive) To intersperse (something) at regular intervals between the parts of a thing or between items in a group.

interlocutor /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑ.kə.təɹ/ /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑk.ju.təɹ/ /ˌɪn.təɹˈlɑk.jə.təɹ/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjətə/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ interlocutors n
συνομιλητής
A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation.

interlude /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ljuːd/ /ˈɪntə(ɹ)luːd/ interludes n
ιντερλούδιο
An entertainment between the acts of a play.

intermediary /ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdi.əɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdjəɹi/ /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdʒəɹi/ intermediaries n
διαμεσολαβητής μεσάζων
An agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation.

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ more intermediate most intermediate adj
ενδιάμεσος
Being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range.

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ intermediates n
ενδιάμεσος
Anything in an intermediate position.
μεσάζων μεσολαβητής
An intermediary.

intermediate /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.di.ət/ /ɪn.tə(ɹ)ˈmi.diˌeɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.eɪt/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈmi.di.ət/ v
μεσολαβώ
(intransitive) To mediate, to be an intermediate.

interment /ɪnˈtɜːmənt/ /ɪnˈtɝmənt/ interments n
ενταφιασμός
The act of burying a dead body; burial.

intermezzo /ɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ/ /ɪntɚˈmɛtsoʊ/ /ɪntɛɹˈmɛdzoʊ/ intermezzi intermezzos n
ιντερμέδιο ιντερμέτζο
(music, arts) A short piece of music or act in the interval of the main spectacle; a theatrical interlude.

interministerial adj
διυπουργικός
Between ministers.
Between ministries.

intermittent /ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/ /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/ more intermittent most intermittent adj
διακεκομμένος διαλείπων σποραδικός
Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.

intermodal adj
διατροπικός
Relating to more than one mode of transport.

intermolecular adj
διαμοριακός
(chemistry, physics) from one molecule to another; between molecules

internal /ɪnˈtɜː.nl̩/ /ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/ /ɪnˈtɝ.nl̩/ /ˈɪnˌtɝ.nl̩/ more internal most internal adj
εσωτερικός
(medicine) Within the body.
Concerned with the domestic affairs of a nation, state or other political community.
Concerned with the non-public affairs of a company or other organisation.
Of the inner nature of a thing.

internal combustion n
εσωτερική καύση
The process where fuel is burned within an engine such as a diesel engine, producing power directly as opposed to externally such as in a steam engine.

internal combustion engine internal combustion engines n
μηχανή εσωτερικής καύσης
A heat engine in which intermittent or the continuous burning of a fuel takes place inside a combustion chamber; the resulting pressurized gas acts directly on the engine to do useful work, such as a piston engine, gas turbine, jet engine or rocket.

internal link internal links n
εσωτερικός σύνδεσμος

international /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæʃ.(ə.)n(ə)l/ [ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] [ˌɪɾ̃ɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ɫ] more international most international adj
διεθνής
common to, or affecting, two or more nations.
Of or concerning the association called the International.

international organization international organizations n
διεθνής οργανισμός
(international law) An organisation established by a treaty or other instrument governed by international law and possessing its own international legal personality.

international relations n
διεθνείς σχέσεις
The study of political and trade relationships among countries.

international scientific vocabulary n
διεθνές επιστημονικό λεξιλόγιο

international waters n
διεθνή ύδατα
(international law) Those parts of the ocean that are not legally recognized as being under the jurisdiction of any national government.

internationalism internationalisms n
διεθνισμός
(politics) Political, economic and cultural cooperation between nations.

internationalization /ɪntəˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪntɚˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ internationalizations n
διεθνοποίηση
The conversion of something in order to make it international.

internationalize v
διεθνοποιώ
(transitive) To make something international; to involve multiple nations in.

internecine /-sɪn/ /ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn/ /ˌɪntɚˈnisin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsin/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsən/ adj
αλληλοεξοντωτικός
Characterized by struggle within a group, usually applied to an ethnic or familial relationship.

internist internists n
παθολόγος
(medicine) A physician who specialises in internal medicine.

interoperability /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ interoperabilities n
διαλειτουργικότητα
The capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally.
(military) The capacity for a service, piece of equipment etc., to be operated by different forces or groups.

interoperable adj
διαλειτουργικός

interpellate /ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/ /ˌɪn.təɹ.ˈpɛl.eɪt/ v
επερωτώ
(obsolete) To interrupt (someone) so as to inform or question (that person about something).
(philosophy) To address (a person) in a way that presupposes a particular identification of them; to give (a person) an identity (which may or may not be accurate).
(transitive, chiefly, politics) To question (someone) formally concerning official or governmental policy or business.

interpellation interpellations n
επερώτηση
(politics) The act of interpellating (questioning); the period in which government officials are questioned about and explain an act, a policy or a point raised during a debate.

interphase interphases n
μεσοφάση
(biology) The stage in the life cycle of a cell between two successive mitotic or meiotic divisions.

interplanetary adj
διαπλανητικός
Existing or occurring between planets.

interpose /ˌɪn.təˈpəʊz/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈpoʊz/ v
παρεμβάλλω
(transitive) To insert something (or oneself) between other things.
παρεμβαίνω
(transitive) To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment.

interpret /ɪn.tɚˈpɹɛt/ /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ /ˈin.tɚ.pɹɛt/ v
διερμηνεύω
To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation.
ερμηνεύω
To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation

interpretation /ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/ interpretations n
ερμηνεία διερμηνεία
(countable) An act of interpreting or explaining something unclear; a translation; a version.
(countable) A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning.
διερμηνεία
(uncountable, linguistics, translation studies) The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which concerns itself with written language).
ερμηνεία
(countable) An artist's way of expressing his thought or embodying his conception of nature.

interpreter /ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/ /ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɚ/ interpreters n
διερμηνέας
A person who converts spoken or signed language into a different language for the benefit of one or more others who do not understand the first language being used (especially if in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating). (Contrasted with translator.)
διερμηνευτής
(computing) A program that executes another program written in a high-level language by reading the instructions in real time rather than by compiling it in advance.

interprocess adj
διαδιεργασιακός

interprocess communication interprocess communications n
διαδιεργασιακή επικοινωνία

interregnum /ˌɪntəɹˈɹɛɡnəm/ interregna interregnums n
μεσοβασιλεία
The period of time between the end of a sovereign's reign and the accession of another sovereign.

interrelated more interrelated most interrelated adj
αλληλένδετος συγγενικός
Having a mutual or reciprocal relation or parallelism; correlative.

interrogate /ɪnˈtɛɹ.ə.ɡeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɛɹ.ə.ɡæɪt/ /ɪnˈtɛɹ.əˌɡeɪt/ v
ανακρίνω
(transitive) to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ /ˌɪn.təˈɹɔɡ.ə.tɪv/ [ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.ɾɪv] [ˌɪn.təˈɹɔɡ.ə.ɾɪv] adj
ερωτηματικός
(grammar) Asking or denoting a question: as, an interrogative phrase, pronoun, or point.

interrogative pronoun interrogative pronouns n
ερωτηματική αντωνυμία
(grammar) A pronoun used in a question. In English, the five interrogative pronouns are what, which, who, whom, and whose (also used as relative pronouns). These require no antecedent.

interrogator interrogators n
ανακριτής
One who interrogates; a person who asks questions; a questioner.

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ interrupts n
διακοπή
(computing, electronics) An event that causes a computer or other device to temporarily cease what it was doing and attend to a condition.

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
διακόπτω
(ambitransitive) To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly, especially by speaking.

interruption /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ interruptions n
διακοπή
The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ /ˌɪntəɹˈsɛkʃən/ intersections n
διασταύρωση σταυροδρόμι
The junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
τομή
(geometry) The point or set of points common to two geometrical objects (such as the point where two lines meet or the line where two planes intersect).
(set theory) The set containing all the elements that are common to two or more sets.

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ intersexes n
ίντερσεξ
(biology, zoology) An individual with any of these conditions.

intersexuality n
διαφυλικότητα
The state of having the physical features of both sexes, or of having ambiguous sex, i.e. not unambiguously male or female.

intersperse /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈspɜː(ɹ)s/ v
διανθίζω με
To mix two things irregularly, placing things of one kind among things of other.
(transitive) To diversify by placing or inserting other things among something.

interstellar adj
διαστρικός διάστερος ενδοστερικός μεταξύ αστέρων
Between the stars.
διαστρικός
Among the stars.

intersubjective adj
διαθεματικός
Accessible to or capable of being established for two or more subjects.

intersubjectivity intersubjectivities n
διαθεματικότητα
The state or condition of being intersubjective.

intertextual more intertextual most intertextual adj
διακειμενικός
Pertaining to intertextuality; being or involving the reference to one text in another.

intertidal zone intertidal zones n
αλίπεδο
(oceanography) The part of a shore between high water and low water, especially the beach exposed at maximum ebb spring tides.

interval /ˈɪntəvəl/ /ˈɪntɚvəl/ intervals n
απόσταση
A distance in space.
διάλειμμα διάστημα περίοδος
A period of time.

intervene /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/ v
μεσολαβώ
(ambitransitive) To come between, or to be between, persons or things.

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ interventions n
παρέμβαση
The action of intervening; interfering in some course of events.

interventricular adj
μεσοκοιλιακός
(anatomy) Located between the ventricles of the heart.

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ interviews n
συνέντευξη
A conversation in person (or, by extension, over the telephone, Internet etc.) between a journalist and someone whose opinion or statements he or she wishes to record for publication, broadcast etc. [from 19th c.]
A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant. [from 20th c.]

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ v
παίρνω συνέντευξη συνεντευξιάζω
(intransitive) To be interviewed; to attend an interview.

interwar adj
μεσοπολεμικός
During or relating to the period of time between two wars, especially the two World Wars (1919–1939).

interweave /ˌɪntəɹˈwiv/ /ˌɪntəˈwiːv/ [-ɾəɹ-] v
συνυφαίνω
(transitive) To combine (things) through weaving.

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛsˌtiːn/ /ˈɪntɛstaɪn/ /ˈɪntɛstɪn/ intestines n
έντερο
(anatomy, often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.
One of certain subdivisions of this part of the alimentary canal, such as the small or large intestine in human beings.

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ intimacies n
οικειότητα
(uncountable, countable) Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, often but not necessarily involving sexuality.

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ more intimate most intimate adj
στενός οικείος
Closely acquainted; familiar.
ενδόμυχος
Of or involved in a sexual relationship.
ιδιωτικός προσωπικός
Personal; private.

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
εκφοβίζω
(transitive) To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

intimidating more intimidating most intimidating adj
απειλητικός
Threatening, producing feelings of fear or timidity.

into /ˈɪn.tu/ /ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tə/ /ˈɪn.tʊ/ preposition
σε periphrastically
To or towards the inside of.
periphrastically
To or towards the region of.
Against, especially with force or violence.
After the start of.
(colloquial) Interested in or attracted to.
(mathematics) Expressing the operation of division, with the denominator given first. Usually with "goes".
Investigating the subject (of).

intoxicate /ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɑksɪkət/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/ /ɪnˈtɒksɪkət/ v
μεθάω μεθώ
To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.

intoxication /ɪntɑksɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ɪntɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/ intoxications n
μέθη μεθύσι
A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.

intracommunity adj
ενδοκοινοτικός

intramolecular adj
ενδομοριακός
(chemistry, physics) Between different parts of the same molecule.

intramuscular adj
ενδομυϊκός
Inside a muscle or the muscles.

intranet /ˈɪntɹəˌnɛt/ intranets n
ενδοδίκτυο
(computing) A private computer network, typically one that uses the protocols of the Internet.

intransigence /ɪnˈtɹæn.sɪ.d͡ʒəns/ intransigences n
αδιαλλαξία
Unwillingness to change one's views or to agree.

intransigent /ɪnˈtɹæn.sə.d͡ʒənt/ /ɪnˈtɹæn.zə.d͡ʒənt/ more intransigent most intransigent adj
αδιάλλακτος
Unwilling to compromise or moderate a position; unreasonable.

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ /ɪnˈtɹænzətɪv/ adj
αμετάβατος
(grammar, of a verb) Not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object.

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ /ɪnˌtɹænzətɪv ˈvɜːb/ intransitive verbs n
αμετάβατο ρήμα
(grammar) An action verb which does not take a direct object.

intrasexual adj
ενδοφύλων
Within a group of individuals of the same sex.

intrauterine /ˌɪntrəˈjuːtəɹaɪn/ /ˌɪntrəˈjuːtəɹɪn/ adj
ενδομήτριος
Located or taking place inside the uterus.

intrauterine device intrauterine devices n
κολπικό διάφραγμα
A contraceptive device consisting of a spiral or similar shape of plastic or metal inserted through the vagina into the uterus in order to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg.

intravenously adv
ενδοφλεβίως
(medicine) In an intravenous manner; by means of intravenous injection.

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ more intrepid most intrepid adj
ατρόμητος άφοβος
Fearless; bold; brave.

intricate /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ more intricate most intricate adj
μπερδεμένος
Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ intrigues n
δολοπλοκία μηχανορραφία ραδιουργία
A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.
πλοκή
The plot of a play, poem or romance; the series of complications in which a writer involves their imaginary characters.

intrinsic /ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ more intrinsic most intrinsic adj
εγγενής
Innate, inherent, inseparable from the thing itself, essential.
σύμφυτος
(anatomy, of a body part) Situated, produced, secreted in, or coming from inside an organ, tissue, muscle or member.

introduce /ˌɪntəɹˈdus/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ v
συστήνω
(transitive) To make (something or someone) known by formal announcement or recommendation.

introduction /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ introductions n
εισαγωγή
The act or process of introducing.
An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.
σύσταση
A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.

introductory /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ adj
εισαγωγικός
Introducing; giving a preview or idea of.

introspection /ɪntɹəˈspɛkʃən/ introspections n
ενδοσκόπηση
(psychology) A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states

introvert /ɪntɹoʊˈvəɹt/ /ɪntɹəʊˈvəːt/ /ˈɪn.tɹə.vɜːt/ /ˈɪn.tɹə.vɝt/ introverts n
εσωστρεφής
(zoology) An organ or other body part that is or can be turned inside out, especially an anterior portion of some annelid worms capable of retraction.
(psychology) An introverted person: one who is considered more thoughtful than social, with a personality more inwardly than outwardly directed; one who often prefers to have time in non-social situations.

introverted more introverted most introverted adj
εσωστρεφής
(psychology) Of or characteristic of the personality of an introvert: thoughtful, reflective.

intruder /ənˈtɹudɚ/ /ɪnˈtɹuː.də(ɹ)/ intruders n
εισβολέας παρείσακτος
Someone who intrudes.

intubate /ˈɪntjʊbeɪt/ /ˈɪntəbeɪt/ /ˈɪntʃəbeɪt/ v
διασωληνώνω
(transitive, medicine) To insert a tube into.

intuit /-ˈtʃuː-/ /ɪnˈtjuːɪt/ /ɪnˈtuɪt/ v
διαισθάνομαι
(ambitransitive) To know intuitively or by immediate perception.

intuition /ɪntuˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntjuːˈɪʃən/ /ˌɪntʃuː-/ intuitions n
αισθητήριο διαίσθηση ενόραση
Immediate cognition without the use of conscious rational processes.
διαίσθηση
A perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty.

intuitive /ɪnˈt(j)uːɪtɪv/ /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ more intuitive most intuitive adj
διαισθητικός
Spontaneous, without requiring conscious thought.
αυτονόητος ευκολονόητος
Easily understood or grasped by intuition.

inure /ɪˈnjɔː/ /ɪˈnjʊə/ /ɪˈnjʊɹ/ v
εγκλιματίζω εξοικειώνω
(transitive) To cause someone to become accustomed to something that requires prolonged or repeated tolerance of one or more unpleasantries. [from 16th c.]

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
εισβάλλω
(transitive) To enter by force in order to conquer.

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ invaders n
εισβολέας
An intruder (especially on someone's privacy)

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ more invalid most invalid adj
άκυρος
Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate.

invalid /ˈɪn.və.lɪd/ invalids n
ανάπηρος
(dated, sometimes, offensive) Any person with a disability or illness.

invaluable /ɪnˈvæljuəbl̩/ /ɪnˈvæljəbl̩/ more invaluable most invaluable adj
ανεκτίμητος πολύτιμος
Having great or incalculable value.

invariable /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɚbl̩/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
άκλιτος
Not variable; unalterable; uniform; always having the same value.

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ invasions n
εισβολή
A military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government.

invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v
εφευρίσκω
To design a new process or mechanism.

invented /ɪnˈvɛntɪd/ more invented most invented adj
πλαστός
fictional, made up, imaginary.

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ inventions n
εφεύρεση επινόηση
Something invented.
εφεύρεση
(archaic) The act of discovering or finding; the act of finding out; discovery.

inventive /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/ more inventive most inventive adj
εφευρετικός
Possessed of a particular capacity for the design of new mechanisms or processes, creative or skilful at inventing.

inventiveness inventivenesses n
εφευρετικότητα
The quality of being inventive; the faculty of inventing.

inversion /ɪnˈvɚ.ʒən/ /ɪnˈvɜː.ʃən/ inversions n
αναστροφή αντιστροφή
(grammar) Deviation from standard word order by putting the predicate before the subject. It takes place in questions with auxiliary verbs and in normal, affirmative clauses beginning with a negative particle, for the purpose of emphasis.

invertebrate /ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət/ invertebrates n
ασπόνδυλο
An animal without vertebrae, i.e. backbone.

investigate [ɪn.ˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
ερευνώ
(transitive) To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.

investigation /ɪnˌvɛs.təˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ investigations n
έρευνα διερεύνηση
The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

investment /ɪnˈvɛsmənt/ /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ investments n
επένδυση
(finance) A placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use or appreciation.

investor /ɪnˈvɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈvɛs.tɚ/ investors n
επενδυτής
A person who invests money in order to make a profit.

invidious /ɪnˈvɪdi.əs/ more invidious most invidious adj
αντιπαθής απεχθής επαχθής μισητός
(of a distinction) Offensively or unfairly discriminating.
φθονερός
(obsolete) Envious, jealous.
απεχθής αποκρουστικός μισητός
Detestable, hateful, or odious. (Often used in cases of perceived unfairness, or when facing a difficult situation or choice — especially in the phrase invidious position.)

invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bəl/ adj
ανίκητος αήττητος ακαταμάχητος ακατανίκητος ανυπέρβλητος απόρθητος
Impossible to defeat, destroy, or kill; too powerful to be defeated or overcome.

invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bəl/ invincibles n
ανίκητος
Someone or something that cannot be defeated, destroyed, or killed.

inviolable /ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ more inviolable most inviolable adj
απαράβατος
Not violable; not to be infringed.

inviolate /ɪnˈvaɪ.ə.lət/ /ɪnˈvaɪ.əʊˌleɪt/ more inviolate most inviolate adj
απαραβίαστος

inviscid more inviscid most inviscid adj
λεπτόρρευστη λεπτόρρευστο λεπτόρρευστος
not viscid

invisibility invisibilities n
αναισθησία αόρατο
The state of being invisible.

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
αόρατος άφαντος ακατανόητος αναίσθητος
Unable to be seen; out of sight; not visible.
κρυμμένος
Not appearing on the surface.

invisible hand invisible hands n
αόρατο χέρι
(economics) A metaphor for the principle that in a free market, an individual pursuing his own self-interest also tends to promote the good of his community as a whole.

invisibleness n
αναισθησία
The state of being invisible; invisibility.

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ invitations n
πρόσκληση κάλεσμα
The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company.
δελεασμός
Allurement; enticement.
πρόσκληση
(bridge) A bid that tells one's partner that game or slam is likely if their hand is at the strong end of what they have indicated.

invite /ˈɪnvaɪt/ invites n
πρόσκληση
(informal) An invitation.

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ v
προσκαλώ καλώ
(transitive) To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.
παρακαλώ
(transitive) To request formally.

invocation /ˌɪn.voʊ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ invocations n
επίκληση παράκληση
The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being, especially prayer offered to a divine being.

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ invoices n
λογαριασμός τιμολόγιο
A bill; a commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer indicating the products, quantities and agreed prices for products or services that the seller has already provided the buyer with. An invoice indicates that, unless paid in advance, payment is due by the buyer to the seller, according to the agreed terms.

invoke /ɪnˈvoʊk/ /ɪnˈvəʊk/ v
επικαλούμαι
(transitive) To appeal for validation to a (notably cited) authority.

involuntary /ɪnˈvɑl.ənˌtɛ.ɹi/ /ɪnˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ more involuntary most involuntary adj
αθέλητος ακούσιος
Without intention; unintentional.
Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling.

involvement involvements n
ανάμειξη συμμετοχή
The act of involving, or the state of being involved.

invulnerable adj
άτρωτος απρόσβλητος
Incapable of being injured; not vulnerable.

inward /ˈɪnwəd/ more inward most inward adj
έσω εσώτερος
Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside. [from 9th c.]

iodine /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ iodines n
ιώδιο
An antiseptic incorporating the element.

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈaɪən/ ions n
ιόν
An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.

ionize /ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/ v
ιονίζω
(physical chemistry) To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.

ionosphere ionospheres n
ιονόσφαιρα
The part of the Earth's atmosphere beginning at an altitude of about 50 kilometers (31 miles) and extending outward 500 kilometers (310 miles) or more.
The similar region of the atmosphere of another planet.

iota /aɪˈoʊtə/ /aɪˈəʊtə/ iotas n
γιώτα ιώτα
The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet.

iota subscript iota subscripts iotas subscript n
υπογεγραμμένη
(Greek orthography) A small iota written below an alpha, eta or omega – e.g. in ᾠδή – representing a vocalic offglide that was pronounced in early Ancient Greek, but later became silent; invented in the Middle Ages in order to mark those vowels which would originally have had such an offglide.

irade irades n
ιραδές

irascible /aɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ə.bəl/ /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ more irascible most irascible adj
ευέξαπτος ευερέθιστος
Easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.

iridescent /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈdɛs.ənt/ more iridescent most iridescent adj
ιριδίζων
(not comparable) Producing a display of lustrous, rainbow-like colors; prismatic.
Brilliant, lustrous, or colorful.

iridium /ɪˈɹɪd.i.əm/ iridiums n
ιρίδιο
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol Ir) with an atomic number of 77: a very hard, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the platinum group.

iris /aɪɹɪs/ /ʌɪɹɪs/ /ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/ [əɪɹɪs] irides iris irises n
ίρις ίριδα
(botany) A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See w:Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).
ίριδα ίρις
(anatomy) The contractile membrane perforated by the pupil, which adjusts to control the amount of light reaching the retina, and which forms the colored portion of the eye (See w:Iris (anatomy) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia).

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ adj
σιδερένιος σίδηρος
(not comparable) Made of the metal iron.
σιδερένιος
(figuratively) Strong (as of will), inflexible.

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ irons n
σίδηρος σίδερο
(uncountable) A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel: a chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.

iron /ˈaɪ.ən/ /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ /ˈaɪ.ɹən/ v
σιδερώνω
(transitive) To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.

iron curtain iron curtains n
σιδηρούν παραπέτασμα
(idiomatic) Any impenetrable barrier.

iron fist iron fists n
σιδηρά πυγμή
(figuratively, idiomatic) Ruthless and usually unrestricted control.

iron maiden iron maidens n
σιδηρά παρθένος
(historical) A falsely or neo-medieval torture device invented in the 18th century consisting of a chamber lined with spikes which closes upon and impales the victim inside.

ironic /aɪˈɹɑn.ɪk/ /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ more ironic most ironic adj
ειρωνικός
(Of a situation) Characterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony.

ironing ironings n
σιδέρωμα
The act of pressing clothes with an iron#Noun, such as a steam iron.

ironing board ironing boards n
σιδερώστρα
A long board, often covered with fabric and having on legs that are usually collapsible, on which one can iron clothes.

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ni/ more irony most irony adj
σιδερένιος σιδηρούς
Of or pertaining to the metal iron.

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ ironies n
ειρωνεία ειρωνία
(rhetoric) The quality of a statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
(informal) Contradiction between circumstances and expectations; condition contrary to what might be expected. [from the 1640s]

irradiation /ɪˌɹeɪdiˈeɪʃən/ irradiations n
ακτινοβολία
An act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated.
αποστείρωση
(uncountable) a process of sterilization whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilize the contents.
έκλαμψη
(obsolete, figurative) mental light or illumination.

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ more irrational most irrational adj
άρρητος
(mathematics, arithmetic, number theory, not comparable) Of a real number, that cannot be written as the ratio of two integers.

irrational number irrational numbers n
άρρητος αριθμός
(mathematics) Any real number that cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.

irrationalism irrationalisms n
ιρασιοναλισμός
A philosophical movement formed as a cultural reaction against positivism in the early 20th century.

irrationalist irrationalists n
ιρασιοναλίστρια ιρασιοναλιστής
A follower of irrationalism.

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ irredentisms n
αλυτρωτισμός
A nationalistic doctrine advocating the annexation of foreign lands with historic or ethnic links.

irredentist /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪst/ more irredentist most irredentist adj
αλυτρωτισμός
Of or relating to irredentists or their policies.

irrefutable /ɪˈɹɛfjuːtəbəl/ /ɪˈɹɛfjətəbəl/ /ˌɪɹəˈfjuːtəbəl/ /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbəl/ more irrefutable most irrefutable adj
αδιάψευστος
undeniable; unable to be disproved or refuted

irregular /ɪˈɹeɡ.jə.lə/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ more irregular most irregular adj
ακανόνιστος
nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations
ασύμμετρος
without symmetry, regularity, or uniformity
ανώμαλος
(grammar, of a word) not following the regular or expected patterns of inflection in a given language

irregular /ɪˈɹeɡ.jə.lə/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ irregulars n
άτακτος
A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and who may not use regular army tactics.

irregular verb irregular verbs n
ανώμαλο ρήμα
A verb that does not follow the normal rules for its conjugation.

irregularly /ɪˈɹɛɡjʊləli/ more irregularly most irregularly adv
αντικανονικά
In an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order.

irrelevant /ɪˈɹɛl.ə.vənt/ more irrelevant most irrelevant adj
άσχετος
Not usefully related: not associated in any way that is important or useful to the context being discussed: not materially applicable; having connections not applicable in the present situation.

irreligion /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈlɪd͡ʒ.ən/ irreligions n
άθρησκία
The state of being irreligious; irreligious sentiment or thought.

irremovable adj
αμετασάλευτος
Not removable; immovable; inflexible.

irreparable /ɪˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ more irreparable most irreparable adj
ανεπανόρθωτος
Incapable of being repaired, amended, cured or rectified; unrepairable.

irreproachable adj
άμεμπτος
Free from blame, not open to reproach or criticism; blameless.

irresistible /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/ more irresistible most irresistible adj
ακαταμάχητος
Impossible to resist.

irresponsibility irresponsibilities n
ανευθυνότητα
The character or state of being irresponsible; lack of or freedom from responsibility; want of accountability.

irresponsible /ˌɪɹ.əˈspɑn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bəl/ [ˌɪɹ.ɪˈspɔn.sə.bl̩] more irresponsible most irresponsible adj
ανεύθυνος
(now, rare) Not responsible; exempt from legal responsibility, not to be held accountable.
Lacking a sense of responsibility; performed or acting as though without responsibility; negligent.

irresponsibly /ˌɪ.ɹɪ.ˈspɑːn.sə.bli/ /ˌɪ.ɹɪ.ˈspɒn.sə.bli/ more irresponsibly most irresponsibly adv
ανεύθυνα
In an irresponsible manner; so as to be irresponsible.

irreverence irreverences n
αγένεια
The state or quality of being irreverent; want of proper reverence; disregard of the authority and character of a superior.

irreversible /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/ /ˌɪr.ɪˈvɝ.sə.bəl/ adj
αδιάστρεπτος αμετάτρεπτος
Incapable of being reversed or turned about or back; incapable of being made to run backwards.

irreversibly more irreversibly most irreversibly adv
αμετάκλητα χωρίς επιστροφή
In an irreversible manner.

irrevocable /ɪɹiˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹəˈvoʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪɹɪˈvəʊkəb(ə)l/ /ɪˈɹɛvəkəb(ə)l/ adj
αμετάκλητος
Unable to be retracted or reversed; final.

irritate /ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/ v
εκνευρίζω θυμώνω τσαντίζω
(intransitive) To cause or induce displeasure or irritation.

irritation /ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/ irritations n
εκνευρισμός ερεθισμός
A condition of morbid excitability or oversensitiveness of an organ or part of the body; a state in which the application of ordinary stimuli produces pain or excessive or vitiated action.

irruption irruptions n
εισβολή επιδρομή
The action of irrupting or breaking into; a violent entry or invasion; an inbreaking; an intrusion.

is it going to rain phraseologicalUnit
θα βρέξει; λέτε να βρέξει; λες να βρέξει;
Is it going to rain?

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
είναι ασφαλές εδώ;
is it safe here?

isapostle isapostles n
ισαπόστολος
An equal of the Apostles.

ischemia /ɪˈski.mi.aɪ/ /ɪˈski.mi.ə/ /ɪˈskiː.mi.aɪ/ /ɪˈskiː.mi.ə/ ischemiae ischemias n
ισχαιμία
(cardiology, pathology) Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (for example, embolism, thrombosis, or vasoconstriction).

ischemic /ɪˈskiːmɪk/ more ischemic most ischemic adj
ισχαιμικός
(pathology) Characteristic of, or accompanied by, ischemia — localised anaemia due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply, creating a local disturbance in blood circulation.

isinglass /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlæs/ /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlɑːs/ isinglasses n
ιχθυόκολλα
A form of gelatine obtained from the air bladder of the sturgeon and certain other fish, used as an adhesive and as a clarifying agent for wine and beer.

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ islands n
νησί νήσος
(by extension, in place names) A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; A peninsula; A half-island.
νησί νησίδα
An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ v
απομονώνω
(transitive) To isolate.

island state island states n
νησιωτικό κράτος
A state consisting of one or more islands

islander /ˈaɪləndə/ /ˈaɪləndɚ/ islanders n
νησιώτης νησιώτισσα
A person who lives on an island.

islet /ˈaɪ.lət/ islets n
νησάκι νησίδα
A small island.

iso- /aɪsoʊ-/ prefix
ισο-
Equal; equivalent.

isobar isobars n
ισοβαρής καμπύλη ισοβαρής
(meteorology) A line drawn on a map or chart connecting places of equal or constant pressure.

isobutane isobutanes n
ισοβουτάνιο
(organic compound) A hydrocarbon, a particular isomer of C4H10 found in natural gas.

isochore isochores n
ισόχωρος

isoechoic adj
ισοηχοϊκός
(medicine) Of equal echogenicity.

isogloss /-sə-/ /ˈaɪsoɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̯)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ /ˈʌɪ-/ isoglosses n
ισόγλωσσο
(linguistics) A line on a map indicating the geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature.

isolated /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ more isolated most isolated adj
απομονωμένος μοναχικός
Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ isolations n
απομόνωση
(chiefly, uncountable) The state of being isolated, detached, or separated; the state of being away from other people.
The act of isolating.
απονόνωση
(chemistry) The obtaining of an element from one of its compounds, or of a compound from a mixture
απομόνωση καραντίνα
(medicine) The separation of a patient, suffering from a contagious disease, from contact with others (compare: quarantine)

isoleucine /ˌaɪ.səˈluː.siːn/ isoleucines n
ισολευκίνη
(amino acid) An essential amino acid, C6H13NO2, isomeric with leucine, found in most animal proteins.

isomer /ˈaɪ.sə.mə/ /ˈaɪ.sə.mɚ/ isomers n
ισομερές
(chemistry) Any of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structure.
(physics) Any of two or more atomic nuclei with the same mass number and atomic number but with different radioactive properties.

isomeric adj
ισομερής
(chemistry, physics) Being an isomer.
(chemistry) Exhibiting isomerism.

isonomia n
ισονομία
Equality before the law; possession of equal rights; equal distribution of rights and privileges.

isopentane isopentanes n
ισοπεντάνιο
(organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon with the chemical structure CH2CH2CH(CH3)2; isomeric with pentane and neopentane.

isoprene /ˈaɪsə(ʊ)pɹiːn/ /ˈaɪsəˌpɹin/ isoprenes n
ισοπρένιο
(organic compound) An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C5H8, that is readily polymerized; natural rubber (caoutchouc) is cis-1,4-polyisoprene, and trans-1,4-polyisoprene is present in gutta-percha and balata; it is the structural basis for the terpenes.

isostasy /ʌɪˈsɒstəsi/ isostasies n
ισοστασία
(geology) The state of balance or pressure equilibrium thought to exist within the Earth's crust, whereby the upper lithosphere floats on denser magma beneath.

isostatic adj
ισοστατικός
Of or pertaining to isostasy or isostatics

isotherm /ˈaɪ.səʊˌθɜː(ɹ)m/ isotherms n
ισόθερμος
A line on a graph or chart, such as a weather map, along which all the points have the same temperature.

isotope /ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp/ /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ isotopes n
ισότοπο
(nuclear physics) Any of two or more forms of an element where the atoms have the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons within their nuclei. Thus, isotopes have the same atomic number but a different mass number.

isotropy /aɪˈsɒtɹəpi/ isotropies n
ισοτροπία
(geometry, physics) The property of being identical, or having the same physical properties, in all directions.

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/ issues n
τίτλος
(finance) Any financial instrument issued by a company.
τεύχος
The entire set of some item printed and disseminated during a certain period, particularly (publishing) a single printing of a particular edition of a work when contrasted with other print runs.
θέμα
(US, originally, _, psychology, usually, in the plural) A psychological or emotional difficulty, (now, _, informal, figurative, _, and, _) any problem or concern considered as a vague and intractable difficulty.

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ /ˈɪst.məs/ /ˈɪsθ.məs/ /ˈɪz.məs/ isthmi isthmuses n
ισθμός
A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, and connecting two larger landmasses.

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ [ɪt] [ɪ̈t] [ɪ̈ʔ] pronoun
αυτό το τούτος
The third-person singular personal pronoun used to refer to an inanimate object, abstract entity, or non-human living thing.
το
The impersonal pronoun, used as a placeholder for a delayed subject, or less commonly, object; known as the dummy pronoun (according to some definitions), anticipatory it or, more formally in linguistics, a syntactic expletive. The delayed subject is commonly a to-infinitive, a gerund, or a noun clause introduced by a subordinating conjunction.

it is what it is phraseologicalUnit
είναι ό,τι είναι
(literally, sometimes, philosophical) This thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
ήταν νόστιμο
Said to compliment a meal after eating it.

it's all Greek to me /ɪts ˌɔːl ˈɡɹiːk tə ˌmiː/ phraseologicalUnit
αυτά μου φαίνονται κινέζικα δεν καταλαβαίνω γρι είναι κινέζικα για μένα
(idiomatic) I don't understand any of it; it makes no sense.

it's an emergency phraseologicalUnit
είναι έκτακτη ανάγκη
Indicates that the current situation is an emergency.

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
είναι πολύ ακριβό
Indicates the speaker thinks that the price is too high.

italic /aɪˈtælɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
πλάγιος
(typography, of a typeface or font) Having letters that slant or lean to the right; oblique.

italic /aɪˈtælɪk/ /ɪˈtælɪk/ italics n
πλάγιος χαρακτήρας
(typography) A typeface in which the letters slant to the right.

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ itches n
κνησμός φαγούρα
A sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch said area.
λαχτάρα
A constant teasing desire or want.

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ v
νιώθω φαγούρα
(intransitive, stative) To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.
λαχταρώ
(intransitive) To have a constant, teasing urge; to feel strongly motivated; to want or desire something.

iterability n
επαναληψιμότητα
(deconstruction, of a sign) The capacity to be repeatable in different contexts.

ithyphallic /-θə-/ /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/ more ithyphallic most ithyphallic adj
ιθυφαλλικός
Of or pertaining to an upward pointing, erect penis; (specifically) of an artistic depiction of a deity or other figure: possessing an erect penis.

itinerant /aɪˈtɪnɚənt/ more itinerant most itinerant adj
πλανόδιος
Habitually travelling from place to place. [from 1560s]

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnə(ɹə)ɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/ itineraries n
δρομολόγιο
A route or proposed route of a journey.

its /ɪts/ pronoun
δικά δικές δική δικιά δικοί δικό
The one (or ones) belonging to it. [from 17th c.]

ivory /ˈaɪv(ə)ɹi/ ivories n
φίλντισι ελεφαντόδοντο
(uncountable) The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.
A creamy white color, the color of ivory.
Something made from or resembling ivory.
(collective, singular or in plural) The teeth.
(collective, singular or in plural) The keys of a piano.
(slang, ethnic slur) A white person.
(informal) A die (object bearing numbers, thrown in games of chance).

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ ivies n
κισσός
Any of several woody, climbing, or trailing evergreen plants of the genus Hedera.

jabber /ˈd͡ʒæbə(ɹ)/ n
φλυαρία
Rapid or incoherent talk, with indistinct utterance; gibberish.

jabber /ˈd͡ʒæbə(ɹ)/ v
φλυαρώ
(transitive) To utter rapidly or indistinctly; to gabble.

jack /d͡ʒæk/ jacks n
άντρας
(countable, now, chiefly, US) A man, a fellow; a typical man; men in general. [from 16th c.]
γρύλος
A mechanical device used to raise and (temporarily) support a heavy object, now especially to lift one side of a motor vehicle when (e.g.) changing a tyre. [from 17th c.]
σημαία
(nautical) A small ship's flag used as a signal or identifying device; a small flag flown at the bow of the vessel. [from 17th c.]

jack mackerel jack mackerels n
σαυρίδι
Any of various edible fish, especially of genus Trachurus, but also genera Caranx, Acanthocybium and Euthynnus.

jack of spades /dʒæk.əv.speɪdz/ jacks of spades n
φάντης μπαστούνι
(card games) One of the 52 playing cards in a standard deck.

jack-knife jack-knives n
σουγιάς
A compact folding knife.

jack-o'-lantern /ˈdʒæk.oʊˌlæn.tɚn/ /ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/ /ˈdʒæk.əˌlæn.tɚn/ jack-o'-lanterns n
τζακ ο' λάντερν
A carved pumpkin whose top and stem have been cut out and interior removed, leaving a hollow shell that is then decorated to represent a face, illuminated from within by a candle. It is a symbol of Halloween.

jackal /ˈd͡ʒækəl/ jackals n
τσακάλι
Any of certain wild canids of the genera Lupulella and Canis, native to the tropical Old World and smaller than a wolf.
(derogatory) A person who behaves in an opportunistic way; especially a base collaborator.

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɑ/ /ˈd͡ʒækˌdɔ/ jackdaws n
κάργια καλιακούδα καρακάξα
A European bird (Coloeus monedula) of the crow family, often nesting in church towers and ruins.

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ət/ /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ jackets n
ζακέτα σακάκι
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.
σακάκι
A piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat (US)
κάλυμμα
A protective or insulating cover for an object (e.g. a book, hot water tank, bullet.)

jackhammer jackhammers n
κομπρεσέρ
A portable percussive power tool that combines a hammer and chisel used to drill or break hard matter, for instance rock or concrete.

jackrabbit jackrabbits n
λαγός
any of several large North American hares of the genus Lepus

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ jades n
νεφρίτης
A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines.
A bright shade of slightly bluish or greyish green, typical of polished jade stones.
A succulent plant, Crassula ovata.

jaguar /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.(j)u.ɑɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ɑː/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.juː.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.jʊə/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.waɪɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒæɡ.wɑɹ/ jaguars n
ιαγουάρος τζάγκουαρ
A carnivorous spotted large cat native to South and Central America, Panthera onca.

jail /d͡ʒeɪ(ə)l/ jails n
φυλακή δεσμωτήριο
A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are held for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.
φυλάκιση
(uncountable) Confinement in a jail.

jailbait /ˈd͡ʒeɪlbeɪt/ jailbaits n
πιπίνι
(slang) A sexually mature person below, or appearing to be below, the legal age of consent, who is regarded, usually by an adult, as being sexually attractive and/or seductive.

jailer /ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/ jailers n
δεσμοφύλακας
One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison.

jalopy /d͡ʒəˈlɒ.pi/ jalopies n
παλαιό αυτοκίνητο
(US, dated) An old, dilapidated or unpretentious automobile.

jalousie /ʒalʊˈziː/ /ˈd͡ʒæləsiː/ /ˈʒalʊziː/ jalousies n
γρίλια
Upward sloping window slats which form a blind or shutter, allowing light and air in but excluding rain and direct sun.

jam /ˈdʒæːm/ /ˈd͡ʒæm/ jams n
μαρμελάδα
(less common in the, _, US) A sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar and allowed to congeal. Often spread on bread or toast or used in jam tarts.
μποτιλιάρισμα
(countable) A blockage, congestion, or immobilization.

jam tomorrow n
λαγοί με πετραχήλια
(idiomatic) Promised benefits that never arrive.

jamb /d͡ʒæm/ jambs n
κάσα
(architecture, interior decorating, carpentry) Either of the vertical components that form the side of an opening in a wall, such as that of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace.

jambalaya /ˌd͡ʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ /ˌd͡ʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/ jambalayas n
τζαμπαλάγια
Any of various of rice-based dishes common in Louisiana Cajun or Creole cooking; most often with shrimp, oysters, chicken or ham.

jamboree /ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/ jamborees n
τζάμπορι
(scouting) A large rally of Scouts or Guides.

janissary /-səɹi/ /ˈdʒanɪzəɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænəˌzeɹi/ /ˈja-/ janissaries n
γενίτσαρος
(historical) An infantry soldier, often of European Christian background from the Balkans as well as Eastern Europe and forcibly converted to Islam, in a former elite Turkish (Ottoman) guard (disbanded in 1826); (by extension) any Turkish soldier, particularly one escorting a traveller.

jar /dʒaː/ /dʒɐː/ /dʒɑː/ /d͡ʒɑɹ/ [d͡ʒaː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɐː(ɹ)] [d͡ʒɑɹ] jars n
βάζο γυάλα κανάτα
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.

jargon /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ /ˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɡən/ jargons n
ιδιογλωσσία
(uncountable) A technical terminology unique to a particular subject.
ιδιογλωσσία ιδιόλεκτος
(countable) A language characteristic of a particular group.
ακαταλαβίστικα
(uncountable) Speech or language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible; gibberish.

jargoon /d͡ʒɑɹ.ˈɡuːn/ jargoons n
γιαρκόν
A variety of zircon.

jasmine /ˈd͡ʒæzmɪn/ jasmines n
γιασεμί
Any of several plants, of the genus Jasminum, mostly native to Asia, having fragrant white or yellow flowers.
The perfume obtained from these plants.

jasper /ˈdʒæs.pə/ /ˈd͡ʒæs.pɚ/ jaspers n
ίασπις
(obsolete) Any bright-coloured kind of chalcedony apart from cornelian.
An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking conchoidally with a smooth surface.
Jasperware pottery.

jaundice /ˈd͡ʒændɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɑndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɚz/ /ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs/ /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪs/ jaundices n
ίκτερος
(pathology) A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine. [from early 14th c.]

javelin /ˈd͡ʒæv.(ə.)lɪn/ javelins n
ακόντιο
A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.

javelin throw javelin throws n
ακοντισμός
(athletics) An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear-like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, kyshashrek.

jaw /d͡ʒɑ/ /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ jaws n
σαγόνι
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

jawbone jawbones n
κάτω γνάθος γνάθος
(countable) The bone of the lower jaw; the mandible.
γνάθος
(countable) Any of the bones in the lower or upper jaw.

jay /ˈd͡ʒeɪ/ jays n
τζέι
The name of the Latin-script letter J.
κίσσα
Any of various other birds of similar appearance and behaviour.

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ jazzes n
τζαζ
(music genre) A musical art form rooted in West African cultural and musical expression and in the African American blues tradition, with diverse influences over time, commonly characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms and improvisation.

je ne sais quoi /ˌʒə n(ə) sɛ ˈkwɑː/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑ/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑː/ n
πώς να σου το πω πώς να το πω
An indefinable quality that makes something distinctive or attractive.

jealous /ˈd͡ʒɛləs/ jealouser jealousest more jealous most jealous adj
ζηλιάρης
Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity. [from 13th c.]
ζηλότυπος
Protective; zealously guarding; careful in the protection of something (or someone) one has or appreciates, especially one's spouse or lover. [from 14th c.]
φθονερός ζηλόφθονος
Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. [from 14th c.]

jealously more jealously most jealously adv
ζηλότυπα
In a jealous manner.

jealousy /ˈd͡ʒɛləsi/ jealousies n
ζήλια
(countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
(archaic) A close concern for someone or something, solicitude, vigilance.

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
τζιν
denim trousers

jejunum /dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/ jejuna jejunums n
νήστις
(anatomy) The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum

jelick /ˈdʒɛlɪk/ /ˈjɛlɪk/ jelicks n
γελέκο γιλέκο
The bodice of women or vest of men worn in the Ottoman Empire.

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ jellies n
ζελέ ζελές ζελατίνη
(New Zealand, Australia, British) A dessert made by boiling gelatine, sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set, known as "jello" in North America.
ζελέ ζελατίνη μαρμελάδα
(North America, Britain (certain specific usages)) A clear or translucent fruit preserve, made from fruit juice and set using either naturally occurring, or added, pectin. Normally known as "jam" in Commonwealth English but see redcurrant jelly and jeely.
πηκτή
A savoury substance, derived from meat, that has the same texture as the dessert.

jellyfish /ˈd͡ʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ jellyfish jellyfishes n
μέδουσα τσούχτρα
An almost transparent aquatic animal; any one of the acalephs, especially one of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance.

jeopardize /ˈd͡ʒep.ə.dɑɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɛp.ə.dʌɪz/ /ˈd͡ʒɛp.ɚ.daɪz/ v
διακυνδινέυω
(US) To put in jeopardy, to threaten.

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒepədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ jeopardies n
κίνδυνος
Danger of failure, harm, or loss.

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ jerks n
κόπανος
(originally, North America, slang, pejorative) A person with unlikable or obnoxious qualities and behavior, typically mean, self-centered, or disagreeable; an arsehole.

jerk off v
τα ξύνω
(intransitive, vulgar) To do nothing; to waste time.

jerrycan /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌkæn/ /ˈd͡ʒɛɹɪˌkæn/ jerrycans n
κάνιστρο
A robust fuel container often made from pressed steel.

jest /d͡ʒiːst/ /d͡ʒɛst/ v
πειράζω
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ adj
αεριωθούμενος
Propelled by turbine engines.

jet /d͡ʒɛt/ v
αναβλύζω
To strut; to walk with a lofty or haughty gait; to be insolent; to obtrude.

jet engine jet engines n
αεριοστροβιλωθητήρας
An engine that obtains thrust by taking in air at the front, using it to burn fuel, then ejecting the hot combustion products at the rear through a propulsive nozzle.
Any engine propelled by expelling a high speed fluid jet (jet propulsion), such as a rocket, turbojet, turbofan, ramjet, etc.

jet lag jet lags n
βιοαπορρύθμιση
(aviation) A physical condition caused by crossing time zones during flight; often the result of disruption to the circadian rhythms of the body.

jet plane jet planes n
αεριωθούμενο τζετ
A jet: an airplane that is powered by a jet engine.

jet propulsion n
αεριοπροώθηση
Propulsion that is caused by the expulsion of a jet of fluid, especially by a jet engine

jet set jet sets n
τζετ σετ
(idiomatic) A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure.

jet stream jet streams n
αεροχείμαρρος
(meteorology) any of the high-speed, high-altitude air currents that circle the Earth in a westerly direction

jet-black n
κατάμαυρο χρώμα μαύρο
Coal-black; the blackest black.

jetsam /ˈd͡ʒɛtsəm/ jetsams n
ξέβρασμα
Articles thrown overboard from a ship or boat in order to lighten the load of a ship in distress.
(by extension) Discarded odds and ends.

jetty /ˈd͡ʒɛti/ jetties n
λιμενοβραχίονας
A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor or beach.

jewel /d͡ʒul/ /ˈd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːəl/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəl/ jewels n
πετράδι πολύτιμος λίθος
A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
κόσμημα
A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
(figuratively) Anything precious or valuable.

jeweler /ˈd͡ʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːələ/ jewelers n
κοσμηματοπώλης χρυσοχόος
A person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry.

jeweller's n
αδαμαντοπωλείο
(British, Canadian) A shop that sells jewellery

jewellery /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)ləɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʊ(ə)lɹi/ jewelleries n
κόσμημα κοσμήματα
Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.

jezve /ˈd͡ʒɛzveɪ/ jezves n
μπρίκι
A Turkish coffee-pot with a long handle.

jib /d͡ʒɪb/ jibs n
φλόκος
(nautical, usually with a modifier) Any of a variety of specialty triangular staysails set forward of the foremast.

jigsaw /ˈd͡ʒɪɡsɔː/ jigsaws n
σέγα
A power saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.

jigsaw puzzle jigsaw puzzles n
παζλ
A type of puzzle in which the aim is to reconstruct a picture that has been cut (originally, with a jigsaw) into many small interlocking pieces.

jihad /d͡ʒəˈhɑːd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhæd/ /d͡ʒɪˈhɑːd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhæd/ /ˈd͡ʒiːhɑːd/ jihads n
τζιχάντ
(Islam) A holy war undertaken by Muslims.
(Islam, theology) A personal spiritual struggle for self-improvement and/or against evil.

jingoism /ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡəʊɪz(ə)m/ jingoisms n
υπερεθνικισμός υπερεθνικοφροσύνη
(uncountable) Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy.

jingoistic /ˌd͡ʒɪŋ.ɡoʊˈɪst.ɪk/ /ˌd͡ʒɪŋ.ɡəʊˈɪst.ɪk/ more jingoistic most jingoistic adj
σοβινιστικός
Overly patriotic or nationalistic, often with an element of favouring war or an aggressive foreign policy.

jinn /d͡ʒɪn/ jawan jinn jinnah jinnan jinns n
τζίνι
(Arabic culture) A human-like spiritual or immaterial being, as opposed to al-ins (people), often invisible but able to manifest in form and also inhabit people or animals; origin of the genie of Western literature, film etc.

jinx /d͡ʒɪŋks/ jinxes n
γρουσούζης
A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ jobs n
εργασία
A task.
δουλειά εργασία
An economic role for which a person is paid.
-πλαστική πλαστική
(in noun compounds) Plastic surgery.
εργασία δουλειά
(computing) A task, or series of tasks, carried out in batch mode (especially on a mainframe computer).

job interview job interviews n
συνέντευξη για δουλειά
A formal interview in which a job applicant must answer questions, especially in a professional manner, to determine whether they are suitable for the job applied for.

jobs for the boys n
ρουσφετολογικές προσλήψεις
jobs unfairly given to someone's friends, supporters, or relations.

jockstrap /ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/ /ˈd͡ʒɒkstɹæp/ jockstraps n
σπασουάρ
(sports) An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ jogs n
τζόκινγκ
An energetic trot, slower than a run, often used as a form of exercise.

jog /d͡ʒɑɡ/ /d͡ʒɒɡ/ v
σκουντώ
To push slightly; to move or shake with a push or jerk, as to gain the attention of; to jolt.
κάνω τζόκινγκ
To cause to move at an energetic trot.

john /ˈd͡ʒɑn/ /ˈd͡ʒɒn/ johns n
αποχωρητήριο
(slang, US) A device or place to urinate and defecate: now usually a toilet or lavatory, but also (dated) a chamber pot or outhouse.

join /ˈd͡ʒɔɪn/ joins n
συνένωση
(computing, databases) An intersection of data in two or more database tables.

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ adj
συλλογικός συνδυασμένος συντονισμένος
Done by two or more people or organisations working together.

joint /d͡ʒɔɪnt/ joints n
άρθρωση αρμός
The point where two components of a structure join, but are still able to rotate.
ένωση
The point where two components of a structure join rigidly.
άρθρωση κλείδωση
(anatomy) Any part of the body where two bones join, in most cases allowing that part of the body to be bent or straightened.
αρμός
A cut of meat, especially (but not necessarily) (a) one containing a joint in the sense of an articulation or (b) one rolled up and tied.
στενή φυλακή
(slang, with the definite article) Prison, jail, or lockup.
τσιγαριλίκι γάρο κέρατο μπάφος
(slang) A marijuana cigarette.

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ jokes n
ανέκδοτο
An amusing story.
αστείο ανέκδοτο
Something said or done for amusement, not in seriousness.

joke /d͡ʒoʊk/ /d͡ʒəʊk/ v
ατειεύομαι
(intransitive) To do or say something for amusement rather than seriously.

joker /ˈd͡ʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊkə/ jokers n
μπαλαντέρ
A playing card that features a picture of a joker (that is, a jester) and that may be used as a wild card in some card games.

jot /d͡ʒɑt/ /d͡ʒɒt/ jots n
γιώτα
The smallest letter or stroke of any writing; an iota.

joule /d͡ʒaʊl/ /d͡ʒuːl/ joules n
τζάουλ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Equivalent to one watt of power for a duration of one second. Symbol: J

journal /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəl/ journals n
ημερολόγιο αρχείο
A diary or daily record of a person, organization, vessel etc.; daybook.
έδρανο άξονα
(engineering) The part of a shaft or axle that rests on bearings.
εφημερίδα περιοδικό
A newspaper or magazine dealing with a particular subject.

journalism /ˈd͡ʒəːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈd͡ʒɚnl̩ˌɪzəm/ journalisms n
δημοσιογραφία
The activity or profession of being a journalist.

journalist /ˈd͡ʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒɝnəlɪst/ journalists n
ημερολογιογράφος
(originally) The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly.
δημοσιογράφος
One whose occupation is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press.
A reporter, someone who professionally reports on news and current events.

journalistic /ˌd͡ʒɜː(ɹ)nəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
δημοσιογραφικός
Related to journalism or journalists.

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ journeys n
ταξίδι
A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
ταξιδεύω
To travel, to make a trip or voyage.

jousting /ˈd͡ʒaʊstɪŋ/ joustings n
διαδορατισμός κονταρομαχία τζόστρα
A medieval European sport in which mounted knights charged at each other bearing lances.

joy /d͡ʒɔɪ/ joys n
χαρά
A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

joystick /ˈdʒɔɪstɪk/ joysticks n
πηδάλιο
A mechanical device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer, or other equipment.

jubilation jubilations n
θριαμβολογία πανηγυρισμός

jubilee /ˈd͡ʒubəl/ /ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪl/ /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪliː/ /ˌd͡ʒubəˈli/ /ˌd͡ʒuːbɪˈliː/ jubilees n
ιωβηλαίο
A major anniversary of an event, particularly the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of a coronation or marriage. [from late 14th c.]

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ judges n
δικαστής
A public official whose duty it is to administer the law, especially by presiding over trials and rendering judgments; a justice.
κριτής δικαστής
A person who decides the fate of someone or something that has been called into question.
κριτής
A person officiating at a sports event, a contest, or similar.
γνώστης
A person who evaluates something or forms an opinion.

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ v
δικάζομαι
(transitive) To sit in judgment on; to pass sentence on (a person or matter).
δικάζω
(intransitive) To sit in judgment, to act as judge.

judgement day judgement days n
ημέρα της κρίσης
(Christianity, Islam, Judaism) The final trial of all humankind, both the living and the dead, by God expected to take place at the end of the world, when each is rewarded or punished according to their merits; the Final Judgment, the Last Judgment.

judgment /ˈd͡ʒʌd͡ʒ.mənt/ judgments n
κρίση
The power or faculty of performing such operations; especially, when unqualified, the faculty of judging or deciding rightly, justly, or wisely
(theology) The final award; the last sentence.
απόφαση κρίση
(legal) The act of determining, as in courts of law, what is conformable to law and justice; also, the determination, decision, or sentence of a court, or of a judge.

judicial /d͡ʒuˈdɪʃəl/ more judicial most judicial adj
δικαστικός
Of or relating to the court system or the judicial branch of government.

judo /ˈd͡ʒudoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒuːdəʊ/ n
τζούντο
A Japanese martial art and sport adapted from jujutsu.

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ jugs n
κανάτι
A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.

juggernaut /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ə.nɔːt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ɚ.nɑt/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.ɚ.nɔt/ juggernauts n
οδοστρωτήρας
A literal or metaphorical force or object regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path.

juggling /ˈd͡ʒʌɡlɪŋ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ jugglings n
ζογκλερικά
The art of moving objects, such as balls, clubs, beanbags, rings, etc. in an artful or artistic manner.

jugular /ˈd͡ʒu.ɡjəl.ɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jəl.ɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jʊl.ə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.lɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.əl.ɚ/ adj
τραχηλικός
(anatomy, relational) Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.

juice /d͡ʒ(j)us/ /d͡ʒ(j)uːs/ /d͡ʒuːs/ /d͡ʒɪʊ̯s/ juices n
χυμός
(uncountable) A liquid from a plant, especially fruit.
(countable) A beverage made of juice.
(uncountable) Any liquid resembling juice.

juicer /ˈd͡ʒusɚ/ juicers n
αποχυμωτής
A manual or electrical device used for rendering the juice of fruits or vegetables.

juicy /ˈd͡ʒuːsi/ juicier juiciest adj
χυμώδης
Having lots of juice.

jujube /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuː.biː/ /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuːb/ jujubes n
τζίτζιφο τζιτζιφιά ζίζιφο
A fruit-bearing tree, Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus zizyphus.

jukebox /ˈd͡ʒukbɑks/ /ˈd͡ʒuːkbɒks/ jukeboxes n
τζουκμπόξ
A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music; it has push-buttons to make selections. [from 1939]

jumbo /ˈd͡ʒʌmboʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌmbəʊ/ adj
μέγα άτομο ζώο
Especially large or powerful.

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] jumps n
άλμα αναπήδηση
(mathematics) A discontinuity in the graph of a function, where the function is continuous in a punctured interval of the discontinuity.

jump /d͡ʒʌmp/ [d͡ʒɐm̥p] v
σαλτάρω πηδάω
(intransitive) To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
(intransitive) To cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward.
(intransitive) To employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.
πηδάω
(transitive, slang) To engage in sexual intercourse with (a person).

jump to conclusions v
βγάζω πρώιμα συμπεράσματα
(idiomatic) To make conclusions before being presented with all the evidence.

jumper /ˈd͡ʒʊmpə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌmpə/ /ˈd͡ʒʌmpɚ/ jumpers n
πουλόβερ
(chiefly, British, Australian, New Zealand) A woollen sweater or pullover.

junction /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkʃən/ junctions n
ένωση
The act of joining, or the state of being joined.

jungle /ˈd͡ʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ jungles n
ζούγκλα
A large, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, that is home to many wild plants and animals; a tropical rainforest.
(colloquial) A place where people behave ruthlessly, unconstrained by law or morality.

junior high school junior high schools n
γυμνάσιο
(education) A school for children who have completed elementary school or grade school, but are not yet old enough for high school. In the US, it often includes grades 7 and 8, and possibly also 6 or 9.

juniper /ˈd͡ʒunɪpə/ /ˈd͡ʒunɪpɚ/ [ˈd͡ʒunɪ̈pɚ] junipers n
άρκευθος γιουνίπερος
Any shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus of the cypress family, which is characterized by pointed, needle-like leaves and aromatic berry-like cones.

junk /d͡ʒʌŋk/ n
σκουπίδια
Discarded or waste material; rubbish, trash, garbage.
παλιατσαρία
A collection of miscellaneous items of little value.
ναρκωτικό πρέζα
(slang) Any narcotic drug, especially heroin.

junk food junk foods n
έτοιμο ανθυγιεινό φαγητό
(informal) Food with little or no nutritional value.

junta /ˈdʒʊntə/ /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ /ˈhʌntə/ juntas n
χούντα
The ruling council of a military dictatorship.

juridical act juridical acts n
έννομη πράξη
(civil, _, law, Louisiana, Philippines) Any conduct by a person intended to create, modify, transfer, preserve, or extinguish a right, obligation, or legal relationship.

jurisdiction /d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɔːɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɝɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪz-/ jurisdictions n
αρμοδιότητα δικαιοδοσία
The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
The power or right to exercise authority.
δικαιοδοσία
The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

jurist /ˈd͡ʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ jurists n
νομικός νομομαθής
(law) An expert of law or someone who researches jurisprudence.

juristic act juristic acts n
έννομη πράξη
(civil, _, law, South Africa) Any conduct by a person intended to create, modify, transfer, preserve, or extinguish a right, obligation, or legal relationship.

juror /ˈd͡ʒɚɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹɔɹ/ /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹəɹ/ jurors n
ένορκος
(legal) A member of a jury.

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ juster justest more just most just adj
δίκαιος
Factually right, correct; factual.
Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.

just /d͡ʒəs(t)/ /d͡ʒɛst/ /d͡ʒɪst/ /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
μόνο απλώς
Only, simply, merely.
μόλις
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.

just in case /ˌdʒʌst ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
για κάθε ενδεχόμενο
(logic) if and only if

justice /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪs/ justices n
δικαιοσύνη
The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
The ideal of fairness, impartiality, etc., especially with regard to the punishment of wrongdoing.
Judgment and punishment of a party who has allegedly wronged another.
The civil power dealing with law.
Correctness, conforming to reality or rules.

justiciable more justiciable most justiciable adj
δικάσιμος
(legal) Of or pertaining to justiciability; able to be evaluated and resolved by the courts; that can be adjudicated.

justifiable more justifiable most justifiable adj
αιτιολογημένος δικαιολογημένος
That can be justified.

justifiably more justifiably most justifiably adv
δικαιολογημένα
in a justifiable manner; with justification

justification /ˌd͡ʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ justifications n
αιτιολόγηση απολόγηση δικαιολογία
(countable) A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.
στοίχιση
(typography, uncountable) The alignment of text to the left margin (left justification), the right margin (right justification), or both margins (full justification).

justify /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
αιτιολογώ δικαιολογώ
(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.
δικαιολογώ
(transitive) To be a good, acceptable reason for; warrant.
ευθυγραμμίζω στοιχίζω
(transitive, typography) To arrange (text) on a page or a computer screen such that the left and right ends of all lines within paragraphs are aligned.
δικαιώνω
(transitive) To absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin.

jute /d͡ʒuːt/ jutes n
γιούτα ιούτη
The coarse, strong fiber of the East Indian plants, Corchorus olitorius and Corchorus capsularis, used to make mats, paper, gunny cloth etc.

juvenile delinquency n
εγκληματικότητα ανηλίκων
(legal) Participation in illegal behaviour by minors.

juvenile delinquent juvenile delinquents n
ανήλικος παραβάτης
(legal) A persistent young offender; an antisocial minor, one who has committed criminal acts such as theft or violence.

juxtapose /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/ /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/ v
αντιπαραβάλλω
(transitive) To place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison.

kaboom interjection
καμπούμ
(mimesis) An explosion; the word is typically seen in comic strips or heard in a light-hearted conversation.

kabuto /kɑ.bu.toʊ/ /kə.bu.toʊ/ kabuto kabutos n
καμπούτο
A traditional Japanese military helmet, especially worn by samurai.

kaffir /ˈkæfə/ /ˈkæfɚ/ kaffirs n
κάφρος
(countable, South Africa, Rhodesia, ethnic slur, offensive, derogatory) A black person. [from 17th c.]

kakistocracy /kakɪsˈtɒkɹəsɪ/ /kakɪˈstɒ-/ /kækɪsˈtɑkɹəsi/ /kækɪˈstɑ-/ kakistocracies n
κακιστοκρατία
(political science) Government under the control of a nation's worst or least-qualified citizens. [from 1829.]

kale /keɪl/ kales n
λαχανίδα
An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

kaleidoscope /kəˈlaɪdəskəʊp/ /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/ kaleidoscopes n
καλειδοσκόπιο
An instrument consisting of a tube containing mirrors and loose, colourful beads or other objects; when the tube is looked into and rotated, a succession of symmetrical designs can be seen. [from 1817]

kalokagathia /ˌka.loʊ.kə.ˈɡeɪ.θi.ə/ n
καλοκαγαθία
(philosophy) A Platonic teaching consisting of the harmonious combination of bodily, moral and spiritual virtues.

kamancheh kamanchehs n
κεμεντζές λύρα
(musical instrument) A long-necked stringed instrument (a spike fiddle) with a bowl-shaped body, traditionally featuring three silk strings but now more often four metal ones, played with a bow, common among the peoples of the Caucasus, Anatolia and the Near East.

kamikaze /kɑː.mɪˈkɑː.zeɪ/ /ˌkæ.mɪˈkɑː.zi/ kamikazes n
επίθεση αυτοκτονίας καμικάζι
One who carries out a suicide attack, especially with an aircraft.
A vehicle used for a suicide attack, especially an aircraft.

kana /ˈkɑːnə/ [ˈkʰɑːnə] kana kanas n
κάνα
The hiragana and katakana syllabaries. These are made up of characters that represent individual syllables, which are used to write Japanese words and particles. Kana are derived from kanji.

kangaroo /kæŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/ kangaroos n
καγκουρό
A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia. [from 18th c.]

kanji /ˈkaːnd͡ʒi/ /ˈkænd͡ʒi/ /ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/ kanji kanjis n
κάντζι
Any individual Chinese character as used in the Japanese language.

kaolin /ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/ kaolins n
καολίνης
A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, paper-making, etc.

kappa /ˈkæpə/ kappas n
κάπα
The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet.

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /kɑːɹɑːˌokɛ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˈkæ.ɹəˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ karaokes n
καραόκε
(uncountable) A form of entertainment popular in clubs, at parties, etc, in which individual members of the public sing along to pre-recorded instrumental versions of popular songs, the lyrics of which are displayed for the singer on a screen in time with the music.

karat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ karats n
καράτι
(US) A unit of fineness or concentration of gold equalling 1/24 part of gold in an alloy.

karate /kəˈɹɑ.ɾi/ /kəˈɹɑː.teɪ/ /kəˈɹɑː.ti/ n
καράτε
An Okinawan martial art involving primarily punching and kicking, but additionally, advanced throws, arm bars, grappling and all means of fighting.

karateka karateka n
καρατέκα
A practitioner of karate.

karma /ˈkɑɹmə/ [ˈkɑɹ.mə] [ˈkɑː.mə] [ˈkəɾm(ə)] karmas n
κάρμα
(Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism) The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.

karting n
κάρτιγκ
An open-wheeled motorsport that uses small vehicles called karts or go-karts.

karyotype /ˈkaɹɪə(ʊ)taɪp/ karyotypes n
καρυότυπος
(genetics) The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.

kashkaval n
κασκαβάλ

kasseri n
κασέρι
A medium-hard pale yellow cheese of Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey, usually made from unpasteurized sheep milk.

katakana /ˌkætəˈkænə/ /ˌkætəˈkɑːnə/ /ˌkɑtəˈkɑːnə/ katakana katakanas n
κατακάνα
(uncountable) A Japanese syllabary used when writing words borrowed from foreign languages other than Chinese, specific names of plants and animals and other jargon, onomatopoeia, or to emphasize a word or phrase. Also used to write the Ainu language.

katal katals n
κατάλ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of catalytic activity; one mole per second. Symbol: kat.

kay /ˈkeɪ/ kays n
κέι
The name of the Latin-script letter K.

kazoo /kə.ˈzuː/ kazoos n
καζού
(musical instrument) A simple musical instrument (a membranophone) consisting of a pipe with a hole in it, producing a buzzing sound when the player hums into it.

kebab /kəˈbæb/ /kɪˈbæb/ /kɪˈbɑb/ /kɪˈbɑːb/ kebabs n
κεμπάπ
(British) A dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted on a skewer or spit, especially a doner kebab.

keel /kiːl/ v
καταρρέω σωριάζομαι
(intransitive, followed by "over") to collapse, to fall

keel over /ˈkil ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈkiːl ˈəʊvə(ɹ)/ v
ντεραπάρω
(intransitive, idiomatic) To collapse in a faint; to black out, to swoon.

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] keeps n
ακροπύργιο
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

keep /kiːp/ [kʰip̚] v
κρατώ
To continue in (a course or mode of action); to not intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
(ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

keep quiet v
σωπαίνω
To remain silent.

keep someone posted v
ενημερώνω
(idiomatic) To inform (someone) regularly of the latest developments.

keep track v
παρακολουθώ
To monitor; to track or record; to understand or follow.

keep up v
ξενυχτώ
To prevent someone from going to bed or to sleep

keeper /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkiːpɚ/ keepers n
φύλακας
A person charged with guarding or caring for, storing, or maintaining something; a custodian, a guard; sometimes a gamekeeper.

keepsake /ˈkiːp.seɪk/ keepsakes n
ενθύμιο αναμνηστικό
Some object given by a person and retained in memory of something or someone; something kept for sentimental or nostalgic reasons.

kefalotyri /ˌkɛfələʊˈtɪɹi/ n
κεφαλοτύρι
A Greek cheese similar to parmesan.

kefir /kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkiːfə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛfə(ɹ)/ kefirs n
κεφίρ
A fermented milk drink from the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, similar to yogurt but more liquid.

keftedes n
κεφτέδες

keirin keirins n
κέιριν
(cycle racing) A form of track cycling originating in Japan, where riders must initially race behind a motorised pace-setter, the derny.

keloid [ˈkiː.lɔɪd] keloids n
χηλοειδές
(pathology) A hard raised growth of scar tissue at the site of an injury.

kelvin /ˈkɛlvən/ [ˈkʰɛɫvɨn] kelvin kelvins n
κέλβιν
In the International System of Units, the base unit of thermodynamic temperature; 1⁄273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. Shown as "K".

kennel /ˈkɛ.nəl/ kennels n
σκυλόσπιτο
A house or shelter for a dog.
κυνοτροφείο
A facility at which dogs are reared or boarded.

kenosis /kɪˈnəʊsɪs/ kenoses n
κένωση
(Christianity) Christ's voluntary abasement consisting of humanity and the simultaneous occultation of the Divinity.

kermes oak kermes oaks n
πουρνάρι
An oak, Quercus coccifera, native to the western Mediterranean region and growing 1-6 meters tall.

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ kernels n
πυρήνας
The core, center, or essence of an object or system.
(botany) The central (usually edible) part of a nut, especially once the hard shell has been removed.
(computing) The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components.
(mathematics, linear algebra, group theory, functional analysis) For a given function (especially a linear transformation between vector spaces or homomorphism between groups), the set of elements in the domain which are mapped to zero; (formally) given f : X → Y, the set {x ∈ X : f(x) = 0}.
κουκούτσι πυρήνας
(botany, US) The stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums.

kerygma /kəˈɹɪɡ.mə/ kerygmas kerygmata n
κήρυγμα
The Apostolic proclamation of religious truths; the core teachings of Christianity taught by the early Church.

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ kestrels n
κιρκινέζι
Any of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.
βραχοκιρκίνεζο
The common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus.

ketamine /ˈki.təˌmin/ /ˈkiː.tə.miːn/ /ˈkɛt.ə.mɪn/ /ˈkɛt.əˌmin/ ketamines n
κεταμίνη
(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic compound used as an anesthetic and analgesic drug and also (illicitly) as a hallucinogen.

ketch /kɛt͡ʃ/ ketches n
δικάταρτο
A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen being stepped forward of the rudder post.

ketchup /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.əp/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃ.ʌp/ ketchups n
κέτσαπ
(uncountable, chiefly, US, Canada, UK) Ellipsis of tomato ketchup. A tomato-vinegar-based sauce, sometimes containing spices, onion or garlic, and (especially in the US) sweeteners.

ketone /ˈkiːtəʊn/ ketones n
κετόνη
(organic compound) A homologous series of organic molecules whose functional group is an oxygen atom joined to a carbon atom—by a double bond—in a carbon-hydrogen based molecule.

kettle /ˈkɛ.təl/ /ˈkɪtəl/ [ˈkʰɛtᵊɫ̩] [ˈkʰɛɾɫ̩] kettles n
κατσαρόλα χύτρα
A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.
The quantity held by a kettle.

key /ki/ /kiː/ [cʰi̞i̯] [kʲʰi̞i̯] keys n
κλειδί
An object designed to open and close a lock.
An object designed to fit between two other objects (such as a shaft and a wheel) in a mechanism and maintain their relative orientation.
A crucial step or requirement.
A guide explaining the symbols or terminology of a map or chart; a legend.
In musical instruments, one of the valve levers used to select notes, such as a lever opening a hole on a woodwind.
(historical) A manual electrical switching device primarily used for the transmission of Morse code.
(cryptography) A piece of information (e.g., a password or passphrase) used to encode or decode a message or messages.
(databases) In a relational database, a field used as an index into another table (not necessarily unique).
(computing) A value that uniquely identifies an entry in a container.
(basketball) The free-throw lane together with the circle surrounding the free-throw line, the free-throw lane having formerly been narrower, giving the area the shape of a skeleton key hole.
(biology) A series of logically organized groups of discriminating information which aims to allow the user to correctly identify a taxon.
πλήκτρο
(computing) One of several small, usually square buttons on a typewriter or computer keyboard, mostly corresponding to text characters.
πλήκτρο κλειδί
In instruments with a keyboard such as an organ or piano, one of the levers, or especially the exposed front end of it, which are depressed to cause a particular sound or note to be produced.
κλειδί πλήκτρο
(music) A scale or group of pitches constituting the basis of a musical composition.

key fob key fobs n
μπρελόκ
An item carried on a key ring either as decoration or for security.

key logger key loggers n
καταγραφέας πληκτρολόγησης
(computing) Software or hardware designed to record keyboard entries, often for the purpose of stealing passwords or other sensitive data.

key signature key signatures n
οπλισμός
(music) An indication of the key of a composition, giving the number of sharps or flats in the corresponding scale.

keyboard /ˈki.bɔɹd/ /ˈkiː.bɔːd/ keyboards n
πληκτρολόγιο κλαβιέ
(computing, etc.) A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
(music) A device with keys of a musical keyboard, used to control electronic sound-producing devices which may be built into or separate from the keyboard device.
κλαβιέ πλήκτρα πληκτρολόγιο
(music) A component of many instruments including the piano, organ, and harpsichord consisting of usually black and white keys that cause different tones to be produced when struck.

keyboard /ˈki.bɔɹd/ /ˈkiː.bɔːd/ v
πληκτρογραφώ πληκτρολογώ
(intransitive) To type on a computer keyboard.

keyboard shortcut keyboard shortcuts n
συντόμευση πληκτρολογίου
(computing) A key, or more usually a combination of keys, on the keyboard of a personal computer that activates a specific, predefined function.

keychain /ˈkiːˌt͡ʃeɪn/ keychains n
κλειδοθήκη
An ornamental piece holding such a chain or ring.

keyholder keyholders n
κλειδούχος
One who holds the key to a building etc. for security reasons.

keyhole /ˈkiˌhoʊl/ keyholes n
κλειδαρότρυπα
Any small opening resembling the hole for a key in shape or function; especially, one that gives a vista of, or access to, a space beyond.

keypad /ˈkiːpæd/ keypads n
πληκτρολογίδιο
A small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into a machine.

keyring keyrings n
μπρελόκ
A ring, normally of metal or plastic, for holding keys together.

keystone /ˈkiː.stəʊn/ keystones n
σφηνόλιθος
(architecture) The top stone of an arch.

keyword /ˈki.wɝd/ /ˈkiː.wɜːd/ keywords n
κλειδολέξη λέξη κλειδί
(cryptography) Any word#Noun used as the key to a code.
λέξη κλειδί λέξη-κλειδί
(programming) A reserved word used to identify a specific command, function, etc.

khachapuri /hɑːtʃəˈpuːɹi/ /hɑːt͡ʃəˈpuɹi/ khachapuris n
χατσαπούρι
A cheese pastry from the country of Georgia in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

khaganate khaganates n
χαγανάτο χανάτο
An empire comprising several khanates.

khan /kɑːn/ khans n
χάνος χαν
(historical) A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.

khanate /ˈkɑːneɪt/ khanates n
χανάτο
A region or place ruled by a khan.

khash n
πατσάς
A dish made from cattle's or sheep's head and/or trotters and eaten with garlic and/or vinegar.

khedive /kəˈdiːv/ khedives n
χεδίβης
The title of the hereditary monarch of Egypt from 1805–1914, nominally ruling as a viceroy of the Sultan of Turkey.

khedivial /kəˈdɪviəl/ adj
χεδιβικός

kibbutz /kɪˈbuːts/ /kɪˈbʊts/ kibbutzes kibbutzim n
κιμπούτς
A community, usually an agricultural one in Israel, based on a high level of social and economical sharing, equality, direct democracy and tight social relations.

kick /kɪk/ [kʰɪk] v
κλοτσώ
(transitive) To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.

kick out v
βγάζω
(idiomatic) To eject, dismiss, expel, or forcefully remove (someone or something).

kickboxer kickboxers n
κικ μπόξερ
(martial arts) One who practices the martial art of kickboxing.

kickboxing n
κικ μπόξινγκ
(martial arts) A hybrid martial art derived from Muay Thai, karate and especially boxing during the 1960s to 1970s; more generally, any stand-up combat sport that combines kicks and punches.

kid /kɪd/ kids n
κατσίκι κατσικάκι
A young goat.
(uncountable) The meat of a young goat.

kiddie /ˈkɪdi/ [ˈkʰɘɾiː] [ˈkʰɪɾi] kiddies n
παιδάκι παιδί πιτσιρίκι
(slang, often, attributive) A child.

kidnap /ˈkɪdnæp/ v
απάγω
(transitive) To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom.

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ kidnappers n
απαγωγέας
A person who kidnaps someone.

kidnapping kidnappings n
απαγωγή
(crime) The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ kidneys n
νεφρό νεφρός
An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.

kidskin kidskins n
σεβρό
The skin or hide of a kid, i.e., a young goat.
The leather made from such skins.

kieserite kieserites n
κιζερίτης
(mineral) An evaporite, consisting of hydrated magnesium sulphate

kilim /kiˈlim/ /kɪˈliːm/ /ˈkiː.lɪm/ /ˈkɪ.lɪm/ kilims n
κιλίμι
A flat tapestry-woven carpet or rug from Turkey or Kurdistan.

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪɫ] kills n
δολοφονία θανάτωση φόνος
The act of killing.
θανατηφόρο πλήγμα
Specifically, the death blow.
θήραμα θύμα
The result of killing; that which has been killed.

kill /kɪl/ [kʰɪɫ] v
σκοτώνω φονεύω θανατώνω
(transitive) To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
σβήνω
(transitive) To render inoperative.
(transitive, figuratively, hyperbole) To cause great pain, discomfort, or distress to; to hurt.
σβήνω σκοτώνω
(transitive, figuratively) To stop, cease, or render void; to terminate.

kill time v
σκοτώνω τον καιρό
(informal, intransitive) To engage in an activity whose only purpose is to make the time seem to pass more quickly; to fill the time between activities.

kill two birds with one stone v
με ένα σμπάρο δυο τρυγόνια μ' ένα σμπάρο δυο τρυγόνια
(idiomatic) To solve two problems with one single action.

killer /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪlɚ/ [ˈkʰɪlə(ɹ)] [ˈkʰɪɫlɚ] killers n
δολοφόνος φονιάς δολοφόνισσα φόνισσα
One who or that which kills.
θανατηφόρος
(figuratively) That which causes stress or is extremely difficult, especially that which may cause failure at a task.
(figuratively) Something that is so far ahead of its competition that it effectively kills off that competition.

killer whale killer whales n
όρκα

kilo /ˈkiloʊ/ /ˈkiːləʊ/ kilos n
κιλό
(international standards) Alternative letter-case form of Kilo from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.

kilo- prefix
χιλιο- χιλιό-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1,000. Symbol: k
(computing) Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 210 (1024)

kilobyte kilobytes n
κιλομπάιτ χιλιοδυφιοσυλλαβή
(computing, especially, _, networking) One thousand (103, or 1,000) bytes.

kilocycle kilocycles n
χιλιόκυκλος
(elliptically) A thousand cycles per second; a kilohertz.

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ kilograms n
χιλιόγραμμο κιλό
In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg

kilojoule kilojoules n
κιλοτζάουλ
(metrology) An SI unit of energy equal to 103 joules. Symbol: kJ

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /kɪˈlɒmɪtə/ /ˈkɪləˌmitəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ kilometres n
χιλιόμετρο
(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 103 metres. Symbol: km

kilovolt kilovolts n
κιλοβόλτ
One thousand volts. Symbol: kV or KV.

kilowatt-hour kilowatt-hours n
κιλοβατώρα
(electricity) A unit of energy equal to that done by one kilowatt acting for one hour.

kimberlite kimberlites n
κιμπερλίτης
(geology) A variety of peridotite containing a high proportion of carbon dioxide; often contains diamonds.

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ /kəˈmoʊnə/ [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯noʊ̯] [kɪ̈ˈmoʊ̯nə] kimono kimonos n
κιμονό
A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.

kin /kɪn/ kin kins n
οικογένεια συγγενείς
One or more relatives, such as siblings or cousins, taken collectively.

kinase /ˈkaɪneɪz/ /ˈkɪneɪz/ kinases n
κινάση
(enzyme, organic compound) Any of a group of enzymes that transfer phosphate groups from high-energy donor molecules, such as ATP, to specific target molecules (substrates), in a process termed phosphorylation.

kind of adv
κάπως περίπου
(idiomatic, colloquial) Slightly; somewhat; sort of.

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ [ˈkʰɪn(d)əɹˌɡɑːɹt̬(ə)n] [ˈkʰɪɾ̃əɹˌɡɑːɹʔn̩] kindergartens kindergärten n
νηπιαγωγείο
(North America, Australia) An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school. [from 1852]
(North America, Australia) The elementary school grade before first grade.

kindhearted more kindhearted most kindhearted adj
καλόκαρδος
Having an innately kind disposition or character.

kindle /ˈkɪn.dəl/ v
ανάβω
(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
ανάβω εξάπτω
(transitive, figuratively) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
(intransitive, figuratively) To begin to grow or take hold.

kinematics /ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/ n
κινηματική
(physics) The branch of mechanics concerned with objects in motion, but not with the forces involved.

kinesiology /kəˌni.ziˈɔ.lə.d͡ʒɪ/ kinesiologies n
κινησιολογία
(medicine) The study of body movement.
(medicine) The application of such principles to the diagnosis and treatment of muscular imbalance.

kinesthesia /ˌkaɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ /ˌkɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ kinesthesias n
κιναισθησία
Proprioception or static position sense; the perception of the position and posture of the body; also, more broadly, including the motion of the body as well. See usage notes below.

kinetic /kaɪˈnɛtɪk/ /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
κινητικός
Relating to motion.
Relating to kinesis or motor function.

kinetic energy kinetic energies n
κινητική ενέργεια
(physics) The energy possessed by an object because of its motion, equal (nonrelativistically) to one half the mass of the body times the square of its speed.

kinetics /kɪˈnɛt.ɪks/ n
κινητική
(mechanics) The branch of mechanics concerned with motion of objects, as well as the reason i.e. the forces acting on such bodies. This, along with kinematics constitute dynamics, which is concerned purely with the effects of forces on moving bodies.

kinfolk kinfolk kinfolks n
συγγενολόι σόι
(US) Relatives, relations.

king /kiŋ/ /kʰɪŋ/ kings n
βασιλιάς ρήγας
A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy. If it is an absolute monarchy, then he is the supreme ruler of his nation.
(chess) The principal chess piece, that players seek to threaten with unavoidable capture to result in a victory by checkmate. It is often the tallest piece, with a symbolic crown with a cross at the top.
ρήγας βασιλιάς
(card games) A playing card with the letter "K" and the image of a king on it, the thirteenth card in a given suit.

king cake /kɪŋ keɪk/ king cakes n
βασιλόπιτα
(Louisiana) A decorative cake distributed among friends or visitors on Epiphany. In many traditions it contains a pea, a trinket or some other small object which entitles its finder to be the "king" for one day.

king of beasts /ˈkɪŋ əv ˈbiːsts/ n
βασιλιάς των ζώων
(idiomatic) The lion.

king of birds n
βασιλιάς των πουλιών
(idiomatic) The eagle.

king of kings kings of kings n
βασιλέας των βασιλέων
A king who has other kings as subjects; an emperor.

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ kingdoms n
βασίλειο βασιλεία
A realm having a king and/or queen as its actual or nominal sovereign.
βασίλειο
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below domain and above phylum; a taxon at that rank (e.g. the plant kingdom, the animal kingdom).

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋˌfɪʃə/ kingfishers n
αλκυόνη
Any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish.

kingless /ˈkɪŋləs/ adj
αβασίλευτος
Without a king.

kink /kɪŋk/ kinks n
διαστροφή εκκεντρικότητα
(informal, countable, or, uncountable) Peculiarity or deviation in sexual behaviour or taste.

kinkajou /ˈkɪŋkəˌd͡ʒuː/ /ˈkɪŋkəˌʒuː/ kinkajous n
κερκολήπτης
Potos flavus, a carnivorous mammal of Central America and South America with a long, prehensile tail, related to the raccoon.

kinship /ˈkɪnʃɪp/ kinships n
συγγένεια
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ kiosks n
περίπτερο
A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.
κιόσκι
A Turkish garden pavilion.

kippah /kɪˈpɑː/ /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkɪpə/ kippahs kippot kippoth n
σκούφος
The cloth skullcap or yarmulke traditionally worn by male Jews.

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] kisses n
φιλί ασπασμός
A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.

kiss /kɪs/ [kʰɪs] v
φιλώ ασπάζομαι δίνω φιλί
(transitive) To touch with the lips or press the lips against, usually to show love or affection or passion, or as part of a greeting.
ακροφιλώ
(ambitransitive) To (cause to) touch lightly or slightly; to come into contact.
φιλώ ασπάζομαι
(intransitive) Of two or more people, to touch each other's lips together, usually to express love or affection or passion.

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
φίλα με φίλησέ με
I informally request that you kiss me—that you touch my lips with your lips or press the lips against, as an expression of love or affection.

kiss of life kisses of life n
τεχνητή αναπνοή στόμα-με-στόμα το φιλί της ζωής
(idiomatic, UK) Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

kiss of peace kisses of peace n
φιλί ειρήνης
(Christianity) An early Christian greeting consisting of a kiss, originally on the mouth but later on the cheek, still used in some traditional churches.

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ /ˈkɪt͡ʃɪn/ kitchens n
κουζίνα μαγειρείο
A room or area for preparing food.
(slang) A public gaming room in a casino.

kitchenware kitchenwares n
μαγειρικά σκεύη
Instruments and utensils found in a kitchen, particularly those associated with the preparation and serving of food.

kite /kaɪt/ kites n
τσίφτης
A bird of prey of the family Accipitridae.
χαρταετός
(geometry) A polygon resembling the shape of a traditional toy kite (sense 3): a quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end.
(sailing, dated) In a square-rigged ship: originally a sail positioned above a topsail; later a lightweight sail set above the topgallants, such as a studding sail or a jib topsail.

kitsch /kɪt͡ʃ/ kitsches n
κιτς
Art, decorative objects, and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.

kitschy /ˈkɪt͡ʃi/ kitschier kitschiest adj
κιτς
Having the nature of kitsch: excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

kitsune /kɪtˈsuː.neɪ/ /kɪtˈsuː.ni/ /kɪtˈsuːn/ /ˈkɪt.sʊ.neɪ/ /ˈkɪts.neɪ/ /ˈkɪtsuːn/ kitsune kitsunes n
κιτσούνε
(Japanese mythology) A Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ kittens n
γατάκι
A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).

kitty /ˈkɪti/ [ˈkʰɘɾiː] [ˈkʰɪɾi] kitties n
ψιψίνα
(informal) A kitten or young cat.
κοινό ταμείο
A money pool used for a particular purpose, such as for a card game or for shared expenses.

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ kiwi kiwis n
απτέρυξ
A flightless bird of the genus Apteryx native to New Zealand.

kiwi fruit kiwi fruit n
ακτινίδιο
A Chinese gooseberry vine fruit, having a hairy brown skin and dark green (or in the case of the kiwi fruit gold, yellow) flesh with fine black seeds, almost always varieties of Actinidia deliciosa.

klaxon /ˈklæks(ə)n/ klaxons n
κλάξον
A loud electric alarm or horn. [from 1908]

klepht klephts n
κλέφτης
(historical) An anti-Ottoman insurgent living in the mountains when Greece was a part of the Ottoman Empire.

kleptocracy kleptocracies n
κλεπτοκρατία
A corrupt and dishonest government or society characterised by greed.

kleptomania /ˌklɛp.təˈmeɪ.ni.ə, -ˈmeɪn.jə/ kleptomanias n
κλεπτομανία
(psychology) A psychological disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsession with stealing without economic or material need.

kleptomaniac /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ kleptomaniacs n
κλεπτομανής
One who steals compulsively.

knave /neɪv/ knaves n
απατεών
A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
βαλές
(cards) A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.

knead /niːd/ v
ζυμώνω
(transitive) To work and press into a mass, usually with the hands; especially, to work, as by repeated pressure with the knuckles, into a well mixed mass, the materials of bread, cake, etc.

knee /kniː/ /ni/ /niː/ kneen knees n
γόνατο
In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.

knee pad knee pads n
επιγονατίδα
A protective garment worn on a knee to protect it from injury, for example due to a blow or a fall.

kneecap /ˈniːˌkæp/ kneecaps n
επιγονατίδα
(anatomy) The flat, roundish bone in the knee.

kneeing kneeings n
γονατιά
A blow made with the knee

kneel /niːl/ v
γονατίζω
(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.

knick-knack /ˈnɪkˌnæk/ knick-knacks n
μπιχλιμπίδι
A small ornament or other object of minor value.

knife /naɪf/ knives n
μαχαίρι
A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing and/or stabbing and too short to be called a sword. A dagger.
λεπίδα μαχαίρι
Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.

knife /naɪf/ v
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.

knifeman knifemen n
μαχαιροβγάλτης
A man who uses a knife as a weapon.

knight /naɪt/ knights n
ιππότης
(by extension) An armored and mounted warrior of the Middle Ages.
(modern) A person on whom a knighthood has been conferred by a monarch.
ίππος άλογο
(chess) A chess piece, often in the shape of a horse's head, that is moved two squares in one direction and one at right angles to that direction in a single move, leaping over any intervening pieces.

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
πλέκω
(ambitransitive) To turn thread or yarn into a piece of fabric by forming loops that are pulled through each other. This can be done by hand with needles or by machine.

knitting /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ knittings n
πλέξιμο πλεκτό
The action of the verb to knit; the process of producing knitted material.

knitting needle knitting needles n
βελόνα πλεξίματος
A long, thin, pointed rod, used in pairs to knit yarn.

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ knocks n
χτύπος
An abrupt rapping sound, as from an impact of a hard object against wood.
A sharp impact.
προανάφλεξη
(automotive, uncountable) Preignition, a type of abnormal combustion occurring in spark ignition engines caused by self-ignition; also, the characteristic knocking sound associated with it.

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
χτυπάω
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
(transitive, Britain, slang, dated) To impress forcibly or strongly; to astonish; to move to admiration or applause.

knock about /ˌnɑk əˈbaʊt/ /ˌnɒk əˈbaʊt/ v
κακοποιώ
(transitive) To hit (someone or something) all over repeatedly; hence, to behave violently towards or mistreat (someone or something).
αλωνίζω
To be present at or inhabit a certain place.

knock down v
κατακυρώνω
(transitive) At an auction, to declare (something) sold with a blow from the gavel.

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] interjection
χτύπα ξύλο
(idiomatic, US) Hopefully; a self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɑk ɔn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ [ˌnäk än ˈwʊd] v
χτύπα ξύλο
(idiomatic, US) To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.

knockoff knockoffs n
μαϊμού
An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually lower in quality and price than the original.

knot /nɑt/ /nɒt/ knots n
κόμπος κόμβος
A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
κόμπος
(of hair, etc) A tangled clump.
κόμβος
(mathematics) A non-self-intersecting closed curve in (e.g., three-dimensional) space that is an abstraction of a knot (in sense 1 above).
(aviation) A unit of indicated airspeed, calibrated airspeed, or equivalent airspeed, which varies in its relation to the unit of speed so as to compensate for the effects of different ambient atmospheric conditions on aircraft performance.
κόμπος ρόζος
The whorl left in lumber by the base of a branch growing out of the tree's trunk.
καρούμπαλο όζος
Local swelling in a tissue area, especially skin, often due to injury.

knot /nɑt/ /nɒt/ v
δένω κόμπο
(transitive) To form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.
ζαρώνω
(transitive) To form wrinkles in the forehead, as a sign of concentration, concern, surprise, etc.

knotty /ˈnɑti/ /ˈnɒti/ [-ɾi] knottier knottiest more knotty most knotty adj
οζώδης
Of string or something stringlike: full of, or tied up, in knots.
δυσεπίλυτος δύσκολος πολύπλοκος
Complicated or tricky; complex, difficult.

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
ξέρω γνωρίζω
(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
γνωρίζω ξέρω
(transitive) To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
(intransitive) To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.

know thyself proverb
γνώθι σαυτόν
(also, _, philosophy) Be aware of your own strengths and limitations.

know-it-all know-it-alls n
ξερόλα ξερόλας
(chiefly, US, pejorative) Someone who claims to be knowledgeable or an expert in something, obnoxiously dismissing the opinions, advice, suggestions, etc. of others.

knowledge /ˈnoʊlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ knowledges n
γνώση αγωγή
The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc. [from 14th c.]
γνώση επίγνωση
Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something. [from 14th c.]
γνώση εμπειρία
Familiarity or understanding of a particular skill, branch of learning etc. [from 14th c.]
γνώση γνώσεις
The total of what is known; all information and products of learning. [from 16th c.]

knowledge is power proverb
η γνώση είναι δύναμη
Scientia potentia est; with knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of one's objectives will certainly increase.

knowledgeable /ˈnɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ /ˈnɒl.ɪ.d͡ʒə.bəl/ more knowledgeable most knowledgeable adj
επαΐων
Having knowledge, especially of a particular subject.
γνώστης
Educated and well-informed.

known /noʊn/ /nəʊn/ /ˈnɐʉ.wɘn/ /ˈnɐʉn/ best known better known adj
γνωστός
Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ knuckles n
γροθιά κόνδυλος μπουνιά
Any of the joints between the bones of the fingers.

kochari kocharis n
κότσαρι
an Armenian folk dance, initially performed only by men

kofta /ˈkɑːftə/ /ˈkɒftə/ /ˈkɔːftə/ koftas n
κεφτές κιοφτές
Any of various spicy meatball or meatloaf dishes of the Middle East, Caucasus, South Asia, and the Balkans.

kogel mogel /ˌkoʊ.ɡəlˈmoʊ.ɡəl/ kogel mogels n
κόγκελ μόγκελ
An egg-based homemade dessert made from egg yolks, sugar, and flavourings such as honey, vanilla, cocoa or rum, similar to eggnog, popular in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in Caucasus.

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ kohlrabies kohlrabis n
γογγυλοκράμβη
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes, a variety of the cabbage, having a turnip-shaped edible stem.

kokoretsi kokoretsis n
κοκορέτσι
A traditional Greek dish typically consumed at Easter, consisting mainly of seasoned lamb or goat offal.

kola kolas n
κόλα
A nut of this tree.

koliva /ˈkɒlɪvə/ /ˈkəʊlɪvə/ n
κόλλυβα
A dish made of sweetened boiled wheat, optionally mixed with nuts and spices, and used in Eastern Orthodox rituals to commemorate the dead or at slava.

kolkhoz /-kɒs/ /-kɔs/ /-kɔz/ /kol-/ /kɒl-/ /kɔːl-/ /kəlˈkɒz/ kolkhozes kolkhozy n
κολχόζ
(historical) A farming collective in the former Soviet Union.

komboskini komboskini n
κομβοσχοίνι κομποσκοίνι
(Christianity) A rope of usually 33, 50 or 100 knots, used in meditative prayer in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic tradition, to count one's recitations of the Jesus Prayer.

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbɝɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ kookaburras n
κουκαμπούρα
Any of several species of kingfishers in the genus Dacelo.

kopek kopeks n
καπίκι
A Russian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble.
A kopiyka: a Ukrainian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a hryvnia.

kore /ˈkoɹeɪ/ /ˈkɔəɹeɪ/ korai kores n
κόρη
(arts, sculpture) An Ancient Greek statue of a woman, portrayed standing, usually clothed, painted in bright colours and having an elaborate hairstyle.

koruna /kəˈɹuːnə/ korun korunas koruny n
κορώνα
The currency of the Czech Republic, divided into 100 hellers.
The former currency of Slovakia, divided into 100 haliers.

kosher /ˈkoʊʃɚ/ /ˈkɑʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkəʊʃə/ more kosher most kosher adj
καθαρός
(Judaism) Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).

koulouri koulouria n
κουλούρι
A bagel or ring doughnut shaped bread roll covered with sesame or sunflower seeds, often sold on the streets of Greece.

krai /kɹaɪ̯/ krais n
κράι
(administrative division) A region or province in Russia.

krone kroner n
κορώνα
The currency of Iceland, Denmark (including Greenland and the Faroe Islands) and Norway, divided into 100 øre, except in Iceland where 1 króna = 100 aurar.

krypton /ˈkɹɪptɒn/ kryptons n
κρυπτό
The chemical element (symbol Kr) with an atomic number of 36. It is a colourless, odourless noble gas that only reacts with fluorine. It is one of the rarest gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

kryptonite /ˈkɹɪptənaɪt/ kryptonites n
κρυπτονίτης
(figuratively) The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable.

kudos /ˈkjuːdɒs/ /ˈkuː.doʊs/ /ˈkuː.doʊz/ n
έπαινος δόξα κύρος τιμή φήμη
Praise; accolades.

kulak /ˈkulæk/ /ˈkuːlak/ kulaki kulaks n
κουλάκος
(historical) A prosperous peasant in the Russian Empire or the Soviet Union, who owned land and could hire workers.

kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/ /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ kumquats n
κουμκουάτ
A small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to Asia (Citrus japonica, syn. Fortunella japonica).

kuna kunas n
κούνα
The former (until 2023) currency of Croatia, divided into 100 lipa.

kung fu /ˈkɔŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʊŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː/ kung fu n
κουνγκ φου Κουνγκ-Φου
(martial arts) The Chinese martial arts collectively.

kykeon kykeons n
κυκεώνας
An Ancient Greek drink made mainly of water, barley and herbs. Closely tied to Demeter and the seasonal celebrations of Crete.

kylix /ˈkaɪlɪks/ kylices kylikes kylixes n
κύλικα κύλιξ
An Ancient Greek drinking cup with a stem, two handles, and a broad, shallow body

kyphotic more kyphotic most kyphotic adj
κυφωτικός
(anatomy, pathology) Relating to, or exhibiting, kyphosis.

la /lɑː/ las n
λα
(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the sixth note of a major scale.

label /ˈleɪbəl/ labels n
ετικέτα επιγραφή
A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached.
τίτλος
A name given to something or someone to categorise them as part of a particular social group.

label /ˈleɪbəl/ v
κολλάω ετικέτα
(transitive) To put a label (a ticket or sign) on (something).
βαφτίζω κατατάσσω σε τιτλοφορώ
(ditransitive) To give a label to (someone or something) in order to categorise that person or thing.

labial /ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ adj
χειλικός
(anatomy, zootomy) Of or pertaining to the lips or labia.
(linguistics, phonetics) Articulated by the lips, as the consonants b, m and w.

labialize v
χειλικοποιώ
(transitive) To round, make (a sound, notably a consonant) labial.

labiodental /ˌleɪ.bi.oʊˈdɛn.təl/ /ˌleɪ.bi.əʊˈdɛn.təl/ adj
χειλοδοντικός
(phonetics) articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth.

labionasal adj
χειλεορινικός
(medicine) Labial and nasal; pertaining to both the upper lip and the nose, or to both lips and the nose.

labiovelar labiovelars n
χειλοϋπερωικός
(phonetics) A labiovelar sound.

labor market labor markets n
αγορά εργασίας
(economics) The market consisting of the supply of unemployed workers in relation to the demand for them.

labor-intensive more labor-intensive most labor-intensive adj
έντασης εργασίας εντάσεως εργασίας
(American spelling) Requiring a great deal of work, especially physical and manual effort versus capital.

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ləˈbɔɹətɹi/ /ləˈbɔɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ laboratories n
εργαστήριο
A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.
A place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured.

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɹɚ/ laborers n
δουλευτής εργάτης
One who uses bodily strength rather than intellect to earn a wage, usually hourly.

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ labours n
κόπος μόχθος
That which requires hard work for its accomplishment; that which demands effort.
δουλειά εργασία εργατικό δυναμικό κόπος μόχθος
(uncountable) Workers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour.
εργατικοί εργατικό κόμμα
(uncountable) A political party or force aiming or claiming to represent the interests of labour.
τοκετός γέννα ωδίνες τοκετού
(medicine, obstetrics) The act of a mother giving birth.
The time period during which a mother gives birth.

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ v
δουλεύω εργάζομαι κοπιάζω μοχθώ
(intransitive) To toil, to work.

labour force labour forces n
εργατικό δυναμικό
The collective group of people who are available for employment, whether currently employed or unemployed (though sometimes only those unemployed people who are seeking work are included).

labour law n
εργατικό δίκαιο

labyrinth /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɹɪnθ/ labyrinths n
λαβύρινθος
(gardening) A maze formed by paths separated by high hedges.
(anatomy) A complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance. It consists of bony cavities (the bony labyrinth) filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes (the membranous labyrinth).

labyrinthine /ˌlab.əˈɹɪn.θʌɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθaɪn/ /ˌlæb.əˈɹɪnˌθin/ more labyrinthine most labyrinthine adj
δαιδαλώδης λαβυρινθώδης
Physically resembling a labyrinth; with the qualities of a maze.

lac /læk/ lacs n
λάκη
A resinous substance or lacquer produced mainly on the banyan tree by the female of Kerria lacca, a scale insect.

lace /leɪs/ laces n
δαντέλα
(uncountable) A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread. Wp

lachanophobia /ˌlækənəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
λαχανοφοβία
An irrational fear of vegetables.

lackadaisical /læksə-/ /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ more lackadaisical most lackadaisical adj
βαρυεστημένος
Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ lackeys n
λακές υπηρέτης
A footman, a liveried male servant.

lackluster /ˈlæklʌstə(ɹ)/ more lackluster most lackluster adj
μουντός
Having no shine or lustre; dull.
(figurative) Not exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality.

laconic /ləˈkɑnɪk/ /ləˈkɒnɪk/ more laconic most laconic adj
λακωνικός
Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

lacrimal gland lacrimal glands n
δακρυϊκός πόρος
(anatomy, ophthalmology) Either of a pair of almond-shaped glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film.

lacrimal sac lacrimal sacs n
δακρυϊκός ασκός
(anatomy, ophthalmology) The upper dilated end of the nasolacrimal duct that is situated in a groove formed by the lacrimal bone and the frontal process of the maxilla and receives the lacrimal canaliculi.

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
λακρός
(sports) A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals within the allotted time.

lactic acid n
γαλακτικό οξύ
(carboxylic acid) 2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH3.CHOH.CO2H), a syrupy liquid, soluble in water; found in milk, wine and many fruits; used as a food additive and in many industrial applications.

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊz/ lactoses n
λακτόζη
(carbohydrate) The disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products, C12H22O11, a product of glucose and galactose used as a food and in medicinal compounds.

lacuna /ləˈk(j)uː.nə/ lacunae lacunas lacunæ n
κενό
(linguistics, translation studies) A language gap, which occurs when there is no direct translation in the target language for a lexical term found in the source language.
κενό χάσμα
An absent part, especially in a book or other piece of writing, often referring to an ancient manuscript or similar.

lacy /ˈleɪ.si/ lacier laciest adj
δαντελένιος δαντελωτός
Made of lace or decorated with it.
δαντελένιος
Looking like lace.

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ [ˈlæɾɚ] ladders n
σκάλα
A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).
In the game of go, a sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stones.
πόντος
(chiefly, Britain) A length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings; a run.

ladies and gentlemen n
κυρίες και κύριοι
Used to address an audience.
(rare, _, and, _, euphemism) Public toilets: a ladies' room and a gentlemen's room.

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ ladles n
κουτάλα
A deep-bowled spoonlike utensil with a long, usually curved, handle.

lady /ˈleɪdi/ [ˈleɪ.ɾi] ladies n
νοικοκυρά
(historical) The mistress of a household.
κυρία
A woman of breeding or higher class, a woman of authority.
A woman to whom the particular homage of a knight was paid; a woman to whom one is devoted or bound.
λαίδη
A title for someone married to a lord or gentleman.

ladybird /ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/ /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/ ladybirds n
πασχαλίτσα
Any of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and red or yellow spotted elytra.

lag /læɡ/ lags n
καθυστέρηση χρονοτριβή
A stave of a cask, drum, etc.; especially (engineering) one of the narrow boards or staves forming the covering of a cylindrical object, such as a boiler, or the cylinder of a carding machine or steam engine.

lag /læɡ/ v
καθυστερώ χρονοτριβώ
To fail to keep up (the pace), to fall behind.

lagging laggings n
θερμομονωτικό υλικό
The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.
The material so used.

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ lagoons n
λιμνοθάλασσα
A shallow body of water separated from deeper sea by a bar.

lahmacun lahmacuns n
λαχματζούν
A dish of Arab origin consisting of a round, thin piece of dough topped with minced meat (most commonly beef and lamb).

lair /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ lairs n
κρησφύγετο λημέρι
(figuratively) A place inhabited by a criminal or criminals, a superhero or a supervillain; a refuge, retreat, haven or hideaway.

laity /ˈleɪ.ə.ti/ /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/ laities n
αμύητοι
People of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics.

lake /leɪk/ lakes n
λάκη
In the composition of colors for use in products intended for human consumption, made by extending on a substratum of alumina, a salt prepared from one of the certified water-soluble straight colors.
λίμνη
(now, _, chiefly, _, dialectal) A small stream of running water; a channel for water; a drain.

lakeshore /ˈleɪk.ʃɔɹ/ /ˈleɪk.ʃɔː/ lakeshores n
ακρολιμνιά ακρόλιμνο
(sometimes, attributive) The shore of a lake.

lakeside adj
παραλίμνιο παραλίμνιος
By the side of a lake.

lama /ˈlɑː.mə/ lamas n
λάμα
A master of Tibetan Buddhism.

lamb /læm/ [lɛəm] lamber lambren lambs n
αρνί
A young sheep.
(uncountable) The flesh of a lamb or sheep used as food.
αρνάκι
(figuratively) A person who is meek, docile and easily led.

lamb fries n
αμελέτητα
(US) The testicles of a lamb, peeled, rolled in cracker meal, fried, and served as food, a traditional dish in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky.

lambada lambadas n
λαμπάντα
(preceded by definite article) A fast-paced, erotic Brazilian dance in which couples dance with their stomachs touching.

lambda /ˈlæm.də/ lambdas n
λάμδα λάμβδα
The eleventh letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabet, the twelfth of the Old Greek alphabet.

lambda calculus lambda calculi n
λογισμός λάμδα
(computing theory) Any of a family of functionally complete algebraic systems in which lambda expressions are evaluated according to a fixed set of rules to produce values, which may themselves be lambda expressions.

lame /leɪm/ lamer lamest adj
κουτσός χωλός
Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect or temporary obstruction of a function.
αστήρικτος αστείος
(colloquial) Unconvincing or unbelievable.

lame duck lame ducks n
κουτσή πάπια
(US, politics) An elected official who has lost the recent election or is not eligible for reelection and is marking time until leaving office.

lamia /ˈleɪ.mi.ə/ /ˈleɪmɪə/ lamiae lamias n
λάμια Λάμια
(Greek mythology) A monster preying upon human beings, who sucked the blood of children, often described as having the head and breasts of a woman and the lower half of a serpent.

lamina /ˈlæm.ɪ.nə/ [ˈlɛəm.ɪ.nə] laminae laminas laminæ n
έλασμα
a thin layer, plate, or scale of material
πέταλο
(botany) the flat expanded part of a foliage leaf or leaflet
πέταλο φολίδα
(skeleton) either of two broad, flat plates of bone of a vertebra that is fused with and extends from the pedicle to the median line of the neural arch to form the base of the spinous process and that along with the pedicle forms the posterior part of the vertebral foramen

laminar /ˈlæmɪnə/ adj
ελασματώδης
Of fluid motion, smooth and regular, flowing as though in different layers.

lammergeier /ˈlaməɡaɪə/ /ˈlamɚɡaɪɚ/ lammergeiers n
γυπαετός
A long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, found in southern Europe, Africa and India.

lamp /læmp/ [leəmp] [lɛəmp] [lɛːmp] lamps n
λάμπα
A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.

lampoon /læmˈpuːn/ lampoons n
λίβελλος σάτιρα
A written attack or other work ridiculing a person, group, or institution; especially, a satirical one.

lamppost lampposts n
φανοστάτης
The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ lampshades n
αμπαζούρ
A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.

lamé lamés n
λαμέ
(uncountable) A fabric made from gold or silver threads and silk, wool or cotton.

lance /læns/ /lɑːns/ lances n
λόγχη
A weapon of war, consisting of a long shaft or handle and a steel blade or head; a spear carried by horsemen.

lancelet lancelets n
αμφίοξος
any of a group of primitive marine animals, having a notochord instead of a backbone

lanceolate more lanceolate most lanceolate adj
λογχοειδής
(botany, mycology) Having the general shape of a lance; much longer than wide, with the widest part lower than the middle and a pointed apex.

lancer lancers n
λογχοφόρος
(military) A cavalry soldier armed with a lance weapon.

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ lancets n
αμφίστομο νυστέρι νυστέρι
A sharp, pointed, two-edged surgical instrument used in venesection and for opening abscesses etc.

lancet arch lancet arches n
λογχοειδές τόξο
(architecture) A sharp pointed arch used in doors and windows, etc. This type of architecture was peculiar to England in the 13th century.

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] lands n
γη ξηρά
The part of Earth which is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water.
γαίες εκτάσεις κτήματα
Real estate or landed property; a partitioned and measurable area which is owned and acquired and on which buildings and structures can be built and erected.
χώρα
A country or region.

land /lænd/ [ɫeə̯nd] v
προσγειώνω
(intransitive) To descend to a surface, especially from the air.

land ahoy interjection
στεριά στον ορίζοντα
(nautical) Shouted by the ship's watch to inform the crew that land has been spotted.

land mine /ˈlænd.maɪn/ land mines n
νάρκη
(military) A mine that is placed on land and designed to explode when stepped upon or touched.

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ landfills n
χωματερή
(countable) A site at which refuse is buried under layers of earth.

landgrave landgraves n
λανδίγραβος λανδγράβος
County nobleman in the British, privately held North American colony Carolina, ranking just below the proprietary (chartered equivalent of a royal vassal).

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ landings n
προσγείωση
An arrival at a surface, as of an airplane or any descending object.

landing craft landing craft landing crafts n
αποβατικό σκάφος
(nautical, military) A type of flat-bottomed boat used to transport infantry and vehicles onto a shore during an assault from the sea.

landing net landing nets n
απόχη
(fishing) A fishnet mounted on a ring which is connected to a handle, used by anglers to secure a catch when pulling it out of the water by the line to which it is hooked.

landing strip landing strips n
λωρίδα
(aviation) A runway for aircraft, especially one which is auxiliary or temporary.

landlady /ˈlændˌleɪ.di/ landladies n
σπιτονοικοκυρά
A female landlord.

landlocked /ˈlændlɑkt/ /ˈlændlɒkt/ adj
ηπειρωτικός
(of a country, geographical region, etc.) Surrounded by land (having no borders with the sea).

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔɹd/ /ˈlænd.lɔːd/ landlords n
σπιτονοικοκύρης
A person that leases real property; a lessor.
(chiefly, British) The owner or manager of a public house.
(surfing, slang, with "the") A shark, imagined as the owner of the surf to be avoided.

landmass /ˈlænd.mæs/ landmasses n
ήπειρος
(geography) A large, continuous area of land surrounded by sea or contiguous with another landmass.

landowner /ˈlændˌoʊ.nɚ/ /ˈlændˌəʊ.nə/ landowners n
γαιοκτήμονας κτηματίας
A person who owns land.

landscape /ˈlan(d)skeɪp/ /ˈlæn(d)skɪp/ landscapes n
τοπίο
A portion of land or territory which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including all the objects it contains.
The pictorial aspect of a country.

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ landslides n
κατολίσθηση
A natural disaster that involves the breakup and downhill flow of rock, mud, water and anything caught in the path.

lane /leɪn/ lanes n
σοκάκι στενό
A narrow passageway between fences, walls, hedges or trees.
λωρίδα
A lengthwise division of roadway intended for a single line of vehicles.

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] languages n
γλώσσα
(countable) A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
(countable, uncountable, figurative) The expression of thought (the communication of meaning) in a specified way; that which communicates something, as language does.
(uncountable) The particular words used in a speech or a passage of text.
λόγος ομιλία
(uncountable) The ability to communicate using words.
διάλεκτος ιδιογλωσσία φρασεολογία
(uncountable) A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
γλώσσα προγραμματισμού κώδικας
(computing, countable) A computer language; a machine language.

language family language families n
γλωσσική οικογένεια
(linguistics) A set of languages which have evolved from a common ancestor.

languish /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
μαραζώνω
(intransitive) To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. [from 14th c.]

languorous /ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ərəs/ /ˈlæŋɡərəs/ more languorous most languorous adj
άτονος νωθρός
lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.

lanky /ˈlæŋk.i/ lankier lankiest adj
ψηλόλιγνος
(informal) Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.

lanolin lanolins n
λανολίνη
A greasy yellow substance chemically akin to wax that is secreted from wooly animals, with a variety of uses from rust prevention, lubrication and waterproofing to cosmetics and skin ointments.

lansquenet /ˈlanskəˌnɛt/ /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ lansquenets n
Λάντσκνεχτ
(countable, historical) Any of a class of German mercenaries of the 15th and 16th centuries, most of whom were pikemen and foot soldiers.

lantern /ˈlæntən/ /ˈlɛən(t)ɚn/ lanterns n
φανάρι
A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.

lanternfish lanternfish lanternfishes n
λυχναρόψαρο
any of small, deep sea fish of the large family Myctophidae, named after their conspicuous use of bioluminescence.

lanthanide /ˈlænθənaɪd/ lanthanides n
λανθανίδιο
(chemistry) Any of the 15 rare earth elements from lanthanum to lutetium in the periodic table; because their outermost orbitals are not filled, they have very similar chemistry; below them are the actinides.

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ lanthanums n
λανθάνιο
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol La) with an atomic number of 57: a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes slowly when exposed to air.

lap dog /ˈlæpdɒɡ/ lap dogs n
σκυλάκι
(cynology) A small toy dog, kept as household pet, whose light weight and companionable temperament make it both suited and disposed to spend time resting in the comfort of its master's lap; a dog bred to behave in this manner.

laparoscopic adj
λαπαροσκοπικός
Of, relating to, or using laparoscopy or a laparoscope.

laparoscopy /lapəˈɹɒskəpi/ laparoscopies n
λαπαροσκόπηση λαπαροσκοπία
(medicine) Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ lapels n
γιακάς πέτο
Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.

lapidation /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ lapidations n
λιθοβολισμός
(legal) The practice or act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death, as punishment

lapis lazuli /ləˈzu.li/ /ˈlaz.jʊ.li/ /ˈlæz.(j)ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.laɪ/ /ˈlæʒ.ə.li/ /ˌlap.ɪs ˈlaz.jʊ.laɪ/ /ˌlæp.ɪs ˈlæz.(j)ə.li/ lapides lazuli lapis lazulis n
λαζουρίτης
(color) A deep, bright blue, like that of the stone.

lapse /læps/ lapses n
παραγραφή
A termination of a right etc., through disuse or neglect.

lapsus linguae /ˌlæpsəs ˈlɪŋɡwiː/ lapsus linguae n
παραδρομή της γλώσσας
(formal) An inadvertent remark; slip of the tongue.

laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ /ˈlæp.tɒp/ laptops n
φορητός υπολογιστής
(computing) A laptop computer.

lapwing /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ lapwings n
καλημάνα
Any of several medium-sized wading birds belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae, within family Charadriidae.

larch /ˈlɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ larches n
λάρικας
(countable) A coniferous tree, of genus Larix, having deciduous leaves, in fascicles.

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ lards n
λαρδί
Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.

large /lɑɹd͡ʒ/ /lɑːd͡ʒ/ larger largest adj
μεγάλος
Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

large intestine large intestines n
παχύ έντερο
(anatomy) The second to last part of the digestive system, comprising the cecum, colon and rectum.

largish adj
μεγαλούτσικος
Somewhat large.

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ larks n
κορυδαλλός σταρήθρα
Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.

larnax /ˈlɑɹnæks/ /ˈlɑːnæks/ larnakes larnaxes n
λάρνακα λάρναξ
(archaeology, historical) A small closed coffin, box or cinerary urn often used as a container for human remains in Ancient Greece.

larva /ˈlɑɹ.və/ /ˈlɑː.və/ larvae larvas larvæ n
προνύμφη
An animal in the aforementioned stage.
(figurative) A preliminary stage of someone or something, before it has fully matured, especially a time of growth rather than one of performance.

larvicide larvicides n
νυμφοκτόνο
Any pesticide that attacks the larval stage of an insect

laryngeal /ləˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /ləˈɹɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /ləˈɹɪn.ʒi.əl/ /ˌlæɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌlɛɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
λαρυγγικός
(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the larynx.

laryngological adj
λαρυγγολογικός
Of or pertaining to laryngology.

laryngologist laryngologists n
λαρυγγολόγος λαρυγγολόγη
A person who studies or specializes in laryngology; a subspeciality of otorhinolaryngology.

laryngology n
λαρυγγολογία
The branch of physiology dealing with the larynx and its disorders.

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈlæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈlɛɹ.ɪŋks/ larynges larynxes n
λάρυγγας
(anatomy, zootomy) A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production.

lasagna /lɘˈsɐː.njɘ/ /lɘˈzɐː.njɘ/ /ləˈsɑː.njə/ /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ /ləˈzɑː.njə/ lasagnas lasagne n
λαζάνια
A flat sheet of pasta.

lascivious /ləˈsɪviəs/ more lascivious most lascivious adj
ασελγής λάγνος
Wanton; lewd, driven by lust, lustful.

lasciviousness n
λαγνεία ασέλγεια
The characteristic or state of being lascivious.

laser /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈleɪzɚ/ lasers n
λέιζερ
A beam of light produced by such a device; a laser beam.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
τελευταίος ύστατος τελικός
Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
τελευταίος πρόσφατος
Most recent, latest, last so far.
τελευταίος
Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely, or least preferable.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adv
τελικά
(sequence) after everything else; finally

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ lasts n
καλαπόδι
A tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
διαρκώ
(intransitive) To endure, continue over time.
κρατώ
(intransitive) To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.

last night n
εψές
(often, used adverbially) The evening or night immediately before the present. (This entry is a translation hub.)

last resort last resorts n
έσχατη λύση
(idiomatic) The only remaining, often least desirable, option when all others have been excluded.

last straw n
η σταγόνα που ξεχείλισε το ποτήρι
(idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) A small addition to a burden which causes it to exceed the capacity.

last week adv
αποβδόμαδα
(This entry is a translation hub.)

last year adv
πέρυσι
(This entry is a translation hub.)

lastborn /ˈlæst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔː(ɹ)n/ [ˈlæst.ˌbɔɚ̯n] [ˈlɑːst.ˌbɔːn] lastborns n
Βενιαμίν στερνοπαίδι απογέννι αποζούδι αποσπόρι στερνοπούλι
The youngest child of a family.

latch /læt͡ʃ/ latches n
σύρτης μάνταλο
A fastening for a door that has a bar that fits into a notch or slot, and is lifted by a lever or string from either side.
μανδαλωτής μανταλωτής
(electronics) An electronic circuit that is like a flip-flop, except that it is level triggered instead of edge triggered.

late /leɪt/ later latest adj
αργά
Near the end of a period of time.
Specifically, near the end of the day.
αργά αργοπορημένος
Not arriving or occurring until after an expected time.
μακαρίτης
(not comparable, euphemistic) Deceased, dead: used particularly when speaking of the dead person's actions while alive. (Generally must be preceded by a possessive or an article, commonly "the"; see usage notes. Can itself only precede the person's name, never follow it.)
προηγούμενος πρώην
Existing or holding some position not long ago, but not now; departed, or gone out of office.
τελευταίος
Recent — relative to the noun it modifies.

late /leɪt/ later latest adv
αργά
After a deadline has passed, past a designated time.

late lamented adj
αείμνηστος
Sadly missed due to death

lateen /læˈtiːn/ /ləˈtin/ /ləˈtiːn/ lateens n
λατίνι
(nautical) A triangular fore-and-aft sail set on a boom in such way that the tack is attached to the hull of the vessel and the free end of the boom lifts the sail.

latency /ˈleɪ.tən.si/ latencies n
καθυστέρηση υστέρηση
(electronics) A delay, an interval between the initiation of something and the occurrence.
(medicine) The delay between a stimulus and the response it triggers in an organism.

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
λανθάνων
Existing or present but concealed or inactive.

latent heat latent heats n
λανθάνουσα θερμότητα
(physics) the heat that is released or absorbed accompanying a change of state or of phase

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ [ˈleɪ̯ɾɚ] adv
αργότερα
Afterward in time (used with than when comparing with another time).

later on adv
έπειτα ακολούθως αργότερα

lateral /ˈlæt.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈlæt.ɹəl/ more lateral most lateral adj
έξω
(phonetics, phonology) (of a consonant, especially the English clear l) Pertaining to speech sounds generated by partially blocking the egress of the airstream with the tongue, leaving space on one or both sides of the occlusion for air passage.

laterite /ˈlatəɹʌɪt/ laterites n
λατερίτης
A red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil formed in the tropics that has been leached of soluble minerals leaving insoluble iron and aluminium oxides and hydroxides; used to make bricks and roads.

latex /ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ latexes latices n
κόμμι
The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.

lathe /leɪð/ v
τορνεύω
To shape with a lathe.

latish adv
αργούτσικα
(informal) Somewhat late

latitude /ˈlæt.ə.tjud/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ latitudes n
πλάτος
(geography, astronomy, countable) The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.
(astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.
γεωγραφικό πλάτος
(geography) An imaginary line (in fact a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.
χαλαρότητα
(figurative) The relative freedom from restrictions; scope to do something.

lattermath lattermaths n
επακόλουθο συνέπεια
(literally) The latter (i.e. second) mowing, a second crop of grass grown after the first was harvested
επακόλουθα συνέπειες
(figuratively) The later result or consequences; further developments

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ lattices n
καφάσι
A flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis.

laudable /ˈlɔːdəbl/ more laudable most laudable adj
αινετός
Worthy of being lauded; praiseworthy; commendable

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ laughs n
γέλιο
An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
γελώ γελάω
(intransitive) To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
γελάω
(intransitive, figuratively, obsolete) To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.
(intransitive, followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.

laughable /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ /ˈlæfəbl̩/ /ˈlɑːfəbl̩/ more laughable most laughable adj
αστείος γελοίος
(now, rare) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.

laughing dove laughing doves n
φοινικοτρύγονο
A small pigeon (Spilopelia senegalensis) native to the tropics in Africa south of the Sahara; the Middle East; and southern Asia east to India.

laughing stock laughing stocks n
αναγέλασμα περίγελος ρεζίλι σούργελο
(idiomatic) An object of ridicule, someone who is publicly ridiculed; the butt of a joke.

laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ /ˈlɑːftə/ laughters n
γέλιο
A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the laughing face, particularly of the lips, and of the whole body, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment, satisfaction or derision, and usually attended by a sonorous and interrupted expulsion of air from the lungs.

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ launches n
άκατος
(nautical) The boat of the largest size and/or of most importance belonging to a ship of war, and often called the "captain's boat" or "captain's launch".
(nautical) A boat used to convey guests to and from a yacht.

launcher /ˈlɑnt͡ʃ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔnt͡ʃ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.ə/ launchers n
εκτοξευτής προωθητής
One who or that which launches. A device that throws something or the person who initiates a launch.

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɑːn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ laundries n
πλυντήριο πλυσταριό μπουγάδα πλύσιμο
A place or room where laundering is done - including, by extension, other forms of laundering than clothes washing.
άπλυτα
That which needs to be, is being, or has been laundered. [from c. 1930]

laureate /ˈlɑɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɑɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.ət/ adj
δαφνοστεφής
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Crowned, or decked, with laurel.

laureate /ˈlɑɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɑɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɒɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.eɪt/ /ˈlɔːɹ.i.ət/ laureates n
δαφνοστεφής
(dated) One crowned with laurel, such as a poet laureate or Nobel laureate.

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔːɹ.əl/ laurels n
δάφνη
Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
κότινος
A crown of laurel.
δάφνες
(figuratively, chiefly, in the plural) Honor, distinction, fame.

laurel wreath laurel wreaths n
δάφνινο στεφάνι
A wreath, traditionally made of laurel, worn on the head as a symbol of victory.

lava /ˈlævə/ /ˈlɑːvə/ lavas n
λάβα
The molten rock ejected by a volcano from its crater or fissured sides.

lavabo /ləˈveɪbəʊ/ lavaboes lavabos n
φιάλη αγιασμού
A washbasin, particularly (Christianity) the one in a church used in the ritual.

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ lavenders n
λεβάντα
Any of a group of European plants, genus, Lavandula, of the mint family.
(color) A pale bluish purple colour, like that of the lavender flower.

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ lavisher lavishest more lavish most lavish adj
άφθονος αφειδής
Expending or bestowing profusely; profuse; prodigal.
πληθωρικός υπεράφθονος
Superabundant; excessive.

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ v
επιδαψιλεύω
(transitive) To give out extremely generously; to squander.

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ /ɫoː/ laws n
νόμος δίκαιο
(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
νόμος
Any rule that must or should be obeyed, concerning behaviours and their consequences. (Compare mores.)
(mathematics, logic) A statement (of relation) that is true under specified conditions; a mathematical or logical rule.
A statement (in physics, etc) of an (observed, established) order or sequence or relationship of phenomena which is invariable under certain conditions. (Compare theory.)
(cricket) One of the official rules of cricket as codified by the its (former) governing body, the MCC.

law enforcement n
επιβολή του νόμου
The task of ensuring obedience to the law.

law-abiding adj
νομοταγής
Obeying the laws of society; not a lawbreaker; without a criminal record.

lawlessness lawlessnesses n
αναρχία ανομία
A lack of law and order; anarchy.

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ lawns n
γκαζόν
Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.

lawnmower /ˈlɑn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə/ lawnmowers n
χλοοκοπτική μηχανή
A device used for cutting grass to a chosen height, typically of landscaped lawns of residences or institutions.

lawrencium /ləˈɹɛnsiəm/ n
λωρένσιο λαυρένσιο
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Lr, formerly Lw) with atomic number 103.

lawsuit /ˈlɑˌs(j)ut/ /ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ /ˈlɔːˌs(j)uːt/ lawsuits n
αγωγή μήνυση
(legal) In civil law, a case where two or more people disagree and one or more of the parties take the case to a court for resolution.

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ lawyers n
δικηγόρος
A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

lax /læks/ laxer laxest adj
ελαστικός επιεικής χαλαρός
Lenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
λάσκος χαλαρός
Loose; not tight or taut.
αμελής
Lacking care; neglectful, negligent.

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ more laxative most laxative adj
καθαρτικός υπακτικός
Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ laxatives n
καθαρτικό υπακτικό
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

lay off v
απολύω
(transitive, chiefly, US, idiom) (of an employer) To dismiss (workers) from employment, e.g. at a time of low business volume or through no fault of the worker, often with a severance package.

lay the groundwork v
προετοιμάζω το έδαφος
(idiomatic, figurative) To create a foundation; to provide the basics or fundamentals.

layabout /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ layabouts n
τεμπέλης
A lazy person.

layer /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ /ˈleɪ.ə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ layers n
στρώμα στρώση διάστρωση στιβάδα
A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
στρώμα διάστρωση
A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.
καρπερή
A hen kept to lay eggs.

layer /lɛə/ /lɛɚ/ /ˈleɪ.ə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ v
καταβολεύω
(ambitransitive) To cut or divide into layers.

layered more layered most layered adj
διαστρωματωμένος
Formed of layers.

layering layerings n
διαστρωμάτωση στρωμάτωση
A structure made up of layers.
καταβολάδα
A method of plant propagation by rooting cuttings.

layman /ˈleɪmən/ laymen n
λαϊκός
Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
ερασιτέχνης ερασιτέχνις
(by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field.

layoff layoffs n
προσωρινή απόλυση
(chiefly, US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

layout /ˈleɪ.aʊt/ layouts n
διάταξη
A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.
σελιδοποίηση
(publishing) The process of arranging editorial content, advertising, graphics and other information to fit within certain constraints.

layperson laypeople laypersons n
αμύητος
A person who is not a cleric.

laytime laytimes n
σταλία
In commercial shipping, the amount of time specified in a charter party for a vessel's loading and unloading.

lazaretto /ˌlæzəˈɹɛti/ /ˌlæzəˈɹɛtoʊ/ /ˌlæzəˈɹɛtəʊ/ [-ɾi] [-ɾoʊ] lazaretti lazarettoes lazarettos n
λαζαρέτο
(also, figuratively) A building such as a hospital, or occasionally a ship, used to temporarily isolate sick people to prevent the spread of infectious diseases; a quarantine. [from early 17th c.]
A place reserved for people with infectious diseases (especially leprosy or plague) to live on a long-term basis. [from mid 16th c.]

laziness lazinesses n
τεμπελιά
The quality of being lazy

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ lazier laziest adj
τεμπέλης
Unwilling to do work or make an effort; disinclined to exertion.

lazybones lazybones n
τεμπέλης
(slang) A person who is lazy.

lcm lcms n
ΕΚΠ
(mathematics) Initialism of least common multiple.

lead /lid/ /liːd/ leads n
προβάδισμα
(countable) Precedence; advance position; also, the measure of precedence; the state of being ahead in a race; the highest score in an incomplete game.

lead /lɛd/ leads n
μόλυβδος
(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
βυθομετρητής επιμολυβδώνω
(countable, nautical) A plummet or mass of lead attached to a line, used in sounding depth at sea or (dated) to estimate velocity in knots.
διάστιχο
(uncountable, typography) Vertical space in advance of a row or between rows of text. Also known as leading.
μολυβδοταινία
Sheets or plates of lead used as a covering for roofs.
επιμολυβδώνω μολυβδοσκεπή μολυβδοταινία
(countable) A roof covered with lead sheets or terne plates.
μολύβι μόλυβδος
(slang) bullets; ammunition.

lead /lid/ /liːd/ v
προβάδισμα
(transitive) To go or to be in advance of; to precede; hence, to be foremost or chief among.

lead /lɛd/ v
μολύβι βυθομετρητής επιμολυβδώνω μολυβδοσκεπή μολυβδοταινία
(transitive) To cover, fill, or affect with lead.
μόλυβδος μολύβι βυθομετρητής διάστιχο
(transitive, printing, historical) To place leads between the lines of.

lead astray v
ξελογιάζω παρασύρω
(transitive) To misguide or misdirect.

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ leaders n
αρχηγός ηγέτης
One having authority to direct.
κύριο άρθρο
(UK, journalism) The first, or the principal, editorial article in a newspaper; a leading or main editorial article; a lead story.

leading /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈliːdɪŋ/ adj
κορυφαίος
Ranking first.

leading /ˈlɛdɪŋ/ n
διάστιχο
(typography) Vertical space added between lines; line spacing.

leaf /liːf/ leaves n
φύλλο
Anything resembling the leaf of a plant.
(publishing, bookbinding, advertising) A sheet of a book, magazine, etc (consisting of two pages, one on each face of the leaf).
A sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin.
A flat section used to extend the size of a table.
(computing, mathematics) In a tree, a node that has no descendants.

leaf through v
φυλλομετρώ
(transitive) To turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random.

leafless adj
άφυλλος
Of plants or trees, without leaves.

leaflike more leaflike most leaflike adj
φυλλοειδής
Having the form or other qualities of a leaf.

league /liːɡ/ leagues n
άρθρωση ένωση αρμός θρύλος κοινωνία λεγεώνα
A group or association of cooperating members.
έπαθλο αριθμός κύπελλο πρωτάθλημα τίτλος
(sports) An organization of sports teams which play against one another for a championship.
έκταση απομάκρυνση διάρκεια διάστημα διαύγεια λεγεώνα
A stone erected near a public road to mark the distance of a league.

league /liːɡ/ v
συνασπίζομαι συνδυάζομαι
(ambitransitive) To form an association; to unite in a league or confederacy; to combine for mutual support.

leak /liːk/ leaks n
διαρροή
A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape.
The entrance or escape of a fluid through a crack, fissure, or other aperture.
A divulgation, or disclosure, of information previously held secret.

leak /liːk/ v
διαρρέω
(ambitransitive) To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.
(ambitransitive) To disclose secret information surreptitiously or anonymously.

leakage /ˈliːkɪd͡ʒ/ leakages n
διαρροή
An act of leaking, or something that leaks.
The amount lost due to a leak.
An undesirable flow of electric current through insulation.

leap /lip/ /liːp/ /lɛp/ leaps n
άλμα
The act of leaping or jumping.
(figuratively) A significant move forward.

leap /lip/ /liːp/ /lɛp/ v
αναπηδώ ξεπετάγομαι πάλλομαι πετάγομαι
(intransitive) To jump.
(transitive) To cause to leap.

leap of faith leaps of faith n
τυφλή πίστη
(figuratively) The act of believing in something despite lack of proof of its truth or existence, or the attempt of something without being sure of its possible outcome.

leap year /ˈlip ˌjɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈliːp ˌjɪə/ leap years n
δίσεκτο έτος
A year in the Julian or Gregorian calendar with an intercalary day added to February (in the Gregorian calendar, February 29), used to adjust for the extra hours of the solar year; a 366-day year.

leapfrog /-fɹɔɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ leapfrogs n
βαρελάκια
(games) A game, often played by children, in which a player leaps like a frog over the back of another person who has stooped over. One variation of the game involves a number of people lining up in a row and bending over. The last person in the line then vaults forward over each of the others until he or she reaches the front of the line, whereupon he also bends over. The process is then repeated.

leaps and bounds adv
αλματώδης
(idiomatic) Considerably; significantly.

learn /lɑː(ɹ)n/ /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
μαθαίνω
To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
To gain knowledge from a bad experience so as to improve.
μαθαίνω μελετώ πληροφορούμαι σπουδάζω
To come to know; to become informed of; to find out.

learned /ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ more learned most learned adj
εγγράμματος λόγιος πολυμαθής
Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

learned borrowing learned borrowings n
λόγιο δάνειο
(linguistics) A word or other linguistic form borrowed from one language into another on purpose instead of through normal language contact, especially one from a classical language.

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ learnings n
μάθηση
(uncountable) An act in which something is learned.
γνώση μόρφωση πολυμάθεια
(uncountable) Accumulated knowledge.

learning disability learning disabilities n
μαθησιακές δυσκολίες
A disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical manner.

lease /liːs/ leases n
εκμίσθωση μισθωτήριο σύμβαση μίσθωσης
(formal, law) An interest in land granting exclusive use or occupation of real estate for a limited period; a leasehold.

leash /liːʃ/ leashes n
λουρί
A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
τριάδα
(obsolete) A set of three animals (especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares;)

leash /liːʃ/ v
δένω
To fasten or secure with a leash.

least common multiple least common multiples n
ελάχιστο κοινό πολλαπλάσιο
(number theory) The smallest positive integer which is divisible by (equivalently, is an integer multiple of) each of a specified finite set of integers.

least weasel /ˈlist ˈwiz(ə)l/ /ˈliːst ˈwiːz(ə)l/ least weasels n
νυφίτσα
The common weasel, little weasel, or simply weasel (Mustela nivalis), the smallest member of the weasel genus Mustela, native to Eurasia, North America, and North Africa.

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ /ˈlʌðəɹ/ leathers n
δέρμα
A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ leatherettes n
δερματίνη
(countable, uncountable, also, attributively) A type of fabric, often plastic, made to imitate the appearance of leather.

leave /liv/ /liːv/ leaves n
άδεια
Permission to be absent; time away from one's work.

leave /liv/ /liːv/ v
αφήνω
(transitive) To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something) entirely.
(transitive) To depart from; to end one's connection or affiliation with.
(transitive) To transfer possession of after death.
αφήνω φεύγω
(transitive) To give (something) to someone; to deliver (something) to a repository; to deposit.

leave alone v
αφήνω ήσυχο
(transitive) To stop bothering (a person).

leave me alone phraseologicalUnit
άσε με ήσυχη άσε με ήσυχο αφήστε με ήσυχη αφήστε με ήσυχο
stop talking to me, stop being near me, stop interfering with my life

leave someone high and dry v
αφήνω αμανάτι

leblebi leblebis n
στραγάλι
A kind of snack made from roasted chickpeas

lecherous /ˈlɛtʃ.ə.ɹəs/ /ˈlɛt͡ʃ.ɚ.əs/ more lecherous most lecherous adj
ασελγής λάγνος
Given to excessive sexual activity and debauchery.

lecithin /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/ lecithins n
λεκιθίνη
(organic chemistry) The principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted commercially from soy. It is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).

lectern /ˈlɛktə(ɹ)n/ lecterns n
αναλόγιο
A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ lectures n
διάλεξη
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
δίνω διάλεξη κατσαδιάζω
(transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.

lecturer /ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛkt͡ʃəɹɚ/ lecturers n
λέκτορας
A person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.
επιμελήτρια επιμελητής
A member of a university or college below the rank of assistant professor or reader.

lede /lid/ /liːd/ ledes n
εισαγωγή εισαγωγική παράγραφος
(chiefly, US, journalism) The introductory paragraph or paragraphs of a newspaper, or a news or other type of article; the lead or lead-in. [from mid 20th c.]

ledger /ˈlɛd͡ʒə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɚ/ ledgers n
ημερολόγιο καθολικό
τεφτέρι
(accounting) A collection of accounting entries consisting of credits and debits.

ledger line ledger lines n
βοηθητική γραμμή
(music) A musical notation to inscribe notes outside the lines and spaces of the regular musical staves; a line slightly longer than the note is drawn parallel to the staff, above or below, spaced at the same distances as the notes within the staff.

leech /liːt͡ʃ/ leeches n
βδέλλα
An aquatic blood-sucking annelid of class Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis.
(figuratively) A person who derives profit from others in a parasitic fashion.

leek /liːk/ leeks n
πράσο
The vegetable Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.

leeward /ˈl(j)uːəd/ /ˈliwəɹd/ /ˈliːwəd/ /ˈluːəɹd/ leewardmost more leeward most leeward adj
υπήνεμος
On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.

leeward /ˈl(j)uːəd/ /ˈliwəɹd/ /ˈliːwəd/ /ˈluːəɹd/ more leeward most leeward adv
απάνεμα υπήνεμα υπηνέμως
Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.

left /ˈlɛft/ lefter leftmost more left most left adj
αριστερός
Designating the side of the body toward the west when one is facing north; the side of the body on which the heart is located in most humans; the opposite of right. This arrow points to the reader's left: ←
(politics) Left-wing; pertaining to the political left.

left /ˈlɛft/ adv
αριστερά
On the left side.
Towards the left side.

left /ˈlɛft/ lefts n
αριστερά
The left side or direction.
(politics) The left-wing political parties as a group; citizens holding left-wing views as a group.

left /ˈlɛft/ v
έμεινα
.

left-handed n
αριστερόχειρας
Left-handed people, taken as a whole.

left-handedness n
αριστεροχειρία
The state of being left-handed.

left-hander left-handers n
αριστερόχειρας
One who is left-handed.
(automotive) A bend or turn to the left; a left-hand corner.

leftist /ˈlef.tɪst/ /ˈlɛf.tɪst/ leftists n
αριστεριστής
(politics, generally) A person who holds views associated with the political left.

leftover adj
υπόλοιπα
Remaining; left behind; extra; in reserve.

leftovers n
αποφάι
food remaining after a meal

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ legs n
πόδι
In humans, the lower limb extending from the groin to the ankle.

legacy /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ legacies n
κληρονομιά
Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ more legal most legal adj
νομικός
Relating to the law or to lawyers.
Having its basis in the law.
νόμιμος
Being allowed or prescribed by law.

legal person legal persons n
νομικό πρόσωπο
(legal) An aggregate of people, legal entity, or body corporate who have (some of) the legal rights and responsibilities of a natural person under the law.

legal positivism legal positivisms n
νομικός θετικισμός
(legal) A school of thought in jurisprudence in which the law is seen as separated from moral values, i.e. the law is posited by lawmakers (humans).

legality legalities n
νομιμότητα
Lawfulness.

legalization legalizations n
νομιμοποίηση
The process of making something legal, the process to legalize, decriminalization.

legally /ˈliːɡəli/ more legally most legally adv
νομίμως
As permitted by law; not contrary to law.
νομικώς
From a legal perspective.

legate /ˈlɛɡət/ /ˈlɛɡɪt/ legates n
παπικός έξαρχος
A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
απεσταλμένος εκπρόσωπος
An ambassador or messenger.
έξαρχος
The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ adv
λεγκάτο
(music) Smoothly, in a connected manner.

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ legatos n
λεγκατούρα
(music) A style of performance characterized by smoothly connected notes.
(music) A passage that is played legato.

legend /ˈliːd͡ʒ.ənd/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/ legends n
θρύλος
A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.
υπόμνημα επεξήγηση λεζάντα
A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.

legendary /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.də.ɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.dɹi/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ more legendary most legendary adj
θρυλικός
Of or pertaining to a legend or to legends.

leghorn /lɛˈɡɔːn/ /ˈlɛɡhɔɹn/ /ˈlɛɡhɔːn/ leghorns n
λέγκχορν
(countable) A small white chicken of a hardy breed.

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ more legible most legible adj
αναγνώσιμος ευανάγνωστος
Clear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting.

legion /ˈliːd͡ʒən/ legions n
λεγεώνα
(military, Ancient Rome) The major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.

legionary /ˈlidʒəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənəɹi/ /ˈliːdʒənɹi/ legionaries n
λεγεωνάριος
A member of a legion, such as the American Legion, or of any organization containing the term legion in its title (e.g. the French Foreign Legion).

legislate /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
νομοθετώ
To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).

legislation /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/ legislations n
νομοθεσία
The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws.

legislator legislators n
νομοθέτης νομοθέτις
Someone who creates or enacts laws

legislature /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪslət͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsləˌt͡ʃʊə/ /ˈlɛd͡ʒɪsˌleɪt͡ʃɚ/ legislatures n
νομοθετικό σώμα
A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.

legitimate /ləˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.meɪt/ /ləˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/ /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.meɪt/ /lɪˈd͡ʒɪt.ɪ.mət/ more legitimate most legitimate adj
νόμιμος
In accordance with the law or established legal forms and requirements.
Lawfully begotten, i.e., born to a legally married couple (or otherwise legitimated subsequently). [from mid-14th c.]
ορθός
Conforming to known principles, or established or accepted rules or standards; valid.
γνήσιος
Authentic, real, genuine.

legume /ləˈɡjuːm/ /lɪˈɡjuːm/ /ˈlɛɡ.juːm/ legumes n
όσπριο
(botany) The fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food.

leishmania /liːʃˈmeɪniə/ leishmanias n
λεϊσμάνια
A parasite that causes leishmaniasis, a genus trypanosome protozoa, Leishmania.

leishmaniasis /laɪʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ /liːʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ leishmaniases n
λεϊσμανίαση
(disease) Any of various ulcerative skin diseases caused by any of the protozoans of the genus Leishmania, transmitted to humans and animals by bloodsucking sandflies.

leisure /ˈliːʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ leisures n
ελεύθερος χρόνος
Free time, time free from work or duties.

leitmotif /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtif/ /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtɪv/ /ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/ /ˈleɪt.moʊˌtif/ leitmotifs n
λάιτ μοτίβ
(music) A melodic theme associated with a particular character, place, thing or idea in an opera.

lek /lɛk/ lek leks leku lekë n
λεκ
The currency unit of Albania, divided into 100 qindarka.

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ /ˈlɪmə/ lemmas lemmata n
λήμμα
(mathematics) A proposition proved or accepted for immediate use in the proof of some other proposition.
(psycholinguistics) The theoretical abstract conceptual form of a word, representing a specific meaning, before the creation of a specific phonological form as the sounds of a lexeme, which may find representation in a specific written form as a dictionary or lexicographic word.

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ more lemon most lemon adj
λεμονί λεμόνι
Containing or having the flavour/flavor and/or scent of lemons.
λεμονί
Of the pale yellow colour/color of lemons.

lemon /ˈlɛm.ən/ /ˈlɪm.ɪn/ lemons n
λεμόνι λεμονί
A yellowish citrus fruit.
λεμονιά λεμονί λεμόνι
A semitropical evergreen tree, Citrus limon, that bears such fruits.
λεμονί
A more or less bright shade of yellow associated with lemon fruits.
A lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris).
(Cockney rhyming slang, shortened from “lemon flavour”) Favor.
(fandom) A piece of fanfiction involving explicit sex.
(geometry) The surface of revolution of a circular arc of angle less than 180° rotated about the straight line passing through the arc’s two endpoints.
αποτυχία λεμονί
(slang) A defective or inadequate item or individual.

lemon balm lemon balms n
μελισσόχορτο
A perennial herb, of species Melissa officinalis, of southern Europe; used as a flavouring in ice cream etc.

lemon juice lemon juices n
λεμονάδα χυμός λεμονιού
The liquid extract of lemon fruit, notably sour and often condensed, as used especially in food preparation.

lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ /ˌlɛmənˈeɪd/ lemonades n
λεμονάδα λεμονίτα
(US, Canada) A flavoured beverage consisting of water, lemon, and sweetener, sometimes ice, served mainly as a refreshment.
λεμονάδα γκαζόζα λεμονίτα
(UK, AU, NZ) A clear, usually carbonated, beverage made from lemon or artificial lemon flavouring, water, and sugar.

lend /lɛnd/ /lɪnd/ v
δανείζω
(transitive) To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.

lender /ˈlɛndɚ/ lenders n
δανειστής
One who lends, especially money; specifically, a bank or other entity that specializes in granting loans.

length /lɛn(t)θ/ /lɛŋ(k)θ/ lengths n
μήκος μάκρος
The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.

leniency leniencies n
επιείκεια
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.

lens /lɛnz/ lens lenses lentes n
φακός
An object, usually made of glass, that focuses or defocuses the light that passes through it.
A device which focuses or defocuses electron beams.
(anatomy) The transparent crystalline structure in the eye.
φακή
(biology) A genus of the legume family; its bean.

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ lentils n
φακή
Any of several plants of the genus Lens, especially Lens culinaris, from southwest Asia, that have edible, lens-shaped seeds within flattened pods.
The seed of these plants, used as food.

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ leopards n
λεοπάρδαλη
Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess) .

leopardskin leopardskins n
παρδαλή

leotard /ˈliː.ə.tɑːd/ /ˈliː.ə.tɑːɹd/ /ˈlɪə.tɑːd/ leotards n
κορμάκι
A one-piece skintight garment with or without sleeves and without legs (often worn by gymnasts, acrobats, wrestlers, female swimmers, etc.)

leper lepers lepress n
λεπρός
A person who has leprosy, a person suffering from Hansen's disease.

lepidopteran lepidopterans n
λεπιδόπτερο
Any insect of the order Lepidoptera, the butterflies and moths.

leprosery leproseries n
λαζαρέτο
A building used to house lepers, usually in permanent quarantine from the rest of society.

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ leprosies n
λέπρα
(medicine) An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, gradually producing nerve damage and patches of skin necrosis and historically handled by permanently quarantining its sufferers.
Ellipsis of murine leprosy. and feline leprosy, diseases caused in rodents and cats by Mycobacterium lepraemurium.

leptokurtic more leptokurtic most leptokurtic adj
λεπτόκυρτος
(statistics) Of a distribution: having kurtosis greater than that of a normal distribution; equivalently, having positive excess kurtosis.

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ leptons n
λεπτό
A coin used since ancient times in Greece, serving in modern times as one hundredth of a phoenix, a drachma, and a euro (as the Greek form of the Eurocent).
λεπτόνιο
(particle physics) An elementary particle that has a spin of 1/2 (i.e., is a fermion) and does not interact via the strong nuclear force; examples include the electron, the muon, the neutrino and the tauon.

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ more lesbian most lesbian adj
λεσβιακός λεσβία
(LGBT, of a woman) Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.
(LGBT, of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two or more women; homosexual, gay.

lesbian /ˈlɛz.bi.jən/ /ˈlɛz.bi.jɪn/ /ˈlɛz.bɪ.ən/ lesbians n
λεσβία
A gay woman, one who is mostly or exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.

lese majesty /liz ˈmædʒəsti/ n
έγκλημα καθοσιώσεως
The crime of violating majesty, an offense against the dignity of a reigning sovereign or against a state.

less /lɛs/ adv
λιγότερο
To a smaller extent or degree.

less is more /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔɹ/ /lɛs ɪz ˈmɔː/ proverb
ουκ εν τω πολλώ το ευ
That which is less complicated is often better understood and more appreciated than what is more complicated; brevity in communication is more effective than verbosity.

lesser black-backed gull lesser black-backed gulls n
μελανόγλαρος
a seabird and member of the gull family, genus Larus fuscus

lesser kestrel lesser kestrels n
κιρκινέζι
A small falcon, Falco naumanni.

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ) ˈspɒtəd ˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ lesser spotted woodpeckers n
νανοτσικλιτάρα
Any of species Dryobates minor of woodpeckers, principally of cooler regions of Eurasia.

lesser yellowlegs lesser yellowlegs n
κιτρινοσκέλης
A shorebird of North America characterized by its yellow legs (Tringa flavipes).

lesson /ˈlɛsən/ [ˈlɛsn̩] lessons n
μάθημα
A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.
Something that serves as a warning or encouragement.
άσκηση εργασία μαθήματα
A learning task assigned to a student; homework.
μάθημα δίδαγμα
Something learned or to be learned.

lesson /ˈlɛsən/ [ˈlɛsn̩] v
δασκαλεύω διδάσκω
To give a lesson to; to teach.

let /lɛt/ v
αφήνω επιτρέπω
(transitive) To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).

let alone conjunction
πόσο μάλλον
(idiomatic, negative polarity item) Much less; to say nothing of; used after one negative clause to introduce another, usually broader and more important clause, whose negation is implied by the negation of the first. However either of these instances mentioned can be applied with the use of let alone.

let bygones be bygones /lɛt ˈbaɪɡɒnz biː ˈbaɪɡɒnz/ /lɛt ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz bi ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz/ v
περασμένα ξεχασμένα
(intransitive, idiomatic) To disregard or ignore a past difficulty in a relationship or an offence (when dealing with another individual).

let go v
αφήνω
(intransitive, with of, and, transitive, with object before go) To release from one's grasp; to go from a state of holding on to a state of no longer holding on.

let's go phraseologicalUnit
άντε πάμε
Hortative of go, particularly as an cheer expressing encouragement.
άντε γρήγορα
(colloquial) Hurry up; be quick.

lethal /ˈliː.θəl/ more lethal most lethal adj
θανατηφόρος φονικός
Of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal.

lethargy /ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/ lethargies n
λήθαργος
A state of extreme torpor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness. [from 14th c.]

letter /ˈletə/ /ˈlɛtə/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ [-ɾə(ɹ)] [-ɾɚ] letters n
γράμμα
A symbol in an alphabet.
επιστολή γράμμα
A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.

letter of credit letters of credit n
τραπεζική πίστωση
(finance, banking) A document, used primarily in trade finance and issued generally by a financial institution, in which the institution promises to pay debts up to a certain limit to be acquired by the beneficiary against delivery of documents specified in the letter.

letter of recommendation letters of recommendation n
συστατική επιστολή
A letter written by one person who is familiar with another, usually a teacher, employer, or person of similar authority, evaluating and often extolling the fitness of the other person for a position.

letter opener letter openers n
χαρτοκόπτης
A knifelike device with a blunt edge, used for slicing letters open.

letter writer letter writers n
αλληλογράφος
A correspondent; a writer of letters.

letterbox letterboxes n
γραμματοκιβώτιο
A collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a secure box or receptacle for this purpose.

lettuce /ˈlɛtus/ /ˈlɛtəs/ /ˈlɛtɪs/ [ˈlɛɾəs] [ˈlɛɾɪs] lettuces n
μαρούλι
An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green and/or purple leaves.
(uncountable) The leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable; as a dish often mixed with other ingredients, dressing etc.
λεφτά χρήματα
(uncountable, US, slang) United States paper currency; dollars.

leu /ˈleɪ.uː/ lei n
λέι
The unit of currency of Romania, equal to one hundred bani.
The unit of currency of Moldova, equal to one hundred bani.

leucine /ˈluː.siːn/ leucines n
λευκίνη
(amino acid) An essential amino acid, C6H13NO2, isomeric with isoleucine, found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth in children.

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ leukemias n
λευχαιμία
Any of a class of types of cancer affecting the blood cells, especially the white blood cells (usually with massive leukocytosis), and the blood cell–forming (hematopoietic) tissues.

leukemic /luːˈkiːmɪk/ /luːˈkɛmɪk/ adj
λευχαιμικός
Relating to leukemia

leukocyte /ˈluːkə(ʊ)sʌɪt/ leukocytes n
λευκό αιμοσφαίριο
(hematology, cytology, immunology) Any of a class of blood cells that play various roles in cell-mediated immunity.

leukocytospermia n
λευκοκυτοσπερμία λευκοκυτταροσπερμία

lev /lɛv/ leva levs n
λεβ
The currency of Bulgaria, divided into 100 stotinki.

levanter levanters n
λεβάντες
An Easterly wind that blows from the Mediterranean, through the straits of Gibraltar to the Atlantic.

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ leveler levelest leveller levellest adj
επίπεδο
The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
ισεπίπεδος ισοϋψής
At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.
επίπεδος
Unvaried in frequency.
Unvaried in volume.
νηφάλιος
(phonetics) Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection; monotonic.

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ levels n
αλφάδι
A tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference.
(Singapore, education) A school grade or year.
στάθμη επίπεδο
A distance relative to a given reference elevation.
επίπεδο
Degree or amount.
(video games) One of several discrete segments of a game, generally increasing in difficulty and representing different locations in the game world.

level crossing level crossings n
ισόπεδος διάβασις
(chiefly, British) An at-grade crossing between a railway line and an ordinary road, with rails and road at the same level.

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛv.ɚ/ levers n
μοχλός
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button).

lever arm lever arms n
μοχλοβραχίονας
(physics) The distance between the point of application of a force and the axis.

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ leverages n
μόχλευση
A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque.
(finance) The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
αξιοποιώ εκμεταλλεύομαι
(transitive, chiefly, US, slang, business) To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).

leveret /ˈlɛvəɹɪt/ /ˈlɛvɹɪt/ leverets n
λαγουδάκι
A young hare less than one year old.

leviathan /ləˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ leviathans n
λεβιάθαν
(Bible, mythological creature) A vast sea monster of tremendous strength, described as the most powerful and dangerous creature in the ocean.

levorotatory adj
αριστερόστροφος
(chemistry, of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the left, or counter-clockwise. Notation: (−) or formerly lowercase l-#Prefix.

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ lewder lewdest adj
ασελγής πρόστυχος
Lascivious, sexually promiscuous, rude.

lexeme /ˈlɛkˌsiːm/ lexemes n
λέξημα
(linguistics) A lexical item corresponding to the set of all words (or of all multi-word expressions) that are semantically related through inflection of a particular shared basic form.

lexicographer /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ lexicographers n
λεξικογράφος
One who writes or compiles a dictionary.

lexicography /-sə-/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ lexicographies n
λεξικογραφία λεξικογράφηση
(uncountable) The art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries.
(uncountable, linguistics) The scholarly discipline of analysing and describing the semantic, syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships within the lexicon (vocabulary) of a language and developing theories of dictionary components and structures linking the data in dictionaries.

lexicon /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ lexica lexicons n
λημματολόγιο
(lexicography, linguistics) A dictionary that includes or focuses on lexemes.
λεξικό λημματολόγιο
A dictionary of Classical Greek, Hebrew, Latin, or Aramaic.
λεξιλόγιο
(programming) The lexicology of a programming language. (Usually called lexical structure.)
The vocabulary used by or known to an individual. (Also called lexical knowledge.)
λεξικό
(rare) Any dictionary.

liabilities n
παθητικό
(accounting) The right side of a balance sheet.

liaison /-z(ə)n/ /-zən/ /-ˌsɑn/ /-ˌzɒn/ /laɪ.ˈeɪ.ˌzɒn/ /li.ˈeɪ.ˌzɑn/ /li.ˈeɪ.ˌzɒ̃/ /ˈ laɪ.ə.sən/ liaisons n
διασύνδεση συνεργασία
Communication between two parties or groups.
συνεργασία
Cooperation, working together.
μεσολαβητής
A relayer of information between two forces in an army or during war.
υφέν σχέση
A tryst; a romantic meeting.
ερωτοδουλειά
(figuratively) An illicit sexual relationship or affair.

liana /liːˈɑːnə/ lianas n
λιάνα
(botany) A climbing woody vine, usually tropical.

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ liars n
ψεύτης ψεύτρα
A person who frequently lies.

libation /laɪˈbeɪʃən/ libations n
σπονδή
The act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.

libecchio libecchios n
λίβας
A southwest wind.

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ libels n
λίβελλος λιβελλογράφημα
(countable) A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
συκοφαντική δυσφήμηση
(uncountable) The act or tort of displaying such a statement publicly.
λιβελλογράφημα σάτιρα
(countable) Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ more liberal most liberal adj
ελευθέριος φιλελεύθερος
γενναιόδωρος
Ample, abundant; generous in quantity.

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ liberals n
φιλελεύθερος
(political) A supporter of any of several liberal parties.
(UK politics) One who favors individual voting rights, human and civil rights, and laissez-faire markets (also called "classical liberal"; compare libertarian).

liberalism liberalisms n
φιλελευθερισμός
(politics) Any political movement founded on the autonomy and personal freedom of the individual, progress and reform, and government by law with the consent of the governed.
(economics) An economic ideology in favour of laissez faire and the free market (related to economic liberalism).

liberate /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ v
ελευθερώνω
(transitive) To set free, to make or allow to be free, particularly

libero /lɪˈbɛɹoʊ/ /ˈlɪbəɹoʊ/ /ˈlɪbəɹəʊ/ liberos n
λίμπερο ελεύθερος
(volleyball) A designated back-row player intended to be used as a ball-control specialist.

liberticide adj
ελευθεριοκτόνος
Causing the destruction of liberty; oppressive, liberticidal

liberty /ˈlɪb.ə.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/ /ˈlɪb.ɪ.ti/ [ˈlɪb.ɚ.ɾi] [ˈlɪb.ɪ.ɾi] liberties n
ελευθερία
The condition of being free from control or restrictions.

libidinous /lɪˈbɪ.dɪ.nəs/ more libidinous most libidinous adj
ασελγής λιβιδινικός φιλήδονος
Having lustful desires; characterized by lewdness.

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ librarians n
βιβλιοθηκάριος βιβλιοθηκονόμος
The keeper, manager of a library.
βιβλιοθηκάριος
One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.

library /ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɛɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹi/ libraries n
βιβλιοθήκη
An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.
(genetics) A collection of DNA material from a single organism or relative to a single disease.
(card games) The deck or draw pile.
βιβλιοθήκη δισκοθήκη
A collection of books or other forms of stored information.

libretto /lɪˈbɹɛt.oʊ/ /lɪˈbɹɛt.əʊ/ libretti librettos n
λιμπρέτο
The text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera.
A book containing such a text.

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ licenses n
άδεια
A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
The legal terms under which a person is allowed to use a product, especially software.

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ v
αδειοδοτώ δίνω άδεια
To authorize officially.

license plate license plates n
πινακίδα κυκλοφορίας
An identifying tag, usually of metal, bearing a sequence of letters, numbers, or both identifying the vehicle, and placed at the back and, often, also at the front of a motor vehicle.

licensed /ˈlaɪsənst/ [ˈlaɪsn̩st] adj
εξουσιοδοτημένος
(of an activity) Authorized by licence.

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ more licentious most licentious adj
ακόλαστος
Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.
ελευθέριος
Disregarding accepted rules.

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kən/ /ˈlɪ.tʃən/ lichen lichens n
λειχήνα
Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow-to-blue–green patches on rocks, old walls, etc.

lick /lɪk/ v
γλείφω
(transitive) To stroke with the tongue.

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪs/ /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ licorices n
γλυκόριζα
(countable) The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.

lid /lɪd/ lids n
καπάκι
The top or cover of a container.

lie /laɪ̯/ lies n
ψέμα
An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.

lie /laɪ̯/ v
κείτομαι
(intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
ψεύδομαι
(intransitive) To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

lie down v
ξαπλώνω
(intransitive) To assume a horizontal position.

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /ləˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ lieutenants n
ανθυπολοχαγός υπολοχαγός υποσμηναγός ανθυποπλοίαρχος ανθυποσμηναγός υποπλοίαρχος
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
πρωτοπαλίκαρο υπαρχηγός
A person who manages or executes the plans and directives of another, more senior person; a manager to their director.

lieutenant colonel lieutenant colonels lieutenants colonel n
αντισυνταγματάρχης αντισμήναρχος
An English-language term used as a general categorization for military officer ranks that are the equivalent of lieutenant colonel, the relative rank level is found in most countries.

lieutenant commander lieutenant commanders n
πλωτάρχης
A naval officer whose rank is higher than a lieutenant and below that of a commander.

lieutenant general lieutenant generals lieutenants general n
αντιπτέραρχος αντιστράτηγος
A commissioned officer in the British Army or Royal Marines or the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, or United States Air Force, ranked above a major general and below a general.

lieutenant junior grade lieutenants junior grade n
ανθυποπλοίαρχος
A commissioned officer of the United States Navy whose rank is above an ensign's and below a lieutenant, or a corresponding rank in other navies.

life /laɪf/ lives n
ζωή βίος
(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
A worthwhile existence.
Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
The period during which one (a person, an animal, a plant; a civilization, species; a star; etc) is alive.
βίος διάρκεια ζωής
Animation; spirit; vivacity.
ζωή ζήση πλάση
Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
ισόβια
(countable) A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).

life expectancy life expectancies n
μέσος όρος ζωής προσδόκιμο ζωής
(of a, person) The amount of time one is expected to live.

life insurance life insurances n
ασφάλεια ζωής
A form of insurance on the life of a person. If the person dies then the insurance policy pays out a sum of money to the beneficiary (such as a person's family).

life of Riley /ˈlaɪf əv ˈɹaɪ.li/ n
ζωή και κότα
(idiomatic, dated) An ideal life of carefree prosperity and luxurious contentment.

life preserver life preservers n
σωσίβιο
(US) A buoyant ring or vest intended to keep a person afloat.

life sentence life sentences n
ισόβια
(legal) A sentence of imprisonment for the rest of the defendant's life.

life-changing /ˈlaɪfˌt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ/ more life-changing most life-changing adj
καθοριστικός

lifeboatman lifeboatmen n
ναυαγοσώστης
A man who crews a lifeboat.

lifeguard lifeguards n
ναυαγοσώστης ναυαγοσώστρια
A lifesaver: a rescuer, usually an expert swimmer, employed to save swimmers in trouble or near drowning at a body of water.

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ lifestyles n
τρόπος ζωής
A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.

lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ lifetimes n
βίος
The duration of the life of someone or something.

lift /lɪft/ lifts n
ασανσέρ ανελκυστήρας
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) Mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people between floors in a building.
άνωση
An upward force; especially, the force (generated by wings, rotary wings, or airfoils) that keeps aircraft aloft.

lift /lɪft/ v
ανυψώνω σηκώνω
To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ ligaments n
σύνδεσμος
(anatomy) A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.

ligase /ˈlaɪɡeɪz/ /ˈlɪɡeɪz/ ligases n
δεσμάση
(enzyme) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the binding of two molecules; synthetase.

ligation ligations n
απολίνωση
(surgery) The act of tying off or sealing a blood vessel, fallopian tube, etc during surgery; act of ligating.

ligature /ˈlɪɡət͡ʃɚ/ ligatures n
δεσμός
(uncountable) The act of tying or binding something.
λιγκατούρα
(countable, typography) A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ĳ; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.
(countable, music) A group of notes played as a phrase, or the curved line that indicates such a phrase.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] lighter lightest adj
φωτεινός
Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
ανοιχτός αχνός
Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
αβαρής ελαφρύς
(nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] lights n
φως
(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light.
(countable) A source of illumination.
(figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
φωτίζω
(transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.
ανάβω
(transitive, pinball) To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.

light at the end of the tunnel lights at the end of the tunnel n
φως στο τούνελ
(idiomatic) A better situation after long hardship.

light bulb /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/ light bulbs n
ηλεκτρική λυχνία ηλεκτρικός λαμπτήρας
An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

light pen light pens n
φωτογραφίδα
(computer hardware) A pen-like device allowing a computer user to interact with the screen display.

light pollution n
φωτορύπανση
An excess of artificial light, especially near urban areas, reducing visibility of stars, etc. in the night sky.

light verb light verbs n
απολεξικοποιημένο ρήμα
(linguistics) A semantically incomplete verb which qualifies as a predicate only in combination with a predicative complement, usually a noun.

light year /ˈlaɪt.jɜː/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪə/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪɹ/ /ˈläːt.jøː/ light years n
έτος φωτός
(astronomy) A unit of length (abbreviation ly; equal to just under 10 trillion kilometres (1016 metres)) equal to the distance light travels in one Julian year; used to measure extremely large distances.

light-headed lighter-headed lightest-headed more light-headed most light-headed adj
λιπόθυμος
Dizzy or feeling faint, usually as a result of a drop in blood pressure to the brain; delirious.

lighter /ˈlaɪtə/ /ˈlaɪtɚ/ [ˈlaɪɾɚ] lighters n
φορτηγίδα
A flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances (especially for canals or for loading or unloading larger boats).
αναπτήρας
A device used to light things, especially a reusable handheld device for creating fire to light cigarettes.

lightheadedness n
λιποθυμία
The state or quality of being light-headed; dizziness or faintness; flightiness; wandering; delirium.

lighthearted more lighthearted most lighthearted adj
ελαφρός
Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.

lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ lighthouses n
φάρος
A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.

lighthouse keeper lighthouse keepers n
φαροφύλακας
A person who lives in a lighthouse and tends the light together with its optics and mechanisms.

lighting /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ lightings n
φωτιστικό
The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ [ˈlɐɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] [ˈlʌɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] adj
αστραπιαίος κεραυνοβόλος
Extremely fast or sudden; moving (as if) at the speed of lightning.

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ [ˈlɐɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] [ˈlʌɪ̯ʔ.nɪŋ] lightnings n
αστραπή
A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.
κεραυνός
A discharge of this kind.

lightning fast adj
αστραπιαίος κεραυνοβόλος
(idiom) Extremely fast, fast as lightning.

lightning rod lightning rods n
αλεξικέραυνο
A metallic conductor that is attached to a high point of a building and leads to the ground to protect the building from damage by lightning.
κεραυνός
(figuratively) A person or thing that is a target for negative reactions and distracts criticism from another target.

lightning strike lightning strikes n
κεραυνός χτύπημα κεραυνού
A lightning bolt, stroke of lightning, one of the events during an electrical storm when lightning strikes (an object on) the ground or an aircraft in flight.

lightsaber /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bɚ/ lightsabers n
φωτόσπαθο
(science fiction) A sword having a blade made of a powerful beam of light or energy. [from 1977.]

lightship lightships n
καραβοφάναρο φαρόπλοιο
(nautical) A vessel riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.

lightspeed lightspeeds n
ταχύτητα του φωτός
The speed of light (in vacuum unless another medium is specified).

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ more lightweight most lightweight adj
ελαφρός
Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity.
ελαφρύς ελαφρός
Having less than average weight.

lignin lignins n
λιγνίνη
(organic compound) A complex non-carbohydrate aromatic polymer present in all wood.

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ lignites n
λιγνίτης
A low-grade, brownish-black coal.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ more like most like adj
όμοιος ίδιος παραπλήσιος
Similar.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ likes n
αγάπη προτίμηση συμπάθεια
(chiefly, in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
όμοιος
(sometimes as the likes of) Someone similar to a given person, or something similar to a given object; a comparative; a type; a sort.
αγαπημένο
(internet) An individual vote showing support for, approval of, or enjoyment of, something posted on the Internet.

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ preposition
σαν ως
Similar to, reminiscent of
όπως
Such as

like /laɪ̯k/ /læ̙ːk/ /lɑːk/ /lɔɪ̯k/ v
αγαπώ αρέσει αρέσκομαι προτιμώ
(obsolete) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
αγαπώ αρέσει
To find attractive; to prefer the company of; to have mild romantic feelings for.
βάζω λάικ λαϊκάρω
(Internet, transitive) To show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote.

like a bull in a china shop adj
σαν ταύρος σε υαλοπωλείο σαν ταύρος εν υαλοπωλείω
(simile) Clumsy, aggressive, without care, concern or self-control.

like a chicken with its head cut off
σαν την άδικη κατάρα
(informal) In a frantic, disorganized manner.

like father, like son proverb
κατά μάνα κατά κύρη
A son takes after his father.

like that
έτσι
(adverbial) In such, the same, a similar way, in that particular manner
τέτοιο
(adjectival) Of the same, a similar, that particular kind.

like-minded more like-minded most like-minded adj
ομοϊδεάτης ομοϊδεάτισσα
Of similar opinion, given to holding similar opinions.

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ likelihoods n
πιθανότητα ενδεχόμενο πιθανοφάνεια
The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

likewise /ˈlaɪkˌwaɪz/ adv
επίσης
The same to you; used as a response.

lilac /ˈlaɪlæk/ /ˈlaɪlɑk/ /ˈlaɪlək/ lilacs n
πασχαλιά
A flower of the lilac shrub.

lily /ˈlɪli/ lilies n
κρίνο
Any of several flowers in the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae, which includes a great many ornamental species.

limb /lɪm/ limbs n
μέλος
A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).

limbic system limbic systems n
μεταιχμιακό σύστημα
(neuroanatomy) Part of the human brain involved in emotion, motivation, and emotional association with memory; includes amygdala, cingulate gyrus, fornicate gyrus, hippocampus, hypothalamus, mammillary body, nucleus accumbens, orbitofrontal cortex and parahippocampal gyrus.

lime /laɪm/ limes n
μοσχολέμονο λάιμ
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.

lime green more lime green most lime green adj
λαχανής
Having a bright, light-green colour, like that of a lime.

lime mortar lime mortars n
ασβεστοκονίαμα
A soft form of mortar made from sand and slaked lime, largely replaced by cement mortar in modern building methods.

limekiln limekilns n
ασβεστοκάμινος
A furnace used to produce lime from limestone.

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ limelights n
δημοσιότητα
(by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.

limestone /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈlaɪmˌstəʊn/ limestones n
ασβεστόλιθος
An abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments; primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3); it occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous.

limewater limewaters n
ασβεστόνερο
(inorganic chemistry) a solution of calcium hydroxide in water, used as a simple test for carbon dioxide, and in skin preparations.

liminal /ˈlɪmən(ə)l/ more liminal most liminal adj
μεθοριακός μεταιχμιακός
Of or pertaining to an entrance or threshold. [from late 19th c.]

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ limits n
όριο σύνορο
A restriction; a bound beyond which one may not go.
όριο
(mathematics) A value to which a sequence converges. Equivalently, the common value of the upper limit and the lower limit of a sequence: if the upper and lower limits are different, then the sequence has no limit (i.e., does not converge).

limit /ˈlɪmt/ /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
περιορίζω
(transitive) To restrict; not to allow to go beyond a certain bound, to set boundaries.

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ more limited most limited adj
περιορισμένος
With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.

limited liability company limited liability companies n
εταιρεία περιορισμένης ευθύνης
(legal) A type or form of for-profit incorporated company where ownership is divided into shares, and where the governing rules are set forth in a contract entered into by all of the initial shareholders. The name derives from the fact that regardless of potential losses or even bankruptcy of the corporation, individual shareholders will bear a maximum liability of the price they paid for their shares.

limousine /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ limousines n
λιμουζίνα
A luxury sedan or saloon car, especially one with a lengthened wheelbase or driven by a chauffeur. [from 1930s]

limp /lɪmp/ v
κουτσαίνω
(intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.

limpet /ˈlɪm.pɪt/ limpets n
πεταλίδα
A small mollusc, of the family Patellidae with a conical shell found clinging to rocks in the intertidal zones of rocky shores.

limpid /ˈlɪmpɪd/ more limpid most limpid adj
διαφανής
Clear, transparent or bright.

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ lindens n
φιλύρα φλαμουριά φλαμούρι
The soft wood of such trees.

lindgrenite lindgrenites n
λιντγκρενίτης
(mineral) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, molybdenum, and oxygen.

line /laɪn/ /lɑɪn/ [lɑe̯n] lines n
γραμμή
A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.
(music) One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.
(geometry) An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.
The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection.
(military) A trench or rampart, or the non-physical demarcation of the extent of the territory occupied by specified forces.
The official, stated position (or set of positions) of an individual or group, particularly a political or religious faction. [from later 19th c.]
γραμμή ευθύγραμμο τμήμα
(geometry, informal) A line segment; a continuous finite segment of such a figure.
σπάγκος
A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.
ουρά
A more-or-less straight sequence of people, objects, etc., either arranged as a queue or column and often waiting to be processed or dealt with, or arranged abreast of one another in a row (and contrasted with a column), as in a military formation. [from mid-16th c.]
πεζικό
(military) The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc.
καταγωγή
A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage.
γραμμή σπάγκος
A written or printed row of letters, words, numbers, or other text, especially a row of words extending across a page or column, or a blank in place of such text.
στίχος
A verse (in poetry).

lineage /ˈlɪn.i.ɪd͡ʒ/ lineages n
γενεαλογία
Descent in a line from a common progenitor; progeny; descending line of offspring or ascending line of parentage.

lineament /ˈlɪ.ni.ə.mənt/ lineaments n
χαρακτηριστικό
A distinctive feature that characterizes something, especially the parts of the face of an individual.

linear /ˈlɪn.i.ə/ /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ more linear most linear adj
γραμμικός
(mathematics) (of polynomials or polynomial equations)

linear algebra n
γραμμική άλγεβρα
(mathematics) The branch of mathematics that deals with vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations and systems of linear equations.

linear transformation linear transformations n
γραμμικός μετασχηματισμός
(linear algebra) A map between vector spaces which preserves the operations of vector addition and scalar multiplication.

linearity /ˌlɪniˈæɹəti/ linearities n
γραμμικότητα
The state of being linear.
(mathematics) A relationship between several quantities which can be considered as proportional and expressed in terms of linear algebra, or any mathematical property of a relationship, operation or function that is analogous to such proportionality, satisfying additivity and homogeneity.

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ linens n
λινό
(uncountable) Thread or cloth made from flax fiber.
λινόχρους
A light beige colour, like that of linen cloth undyed.

linesman linesmen n
επόπτης επόπτρια
(football) An assistant referee.

lingua franca /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə ˈfɹæŋ.kə/ lingua francas linguae francae linguas franca lingue franche n
γλώσσα κοινή
A common language used by people of diverse backgrounds to communicate with one another, often a basic form of speech with simplified grammar, particularly, one not the first language of any of its speakers.

lingual /ˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/ /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
γλωσσικός
(anatomy, dentistry, relational) Related to, near, or on the side toward the tongue.

linguine /lɪŋˈɡwini/ /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/ linguines n
λιγκουίνι
Ribbons of pasta, cut from a sheet, not as wide as tagliatelle.

linguist /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/ linguists n
γλωσσολόγος
One who studies linguistics.

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
γλωσσικός
Of or relating to language.
γλωσσολογικός
Of or relating to linguistics.

linguistics /liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
γλωσσολογία
The systematic and scholarly study of language.

lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ linings n
φόδρα
A covering for the inside surface of something.

link /lɪŋk/ links n
σύνδεσμος υπερσύνδεσμος
(engineering) Any intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion, especially a short connecting rod with a bearing at each end; specifically (in steam engines) the slotted bar, or connecting piece, to the opposite ends of which the eccentric rods are jointed, and by means of which the movement of the valve is varied, in a link motion.

linoleum /lɪˈnoʊli.əm/ /lɪˈnəʊli.əm/ linoleums n
λινόλεουμ
An inexpensive waterproof covering used especially for floors, made from solidified linseed oil over a burlap or canvas backing, or from its modern replacement, polyvinyl chloride.

linseed /ˈlɪnsiːd/ linseeds n
λιναρόσπορο
The seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil.

lintel /ˈlɪn.təl/ lintels n
ανώφλι πρέκι υπέρθυρο
(architectural element) A horizontal structural beam spanning an opening, such as between the uprights of a door or a window, and which supports the wall above.

lion /ˈlaɪən/ lion lioness lions n
λιοντάρι
(in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness.
(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.
A Chinese foo dog.
An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.
A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
(historical) An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.
λιοντάρι λέων
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

lion cub lion cubs n
λιονταράκι
(male or female) A young lion

lion's share /ˈlaɪ.əns ʃɛə/ /ˈlaɪ.ənz ʃɛ(ə)ɹ/ lion's shares lions' shares n
μερίδα του λέοντος
(idiomatic) The majority; a large or generous portion.

lioness /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɛs/ /ˈlaɪ.ə.nɪs/ lion lionesses n
λιονταρίνα λέαινα
A female lion (animal).

lionhearted more lionhearted most lionhearted adj
λεοντόκαρδος
Brave, courageous.

lionskin lionskins n
λεοντή

lip /lɪp/ lips n
χείλος χείλι
(countable) Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.
χείλος
(countable) A part of the body that resembles a lip, such as the edge of a wound or the labia.
(by extension, countable) The projecting rim of an open container or a bell, etc.; a short open spout.

lipogram lipograms n
λειπόγραμμα
(literature) A word or writing that does not use a particular symbol or symbols.

lipoma lipomas lipomata n
λίπωμα
(pathology) A nonmalignant tumor comprising fat cells.

lipophilic more lipophilic most lipophilic adj
λιπόφιλος
Having the quality of dissolving in lipids

lipoprotein lipoproteins n
λιποπρωτεΐνη
Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.

liposculpture n
λιπογλυπτική
A form of liposuction that uses ultrasound to first break up the fat

liposuction /ˈlai.poʊ.ˌsʌk.ʃn̩/ liposuctions n
λιποαναρρόφηση
(medicine) A cosmetic surgery procedure in which excess fat is removed from a specific area by suction.

lipreading n
διάβασμα των χειλιών χειλεανάγνωση
The act of reading lips.

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ lipsticks n
κραγιόν
(uncountable) Makeup for the lips.
(countable) A stick of this makeup.

liquefiable more liquefiable most liquefiable adj
υγροποιήσιμος

liquefied natural gas n
υγροποιημένο φυσικό αέριο
(petrochemistry) Natural gas that has been cooled and compressed to liquid form for transport and storage.

liquefy /ˈlɪ.kwɪ.faɪ/ v
υγροποιώ
(transitive) To make into a liquid.

liqueur /lɪˈk(j)ɔɹ/ /lɪˈk(j)ɝ/ /lɪˈkjuɹ/ /lɪˈkjɔː/ /lɪˈkjʊə/ liqueurs n
λικέρ ηδύποτο
A flavoured alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol.

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ more liquid most liquid adj
υγρός
Flowing freely like water; fluid; not solid and not gaseous; composed of particles that move freely among each other on the slightest pressure.

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ liquids n
υγρό
A substance that is flowing, and keeping no shape, such as water; a substance of which the molecules, while not tending to separate from one another like those of a gas, readily change their relative position, and which therefore retains no definite shape, except that determined by the containing receptacle; an inelastic fluid.

liquidate /ˈlɪkwədeɪt/ /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/ v
εκκαθαρίζω
(transitive) To settle the affairs of (a company), by using its assets to pay its debts.
εκκαθαρίζω καθαρίζω
(transitive) To convert (assets) into cash; to redeem.
καθαρίζω
(transitive) to kill, destroy, eliminate (mostly for political or ideological reasons)

liquidation /ˌlɪkwəˈdeɪʃən/ liquidations n
εκκαθάριση
The selling of the assets of a business as part of the process of dissolving the business.

liquidator liquidators n
εκκαθαριστής
One who liquidates.

liquidity /lɪkˈwɪdəti/ liquidities n
ρευστότητα
(uncountable) The state or property of being liquid.
(economics, countable) An asset's property of being able to be sold without affecting its value; the degree to which it can be easily converted into cash.
(finance) Availability of cash over short term: ability to service short-term debt.

liquidizer liquidizers n
αποχυμωτής
(Australia, India, UK) A machine to chop or puree food; a blender.

liquor store liquor stores n
κάβα
(US, Canada) A shop that sells alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises.

lira /ˈlɪəɹə/ liras lirot liroth n
λίρα
The former currency of Israel, superseded by the sheqel.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ lisps n
ψευδισμός ψεύδισμα
The habit or an act of lisping.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
ψευδίζω
To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/, /ð/). This is a speech impediment common among children.

list /lɪst/ lists n
λίστα κατάλογος
A register or roll of paper consisting of a compilation or enumeration of a set of possible items; the compilation or enumeration itself. [from 1600]
λίστα
(computing, programming) A codified representation of a list used to store data or in processing; especially, in the Lisp programming language, a data structure consisting of a sequence of zero or more items.

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ [ˈlɪs.n̩] v
ακούω
To use one's sense of hearing in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
(intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.

listener /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ listeners n
ακροατής ακροάτρια
Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.

listenership /ˈlɪsnəʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsnɚʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsənəʃɪp/ /ˈlɪsənɚʃɪp/ listenerships n
ακροαματικότητα
The audience that listens to a certain form or genre of audio material (specifically (Internet, radio) , an audio broadcast such as a radio program or a podcast).

listless /ˈlɪstləs/ more listless most listless adj
άτονος νωθρός
Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.

listlessness listlessnesses n
ακηδία ατονία νωθρότητα
The state of being listless; apathetic indifference; lethargy.

litany /ˈlɪtəni/ litanies n
λιτανεία
A ritual liturgical prayer in which a series of prayers recited by a leader are alternated with responses from the congregation.
(figurative) A prolonged or tedious list.

literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ /ˈlɪtɹəsi/ [-ɾ(ə)ɹə-] literacies n
αλφαβητισμός
The ability to read and write.
γνώση
(by extension) The ability to understand and evaluate something.

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈlɪɾəɹəl/ more literal most literal adj
κατά γράμμα κυριολεκτικός
Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical, and etymonic rather than idiomatic.

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ /ˈlɪɾəɹəl/ literals n
κυριολεκτικό
(programming) A value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program.

literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ /ˈlɪtɹəli/ more literally most literally adv
κυριολεκτικά κατά γράμμα
Word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor.

literature /ˈlɪt.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ə.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪt.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ [ˈlɪt͡ʃ.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ] [ˈlɪɾ.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ] literatures n
λογοτεχνία βιβλιογραφία
The body of all written works.

litharge /ˈlɪθɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɪθɑːd͡ʒ/ litharges n
λιθάργυρος
lead monoxide (PbO) a toxic solid formed from oxidation of lead in air, and used as a pigment.

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ lithiums n
λίθιο Λιθιο
(uncountable) The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.

lithography /lɪθˈɒɡɹəfi/ lithographies n
λιθογραφία
The process of printing an image by drawing the image with a water-repellent material onto a hard, flat surface (typically metal), then copying the surface by applying water and ink (or the equivalent) to it and pressing another material against it. [from 1813]

lithosphere lithospheres n
λιθόσφαιρα
(geology) The rigid, mechanically strong, outer layer of the Earth; divided into twelve major plates.

lithotripsy /ˈlɪθ.əˌtɹɪp.si/ lithotripsies n
λιθοτριψία
(surgery) A treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves or crushing with a surgical instrument, by which a kidney stone or similar calculus is broken into particles small enough to be voided or washed out.

litigation /ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ litigations n
αντιδικία
(legal) The conduct of a lawsuit.

litigious /lɪˈtɪd͡ʒəs/ more litigious most litigious adj
επίδικος
Of or relating to litigation.
δικομανής
Inclined to engage in lawsuits.
φιλόδικος
Argumentative or combative.

litmus /ˈlɪtməs/ litmuses n
ηλιοτρόπιο
(uncountable) A dyestuff extracted from certain lichens, that changes color when exposed to pH levels greater than or less than certain critical levels.

litmus paper litmus papers n
χαρτί ηλιοτροπίου

litotes /laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/ litotes n
λιτότητα
(rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite, particularly the negation of a negative quality to say something positive.

litre /ˈli.tɚ/ /ˈliː.tə/ [ˈli.ɾɚ] litres n
λίτρο
The metric unit of fluid measure, equal to one cubic decimetre. Symbols: l, L, ℓ

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less lesser littler littlest adj
μικρός λίγος
Small in size.
μικρός
Very young.
(of a sibling) Younger.

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less lesser adv
λίγο
Not much.

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪt(ə)l/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ [ˈlɪtʰɫ̩] [ˈlɪɾɫ̩] [ˈɫɪɾɫ̩] least less determiner
λίγο
Not much, only a little: only a small amount (of).

little boy little boys n
αγοράκι
A male child, especially one younger than ten years of age.
(AU, NZ) A small saveloy often consumed with tomato sauce at parties, also known as a cocktail sausage or a cheerio.

little bustard little bustards n
χαμωτίδα
Tetrax tetrax, a migratory bird of the family Otididae (bustards) found in parts of Europe and Central Asia

little egret little egrets n
λευκοτσικνιάς
A species of egret, Egretta garzetta, family Ardeidae, widely distributed throughout the Old World, the Caribbean, and Eastern North America.

little finger little fingers n
μικρός
The outermost and smallest finger of the hand, next to the ring finger, farthest from the thumb.

little girl little girls n
κοριτσάκι
A female child, especially one younger than ten years of age.

little green man /ˌlɘtɘl ˈɡɹin ˌmɛn/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌman/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌmæn/ [ˌlɘ.ɾɯ ˈɡɹɘ̯ĩm ˌmɛ̞̃n̆] [ˌlɪ.t͡ʔɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmãn̆] [ˌlɪ.ɾɫ̩ ˈɡɹɪ̃i̯m ˌmɛ̃ə̯n̆] [ˌlɪ.ʔo-] little green men n
πράσινο ανθρωπάκι
(chiefly, science fiction) A conventional fictional alien from outer space in the form of a small humanoid with green skin.

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ˌaʊl/ little owls n
κουκουβάγια
A species of small European owl, Athene noctua.

littoral /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ adj
παράκτιος
Of or relating to the shore, especially the seashore.

littoral /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ littorals n
ακτή
A shore.

liturgical /lɪˈtɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
λειτουργικός
Pertaining to liturgy.

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ liturgies n
λειτουργία
A predetermined or prescribed set of rituals that are performed, usually by a religion.

live /laɪv/ more live most live adj
ζωντανός
(only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
(engineering) Imparting power; having motion.
(broadcasting) Being broadcast ("on the air"), as it happens.
άσκαστος
(programming) Of an object or value: that may potentially be used in the future execution of a program.
Of an environment where sound is recorded: having noticeable reverberation.
(linguistics) Of a syllable in languages such as Thai and Burmese: resonating, not ending abruptly.
ηλεκτροφόρος ρευματοφόρος
(circuitry) Electrically charged or energized, usually indicating that the item may cause electrocution if touched.

live /laɪv/ more live most live adv
ζωντανά λάιβ
Of an event, as it happens; in real time; direct.

live /lɪv/ v
ζω
(intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
μένω ζω
(intransitive) To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
επιβιώνω επιζώ
(intransitive) To survive; to persevere; to continue.

live by the sword, die by the sword proverb
πάντες όσοι πιάσωσι μάχαιραν διά μαχαίρας θέλουσιν απολεσθή
One who uses violence can expect a violent response; it is better to try to use peaceful means wherever possible.

live stream /ˈlaɪv ˈstɹiːm/ live streams n
ζωντανή ροοθήκευση
A real-time broadcast of audio or video over the Internet.

live-in son-in-law n
σώγαμπρος
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liveliness /ˈlaɪvlinəs/ livelinesses n
ζωντάνια
The quality of being lively; animation; energy.

liver /ˈlɪvə/ /ˈlɪvɚ/ livers n
ήπαρ συκώτι
(anatomy) A large organ in the body that stores and metabolizes nutrients, destroys toxins and produces bile. It is responsible for thousands of biochemical reactions.
συκώτι ήπαρ
(countable, uncountable) This organ, as taken from animals used as food.

livermorium /ˌlɪvəɹˈmɔːɹiəm/ n
λιβερμόριο
The chemical element with atomic number 116 (symbol Lv).

livery /ˈlɪ.və.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹi/ liveries n
στολή
Any distinctive identifying uniform worn by a group, such as the uniform worn by chauffeurs and male servants.

livestock /ˈlaɪvstɑk/ /ˈlaɪvstɒk/ livestocks n
ζωικό κεφάλαιο
Farm animals; animals domesticated for cultivation.

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ livider lividest more livid most livid adj
μελανιασμένος μολυβής
Having a dark, bluish appearance.
έξαλλος μαινόμενος
(informal) So angry that one turns pale; very angry; furious.

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ adj
ζωντανός έμβιος
Having life; alive.
ζωντανός
In use or existing.

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ livings n
ζωή
(uncountable) The state of being alive.
επιούσιος
Financial means; a means of maintaining life; livelihood

living room /ˈlɪvɪŋ ɹuːm/ living rooms n
σαλόνι σαλοτραπεζαρία
(countable) A room in a private house used for general social and leisure activities.

lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ lizards n
σαύρα
(chiefly, in attributive use) Lizard skin, the skin of these reptiles.

llama /ˈjɑmə/ /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ llamas n
λάμα
A South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama, used as a domestic beast of burden and a source of wool and meat.

lo /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ interjection
ιδού
(archaic) look, see, behold (in an imperative sense).

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ loads n
φορτίο βάρος
A burden; a weight to be carried.
φορτίο φόρτωμα
A certain number of articles or quantity of material that can be transported or processed at one time.
φορτία
(often, in the plural, colloquial) A large number or amount.
φόρτος
The volume of work required to be performed.
φορτίο
(electrical engineering) The electrical current or power delivered by a device.

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
φορτώνω
(transitive) To put a load on or in (a means of conveyance or a place of storage).
(transitive, computing) To read (data or a program) from a storage medium into computer memory.
(intransitive, computing) To transfer from a storage medium into computer memory.
γεμίζω οπλίζω
(transitive) To fill (a firearm or artillery) with munition.

loadable adj
φορτώσιμος

loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ /ˈləʊdɪd/ more loaded most loaded adj
ματσωμένος
(of a projectile weapon) Having a live round of ammunition in the chamber.
(colloquial) Possessing great wealth.
(slang) Drunk.

loading /ˈloʊ.dɪŋ/ /ˈləʉ.dɪŋ/ /ˈləʊ.dɪŋ/ loadings n
φόρτωση
(countable, uncountable) The process by which something is loaded.

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ loaves n
καρβέλι φρατζόλα
(also loaf of bread) A block of bread after baking.

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ v
κοπροσκυλιάζω λουφάρω τεμπελιάζω
(intransitive) To do nothing, to be idle.

loafer /ˈloʊfɚ/ /ˈləʊfə/ loafers n
τεμπέλης
An idle person.

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ loans n
δάνειο
(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).
The contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan.
δανεισμός
The permission to borrow any item.

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ v
δανείζω
(usually, _, ditransitive, US, dated, _, and) To lend (something) to (someone).

loan shark loan sharks n
τοκογλύφος
Someone who lends money at exorbitant rates of interest.

loanword /ˈloʊnˌwɝd/ /ˈləʊnˌwɜː(ɹ)d/ loanwords n
δάνειο
A word directly taken into one language from another one with little or no adaptation.

loathsome /ˈləʊð.səm/ /ˈləʊθ.səm/ more loathsome most loathsome adj
απαίσιος επάρατος
Highly offensive; abominable, sickening.

lobe /ləʊb/ lobes n
λοβός
Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
(anatomy) A clear division of an organ that can be determined at the gross anatomy level, especially one of the parts of the brain, liver or lung. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

lobotomy /ləˈbɑː.ɾə.mi/ /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/ lobotomies n
λοβοτομή
A surgical operation on the frontal lobe of the brain intent on treating certain mental illnesses.

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ lobsters n
αστακός
A crustacean of the Nephropidae family, dark green or blue-black in colour turning bright red when cooked, with a hard shell and claws, which is used as a seafood.
A crustacean of the Palinuridae family, pinkish red in colour, with a hard, spiny shell but no claws, which is used as a seafood.

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ more local most local adj
τοπικός
(computing, of a variable or identifier) Having limited scope (either lexical or dynamic); only accessible within a certain portion of a program.
(group theory, of a property of a finite group) Detectable from the behavior of the normalizers of the nontrivial p-subgroups.

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ locals n
ντόπιος
A person who lives near a given place.

local area network /ˈləʊklˌɛːɹɪəˌnɛtwəːk/ local area networks n
ΤΔ τοπικό δίκτυο
(computing) A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.

local government local governments n
τοπική αυτοδιοίκηση
Any form of government whose remit covers an area less than that of the nation and, in some cases, less than that of a state.

localhost localhosts n
τοπικός υπολογιστής
(networking) The computer being used locally, contrasted with remote computers elsewhere on a network.

localist more localist most localist adj
τοπικιστικός

localist localists n
τοπικίστρια τοπικιστής
A person with local attitudes or interests.

locality /loʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ /ləʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ localities n
τοποθεσία
The features or surroundings of a particular place.
θέση
The situation or position of an object.
γειτονιά
An area or district considered as the site of certain activities; a neighbourhood.

localization /ˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ localizations n
τοπικοποίηση
(software engineering) The act, process, or result of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region.
εντοπισμός
(algebra) A ring of fractions of a given ring, such that the complement of the set of allowed denominators is an ideal.

locate /loʊˈkeɪt/ /ləʊˈkeɪt/ /ləˈkeɪt/ /ˈloʊkeɪt/ v
εντοπίζω
(transitive) To place; to set in a particular spot or position.

location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ locations n
θέση τοποθεσία
A particular point or place in physical space.

locative case locative cases n
τοπική τοπική πτώση
(linguistics, grammar) A case used to indicate place, or the place where, or wherein; corresponding roughly to the English prepositions "in", "on", "at", and "by".

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ locks n
κλειδαριά
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
μπούκλα
A tuft or length of hair, wool, etc.
υδατοφράκτης
A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.
κλειδαριά υδατοφράκτης
A fastening together or interlacing; a closing of one thing upon another; a state of being fixed or immovable.

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
κλειδώνω
(transitive) To fasten with a lock.

lockdown /ˈlɑkˌdaʊn/ /ˈlɒkˌdaʊn/ lockdowns n
λοκντάουν
The confinement of people in their own rooms (e.g., in a school) or cells (in a prison), or to their own homes or areas (e.g., in the case of a city- or nation-wide issue) as a security measure after or amid a disturbance or as a non-pharmaceutical intervention in a pandemic.

locksmith /ˈlɑksmɪθ/ /ˈlɒksmɪθ/ locksmiths n
κλειδαράς
one who practices locksmithing

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ more locomotive most locomotive adj
κινητήριος
Of or relating to locomotion.

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ locomotives n
μηχανή ατμομηχανή
(rail transport) The power unit of a train that pulls the coaches or wagons.

loculus loculi n
κοιλότητα
(botany) One of the compartments of a several-celled ovary; loculament.

locus /ˈloʊkəs/ /ˈləʊkəs/ loci locuses n
τόπος
A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
(mathematics) The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ locusts n
ακρίδα
Any of various often leguminous trees and shrubs, especially of the genera Robinia and Gleditsia; the locust tree. [from 17th c.]

locution /loʊ̯ˈkju.ʃn̩/ locutions n
έκφραση ιδιωματισμός
A phrase or expression connected to an individual or a group of individuals through repeated usage.
έκφραση
The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.

lode /loʊd/ /ləʉd/ /ləʊd/ lodes n
φλέβα
(mining) A vein of metallic ore that lies within definite boundaries, or within a fissure.
πηγή
(by extension) A rich source of supply.

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ lofts n
σοφίτα
An attic or similar space (often used for storage) in the roof of a house or other building.

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ logs n
κορμός κούτσουρο
The trunk of a dead tree, cleared of branches.
κούτσουρο
Any bulky piece as cut from the above, used as timber, fuel etc.
(vulgar) A piece of feces.
χρονολογία
A chronological record of actions, performances, computer/network usage, etc.
δρομόμετρο
(nautical) A floating device, usually of wood, used in navigation to estimate the speed of a vessel through water.

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ v
υλοτομώ
(transitive) To cut down (trees).

logarithm /ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ /ˈlɑɡ.ə.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡ.əɹ.ɹɪðm/ /ˈlɑɡəɹ.ɹɪ.ðəm/ logarithms n
λογάριθμος
(mathematics) For a number x, the power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain x. Written \log_b x. For example, \log_{10} 1000 = 3 because 10^3 = 1000 and \log_2 16 = 4 because 2^4 = 16.

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ /ˈlɔɡ.bʊk/ logbooks n
ημερολόγιο
(nautical) A book in which measurements from the ship's log are recorded, along with other salient details of the voyage.

logger /ˈlɑɡɚ/ /ˈlɒɡə/ loggers n
υλοτόμος
A worker whose occupation is to harvest trees.
καταγραφέας
That which logs, such as a computer program to keep track of events.

logging loggings n
υλοτομία
An act or instance of logging (cutting down trees).
εγγραφή ημερολογιακή καταγραφή καταγραφή
An act or instance of logging (making an entry in a log).

logic /ˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪk/ /ˈlɒd͡ʒ.ɪk/ /ˈlɔd͡ʒ.ɪk/ logics n
λογική
(uncountable) A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.
(uncountable, mathematics) The mathematical study of relationships between rigorously defined concepts and of mathematical proof of statements.
(countable, mathematics) A formal or informal language together with a deductive system or a model-theoretic semantics.
(uncountable) Any system of thought, whether rigorous and productive or not, especially one associated with a particular person.
(uncountable) The part of a system (usually electronic) that performs the boolean logic operations, short for logic gates or logic circuit.
(countable, sociology) A system of thought or collection of rhetoric, especially one associated with a social practice.

logical connective logical connectives n
λογικό συνδετικό
(logic) A truth-valued function such as (the usual suspects): conjunction, disjunction, negation, and material implication.

logically more logically most logically adv
λογικά
In a logical manner, with logic.

logician /ləˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ logicians n
λογικολόγος
A person who studies or teaches logic.

logistic /loʊˈd͡ʒɪs.tɪk/ /lɒd͡ʒˈɪs.tɪk/ /ləˈd͡ʒɪs.tɪk/ adj
λογιστικός
(operations) Relating to logistics.

logistics /ləˈd͡ʒɪstɪks/ n
επιμελητεία
(operations) The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from their point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of satisfying customer requirements.
(military) The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel.

logo /ˈloʊ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊ.ɡəʊ/ logos n
λογότυπο λογότυπος
A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization.

logogram /ˈlɑɡ.əˌɡɹæm/ /ˈlɒɡ.əˌɡɹæm/ /ˈlɔː.ɡəˌɡɹæm/ logograms n
λογόγραμμα
A character or symbol (usually nonalphanumeric) that represents a word or phrase.

logograph logographs n
ιδεόγραμμα
a character or symbol that represents a word or phrase.

logorrhea /ˌlɒ.ɡəˈɹɪ.ə/ /ˌlɔ.ɡəˈɹi.ə/ [-ɹiː-] [-ˈɹiː-] [ˌlɒ-] logorrheas n
λογόρροια λογοδιάρροια
(often, humorous) Excessive talkativeness.
(psychology) Excessive and often uncontrollable speaking due to a mental disorder.

logos /ˈloʊɡoʊs/ /ˈloʊɡɑs/ /ˈlɑɡɑs/ /ˈlɒɡɒs/ logoi n
λόγος
(rhetoric) A form of rhetoric in which the writer or speaker uses logic as the main argument.

logothete /ˈlɒɡəθiːt/ logothetes n
λογοθέτης
(historical) Any of various state officials or functionaries in the Byzantine Empire.

logotype logotypes n
λογότυπο λογότυπος
A symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an institution or other entity, usually referred to as a logo.
λογόγραμμα
(typography) A single type combining two or more letters (as a ligature or otherwise).

loin /lɔɪn/ loins n
λαγόνες
The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips
φιλέτο
Any of several cuts of meat taken from this part of an animal

loitering loiterings n
χρονοτριβή
The action of the verb loiter.

lokma lokmas n
λουκουμάς
A pastry made of fried dough soaked in sugar syrup or honey and cinnamon, typically shaped into a ring or ball. (used especially of the Turkish variant of this pastry)

lolita /loʊlˈli.ɾə/ /ləlˈli.ɾə/ /ləʊlˈli.tə/ lolitas n
λολίτα νυμφίδιο
A young girl who is sexually alluring.

loll /lɑl/ /lɒl/ v
τεμπελιάζω χουζουρεύω
(intransitive) To act lazily or indolently while reclining; to lean; to lie at ease. [from mid-14th c.]

lollipop /ˈlɑ.li.pɑp/ /ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/ lollipops n
γλειφιτζούρι
An item of confectionery consisting of a piece of candy/sweet attached to a stick.

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ lonelinesses n
μοναξιά
A feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions.
The condition or state of being alone or having no companions.

loner /ˈloʊnɚ/ loners n
ερημίτης
One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ longer longest adj
μακρύς μεγάλος
Having much distance from one terminating point on an object or an area to another terminating point (usually applies to horizontal dimensions; see Usage Notes below).
πολύς μακρύς
Having great duration.
έξω
(cricket) Of a fielding position, close to the boundary (or closer to the boundary than the equivalent short position).
(tennis, of a ball or a shot) Landing beyond the baseline, and therefore deemed to be out.

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ longer longest adv
μακριά
(chiefly, sports) Over a great distance in space.
πολύ ώρα
For a particular duration.
πολύ
For a lengthy duration (see usage notes).

long /lɑŋ/ /lɒŋ/ /lɔŋ/ /lɔːŋ/ /lʊŋɡ/ v
λαχταρώ
(intransitive) To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true).

long COVID /ˌlɒŋ ˈkəʊvɪd/ /ˌlɔŋ ˈkoʊvɪd/ n
μακροχρόνια COVID-19
(diseases) Long-term sequelae or symptoms (such as brain fog, extreme fatigue, or shortness of breath) following a COVID-19 infection, which persist after the SARS-CoV-2 virus is no longer active. [from 2020]

long arm of the law n
τσιμπίδα του νόμου
(idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.

long live v
ζήτω ζήτωσαν
May he, she, they, or it live for a long time; may it prosper.

long pepper long peppers n
μακροπίπερο μακρύ πιπέρι
The flowering vine Piper longum in the genus Piper (pepper) of family Piperaceae, cultivated for its characteristically long fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning.

long time no see interjection
χρόνια και ζαμάνια
(idiomatic) I (or we) have not seen you for a long time.

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ long-eared owls n
νανόμπουφος
Asio otus, a species of owl which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North America. Long eared owls are partially migratory, moving south in winter from the northern parts of their range.

long-haired longer-haired longest-haired adj
μακρύτριχη μακρύτριχο μακρύτριχος
Having long, uncut hair on the head.

long-suffering more long-suffering most long-suffering adj
μακρόθυμος
Having endured mental or physical discomfort for a protracted period of time patiently or without complaint.

long-tailed tit long-tailed tits n
αιγίθαλος
Any of many subspecies of small passerine birds with long tails, Aegithalos caudatus, found throughout Europe and Asia

long-term longer-term longest-term adj
μακροπρόθεσμος
Becoming evident after a relatively long time period.
Extending over a relatively long time period.

long-winded /ˈlɔŋˌwɪndəd/ more long-winded most long-winded adj
απεραντολόγος
Tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose.

long-windedness n
απεραντολογία
The use of more words than are necessary for clarity or precision; verbosity, prolixity.

longanimous more longanimous most longanimous adj
μακρόθυμος
Long-suffering; patient; showing self-control and restraint.

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ longbows n
τόξο
A large bow that has a strong tension, and is usually more than 3 feet tall. The most famous longbows in history were the English longbows, which were crafted of yew.

longevity /lɑŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ə.ti/ /lɒnˈd͡ʒɛv.ɪ.ti/ /lɒŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ɪ.ti/ /lɔŋˈd͡ʒev.ə.ti/ [lɑŋˈd͡ʒɛv.ə.ɾi] [lɔŋˈd͡ʒev.ə.ɾi] longevities n
μακροζωία μακροβιότητα
The quality of being long-lasting, especially of life.

longhair adj
μακρυμάλλικος

longhair longhairs n
μακρυμάλλης

longitude /-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑnd͡ʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnd͡ʒɪtjuːd/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ longitudes n
μήκος γεωγραφικό μήκος
(geography) Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.
γεωγραφικό μήκος μήκος παράλληλοι
(geography, astronomy) Any imaginary line perpendicular to the equator and part of a great circle passing through the North Pole and South Pole.

longline longlines n
παραγάδι
(fishing) gear consisting of a long and thick mainline, with baited hooks attached at intervals by means of branch lines called snoods (or gangions)

longship longships n
ντράκαρ
A type of naval vessel made by the Vikings.

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ looks n
ματιά βλέμμα
The action of looking; an attempt to see.
όψη
(often plural) Physical appearance, visual impression.

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ v
ψάχνω
κοιτάζω βλέπω φαίνομαι
To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.

look and feel looks and feels n
όψη και αίσθηση
(software, of an application, operating system, etc.) The combination of the visual design and behaviour of a user interface.

look for v
ψάχνω
(transitive) To search for; to seek.

look forward to v
ανυπομονώ ευελπιστώ προσβλέπω
(transitive, idiomatic) To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure. To be excited or eager to.

look like v
μοιάζω
(transitive) To be similar in appearance to; resemble.

look who's talking phraseologicalUnit
κοίτα ποιος μιλάει

lookalike /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ lookalikes n
σωσίας
Someone who physically resembles (looks like) someone else.
(North America) Something that looks very similar to or the same as the genuine article.

lookout /ˈlʊkaʊt/ lookouts n
παρατηρητήριο
A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
παρατηρητής
A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.

loom /lum/ /luːm/ looms n
διαγράφομαι διαφαίνομαι ξεπροβάλλω
A distorted appearance of something as seen indistinctly or from afar.
αργαλειός
A frame or machine of wood or other material, in which a weaver forms cloth out of thread; a machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, as in knitting or lace making.

loon /ˈluːn/ loons n
παλαβός
(slang) A crazy or deranged person; a lunatic.

loop /luːp/ loops n
βρόχος θηλιά
A length of thread, line or rope that is doubled over to make an opening.
A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself.
πλήρες ηλεκτρικό κύκλωμα
A complete circuit for an electric current.
βρόχος
(programming) A programmed sequence of instructions that is repeated until or while a particular condition is satisfied.
ενδοκολπικό διάφραγμα
A loop-shaped intrauterine device.

loose /luːs/ looser loosest adj
χαλαρός
Not fixed in place tightly or firmly.
Relaxed.
χύμα
Not held or packaged together.
απρόσεκτος ασύνετος
Indiscreet.
έκλυτος ακόλαστος
(somewhat dated) Free from moral restraint; immoral, unchaste.
ευρύχωρος
(not comparable, sports) Not being in the possession of any competing team during a game.

loose change n
ψιλά
Coins of little value kept in one's pocket or bag.
(idiomatic) A sum of money considered small or insignificant.

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
χαλαρώνω
(transitive) To make loose.

loot /luːt/ /ɫʉːt/ v
λεηλατώ λαφυραγωγώ πλιατσικολογώ
(transitive) Synonym of plunder, to seize by violence particularly during the capture of a city during war or (video games) after successful combat.

looter /ˈlutɚ/ looters n
πλιατσικολόγος
One who loots, who steals during a general disturbance such as a riot or natural disaster.

lop /lɒp/ v
κλαδεύω
(transitive, usually with off) To cut off as the top or extreme part of anything, especially to prune a small limb off a shrub or tree, or sometimes to behead someone.

loquacious /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/ /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/ more loquacious most loquacious adj
ομιλητικός
Talkative; chatty.

loquat /ˈloʊkwɑt/ /ˈləʊkwɒt/ loquats n
μουσμουλιά
Any of species Eriobotrya japonica of trees (Japanese medlar, Chinese plum, Japanese plum).
μούσμουλο
The fruit of this tree. It is as large as a small plum, but grows in clusters, and contains four or five large seeds.

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ lords n
αφέντης κύριος
(archaic) The owner of a house, piece of land, or other possession
κύριος πυργοδεσπότης
(obsolete) The master of the servants of a household; (historical) the master of a feudal manor
δεσπότης λόρδος άρχοντας αφέντης ευγενής
One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)
λόρδος ευγενής
(obsolete, uncommon) A baron or lesser nobleman, as opposed to greater ones

lordosis lordoses n
λόρδωση
(pathology) An excessive backwards curvature of the spine, causing a hollow in the back.

lorgnette /lɒɹnjɛt/ lorgnettes n
κιάλι
An opera glass with a handle.

lose /luːz/ v
χάνω
(transitive) To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability.
(transitive) To experience the death of (someone to whom one has an attachment, such as a relative or friend).
(transitive) To have (an organ) removed from one's body, especially by accident.
(transitive) To be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer.
(ditransitive) To cause (someone) the loss of something; to deprive of.
χάνω αδυνατίζω
(transitive) To shed (weight).
χάνω ηττώμαι
To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
(transitive) To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).

lose count v
χάνω το λογαριασμό
(intransitive) to forget the number of times that something has happened

lose face v
ρεζιλεύομαι
(idiomatic, intransitive) To lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.

lose ground v
χάνω έδαφος

lose one's mind /luːz wʌnz maɪnd/ v
χάνω τα λογικά μου
(idiomatic) To become crazy, insane, mad.

lose weight v
αδυνατίζω
(intransitive) To become less heavy or obese.

loser /luzɚ/ /luːzə(ɹ)/ losers n
χαμένος
A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive.

lossy /ˈlɑsi/ /ˈlɒsi/ /ˈlɔsi/ lossier lossiest adj
απολεστικός απωλειακός
(computing, of an, algorithm, _, for converting or compressing data) Reducing the amount of information in data.

lost /lɑst/ /lɒst/ /lɔst/ /lɔːst/ loster lostest more lost most lost adj
χαμένος
Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way.
In an unknown location; unable to be found.

lost and found lost and founds n
απολεσθέντα γραφείο απολεσθέντων αντικειμένων
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) A department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners.

lotion /ˈloʊʃən/ /ˈləʊʃən/ lotions n
λοσιόν
(archaic) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ /ˈlɒtɹi/ lotteries n
λοταρία
A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.

lottery ticket lottery tickets n
λαχείο
A slip of paper drawn in a lottery, possibly redeemable for a prize.

lotus /ˈloʊtəs/ /ˈləʊtəs/ loti lotuses n
λωτός
A kind of aquatic plant, genus Nelumbo in the family Nelumbonaceae.

lotus-eater lotus-eaters n
λωτοφάγοι
(Greek mythology) A member of the legendary people living on an island dominated by the lotus tree, who have forgotten their homes due to the fruits' narcotic and stupefying effect.

loud /laʊd/ louder loudest adj
δυνατός ηχηρός
(of a sound) Of great intensity.
θορυβώδης βροντερός βροντώδης
(of a person, thing, event, etc.) Noisy.
κραυγαλέος φανταχτερός χτυπητός
(of clothing, decorations, etc.) Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.

loudly /ˈlaʊdli/ loudlier loudliest more loudly most loudly adv
δυνατά
In a loud manner; at a high volume.

loudmouth loudmouths n
φαφλατάς
(derogatory) One who talks too much or too loudly, especially in a boastful or self-important manner.

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ loudspeakers n
μεγάφωνο
An electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound.

louis d'or /ˌlui ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluiz ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluːɪ ˈdɔː/ /ˌluːɪz ˈdɔː/ louis d'or louis d'ors n
λουίζιο λουδοβίκειο λουδοβίκι χρυσός λουδοβίκος
(historical, _, numismatics) Any of the gold coins first introduced in France under Louis XIII in 1640, based upon the Spanish doubloon.

lounge /laʊnd͡ʒ/ /lɔnd͡ʒ/ lounges n
καθιστικό αίθουσα αναμονής
(British) The living room or sitting room of a house.

lounge diner lounge diners n
σαλοτραπεζαρία
A room in a private house, a joint sitting-room/dining-room.

louse /laʊs/ lice louses n
ψείρα
A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.
ασυνείδητος κοπρόσκυλον
(colloquial, dated, not usually used in plural form) A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.

loutish adj
αλανιάρικος
Resembling a lout.

lovable /ˈlʌvəbəl/ more lovable most lovable adj
αξιαγάπητος
Inspiring or deserving love or affection; adorable or cute.

lovage /ˈlʌvəd͡ʒ/ /ˈlʌvɪd͡ʒ/ lovages n
λεβιστικό
A perennial Mediterranean herb, Levisticum officinale, with odor and flavor resembling celery.

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] loves n
αγάπη έρωτας
(uncountable) Strong affection.
αγάπη
(countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ [lɘv] [lɘʋ] [lʌv] [ɫäv~ɫɐv] [ɫʌv] v
αγαπώ
(usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive, stative) To have a strong affection for (someone or something).
θέλω λατρεύω ποθώ
(transitive) To be strongly inclined towards something; an emphatic form of like.
αγαπώ εκτιμώ
(usually, transitive, sometimes, _, intransitive) To seek the good or honor of (someone), care deeply about, to be dedicated to (someone or something).
κάνω έρωτα αγαπώ
(transitive, euphemistic) To have sex with (perhaps from make love).

love affair love affairs n
ερωτοδουλειά
An affair; a usually adulterous relationship between people who are not married to each other.

love at first sight n
κεραυνοβόλος έρωτας
(idiom) an instantaneous attraction

love conquers all /lʌv ˈkɑŋkɚz ɔːl/ /lʌv ˈkɒŋkəz ɔːl/ proverb
έρως ανίκατε μάχαν
Love is a powerful force that overcomes all obstacles.

love letter love letters n
ερωτικό γράμμα
A letter written about the author's love for the intended reader.

love triangle /ˈlʌv ˌtɹaɪ.æŋɡəl/ love triangles n
ερωτικό τρίγωνο
A situation in which two suitors vie or compete for the love of the same person.

love-lies-bleeding n
αμάραντη αγάπη
A tropical plant, Amaranthus caudatus, that has clusters of little red flowers

lovebird lovebirds n
αγαπόρνιθα τρυγονάκι τρυγονάκια
Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.
τρυγονάκι τρυγονάκια
(metaphorical, usually, in the plural) One of the members of an openly affectionate couple.

lovely /ˈlʌv.li/ lovelies n
υπέροχη
(informal) An attractive, lovely person, especially a (professional) beauty.

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ lovers n
εραστής ερωμένη
One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.
εραστής αγαπητικιά αγαπητικός ερωμένη
A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.
θαυμάστρια θαυμαστής λάτρης
A person who loves something.

loveworthy more loveworthy most loveworthy adj
αξιαγάπητος

loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ lovinger lovingest more loving most loving adj
στοργικός
Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate.

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ lower lowest adj
ποταπός
Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) in an area which is at a lesser elevation, closer to sea level (especially near the sea), than other regions.
Humble, meek, not haughty.
Lacking health or vitality, strength or vivacity; feeble; weak.
κατηφής στα κάτω μου
Depressed in mood, dejected, sad.
κοντός
Small, not high (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
κοντός ποταπός
(especially in, _, biology) Simple in complexity or development.
χαμηλός
(phonetics) Made with a relatively large opening between the tongue and the palate; made with (part of) the tongue positioned low in the mouth, relative to the palate.

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ lower lowest adv
χαμηλά
Close to the ground.
Of a pitch, at a lower frequency.
(astronomy) In a path near the equator, so that the declination is small, or near the horizon, so that the altitude is small; said of the heavenly bodies with reference to the diurnal revolution.

low /ˈloʊ/ /ˈləʊ/ lows n
ναδίρ χαμηλό
A low point or position, literally (as, a depth) or or figuratively (as, a nadir, a time when things are at their worst, least, minimum, etc).
(card games) The lowest trump, usually the deuce; the lowest trump dealt or drawn.
χαμηλό
(meteorology, informal) An area of low pressure; a depression.
πρώτη
The lowest-speed gearing of a power-transmission system, especially of an automotive vehicle.

low tide low tides n
άμπωτη
The tide at its lowest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place.

low-fat lower-fat lowest-fat adj
με χαμηλά λιπαρά χαμηλών λιπαρών
Not having a high number of calories from fat or great amount of fats. Especially an alternate variety of food designed to have lower calories, dietetic.

low-grade fever low-grade fevers n
πυρέτιο
(medicine) A slight fever, typically defined as never exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius (about 101 degrees Fahrenheit).

low-hanging fruit low-hanging fruits n
ώριμο φρούτο

low-level language low-level languages n
γλώσσα χαμηλού επιπέδου
(programming) A computer language whose source code is a somewhat user-friendly version of a particular computer architecture's assembly language, containing no provisions for portability between architectures.

lower /ˈloʊ.ɚ/ /ˈləʊ.ə/ v
χαμηλώνω
(transitive) To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down
(transitive) To reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of
(computing, transitive) To reduce operations to single machine instructions, as part of compilation of a program.
κατεβάζω
(transitive) to pull down
(transitive) To depress as to direction
(transitive) To reduce (something) in value, amount, etc.
κατεβαίνω χαμηλώνω
(intransitive) To fall; to sink; to grow less; to diminish; to decrease

lower back lower backs n
μέση
The region of the back above the waist, also known as the lumbar region; the area surrounding the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.

lower house lower houses n
κάτω βουλή
(government) The lower legislative house in a bicameral legislature; in many cases, the one that is directly elected and/or has more practical power, such as the power to raise and spend money.

lower lip n
κάτω χείλος

lowercase /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ adj
μικρά γράμματα
in lower case

lowering /ˈloʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ /ˈloʊ.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈləʊ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ lowerings n
χαμήλωμα
The act of something being lowered.

lowest common denominator lowest common denominators n
ελάχιστος κοινός παρονομαστής
(mathematics) The smallest positive integer which is a multiple of every denominator of several fractions.

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ more loyal most loyal adj
πιστός
Firm in allegiance to a person or institution.

lozenge /ˈlɑ.zɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɒz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɔz.ɪnd͡ʒ/ lozenges n
ρόμβος
(shapes, heraldiccharge) A quadrilateral with sides of equal length (rhombus), having two acute and two obtuse angles.

lubricant /ˈljuːbɹɪkənt/ /ˈlubɹəkənt/ /ˈluːbɹɪkənt/ lubricants n
λιπαντικό
A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.

lubricate v
λιπαίνω
To make slippery or smooth (normally to minimize friction) by applying a lubricant.

luck /lʊk/ /lʌk/ [lɐk] lucks n
τύχη
Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence, especially a favourable one.

lucky /ˈlʌki/ luckier luckiest more lucky most lucky adj
τυχερός
(of people) Favoured by luck; fortunate; having good success or good fortune.

lucky charm lucky charms n
γούρι πορτμπονέρ φυλαχτό
An object kept for good luck.

lucky dog lucky dogs n
ξεκωλιάρης κωλόφαρδος
(idiomatic) Someone with astounding good luck.

lucrative more lucrative most lucrative adj
κερδοφόρος επικερδής προσοδοφόρος
Producing a surplus; profitable.

ludicrous /ˈljuː.dɪ.kɹəs/ /ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ more ludicrous most ludicrous adj
γελοίος σαχλός
Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny; amusing by being plainly incongruous or absurd.

luge /luʒ/ /luː(d)ʒ/ luges n
λουτζ
(countable) A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.
(uncountable) The sport of racing on luges.

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ luggages n
αποσκευές
(uncountable) The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings.

lukewarm /ˈluk.wɔɹm/ /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ lukewarmer lukewarmest more lukewarm most lukewarm adj
χλιαρός
(temperature) Between warm and cool.
Unenthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ lullabies n
νανούρισμα
A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ /ˌləm-/ /ˌlʌmˈbeɪˌɡoʊ/ lumbagos n
οσφυαλγία
(uncountable) Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disc.

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ lumbers n
ξυλεία
(North America) Wood sawn into planks or otherwise prepared for sale or use, especially as a building material. [from 17th c.]

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.d͡ʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.d͡ʒæk/ lumberjacks n
ξυλοκόπος
A person whose work is to fell trees.

lumen /ˈlumən/ /ˈluːmən/ lumens lumina n
λούμεν
(physics) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of luminous flux; the light that is emitted in a solid angle of one steradian from a source of one candela. Symbol: lm.

luminosity luminosities n
αντιφέγγισμα
(uncountable) the state of being luminous, or a luminous object; brilliance or radiance
φωτεινότητα
(physics) the ratio of luminous flux to radiant flux at the same wavelength; the luminosity factor
(astronomy) the rate at which a star radiates energy in all directions

luminous /ˈluːmɪnəs/ more luminous most luminous adj
φωτεινός
Emitting light; glowing brightly; shining.

luminous flux luminous fluxes n
φωτεινή ροή

lummox /ˈlʌməks/ lummoxes n
άγαρμπος ατσούμπαλος παιδοβούβαλος
(informal) A clumsy, stupid person; an awkward bungler.

lump /lʌmp/ lumps n
βόλος
Something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound or mass of no particular shape.

lump hammer lump hammers n
ματρακάς
A small sledgehammer, intended for single-handed use.

lumpen /ˈlʌmpən/ adj
λούμπεν
Of or relating to social outcasts.

lumpenproletariat /lʊm.pən.pɹəʊ.lə.ˈtɛː.ɹi.ət/ lumpenproletariats n
λούμπεν προλεταριάτο
(Marxism) The lowest stratum of the proletariat, whose mental and physical health, mores and morale have deteriorated, through exploitation by the bourgeoisie, to a degree where they cannot build class consciousness and hence cannot be mobilized for the revolution.

lunar /ˈl(j)uːnə/ /ˈlunɚ/ adj
σεληνιακός
(astronomy) Of or pertaining to travel through space between the Earth and the Moon, or exploration and scientific investigation of the Moon.

lunar calendar lunar calendars n
σεληνιακό ημερολόγιο
A calendar that measures the passage of the year according to the phases of the moon, as opposed to the revolution of the earth around the sun; a calendar of the lunar year.

lunar eclipse lunar eclipses n
έκλειψη Σελήνης
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when the Earth casts a shadow over the Moon.

lunar module lunar modules n
σεληνάκατος
(astronautics) The spacecraft used in the Apollo missions that was designed for the landing on the surface of the Moon; the lunar excursion module.

lunar phase lunar phases n
σεληνιακή φάση
(astronomy) Any of the near-monthly cyclically occurring aspects or appearances presented by a moon#Noun as seen from its planet (unless otherwise specified, the Moon as seen from Earth).

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] lunches n
γεύμα μεσημεριανό
A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ /lʌnʃ/ [lʌ̃nt͡ʃ] v
γευματίζω
(transitive) To treat to lunch.

lunchbox lunchboxes n
φαγητοδοχείο
A container for transporting meals, especially lunch.

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ lungs n
πνεύμονας
(anatomy) A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.

lung cancer lung cancers n
καρκίνος του πνεύμονα
Cancer of the lung(s).

lupin /ˈluːpɪn/ lupins n
λούπινο
Any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae.

lupus /ˈluːpəs/ n
λύκος
(pathology) Any of a number of autoimmune diseases, the most common of which is systemic lupus erythematosus.

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ v
ελλοχεύω ενεδρεύω καραδοκώ παραμονεύω
To remain concealed in order to ambush.

lust /lʌst/ lusts n
λαγνεία
A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
επιθυμία
(archaic) A general want or longing, not necessarily sexual.

lust /lʌst/ v
ποθώ
(intransitive, usually in the phrase "lust after") To look at or watch with a strong desire, especially of a sexual nature.

luster /ˈlʌstɚ/ lusters n
λάμψη
The ability or condition of shining when light is applied, inclusive of shine, sheen, polish, gloss, sparkle, etc.

lustful /ˈlʌst.fəl/ more lustful most lustful adj
λάγνος
Full of lust; driven by lust.

lustration /lʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/ lustrations n
εξαγνισμός κάθαρση
(religion) A rite of purification, especially washing.
κάθαρση
(politics, law) The restoration of credibility to a government by the purging of perpetrators of crimes committed under an earlier regime.

lute /l(j)uːt/ /luːt/ /lɪu̯t/ lutes n
λαούτο
A fretted stringed instrument, similar to the guitar, having a bowl-shaped body or soundbox; any of a wide variety of chordophones with a pear-shaped body and a neck whose upper surface is in the same plane as the soundboard, with strings along the neck and parallel to the soundboard.

luteinizing hormone n
ωχρινοτροπίνη
(biochemistry) A hormone, produced by anterior part of the pituitary gland, that stimulates ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum in female mammals, and the production of androgens by male mammals.

lutetium /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ n
λουτέτσιο λουτήτιο
A chemical element (symbol Lu) with an atomic number of 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.

lux /lʌks/ lux luxes n
λουξ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of illuminance or illumination; one lumen per square metre. Symbol: lx

luxuriant /-ɔːɹi.ənt/ /-ɝi.ənt/ /ləkˈʃʊɹi.ənt/ /ləɡ-/ /ləɡˈʒʊɹi.ənt/ /lʌɡˈzjʊəɹi.ənt/ /lʌɡˈʒʊəɹi.ənt/ more luxuriant most luxuriant adj
άφθονο
Abundant in growth or detail.

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌkʃəɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ more luxury most luxury adj
πολυτελής
Not essential but desirable and enjoyable and indulgent.

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌkʃəɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ luxuries n
πολυτέλεια χλιδή
Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings.
πολυτέλεια
Something desirable but expensive.
Something that is pleasant but not necessary in life.

lycanthropy /laɪˈkanθɹəpi/ lycanthropies n
λυκανθρωπία
(mythology) The state of being a lycanthrope (or werewolf), a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and a wolf, often said to happen involuntarily during a full moon; werewolfdom.
(mythology, by extension) The state of being a person who can shapeshift between the form of a human being and an animal, whether or not it is a wolf.

lyceum /laɪˈsiːəm/ lycea lyceums n
λύκειο
(historical) A public hall designed for lectures, readings, or concerts.

lychee /laɪ̯ˈt͡ʃiː/ /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃi/ /ˈlit͡ʃi/ lychees n
λίτσι
The Chinese tropical fruit tree Litchi chinensis, of the soapberry family.

lycée lycées n
λύκειο
A public secondary school in France.

lye /laɪ/ lyes n
αλισίβα
An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).

lymph /lɪmf/ lymphs n
λέμφος λύμφη
(physiology) A colourless, watery, coagulable bodily fluid which bathes the tissues and is carried by the lymphatic system into the bloodstream; it resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets.

lymph vessel lymph vessels n
λεμφαγγείο
(anatomy) A thin-walled vessel that carries lymph through the lymphatic system.

lymphadenopathy /lɪmfædəˈnɒpəθi/ lymphadenopathies n
λεμφαδενοπάθεια
(medicine) An abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes; it is often a nonspecific sign of infection but is also often of obscure origin and benign.

lymphatic system lymphatic systems n
λεμφικό σύστημα
(anatomy) In mammals, including humans, a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that transport fluid, fats, proteins, and lymphocytes to the bloodstream as lymph, and remove microorganisms and other debris from tissues.

lymphocyte lymphocytes n
λεμφοκύτταρο
(cytology, immunology) Any of several types of white blood cell with a spherical nucleus occurring in the lymphatic system, including B cells, T cells and natural killer cells.

lymphoma /lɪmˈfoʊ.mə/ lymphomas lymphomata n
λέμφωμα
(oncology, pathology) A malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue.

lynx /lɪŋks/ lynx lynxes n
λύγκας
Any of several medium-sized wild cats, mostly of the genus Lynx.

lyophilization lyophilizations n
λυοφιλοποίηση
freeze-drying; the removal of moisture from a frozen material using vacuum

lyre /laɪɹ/ /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ lyres n
λύρα
An ancient stringed musical instrument (a yoke lute chordophone) of Greek origin, consisting of two arms extending from a body to a crossbar (a yoke), and strings, parallel to the soundboard, connecting the body to the yoke.
A lyre-shaped sheet music holder that attaches to a wind instrument when a music stand is impractical.

lyrics /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ n
στίχοι
The words to a song (or other vocal music).

lysergic acid n
λυσεργικό οξύ
(organic compound) An organic compound, 6-methyl-9,10-didehydro-ergoline-8-carboxylic acid, derived from an alkaloid found in ergot; its amide derivatives are widely used as pharmaceuticals and as hallucinogenic drugs (LSD).

lysergic acid diethylamide n
διαιθυλαμίδιο του λυσεργικού οξέος
(organic compound) A powerful synthetic hallucinogen, commonly abbreviated LSD.

lysine lysines n
λυσίνη
(amino acid) An essential amino acid, C6H14N2O2.

lysis /ˈlaɪsɪs/ n
λύση
(biochemistry) The disintegration or destruction of cells.

macabre /məˈkɑb/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɚ/ /ˌməˈkɑ.bɹə/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bə(ɹ)/ /ˌməˈkɑː.bɹə/ more macabre most macabre adj
μακάβριος
Representing or personifying death.
Ghastly, shocking, terrifying.

macaque /məˈkæk/ /məˈkɑk/ /məˈkɑːk/ macaques n
μακάκος
Any of a group of Old World monkeys of the subfamily Cercopithecinae, especially genus Macaca.

macaron /mækəˈɹɒn/ /mɑkəˈɹoʊn/ macarons n
αμυγδαλωτό
Any of various confections made with almond and egg white, traditionally made in France.

macaroni /mɑk.əˈɹəʊ.ni/ /ˌmækəˈɹoʊni/ macaronies macaronis n
κοφτό μακαρονάκι
(uncountable) A type of pasta in the form of short tubes; sometimes loosely, pasta in general. [from 17th c.]

macaronism macaronisms n
μακαρονισμός
Macaronic language.

macaroon /ˌmæk.əɹˈuːn/ /ˌmæk.əˈɹun/ macaroons n
αμυγδαλωτό
A soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough.

macaw /məˈkɑ/ /məˈkɔ/ /məˈkɔː/ macaws n
μακάο
Any of various parrots of the genera Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca, Primolius and Diopsittaca of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long sabre-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.

mace /meɪs/ maces n
μασίς
A spice obtained from the outer layer of the kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg.
απελατίκι
A ceremonial form of this weapon.

machete /məˈt͡ʃɛ.ti/ /məˈʃɛ.ti/ machetes n
ματσέτα μαχαίρα
A sword-like tool used for cutting large plants with a chopping motion, or as a weapon. The blade is usually 50 to 65 centimeters long, and up to three millimeters thick.

machination /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/ machinations n
μηχανορραφία δολοπλοκία πλεκτάνη σκευωρία
A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.

machine /məˈʃin/ /məˈʃiːn/ machines n
μηχανή μηχάνημα μηχανισμός
A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
μηχανισμός
Especially, the group that controls a political or similar organization; a combination of persons acting together for a common purpose, with the agencies which they use.
μηχανή
(historical) A contrivance in the Ancient Greek theatre for indicating a change of scene, by means of which a god might cross the stage or deliver a divine message; the deus ex machina.

machine /məˈʃin/ /məˈʃiːn/ v
επεξεργάζομαι μηχανικά
To make by machinery.

machine gun machine guns n
πολυβόλο
A type of fully automatic firearm that fires bullets in rapid succession by a single action of the trigger and is capable of sustained fire.

machine language machine languages n
γλώσσα μηχανής κώδικας μηχανής
(programming) The set of instructions that a particular computer is designed to execute; generated from an assembly language by an assembler, or from a high-level language by a compiler or interpreter.

machine learning n
μηχανική μάθηση
(artificial intelligence) A field of study concerned with the design and development of algorithms and techniques that allow computers to learn.

machinist /məˈʃiː.nɪst/ machinists n
μηχανικός μηχανολόγος μηχανουργός
A constructor of machines and engines; someone knowledgeable about machines.
μηχανικός
A person skilled in the use of machine tools for fashioning metal parts or tools out of metal.
μηχανικός σκηνής
A person employed to shift scenery in a theater.

mackerel /ˈmæk(ə)ɹəl/ mackerel mackerels n
σκουμπρί
Certain smaller edible fish, principally true mackerel and Spanish mackerel in family Scombridae, often speckled,

macro /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ adj
μακρο-
Very large in scope or scale.

macro /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ macros n
μακροεντολή
(programming) A comparatively human-friendly abbreviation of complex input to a computer program.

macro- /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ prefix
μακρο-
large
long

macrobiotics /ˌmæk.ɹəʊˈbaɪ.ɒt.ɪks/ /ˌmækɹoʊˌbaɪˈɑtəks/ n
μακροβιοτική
The art of prolonging life.

macroclimate macroclimates n
μακρόκλιμα
The climate of a relatively large geographic area.

macrocosm /ˈmæk.ɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒz.əm/ /ˈmæk.ɹəˌkɑz.əm/ macrocosms n
μακρόκοσμος
(philosophy) A complex structure, such as a society, considered as a single entity that contains numerous similar, smaller-scale structures.

macroeconomic /ˌmækɹoʊˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/ /ˌmækɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ more macroeconomic most macroeconomic adj
μακροοικονομικός
Relating to macroeconomics.

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌɛ.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
μακροοικονομική
The study of the entire economy in terms of the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices.

macrography n
μακρογραφία

macrostate macrostates n
μακροκατάσταση
(physics) A group of macroscopic properties of a physical system, such as its temperature and pressure.

macula /ˈmækjʊlə/ maculae maculas n
ωχρή κηλίδα
(anatomy) An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.

mad /ˈmæd/ /ˈmæːd/ madder maddest adj
τρελός μανιακός παράφρονας φρενοβλαβής
(chiefly, British Isles) Insane; crazy, mentally deranged.
έξαλλος εξοργισμένος τρελός
(chiefly, US; informal in UK) Angry, annoyed.
λυσσασμένος μανιακός
(slang, chiefly, _, New York, AAVE) Intensifier, signifying abundance or high quality of a thing; very, much or many.

madam /məˈdam/ /məˈdæm/ /ˈmeɪd.əm/ /ˈmæd.əm/ madams mesdames n
κυρία
A polite form of address for a woman or lady.
μαντάμ τσατσά ματρώνα
(slang) A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.

madden /ˈmædən/ v
τρελαίνω
(transitive) To make insane; to inflame with passion.

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædɚ/ [ˈmadə(ɹ)] [ˈmæɾɚ] madders n
ερυθρόδανο ριζάρι
A dye made from the plant.

made in China adj
κατασκευάζονται στην Κίνα
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Manufactured in the People's Republic of China.

madeleine /ˈmad(ə)lɛn/ /ˈmad(ə)lɪn/ /ˈmædələn/ /ˌmædəˈleɪn/ madeleines n
μανταλένα
A French type of small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.

madhouse madhouses n
τρελοκομείο μουρλοκομείο τρελάδικο
(obsolete) A house where insane persons are confined; an insane asylum.

madman madmen n
παραφρόντας
A male who is insane or mentally disturbed.

madness /ˈmad.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nɪs/ /ˈmɛd.nɘs/ madnesses n
τρέλα παραφροσύνη
The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.

madrasah /məˈdɹæsə/ madaris madrasahs n
μεντρεσές
(Islam) A school for any kind of teaching, at any grade level; usually specifically a school that teaches Islamic theology.

madrigal /ˈmæd͡ɹɪɡəl/ madrigals n
μαδριγάλι
(music) A song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy.
(music) A polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy.
(poetry) A short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music.

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ mafias n
μαφία
A crime syndicate.

magazine /mæɡ.əˈziːn/ /ˈmæɡ.ə.ziːn/ magazines n
περιοδικό
A non-academic periodical publication, generally consisting of sheets of paper folded in half and stapled at the fold.
πυριτιδαποθήκη
(military) An ammunition storehouse.
γεμιστήρας
A chamber in or attachable to a firearm enabling multiple rounds of ammunition to be fed into the firearm.

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ maggots n
σκουλήκι
A soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipterous insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter. [from 15th c.]

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ adj
μαγικός
Producing extraordinary results, as though through the use of magic. [from 17th c.]
μαγικός ταχυδακτυλουργικός
Pertaining to conjuring tricks or illusions performed for entertainment etc. [from 19th c.]

magic /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪk/ magics n
μαγεία ταχυδακτυλουργία
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]
A conjuring trick or illusion performed to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers. [from 19th c.]
μαγεία
A specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability. [from 14th c.]

magic bullet magic bullets n
μαγική συνταγή
(idiomatic) A simple remedy for a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease.

magic carpet magic carpets n
μαγικό χαλί
(fiction) A carpet capable either of magical flight, or instantaneous transport from one place to another, used as a means of travel.

magic mushroom magic mushrooms n
μαγικό μανιτάρι
(informal) Any mushroom-like fungus that has psychedelic effects.

magic wand magic wands n
μαγικό ραβδί
A wand, usually made of wood, that is used to perform magic.

magic word /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɜːd/ /ˌmædʒɪk ˈwɝd/ magic words n
μαγική λέξη μαγική φόρμουλα
Any word that has a magical effect when uttered.

magically /ˈmæd͡ʒɪkli/ more magically most magically adv
μαγικά
In a magical manner; by magic, or as if by magic.

magician /məˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ magicianess magicians n
μάγος
A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.
ταχυδακτυλουργός
A performer of tricks or an escapologist or an illusionist.

magister /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstə(ɹ)/ magisters n
μάγιστρος
The possessor of a master's degree.

magistrate /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹeɪt/ /ˈmæd͡ʒɪstɹət/ magistrates n
δικαστής
(legal) A judicial officer with limited authority to administer and enforce the law. A magistrate's court may have jurisdiction in civil or criminal cases, or both.
(historical) A high official of the state or a municipality in ancient Greece or Rome.

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ magmas magmata n
μάγμα
(geology) The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc.

magmatic /maɡˈmatɪk/ adj
μαγματικός
Pertaining to magma or magmatism.

magnanimity /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ magnanimities n
μεγαλοψυχία
The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul.

magnesia /ˌmæɡˈniʒə/ magnesias n
μαγνησία
(mineral) magnesium oxide

magnesite magnesites n
μαγνησίτης λευκόλιθος
(mineral) A form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state.

magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈniʒəm/ /ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ n
μαγνήσιο
The chemical element (symbol Mg) with an atomic number of 12. It is a light, easily flammable, silvery-white alkaline earth metal.

magnesium oxide n
μαγνησία
(inorganic compound) A white powder (MgO) with a high melting point; it occurs naturally as periclase, an ore of magnesium.

magnesium sulfate magnesium sulfates n
θειικό μαγνήσιο
The magnesium salt of sulfuric acid (chemical formula MgSO4), commonly called Epsom salts.

magnet /ˈmæɡnət/ /ˈmæɡnɪt/ magnets n
μαγνήτης
A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.

magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ more magnetic most magnetic adj
μαγνητικός
Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
Determined by earth's magnetic fields.
μαγνητικός σαγηνευτικός
Having an extraordinary ability to attract.

magnetic compass magnetic compasses n
μαγνητική πυξίδα
(military, nautical) An instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the direction of the horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field at the point of observation.

magnetic field magnetic fields n
μαγνητικό πεδίο
(physics) A condition in the space around a magnet or electric current in which there is a detectable magnetic force and two magnetic poles are present.

magnetic flux magnetic fluxes n
μαγνητική ροή
(physics) A measure of the strength of a magnetic field in a given area.

magnetism /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/ magnetisms n
μαγνητισμός
(physics) The property of being magnetic.

magnetize v
μαγνητίζω
(transitive, physics) To make magnetic.
μαγνητίζω σαγηνεύω
(figurative, transitive) To attract, allure or entice; to captivate or entrance.

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ more magnificent most magnificent adj
μεγαλοπρεπής
Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.

magnify /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ v
μεγεθύνω
(transitive) To make (something) larger or more important. [from 14th c.]

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ magpies n
καρακάξα κίσσα
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.

magus /ˈmeɪɡəs/ magi n
μάγος
A magician; (derogatory) a conjurer or sorcerer, especially one who is a charlatan or trickster.

maharaja /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒɑ/ /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ /ˌmɑ.həˈɹɑː.d͡ʒə/ maharajas n
μαχαραγιάς
A Hindu monarch ranking above a raja, an emperor.

mahleb n
μαχλέπι
A Middle Eastern spice derived from the pit of the mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb)

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ mahoganies n
μαόνι
(uncountable) The valuable wood of any of various tropical American evergreen trees, of the genus Swietenia, mostly used to make furniture. [from 17th c.]
μαόνι ερυθρόξυλο
(countable) Any of the trees from which such wood comes. [from 18th c.]
A reddish-brown color, like that of mahogany wood. [from 19th c.]
(obsolete, colloquial) A table made from mahogany wood; a dining table. [19th c.]

maid /meɪd/ maids n
καμαριέρα
A female servant or cleaner (short for maidservant).

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ maidens n
κοπέλα κορίτσι
(now, _, chiefly, _, literary) A girl or an unmarried young woman.
παρθένα
A female virgin.

maiden name maiden names n
πατρικό όνομα γένος
The original last name of a person, usually a woman, who has changed their last name upon marriage.

maidenly more maidenly most maidenly adj
παρθένος
Suitable for, or befitting a maiden; gentle; modest; pure; shy.

mail /meɪl/ mails n
ταχυδρομείο
(now, _, regional) A bag or wallet. [from 13thc.]
A bag containing letters to be delivered by post.
The material conveyed by the postal service. [from 17thc.]
(dated) A stagecoach, train or ship that delivers such post.
The postal service or system in general. [from 17thc.]
(countable) An email message.
A trunk, box, or bag, in which clothing, etc., may be carried.
θώρακας πανοπλία
(uncountable, history) Armour consisting of metal rings linked together.
ταχυδρομείο αλληλογραφία
(chiefly, _, US, uncountable) The letters, parcels, etc. delivered to a particular address or person. [from 19thc.]
ταχυδρομείο ηλεκτρονικό ταχυδρομείο
(uncountable) Electronic mail, e-mail: a computer network–based service for sending, storing, and forwarding electronic messages. [from 20thc.]

mail /meɪl/ v
ταχυδρομώ
(ditransitive) To send (a letter, parcel, etc.) through the mail.

mailman /ˈmeɪl.mæn, ˈmeɪl.mən/ mailmen n
ταχυδρόμος
(North America) someone who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes

main /meɪn/ adj
κύριος
Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.

main course main courses n
κύριο πιάτο
The main serving or dish of a meal, usually cooked.

main memory main memories n
κεντρική μνήμη κύρια μνήμη
(computing) The primary volatile memory of a computer, not including memory cache, persistent disk storage, or external storage.

mainframe mainframes n
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.

mainland /-lænd/ /mæɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlænd/ /ˈmeɪnlənd/ mainlands n
ηπειρωτική χώρα
The continent; the principal land, as distinguished from islands or a peninsula.

mainland China pn
ηπειρωτική Κίνα
The People's Republic of China, viewed as the general geographical region administered by the PRC in the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War (as opposed to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan which are coastal and insular areas)

mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adv
κυρίως
Chiefly; for the most part. [from 17th c.]

mainstream more mainstream most mainstream adj
επικρατούσα τάση κυρίαρχο ρεύμα
Used or accepted broadly rather than by small portions of a population or market.

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ /mənˈteɪn/ v
διατηρώ
To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). [from 14th c.]
ισχυρίζομαι
To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert. [from 15th c.]

maisonette /meɪ.zəˈnɛt/ maisonettes n
μεζονέτα
a small house

maize /meɪz/ [meːz] maizes n
καλαμπόκι αραβόσιτος
Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.

majesty /ˈmæd͡ʒ.əs.ti/ /ˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɪ/ majesties n
μεγαλειότητα
The quality of being impressive and great.

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ more major most major adj
μεγάλος
Greater in dignity, rank, importance, significance, or interest.
Greater in number, quantity, or extent.
μείζων
(education) Of or relating to a subject of academic study chosen as a field of specialization.
(postpositive) (of a key) Based on a major scale, tending to produce a bright or joyful effect.
Equivalent to that between the tonic and another note of a major scale, and greater by a semitone than the corresponding minor interval. (of an interval)
Occurring as the predicate in the conclusion of a categorical syllogism. (of a term)

major /ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ majors n
ταγματάρχης επισμηναγός
(military ranks) A rank of officer in the army and the US air force, between captain and lieutenant colonel.
ενήλικας
A person of legal age.
ειδικευόμενος
A student at a college or university specializing on a given area of study.
ειδικότητα
(education, North America, Australia, New Zealand) The principal subject or course of a student working toward a degree at a college or university.

major general major generals n
υποπτέραρχος υποστράτηγος
A military officer in the armies of most nations, typically ranking below a lieutenant general and above a brigadier.

major third major thirds n
τρίτη μεγάλη
(music) A musical interval in Western music that is equal to or approximates a frequency ratio of 5/4. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it consists of four standard semitones, spans three degrees of the diatonic scale, and is enharmonically equivalent to a diminished fourth. Major scales are so named because of the major third interval between the tonic and mediant of a major tonic triad.

majority /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɔɹɪti/ majorities n
ενηλικιότητα
πλειοψηφία πλειονότητα
More than half (50%) of some group.
πλειοψηφία
The difference between the winning vote and the rest of the votes.

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] [meːk] [mɛːk] makes n
μάρκα
Brand or kind; model.

make /meɪk/ [meɪkʲ] [meːk] [mɛːk] v
κάνω φτιάχνω κατασκευάζω καταλαβαίνω καταφέρνω
(obsolete) To act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; often in the phrase to meddle or make.

make a decision v
παίρνω απόφαση
(intransitive) To decide.

make a living v
βγάζω το ψωμί μου
To earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family.

make a mountain out of a molehill v
κάνω την τρίχα τριχιά πνίγομαι σε μια κουταλιά νερό
(transitive, idiomatic) To treat a problem as greater than it is; to blow something out of proportion; to exaggerate the importance of something trivial.

make a virtue of necessity v
κάνω την ανάγκη φιλοτιμία
(idiomatic) To make the best of a difficult situation; to recast or portray an action or situation in which one has no alternatives as an action or situation which was deliberately chosen on its merits.

make an example of v
παραδειγματίζω
(transitive, idiomatic) To punish someone so as to give a warning to others.

make do v
αγγαρεύω
(intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To survive, get by (with), or use whatever is available (due to lack of resources).

make hay while the sun shines v
στη βράση κολλάει το σίδερο
(idiomatic) To act while an opportunity exists; to take action while a situation is favorable.

make love v
κάνω έρωτα
(euphemistic) To engage in sexual intercourse. [from 20th c.]

make no bones about v
έξω απ' τα δόντια
(idiomatic) To say, do, or indicate something clearly and without hesitation, even if it may be unpleasant. [15c.]

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk æʊt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
επινοώ σκαρφίζομαι
(transitive, intransitive) To represent; to make (something) appear to be true. [from 17th c.]
φασώνομαι
(slang, chiefly, US, intransitive) To embrace and kiss passionately. [from 20th c.]

make room v
κάνω χώρο
(idiom) To rearrange or organize existing people, objects, furniture, belongings, etc., to create space for new objects.

make time v
ξαδειάζω
(intransitive) To reserve a period of time to do something.

make up for lost time v
αναπληρώνω το χαμένο καιρό

make-up artist make-up artists n
μακιγιέζ
A person who applies makeup and prosthetics for theatrical, television, film, fashion, magazines and similar productions.

maker /ˈmeɪk.ə/ /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ makers n
δημιουργός κατασκευαστής
Someone who makes; a person or thing that makes or produces something.

makeup /ˈmeɪkʌp/ makeups n
μακιγιάζ μακιγιάρισμα
(countable, uncountable) Cosmetics; colorants and other substances applied to the skin to alter its appearance.

malabsorption malabsorptions n
δυσαπορρόφηση
The state arising from abnormality in digestion or absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract.

malachite /ˈmæl.əˌkaɪt/ malachites n
μαλαχίτης
(mineral) A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu2CO3(OH)2; one of the principal ores of copper.

malaise /-ˈlɛz/ /mæˈleɪz/ /mɑˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ malaises n
αδιαθεσία
A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness.

malapropos /ˌmælæprəˈpəʊ/ more malapropos most malapropos adj
άκαιρος
out of place; inappropriate

malaria /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/ malarias n
ελονοσία
A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.

malarkey /məˈlɑɹki/ /məˈlɑːki/ malarkeys n
μαλακία
(originally, US, informal) Nonsense; rubbish. [from 1920s]

male /meɪl/ maler malest more male most male adj
αρσενικός
Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
(of bacteria) Having the F factor; able to impart DNA into another bacterium which does not have the F factor (a female).

male /meɪl/ males n
αρσενικός
One of the male (masculine) sex or gender.
A plant of the masculine sex.
αρσενικός άρρενας
A human member of the masculine sex or gender.

malevolence /məˈlɛvələns/ malevolences n
εμπάθεια κακοβουλία μοχθηρία
Hostile attitude or feeling.

malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/ more malevolent most malevolent adj
μοχθηρός
Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

malformation malformations n
δυσμορφία διαμαρτία
An abnormal formation.
διαμαρτία
(teratology) An abnormal developmental feature of offspring.

malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ malfunctions n
δυσλειτουργία
Faulty functioning.
Failure to function.

malice /ˈmælɪs/ malices n
εμπάθεια κακία κακεντρέχεια
Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/ more malicious most malicious adj
κακοήθης κακεντρεχής κακόβουλος μοχθηρός
Intending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.

maliciously more maliciously most maliciously adv
χαιρέκακα
in a malicious manner, or for malicious reasons

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ more malignant most malignant adj
κακοήθης
Harmful, malevolent, injurious.
(medicine) Tending to produce death; threatening a fatal issue.

mall /mæl/ /mɑl/ /mɔːl/ malls n
εμπορικό κέντρο
An enclosed shopping centre. [from 20th c.]

mallard /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈmælɚd/ mallard mallards n
αγριόπαπια πρασινοκέφαλη
Anas platyrhynchos, a common and widespread dabbling duck, natively found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.

mallet /ˈmælɪt/ mallets n
ματσόλα
(music) A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.

malleus /ˈmæl.i.əs/ mallei n
σφύρα
(anatomy) The small hammer-shaped bone of the middle ear.

mallow /ˈmæloʊ/ /ˈmæləʊ/ mallows n
μολόχα
Any of a group of flowering plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae, especially of the genus Malva. Several species are edible by humans.

malnutrition malnutritions n
υποσιτισμός
A lack of adequate nourishment.

malt /mɑlt/ /mɔlt/ malts n
βύνη
Malted grain (sprouted grain) (usually barley), used in brewing and otherwise.

maltreat /malˈtɹiːt/ v
κακοποιώ κακομεταχειρίζομαι
To treat badly, to abuse. [from 18th c.]

malvasia /ˌmalvəˈsɪə/ /ˌmælvəˈsi.ə/ /ˌmælvəˈzi.ə/ malvasias n
μαλβαζία
A variety of grape, originally from the region of the Aegean, now used to make malmsey wine.

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ malwares n
επιβλαβές λογισμικό κακόβουλο λογισμικό
(computing) Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.

mambo /ˈmæmbəʊ/ /ˈmɑmboʊ/ mamboes mambos n
μάμπο
A Latin-American musical genre, adapted from rumba, originating from Cuba in the 1940s, or a dance or rhythm of this genre. [from 20th c.]

mammal /ˈmæməl/ mammals n
θηλαστικό θηλαστικά
An animal of the class Mammalia, characterized by being warm-blooded, having hair and producing milk with which to feed its young.
θηλαστικό
(paleontology) A vertebrate with three bones in the inner ear and one in the jaw.

mammalian /məˈmeɪ.li.ən/ /məˈmeɪl.jən/ more mammalian most mammalian adj
θηλαστικός

mammary /ˈmæməɹi/ adj
μαστικός
(biology) Of or relating to mamma or breast (of a woman or a female animal).

mammary gland mammary glands n
μαζικός αδένας μαστικός αδένας
(anatomy) A gland that secretes milk for suckling an infant or offspring.

mammillary body mammillary bodies n
μαστίο εγκεφάλου
(anatomy) One of a pair of small round bodies, located on the undersurface of the human brain, that act as a relay for impulses coming from the amygdalae and hippocampi to the thalamus, and (as part of the diencephalon) form part of the limbic system.

mammography mammographies n
μαστογραφία
(medicine) X-ray examination of the breasts for diagnosing and locating abnormalities, especially tumours.

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ mammoths n
μαμούθ
Any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus, of large, usually hairy, elephant-like mammals with long curved tusks and an inclined back, which became extinct with the last retreat of ice age glaciers during the late Pleistocene period, and are known from fossils, frozen carcasses, and Paleolithic cave paintings found in North America and Eurasia.

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] men n
άνθρωπος ανθρώπινο ον
(collective) All humans collectively: mankind, humankind, humanity. (Sometimes capitalized as Man.)
άνδρας άντρας
A male person, usually an adult; a (generally adult male) sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.
πιόνι πούλι
A piece or token used in board games such as backgammon.

man /meːn/ /mæn/ [meən] [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] [mẽə̃n] v
επανδρώνω
(transitive) To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).

man in the moon /ˌmæn ən ðə ˈmun/ /ˌmæn ɪn ðə ˈmuːn/ pn
Πρόσωπο στη Σελήνη
An image of a man perceived in the dark maria (plains or "seas") and light highlands or other features of the Moon, originally regarded as a man with a burden on his back or accompanied by a small dog, and now more commonly as a man's face in the full moon or his profile in a crescent moon; hence, an imaginary man thought to be living on the Moon.

man overboard interjection
άνθρωπος στη θάλασσα
(nautical) A cry used to announce that one of the crew or passengers has fallen over the side of the vessel.

man-hour man-hours n
ανθρωποώρα
The amount of work that can be done by one person in an hour.

man-made adj
ανθρωπογενής
Created by people, as opposed to occurring in nature; artificial or synthetic.

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ manacles n
χειροπέδες χειροπέδη
A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.

manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ v
διαχειρίζομαι
(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.
κατορθώνω
(intransitive) To succeed at an attempt in spite of difficulty.

management /mənˈeɪd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænəd͡ʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒmənt/ managements n
διοίκηση διαχείριση μάνατζμεντ
(uncountable) Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

manager /ˈmæn.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.d͡ʒə/ [ˈmeən.ə.d͡ʒɚ] managers n
διευθυντής μάνατζερ διευθύντρια
(management) A person whose job is to manage something, such as a business, a restaurant, or a sports team.
καλλιτεχνικός πράκτορας
(music) An administrator, for a singer or group.
διαχειριστής
(software) A window or application whose purpose is to give the user the control over some aspect of the system.

manageress /ˈmænɪdʒəˌɹɛs/ manageresses n
διευθύντρια
A female manager.

manat manat manats n
μανάτ
The basic unit of currency for Azerbaijan; symbol ₼; subdivided into 100 qapik.
The basic unit of currency for Turkmenistan; subdivided into 100 tennesi.

manatee /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ manatee manatees n
μανάτος
Any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae, found in tropical regions.

mandarin /mæn.də.ˈɹɪn/ /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ mandarins n
μανδαρίνος
(historical) A high government bureaucrat of the Chinese Empire. [from 1580s]

mandarin orange mandarin oranges n
μανταρινιά
A small citrus tree (Citrus reticulata) with oblate fruits smaller than the (so-named) sweet oranges.
μανταρίνι
The fruit of this tree; in loose, informal usage, the term may include other similar citrus fruits such as Citrus unshiu (satsuma or mikan).

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈmɛən.dəˌtɔɹ.i/ more mandatory most mandatory adj
υποχρεωτικός
Obligatory; required or commanded by authority.

mandible /ˈmæn.dɪb.əl/ mandibles n
δαγκάνα
One of the anterior pair of mouthparts of an arthropod, designed for holding and cutting food.
κάτω γνάθος
The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.

mandolin /ˈmændəlɪn/ mandolins n
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.

mandrake mandrakes n
μανδραγόρας
(mythology) A mandragora, a kind of tiny demon immune to fire.
Any plant of the genus Mandragora, certain of which are said to have medicinal or aphrodisiac properties; the root of these plants often resembles the shape of a small person, hence occasioning various mythic, magical, or occult uses.
A root of a mandrake plant that resembled human form, especially one kept or used for magic or occult purposes.
(slang) The drug methaqualone.

mandylion /-jən/ /mænˈdɪli.ən/ /mɑnˈdɪlɪən/ mandylions n
μανδήλιον
(chiefly, _, Eastern Orthodoxy) often Mandylion: the Image of Edessa, a holy relic consisting of a piece of cloth upon which an image of the face of Jesus Christ had been miraculously imprinted without human intervention (that is, an acheiropoieton); an artistic depiction of this relic.

mane /meɪn/ manes n
χαίτη
Longer hair growth on back of neck of an animal, especially a horse or lion

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ maneuvers n
ελιγμός
(military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units. [from 18th c.]
A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity. [from 18th c.]
χειρισμός
(medicine) A specific medical or surgical movement, often eponymous, done with the doctor's hands or surgical instruments. [from 18th c.]

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ v
ελίσσω
(ambitransitive) To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
ελίσσομαι
(figurative, transitive) To guide, steer, manage purposefully
(figurative, intransitive) To intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme

manga /ˈmaŋɡə/ /ˈmæŋɡə/ /ˈmɑŋɡə/ /ˈmɑːŋɡə/ manga mangas n
μάνγκα
(countable, comics) A comic originating in Japan.

mangal /ˈmæŋɡəl/ mangals n
μαγκάλι
A Middle Eastern-style barbecue (cookout), or the barbecue (grill; cooking apparatus) it is cooked on.

manganese /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌnis/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniz/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌniːz/ manganeses n
μαγγάνιο
(uncountable) A metallic chemical element (symbol Mn) with an atomic number of 25, not a free element in nature but often found in minerals in combination with iron, and useful in industrial alloy production.

manger /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ mangers n
παχνί φάτνη
A trough in a stable or barn for animals to eat from.

mangetout /mɑ̃ʒˈtuː/ /ˈmɑ̃ʒ.tuː/ mangetouts n
αρακάς
A vegetable pea (Pisum sativum) eaten when immature.

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ [ˈmɛəŋɡoʊ] mangoes mangos n
μάνγκο
A pickled vegetable or fruit with a spicy stuffing; a vegetable or fruit which has been mangoed.

mango juice mango juices n
χυμό μάνγκο
Juice produced from mangoes.

manhood /ˈmænhʊd/ manhoods n
ανδρισμός αρρενωπότητα
The idealized nature of a man: all of the characteristics traditionally and ideally ascribed to manliness regarded collectively.
The self-concept of a man being with respect to his possession of the various qualities traditionally and ideally ascribed to manliness; a man's sense or view of himself as being more or less manly.
ανδρισμός
(euphemism) The male genitalia, especially the penis.

manhunt manhunts n
ανθρωποκυνηγητό
An organized search for a criminal or enemy.

mania /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ manias n
μανία
Violent derangement of mind; madness; insanity.
Excessive or unreasonable desire; insane passion affecting one or many people; fanaticism.

maniac /ˈmeɪniˌæk/ maniacs n
μανιακός
An insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania.
A fanatic, a person with an obsession.

manic /ˈmænɪk/ more manic most manic adj
μανιακός
Of or pertaining to someone who exhibits mania or craziness; wicked.

manic depression n
μανιοκατάθλιψη
(clinical psychology, psychiatry, dated) A psychiatric diagnostic category, now called bipolar disorder, characterised by mood swings between great energy (manic) and clinical depression.

manic-depressive more manic-depressive most manic-depressive adj
μανιοκαταθλιπτικός
(dated) Relating to or exhibiting manic depression.

manifest /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ manifests n
μανιφέστο
(obsolete) A public declaration; an open statement; a manifesto.

manifestation /ˌmænɪfəˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ manifestations n
εκδήλωση
The act or process of becoming manifest.

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.toʊ/ /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.təʊ/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ manifesti manifestoes manifestos n
μανιφέστο
A public declaration of principles, policies, or intentions, especially that of a political party.

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ more manifold most manifold adj
ποικιλόπτυχος πολλαπλός πολυειδής πολύπτυχος
Various in kind or quality; diverse.
πολύμορφος
Exhibited at diverse times or in various ways.

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ /ˈmɛniˌfoʊld/ /ˈmɛnɪˌfoʊld/ manifolds n
πολυσωλήνας
(mechanics) A pipe fitting or similar device that connects multiple inputs or outputs.
πολυχώρος
(mathematics) A topological space that looks locally like the "ordinary" Euclidean space \mathbb{R}^n and is Hausdorff.

manipulation /məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/ manipulations n
χειραγώγηση
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
ανθρωπότητα
The human race in its entirety.
(obsolete) Human feelings; humanity.

manliness /ˈmænlɪnəs/ manlinesses n
ανδροπρέπεια
The quality of being manly; the set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to men (as opposed to women or children); similarity to a man.

manly /ˈmænli/ manlier manliest adj
ανδροπρεπής αντρίκειος αρρενωπός
Having the characteristics of a man.

manna /ˈmænə/ mannas n
μάννα
(biblical) Food miraculously produced for the Israelites in the desert in the book of Exodus.
(by extension) Any boon which comes into one's hands by good luck.

manned /mænd/ adj
επανδρωμένος
Operated by, performed by, or transporting a person; crewed; piloted; staffed.

mannequin /ˈmænəˌkɪn/ mannequins n
ανδρείκελο
A dummy, or life-size model of the human body, used for the fitting or displaying of clothes.
A jointed model of the human body used by artists, especially to demonstrate the arrangement of drapery.
An anatomical model of the human body for use in teaching of e.g. CPR.
μοντέλο
(dated) A person who models clothes.

manner of articulation manners of articulation n
τρόπος άρθρωσης
(phonetics, of a consonant) the configuration and interaction of the articulators (speech organs such as the tongue, lips, and palate) when making a speech sound

manometer /məˈnɑmədəɹ/ /məˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /məˈnɒmɪtə/ manometers n
μανόμετρο
An instrument to measure pressure in a fluid, especially a double-legged liquid column gauge used to measure the difference in the pressures of two fluids.

manor /ˈmænə(ɹ)/ /ˈmænəɹ/ manors n
αρχοντικό
κτήμα
A landed estate.

mansion /ˈmæn.t͡ʃən/ /ˈmæn.ʃən/ mansions n
αρχοντικό
A large house or building, usually built for the wealthy.

manslaughter manslaughters n
ανθρωποκτονία
(law) The unlawful killing of a human, either in negligence or incidentally to the commission of some unlawful act, but without specific malice, or upon a sudden excitement of anger; considered less culpable than murder, but more culpable than justifiable homicide.

mantilla /-ˈtiːjə/ /-ˈtɪlə/ /manˈtɪlə/ /mænˈti(j)ə/ mantillas n
μαντήλι
A lace veil of Spanish origin worn over a woman's hair and shoulders.

mantis shrimp mantis shrimp mantis shrimps n
γαρίδα μάντης
A stomatopod, a marine crustacean of the order Stomatopoda, with powerful claws and a carapace which covers only the rear part of the head and part of the thorax.

mantle /ˈmæn.təl/ mantles n
μανδύας
A piece of clothing somewhat like an open robe or cloak, especially that worn by Orthodox bishops. [from 9th c.]
(geology) The layer between the Earth's core and crust. [from 20th c.]

mantra /ˈmæn.tɹə/ /ˈmɑn.tɹə/ /ˈmʌn.tɹə/ mantras n
μάντρα
(Hinduism) The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer. [from 1808]

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ more manual most manual adj
χειροκίνητος
(of an activity) Performed with the hands.

manual /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/ /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/ manuals n
πληκτρολόγιο
(music) A keyboard for the hands on a harpsichord, organ, or other musical instrument.
χειροκίνητος
(metonymically) A vehicle with a manual transmission.
εγχειρίδιο
A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.

manual labor manual labors n
χειρωνακτική εργασία
(American spelling) Work done by hand or using basic tools rather than by machines; usually physically demanding but (sometimes, _, pejorative) unskilled labor.

manufacturer /ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃəɹə/ manufacturers n
κατασκευαστής παραγωγός
A person or company that manufactures.

manumission /mænjʊˈmɪʃən/ manumissions n
χειραφέτηση
Release from slavery or other legally sanctioned servitude; the giving of freedom; the act of manumitting.

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ manures n
κοπριά
Animal excrement, especially that of common domestic farm animals and when used as fertilizer. Generally speaking, from cows, horses, sheep, pigs and chickens.

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjɔː/ /məˈnjʊə/ v
λιπαίνω
To cultivate by manual labor; to till; hence, to develop by culture.

manuscript /ˈmæn.jʊˌskɹɪpt/ adj
χειρόγραφο
Handwritten, or by extension manually typewritten, as opposed to being mechanically reproduced.

manuscript /ˈmæn.jʊˌskɹɪpt/ manuscripts n
χειρόγραφο
A book, composition or any other document, written by hand (or manually typewritten), not mechanically reproduced.
A single, original copy of a book, article, composition etc, written by hand or even printed, submitted as original for (copy-editing and) reproductive publication.

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ more most determiner
πολλοί
An indefinite large number of.

many hands make light work proverb
ισχύς εν τη ενώσει κράτα με να σε κρατώ, ν' ανεβούμε το βουνό το 'να χέρι νίβει τ' άλλο και τα δυο το πρόσωπο
A large number of people co-operating can perform tasks easily.

many happy returns n
χρόνια πολλά
(idiomatic) A greeting, usually for birthdays, in reference to the passing year; Happy birthday!

many thanks interjection
ευχαριστώ πολύ
An expression of gratitude, expressing greater gratitude than thank you or thanks.

manège manèges n
σχολή ιππασίας
A riding school.

map /mæp/ maps n
χάρτης άτλαντας άτλας
A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features.

maple /ˈmeɪpl̩/ maples n
σφενδάμι
A tree of the genus Acer, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.

maqam maqamat maqams n
μακάμ μακάμι
(music) A modal structure characterizing the art of music of countries in North Africa, West Asia and Central Asia.

maquis /maˈkiː/ /ˈmakiː/ n
θαμνώνες
(botany) Dense Mediterranean coastal scrub. [from 19th c.]
(historical) The French resistance movement during World War II, or other similar movements elsewhere. [from 1940s]

marathon /ˈmæɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ /ˈmɛɹə(ˌ)θɔn/ /ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/ marathons n
μαραθώνιος
A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race.
(figuratively, by extension) Any extended or sustained activity.

marathoner /ˈmæ.ɹæ.θən.ə(ɹ)/ marathoners n
μαραθωνοδρόμος
Someone who participates in a marathon or other long-distance races.

marble /ˈmɑɹ.bəl/ /ˈmɑː.bəl/ marbles n
μάρμαρο
(uncountable, rock) A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone. [from 12th c.]

marbled cat marbled cats n
μαρμαροειδής αγριόγατος
Pardofelis marmorata, a cat similar in size to the domestic cat, with a longer, more thickly furred tail.

march /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ marches n
εμβατήριο
A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, bands and in ceremonies.
A political rally or parade
Any song in the genre of music written for marching (see Wikipedia's article on this type of music)

march-past march-pasts n
παρέλαση
A military parade past a high-ranking officer or head-of-state

mare /mɛə/ /mɛɚ/ mares n
φοράδα
An adult female horse.

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒəˌɹin/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˌmɑː.d͡ʒəˈɹiːn/ /ˌmɑː.ɡəˈɹiːn/ margarines n
μαργαρίνη
A spread, manufactured from a blend of vegetable oils (some of which are hydrogenated), emulsifiers etc, mostly used as a substitute for butter.

margay margays n
µάργκεϊ
Leopardus wiedii, a spotted cat native to Central and South America.

margin /ˈmɑːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹd͡ʒ(ə)n/ margins n
περιθώριο
(typography) The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc.

margin of error margins of error n
περιθώριο σφάλματος
(statistics) An expression of the lack of precision in the results obtained from a sample.

marginalize v
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.

margrave /ˈmɑɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/ margraves n
μαργράβος
(historical) A feudal era military-administrative officer of comital rank in the Carolingian empire and some successor states, originally in charge of a border area.
(historical) A hereditary ruling prince in certain feudal states of the Holy Roman Empire and elsewhere; the titular equivalent became known as marquis or marquess.

marijuana /-ˈhwɑ-/ /ˌmæɹ-/ /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ marijuanas n
μαριχουάνα
The inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.

marina /məˈɹinə/ marinas n
λιμανάκι μαρίνα
A harbour for small boats.

marine /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ more marine most marine adj
ναυτικός θαλάσσιος
Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.

marine /məˈɹaɪn/ /məˈɹiːn/ /ˈmæɹɪn/ marines n
πεζοναύτης
(military, nautical) A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship.

marine biologist marine biologists n
θαλάσσιος βιολόγος
Someone who studies marine biology.

marine biology n
θαλάσσια βιολογία
(biology) The branch of biology dealing with organisms that live in the sea.

marine corps /məˈɹinˌkɔɹ/ /məˈɹinˌkɔɹz/ marine corps n
πεζοναύτες
A military organization of marines, soldiers who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships.

marine mammal marine mammals n
θαλάσσιο θηλαστικό
A mammal which lives wholly in seawater, such as whales and dolphins, or that is restricted to coastal habitats and feeds on marine life, such as seals, sea cows, polar bears, and sea otters.

marital /ˈmaɹɪtəl/ /ˈmæɹɪtəl/ adj
συζυγικός
Pertaining to marriage.

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ marjorams n
ματζουράνα μαντζουράνα
A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves.
The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food.

mark /mæɹk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɾ)k/ /mɑːk/ marks n
μάρκο
(historical) A half pound, a former English and Scottish currency equivalent to 13 shillings and fourpence and notionally equivalent to a mark of sterling silver.

mark up v
ανατιμώ
To increase the price of something between its wholesale and retail phase.

marker /ˈmɑː(ɹ)kə(ɹ)/ markers n
μαρκαδόρος
(paintball) A device that fires a paintball.

marker pen marker pens n
μαρκαδόρος
A pen, often with a thick tip made of felt.

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ markets n
αγορά παζάρι
City square or other fairly spacious site where traders set up stalls and buyers browse the merchandise.
The sum total traded in a process of individuals trading for certain commodities.
αγορά
A group of potential customers for one's product.
A geographical area where a certain commercial demand exists.
A formally organized, sometimes monopolistic, system of trading in specified goods or effects.

market /ˈmɑɹkət/ /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ v
εμπορεύομαι πωλώ
(transitive) To make (products or services) available for sale and promote them.

market maker market makers n
ειδικός διαπραγματευτής
(finance) A person or company that undertakes to quote both a buy and a sell price for a financial instrument.

marketability marketabilities n
εμπορικότητα
The likelihood that something will sell; market appeal.

marketing marketings n
εμπορία
Buying and/or selling in a market (street market or market fair).
μάρκετινγκ αγοραλογία αγοραία προώθηση προώθηση
(uncountable) The promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service; the work of a marketer; includes market research and advertising.

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ marksmen n
δεινός σκοπευτής επίλεκτος σκοπευτής
A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.

markup language markup languages n
γλώσσα σήμανσης
(computer language) A computer language using markup.

marlinspike marlinspikes n
καβίλια

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ marmalades n
μαρμελάδα
(obsolete) quince jam

marmot /ˈmɑɹ.mət/ /ˈmɑː.mət/ marmots n
μαρμότα
Any of several large ground-dwelling rodents of the genera Marmota and Cynomys in the squirrel family.

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ more maroon most maroon adj
καστανέρυθρος
Of a maroon color

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ /məˈɹəʉn/ /məˈɹʉːn/ maroons n
καστανέρυθρο
A rich dark red, somewhat brownish, color.

marquee /mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiː/ marquees n
αντίσκηνο
(British, Australia, NZ) A large tent with open sides, used for outdoors entertainment.
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.
κυλιόμενο μύνημα
(Internet) A banner on a web page displaying text that scrolls horizontally.

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ marquesses n
μαρκήσιος
A title of nobility for a man ranking beneath a duke and above an earl.

marquetry /ˈmɑːkɪtɹi/ marquetries n
μαρκετερί
(uncountable, woodworking) A decorative technique in which veneers of wood, ivory, metal etc. are inlaid into a wooden surface to form intricate designs.

marriage /ˈmeɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ /ˈmɛɹɪdʒ/ marriages n
γάμος
The state of being married. [from 14th c.]
(often, _, specifically) The union of two people of opposite sex, to the exclusion of all others.
A wedding; a ceremony in which people wed. [from 14th c.]

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ /ˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
παντρεμένος έγγαμος
In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband.

marron glacé /məˌɹɑn ɡləˈseɪ/ /ˌmaɹɒ̃ ˈɡlaseɪ/ marrons glacés n
μαρόν γλασέ
A chestnut preserved in sugar or syrup and flavoured with vanilla.

marrow /ˈmæɹoʊ/ /ˈmæɹəʊ/ /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ marrows n
μεδούλι
(uncountable) The substance inside bones which produces blood cells.
κολοκύθα
(countable) A kind of vegetable like a large courgette/zucchini or squash.

marry /ˈmeɹ.i/ /ˈmæɹ.i/ /ˈmɛɹ.i/ v
παντρεύομαι
(intransitive) To enter into the conjugal or connubial state; to take a husband or a wife. [from 14th c.]
παντρεύω
(transitive) To arrange for the marriage of; to give away as wife or husband. [from 14th c.]
(transitive, figuratively) To unite; to join together into a close union. [from 15th c.]
παντρεύομαι παντρεύω
(transitive) To unite in wedlock or matrimony; to perform the ceremony of joining spouses; to bring about a marital union according to the laws or customs of a place. [from 16th c.]

marry off v
παντρεύω
(idiomatic) To successfully arrange the marriage of someone, especially a relative.

marsh /mæʃ/ /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ marshes n
έλος
An area of low, wet land, often with tall grass.

marsh mallow marsh mallows n
αλθαία νερομολόχα δενδρομολόχα
A European species of plant in the mallow family, Althaea officinalis, historically used medicinally and the source of what became the modern marshmallow confection (which no longer contains the plant).

marshal of the RAF marshals of the RAF n
αιθεράρχης
(military ranks) The highest rank in the Royal Air Force, NATO grade OF-10, currently out of use.

marshrutka marshrutkas n
μαρσρούτκα
(transport) A share taxi in the CIS countries, the Baltic states, and Bulgaria. The role of the modern marshrutka is similar to that of the minibus in other countries, except that some implementations of marshrutka allow passengers to stand.

marsupium marsupia marsupiums n
μάρσιπος
The external pouch in which female marsupials rear and feed the young.
A brood pouch in some fishes, crustaceans and insects in the family Monophlebidae.

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ [ˈmɑɹ.ʔn̩] martens n
δενδροκούναβο κουνάβι
Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes in the family Mustelidae.

martial art martial arts n
πολεμικές τέχνες
Any of several fighting styles which contain systematized methods of training for combat, both armed and unarmed; often practiced as a sport, e.g. boxing, karate, judo, silat, wrestling, or Muay Thai.

martial law n
στρατιωτικός νόμος
Rule by military authorities, especially when imposed on a civilian population in time of war or other crisis, or in an occupied territory.

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ [ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)] [ˈmɐːɾə(ɹ)] [ˈmɑɹ.ɾɚ] martyrs n
μάρτυρας
One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.
(by extension) One who sacrifices their life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.
(with a prepositional phrase of cause) One who suffers greatly and/or constantly, even involuntarily.

martyrdom /ˈmɑː(ɹ).tə(ɹ).dəm/ martyrdoms n
μαρτύριο
The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.
Extreme suffering, affliction; torment; torture, especially without reason.

martyrology martyrologies n
μαρτυρολόγιο
(Roman Catholicism, often, _, capitalized) A liturgical calendar of days for the commemoration of formally recognized saints, usually including some biographical notes.

marvel /ˈmɑɹvl̩/ /ˈmɑːvl̩/ v
θαυμάζω
(intransitive) To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.

marzipan /ˈmɑɹtsəpæn/ /ˈmɑɹtsəpɑn/ /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˈmɑːzɪpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ marzipans n
αμυγδαλόπαστα μάρτσιπαν
A confection made from a paste of almonds, sugar and egg white as a binder.

mascara /məsˈkɑːɹə/ /məˈskɑːɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkɑːɹə/ mascaras n
μάσκαρα
A cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eyelashes.

masculine /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ more masculine most masculine adj
αρσενικός ανδρικός ανδροπρεπής
Of or pertaining to the male sex; biologically male, not female.
ανδρικός
Belonging to males; typically used by males.
αρσενικός
(of a noun) Being of the masculine class or grammatical gender, and inflected in that manner.

masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ masculinities n
αρρενωπότητα
The degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.

mash /mæʃ/ v
λιώνω πολτοποιώ
(transitive) To convert into a mash; to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure

mashed potatoes n
πουρές
(uncountable, or, in the plural) A dish consisting of potatoes that have been boiled, mashed to a pulpy consistency, and mixed with such ingredients as butter or milk.

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ masks n
μάσκα προσωπείο προσωπίδα μορμολύκειο
A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.
μεταμφίεση
That which disguises; a pretext or subterfuge.
A festive entertainment of dancing or other diversions, where all wear masks; a masquerade.
μάσκα
(computing, programming) A pattern of bits used in bitwise operations; bitmask.

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ /ˈmæz.ə.kɪ.zəm/ masochisms n
μαζοχισμός
The (often sexual) enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation.

masochist /ˈmæ.səˌkɪst/ masochists n
μαζοχίστρια μαζοχιστής
Someone who enjoys pain or humiliation, or who derives pleasure from harming oneself or being harmed by others.

mason /ˈmeɪsən/ masons n
κτίστης λιθοδόμος
A bricklayer, one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick

masonic adj
τεκτονικός
Of or pertaining to stonemasons or masonry.
Of or pertaining to freemasonry.

masonry /ˈmeɪsənɹi/ masonries n
ελευθεροτεκτονισμός
λιθοδομή
That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like. Dry masonry is applied to structures made without mortar.

mass /mæs/ /mɑs/ masses n
μάζα
(physics) A measure of the inertia of a mass of matter, one of four fundamental properties of matter. SI unit of mass: kilogram.
A quantity of matter cohering together so as to make one body, or an aggregation of particles or things which collectively make one body or quantity, usually of considerable size.
(bodybuilding) Excess body weight, especially in the form of muscle hypertrophy.
A large quantity; a sum.
Bulk; magnitude; body; size.

mass /mæs/ /mɑːs/ masses n
λειτουργία
(Christianity) Celebration of the Eucharist.
(Christianity, usually as the Mass) The sacrament of the Eucharist.

mass media n
μέσα μαζικής ενημέρωσης ΜΜΕ
Collectively, the communications media, especially television, radio, and newspapers, that reach the mass of the people.

mass number mass numbers n
μαζικός αριθμός
(physics, chemistry) The total number of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus. Symbol: A

mass surveillance n
μαζική επιτήρηση μαζική παρακολούθηση
The pervasive surveillance of an entire population, or a substantial fraction thereof.

mass transit mass transits n
ΜΜΜ μέσα μαζικής μεταφοράς
A large-scale transportation system in which the passengers do not travel in their own vehicles.

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ massacres n
σφαγή
The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.

massage /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ massages n
μάλαξη μάλλαξη
The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches.

massage /məˈsɑd͡ʒ/ /məˈsɑʒ/ /məˈsɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈmæsɑː(d)ʒ/ v
μαλάσσω
(transitive) To rub and knead (someone's body or a part of a body), to perform a massage on (somebody).

massif /mæˈsiːf/ /ˈmæsɪf/ massifs n
μασίφ
A principal mountain mass.

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ masts n
ιστός κατάρτι
(nautical, communications, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter). [from 9th c.]

mastaba /mæˈstaːbə/ /ˈmæstəbə/ mastabas n
μασταμπάς
(architecture) A rectangular structure with a flat top and slightly sloping sides, built during Ancient Egyptian times above tombs that were situated on flat land. Mastabas were made of wood, mud bricks, stone, or a combination of these materials. Some are solid structures, while others can contain one or more rooms, sometimes decorated with paintings or inscriptions.

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ adj
κεντρικός κύριος
Main, principal or predominant.
αυθεντικός
Original.

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ masters mistress n
κύριος αφέντης
Someone who has control over something or someone.
κύριος
The owner of an animal or slave.
καπετάνιος πλοίαρχος
(nautical) The captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner.
αφεντικό
Someone who employs others.
μάστορας αριστοτέχνης δάσκαλος
An expert at something.
αρχιτεχνίτης μάστορας
A tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices.
κύριος πρωτότυπο
The original of a document or of a recording.

master /ˈmas.tə/ /ˈmaːs.tə/ /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑs.tə/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ v
κατέχω κυβερνώ κυριαρχώ
(transitive) To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.

master craftsman master craftsmen n
αρχιτεχνίτης
A master of a specific trade or craft who may employ and train apprentices.

master of ceremonies masters of ceremonies n
παρουσιαστής
Someone who conducts a programme of varied entertainment, for example by introducing performers to the audience.

master's degree master's degrees n
μεταπτυχιακό
A postgraduate degree which aims to assist students in developing a mastery for a particular academic field or profession.

mastermind /ˈmæs.tɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd/ masterminds n
ιθύνων νους
A person responsible for the highest level of planning and execution of a major operation.

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ masterpieces n
αριστούργημα
A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.

mastery /ˈmæs.tɚ.i/ /ˈmɑːs.t(ə.)ɹi/ masteries n
αυθεντία υπεροχή

mastic /ˈmæstɪk/ mastics n
μαστίχα μαστιχιά
An evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.

mastitis /mæsˈtaɪtɪs/ mastitides mastitises n
μαστίτις
(pathology) Inflammation of a breast.

mastodon /ˈmæs.tə.dɒn/ /ˈmæstədɑn/ /ˈmæstədən/ mastodons n
μαστόδοντας
Extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus †Mammut that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differs from elephants and mammoths in the form of the molar teeth.

masturbate /ˈmaː.stə.bæɪt/ /ˈmæ.stə.beɪt/ /ˈmæs.tɚ.beɪt/ v
αυνανίζομαι
(intransitive) To stimulate oneself sexually, especially by use of one’s hand or a sex toy made for this purpose, often to the point of ejaculation or orgasm.

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑːstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ masturbations n
αυνανισμός μαλακία
Manual erotic stimulation of the genitals or other erotic regions, often to orgasm, either by oneself or by a partner.

masturbator masturbators n
αυνανιστής μαλάκας μαλάκω
(sometimes, pejorative) Someone who masturbates.

masturbatory /ˈmæs.tɚ.bəˌtɔːr.i/ /ˌmæs.tɜː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.tə.ɹi/ more masturbatory most masturbatory adj
αυνανιστικός
Of or relating to masturbation.

matador /ˈma.tə.dɔː/ /ˈmæ.tə.dɔɹ/ matadora matadores matadors n
ταυρομάχος
(bullfighting) The person whose aim is to kill the bull in a bullfight.

match /mæt͡ʃ/ matches n
αγώνας ματς
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.
σπίρτο
A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.

matcha /ˈmæ.tʃə/ /ˈmɑ.t͡ʃə/ matchas n
μάτσα
A type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

matchbox matchboxes n
σπιρτόκουτο
A small cardboard box in which matches are kept.

matching /ˈmæt͡ʃɪŋ/ best matching better matching adj
ταιριαστός
The same as another; sharing the same design.

matchmaker matchmakers n
προξενήτρα προξενητής
Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.

matchmaking /ˈmæt͡ʃˌmeɪkɪŋ/ matchmakings n
προξενιό συνοικέσιο
An attempt to make two people romantically interested in each other, especially an attempt to set up a date between people or to arrange a marriage.

mate /meɪt/ mates n
συνάδελφος συνεργάτης
A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
(nautical) In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
σύντροφος ταίρι
(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
φίλος
(colloquial, British, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, sometimes elsewhere in the Commonwealth) A friend, usually of the same sex.
υποπλοίαρχος
(nautical) A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
συνάδελφος συνέταιρος συνεργάτης
A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
ταίρι
The other member of a matched pair of objects.

mate /meɪt/ v
ζευγαρώνω
(intransitive) To copulate.
(intransitive) To pair in order to raise offspring.
(transitive) To arrange in matched pairs.

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ more material most material adj
υλικός
Having to do with matter; consisting of matter.
Worldly, as opposed to spiritual.
καίριος ουσιώδης
(law, accounting) Significant.

material /məˈtiɹ.i.əl/ /məˈtɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ materials n
υλικό
Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.
ύφασμα
Cloth to be made into a garment. Fabric.

materialism /məˈtɪəɹiəlɪzəm/ /məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm/ materialisms n
υλισμός
Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.
(philosophy) The philosophical belief that nothing exists beyond what is physical.

materialist /məˈtiːɹɪəlɪst/ materialists n
υλιστής
Someone who is materialistic, concerned only with material possessions.

materialistic /məˌtɪəɹ.i.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ more materialistic most materialistic adj
υλιστικός
Being overly concerned with material possessions and wealth.
ματεριαλιστικός υλιστικός
Of or concerning philosophical materialism.

maternal /məˈtɜːnəl/ /məˈtɝnəl/ more maternal most maternal adj
μητρικός
Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
από την πλευρά της μητέρας εκ μητρός
Related through the mother, or her side of the family.

maternal death maternal deaths n
μαιευτικός θάνατος
The death of a woman that occurs directly related to the procreative process; obstetric death.

maternal uncle maternal uncles n
θείος
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s mother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

maternity /məˈtɜː(ɹ)nɪti/ maternities n
μητρότητα
The state of being a mother; motherhood.
εγκυμοσύνη
The state of being pregnant; pregnancy.
μαιευτήριο
A ward or department in a hospital in which babies are born.

maternity leave maternity leaves n
άδεια εγκυμοσύνης άδεια μητρότητας
A leave of absence from a job for a mother to care of a baby.

mathematical economics n
Μαθηματική Οικονομική
(economics, mathematics) A sub-field of economics which aims at expressing economic theories with mathematical formulae.

mathematician /ˌmæθ(.ə)məˈtɪʃ.ən/ mathematicians n
μαθηματικός
An expert on mathematics.

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætəks/ /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
μαθηματικά
An abstract representational system studying numbers, shapes, structures, quantitative change and relationships between them.
A person's ability to count, calculate, and use different systems of mathematics at differing levels.

mathematize v
μαθηματικοποιώ
(transitive) To describe in terms of a mathematical equation.

mating /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ matings n
ζευγάρωμα
(zoology) Pairing of organisms for copulation.

matins n
όρθρος
Together with lauds, the earliest of the canonical hours; traditionally prayed at sunrise or earlier.
Morning prayers.

matriarchy matriarchies n
μητριαρχία
A system of government by females (particularly as a kind of polity).
The dominance of women in social or cultural systems.

matricide matricides n
μητροκτονία
The killing of one's mother.
μητροκτόνος
A person who kills his or her mother.

matrimonial more matrimonial most matrimonial adj
γαμήλιος
Of, or having to do with matrimony and marriage.

matrimony /ˈmat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ matrimonies n
γάμος κοινωνία γάμου
(uncountable) Marriage; the state of being married.
γάμος γαμήλια τελετή
(countable) The ceremony of marriage.

matrix /mæːʈ.rɪks/ /mɛʈ.rɪks/ /ˈmeɪ.tɹɪks/ /ˈmæt.ɹɪks/ /ˈmæɪ.tɹɪks/ matrices matrixes n
μεσοκυττάρια ουσία
(biology) An extracellular matrix, the material or tissue between the cells of animals or plants.
μήτρα
(biology) Part of the mitochondrion.
(computing) A two-dimensional array.
μήτρα πίνακας μητρώο
(mathematics) A rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms having various uses such as transforming coordinates in geometry, solving systems of linear equations in linear algebra and representing graphs in graph theory.

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ [-ɾɚ] matters n
ύλη
(physics) The basic structural component of the universe, usually having mass and volume.
A kind of substance.
(physics) Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles.

mattock /ˈmætək/ mattocks n
αξίνα
An agricultural tool whose blades are at right angles to the body, similar to a pickaxe.

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ mattresses n
στρώμα
A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

maturation maturations n
ωρίμανση
The process of becoming mature.

mature /məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/ /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈt͡ʃɔː/ /məˈt͡ʃɝ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ /məˈt͡ʃʊə/ maturer maturest more mature most mature adj
ώριμος
Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
Profound; careful.

maturity /məˈtjʊəɹəti/ /məˈtʊəɹəti/ /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/ maturities n
ωριμότητα
The state of being mature, ready or ripe; the prime state of productibility and self expression.
When bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin.

mausoleum /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ mausolea mausoleums n
μαυσωλείο
A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.

mauve /moʊv/ /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ mauves n
ιώδες μαβί μωβ πορφυρό
The colour of this dye; a pale purple or violet colour.

maxilla /mækˈsɪl.ə/ maxillae maxillas maxillæ n
άνω γνάθος
(skeleton) Either of the two bones that lie with one on each side of the upper jaw lateral to the premaxilla and that in higher vertebrates bear most of the teeth.

maxillofacial adj
γναθοπροσωπικός
Of or relating to the jaw and face.

maximalism maximalisms n
μαξιμαλισμός
The opposite of minimalism: a tendency toward excess.

maximaphily n
μαξιμαφιλία μαξιμοφιλία

maximization maximizations n
μεγιστοποίηση
The act of raising something to its greatest value or extent.
(mathematics) The process of finding the maximum value of a function.

maximize /ˈmæksəmaɪz/ v
μεγιστοποιώ
to make as large as possible

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ adj
ανώτατος μέγιστος
To the highest degree.

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ maxima maximums n
άκρον άωτον ανώτατο όριο
The highest limit.

maxwell maxwells n
μάξγουελ
(physics) A unit of magnetic flux that produces one abvolt per turn per second.

may /meɪ/ n
λευκάκανθα
The hawthorn bush or its blossoms.

may /meɪ/ v
μπορώ επιτρέπεται
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
ίσως μάλλον
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]

may God be my witness phraseologicalUnit
μάρτυς μου ο Θεός

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
είθε η Δύναμη να είναι μαζί σου
(idiomatic) Used to wish someone luck with a difficult endeavor.

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ [ˈmeɪ̯bi] adv
ίσως
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

mayday /ˈmeɪ.deɪ/ maydays n
σήμα κινδύνου
An international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft.

mayhem /ˈmeɪhɛm/ /ˈmeɪəm/ mayhems n
χαμός
A state or situation of great confusion, disorder, trouble or destruction; chaos.

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ /ˌmeɪ.əˈneɪz/ [ˈmɐ.jɔ.nɛs] [ˈmɛən-] mayonnaises n
μαγιονέζα
Any cold dish with that dressing as an ingredient.

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ /ˈmɛə̯/ /ˈmɛɚ/ mayors n
δήμαρχος δημαρχίνα
(Ireland, rare, obsolete) A member of a city council.

mayoralty /meɪˈɔ.ɹəl.ti/ /meɪˈɔː.ɹəl.ti/ /ˈmeɪ.ə.ɹəl.ti/ /ˈmɛə.ɹəl.ti/ mayoralties n
δημαρχία
The office of a mayor, or the tenure during which a particular mayor holds office, where the time span may encompass one term or multiple terms.

mayoress /meɪəˈɹɛs/ /meɪɚˈɛs/ /mɛəˈɹɛs/ mayor mayoresses n
δημαρχίνα δήμαρχος
A daughter or female friend of a male mayor chosen by him to hold the title mayoress.

maze /ˈmeɪz/ mazes n
λαβύρινθος
A labyrinth; a puzzle consisting of a complicated network of paths or passages, the aim of which is to find one's way through.

me /mi/ /miː/ pronoun
εμένα με μου
(archaic, proscribed) Myself; as a reflexive direct object of a verb.
εμένα με
As the object of a preposition.
εμένα μου
(colloquial, proscribed) Myself; as a reflexive indirect object of a verb; the ethical dative.

me too phraseologicalUnit
εγώ το ίδιο
That applies to me as well.

mea culpa /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʊl.pə/ /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʌl.pə/ /ˌmiː.əˈkʊl.pə/ /ˌmiː.əˈkʌl.pə/ mea culpae mea culpas n
ήμαρτον
An instance of mea culpa; an apology.

mead /miːd/ meads n
υδρόμελι
An alcoholic drink fermented from honey and water.

meadow /ˈmɛd.oʊ/ /ˈmɛd.əʊ/ [ˈmɛɾoʊ] meadows n
λιβάδι
A field or pasture; a piece of land covered or cultivated with grass, usually intended to be mown for hay.

meager /ˈmiɡɚ/ /ˈmiːɡə/ meagerer meagerest adj
ισχνός
Having little flesh; lean; thin.
γλίσχρος ισχνός λιγοστός πενιχρός
Poor, deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent

meal /mil/ /miːl/ [miəɫ] meals n
γεύμα φαγητό
(countable) Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity (as opposed to a snack).
άλφιτο χονδράλευρο
The coarse-ground edible part of various grains often used to feed animals; flour or a coarser blend than flour.

mealy /miːli/ mealier mealiest adj
αλευρώδης
Resembling meal (the foodstuff).

mealybug mealybugs n
ψευδόκοκκος

mean /min/ /miːn/ meaner meanest adj
μέσος
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
άθλιος
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
κακός
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
άγριος
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
Powerful; fierce; strong.

mean /min/ /miːn/ means n
μέσος όρος
(statistics) The average of a set of values, calculated by summing them together and dividing by the number of terms; the arithmetic mean. [from 15th c.]

mean /min/ /miːn/ v
σημαίνω εννοώ
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ meanders n
μαίανδρος
(geography) One of a series of regular sinuous curves, bends, loops, turns, or windings in the channel of a river, stream, or other watercourse

meandering more meandering most meandering adj
μαιανδρικός
Winding or rambling.

meaning /ˈminɪŋ/ /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ meanings n
σημασία έννοια
The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
σημασία νόημα
The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.

meaningless more meaningless most meaningless adj
χωρίς σημασία
Lacking meaning.

meanness meannesses n
αχρειότητα
(uncountable) The condition, or quality, of being mean (any of its definitions)

means /minz/ /miːnz/ n
μέσο
(uncountable) Resources; riches.

means of transportation means of transportation n
μέσο μεταφοράς
Any of the different kinds of transport facilities used to carry people or cargo.

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
εν τω μεταξύ
During the time that something is happening, often specifically in a different place.
During an intervening time; from now until a future time.

measles /ˈmizəlz/ /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
ιλαρά
(medicine) An acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts children caused by the virus Measles morbillivirus and causing red rashes, fever, runny nose, coughing, and red eyes.

measurable /ˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/ /ˈmɛʒɹəbəl/ more measurable most measurable adj
μετρήσιμος
Able to be measured.

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ measures n
μέτρο
(mathematics) A function that assigns a non-negative number to a given set following the mathematical nature that is common among length, volume, probability and the like. [from 20th c.]
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.) [from 14th c.]

measure /ˈmeɪ.ʒə/ /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈmeʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪ.ʒɚ/ v
μετρώ
To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

measurement /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ [ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mn̩t] measurements n
μέτρηση καταμέτρηση επιμέτρηση
The act of measuring.
διαστάσεις
Value (quantity, magnitude, extent or amount) determined by an act of measuring.

meat /mit/ /miːt/ meats n
κρέας σάρκα
(uncountable) The flesh (muscle tissue) of an animal used as food. [from 14th c.]
κρέας
(countable) A type of meat, by anatomic position and provenance. [from 16th c.]
σάρκα κρέας
(uncountable) Any relatively thick, solid part of a fruit, nut etc. [from 15th c.]

meatball meatballs n
κεφτές
A ball of minced or ground meat, seasoned and cooked.

mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ mechanics n
μηχανικός μηχανοτεχνίτης
(now, chiefly, historical) A manual worker; a labourer or artisan. [from 16th c.]
Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar. [from 17th c.]

mechanical /mɪˈkænɪk(ə)l/ more mechanical most mechanical adj
μηχανικός
Related to mechanics (the branch of physics that deals with forces acting on mass).

mechanical energy mechanical energies n
μηχανική ενέργεια
(physics) The sum of the potential energy and kinetic energy of a body or system

mechanical pencil mechanical pencils n
μηχανικό μολύβι
(North America) A pencil with a replaceable and mechanically extendable lead that wears away with use, designed to provide lines of constant thickness without requiring sharpening, and typically featuring a small eraser at the end opposite the tip.

mechanics n
μηχανική
(physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass

mechanism /ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəm/ [ˈmek.əˌnɪ.zm̩] [ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zm̩] mechanisms n
μηχανισμός
(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
A mental, physical, or chemical process.

mechanization mechanizations n
εκμηχάνιση
The use of machinery to replace human or animal labour, especially in agriculture and industry.

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] medals n
μετάλλιο
A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.

meddle /ˈmɛd.əl/ [ˈmɛɾəɫ] v
ανακατεύομαι
(obsolete) To interest or engage oneself; to have to do (with), in a good sense.

meddler /ˈmɛdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ /ˈmɛdl̩ɚ/ meddlers n
ανακατωσούρης
One who meddles or interferes in something not of their concern.

media /ˈmidi.ə/ /ˈmiːdiə/ media medias n
ΜΜΕ μέσα μαζικής ενημέρωσης
(usually, with a definite article; often treated as, _, uncountable) The journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry.

medial /ˈmiː.di.əl/ more medial most medial adj
έσω
(anatomy, zootomy) Pertaining to the inside; closer to the median plane of the body or the midline of an organ.

median /ˈmi.di.ən/ /ˈmiː.dɪən/ [ˈmɪi.di.ən] adj
μεσαίος
(statistics) Having the median as its value. [from 19th c.]

median /ˈmi.di.ən/ /ˈmiː.dɪən/ [ˈmɪi.di.ən] medians n
διάμεσος
(statistics) A number separating the higher half from the lower half of a data sample, population, or probability distribution. The median of a finite list of numbers can be found by arranging all the observations from lowest value to highest value and picking the middle one (e.g., the median of {3, 3, 5, 9, 11} is 5). If there is an even number of observations, then there is no single middle value; the median is then usually defined to be the mean of the two middle values. [from 19th c.]

median strip median strips n
διαχωριστική νησίδα διαχωριστικό
(US) A strip of land between opposing lanes of a road.

mediate /ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/ v
μεσολαβώ
(intransitive) To intervene between conflicting parties in order to resolve differences or bring about a settlement.

mediation /midiˈeɪʃən/ mediations n
μεσολάβηση παρέμβαση

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ mediators n
διαμεσολαβητής μεσάζων
One who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement.

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ more medical most medical adj
ιατρικός
Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine.

medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ medications n
φαρμακευτική αγωγή
A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.

medicine /ˈmɛd.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.s(ɪ)n/ /ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ /ˈmɛdəs(ə)n/ medicines n
φάρμακο
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
αγωγή
(broadly, countable) Any treatment or cure.
ιατρική
(uncountable) The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.
(uncountable) The profession and practice of physicians, including surgeons.

medicosurgical adj
ιατροχειρουργικός

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmiː.di.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛdi.ˈi.vəl/ more medieval most medieval adj
μεσαιωνικός
Of or relating to the Middle Ages, the period from approximately 500 to 1500 AD.
Having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages in popular, modern cultural perception:

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmiː.di.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ /ˌmɛdi.ˈi.vəl/ medievals n
μεσαιωνικός
Someone living in the Middle Ages.
A medieval example (of something aforementioned or understood from context).

medievalism medievalisms n
μεσαιωνισμός
(uncountable) The study of the Middle Ages.

medievalist medievalists n
μεσαιωνοδίφης
one who studies the culture and history of the Middle Ages

mediocre /ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/ /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ more mediocre most mediocre adj
μέτριος παρακατιανός
Having no peculiar or outstanding features; not extraordinary, special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality, almost always with a negative connotation.

mediocre /ˈmiːdɪˌəʊkə/ /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ mediocres n
μετριότητα
A person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim; a common and undistinguished person.

mediocrity /mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ti/ /miː.dɪˈɒk.ɹɪ.ti/ [mi.dɪˈɑk.ɹɪ.ɾi] mediocrities n
μετριότητα
(uncountable) The condition of being mediocre; having only an average degree of quality, skills etc.; no better than standard.

mediopassive adj
μεσοπαθητικός
(grammar) Pertaining to a voice of a transitive verb that is both middle voice and passive voice or reflexive and passive voice.

meditate v
διαλογίζομαι
(intransitive) To contemplate; to keep the mind fixed upon something; to study.

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ meditations n
διαλογισμός περισυλλογή
A devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation.
διαλογισμός στοχασμός
A contemplative discourse, often on a religious or philosophical subject.

medium /ˈmiː.di.əm/ adj
μέσος μέτριος
Of intermediate size, degree, amount etc.

medium-sized adj
μέτριου μεγέθους
Having a medium or intermediate size.

medium-term adj
μεσοπρόθεσμος

medlar /ˈmedlɘ/ /ˈmɛdlə/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ medlars n
μούσμουλο
Any tree of the genus Mespilus, now Crataegus sect. Mespilus, including many species now in other genera.

medulla oblongata /məˈdulə ˌɑblɑŋˈɡɑtə/ /məˈdʌlə ˌɒblɒŋˈɡɑːtə/ [məˈdʉɫə ˌɑb.ɫɑŋˈɡɑɾə] [məˈdʌlə ˌɔb.lɔŋˈɡɑːtə] n
μυελεγκέφαλος προμήκης μυελός
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The lower portion of the brainstem.

medullary /məˈdʌləɹi/ /ˈmɛdəlɛɹi/ /ˈmɛd͡ʒulɛɹi/ adj
μυελοειδής μυελώδης
(anatomy) Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, marrow or medulla

meek /mik/ /miːk/ meeker meekest adj
ταπεινός πράος σεμνός
Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
πειθήνιος
Submissive, dispirited.

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪəɹkæt/ meerkats n
σουρικάτα
Suricata suricatta, a small carnivorous mammal of the mongoose family, from the Kalahari Desert, known for its habit of standing on its hind legs.

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
συναντώ συναντιέμαι
To come face to face with by accident; to encounter.
To come face to face with someone by arrangement.
συναντιέμαι
To gather for a formal or social discussion; to hold a meeting.
συναντιέμαι συναντώ
To converge and finally touch or intersect.
συναντώ
To adjoin, be physically touching.
συναντώ γνωρίζω
To perceive; to come to a knowledge of; to have personal acquaintance with; to experience; to suffer.

mega /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ adj
μέγας
(informal) Very large.
(slang) Great; excellent.

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
μεγα-
(originally) Very large, great.
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by one million (106.) SI Symbol: M.

megabyte /ˈmɛɡəˌbaɪt/ megabytes n
μεγαδυφιοσυλλαβή μεγκαμπάιτ
(computing, formal) One million (106, or 1,000,000) bytes or 1,000 kilobytes.

megacycle megacycles n
γιγάκυκλος
megahertz

megaelectron volt megaelectron volts n
μεγαηλεκτρονιοβόλτ
One million electron volts, abbreviated as MeV.

megafauna megafauna megafaunas n
μεγαπανίδα
A treatise on such a group of large animals.

megagram megagrams n
μεγαγραμμάριο
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 106 grams. Symbol: Mg

megahertz megahertz megahertzes n
μεγαχέρτζ
A unit equal to one million cycles per second.

megalithic /ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk/ adj
μεγαλιθικός
Of or pertaining to megaliths, to the people who made them, or to the period when they were made.

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪnjə/ megalomanias n
μεγαλομανία
A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.

megalomaniac /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniæk/ more megalomaniac most megalomaniac adj
μεγαλομανής
Of, exhibiting, or affected with megalomania.

megalopolis /mɛ.ɡəˈlɒ.pə.lɪs/ megalopoleis megalopoli megalopolises n
μεγαλούπολη
A large conurbation, where two or more large cities have sprawled outward to meet, forming something larger than a metropolis; a megacity.

megalopolitan /ˈmɛɡ.ə.ləˌpɒl.ɪ.tən/ megalopolitans n
μεγαλοπολιτικός
An inhabitant or a resident of a megalopolis.

megametre megametres n
μεγάμετρο
A distance of 1,000 km. Symbol: Mm

megaphone /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ megaphones n
μεγάφωνο ντουντούκα τηλεβόας χωνί
A portable, usually hand-held, funnel-shaped device that is used to amplify a person’s natural voice toward a targeted direction.

megawatt-hour megawatt-hours n
μεγαβατώρα
A unit of energy, especially of electrical energy, equal to that done by one megawatt acting for one hour (abbreviation: MWh).

meiosis /maɪˈoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈəʊ.sɪs/ meioses n
μείωση μείωσις
(usually, uncountable, cytology) Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes.

meiotic adj
μειωτικός
Of or pertaining to meiosis.

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɪəɹi.əm/ n
μαϊτνέριο
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Mt) with atomic number 109.

melancholia melancholias n
μελαγχολία

melancholic more melancholic most melancholic adj
μελαγχολικός
Filled with or affected by melancholy—great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

melancholy /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/ /ˈmɛlənkəli/ melancholies n
μελαγχολία
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.

melanin /ˈmɛlənɪn/ melanins n
μελανίνη
(biochemistry) Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.

melanocyte melanocytes n
μελανοκύτταρο
(medicine, biochemistry, cytology) A cell in the skin that produces the pigment melanin.

melanoma /mɛləˈnoʊmə/ melanomas melanomata n
μελάνωμα
(oncology, disease) A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.

melanopsin melanopsins n
μελανοψίνη

melodic /mɪˈlɒdɪk/ [məˈlɑɾɪk] more melodic most melodic adj
μελωδικός
Melodious, tuneful.

melodica melodicas n
μελόντικα
A free-reed keyboard wind instrument.

melodious /məˈləʊdiəs/ more melodious most melodious adj
μελωδικός
Having a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.

melodrama /ˈmɛləˌdɹɑːmə/ melodramas melodramata n
μελόδραμα
(countable) A drama abounding in romantic sentiment and agonizing situations, with a musical accompaniment only in parts which are especially thrilling or pathetic. In opera, a passage in which the orchestra plays a somewhat descriptive accompaniment, while the actor speaks

melodramatic /ˌmɛl.ə.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ /ˌmɛl.əʊ.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ more melodramatic most melodramatic adj
μελοδραματικός
Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
Exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.

melody /ˈmɛl.ə.di/ melodies n
μελωδία
A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

melomaniac /ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪak/ melomaniacs n
μελομανής φιλόμουσος
One with an abnormal fondness of music; a person who loves music. [from 19th c.]

melon /ˈmɛlən/ adj
πεπονής πεπονόχρους
Of a light pinkish orange colour, like that of melon flesh.

melon /ˈmɛlən/ melons n
πεπόνι
(uncountable) The large, round to ovoid fruits that have rinds and are of such plants
πεπονί
(uncountable) A light pinkish orange colour, like that of some melon flesh.
πεπόνια
(usually, in the plural, slang) Breasts.

melt /mɛlt/ v
λιώνω τήκω
(ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
(transitive, figurative) To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.
λιώνω
(intransitive, figuratively) To dissolve, disperse, vanish.

melt pond /ˈmɛlt ˌpɑnd/ /ˈmɛlt ˌpɒnd/ melt ponds n
λιώστε τη λίμνη

meltdown meltdowns n
τήξη
Severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and potentially in radiation escaping.

meltemi n
μελτέμι
(meteorology) A strong, dry, northerly, seasonal wind in the Aegean sea; etesian wind.

melting /ˈmɛltɪŋ/ meltings n
τήξη
The process of changing the state of a substance from solid to liquid by heating it past its melting point.

member /ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ members n
μέλος
One who belongs to a group.
Part of an animal capable of performing a distinct office; an organ; a limb.

member function member functions n
μέθοδος
(programming) A function that belongs to a class and can be called on instances of the object defined by that class.

member state member states n
κράτος μέλος
A sovereign state which is a member of an international organisation or some kind of confederation of other such states.

membership memberships n
μέλη
The body of members of an organization.
ιδιότητα του μέλους συμμετοχή συμμετοχή ως μέλος
(math) The fact of being a member of a set.

membranaceous more membranaceous most membranaceous adj
μεμβρανοειδής μεμβρανώδης
Resembling or having properties of a membrane.

membrane /ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ membranes n
μεμβράνη υμένας
(anatomy, zootomy) A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments.
A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force.
A piece of parchment forming part of a roll.

meme /miːm/ memes n
μιμίδιο
(originally) Any unit of (originally cultural) information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another in a comparable way to the transmission of genes.

memento /məˈmɛntoʊ/ mementoes mementos n
ενθύμιο
A keepsake; an object kept as a reminder of a place or event.

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌwɑː/ /ˈmɛmˌwɔːɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌɔɪəɹ/ memoirs n
απομνημονεύματα
A biography; a book describing the experiences of a subject from personal knowledge of the subject or from sources with personal knowledge of the subject.

memorable /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹəbl̩/ more memorable most memorable adj
αξιομνημόνευτος
Worthy to be remembered; very important or remarkable.

memorandum /ˌmɛm.əˈɹæn.dəm/ memoranda memorandums n
μνημόνιο υπόμνημα
A short note serving as a reminder.
A written business communication.
A brief diplomatic communication.

memorial /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ memorials n
μνημείο
(obsolete) Memory; recollection. [14th–18th c.]
Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered. [from 14th c.]
A chronicle or memoir. [from 14th c.]
(now, rare) A note or memorandum. [from 14th c.]
(chiefly, Christianity) A service of remembrance or commemoration. [from 15th c.]
(legal) A statement of facts set out in the form of a petition to a person in authority, a court or tribunal, a government, etc. [from 17th c.]

memorize /ˈmem.əˌɹɑɪ̯z/ /ˈmɛm.əˌɹaɪ̯z/ v
απομνημονεύω αποστηθίζω
To fully learn so as to have entirely available to the memory; to learn by heart, commit to memory.

memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪm(ə)ɹi/ memories n
μνήμη
(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.
(computing) The part of a computer that stores variable executable code or data (RAM) or unalterable executable code or default data (ROM).
μνήμη ανάμνηση θύμηση
A record of a thing or an event stored and available for later use by the organism.

memory stick memory sticks n
κάρτα μνήμης
(computing) One of a series of memory devices manufactured by the Sony Corporation ranging in size from a USB drive down to a flash card.

men /mɛn/ /mɪn/ n
άνθρωπος
(collective, dated) (The) people, humanity, man(kind).

menacing /ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/ v
απειλητικός
threatening

menagerie /mɪˈnæd͡ʒəɹɪ/ /mɪˈnæʒəɹɪ/ menageries n
θηριοτροφείο
A collection of live wild animals as an exhibition historically associated with the aristocracy and considered a precursor of modern zoos.

menaion menaia n
Μηναίον
The annual fixed liturgical cycle of services used in the Eastern Orthodox and Greek-Catholic Churches, containing a list of the services and large collection of liturgical texts for an entire month. Twelve volumes are usually offered for the year, as a set known as the menaia.

mend /mɛnd/ /mɪnd/ v
επισκευάζω
(transitive) To help, to advance, to further; to add to.

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ more mendacious most mendacious adj
αναληθής
(of a person) Lying, untruthful or dishonest.

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
μεντελέβιο
(chemistry) A transuranic chemical element (symbol Md, formerly Mv) with atomic number 101.

menhir /ˈmɛnhɪə/ /ˈmɛnˌ(h)ɪ(ə)ɹ/ menhirs n
μενίρ
(archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.

meninges n
μήνιγγες
(anatomy, chiefly plural) The three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.

meningitic more meningitic most meningitic adj
μηνιγγιτικός
Of or pertaining to meningitis.

meningitis /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ meningitides n
μηνιγγίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.

meninx /ˈmi.nɪŋks/ /ˈmiː.nɪŋks/ /ˈmɛn.ɪŋks/ meninges n
μήνιγγα
(anatomy, usually, in the plural) A membrane, especially one of the three membranes lining the skull and vertebral canal and enclosing the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates.

menologium menologia menologiums n
μηνολόγιο μηναίο
A calendar of the days of the month or of all the days of the year divided by month, particularly as a table of information divided in this way and

menopause /ˈmɛnoʊpɔːz/ /ˈmɛnəpɔːz/ menopauses n
εμμηνόπαυση
The final menstrual period of a woman after which ovulation no longer occurs.

menorah /mɪˈnɔːɹə/ menorahs menorot menoroth n
επτάφωτος λυχνία
(Judaism) A holy candelabrum with seven branches used in the Temple of Jerusalem.

menses /ˈmɛn.siːz/ n
έμμηνα καταμήνια
The discharge of blood mixed with pieces of cellular tissue from the uterus out through the vagina, which occurs roughly every month in uninseminated women; menstrual flow.

menstrual /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl/ /ˈmɛn.stɹəl/ adj
εμμηνορροϊκός
Of or relating to the menses.
έμμηνος καταμήνιος
(dated) Occurring once a month; monthly.
μηνιαίος
(dated) Lasting for a month.

menstrual cup /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl kʌp/ menstrual cups n
εμμηνορροϊκό κύπελλο
A receptacle worn inside the vagina during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid.

menstrual cycle menstrual cycles n
έμμηνος κύκλος
The recurring cycle of physiological changes in the uninseminated females of some animal species that is associated with reproductive fertility; especially the cycle in a human woman.

menstrual fluid menstrual fluids n
έμμηνος ρύση
The mixture of blood and cellular debris from the uterus that constitutes the menses

menstrual pad menstrual pads n
σερβιέτα
A pad of absorbent material (such as cotton) used to absorb menstrual flow.

menstruation /-stɹəˈweɪ-/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹuːˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃən/ /ˌmɛnˈstɹeɪʃən/ menstruations n
εμμηνόρροια περίοδος
The periodic discharging of the menses, the flow of blood and cells from the lining of the uterus in unfertilized females of humans and other primates.

mental /ˈmɛn.təl/ [ˈmɛnɘl] [ˈmɛɾ̃ɘl] adj
διανοητικός νοητικός πνευματικός τρελός
(relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality.
τρελός
Relating to spirit or idea as opposed to matter.
Of, relating to, or affected by a psychiatric disorder.
Of or relating to telepathic or mind-reading powers.
γενειακός πωγωνικός
(anatomy, relational) Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw, genial.

mental calculation mental calculations n
νοεροί υπολογισμοί
Arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator.

mental disorder mental disorders n
ψυχική ασθένεια
(psychiatry) A behavioral or mental pattern that may cause suffering or a poor ability to function in life.

mental hospital mental hospitals n
ψυχιατρείο τρελοκομείο φρενοκομείο
A hospital facility designed to treat persons with serious mental disorders, as opposed to disorders of the body.

mentalese /ˌmɛn(t)l̩ˈiz/ /ˌmɛnt(ə)lˈiːz/ mentaleses n
διάλεκτος διανοουμένων διανοουμενίστικα
(philosophy, psychology) A hypothetical non-verbal language in which concepts are represented in the mind. [from 1960s]

mentality /-ɪti/ /mənˈtæləti/ /mɛnˈtæləti/ mentalities n
νοοτροπία
A mindset; a way of thinking; a set of beliefs.

menthol /ˈmɛnθɒl/ menthols n
μενθόλη μεντόλ μινθόλη
(chemistry) 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.

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ mentions n
αναφορά μνεία μνημόνευση
A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase make mention of.

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ v
αναφέρω μνημονεύω
To make a short reference to something.

mentor /ˈmɛn.tɔɹ/ /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ /ˈmɛn.təɹ/ mentors n
μέντορας
A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.

menu /ˈmɛn(j)ɪu̯/ /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ menus n
κατάλογος εδεσματολόγιο
The details of the food to be served at a banquet; a bill of fare.
κατάλογος μενού εδεσματολόγιο
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.
μενού κατάλογος
(computing, gaming) A list from which the user may select an operation to be performed, often done with a keyboard, mouse, or controller under a graphical user interface

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ interjection
νιάου
The cry of a cat.

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ meows n
νιαούρισμα
The cry of a cat.

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ /mjaʊ̯/ v
νιαουρίζω
(intransitive) Of a cat, to make its cry.

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɜː.sən.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ more mercenary most mercenary adj
μισθοφορικός ιδιοτελής
Motivated by private gain.

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɜː.sən.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ mercenaries n
μισθοφόρος
A person employed to fight in an armed conflict who is not a member of the state or military group for which they are fighting and whose primary motivation is private gain.

merchandise /-daɪz/ /ˈmɜːt͡ʃəndaɪs/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃəndaɪs/ merchandises n
εμπόρευμα αγαθά
(uncountable) Goods which are or were offered or intended for sale.

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝt͡ʃənt/ merchants n
έμπορος εμπόρισσα έμπορας εμπορευόμενος
A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

merchant navy merchant navies n
εμπορικός στόλος
A civilian maritime fleet dedicated to the sea transport of goods and merchandise; especially, such a fleet of any particular nationality.

merchant tailor merchant tailors n
εμποροράφτης
A tailor who keeps and sells materials for the garments which he makes.

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪləs/ more merciless most merciless adj
αλύπητος
Showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless.

mercury /ˈmɜː(ɹ)kjʊɹi/ /ˈmɝk(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ mercuries n
υδράργυρος
(science, historical) One of the elemental principles formerly thought to be present in all metals. [from 15th c.]

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ mercies n
έλεος
(uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
(uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
(countable) A blessing; something to be thankful for.

merge /mɜːd͡ʒ/ /mɝd͡ʒ/ v
συγχωνεύομαι συγχωνεύω
(transitive, intransitive) To combine into a whole.

meridian /məˈɹɪ.di.ən/ /məˈɹɪ.dɪ.ən/ /mɪ-/ meridians n
μεσημβρινός
(also, geography) In full terrestrial meridian: a great circle on the Earth's surface, passing through the geographic poles (the terrestrial North Pole and South Pole); also, half of such a circle extending from pole to pole, all points of which have the same longitude. [from 14th c.]
απώγειο μεσουράνημα
(figuratively) The highest or most developed point, or most splendid stage, of something; culmination, peak, zenith. [from 16th c.]

meringue /məˈɹæŋ/ meringues n
mαρέγκα μπεζές
A mixture consisting of beaten egg whites and sugar which is added to the tops of pies then browned.
A shell made of this mixture which serves as the receptacle for fruit, ice cream or sherbet.

meristem meristems n
μερίστωμα
(botany) The plant tissue composed of totipotent cells that allows plant growth.

meritocracy /mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/ /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ meritocracies n
αξιοκρατία
Rule by merit and talent.

mermaid /ˈmɜːˌmeɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ mermaids n
γοργόνα σειρήνα
A mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body, and a tail of a fish.

meronym /ˈmɛɹənɪm/ meronyms n
μερώνυμο
(semantics) A term used to denote a thing that is a part of something else.

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
καλά Χριστούγεννα
(Australia, Canada, US) Used to express good wishes on or before Christmas Day.

merry-go-round /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/ /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡə.ɹaʊnd/ merry-go-rounds n
καρουζέλ στροβιλοδρόμιο
A carousel; a pleasure ride, typically found at fairs and amusement parks, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which various seats are fixed, frequently shaped like horses or other animals.

merrymaking merrymakings n
γιορτή
Joyful festivities, especially as a celebration.

mesentery /ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i/ /ˈmɛs.ən.tɹi/ /ˈmɛs.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɛz.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ mesenteries n
μεσεντέριο
(anatomy) The membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen, maintaining their position in the abdominal cavity, and supplying them with blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.

meso- prefix
μεσο-
middle

mesosphere mesospheres n
μεσόσφαιρα
(meteorology) The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is directly above the stratosphere and directly below the thermosphere.

message /ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/ messages n
μήνυμα
A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

messenger /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/ messengers n
αγγελιοφόρος
One who brings messages.

messy /ˈmɛsi/ messier messiest adj
ακατάστατος
(of a place, situation, person, etc) In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.

meta- /məˈtæ/ /mɪˈta/ /mɪˈtæ/ prefix
μετα-
(anatomy, and, zoology) Behind. [From 19th century]
(botany, and, zoology) Later or subsequent. [From 19th century]
(chemistry) Having fewer molecules of water than the ortho- equivalent. [From 19th century]
(organic chemistry) in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in alternate (1,3) positions; contrasted with ortho- and para-. [From 1833]
Transcending, encompassing.
Pertaining to a level above or beyond; reflexive or recursive; about itself or about other things of the same type. For example, metadata is data that describes data, metalanguage is language that describes language, etc. [From 17th century]
Having analogies with metaphysics.
(pathology) Consequent on.

meta-analysis meta-analyses n
μεταανάλυση μετανάλυση
(statistics) Any systematic procedure for statistically combining the results of many different studies.

metabolism /məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.əm/ /mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.əm/ [məˈtæb.əˌlɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtab.ə.lɪz.m̩] [mɪˈtæb.ə.lɪz.m̩] metabolisms n
μεταβολισμός
(physiology) The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

metabolite /mɪˈtæbəlaɪt/ metabolites n
μεταβολίτης
Any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction.

metacharacter metacharacters n
μεταχαρακτήρας

metadata /ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.tə/ /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/ [ˈmet.əˌdæɪ.ɾə] [ˈmɛɾ.əˌdeɪ.ɾə] n
μεταδεδομένα
Data that describes other data, serving as an informative label.

metainformation n
μεταπληροφορία
Information about information.

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ metals n
μέταλλο
Any of a number of chemical elements in the periodic table that form a metallic bond with other metal atoms; generally shiny, somewhat malleable and hard, often a conductor of heat and electricity.
μέταλ
(music) A category of rock music encompassing a number of genres (including thrash metal, death metal, heavy metal, etc.) characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars.

metalanguage metalanguages n
μεταγλώσσα
(linguistics, translation studies, critical theory) Any language or vocabulary of specialized terms used to describe or analyze a language or linguistic process
(computing) Any similar language used to define a programming language

metallic /məˈtæl.ɪk/ /mɪˈtæl.ɪk/ more metallic most metallic adj
μεταλλικός
Of, relating to, or characteristic of metal.
μεταλλικός μετάλλινος
(of a color) Having the appearance of being of polished metal.

metallogeny n
μεταλλογένεια
(geology) The branch of geology concerned with the study of the formation of mineral deposits

metallography metallographies n
μεταλλογραφία
(metallurgy) The study of the structure of metals and their alloys, by any of a variety of techniques

metallurgy /məˈtæl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /məˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmɛt.əˌlɚ.d͡ʒi/ /ˈmɛtəˌlɝdʒi/ metallurgies n
μεταλλουργία
The science of metals; their extraction from ores, purification and alloying, heat treatment, and working.

metamorphic rock metamorphic rocks n
μεταμορφωσιγενές πέτρωμα
(geology) one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth; consists of pre-existing rock mass in which new minerals or textures are formed at higher temperatures and greater pressures than those present on the Earth's surface

metamorphosis /ˌmɛtəmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/ /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ metamorphoses n
μεταμόρφωση
A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
A noticeable change in character, appearance, function or condition.
(pathology) A change, usually degenerative, in the structure of a specific body tissue.

metaphor /ˈmɛ.tə.fə/ /ˈmɛ.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː/ metaphors n
μεταφορά
(uncountable, figure of speech) The use of a word or phrase to refer to something other than its literal meaning, invoking an implicit similarity between the thing described and what is denoted by the word or phrase.
(countable, figure of speech) A word or phrase used in such implied comparison.

metaphysics /mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ n
μεταφυσική
branch of philosophy that studies first principles

metastable adj
μετασταθής
(physics, chemistry) Of or pertaining to a physical or chemical state that is relatively long-lived, but may decay to a lower energy state when slightly perturbed or through a quantum transition.

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ /mɛ.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/ [mə.ˈtʰæ.θə.səs] [mɛ.ˈtʰæ.θə.sɪs] metatheses n
αντιμετάθεση
(phonetics, prosody) The transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word, such as in ask as /æks/.

metaverse /ˈmet.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɜːs/ /ˈmɛt.ə.vɝs/ [ˈmɛɾ.ə.vɝs] metaverses n
μετασύμπαν
(science fiction, Internet) A hypothetical future (counterpart or continuation of the) Internet, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.

metazoa n
μετάζωα
(zoology) The multicellular eukaryotes of the kingdom Metazoa considered collectively.

metempsychosis /mɛtəmsʌɪˈkəʊsɪs/ metempsychoses n
μετεμψύχωση
Transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death. [from 16th c.]

meteor /ˈmiːtiɔɹ/ /ˈmiːtiɚ/ /ˈmiːtɪ.ə/ /ˈmiːtɪɔː/ [ˈmiːɾiɚ] meteors n
μετέωρο
A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere; a shooting star or falling star. [from 16th c.]

meteoric /ˌmiːtiˈɒɹɪk/ more meteoric most meteoric adj
μετεωρικός
Of, pertaining to, or originating from a meteor.

meteorite /-ɾi-/ /ˈmi.ti.əˌɹaɪt/ /ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ meteorites n
μετεωρίτης
A metallic or stony object or body that is the remains of a meteoroid.

meteorology /ˌmiːti.əˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ meteorologies n
μετεωρολογία
The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ [ˈmiɾɚ] meters n
μέτρο ρολόι
A device that measures things.
μέτρο
(obsolete) A poem.

methamphetamine /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/ /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmɪn/ methamphetamines n
μεθαμφεταμίνη
A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ methanes n
μεθάνιο
(organic compound, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.

methanol methanols n
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.

methionine /-ˌnaɪn/ /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪənɪn/ methionines n
μεθιονίνη
(amino acid, organic compound) A lipotropic, sulphur-containing essential amino acid, C5H11NO2S, found in most protein.

method /ˈmɛθəd/ methods n
μέθοδος
A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
(acting, often "the method") A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by Konstantin Stanislavski and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
(object-oriented) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object.

methodical more methodical most methodical adj
μεθοδικός
In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.

methodology /ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌmɛθ.əˈdɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌmɛθ.ɪˈdɑ.lɪ.d͡ʒi/ methodologies n
μεθοδολογία
(originally, sciences) The study of methods used in a field.
(loosely) A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.

methyl /ˈmiːθaɪl/ /ˈmiːθɪl/ /ˈmɛθaɪl/ /ˈmɛθəl/ /ˈmɛθɪl/ methyls n
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.

methylene methylenes n
μεθυλένιο
(organic chemistry) The divalent group CH2< in which the free valencies are part of single bonds.
(organic chemistry) The same group, present as a repeating unit, in aliphatic compounds with names such as hexamethylenediamine.
(organic chemistry) The unstable carbene CH2:

metic /ˈmɛtək/ /ˈmɛtɪk/ [ˈmɛɾək] metics n
μέτοικος
(historical) In Ancient Greek city-states, a resident alien who did not have the rights of a citizen and who paid a tax for the right to live there.

meticulous /mɪˈtɪkjuləs/ /mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ more meticulous most meticulous adj
επιμελής
Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.

metonymic /ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk/ more metonymic most metonymic adj
μετωνυμικός
Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.

metonymy /mɪˈtɑnəmi/ /mɪˈtɒnəmi/ metonymies n
μετωνυμία
(rhetoric) The use of a single characteristic or part of an object, concept or phenomenon to identify the entire object, concept, phenomenon or a related object.

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ [ˈmiːɾɚ] metres n
μέτρο
The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39+47⁄127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
μετρικός
Of or relating to the metric system of measurement.
(music) Of or relating to the meter of a piece of music.

metric space metric spaces n
μετρικός χώρος
(mathematics, analysis, topology) Any set on which a metric is defined, giving a distance between any two elements.

metric ton metric tons n
τόνος
(chiefly, _, US) A unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms, about 2204.6 pounds avoirdupois.

metrologist metrologists n
μετρολόγος μετρονόμος
One who studies or practices metrology.

metronome /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/ metronomes n
μετρονόμος
(music) A device, containing an inverted pendulum, used to mark time by means of regular ticks at adjustable intervals; an electronic equivalent that emits flashes.

metropolis /məˈtɹɑ.pə.ləs/ /məˈtɹɑ.pə.lɪs/ /mɪˈtɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ metropoleis metropoles metropoli metropolis's metropolises metropolisses metropolizes n
μητρόπολη
(history, especially, Ancient Greece) The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.
A large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas.

metropolitan /mɛ.tɹəˈpɑ.lɪ.tən/ /mɛ.tɹəˈpɒ.lɪ.tən/ more metropolitan most metropolitan adj
μητροπολίτης
(Orthodox Christianity) Pertaining to the see or province of a metropolitan. [from 15th c.]
Of, or pertaining to, a metropolis or other large urban settlement. [from 16th c.]

metropolitan area network metropolitan area networks n
μητροπολιτικό δίκτυο
a network that covers a large geographical area such as a city.

metrosexual metrosexuals n
κλαρινογαμπρός μετροσέξουαλ
A man — typically urban, heterosexual, and affluent — who is concerned with personal appearance, such as personal grooming, fashion, and aesthetics in general.

mezuzah /məˈzuːzɔː/ mezuzahs mezuzot mezuzoth n
μεζουζά
(Judaism, and, _, occasionally, _, Christianity) A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house.

mezzanine /ˈmɛtsə-/ /ˈmɛzəniːn/ /ˈmɛzəˌnin/ /ˈmɛzˌnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈnin/ /ˌmɛzəˈniːn/ /ˌmɛzˈnin/ mezzanines n
ημιόροφος
An intermediate floor or storey in between the main floors of a building; specifically, one that is directly above the ground floor which does not extend over the whole floorspace of the building, and so resembles a large balcony overlooking the ground floor; an entresol.

mi /miː/ n
μι
(music) A syllable used in sol-fa (solfège) to represent the third note of a major scale.

miasma /maɪˈæzmə/ /miˈæzmə/ miasmas miasmata n
μίασμα
(figurative) A noxious atmosphere or influence, an ominous environment.

miasmatic /ˌmaɪəzˈmætɪk/ more miasmatic most miasmatic adj
μιασματικός
Reeking, oppressing, having the nature of miasma.

mica /ˈmaɪ.kə/ micas n
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.

micro- /maɪˈkɹɒ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹoʊ-/ /ˈmaɪkɹə-/ prefix
μικρο-
(diminutive) Very small.
(metric units) One millionth.

microarray microarrays n
μικροσυστοιχία
Any of several devices, containing a two-dimensional array of small quantities of biological material, used for various types of assay; the assay itself

microbe /ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ microbes n
μικρόβιο μικροοργανισμός
(microbiology) Any microorganism, but especially a harmful bacterium.

microbial /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/ /maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl/ adj
μικροβιακός
Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.

microbicidal more microbicidal most microbicidal adj
μικροβιοκτόνος
Of, pertaining to, or functioning as a microbicide

microbiologist microbiologists n
μικροβιολόγος
A scientist whose speciality is microbiology.

microchip /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌt͡ʃɪp/ microchips n
μικροψηφίδα
integrated circuit

microclimate microclimates n
μικρόκλιμα
A small, local region having a unique pattern of weather or weather effects that differ from the local climate.

micrococcus micrococci n
μικρόκοκκος
(biology) Any of a group of spherical, aerobic, gram-positive bacteria, of the genus Micrococcus, that are wide-ranging and harmless.

microcomputer microcomputers n
μικροϋπολογιστής
(computer hardware) A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.

microcontroller microcontrollers n
μικροελεγκτής
(computing, electronics) A microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy.

microcosm /ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒz.əm/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌkɑz.əm/ microcosms n
μικροκόσμος μικρόκοσμος
Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature. [from 15th c.]

microcyte microcytes n
μικροκύτταρο
an unusually small red blood cell found in some forms of anemia

microcytosis n
μικροκυτταραιμία

microdactyly n
μικροδακτυλία

microeconomics /ˌmaɪkɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒnɪks/ /ˌmaɪkɹəʊˌɛkəˈnɒnɪks/ n
μικροοικονομική
The field of economics that deals with small-scale economic activities such as those of an individual or company.

microelectronics n
μικροηλεκτρονική
The study, science, subject, or manufacture of microelectronic devices.

microfilm microfilms n
μικροφίλμ
a continuous roll of film containing photographs of documents at a greatly reduced size

microfilm v
αναπαράγω στο μικροφίλμ
To reproduce (documents) on such film.

microgram micrograms n
μικρογραμμάριο
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−6 grams. Symbol: μg A unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram, or 0.000 001 grams.

microgravity microgravities n
μικροβαρύτητα
(physics) A state of very low acceleration between two free floating objects, as found in sustained freefall, in orbit, or in interstellar space.

micrometer /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːtəɹ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌmiːtə/ [ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌmiːɾɚ] micrometers n
μικρόμετρο
one millionth of a meter

micromobility n
μικροκινητικότητα
Transportation over short distances, provided by lightweight (usually single-person) vehicles.

micron /ˈmaɪkɹɒn/ microns n
μικρόν
(physics) The thousandth part of one millimeter; the millionth part of a meter.

micronova /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.noʊ.və/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹo.nəʊ.və/ micronovae micronovas n
μικροκαινοφανής μικρονόβα
(astronomy) A stellar outburst about one millionth the strength of a classical nova.

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.m̩/ microorganisms n
μικροοργανισμός
(microbiology) An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

micropaleontology n
μικροπαλαιοντολογία
The branch of paleontology dealing with the fossilized microscopic organic remains (microfossils) of the geologic past; including their structure, biology, relationships and distribution.

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ microphones n
μικρόφωνο
A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.

microphthalmia microphthalmias n
μικροφθαλμία
(pathology) The presence of abnormally small eyes

microprocessor microprocessors n
μικροεπεξεργαστής
(computer hardware) The entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).

microscope /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌskəʊp/ microscopes n
μικροσκόπιο
An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

microsecond microseconds n
μικροδευτερόλεπτο
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−6 seconds. Symbol: μs It is commonly represented with symbol µs.

microvolt microvolts n
μικροβόλτ
One millionth (10-6) of a volt, abbreviated as µV.

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ microwaves n
μικροκύμα
An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ microwave ovens n
φούρνος μικροκυμάτων
An oven that uses microwave energy to heat food or other items placed within it.

midbrain midbrains n
μεσεγκέφαλος
(neuroanatomy) A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] adj
μέσος μεσαίος
Located in the middle; in between.
κεντρικός
Central.

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ [ˈmə.dɯ(ɫ)] [ˈmə.ɾ-] [ˈmɪ.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ.dʊ] [ˈmɪ.ɾɫ̩] [ˈmɪ̝.dəɫ] [ˈmɪ̝.dʊ] [ˈmɪ̝.ɾ-] middles n
μέση μέσο
A centre, midpoint.
μέση
The part between the beginning and the end.
The central part of a human body; the waist.

middle class middle classes n
αστική τάξη
A social and economic class lying above the working class and below the upper class.

middle ear middle ears n
μέσο ους
(anatomy) The cavity in the temporal bone between the eardrum and the inner ear that contains the ossicles, and which conveys sound to the cochlea.

middle finger middle fingers n
μέσος
The finger between the forefinger and the ring finger
κωλοδάχτυλο
An obscene gesture directed towards another as an insult, made by sticking up the middle finger of a hand.

middle of nowhere n
στη μέση του πουθενά στου διαβόλου τη μάνα
(idiomatic) A very remote or secluded area; a nondescript place lacking population, interesting things, or defining characteristics.

middle school middle schools n
γυμνάσιο
(schools, countable) A school which crosses the traditional divide between primary school and secondary school.

middleman [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn] middlemen n
μεσάζων
An intermediate dealer between the manufacturer and the retailer or customer.

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ midnights n
μεσάνυχτα
Twelve o'clock at night exactly.

midnight sun /ˈmɪdnʌɪt sʌn/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt sʌn/ midnight suns n
ήλιος του μεσονυκτίου
The phenomenon occurring when the Sun does not set but only approaches the horizon at midnight; it occurs near the summer solstice in the polar regions.

midshipman midshipmen n
ΣΕΑ δόκιμος σημαιοφόρος επίκουρος αξιωματικός
(nautical) An officer of the lowest rank in several navies; especially, a trainee officer.

midsummer midsummers n
μεσοκαλόκαιρο
The middle of summer.

midweek adj
μεσοβδομαδιάτικος
That happens in the middle of the week.

midweek adv
μεσοβδομαδιάτικα
In the middle of the week.

midwife /ˈmɪd.(w)ɪf/ /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ midwives n
μαία μαμή
A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.

mien /miːn/ miens n
ύφος
(countable, uncountable) Demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer.
(countable) A specific facial expression.

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ /ˈmiːɡɹeɪn/ migraines n
ημικρανία
(pathology) A severe, disabling headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia and visual disturbances.
(pathology) A neurological condition characterised by such headaches.

migrant /ˈmaɪɡɹənt/ migrants n
μετανάστης μετανάστρια
Traveller or worker who moves from one region or country to another.

migrate /maɪ.ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
αποδημώ
(intransitive) To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.
μετεγκαθιστώ
(transitive, computing) : To move computer code or files from one computer or network to another.

migration /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ migrations n
μετανάστευση
An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.
αποδημία μετανάστευση
Seasonal moving of animals, as mammals, birds or fish, especially between breeding and non-breeding areas.
μετεγκατάσταση
(computing) Instance of changing a platform from an environment to another one.

milady /mɪˈleɪdi/ miladies n
μιλέδη
(now, _, chiefly, historical, _, or, _) An English noblewoman or gentlewoman; the form of address to such a person; a lady. [from 18th c.]

mild /ˈmaɪld/ milder mildest adj
ήπιος
Gentle and not easily angered.

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
μούχλα
(plant disease) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances.

mile /maɪ̯l/ [maɪ̯ɫ] mile miles n
μίλι
Any of several customary units of length derived from the 1593 English statute mile of 8 furlongs, equivalent to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards of various precise values.
Any of many customary units of length from other measurement systems of roughly similar values, as the Chinese mile or Arabic mile.

milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ milestones n
χιλιομετροδείκτης
A stone milepost (or by extension in other materials), one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals, typically at the side of the road or in a median.

milieu /-ˈju/ /-ˈjə/ /-ˈjʊ/ /mɪlˈju/ /mɪlˈjɜː/ /ˈmiːljɜː/ milieus milieux n
περιβάλλον
(specifically) A social environment or setting.

militancy /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/ militancies n
μαχητικότητα
The quality of being militant.

militarily /mɪl.ɪˈtɛɹ.ə.li/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.t(ə.)ɹə.li/ more militarily most militarily adv
στρατιωτικά
In a military or martial manner; not peaceably.

militarism militarisms n
μιλιταρισμός στρατοκρατία
An ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect.

militarist /ˈmɪl.ə.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tə.ɹɪst/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹɪst/ [ˈmɪl.ə.ɾə.ɹɪst] militarists n
στρατοκράτης
One who believes in the use of military force.

militarization militarizations n
στρατιωτικοποίηση
The process whereby some area, procedure, aspect of culture, etc., becomes controlled by the military or administered in a military fashion.

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ more military most military adj
στρατιωτικός
Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
(North America) Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).
Relating to armies or ground forces.
πολεμικός
Relating to war.

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ militaries military n
στρατός
Armed forces.

military hospital military hospitals n
στρατιωτικό νοσοκομείο
a hospital for the care and treatment of sick and wounded military personnel.

military police n
στρατονομία
(collective) A unit of a military organization whose duty is to police the organization. They are in charge of law enforcement on military property, and of military personnel.

military service n
θητεία στρατιωτική θητεία στρατιωτική υπηρεσία
Service in an army or other military organisation, whether as a chosen job (volunteering) or as a result of an involuntary draft (conscription).

military tribunal military tribunals n
στρατοδικείο
A military court designed to try members of enemy forces during times of war.

militate /ˈmɪlɪteɪt/ v
αντιστρατεύομαι στρατεύομαι
To give force or effect toward; to influence.

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] milks n
γάλα
(uncountable, by extension) A white (or whitish) liquid obtained from a vegetable source such as almonds, coconuts, oats, rice, and/or soy beans.
(countable, informal) An individual serving of milk.

milk /mɪlk/ [mɛlk] v
εξαντλώ
αρμέγω
(transitive) To express milk from (a mammal, especially a cow).
(transitive) To express a liquid from a creature.
απομυζώ εκμεταλλεύομαι
(transitive, figurative) To make excessive use of (a particular point in speech or writing, a source of funds, etc.); to exploit; to take advantage of (something).

milk chocolate milk chocolates n
σοκολάτα γάλακτος
(uncountable) Chocolate that includes milk powder as one of its ingredients.

milk powder milk powders n
σκονόγαλα
Pulverized milk solids, produced by evaporating all liquid from milk.

milk thistle milk thistles n
γαϊδουράγκαθο
Any of the thistles in the genus Silybum, especially Silybum marianum.
πετρομάρουλο
Lactuca serriola, prickly lettuce

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ milkmaids n
αρμέχτρα
(historical) A girl or young woman who milks the cows on a farm.

milkman /ˈmɪlkmən/ milkmen n
γαλατάς
A man who delivers milk to households and sometimes businesses early in the morning.

milkshake /ˈmɪlk.ʃeɪk/ [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk] milkshakes n
μιλκσέικ
A thick beverage consisting of milk and ice cream mixed together, often with fruit, chocolate, or other flavoring.
(New England, Australia, New Zealand) A thin beverage, similar to the above, but with no ice cream or significantly less of it.

milky /ˈmɪlki/ milkier milkiest adj
γαλακτώδης
Resembling milk in color, consistency, smell, etc.; consisting of milk.

mill /mɪl/ [mɪɫ] mills n
μύλος αλεστική μηχανή
The building housing such a grinding apparatus.
εργοστάσιο
A manufacturing plant for paper, steel, textiles, etc.
A building housing such a plant.

mille-feuille /milˈfwi/ /miːlˈfɔɪ/ /miːlˈfəː.i/ /miːlˈfɜː.i/ /ˌmil.fəˈwi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ mille-feuilles n
μιλφέιγ
A type of pastry made of several layers of puff pastry usually filled with cream or custard, and topped with icing or sugar.

millennial /məˈlɛ.ni.əl/ /mɪˈlɛ.nɪ.əl/ millennials n
παιδί της χιλιετίας
(originally, US, demography) Often capitalized: a person from the generation born in the last two decades of the 20th century, from around the early 1980s to the mid-1990s and who reached adulthood early in the third millennium C.E., characterized by their familiarity with computer technology and poorer financial prospects than their parents.

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ millennia millenniums n
χιλιετηρίδα
(Christianity) The period of one thousand years during which Christ will reign on earth (according to Millenarianist interpretations).
χιλιετία
(with definite article) The year in which one period of one thousand years ends and another begins, especially the year 2000.

millennium bug pn
έντομο της Χιλιετηρίδας
(computing) A design flaw in computer systems that represented years as two digits (e.g. 84 for 1984), which could cause date calculations to fail if they involved years later than 1999.

miller /ˈmɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪlɚ/ millers n
μυλωνάς
A person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flour mill.

millet /ˈmɪlət/ /ˈmɪlɪt/ millets n
κεχρί
Any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food, widely cultivated in the developing world.

milli- /ˈmɪlɪ/ prefix
χιλιοστό-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, one-thousandth of the unit to which it is prefixed; that is, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10-3. Symbol: m.

milligram /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ milligrams n
χιλιοστόγραμμο
(metrology) An SI unit of mass equal to 10−3 grams. Symbol: mg

millilitre millilitres n
χιλιοστόλιτρο
(British spelling) A unit of measure of capacity, being one thousandth of a litre. Symbol: ml

millimetre millimetres n
χιλιοστόμετρο
An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1⁄1000 of a metre. Symbol: mm

million /ˈmɪljən/ [ˈmɪʎən] millions numeral
εκατομμύριο
(long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106; a thousand thousand.

millionaire /ˈmɪl.jəˌnɛɹ/ /ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌmɪl.jəˈnɛɹ/ millionaires n
εκατομμυριούχος
A person whose net worth is at or greater than one million units of the local currency.

millipede /ˈmɪləpid/ millipedes n
σαρανταποδαρούσα
Any of many elongated arthropods, of the class Diplopoda, with cylindrical bodies that have two pairs of legs for each one of their 20 to 100 or more body segments.[From 1600]

millisecond /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ milliseconds n
μιλιδευτερόλεπτο
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−3 seconds. Symbol: ms; one one-thousandth of a second. Symbol: ms.

millstone /ˈmɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/ millstones n
μυλόπετρα
A large round stone used for grinding grain.

milord /mɪˈlɔːd/ milords n
μιλόρδος
(British, obsolete, jocular) An English nobleman, especially one traveling Europe in grand style; a wealthy British gentleman.

mimosa /mɪˈmoʊ.sə/ /mɪˈməʊ.sə/ /mɪˈməʊ.zə/ mimosae mimosas n
μιμόζα
(botany) A plant belonging to the genus Mimosa usually found in tropical climates, their leaves are usually prickly and sensitive to touch or light, and have small white or pink flowers.

minaret /mɪnəˈɹɛt/ /ˈmɪnəɹɛt/ minarets n
μιναρές
The tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).

mince /mɪns/ minces n
κιμάς
(uncountable) Finely chopped meat; minced meat.

mince /mɪns/ v
λιανίζω ψιλοκόβω
(transitive, cooking) To cut into very small pieces; to chop finely.
πουστοφέρνω
(intransitive) To act or talk with affected nicety; to affect delicacy in manner.

mind /maɪnd/ minds n
νους μυαλό διάνοια
The capability for rational thought.
μυαλό συνείδηση
The ability to be aware of things.
μνήμη μνημονικό
The ability to remember things.
αυτοσυγκέντρωση μυαλό
The ability to focus the thoughts.
διάνοια μυαλό νους διανοούμενος μεγαλοφυία στοχαστής
Somebody that embodies certain mental qualities.
άποψη γνώμη κρίση
Judgment, opinion, or view.
ιδιοσυγκρασία χαρακτήρας
Desire, inclination, or intention.
διαύγεια πνεύματος λογικότητα πνευματική υγεία σύνεση φρένες
A healthy mental state.
νους πνεύμα
(philosophy) The non-material substance or set of processes in which consciousness, perception, affectivity, judgement, thinking, and will are based.

mind /maɪnd/ v
δέν μέ πειράζει
(chiefly, in the imperative) To pay attention or heed to so as to obey; hence to obey; to make sure, to take care (that). [from 17th c.]

mindful /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/ /ˈmɑɪnd.fəl/ /ˈmʌɪnd.fəl/ [ˈmaɪnd.fl̩] [ˈmɑɪnd.fl̩] [ˈmʌɪnd.fl̩] more mindful most mindful adj
επιμελής προσεκτικός

mindfulness mindfulnesses n
επιμέλεια φροντίδα
Inclination to be mindful or aware.

mine /maɪ̯n/ mines n
ορυχείο μεταλλείο
An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
ναρκοπέδιο
(military) A passage dug toward or underneath enemy lines, which is then packed with explosives.
νάρκη
(military) A device intended to explode when stepped upon or touched, or when approached by a ship, vehicle, or person.

mine /maɪ̯n/ pronoun
δικά δικές δική δικιά δικοί δικό
That which belongs to me.

mine /maɪ̯n/ v
εξορύσσω μεταλλεύω ναρκοθετώ
To dig away, or otherwise remove, the substratum or foundation of; to lay a mine under; to sap; to undermine.

mine-clearing n
αποναρκοθέτηση
The process of removing and neutralizing mines.

minecart minecarts n
βαγονέτο
A wheeled container that travels on tracks, used for moving mining materials.

minefield minefields n
ναρκοπέδιο
An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.
(by extension) A dangerous situation.

minelayer minelayers n
ναρκοθέτις
A ship capable of laying mines.

miner /ˈmaɪnə(ɹ)/ miners n
μεταλλωρύχος
A person who works in a mine.

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ adj
ορυκτός μεταλλικός
of, related to, or containing minerals

mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ /ˈmɪn.ɚ.əl/ /ˈmɪn.ɹəl/ minerals n
ορυκτό μετάλλευμα
(geology) Any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.
ορυκτό
Any inorganic material (as distinguished from animal or vegetable).
μέταλλο
(nutrition) Any inorganic element that is essential to nutrition; a dietary mineral.

mineral oil mineral oils n
ορυκτέλαιο
Any mixture of aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons derived from petroleum used for very many applications, but not as a fuel.

mineral water mineral waters n
μεταλλικό νερό
Water from a spring that naturally contains dissolved minerals, often treated in any of several ways (filtering, aerating etc) and bottled; used either therapeutically or out of preference.

mineralization mineralizations n
ορυκτοποίηση

mineralogist mineralogists n
ορυκτολόγος
A person expert in mineralogy.

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ mineralogies n
ορυκτολογία μεταλλειολογία
(petrology) The branch of petrology that studies minerals.

minestrone /ˌmɪnəˈstɹoʊni/ /ˌmɪnɪˈstɹəʊnɪ/ minestrones n
μινεστρόνε
Any of many thick Italian vegetable soups.

minesweeper minesweepers n
ναρκαλιευτής
A vehicle, device or person with the purpose of removing explosive mines (landmines or water mines).
(uncountable, computing, video games) A logic-based computer game in which the player has to discover the position of mines in a rectangular grid, based on numerical hints.

minesweeping minesweepings n
ναρκαλιεία
(nautical) The detection and safe disposal of mines.

minim /ˈmɪ.nɪm/ minims n
μισό
(music) A half note, drawn as a semibreve with a stem.

minimal pair minimal pairs n
ελάχιστο ζεύγος
(phonology) A pair of words differing by only one phonetic segment or suprasegment, used to prove the validity of a proposed phoneme, toneme, or chroneme.

minimization minimizations n
ελαχιστοποίηση
The act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent.
(mathematics) The process of finding the minimum value of a function.

minimize /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/ /ˈmɪn.əˌmaɪz/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ v
ελαχιστοποιώ
(transitive) To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.

minimum /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ adj
ελάχιστος κατώτατος
To the lowest degree.

minimum /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ minima minimums n
ελάχιστο όριο κατώτατο όριο
The lowest limit.

minimum wage minimum wages n
κατώτατος μισθός
The lowest rate at which an employer must legally pay an employee; usually expressed as pay per hour.

mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ minings n
εξόρυξη όρυξη
The activity of removing solid valuables from the earth.
ναρκοθέτηση
(military) The activity of placing mines (the explosive devices).

mining engineer mining engineers n
μεταλλειολόγος μηχανικός
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minion /ˈmɪnjən/ minions n
ακόλουθος ευνοούμενος
A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ miniskirts n
μίνι φούστα
A short skirt with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

minister /ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/ /ˈmɪn.ɪ-/ /ˈmɪn.ɪs.tə/ ministers n
πάστορας
(religion) A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.
υπουργός
(government) A politician who heads a ministry

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ ministries n
υπουργείο
Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
υπουργείο κυβέρνηση υπουργικό συμβούλιο
The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)
ιερατείο
The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.

minium /ˈmɪnɪəm/ miniums n
ερυθρομόλυβδος μίνιο
Red lead. [from 17th c.]

mink /mɪŋk/ mink minks n
βιζόν
(plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neovison vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).

minke whale minke whales n
ρυγχοφάλαινα
Either of two baleen whales, Balaenoptera acutorostrata and Balaenoptera bonaerensis, found in coastal waters.

minor /ˈmaɪ.nəɹ/ /ˈmaɪnə/ more minor most minor adj
ήσσων ασήμαντος ελάσσων
Lesser, smaller in importance, size, degree, seriousness, or significance compared to another option, particularly:
ελάσσων μινόρε
(music) Incorporating a minor third interval above the (in scales) tonic or (in chords) root note, (also, _, figurative) tending to produce a dark, discordant, sad, or pensive effect.
μικρή
(music) Smaller by a diatonic semitone than the equivalent major interval.

minor interval minor intervals n
μικρό διάστημα

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ə.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɑɪˈnɔɹ.ə.ti/ /mɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /mɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ minorities n
μειονότητα μειοψηφία
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority. [from 18th c.]
μειονότητα
(US) A member of an ethnic minority. [from 20th c.]

minotaur /ˈmaɪnəˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmaɪnəˌtɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪnəˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmɪnəˌtɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Μινώταυρος
(Greek mythology)

minstrel /ˈmɪnstɹ(ə)l/ minstrels n
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.

mint /mɪnt/ mints n
νομισματοκοπείο
A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.
μέντα
The flavouring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce.

mint /mɪnt/ v
κόβω
To invent; to forge; to fabricate; to fashion.

minuend /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ minuends n
μειωτέος
(arithmetic) A number or quantity from which another is to be subtracted.

minuet minuets n
μενουέτο
A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupé, a high step, and a balance.
(music) A complete short musical composition inspired by and conforming to many formal characteristics of the traditional musical accompaniment to the dance of same name.

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ adj
αρνητικός
Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction. [from 18th c.]
μείον πλην
That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale. [from 19th c.]

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ preposition
μείον πλην
(mathematics) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). [from 15th c.]

minus sign minus signs n
πλην
(arithmetic) The symbol −, used to denote the operation of subtraction or to indicate that a number is negative.

minuscule /mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/ /ˈmɪn.jʊˌskjuːl/ /ˈmɪn.əˌskjul/ /ˈmɪn.ʊˌskjuːl/ minuscules n
μικρό γράμμα πεζό γράμμα
(countable) A lowercase letter.

minute /maɪˈn(j)ut/ /maɪˈn(j)uːt/ /maɪˈnjuːt/ /maɪˈnɪu̯t/ /məˈn(j)ut/ /mʌɪ-/ [məɪ̯-] minuter minutest adj
μικροσκοπικός
Very small.

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ minutes n
λεπτό
A unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds).
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a degree.
A unit of purchase on a telephone or other similar network, especially a cell phone network, roughly equivalent in gross form to sixty seconds' use of the network.
λεπτό στιγμή
(informal) A short but unspecified time period.
πρακτικά
(chiefly in the plural, minutes) A (usually formal) written record of a meeting or a part of a meeting.

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ v
καταγράφω πρωτοκολλώ
(transitive) Of an event, to write in a memo or the minutes of a meeting.

minute hand minute hands n
λεπτοδείκτης λεπτοδείχτης
The hand of a clock or watch face that revolves once each hour and indicates the minutes.

minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ n
πρωτόκολλο πρακτικά
The official notes kept during a meeting.

miosis /maɪˈoʊsɪs/ mioses n
μύωση
Contraction of the pupil of the eye.

miracle /ˈmiɹəkəl/ /ˈmɪɹəkəl/ miracles n
θαύμα
An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.
A fortunate outcome that prevails despite overwhelming odds against it.
An awesome and exceptional example of something

miraculous /məˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jə.ləs/ /mɪˈɹæk.jʊ.ləs/ more miraculous most miraculous adj
θαυματουργικός
By supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that cannot be explained in terms of normal events.

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːd͡ʒ/ /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ mirages n
αντικατοπτρισμός οφθαλμαπάτη
An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a body of water.

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ /ˈmaɪɹ/ mires n
βούρκος
Deep mud; moist, spongy earth.
βούρκος βόρβορος λάσπη τέλμα
An undesirable situation, a predicament.

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmə.ɹa/ /ˈmɪ.ɹə/ /ˈmɪɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ/ mirrors n
καθρέφτης αντίγραφο αναπαράσταση
A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ [mɝθ] mirths n
ευθυμία κέφι
That which causes merriment.

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹəʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹoʊp/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌθɹəʊp/ misanthropes n
μισάνθρωπος
One who has a negative view of the entire human race. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misanthropy misanthropies n
μισανθρωπία
A negative view of the entire human race. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

misbehave v
ατακτώ
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To act or behave in an inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected manner.

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪs.kɛɹ.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪd͡ʒ/ miscarriages n
αποβολή
(medicine) The spontaneous natural termination of a pregnancy, especially before it is viable; the fatal expulsion of a foetus from the womb before term. [from 17th c.]

miscarriage of justice miscarriages of justice n
δικαστική πλάνη
(law) An error at a trial which led to an unjust outcome, such as the conviction of a person for a crime they did not commit.

miscarry /ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/ v
αποβάλλω
To have a miscarriage; to involuntarily abort a foetus. [from 16th c.]

miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ more miscellaneous most miscellaneous adj
διάφορος
Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.

mischief /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃiːf/ /ˈmɪʃ.t͡ʃɪf/ mischiefs n
αταξία
(uncountable) Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.
αταξία διαβολιά
(uncountable) Harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
άτακτος σκανδαλιάρης
(archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.

misconstrue /mɪskənˈstɹuː/ v
παρερμηνεύω
(transitive) To interpret erroneously, to understand incorrectly; to misunderstand.

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ more miscreant most miscreant adj
άπιστος
(theology) Holding an incorrect religious belief.

misdeed /mɪsˈdiːd/ misdeeds n
παράπτωμα
That which was done that should not have been, ranging from any sin or moral offense to various degrees of crime.

misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ misdemeanors n
πλημμέλημα πταίσμα
(legal, historical, _, in, _, UK) A crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. In the USA, misdemeanants usually are incarcerated in county jail for less than one year, but felons usually are incarcerated in state or federal prison for more than one year. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are sometimes called felonies.

mise en scène /ˌmizɑ̃ˈsɛn/ mise en scènes mises en scène n
σκηνοθεσία
(film, theatre) The arrangement of props and actors on a stage or for film.

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ misers n
τσιγγούνης, φιλάργυρος φραγκοφονιάς
(pejorative) A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.

miserable /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/ more miserable most miserable adj
άθλιος
In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
αξιοθρήνητος κακός
Very bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent; hopeless.

miserliness miserlinesses n
τσιγκουνιά φιλαργυρία
The property of being miserly.

misery /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/ miseries n
αθλιότης
Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.

misfire /mɪsˈfaɪ(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪs.faɪ(ɹ)/ /ˈmɪs.faɪ.ɚ/ v
αστοχώ
(firearm) To fail to discharge properly.

misfit /mɪsˈfɪt/ /ˈmɪs.fɪt/ misfits n
απροσάρμοστος
A badly adjusted person; someone unsuitable or set apart because of their habits, behaviour etc.

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ misfortunes n
δυστυχία
(uncountable) Bad luck.

mishear /mɪsˈhɪə(ɹ)/ v
παρακούω
(ambitransitive) To hear wrongly.

mishellene mishellenes n
ανθέλληνας μισέλληνας
Someone who hates or is opposed to Greeks or Greece.

misinform v
παραπληροφορώ
(transitive) To give or deliver false, fake, or misleading information.

misinformation /ˌmɪs.ɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌmɪs.ɪn.fəˈmæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌmɪs.ɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ misinformations n
παραπληροφόρηση
Information that is incorrect.

misinformative more misinformative most misinformative adj
παραπληροφορικός
Providing incorrect information; misleading.

misinterpret v
παρερμηνεύω
To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.

misleading /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/ more misleading most misleading adj
παραπλανητικός
Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression, even if technically true.

mismatch /ˈmɪs.mæt͡ʃ/ mismatches n
κακοσυνταίριασμα
Something that does not match; something dissimilar, inappropriate or unsuitable.

mismatch /ˌmɪsˈmæt͡ʃ/ v
κακοσυνταιριάζω
To match unsuitably; to fail to match

misnomer /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/ /mɪsˈnəʊmə/ misnomers n
ακυριολεξία
A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.

misogynism misogynisms n
μισογυνισμός
The principle or disposition of misogyny, the hatred of women.

misogynist /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/ misogynists n
μισογύνης
One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.

misogyny /mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/ misogynies n
μισογυνία μισογυνισμός
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

misophonia /ˌmɪ.səˈfəʊ.ni.ə/ n
μισοφωνία
A neurological disorder in which negative experiences, such as anger or disgust, are triggered by specific sounds.

misplan v
κακοϋπολογίζω
(transitive) To plan badly or incorrectly.

miss /mɪs/ misses n
αστοχία
A failure to hit.
δεσποινίς δεσποινίδα
An unmarried woman; a girl.

miss /mɪs/ v
αστοχώ
(ambitransitive) To fail to hit.
(transitive) To fail to notice; to have a shortcoming of perception; overlook.
λείπω νοσταλγώ
(transitive) To become aware of the loss or absence of; to feel the want or need of, sometimes with regret.
χάνω
(transitive) To be wanting; to lack something that should be present.

missile /ˈmɪs.aɪl/ /ˈmɪs.əl/ missiles n
βλήμα
Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
πύραυλος
(military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ adj
αγνοούμενος
Not able to be located; gone, misplaced.
απών
Not present when it (they) should be.

missing person missing people missing persons n
αγνοούμενη αγνοούμενος
A person whose whereabouts are unknown and who is being sought.

mission /ˈmɪʃən/ [ˈmɪʃn̩] missions n
αποστολή
(countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.
(uncountable) Religious evangelism.

mission impossible mission impossibles missions impossible n
επικίνδυνη αποστολή
An extremely difficult, if not impossible, task.

missionary /ˈmɪ.ʃən.(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/ missionaries n
ιεραπόστολος
(religion) A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed (Particularly used in context of Christianity).

missionary position missionary positions n
ιεραποστολικό
A position for sexual intercourse in which the man and woman face each other, with the man on top.

missive /ˈmɪsɪv/ missives n
επιστολή σημείωμα
(formal) A written message; a letter, note or memo.

mist /mɪst/ mists n
αντάρα
(countable, uncountable) Water or other liquid finely suspended in air. (Compare fog, haze.)

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ mistakes n
λάθος σφάλμα
An error; a blunder.

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
κάνω λάθος σφάλλω

mister /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] misters n
κύριος
A title conferred on an adult male, usually when the name is unknown. Also used as a term of address, often by a parent to a young child.

mistle thrush mistle thrushes n
τσαρτσάρα
A large Eurasian thrush, Turdus viscivorus.

mistletoe /ˈmɪs(ə)ltəʊ/ /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ mistletoes n
ιξός γκι
(countable, uncountable) Any of numerous hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales with white berries that grow in the crowns of apple trees, oaks, and other trees, such as the European mistletoe (Viscum album) and American mistletoe or eastern mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum).

mistral /mɪˈstɹɑːl/ mistrals n
μαΐστρος
A strong cold north-west wind in southern France and the Mediterranean.

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ mistresses n
κυρία
A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership
A female teacher
ερωμένη
The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations

mistrust /mɪsˈtɹʌst/ v
δυσπιστώ
(transitive) To have no confidence in (something or someone).

misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ v
παρεξηγώ
(transitive) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

misunderstanding /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ misunderstandings n
παρεξήγηση
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.

misuse /mɪsˈjuːs/ misuses n
κατάχρηση
An incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.

mite /maɪt/ mites n
σκουληκάκι
Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari).

mitochondrion mitochondria mitochondrions n
μιτοχόνδριο
(cytology) A spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and containing genetic material separate from that of the host; it is responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy in the form of ATP.

mitosis /maɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ /maɪˈtəʊ.sɪs/ mitoses n
μίτωση
(cytology) The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.

mitoxantrone n
μιτοξανδρόνη

mitrailleuse /ˈmiːtɹəˌjɜz/ /ˌmiːtɹəˈjɜz/ mitrailleuses n
μυδραλιοβόλο μυδραλλιοβόλον
(historical, military) A breech-loading machine gun consisting of a number of barrels fitted together, so arranged that the barrels can be fired simultaneously, or successively, and rapidly.

mitral valve mitral valves n
διγλώχινα βαλβίδα μιτροειδής βαλβίδα
(anatomy) The valve that divides the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart.

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ mitres n
μίτρα
A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
αναμιγνύω
(transitive) To combine (items from two or more sources normally kept separate).

mixed marriage mixed marriages n
επιγαμία
Marriage between people of different socially-distinguished groups, such as different races, cultures or religions.

mixed reaction mixed reactions n
ανάμεικτες αντιδράσεις διαφορετικές αντιδράσεις
The state of diverse reception, when there are many who praise something while there are also many who dislike it.

mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ mixtures n
μείγμα κράμα
Something produced by mixing.

mnemonic /ni-/ /nə-/ /nəˈmɑnɪk/ /nɪˈmɒnɪk/ mnemonics n
μνημονικός κανόνας
Something (especially a series of ideas, letters, words, etc.) used to help in remembering a thing; a memory aid.

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ moats n
τάφρος
A deep, wide defensive ditch, normally filled with water, surrounding a fortified habitation.

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ mobs n
σκυλολόι όχλος
(Australian Aboriginal) A group of Aboriginal people associated with an extended family group, clan group or wider community group, from a particular place or country.

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ v
στριμώχνω
(transitive) To crowd into or around a place.

mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ more mobile most mobile adj
κινητός
(biology) Capable of being moved, aroused, or excited; capable of spontaneous movement.

mobile /ˈmoʊbaɪl/ /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ mobiles n
κρεμαστό διακοσμητικό μόμπιλ
(arts) A kinetic sculpture or decorative arrangement made of items hanging so that they can move independently from each other.

mobile phone mobile phones n
κινητό τηλέφωνο κινητό
A portable telephone that connects with the telephone network over radio wave transmission.

mobility /moʊˈbɪlɪti/ /mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/ mobilities n
κινητικότητα
The ability to move; capacity for movement. [from 15th c.]
(military) The ability of a military unit to move or be transported to a new position. [from 18th c.]

mobilization mobilizations n
επιστράτευση κινητοποίηση
The marshalling and organizing of troops and national resources in preparation for war, bringing them to a state of readiness for an action.

mobocracy /mɒbˈɒkɹəsi/ mobocracies n
οχλοκρατία
Rule or control by the mob (or by the mass of ordinary people); a mob as a politically powerful force.

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ /mɔk/ v
απογοητεύω μιμούμαι
To mimic, to simulate.
κοροϊδεύω
To make fun of, especially by mimicking; to taunt.

mock-up /ˈmɑk.ʌp/ /ˈmɒk.ʌp/ mock-ups n
μακέτα
A scale or full-size model of a design or device which is not fully functional, used for teaching, demonstration, design evaluation, promotion, and other purposes.

mockery /ˈmɑkəɹi/ /ˈmɒkəɹi/ mockeries n
χλευασμός
The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.

mockingbird /ˈmɑkɪŋˌbɝd/ /ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd/ mockingbirds n
ατριχόρνις
A long-tailed American songbird of the Mimidae family, noted for its ability to mimic calls of other birds.

mode /mod/ /moʊd/ /məʊd/ modes n
μόδα συρμός
Style or fashion; popular trend.
ήχος κλίμακα
(music) One of several common scales in modern Western music, one of which corresponds to the modern major scale and one to the natural minor scale.
μέθοδος τρόπος
A particular means of accomplishing something.
προσαρμογή ρύθμιση
(computing) One of various related sets of rules for processing data; more generally, any state of the system associated with certain behaviours.

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ [ˈmɑ.ɾɫ] models n
μοντέλο
A person who serves as a subject for artwork or fashion, usually in the medium of photography but also for painting or drawing.
A representation of a physical object, usually in miniature.
A style, type, or design.
The structural design of a complex system.
μακέτα μοντέλο
A simplified representation used to explain the workings of a real world system or event.

modeling modelings n
μοντελοποίηση
(mathematics) The construction and use of a computer model of a physical system.

modeling clay modeling clays n
πλαστελίνη
A malleable substance used in building models and sculpting.

modem /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈmoʊdɛm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdɛm/ modems n
διαποδιαμορφωτής μοντέμ
(computing) A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.

moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ moderations n
μέτρο
The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

moderato moderatos n
μοντεράτο
(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played at a moderate tempo.
(music) A passage having this mark

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ moderner modernest more modern most modern adj
μοντέρνος σύγχρονος
Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
νεώτερος
(history) Pertaining to the modern period (c.1800 to contemporary times), particularly in academic historiography.

modernism modernisms n
νεωτερισμός
Any of several styles of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that flourished in the 20th century.

modernist adj
μοντερνιστικός νεωτερικός
Of, or relating to modernism.

modernist modernists n
μοντερνιστής νεωτεριστής
A follower or proponent of modernism.

modernity /məˈdɜːn.ɪ.ti/ /məˈdɝn.ɪ.ti/ modernities n
νεωτερικότητα
(history) Quality of being of the modern period of contemporary historiography.

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
εκμοντερνίζω μοντερνίζω
(transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ modester modestest more modest most modest adj
μετριόφρων σεμνός ταπεινός
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
ταπεινός
Small, moderate in size.
σεμνός
(especially of behaviour or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ modesties n
μετριοφροσύνη
The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
μετριοπάθεια
Moderate behaviour; reserve.
σεμνότητα ταπεινότητα
(specifically) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.

modification /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ modifications n
τροποποίησης
The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment. [from 18th c.]

modifier key modifier keys n
πλήκτρο τροποποίησης
(computing) A key (on a computer keyboard) that may be pressed simultaneously with certain other keys to activate predefined functions.

modify /ˈmɑdɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ v
μετατρέπω προσδιορίζω
(transitive) To change part of.
(transitive) To set bounds to; to moderate.
μετατρέπομαι
(intransitive) To be or become modified.

modular /ˈmɒdjʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
δομοστοιχειωτός δομοστοιχειακός
(chiefly, mathematics) Of or relating to a module or modules.

modulation /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪ.ʃən/ modulations n
διαμόρφωση
(physics) The process of applying a signal to a carrier.

module /ˈmɑd͡ʒul/ /ˈmɒdjuːl/ modules n
άρθρωμα
δομοστοιχείο
A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.

modulus moduli n
όρισμα
(mathematics) The absolute value of a complex number.

modus operandi /ˈmoʊ.dɘs ˌɑp.əɹ.ɛn.daɪ/ /ˈmoʊ.dɘs ˌɑp.əɹ.ɛn.di/ /ˈmɐʉ.dɘs ˌɔp.ɘ.ɹɛn.di/ /ˈmɐʉ.dɘs ˌɔp.ɘ.ɹɛn.dɒe/ /ˈməʊ.dʌs ˌɒp.ə.ɹæn.daɪ/ modi operandi modus operandis n
μεθοδολογία δράσης τρόπος δράσης
(colloquial) A person or thing's normal mode of operation.

moist /mɔɪst/ moister moistest more moist most moist adj
νοτερός υγρός νοτισμένος
Characterized by the presence of moisture; not dry; slightly wet; damp. [from 14th c.]

moisture /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/ moistures n
υγρασία
The state of being moist.

moisturising cream moisturising creams n
ενυδατική κρέμα
A cream that moisturises the skin.

mojito /moʊˈhi.toʊ/ /məʊˈhiːtəʊ/ mojitos n
μοχίτο
A Cuban cocktail, generally made from rum, lime, sugar, mint, etc.

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ molars n
τραπεζίτης γομφίος
A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.

molasses /məʊˈlasɪz/ /məˈlasɪz/ [məˈlæ.sɪz] [mɵˈlæ.sɪz] n
μελάσσα μελάσα
A thick, sweet syrup drained from sugarcane, especially (North America) the still thicker and sweeter syrup produced by boiling down raw molasses.

mold /moʊld/ /mɔʊld/ /məʊld/ molds n
καλούπι
A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
μούχλα
A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /mɔʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
ελιά
A naevus, a pigmented, slightly raised, and sometimes hairy spot on the skin.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
τυφλοπόντικας ασπάλακας
Any of the burrowing rodents also called mole-rats.
μυστικός πληροφοριοδότης χαφιές τυφλοπόντικας
(espionage) An internal spy, a person who involves himself or herself with an enemy organisation, especially an intelligence or governmental organisation, to determine and betray its secrets from within.

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /məʊl/ moles n
μόλος
(nautical) A massive structure, usually of stone, used as a pier, breakwater or junction between places separated by water.
γραμμομόριο μολ
(chemistry, physics) In the International System of Units, the base unit of amount of substance; the amount of substance of a system which contains exactly 6.02214076×1023 elementary entities (atoms, ions, molecules, etc.). Symbol: mol. The number of atoms is known as Avogadro’s number. [from 1897]

mole-rat mole-rats n
τυφλοπόντικας
Any of several small rodents in taxonomic families Bathyergidae, Heterocephalidae and Spalacidae.

molecular biology n
μοριακή βιολογία
(genetics) the branch of biology that studies the manipulation of genetic sequence of DNA

molecular formula molecular formulae molecular formulas n
μοριακός τύπος
(chemistry) A notation indicating the number of atoms of each element present in one molecule of a substance.

molecular genetics n
μοριακή γενετική
A field of biology which studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level.

molecular weight molecular weights n
μοριακό βάρος
(chemistry) The sum of the atomic weights of every atom in a molecule.

molecule /ˈmɑl.ə.kjul/ /ˈmɒl.ə.kjuːl/ moleculae molecules moleculæ n
μόριο
(chemistry) The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

molest /məˈlɛst/ v
ασελγώ κακοποιώ
To sexually assault or sexually harass.
(dated) To annoy, trouble, or afflict.
(obsolete) To disturb or tamper with.

mollify /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/ v
καταπραΰνω κατευνάζω μαλακώνω
To ease a burden, particularly worry; make less painful; to comfort.

mollusc /ˈmɑləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ molluscs n
μαλάκιο
A soft-bodied invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca, typically with a hard shell of one or more pieces.

mollycoddle /ˈmɑl.iˌkɑd.əl/ /ˈmɒl.ɪˌkɒd.əl/ mollycoddles n
παραχαϊδεμένος
(now, _, rare) A person, especially a man or a boy, who is pampered and overprotected.

mollycoddle /ˈmɑl.iˌkɑd.əl/ /ˈmɒl.ɪˌkɒd.əl/ v
κανακεύω παραχαϊδεύω

molten /ˈmoʊltən/ /ˈmɒltən/ /ˈməʊltən/ more molten most molten adj
αναλυτός
Melted.

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ molybdenums n
μολυβδένιο μολυβδαίνιο
A chemical element (symbol Mo) with an atomic number of 42: a silvery metal, not found as a free element, used in steel alloys.

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ moments n
ροπή
(physics, mechanics) Ellipsis of moment of force.
στιγμή
(historical, unit) A definite period of time, specifically one-tenth of a point, or one-fortieth or one-fiftieth of an hour.
(math) An infinitesimal change in a varying quantity; an increment or decrement.

moment of inertia moments of inertia n
ροπή αδράνειας
(physics, classical mechanics) A measure of a rigid body's resistance to change in its angular velocity around a given axis.

moment of silence moments of silence n
ενός λεπτού σιγή
A period of silence conducted to honor or provide a gesture of respect to a recently deceased person, as part of the mourning process. May also be conducted following a tragic event or on the anniversary thereof.

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ /ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/ momenta momentums n
ορμή
(physics) Of a body in motion: the tendency of a body to maintain its inertial motion; the product of its mass and velocity, or the vector sum of the products of its masses and velocities.

monarch /ˈmɑnɑɹk/ /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ monarchs n
μονάρχης
The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

monarchism monarchisms n
μοναρχισμός
The advocacy of such a political system.

monarchist monarchists n
βασιλόφρων μοναρχικός μοναρχιστής φιλομοναρχικός φιλομοναρχιστής
A supporter of, or believer in, monarchy.

monarchy /ˈmɑnɚki/ /ˈmɒnəki/ monarchies n
μοναρχία
A government in which sovereignty is embodied within a single, today usually hereditary head of state (whether as a figurehead or as a powerful ruler).

monastery /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ monasteries n
μονή μοναστήρι
A residence for monks or others who have taken religious vows.

monastic /məˈnæstɪk/ more monastic most monastic adj
μοναστικός μοναχικός
Of or relating to monasteries or monks.

monastic /məˈnæstɪk/ monastics n
μοναχός
A person with monastic ways; a monk.

monasticism monasticisms n
μοναχισμός
(religion) The practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work.

monetarist more monetarist most monetarist adj
μονεταριστικός
Of, pertaining to, or advocating monetarism.

monetarist monetarists n
μονεταριστής
An economist who is an advocate of monetarism.

monetary /ˈman.ə.teː.ɹi/ /ˈmɑnɪtɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnətɛɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
νομισματικός χρηματικός
Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.

monetization /ˌmɒnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌmʌnətaɪˈzeɪʃən/ monetizations n
νομισματοποίηση
The conversion of something (especially metal) into money.

money /ˈmʌni/ [ˈmɐni] moneys monies n
χρήματα χρήμα λεφτά
A generally accepted means of exchange and measure of value.
νόμισμα χρήμα
A currency maintained by a state or other entity which can guarantee its value (such as a monetary union).
μετρητά
Hard cash in the form of banknotes and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks, credit cards, or credit more generally.
λεφτά πλούτος
Wealth; a person, family or class that possesses wealth.

money bag money bags n
πουγκί

money changer money changers n
αργυραμοιβός σαράφης
A person who will exchange currency of one type for another for a fee or percentage.

money doesn't grow on trees proverb
τα λεφτά δεν φυτρώνουν στα δέντρα
Wealth cannot be obtained without some effort; hence currency is not always available for a prospective purchase.

money laundering n
ξέπλυμα μαύρου χρήματος ξέπλυμα χρήματος
The act of engaging in transactions designed to obscure the origin of money, especially money that has been obtained illegally. [from early 20th c.]

moneylender moneylenders n
τοκιστής
A person who lends money and charges interest, especially one who is not part of the official financial industry.

mongoose /ˈmɑŋ.ɡus/ /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡus/ mongeese mongooses n
μαγκούστα
Any of several species of generalist predatory Carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. The Indian mongoose is noted as a predator of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ mongrels n
μιγάς μιξογενής
(often, pejorative) Someone or something of mixed kind or uncertain origin, especially a dog.

moniker /ˈmɑn.ɪ.kɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/ monikers n
παρατσούκλι
A personal name or nickname; an informal label, often drawing attention to a particular attribute.

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ monitors n
επιτηρητής
Someone who watches over something; a person in charge of something or someone.
οθόνη μόνιτορ
(computing) A device similar to a television set used as to give a graphical display of the output from a computer.

monitor /ˈmɑ.nə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɑ.nɪ.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ə.ɾɚ/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.tə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾə/ /ˈmɔn.ɪ.ɾɚ/ v
εποπτεύω παρακολουθώ
(transitive) To watch over; to guard.

monk /mʌŋk/ monks n
μοναχός
A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.

monkey /ˈmʊŋki/ /ˈmʌŋki/ monkeys monkies n
πίθηκος μαϊμού
(inexact, sometimes, _, proscribed) Any simian primate other than hominids, any monkey or ape.

monkey wrench monkey wrenches n
γαλλικό κλειδί
A wrench (spanner) with an adjustable jaw.

monkish adj
καλογερίστικος
Pertaining to, or resembling, a monk or monasticism.
Tending to self-denial; ascetic.

mono- /ˈmɑː.nə/ /ˈmɒn.ə/ /ˈmɒn.əʊ/ prefix
μονο-
one, single, only

monocle /ˈmɑnəkəl/ monocles n
μονόκλ
A single lens, usually in a wire frame, and used to correct vision for only one eye.

monocotyledon /ˌmɒnəˌkɒtɪˈliːdən/ monocotyledons n
μονοκοτυλήδονα
(botany) Any plant whose seedlings typically have one cotyledon (seed leaf) (in contrast to the two cotyledons typical of dicots), thereby belonging to the taxonomic monocots, formerly variously known as Monocotyledones, Monocotyledonae, or Liliopsida, a class in the angiosperms (Angiospermae), the flowering plants.

monocotyledonous adj
μονοκοτυλήδονος
(botany) Of or pertaining to a flowering plant having a seed with one embryonic leaf (a single cotyledon).

monoculture /ˈmɒnoʊˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɒnəˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ monocultures n
μονοκαλλιέργεια
(agriculture) The cultivation of a single crop at a time.

monogamy /məˈnɑɡəmi/ monogamies n
μονογαμία
A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings.

monogram /ˈmɑ.nəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈmɒ.nəˌɡɹæm/ monograms n
μονόγραμμα
A design or motif composed of one or more letters, often intertwined, used as an identifying mark of an individual or institution; the letters are usually the initials of their names.

monograph monographs n
μονογραφία
A scholarly book or a treatise on a single subject or a group of related subjects, usually written by one person.

monolectic more monolectic most monolectic adj
μονολεκτικός
(grammar) Of or relating to a term consisting of one word; one-worded, singleworded.

monolingual more monolingual most monolingual adj
μονόγλωσσος
Knowing or using a single language; written or spoken in a single language.

monolith /ˈmɑn.əˌlɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.lɪθ/ /ˈmɒn.ə.lɪθ/ monoliths n
μονόλιθος
(also, attributively) A large, single block of stone which is a natural feature; or a block of stone or other similar material used in architecture and sculpture, especially one carved into a monument in ancient times.

monolithic /ˌmɑ.nəˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌmɒn.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ more monolithic most monolithic adj
μονολιθικός
(engineering) Consisting of a single piece of homogeneous material as opposed to a composite material or an assembly of multiple parts.

monologue /ˈmɑnəlɑɡ/ /ˈmɑnəlɔɡ/ /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/ monologues n
μονόλογος
(drama, authorship) A long speech by one person in a play; sometimes a soliloquy; other times spoken to other characters.

monomania /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪni.ə/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ monomanias monomaniæ n
μονομανία
Excessive interest or concentration on a singular object or subject.

monomorphemic adj
μονομορφηματικός

mononucleosis mononucleoses n
αδενοπάθεια μονοπυρήνωση
(pathology) A viral infection marked by extreme fatigue, high fever, and swollen lymph nodes.

monoousian /-ʒən/ /ˌmɑnoʊˈuzi.ən/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈuːzɪən/ adj
μονοούσιος
(theology) Having one and the same nature or essence, especially with regard to the persons of the Trinity.

monophonic adj
μονοφωνικός
(of sound reproduction) having a single channel; monaural (compare stereophonic)

monoplane monoplanes n
μονοπλάνο
(aviation) An airplane that has a single pair of wings.

monoplegia n
μονοπληγία
(pathology) Complete paralysis of a single limb (or muscle)

monopolistic /məˌnɒpəˈlɪstɪk/ more monopolistic most monopolistic adj
μονοπωλιακός
Acting in the manner of a monopoly.

monopoly /məˈnɑpəli/ /məˈnɒpəli/ monopolies n
μονοπώλιο
An exclusive control over the trade or production of a commodity or service through exclusive possession.
(metonymy) The market thus controlled.

monopsony /məˈnɑpsəni/ /məˈnɒpsəni/ monopsonies n
μονοψώνιο
(economics) A market situation in which there is only one buyer for a product. [from 1930s]

monorail /ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəʊˌɹeɪl/ monorails n
μονοτροχιόδρομος
a railroad system where the trains run on one rail

monosexual adj
μονοφυλοφιλικός
Sexually attracted to members of only one sex or gender.

monosexual monosexuals n
μονοφυλόφιλος
A monosexual person.

monosyllabic /ˌmɑ.noʊ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ /ˌmɔ.nəʉ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
μονοσύλλαβος
Consisting of one syllable.

monotheism /ˌmɑnoʊ̯ˈθiɪzm̩/ monotheisms n
μονοθεϊσμός
The belief in a single deity (one god or goddess); especially within an organized religion.

monotonic /ˌmɑnəˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌmɒnəˈtɒnɪk/ adj
μονοτονικός
Of or using the Greek system of diacritics which discards the breathings and employs a single accent to indicate stress. It replaced polytonic system in 1982.

monotonic function monotonic functions n
μονότονη συνάρτηση
(mathematics) A function that either never decreases or never increases as its independent variable increases.

monotonous /məˈnɑtənəs/ /məˈnɒtənəs/ more monotonous most monotonous adj
μονότονος
Having an unvarying pitch or tone.
ανιαρός
Tedious, repetitious, or lacking in variety.

monotony /məˈnɑtni/ /məˈnɑtəni/ /məˈnɒtəni/ monotonies n
μονοτονία
(mathematics) The property of a monotonic function.

monotransitive adj
μονόπτωτος

monotypic /ˌmɒ.nə.ˈtɪ.pɪk/ adj
μονοτυπικός
(taxonomy) Relating to or exhibiting monotypy.

monoxide /məˈnɒksʌɪd/ monoxides n
μονοξείδιο
(chemistry) any oxide containing a single oxygen atom in each molecule or formula unit

mons pubis /ˌmɒnz ˈpjubɪs/ montes pubis n
εφήβαιο
A fleshy protuberance over the pubic bones that becomes covered with hair during puberty.

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ adj
τέρας
(informal) Very large; worthy of a monster.

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ monsters n
τέρας
(informal) A terrifying and dangerous creature.
(informal, childish) A bizarre or whimsical creature.
A cruel, heartless, or antisocial person, especially a criminal.
(figuratively) A badly behaved child, a brat.

monstera /mɔnsˈtɛɹʌ/ monsteras n
μονστέρα
(botany) Any of the plants of the genus Monstera, known for their holey leaves.

monstrosity /mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/ monstrosities n
τερατούργημα
A monstrous person, thing, or act.

monstrous /ˈmɑnstɹəs/ /ˈmɒnstɹəs/ more monstrous most monstrous adj
τερατώδης
Hideous or frightful.
τεράστιος
Enormously large.
τερατόμορφος τερατώδης
Freakish or grotesque.
θηριώδης
Of, or relating to a mythical monster; full of monsters.

montage /mɑnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈmɑn.tɑʒ/ /ˈmɒn.tɑːʒ/ montages n
μοντάζ
(countable) A composite work, particularly an artwork, created by assembling or putting together other elements such as pieces of music, pictures, texts, videos, etc. [from early 20th c.]

month /mʌnθ/ month months n
μήνας
A period into which a year is divided, historically based on the phases of the moon.

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adj
μηνιαίος
Occurring every month.

montiform /mɒntɪfɔːm/ more montiform most montiform adj
μορφή βουνού
Resembling a mountain in form.

moo /mu/ /muː/ interjection
μου
The characteristic sound made by a cow or bull.

moo /mu/ /muː/ moos n
μου μουκανητό
(onomatopoeia) The characteristic lowing sound made by cattle.

moo /mu/ /muː/ v
μουγκανίζω μουγκρίζω
(intransitive) Of a cow or bull, to make its characteristic lowing sound.

mood /muːd/ /mʉd/ moods n
διάθεση
A mental or emotional state, composure.

moon /mun/ /muːn/ moons n
φεγγάρι σελήνη δορυφόρος
(informal, by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
φεγγάρι σεληνιακός μήνας
(literary) A month, particularly a lunar month.

moonless adj
ασέληνος
(of a night) During which no phase of the Moon is visible to provide light.

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ moonlights n
σεληνόφως
(sometimes, attributive) The light reflected from the Moon.

moonlit /ˈmuːnˌlɪt/ more moonlit most moonlit adj
σεληνοφώτιστος φεγγαρόλουστος
Lit by moonlight.

moonwalk /ˈmunwɔk/ /ˈmuːnwɔːk/ moonwalks n
μούνγουοκ φεγγαροπερπάτημα
(dance) A dance style in which the dancer appears to be moving in a low gravity environment.

moorhen /ˈmuɹ.hɛn/ moorhens n
νερόκοτα
Any of various medium-sized water birds of the genus Gallinula, of the rail family, that feed in open water margins.

moose /muːs/ meese moose mooses n
άλκη αμερικανική έλαφος
The largest member of the deer family (Alces americanus, sometimes included in Alces alces), of which the male has very large, palmate antlers.

moot point moot points n
αμφιλεγόμενο θέμα
An issue that is subject to, or open for, discussion or debate, to which no satisfactory answer is found; originally, one to be definitively determined by an assembly of the people.

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ mops n
σφουγγαρίστρα
An implement for washing floors or similar, made of a piece of cloth, or a collection of thrums, or coarse yarn, fastened to a handle.

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ v
σφουγγαρίζω
(transitive) To rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop.

moped /ˈmoʊ.pɛd/ /ˈməʊ.pɛd/ mopeds n
μοτοποδήλατο
A lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle equipped with a small motor and pedals, designed to go no faster than some specified speed limit.

moraine /mɒˈɹeɪn/ /məˈɹeɪn/ moraines n
λιθώνας
(geology) An accumulation of rocks and debris carried and deposited by a glacier.

moral /ˈmoɹəl/ /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹ-/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔrəl/ more moral most moral adj
ηθικός
Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.
Capable of right and wrong action.
Positively affecting the mind, confidence, or will.

moral panic moral panics n
δημόσια κατακραυγή ηθικός πανικός
A semi-spontaneous or media-generated mass movement based on the perception that an individual, group, community, or culture is dangerously deviant and poses a menace to society; a public outcry.

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ morales n
ηθικό φρόνημα
The capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal, or even in oneself and others.

moralist moralists n
ηθικολόγος
(pejorative) One who bases all decisions on perceived morals, especially one who enforces them with censorship.

morality /məˈɹælɪti/ moralities n
ηθική
(uncountable) Recognition of the distinction between good and evil or between right and wrong; respect for and obedience to the rules of right conduct; the mental disposition or characteristic of behaving in a manner intended to produce morally good results.
(uncountable, rare) Moral philosophy, the branch of philosophy which studies the grounds and nature of rightness, wrongness, good, and evil.
ήθη ήθος
(countable) A set of social rules, customs, traditions, beliefs, or practices which specify proper, acceptable forms of conduct.
ήθος ηθική
(countable) A set of personal guiding principles for conduct or a general notion of how to behave, whether respectable or not.

morally /ˈmɑɹəli/ /ˈmɒɹəli/ /ˈmɔɹəli/ more morally most morally adv
ηθικά
In terms of morals or ethics.
In keeping of requirements of morality.

moray /məˈɹeɪ/ /ˈmɒ.ɹeɪ/ /ˈmɔː.ɹeɪ/ morays n
σμέρνα
Any of the large cosmopolitan carnivorous eels of the family Muraenidae.

morbidity morbidities n
νοσηρός
The quality of being unhealthful or diseased, sometimes including the cause.

morbidly obese more morbidly obese most morbidly obese adj
νοσηρά παχύσαρκος
(pathology) Obese to an extent that is life-threatening.

mordant /mɔː(ɹ)dənt/ more mordant most mordant adj
δηκτικός καυστικός
Having or showing a sharp or critical quality

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ adv
περισσότερο πιο
Used to form the comparative form of adjectives and adverbs. [from 13thc.]

more /mo(ː)ɹ/ /moə/ /moʊ/ /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ determiner
περισσότερος κι άλλος
in greater number. (Used for a discrete quantity.)
in greater quantity, amount, or proportion. (Used for a continuous quantity.)
Additional; further.
Bigger, stronger, or more valuable.

more haste, less speed proverb
σπεύδε βραδέως
When one is in a hurry, one often ends up having less success and completing a task more slowly.

more or less /mɔɹ ɔɹ lɛs/ adv
περισσότερο ή λιγότερο
Approximately.

morello morelloes morellos n
βύσσινο
A variety of cultivated cherry, Prunus cerasus 'austera', having a dark skin

moreover /mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ /mɔːˈɹəʊvə/ adv
επιπλέον
(conjunctive) In addition to what has been said; furthermore; additionally.

morgue /moɹɡ/ /mɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ [mo̞ɹɡ] morgues n
νεκροτομείο νεκροθάλαμος νεκροφυλακείο
A building or room where dead bodies are kept before their proper burial or cremation, (now) particularly in legal and law enforcement contexts.

moribund /ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd/ adj
ετοιμοθάνατος
Approaching death; about to die; dying; expiring.

morna /məʊˈɹnɑ/ mornas n
μόρνα
(uncountable, music genre) A genre of Cape Verdean music and dance.

morning /mɔːnɪŋ/ /mɔːɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ mornings n
πρωί πρωινό
The early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon. [from 13th c.]
(obsolete) That part of the day from dawn until the main meal (typically in late afternoon). [18th–19th c.]

morning star pn
Εωσφόρος
(astronomy) The planet Venus as observed in the eastern sky around dawn.

morning-after pill morning-after pills n
χάπι της επόμενης ημέρας
A contraceptive in the form of a pill taken shortly after sexual intercourse.

moron /-ɑn/ /mo(ː)ɹɒn/ /ˈmoɹɑn/ /ˈmɔːɹɒn/ [ˈmo̞ɹɑn] morons n
βλαμμένος κρετίνος
(informal, offensive, derogatory) A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.
καθυστερημένος βλαμμένος κρετίνος
(psychology, dated, originally) A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50–70.

morose /mɔɹˈoʊs/ /məˈɹoʊs/ /məˈɹəʊs/ more morose moroser morosest most morose adj
σκυθρωπός
Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.

morpheme /ˈmoː.fiːm/ /ˈmɔɹ.fim/ /ˈmɔː.fiːm/ morphemes n
μόρφημα
(linguistic morphology) The smallest linguistic unit within a word that can carry a meaning. It may be a letter, a syllable, or otherwise.

morphemic adj
μορφηματικός
(linguistics) Of or relating to morphemics or to a morpheme.

morphinism n
μορφινισμός μορφινομανία
Morphine addiction.

morphology /moːˈfɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔɹˈfɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɔːˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ morphologies n
μορφολογία
(biology) The study of the form and structure of animals and plants.
(linguistics) The study of the internal structure of morphemes (words and their semantic building blocks).
(uncountable) A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:

morphometric adj
μορφομετρικός

morphosyntactic adj
μορφοσυντακτικός
Pertaining to morphosyntax.

morphosyntax morphosyntaxes n
μορφοσύνταξη

mortadella mortadellas n
μορταδέλα
A smooth-textured Italian pork sausage with lumps of fat, flavoured with spices; eaten cold.

mortal /ˈmɔɹtəl/ /ˈmɔːtəl/ more mortal most mortal adj
θνητός θανάσιμος
Susceptible to death by aging, sickness, injury, or wound; not immortal. [from 14th c.]
θανάσιμος
Causing death; deadly, fatal, killing, lethal (now only of wounds, injuries etc.). [from 14th c.]
Affecting as if with power to kill; deathly.

mortal /ˈmɔɹtəl/ /ˈmɔːtəl/ mortals n
θνητός
A human; someone susceptible to death.

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ mortalities n
θνησιμότητα
The state of being susceptible to death.

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ mortars n
κονίαμα
(uncountable) A mixture of lime or cement, sand and water used for bonding building blocks.
γουδί όλμος
(countable) A hollow vessel used to pound, crush, rub, grind or mix ingredients with a pestle.
(countable, military, historical) A short, heavy, large-bore cannon designed for indirect fire at very steep trajectories.
(countable, military) A relatively lightweight, often portable indirect fire weapon which transmits recoil to a base plate and is designed to lob explosive shells at very steep trajectories. [from 20th c.]

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ mortgages n
υποθήκη
(legal) A special form of secured loan where the purpose of the loan must be specified to the lender, to purchase assets that must be fixed (not movable) property, such as a house or piece of farm land. The assets are registered as the legal property of the borrower but the lender can seize them and dispose of them if they are not satisfied with the manner in which the repayment of the loan is conducted by the borrower. Once the loan is fully repaid, the lender loses this right of seizure and the assets are then deemed to be unencumbered.

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪd͡ʒ/ v
υποθηκεύω
(transitive, legal) To borrow against a property, to obtain a loan for another purpose by giving away the right of seizure to the lender over a fixed property such as a house or piece of land; to pledge a property in order to get a loan.

mortification /-fə-/ /-tə-/ /ˌmoɹtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ mortifications n
προσβολή ταπείνωση
A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
γάγγραινα νέκρωση
(medicine) The death of part of the body.

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /moʊˈzeɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪk/ mosaics n
ψηφιδωτό μωσαϊκό
A piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.
(genetics) An individual composed of two or more cell lines of different genetic or chromosomal constitution, but from the same zygote.

moscovium /mɒˈskəʊ.vi.əm/ n
μοσκόβιο
The chemical element with atomic number 115.

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ mosques n
τζαμί τέμενος
(Islam) A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.

mosquito /mɒˈskiː.təʊ/ /məˈski.toʊ/ /məˈskiːto/ [məˈskiːɾ̥o] [məˈskɪto] mosquitoes mosquitos n
κουνούπι
A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria, dengue and yellow fever.

mosquito net mosquito nets n
κουνουπιέρα
A fine net, placed around a bed, in a window opening, etc., to provide protection against mosquitoes and other insects, and the diseases carried by them.

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ mosses n
βρύο μούσκλο
Any of various small, green, seedless plants growing on the ground or on the surfaces of trees, stones, etc.; now specifically, a plant of the phylum Bryophyta (formerly division Musci).
βρύα βρύο
(countable) A kind or species of such plants.

most of all adv
πάνω απ' όλα
to a greater extent than anything else

motel /moʊˈtɛl/ motels n
μοτέλ
(also, _, attributive) A type of hotel or lodging establishment, often located near a major highway, which typically features a series of rooms the entrances of which are immediately adjacent to a parking lot to facilitate convenient access to automobiles parked there.

motet motets n
μοτέτο
A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.

moth /mɑθ/ /mɒθ/ /mɔθ/ moths n
νυχτοπεταλούδα
A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.

moth-eaten more moth-eaten most moth-eaten adj
σκωροφαγωμένος
Containing holes by having been eaten by moth larvae.
(figurative, by extension) Old and in poor condition.

mothball /mɒθbɔːl/ mothballs n
ναφθαλίνη
(usually, in plural) A small ball of chemical pesticide (typically naphthalene) and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae in order to protect them from this damage.

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ [ˈmɐðə(ɹ)] mothers n
μητέρα μάνα
A female parent, sometimes especially a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered).
μητέρα
(figuratively) A source or origin.
Something that is the greatest or most significant of its kind. (See mother of all.)

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ [ˈmɐðə(ɹ)] v
ανατρέφω κανακεύω
(transitive) To treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture.

mother superior mother superiors mothers superior n
ηγουμένη
A nun in charge of a priory or convent; either a prioress or an abbess.

mother tongue /ˈmʌð.ə ˌtʌŋ/ /ˈmʌð.ɚ ˌtʌŋ/ mother tongues n
μητρική γλώσσα
The language one first learned; the language one grew up with; one's native language.

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ mother-in-laws mothers-in-law n
πεθερά
The mother of one's spouse.

mother-of-pearl /ˌmʌðəɹ əv ˈpɜː(ɹ)l/ mother-of-pearls n
φίλντισι
The hard pearly inner layer of certain mollusk shells; nacre.

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ motherboards n
μητρική κάρτα
(computer hardware) The primary circuit board of a personal computer, containing the circuitry for the central processing unit, keyboard, mouse and monitor, together with slots for other devices.

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ motherfuckers n
μαλάκας καριόλης παλιογαμιόλης παλιοπαπάρας
(vulgar) An extremely intense experience, often but not always negative.
(vulgar, literally) One who engages in incest with their mother.
(vulgar, literally) One who engages in sex with a mother, not necessarily one's own.

motherland /ˈmʌð.ə.lænd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ motherlands n
πατρίδα
The country of one's ancestors.
The country of one's birth.

mothproof more mothproof most mothproof adj
αντισκορικός

motif /moʊˈtiːf/ motifs n
μοτίβο
A recurring or dominant element; an artistic theme.
(music) A short melodic or lyrical passage that is repeated in several parts of a work.
A decorative figure that is repeated in a design or pattern.

motion /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈməʊ.ʃən/ motions n
κίνηση
(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
πρόταση
(countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.

motion sickness n
ναυτία
A feeling of nausea or dizziness caused by a disagreement between visually perceived movement and the vestibular system's sense of movement; typically resulting from travel in a vehicle such as a ship or car.

motivation motivations n
προθυμία
Willingness of action especially in behavior.
κίνητρο
An incentive or reason for doing something.

motley /ˈmɑtli/ /ˈmɒtli/ more motley most motley motlier motliest adj
ανομοιόμορφος ετερόκλητος
Comprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.
πολύχρωμος
Having many colours; variegated.

motor /ˈmoʊtəɹ/ /ˈməʊtə/ [ˈmoʊɾɚ] motors n
κινητήρας μηχανή
A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

motor home motor homes n
τροχόσπιτο
A type of recreational vehicle, a self-propelled structure built on a truck or bus chassis containing living accommodations.

motor oil motor oils n
λάδι μηχανής
Oil for lubricating an internal-combustion engine.

motor scooter motor scooters n
βέσπα μηχανοκίνητο πατίνι σκούτερ
A small motorcycle or moped with a step-through frame.

motor ship motor ships n
μότορσιπ
(watercraft) A seagoing vessel powered by an internal combustion engine, usually a diesel. Compare with steamship.

motorboat /ˈmoʊtəˌboʊt/ /ˈməʊtəˌbəʊt/ motorboats n
μηχανοκίνητο σκάφος ταχυπλοΐα
(nautical) Any vessel driven by an engine (either inboard or outboard), but especially a small one.

motorcade /ˈməʊtə(ɹ)ˌkeɪd/ /ˌməʊtə(ɹ)ˈkeɪd/ motorcades n
αυτοκινητοπομπή
A procession of cars carrying VIPs, especially political figures.

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkəl/ [ˈmoʊɾɚˌsaɪkl̩] motorcycles n
μοτοσικλέτα δίκυκλο μηχανή μοτοσυκλέτα
An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

motorcyclist motorcyclists n
μοτοσικλετιστής μοτοσικλετίστρια
Someone who rides a motorcycle.

motorway /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ motorways n
αυτοκινητόδρομος υπερταχείας κυκλοφορίας δρόμος χωρίς διόδια
(In Europe, New Zealand and parts of Australia) A highway with grade-separated crossings (rather than level crossings) and designed (and only permitted) for high-speed motor-traffic (in Europe motor vehicles with a higher speed limit than 40 km/h) running in two directions on one separate carriageway each

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ /ˈmɒ.təʊ/ mottoes mottos n
ρητό
(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ mouflons n
μουφλόν
A species of wild sheep, Ovis orientalis musimon, syn. Ovis aries musimon, endemic to Sardinia and Corsica. [from c. 1770]

mountain /ˈmaʊn.tən/ /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ [ˈmaʊn.tn̩] [ˈmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] [ˈmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩] mountains n
βουνό όρος
(countable) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit. [from 12th c.]
(countable) Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap. [from 15th c.]

mountain bike mountain bikes n
ποδήλατο βουνού
(cycling) A bicycle specially designed for off-road riding, typically with straight, flat handlebars, a heavier frame than road bikes, higher ground clearance, and wider tires, sometimes with knobs on them for greater traction.

mountain range mountain ranges n
οροσειρά
(geography) A series of adjoining mountains, often in a line.

mountaineer /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ [ˌmãʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ] [ˌmæ̃ʊ̯̃(n)ʔn̩ˈiəɹ] mountaineers n
ορειβάτης
A person who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure. [from 19th c.]

mountaineering mountaineerings n
ορειβασία
The sport of climbing mountains.

mountaintop mountaintops n
βουνοκορφή καταράχι
The summit of a mountain.

mounted /ˈmaʊntɪd/ adj
έφιππος
On horseback.

mournful /ˈmo(ː)ɹnfəl/ /ˈmoənfəl/ /ˈmɔɹnfəl/ /ˈmɔːnfəl/ more mournful most mournful mournfuller mournfullest adj
πένθιμος
Filled with grief or sadness; being in a state in which one mourns.

mourning /ˈmo(ː)ɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmoənɪŋ/ /ˈmoɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmʊənɪŋ/ /ˈmʊɹnɪŋ/ [ˈmo̞ɹnɪŋ] mournings n
πένθος
The act of expressing or feeling sorrow or regret; lamentation.
Feeling or expressing sorrow over someone's death.
The traditional clothes worn by those who mourn (in Western societies, typically coloured black).

mouse /maʊs/ /maʊz/ /mʌʊs/ /mʌʊz/ mice n
ποντίκι ποντικός
Any small rodent of the genus Mus.
(computing) (plural mice or, rarely, mouses) An input device that is moved over a pad or other flat surface to produce a corresponding movement of a pointer on a graphical display.

mouse pad /ˈmaʊs.pæd/ mouse pads n
mouse pad
(US, Australia, computing) A pad with surface used to enhance the movement of a computer mouse.

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ mousetraps n
ποντικοπαγίδα φάκα
(countable) A device for capturing or killing mice and other rodents.

moussaka /muːˈsɑːkə/ moussakas n
μουσακάς
A dish consisting of layers of minced lamb or beef, sliced aubergine (eggplant) or potatoes, tomatoes and béchamel sauce, baked in the oven.

moustache /məˈstaːʃ/ /məˈstæʃ/ /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /məˈstɒʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ moustaches n
μουστάκι
A growth of facial hair between the nose and the upper lip.

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ [məʊθ] mouths n
στόμα
(anatomy) The opening of a creature through which food is ingested.
εκβολές
The end of a river out of which water flows into a sea or other large body of water.
στόμιο στόμα
An outlet, aperture or orifice.

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation mouth-to-mouth resuscitations n
στόμα-με-στόμα

mouthful mouthfuls mouthsful n
μπουκιά
The amount that will fit in a mouth.

mouthpart mouthparts n
στοματικό μόριο
(usually, in plural) An appendage-like structure on the outside of an insect's or other arthropod's mouth, serving to manipulate and masticate food.

mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ mouthpieces n
επιστόμιο
The part of a wind instrument that is held in or against the mouth.
μικρόφωνο τηλεφώνου
The part of a telephone that is held close to the mouth.
φερέφωνο
A spokesman; one who speaks on behalf of someone else.

move /muːv/ moves n
μετακόμιση
The event of changing one's residence.
κίνηση μετακόμιση
(board games) The act of moving a token on a gameboard from one position to another according to the rules of the game.

move /muːv/ v
μετακομίζω
κινώ
(transitive, ergative) To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another
συγκινώ
(transitive) To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).
προτρέπω
(transitive, intransitive) To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit

move on v
προχωρώ συνεχίζω
(idiomatic, intransitive) To continue, to proceed, to go on

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ movements n
κίνηση κίνημα
Physical motion between points in space.
κίνημα
A trend in various fields or social categories, a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals
μέρος
(music) A large division of a larger composition.

movie /ˈmuːvi/ movies n
ταινία φιλμ έργο
(chiefly, North America, AU) A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film.

movie star movie stars n
αστέρι της ταινίας πρωταγωνιστής της ταινίας
A leading actor in a movie, especially one perceived as a celebrity.

moxibustion /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/ moxibustions n
καυτηριασμός με μόξα
(folk medicine) The burning of moxa against the skin to treat pain or illness.

mozzarella /mut.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɑt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ /mʌt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ mozzarellas mozzarelle n
μοτσαρέλα
Soft Italian cheese made from cow's or buffalo's milk and commonly used as a pizza topping and in salads etc.

mu /mju/ /mjuː/ /muː/ mus n
μι
The 12th letter of the Modern Greek alphabet.

much /mʊt͡ʃ/ /mʌt͡ʃ/ more most adv
πολύ
To a great extent.

mucous membrane mucous membranes n
βλεννογόνος
(anatomy) A membrane which secretes mucus. It forms the lining of various body passages that communicate with the air, such as the respiratory, genitourinary, and alimentary tracts including the mouth, nasal passages, vagina, and urethra.

mucus /ˈmjuːkəs/ muci mucuses n
βλέννα
(physiology) A slippery secretion from the lining of the mucous membranes.

mud /mʌd/ muds n
λάσπη βόρβορος γύψος πηλός
A mixture of water and soil or fine grained sediment.

mudbrick /ˈmʌd.bɹɪk/ mudbricks n
πλίνθος
Adobe brick; unfired brick made from mud or clay mixed with straw.

muddle /ˈmʌd(ə)l/ /ˈmʌdl̩/ v
θολώνω συγχέω
To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.

muddy the waters v
θολώνω τα νερά
(idiom) To make something unclear and difficult to understand.

mudguard mudguards n
λασπωτήρας
A cover over the wheels of a vehicle, or a flap behind that wheel, to prevent water and mud being projected.

mudslinger mudslingers n
λασπολόγος
One who casts aspersions or insults; especially a political candidate who makes negative statements about the opposition.

mudslinging mudslingings n
λασπολογία
Casting aspersions with intent to discredit.

muesli /ˈmjuːsli/ /ˈmjuːzli/ mueslis n
μούσλι
A breakfast dish based on uncooked rolled oats and fruit.

muezzin /muˈɛ.zɪn/ muezzins n
μουεζίνης
(Islam) The person who issues the call to prayer from one of the minarets of a mosque.

mufti /ˈmʊfti/ /ˈmʌfti/ muftis n
μουφτής
(countable, Islam) A Muslim scholar and interpreter of sharia law, who can deliver a fatwa.
πολιτικά πολιτικά ρούχα
(uncountable, AU, British, New Zealand) A civilian dress when worn by a member of the military, or casual dress when worn by a pupil of a school who normally would wear uniform.

mug /mʌɡ/ mugs n
κούπα κύπελλο κορόιδο
A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.A mug
μούρη μούτρο φάτσα
(slang, often, derogatory) The face.
κορόιδο
(slang, derogatory) A gullible or easily-cheated person.

mug /mʌɡ/ v
ληστεύω
(transitive) To assault for the purpose of robbery.

mujahid /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/ mujahideen mujahidin mujahids n
μουτζαχίντ
(Islam) A Muslim engaging in jihad, especially armed jihad; a jihadist.

mujik /muːˈʒiːk/ /ˈmuː(d)ʒɪk/ mujiki mujiks n
μουζίκος
A Russian (male) peasant. [from 16th c.]

mukhtar /ˈmʊktɑɹ/ /ˈmʊktɑː/ [ˈmʊx-] mukhtars n
μουχτάρης
(politics) A minor official—usually overseeing a village or town—in many Arab countries and (historical) in the Ottoman Empire and its successor states, including Turkey, Northern Cyprus, and formerly Albania.

mulatto /m(j)ʊˈlætəʊ/ /muˈlɑtoʊ/ mulattoes mulattos n
μιγάς
(historical, now, sometimes, pejorative) A person of mixed black and white descent, especially a person with one black and one white parent or two mulatto parents.

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɹi/ mulberries n
μουριά μούρο
(countable) The fruit of this tree.

mule /mjuːl/ mules n
μουλάρι ημίονος
The generally sterile male or female hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

muleteer /ˌmjuːləˈtɪə(ɹ)/ muleteers n
αγωγιάτης μουλαράς
A mule driver.

mull /mʌl/ mulls n
τέλα
The gauze used in bookbinding to adhere a text block to a book's cover.

mullah /ˈmʊ.lə/ /ˈmʌ.lə/ mullahs n
μουλάς
(Islam) A religious scholar and teacher of sharia law.

mulled wine mulled wines n
γκλουβάιν
Red wine with spices (e.g. cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger) served hot.

mullet /ˈmʌlət/ /ˈmʌlɪt/ mullet mullets n
κέφαλος
A fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes), especially the genus Mullus (the red mullets or goatfish).

multi- /ˈmʌl.taɪ/ /ˈmʌl.ti/ prefix
πολυ-
Many; pertaining to many things.

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ more multicolored most multicolored adj
πολύχρωμος
(American spelling) Having multiple colors.

multicolumn adj
πολύστηλος

multicore /-(ˌ)taɪ-/ /ˈmʌltɪ(ˌ)kɔː/ /ˌmʌltiˈkɔɹ/ adj
πολυπύρηνος

multicrisis adj
πολυκρίση

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ more multicultural most multicultural adj
πολυπολιτισμικός
Relating or pertaining to several different cultures.

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ multiculturalisms n
πολυπολιτισμικότητα
The characteristics of an organization, society, city etc. which has many different ethnic or national cultures mingling freely; political or social policies which support or encourage such coexistence. [from 20th c.]

multidimensional adj
πολυδιάστατος
(mathematics) Having more than two dimensions.

multidimensionality multidimensionalities n
πολυδιάστατος χαρακτήρας πολυδιαστασιμότητα
The property or state of being multidimensional.

multidisciplinary more multidisciplinary most multidisciplinary adj
πολυεπιστημονικός πολυθεματικός
Relating to multiple areas of study.

multifractal more multifractal most multifractal adj
πολυκλαστικός πολυμορφοκλασματικός

multifrequency adj
πολυσυχνοτικός

multilateral adj
πολύπλευρος
Having many sides or points of view.
πολυμερής
(politics) Involving three or more parties or nations.

multilateralism multilateralisms n
πολυμέρεια
A system by which nations consult others in matters of foreign policy, by way of organisations such as the United Nations.

multilayered more multilayered most multilayered adj
πολυεπίπεδος
Having more than one layer.

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ more multilingual most multilingual adj
πολύγλωσσος
Of, relating to, or involving multiple languages.
(of a person) Able to communicate in a number of languages.

multimedia /məltiˈmiːdi.ə/ n
πολυμέσο
The combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.

multimillionaire multimillionaires n
πολυεκατομμυριούχος
A person whose net worth is multiple million dollars, pounds, euros or some other currency.

multimodal more multimodal most multimodal adj
πολυτροπικός
Having or employing multiple modes.

multimorbid more multimorbid most multimorbid adj
πολυνοσηρός
Suffering from more than one chronic illness at the same time.

multimorbidity multimorbidities n
πολυνοσηρότητα
The condition of being multimorbid.

multiple inheritance n
πολλαπλή κληρονομικότητα
(programming, object-oriented) The ability to inherit from more than one superclass in a single subclass.

multiplex v
πολυπλέκω
(computing) To combine several signals into one.

multiplexer multiplexers n
πολυπλέκτης
A device that interleaves several activities; a switching device.

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ multiplications n
πολλαπλασιασμός
(countable, arithmetic) A calculation involving multiplication.
The process of multiplying or increasing in number; increase.

multiplication sign multiplication signs n
επί
(mathematics) Any symbol (in particular ×, * or ·) used to denote the operation of multiplication.

multiplicity multiplicities n
πολλαπλότητα
The state of being made of multiple diverse elements.
πλήθος
A large indeterminate number.

multiplier /ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪəɹ/ [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ɚ] multipliers n
πολλαπλασιαστής
(arithmetic) A number by which another (the multiplicand) is to be multiplied.
(grammar) An adjective indicating the number of times something is to be multiplied.

multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ v
πολλαπλασιάζω
(transitive, arithmetic, with by) To perform multiplication on (a number).
(intransitive, arithmetic) To perform multiplication.

multipolar /mʌltiˈpəʊlə/ more multipolar most multipolar adj
πολυπολικός
(physics, biology) Having more than two poles. [from 19th c.]
(politics) Of or relating to an international system in which a number of states wield most of the cultural, economic, and political influence. [from 20th c.]

multipolarity multipolarities n
πολυπολικότητα
The condition of being multipolar.

multiracial /ˌmʌltiˈɹeɪʃəl/ more multiracial most multiracial adj
πολυφυλετικός
Composed of, or having a mixture of, multiple races.

multitool multitools n
πολυεργαλείο
A portable hand tool that combines several individual functions in a single assembly or body; thus:

multitude /ˈmʌltəˌt(j)ud/ /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/ [-t͡ʃ-] multitudes n
πλήθος
A great amount or number, often of people; abundance, myriad, profusion.
πλήθος μάζα
The mass of ordinary people; the masses, the populace.

multiuser adj
πολυχρηστικός

multiverse /ˈmʌltiːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈmʌltəˌvɝs/ /ˈmʌltɪˌvɜːs/ multiverses n
πολυσύμπαν
(physics, cosmology) The hypothetical group of all the possible universes in existence.

mum /mʌm/ mums n
μαμά
(UK, Ireland, Canada, New England, South Africa, India, Singapore) Mother.

mummify v
ταριχεύω
(intransitive) To become a mummy.

mummy /ˈmʌmi/ mummies n
μαμά
(chiefly, UK, New England, usually, childish) mother.
μούμια
(countable, by extension) A reanimated embalmed human corpse, as a stock character in horror films. [from 20th c.]

mumps n
παρωτίτιδα μαγουλάδες
(pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.

mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ mundaner mundanest adj
κοσμικός γήινος
Worldly, earthly, profane, vulgar as opposed to heavenly.
κοινότοπος πεζός
Ordinary; not new.
άχαρος
Tedious; repetitive and boring.

municipality /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/ municipalities n
δήμος
A district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts; a borough, city, or incorporated town or village.

muon /ˈmjuːɒn/ muons n
μιόνιο
(physics) An unstable elementary particle in the lepton family, having similar properties to the electron but with a mass 207 times greater.

mural /ˈmjɝəl/ /ˈmjʊəɹəl/ /ˈmjʊɹəl/ murals n
τοιχογραφία
A large painting, usually drawn on a wall.

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ murders n
φόνος ανθρωποκτονία δολοφονία
(uncountable, legal, in jurisdictions which use the felony murder rule) The act of committing or abetting a crime that results in the killing of a person, regardless of intent, and even if the committer or abettor is not the one who killed the person: felony murder.
μαρτύριο
(uncountable, used as a predicative noun) Something terrible to endure.

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
δολοφονώ σκοτώνω φονεύω
To kill (a person or persons) unlawfully, especially with predetermination

murderer /ˈmɜːdəɹə/ /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/ murderers murderess n
φονιάς δολοφόνος δολοφόνισσα φόνισσα
A person who commits murder.

murderess /-ɹəs/ /mɜːdəˈɹɛs/ /ˈmɜːdəɹɪs/ /ˈmɜːdɹɪs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ murderer murderesses n
φόνισσα δολοφόνισσα
a woman who commits murder.

murderous /ˈmɜːdəɹəs/ /ˈmɜːdɹəs/ /ˈmɝdəɹəs/ /ˈmɝdɹəs/ more murderous most murderous adj
φονικός δολοφονικός
Of a person: intending or likely to commit murder; bloodthirsty, homicidal.
φονικός
(by extension) Very difficult.

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ murmurs n
μουρμουρητό μουρμούρισμα
(countable, uncountable) Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water.
A muttered complaint or protest; the expression of dissatisfaction in a low muttering voice; any expression of complaint or discontent.
μουρμουρητό μουρμούρισμα φύσημα
(cardiology, medicine) The sound made by any condition which produces noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ v
μουρμουρίζω
(intransitive) To speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble, mutter. [from 14th c.]

murrain /ˈmʌɹɪn/ murrains n
επιζωοτία
(veterinary medicine, chiefly, historical) Any of several highly infectious diseases of cattle, such as anthrax, or a particular epizootic#Noun thereof.

muscle /ˈmʌ.sl̩/ /ˈmʌ.səl/ muscles n
μυς
(uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
(countable) An organ composed of muscle tissue.
δύναμη ρώμη
(uncountable, figurative) Strength, force.

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ muses n
μούσα
(of people) A source of inspiration.

museum /mjuˈziəm/ /mjuˈzæm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ /mjəˈziːəm/ [mjuˈzɛəm] musea museums n
μουσείο
A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.

mush /mʌʃ/ mushes n
παπάρα
A food comprising cracked or rolled grains cooked in water or milk; porridge.

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ /ˈmʌʃˌɹʊm/ mushrooms n
μανιτάρι
A fungus producing such fruiting bodies.

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ musics n
μουσική
A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.
(figuratively) Any interesting or pleasing sounds.
νότες παρτιτούρα
A guide to playing or singing a particular tune; sheet music.

music of the spheres n
μουσική των σφαιρών
A continuous, glorious, harmonious set of sounds that are not audible to ordinary human beings, said in ancient and medieval Western cosmology to be produced by the movement of the celestial bodies.

music stand music stands n
αναλόγιο μουσικής
A stand made for holding pages or books of sheet music.

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ more musical most musical adj
μουσικός
Of, belonging or relating to music, or to its performance or notation.
Pleasing to the ear; sounding agreeably; having the qualities of music; melodious; harmonious.
Fond of music; discriminating with regard to music; gifted or skilled in music.

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ musicals n
μιούζικαλ
A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

musical instrument musical instruments n
μουσικό όργανο μουσικό όργανο
A device, object, contrivance or machine used to produce musical notes or sounds.

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ musicians n
μουσικός
A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, occupation, or profession.

musicology /mjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒi/ musicologies n
μουσικολογία
(music) the scholarly or scientific study of music, as in historical research, musical theory, or the physical nature of sound.

musique concrète n
συγκεκριμένη μουσική
A genre of music created by the electronic manipulation of sounds that occur naturally.

musk ox musk oxen n
μοσχόβους προβατόβους ο μοσχοφόρος
An Arctic mammal, Ovibos moschatus of the Caprinae subfamily of the family Bovidae, having a thick coat and long curved horns.

musket /ˈmʌskət/ /ˈmʌskɪt/ muskets n
μουσκέτο
A kind of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army, originally fired by means of a match, or matchlock, for which several mechanical appliances (including the flintlock, and finally the percussion lock) were successively substituted; ultimately superseded by the rifle.

musketeer /ˈmʌskətə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌskɪtə(ɹ)/ musketeers n
μουσκετοφόρος
(military) A foot soldier armed with a musket.
σωματοφύλακας
(military) In 17th- and 18th-century France, a member of the royal household bodyguard.

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ muskrats n
μοσχοπόντικας
A large aquatic rodent (Ondatra zibethicus).

muslin /ˈmʌz.lɪn/ muslins n
μουσελίνα
(textile) Any of several varieties of thin cotton cloth.

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ mussels n
μύδι
Any of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ musts n
αναγκαιότητα υποχρέωση
Something that is mandatory or required.
μούστος
Fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes.

must /məs(t)/ /ˈmʌst/ v
πρέπει
(modal, _, auxiliary, defective) To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a failure or negative consequence.

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmɐs.təd] [ˈmʊs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] adj
μουσταρδί
Of a dark yellow colour.

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmɐs.təd] [ˈmʊs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] mustards n
σινάπι μουστάρδα
The leaves of the mustard plant, used as a salad.
μουσταρδί
Dark yellow colour, the colour of mustard.
μουστάρδα σινάπι
The tomalley of a crab, which resembles the condiment.

mustard gas mustard gases n
αέριο μουστάρδας
A highly cytotoxic vesicant, C4H8Cl2S, used in World War I that is known to cause skin burns, blisters, inflammation, edema, and potentially other respiratory effects.

mutagenicity mutagenicities n
μεταλλαξιγένεση μεταλλαξιτενία
(uncountable) The condition of being mutagenic.

mutant /ˈmju(t)n̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ mutants n
μεταλλαγμένος
(genetics) That has mutated, with one or more new characteristics from a mutation.

mutate /mjuːˈteɪt/ /ˈmju.teɪt/ v
μεταλλάσσομαι
(intransitive) To undergo mutation.

mutation /mjuˈteɪʃən/ mutations n
μετάλλαξη
Any alteration or change.
(genetics) Any heritable change of the base-pair sequence of genetic material.
μεταλλαγή
(linguistics) An alteration in a particular sound of a word, especially the initial consonant, which is triggered by the word's morphological or syntactic context and not by its phonological context.

mutatis mutandis /m(j)uˌtɑtəs m(j)uˈtɑndəs/ /m(j)uːˌtɑːtɪs muːˈtandɪs/ /mjuˌteɪtəs mjuˈtændəs/ adv
τηρουμένων των αναλογιών
(especially, law) with the necessary changes being made; with the necessary modifications; with such changes as are necessary to ensure congruence

mute /mjuːt/ /mɪu̯t/ muter mutest adj
άλαλος
Not having the power of speech; dumb. [from 15th c.]

mute swan mute swans n
βουβόκυκνος κοινός κύκνος
A species of white plumaged swan, Cygnus olor, having a distinctive orange bill with a black tip, native to Eurasia and widely introduced elsewhere as an ornamental waterbird.

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ /ˈmjut.ni/ mutinies n
ανταρσία στάση κίνημα
An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ /ˈmjut.ni/ v
στασιάζω
(intransitive) To commit a mutiny.

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ v
μουρμουρίζω
To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath.

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ [ˈmʌʔn̩] muttons n
πρόβειο κρέας
The meat of sheep used as food.

mutton dressed as lamb n
κοριτσόγρια πουρέιντζερ
(UK, derogatory) A middle-aged or elderly woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman, especially if in a deliberate attempt to appear young.

mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ more mutual most mutual adj
αμοιβαίος κοινός
Having the same relationship, each to each other.
αμοιβαίος αλληλοπαθής
Reciprocal.
κοινός
Possessed in common.
αμοιβαίος
(Relating to a company, insurance or financial institution) Owned by the members.

mutuality mutualities n
αμοιβαιότητα
The property of being mutual.

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ muzzles n
ρύγχος
The protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.
φίμωτρο
A device used to prevent an animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.

muzzleloader muzzleloaders n
εμπροσθογεμές όπλο
A variety of firearm in which the weapon is loaded from the end that discharges the projectile (the muzzle).

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mə/ /mɪ/ determiner
μου
Belonging to me.

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
το αυτοκίνητό μου χάλασε
(This entry is a translation hub.)

my kingdom for a horse phraseologicalUnit
αντί πινακίου φακής
The speaker is willing to sacrifice anything to obtain a seemingly unimportant item that is invaluable at a critical moment.

my name is phraseologicalUnit
το όνομά μου είναι
A common way to identify oneself.

mycobacterium mycobacteria n
μυκοβακτήριο
(bacteriology) Any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.

mydriasis /maɪ-/ /mɪˈdɹaɪ ə sɪs/ mydriases n
μυδρίαση

myelofibrosis /ˌmaɪ ə loʊ faɪˈbɹoʊ sɪs/ myelofibroses n
μυελοΐνωση μυελοσκλήρυνση
collagen deposition by fibroblasts in the bone marrow, whether primary or secondary to other causes such as medication.

myocarditis myocardites myocarditides myocarditises n
μυοκαρδίτιδα
(pathology, cardiology) Inflammation of the myocardium.

myocardium myocardia myocardiums n
μυοκάρδιο
(anatomy, cardiology) The muscular substance of the heart; the middle of the three layers forming the outer wall of the human heart.

myoma /maɪˈoʊmə/ myomas myomata n
μύωμα
(pathology) A tumor composed of muscle tissue, usually benign and commonly occurring in the uterus and the esophagus.

myometrium /ˌmaɪəʊˈmiːtɹiəm/ myometria n
μυομήτριο
(anatomy) The smooth muscle forming the wall of the uterus.

myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/ /maɪˈɑpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ more myopic most myopic adj
μυωπικός
Near-sighted; unable to see distant objects unaided.

myotrophy n
μυατροφία

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ /ˈmɪɹi.əd/ myriads n
μυριάδα
(historical) Ten thousand; 10,000 [from 16th c.]

myroblyte /ˈmɪɹəblaɪt/ myroblytes n
μυροβλύτης μυροβλύτισσα
A saint whose relics or place of burial produce or are said to have produced the Oil of Saints ("an aromatic liquid with healing properties" or "holy water (very much like myrrh)") or the odour of sanctity.

myrrh /mɜɹ/ [mɜː(ɹ)] [mɝ] myrrhs n
σμύρνα μύρο
A red-brown resinous material, the dried sap of a tree of the species Commiphora myrrha, used as perfume, incense or medicine.

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
ο εαυτός μου
(reflexive pronoun) Me, as direct or indirect object the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition, when the speaker is also the subject. [from 9th c.]
Me (as the object of a verb or preposition). [from 10th c.]

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪɹi.əs/ more mysterious most mysterious adj
μυστήριος μυστηριώδης
Of unknown origin.

mystery /ˈmɪst(ə)ɹi/ mysteries n
μυστήριο
Something secret or unexplainable; an unknown.

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ more mystic most mystic adj
μυστικός
Of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical.
μυστήριος μυστηριώδης
Mysterious and strange; arcane, obscure or enigmatic.

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ mystics n
μυστικίστρια μυστικιστής
Someone who practices mysticism.

mysticism /ˈmɪs.tɪˌsɪz.əm̩/ mysticisms n
μυστικισμός
The beliefs, ideas, or thoughts of mystics.
A doctrine of direct communication or spiritual intuition of divine truth.
A transcendental union of soul or mind with the divine reality or divinity.
μυστικοπάθεια
Obscure thoughts and speculations.

myth /mɪθ/ myths n
μύθος
A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.
An invented story, theory, or concept.

mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/ more mythical most mythical adj
μυθικός
Existing in myth.

mythology /mɪˈθɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /mɪˈθɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ mythologies n
μυθολογία
(countable, _, and, _, uncountable) The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.

mythomania mythomanias n
μυθομανία
A compulsion to tell lies and exaggerate the truth.

myxoma myxomas myxomata n
μύξωμα
A tumor consisting of primitive connective tissue and mucous elements.

myxomatosis /ˌmɪksəməˈtəʊsɪs/ n
μυξωμάτωση
A usually fatal viral disease of rabbits, causing skin tumors.

mâche n
μαρουλάκι σμίρνηο
Valerianella locusta, a small dicot annual plant of the family Caprifoliaceae often cultivated as a salad green or herb.

n/a adj
μη εφαρμόσιμος
not applicable
μη διαθέσιμος
not available

nadir /neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/ /neɪˈdɪɚ/ /ˈneɪ.də(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɚ/ /ˈneɪˌdɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪˌdɪɚ/ /ˈnæd.ɪə(ɹ)/ nadirs n
ναδίρ
The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ nags n
αλογάκι
A small horse; a pony.
ψωράλογο
An old, useless horse.

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ v
γκρινιάζω
(ambitransitive) To repeatedly remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way, often about insignificant or unnecessary matters.

naga /ˈnɑːɡə/ nagas n
νάγκα
(Indian mythology) A member of a class of semi-divine creatures, often taking the form of a very large snake and associated with water.

naiad /ˈnaɪæd/ /ˈnaɪəd/ /ˈneɪæd/ /ˈneɪəd/ naiades naiads n
ναϊάδα
(Greek mythology) A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
νύμφη
(entomology) The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] nails n
νύχι καρφί
The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
καρφί νύχι
A spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials. The nail is generally driven through two or more layers of material by means of impacts from a hammer or other device. It is then held in place by friction.

nail /neɪl/ [neɪ̯ɫ] v
καρφώνω
(intransitive) To drive a nail.
(transitive, slang) To expose as a sham.
(transitive, slang) To hit (a target) effectively with some weapon.
(transitive, vulgar, slang) Of a male, to engage in sexual intercourse with.
(military) To spike, as a cannon.

nail clipper nail clippers n
νυχοκόπτης
A mechanical device used to trim fingernails and toenails.

nail file nail files n
λίμα
A small file made of soft metal, or a board covered with fine sandpaper, for filing and shaping one's fingernails and toenails.

naive /naɪˈiːv/ /nɑːˈiːv/ more naive most naive adj
αφελής
Lacking worldly experience, wisdom, or judgement; unsophisticated.
ναΐφ
(of art) Produced in a simple, childlike style, deliberately rejecting sophisticated techniques.

naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ more naked most naked adj
γυμνός τσιτσίδι
Bare, not covered by clothing.

naked as the day one was born adj
τσίτσιδος
Completely naked.

nakedness nakednesses n
γύμνια
The state or condition of being naked; nudity; bareness; defenselessness; undisguisedness.

name /neɪm/ names n
όνομα
Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.
Reputation.
αναγνωριστικό
(computing) A unique identifier, generally a string of characters.

name /neɪm/ v
ονομάζω ονοματίζω
(ditransitive) To give a name to.
(transitive, Westminster system politics) To initiate a process to temporarily remove a member of parliament who is breaking the rules of conduct.
καθορίζω κατονομάζω
(transitive) To mention, specify.
κατονομάζω
(transitive) To publicly implicate by name.
διορίζω εκλέγω
(transitive) To designate for a role.

name day name days n
ονομαστική γιορτή
The feast day of the saint after whom one is named.

named /neɪmd/ /ˈneɪmd/ adj
ονοματιζόμενος ονοματισμένος ονόματι
Having a name.

nameless adj
χωρίς όνομα
Not having a name; unnamed.

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
δηλαδή ήτοι ονομαστικά
Specifically; that is to say.

namespace /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ namespaces n
ονοματοχώρος
(programming) A conceptual space that groups classes, identifiers, etc. to avoid conflicts with items in unrelated code that have the same names.

nanny /ˈnæni/ nannies n
νταντά
A child's nurse.

nanobiotechnology nanobiotechnologies n
νανοβιοτεχνολογία
Any of several forms of biotechnology employing devices on the nano scale

nanoelectronics n
νανοηλεκτρονική

nanoparticle nanoparticles n
νανοσωματίδιο
Any microscopic particle less than about 100 nanometers (nm) in diameter.

nanotechnology nanotechnologies n
νανοτεχνολογία
The science and technology of creating nanoparticles and of manufacturing machines which have sizes within the range of nanometres (1–100 nm).

nanoworld nanoworlds n
νανοκόσμος
The sphere of influence of nanotechnology

nap /nap/ /næp/ naps n
υπνάκος
χνούδι
A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather.

nap /nap/ /næp/ v
ελαφροκοιμάμαι
To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

napa cabbage napa cabbages n
κινέζικο λάχανο
A species of Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis, commonly used as an ingredient in East-Asian cuisines.

nape /neɪp/ napes n
αυχένας σβέρκος
The back part of the neck.

naphtha /ˈnæfθə/ /ˈnæpθə/ naphthas n
νάφθα
(dated) Naturally occurring liquid petroleum.

naphthalene /ˈnæfθəliːn/ naphthalenes n
ναφθαλίνη
A white crystalline hydrocarbon manufactured from coal tar; used in mothballs.
(organic compound) An aromatic bicyclic hydrocarbon, C10H8; an acene containing two fused benzene rings.

napiform /ˈneɪ.pɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈneɪp.ɪ.fɔːm/ more napiform most napiform adj
γογγυλοειδής
(botany) Shaped like a turnip; spherical at the top, but with a tapering bottom.

narcissism /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ narcissisms n
ναρκισσισμός αυτοθαυμασμός ωραιοπάθεια
Excessive love of oneself.

narcolepsy /ˈnɑː(ɹ)kəˌlɛpsi/ narcolepsies n
ναρκοληψία
(pathology) A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep, often brief, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations

narcotic /nɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒtɪk/ more narcotic most narcotic adj
ναρκωτικός
Of, or relating to narcotics.
(pharmaceutical effect) Inducing sleep; causing narcosis.

narcotic /nɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒtɪk/ narcotics n
ναρκωτικό
(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.
αναισθητικό ναρκωτικό
Any type of numbing or soothing drug.

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /nəˈɹæɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ /ˈnɛɹ.eɪt/ v
διηγούμαι
(transitive) To relate (a story or series of events) in speech or writing.

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ narratives n
αφήγημα
The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.

narrator /-nəˈɹeɪtɚ/ /-ɹətɚ/ /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæˌɹeɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] narrators n
αφηγητής αφηγήτρια
(narratology) The person or the "voice" whose viewpoint is used in telling a story.
(film, and, television) The person providing the voice-over in a documentary.

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ narrower narrowest adj
στενός
Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnɛ(ə)ɹoʊ/ v
στενεύω
(transitive) To reduce in width or extent; to contract.
(intransitive) To get narrower.

narrowness narrownesses n
στενότητα
(uncountable) the state of being narrow

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ narthexes narthices n
νάρθηκας
(architecture) A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.

narwhal /ˈnɑɹwɔl/ /ˈnɑɹwəl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɑl/ /ˈnɑɹʍɔl/ /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑɹˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑɹˌʍeɪl/ /ˈnɑːwəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ /ˈnɑːˌweɪl/ /ˈnɑːˌʍeɪl/ narwhal narwhals n
φάλαινα νάρβαλ
Monodon monoceros, an Arctic cetacean that grows to about 20 feet (6 meters) long, the male having a single horn-like tusk, a twisted, pointed canine tooth that projects forward.

nasal /ˈneɪ.zəl/ more nasal most nasal adj
έρρινος
(phonetics) Having a sound imparted by means of the nose; and specifically, made by lowering the soft palate, in some cases with closure of the oral passage, the voice thus issuing (wholly or partially) through the nose, as in the consonants m, n, ng.

nasal cavity nasal cavities n
ρινική κοιλότητα
(anatomy) In higher vertebrates, a large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face.

nasal septum nasal septa nasal septums n
ρινικό διάφραγμα
(anatomy) A bony and cartilaginous partition in the nose, separating the left and right airways in the nose and dividing the two nostrils.

nasty /ˈnaː.sti/ /ˈnæs.ti/ /ˈnɑː.sti/ nastier nastiest adj
βρωμερός ρυπαρός
(now, _, chiefly, _, US) Dirty, filthy. [from 14th c.]
αντιπαθητικός απεχθής αποκρουστικός
Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person). [from 15th c.]
αισχρός πρόστυχος
Indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd. [from 17th c.]

natatorial adj
νηκτικός

nation /ˈneɪ̯.ʃən/ /ˈneɪ̯.ʃɪn/ nations n
έθνος
(collective) A historically constituted, stable community of people, formed based on a common language, territory, economic life, ethnicity and/or psychological make-up manifested in a common culture.
(chiefly, historical) An association of students based on its members' birthplace or ethnicity.
καθεστώς κράτος
(international, _, legal, metonymically) A sovereign state; (loosely, metonymically, proscribed) a country.

nation-state nation-states n
εθνικό κράτος
(government, politics) A political entity (a state) associated with a particular cultural entity (a nation) and a sovereign territorial unit.

national /ˈnaʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnaʃn̩(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃn(ə)l/ /ˈnæʃən(ə)l/ more national most national adj
εθνικός
Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. [from 16th c.]

national anthem national anthems n
εθνικός ύμνος
(nonstandard) The official song of a constituent state of a country.

national archive national archives n
εθνικό αρχείο
A place for storing materials relating to the history of a nation, usually operated by the government of that nation.

national day national days n
εθνική γιορτή
A day marking a country's establishment as a sovereign entity, typically a celebration of its independence, revolution or former ruler.

national security n
εθνική ασφάλεια
The safety of a country as managed through the exercise of economic and political power, intelligence agencies and diplomacy.

national service n
θητεία
(Singapore, UK) Compulsory service in the armed forces; conscription.

nationalisation nationalisations n
εθνικοποίηση
The act of taking formerly private assets into public or state ownership.

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ nationalisms n
εθνικισμός νασιοναλισμός
Patriotism; the idea of supporting one's country, people or culture.
(UK, Ireland) Support for the union of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ more nationalist most nationalist adj
εθνικιστικός
Of or relating to nationalism.

nationalist /ˈnæʃ.nə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.lɪst/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nə.lɪst/ nationalists n
εθνικιστής εθνικίστρια
An advocate of nationalism.

nationality /-ˈnæl.ti/ /-ˈnæl.ə.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ /ˌnæʃ.ˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ nationalities n
εθνικότητα ιθαγένεια
National origin or identity; legal membership of a particular nation or state, by origin, birth, naturalization, ownership, allegiance or otherwise. [from 18th c.]

nationalize /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/ v
κρατικοποιώ
(archaic) To make national; to make a nation of; to endow with the character and habits of a nation, or the peculiar sentiments and attachment of citizens of a nation.

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ more native most native adj
μητρικός γενέθλιος
Belonging to one by birth.
αυτόχθων γηγενής
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
ιθαγενής ντόπιος
(of or relating to the native inhabitants of the Americas, or of Australia).

nativism nativisms n
νατιβισμός

nativity scene nativity scenes n
φάτνη
(Christianity) A depiction—which may be pictorial, dramatic, or by means of figurines—of the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger, as described in the New Testament account.

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ more natural most natural adj
φυσικός
Normally associated with a particular person or thing; inherently related to the nature of a thing or creature. [from 14th c.]
Containing no artificial or man-made additives; especially (of food) containing no colourings, flavourings or preservatives. [from 19th c.]

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ naturals n
αναίρεση
(music) The symbol ♮ used to indicate such a natural note.

natural disaster natural disasters n
φυσική καταστροφή θεομηνία
Any natural phenomenon that causes great damage and loss of life.
φυσική καταστροφή
The emergency situation that is the consequence of such an event.

natural gas natural gases n
φυσικό αέριο
A mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits; mostly methane with smaller amounts of ethane, propane and butane; principally used as a fuel.

natural history natural histories n
φυσική ιστορία
The study of all living things, especially their origins, evolution and interrelationships.

natural join natural joins n
φυσική συνένωση
(databases) A join between two tables on a field which has the same name.

natural language processing n
επεξεργασία φυσικής γλώσσας
A field of computer science and linguistics concerned with the interactions between computers and human (natural) languages, especially computational analysis and processing of large amounts of natural language data.

natural logarithm natural logarithms n
φυσικός λογάριθμος
(mathematics) The logarithm in base e: either the function that given x returns y such that ey = x, or the value of y given by the function.

natural number natural numbers n
φυσικός αριθμός
(mathematics) a positive integer {1, 2, 3, ...}
(mathematics) a non-negative integer {0, 1, 2, ...}

natural person natural people natural persons n
φυσικό πρόσωπο
(legal) A human being, as opposed to an organization.

natural resource natural resources n
φυσικός πόρος
Any source of wealth that occurs naturally, especially minerals, fossil fuels, timber, etc.

natural science natural sciences n
φυσικές επιστήμες
Any science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world: physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and so on.

natural selection n
φυσική επιλογή
(evolutionary theory) A process by which heritable traits conferring survival and reproductive advantage to individuals, or related individuals, tend to be passed on to succeeding generations and become more frequent in a population, whereas other less favourable traits tend to become eliminated; the differential survival and reproduction of phenotypes.

naturalism naturalisms n
φυσιοκρατία
A state of nature; conformity to nature.

naturalist naturalists n
φυσιοδίφης φυσιοκράτης
(philosophy) A person who believes in or advocates the tenets of philosophical or methodological naturalism. [from 16th c.]

naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəli/ more naturally most naturally adv
φυσικά
In a natural manner.
Inherently or by nature.
Surely or without any doubt.

nature /ˈneɪ.tʃə/ /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈnæe.tʃə/ /ˈnæɪ̯.tʃə/ /ˈnɛː.tʃɐ/ [ˈnæetʃə] [ˈnɐetʃə] natures n
φύση
(uncountable, often, _, capitalized) The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and flora and fauna as distinct from human conventions, art, and technology.
The essential or innate characteristics of a person or thing which will always tend to manifest, especially in contrast to specific contexts, reason, religious duty, upbringing, and personal pretense or effort.

naturism /ˈneɪ.t͡ʃəɹˌɪz.əm/ naturisms n
γυμνισμός
The belief in or practice of going nude in social settings, often in mixed-gender groups, specifically either in cultures where this is not the norm or for health reasons.

naughty /ˈnɑɾi/ /ˈnɔɾi/ /ˈnɔːti/ naughtier naughtiest adj
άτακτος
Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child). [from 17th c.]

nausea /ˈnɑsi.ə/ /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɑʃə/ /ˈnɑʒə/ /ˈnɔsi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔʃə/ /ˈnɔʒə/ /ˈnɔːsɪə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ nauseae nauseas nauseæ n
ναυτία
A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.
ναυτία αηδία αναγούλα σιχασιά
Strong dislike or disgust.

nautical /ˈnoː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɑ.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɔ.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/ [ˈnoː.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɑ.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɔ.ɾɪ.kl̩] [ˈnɔː.tɪ.kl̩] more nautical most nautical adj
ναυτικός
Relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen.

nautical mile nautical miles n
ναυτικό μίλι
A unit of length corresponding approximately to one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian. By international agreement it is exactly 1,852 metres (approximately 6,076 feet or 1.151 statute mile).
(historical) Synonym of sea mile, a historical Scandinavian unit of distance equal to about 4 nmi.

nautilus /ˈnɑ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/ nautili nautiluses n
ναυτίλος
A marine mollusc, of the family Nautilidae native to the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean, which has tentacles and a spiral shell with a series of air-filled chambers, of which Nautilus is the type genus.

navarch /ˈneɪvɑː(ɹ)k/ /ˈnævɑː(ɹ)k/ navarchs n
ναύαρχος

nave /neɪv/ naves n
ναυς
(architecture) The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.
αφαλός
A hub of a wheel.

navel /ˈneɪbəl/ /ˈneɪvəl/ navels n
ομφαλός αφαλός
(anatomy) The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.

navel-gazing /ˈneɪvəlˌɡeɪzɪŋ/ navel-gazings n
ομφαλοσκόπηση
(derogatory) Excessive focus on oneself; self-indulgent introspection. [from 1950s]

navigability navigabilities n
πλευστότητα
The state of being navigable.

navigation /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ navigations n
ναυσιπλοΐα
(uncountable) The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a road vehicle, ship, aircraft, or spaceship.
(uncountable) Traffic or travel by vessel, especially commercial shipping.

navigational more navigational most navigational adj
ναυσιπλοϊκός
Pertaining to navigation.

navigator navigators n
πλοηγός
A person who navigates, especially an officer with that responsibility on a ship or an aircrew member with that responsibility on an aircraft.
θαλασσοπόρος
A sea explorer.

navy /ˈneɪvi/ more navy most navy adj
ναυτικός
(military) Belonging to the navy; typical of the navy.

navy /ˈneɪvi/ navies n
ναυτικό στόλος
(countable) A country's entire maritime military force, including ships and personnel.

navy blue navy blues n
σκούρο μπλε
A dark blue color.

naïveté /nɑˌiːvəˈteɪ/ /nɑˌiːvˈteɪ/ naïvetés n
αφέλεια
Lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity.

neap tide /ˈniːpˌtaɪd/ /ˈnɪpˌtaɪd/ neap tides n
χαμηλή παλίρροια
The tide which occurs just after the first and third quarters of the moon, when there is least difference between high tide and low tide.

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪə/ /nɪɚ/ [nɪː] preposition
κοντά
Physically close to, in close proximity to.

nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ more nearby most nearby adj
κοντινός
adjacent, near, close by

nearby /ˌnɪə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ more nearby most nearby adv
κοντά
next to, close to

nearly /ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/ more nearly most nearly nearlier nearliest adv
σχεδόν παραλίγο
In close approximation; almost, virtually. [from 17th c.]

nearsightedness nearsightednesses n
μυωπία
The property of being nearsighted, myopia.

neat /ˈniːt/ neater neatest adj
σκέτος
Free from contaminants; unadulterated, undiluted. Particularly of liquor and cocktails; see usage below.

nebula /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ nebulae nebulas nebulæ n
νεφέλωμα
(astronomy) A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).

nebulium n
νεφέλιον
(astronomy, physics, obsolete) A supposed chemical element proposed as a result of spectral analysis of light from a nebula; the emission lines concerned are now known to be due to doubly-ionized oxygen.

necessarily /ˈnɛs.ə.sə.ɹɪ.li/ /ˈnɛs.ə.sɛɹ.li/ /ˌnes.əˈseɹ.li/ /ˌnes.əˈseɹ.ə.li/ /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/ more necessarily most necessarily adv
αναγκαστικά
Inevitably; of necessity.

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹi/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ more necessary most necessary necessarier necessariest adj
απαραίτητος αναπόφευκτος αναπόδραστος ζωτικής σημασίας
Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
αναπόδραστος αναπόφευκτος
Unavoidable, inevitable.
(obsolete) Determined, involuntary: acting from compulsion rather than free will.

necessary evil necessary evils n
αναγκαίο κακό
(idiomatic) An unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted, especially because the available alternative courses of action or inaction would be worse.

necessitate /nəˈsɛsəˌteɪt/ /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/ v
απαιτώ
(transitive) To make necessary; to behove; to require (something) to be brought about. [from early 17th c.]

necessity /nɪˈsɛsəti/ necessities n
ανάγκη
The quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite.

neck /nɛk/ necks n
λαιμός
(anatomy) The part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.
The tapered part of a bottle toward the opening.
(music) The extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted

neck joint neck joints n
άρμοση λαιμού
(music, stringed instruments) Τhe junction where the neck (fretted or unfretted) meets the body of a stringed instrument.
άρθρωση λαιμού
(anatomy) One of the joints of the neck (it belongs to the vertebral column).
(human anatomy) One of the joints of the cervical vertebrae.

neck of the woods necks of the woods n
γειτονιά μέρη περιοχή
(idiomatic) A local neighbourhood or region.

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ necklaces n
περιδέραιο κολιέ
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.

necktie /ˈnɛk.taɪ/ neckties n
γραβάτα λαιμοδέτης
A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front. See also bowtie.

necrobiosis necrobioses n
νεκροβίωση
(pathology) The normal death of cells or tissues because of age-related changes.

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ necrocracies n
νεκροκρατία
A form of government where a dead person is recognised as its head; usually a deceased former leader.

necromancer /ˈnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˌmænsə/ /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsɚ/ necromancers n
νεκρομάντης
A person who practices or performs necromancy.

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ necromancies n
νεκρομαντεία
Loosely, any sorcery or witchcraft, especially involving death or the dead, particularly sorcery involving raising or reanimating the dead.

necrophagous /nɛˈkɹɑ.fə.ɡəs/ /nɛˈkɹɒf.ə.ɡəs/ adj
νεκροφάγος
That eats dead or decaying animal flesh.

necrophagy /nɛˈkɹɒfəd͡ʒi/ n
νεκροφαγία
The eating of dead or decaying animal flesh

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪljə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ necrophilias n
νεκροφιλία
(sexuality) A pathological attraction to dead bodies, especially sexual attraction or intercourse.
θανατοφιλία νεκροφιλία
(medicine) Pathological fascination with death.

necrophiliac necrophiliacs n
νεκρόφιλος
a person who engages in necrophilia

necrophobe necrophobes n
νεκρόφοβος
A person who has a morbid fear of death

necrophobic more necrophobic most necrophobic adj
νεκροφοβικός
Relating to necrophobia

necropolis /nə-/ /nɛˈkɹɑpələs/ /nɛˈkɹɒplɪs/ /nɛˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ /nɪ-/ necropoleis necropoles necropoli necropolises n
νεκρόπολη
(chiefly, historical, also, figuratively) A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.

necropsy /nɪˈkɹɒpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ necropsies n
νεκροψία
(medicine) The pathological examination of a corpse, particularly to determine cause of death. [from 19th c.]

necropsy /nɪˈkɹɒpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɑpsi/ /ˈnɛkɹɒpsi/ v
νεκροψία
The act of performing a necropsy.

necrosis necroses n
νέκρωση
(pathology) The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply.

nectar /ˈnɛk.tə/ /ˈnɛk.təɹ/ nectars n
νέκταρ
(chiefly, _, mythology) The drink of the gods. [from 16th c.]
(by extension) Any delicious drink, now especially a type of sweetened fruit juice. [from 16th c.]
(botany) The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds. [from 17th c.]

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹiːn/ nectarines n
νεκταρίνι
A cultivar of the peach with smooth rather than fuzzy skin.
(obsolete) A nectar-like liquid medicine.

need /nid/ /niːd/ [nɪi̯d] v
χρειάζομαι
(transitive) To have an absolute requirement for.

needle /ˈniː.dəl/ needles n
βελόνα
A long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing as in sewing, embroidery, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, sutures, etc; or a blunt but otherwise similar implement used for forming loops or knots in crafts such as darning, knitting, tatting, etc.
(informal) A sensor for playing phonograph records, a phonograph stylus.
πευκοβελόνα βελόνα
(entomology) Any of various species of damselfly of the genus Synlestes, endemic to Australia.

needle /ˈniː.dəl/ v
βουρλίζω διαολίζω
(transitive) To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.

needle in a haystack needles in a haystack needles in haystacks n
βελόνα στ' άχυρο ψύλλους στ' άχυρο
(idiomatic) Something that is difficult or impossible to locate.

needle-shaped more needle-shaped most needle-shaped adj
βελονοειδής βελονωτός
shaped like a needle

needlefish needlefish needlefishes n
ζαργάνα
Slender fish, in the family Belonidae, usually found in shallow marine habitats.

needlenose pliers n
μυτοτσίμπιδο
A variety of pliers with long, narrow extensions of the gripping faces, used to reach into narrow spaces.

negation /nəˈɡeɪʃən/ negations n
άρνηση
(uncountable) The act of negating something.
(countable) A denial or contradiction.
(logic) The logical operation which obtains such (negated) propositions.

negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ more negative most negative adj
αρνητικός
Not positive nor neutral.
(physics) Of electrical charge of an electron and related particles [from the 18th c.]
(mathematics) Of a number: less than zero
(linguistics, logic) Denying a proposition.
Damaging; undesirable; unfavourable.

negative /-ɾɪv/ /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ negatives n
αρνητικό
(photography) An image in which dark areas represent light ones, and the converse. [from 19th c.]

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ neglects n
αβλεψία
αμέλεια
The act of neglecting.

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
παραμελώ
(transitive) To fail to care for or attend to something.
αμελώ
(transitive) To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.

neglected /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/ more neglected most neglected adj
απεριποίητος
Suffering from neglect.

negligence /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒəns/ negligences n
αμέλεια
(legal, uncountable) The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.

negligent /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.d͡ʒənt/ more negligent most negligent adj
αμελής
(legal) Culpable due to negligence.

negligible /ˈnɛɡlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ more negligible most negligible adj
αμελητέος
Able to be neglected, ignored or excluded from consideration; too small or unimportant to be of concern.

negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.si.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʉ.ʃi.æɪt/ /nɪˈɡəʊ.si.eɪt/ v
διαπραγματεύομαι
(intransitive) To confer with others in order to come to terms or reach an agreement.
(transitive) To arrange or settle something by mutual agreement.
ξεπερνάω περνάω
(transitive) To succeed in coping with, or getting over something.

negotiation /nəˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ negotiations n
παζάρεμα
The process of achieving agreement through discussion.

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ negresses n
αραπίνα νέγρη
(dated, literary, now, offensive, and, an, _) A black female.

negro /ˈniɡɹoʊ/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ /ˈnɪɡɹə/ negroes negros n
νέγρος νέγρα
(dated, now, offensive) A person of Black African ancestry.

negroid negroids n
νεγροειδής
(anthropology, dated, offensive) A person with characteristics of Africans, particularly coiled hair and dark skin.

negroni /nəˈɡɹoʊni/ /nɪˈɡɹəʊnɪ/ negronis n
νεγκρόνι
A cocktail consisting of gin, Campari and vermouth, usually in equal parts.

neigh /neɪ/ v
χλιμιντρίζω
(of a horse) To make its cry.
To make a sound similar to a horse's cry.

neighborhood /ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ neighborhoods n
γειτονιά περιοχή συνοικία
The residential area near one's home.
γειτνίαση
The quality of physical proximity.
γειτονιά
A set containing an open set which contains some specified point.

neighboring /ˈneɪbəɹɪŋ/ /ˈneɪbɹɪŋ/ adj
γειτονικός
(American spelling) Situated or living nearby or adjacent to.

neighborless adj
αγειτόνευτος
Without neighbors.

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ neighbours n
γείτονας γειτόνισσα
A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ v
γειτονεύω
(intransitive, followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as.

neo- /ˈnioʊ/ /ˈniːəʊ/ prefix
νεο-
new
contemporary

neo-Darwinism n
νεοδαρβινισμός

neo-Gothic adj
νεογοτθικός
(architecture, literature) Of or relating to a more recent iteration of a Gothic style.

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ neo-Nazis n
νεοναζί νεοναζίστρια νεοναζιστής
A person who believes in neo-Nazism

neo-Nazism neo-Nazisms n
νεοναζισμός
The ideology held by neo-Nazis; post-WWII Nazism.

neo-Thomism n
νεοθωμισμός νεοσχολαστικισμός

neoantigen neoantigens n
νεοαντιγόνο

neobladder neobladders n
νεοκύστη

neoclassicist neoclassicists n
νεοκλασικιστής
a follower of neoclassicism

neocortex neocortexes neocortices n
νεοφλοιός
(neuroanatomy) The top layer of the cerebral hemispheres in the brain of mammals; part of the cerebral cortex.

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ neodymiums n
νεοδύμιο
A chemical element (symbol Nd) with an atomic number of 60: a hard, slightly malleable silvery metal that quickly tarnishes in air and moisture.

neofascism neofascisms n
νεοφασισμός
A right-wing political movement inspired by fascism, especially by that of fascist Italy.

neokoros neokoroi n
νεωκόρος

neoliberalism neoliberalisms n
νεοφιλελευθερισμός
A political ideology or ideological trend based on neoclassical economics that espouses economic liberalism, favouring trade liberalisation, financial deregulation, a small government, privatisation and liberalisation of government businesses, passive antitrust enforcement, accepting greater economic inequality and disfavouring unionisation.

neologism /niːˈɒləd͡ʒɪzəm/ neologisms n
νεολογισμός
(linguistics, lexicography, countable) A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase, or an existing one which has gained a new meaning.
(psychiatry) The newly coined, meaningless words or phrases of someone with a psychosis, usually schizophrenia.

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ neons n
νέον νέο
(countable) A form or sample of the element.

neopentane /ˌni(ː)oʊ̯ˈpɛnteɪ̯n/ n
νεοπεντάνιο
(organic compound) The aliphatic alkane 2,2-dimethylpropane; isomeric with pentane and isopentane

neoplasm /ˈniːoʊˌplæzəm/ neoplasms n
νεόπλασμα νεοπλασία όγκος
(pathology, oncology) An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.

neopuritanism n
νεοπουριτανισμός
The beliefs and policies of neopuritans.

neoteny /niˈɑːtəni/ /niˈɒtəni/ neotenies n
νεοτενία
(biology) The retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.

neovitalism n
νεοβιταλισμός

nephelometry n
νεφελομετρία

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ /ˈnɛv.ju/ nephews n
ανιψιός ανεψιός
A son of one's sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either a son of one's brother (fraternal nephew) or a son of one's sister (sororal nephew).

nephology /nɪˈfɒləd͡ʒi/ n
νεφολογία
(meteorology) The branch of meteorology that studies clouds.

nephridium nephridia n
νεφρίδιο
(biology) A tubular excretory organ in some invertebrates.

nephrite /ˈnɛfˌɹaɪt/ nephrites n
νεφρίτης
(mineral) A semi-precious stone, one of the two types of stone commonly referred to as jade (the other being jadeite).

nephrologist nephrologists n
νεφρολόγος
A physician whose speciality is nephrology.

nephrology /nəˈfɹɒlədʒi/ n
νεφρολογία
(medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the function and diseases of the kidneys.

nephropathy nephropathies n
νεφροπάθεια
(pathology) Damage to, disease of, or abnormality of the kidneys.

nephroptosis n
νεφροπτωσία νεφρόπτωση

nephroscopy nephroscopies n
νεφροσκοπία

nepotism /ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ nepotisms n
οικογενειοκρατία νεποτισμός
The favoring of relatives (most strictly) or also personal friends (more broadly) because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.

nepotistic more nepotistic most nepotistic adj
αναξιοκρατικός

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ /nɛpˈtuːniəm/ n
ποσειδώνιο
The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 93 and symbol Np.

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ nerds n
σπασίκλας φυτό
(slang, sometimes, _, derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted.

nereid /ˈnɪəɹiɪd/ nereides nereids n
νηρηίδα
(Greek mythology) One of 50 sea nymphs who were attendants upon Poseidon (Neptune), and were represented as riding on sea horses, sometimes in human form and sometimes with the tail of a fish.

neroli /ˈnɛɹəli/ /ˈnɪəɹəli/ nerolis n
νέρολι
More fully neroli oil or oil of neroli: an essential oil distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange or Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium subsp. amara) used to make perfumes.

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ nerves n
νεύρο
A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
(nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.

nervous /ˈnɑvəs/ /ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/ more nervous most nervous adj
αγχωμένος νευρικός
Apprehensive, anxious, hesitant, worried. [from 18th c.]
νευρικός
Easily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge. [from 18th c.]

nervous breakdown nervous breakdowns n
νευρικός κλονισμός
An attack of a psychological disorder such as depression or anxiety so severe that it prevents a person from continuing to function normally

nervous system nervous systems n
νευρικό σύστημα
An organ system whose principal constituent is nervous tissue that coordinates the activities of muscles, monitors organs, constructs and processes data received from the senses, and initiates actions.

nest /nɛst/ nests n
φωλιά
A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.
A place used by another mammal, fish, amphibian or insect, for depositing eggs and hatching young.
A snug, comfortable, or cosy residence or job situation.
A retreat, or place of habitual resort.
A hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt; a den.
(military) A fortified position for a weapon.

nest /nɛst/ v
φωλιάζω
(intransitive, of animals) To build or settle into a nest.
(intransitive) To settle into a home.
κουρνιάζω φωλιάζω
(transitive) To place in, or as if in, a nest.

nest egg nest eggs n
φώλι φώλος
A natural or artificial egg placed in a bird's nest, to encourage the bird to lay its own eggs there.

nested adj
ένθετος εμφωλευμένος
Successively fitted one inside another.

net /nɛt/ nets n
δίχτυ βρόγχος πλέγμα
A mesh of string, cord or rope.
καθάρο κέρδος
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted; profit.
δίχτυ απόχη
A device made from such mesh, used for catching fish, butterflies, etc.
δίχτυωτό δίχτυ
Anything that has the appearance of such a device.
δίχτυ
(by extension) A trap.
ανάπτυγμα
(geometry) Any set of polygons joined edge to edge that, when folded along the edges between adjoining polygons so that the outer edges touch, form a given polyhedron.
δίκτυο βρόγχος
A system that interconnects a number of users, locations etc. allowing transport or communication between them.

net weight net weights n
απόβαρο καθαρό βάρος
The weight of a product (especially food) without the weight of its packaging.
απόβαρο
The weight of a vehicle without that of its fuel, cargo, personnel etc.

netball /ˈnɛtbɔːl/ /ˈnɛtˌbɔl/ netballs n
νέτμπολ
(uncountable) A (usually women's) team sport derived from basketball, with seven players on each side who attempt to score goals by passing a ball and throwing it into the opponent's goal, which is a raised hoop with a net at one end of the playing area. Unlike basketball, a player in possession of the ball cannot move until the ball is passed to another player.

netizen netizens n
κυβερνοπολίτης
(internet) A member of the community of Internet users.

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ nettles n
τσουκνίδα
Especially, most species of herb genus Urtica, the stinging nettles:

network /ˈnɛt.wɜːk/ /ˈnɛt.wɝk/ networks n
πλέγμα σύμπλεγμα
A fabric or structure of fibrous elements attached to each other at regular intervals.
δίκτυο
Any interconnected group or system
(computing, Internet) Multiple computers and other devices connected together to share information
δίκτυο κύκλωμα
A directory of people maintained for their advancement

network /ˈnɛt.wɜːk/ /ˈnɛt.wɝk/ v
δικτυώνομαι
(intransitive) To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.
διασυνδέω δικτυώνω
(transitive) To connect two or more computers or other computerized devices.
δικτυώνω
(transitive) To interconnect a group or system.

network neutrality n
δικτυακή ουδετερότητα
(networking) A principle proposed for user-access networks participating in the Internet that advocates no restrictions by ISPs or government on the content, sites, platforms, equipment, and modes of communication over the network.

networking /ˈnɛtˌwɜː(r)kɪŋ/ n
δικτύωμα
δικτύωση
The process of meeting new people in a business or social context.

neural network neural networks n
νευρωνικό δίκτυο
(ML) A real or virtual computer system designed to emulate the brain in its ability to "learn" to assess imprecise data.
(anatomy) Any network of neurons etc., that function together to achieve a common purpose.

neuralgia neuralgias n
νευραλγία
(pathology, neurology) An acute, severe, intermittent pain that radiates along a nerve.

neuralgic adj
νευραλγικός
(neurology, pathology) Pertaining to or affected by neuralgia.

neuro- /ˈn(j)ʉːɹɐʉ/ /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəʊ/ prefix
νευρο-
Nerves, nervous tissue, or the nervous system.

neuro-ophthalmology n
νευροοφθαλμολογία

neuroblast neuroblasts n
νευροβλάστη
The embryonic cell that develops into a nerve cell

neuroblastoma neuroblastomas neuroblastomata n
νευροβλάστωμα
(oncology) A form of cancer that affects the ganglia in various parts of the body

neurochemist neurochemists n
νευροχημικός
A researcher or other professional in the field of neurochemistry

neurodegeneration neurodegenerations n
νευροεκφυλισμός νευροεκφύλιση
The degeneration (and death) of neurons.

neurodegenerative more neurodegenerative most neurodegenerative adj
νευροεκφυλιστικός
(neurology, pathology) Of, pertaining to, or resulting in the progressive loss of nerve cells and of neurologic function.

neurodiversity /-də-/ /-dɪ-/ /ˌn(j)ʊɹoʊˌdaɪˈvɝsəti/ /ˌnjʊəɹə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ [-ɾi] neurodiversities n
νευροποικιλότητα
The variety of configurations of the brain, especially with regard to autism.

neuroendocrine adj
νευροενδοκρινής
(physiology, pathology) pertaining to the nervous system and endocrine system together

neurogenesis n
νευρογένεση

neurogenic adj
νευρογενής
Originating in, or caused by, the nervous system

neuroglia neuroglia neuroglias n
νευρογλοία
(cytology) glial cell

neuroma neuromas neuromata n
νεύρωμα
(pathology) A tumour composed of nerve cells.

neuron /ˈn(j)uɹɑn/ /ˈn(j)ɝɑn/ /ˈn(j)ʊɹɑn/ /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ neura neurons n
νευρώνας
(cytology) A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.

neuropathologist neuropathologists n
νευροπαθολόγος

neuropathology neuropathologies n
νευροπαθολογία
Neural pathology: The pathology of the nervous system, usually and especially in the sense of its cytopathology and histopathology (as opposed to the study of diseases generally).

neurophysiology neurophysiologies n
νευροφυσιολογία
(physiology, neuroscience) The branch of physiology that deals with the nervous system.

neuropsychiatry n
νευροψυχιατρική
(medicine) The branch of medicine dealing with disorders that have both neurological and psychiatric features

neurorrhaphy neurorrhaphies n
νευρορραφή

neuroscience neurosciences n
νευροεπιστήμη
The scientific study of the nervous system.

neurosis neuroses n
νεύρωση
(pathology) A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear which differ from normal measures by their intensity, which disorder results from a failure to compromise or properly adjust during the developmental stages of life, between normal human instinctual impulses and the demands of human society.

neurostimulator neurostimulators n
νευροδιεγέρτης

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
νευρωτικός
(informal) Overly anxious.

neurotic /n(j)əˈɹɒtɪk/ /n(j)ʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ neurotics n
νευρωτικός
A person who has a neurosis

neuroticism neuroticisms n
νευρωτισμός
The quality or state of being neurotic

neurotologist neurotologists n
νευροωτολόγος

neurotology n
νευροωτολογία

neurotoxic more neurotoxic most neurotoxic adj
νευροτοξικός
(toxicology, neuroscience, pharmaceutical effect) Having a toxic effect on nerve tissue.

neurotoxicity neurotoxicities n
νευροτοξικότητα
The state or property of being neurotoxic.

neurotoxin /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊtɑksɪn/ neurotoxins n
νευροτοξίνη
(neuroscience, toxicology, pharmaceutical drug) A toxin that specifically acts upon neurons, their synapses, or the nervous system in its entirety.

neurotransmitter neurotransmitters n
νευροδιαβιβαστής
(biochemistry, neuroscience) Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.

neurotropism n
νευροτροπισμός
(biology) An affinity for nervous tissue

neurotypical more neurotypical most neurotypical adj
νευροτυπικός
Having a normal (usual, ordinary) way of processing sensory, linguistic, and social information; often to contrast with autistic.

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ more neuter most neuter adj
ουδέτερος
(now, uncommon) Neutral; on neither side; neither one thing nor another.
(grammar) Having a form which is not masculine nor feminine; or having a form which is not of common gender.
αμετάβατος
(grammar) Intransitive.
άφυλος
(biology) Sexless: having no or imperfectly developed sex organs.

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ neuters n
άφυλος
(biology) An organism, either vegetable or animal, which at its maturity has no generative organs, or but imperfectly developed ones, as a plant without stamens or pistils, as the garden Hydrangea; especially, one of the imperfectly developed females of certain social insects, as of the ant and the common honeybee, which perform the labors of the community, and are called workers.
ουδέτερος
(grammar) A noun of the neuter gender; any one of those words which have the terminations usually found in neuter words.

neuter /ˈn(j)utɚ/ /ˈnjuːtə/ v
ευνουχίζω στειρώνω
To remove sex organs from an animal to prevent it from having offspring; to castrate or spay, particularly as applied to domestic animals.

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ [ˈnuːt͡ʃɹəl] more neutral most neutral adj
ουδέτερος
(politics) Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.
Neither beneficial nor harmful.
Having no obvious colour; gray
(physics) Neither positive nor negative; possessing no charge or equivalent positive and negative charge such that there is no imbalance.
(chemistry) Having a pH of or near 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.
άφυλος
(biology) Having no sex; neuter.

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ [ˈnuːt͡ʃɹəl] neutrals n
ουδέτερη χώρα
A nonaligned state, or a member of such a state.
ουδέτερος
A person who takes no side in a dispute.
A neutral hue.
νεκρό
The position of a set of gears in which power cannot be transmitted to the drive mechanism.

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ neutralities n
ουδετερότητα
The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.

neutralize /ˈnjuːtɹəlaɪz/ /ˈnutɹəˌlaɪz/ v
εξουδετερώνω
(transitive) To make even, inactive or ineffective.

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ /nuˈtɹinoʊ/ neutrinos n
νετρίνο
An elementary particle that is classified as a lepton, and has an extremely small but nonzero mass and no electric charge. It interacts with the surroundings only via the weak force or gravitation, making it very difficult to detect.

neutron /ˈn(j)uː.tɹɒn/ /ˈnu.tɹɑn/ neutrons n
νετρόνιο
(particle) A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

neutron star neutron stars n
αστέρας νετρονίων
(star) A degenerate star that has been so collapsed by gravity that its electrons and protons have been merged into neutrons by the intense pressure. The solid mass of neutrons is sometimes called neutronium.

never /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɛv.ɚ/ adv
ποτέ
At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.

never again adv
ποτέ ξανά
(set phrase) At no time in the future; usually said of a negative event, practice, etc which should not be allowed to reoccur.

never mind /ˈnɛ.vɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)ˌmaɪnd/ v
δεν πειράζει
(hortative) It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.

neverending adj
ατέλειωτος ατελείωτος
Having no end or being endless.

neverland neverlands n
χώρα του ποτέ
An ideal or imaginary place; a dreamworld.

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
ωστόσο παρ' όλα αυτά εν τούτοις μολαταύτα μολοντούτο
(conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.

new /n(j)u/ /njuː/ /njʉː/ /nɪu̯/ newer newest adj
νέος καινούργιος
Recently made, or created.
Of recent origin; having taken place recently.
Current or later, as opposed to former.
Used to distinguish something established more recently, named after something or some place previously existing.
In original condition; pristine; not previously worn or used.
Refreshed, reinvigorated, reformed.
Strange, unfamiliar or not previously known.
Recently arrived or appeared.
Inexperienced or unaccustomed at some task.
νέος πρόσφατος καινούργιος
Additional; recently discovered.
νέος
Newborn.

new moon new moons n
νέα σελήνη νέα σελήνη
The phase of the moon when it is in conjunction with the sun and is therefore obscured.

new- prefix
νέο-
newly, recently

newborn adj
νεογέννητος
Recently born.

newborn newborn newborns n
νεογνό
A recently born baby.

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ [ˈn(j)uˌkʰʌmɚ] newcomers n
νεοφερμένος νιόφερτος
One who has recently come to a community; a recent arrival.
νεοφώτιστος
A new participant in some activity; a neophyte.

news /n(j)uz/ /njuːz/ n
ειδήσεις νέα
New information of interest.

newspaper /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈnjuːzˌpe(ɪ)pɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə/ newspapers n
εφημερίδα
(countable) A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

newsstand newsstands n
περίπτερο
an open stall, often on a street, where newspapers and magazines are on sale to the public

newt /ˈn(j)ut/ /ˈnjuːt/ /ˈnjʉːt/ newts n
τρίτων
A small lizard-like amphibian in the family Salamandridae that lives in the water as an adult.

next /nɛkst/ adj
διπλανός
Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.
επόμενος
Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.

next door more next door most next door adj
διπλανός
(usually, _, postpositive) That is in an adjacent place; that is located next door.

next door adv
δίπλα
In an adjacent building, room or place.

next time n
την επόμενη φορά
On the following occasion (as opposed to this time).

next to preposition
δίπλα σε
Beside, alongside, by, adjacent to, or near.

next to nothing pronoun
τζάμπα φθηνά
Very little.

next year adv
του χρόνου
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ney neys n
νέι
(music) A type of endblown flute.

nib /nɪb/ nibs n
μύτη πένας πέννα
The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ nibbles n
τσιμπολόγημα
A small, quick bite taken with the front teeth.
ημιψηφιόλεξη
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits.
μεζέδες μεζεδάκια
(in the plural, nibbles) Small snacks such as crisps/potato chips or nuts, often eaten to accompany drinks.

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ v
περιτρώγω ροκανίζω τσιμπολογώ
(ambitransitive) To eat with small, quick bites.

nice /naɪs/ /nɑjs/ /nɑɪs/ /nəɪs/ nicer nicest adj
καλός
(chiefly, informal) Pleasant, satisfactory. [from 18th c.]
ωραίος
(chiefly, informal) Of a person: friendly, attractive. [from 18th c.]
νόστιμος
(chiefly, informal) Giving a favorable review or having a favorable impression.

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ nickels n
νικέλιο
(uncountable) A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.

nickel silver n
νεάργυρος
A hard, corrosion-resistant alloy of copper, zinc and nickel used to make domestic silverware.

nickel-plate v
επινικελώνω
to plate an object with a thin coat of nickel

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ nicknames n
παρατσούκλι
A familiar, invented name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing, often based on some noteworthy characteristic.

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ v
παρονομάζω
(transitive) To give a nickname to (a person or thing).

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
νικοτίνη
(organic compound) An alkaloid (C10H14N2), commonly occurring in the tobacco plant. In small doses it is a habit-forming stimulant; in larger doses it is toxic and is often used in insecticides.
(figuratively) Tobacco, cigarettes

niece /nis/ /niːs/ nieces n
ανεψιά ανιψιά
A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ niggeress niggers n
αράπης αραπίνα
(offensive, ethnic slur, vulgar, see usage notes) A black person; a person of black African descent.

nigh /naɪ/ more nigh most nigh nigher nighest adj
κοντά
(archaic, poetic) near, close by

night /naɪt/ /nʌɪt/ nights n
νύχτα
(astronomy, countable) The period of darkness beginning at the end of evening astronomical twilight when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon, and ending at the beginning of morning astronomical twilight.
(legal, countable) A period of time often defined in the legal system as beginning 30 minutes after sunset, and ending 30 minutes before sunrise.
(countable) An evening or night spent at a particular activity.
(uncountable) Darkness (due to it being nighttime).

night owl /ˈnaɪt aʊl/ /ˈnaɪt ˌaʊl/ night owls n
ξενύχτης νυχτερινός τύπος νυχτοπούλι
(idiomatic) One who goes to bed late, or stays up late at night or in the early hours of the morning.

night person night people n
νυχτερινός τύπος νυχτοπούλι ξενύχτης
(idiomatic) A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the evening and early morning (night) hours, and who usually sleeps during part of the daytime.

night shift night shifts n
νυχτερινή βάρδια
A regularly scheduled period of work, during evening or night hours.
A group of workers who work during the night.

night vision n
νυχτερινή όραση
The ability, either naturally, by technology or by superpowers, to see in a low light or even dark environment.

nightcap /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/ nightcaps n
νυχτικός σκούφος
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.]

nightfall /ˈnaɪt.fɑl/ /ˈnaɪt.fɔl/ nightfalls n
νύχτωμα σούρουπο
The close of the day; the coming of night.

nightgown /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ nightgowns n
νυχτικιά
A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ nightingales n
αηδόνι μπιρμπίλι
A Eurasian and African songbird, Luscinia megarhynchos, family Muscicapidae, famed for its beautiful singing at night; a common nightingale.

nightless /ˈnʌɪtləs/ adj
ανύχτωτος
Without night.

nightlife /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ nightlifes nightlives n
νυχτερινή ζωή
Nocturnal activities, especially visiting nightclubs.

nightmare /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛɚ/ [nʌɪʔ.mɛəɹ] nightmares n
βραχνάς μόρα
(now, rare) A demon or monster, thought to plague people while they slept and cause a feeling of suffocation and terror during sleep. [from 14th c.]
εφιάλτης
(now, chiefly, historical) A feeling of extreme anxiety or suffocation experienced during sleep; Sleep paralysis. [from 16th c.]
A very bad or frightening dream. [from 19th c.]
(figuratively) Any bad, miserable, difficult or terrifying situation or experience that arouses anxiety, terror, agony or great displeasure. [from 20th c.]

nightmarish more nightmarish most nightmarish adj
εφιαλτικός
Resembling a nightmare.

nightstand nightstands n
κομοδίνο
(US) A small table or cabinet, usually with two drawers one above the other or one drawer and a lower shelf, placed beside the head of a bed.

nihilism /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪz.m̩/ /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈniː-/ /ˈnɪ-/ [-(h)ɨ̞-] nihilisms n
μηδενισμός
(usually, uncountable) The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).
(countable, uncountable, philosophy) A doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life; in particular, the view that nothing in the world actually exists.

nihilist /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈni.ɪl.ɪst/ /ˈniː.ɪl.ɪst/ nihilists n
μηδενιστής
(philosophy, religion) A person who accepts or champions nihilism.

nihilistic more nihilistic most nihilistic adj
μηδενιστικός
Of or relating to nihilism.

nihonium /nɪˈhoʊ.ni.əm/ n
νιχόνιο

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ nimbler nimblest adj
ευκίνητος σβέλτος
Quick and light in movement or action.
εύστροφος
Quickwitted and alert.

nimbostratus nimbostrati n
μελανόστρωμα
(meteorology) According to the World Meteorological Organization, a mid-level, principal cloud type, generally formless and dark grey in colour, which forms from altostratus occurring in layers at the middle altitude of the troposphere (usually above 2400 metres). Nimbostratus usually brings precipitation as the mid-level clouds thicken and subside into the low level of the troposphere. Frontal or cyclonic lift can also carry the top of a deep nimbostratus layer into the high levels of the troposphere. Also classified or characterized as multi-level; abbreviated Ns.

nincompoop /ˈnɪn-/ /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/ /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ nincompoops n
κουτορνίθι
(derogatory) A foolish or silly person. [from 16th c.]

nine /naɪn/ [naɪ̯n] numeral
εννέα θ΄ εννιά
A numerical value equal to 9; the number following eight and preceding ten.

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
εννιακόσια εννιακόσιες εννιακόσιοι
The cardinal number occurring after eight hundred ninety-nine and before nine hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 900. Ordinal: nine-hundredth.

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪntiːn/ /ˈnaɪnˌtin/ /ˌnaɪnˈtin/ numeral
δεκαεννιά δεκαεννέα
The cardinal number occurring after eighteen and before twenty, represented in Roman numerals as XIX and in Arabic numerals as 19. It is the last/largest of the "teens".

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ adj
ενενηκοστή
The ordinal form of the number ninety.

ninety /ˈnaɪn.di/ /ˈnaɪn.ti/ numeral
ενενήντα
The cardinal number occurring after eighty-nine and before ninety-one, represented in Roman numerals as XC and in Arabic numerals as 90.

ninety-eight numeral
ενενήντα οκτώ
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-seven — ninety plus eight — and preceding ninety-nine.

ninety-five numeral
ενενήντα πέντε
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-four and preceding ninety-six.

ninety-four numeral
ενενήντα τέσσαρες
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-three and preceding ninety-five.

ninety-nine numeral
ενενήντα εννέα
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-eight and preceding one hundred.

ninety-one numeral
ενενήντα έν
The cardinal number immediately following ninety and preceding ninety-two.

ninety-seven numeral
ενενήντα επτά
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-six and preceding ninety-eight.

ninety-six numeral
ενενήντα έξ
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-five and preceding ninety-seven.

ninety-three numeral
ενενήντα τρείς
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-two and preceding ninety-four.

ninety-two numeral
ενενήντα δύο
The cardinal number immediately following ninety-one and preceding ninety-three.

ninja /ˈnɪnd͡ʒə/ ninja ninjas n
νίντζα
(martial arts) A person trained in ninjutsu, especially (historical) one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.

ninny /ˈnɪni/ ninnies n
κουτορνίθι
(informal) A silly or foolish person.

ninth /naɪnθ/ adj
ένατος
The ordinal form of the number nine.

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ niobiums n
νιόβιο
A chemical element (symbol Nb) with an atomic number of 41: a light grey, crystalline, ductile transition metal used in superconducting materials.

nipple /ˈnɪ.p(ə)l/ nipples n
ρώγα θηλή
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted. [from 16th c.]
θηλή
An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants. [from 17th c.]

nirvana /nɚˈvænə/ /nɚˈvɑnə/ /nɪəˈvɑːnə/ /nɪɹˈvɑnə/ /nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/ nirvanas n
νιρβάνα
(Buddhism) Complete cessation of suffering; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.

nit /nɪt/ nits n
κονίδα
The egg of a louse.

nitration nitrations n
νίτρωση
(chemistry) The reaction of something with nitric acid; especially such a reaction, in the presence of sulphuric acid, to introduce a nitro functional group into a compound.

nitric /ˈnaɪtɹɪk/ adj
νιτρικός
Of, pertaining to, or containing, nitrogen.

nitric acid n
νιτρικό οξύ
(inorganic compound) A transparent, colorless to pale yellow, fuming corrosive liquid, HNO3; a highly reactive oxidizing agent used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and rocket fuels and in a wide variety of industrial processes; once called aqua fortis.

nitride /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd/ nitrides n
νιτρίδιο
(chemistry) A compound of nitrogen where nitrogen has an oxidation state of −3.

nitrification nitrifications n
νιτροποίηση
The process of nitrifying

nitrobenzene nitrobenzenes n
νιτροβενζόλιο
(organic compound) A nitro derivative of benzene, C6H5NO2, prepared by reacting benzene with a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids; any of a series of such compounds having two or more nitro groups

nitrocellulose nitrocelluloses n
νιτροκυτταρίνη
(organic compound) A cotton-like material, made from cellulose by the action of nitric and sulphuric acids, used in the manufacture of explosives, collodion etc.

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.d͡ʒən/ [ˈnɐɪtʰɹəd͡ʒən] nitrogens n
άζωτο
(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

nitrogen fixation n
αζωτοδέσμευση
(chemistry, biochemistry) the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and organic derivatives, by natural means, especially such conversion, by microorganisms in the soil, into a form that can be assimilated by plants

nitrogenous adj
αζωτούχος
of, relating to, or containing nitrogen

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ determiner
απαγορεύεται
Not any.
Hardly any.
Not any possibility or allowance of (doing something).
κανένας απαγορεύεται δε δεν καμία καμιά
Not (a); not properly, not really; not fully.

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ noes nos n
όχι
a negating expression; an answer that shows disagreement, denial, refusal, or disapproval
a vote not in favor, or opposing a proposition

no /nɐʉ/ /nəʉ/ preposition
όχι
without
like
(colloquial, usually, humorous) not, does not, do not, etc.

no entry phraseologicalUnit
απαγορεύεται η είσοδος
Used on signs to indicate that entry into the area where the sign is displayed is forbidden.

no longer adv
όχι πια
Not any more; no more.

no matter interjection
δεω πειράζει
(dated, or, US) It doesn't matter, it's unimportant, it doesn't make any difference.

no matter preposition
δεν πειράζει
Irrespective of, regardless of, in spite of.

no matter what phraseologicalUnit
πάση θυσία
(not followed by a phrase) Regardless of any or most possible adverse circumstances.

no one /ˈnoʊ ˌwʌn/ /ˈnəʊ wʌn/ pronoun
κανένας
Used in contrast to anyone, someone or everyone: not one person; nobody.

no pain, no gain proverb
τα αγαθά κόποις κτώνται τα καλά κόποις κτώνται
One must be willing to endure some inconvenience or discomfort in order to achieve worthwhile goals.

no parking phraseologicalUnit
απαγορεύεται η στάθμευση
On a traffic sign, indicates that parking a vehicle is not allowed within the area of influence of the sign.

no problem interjection
κανένα πρόβλημα παρακαλώ
No thanks is necessary; you're welcome (said in response to an expression of gratitude).
No apology is necessary; think nothing of it (said in response to an expression of regret).

no shit, Sherlock interjection
τι κάνει νιάου νιάου στα κεραμίδια;
(vulgar, colloquial, sarcastic, somewhat, derogatory) A riposte to someone who has just said something obvious

no smoke without fire proverb
δεν υπάρχει καπνός χωρίς φωτιά
Gossip and accusations are often substantiated by fact.

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
απαγορεύεται το κάπνισμα
A phrase used in notices indicating that the smoking of cigarettes, etc., is not permitted in the surrounding area.

no thank you interjection
όχι ευχαριστώ
A polite way of saying no in response to an offer.

no way interjection
με τίποτα
(idiomatic) Indicates astonished disbelief.

nobelium /noʊˈbiːliəm/ /noʊˈbɛliəm/ n
νομπέλιο
a transuranic chemical element (symbol No) with an atomic number of 102.

nobility /noʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəˈbɪlɪti/ nobilities n
αριστοκρατία ευγένεια
A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.
αρχοντιά αριστοκρατικότητα
(uncountable) The quality of being noble.

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ more noble most noble nobler noblest adj
αριστοκρατικός
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ nobles n
αριστοκράτης ευγενής
An aristocrat; one of aristocratic blood. [from 14th c.]

noble eightfold path pn
οκταπλή ατραπός
(Buddhism) The path to the end of suffering, involving eight steps: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration.

nobody /ˈnoʊ.bɑ.di/ /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnoʊˌbʌd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bɒd.i/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ nobodies n
ασήμαντος πουθενάς τιποτένιος
Someone who is not important or well-known.

nocturnal /nɑkˈtɝ.nəl/ /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ).nəl/ more nocturnal most nocturnal adj
νυκτόβιος
(of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night.
νυχτερινός νυχτιάτικος
(of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly.

nocturne /(ˌ)nɒkˈtɜːn/ /ˈnɑktɚn/ /ˈnɑkˌtɝn/ /ˈnɒktɜːn/ nocturnes n
νυχτωδία
(music) A dreamlike or pensive composition, usually for the piano.

node /noʊd/ /nəʊd/ nodes n
κόμβος
(astronomy) The point where the orbit of a planet, as viewed from the Sun, intersects the ecliptic. The ascending and descending nodes refer respectively to the points where the planet moves from South to North and N to S; their respective symbols are ☊ and ☋.
(networking) A computer or other device attached to a network.
(graph theory) A vertex or a leaf in a graph of a network, or other element in a data structure.

noise /nɔɪz/ noises n
θόρυβος
(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.

noise pollution n
ηχορύπανση
Excess noise which is unpleasant or harmful.

noiseless more noiseless most noiseless adj
αθόρυβος
Producing no noise; without noise.
Containing no noise.

noiselessly adv
αθόρυβα
In a quiet manner, without any noise.

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ noisier noisiest adj
θορυβώδης
Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound
Full of noise.

noli me tangere /-meɪ ˈtæn(d)ʒəɹeɪ/ /-ˌmeɪ ˈtɑnd͡ʒəɹeɪ/ /ˌnoʊli ˌmi ˈtɑnd͡ʒəɹi/ /ˌnəʊlɪ mɪ ˈtæn(d)ʒəɹi/ noli me tangeres n
μη μου άπτου
(Christianity, art) A picture depicting Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene shortly after his resurrection from the dead (see the etymology).
Someone (such as a disagreeable person) or something (such as a painful experience or taboo topic) to be avoided or not interfered with.

nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ /ˈnəʊmæd/ nomads n
νομάδας
(anthropology) A member of a society or class who herd animals from pasture to pasture with no fixed home.

nomarch nomarchs n
νομάρχης
The chief administrator of a modern Greek nomarchy. [from 19th c.]

nome /noʊm/ /nəʊm/ nomes n
νομός
A prefecture or unit of regional government in Greece.
A territorial division of ancient Egypt.
νόμος
A type of musical composition in Ancient Greece.

nomenclature /-ˈmɛn/ /nə(ʊ)ˈmɛŋ.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ /ˌnoʊmənˈkleɪt͡ʃɚ/ nomenclatures n
νομενκλατούρα ονοματολογία
A set of rules used for forming the names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences.

nomenklatura /nɒˌmɛnkləˈtjʊəɹə/ /nɒˌmɛnkləˈtʃʊəɹə/ nomenklaturas n
νομενκλατούρα
(now, _, historical) A list of bureaucratic posts in government and industry in the former Soviet Union (or other communist countries), filled by those appointed by the Party. [from 20th c.]

nominal /ˈnɑ.mɪ.nəl/ /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/ [ˈnɑ.mɪ.nl̩] [ˈnɒm.ɪ.nl̩] adj
ονομαστικός
Of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names.
(finance) Of, relating to, or being the amount or face value of a sum of money or a stock certificate, for example, and not the purchasing power or market value.

nominalism nominalisms n
νομιναλισμός ονοματοκρατία
(philosophy) A doctrine that universals do not have an existence except as names for classes of concrete objects.

nominalization nominalizations n
ουσιαστικοποίηση
(linguistics, countable) A noun derived from an adjective, verb, etc., often by adding a suffix such as -ity, -tion or -ism.

nominalize /ˈnɑmənəlaɪz/ /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪz/ v
ουσιαστικοποιώ

nominate /ˈnɑ.mə.neɪt/ /ˈnɑ.mɪ.neɪt/ /ˈnɒm.ə.neɪt/ /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
αναγορεύω
To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

nomination /ˌnɑmɪˈneɪʃən/ /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ nominations n
αναγόρευση
An act or instance of nominating.
A device or means by which a person or thing is nominated.

nominative /ˈnɒmnətɪv/ /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/ adj
ονομαστική
(grammar) Being in that case or form of a noun which stands as the subject of a finite verb.

nominative case nominative cases n
ονομαστική
(grammar) The case used to indicate the subject—or agent—of a finite verb.

non sequitur /ˌnɑnˈsɛk.wɪ.tɚ/ /ˌnɒnˈsɛk.wɪ.tə/ non sequiturs non sequuntur n
ανακολουθία
(narratology) Any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence.
(logic) Any invalid argument in which the conclusion cannot be logically deduced from the premises.

non- /ˈnɑn/ /ˈnɒn/ prefix
μη
Used in the sense of no or none, to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not, to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.

non-Hellenic adj
ανελλήνιστος
not Hellenic

non-commissioned officer non-commissioned officers n
υπαξιωματικός
A person of authority in the military who has not received a commission (a direct conveyance of authority from the sovereign government); as such they can have charge or control but not command in the most technical use of the word.

non-deontological more non-deontological most non-deontological adj
αντιδεοντολογικός
(ethics, philosophy) Not relating to deontology, against deontological principles.

non-esterified fatty acid non-esterified fatty acids n
μη εστεροποιημένο λιπαρό οξύ
(biochemistry) Any fatty acid which occurs free, rather than esterified with glycerol to form a glyceride or other lipid; usually as the result of hydrolysis

non-fattening adj
αντιπαχυντικός απισχναντικός
Not fattening; slimming

non-governmental organization non-governmental organizations n
μη κυβερνητικές οργανώσεις

non-intervention non-interventions n
μη επέμβαση
(political science) The policy of a state of not intervening in the domestic affairs of another.

nonagon /ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/ /ˈnɒn.ə.ɡən/ nonagons n
εννεάγωνο εννιάγωνο
(geometry) A polygon with nine sides and nine angles; an enneagon.

nonaligned adj
αδέσμευτος
Not allied with any particular nation, or to any side in a dispute

nonappointed adj
αδιόριστος
Not appointed.

nonappointment n
αδιοριστία
Failure to appoint or be appointed.

nonbeliever nonbelievers n
άπιστη άπιστος
a person who does not believe, especially regarding religion.

nonce word nonce words n
λεξιπλασία
(lexicography) A word invented for the occasion.

nonconformist nonconformists n
αιρετικός ετερίδοξος
Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices. [from 17th c.]

nonconformity nonconformities n
αναντιστοιχία μη συμμόρφωση
Refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class.

noncontagious adj
αμετάδοτος
Not contagious.

none /nʌn/ pronoun
κανένας
Not any of a given number or group.

nonexistence nonexistences n
ανυπαρξία
The state of not existing.

nonflammable adj
άκαυστος άφλεκτος μη αναφλέξιμος μη εύφλεκτος
Not combustible.

nonkilling nonkillings n
απόλεμος
A precept or worldview that affirms the possibility of a society where killing is absent.

nonmetal nonmetals n
αμέταλλο
(chemistry) An element, such as phosphorus or chlorine, that does not have the chemical or physical properties of a metal.

nonmetallic adj
αμέταλλος
Not metallic.

nonplus /nɒnˈplʌs/ /ˌnɑnˈplʌs/ v
μπερδεύω σαστίζω
(transitive) To bewilder or perplex (someone); to confound, to flummox.

nonprofessional adj
μη επαγγελματικός
not professional; amateur

nonsense /ˈnɑn.sɛns/ /ˈnɒn.səns/ nonsenses n
ανοησίες βλακείες
Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.

nontraditional adj
αντιπαραδοσιακός
Not traditional; not related to tradition, untraditional

nonvoting adj
αναπληρωματικός
Lacking the right to vote.

noodle /nud(ə)l/ /nuːdl̩/ noodles n
μανέστρα
(usually, in the plural) A string or flat strip of pasta or other dough, usually cooked (at least initially) by boiling, and served in soup or in a dry form mixed with a sauce and other ingredients.

noon /nuːn/ noons n
μεσημέρι
(now, rare) The corresponding time in the middle of the night; midnight.

noose /nuːs/ nooses n
θηλιά
An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.

noosphere /ˈnoʊ.əsfɪɚ/ /ˈnəʊ.əsfɪə/ noospheres n
νοόσφαιρα
The sphere of human reason, thought, and consciousness, seen as a theoretical evolutionary stage.

norepinephrine /ˌnɔːɹɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ norepinephrines n
νορεπινεφρίνη
(neurotransmitter) A neurotransmitter found in the locus coeruleus which is synthesized from dopamine.

norm /nɔːm/ norms n
κριτήριο
That which is normal or typical.

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ more normal most normal normaler normalest adj
φυσιολογικός κανονικός
(set theory, of a function from the ordinals to the ordinals) Which is strictly monotonically increasing and continuous with respect to the order topology.
According to norms or rules or to a regular pattern.

normal /ˈnɔɹm(ə)l/ /ˈnɔːml̩/ normals n
κάθετος
(geometry) A line or vector that is perpendicular to another line, surface, or plane.

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ normalcies n
κανονικότητα κανονικότης
(US) The state of being normal; the fact of being normal; normality.

normality /noːˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ti/ /nɔːˈmæl.ɪ.ti/ [nɔɹˈmæl.ə.ɾi] normalities n
κανονικότητα κανονικότης
(uncountable) The state of being normal or usual; normalcy.

normalization /ˌnɔɹ.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnɔɹ.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˈnoː.mə.ləˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˈnɔː.mə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnoː.məˌlɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃn̩] [ˌnɔː.məˌlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩] normalizations n
κανονικοποίηση
Any process that makes something more normal or regular, which typically means conforming to some regularity or rule, or returning from some state of abnormality.

normally /ˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ /ˈnɔːmə.li/ more normally most normally adv
κανονικά
Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] adj
βόρειος
Of or pertaining to the north; northern.
Toward the north; northward.
(ecclesiastical) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical north (in a church, the direction to the left-hand side of a person facing the altar).

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] adv
βορείως βόρεια
Toward the north; northward; northerly.

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔː(ɹ)θ/ /nɔːθ/ [no̞ɹθ] norths n
βορράς
The direction towards the pole to the left-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 0°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the northern side of the invariable plane.
The up or positive direction.
(physics) The positive or north pole of a magnet, which seeks the magnetic pole near Earth's geographic North Pole (which, for its magnetic properties, is a south pole).
Alternative letter-case form of North (“a northern region; the inhabitants thereof”). [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction to the left-hand side of a person facing the altar.

north wind north winds n
βοριάς
A wind blowing from the north.

north-northeast n
βόρεια-βορειοανατολικά
The compass point halfway between north and northeast; specifically at a bearing of 22.5°.

north-northwest n
βόρεια-βορειοδυτικά
The compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.

northeast northeasts n
βορειοανατολικά
The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.

northeastern /ˌnorˈθiː.stɚn/ /ˌnɔːˈθiː.stn̩/ more northeastern most northeastern adj
βορειοανατολικός
Of, related to, located in, or from the northeast.

northeastward more northeastward most northeastward adv
βορειοανατολικός
Toward the northeast.

northerly /ˈnɔɹðɚli/ /ˈnɔːðəli/ more northerly most northerly adj
βόρειος
Facing the north; directed towards the north.

northern /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðn̩/ /ˈnɔːðən/ more northern most northern adj
βόρειος
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the north; northerly.

northern gannet northern gannets n
σούλα
A seabird, Morus bassanus.

northern goshawk northern goshawks n
διπλοσάινο
Accipiter gentilis, a bird of prey of the family Accipitridae.

northern lapwing northern lapwings n
ευρωπαϊκή καλημάνα
A crested plover, Vanellus vanellus.

northern lights n
βόρειο σέλας
The aurora of the northern hemisphere.

northern shoveler northern shovelers n
χουλιαρόπαπια
Spatula clypeata, formerly Anas clypeata, a duck breeding in northern areas of Europe and across the Palearctic and across most of North America.

northern wheatear northern wheatears n
σταχτοπετρόκλης
Oenanthe oenanthe, an Old World flycatcher.

northerner northerners n
βόρειος
A native or inhabitant of the north of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as one of the northern United States, the north of Norway, etc.

northernmost /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚnˌmoʊst/ /ˈnɔː.ðənˌməʊst/ adj
βορειότερος
Farthest north.

northwest /nɔɹθˈwɛst/ /nɔːθˈwɛst/ northwests n
βορειοδυτικά
The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.

northwestern /nɔːθˈwɛst.ə(ɹ)n/ /nɔːθˈwɛstn̩/ more northwestern most northwestern adj
βορειοδυτικός

nose [noʊ̯z] [noːz] [nəwz] [nəʊ̯z] noses n
μύτη
A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
μουσούδι
A snout, the nose of an animal.
ρύγχος αιχμή μούρη μύτη
The tip of an object.
μύτη όσφρηση
The skill in recognising bouquet.

nosebleed /ˈnoʊzˌblid/ /ˈnəʊzˌbliːd/ nosebleeds n
ρινορραγία ἐπιστάζω
A haemorrhage from the nose; usually, blood flow exiting the nostrils that originates from the nasal cavity.

nosed adj
μυτερός
(in combination) Having some specific type of nose.

nostalgia /nɑˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɑˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nɒˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nɔˈstɑld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæld͡ʒə/ /nəˈstæɫd͡ʒə/ /nəˈstɑld͡ʒə/ nostalgias n
νοσταλγία
(transferred sense) A bittersweet yearning for the things of the past. [from 20th c.]

nostalgic more nostalgic most nostalgic adj
νοσταλγικός
Of, having, or relating to nostalgia.

nostril /ˈnɒstɹəl/ /ˈnɒstɹɪl/ nostrils n
ρουθούνι
Either of the two orifices located on the nose (or on the beak of a bird); used as a passage for air and other gases to travel the nasal passages.

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑ̈ʔt̚] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɔt] [nɞʔt] adv
δεν δε μη μην
Negates the meaning of the modified verb.

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ /nɔt/ [nɑ̈ʔt̚] [nɒt] [nɒʔ(t)] [nɔt] [nɞʔt] conjunction
όχι δεν
And not.

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] adv
καθόλου
(emphatic) Not in the least.

not at all [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɑɫ] [ˈnɑɾəˈɾɔɫ] [ˈnɒtʰəˈtʰɔːɫ] [ˈnɔɾəˈɾoːɫ] interjection
τίποτα
(idiomatic) Used similarly to you're welcome, as a conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.

not guilty adj
αθωωτικός
(legal) Of a person, legally innocent of a crime which they have been accused of in a court of law.

not only … but also conjunction
όχι μόνο … αλλά και

not yet adv
όχι ακόμα
Not for the moment, though expected later.

notable /ˈnoʊdəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ more notable most notable adj
αξιοσημείωτος ξεχωριστός
Worthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished. [from 14th c.]

notary /ˈnoʊtəɹi/ notaries n
συμβολαιογράφος
(legal, Canada, US) A notary public, a public officer who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents, but who is not authorised to practise law.

notary public /ˈnəʊtəɹi ˈpʌblɪk/ notaries public notaries publics n
συμβολαιογράφος
(law) An officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations, witness and authenticate documents and perform certain other acts varying from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

notation /noʊˈteɪʃən/ notations n
σημείωση συμβολισμός
(uncountable) The act, process, method, or an instance of representing by a system or set of marks, signs, figures, or characters.
σημειογραφία συμβολισμός
(uncountable) A system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in an art or science or in mathematics or logic to express technical facts or quantities.
σημείωση σχόλιο
(countable) A specific note or piece of information written in such a notation.

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ notes n
ένδειξη σήμα
A mark or token by which a thing may be known; a visible sign; a character; a distinctive mark or feature; a characteristic quality.
A mark, or sign, made to call attention, to point out something to notice, or the like; a sign, or token, proving or giving evidence.
διακοίνωση σημείωση
A brief remark; a marginal comment or explanation; hence, an annotation on a text or author; a comment; a critical, explanatory, or illustrative observation.
διακοίνωση
A diplomatic missive or written communication.
σημείωμα
A short informal letter; a billet.
σημείωση νότα
A brief piece of writing intended to assist the memory; a memorandum; a minute.
υποσχετική επιστολή
(finance) A written or printed paper acknowledging a debt, and promising payment
νότα
(music) A sound.
A character, variously formed, to indicate the length of a tone, and variously placed upon the staff to indicate its pitch.
νότα πλήκτρο
(by extension) A key of the piano or organ.
διάκριση φήμη
(uncountable) Reputation; distinction.
παρατήρηση σημείωση
(obsolete) Notification; information; intelligence.

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ v
επισημαίνω επισημειώνω παρατηρώ σημαίνω σχολιάζω υποδηλώνω
(transitive) To notice with care; to observe; to remark; to heed.
καταγράφω σημειώνω
(transitive) To record in writing; to make a memorandum of.
σημαίνω υποδηλώνω
(transitive) To denote; to designate.

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ notebooks n
τετράδιο σημειωματάριο
(computing, sometimes, attributive) A kind of user interface in literate programming, allowing calculations to be interspersed with human-readable comments, diagrams, etc.
φορητός υπολογιστής φορητός
(computing) Ellipsis of notebook computer. A laptop.

notepad notepads n
σημειωματάριο
A pad of paper, often bound, in which one jots down notes; a notebook.

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ [ˈnʌʔn̩] pronoun
τίποτα τίποτε
Not any thing; no thing.

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] notices n
παρατήρηση
(mostly, uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
ανακοίνωση κοινοποίηση
(countable) A written or printed announcement.
προειδοποίηση
(uncountable) Prior notification.

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ [ˈnoʊɾɪs] v
αντιλαμβάνομαι
παρατηρώ προσέχω διακρίνω
(transitive) To become aware of; to observe. [from 17th c.]

notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ notifications n
γνωστοποίηση ειδοποίηση
(countable) A specific piece of information that serves to notify.

notion /ˈnoʊʃən/ /ˈnəʊʃən/ notions n
αντίληψη θεώρηση
Mental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or imagined; idea, concept.
άποψη γνώμη
A sentiment; an opinion.

notorious /noʊ-/ /nə(ʊ)ˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əs/ /nəˈtɔ.ɹi.əs/ more notorious most notorious adj
διαβόητος
Of a person or entity: generally or widely known for something negative; infamous.

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ nougats n
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.

noumenon /ˈnaʊmənɒn/ /ˈnumənɑn/ /ˈnuːmənɒn/ noumena n
νοούμενο
(from Kantian, _, philosophy, _, on) A thing as it is independent of any conceptualization or perception by the human mind, postulated by practical reason but existing in a condition which is in principle unknowable and unexperienceable.

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ nouns n
ουσιαστικό
(grammar, narrow sense) A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as person, animal, place, word, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality, or idea; one of the basic parts of speech in many languages, including English.
όνομα
(grammar, now rare, broad sense) Either a word that can be used to refer to a person, animal, place, thing, phenomenon, substance, quality or idea, or a word that modifies or describes a previous word or its referent; a substantive or adjective, sometimes also including other parts of speech such as numeral or pronoun.

noun phrase noun phrases n
ονοματική φράση
(grammar) A phrase that has a noun (or indefinite pronoun) as its head or performs the same grammatical function as a noun.

nouveau riche /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹiʃ/ /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹɪtʃ/ /ˌnuː.vəʊ ˈɹiːʃ/ nouveaux riches n
νεόπλουτος
(pejorative) New money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy.

nova /ˈnoʊ.və/ /ˈnəʊ.və/ novae novas n
καινοφανής νεολαμπής νόβα
(astronomy) Any sudden brightening of a previously inconspicuous star.

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvəl/ [ˈnɒvl̩] more novel most novel adj
πρωτότυπος
Original, especially in an interesting way; new and striking; not of the typical or ordinary type.

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvəl/ [ˈnɒvl̩] novels n
μυθιστόρημα νουβέλα
A work of prose fiction, longer than a novella. [from 17th c.]

novelist /ˈnɑvəlɪst/ /ˈnɒvəlɪst/ novelists n
μυθιστοριογράφος
An author of novels.

novella /noʊˈvɛlə/ /nəʊˈvɛlə/ /nəˈvɛlə/ novellas novelle n
νουβέλα
A short novel or long short story.

novelty /ˈnɑvəlti/ /ˈnɒvəlti/ novelties n
καινοτομία
A new product; an innovation.

novice /ˈnɑvɪs/ /ˈnɒvɪs/ novices n
δόκιμη δόκιμος
(religion) A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation. [from 14th c.]

novichok novichoks n
νοβιτσόκ
Any of a group of deadly organophosphate nerve agents developed by the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s to evade restrictions on chemical weapons.

now /naʊ/ adv
τώρα
At the present time.

now /naʊ/ conjunction
τώρα που τώρα
Since, because, in light of the fact; often with that.

now and then /ˌnaʊ ən(d) ˈðɛn/ adv
πού και πού πότε-πότε
(idiomatic) sometimes; occasionally; intermittently

nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/ adv
πουθενά
In no place.
To no place.

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ nozzles n
μπεκ στόμιο
A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
σιφόνι στόμιο
A short outlet or inlet pipe projecting from the end or side of a hollow vessel, as a steam-engine cylinder or a steam boiler.

nth /ɛnθ/ adj
νιοστός
(mathematics) Occurring at position n in a sequence.

nu /njuː/ /nu/ nus n
νι
The letter of the Greek alphabet Ν and ν.

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ nuances n
νύξις υπαινιγμός υπονοούμενο
A minor distinction.
Subtlety or fine detail.

nuclear /ˈn(j)u.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə(ɹ)/ adj
πυρηνικός
Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay). [from 20th c.]
Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions. [from 20th c.]
(biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell. [from 19th c.]

nuclear fission nuclear fissions n
σχάση
(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus splits into smaller ones, sometimes accompanied by the simultaneous release of energy.

nuclear physics n
πυρηνική φυσική
The branch of physics that studies the nucleus of the atom, its internal structure and components.

nuclear power plant nuclear power plants n
πυρηνικός σταθμός ενέργειας
A power plant that obtains its primary energy from the heat generated in nuclear reactions.

nuclear reactor nuclear reactors n
πυρηνικός αντιδραστήρας
(physics) Any device in which a controlled chain reaction is maintained for the purpose of creating heat (for power generation) or for creating neutrons and other fission products for experimental, medical or other purposes.

nuclear weapon nuclear weapons n
πυρηνικό όπλο
A weapon that derives its energy from the nuclear reactions of either fission or fusion.

nucleated adj
εμπύρηνος
Having a nucleus or nuclei.

nucleic acid /njuːˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ nucleic acids n
νουκλεϊκό οξύ
(biochemistry, genetics) Any acidic, chainlike biological macromolecule consisting of multiple repeat units of phosphoric acid, sugar and purine and pyrimidine bases; they are involved in the preservation, replication and expression of hereditary information in every living cell

nuclein /ˈn(j)u.kli.ɪn/ /ˈnjuː.klɪ.ɪn/ nucleins n
νουκλεΐνη

nucleon /ˈn(j)uːkliɒn/ nucleons n
νουκλεόνιο
A proton (uud) or a neutron (udd).

nucleoprotein nucleoproteins n
νουκλεοπρωτεΐνη

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuː.kli.əs/ nuclei nucleuses n
πυρήνας
The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
An initial part or version that will receive additions.
(chemistry, physics) The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
(cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.
(phonetics, phonology) The central part of a syllable, most commonly a vowel.

nude /n(j)uːd/ nuder nudest adj
γυμνός
Without clothing or other covering of the skin; without clothing on the genitals or female nipples.

nude /n(j)uːd/ nudes n
γυμνό
A painting, sculpture, photograph or other artwork or mass-media-reproduced image depicting one or more human figure(s) in a state of near or total undress.

nudge /nʌd͡ʒ/ nudges n
σκούντημα
A gentle push.

nudge /nʌd͡ʒ/ v
σκουντάω σκουντώ
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.

nudism /njuː.dɪzəm/ nudisms n
γυμνισμός
The belief in or practice of going nude in social, nonsexualized and frequently mixed-gender groups specifically in cultures where going nude in the social situation is not the norm.

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌti/ /ˈnudɪti/ nudities n
γυμνότητα
(uncountable) The state or quality of being without clothing on the body; specifically, the quality of being without clothing on the genitals.

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ nuggets n
βώλος χρυσού
(countable) A small, compact chunk or clump.

nuisance /ˈnjuː.səns/ /ˈnuː.səns/ nuisances n
βάσανο ενόχληση μπελάς
A minor annoyance or inconvenience.

null and void adj
άκυρος
(idiomatic, legal) invalid, cancelled, unenforceable

nullify /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/ v
ακυρώνω
(transitive, legal) To make legally invalid.

numb /nʌm/ number numbest adj
ναρκωμένος
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

numbat numbats n
νούμπατ
A small marsupial carnivore, Myrmecobius fasciatus, endemic to western Australia, that eats almost exclusively termites.

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ numbers n
αριθμός πλήθος ποσότητα
(countable) An abstract entity used to describe quantity.
αριθμός νούμερο ψηφίο
(countable, mathematics) An element of one of several sets: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, and sometimes extensions such as hypercomplex numbers, etc.
αριθμός νούμερο
(Followed by a numeral; used attributively) Indicating the position of something in a list or sequence. Abbreviations: No or No., no or no. (in each case, sometimes written with a superscript "o", like Nº or №). The symbol "#" is also used in this manner.
A sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, and various other items.
(grammar) Of a word or phrase, the state of being singular, dual or plural, shown by inflection.
νούμερο αριθμός
(countable, informal) A person.

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ v
αριθμώ
(transitive) To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).

number one number ones n
ψιλό
(childish, euphemistic) Urine; urination.

number two number twos n
χοντρό

numbness numbnesses n
μούδιασμα
Absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation.

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnjuːmɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ /ˈnumɹəl/ numerals n
αριθμός ψηφίο νούμερο
(linguistics) A number word, a simple or compound word for a number often having particular grammatical attributes depending on the language.

numerator /ˈnuː.məɹ.ˌeɪ̯.təɹ/ numerators n
αριθμητής
(arithmetic) The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kəl/ [n(j)uˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kl̩] [n(j)ʉˈmeɹ.ɪ.kl̩] more numerical most numerical adj
αριθμητικός
Of or pertaining to numbers.

numerology /ˌnjuːməˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ /ˌnuməˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ numerologies n
αριθμολογία
The study of the purported mystical relationship between numbers (or the letters of words, represented by numbers) and the character or action of physical objects and living beings.

numismatic adj
νομισματικός
Of or pertaining to currency, especially to coins.
Of or pertaining to numismatics.

numismatics /ˌnjuː.mɪzˈma.tɪks/ /ˌnuː.məzˈmæ.tɪks/ n
νομισματολογία
The study of coins

numismatist /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/ numismatists n
νομισματολόγος
One who studies and/or collects coins and/or currencies.

nun /nʌn/ nuns n
μοναχή καλόγρια
A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, (Roman Catholicism, specifically) those living together in a cloister.

nuncio /-siˌoʊ/ /ˈnʌnʃiˌoʊ/ nuncios n
νούντσιος
(Roman Catholicism) The ecclesiastic title of a permanent diplomatic representative of the Roman Catholic Church to a sovereign state or international organization, who is accorded a rank equivalent to an accredited ambassador, and may also be given additional privileges including recognition as Dean in a country's diplomatic corps.

nunnery /ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ nunneries n
μονή
(chiefly, _, Christianity) The residence of a female religious community, a monastery for nuns.

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ nurses n
νοσοκόμα νοσοκόμος νοσηλευτής νοσηλεύτρια
A person trained to provide care for the sick.
παραμάνα τροφός
A person (usually a woman) who takes care of other people’s young.

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ v
θηλάζω
(transitive) To breastfeed: to feed (a baby) at the breast; to suckle.
γιατροκομώ νοσηλεύω περιθάλπω
(transitive) To care for (someone), especially in sickness; to tend to.
περιποιούμαι φροντίζω
(transitive) To treat kindly and with extra care.
καλλιεργώ τρέφω
(transitive) To foster, to nourish.

nursemaid nursemaids n
νταντά
A woman or girl employed to care for children.

nursery /ˈnɜːsəɹi/ /ˈnɜːsɹi/ /ˈnɝsəɹi/ /ˈnɝsɹi/ nurseries n
βρεφιικός σταθμός βρεφοκομείο
(countable) A place where nursing or the raising of children is carried on.
βρεφοκομείο
A place where the pre-school children of working parents are supervised during the day; a crèche, a daycare centre.
φυτώριο
(horticulture) A place where young shrubs, trees, vines, etc., are cultivated for transplanting, or (more generally) made available for public sale, a garden centre; also (obsolete) a plantation of young trees.

nursery nurse nursery nurses n
νηπιαγωγός

nursery rhyme nursery rhymes n
δίστιχο
A short poem or song for children, mostly anonymous or handed down by folklore

nursery school nursery schools n
νηπιαγωγείο
(British) A school where pre-school children play and learn at the same time.

nursing home nursing homes n
γηροκομείο οίκος ευγηρίας
A place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living, such as the elderly and younger adults with physical disabilities.

nurture /ˈnɜːɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/ nurtures n
ανατροφή γαλούχηση
The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care
διατροφή τροφή
That which nourishes; food; diet.

nurture /ˈnɜːɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/ v
τρέφω διατρέφω
To nourish or nurse.

nut /nʊt/ /nʌt/ [nɐt] nuts n
καρύδι ξηρός καρπός
(food, broadly) Any of various hard-shelled seeds or hard, dry fruits from various families of plants.
παξιμάδι
(hardware) A piece of hardware, typically metal and typically hexagonal or square in shape, with a hole through it having internal screw threads, intended to be screwed onto a threaded bolt or other threaded shaft.
(climbing) A shaped piece of metal, threaded by a wire loop, which is jammed in a crack in the rockface and used to protect a climb. (Originally, machine nuts [sense #2] were used for this purpose.)
τρελός
(slang) A crazy person.

nutation nutations n
κλόνηση
(physics) A bobbing motion that accompanies the precession of a spinning rigid body.
(astronomy) Any of several irregularities in the precession of the equinoxes caused by varying torque applied to the Earth by the Sun and the Moon.

nutcracker nutcrackers n
καρυοθραύστης
An implement for cracking nuts.

nuthatch nuthatches n
δεντροτσοπανάκος
Any of various small passerine birds from the family Sittidae (and its single genus Sitta), found throughout the northern hemisphere and noted for their unusual proclivity for climbing down trees head first.

nutlet nutlets n
καρυδάκι
A small nut.

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ nutmegs n
μοσχοκαρυδιά
An evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
μοσχοκάρυδο
The aromatic seed of this tree, used as a spice.
ποδιά
(football, hockey, basketball) The playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent.

nutraceutical /njuːtɹəˈsuːtɪkəl/ nutraceuticals n
διατροφάρμακο διατροφοφάρμακο τροφοφάρμακο φαρμακοτρόφιμο
A nutrient or food believed to have curative properties. A food used as a drug.

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ nutrients n
θρεπτικό συστατικό
A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ nutritions n
διατροφή θρέψη
That which nourishes; nutriment.

nutritional more nutritional most nutritional adj
θρεπτικός
Of, pertaining to, or providing nutrition.

nuts /nʌts/ more nuts most nuts adj
τρελός
(colloquial) Insane, mad.

nyctophobia n
νυχτοφοβία
A fear of the night, nighttime, or darkness.

nylon /ˈnaɪlɑn/ /ˈnaɪlɒn/ nylons n
νάιλον
Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
(in the plural) A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.
(perjoratively, by comparison to silk) A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel who was appointed as a courtesy, rather than on merit.

nymph /ˈnɪmf/ nymphs nymphæ n
νύμφη
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
νυμφίδιο
A young girl, especially one who is attractive, beautiful or graceful.
νύμφη χρυσαλλίδα
(entomology) The larva of certain insects.

nymphet nymphets n
νυμφίδιο
A sexually attractive girl or young woman. [from 20th c.]

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪmfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ nymphomaniacs n
νυμφομανής μητρομανής
A woman with an excessive libido.

nystagmus /nɪˈstæɡməs/ nystagmuses n
νυσταγμός
(pathology) rapid involuntary eye movement, usually lateral

née /neɪ/ adj
γένος
Used when giving the maiden name of a woman.

négligée /ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/ négligées n
νεγκλιζέ
(obsolete) A woman's lightweight gown of the eighteenth century. [18th–19th c.]
A woman's loose-fitting nightgown, especially when short, lacy and/or revealing; a nightie. [from 19th c.]

o /ˈoʊ/ /ˈəʊ/ oes n
όου
The name of the Latin-script letter O.

o'clock /oʊˈklɑk/ /əʊˈklɒk/ /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
μία η ώρα
(modifying a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the time within a twelve-hour period (midnight to noon or noon to midnight), specifically the time when the hour hand of a clock points precisely to the symbol or marking corresponding to the designated numeral.
μία η ώρα στις μία η ώρα
(with a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the direction, relative to the speaker or a vehicle, especially an aircraft, corresponding to the direction the hour hand is pointing at the time corresponding to the numeral, with twelve representing directly ahead and three being to the right.

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ adj
δρύινος
made of oak wood or timber

oak /oʊk/ /woʊk/ /əʊk/ oaks n
βελανιδιά δρυς
(uncountable) The wood of the oak.
Any tree of other genera and species of trees resembling typical oaks of genus Quercus in some ways.

oakum /ˈoʊk(ə)m/ /ˈəʊkəm/ oakums n
στουπί
Fibres chiefly obtained by untwisting old rope, which are used to caulk or pack gaps between boards of wooden ships and joints in masonry and plumbing, and sometimes for dressing wounds.

oakwood oakwoods n
δρυμός
(countable) A wood populated with oak trees.

oar /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ oars n
κουπί
A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower seated in the boat and pulling the handle can pass the blade through the water by repeated strokes against the water's resistance, thus moving the boat.

oasis /oʊˈeɪsəs/ /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsəs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ oases oasises n
όαση
A spring of fresh water, surrounded by a fertile region of vegetation, in a desert.
(figuratively) A quiet, peaceful place or situation separated from surrounding noise or bustle.

oat /oʊt/ /əʊt/ oats n
βρόμη βρώμη
(uncountable) Widely cultivated cereal grass, typically Avena sativa.

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ oaths n
όρκος
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.

obduracy /-djʊ-/ /ˈɑbdʊɹəsi/ /ˈɒb.dʊ.ɹə.si/ obduracies n
ισχυρογνωμοσύνη πώρωση σκληροκαρδία
The state of being obdurate, intractable, or stubbornly inflexible.

obdurate /-ət/ /ˈɑbd(j)əɹɪt/ /ˈɑbd(j)ʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdjʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒəɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdʒʊɹɪt/ more obdurate most obdurate adj
άκαμπτος πωρωμένος σκληρόκαρδος
Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent.

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ obediences n
υπακοή πειθαρχία
The quality of being obedient.

obedient /oʊˈbidiənt/ /əʊˈbiːdɪənt/ /əˈbidiənt/ /əˈbiːdɪənt/ more obedient most obedient adj
υπάκουος
Willing to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority.

obelisk /ˈɑbəlɪsk/ /ˈɒbəlɪsk/ /ˈɔbəlɪsk/ obelisks n
οβελίσκος
(architecture) A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point, frequently used as a monument. [from mid 16th c.]
A dagger symbol (†), which is used in printed matter as a reference mark to refer the reader to a footnote, marginal note, etc.; beside a person's name to indicate that the person is deceased; or beside a date to indicate that it is a person's death date.

obese /oʊˈbis/ /əʊˈbiːs/ /əˈbiːs/ more obese most obese obeser obesest adj
παχύσαρκος
Extremely overweight, especially: weighing more than 20% (for men) or 25% (for women) over their conventionally ideal weight determined by height and build; or, having a body mass index over 30 kg/m2.

obesity /oʊˈbisɪti/ /oʊˈbɛzɪti/ /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/ [-ɾi] obesities n
παχυσαρκία
(pathology) The state of being obese.

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ /əˈbeɪ/ v
υπακούω
(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.

obfuscation /ˌɒb.fəˈskeɪ.ʃən/ obfuscations n
θόλωση συσκότιση
(uncountable) The act or process of obfuscating, or obscuring the perception of something; the concept of concealing the meaning of a communication by making it more confusing and harder to interpret.
συσκότιση σύγχυση
(uncountable) Confusion, bewilderment, or a baffled state resulting from something obfuscated, or made more opaque and muddled with the intent to obscure information.

obituary /oʊ-/ /əʊ-/ /əˈbɪtjʊ(ə)ɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃuˌɜɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃɹi/ /əˈbɪt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹi/ obituaries n
αναγγελία θανάτου νεκρολογία
A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete) , the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.
νεκρολογία
(by extension) A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast.

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ objects n
αντικείμενο
A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
(grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
(object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.
σκοπός
(category theory) An instance of one of the two kinds of entities that form a category, the other kind being the arrows (also called morphisms).

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
αντιτίθεμαι αντιτείνω διαφωνώ ενίσταμαι
(intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

object code n
γλώσσα μηχανής
(computing) The output of a compiler or assembler; it is not necessarily executable directly without linking to other modules

object-oriented /ˈɒbdʒɛkt ɔɹɪəntɪd/ /ˈɒbdʒɪkt ɒɹɪəntɪd/ more object-oriented most object-oriented adj
αντικειμενοστρεφής
(programming) Using entities called objects that can process data and exchange messages with other objects.

object-oriented programming n
αντικειμενοστρεφής προγραμματισμός
(programming) A programming paradigm that uses hierarchies of "objects", instantiated from templates called "classes", to design applications and computer programs.

objection /əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/ objections n
αντίρρηση
The act of objecting.
A statement expressing opposition, or a reason or cause for expressing opposition (generally followed by the adposition to).
ένσταση αντίρρηση
(legal) An official protest raised in a court of law during a legal trial over a violation of the rules of the court by the opposing party.

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ more objective most objective adj
αντικειμενικός
Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality.
Not influenced by the emotions or prejudices.
Based on observed facts; without subjective assessment.
(grammar) Of, or relating to a noun or pronoun used as the object of a verb.

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ objectives n
αντικείμενο
A material object that physically exists.
A goal that is striven for.
πλάγια πτώση
(grammar) The objective case.
αντικειμενικός φακός
The lens or lenses of a camera, microscope, or other optical device closest to the object being examined.

objectively /əbˈd͡ʒɛktɪvli/ more objectively most objectively adv
αντικειμενικά
In an impartial, objective manner.

objectivity /ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ [ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪɾi] objectivities n
αντικειμενικότητα
The state of being objective, just, unbiased, and not influenced by emotions or personal prejudices.

obligate /ˈɑb.lɪ.ɡɪt/ /ˈɑb.lɪˌɡeɪt/ /ˈɒb.lɪ.ɡɪt/ /ˈɒb.lɪˌɡeɪt/ v
υποχρεώνω
(transitive) To bind, compel, constrain, or oblige by a social, legal, or moral tie.

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ obligations n
υποχρέωση
The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.
A social, legal, or moral requirement, duty, contract, or promise that compels someone to follow or avoid a particular course of action.

obligatory /əˈblɪɡət(ə)ɹi/ /əˈblɪɡətɔɹi/ /ˈɑblɪɡətɔɹi/ more obligatory most obligatory adj
υποχρεωτικός
Imposing obligation, legally, morally, or otherwise; binding; mandatory.

oblige /ɒˈbliːd͡ʒ/ /əˈblaɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈbliːd͡ʒ/ v
υποχρεώνω
(transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.
είμαι ευγνώμων
(intransitive) To be indebted to someone.

obliged /əˈblaɪd͡ʒd/ more obliged most obliged adj
υποχρεωμένος
Under an obligation to do something.
υποχρεωμένος υπόχρεος
Grateful or indebted because of a favor done.

oblique case oblique cases n
πτώση πλαγία
(grammar) Any noun case except the nominative case (and sometimes the vocative case), where the noun is the object of a verb or the object of a preposition.

obliquity /oʊˈblɪkwɪɾi/ /əˈblɪkwɪti/ /əˈblɪkwɪɾi/ obliquities n
λοξότητα
The quality of being oblique in direction, deviating from the horizontal or vertical; or the angle created by such a deviation. [from 15th c.]

obliterate /oʊ-/ /əˈblɪtəɹeɪt/ /əˈblɪtəɹət/ /əˈblɪtəˌɹeɪt/ [-ɾə-] v
εξαφανίζω
To destroy (someone or something) completely, leaving no trace; to annihilate, to wipe out.

oblivion /əˈblɪviːən/ oblivions n
λήθη λησμονιά
The state of being completely forgotten, of being reduced to a state of non-existence, extinction, or nothingness, including through war and destruction. (Figuratively) for an area like hell, a wasteland.

oblong /ˈɑbˌlɔŋ/ /ˈɒblɒŋ/ more oblong most oblong adj
στενόμακρος
(bookmaking) Having the horizontal axis of a page longer than the vertical; In landscape orientation.

obloquy /ˈɒbləˌkwi/ /ˈɔːbləˌkwi/ obloquies n
δυσφήμηση επιτίμηση
Abusive language.

obnoxious /ɒb-/ /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ more obnoxious most obnoxious adj
αποκρουστικός
Extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious.

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ oboes n
όμποε οξύαυλος
A soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grenadilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.

obolus oboli oboluses n
οβολός
A silver coin minted in Ancient Greece, valued at a sixth of a drachma.

obscene /əbˈsin/ /əbˈsiːn/ more obscene most obscene obscener obscenest adj
αισχρός
Offensive to standards of decency or morality.

obscurantism obscurantisms n
σκοταδισμός
A state of opposition to human progress or enlightenment.
Deliberate obscurity or vagueness.

obscurity /əbˈskjɔːɹɪti/ /əbˈskjɝɪti/ /əbˈskjʊəɹɪti/ /əbˈskjʊɹɪti/ obscurities n
σκοτεινότητα σκότος
(literary) Darkness; the absence of light.
ασημότητα αφάνεια ταπεινότητα
The state of being unknown; a thing that is unknown.
ασάφεια θολότητα
The quality of being difficult to understand; a thing that is difficult to understand.

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ more obsequious most obsequious adj
γλύφτης
Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.

obsequiousness n
δουλοπρέπεια
The quality of being obsequious; servile compliance.

observant /əbˈzɜːvənt/ /əbˈzɝvənt/ more observant most observant adj
παρατηρητικός
Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

observation /-ˈveɪʃn̩/ /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ observations n
παρατήρηση
The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)

observatory /əbˈzɜːvət(ə)ɹi/ /əbˈzɝvətɔɹi/ observatories n
αστεροσκοπείο
A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

observe /ɒbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
παρατηρώ τηρώ
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
παρατηρώ
(intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.

observer /ɑb-/ /ɒb-/ /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ observers n
παρατηρητής παρατηρήτρια
One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice
παρατηρήτρια παρατηρητής
A person sent as a representative, to a meeting or other function to monitor but not to participate

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ obsessions n
ιδεοληψία εμμονή
An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
ιδεοληψία μανία ψυχαναγκασμός
An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.

obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ more obsessive most obsessive adj
ιδεοληπτικός ψυχαναγκαστικός
Excessive, as results from obsession.

obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ obsessives n
ιδεοληπτικός ψυχαναγκαστικός
A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.

obsessive-compulsive disorder obsessive-compulsive disorders n
ιδεοψυχαναγκαστική διαταραχή
(medicine, psychology) A mental and behavioral disorder, characterized by obsessive intrusive thoughts and a compulsion to ease the resulting distress by repeating specific routines or rituals, regardless of their interference with other activities.

obsessively more obsessively most obsessively adv
ιδεοληπτικά
In an obsessive manner.

obsidian /əbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ obsidians n
οψιδιανός
(mineral) A type of naturally occurring black glass produced by volcanoes.

obsolescent /ɑbsəˈlɛsənt/ /ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/ more obsolescent most obsolescent adj
απαρχαιούμενος
In the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet.

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ˈɑbsəliːt/ /ˈɒbsəliːt/ more obsolete most obsolete adj
απαρχαιωμένος παρωχημένος ξεπερασμένος
(of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer).
υποτυπώδης
(biology) Imperfectly developed; not very distinct.

obstacle /ˈɑbstəkəl/ /ˈɒbstəkəl/ obstacles n
εμπόδιο πρόσκομμα
Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively

obstetrician /ˌɑbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ obstetricians n
μαιευτήρας
(medicine) A physician who specializes in childbirth.

obstinacy /ˈɑbstɪnəsi/ /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/ obstinacies n
γινάτι ισχυρογνωμοσύνη πείσμα
The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.

obstruent /ˈɒbstɹuːənt/ obstruents n
φρακτικό
(phonetics) A consonant sound formed by obstructing the airway, causing turbulence; a plosive, fricative, or affricate.

obtundation obtundations n
άμβλυνση
(medicine) Decreased level of alertness or consciousness

obtuse /-ˈtʃuːs/ /ɑb-/ /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ more obtuse most obtuse obtuser obtusest adj
αμβλύς
(geometry, specifically, of an, angle) Larger than one, and smaller than two right angles, or more than 90° and less than 180°.
(botany, zoology) Blunt, or rounded at the extremity.
αμβλύνους κουτός
Intellectually dull or dim-witted.

obtuse angle obtuse angles n
αμβλεία γωνία
(mathematics, geometry) An angle that is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

obtuse-angled adj
αμβλυγώνιος
(geometry) Of a triangle, having an obtuse angle.

obviate /ˈɒb.viˌeɪt/ /ˈɔb.viˌeɪt/ v
προλαβαίνω
(transitive) To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required).

obviation /ˌɒbviˈeɪʃən/ obviations n
πρόληψη
The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

obvious /ˈɑ.vi.əs/ /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒ.vɪəs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ /ˈɒv.jəs/ more obvious most obvious adj
προφανής
Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi(.)əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vjəs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/ /ˈɔ(b).vi.ɘs.li/ /ˈɔv.jɘs.li/ more obviously most obviously adv
προφανώς
In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.

ocarina /oʊkəˈɹinə/ /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ ocarinas n
οκαρίνα
(musical instruments) A woodwind musical instrument that is closed at both sides to produce an enclosed space, and punctured with finger holes.

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒnəli/ /əˈkeɪʒənli/ /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ more occasionally most occasionally adv
περιστασιακά πού και πού
From time to time; sometimes; at relatively infrequent intervals. [from 15th c.]

occipital lobe /ˌɑkˈsɪpɪtəl ˌloʊb/ occipital lobes n
ινιακός λοβός
(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located at the back of the head.

occluded front occluded fronts n
συνεσφιγμένο μέτωπο
(meteorology) A front that occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front at the surface and a temperature contrast exists between the advancing and retreating cold air masses.

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ occultations n
επιπρόσθηση
(astronomy) An astronomical event that occurs when one celestial object is hidden by another celestial object that passes between it and the observer when the nearer object appears larger and completely hides the more distant object.

occultism occultisms n
αποκρυφισμός
The study of the supernatural

occupant /ˈɑk.jə.pənt/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.pənt/ occupants n
ένοικος κάτοχος
The owner or tenant of a property.

occupation /ˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ occupations n
απασχόληση
An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.
κατάληψη
The act, process or state of possessing a place.
κατοχή
The control of a country or region by a hostile military and/or paramilitary force.

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ more occupied most occupied adj
κατειλημμένος
Reserved, engaged.

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
περνώ
(impersonal) To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ oceans n
ωκεανός
(countable) One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.

oceanic /ˌəʊsiˈænɪk/ /ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/ more oceanic most oceanic adj
ωκεάνιος
Of or relating to the ocean.
Living in, produced by, or frequenting the ocean.

oceanic whitetip shark oceanic whitetip sharks n
μακροπτερυγοκαρχαρίας
a large pelagic shark, taxonomic name Carcharhinus longimanus, characterized by the white tips on the fin, often prone to attack humans.

oceanographer /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ oceanographers n
ωκεανογράφος
a person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
ωκεανογραφία
The exploration and scientific study of the oceans and ocean floor.

ochlocracy /ɑkˈlɑ.kɹə.si/ /ɒkˈlɒk.ɹə.si/ /ɔkˈlɔ.kɹə.si/ ochlocracies n
οχλοκρατία
Mob rule; government by the masses; mobocracy. [from 1475–1485.]

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ ochres n
ώχρα
A clay earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxide
ώχρα υποκίτρινο
A somewhat dark yellowish orange colour

octacore adj
οκταπύρηνος
(computing, of a microprocessor) Composed of eight cores.

octadecagon octadecagons n
δεκαοκτάγωνο
(geometry, rare) A polygon with 18 sides and 18 vertices.

octagon /ˈɑktəˌɡɑn/ /ˈɒktəɡ(ə)n/ octagons n
οκτάγωνο οχτάγωνο
(geometry, also, attributively) A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.

octal /ˈɒk.təl/ adj
οκταδικός
(arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers expressed in octal or mathematical calculations performed using octal.

octane /ˈɒk.teɪn/ octanes n
οκτάνιο
(organic compound) Any of the eighteen isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons (C8H18) found in petroleum, especially an iso-octane 2,2,4 trimethyl-pentane; they are used as fuels and solvents.

octave /ˈɑkteɪv/ /ˈɑktɪv/ /ˈɒkteɪv/ /ˈɒktɪv/ octaves n
οκτάβα
(music) An interval of twelve semitones spanning eight degrees of the diatonic scale, representing a doubling or halving in pitch frequency.

octet /ɒkˈtɛt/ octets n
οκτάδα οχτάδα
A group or set of eight of something.

octopus /ˈɑktəpəs/ /ˈɑktəpʊs/ /ˈɒktəpəs/ /ˈɒktəpʊs/ octopi octopii octopodes octopuses octopusses n
χταπόδι
(uncountable) The flesh of these marine molluscs eaten as food.

oculomotion n
οφθαλμοκινητικότητα
The faculty of movement of the eye.

oculomotor /ˈɒk.jʊl.ə(ʊ)ˌməʊ.tə/ /ˌɑk.jəl.əˈmoʊ.tɚ/ adj
οφθαλμοκινητικός
(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to movement of the eyeball.

odalisque /oʊdlˈisk/ /ˈoʊdlɪsk/ /ˈɒd(ə)lɪsk/ /ˈəʊd(ə)lɪsk/ odalisques n
οδαλίσκη
(historical) A female slave in a harem, especially one in the Ottoman seraglio.

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ odder oddest adj
παράξενος αλλόκοτος
Peculiar, singular and strange in looks or character; eccentric, bizarre.
μονός περιττός
(maths, not comparable) Numerically indivisible by two.
πάνω κάτω συν πλην
(not comparable, in combination with a number) About, approximately; somewhat more than (an approximated round number).

odds /ɑdz/ /ɒdz/ n
απόδοση
the ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations
πιθανότητα
the ratio of the probabilities of an event happening to that of it not happening

ode /od/ /oʊd/ /əʊd/ odes n
ωδή
A short poetical composition proper to be set to music or sung; a lyric poem; especially, now, a poem characterized by sustained noble sentiment and appropriate dignity of style.

odometer /oʊˈdɑːmətɚ/ /əʊˈdɒmətə/ /əʊˈdɒmɪtə/ odometers n
οδόμετρο
An instrument, usually embedded within the speedometer of a vehicle, that measures the distance the vehicle has traveled since production.

odometry n
οδομετρία

odontogenesis n
οδοντογένεση οδοντογονία
The formation and development of teeth

odontolith n
οδοντόλιθος
dental tartar

odontoma odontomas odontomata n
οδόντωμα

odor /ˈoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈəʊ.də/ odors n
μυρωδιά οσμή
Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.

odorless /əʊdələs/ adj
αμύριστος
Having no odor.

odorlessness n
αοσμία
Absence of odor.

odylic /oʊ-/ /ɑˈdɪlɪk/ /ɒˈdɪlɪk/ /əʊ-/ adj
οντικός
(pseudoscience, historical) Of or pertaining to the od or odyle.

odyssey /ˈɑ.də.si/ /ˈɑ.dɪ.si/ /ˈɒd.ə.si/ /ˈɒd.ɪ.si/ /ˈɔd.ɪ.si/ odysseys n
οδύσσεια
An extended adventurous voyage.

oenochoe /iːˈnɑ.kə.wi/ /iːˈnɑ.kəʊ.i/ /iːˈnɒ.kəʊ.i/ /ˈiːnəˌkoʊ.iː/ /ˈiːnəˌkəʊ.iː/ /ˈɛnəˌkoʊ.iː/ /ˌinoʊˈkoʊi/ /ˌiːnəʊˈkəʊi/ oenochoae oenochoes n
οινοχόη
(historical) A type of Ancient Greek pottery wine jug.

oenological more oenological most oenological adj
οινολογικός
Of or pertaining to oenology, the study of wine

oenologist oenologists n
οινολόγος
An expert in the science of oenology.

oenology /iˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /iˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
οινολογία
The scientific study of wines and winemaking.

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/ oesophagi oesophaguses n
οισοφάγος
(anatomy) The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

oestrus /ˈiːstɹəs/ /ˈɛstɹəs/ oestri oestruses n
οίστρος
(countable, and, uncountable, biology) A female animal's readiness to mate; heat, rut.

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /ə/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
παρά
Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]
από
Belonging to, existing in, or taking place in a given location, place or time. Compare "origin" senses, above. [from 9th c.]

of course /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ /əv ˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ adv
φυσικά ασφαλώς βέβαια
Naturally, as would be expected; for obvious reasons, obviously. [from 19th c.]

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ more off most off adj
κλειστό
Inoperative, disabled.

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ preposition
από

off-road adj
παντός εδάφους
Designed for, used for, or taking place on a driving surface that is not traditionally paved, such as a beach or rugged terrain

off-the-cuff adj
αυθόρμητος
(idiomatic) Extemporaneous; without prior preparation; spontaneous; impromptu.

off-the-peg adj
αγοραστός
(figuratively) ready-made (of non-clothing items)

off-the-rack adj
αγοραστός
(of clothing, US) ready-made in a range of standard sizes

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ offals n
απορρίματα εντόσθια
The internal organs of an animal, used as food.

offense /əˈfɛns/ /ˈɑf.ɛns/ /ˈɔf.ɛns/ offenses n
αδίκημα προσβολή
The act of offending.
θυμός
The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
επίθεση
(team, _, sports) A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.
(team, _, sports) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ more offensive most offensive adj
προσβλητικός
Causing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
επιθετικός
Relating to an offense or attack, as opposed to defensive.

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ offers n
πρόταση
A proposal that has been made.
προσφορά
Something put forth, bid, proffered or tendered.
(legal) An invitation to enter into a binding contract communicated to another party which contains terms sufficiently definite to create an enforceable contract if the other party accepts the invitation.

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ /ˈɔːfə(ɹ)/ v
προθυμοποιούμαι προσφέρομαι
(intransitive) To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).
(transitive) To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.
προσφέρω
(transitive) To place at someone’s disposal; to present (something) to be either accepted or turned down.

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ offices n
γραφείο
Official position, particularly high employment within government; tenure in such a position.
A room, set of rooms, or building used for non-manual work, particularly:

officer /ˈɑfəsɚ/ /ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfsə/ /ˈɒfəsə/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfəsɚ/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/ officers n
αξιωματικός
One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.
A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ more official most official adj
επίσημος
Of or pertaining to an office or public trust.
επίσημος υπηρεσιακός
Relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant.

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ officials n
αξιωματούχος
An office holder, a person holding an official position in government, sports, or other organization.

official language official languages n
επίσημη γλώσσα
A language afforded an elevated status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction, typically for government use.

offline /ɑfˈlaɪn/ /ɒfˈlaɪn/ /ɔfˈlaɪn/ adj
εκτός ροής
Of a system, currently not connected (generally electrically) to a larger network. For example, a power plant which is not connected to the grid, or a computer which is not connected to the Internet or to any other communications service.

offsetting offsettings n
συμψηφισμός

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adj
αρόδου εξωχώριος
Located in the sea away from the coast.
εξωχώριος
Located in another country, especially one having beneficial tax laws or labor costs.

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adv
αρόδου
Away from the shore.
At some distance from the shore.

offspring /ˈɑfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ offspring offsprings n
απόγονος παιδί τέκνο
An animal or plant's progeny or young.

often /ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/ /ˈɔːf(t)ən/ more often most often oftener oftenest adv
συχνά
Frequently; many times.

oganesson /oʊ.ɡəˈnɛsɒn/ n
ογκανέσσιο
The chemical element (Symbol Og) with atomic number 118. It is the heaviest known element. Highly radioactive, it does not occur naturally. Originally expected to be a noble gas, it is now predicted to be a reactive metallic solid, and a semiconductor or a post-transition metal.

ogle /ˈoʊɡl̩/ /ˈɑɡl̩/ /ˈɒɡl̩/ /ˈəʊɡl̩/ v
γλυκοκοιτάζω κοζάρω
(transitive, intransitive) To stare at (someone or something), especially impertinently, amorously, or covetously.

ogre /ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ ogres n
δράκοντας
(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
α ω
Expression of surprise.

oh dear interjection
Θεέ μου άχου αμάν αχού
An expression of dismay, concern, worry or disapproval.

oh my God interjection
Θεέ μου
(potentially, _, offensive) An expression of anger, frustration, excitement, shock, awe, dismay, etc.

oh my gods interjection
ω θεοί μου
Said during shock or surprise.

ohm /oʊm/ /əʊm/ ohms n
ωμ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical resistance; the electrical resistance of a device across which a potential difference of one volt causes a current of one ampere. Symbol: Ω

ohmmeter ohmmeters n
ωμόμετρο
(physics) A portable device for measuring relatively small values of electrical resistance.

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] oils n
λάδι έλαιο
Liquid fat.
πετρέλαιο ορυκτέλαιο
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
σπορέλαιο
(attributive) Containing oil, conveying oil; intended for or capable of containing oil.

oil /ɔl/ /ɔɪ(ə)l/ [ɔɪ(ə)ɫ] v
λαδώνω λιπαίνω
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.

oil lamp oil lamps n
λυχνάρι λουσέρνα
A simple vessel used to produce light continuously for a period of time from a liquid fuel source.

oil painting oil paintings n
ελαιογραφία
(uncountable) The art of painting with oil paints.

oil palm oil palms n
ααβόρα
Elaeis guineensis, the principal source of palm oil and palm kernel oil.

oil tanker oil tankers n
πετρελαιοφόρο
(watercraft) A ship that transports oil (petroleum).

oil well oil wells n
πετρελαιοπηγή
A hole drilled into the earth from which petroleum is pumped.

oiler /ˈɔɪlə/ /ˈɔɪlɚ/ oilers n
λαδάς
An assistant in the engine room of a ship, senior only to a wiper, mainly responsible for keeping machinery lubricated.

ointment /ˈɔɪn(t)m(ə)nt/ /ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/ [ˈɔ̃ɪ̃(n)ʔ.mɪ̃(n)ʔ] ointments n
αλοιφή
(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.

okapi /oʊˈkɑpi/ /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/ /əʊˈkɑːpi/ okapi okapis n
οκάπι οκαπία
A large ruminant mammal, Okapia johnstoni, found in the rainforests of the Congo, related to the giraffe but with a much shorter neck, a reddish-brown coat, and zebra-like stripes on its hindquarters. [from early 20th c.]

okra /ˈoʊkɹə/ /ˈɒkɹə/ /ˈəʊkɹə/ okras n
μπάμια
The edible immature mucilaginous seed pod (properly, capsule) of the Abelmoschus esculentus.

okroshka /əˈkɹɔʃkə/ okroshkas n
οκρόσκα
A cold raw vegetable soup, part of the national cuisines of Russia and Ukraine.

old /aʉld/ /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ [ɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɒʊ(ɫ)d] [ˈɔʊ(ɫ)d] elder eldest older oldermost oldest adj
ηλικιωμένος γηραιός παλιός
Of a living being, having lived for most of the expected years.
παλιός αρχαίος
Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
Of a perishable item, having existed for most of, or more than, its shelf life.
Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
πρώην τέως
Former, previous.

old age n
γηρατειά γεράματα τρίτη ηλικία
The latter part of life, the part of life after one's prime.

old guard old guards n
παλιά φρουρά
A (comparatively) conservative, reactionary faction that is more unwilling to accept new ideas than their peers are.
Collectively, the members of a team who have been a long time in a place.

old habits die hard proverb
πρώτα βγαίνει η ψυχή και μετά το χούι
Established habits are difficult to change.

old lady old ladies n
γριά
(literal, informal) An elderly woman.
(slang) One's mother.

old man old men n
γέρος γέροντας
(literally) An elderly man.
γέρος
(colloquial) A husband, or male significant other, irrespective of age.
(slang, military) A unit's commanding officer, or the commander of a naval vessel, irrespective of age.

old woman old women n
γριά
(literally) An elderly woman.

old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ /əʊldˈfæʃənd/ more old-fashioned most old-fashioned older-fashioned oldest-fashioned adj
παλιομοδίτικος
Of a thing: outdated or no longer in vogue.
παλιομοδίτης
Of a person: preferring the customs of earlier times.

older sister older sisters n
μεγάλη αδερφή
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see older,‎ sister. (This entry is a translation hub.)

oldish more oldish most oldish adj
μεγαλούτσικος
somewhat old

oleander /ˈoʊliændɚ/ /ˌoʊliˈændɚ/ /ˌəʊliˈændə(ɹ)/ oleanders n
ροδοδάφνη
Nerium oleander, a notoriously poisonous shrub in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, but nonetheless widely grown as an ornamental, having leathery lance-shaped leaves and deep rose-colored or white flowers.

oleaster oleasters n
ελαίαγνος μοσχοϊτιά τζιτζιφιά
especially, a plant in the genus Elaeagnus,

oleic acid n
ελαϊκό οξύ
(fatty acid) An unsaturated fatty acid, having 18 carbon atoms and one double bond, found in olive oil and very many other vegetable and animal oils and fats; it is used for making soap, cosmetics etc.

olfaction olfactions n
όσφρησις
The sense of smell; the detection of airborne molecules.

olfactory /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɑlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfak.tə.ɹi/ /ɒlˈfak.tɹi/ adj
οσφρητικός
(relational) Concerning the sense of smell.

oligaemia oligaemias n
ολιγαιμία
(medicine) The condition of having a low quantity of blood.

oligarch /ˈoʊləɡɑɹk/ /ˈɑləɡɑɹk/ oligarchs n
ολιγαρχικός
A member of an oligarchy; someone who is part of a small group that runs a country.

oligarchic adj
ολιγαρχικός
Of or pertaining to oligarchy.

oligarchy /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/ oligarchies n
ολιγαρχία
A government run by only a few, often the wealthy.
Those who make up an oligarchic government.
A state ruled by such a government.

oligopoly /ɒlɪˈɡɒpli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ /ˌoʊ-/ /ˌɑləˈɡɑpəli/ oligopolies n
ολιγοπώλιο
(economics) An economic condition in which a small number of sellers exert control over the market of a commodity.

olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ more olive most olive adj
λαδής
Of a grayish green color, that of an unripe olive.

olive /ˈɑ.lɪv/ /ˈɒl.ɪv/ olives n
ελιά
The small oval fruit of this tree, eaten ripe (usually black) or unripe (usually green).
The wood of the olive tree.
λαδί
A dark yellowish-green color, that of an unripe olive.

olive branch /ˈɑlɪv bɹæntʃ/ /ˈɒlɪv bɹɑːntʃ/ olive branches n
κλαδί ελιάς
A branch of an olive tree offered as an emblem of peace.

olive oil olive oils n
ελαιόλαδο λάδι
A vegetable oil, pressed from olives, and used in cooking and as a salad dressing; it is high in unsaturated fatty acids.

olive tree olive trees n
ελαιόδεντρο ελιά
An evergreen tree, Olea europaea, that produces olives as fruit.

olivine /ˈɑl.əˌvin/ /ˈɒl.ɪˌviːn/ olivines n
ολιβίνης
(mineral, geology) Any of a group of olive green magnesium-iron silicate minerals that crystallize in the orthorhombic system.

olla podrida /ˌɑlə pəˈdɹidə/ /ˌɒlə pə(ʊ)ˈdɹiːdə/ /ˌɔ(l)jə pəˈdɹidə/ olla podridas n
όγια ποδρίδα
A Spanish stew made from a mixture of highly seasoned meat and vegetables.

olé /oʊˈleɪ/ interjection
ολέ όλε
An expression of excitement. Hooray!

omega /oʊˈmɛɡə/ /ˈəʊmiːɡə/ /ˈəʊmɪɡə/ /ˌoʊˈmeɪɡə/ omegala omegas n
ωμέγα
The twenty-fourth letter of the Classical and the Modern Greek alphabet, and the twenty-eighth letter of the Old and the Ancient Greek alphabet, i.e. the last letter of every Greek alphabet. Uppercase version: Ω; lowercase: ω.

omelette /ˈɑ.mə.lət/ /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɑm.lɪt/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ omelettes n
ομελέτα
A dish made with beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan without stirring, flipped over to cook on both sides, and sometimes filled or topped with other foodstuffs, for example cheese or chives.

omen /ˈoʊmən/ /ˈəʊmən/ omens n
οιωνός σημάδι
Something which portends or is perceived to portend either a good or evil event or circumstance in the future, or which causes a foreboding; a portent or augury.
οιωνός
A thing of prophetic significance.

omeprazole /oʊˈmɛp.ɹəˌzoʊl/ /əʊˈmɛp.ɹə.zəʊl/ n
ομεπραζόλη

omertà /oʊˈmɛəɹtə/ /ˌəʊmɛːˈtɑː/ omertàs n
ομερτά
(crime) A code of silence amongst members of a criminal organization (especially the Mafia) that forbids divulging insider secrets to law enforcement, often also followed outside of the organization in fear of retaliation; (by extension) any code of silence.

omicron /əʊˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /əʊˈmaɪkɹən/ /əˈmaɪkɹɒn/ /ˈoʊməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈoʊmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑməˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɑmɪˌkɹɑn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹɒn/ /ˈɒmɪkɹən/ /ˈəʊmɪkɹɒn/ n
όμικρον
(virology, pathology) Ellipsis of Omicron variant.

omission /oʊˈmɪʃən/ /əˈmɪʃən/ omissions n
παράλειψη
(uncountable) The act of omitting.
(uncountable) The act of neglecting to perform an action one has an obligation to do.
(countable) An instance of those acts, or the thing left out thereby; something deleted or left out.
(grammar) The shortening of a word or phrase, using an apostrophe ( ' ) to replace the missing letters, often used to approximate the sound of speech or a specific dialect.

omit /oʊˈmɪt/ /əʊˈmɪt/ v
παραλείπω
(transitive) To leave out or exclude.

omni- prefix
παν-
all

omnidirectional /ɒmˈnɪdaɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl/ /ɒmˈnɪdɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl/ adj
παντοκατευθυντικός
In every direction, especially of a radio system capable of transmitting or receiving signals in all directions, or of a microphone capable of detecting sound from all directions.

omnipotence /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/ omnipotences n
παντοδυναμία
Unlimited power; commonly attributed to a deity or deities.

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ more omnipotent most omnipotent adj
παντοδύναμος
Having unlimited power, force or authority.

omnipresence omnipresences n
πανταχού παρών
The ability to be, or the characteristic of being, at all places at the same time (usually only attributed to God).

omnipresent [ˌɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t] [ˌɔmnɪˈpɹezn̩t] adj
πανταχού παρών
Being everywhere simultaneously.

omniracial adj
πάνεθνος πανεθνικός πανφυλετικός
(sociology, philosophy) Concerning or including every race.

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
παντογνώστης
Having total knowledge.

omnisciently adv
πανσόφως
In an omniscient manner; with omniscience.

omnivore /ˈɒmnɪvɔː(ɹ)/ omnivores n
παμφάγος
An animal which is able to consume both plants (like a herbivore) and meat (like a carnivore).

omnivorous /ɑmˈnɪ.vɝ.əs/ adj
παμφάγος
Having a diet which is neither exclusively carnivorous nor exclusively herbivorous.

omphaloscopy /ˌɒmfəˈlɒskəpi/ n
ομφαλοσκόπηση
Navel-gazing; introversion.

omphaloskepsis /ˌɒmfələˈskɛpsɪs/ n
ομφαλοσκοπία
Contemplation of or meditation upon one's navel; navel-gazing.

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ adj
ανοικτό
In the state of being active, functioning or operating.

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ /ɔʊn/ preposition
πάνω σε
Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
πάνω
Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with.
Covering.
Dealing with the subject of; about; concerning.
To the account or detriment of; denoting imprecation or invocation, or coming to, falling, or resting upon.
σε
(obsolete) At the peril of, or for the safety of.

on all fours adv
στα τέσσερα
(idiomatic) On one's hands and knees.

on and off adv
κατά διαλείμματα
(idiomatic) Intermittently.

on behalf of
εκ μέρους
Speaking or acting for.

on board adj
εν πλω
On or in a means of transportation.

on cloud nine
στον έβδομο ουρανό
(idiomatic) In a state of elation; very happy; blissful.

on credit
επί πιστώσει
With an understanding that the money lent will be paid back.

on demand
τη αιτήσει κατ' αίτηση
(idiomatic) When needed or required.

on foot
με τα πόδια
On one's feet; walking, jogging or running but not in a vehicle or on the back of an animal. [from 10th c.]

on one's own
μόνος μου
(idiomatic) Alone; by oneself; without the companionship or assistance of others.

on purpose
επίτηδες
(idiomatic) By design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately. [from 16th c.]

on the brink of /ɒn ðə brɪŋk əv/ preposition
στο χείλος
Very near, imminently approaching; ready to, about to.

on the contrary
αντίθετα
(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed.

on the edge of one's seat
σε αγωνία
(idiomatic) In suspense; waiting eagerly or anxiously for some resolution.

on the loose
εκτός ελέγχου
(idiomatic) Not incarcerated or in captivity; not under control.

on the other hand
από την άλλη
(sequence, idiomatic) From another point of view.

on the safe side
για κάθε ενδεχόμενο
Taking precautions.

on the same wavelength
στο ίδιο μήκος κύματος
(idiomatic) In rapport or complete accord.

on the spot
αυτή τη στιγμή
(idiomatic) At that very moment.
επί τόπου
(idiomatic) In a particular place.

on the tip of one's tongue
στην άκρη της γλώσσας
Known but not quite able to be recalled.

on tick
επί πιστώσει
(dated, informal, British) bought with an agreement to pay later

on time
ακριβής
Punctually or according to the schedule.

on tiptoe
ακροποδητί
Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily on the tips of one's toes.

on top of preposition
επιπροσθέτως
Very close to, in any orientation or in time.
(idiomatic) In addition to something else.

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
λάβετε θέσεις, έτοιμοι, μαρς!
(sports) A three-command start when racing:

onanism /ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/ /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/ onanisms n
αυνανισμός
Masturbation.

onboard /ɑnˈboɹd/ /ɑnˈbɔɹd/ /ɒnˈbɔːd/ /ɔnˈboɹd/ /ɔnˈbɔɹd/ adj
ενσωματωμένος
(by extension, figurative) Being a part of, being included in, participating in.

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ adv
άπαξ μια φορά
(frequency) One and only one time.
άλλοτε παλιά
(temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.

once /wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/ conjunction
μόλις
As soon as; when; after.

once again adv
ξανά από την αρχή εκ νέου
(idiomatic) Again, once more, one more time.

once and for all adv
άπαξ δια παντός
(idiomatic) Conclusively, finally, permanently.

once bitten, twice shy proverb
όποιος καεί με τον χυλό, φυσάει και το γιαούρτι
One is cautious if one has been hurt in the past.

once in a blue moon /wʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/ adv
στη χάση και στη φέξη
(idiomatic) Very rarely; very infrequently.

once in a while adv
κάθε τόσο κάπου-κάπου κατά διαστήματα μια (φορά) στο τόσο πού και πού
(idiomatic) Occasionally; sometimes.

once upon a time /ˈwʌns.əˈpɑn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
μια φορά κι έναν καιρό μια φορά ήταν δεν ήταν
A long time ago; at some time in the past (a traditional beginning of children's stories, especially fairy tales).

oncologist /ɒnˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ oncologists n
ογκολόγος
(oncology) A doctor or scientist who specializes in oncology.

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ oncologies n
ογκολογία
The branch of medicine concerned with tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] ones n
ένα
The digit or figure 1.
(mathematics) The identity element with respect to multiplication in a ring.

one /oʊn/ /w/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ /ɔːn/ [wän] numeral
ένα ένας
The number represented by the Arabic numeral 1; the numerical value equal to that cardinal number.

one after another adv
αράδα
(idiomatic) In single file.

one and a half numeral
ενάμισης ενάμισι μιάμιση
(This entry is a translation hub.)

one another pronoun
αλλήλων
(reciprocal pronoun) Used of a reciprocal relationship among a group of two or more people or things; compare each other.

one day adv
κάποια μέρα
(set phrase) At some unspecified time in the future.
κάποτε
At some unspecified time in the past.

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
ένας για όλους, όλοι για έναν
Each individual should act for the benefit of the group, and the group should act for the benefit of each individual.

one hair of a woman can draw more than a hundred pair of oxen proverb
το μουνί σέρνει καράβι
Women have great influence on their male partners or husbands and can have anything done for them.

one moment, please phraseologicalUnit
μία στιγμή, παρακαλώ
Used to ask a person to wait a moment.

one o'clock n
μία η ώρα
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the second hour of the day; 1:00 a.m. (01:00).

one step at a time adv
βήμα-βήμα
Slowly and steadily, without rushing.

one swallow does not a summer make proverb
ένα χελιδόνι δεν φέρνει την άνοιξη
One instance of an event (such as the arrival of a single bird) does not necessarily indicate a trend.

one thousand and one n
χίλια ένα
The figure 1,001.

one way or another adv
έτσι κι αλλιώς ούτως ή άλλως
(informal) Somehow, but certainly.

one's bark is worse than one's bite phraseologicalUnit
σκυλί που γαβγίζει δεν δαγκώνει σκύλος που γαβγίζει δεν δαγκώνει
(idiomatic) One acts in a threatening way but is relatively harmless.

one-dayer one-dayers n
ημερίδα
Any event lasting one day.

one-sided more one-sided most one-sided adj
μεροληπτικός
Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.
μονόπλευρος
Having only one side, like a Möbius strip.

one-way adj
μονόδρομος
Allowing movement in only one direction; unidirectional.
χωρίς επιστροφή
Allowing travel in only one direction.

one-way street one-way streets n
μονόδρομος
A road in which traffic is only allowed to proceed in one direction.

one-way ticket one-way tickets n
απλό εισιτήριο
(travel) A ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not return.

oneiric /oʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ /əʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ more oneiric most oneiric adj
ονειρικός
Of or pertaining to dreams.

oneirology oneirologies n
ονειρολογία
The study of dreams and their interpretation.

oneiromancer oneiromancers n
ονειρολόγος
One who practises oneiromancy.

oneiromancy /-ɹə-/ /oʊˈnaɪɹoʊˌmæn(t)si/ /əʊˈnaɪɹəʊ-/ /əˈnaɪɹəˌmænsi/ oneiromancies n
ονειρομαντεία
(uncountable, divination) Divination by the interpretation of dreams.

oneirophrenia oneirophrenias n
ονειροφρένεια
(psychiatry) A hallucinatory, dream-like state caused by sleep deprivation, drugs, etc.

onigiri /ˌoʊ.nɪˈɡɪɹ.i/ onigiri onigiris n
ονιγκίρι
A Japanese rice ball.

oniomania /əʊnɪə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
ωνιομανία
(psychology) An abnormal impulse to buy things, or a condition characterised by such impulses.

onion /ˈɪn.jən/ /ˈɪŋ.ən/ /ˈʌn.jən/ /ˈʌŋ.jɪn/ onions n
κρεμμύδι
A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.
The bulb of such a plant.

online /ɑnlaɪn/ /ɑnˈlaɪn/ /ɒnˈlaɪn/ /ɔnˈlaɪn/ /ˈɒnlaɪn/ /ˈɔnlaɪn/ more online most online adj
σε απευθείας σύνδεση
Of a computer: actively connected to the Internet or to some other communications service.
Available over, or delivered from, the Internet.

online /ɑnlaɪn/ /ɑnˈlaɪn/ /ɒnˈlaɪn/ /ɔnˈlaɪn/ /ˈɒnlaɪn/ /ˈɔnlaɪn/ adv
ονλαιν
While online; while in a running or active state, or connected to the Internet.

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adj
μοναδικός μόνος
Alone in a category.
μοναχός
Without sibling; without a sibling of the same gender.

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ adv
μόνο μονάχα
Without others or anything further; exclusively.
μόνο
No more than; just.
As recently as.

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.i/ /ˈəʊn.li/ conjunction
αλλά μόνο
(informal) Under the condition that; but.
αλλά εκτός μόνο
But; except.

only child only children n
μοναχοπαίδι
A person who has no siblings.

only daughter only daughters n
μοναχοκόρη
The sole female among siblings.

only son only sons n
μοναχογιός
A sole male child among multiple siblings.

onocentaur /ɒnəˈsɛntɔː/ onocentaurs n
ονοκένταυρος
A centaur with the body of an ass, instead of a prototypical horse.

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑtəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmɛtəˈpæɪə/ onomatopoeiae onomatopoeias n
ονοματοποιία
(uncountable) The property of a word that sounds like what it represents.
(countable) A word that sounds like what it represents, such as "gurgle", "stutter", or "hiss".

onomatopoeic /-ˈpæeək/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmɛtəˈpiːək/ adj
ηχομιμητικός
Of or relating to onomatopoeia.
Having the property of onomatopoeia.

onslaught /ˈɒnslɔːt/ onslaughts n
ορμή
A fierce attack.

onticity onticities n
οντικότητα
(philosophy, metaphysics) One's ontic attributes.

ontology /ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ ontologies n
οντολογία
(uncountable, philosophy) The branch of metaphysics that addresses the nature or essential characteristics of being and of things that exist; the study of being qua being.
(countable, computer science, information science) A structure of concepts or entities within a domain, organized by relationships; a system model.

onward /ˈɑnwɚd/ /ˈɒnwəd/ /ˈɔnwɚd/ adv
προς τα εμπρός
In a forward direction.

oocyte /ˈoʊ.oʊ.saɪt/ /ˈəʊəsʌɪt/ oocytes n
ωοκύτταρο
(cytology) A cell that develops into an egg or ovum; a female gametocyte.

oogenesis oogeneses n
ωογένεση

oophorectomy /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/ oophorectomies n
ωοθηκεκτομή
(medicine) Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

oops /uːps/ /ʊps/ interjection
ουπς
(colloquial) Acknowledging a mistake.

ooze /uːz/ v
αναβλύζω
(intransitive, sometimes, figurative) To be secreted or slowly leak.

op-amp op-amps n
τελεστικός ενισχυτής
(electronics) A certain active circuit element useful in creating various kinds of amplifiers and filters.

opacification opacifications n
αδιαφανοποίηση
The action of making something opaque or cloudy.

opacity /oʊˈpæsɪtiː/ opacities n
αδιαφάνεια
(uncountable) The state or quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through

opal /ˈoʊpəl/ /ˈəʊpəl/ opals n
οπάλι
(mineral) A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity, of the chemical formula SiO2·nH2O.

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ more opaque most opaque opaquer opaquest adj
αδιαφανής
Allowing little light to pass through, not translucent or transparent.

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ more open most open adj
ανοιχτός
(usually, not comparable) Not closed.
(not comparable) Actively conducting or prepared to conduct business.
(comparable) Receptive.
(not comparable) Public
Not settled or adjusted; not decided or determined; not closed or withdrawn from consideration.

open /ˈoʊp(ə)n/ /ˈəʊp(ə)n/ v
ανοίγω
(transitive) To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
(transitive) To make accessible to customers or clients.
(intransitive) To begin conducting business.
(computing, transitive, intransitive) To connect to a resource (a file, document, etc.) for viewing or editing.
(obsolete) To disclose; to reveal; to interpret; to explain.

open fire v
ανοίγω πυρ
(idiomatic) To begin firing (weapons) at something or someone.

open set open sets n
ανοικτό σύνολο
(topology) Informally, a set such that the target point of a movement by a small amount in any direction from any point in the set is still in the set; exemplified by a full circle without its boundary.

open source n
ανοικτός κώδικας
(software) The practice of providing open-source code for a product.
ανοικτός κώδικας ανοικτός πηγαίος κώδικας
(software) Open-source software in general.

open-air adj
υπαίθριος
Located or taking place outdoors; alfresco.

open-air museum open-air museums n
υπαίθριο μουσείο
A museum where the exhibitions are located outdoors.

open-handed more open-handed most open-handed adj
ανοιχτοχέρης
Liberal and generous.

open-minded more open-minded most open-minded adj
ανοιχτόμυαλος
Willing to consider new and different concepts, ideas, or opinions.

open-source adj
ανοιχτός κώδικας

opener /ˈoʊ.pən.ɚ/ /ˈəʉ.pən.ə/ /ˈəʉp.nə/ /ˈəʊ.pən.ə/ openers n
ανοιχτήρι
A device that opens something; specifically a tin-opener/can-opener, or a bottle opener.

opening /ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʉp.nɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ openings n
ευκαιρία
An opportunity, as in a competitive activity.

openness opennesses n
ανοικτότητα
Accommodating attitude or opinion, as in receptivity to new ideas, behaviors, cultures, peoples, environments, experiences, etc., different from the familiar, conventional, traditional, or one's own.
The degree to which a person, group, organization, institution, or society exhibits this liberal attitude or opinion.

openwork /ˈoʊpənwɝk/ /ˈəʊpənwɜː(ɹ)k/ openworks n
αζούρ
Any of several forms of metalwork or needlework having decorative openings.

opera /ˈɑ.pɚ.ə/ /ˈɑ.pɹə/ /ˈɒp.ə.ɹə/ /ˈɒp.ɹə/ /ˈɔp.ə.ɹə/ /ˈɔp.ɹə/ operas opere n
όπερα
(music) A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.
(music) The score for such a work.
A company dedicated to performing such works.

opera house opera houses n
όπερα

operable /ˈɒ.pə.ɹə.bəl/ more operable most operable adj
εγχειρήσιμος χειρουργήσιμος
Able to be treated by surgery

operand /ˈɑpəˌɹænd/ /ˈɒpəɹænd/ /ˌɑpəˈɹænd/ operands n
τελεστέος
(mathematics, computing) A quantity to which an operator is applied (in 3 - x, the operands of the subtraction operator are 3 and x).

operating system /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ operating systems n
λειτουργικό σύστημα
(computing, software) Software for controlling the allocation and use of various hardware resources (memory, CPU time, disk space, input and output devices) to tasks and remote terminals.

operation /ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ operations n
λειτουργία
The method by which a device performs its function.
εγχείρηση πράξη
(medicine) A surgical procedure.
πράξη
(computing, logic, mathematics) A procedure for generating a value from one or more other values (the operands);(mathematics, more formally) a function which maps zero or more (but typically two) operands to a single output value.
επιχείρηση πράξη
(military) A military campaign (e.g. Operation Desert Storm)

operational more operational most operational adj
ετοιμοπόλεμος μάχιμος
Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.
λειτουργικός
Functioning and ready for use.
Effective or operative.

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ operators n
τελεστής χειριστής
One who operates.
τηλεφωνήτρια τηλεφωνητής
A telecommunications facilitator whose job is to establish temporary network connections.
τελεστής τηλεφωνήτρια τηλεφωνητής
A member of a military special operations unit.
διαχειρίστρια διαχειριστής
(computing) The administrator of a channel or network on IRC.

operetta /ɒpəˈɹɛtə/ operettas n
οπερέτα
(music) A lighter version of opera with a frivolous story and spoken dialogue. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

ophiology n
οφιολογία
(zoology) The study of snakes, a branch of herpetology.

ophiophobia n
ὄφιοφοβία
A morbid fear of snakes.

ophthalmologist /ˌɑp.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θælˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɔf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/ ophthalmologists n
οφθαλμίατρος
A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.

opiate /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/ opiates n
οπιοειδές οπιούχο
(pharmacology) A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ v
γνωμολογώ
(intransitive, transitive) To express an opinion; to state as an opinion; to suppose, consider (that).

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ opinions n
γνώμη άποψη
A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.
προτάσεισ
(European Union, _, law) A judicial opinion delivered by an Advocate General to the European Court of Justice where he or she proposes a legal solution to the cases for which the court is responsible.

opinion piece opinion pieces n
σχόλιο
(journalism) An article in which the author expresses their personal opinion on a given subject.

opinion poll opinion polls n
δημοσκόπηση
A poll organized in an attempt to quantify public opinion on a subject.

opium /ˈoʊ.pi.əm/ /ˈəʊ.pi.əm/ opia opiums n
όπιο
(uncountable) A yellow-brown, addictive narcotic drug obtained from the dried juice of unripe pods of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, and containing alkaloids such as morphine, codeine, and papaverine.
(by extension, countable) Anything that numbs or stupefies.

opium poppy opium poppies n
αφιόνι
Papaver somniferum, the species of plant from which opium and poppy seeds are extracted.

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ /ˈpɑsəm/ opossums n
οπόσουμ
Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.

opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ opponents n
αντίπαλος

opportunity /-t̬i/ /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /ˌɑpɚˈt(j)unəti/ /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ/ [-ɾi] opportunities n
ευκαιρία
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
A favorable circumstance or occasion.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
απέναντι
Located directly across from something else, or from each other.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adv
απέναντι
In an opposite position.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ opposites n
αντώνυμο
An antonym.

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɑpəzɪt/ /ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
απέναντι
Facing, or across from.

opposite number opposite numbers n
ομόλογη ομόλογος
(idiomatic) A person who holds a position in an organization that corresponds to that held by another person in another organization; a counterpart

opposition /ˌɑ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ oppositions n
αντίθεση
(astronomy) The apparent relative position of two celestial bodies when one is at an angle of 180 degrees from the other as seen from the Earth.
αντιπολίτευση
(politics) A political party or movement opposed to the party or government in power.

oppressed /əˈpɹɛst/ more oppressed most oppressed adj
καταπιεσμένος
Subject to oppression.

oppression /əˈpɹɛʃən/ oppressions n
καταπίεση
The act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed.

oprichnina n
οπρίτσνινα
(historical) The period of Russian history between 1565 and 1572 during which Tsar Ivan the Terrible instituted a domestic policy of secret police, mass repressions, public executions, and confiscation of land from Russian aristocrats.

optative /ɒpˈteɪtɪv/ /ˈɒptətɪv/ optatives n
ευκτική
(grammar) A verb or expression in the optative mood.

optic chiasm optic chiasms n
οπτικό χίασμα
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The part of the brain where the optic nerves partially cross.

optical /ˈɑptɪkəl/ /ˈɒptɪkəl/ more optical most optical adj
οπτικός
Of, or relating to visible light.

optical character recognition n
οπτική αναγνώριση χαρακτήρων
(computing) The electronic identification and digital encoding of printed or handwritten characters by means of an optical scanner and specialized software.

optical disc optical discs n
οπτικός δίσκος
A modern data storage medium consisting of a flat disc read mechanically by illumination with laser light. Formats include the Laserdisc, compact disc, DVD, and Blu-ray.

optical fibre optical fibres n
οπτική ίνα
(British spelling) A thin, transparent, flexible fibre, made of glass or plastic, used for transmitting light.

optician opticians n
οπτικός
A person who makes or dispenses lenses, spectacles.

optimal /ˈɑptɪməl/ /ˈɒptɪməl/ adj
άριστος βέλτιστος
The best, most favourable or desirable, especially under some restriction.

optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ optimisms n
αισιοδοξία
a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds
the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil

optimist /ˈɑptɪmɪst/ /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ optimists n
αισιόδοξος
a person who expects a favourable outcome

optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ more optimistic most optimistic adj
αισιόδοξος
Expecting the best in all possible ways.
(computing) Allowing other processes to perform transactions on the same data at the same time, and checking for conflicts only when changes need to be written back.

optimistically more optimistically most optimistically adv
αισιόδοξα
In an optimistic manner.

optimization optimizations n
βελτιστοποίηση
The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense.

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ options n
επιλογή εκλογή προαίρεση
One of a set of choices that can be made. [from 19th c.]

optional /ˈɑp.ʃə.nəl/ /ˈɒp.ʃə.nəl/ adj
προαιρετικός κατ' εκλογήν
Not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.

optionally more optionally most optionally adv
προαιρετικά
In an optional manner. Not mandatorily.

optoelectronics /ˌɑptoʊ.ɪlɛkˈtɹɑnɪks/ /ˌɒptəʊ.iːlɛkˈtɹɒnɪks/ n
οπτοηλεκτρονική
(physics) The branch of physics that deals with the interaction of light with electronic devices, or the production of light from such devices

optometric adj
οπτομετρικός
Of or pertaining to optometry

optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ optometrists n
οπτομέτρης
A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.

optometry n
οπτομετρία
The art and science of vision and eye care.

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ə/ /əɹ/ /ɚ/ conjunction
ή είτε
(logic) An operator denoting the disjunction of two propositions or truth values. There are two forms, the inclusive or and the exclusive or.
Otherwise (a consequence of the condition that the previous is false).

or /oɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ ors n
χρυσός
(tincture) The gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.

or else phraseologicalUnit
ειδάλλως
(idiomatic) No matter what (implies an unspecified threat).

oracle /ˈɒɹəkəl/ /ˈɔɹəkəl/ oracles n
μαντείο
A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.
μάντης
A person such as a priest through whom the deity is supposed to respond with prophecy or advice.
χρησμός
A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.

oracular /ɒɹˈæk.juː.lə/ /ɔˈɹæk.ju.lɚ/ /ɔˈɹæk.jə.lɚ/ /ɔːˈɹæk.juː.lə/ adj
μαντικός
Of or relating to an oracle.
προφητικός
Prophetic, foretelling the future.
αινιγματικός αμφίσημος
Ambiguous, hard to interpret.

oral /ˈo(ː)ɹəl/ /ˈoɹəl/ /ˈoː.ɹəl/ /ˈɑɹ.əl/ /ˈɔɹ.əl/ /ˈɔː.ɹəl/ adj
στοματικός
(relational) Relating to the mouth.
προφορικός στοματικός
(relational) Spoken rather than written.

oral sex n
στοματικό σεξ στοματικός έρωτας
Stimulation of another person's genitals using the mouth.

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ more orange most orange oranger orangest adj
πορτοκαλής πορτοκαλί
Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.

orange /ˈɑɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɨnʒ/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ənd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹnd͡ʒ/ oranges n
πορτοκαλιά
(countable) An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit).
πορτοκάλι πορτοκαλί
(countable) Any round citrus fruit with a yellow-red colour when ripe and a sour-sweet taste; the fruit of the orange tree.
πορτοκαλί πορτοκαλής
(uncountable) An orange-coloured and orange-flavoured cordial.
(uncountable) An orange-coloured and orange-flavoured soft drink.

orange blossom orange blossoms n
άνθος πορτοκαλιάς
The fragrant white flower of the orange tree, Citrus sinensis.

orange grove orange groves n
πορτοκαλεώνας
A group of cultivated orange trees

orange juice orange juices n
χυμός πορτοκαλιού
The juice of squeezed oranges; used as a beverage or in cocktails.

orange tree orange trees n
πορτοκαλιά

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ orangeades n
πορτοκαλάδα
A soft drink or a soda with an orange flavor.
A mixture of soda water and orange juice.

orangutan /oʊˈɹæŋ-/ /ɔəˌɹæŋuːˈtæn/ /ɔˈɹæŋ.ʊˌtæn/ /ɔːˌɹæŋ.uːˈtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæŋ/ /əˈɹæŋˌə.tæŋ/ /əˈɹæŋˌə.tɛːŋ/ /ˌɔə.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ /ˌɔː.ɹæŋˈuː.tæn/ orangutans n
ουρακοτάγκος
Any of three species of arboreal anthropoid ape, characterised by their shaggy reddish-brown coat and long arms, which comprise the genus Pongo; Pongo pygmaeus of Borneo, Pongo abelii of Sumatra or Pongo tapanuliensis of South Tapanuli (in Sumatra).

oration /ɔɹˈeɪʃən/ orations n
λόγος

orator /ˈɑɹ.ə.tɚ/ /ˈɒ.ɹə.tə(ɹ)/ orators n
αγορητής αγορήτρια
Someone who orates or delivers an oration.

oratorio oratorios n
ορατόριο
(music) A musical composition, often based on a religious theme; similar to opera but with no costume, scenery or acting.

oratory /ˈɒɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔ.ɹə.tɔ.ɹi/ n
ρητορική
The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner. [from 16th c.]

orb /ɔɹb/ /ɔːb/ orbs n
σφαίρα
A spherical body; a sphere, especially one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star

orbit /ˈɔɹ.bɪt/ /ˈɔː.bɪt/ orbits n
τροχιά
(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ orcs n
ορκ
(fantasy, mythology) A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green. [from 17th c.]

orchestra /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/ /ˈɔːkəstɹə/ orchestrae orchestras n
ορχήστρα
(music) A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.
The area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit, immediately in front of and below the stage, sometimes (also) used by other performers.
ορχήστρα θυμέλη
A semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient Greek and Hellenistic theatres.

orchestral /ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ adj
ορχηστρικός
Relating to an orchestra or to music played by an orchestra.

orchestrate /ˈɔɹ.kəstˌɹeɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə.stɹeɪt/ v
ενορχηστρώνω
To arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra.
To compose or arrange orchestral music for a dramatic performance.
To arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect

orchestration orchestrations n
ενορχήστρωση
(uncountable, music) The arrangement of music for performance by an orchestra.
(uncountable, by extension) The control of diverse elements.

orchid /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ /ˈɔː.kɪd/ orchids n
ορχιδέα
A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours. [mid-19th c.]

ordeal /ɔɹˈdil/ /ɔːˈdiːl/ ordeals n
δεινοπάθημα δοκιμασία
A painful or trying experience.

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] orders n
τάξη σειρά
(countable) Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.
διαταγή
(countable) A command.
παραγγελία
(countable) A request for some product or service; a commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods.
τάγμα
(countable) A group of religious adherents, especially monks or nuns, set apart within their religion by adherence to a particular rule or set of principles.

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə(r)/ /ˈɔːdə/ [ˈɔɹɾɚ] v
διατάζω διατάσσω
(transitive) To issue a command to.
παραγγέλνω
(transitive) To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.
καθορίζω κανονίζω
To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.

ordered pair ordered pairs n
διατεταγμένο ζεύγος
(set theory) An object containing exactly two elements in a fixed order, so that, when the elements are different, exchanging them gives a different object. Notation: (a, b) or \langle a, b\rangle.

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdənɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ more ordinary most ordinary adj
κοινός συνηθισμένος
Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.

ordinate /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪneɪt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)dɪnət/ ordinates n
τεταγμένη
(geometry) The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.

ordination ordinations n
χειροτονία
The act of ordaining or the state of being ordained.
(Buddhism) the ceremony in which a bhikkhu or bhikkhuni is ordained into the sangha

ordnance /ˈoɹdnəns/ /ˈoɹdɪnəns/ /ˈɔːdnəns/ /ˈɔːdɪnəns/ ordnances n
πυροβολικό
Artillery.

ordure /-d͡ʒə/ /ˈɔɹd͡ʒʊɹ/ /ˈɔːdj(ʊ)ə/ ordures n
κοπριά κόπρανα κόπρος
Dung, excrement.

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ ores n
μετάλλευμα
Rock or other material that contains valuable or utilitarian materials; primarily a rock containing metals or gems for which it is typically mined and processed.

oread /ˈɔːɹi.æd/ oreades oreads n
ορεάδα
(Greek mythology) A mountain nymph; an anthropomorphic appearance of the spirit of a mountain.

oregano /ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənəʊ/ oreganos n
ρίγανη
The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food.

organ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔːɡən/ organs n
όργανο
The larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions.
όργανο εκκλησιαστικό όργανο
(musical instruments) A musical instrument that has multiple pipes which play when a key is pressed (the pipe organ), or an electronic instrument designed to replicate such.

organdy /ˈɔːɡəndi/ organdies n
οργαντίνα
A fine, transparent type of muslin, usually stiffened. [from 18th c.]

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ more organic most organic adj
οργανικός
(biology) Pertaining to or derived from living organisms. [from 1778]
(physiology, medicine) Pertaining to an organ of the body of a living organism.
(chemistry) Relating to the compounds of carbon, relating to natural products.
(agriculture) Of food or food products, grown in an environment free from artificial agrichemicals, and possibly certified by a regulatory body. [from 1942]

organic chemistry n
οργανική χημεία
(chemistry) The chemistry of organic compounds (that is, chemical compounds with carbon atoms in a covalent bond).

organic compound organic compounds n
οργανική ένωση
(organic chemistry) Any compound containing carbon atoms covalently bound to other atoms.

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ /ˈɔː.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ organisms n
οργανισμός
Something with many separate interdependent parts, seen as being like a living thing; an organic system. [from 18th c.]

organist organists n
οργανίστας
A musician who plays the organ.

organization /ˌɔɹɡnɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹˈɡænɪzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ organizations n
οργάνωση
(uncountable) The quality of being organized.
(countable) A group of people consciously cooperating.
οργανισμός οργάνωση
(countable) A group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules.

organizational /ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/ adj
οργανωσιακός
Of, relating to, or produced by an organization.

organized /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ more organized most organized adj
οργανωμένος
(of a person) Characterised by efficient organization.

organizer /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzɚ/ organizers n
διοργανωτής διοργανώτρια
A person who arranges the details of a public event.
οργανωτής
(computing) A hand-held micro-computer that will perform specific tasks; can be used as an electronic diary, alarm clock, recorder of memos and notes, a portable database etc.

organogenesis organogeneses n
οργανογένεση
(biology) the formation and development of the organs of an organism from embryonic cells

organography n
οργανογραφία
(biology) The scientific description of the structure and function of the organs of living organisms.

organoleptic /ɔː(ɹ)ˌɡænəʊˈlɛptɪk/ adj
οργανοληπτικός

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ orgasms n
οργασμός
A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions. [from 18th c.]

orgasm /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ v
έρχομαι σε οργασμό
To have an orgasm.

orgasmic more orgasmic most orgasmic adj
οργασμικός
(uncomparable) Of or relating to orgasms.

orgy /ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/ /ˈɔː.d͡ʒi/ orgies n
όργιο παρτούζα
A gathering of people to engage in group sex.
όργιο όργια
Excessive indulgence in a specified activity.

oriental dance oriental dances n
χορός οριεντάλ
.

oriental turtle dove oriental turtle doves n
ελατοτρύγονο
A species of pigeon, Streptopelia orientalis.

orientate /ˈɒɹi.ənteɪt/ v
προσανατολίζω
(UK, Ireland, NZ, AU, intransitive) To face a given direction.

orientation /ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/ orientations n
προσανατολισμός
(countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
(countable) The relative physical position or direction of something.
(countable) The ability to orient, or the process of so doing.
(typography, countable) The direction of print across the page; landscape or portrait.
(analysis, differential geometry, countable) The choice of which ordered bases are "positively" oriented and which are "negatively" oriented on a real vector space.
(analytic geometry, topology, countable) The designation of a parametrised curve as "positively" or "negatively" oriented (or "nonorientable"); the analogous description of a surface or hypersurface.
κατατοπισμός προσαρμογή
(education) Events to orient new students at a school; events to help new students become familiar with a school.

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ [ˌɔɹɪ̈ˈɡɑmi] origamis n
οριγκάμι
(uncountable) The Japanese art of paper folding.

origin /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɒɹ.ə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.d͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ origins n
προέλευση αρχή
The beginning of something.
πηγή προέλευση
The source of a river, information, goods, etc.
καταγωγή προέλευση
(in the plural) Ancestry.

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ more original most original adj
αρχικός
(not comparable) Relating to the origin or beginning; preceding all others.
(not comparable) First in a series of copies or versions.
πρωτότυπος
(not comparable) Newly created.
(comparable) Fresh, different.
πρωτοποριακός
(not comparable) Pioneering.

original /ɒˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒnəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒənəl/ /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪnəl/ originals n
πρωτότυπο
An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.

original sin original sins n
προπατορικό αμάρτημα
(Christianity) The state of sinfulness, present in each human from birth, which is a result of Adam's disobedience.

originate /əˈɹɪd͡ʒɪneɪt/ v
γεννώ
(transitive) To cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing. [from 17th c.]
γεννώ προέρχομαι
(intransitive) To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with). [from 18th c.]

oriole /ˈɔɹ.iˌoʊl/ /ˈɔː.ɹiːˌəʊl/ orioles n
συκοφάγος
Any of various colourful passerine birds, the New World orioles from the family Icteridae and the Old World orioles from the family Oriolidae.

orison /ˈɒɹɪsən/ /ˈɒɹɪzən/ orisons n
δέηση προσευχή
A prayer.

ornament /ˈɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈɔɹnəˌmɛnt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/ /ˈɔː(ɹ)nəˌmɛnt/ ornaments n
διακόσμηση
An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ ornamentals n
διακοσμητική διακοσμητικό
An ornamental plant.

ornithologist ornithologists n
ορνιθολόγος
A person who studies or practices ornithology.

ornithology ornithologies n
ορνιθολογία
The branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of birds.

ornithopter /ˈɔɹ.nɪˌθɑp.tɚ/ /ˈɔː.nɪˌθɒp.tə/ ornithopters n
ορνιθόπτερος
An aircraft that generates lift through the flapping of its wings.

orofacial adj
στοματοπροσωπικός
(anatomy) Of or affecting both the mouth and face.

orogenesis orogeneses n
ορογένεση
(geology) The process of mountain formation by deformation of the Earth's crust.

orogenic /ɒɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/ more orogenic most orogenic adj
ορογενετικός

orogeny /ɒˈɹɒdʒɪni/ /əˈɹɒdʒɪni/ orogenies n
ορογένεση
(geology) The process of mountain building by the upward folding of the Earth's crust.

orography /ɒˈɹɒɡɹəfi/ orographies n
ορογραφία
(geomorphology) the scientific study, or a physical description of mountains
the orographic features of a region

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ /ˈɔːɹfənt/ orphans n
ορφανός πεντάρφανος
A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died.

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ /ˈɔːɹfənt/ v
απορφανίζω
(transitive) To deprive of parents (used almost exclusively in the passive)

orphan drug orphan drugs n
ορφανό φάρμακο

orphanage /ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ orphanages n
ορφανοτροφείο
A residential institution for the care and protection of orphans.

orphanhood orphanhoods n
ορφάνια
The state of being an orphan; the losing of both parents through their death.

orthodontics n
ορθοδοντική
(medicine) A specialty of dentistry concerned with correcting misalignment of teeth.

orthodox /ˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ more orthodox most orthodox adj
ορθόδοξος
Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology. [from 15th c.]
Adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted. [1640s]

orthodoxly /ˈɔːθədɒksli/ more orthodoxly most orthodoxly adv
ορθοδόξως ορθόδοξα
In a correct or proper way; conventionally; correctly. [from 17th c.]
In a religiously orthodox way; in accordance with accepted religious doctrine. [from 17th c.]

orthodoxy /ˈɔɹθədɑksi/ /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ orthodoxies n
ορθοδοξία
Correctness in doctrine and belief.

orthogenesis orthogeneses n
ορθογένεση
(evolutionary theory, historical) The hypothesis that evolution tends toward a certain goal, at least at some scales.

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ə.nəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ə.nəl/ adj
ορθογώνιος
(geometry) Of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other.
Of a pair of elements in an ortholattice: each less than or equal to the orthocomplement of the other.

orthogonality n
ορθογωνιότητα
(mathematics, statistics, software engineering) The property of being orthogonal.

orthography /ɔɹˈθɑɡɹəfi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡɹəfi/ orthographies n
ορθογραφία
(uncountable) Correct spelling according to established usage; also (obsolete) pronunciation according to the spelling of a word.
(uncountable) The aspect of language study concerned with letters and their sequences in words; the study of spelling.

orthonormal adj
ορθοκανονικός
(mathematics) Of a set of vectors, both orthogonal and normalized.
(mathematics) Of a linear transformation that preserves both angles and lengths.

orthophotography n
ορθοφωτογραφία
(photography) Geometrical correction of aerial photographs so that displayed distances are uniform and can be measured like a map.

orthros n
όρθρος
(Eastern Orthodox) The divine office or service at dawn.

orzo /ˈɔɹtsoʊ/ /ˈɔɹzoʊ/ /ˈɔːtsəʊ/ /ˈɔːzəʊ/ n
κριθαράκι
A form of pasta the size and shape of grains of rice or barley; often used in soups.

oscillate /ˈɑsɪleɪt/ v
ταλαντεύομαι αιωρούμαι διακυμαίνομαι
(intransitive) To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

oscillation /ˌɑː.sə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ oscillations n
ταλάντωση
the act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated

oscillator oscillators n
ταλαντωτής
A tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform.

oscillatory more oscillatory most oscillatory adj
ταλαντωτικός
That oscillates; oscillating.

oscilloscope /əˈsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ /ˈɒˌsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ oscilloscopes n
παλμογράφος
An electronic measuring instrument that creates a visible two-dimensional graph, on a screen, of one or more continuously varying voltages or currents.

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ /ˈəʊʒə/ osiers n
λυγαριά
One of the long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.

osmium /ˈɑz.mi.əm/ /ˈɒz.mi.əm/ osmiums n
όσμιο
A chemical element (symbol Os) with atomic number 76: a hard, brittle, heavy, bluish-white transition metal found as a trace element in alloys, mostly in platinum ores.

osmometer osmometers n
ωσμόμετρο
Any of various devices used to measure osmotic pressure.

osmometry n
ωσμομέτρηση
(physics, chemistry) The measurement of osmotic pressure

osmosis /ɑsˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɑzˈmoʊsɪs/ /ɒsˈməʊsɪs/ /ɒzˈməʊsɪs/ osmoses n
ώσμωση
(chemistry) The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.

osmotic /ɑsˈmɑtɪk/ /ɑzˈmɑtɪk/ /ɒsˈmɒtɪk/ /ɒzˈmɒtɪk/ adj
ωσμωτικός
Relating to, or powered by, osmosis.

osprey /ˈɑspɹi/ /ˈɒspɹeɪ/ ospreys n
αλιάετος
A bird of prey (Pandion haliaetus) that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

ossiferous more ossiferous most ossiferous adj
κοκαλοφόρος κοκκαλοφόρος οστεοφόρος
containing or yielding bone

ossification ossifications n
οστεοποίηση
The normal process by which bone is formed.

ossified more ossified most ossified adj
αποστεωμένος
(figurative) Inflexible, old-fashioned.

osso buco /ˌɑsoʊ ˈbukoʊ/ /ˌɒsəʊ ˈbuːkəʊ/ n
οσομπούκο
A northern Italian dish of veal shanks and marrowbones braised in white wine, tomatoes, etc., often served with risotto.

ossuary /ˈɒsjʊəɹi/ ossuaries n
οστεοφυλάκιο
A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.

ostensible /ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ /ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ more ostensible most ostensible adj
φαινομενικός
Apparent, evident; meant for open display.

ostensibly /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ adv
δήθεν κατ' επίφαση φαινομενικά
(modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface.

ostentation /ˌɒstənˈteɪʃən/ ostentations n
επίδειξη
Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
θέαμα
(obsolete) A show or spectacle.

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ more ostentatious most ostentatious adj
επιδεικτικός
Of ostentation.
επιδεικτικός προκλητικός
Intended to attract notice.
φανταχτερός
Of tawdry display; kitsch.

osteo- /ɑstioʊ̯/ prefix
οστέο- οστεο-
bone

osteoblast osteoblasts n
οστεοβλάστη
(biology, cytology) A mononucleate cell from which bone develops.

osteogenesis osteogeneses n
οστεογένεση
(physiology) The formation and development of bone.

osteogenesis imperfecta n
ατελής οστεογένεση οστεοψαθύρωση
(pathology) A hereditary disease characterized by brittle bones that easily fracture.

osteology osteologies n
οστεολογία σκελετολογία
(anatomy) The scientific study of the morphology and pathology of bones.

osteolysis n
οστεολυσία οστεόλυση
The resorption or dissolution of bone tissue.

osteomalacia osteomalacias n
οστεομαλάκυνση οστεομαλακία
(medicine) A softening of adult bones due to inadequate mineralization; the adult equivalent of rickets

osteopenia osteopenias n
οστεοπενία
The medical condition of having low bone density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis.

osteophyte /ˈɑstioʊˌfaɪt/ /ˈɒstɪəfʌɪt/ osteophytes n
οστεόφυτο
A small, abnormal growth of bone (exostosis, bone spur) that forms along joint margins.

osteoporosis /ˌɒstiəʊpəˈɹəʊsɪs/ osteoporoses n
οστεοπόρωση
(pathology) A disease, occurring especially in women following menopause, in which the bones become extremely porous and are subject to fracture.

osteosarcoma osteosarcomas osteosarcomata n
οστεοσάρκωμα
A type of cancer of the bone.

osteosclerosis osteoscleroses n
οστεοσκλήρυνση οστεοσκλήρωση
(medicine) An increase in bone density

osteosuture osteosutures n
οστεορραφία

ostracize /ˈɑstɹəˌsaɪz/ /ˈɒstɹəsaɪz/ v
εξοβελίζω εξοστρακίζω οστρακίζω
(by extension) To exclude a person from a community or from society by not communicating with them or by refusing to acknowledge their presence; to refuse to associate with or talk to; to shun. [from mid 17th c.]

ostrich /ˈɑs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɑs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ ostriches n
στρουθοκάμηλος
(ornithology) A large flightless bird of the genus Struthio.

ostro ostros n
όστρια
A southerly Mediterranean wind.

otaku /oʊˈtɑku/ /əʊˈtɑːkuː/ [o̞ʊ̯ˈtʰɑkʰu] [əʊ̯ˈtʰɑːkʰuː] otaku otakus n
οτάκου
(fandom) One with an obsessive interest in something, particularly (originally, _, pejorative) obsessive Japanese fans of anime or manga.

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə/ /ˈʌðɚ/ [ˈäðə] [ˈɐðə] adj
άλλος
See other (determiner) below.
(obsolete) Left, as opposed to right.

others /ˈʌðəz/ /ˈʌðɚz/ n
άλλοι
Other people.
οι άλλοι
Those remaining after one or more people or items have left, or done something else, or been excluded.

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ /ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/ adv
αλλιώς
(manner) Differently, in another way.
ειδάλλως
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.

otherworldly /ˌʌðɚˈwɝld.li/ more otherworldly most otherworldly adj
απόκοσμος
Of, concerned with, or preoccupied with a different world than that of the tangible here and now, such as a heavenly, spiritual, or imaginary world.

otitis /oʊˈtaɪ.tɪs/ otitides otitises n
ωτίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the ear.

otolaryngology /ˌoʊtoʊˌlɛɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌɑtoʊ-/ /ˌəʊtə(ʊ)ˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ωτορινολαρυγγολογία
(medicine) The study of diseases of the ear, nose and throat.

otorhinolaryngologist /-raɪnə-/ /ˌɑtoʊˌraɪnoʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /ˌɒtə-/ /ˌɒtəʊˌraɪnəʊˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒləd͡ʒɪst/ otorhinolaryngologists n
ωτορινολαρυγγολόγος
(medicine) A doctor specializing in otorhinolaryngology, the study of the ear, nose, and throat.

ottava rima /oʊˌtɑvə ˈɹimə/ /ɒˌtɑːvə ˈɹiːmə/ ottave rime n
οκτάβα
(poetry) An arrangement of stanzas of eight lines in heroic verse, with three rhymes, the first six lines rhyming alternately and the last two forming a couplet (ab ab ab cc).

otter /ˈɑtɚ/ /ˈɒt.ə/ [(ʔ)ɑɾɚ] otters n
βίδρα ενυδρίδα
An aquatic or marine carnivorous mammal in the subfamily Lutrinae of the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, polecats, badgers, and others.

ouch /ˈaʊt͡ʃ/ interjection
ωχ αχ
An expression of one's own physical pain.
αχ
An expression in sympathy at another's pain.

oud /uːd/ ouds n
ούτι ούτια
(musical instrument) A short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.

ought /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ v
θα έπρεπε όφειλε
(auxiliary) Indicating duty or obligation.
πρέπει
(auxiliary) Indicating advisability or prudence.

ouguiya /uːˈɡiːjə/ ouguiyas n
ουγκίγια
The currency of Mauritania, divided into five khoums.

ounce /aʊns/ ounces n
ουγγιά
An avoirdupois ounce, weighing 1⁄16 of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.3495 grams.

our /æʊ(ə)/ /ɐː/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ [ɑɹ] [ɑ˞] determiner
μας
Belonging to us.

ouroboros /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/ /ˌuːrəˈbɒrəs/ ouroboroi ouroboroses n
ουροβόρος
(mythological creature) A serpent, dragon or worm that eats its own tail, a representation of the continuous cycle of life and death.

ours /ɑɹz/ /ɑːz/ /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
δικά δικές δική δικιά δικοί δικό
That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.

ouster /aʊstə/ /aʊstəɹ/ ousters n
αποπομπή εκδίωξη

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /æʊt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adv
εκτός έξω
Away from home or one's usual place.

out loud adv
δυνατά μεγαλόφωνα
(idiomatic) Using the voice; not silently; aloud.

out of date
ξεπερασμένος
(idiomatic) Too old to be used; not current; invalid; outmoded.
ντεμοντέ ξεπερασμένος
(idiomatic) Not conforming to the current fashion or style; old-fashioned.

out of order
χαλασμένος εκτός λειτουργίας
(idiomatic) Not functioning properly.

out of season
ανεπίκαιρος
Not in a proper season or time; untimely; inopportune.

out of sight, out of mind proverb
μάτια που δε βλέπονται, γρήγορα λησμονιούνται
When something is not nearby, it is forgotten about.

out of tune
παράφωνος
Not in the correct musical pitch.

out-and-out adj
εντελώς ολοκληρωτικά πέρα για πέρα
Complete, utter.

outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ outcomes n
έκβαση
(chiefly, sport) The scoreline; the result.

outdated /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ more outdated most outdated adj
απαρχαιωμένος ξεπερασμένος
Out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated.

outdoor /ˌaʊtˈdɔː/ adj
υπαίθριος
Situated in, designed to be used in, or carried on in the open air. [from 18th c.]

outdoors /aʊtˈdɔː(ɹ)z/ adv
έξω εξωτερικός χώρος
Not inside a house or under covered structure; unprotected; in the open air.

outer ear outer ears n
έξω ους
(anatomy) The outer portion of the ear which includes the auricle and the ear canal and leads to the eardrum.

outer space /ˌaʊtə ˈspeɪs/ /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/ [ˌaʊ̯tə ˈspɛɪ̯s] [ˌaʊ̯ɾɚ ˈspeɪ̯s] n
διάστημα
Region outside explored space.

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ outfits n
εξάρτυση
A set of clothing (with accessories).

outflow outflows n
εκροή
The process of flowing out.

outflow v
εκρέω
(intransitive) To flow outward.

outgoing /aʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/ /ˈaʊtˌɡəʊɪŋ/ more outgoing most outgoing adj
εξερχόμενος
(not comparable) Going out, on its way out.

outhouse outhouses n
απόπατος
(North America) An outbuilding, typically permanent, containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit.

outlaw /ˈaʊt.lɑ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔ/ /ˈaʊt.lɔː/ /ˈæɔt.loː/ outlaws n
παράνομος φυγάς
A fugitive from the law.
αγριάλογο
A wild horse.

outmoded more outmoded most outmoded adj
παλιομοδίτικος
Unfashionable.

outpatient outpatients n
εξωτερικός ασθενής
(healthcare) A patient who receives treatment at a hospital or clinic but is not admitted overnight; a receiver of ambulatory care.

outpost /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/ outposts n
προφυλακή
A military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops.
An outlying settlement.

outpouring outpourings n
έκχυση ξεχείλισμα
The sudden outward flowing of a large amount of something.

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ outrages n
έκτροπο αγριότητα ωμότητα
προσβολή αίσχος
An offensive, immoral or indecent act.
οργή
The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts.

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈaʊt.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
καταισχύνω προσβάλλω
(transitive) To cause or commit an outrage upon; to treat with violence or abuse.

outrageous /aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/ more outrageous most outrageous adj
αισχρός αποτρόπαιος προκλητικός
Shocking; exceeding conventional behaviour; provocative. [from 18th c.]

outrageously more outrageously most outrageously adv
εξοργιστικά

outroductory more outroductory most outroductory adj
εξοδική εξοδικό εξοδικός εξόδια εξόδιο εξόδιος
Related or referring to an outro or closing section.

outskirts /ˈaʊtskɜːts/ /ˈaʊtskɝts/ n
περίχωρα
The area surrounding a city or town; suburb.

outsmart /aʊtˈsmɑː(ɹ)t/ v
ξεγελώ
(transitive) To beat in a competition of wits.

outstanding more outstanding most outstanding adj
εξαιρετικός ξεχωριστός
Prominent or noticeable; standing out from others.

ouzo /ˈuːzəʊ/ ouzos n
ούζο
(countable) A serving of this drink.

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ more oval most oval adj
ωοειδής οβάλ
Having the shape of an oval.

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ ovals n
ωόδης ωοειδές
An elongated round shape resembling an egg or ellipse.

ovary /ˈoʊvəɹi/ /ˈəʊvəɹi/ ovaries n
ωοθήκη
(anatomy) A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova and in mammals secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ /ˈʌv.ən/ ovens n
φούρνος
A chamber used for baking or heating.

over here adv
εδώ ενθάδε
in this place

over my dead body
πάνω από το πτώμα μου
(idiomatic, usually, hyperbole) Under no circumstances; absolutely not.

over the top more over the top most over the top adj
επιφυής
(communications) Delivered across the Internet to a television or similar device.

overcharge v
υπερχρεώνω
(ambitransitive) To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.
υπερφορτίζω
(transitive) To continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity.

overcoat /ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ overcoats n
παλτό πανωφόρι
A heavy garment worn over other clothes, for protection from cold or weather.

overconsumption n
υπερκατανάλωση

overdo /ˌoʊvɚˈdu/ /ˌəʊvəˈduː/ v
παρακάνω παραξηλώνω
To give (someone or something) too much work; to require too much effort or strength of (someone); to use up too much of (something).

overdraft /ˈoʊvɚdɹæft/ /ˈəʊvədɹɑːft/ overdrafts n
υπερανάληψη
(uncountable) The act of overdrawing a bank account.
όριο υπερανάληψης
(countable) The maximum amount that may be overdrawn.

overdrive /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdɹaɪv/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈdɹaɪv/ overdrives n
πέμπτη
(dated, automotive) A gear, on an automobile, higher than the normal top gear.
υπερτάχυνση
(uncountable, figurative) A state of heightened activity.

overestimate /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmeɪt/ /ˌəʊvəɹˈɛstɪmət/ v
υπερεκτιμώ
To judge or calculate too highly.

overestimation overestimations n
υπερεκτίμηση

overfeeding overfeedings n
υπερσιτισμός

overfishing overfishings n
υπεραλίευση
Fishing that reduces the stock of remaining fish in an area to below that which is acceptable.

overfitting overfittings n
υπεραρμογή
(statistics) The action of the verb overfit.

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ overflows n
ξεχείλισμα υπερχείλιση
The spillage resultant from overflow; excess.
υπερχείλιση
Outlet for escape of excess material.
(computing) The situation where a value exceeds the available numeric range.

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
ξεχειλίζω
(transitive) To flow over the brim of (a container).
(intransitive) To flow over the edge of a container.
(computing, ambitransitive) To (cause to) exceed the available numeric range.

overgraze v
υπερβοσκώ
(transitive) to graze land excessively, to the detriment of the land and its vegetation
(intransitive) to allow animals to graze excessively

overgrazing overgrazings n
υπερβόσκηση
Excessive grazing to an extent that the land is damaged.

overkill /ˈoʊ.vɚˌkɪl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌkɪl/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌkɪl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkɪl/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɪl/ n
υπέρβαση υπερβολή
(by extension) An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
(manufacturing) An unnecessary excess of disposal because of too high criteria of inspection.

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ overlaps n
επικάλυψη
Something that overlaps or is overlapped

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ v
επικαλύπτω
To extend over and partly cover something.
επικαλύπτομαι
To have an area, range, character or function in common.
(mathematics) Of sets: to have some elements in common.

overlapping more overlapping most overlapping adj
επικαλυπτικός

overload /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌləʊd/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈləʊd/ overloads n
υπερφόρτωση
An excessive load.

overloading /ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/ overloadings n
υπερφόρτωση
(object-oriented) A type of polymorphism, where different functions, operators or variables with the same name are invoked based on the data types of the parameters passed.

overlord /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈlɔː(ɹ)d/ overlords n
επικυρίαρχος ηγεμόνας
A ruler of other rulers.

overprotective /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛktɪv/ adj
υπερπροστατευτικός
excessively protective, wanting to give too much protection (especially to children)

overrate /ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪt/ v
υπερεκτιμώ υπερτιμώ
To esteem too highly; to give greater praise than due.

overreact /ˌoʊ.vəɹ.ɹiˈækt/ /ˌəʊvəɹiˈækt/ v
αντιδράσω υπερβολικά
To react too much or too intensely.

overreaction overreactions n
υπεραντίδραση
A reaction that is excessive.

overrepresentation overrepresentations n
υπερεκπροσώπηση
(uncountable) The condition of being overrepresented

override /oʊ.vɚˈɹaɪd/ /əʊ.vəˈɹaɪd/ /ˈoʊ.vɚˌɹaɪd/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌɹaɪd/ v
επικαλύπτω υποσκελίζω
(object-oriented) To define a new behaviour of a method by creating the same method of the superclass with the same name and signature.

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ overseers n
επιστάτης επιτηρητής επόπτης εργοδηγός
One who oversees or supervises.

oversight /ˈoʊvɚˌsaɪt/ /ˈoːbʱə(ɾ)ˌsaɪt/ /ˈo̝vərˌsaɪt/ /ˈəʊvəˌsaɪt/ oversights n
αβλεψία
An omission; something that is left out, missed or forgotten.

oversleep /ˈəʊvəɹˌsliːp/ v
παρακοιμάμαι
(intransitive) To sleep for longer than intended. [from 14th c.]
(reflexive, now, rare) To sleep for longer than one intended. [from 15th c.]

overt /oʊˈvɚt/ /ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/ /ˈoʊvɚt/ /ˈəʊvə(ː)t/ adj
φανερός
Open and not concealed or secret.

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈteɪk/ /ˈoʊvɚteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)teɪk/ v
ξεπερνάω
To pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic).

overtax /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtæks/ v
υπερφορολογώ
To tax to an excessive degree.

overthink v
πολυσκέφτομαι
To think or analyze too much.

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ overthrows n
ανατροπή
A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force; usurpation.

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ v
ανατρέπω
(transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.

overtime /ˈoʊ.vɚˌtaɪm/ /ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/ overtimes n
υπερωρία
(uncountable) Working time outside of one's regular hours.

overtly more overtly most overtly adv
φανερά
In an overt manner; publicly; openly.

overtourism n
υπερτουρισμός
Excessive tourism.

overture /ˈoʊvəɹt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ /ˈəʊvətʃ(ʊ)ə/ overtures n
διάβημα προσέγγιση πρόταση
(often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. [from 15th c.]
ουβερτούρα εισαγωγή προοίμιο
(music) A musical introduction to a piece of music, or a play. [from 17th c.]

overview /ˈoʊ.vɚˌvjuː/ /ˈəʊ.vəˌvjuː/ overviews n
επισκόπηση
A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ more overweight most overweight adj
υπέρβαρος
(of a person) Having a higher weight, especially body fat, than what is generally considered healthy for a given body type and height.
(transportation, legal, of a vehicle) Weighing more than what is allowed for safety or legal commerce.

overwhelming /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ more overwhelming most overwhelming adj
συντριπτικός
Overpowering, staggering, or irresistibly strong.

oviduct /ˈɒvɪdʌkt/ oviducts n
ωαγωγός
(anatomy) A duct through which an ovum passes from an ovary to the uterus or to the exterior.

ovine /ˈoʊˌvaɪn/ /ˈəʊvaɪn/ more ovine most ovine adj
πρόβειος
(comparable) Of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a sheep; also, (not comparable) of an animal: from the genus Ovis.

oviparous /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ωοτόκος
Egg-laying; depositing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body as a reproductive strategy.

ovipositor /oʊvɪˈpɑzɪtɚ/ /əʊvɪˈpɒzɪtə/ ovipositors n
ωοαποθέτης ωοθέτης
(zoology) A tubular protruding organ for laying eggs.

ovoid more ovoid most ovoid adj
ωοειδής
Egg-shaped; shaped like an oval, but more tapered at one end; ovate.

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ ova n
ωάριο αβγό
(cytology) The female gamete in animals; the egg cell.

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
χρωστώ χρωστάω
(ditransitive) To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone.

owl /aʊ(ə)l/ owls n
κουκουβάγια
Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing. [from 8th c.]

own up v
παραδέχομαι
(transitive with to) To acknowledge, confess, or admit guilt or responsibility.

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ owners n
ιδιοκτήτης ιδιοκτήτρια
One who owns something.

ownerless adj
αδέσποτος
having no owner

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ oxen oxes n
βόδι
An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus), especially when used as a beast of burden.

oxalic /ɑkˈsælɪk/ /ɒkˈsælɪk/ adj
οξαλικός
Of or pertaining to oxalic acid or its derivatives.

oxalis oxalises n
οξαλίδα
(gardening) Any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Oxalis

oxia /ɒkˈsiːə/ /ˈɒksɪə/ oxiae n
οξεία
(orthography, and, typography) An Ancient Greek pitch-marking diacritic: ⟨ ´ ⟩; written atop vowels, it denotes high pitch on short vowels, and rising pitch on long vowels and diphthongs.

oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ oxides n
οξείδιο
(chemistry) A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.

oxidizing agent oxidizing agents n
οξειδωτικό μέσο
(chemistry) Any substance that oxidizes, or receives electrons from, another; in so doing, it becomes reduced.

oxlike more oxlike most oxlike adj
βοώδης

oxtail oxtails n
βοδινή ουρά
A cut of meat taken from the tail of a cow or calf; it requires long, slow braising, and is used to prepare oxtail soup.

oxyacetylene n
οξυγονοκόλληση
A mixture of oxygen and acetylene, which burns at a high temperature and is used for cutting and welding metals.

oxycodone /ˌɑk.sɪˈkoʊˌdoʊn/ /ˌɒk.sɪˈkəʊ.dəʊn/ n
οξυκωδόνη
(organic compound, pharmaceutical drug) An addictive, semisynthetic opioid (trademark OxyContin) that is similar to morphine in effect and structure; C18H21NO4.

oxygen /ˈɒksɪd͡ʒən/ oxygens n
οξυγόνο
The chemical element (symbol O) with an atomic number of 8 and relative atomic mass of 15.9994. It is a colorless and odorless gas.
Molecular oxygen (O2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature, also called dioxygen.

oxygen therapy n
οξυγονοθεραπεία
Therapeutic administration of oxygen.

oxygenate /ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪt/ v
οξυγονώνω
(transitive) To treat or infuse with oxygen

oxymoron /ɑksɪˈmɔɹɑn/ /ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/ /ˌɑksiˈmɔɹɑn/ oxymora oxymorons n
οξύμωρο σχήμα
(rhetoric) A figure of speech in which two words or phrases with opposing meanings are used together intentionally for effect.

oxytocin /ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ /ˈɑksiˌtoʊsɪn/ oxytocins n
οξυτοκίνη ωκυτοκίνη
(hormone) A hormone that stimulates contractions during labor, and then the production of milk; also plays a role in social bonding.

oxytone /ˈɑksɪˌtoʊn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/ adj
οξύτονος
(linguistics, of a word) Having the stress or an acute accent on the last syllable.

oxytone /ˈɑksɪˌtoʊn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/ oxytones n
οξύτονος
(linguistics) A word with the stress or an acute accent on the last syllable.

oyster /ˈɔɪstə/ /ˈɔɪstəɹ/ /ˈɔɪst͡ʃəɹ/ oysters n
στρείδι
Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family Ostreidae (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers.
The delicate oyster-shaped morsel of dark meat contained in a small cavity of the bone on each side of the lower part of the back of a fowl.
(color) A pale beige color tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.
(colloquial, by analogy) A person who keeps secrets.
(figurative) Something at one's disposal.
(UK, slang) A shoplifter.
(UK, slang) Ellipsis of Oyster card.

ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ /ˈəʊzəʊn/ n
όζον
(inorganic chemistry) An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O₃) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a toxic gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge.
όζον καθαρός αέρας
(Britain, informal) Fresh air, especially that breathed at the seaside and smelling of seaweed.

ozone hole ozone holes n
τρύπα του όζοντος
A region of the stratosphere over Antarctica (and a smaller one over the Arctic) that is depleted of ozone in the local spring.

ozone layer ozone layers n
οζονόσφαιρα στρώμα του όζοντος
A region of the stratosphere, between 15 and 30 kilometres in altitude, containing a relatively high concentration of ozone, which absorbs most solar ultraviolet radiation.

ozone therapy ozone therapies n
οζονοθεραπεία
(alternative medicine) A treatment that purports to increase the amount of oxygen to the body through the introduction of ozone by various means.

ozonization ozonizations n
οζονισμός
Reaction or treatment with ozone.

ozonosphere ozonospheres n
οζοντόσφαιρα οζονόσφαιρα
A layer in part of the stratosphere that has a larger than normal concentration of ozone; the ozone layer.

p. pp. n
σ. σσ.
page

p.m. /piːˈɛm/ adv
μ.μ.
(used after the hour) In the 12-hour period from noon to midnight (the latter half of the day) when using the 12-hour clock.

pH meter pH meters n
πεχάμετρο

pace /peɪs/ paces n
βήμα
A step.
ρυθμός
Speed or velocity in general. [from 15th c.]

pachyderm /ˈpæk.ɪˌdɜː(ɹ)m/ pachyderms n
παχύδερμο
(obsolete, zoology) A member of the obsolete taxonomic order Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant and tapir.
(idiomatic) A person with thick skin; someone who is not affected by or does not care what others say about them.

pacification pacifications n
ειρήνευση
The process of pacifying.

pacifier /ˈpæsɪfaɪə/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪɚ/ pacifiers n
ειρηνευτής
Someone or something that pacifies. [from 16th c.]
πιπίλα
(North America) A rubber or plastic device imitating a nipple that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby. [from 20th c.]

pacifism /ˈpæsɪfɪzəm/ pacifisms n
πασιφισμός ειρηνισμός
The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. [from c. 1900]

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ pacifists n
ειρηνίστρια ειρηνιστής πασιφίστρια πασιφιστής
One who loves, supports, or favours peace.
ειρηνιστής
One who both abstains from inflicting violence on others and opposes others doing so.
One who prefers to avoid violence in daily life.

pacify /ˈpæsəfaɪ/ /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ v
κατευνάζω
(transitive) To bring peace to (a place or situation), by ending war, fighting, violence, anger or agitation.

pack /pæk/ [pʰæk] packs n
αγέλη
A group of hounds or dogs, hunting or kept together.

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ packages n
δέμα πακέτο
Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.
πακέτο
Something which consists of various components, such as a piece of computer software.
(software) A piece of software which has been prepared in such a way that it can be installed with a package manager.
πακετάρισμα
(uncountable, archaic) The act of packing something.

package /ˈpækɪd͡ʒ/ v
πακετάρω
To pack or bundle something.
To prepare (a book, a television series, etc.), including all stages from research to production, in order to sell the result to a publisher or broadcaster.

package manager package managers n
διαχειριστής πακέτου
(software) A computer program responsible for installing, updating and configuring other software, maintaining an index of installed programs and resolving their dependencies.

packaging packagings n
αμπαλάρισμα
The materials used to pack something.

packed /pækt/ more packed most packed adj
φίσκα
(colloquial) Filled to capacity with people.

packet /ˈpækət/ /ˈpækɪt/ packets n
δέμα πακέτο
A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel
πακέτο
(networking) A small fragment of data as transmitted on some types of network, notably Ethernet networks (Wikipedia).

packsaddle packsaddles n
σαμάρι
A saddle designed to secure and carry goods on the back of an animal.

pact /pækt/ pacts n
σύμφωνο συμφωνία
An agreement; a compact; a covenant.

paddle /ˈpæ.dəl/ /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] paddles n
κουπί
A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is attached to the boat at a pivot point.

paddle steamer paddle steamers n
τροχήλατο πλοίο
(watercraft) A steam-powered vessel propelled by one or two paddle wheels

paddy /ˈpædi/ paddies n
ορυζώνας
(countable) A paddy field, a rice paddy; an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown. [from 20th c.]

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ padlocks n
λουκέτο
A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle

paean /ˈpi.ən/ /ˈpiː.ən/ paeans n
παιάνας
(by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ adj
ειδωλολατρικός
Relating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ pagans n
ειδωλολάτρης ειδωλολάτρισσα
A person not adhering to a main world religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.

paganism /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/ paganisms n
παγανισμός ειδωλολατρία
Any of a class of religions often associated with nature rituals.

page /peɪd͡ʒ/ pages n
σελίδα
One of the many pieces of paper bound together within a book or similar document.
(figurative) Any record or writing; a collective memory.
(typesetting) The type set up for printing a page.
(computing) A screenful of text and possibly other content; especially, the digital simulation of one side of a paper leaf.
(computing) A block of contiguous memory of a fixed length.

pager /peɪd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ pagers n
βομβητής τηλεειδοποιητής
(telecommunications) A wireless telecommunications device that receives text or voice messages.

pagination /ˌpæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ paginations n
σελιδοποίηση
The act of creating pages for a document, book, etc., or determining when to truncate text on the pages.
σελιδαρίθμιση
The act of numbering pages for a document, book, etc.

paging /ˈpeɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ pagings n
σελιδοποίηση
(computing) A transfer of pages between main memory and an auxiliary store, such as hard disk drive.

paging file paging files n
αρχείο σελιδοποίησης
(computing) An area of storage on disk that the operating system uses as if it were RAM.

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ pagodas n
παγόδα
A religious building in South and Southeast Asia, especially a multi-storey tower erected as a Hindu or Buddhist temple. [from 16th c.]

pain /peɪn/ pains n
πόνος
(countable, and, uncountable) An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.
πόνος οδύνη ὀδύνη
(uncountable) The condition or fact of suffering or anguish especially mental, as opposed to pleasure; torment; distress
μπελάς
(countable, from, _, pain in the neck) An annoying person or thing.
ποινή τιμωρία
(uncountable, dated) Suffering inflicted as punishment or penalty.

pain in the ass pains in the ass n
κακός μπελάς
(vulgar) Something or someone that causes discomfort or frustration.

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ more painful most painful painfuller painfullest adj
επώδυνος οδυνηρός λυπηρός
Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental. [from 14th c.]
επώδυνος
Afflicted or suffering with pain (of a body part or, formerly, of a person). [from 15th c.]
επίπονος
Requiring effort or labor; difficult, laborious. [from 15th c.]

painkiller /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ painkillers n
παυσίπονο
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug that numbs the pain in the body.

painless more painless most painless adj
ανώδυνος άπονος
Free from pain; without pain or trouble.

paint /peɪnt/ paints n
χρώμα βαφή
(dated) Any substance fixed with latex to harden it.

paint /peɪnt/ v
βάφω ζωγραφίζω
(transitive) To apply paint to.
(transitive) To apply in the manner that paint is applied.
(transitive, medicine) To apply with a brush in order to treat some body part.
ζωγραφίζω απεικονίζω
(transitive) To create (an image) with paints.
ζωγραφίζω βάφω
(intransitive) To practise the art of painting pictures.

paint a rosy picture v
ωραιοποιώ
(idiomatic) To describe a situation or prospective set of events in an upbeat, optimistic manner.

paintball /ˈpeɪntbɔːl/ paintballs n
χρωματοσφαίριση
(countable) The dye-filled capsule fired in the sport of paintball.

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ paintbrushes n
πινέλο
A thin brush for applying paint.

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ painters n
ζωγράφος μπογιατζής
An artist who paints pictures.
παλαμάρι
(obsolete) A chain or rope used to attach the shank of an anchor to the side of a ship when not in use. [14th–17th c.]
(nautical) A rope that is attached to the bow of a dinghy, or other small boat, and used for tying up or towing. [from 17th c.]
μπογιατζής βαφέας
A laborer or workman who paints surfaces using a paintbrush or other means.

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ paintings n
ζωγραφιά ζωγραφική
(countable) An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.
ζωγραφική
(uncountable) The action of applying paint to a surface.

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɛə(ɹ)/ pair pairs n
ζευγάρι ζεύγος
Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.
Two people in a relationship, partnership or friendship.
ζευγάρι
A couple of working animals attached to work together, as by a yoke.
(cards) A poker hand that contains two cards of identical rank, which cannot also count as a better hand.

pair /peː/ /pɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɛə(ɹ)/ v
ζευγαρώνω
(transitive) To group into one or more sets of two.

pair of compasses pairs of compasses n
διαβήτης
A tool for drawing accurate circles or arches, usually consisting of two arms joined at one end in such a way that the arms can be opened and closed; one of the arms is pointed at its free end while the other holds a pencil, pencil lead or some other implement for making marks.

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
πιτζάμα
Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers.

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ palaces n
παλάτι
A large and lavishly ornate residence.

paladin /ˈpælədɪn/ paladins n
ιππότης παλαδίνος
A heroic champion, especially a knight.

palatal /pəˈleɪtl̩/ /ˈpælətl̩/ more palatal most palatal adj
ουρανικός
(phonetics) Articulated at the hard palate.

palatalization /ˌpælətəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpælətəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ palatalizations n
ουράνωση ουρανικοποίηση
(phonology, uncountable) The state or quality of being palatalized, of pronouncing a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth that normally is not.

palate /ˈpæl.ət/ palates n
ουρανίσκος
(anatomy) The roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates. [from 14th c.]

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] paler palest adj
χλωμός ωχρός
Light in color.

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] pales n
πάσσαλος παλούκι
A wooden stake; a picket.

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeəɫ] [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] v
χλωμιάζω ωχριώ
(intransitive) To turn pale; to lose colour.
(transitive) To make pale; to diminish the brightness of.

paleface palefaces n
χλωμό πρόσωπο
(pejorative, slang) A white person; a person of European descent.

paleness palenesses n
ωχρότητα
The condition or degree of being pale or of lacking color.

paleo- /-oʊ/ /ˈpeɪ.li.ə/ /ˈpeɪ.li.əʊ/ /ˈpæl.i.ə/ /ˈpæl.i.əʊ/ prefix
παλαιο-
Old; ancient or primitive
Related to paleontology.

paleography /ˌpalɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪliˈɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪlɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ paleographies n
παλαιογραφία
The study of old or ancient forms of writing.

paleologism paleologisms n
παλαιολογισμός
A word or phrase that was coined in the distant past, often now obscured, or if recently used: possibly having a definition or implication different from that of any earlier usage.

paleontology n
παλαιοντολογία
(American spelling) Study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, especially as represented by fossils.

paletot /ˈpalɪtəʊ/ /ˈpæləˌtoʊ/ /ˈpælˌtoʊ/ paletots n
παλτό μανδύας σακάκι
(historical) A loose outer jacket, cloak, coat, overcoat, greatcoat, three-quarter coat.

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ palettes n
παλέτα
(painting) A thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours.

palimpsest /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/ palimpsests n
παλίμψηστος παλίμψηστο
A manuscript or document that has been erased or scraped clean, for reuse of the paper, parchment, vellum, or other medium on which it was written.

palindrome /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpælɪndɹəʊm/ palindromes n
καρκινική γραφή καρκινική επιγραφή
A word, phrase, number or any other sequence of units which has the property of reading the same forwards as it does backwards, character for character, sometimes disregarding punctuation, capitalization and diacritics.

palingenesis /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnəsiz/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnəsəs/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnɪsiːz/ /ˌpælɪnˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ palingeneses n
παλιγγενεσία
(philosophy, theology, historical) Spiritual rebirth through the transmigration of the soul.
(uncountable, biology, chiefly, historical, or, obsolete) The apparent repetition, during the development of a single embryo, of changes that occurred previously in the evolution of its species.

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ palladiums n
παλλάδιο
A chemical element (symbol Pd) with an atomic number of 46: a rare, lustrous silvery-white metal.

pallbearer pallbearers n
νεκροπομπός συνοδός φερέτρου
One called upon to carry or bear the casket at a funeral.

palliative /ˈpalɪətɪv/ /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/ /ˈpæli.ətɪv/ more palliative most palliative adj
καταπραϋντικός
(medicine) Minimising the progression of a disease and relieving undesirable symptoms for as long as possible, rather than attempting to cure the (usually incurable) disease.

palliative care n
παρηγορητική φροντίδα
A specialized area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients.

pallid /ˈpælɪd/ pallider pallidest adj
κατάχλωμος πελιδνός
Appearing weak, pale, or wan.

pallor /ˈpælə/ /ˈpælɚ/ pallors n
ωχρότητα
Unnatural paleness, especially as a sign of sickness or distress.

palm /pæm/ /pɑlm/ /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ /pɔlm/ /pɔm/ /ˈpam/ /ˈpæm/ [pɑːm] [pɒːm] palms n
παλάμη
The inner and somewhat concave part of the human hand that extends from the wrist to the bases of the fingers.

palm fat palm fats n
λίπος φοίνικα
A solid form of the vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of oil palms.

palm oil palm oils n
φοινικέλαιο
An edible plant oil derived from the mesocarp (reddish pulp) of the fruit of the oil palm (Elaeis guineensis).

palm sugar palm sugars n
ζάχαρη φοίνικα
sugar made from the sap of various species of palm tree, family Arecaceae.

palm tree palm trees n
φοίνικας
A tree of the family Arecaceae usually characterised by having a single stem or trunk, directly from which sprout several leaves or fronds giving a shape like an outstretched hand.

palpable /ˈpalpəbəl/ /ˈpælpəbəl/ more palpable most palpable adj
αισθητός απτός ψηλαφητός
Capable of being touched, felt or handled; touchable, tangible.
προφανής
(figurative) Obvious or easily perceived; noticeable.
ψηλαφητός
(medicine) That can be detected by palpation.

palpate /ˈpælpeɪt/ v
ψηλαφώ
To examine or otherwise explore through touch, particularly (medical) in reference to an area or organ of the human body.

palpation palpations n
ψαύση ψηλάφιση
(medicine) The act of feeling or pushing on various parts of a patient’s body to determine medical condition such as the normality of organs or the presence or absence of tumors, swelling, muscle tension, etc.

palpitation palpitations n
καρδιοχτύπι παλμός
An abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness.

palsy /ˈpɔːlzi/ palsies n
παράλυση
(pathology) Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking.

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ /ˈpɔːltɹi/ paltrier paltriest adj
ασήμαντος μηδαμινός τιποτένιος
Trashy, trivial, of little value.
ισχνός μηδαμινός
Of little monetary worth.

pamper /ˈpæm.pə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæm.pɚ/ [ˈpɛəm.pɚ] v
περιποιούμαι κακομαθαίνω καλομαθαίνω κανακεύω παραχαϊδεύω
(transitive) To treat with excessive care, attention or indulgence.

pan /pæn/ pans pen n
τηγάνι ταψί
A wide, flat receptacle used around the house, especially for cooking.
Short for salt pan: a flat artificial pond used for collecting minerals from evaporated water.
τηγάνι
A cylindrical receptacle about as tall as it is wide, with one long handle, usually made of metal, used for cooking in the home.
λεκάνη
(geography, geology) An expanse of level land located in a depression, especially
τηγανιά
(roofing) The bottom flat part of a roofing panel that is between the ribs of the panel.

pan /pæn/ v
στραγγίζω
(transitive) To wash in a pan (of earth, sand etc. when searching for gold).
(transitive) To disparage; to belittle; to put down; to harshly criticize, especially a work (book, movie, etc.)

pan- prefix
παν-
all

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
Παναραβισμός
The belief in unification of the peoples and countries of the Arab World.

pan-European more pan-European most pan-European adj
πανευρωπαϊκός
Relating to, covering or serving most or all of Europe

panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ panaceae panaceas panaceæ n
πανάκεια
A remedy believed to cure all disease and prolong life that was originally sought by alchemists; a cure-all.

panarchism n
παναρχισμός

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ /ˈpæŋ.keɪk/ pancakes n
τηγανίτα τηγανόψωμο
A thin batter cake fried in a pan or on a griddle in oil or butter; in particular:

pancreas /ˈpæn-/ /ˈpæŋ.kɹi.əs/ /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ pancreases pancreata n
πάγκρεας
(anatomy) A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.

pancytopenia /ˌpænsaɪtəˈpiːnɪə/ pancytopenias n
παγκυτταροπενία παγκυτοπενία
(pathology) A reduction in the numbers of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in the blood

panda /ˈpændə/ pandas n
πάντα
(colloquial, also, attributively) Short for giant panda (“Ailuropoda melanoleuca”). [from 19th c.]

pandeism /-deɪ-/ /pænˈdiɪzəm/ /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ pandeisms n
παντεϊσμός
(religion) A belief in a god who is both pantheistic and deistic, in particular a god who designed the universe and then became it and ceased to exist separately and act consciously with respect to it.

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ more pandemic most pandemic adj
πανδημικός
(epidemiology) Of a disease: epidemic over a wide geographical area and affecting a large proportion of the population; also, of or pertaining to a disease of this nature.

pandemic /pænˈdɛmɪk/ pandemics n
πανδημία
(epidemiology) A pandemic disease; a disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population.

pandemonium /ˌpændəˈmoʊni.əm/ /ˌpændɪˈməʊnɪəm/ pandemonia pandemoniums n
πανδαιμόνιο της τρελής χαμός
A loud, wild, tumultuous protest, disorder, or chaotic situation, usually of a crowd, often violent.
πανδαιμόνιο
An outburst; loud, riotous uproar, especially of a crowd.

pandora pandoras n
λυθρίνι
Any fish of the genus Pagellus.

pandoro /panˈdɔːɹəʊ/ pandori pandoros n
παντόρο
A sweet bread loaf of Veronese origin, in the shape of a star, traditionally eaten at Christmas.

panel /ˈpænəl/ panels n
πάνελ
A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.
ομάδα
A group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc. as on a television or radio broadcast for example.

panentheism /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ n
πανενθεϊσμός
(philosophy, religion) A doctrine that the universe subsists within God, but that God nevertheless transcends or has some existence separate from the universe.

panettone /ˌpanɪˈtəʊneɪ/ /ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/ /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ panettones panettoni n
πανετόνε
A soft Italian sourdough brioche from Milan, with candied fruit, usually prepared for Christmas as a dessert.

panforte panfortes panforti n
πανφόρτε
A dense flat cake made with honey, hazelnuts, almonds, candied fruit, cocoa and spices; a speciality of Siena.

pang /peɪŋ/ /pʰæŋ/ pangs n
οξύς πόνος σουβλιά
(often, in the plural) A paroxysm of extreme physical pain or anguish; a feeling of sudden and transitory agony; a throe.
σκίρτημα
(often, in the plural) A sudden sharp feeling of an emotional or mental nature, as of joy or sorrow.

pangenesis n
παγγένεση παγγενεσία
A mechanism for heredity proposed by Charles Darwin by which the cells of the body shed "gemmules" which collect in the reproductive organs prior to fertilization.

pangram /ˈpæn.ɡɹæm/ /ˈpæŋ.ɡɹæm/ pangrams n
παντόγραμμα πάγγραμμα
A sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet.

panhandle /ˈpænˌhæn.dəl/ v
ζητιανεύω
(US) To beg for money, especially with a container in hand for receiving loose change, especially on the street, and particularly, as a bum.

panic /ˈpænɪk/ panics n
πανικός
(uncountable) Overwhelming fear or fright, often affecting groups of people or animals; (countable) an instance of this; a fright, a scare.

panic /ˈpænɪk/ v
πανικοβάλλομαι
To cause (someone) to feel panic; also, to frighten (someone) into acting hastily.

panic attack panic attacks n
κρίση πανικού
A sudden period of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms.

panic-stricken more panic-stricken most panic-stricken adj
πανικόβλητος
Very frightened, and unable to react sensibly because of panic.

pankration /pæn.ˈkɹeɪti.ɒn/ /pæŋˈkɹeɪʃən/ n
παγκράτιο
(martial arts) An Ancient Greek martial art combining aspects of boxing and wrestling, introduced in the Greek Olympic games in 648 BC.

panna cotta /ˌpanə ˈkɒtə/ panna cottas n
πανακότα
A northern Italian dessert consisting of flavoured double cream set with gelatine, often served with fruit sauce or caramel syrup.

pannier /ˈpæn.i.ɚ/ /ˈpæn.jɚ/ /ˈpæn.ɪ.ə/ panniers n
κάνιστρο καλάθι
A large basket or bag fastened, usually in pairs, to the back of a bicycle or pack animal, or carried in pairs over the shoulders.

panoply /ˈpænəpli/ panoplies n
οπλοστάσιο
(by extension, historical) A collection or display of weaponry.
πανοπλία
(historical) A complete set of armour. [from 1570s]

panopticon panopticons n
πανοπτικό
A type of prison where all the cells are visible from the center, particularly if it is not possible for those in a cell to know if they are being watched.

panorama /ˌpæn.əˈɹaː.mə/ /ˌpæn.əˈɹæm.ə/ /ˌpæn.əˈɹɑː.mə/ [ˌpɛən.əˈɹɑː.mə] [ˌpɛən.əˈɹɛəm.ə] panoramas panoramata n
πανόραμα
An unbroken view of an entire surrounding area.
A picture or series of pictures representing a continuous scene.

panoramic /ˌpænəˈɹæmɪk/ more panoramic most panoramic adj
πανοραμικός
Of or pertaining to a panorama; with a wide view.

panpipes n
σύριγγα
(musical instrument) An instrument consisting of a series of ten or more tubes of different lengths, typically closed at the bottom and open at the top. The instrument is played by blowing across the open end at the top.

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ /pænˈsaɪ(ˌ)kɪz(ə)m/ panpsychisms n
παμψυχία παμψυχισμός
(philosophy, metaphysics, uncountable) The doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect.

pansy /ˈpæn.zi/ pansies n
πανσές
A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.

pant /pænt/ v
λαχανιάζω αγκομαχάω
(ambitransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

pantaloons n
παντελόνι
An article of clothing covering each leg separately, that covers the area from the waist to the ankle.

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ pantheisms n
πανθεϊσμός
(religion) The belief that the Universe is in some sense divine and should be revered. Pantheism identifies the universe with God but denies any personality or transcendence of such a God.

pantheon panthea pantheons n
πάνθεον πάνθεο
A temple dedicated to all the gods.
πάνθεο πάνθεον
(mythology) All the gods of a particular people or religion, particularly the ancient Greek gods residing on Olympus, considered as a group.
(by extension) A category or classification denoting the most honored persons of a group.

panther /ˈpeɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpæntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ panthers n
πάνθηρας
Any of various big cats with black fur; most especially, the black-coated leopard of India.
Any big cat of the genus Panthera.

panties n
κιλότα
Underpants for women and girls.

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ [ˈpant(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpeənt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] [ˈpænt(ʰ)ɹ̥i] pantries n
αποθήκη τροφίμων κελλάρι
A small room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen, dedicated to shelf-stable food storage and/or storing kitchenware, like a larder, but smaller.

pants /pænts/ n
παντελόνι
(chiefly, North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Philippines) An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers. [from 19th c.]
σώβρακο κιλότα
(chiefly, UK) An undergarment that covers the genitals and often the buttocks and the neighbouring parts of the body; underpants. [from 19th c.]

pantyliner /ˌpæntiˈlaɪnə/ pantyliners n
σερβιετάκι
A pad worn on the inner surface of women's underwear, up against the vulva, during a low-flow day of the menstrual period, designed to absorb small, spotty quantities of menstrual fluid, in contrast to a tampon or sanitary napkin, worn on heavy-flow days.

pap /pæp/ paps n
νιανιά
(uncountable) Food in the form of a soft paste, often a porridge, especially as given to very young children.

papakha papakhas n
παπάχα
A fur or sometimes wool hat traditionally worn by men throughout the Caucasus and Central Asia; its shape varies from hemispherical to cylindrical, which may be slightly tapered in either direction.

paparazzo /ˌpæpəˈɹætsəʊ/ /ˌpɑpəˈɹɑtsoʊ/ paparazzi paparazzos n
παπαράτσι
A freelance photographer who sells photographs of celebrities to the media, especially one who pursues celebrities and attempts to obtain candid photographs.

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ /pəˈpɑːjə/ papayas n
παπάγια
The fruit of this tree.

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] adj
χάρτινος χαρτί
Made of paper.

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ [ˈpeɪpə(r)] [ˈpeːpə(r)] [ˈpʰeɪpɚ] papers n
χαρτί
A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
(rock paper scissors) An open hand (a handshape resembling a sheet of paper), that beats rock and loses to scissors. It loses to lizard and beats Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.
έγγραφο χαρτί
A written document, generally shorter than a book (white paper, term paper), in particular one written for the Government.

paper clip paper clips n
συνδετήρας
A small, folded, wire or plastic device used to hold sheets of paper together.

paper money /ˌpeɪpə ˈmʌni/ /ˌpeɪpəɹ ˈmʌni/ n
χαρτονόμισμα
Cash in the form of banknotes.

paper tiger paper tigers n
χάρτινη τίγρη
(idiomatic) A seemingly fierce or powerful person, country or organisation without the ability to back up their words; apparently powerful but actually ineffective.

paper towel paper towels n
χαρτί κουζίνας
(Britain) A sheet of absorbent paper dispensed in restrooms, usually used for drying washed hands.

paperback /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/ adj
χαρτόδετος
(of a book) Having flexible binding.

paperback /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.bæk/ paperbacks n
χαρτόδετο βιβλίο

paperweight paperweights n
πρες παπιέ
A small, decorative, somewhat weighty object placed on one or more pieces of paper to keep them from fluttering away.

papilloma papillomas papillomata n
θήλωμα
(pathology, oncology) An epithelial tumour, usually benign, with the appearance of a papilla

papist /ˈpeɪp.ɪst/ papists n
παπικός
(religious slur, Christianity) A Roman Catholic, whose loyalties are seen to be with the papacy in Rome.

paprika /pæpˈɹiːkə/ /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɪkə/ paprikas n
πάπρικα κοκκινοπίπερο
A bright reddish orange colour resembling that of the ground spice.

papyrology papyrologies n
παπυρολογία
The study of papyrus, particularly the branch of archeology concerning ancient texts written on papyrus.

papyrus /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ papyri papyruses n
πάπυρος
(usually, uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley, paper reed.
(usually, uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant.
(countable) A scroll or document written on papyrus.

par excellence /ˌpɑɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˈɛksəlɑːns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˈɛksəlɒ̃s/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑːns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɒ̃s/ adj
κατ' εξοχήν
Being a quintessential example of a general type.

para- prefix
παρα-
above, over

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.bəl/ parables n
παραβολή
A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ parabolae parabolas parabolæ n
παραβολή
(geometry) The conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to a tangent plane to the cone; the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus) and line (the directrix).

paracentesis paracenteses n
παρακέντηση
(surgery) A medical procedure involving needle drainage of fluid from a body cavity, most commonly the abdomen.

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ parachutes n
αλεξίπτωτο
(aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.

parachutist parachutists n
αλεξιπτωτιστής
Someone who jumps from an aircraft using a parachute, especially as a sport.

paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ paracletes n
παράκλητος
An advocate or helper.

paraclinical adj
παρακλινικός

paracosm /ˈpæɹəˌkɒz(ə)m/ paracosms n
παράκοσμος παραμυθοχώρα
A detailed imaginary world, especially one created by a child.

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ parades n
παρέλαση
A public procession, especially one commemorating a holiday or special event or (dated) in protest.

paradigm /ˈpeɪ.ɹə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.dɑɪm/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪm/ paradigmata paradigms n
παράδειγμα
A pattern, a way of doing something, especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.
(linguistics) A set of all forms which contain a common element, especially the set of all inflectional forms of a word or a particular grammatical category.

paradise /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.daɪs/ paradises n
παράδεισος
(figuratively) A very pleasant place, such as a place full of lush vegetation.
(slang) The upper gallery in a theatre.

paradox /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɑks/ /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɒks/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌdɑks/ paradoxes n
παραδοξολογία παράδοξο
An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
αντίφαση
A person or thing having contradictory properties.
παράδοξο
(uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.

paraffin /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ paraffins n
παραφίνη
(chemistry) Any member of the alkane hydrocarbons.

paraffin oil paraffin oils n
παραφινέλαιο

paragliding /ˈpæɹəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ n
αλεξίπτωτο πλαγιάς
The sport of gliding with a paraglider.

paragoge /pæɹəˈɡəʊd͡ʒi/ paragoges n
παραγωγοί
(grammar, prosody) The addition of a sound, syllable or letter to the end of a word, either through natural development or as a grammatical function.

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ paragraphs n
παράγραφος
A passage in text that starts on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented, and usually marks a change of topic.
(originally) A mark or note set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, such as a change of subject.

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹæf/ /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ v
παραγραφοποιώ
To sort text into paragraphs.

parakeet /paɹəˈkiːt/ /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ /ˈpɛɹəkit/ parakeets n
παπαγαλίνα
Any of various species of small parrot primarily of tropical regions. [from 16th c.]

parallactic adj
παραλλακτικός
Of or pertaining to parallax

parallax /ˈpæɹ.əˌlæks/ parallaxes n
παράλλαξη
An apparent shift in the position of two stationary objects relative to each other as viewed by an observer, due to a change in observer position.

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ adj
παράλληλος
Equally distant from one another at all points.
Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
(computing) Involving the processing of multiple tasks at the same time.

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ more parallel most parallel adv
παράλληλα
With a parallel relationship.

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ parallels n
παράλληλος
A line of latitude.
(military) One of a series of long trenches constructed before a besieged fortress, by the besieging force, as a cover for troops supporting the attacking batteries. They are roughly parallel to the line of outer defenses of the fortress.

parallel /ˈpæɹ.əˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əˌlɛl/ v
παραλληλίζω
To compare or liken something to something else.

parallel bars n
δίζυγο
A set of apparatus consisting of two horizontal bars at a small distance apart, upon which acts of swinging and holding and jumping and dips are performed.

parallel port parallel ports n
παράλληλη θύρα
(computing) A physical interface capable of transmitting multiple bits of data simultaneously.

parallel universe parallel universes n
παράλληλο σύμπαν
(sciences, scifi, cosmology) A universe that exists separately alongside another universe, as part of a multiverse.

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəlɛˈlɛpɪpɛd/ /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ parallelepipeds n
παραλληλεπίπεδο
(geometry) A solid figure, having six faces, all parallelograms, all opposite faces being similar and parallel.

parallelism /ˈpaɹəlɛlɪz(ə)m/ parallelisms n
παραλληλισμός παραλληλία παραλληλότητα
The state or condition of being parallel; agreement in direction, tendency, or character.
αντιστοιχία παραλληλισμός
The state of being in agreement or similarity; resemblance, correspondence, analogy.
παραλληλισμός
(rhetoric, grammar) The juxtaposition of two or more identical or equivalent syntactic constructions, especially those expressing the same sentiment with slight modifications, introduced for rhetorical effect.

parallelly adv
παράλληλα
in a parallel position or direction, even equidistant

parallelogram /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/ parallelograms n
παραλληλόγραμμο
(geometry) A convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length.

paralysis /pəˈɹæləsəs/ paralyses n
παράλυση
(pathology) The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.

paramedic /ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ paramedics n
διασώστης παραϊατρικό προσωπικό
An individual trained to medically stabilize people through various interventions, victims of trauma or medical events outside of a hospital setting and preparing them for transport to a medical facility.

parameter /pəˈɹæm.ə.tɚ/ /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tə/ [pəˈɹæm.ə.ɾɚ] parameters n
παράμετρος
A value kept constant during an experiment, equation, calculation, or similar, but varied over other versions of the experiment, equation, calculation, etc.
(programming) An input variable of a function definition, that gets an actual value (argument) at execution time.

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
παραστρατιωτικός
relating to a paramilitary [1935]

paramour /ˈpæ.ɹə.mɔː/ /ˈpæ.ɹə.mʊə/ /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/ paramours n
εραστής ερωμένη ερωμένος
(somewhat, archaic) An illicit lover, either male or female.

paranoia /ˌpæɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ paranoias paranoiæ n
παράνοια καχυποψία
The obsolete name for a psychotic disorder, now called delusional disorder, often (in one of 6 subtypes) characterized by delusions of persecution and perceived threat against the individual affected with the disorder, and often associated with false accusations and general mistrust of others
Extreme, irrational distrust of others.

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ more paranoid most paranoid adj
παρανοϊκός
Of, related to, or suffering from clinical paranoia
(informal) Exhibiting excessive fear, suspicion, or distrust

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ paranoids n
παρανοϊκός
Someone suffering from paranoia

paranoid schizophrenia paranoid schizophrenias n
παρανοειδής σχιζοφρένεια
(psychiatry) A form of schizophrenia that is accompanied by delusions, either of persecution, grandeur or jealousy.

paranormal more paranormal most paranormal adj
αφύσικος παραφυσικός υπερφυσικός
That (ostensibly) cannot be explained by what scientists know; supernatural; especially of or pertaining to ghosts, spirits, and supposed abilities like telepathy.

paraphilia /ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/ paraphiliae paraphilias n
παραφιλία
(sexology) Sexual arousal in response to sexual objects or situations which may interfere with the capacity for reciprocal affectionate sexual activity or lead to clinically significant distress or impairment (e.g. are obligatory, require participation of unconsenting individuals, lead to legal issues).

paraphrase /ˈpæɹəfɹeɪz/ paraphrases n
παράφρασις
A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning.

paraphrenia paraphrenias n
παραφρενία
(psychiatry) Any of a group of psychotic illnesses involving delusions, distinct from paranoia and schizophrenia.

paraplegia paraplegias n
παραπληγία
(pathology) A condition where the lower half of a patient's body is paralyzed and cannot move.

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ parapsychologies n
παραψυχολογία
The study of alleged paranormal phenomena; psychic or occult phenomena, such as telepathy and ghosts.

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ parasites n
παράσιτο
(pejorative) A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. [from 16th c.]
(biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.

parasitic /ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ [ˌpæɹ.əˈsɪɾ.ɪk] [ˌpɛɹ.əˈsɪɾ.ɪk] more parasitic most parasitic adj
παρασιτικός
Of or pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite.
Exploiting another for personal gain.

parasitism /ˈpæɹəs(a)ɪˌtɪzm̩/ parasitisms n
παρασιτισμός
(ecology) Interaction between two organisms, in which one organism (the parasite) benefits and the other (the host) is harmed.

parasol /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ parasols n
παρασόλ
A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.

parasomnia parasomnias n
παραϋπνία
(psychiatry, medicine) Any of several sleep disorders.

paraspinal adj
παρασπονδυλικός
(anatomy) adjacent to the spine

parasympathetic /ˌpa.ɹə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpæɹ.ə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
παρασυμπαθητικός
(neuroanatomy, neurology, relational) Of or relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that inhibits or opposes the effects of the sympathetic nervous system. It consists of nerves arising from the brain and the lower end of the spinal cord and supplying the internal organs, blood vessels, and glands.

parasympathetic nervous system parasympathetic nervous systems n
παρασυμπαθητικό νευρικό σύστημα
(neuroanatomy) One of the divisions of the autonomic nervous system, based between the brain and the spinal cord, that slows the heart and relaxes muscles.

parasynthesis parasyntheses n
παρασύνθεση

parataxis /paɹəˈtaksɪs/ parataxes n
παράταξις
(grammar) Speech or writing in which clauses or phrases are placed together without being separated by conjunctions, for example "I came; I saw; I conquered".

parathyroid gland parathyroid glands n
παραθυρεοειδής αδένας
(anatomy) Any one of four endocrine glands situated in the neck, usually within a thyroid gland, which produce parathyroid hormone.

paratrooper paratroopers n
αλεξιπτωτιστής αλεξιπτωτίστρια
A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft.

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] parcels n
δέμα
A package wrapped for shipment.

parch /pɑɹt͡ʃ/ /pɑːtʃ/ v
ξηραίνω
(transitive) To dry to extremity; to shrivel with heat.
ξηραίνομαι
(intransitive) To become superficially burnt; to become sunburned.

parchment /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ /ˈpʰɑɹt͡ʃmənt/ parchments n
περγαμηνή
Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.
A document made on such material.
A diploma (traditionally written on parchment).
Stiff paper imitating that material.

parchment paper parchment papers n
λαδόκολλα
Cellulose-based paper used in baking as a disposable nonstick surface.

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] interjection
συγγνώμη;
Often used when someone does not understand what another person says.

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] pardons n
συγγνώμη συχώρεση
Forgiveness for an offence.
αμνηστεία χάρη
(legal) An order that releases a convicted criminal without further punishment, prevents future punishment, or (in some jurisdictions) removes an offence from a person's criminal record, as if it had never been committed.

pardon /ˈpaːdɘn/ /ˈpɑɹd(ə)n/ /ˈpɑːdn̩/ [ˈpʰäːɾɘn] [ˈpʰɑ˞dn̩] v
συγχωρώ
(transitive) To forgive (a person).

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
συγγνώμη
(idiomatic) Sorry; said as an apology.
ορίστε
(idiomatic, North America) Polite expression to ask someone to repeat an utterance.

pardon my French /ˌpɑɹd(ə)n maɪ ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃ/ /ˌpɑːdn̩ maɪ ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃ/ v
συγγνώμη για τα γαλλικά μου!
(intransitive, idiomatic, often, humorous) To excuse the speaker's frankness of expression or profanity.

pareidolia /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpæɹ.iˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛɹ.iˈdoʊ.li.ə/ pareidolias n
παρειδωλία
(psychology) The tendency to interpret a vague stimulus as something known to the observer, such as interpreting marks on Mars as canals, seeing shapes in clouds, or hearing hidden messages in music.

parenchyma /pəˈɹɛŋ.kɪm.ə/ parenchymas parenchymata n
παρέγχυμα
(anatomy) The functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connective and supporting tissue.

parent /ˈpæɹ.ənt/ /ˈpɛə.ɹənt/ /ˈpɛɚ.ənt/ parents n
γονέας γεννήτορας
One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father. [from 15th c.]
γονέας
A person who acts as a parent in rearing a child; a step-parent or adoptive parent.

parent company parent companies n
μητρική εταιρεία
(business) A company that owns or controls one or more other companies.

parent-in-law parents-in-law n
πεθερικά
One's spouse's parent.

parental more parental most parental adj
γονεϊκός γονικός
Of or relating to a parent.

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ parentheses n
παρένθεση
A clause, phrase or word which is inserted (usually for explanation or amplification) into a passage which is already grammatically complete, and usually marked off with brackets, commas or dashes.
(rhetoric) A digression; the use of such digressions.
(mathematics, logic) Such brackets as used to clarify expressions by grouping those terms affected by a common operator, or to enclose the components of a vector or the elements of a matrix.
παρένθεση παρενθέσεις
Either of a pair of brackets, especially round brackets, ( and ) (used to enclose parenthetical material in a text).

pareo /ˈpɑː(ɹ)i.əʊ/ pareos n
παρεό
A wraparound garment, worn by men or women, similar to a Malaysian sarong.

parietal lobe /pəˈɹaɪətəl ˌloʊb/ parietal lobes n
βρεγματικός λοβός
(anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain.

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ parishes n
ενορία
In the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Church, an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church.
The community attending that church; the members of the parish.
(US) An ecclesiastical society, usually not bounded by territorial limits, but composed of those persons who choose to unite under the charge of a particular priest, clergyman, or minister; also, loosely, the territory in which the members of a congregation live.
A civil subdivision of a British county, often corresponding to an earlier ecclesiastical parish.

parish church parish churches n
ενοριακός ναός ενοριακή εκκλησία
A church that serves as the religious centre of a parish; the basic administrative unit of episcopal churches.

parisyllabic adj
ισοσύλλαβος
(grammar) Having the same number of syllables in all its inflections.

park /pɐk/ /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] parks n
πάρκο
An area of land set aside for environment preservation or recreation.

park /pɐk/ /pɑɹk/ [pɑɹk] [pʰäːk] [pʰɑɹk] [pʰɑːk] [pʰɒək] v
παρκάρω
(transitive) To bring (something such as a vehicle) to a halt or store in a specified place.

parking brake parking brakes n
χειρόφρενο
A brake in a vehicle that can be set to avoid the vehicle rolling down a hill or being pushed away.

parking lot parking lots n
πάρκινγκ στάθμευση χώρος στάθμευσης
(North America, Philippines, Malaysia) An open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use.

parking meter parking meters n
παρκόμετρο
A device, located by a parking space, that collects payment in exchange for the right to park a vehicle for a specified time.

parking ticket /ˈpɑɹ.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ /ˈpɑː.kɪŋ ˈtɪk.ɪt/ parking tickets n
κλήση
A legal summons issued for parking a motor vehicle in a place where such parking is restricted, or beyond the time paid for.

parkinsonian adj
παρκινσονικός

parkour /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ /pɑːˈkɔː/ /pɑːˈkʊə/ n
παρκούρ
(sport) An athletic discipline, in which practitioners traverse any environment in the most efficient way possible using their physical abilities, and which commonly involves running, jumping, vaulting, rolling, flipping, and other similar physical movements.

parliament /ˈpaːləmənt/ /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ /ˈpɑːlɪəmənt/ parliaments n
κοινοβούλιο βουλή
In many countries, the legislative branch of government, a deliberative assembly or set of assemblies whose elected or appointed members meet to debate the major political issues of the day, make, amend, and repeal laws, authorize the executive branch of government to spend money, and in some cases exercise judicial powers; a legislature. [from 14th c.]
A particular assembly of the members of such a legislature, as convened for a specific purpose or period of time (commonly designated with an ordinal number – for example, first parliament or 12th parliament – or a descriptive adjective – for example, Long Parliament, Short Parliament and Rump Parliament). [from 14th c.]

parliamentary /ˌpaːləˈment(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑɹləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌpɑːləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
κοινοβουλευτικός
Of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament.

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ parodies n
παρωδία
A work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.
(countable, archaic) A popular maxim, adage, or proverb.

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ v
παρωδώ
(transitive) To make a parody of something.

paronym paronyms n
παρώνυμο
(rare) A near-homophone, a word that sounds like another word.

paroxysm /ˈpæ.ɹək.ˌsɪ.zəm/ paroxysms n
παροξυσμός
A random or sudden outburst (of activity).
A sudden recurrence of a disease, such as a seizure or a coughing fit.

paroxytone /pəˈɹɒk.sɪˌtəʊn/ adj
παροξύτονος
(linguistics, of a word) Having the stress or accent on the penultimate syllable.

paroxytone /pəˈɹɒk.sɪˌtəʊn/ paroxytones n
παροξύτονος
(linguistics) A paroxytone word.

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ /ˈpɛɹət/ parrots n
παπαγάλος
A kind of bird, many species of which are colorful and able to mimic human speech, of the order Psittaciformes or (narrowly) of the family Psittacidae.
(metaphorical) A parroter; a person who repeats the words or ideas of others.

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ /ˈpɛɹət/ v
παπαγαλίζω
(transitive) To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.

parrotfish parrotfish parrotfishes n
σκάρος
Any of several tropical marine fish of the family Scaridae known for their beak-like mass of teeth used to scrape algae from rocks or coral.

parroting parrotings n
παπαγαλία
mindless repetition of words or ideas

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ parsleys n
μαϊντανός πετροσέλινο
(countable, uncountable) A bright green, biennial herb, Petroselinum crispum, having many cultivars.

parsnip /ˈpɑɹ.snɪp/ /ˈpɑː.snɪp/ parsnips n
παστινάκη παστινάκα
A biennial plant, Pastinaca sativa, related to the carrot.
παστινάκι παστινάκα
The root of the parsnip, when used as a vegetable.

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ parts n
μέρος τμήμα
A fraction of a whole.

part of speech parts of speech n
μέρος του λόγου
(grammar) A linguistic category of words sharing syntactic or morphological behaviour and semantic properties, such as noun or verb.

partake /pɑɹˈteɪk/ /pɑːˈteɪk/ v
κοινωνώ μεταλαμβάνω μοιράζομαι παίρνω μέρος παίρνω μερίδιο συνεργώ σε
(intransitive, formal) To take part in an activity; to participate.
κοινωνώ μεταλαμβάνω
(intransitive) To take a share or portion (of or in).

parthenogenesis /ˌpɑɹθənoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ /ˌpɑɹθɪnoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ /ˌpɑːθənəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ /ˌpɑːθɪnəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ parthenogeneses n
παρθενογένεση
(biology, countable, uncountable) (An instance of) reproduction by the development of a single gamete (an ovum or ovule) without fertilisation by a gamete of the opposite sex; compare monogenesis, metagenesis, and heterogamy.

partial /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ /ˈpɑːʃəl/ more partial most partial adj
μερικός
existing as a part or portion; incomplete
(mathematics) of or relating to a partial derivative or partial differential

partial differential equation partial differential equations n
μερική διαφορική εξίσωση
(calculus) A differential equation that involves the partial derivatives of a function of several variables.

partially /ˈpɑɹʃəli/ /ˈpɑːʃəli/ adv
εν μέρει μερικώς
To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ /pəɹˈtɪsəpənt/ participants n
συμμετέχων
συμμέτοχος μετέχων
One who participates.

participate /pɑɹˈtɪsəpeɪt/ /pɑɹˈtɪsəpət/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpət/ v
συμμετέχω
(intransitive) To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something). [from 16th c.]

participation /pɑɹˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ participations n
συμμετοχή
The act of participating, of taking part in something.

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪsɪpəl/ participles n
μετοχή
(grammar) A form of a verb that may function as an adjective or noun. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ particles n
μόριο σωματίδιο
A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something. [from 14th c.]
σωματίδιο μόριο
(physics) Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle. [from 19th c.]
μόριο
(linguistics) A part of speech that has no inherent lexical definition but must be associated with another word to impart meaning, often a grammatical category: for example, the English word to in a full infinitive phrase (to eat) or O in a vocative phrase (O Canada), or as a discourse marker (mmm).

particle accelerator particle accelerators n
επιταχυντής σωματιδίων
A device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds, for the purpose of inducing high energy reactions or producing high energy radiation.

particle physics n
σωματιδιακή φυσική φυσική των στοιχειωδών σωματιδίων

partisan /-sən/ /-zən/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.sæn/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.zæn/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾə.sən/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.sən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/ more partisan most partisan adj
μεροληπτικός
Adherent to a party or faction; especially, having the character of blind, passionate, or unreasonable adherence to a party.

partisan /-sən/ /-zən/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.sæn/ /ˈpaː.tɪ.zæn/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾə.sən/ /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.sən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ /ˌpɑː.tɪˈzæn/ partisans n
οπαδός
An adherent to a party or faction.
θιασιώτης οπαδός
A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.

partition /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃən/ /pɑɹˈtɪ.ʃɪn/ partitions n
διαμερισμός διχοτόμηση μερισμός τεμαχισμός
An action which divides a thing into parts, or separates one thing from another.
χώρισμα
A vertical structure that divides a room.
διαμέρισμα διαμερισμός διχοτόμηση κατάτμηση μέρισμα μερισμός
That which divides or separates; that by which different things, or distinct parts of the same thing, are separated; boundary; dividing line or space.
κατάτμηση
(computing) A section of a hard disk separately formatted.
διαίρεση διχοτόμηση τμήμα
(set theory) A collection of non-empty, disjoint subsets of a set whose union is the set itself (i.e. all elements of the set are contained in exactly one of the subsets).

partitive partitives n
μεριστικός
(grammar) A partitive word, phrase or case.

partner /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɑɹʔnɚ] partners n
παρτενέρ
Someone with whom one dances in a two-person dance.
συμπαίκτης συμπαίκτρια
Someone with whom one plays on the same side in a game, such as card games or doubles tennis.
(nautical) One of the pieces of wood comprising the framework which strengthens the deck of a wooden ship around the holes through which the mast and other fittings pass.
(Jamaica) A group financial arrangement in which each member contributes a set amount of money over a set period.
συνέταιρος
A member of a business or law partnership.
σύντροφος
Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.
A spouse or other person with whom one shares a domestic, romantic or sexual bond.

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ partridge partridges n
πέρδικα
(ornithology) Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.

parturition /ˌpɑː(ɹ)tjʊˈɹɪʃən/ /ˌpɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃəˈɹɪʃən/ parturitions n
γέννα τοκετός
The act of giving birth; childbirth.

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ti/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ [ˈpʰɑ(ː)ɾi] [ˈpʰɑɹɾi] parties n
πάρτι γιορτή
A gathering of acquaintances so that one of them may offer items for sale to the rest of them.

party wall party walls n
μεσοτοιχία
A commonly shared wall dividing two properties within a row house (or terrace)

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑɹ.və.nu/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ /ˈpɑː.və.nuː/ adj
νεόπλουτος
Being a parvenu; also, like, having the characteristics of, or associated with a parvenu.

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑɹ.və.nu/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ /ˈpɑː.və.nuː/ parvenus n
νεόπλουτος
A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, privileges, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class.

pasha /ˈpæʃə/ /ˈpɑʃə/ pashas n
πασάς
(historical) A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.

pashalik pashaliks n
πασαλίκι

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] passes n
διάβαση πέρασμα στενό
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.
άδεια πάσο
A document granting permission to pass or to go and come; a passport; a ticket permitting free transit or admission

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas] [pʰaːs] [pʰeəs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs] [pʰæs] [pʰɐːs] [pʰɑːs] [pʰɛəs] v
περνάω
(ditransitive) To cause to move or go; to send; to transfer from one person, place, or condition to another.
αφήνω
(intransitive, legal) To be conveyed or transferred by will, deed, or other instrument of conveyance.
περνάω πάω πάσο πασάρω
(transitive) To cause to advance by stages of progress; to carry on with success through an ordeal, examination, or action; specifically, to give legal or official sanction to; to ratify; to enact; to approve as valid and just.
φεύγω
(transitive) To transcend; to surpass; to excel; to exceed.

pass away v
αφήνω την τελευταία μου πνοή ξεψυχώ
(archaic, literary) To disappear; to cease to be; to be no more.

pass on v
κληροδοτώ
To transfer (something) to someone, especially by handing or bequeathing it to the next person in a series.
αποποιούμαι αρνούμαι
To skip or decline.

passable more passable most passable adj
διαβατός
That may be passed or traversed.
μέτριος υποφερτός
Tolerable; adequate; no more than satisfactory.

passacaglia /ˌpasəˈkɑːlɪ.ə/ /ˌpɑsəˈkɑljə/ passacaglias n
πασσακάλια
(music genre) A form of historical Spanish or Italian dance characterised by a serious nature, triple metre, and use of a ground bass.

passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ passages n
απόσπασμα εδάφιο μελωδία περικοπή χωρίο
A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning.
διάβαση διέλευση πέρασμα
Part of a path or journey.
έγκριση ψήφιση
The official approval of a bill or act by a parliament. [from 17th c.]
δίοδος διάδρομος
A passageway or corridor.

passageway passageways n
διάδρομος
A covered walkway, between rooms or buildings.
πέρασμα
Any way for passing in, out or through something.

passenger /ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚ/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ passengers n
επιβάτης αργόμισθος επιβάτιδα
One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.
εκτοπιστής
(falconry) A young hunting bird that can fly and is taken while it is still in its first year.

passenger kilometer passenger kilometers n
επιβατοχιλιόμετρα
(transportation) A kilometer traveled by a passenger, used as a unit of measure.

passenger train passenger trains n
επιβατική αμαξοστοιχία
(rail) A train whose primary function is to carry passengers.

passer-by /ˈpæs.ɚˌbaɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.baɪ/ /ˈpɑː.sə.bɑɪ/ passers-by n
διαβάτης
A person who is passing by (that is, walking past).

passim /ˈpæsɪm/ adj
σποράδην
(rare) That which occurs at various places throughout a text

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ passings n
πάσα
(sports) The act of passing a ball etc. to another player. [from 19th c.]

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] passions n
πάθος
Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.
Fervor, determination.
πάθος έρωτας
An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.
πάθη
(Christianity, usually capitalized) The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.

passion fruit passion fruit passion fruits n
φρούτο του πάθους
(uncountable) The flesh of the edible fruit.

passionate /ˈpæʃənət/ /ˈpæʃənɪt/ more passionate most passionate adj
παθιασμένος
Fired with intense feeling.

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ more passive most passive adj
παθητική
(grammar) Being in the passive voice.

passive voice passive voices n
παθητική φωνή
(grammar) The form of a transitive verb in which its subject receives the action.

passive-aggressive more passive-aggressive most passive-aggressive adj
παθητικοεπιθετικός
(psychology) Showing passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to following authoritative instructions in interpersonal or occupational situations.

passkey passkeys n
πασπαρτού
A key, especially in a hotel, that allows someone in authority to open any door.

passphrase passphrases n
φράση πρόσβασης
(computing) A password that comprises a whole phrase.

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ passports n
διαβατήριο
An official document normally used for international journeys, which proves the identity and nationality of the person for whom it was issued.
(figuratively) Something which enables someone to do or achieve something.

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɝd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ passwords n
κωδικός συνθηματικό
(military, security) A word relayed to a person to gain admittance to a place or to gain access to information.
κωδικός συνθηματικό κωδικός πρόσβασης
(computing, cryptography) A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, and so on; archetypally a word#Noun but nowadays often an alphanumeric#Adjective string or a phrase#Noun.

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ more past most past adj
παρελθών περασμένος πρωτύτερος πρότερος τα περασμένα
Having already happened; in the past; finished. [from 14th c.]
παρελθών περασμένος πρωτύτερος πρότερος πρώην τέως
Of a period of time: having just gone by; previous. [from 15th c.]
παρελθοντικός
(grammar) Of a tense, expressing action that has already happened or a previously-existing state. [from 18th c.]

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ more past most past adv
επέκεινα πέρα
In a direction that passes.

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ pasts n
παρελθόν
The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
αόριστος
(grammar) The past tense.

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ preposition
πέρα
Beyond in place or quantity

past continuous n
παρατατικός
(grammar) A tense used to describe actions and states continued in the past.

past participle past participles n
παρελθοντική μετοχή
(grammar) A participle indicating a completed action or state.

past tense past tenses n
αόριστος
(grammar) A grammatical form (often a verb form) that refers to an event, transaction, occurrence, or object that happened (or had happened), or existed, at some time before now (the applicable reference time).

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ pastas paste n
ζυμαρικά
(uncountable) Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for eating.

pasta e fagioli /ˌpastə faˈdʒəʊlɪ/ /ˌpastə ɛ faˈdʒəʊlɪ/ n
ζυμαρικά και φασόλια φασόλια και ζυμαρικά
An Italian soup made with pasta and cannellini beans.

paste /peɪst/ pastes n
αλοιφή κόλλα πολτός
One of pounded foods, such as fish paste, liver paste, or tomato paste.
αλοιφή πολτός
A soft moist mixture, in particular:

paste /peɪst/ v
κολλώ
(transitive) To stick with paste; to cause to adhere by or as if by paste.
επικολλώ
(transitive, computing) To insert a piece of media (e.g. text, picture, audio, video) previously copied or cut from somewhere else.

pasteurisation pasteurisations n
παστερίωση
(British spelling) Heat-treatment of a perishable food to destroy heat-sensitive vegetative cells followed by immediate cooling to limit growth of the surviving cells and germination of spores.

pasteurize /ˈpæst͡ʃəɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/ v
παστεριώνω αποστειρώνω
(transitive) To heat food for the purpose of killing harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds, and yeasts.

pastichio pastichios n
παστίτσιο

pastiera pastieras n
παστιέρα
A Neapolitan tart made from wheat, eggs, and ricotta, traditionally eaten at Easter.

pastille /pæsˈtil/ /ˈpæst(ɪ)l/ pastilles n
παστίλια
An often round and somewhat flat flavoured candy or sweet.
Any small, usually round and somewhat flat, granular piece of material; a tablet.
A candy- or sweet-like lozenge, which, when sucked, releases substances that soothe a sore throat, and sometimes vapours to help unblock the nose or sinuses.

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ /ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ pastimes n
αναψυχή διασκέδαση
Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.

pastirma n
παστουρμάς παστρουμάς
A highly seasoned, air-dried cured beef in Ottoman cuisine.

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ pastors n
πάστορας ποιμένας
(Protestantism) A minister or priest in a church.
εφημέριος
(Roman Catholicism, US) The main priest serving a parish.

pastoral /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ /ˈpɑːstə.ɹəl/ /ˌpæsˈtɔːɹəl/ more pastoral most pastoral adj
βουκολικός ποιμενικός
Of or pertaining to shepherds or herders of other livestock.
ποιμαντικός
Relating to the care of souls, to the pastor of a church or to any local religious leader charged with the service of individual parishioners, i.e. a priest or rabbi.

pastrami /pæˈstɹɑːmi/ /pəˈstɹɑːmi/ pastramis n
παστουρμάς
A seasoned smoked cut of beef. Traditionally, this is made from a navel cut.

pastry /ˈpeɪstɹi/ pastries n
αρτοσκεύασμα γλύκισμα
(uncountable) The food group formed by the various kinds of pastries.

pasture /ˈpæs.tɚ/ /ˈpæs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɑːs.tjə/ /ˈpɑːs.t͡ʃə/ pastures n
βοσκότοπος λιβάδι
Land, specifically, an open field, on which livestock is kept for feeding.

pasture /ˈpæs.tɚ/ /ˈpæs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɑːs.tjə/ /ˈpɑːs.t͡ʃə/ v
βόσκω
(transitive) To move animals into a pasture.

pasty /ˈpæsti/ /ˈpɑːsti/ pasties n
μπουρέκι
A type of seasoned meat and vegetable hand pie, usually of a semicircular shape.

patch /pæt͡ʃ/ patches n
μπάλωμα
A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
επίθεμα κομπρέσα
(medicine) An adhesive piece of material, impregnated with a drug, which is worn on the skin, the drug being slowly absorbed over a period of time.
επίθεμα μπάλωμα
(computing) A patch file, a file that describes changes to be made to a computer file or files, usually changes made to a computer program that fix a programming bug.

patch /pæt͡ʃ/ v
μπαλώνω
To mend by sewing on a piece or pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.

patent /peɪ-/ /pæ-/ /ˈpeɪ-/ /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpæ-/ /ˈpætənt/ [pʰe̞ɪ-] [pʰæ̝ʔn̩t̚] patents n
πατέντα ευρεσιτεχνία
A declaration issued by a government agency that the inventor of a new invention has the sole privilege of making, selling, or using the claimed invention for a specified period.

paterfamilias paterfamiliases patresfamilias n
πάτερ φαμίλιας
A man who is the head of a household, family or tribe.

paternal /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ more paternal most paternal adj
πατρικός
Of or pertaining to one's father, his genes, his relatives, or his side of a family.
Fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father.
Received or inherited from one's father.
Acting as a father.

paternal aunt paternal aunts n
θεία θείτσα θεια
A sister of someone’s father.
The wife of a sibling of someone’s father.

paternal uncle paternal uncles n
θείος
A brother or brother-in-law of one's father. (This entry is a translation hub.)

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ] [pʰeəθ] [pʰäːθ] [pʰæθ] [pʰɐːθ] [pʰɑːθ] [pʰɛəθ] paths n
μονοπάτι ατραπός
A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.
δρόμος διαδρομή
A course taken.
μονοπάτι διαδρομή δρόμος
(computing) A human-readable specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure, such as a file system or as part of a URL.

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ more pathetic most pathetic adj
αξιολύπητος παθητικός συγκινητικός
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
άθλιος θλιβερός κακόμοιρος οικτρός
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

pathfinder pathfinders n
ιχνηλάτης
One who discovers a way or path; one who explores untraversed regions.

pathless more pathless most pathless adj
αδιάβατος
Without a path or trail.

pathogen /ˈpæθəd͡ʒn̩/ pathogens n
παθογόνος
(pathology, immunology) Any organism or substance, especially a microorganism, capable of causing disease, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. Microorganisms are not considered to be pathogenic until they have reached a population size that is large enough to cause disease.

pathogenesis pathogeneses n
παθογένεση
The origin and development of a disease.
The mechanism whereby something causes a disease.

pathognomonic /ˌpaθəɡnə(ʊ)ˈmɒnɪk/ /ˌpæθəɡnoʊˈmɑːnɪk/ adj
παθογνωμονικός
(medicine, of a sign or symptom) specifically characteristic or indicative of a particular disease or condition.

pathologist pathologists n
παθολογοανατόμος
An expert in pathology; a specialist who examines samples of body tissues for diagnostic or forensic purpose.

pathology /pəˈθɒləd͡ʒi/ pathologies n
παθολογία παθολογική ανατομία
(academic, _, medicine) The academic biomedical specialty that advances the aspects of the biomedical sciences that allow for those clinical applications and their advancements over time.
παθολογία
Pathosis: any deviation from a healthy or normal structure or function; abnormality; illness or malformation.

pathos /ˈpeɪˌθoʊs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɑs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɒs/ /ˈpeɪˌθɔs/ /ˈpæˌθoʊs/ pathoses n
πάθος
The quality or property of anything which touches the feelings or excites emotions and passions, especially that which awakens tender emotions, such as pity, sorrow, and the like; contagious warmth of feeling, action, or expression; pathetic quality.
(rhetoric) A writer or speaker's attempt to persuade an audience through appeals involving the use of strong emotions such as pity.

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ patiences n
υπομονή
The quality of being patient.
πασιέντζα
Any of various card games that can be played by one person. Called solitaire in the US and Canada.

patience of Job n
ιώβεια υπομονή ιώβειος υπομονή
(idiomatic) A great amount of patience.

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ more patient most patient patienter patientest adj
υπομονετικός
(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ patients n
ασθενής
A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

patiently /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ more patiently most patiently adv
υπομονετικά
In a patient manner.

patio /ˈpæti.əʊ/ /ˈpætioʊ/ patios n
αίθριο
A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
μεσαύλιο
An inner courtyard typical of traditional houses in some regions of Spain.

patisserie patisseries n
ζαχαροπλαστείο
(UK) a shop that sells pastries and cakes

patois /pæˈtwɑ/ /pæˈtwɑz/ /ˈpætwɑː/ /ˈpætwɑːz/ patois n
ντοπιολαλιά
A regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard.

patriarch /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ /ˈpeɪt͡ʃɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpætɹiɑːk/ patriarchs n
πατριάρχης
(Christianity) The highest form of bishop, in the ancient world having authority over other bishops in the province but now generally as an honorary title; in Roman Catholicism, considered a bishop second only to the Pope in rank. [from 9th c.]
The male head of a household or nuclear family.

patriarchal more patriarchal most patriarchal adj
πατριαρχικός
Relating to a system run by males, rather than females; relating to a patriarchy.

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ patricians n
πατρίκιος
(Ancient Rome) A member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of the plebeian order; later, one who, by right of birth or by special privilege conferred, belonged to the senior class of Romans, who, with certain property, had by right a seat in the Roman Senate.
A person of high birth; a nobleman.

patricide /ˈpætɹɪsaɪd/ patricides n
πατροκτονία
Murder of one's father.
πατροκτόνος
A murderer of his/her own father.

patrimony /ˈpat.ɹɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈpæt.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ patrimonies n
κληρονομιά πατριμόνιο
A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any male ancestor.

patriot /ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ət/ /ˈpæ.tɹi.ət/ patriots n
πατριώτης πατριώτισσα
A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.

patriotic /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɑ.tɪk/ /peɪ.tɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ /pæt.ɹi.ˈɒ.tɪk/ more patriotic most patriotic adj
πατριωτικός
Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country

patriotism /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ /ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ patriotisms n
πατριωτισμός
Love of one's country; devotion to the welfare of one's compatriots; passion which inspires one to serve one's country.

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ patrols n
περίπολος
(military) The guards who go the rounds for observation; a detachment whose duty it is to patrol.

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ v
περιπολώ
(intransitive) To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.
(transitive) To go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman

patrol boat patrol boats n
ακταιωρός
A relatively small naval vessel designed for coastal defence.

patrol car patrol cars n
περιπολικό
A police car.

patron /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ patrons n
προστάτης
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
πάτρονας
An influential, wealthy person who supported an artist, craftsman, a scholar or a noble.
ιδιοκτήτης
(obsolete, or, historical) A property owner, a landlord, a master. (Compare patroon.)

patronage /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpætɹənɪd͡ʒ/ patronages n
πατρονία
The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
πελατεία
Customers collectively; clientele; business.
πατρονάρισμα
A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.

patronym /ˈpætɹoʊnɪm/ /ˈpætɹəʊnɪm/ patronyms n
πατρώνυμο
The name of someone's father.
πατρωνυμικό πατρώνυμο
A patronymic surname.

patronymic /ˌpætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ patronymics n
πατρωνυμικός
(by extension) A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.

pattern /ˈpatn̩/ /ˈpatən/ /ˈpætɚn/ patterns n
πρότυπο υπόδειγμα
Something from which a copy is made; a model or outline. [from 14th c.]
μοτίβο
A design, motif or decoration, especially formed from regular repeated elements. [from 16th c.]
πρότυπο
A particular sequence of events, facts etc. which can be understood, used to predict the future, or seen to have a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship. [from 19th c.]

pattern matching n
αντιπαραβολή προτύπων
(computer science) the act of checking some sequence of tokens for the presence of the constituents of a pattern

patty /ˈpæti/ patties n
μπιφτέκι
(US, Australia, New Zealand) A flattened portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent, usually round but sometimes square in shape.

paucity /ˈpɑ.sɪ.ti/ /ˈpɒs.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɔs.ɪ.ti/ [ˈpɑ.sɪ.ɾi] [ˈpɔs.ɪ.ɾi] paucities n
ελαχιστότητα σπανιότητα
Fewness in number; too few.
έλλειψη
A smallness in size or amount that is insufficient; meagerness, dearth.

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːnt͡ʃ/ paunches n
κοιλιά
The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.
προκοίλι
The belly of a human, especially a large, fat protruding one.

paunchy /pˈɔːnt͡ʃi/ paunchier paunchiest adj
κοιλαράς προγάστωρ
Having a paunch; having a prominent stomach; potbellied.

pauper /ˈpoː.pə/ /ˈpɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɔ.pɚ/ /ˈpɔː.pə/ paupers n
πένης
One who is extremely poor.
άπορος ζητιάνος
One living on or eligible for public charity.

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ pauses n
παύση
A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.

pave the way /ˈpeɪv ðə ˈweɪ/ v
ανοίγω τον δρόμο
(transitive with for) To make future progress or development easier.

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ pavements n
πλακόστρωτο
(now, chiefly, North America) A paving (paved part) of a road or other thoroughfare; the roadway or road surface. [from 13th c.]

pavilion /pəˈvɪljən/ pavilions n
περίπτερο
A light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place.

paw /poː/ /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ paws n
πόδι
The soft foot of a mammal or other animal, generally a quadruped, that has claws or nails; comparable to a human hand or foot.

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ pawns n
πιόνι στρατιώτης
(chess) The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
πιόνι ενεργούμενο υποχείριο
(figurative) Someone who is being manipulated or used to some end.
ενεχυρίαση
An instance of pawning something.
ενέχυρο ενεχυροδανειστήριο
(rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ v
ενεχυριάζω
To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.

pawnbroker /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ pawnbrokers n
ενεχυροδανειστής
A person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security – which may be sold if not redeemed.

pawnshop /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ pawnshops n
ενεχυροδανειστήριο
The business premises of a pawnbroker; where loans are made, with personal property as security

paximadi paximadia n
παξιμάδι
Various forms of Greek rusk, made commonly from barley or chickpea flour, and softened with wine, water or oil before eating.

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] pays n
μισθός
Money given in return for work; salary or wages.

pay /peɪ/ [pʰeɪ] v
πληρώνω
(transitive) To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.
αποδίδω
(transitive) To be profitable for.

pay attention v
προσέχω δίνω σημασία
(idiomatic, intransitive) To attend; to be attentive; to focus one's attention.

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
εξοφλώ
(figuratively) To avenge, to exact revenge.

pay homage to v
αποτίνω φόρο τιμής
(idiom) to show honor or respect to; to honor

payday /ˈpeɪdeɪ/ paydays n
ημέρα πληρωμής
The day of the week or month, or the specific day, on which an employee's wages or salary is paid.

payer /ˈpeɪ.ɚ/ payers n
πληρωτής
One who pays; specifically, the person by whom a bill or note has been, or should be, paid.

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ payments n
πληρωμή
(uncountable) The act of paying.

payroll /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/ payrolls n
μισθοδοσία
A list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each.
(accounting) The calculation of salaries and wages and the deduction of taxes etc.; the department in a company responsible for this.

pea /piː/ peas n
αρακάς μπιζέλι
Any plant of the family Fabaceae.
μπιζέλι αρακάς
(culinary) The edible seed of Pisum sativum; the green pea.
(culinary) The edible seed of various other pea plants.

peace /piːs/ peaces n
ειρήνη ησυχία γαλήνη ηρεμία
A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony; absence of violence.
ηρεμία ειρήνη
Harmony in personal relations.
ειρήνη
A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.

peace of mind n
γαλήνη
The absence of mental turmoil or anxiety.

peace pipe peace pipes n
πίπα της ειρήνης
A tobacco pipe smoked ceremonially in certain Native American cultures that symbolizes peace among those who smoke it, and among whom it is passed around from person to person.

peace treaty peace treaties n
συνθήκη ειρήνης
An agreement to end fighting or conflict.

peacemaker /ˈpiːsmeɪkə(ɹ)/ peacemakers n
ειρηνοποιός
A person who restores peace, especially by settling disputes; one who engages in peacemaking.

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ peaches n
ροδάκινο ροδακινιά
A tree (Prunus persica), native to China and now widely cultivated throughout temperate regions, having pink flowers and edible fruit.
ροδάκινο
The soft juicy stone fruit of the peach tree, having yellow flesh, downy, red-tinted yellow skin, and a deeply sculptured pit or stone containing a single seed.
ροδακινί
(color) A light yellow-red colour.

peach blossom peach blossoms n
άνθος ροδακινιάς
The flower of a peach tree that will eventually turn into a peach.

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ peacocks n
παγώνι
A peafowl (of the genus Pavo or Afropavo), either male or female.
(entomology) Any of various Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.

peak /piːk/ peaks n
κορυφή
(geography) The top, or one of the tops, of a hill, mountain, or range, ending in a point.

peanut /ˈpiˌnʌt/ /ˈpiːnʌt/ peanuts n
φυστίκι
A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America.

peanut butter /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌ.tə/ /ˌpiːnʌtˈbʌ.tə/ peanut butters n
φυστικοβούτυρο
A spread made from ground peanuts.

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ /ˈpiːə(r)/ [pʰeə] pears n
αχλάδι αχλαδιά
A type of fruit tree (Pyrus communis).

pear-shaped more pear-shaped most pear-shaped adj
αχλαδόσχημος
Having a shape of a (typical western) pear, or in cross-section, like the cross-section of a pear.

pearl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ [pʰəːɫ] [pʰɚɫ] pearls n
μαργαριτάρι μαργαριτάρ
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.

pearl necklace pearl necklaces n
μαργαριταρένιο περιδέραιο
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pearl,‎ necklace.

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ peasants n
χωριάτα χωρική χωρικός
A member of the lowly social class that toils on the land, constituted by small farmers and tenants, sharecroppers, farmhands and other laborers on the land where they form the main labor force in agriculture and horticulture.
αγρότης
A country person.
αγροίκος
(pejorative) An uncouth, crude or ill-bred person.

peat /piːt/ peats n
τύρφη ποάνθρακας
Soil formed of dead but not fully decayed plants found in bog areas, often burned as fuel. [from 14th c.]

pecan /piːˈkæn/ /piːˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɒn/ /pəˈkɔːn/ /pɪˈkæn/ /pɪˈkɑːn/ /pɪˈkɔːn/ /ˈpiːkæn/ /ˈpiːkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkən/ /ˈpɪkæn/ pecans n
πεκάν
A smooth, thin-shelled, edible oval nut of this tree.

peck /pɛk/ v
τσιμπώ τσιμπολογώ
To seize and pick up with the beak, or as if with the beak; to bite; to eat; often with up.

pectin /ˈpɛktɪn/ pectins n
πηκτίνη
(carbohydrate) A polysaccharide extracted from the cell walls of plants, especially of fruits; under acidic conditions it forms a gel. It is often used in processed foods, especially jellies and jams where it causes thickening (setting).

pectinase pectinases n
πηκτινάση
(enzyme) Any protease that break down pectin.

pecuniary /pəˈkjuniɛɹi/ /pɪˈkjuːn(jə)ɹi/ adj
νομισματικός χρηματικός
Of, or relating to, money; monetary, financial.

pedagogue /ˈpɛdəɡɒɡ/ pedagogues n
παιδαγωγός
A teacher or instructor of children; one whose occupation is to teach the young.

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ pedaloes pedalos n
πενταλό θαλάσσιο ποδήλατο ποδήλατο
(UK, watercraft) A small boat propelled by pedals that directly turn external paddles, used for recreation.

pedant /ˈpɛdənt/ pedants n
δοκησίσοφος
A person who makes an excessive or tedious show of their knowledge, especially regarding rules of vocabulary and grammar.
σχολαστικός
A person who is overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.

pedantic /pəˈdæn.tɪk/ more pedantic most pedantic adj
σχολαστικός
Being overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning, like a pedant.
δοκησίσοφος
Being showy of one’s knowledge, often in a boring manner.

pedantry /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ pedantries n
σχολαστικότητα
An excessive attention to detail or rules.
δοκησισοφία
An overly ambitious display of learning.

peddler peddlers n
γυρολόγος
An itinerant seller of small goods.
διαδότης διαδότρια
(figurative) A fake-news disseminator; A conspiracy-theory propagator.

pederast /ˈpi.də.ɹæst/ /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ pederasts n
παιδεραστής
A man who is engaged in an erotic relationship with an adolescent boy; a practitioner of pederasty.

pederasty /ˈpi.də.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹəs.ti/ pederasties n
παιδεραστία
Erotic love, sexually expressed or chaste, between a man and an adolescent boy.
(archaic) Anal intercourse in general, usually between a man and an adolescent boy.

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ pedestrians n
πεζός
A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

pedestrian crossing pedestrian crossings n
διάβαση πεζών
A place where pedestrians are permitted to or advised to cross a street.

pedestrianization pedestrianizations n
πεζοδρόμηση
The restriction of access to a street to pedestrians only.

pedestrianize v
πεζοδρομώ
(transitive) To restrict access to (a street) to pedestrians only, disallowing motor vehicles.

pediatrician /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃ(ə)n/ pediatricians n
παιδίατρος
(American spelling) A physician that specializes in pediatrics; the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

pedicure /ˈpɛ.dɪ.kjʊɹ/ pedicures n
πεντικιούρ
A cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails.

pediment /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ pediments n
αέτωμα
(architectural element) A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.

pedodontist pedodontists n
παιδοδοντίατρος
A dentist who specializes in pedodontics, the care of children's teeth.

pedological more pedological most pedological adj
εδαφολογικός
Of or pertaining to pedology (in all senses)

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.doʊˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəʉˌfɑel/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ pedophiles n
παιδεραστής
(by extension, common use) An adult who is sexually attracted to or engages in sexual acts with a child.

pedophilia /ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpiː.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ pedophilias n
παιδοφιλία
Sexual attraction by adults and adolescents to children, specifically prepubescent children.
(by extension, proscribed) Sexual activity between adults and children; the act of child molestation.

peduncle /pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/ peduncles n
κοτσάνι
(botany) The axis of an inflorescence; the stalk supporting an inflorescence.

pee /ˈpiː/ pees n
κάτουρο κατουρλιό τσίσα
πι
The name of the Latin-script letter P.

pee /ˈpiː/ v
κατουρώ

peekaboo n
κούκου
(games) A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] peels n
φλούδα φλοιός
(usually, uncountable) The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc.
φτυάρι
A shovel or similar instrument, now especially a pole with a flat disc at the end used for removing pizza or loaves of bread from a baker's oven.

peel /piːl/ [pʰiəɫ] [pʰiːɫ] v
ξεφλουδίζω αποφλοιώνω
(transitive) To remove the skin or outer covering of.

peeping tom peeping toms n
ηδονοβλεψίας ματάκιας μπανιστηρτζής οφθαλμοπόρνος
A person who watches another without the other's permission and usually without the other's knowledge, especially for the purpose of deriving sexual pleasure from the sight of the other.

peer /pɪə/ /pɪɹ/ peers n
ευγενής
A noble with a title, i.e., a peerage, and in times past, with certain rights and privileges not enjoyed by commoners.

peer-to-peer adj
διομότιμος ομότιμος
(computing) Of a network of two or more computers: connected as equal partners and able to share processing, control and access to data and peripherals.

peignoir peignoirs n
πενιουάρ πενουάρ
A long outer garment for women, usually sheer and made of chiffon and often sold with matching nightgown, negligee or underwear

pejorative /pəˈd͡ʒɔɹətəv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɑɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɒɹətɪv/ /pɪˈd͡ʒɔɹətɪv/ more pejorative most pejorative adj
εξευτελιστικός μειωτικός υποτιμητικός
Disparaging, belittling or derogatory.

pelican /ˈpɛl.ə.kən/ /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ pelicans n
πελεκάνος
Any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae, having a long bill with a distendable pouch.

pelt /pɛlt/ pelts n
προβειά τομάρι δέρας πετσί
The skin of an animal with the hair or wool on; either a raw or undressed hide, or a skin preserved with the hair or wool on it (sometimes worn as a garment with minimal modification).

pelvic /ˈpɛlvɪk/ adj
πυελικός
Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pelvis

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ pelves pelvises n
λεκάνη
(anatomy) The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs. It consists of hip bone, sacrum and coccyx.

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ pens n
μαντρί στάνη στρούγκα
An enclosure (enclosed area) used to contain domesticated animals, especially sheep or cattle.
στυλό στιλό
A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks.

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ v
μαντρώνω
(transitive) To enclose in a pen.

penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ penalties n
ποινή τιμωρία κύρωση
A legal sentence.
τιμωρία αντίτιμο
(ice hockey) A punishment for an infraction of the rules, often in the form of being removed from play for a specified amount of time.

penalty kick penalty kicks n
πέναλτι η εσχάτη των ποινών
(soccer) A form of direct free kick, taken from the penalty spot after a defensive foul in the penalty box, with only the goalkeeper defending the goal.

penalty mark penalty marks n
σημείο του πέναλτι
(football) a small white spot, painted on the grass, twelve yards in front of the centre of the goal line, from which all penalty kicks are taken

penalty spot penalty spots n
σημείο του πέναλτι
(football) a small white spot, painted on the grass, twelve yards in front of the centre of the goal line, from which all penalty kicks are taken

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ /ˈpɛntsəl/ pencils n
μολύβι κοντύλι
A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. [from 16th c.]
κοντύλι
(optics) An aggregate or collection of rays of light, especially when diverging from, or converging to, a point. [from 17th c.]
(medicine, obsolete, rare) A small medicated bougie. [19th c.]

pencil case /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɛnsɪl ˌkeɪs/ pencil cases n
γραφιδοθήκη
An object purposed to contain different stationery like pencil, rubber, correction fluid, etc.

pencil in v
σημειώνω
(transitive) to fill in or write in using pencil
(idiomatic, transitive) to provisionally schedule

pencil sharpener pencil sharpeners n
ξύστρα
A device used to sharpen pencils by shaving the wood at one end.

pendant /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ pendants n
μενταγιόν
A piece of jewellery which hangs down as an ornament, especially worn on a chain around the neck. [from 15th c.]

pendant light pendant lights n
κρεμαστό φωτιστικό οροφής φωτιστικό οροφής

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ pendula pendulums n
εκκρεμές
(clocks, mechanics) A body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings freely back and forth under the influence of gravity, commonly used to regulate various devices such as clocks.

penetration /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ penetrations n
διείσδυση
The act of penetrating something. [from 15th c.]

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ penguins n
πιγκουίνος
Any of several flightless sea birds, of order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage. [from 16th c.]

penicillin /ˌpɛn.ɪˈsɪl.ɪn/ penicillins n
πενικιλίνη
(pharmaceutical drug) Any of a group of narrow-spectrum antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds or synthesized, that have a beta-lactam structure and are active against gram-positive bacteria and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases.

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ /ˈpɛn.ɪn.sjʊ.lə/ peninsulae peninsulas n
χερσόνησος
(geography) A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.

peninsular /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə(ɹ)/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.ləɹ/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɛn.ɪn.sjʊ.lə(ɹ)/ more peninsular most peninsular adj
χερσονήσου
Of, pertaining to, resembling, or connected with a peninsula.

penis /ˈpi.nɪs/ /ˈpiː.nɪs/ [ˈpʰi.nɪs] [ˈpʰiː.nɪs] penes penises n
πέος εργαλείο

penis envy n
φθόνος του πέους
(psychoanalysis) The unconscious desire of a woman to possess a penis.

penitent /ˈpɛnɪtənt/ more penitent most penitent adj
μετανοών
Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.

penitentiary /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ adj
σωφρονιστικός
Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.

penitentiary /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ penitentiaries n
κρατητήριο σωφρονιστήριο
(chiefly, US) A state or federal prison for convicted felons; (broadly) a prison.

penknife penknives n
σουγιαδάκι

penniless /ˈpɛ.nɪ.ləs/ adj
απένταρος
Lacking even the smallest amount of money.

pennilessness n
αδεκαρία
The state or quality of being penniless.

penny wise and pound foolish more penny wise and pound foolish most penny wise and pound foolish adj
ακριβός στα πίτουρα και φτηνός στ' αλεύρι
(idiomatic) Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.

pennyroyal /pɛnɪjˈɹojəl/ /pɛ̝nɪˈɹɔɪ̯əl/ pennyroyals n
φλησκούνι
Mentha pulegium, a plant of the mint family, formerly much used in various medicinal treatments and as a flea repellent.

pension /pɑnˈsjoʊn/ /pɑ̃ˈsjɔ̃/ /ˈpɒ̃sjɒ̃/ pensions n
οικοτροφείο πανσιόν
A boarding house or small hotel, especially in continental Europe, which typically offers lodging and certain meals and services. [from 17th c.]

pension /ˈpɛnʃən/ pensions n
σύνταξη
An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes. [from 16th c.]
επίδομα επιδότηση επιχορήγηση
(now, _, historical) A regular allowance paid to support a royal favourite, or as patronage of an artist or scholar. [from 16th c.]

pension /ˈpɛnʃən/ v
συνταξιοδοτώ
(transitive) To grant a pension to.
(transitive) To force (someone) to retire on a pension.

pensioner /ˈpɛnʃənə/ /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ pensioners n
συνταξιούχος
Someone who lives on a pension, especially the retirement or old age pension.

pentadecagon /ˌpɛntəˈdɛkəɡən/ pentadecagons n
δεκαπεντάγωνο
A polygon with fifteen sides.

pentagon /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡən/ pentagons n
πεντάγωνο
(geometry) A polygon with five sides and five angles.

pentagram /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɹæm/ pentagrams n
πεντάγραμμο πεντάλφα
The shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a central pentagon and five surrounding isosceles triangles are formed; often with magical connotations; a 5/2 (or 5/3) star polygon.

pentane pentanes n
πεντάνιο
(organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C5H12; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methyl-butane (isopentane), and di-methyl-propane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

pentarchy pentarchies n
πενταρχία

pentathlete /ˈpɛn.tæθ.lit/ pentathletes n
πενταθλήτρια πενταθλητής
(athletics) An athlete who competes in the pentathlon

pentathlon pentathla pentathlons n
πένταθλο
(athletics) Ellipsis of modern pentathlon.; a discipline with five events based on late-19th century basic military skills

penthouse /ˈpɛnt(h)aʊs/ penthouses n
ρετιρέ
An apartment or suite found on an upper floor, or floors, of a tall building, especially one that is expensive or luxurious with panoramic views. [from 19th c.]

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
προτελευταίος
(UK, in, _, US, _, usually, formal) Next to last, second to last; immediately preceding the end of a sequence, list, etc.

penumbra /pəˈnʌm.bɹə/ penumbrae penumbras penumbræ n
παρασκιά
A partially shaded area around the edges of a shadow, especially an eclipse.

penury /ˈpɛnjəɹi/ /ˈpɛnjʊɹi/ penuries n
ένδεια ανέχεια πενία
Extreme want; poverty; destitution.
ανέχεια ανεπάρκεια
(now, chiefly, poetic) A lack of something; a dearth.

peony /ˈpiːəni/ peonies n
παιωνία
A flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers.

people /ˈpipl̩/ /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpl̩/ /ˈpiːpəl/ [ˈpʰipɫ̩] peoples n
άνθρωποι κόσμος
a body of persons considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.
λαός έθνος κόσμος
(countable, collective) Persons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.
δικοί του σόι
A person's ancestors, relatives or family.
λαός μάζες
The mass of a community as distinguished from a special class (elite); the commonalty; the populace; the vulgar; the common crowd; the citizens.

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones proverb
οι άνθρωποι που ζουν σε γυάλινα σπίτια δε πρέπει να πετούν πέτρες
Do not criticize others if you have similar weaknesses yourself.

people's republic people's republics n
λαϊκή δημοκρατία
A self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments.

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ peppers n
πιπεριά
A plant of the family Piperaceae.
(UK, US, Ireland, and, Canada) A bell pepper, a fruit of the capsicum plant: red, green, yellow or white, hollow and containing seeds, and in very spicy and mild varieties.
πιπέρι
(uncountable) A spice prepared from the fermented, dried, unripe berries of this plant.

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ v
πιπερώνω
(transitive) To add pepper to.

peppercorn /ˈpɛpəkɔːn/ /ˈpɛpɚkɔɹn/ peppercorns n
πιπερόκοκκος
The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed.

peppered more peppered most peppered adj
πιπεράτος
Seasoned with pepper.

peppermint /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ peppermints n
μέντα
A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas and in confections. [from 17th c.]
(countable) Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery. [from 19th c.]

pepperoni /pɛpəˈɹoʊni/ pepperoni pepperonis n
πεπερόνι πικάντικο σαλάμι σαλαμάκι
A spicy salami-style Italian-American sausage made from cured pork and beef seasoned with pepper.

pepsin /ˈpɛpsɪn/ pepsins n
πεψίνη
(enzyme) A digestive enzyme that chemically digests, or breaks down, proteins into shorter chains of amino acids.

peptic ulcer peptic ulcers n
έλκος
(pathology) An ulcer of an area of the gastrointestinal tract.

peptide /ˈpɛptaɪd/ peptides n
πεπτίδιο
(organic compound) Any of a class of organic compounds consisting of various numbers of amino acids in which the amine of one is reacted with the carboxylic acid of the next to form an amide bond.

peptide bond peptide bonds n
πεπτιδικός δεσμός
(chemistry) An amide bond formed between the amino and carboxyl functional groups of separate amino acids.

peptone peptones n
πεπτόνη
(biochemistry) Any water-soluble mixture of polypeptides and amino acids formed by the partial hydrolysis of protein.

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
για κάθε
For each.
ανά τοις
To each, in each (used in expressing ratios of units).

per se /pəˈseɪ/ /pəˈsæɪ/ /pɚˈseɪ/ /pɚˈsiː/ adv
καθεαυτού εξ' ορισμού ως έχει
Without determination by or involvement of extraneous factors; by its very nature.

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
αντιλαμβάνομαι
(transitive) To become aware of, through the physical senses, to see; to understand.

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɚˈsɛnt/ percent percents n
τοις εκατό
A percentage, a proportion (especially per hundred).
One part per hundred; one percent, hundredth. [from 19th c.]

percentage /pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɚsɛnt(e)ɪd͡ʒ/ percentages n
εκατοστιαία αναλογία ποσοστό
The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100; a part of a whole.
ποσοστό
A share of the sales, profits, gross margin or similar.

perception /pəˈsɛpʃn̩/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ perceptions n
αίσθηση αντίληψη διορατικότητα
The organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.
αντίληψη
Conscious understanding of something.
όραση
Vision (ability)

perceptive /pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/ more perceptive most perceptive adj
οξυδερκής
Having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝt͡ʃ/ perch perches n
πέρκα
Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
κούρνια
A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝt͡ʃ/ v
κουρνιάζω
(intransitive) To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.

percolate /ˈpɜːkəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkjəleɪt/ /ˈpɝkəleɪt/ v
φιλτράρομαι φιλτράρω
(transitive) To make (coffee) in a percolator.
διεισδύω
(intransitive, figuratively) To spread slowly or gradually; to slowly become noticed or realised.

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfɔː(l)kən/ peregrine falcons n
πετρίτης
A medium-sized, very swift falcon, Falco peregrinus, that hunts small birds.

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ adj
αέναος
Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, for multiple years, or all the time.
αέναος αιώνιος διηνεκής
Continuing without cessation or intermission for several years, or for an undetermined or infinite period; neverending or never failing; perpetual, unceasing.
πολυετής
(botany) Of a plant: active throughout the year, or having a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

perennial /pəˈɹɛn.i.əl/ /pəˈɹɛn.j(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɛn.ɪ.əl/ perennials n
πολυετές
(botany) A plant that is active throughout the year, or has a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ perestroikas n
περεστρόικα
(historical, uncountable) A program of political and economic reform carried out in the Soviet Union in the 1980s and early 1990s under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev.

perfect /pəˈfɛkt/ /pɚˈfɛkt/ v
τελειοποιώ
(transitive) To make perfect; to improve or hone.

perfect passive participle perfect passive participles n
μετοχή παθητικού παρακειμένου
(grammar) A participle, prominent in some languages (e.g. Latin, Greek) but less common in English, describing something that happened to a noun (the subject) in the past.

perfect pitch perfect pitches n
απόλυτη ακοή απόλυτο αυτί
(music, uncountable) The ability to identify a note by name on hearing it, or to re-create a specified note from memory, without the benefit of an externally provided reference pitch.

perfection /pɚˈfɛk.ʃən/ perfections n
τελειότητα
The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence

perfectionism perfectionisms n
τελειομανία τελειοθηρία
An unwillingness to settle for anything less than perfection.

perfectionist /pɚˈfɛk.ʃənɪst/ perfectionists n
τελειομανής τελειοθήρας
Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards. [from 20th c.]

perfective aspect n
αόριστος συνοπτική όψη
(grammar) A feature of the verb which denotes viewing the event the verb describes as a completed whole, rather than from within the event as it unfolds. For example, "she sat down" as opposed to "she was sitting down". Since the focus is on the completion of what is expressed by the verb, this aspect is generally associated with the past and future tenses. This term is often used interchangeably with aorist aspect. This is not to be confused with the perfect tense.

perfidious /pəˈfɪdi.əs/ /pɚˈfɪdi.əs/ more perfidious most perfidious adj
παράσπονδος
Of, pertaining to, or representing perfidy; disloyal to what should command one's fidelity or allegiance. [from late 16th c.]

perforate /ˈpəːfəreɪt/ v
διατρυπώ τρυπώ
(transitive) To pierce; to penetrate.

perforated adj
διάτρητος τρυπητός
Having a series of holes enabling easy tearing along a straight line.

perforation perforations n
διάτρηση διακόρευση
Any opening in a solid object.

performance /pəɹ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ [pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns] performances n
συμπεριφορά
The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
απόδοση
That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act; a feat; especially, an action of an elaborate or public character.
παράσταση
(arts) A live show or concert.
βελτιστοποίηση
The amount of useful work accomplished estimated in terms of time needed, resources used, etc.

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ perfumes n
άρωμα ευωδιά
A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
αρωματίζω
(transitive) To apply perfume to; to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.

perfumery perfumeries n
αρωματοπωλείο
(countable) A shop selling perfumes.
αρωματοποιΐα
(countable) A factory where perfume is made.
(uncountable) The manufacture of perfume.

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.i/ more perfunctory most perfunctory adj
διεκπεραιωτικός
Performed in a careless or indifferent manner as a thing of rote.

pergola /pɜːˈɡɐʉlə/ /ˈpɜːɡələ/ pergolas pergole n
πέργκολα
A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants.
Such a framework employed to provide shade, especially over a patio.

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
ίσως ενδεχομένως μάλλον μήπως
Possibly.
(dated) By chance.

peri-urban /ˌpɛɹ.iˈɝ.bən/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈɝ.bən/ more peri-urban most peri-urban adj
περιαστικός
Immediately adjoining an urban area; between the suburbs and the countryside.

perianth perianths n
περιάνθιο
(botany) The sterile parts of a flower; collectively, the sepals and petals (or tepals).

periapsis periapses periapsides periapsises n
περίαψη

pericarditis pericardites pericarditides n
περικαρδίτιδα
(cardiology, pathology) Inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart.

pericardium /ˌpɛɹɪˈkɑː(ɹ)di.əm/ pericardia pericardiums n
περικάρδιο
(anatomy, cardiology) A serous membrane that surrounds the heart allowing it to contract.

pericarp /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑɹp/ /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑːp/ pericarps n
περικάρπιο
(botany) The outermost layer, or skin, of a ripe fruit or ovary.

pericope /pəˈɹɪkəpi/ pericopae pericopes n
περικοπή
(rhetoric) A section of text forming a coherent thought, suitable for use in a speech.
A passage of Scripture to be read in public worship or a book containing such passages.

peridot /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.doʊ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɑt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dɒt/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.dəʊ/ peridots n
φορστερίτης
A transparent olive-green form of olivine, used as a gem.

perihelion /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhil.jən/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈhiː.li.ən/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈhiː.lɪ.ən/ perihelia perihelions n
περιήλιο
(astronomy) The point in the elliptical orbit of a comet, planet, etc., where it is nearest to the Sun.

perilous /pɛɹ.l̩.əs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ləs/ more perilous most perilous adj
επικίνδυνος
Dangerous, full of peril.

perimeter /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tɚ/ /ˈpɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾɚ] perimeters n
περίμετρος
(mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.

perimetric adj
περιμετρικός

perineum /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.əˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪˈni.əm/ perinea perineums n
περίνεο

perineurium perineuria perineuriums n
περινεύριο

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ interjection
τελεία και παύλα
(chiefly, North America) That's final; that's the end of the matter (analogous to a period ending a sentence); end of story.

period /ˈpi.ɹɪd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹi.əd/ /ˈpɪə.ɹɪ.əd/ /ˈpɪɚ.i.əd/ /ˈpɪɹ.i.əd/ periods n
περίοδος
A length of time in history seen as a single coherent entity; an epoch, era. [from 16th c.]
The length of time during which the same characteristics of a periodic phenomenon recur, such as the repetition of a wave or the rotation of a planet. [from 17th c.]
(chemistry) A row in the periodic table of the elements. [from 19th c.]
τελεία
(now, chiefly, North America, Philippines) The punctuation mark “.” (indicating the ending of a sentence or marking an abbreviation).
περίοδος ώρα
(geology) A geochronologic unit of millions to tens of millions of years; a subdivision of an era, and subdivided into epochs.

periodic /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/ adj
περιοδικό περιοδικός
Relative to a period or periods.
περιοδικός
Having repeated cycles.
Occurring at regular intervals.

periodic table /ˌpɪə-/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ periodic tables n
περιοδικός πίνακας των χημικών στοιχείων περιοδικός πίνακας
(chemistry) A tabular chart of the chemical elements according to their atomic numbers so that elements with similar properties are in the same group (column).

periodical /ˌpɪəɹiˈɒdɪkl̩/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪkl̩/ periodicals n
περιοδικό
A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.

periodicity periodicities n
περιοδικότητα
The quality of being periodic; tendency to recur at regular intervals.

periodization periodizations n
περιοδολόγηση
The process of categorizing something (e.g. history) into named periods.

peripatetic /ˌpɛɹ.ə.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪ.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ more peripatetic most peripatetic adj
πλανόδιος περιοδεύων περιπατητικός
Tending to walk about.

peripatetic /ˌpɛɹ.ə.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ /ˌpɛɹ.ɪ.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ peripatetics n
περιπατητής
One who walks about; a pedestrian; an itinerant.

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ /pəˈɹɪfi.əl/ more peripheral most peripheral adj
περιφερειακός περιφερικός
On the periphery or boundary.
περιφερειακός
Beside the point.
Auxiliary.
επουσιώδης
Unimportant.

peripheral device peripheral devices n
περιφεριακή συσκευή
(computer hardware) An electronic device that is outside the computer's system unit (external to the computer's enclosing case), but used by the computer to which it is connected, such as a printer or a scanner.

peripheral nervous system peripheral nervous systems n
περιφερειακό νευρικό σύστημα
(neuroanatomy) The part of the nervous system which is not the central nervous system.

periphery /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/ peripheries n
περιφέρεια
The outside boundary, parts or surface of something.
A first-rank administrative division of Greece, subdivided into provinces.

periphrasis /pəˈɹɪfɹəsɪs/ periphrases n
περίφραση
The use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one with a similar meaning, for example "I am going to" instead of "I will".

periphrastic /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈfɹæ.stɪk/ /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈfɹæ.stik/ more periphrastic most periphrastic adj
περιφραστικός
Expressed in more words than are necessary.
Indirect in naming an entity; circumlocutory.
(grammar) Characterized by periphrasis.

periplus /ˈpɛɹɪˌplʌs/ peripli periploi peripluses n
περίπλους
(literature) An account of a voyage, particularly those of Hanno and Arrian, recording ports and coastal landmarks. [1613]

periscope /ˈpɛɹɪskəʊp/ periscopes n
περισκόπιο
A form of viewing device that allows the viewer to see things at a different height level and usually with minimal visibility.

peristalsis /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstɑlsɪs/ peristalses n
περίσταλση περισταλτικότητα περισταλτισμός
(medicine) The rhythmic, wave-like contraction and relaxation of muscles so as to propagate motion, as of food in the digestive tract.

peritonitis peritonites peritonitides n
περιτονίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the peritoneum, especially when caused by an infectious organism introduced into the abdominal cavity.

perivascular adj
περιαγγειακός
Around or surrounding a blood vessel

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹi/ perjuries n
ψευδορκία
(legal) The deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath.

permanence /ˈpɜmənəns/ /ˈpɜɹmənəns/ permanences n
μονιμότητα σταθερότητα
The state of being permanent.

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ permanents n
περμανάντ
A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

permanently /ˈpɜː(ɹ)məntli/ /ˈpɜːmənəntli/ /ˈpɝmənəntli/ more permanently most permanently adv
μονίμως μόνιμα
In a permanent manner; lastingly.

permeable /ˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ more permeable most permeable adj
διαπερατός
(by extension) Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.

permille /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪl/ /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ permille n
τοις χιλίοις
A part or other object per thousand.

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ permissions n
άδεια έγκριση δικαίωμα
authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)
άδεια
The act of permitting.
άδεια δικαίωμα
(computing) Flags or access control lists pertaining to a file that dictate who can access it, and how.

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ v
επιτρέπω
(transitive) To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to. [from 15th c.]

pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/ /pɚˈnɪʃəs/ more pernicious most pernicious adj
ολέθριος
Causing much harm in a subtle way.
θανατηφόρος ολέθριος
Causing death or injury; deadly.

perpendicular /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/ /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ more perpendicular most perpendicular adj
κάθετος
(geometry) At or forming a right angle (to something).

perpetrator /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ perpetrators n
δράστης
One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.

perpetual /pəˈpɛtjʊəl/ /pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəl/ adj
παντοτινός
Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
αέναος
Continuing; uninterrupted.
πολυετής
(botany) Flowering throughout the growing season.

perpetually /pəˈpɛtjʊəli/ /pəˈpɛtʃʊəli/ /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəli/ more perpetually most perpetually adv
αέναα
Seeming to never end; endlessly; constantly.

perplex /pəˈplɛks/ /pɚˈplɛks/ v
μπερδεύω σαστίζω
(transitive) To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.

perplexed /pəˈplɛkst/ /pɚˈplɛkst/ more perplexed most perplexed adj
μπερδεμένος
Confused or puzzled.
σαστισμένος
Bewildered.

perplexity /pəɹˈplɛksədi/ /pəˈplɛksɪti/ perplexities n
σύγχυση
The state or quality of being perplexed.

persecute /ˈpɜːsɪkjuːt/ /ˈpɝsəkjut/ v
διώκω παρενοχλώ
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.

persecution /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ persecutions n
καταδίωξη δίωξη
The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.

perseverance /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns/ /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/ perseverances n
επιμονή
Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

persevere /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪə/ /ˌpɝ.səˈviɹ/ v
αντέχω
(intransitive) To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ persimmons n
λωτός
A type of fruit, of orange colour, very sweet, quite astringent when immature.
The tree this fruit grows on, generally one of two species of ebony: Diospyros kaki (Asian) or Diospyros virginiana (North American).

persistent /pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/ more persistent most persistent adj
επίμονος
Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.
Insistently repetitive.

person /ˈpɑsən/ /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ [ˈpʰɜːsn̩] [ˈpʰɝsn̩] people persons n
άτομο πρόσωπο
An individual who has been granted personhood; usually a human being. [from 13th c.]
(law) Any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts. [from 14th c.]
(grammar) A linguistic category used to distinguish between the speaker of an utterance and those to whom or about whom they are speaking. See grammatical person. [from 14th c.]

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ personae non gratae n
ανεπιθύμητο πρόσωπο πρόσωπο όχι ευπρόσδεκτο
A person who is not welcome, especially a diplomat in a foreign country.

personal computer personal computers n
προσωπικός υπολογιστής
(dated) A small computer, built around a microprocessor, for use by one person at a time.

personal pronoun personal pronouns n
προσωπική αντωνυμία
A pronoun which, in English, refers to one or a combination of the following:
Another person or group of people. (third person)
Any pronoun, with an antecedent, standing in as the subject or object of a verb.

personal property personal properties n
κινητή περιουσία
(legal) Any property that is movable, that is, not real estate.

personality /-i/ /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ [ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi] personalities n
προσωπικότητα
(of people) A set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make one person distinct from another.
(of people) Charisma, or qualities that make a person stand out from the crowd.
An assumed role or manner of behavior.
A celebrity, especially one with a strong media presence.

personhood /ˈpɝ.sən.hʊd/ personhoods n
προσωποσύνη
The state or period of being a person.

personification /pɚˌsɑ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ personifications n
προσωποποίηση
A person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea; an embodiment or exemplification.
A literary device in which an inanimate object or an idea is given human qualities.

personify /pə(ɹ)ˈsɒnɪfaɪ/ v
προσωποποιώ
(transitive) To create a representation of (an abstract quality) in the form of a character or persona.

perspective /pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/ perspectives n
προοπτική
The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision.

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ more perspicacious most perspicacious adj
οξυδερκής
(figuratively) Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
(obsolete) Able to physically see clearly; quick-sighted; sharp-sighted.

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/ perspicacities n
οξυδέρκεια
Acute discernment or understanding; insight.

perspicuous /pəˈspɪkjuːəs/ /pɚˈspɪkjuːəs/ more perspicuous most perspicuous adj
σαφής
Clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid.

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃən/ perspirations n
εφίδρωση
The action or process of perspiring.

persuasion /pəˈsweɪʒ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsweɪʒən/ persuasions n
πειθώ
The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc. [from 14th c.]

persuasive /pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪsɪv/ more persuasive most persuasive adj
πειστικός
Able to persuade; convincing.

pertain /pəˈteɪn/ /pɚˈteɪn/ v
αναφέρομαι
(intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.

pertinacious /pɝtn̩ˈeɪʃəs/ /ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/ more pertinacious most pertinacious adj
ισχυρογνώμων
Holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose.

pertinence pertinences n
συνάφεια
The quality of being pertinent.

pertinent /ˈpətɪnənt/ more pertinent most pertinent adj
συναφής με ένα θέμα σχετικός
Important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant.

perusal /pəˈɹuːzl̩/ perusals n
μελετώ προσεκτικά
The act of perusing; studying something carefully.

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ v
εξετάζω
(transitive) To examine or consider with care.
μελετώ
(transitive) To read completely.

perversion perversions n
διαστροφή
The state of being perverted; depravity; vice.
A sexual practice considered abnormal; sexual deviance.

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɚt/ /ˈpəː.vət/ /ˈpɚ.vɚt/ perverts n
ανώμαλος
A person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.

peseta /pəˈseɪtə/ pesetas n
πεσέτα
The Catalan peseta, a former currency of Catalonia.

pesky /ˈpɛski/ peskier peskiest adj
εκνευριστικός
(informal) Annoying, troublesome, irritating (usually of an animal or child).

peso /ˈpeɪsəʊ/ /ˈpɛsoʊ/ [ˈpɛso] pesos n
πέσο
(historical) A former unit of currency in Spain and Spain's colonies, worth 8 reales; the Spanish dollar.

pessimism /ˈpɛsɪmɪzəm/ pessimisms n
απαισιοδοξία
A general belief that bad things will happen.

pessimist /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ pessimists n
απαισιόδοξος
Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.

pessimistic /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ more pessimistic most pessimistic adj
απαισιόδοξος πεσιμιστικός
Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.

pest /pɛst/ pests n
πληγή πανούκλα λοιμός μάστιγα
(now, _, rare) A pestilence, i.e. a deadly epidemic, a deadly plague.
ζιζάνιο
An annoying person, a nuisance.

pesticide /ˈpɛstɨsaɪd/ /ˈpɛstɪ̈ˌsaɪd/ pesticides n
εντομοκτόνο
Anything, especially a synthetic substance but also any substance (e.g. sulfur), or virus, bacterium, or other organism, which kills or suppresses the activities of pests.

pestilence /ˈpɛstlən(t)s/ /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ /ˈpɛstɪlən(t)s/ pestilences n
επιδημία λοιμός πανδημία
Any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating.

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ pestles n
γουδοχέρι
A club-shaped, round-headed stick used in a mortar to pound, crush, rub or grind things.

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ pestos n
πέστο
A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino).

pet /pɛt/ [pʰɛt] [pʰɛʔt] pets n
κατοικίδιο
An animal kept as a companion.

pet shop pet shops n
μαγαζί κατοικίδιων ζώων
A shop that sells domestic animals and products for feeding and caring for them.

peta- /ˈpɛtə/ prefix
πετα-
In the metric system, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1015 (a short scale quadrillion or long scale billiard). Symbol: P

petabyte /ˈpɛtəbaɪt/ petabytes n
πεταδυφιοσυλλαβή πεταμπάιτ
One quadrillion (1015, or 1,000,000,000,000,000) bytes or 1,000 terabytes.

petal /ˈpɛtl̩/ petals n
πέταλο
(botany) One of the component parts of the corolla of a flower. It applies particularly, but not necessarily only, when the corolla consists of separate parts, that is when the petals are not connately fused. Petals are often brightly colored.

petit four /ˈpɛti ˈfɔɹ/ petit fours petits fours n
πτιφούρ
A small cake generally eaten at the end of a meal or served as part of a large buffet.

petition /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ petitions n
αίτηση αναφορά
A formal, written request made to an official person or organized body, often containing many signatures.
αίτηση
A compilation of signatures built in order to exert moral authority in support of a specific cause.
(legal) A formal written request for judicial action.

petition /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ v
αιτούμαι
(transitive) To make a request to, commonly in written form.

petrel /ˈpɛtɹəl/ petrels n
θαλασσοβάτης θαλασσοδρόμος
Any of various species of black, grey, or white seabirds in the order Procellariiformes.

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
απολιθώνω
(transitive) To turn to stone: to harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.
To produce rigidity akin to stone.

petrodollar /ˈpɛtɹoʊˌdɑlɚ/ /ˈpɛtɹə(ʊ)ˌdɒlə/ petrodollars n
πετροδολάριο
(oil industry, mostly, in the plural, also, attributively) Money (either notionally or specifically in dollars or other currencies) earned from the sale of oil, often especially as considered among a national economy's principal revenue streams.

petroglyph /ˈpɛ.tɹoʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəʊˌɡlɪf/ /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌɡlɪf/ petroglyphs n
πετρογλυφικό
(archaeology) A rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times.

petticoat /ˈpɛtɪkət/ /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ petticoats n
μεσοφόρι
A light woman's undergarment worn under a dress or skirt, and hanging either from the shoulders or (now especially) from the waist; a kind of slip, worn to make the skirt fuller, or for extra warmth.

pettiness pettinesses n
μικρότητα

petty /ˈpɛ.ti/ [ˈpʰɛ.ɾi] more petty most petty pettier pettiest adj
ασήμαντος μηδαμινός μικρός
Of persons or their behaviour: marked by or reflective of undesirably limited interests, sympathies, or views; begrudging, selfish, small-minded; also, preoccupied with subjects having little or no importance and not mindful of broader concerns. [from 16th c.]

petunia /pəˈtuːnjə/ petunias n
πετούνια
A dark purple colour, like that of some petunia flowers.

pew /pjuː/ interjection
πιφ! πουφ!
An expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor.

phalanx /ˈfeɪ.ˌlæŋks/ /ˈfæ.ˌlæŋks/ phalanges phalanxes n
φάλαγγα
(historical, plural phalanxes) An ancient Greek and Macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears.
(plural phalanxes or (rare) phalanges) A large group of people, animals or things, compact or closely massed, or tightly knit and united in common purpose.
(skeleton, plural phalanges) One of the bones of the finger or toe.

phallic /ˈfælɪk/ adj
φαλλικό

phallocracy /faˈlɒkɹəsi/ /fəˈlɒkɹəsi/ phallocracies n
φαλλοκρατία
A society or government of, or dominated by, men. [from 20th c.]

phallus /ˈfæləs/ phalli phalluses n
φαλλός
(psychoanalysis) The signifier of the desire of the Other, and the signifier of jouissance.

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ phantoms n
Φαντομάς
Something apparently seen, heard, or sensed, but having no physical reality; an image that appears only in the mind; an illusion or delusion.

pharaoh /ˈfæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛ(ə)ɹ.oʊ/ /ˈfɛə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛː.ɹəʊ/ pharaohs n
φαραώ Φαραώ
(historical) The supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt; a formal address for the sovereign seat of power as personified by the "king" in an institutional role of Horus son of Osiris; often used by metonymy for Ancient Egyptian sovereignty

pharisaism /ˈfaɹ.ɪˌseɪ.ɪz.(ə)m/ /ˈfɛɹ.əˌseɪˌɪz.əm/ pharisaisms n
φαρισαϊσμός
The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.
(chiefly, Christianity) Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/ adj
φαρμακευτικός
(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ pharmacists n
φαρμακοποιός
(pharmacy) A health professional who controls, formulates, preserves, and dispenses medications and provides medical advice and counseling on how medicines should be used in order to achieve maximum benefit, and minimal side effects in order to avoid drug interactions.

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ n
φαρμακολογία
(medicine) The science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology.

pharmacopoeia /fɑːməkəˈpiːə/ /ˌfɑɹ.mə.kəˈpi.ə/ pharmacopoeiae pharmacopoeias n
φαρμακοποιία
(pharmacology) An official book describing medicines or other pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation.

pharmacotherapy pharmacotherapies n
φαρμακοθεραπεία
(medicine) The use of pharmaceuticals to treat disease

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ pharmacies n
φαρμακείο
(countable) A place where prescription drugs are sold or dispensed.
φαρμακευτική φαρμακοποιία
(uncountable) The science of medicinal substances, inclusive of pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, phytochemistry, and forensics.
(uncountable) The role or occupation of a pharmacist.

pharyngeal /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ /fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒəl/ /fəˈɹɪn.ʒi.əl/ /ˌfa.ɹɪnˈd͡ʒiː.əl/ /ˌfæɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ /ˌfɛɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/ adj
φαρυγγικός
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the pharynx.
(phonetics) Articulated with the pharynx; a term usually describing a consonant which is articulated by the rear area of the tongue being raised to below the region between the uvula and the pharyngeal wall. The term cannot apply to a plosive or stop consonant.

pharyngismus n
φαρυγγισμός
spasm of the pharynx

pharynx /ˈfa.ɹɪŋks/ /ˈfæɹ.ɪŋks/ /ˈfɛɹ.ɪŋks/ pharynges pharynxes n
φάρυγγας
(anatomy) The part of the alimentary canal and respiratory tract that extends from the back of the mouth and nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.

phase /feɪz/ phases n
φάση
(physics) Any one point or portion in a recurring series of changes, as in the changes of motion of one of the particles constituting a wave or vibration; one portion of a series of such changes, in distinction from a contrasted portion, as the portion on one side of a position of equilibrium, in contrast with that on the opposite side.

phase modulation phase modulations n
διαμόρφωση φάσης
A method of sending information by modifying (modulating) the difference in phase (fraction of a wave length) between a signal and a reference.

phasor phasors n
φάσορας
(mathematics) A representation of a complex number in terms of a complex exponential.

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ pheasants n
φασιανός φασιανόs
(countable) A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.

phenomenalism phenomenalisms n
φαινομενοκρατία
(philosophy) The doctrine that physical objects exist only as perceptual phenomena or sensory stimuli

phenomenology /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ phenomenologies n
φαινομενολογία
(philosophy) The study of structures of consciousness as experienced from the first-person point of view.

phenomenon /-nən/ /fəˈnɑmənə/ /fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/ /fəˈnɒmɪnə/ /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ /fɪ-/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnə/ /fɪˈnɔmɪnən/ phenomena phenomenon phenomenons n
φαινόμενο
A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.
(philosophy, chiefly, Kantian, _, idealism) An experienced object whose constitution reflects the order and conceptual structure imposed upon it by the human mind (especially by the powers of perception and understanding).

phenotype /ˈfiː.noʊˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ /ˈfiː.nəˌtaɪp/ phenotypes n
φαινότυπος
(genetics, evolutionary theory) The appearance of an organism based on a multifactorial combination of genetic traits and environmental factors, especially used in pedigrees.

phenylalanine phenylalanines n
φαινυλαλανίνη
(amino acid) An essential amino acid C9H11NO2 found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth; the inability to metabolize it leads to phenylketonuria; it is a constituent of aspartame.

pheromone pheromones n
φερομόνη
(biology) A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.

phew /fjuː/ /fɪu̯/ [ɸj̊u̥˥˩] interjection
ουφ φου
Used to express relief of tension, fatigue, or surprise.

phi /faɪ/ /fiː/ phis n
φι
Φ, the 21st letter of the Euclidean and modern Greek alphabet, usually romanized as "ph".

philanthropist philanthropists n
φιλάνθρωπος
A person who loves humankind in general.

philanthropy /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ /fɪˈlæn.θɹə.piː/ philanthropies n
φιλανθρωπία
(chiefly, _, uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind.
(countable) A philanthropic act.

philharmonic /ˌfɪlhɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ /ˌfɪlhə(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ /ˌfɪlə(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/ philharmonics n
φιλαρμονική

philhellene philhellenes n
φιλέλληνας
A lover of Greece or Greek culture. [from 19th c.]
(now, historical) Specifically, a supporter of Greek independence, especially during the Greek war of independence in 1821-29. [from 19th c.]

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ more philistine most philistine adj
άξεστος ακαλλιέργητος αμόρφωτος βάρβαρος κάφρος
(derogatory) Ignorant or uneducated; specifically, lacking appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture, and having pedestrian tastes.

philistine /-lə-/ /-stin/ /fɪˈlɪstin/ /ˈfɪlɪstaɪn/ /ˈfɪlɪˌstaɪn/ philistines n
φιλισταίος
(derogatory) A person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of or is antagonistic towards art or culture, and who has pedestrian tastes.

philogyny n
φιλογυνία
Love or fondness for women.

philologist philologists n
φιλόλογος φιλολογίνα
A person who engages in philology (historical linguistics), especially as a profession; a collector of words and their etymologies.

philologize v
φιλολογίζω
To do the work of a philologist, to study words and their origins.

philology /fɪˈlɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /fɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ/ /fɪˈlɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ philologies n
φιλολογία
(philosophy) Love and study of learning and literature, broadly speaking.

philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ philosophers n
φιλόσοφος
(archaic) A person who applies the principles of philosophy to the conduct of their life, as by acting calmly and rationally in the face of inevitable change.
(archaic) A student, scholar, or expert in any branch of knowledge, especially those branches studied prior to being considered part of pure science.

philosopher's stone philosopher's stones n
φιλοσοφική λίθος
(alchemy, uncountable) A supposed substance able to turn base metals, such as lead or mercury, into gold or silver, also sometimes claimed to cure any illness (as panacea) or confer immortality (as elixir of life), among other functions.

philosophical /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ more philosophical most philosophical adj
φιλοσοφικός
Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.
Rational; analytic or critically-minded; thoughtful.

philosophically more philosophically most philosophically adv
φιλοσοφικώς
In a philosophical manner.

philosophizable more philosophizable most philosophizable adj
φιλοσοφήσιμος
Capable of being discussed in a philosophical context.

philosophize /fɪˈlɒsəfʌɪz/ v
φιλοσοφώ
To ponder or reason out philosophically.

philosophy /fɪˈlɑsəfi/ /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ philosophies n
φιλοσοφία
(uncountable, originally) The love of wisdom.
(uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
(countable) A comprehensive system of belief.
(countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
(countable) A general principle (usually moral).

philter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ philters n
φίλτρο
A kind of potion, charm, or drug; especially a love potion intended to make the drinker fall in love with the giver. [from the 16th c.]

philtrum /ˈfɪl.tɹəm/ philtra philtrums n
φίλτρο
(anatomy) The shallow vertical groove running from the nasal septum to the center of the upper lip.

phlebotomist phlebotomists n
φλεβοτόμος
A practitioner of phlebotomy.

phlebotomy /fləˈbɒtəmi/ /flɪˈbɒtəmi/ phlebotomies n
φλεβοτομία
The opening of a vein, either to withdraw blood or for letting blood; venesection.

phlegm /fliːm/ /flɛm/ phlegms n
φλέματα
Viscid mucus produced by the body, later especially mucus expelled from the bronchial passages by coughing. [from 14th c.]
φλέγμα
Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. [from 16th c.]

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ more phlegmatic most phlegmatic adj
φλεγματικός
Not easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.

phlegmon phlegmons n
πλαστρόν
A solid mass formed by inflamed connective tissue, such as forms around an appendix in appendicitis.

phlogosis phlogoses n
φλόγωση
(medicine, archaic) inflammation of external parts of the body; erysipelatous inflammation

pho /foʊ/ /fə/ /fəʊ/ /fɜː/ /fʌ/ phos n
φο
A Vietnamese soup with a beef base, typically served with rice noodles and optionally beef or chicken.

phobia /ˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˈfəʊbɪə/ phobiae phobias phobiæ n
φοβία
An irrational, abnormal, or obsessive fear (of something).

phobophobia n
φοβοφοβία
The fear of fear; the fear of developing a phobia.

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ phoenices phoenix phoenixes n
φοίνικας
(figuratively) Anything that is reborn after apparently being destroyed.
(Chinese mythology) A mythological Chinese chimerical bird whose physical body symbolizes the six celestial bodies; a fenghuang.

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ v
τηλεφωνώ καλώ παίρνω παίρνω τηλέφωνο
(transitive) To call (someone) using a telephone.

phone sex n
τηλεφωνικό σεξ
An erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people.

phonecard phonecards n
τηλεκάρτα
A chargecard used to pay for telephone calls.

phoneme /ˈfoʊnim/ /ˈfəʊniːm/ phonemes n
φώνημα
An indivisible unit of sound in a given language. A phoneme is an abstraction of the physical speech sounds (phones) and may encompass several different phones.

phonetic /fəˈnɛt.ɪk/ [fəˈnɛɾɪk] adj
φωνητικός
Relating to the sounds of spoken language.

phonetic alphabet phonetic alphabets n
φωνητικό αλφάβητο
A writing system used to unambiguously transcribe the sounds of human speech.

phonograph /ˈfoʊnəˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊnəˌɡɹɑːf/ phonographs n
φωνογράφος
(British, historical) A device that records or plays sound from cylinder records.

phonography phonographies n
φωνογραφία
The transcription of speech using symbols.

phonology /foʊ-/ /fəˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ /fəˈnɔləd͡ʒi/ phonologies n
φωνολογία
(uncountable) The study of the way sounds function in languages, including accent, intonation, phonemes, stress, and syllable structure, and which sounds are distinctive units within a language; (countable) the way sounds function within a given language; a phonological system. [from late 18th c.]
(by extension, uncountable) The study of the way components of signs function in a sign language, and which components are distinctive units within the language; (countable) the way components of signs function within a given sign language.

phosphate /ˈfɑsfeɪt/ /ˈfɒsfeɪt/ phosphates n
φωσφορικό άλας
(chemistry) Any salt or ester of phosphoric acid.

phosphine /ˈfɒsfiːn/ phosphines n
φωσφίνη
(inorganic compound, uncountable) A toxic gas, chemical formula PH3.
(organic chemistry, countable) Any alkyl or aryl derivative of this compound, PR3 (where at least one R is not H),
(dyeing) Chrysaniline, often in the form of a salt.

phosphor /ˈfɑsfɚ/ /ˈfɒsfə/ phosphors n
φώσφορος
(chemistry) Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.

phosphoresce v
φωσφορίζω
To exhibit phosphorescence

phosphorescence /ˌfɑs.fəˈɹɛs.əns/ /ˌfɒs.fəˈɹɛs.əns/ phosphorescences n
φωσφορισμός
The emission of light without any perceptible heat; the quality of being phosphorescent.

phosphorescent more phosphorescent most phosphorescent adj
φωσφορίζων
Having the property of emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away, e.g., in electrostatic storage tubes and cathode-ray tubes.

phosphoric acid n
φωσφορικό οξύ
(inorganic compound) A colourless liquid, H3PO4, used in the manufacture of fertilizers, detergents and pharmaceuticals and as an additive in cola drinks.

phosphorus /ˈfɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈfɒs.fə.ɹəs/ /ˈfɒs.fɹəs/ phosphori phosphoruses n
φώσφορος φωσφόρος
(chemistry) a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.

phosphorylation phosphorylations n
φωσφορυλίωση
(biochemistry) the process of transferring a phosphate group from a donor to an acceptor; often catalysed by enzymes.

photo finish photo finishes n
φωτοφίνις
(sports) The finish of a race in which the leaders are so close together that the winner cannot be identified using the naked eye but is determined by means of a photograph.

photo- prefix
φωτο-
light, electromagnetic radiation

photobiology n
φωτοβιολογία
The study of the effects of light on living organisms, and on biological processes

photocopier photocopiers n
φωτοτυπικό
A machine which reproduces documents by photographing the original over a glass plate and printing duplicates.

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ photocopies n
φωτοτυπία
A copy made using a photocopier.

photocopy /ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ v
φωτοαντιγράφω φωτοτυπώ
To make a copy using a photocopier.

photodiode photodiodes n
φωτοδίοδος
(electronics) A semiconductor two-terminal component whose electrical characteristics are light-sensitive.

photoelectric adj
φωτοηλεκτρικός
Of or relating to the electric effects of electromagnetic radiation, especially the ejection of an electron from a surface by a photon.

photoelectron photoelectrons n
φωτοηλεκτρόνιο
(physics) An electron ejected from the surface of a material by the photoelectric effect.

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfoʊ.təˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪk/ more photogenic most photogenic adj
φωτογενής
Looking good when photographed.

photogram photograms n
φωτογράφημα φωτόγραμμα
A photograph made without using a camera; normally by placing an object in contact with photosensitive paper and exposing it to light

photogrammetry photogrammetries n
φωτογραμμετρία
The making of precise measurements from photographs.
The making of maps from photographs, especially from aerial surveying.

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfoʊ̯.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ̯.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] photographs n
φωτογραφία
A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ [ˈfoʊ̯.ɾə.ˌɡɹ̠æf] [ˈfəʊ̯.tʰə̥.ˌɡɹ̠ɑːf] v
φωτογραφίζω
(transitive, intransitive) To take a photograph (of).

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ photographers n
φωτογράφος
One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.

photography /fəˈtɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /fəˈtɒ.ɡɹə.fi/ photographies n
φωτογραφία
The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.
φωτογραφική φωτογραφία
The occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs.

photojournalist photojournalists n
φωτοδημοσιογράφος
A journalist who uses photojournalism.

photolysis n
φωτόλυση
(chemistry) Any chemical reaction in which a compound is decomposed after absorbing a photon

photomontage photomontages n
φωτομοντάζ
(photography) A composite image combining two or more photographs.

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ photons n
φωτόνιο
(particle) The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

photophobia photophobias n
φωτοφοβία
(medicine) Excessive sensitivity to light and the aversion to bright light; abnormal fear of light.

photosphere photospheres n
φωτόσφαιρα
(astronomy) A visible surface layer of a star, and especially that of a sun.

photosynthesis /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ [ˌfŏʊ.ɾoʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] [ˌfəʊ.tʰəʊ.ˈsɪn̪.θə.sɪs] photosyntheses n
φωτοσύνθεση
(biology) Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy.

phototropism phototropisms n
φωτοτροπισμός
(biology) The movement of a plant towards or away from light.

photovoltaic adj
φωτοβολταϊκός
Producing a voltage when exposed to light.

photovoltaic cell photovoltaic cells n
φωτοβολταϊκό
(physics) a device that absorbs radiant energy and converts it into electrical energy

phrasal /ˈfɹeɪzəl/ more phrasal most phrasal adj
εκφραστικός φραστικός
Relating to, or used in the manner of, a phrase.
(grammar) Consisting of multiple words, but behaving as a single part of speech.

phrasal verb phrasal verbs n
περιφραστικό ρήμα
(linguistics, more loosely) A phrase, consisting of a verb and either or both of a preposition or adverb, that has idiomatic meaning.

phrase /fɹeɪz/ phrases n
φράση
A short written or spoken expression.
(grammar) A word or, more commonly, a group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words.
(music) A small section of music in a larger piece.

phrase /fɹeɪz/ v
φράζειν
(transitive) To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.

phrase book phrase books n
λεξικό εκφράσεων
A usually pocket-sized book consisting of everyday expressions and vocabulary in two languages and intended for travellers who wish to communicate with locals while in other countries.

phraseology /fɹeɪziˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /fɹeɪziˈɒləd͡ʒɪ/ /fɹeɪzˈɑləd͡ʒi/ phraseologies n
φρασεολογία
Study of set or fixed expressions.

phrygana n
φρύγανα
A type of low brush or scrub found around the Mediterranean especially in Greece.

phthiriasis phthiriases n
φθειρίαση
(medicine) An infestation with crab lice.

phthisic adj
φθισικός
Of or relating to phthisis or tuberculosis; tubercular; consumptive.

phthisis /ˈ(f)θaɪsɪs/ /ˈtaɪsɪs/ phthises n
φθίση
(archaic) An atrophy of the body or part of the body, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.

phyllo /ˈfaɪloʊ/ /ˈfaɪləʊ/ /ˈfiːloʊ / /ˈfiːləʊ/ phyllos n
φύλλο
A type of dough, originating in Mediterranean cuisine, that is used in thin layers to make pastries (such as baklava and apple strudel) and pies and becomes very flaky when cooked.

phyllotaxis /fɪləˈtæksɪs/ phyllotaxes n
φυλλοταξία
(botany) The arrangement of leaves on a stem, or the mathematical principles governing such arrangement.

phylloxera /fɪˈlɒksəɹə/ phylloxerae phylloxeras n
φυλοξήρα
An insect, Daktulosphaira vitifoliae of the family Phylloxeridae (not the genus Phylloxera), that is very destructive to grape vines; also, the diseased condition of a vine caused by this insect. [from 19th c.]

phylum /ˈfaɪləm/ phyla phylums n
φύλο
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a divisio or a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ more physical most physical adj
φυσικός σωματικός
Pertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind; tangible, concrete; real. Having to do with the material world. [from 16th c.]
Having to do with the body as opposed to the mind; corporeal, bodily. [from 18th c.]
σωματικός
Involving bodily force or contact; vigorous, aggressive. [from 20th c.]

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ physicals n
σωματική εξέταση
Physical examination.

physical chemistry n
φυσικοχημεία
(chemistry, physics) The science that uses theories and techniques from physics to study chemical systems.

physical education n
φυσική αγωγή
An element of an educational curriculum concerned with bodily development, physical health and wellness, strength, physical co-ordination, and agility.

physical quantity physical quantities n
φυσικό μέγεθος
(physics) A physical property that can be measured or calculated from other physical property and expressed as the product of a numerical value and a physical unit.

physicalism physicalisms n
φυσισμός
(philosophy) A philosophical position holding that everything which exists is no more extensive than its physical properties; that is, that there are no kinds of things other than physical things, which all are of logically procedural nature, based on fundamental laws at their deepest level of causality.

physicalist physicalists n
φυσίστρια φυσιστής
An adherent of physicalism; A cosmological proceduralist.

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ physicians n
γιατρός ιατρός
A medical doctor trained in human medicine.

physicist /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ physicists n
φυσικός
A person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level.

physicomathematician physicomathematicians n
φυσικομαθηματικός
One who studies physicomathematics.

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
φυσική
The branch of science concerned with the study of the properties and interactions of space, time, matter and energy.

physiognomic adj
φυσιογνωμικός
Of or pertaining to physiognomy

physiognomist physiognomists n
φυσιογνωμιστής
One who studies, or is an expert in, physiognomy; one who studies the outer appearance of the person (primarily the face) to acquire knowledge of the inner personality.

physiognomy /fɪziˈɑ(ɡ)nəmi/ /fɪziˈɒnəmi/ /fɪziˈɒɡnəmi/ physiognomies n
φυσιογνωμική
The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
φυσιογνωμία
The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.

physiography physiographies n
φυσιογραφία
(geography) The subfield of geography that studies physical patterns and processes of the Earth. It aims to understand the forces that produce and change rocks, oceans, weather, and global flora and fauna patterns.

physiological /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɔd͡ʒ.i.kəl/ more physiological most physiological adj
φυσιολογικός
Of, or relating to physiology.

physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ physiologies n
φυσιολογία
A branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved.

physiotherapeutic more physiotherapeutic most physiotherapeutic adj
φυσιοθεραπευτικός
Of or relating to physiotherapy.

phytogeographical more phytogeographical most phytogeographical adj
φυτογεωγραφικός
Of or pertaining to phytogeography

phytohormone phytohormones n
φυτοορμόνη
A plant hormone

phytolith phytoliths n
φυτόλιθος
A small particle of silica or mineral that occurs in many plants.

phytoplankton /ˌfaɪ.toʊˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌfaɪ.təˈplæŋk.tən/ phytoplanktons n
φυτοπλαγκτόν
Plankton, especially those small in size, that obtain energy by photosynthesis.

pi /paɪ/ pis n
πι
The 16th letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets and the seventeenth in Old Greek.
(mathematics) An irrational and transcendental constant representing the ratio of the circumference of a Euclidean circle to its diameter; approximately 3.14159265358979323846264338327950; usually written π.

pia mater pia maters n
χοριοειδής μήνιγξ
(anatomy) The innermost of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.

pianist /piˈænɪst/ /ˈpi.ənɪst/ pianists n
πιανίστας
A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.

piano /paɪˈænoʊ/ /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ pianoes pianos n
πιάνο κλειδοκύμβαλο
(musical instruments) a percussive keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black colored keys, played by pressing these keys, causing hammers to strike strings [from 1803]

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ picaresques n
πικαρέσκο
(literature) A picaresque novel.

piccolo /ˈpɪkl̩oʊ/ /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkəloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ piccoli piccolos n
πίκολο
A piccolo flute A transverse flute that is smaller than a Western concert flute and pitched nearly an octave higher.

pick one's nose v
σκαλίζω τη μύτη μου
(idiomatic) To insert a finger or other object into one's nostril to remove obstructions, especially dried mucus.

pick up v
σηκώνω
(transitive) To learn, to grasp; to begin to understand; to realize.

pick-up line pick-up lines n
ατάκα
A short introduction or comment intended to garner romantic or sexual interest from a stranger.

pickaninny /ˈpɪkənɪni/ pickaninnies n
αραπάκι

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ pickaxes n
αξίνα
A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle; one end of the head is pointed, the other has a chisel edge.

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ pickles n
διαβολάκι ζιζάνιο πίκλα τουρσί
(chiefly, US, Canada, Australia) A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup.
τουρσί
(often, in the plural) Any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish.
άλμη γάρος
The brine used for preserving food.
διαβολάκι ζιζάνιο
(affectionate) A mildly mischievous loved one.

pickling lime n
ασβεστόνερο
(cooking) calcium hydroxide or its solution in water, limewater

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ pickpockets n
πορτοφολάς
One who steals from the pocket of a passerby, usually by sleight of hand.

pickup cover pickup covers n
μαγνητοκαλύπτρα
(music) A metallic cover of various alloys, which covers a guitar pickup in order to change its tone; Almost always a humbucker cover.

pickup truck pickup trucks n
ημιφορτηγό φορτηγάκι
(chiefly, North America, Singapore) A light truck with an open cargo bed.

picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ picnics n
πικνίκ
The meal eaten at such a gathering.

picosecond /ˈpiː.kəʊˌsɛk.ənd/ picoseconds n
πικοδευτερόλεπτο
(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10−12 seconds. Symbol: ps

picric acid n
πικρικό οξύ
(chemistry) 2,4,6-trinitrophenol, C6H2(NO2)3, prepared by the nitration of phenol or of aspirin; a toxic, yellow, explosive substance used in dyes, explosives, and as an antiseptic

pictogram pictograms n
εικονοσύμβολο εικονόγραμμα
A picture that represents a word or an idea by illustration.

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃə/ /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃɚ/ pictures n
εικόνα θέαμα οπτική παράσταση
A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.
φωτογραφία
A photograph.
κινηματογράφος
(in the plural, informal) ("the pictures") Cinema (as a form of entertainment).

picture dictionary picture dictionaries n
εικονικό λεξικό
A dictionary that includes pictures to help identify things.

picture frame /ˈpɪktʃə ˌfɹeɪm/ /ˈpɪkt͡ʃɚ ˌfɹeɪm/ picture frames n
κάδρο
The frame into which a picture is placed.

picturesque /pɪkt͡ʃəˈɹɛsk/ more picturesque most picturesque adj
γραφικός
Resembling or worthy of a picture or painting; having the qualities of a picture or painting; pleasingly beautiful.

pie /paɪ/ /pɑɪ/ pies n
πίτα
A type of pastry that consists of an outer crust and a filling.
A paper plate covered in cream, shaving foam or custard that is thrown or rubbed in someone’s face for comical purposes, to raise money for charity, or as a form of political protest; a custard pie; a cream pie.
(figuratively) The whole of a wealth or resource, to be divided in parts.

piece /piːs/ pieces n
κομμάτι
A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

pied /paɪd/ more pied most pied adj
παρδαλός
Decorated or colored in blotches.

pied avocet pied avocets n
ευρωπαϊκή αβοκέτα
Recurvirostra avosetta, a black and white wading bird of temperate Europe and western and central Asia, wintering in Africa and south Asia.

pied kingfisher pied kingfishers n
κήρυλος
Ceryle rudis, a species of kingfisher found in Asia and Africa.

piemontite /ˈpiməntaɪt/ /ˈpiːmɒntaɪt/ piemontites n
πιεμοντίτης
(mineral) A monoclinic sorosilicate mineral of the epidote group, reddish in colour.

pier /pɪə(ɹ)/ /pɪɹ/ piers n
αποβάθρα μώλος
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.

pierce /pɜː(ɹ)s/ /pɪəs/ /pɪɹs/ v
διαπερνώ διεισδύω τορέω τρυπώ
(transitive) To puncture; to break through.
τρυπώ
(transitive) To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry.
διαπερνώ
(transitive) to break or interrupt abruptly

pietism /ˈpʌɪətɪz(ə)m/ pietisms n
θρησκοληψία
(Christianity, often capitalized) A movement in the Lutheran church in the 17th and 18th centuries, calling for a return to practical and devout Christianity.

pietistic /paɪ.ɪˈtɪs.tɪk/ /pʌɪ.ɪˈtɪs.tɪk/ more pietistic most pietistic adj
θρησκόληπτος
Pertaining to pietism, especially that associated with Luther and his followers; excessively pious.

piety /ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ pieties n
ευσέβεια
(uncountable, religion) Reverence and devotion to God.
σεβασμός
(uncountable) Similar reverence to one's parents and family or to one's country.

piezoelectricity /piˌeɪzəʊ.ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ /pʌɪˌiːzəʊ.ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ /ˌpiːzəʊ.ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/ n
πιεζοηλεκτρισμός
(physics) A voltage generated by certain crystals in response to an applied mechanical stress.

piezometry n
πιεζομετρία

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ pigs n
γουρούνι χοίρος
Any of several mammalian species of the genus Sus, having cloven hooves, bristles and a nose adapted for digging; especially the domesticated animal Sus domesticus.
γουρούνι
(derogatory, slang) Someone who overeats or eats rapidly and noisily.
(now, chiefly, US, UK, Australia, derogatory, slang) A police officer. [From ante 1785.]
(engineering) A device for cleaning or inspecting the inside of an oil or gas pipeline, or for separating different substances within the pipeline. Named for the pig-like squealing noise made by their progress.
γουρούνι βρωμιάρης
(derogatory, slang) A dirty or slovenly person.

pig Latin n
κορακίστηκα
A type of wordplay in which (English) words are altered by moving the leading phonetic of a word to the end and appending -ay [eɪ̯], except when the word begins with a vowel, in which case "-way" [weɪ̯] is suffixed with no leading phonetic change. {| class="examples floatright" style="background-color: #f8f9fa;border: 1px solid #a2a9b1; border-collapse:separate;-moz-box-sizing: content-box; margin: 6px 0 16px 23px; padding: 5px; width: 18em;" ! style="text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDD"
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pig in a poke pigs in a poke pigs in pokes n
γουρούνι στο σακί
(idiomatic) Something whose true value is concealed or unknown and may be lower than expected by the buyer or claimed by the seller, especially something offered for sale.

pig iron n
αργός σίδηρος
A type of crude, brittle iron shaped like a block, unsuitable for working but suitable for casting, commonly used as an industrial raw material.

pigeon /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒən/ /ˈpɪ.d͡ʒɪn/ pigeons n
περιστέρι
One of several birds of the family Columbidae, which consists of more than 300 species.
κορόιδο θύμα
(North America, informal) A person who is a target or victim of a confidence game.

pigeon loft pigeon lofts n
περιστεροτροφείο
An outbuilding used for housing and breeding pigeons; a dovecote.

pigeonhole pigeonholes n
περιστερώνας
One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons in a pigeon loft (dovecote).
γραμματοθυρίδα θυρίδα
(by extension) One of an array of compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.

piggy bank piggy banks n
κουμπαράς
A small container, sometimes in the form of a pig, to store small saved coins in. Often the "bank" must be broken open to retrieve the contents.

piglet /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ piglets n
γουρουνόπουλο γουρουνάκι
A young pig

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ pigments n
χρωστική ουσία
(biology) Any color in plant or animal cells
βαφή
A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder

pigmentation pigmentations n
χρώση
Coloration of human, plant or animal tissue, especially by pigment.

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ pigsties n
χοιροστάσιο
An enclosure where pigs are kept, either a building or part of one.
(colloquial) A dirty or very untidy place.

pike /paɪk/ pikes n
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.
λούτσος
Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.

pilaf pilafs n
πιλάφι
A dish made by browning grain, typically rice, in oil and then cooking it with a seasoned broth, to which meat and/or vegetables may be added.

pile /paɪl/ piles n
σωρός
A mass of things heaped together; a heap.

pile-up pile-ups n
καραμπόλα
A pile of crashed vehicles due to a traffic accident.

pileus /ˈpɪliəs/ pilei n
πῖλος
(historical, Ancient Rome) A conical felt hat worn in Ancient Rome and Greece.

pilgrim /ˈpɪlɡɹɪm/ pilgrims n
προσκυνητής
One who travels, especially on a journey to visit sites of religious significance.

pilgrimage /ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ pilgrimages n
προσκύνημα
A journey made to a sacred place, or a religious journey.

pill /pɪl/ [pʰɪɫ] pills n
χάπι δισκίο
(broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.
το χάπι
(informal, uncountable, definite, i.e. used with "the") Contraceptive medication, usually in the form of a pill to be taken by a woman; an oral contraceptive pill.

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ pillages n
λάφυρα
The spoils of war.
διαγούμισμα κούρσεμα λεηλασία πλιάτσικο
The act of pillaging.

pillage /ˈpɪl.əd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɪl.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
λεηλατώ διαγουμίζω κουρσεύω
(ambitransitive) To loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war.

pillar /ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/ pillars n
κολώνα στυλοβάτης στύλος
(architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ pillories n
κύφωνας
A framework on a post, with holes for the hands and head, used as a means of punishment and humiliation.

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ v
στηλιτεύω
(transitive) To criticize harshly.

pillow /ˈpɛloʊ/ /ˈpɪloʊ/ /ˈpɪləʊ/ pillows n
μαξιλάρι προσκέφαλο
A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

pillow fight /ˈpɪloʊ ˌfaɪt/ /ˈpɪləʊ ˌfaɪt/ pillow fights n
μαξιλαροπόλεμος
A play fight that involves hitting others with pillows.

pillow fight /ˈpɪloʊ ˌfaɪt/ /ˈpɪləʊ ˌfaɪt/ v
μαξιλαρώνω
(intransitive) To participate in a pillow fight.

pillowcase /ˈpɘlɐʉˌkæes/ /ˈpɘlɘˌkæes/ /ˈpɪloʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈpɪləˌkeɪs/ pillowcases n
μαξιλαροθήκη
A washable, easily removable cloth cover for pillows.

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ pilots n
πηδαλιούχος
A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.
πλοηγός πηδαλιούχος
A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.
πιλότος κυβερνήτης χειριστής
(aviation) A person who is in charge of the controls of an aircraft.
πιλότος πιλοτικό επεισόδιο
(television) A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series.

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ v
κυβερνώ πλοηγώ
(transitive) To control (an aircraft or watercraft).
διευθύνω κυβερνώ πλοηγώ χειρίζομαι
(transitive) To guide (a vessel) through coastal waters.

pilot officer pilot officers n
ανθυποσμηναγός
The lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the RAF, equivalent to an Army ensign or coronet

pilot whale pilot whales n
μαυροδέλφινο
Either of two species of whale in the genus Globicephala, dark grey in colour.

pimp /pɪmp/ pimps n
νταβατζής σωματέμπορος μαστροπός προαγωγός
Someone who solicits customers for prostitution and acts as manager for a group of prostitutes; a pander.

pimp /pɪmp/ v
εκπορνεύω μαστροπεύω
(intransitive) To act as a procurer of prostitutes; to pander.
εκπορνεύω
(transitive) To prostitute someone.

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ pimples n
σπυράκι σπυρί
(dermatology) An inflamed (raised and colored) spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.
κακό σπυρί
(slang) An annoying person.

pin /pɪn/ [pʰɪn] pins n
καρφίτσα
A needle without an eye (usually) made of drawn-out steel wire with one end sharpened and the other flattened or rounded into a head, used for fastening.
A small nail with a head and a sharp point.

pin-tailed adj
βελονόουρος
having a pintail, a thin pointed tail

pin-tailed sandgrouse pin-tailed sandgrouses n
βελονόουρη περιστερόκοτα
Pterocles alchata, a bird in the sandgrouse family.

pinball /ˈpɪnˌbɔːl/ pinballs n
φλίπερ φλιπεράκι
(games) A game, played on a device with a sloping base, in which the player operates a spring-loaded plunger to shoot a ball, between obstacles, and attempts to hit targets and score points.

pinball machine pinball machines n
φλίπερ
(This entry is a translation hub.) A machine specially built to be used to play games of pinball.

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
τανάλια
A gripping tool, pivoted like a pair of scissors, but with blunt jaws.

pinch /pɪnt͡ʃ/ pinches n
πρέζα
A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.

pinch out pinch outs v
κορφολογώ
To remove the shoots of a plant:

pine /paɪn/ pines n
πεύκο
(countable, uncountable) Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus.
(uncountable) The wood of this tree.

pineal /ˈpɪnɪəl/ more pineal most pineal adj
κωνοειδής
In the shape of a pine cone.
επιφυσικός
Pertaining to the pineal gland.

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ /ˈpɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ pineal glands n
επίφυση κωνάριον
(anatomy, neuroanatomy) A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland found near the centre of the brain that produces melatonin.

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ /ˈpaɪnəpəl/ /ˌpaɪnˈæpəl/ pineapples n
ανανάς
(uncountable) The flesh of a pineapple fruit used as a food item.
(slang) An Australian fifty dollar note.
A decorative carving of a pineapple fruit used as a symbol of hospitality.
(slang) A hand grenade. (From the similarity to the shape of a pineapple fruit.)

pinecone pinecones n
κουκουνάρα κουκουνάρι
A seed-bearing conical fruit of a pine tree.

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] pinker pinkest adj
ροζ
Having a colour between red and white; pale red.

pink /pɪŋk/ [pʰɪŋk] pinks n
ροζ
Pale red.

pinkish /ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/ more pinkish most pinkish adj
ροζέ
Somewhat pink.

pinna /ˈpɪnə/ pinnae pinnas n
πτερύγιο ωτός
(anatomy) The visible part of the ear that resides outside of the head, the auricle; outer ear excluding the ear canal.

pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkəl/ pinnacles n
κορωνίδα πτερύγιο
(architectural element) An upright member, generally ending in a small spire, used to finish a buttress, to constitute a part in a proportion, as where pinnacles flank a gable or spire.

pinprick pinpricks n
βελονιά

pint /paɪnt/ pints n
πίντα χοεύς όγδοο του γαλονιού
16 US fluid ounces [473 millilitres] for liquids (a US liquid pint) or
A unit of volume, equivalent to:
μισόλιτρο
(UK, metonymy) A glass of beer or cider, served by the pint.

pinworm pinworms n
οξύουρος
Any of several nematode worms, of the family Oxyuridae, that are parasitic to mammals

pioneer /ˌpaɪ.əˈniɹ/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˌpaɪ.əˈnɪɹ/ pioneers n
πιονιέρος
(Communism) A member of a children’s organization operated by the Communist Party, typically in the second of three stages toward becoming an member of the Party itself.

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ more pious most pious adj
ευσεβής θρήσκος
Of or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.

piously more piously most piously adv
ευλαβικώς
in a pious manner

pip /pɪp/ pips n
κουκούτσι
(obsolete) A pippin, seed of any kind.

pipe /paɪp/ pipes n
αυλός φλάουτο
(musical instrument) A wind instrument consisting of a tube, often lined with holes to allow for adjustment in pitch, sounded by blowing into the tube. [from 10th c.]
εκκλησιαστικό
(music) A tube used to produce sound in an organ; an organ pipe. [from 14th c.]
σωλήνας αγωγός
A rigid tube that transports water, steam, or other fluid, as used in plumbing and numerous other applications. [from 10th c.]
σωλήνα
(computing) A mechanism that enables one program to communicate with another by sending its output to the other as input. [from 20th c.]

pipe dream pipe dreams n
ονειροφαντασία ὀνειροπόληση
(idiomatic) A plan, desire, or idea that will not likely work; a near impossibility.

pipeline /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ pipelines n
αγωγός
A conduit made of pipes used to convey water, gas or petroleum etc.
διοχέτευση σωλήνωση
A channel (either physical or logical) by which information is transmitted sequentially (that is, the first information in is the first information out).

piper /ˈpaɪ.pə/ /ˈpaɪ.pɚ/ /ˈpʌɪ.pɚ/ pipers n
αυλητής
A musician who plays a pipe.

piracy /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ piracies n
πειρατεία
(nautical) Robbery at sea, a violation of international law; taking a ship away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it.
A similar violation of international law, such as hijacking of an aircraft.
The unauthorized duplication of goods protected by intellectual property law.
The operation of an unlicensed radio or television station.

piranha /pɪˈɹæn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑn(j)ə/ /pɪˈɹɑːn(j)ə/ piranha piranhas n
πιράνχας
(ichthyology) Any of the carnivorous or frugivorous freshwater fish living in South American rivers and belonging to the subfamily Serrasalminae.

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ more pirate most pirate adj
πειρατικός
Illegally imitated or reproduced, said of a trademarked product or copyrighted work, or of the counterfeit itself.

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ pirates n
πειρατής πειρατίνα
A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.
πειρατής
(by extension) One who breaks intellectual property laws by reproducing protected works without permission.

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/ /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ v
κουρσεύω
(transitive) To appropriate by piracy; to plunder at sea.
πειρατεύω
(transitive, intellectual property) To create and/or sell an unauthorized copy of.

pirozhki /pɪˈɹɒʃkɪ/ /pɪˈɹɒʒkɪ/ pirozhki pirozhkis n
πιροσκί
Small pastries filled with finely chopped meat, vegetables or fruit baked or fried, from eastern European cuisine, or a serving of these.

piscatory adj
αλιευτικός
Of or pertaining to fishermen or fishing.

pisciculture /ˈpɪsɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ piscicultures n
ιχθυοκαλλιέργεια ιχθυοτροφεία
The rearing or cultivation of fish.

piscivorous /pɪˈsɪvəɹəs/ more piscivorous most piscivorous adj
ιχθυοφάγος ψαροφάγος ιχθυοβόρος
(chiefly, of birds) That feeds on fish; fish-eating.

piss /pɪs/ pisses n
κάτουρο κατουρλιό τσίσα
(somewhat vulgar, slang, usually, _, uncountable) Urine. [from 14th c.]

piss /pɪs/ v
κατουρώ

piss off v
τσακίσου
(Commonwealth, idiomatic, intransitive, vulgar, colloquial) To leave, to go away. [from mid-20th c.]

piss oneself v
κατουριέμαι
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, slang, vulgar) To wet oneself.
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, slang, vulgar) To be very scared (to the extent that one might lose control of one's bladder).
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Commonwealth, slang, vulgar) To laugh uncontrollably (to the extent that one might lose control of one's bladder).

pissaladière /ˌpisɑlɑdˈjɛɹ/ /ˌpɪsaladˈjɛː/ pissaladières n
πισαλαντιέρ
A pie from southern France, similar to pizza, without tomatoes or cheese, usually topped with onions, anchovies and black olives.

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ /pɪsˈtɑʃioʊ/ pistachioes pistachios n
φιστικιά φιστίκι
The nutlike fruit of this tree.

pistachio green adj
φιστικί

piste /piːst/ /pɪst/ pistes n
πίστα
(skiing) A downhill trail.

pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ pistols n
πιστόλι
A handgun[1570s]
A creative and unpredictable jokester, a constant source of entertainment and surprises.

piston /ˈpɪstən/ pistons n
πιστόνι έμβολο
A solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder, and moves under pressure (as in an engine) or displaces fluid (as in a pump)

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] pits n
κουκούτσι
A seed inside a fruit; a stone or pip inside a fruit.
πιτ
(motor racing) An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.
λάκκος
Formerly, that part of a theatre, on the floor of the house, below the level of the stage and behind the orchestra; now, in England, commonly the part behind the stalls; in the United States, the parquet; also, the occupants of such a part of a theatre.

pit /pɪt/ [pʰɪʔt] v
αντιτάσσω
(transitive) To bring (something) into opposition with something else.

pita /ˈpiːtə/ /ˈpɪtə/ pitas n
πίτα
A piece of pita bread; a flat bread pouch used for making sandwiches such as gyros or falafels.

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ pitches n
πίσσα
A sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees; sap.
A dark, extremely viscous material remaining in still after distilling crude oil and tar.
ύψος
(music, phonetics) The perceived frequency of a sound or note.
(music) The standard to which a group of musical instruments are tuned or in which a piece is performed, usually by reference to the frequency to which the musical note A above middle C is tuned.
γήπεδο
(sports, UK, Australia, NZ) The field on which cricket, soccer, rugby, gridiron or field hockey is played. (In cricket, the pitch is in the centre of the field; see cricket pitch.) (Not often used in the US or Canada, where "field" is the preferred word.)

pitch /pɪt͡ʃ/ v
πετάω
(transitive) To throw away; discard.
στήνω
(transitive) To assemble or erect (a tent).
(intransitive) To fix or place a tent or temporary habitation; to encamp.
ρίχνω
(intransitive, archaic) To alight; to settle; to come to rest from flight.

pitch a tent /ˌpɪtʃəˈtɛnt/ v
στήνω σκηνή
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see to pitch a tent.

pitch-black more pitch-black most pitch-black adj
κατάμαυρος
Very dark; without light.

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃ.ə/ /ˈpɪt͡ʃ.ɚ/ [ˈpɪʔt͡ʃə] [ˈpɪʔt͡ʃɚ] pitchers n
κανάτα
A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with a large ear or handle.

pitchfork /ˈpɪt͡ʃˌfɔɹk/ pitchforks n
δικράνι δίκρανο πιρούνα
An agricultural tool comprising a fork with sparse, light tines, attached to a long handle, used for pitching hay (especially loose hay) high up onto a stack (as on a wagon or haystack, or into a haymow).

pith /pɪθ/ piths n
ψίχα
The soft, spongy substance inside plant parts; specifically, the parenchyma in the centre of the roots and stems of many plants and trees.
μεδούλι καρδιά πυρήνας
The essential or vital part of something; the essence.

pitiful /ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/ pitifuller pitifullest adj
αξιολύπητος
So appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it; eliciting pity.

pitiless /ˈpɪtɪləs/ more pitiless most pitiless adj
αλύπητος
having, or showing, no pity; merciless, ruthless

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ pities n
οίκτος
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.

pity /ˈpɪ.ti/ v
οικτίρω λυπάμαι

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ more pivotal most pivotal adj
αξονικός
Of, relating to, or being a pivot.
καίριος καθοριστικός σημαντικός
Being of crucial importance; central, key.

pixel /ˈpɪksəl/ /ˈpɪksɛl/ pixels n
εικονοστοιχείο εικονοψηφίδα
One of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory.

pixie /ˈpɪksi/ pixies n
αερικό ξωτικό
(mythology, fantasy literature, fairy tales) A playful sprite or elflike or fairy-like creature.

pizza /ˈpiːt.sə/ [ˈpʰit.sə] pizzas pizze n
πίτσα
(uncountable) A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables.
(countable) A single instance of this dish.

pizzamaker pizzamakers n
πιτσαδόρος
One who makes pizza.

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ pizzerias pizzerie n
πιτσαρία
A restaurant that bakes and sells pizzas.

piñata /pɪnˈjæ.tə/ /pɪnˈjɑː.tə/ piñatas n
πινιάτα
(Latin American culture) A doll or other decorated container that is filled with candy and hit with a hammer or a stick by blindfolded children during birthday parties or other celebrations until the candy falls out.

placate /pleɪˈkeɪt/ /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
κατευνάζω
(transitive) To calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that they become content or at least no longer irate.

place /pleɪs/ [pl̥eɪs] places n
πλατεία
An open space, particularly a city square, market square, or courtyard.
τόπος θέση μέρος χώρος περιοχή σημείο
A location or position in space.

place cell place cells n
τοποκύτταρο χωροταξικός νευρώνας
(neuroscience, anatomy) A type of pyramidal neuron within the hippocampus that becomes active when an animal enters a particular place in its environment (known as the place field).

place of articulation places of articulation n
τόπος άρθρωσης
(phonetics, of a consonant) The point of contact, where an obstruction occurs in the vocal tract between an active (moving) articulator (typically some part of the tongue) and a passive (stationary) articulator (typically some part of the roof of the mouth).

placebo /pləˈsi.boʊ/ /pləˈsiː.bəʊ/ placeboes placebos n
ψευδοφάρμακο
(medicine) A dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment. [from 18th c.]

placename /ˈpleɪsneɪm/ placenames n
τοπωνυμία τοπωνύμιο

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ placentae placentas n
πλακούντας
(botany) In flowering plants, the part of the ovary where ovules develop; in non-flowering plants where the spores develop.

placidity /pləˈsɪd.ə.ti/ placidities n
ημεράδα
The state of being placid; peacefulness.

plagiarism /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəˌɹɪzm/ plagiarisms n
λογοκλοπή
(uncountable) Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.

plagiarist /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹɪst/ plagiarists n
λογοκλόπος
One who plagiarizes; or lifts the words, writings, or ideas of another, and passes them off as his or her own, thus engaging in plagiarism; a literary thief

plagiarize /ˈpleɪd͡ʒi.əɹaɪz/ /ˈpleɪd͡ʒəɹaɪz/ v
λογοκλοπώ
(ambitransitive) To use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing, speech, ideas, or other intellectual or creative work, especially in an academic context; to commit plagiarism.

plague /pleɪɡ/ /plɛɡ/ [pʰl̥eɪɡ] [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ] plagues n
πανούκλα πανώλη
(often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis.
λοιμός επιδημία πανδημία
(pathology) An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence, but specifically by the above disease.
μάστιγα πληγή
A widespread affliction, calamity or destructive influx, especially when seen as divine retribution.

plague /pleɪɡ/ /plɛɡ/ [pʰl̥eɪɡ] [pʰɫ̥ɛːɡ] v
βασανίζω κατατρύχω μαστίζω πλήττω
(transitive) To afflict with a disease or other calamity.

plaice /pleɪs/ plaice plaices n
πλατέσσα
Pleuronectes platessa (European plaice), commonly found in the North Sea and Irish Sea, with smooth brown skin and red or orange spots.

plain /pleɪn/ [pl̥eɪn] plains n
πεδιάδα πεδίο
An expanse of land with relatively low relief and few trees, especially a grassy expanse.

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] plans n
σχέδιο
A drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc.
A set of intended actions, usually mutually related, through which one expects to achieve a goal.
A two-dimensional drawing of a building as seen from above with obscuring or irrelevant details such as roof removed, or of a floor of a building, revealing the internal layout; as distinct from the elevation.

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] [pʰl̥æn] v
σχεδιάζω
(transitive) To design (a building, machine, etc.).
(transitive) To create a plan for.
(intransitive) To intend.

plane /pleɪn/ planer planest adj
ίσος επίπεδος
Of a surface: flat or level.

plane /pleɪn/ planes n
επίπεδο
A level or flat surface.
(geometry) A flat surface extending infinitely in all directions (e.g. horizontal or vertical plane).
πλάνη ροκάνι
(countable, carpentry) A tool for smoothing wood by removing thin layers from the surface.
αεροπλάνο
An airplane; an aeroplane.
πλάτανος
(countable) A deciduous tree of the genus Platanus.

plane /pleɪn/ v
πλανίζω
(transitive, carpentry) To smooth (wood) with a plane.

plane geometry n
επίπεδη γεωμετρία
The study of figures having parts that lie in a singular plane.

planet /ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/ planets n
πλανήτης
(now, historical, or, astrology) Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. [from 14thc.]
(astronomy) A body which is massive enough to be in hydrostatic equilibrium (generally resulting in being an ellipsoid) but not enough to attain nuclear fusion and, in IAU usage, which directly orbits a star (or star cluster) and dominates the region of its orbit; specifically, in the case of the Solar system, the eight major bodies of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. [from 2006]

planetarium /plænɪˈtɛːɹɪəm/ planetaria planetariums n
πλανητάριο
A display museum in which images of stars and other astronomical phenomena are projected onto a domed ceiling.

planetary /ˈplænəˌtɛri/ /ˈplænɪtri/ /ˈplænɪtəri/ /ˈplænɪˌtɛəri/ adj
πλανητικός
(astronomy) Of, or relating to planets, or the orbital motion of planets.

planetary nebula planetary nebulae planetary nebulas n
πλανητικό νεφέλωμα
(astronomy) A nebulosity surrounding a dying red giant, consisting of material expelled by the star.

planetary system planetary systems n
πλανητικό σύστημα

planimetric adj
επιπεδομετρικός

plank /plæŋk/ planks n
σανίδα
A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
μέρος πολιτικού προγράμματος
(figurative) A political issue that is of concern to a faction or a party of the people and the political position that is taken on that issue.

plank /plæŋk/ v
σανιδώνω στρώνω
(transitive) To cover something with planking.

plankton /ˈplæŋk.tən/ plankton planktons n
πλαγκτόν
(uncountable) Organisms, especially small and microscopic ones, that drift in water.

planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ plannings n
προγραμματισμός
The act of formulating of a course of action, or of drawing up plans.

planning permission /ˈplænɪŋ pəˈmɪʃən/ /ˈplænɪŋ pɚˈmɪʃən/ planning permissions n
οικοδομική άδεια
(Britain, construction, law) Legal permission granted by a government authority to construct on one's land, or to change the use of the land. [from mid 1940s]

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pʰl̥eənt] [pʰl̥ænt] [pʰl̥ɑːnt] plants n
φυτό
(botany) An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.
(botany) An organism of the kingdom Plantae; now specifically, a living organism of the Embryophyta (land plants) or of the Chlorophyta (green algae), a eukaryote that includes double-membraned chloroplasts in its cells containing chlorophyll a and b, or any organism closely related to such an organism.

plantain /ˈplæn.teɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ /ˈplɑːntɪn/ [ˈplaː(n)ʔn̩] plantains n
αρνόγλωσσο πεντάνευρο
A 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.

plantar fascia n
πελματική λωρίδα
The thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot.

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ plantations n
φυτεία
A large farm; estate or area of land designated for agricultural growth. Often includes housing for the owner and workers.

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ [ˈpleə̯ɾ̃əˌɡɹeɪ̯d] adj
πελματοβάμων
(zoology) Of an animal: walking with the entire sole of the foot on the ground.

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ [ˈpleə̯ɾ̃əˌɡɹeɪ̯d] plantigrades n
πελματοβάμονα
(zoology) A plantigrade animal; an animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot on the ground.

plaque /plak/ /plaːk/ /plæk/ /plɑːk/ [pʰl̥æk] plaques n
πλάκα
(countable) Any flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament, or for painting pictures upon, as a dish, plate, slab, etc., hung upon a wall; also, a smaller decoration worn by a person, such as a brooch.
(uncountable, dentistry) An accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth, which may develop into dental calculus (tartar).
πλακέτα
(countable) A piece of flat metal with writing on it, attached to a building, monument, or other structure to remind people of a person or an event.

plasma /ˈplæzmə/ plasmas plasmata n
πλάσμα
(physics) A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.
(hematology) A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.

plaster /ˈpla.stə/ /ˈplæs.tɚ/ /ˈplɑː.stə/ plasters n
ασβεστοκονίαμα γύψος
(uncountable) A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water, sometimes with the addition of fibres, that hardens to a smooth solid and is used for coating walls and ceilings; render, stucco.
γύψος έμπλαστρο
(countable) A cast made of plaster of Paris and gauze; a plaster cast.

plaster of Paris n
γύψος
A hemihydrate of calcium sulfate, made by calcining gypsum, that hardens when moistened and allowed to dry; used to make casts, molds and sculpture.

plasterboard plasterboards n
ασβεστόπλακα γυψοσανίδα
A construction material consisting of a rigid panel of several layers of fibreboard or paper bonded to a gypsum core.

plasterer plasterers n
αμμοκονιαστής σοβατζής
A person whose occupation is to plaster walls.

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ [ˈpʰlæstɪk] plastics n
πλαστικό πλαστικός
A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

plastic surgery plastic surgeries n
πλαστική χειρουργική
Surgery to repair body parts, especially involving the transfer of tissue.

plat du jour plats du jour n
πιάτο ημέρας

plate /pleɪt/ [pʰl̥eɪt] plates n
πιάτο
A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
A course at a meal.
έλασμα
A flat object of uniform thickness.
ασημένιο σερβίτσιο
(dated) An ornamental or food service item coated with silver or gold or otherwise decorated.
κλισέ λιθογράφημα
(printing) An engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper.
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.

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ plateaus plateaux n
οροπέδιο
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

platelet platelets n
αιμοπετάλιο
(hematology, cytology) A small colorless disk-shaped particle found in the blood of mammals, which plays an important role in the formation of blood clots.

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ platforms n
αποβάθρα εξέδρα
A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.
πλατφόρμα
(politics, figurative) A political stance on a broad set of issues, which are called planks.

platinum /pləˈtaɪn.əm/ /pləˈtiːn.əm/ /pləˈtɪn.əm/ /ˈplæt.nəm/ /ˈplæt.n̩.əm/ /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ platinums n
λευκόχρυσος πλατίνα
A whitish grey colour, like that of the metal.

platitude /ˈplatɪtjuːd/ /ˈplatɪtʃuːd/ /ˈplætɪt(j)ud/ platitudes n
κοινοτυπία
(countable) An often-quoted saying that is supposed to be meaningful but has become unoriginal or hackneyed through overuse.
(uncountable) Unoriginality; triteness.

platonic /pləˈtɑnɪk/ /pləˈtɒnɪk/ /pləˈtɔnɪk/ more platonic most platonic adj
πλατωνικός
Neither sexual nor romantic in nature; being or exhibiting platonic love.

platonic love platonic loves n
πλατωνικός έρωτας
Intimate but non-sexual affection.

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ platypi platypodes platypus platypuses n
πλατύποδας
A semi-aquatic, egg-laying monotreme mammal with a bill resembling that of a duck, that has a mole-like body, a tail resembling that of a beaver, a waterproof pelt, and flat webbed feet – males have poisonous spurs on the inside of the back legs; Ornithorhynchus anatinus.

platysma /pləˈtɪz.mə/ platysmas platysmata n
πλάτυσμα
(muscle) A broad sheet of muscle that is situated on each side of the neck immediately under the superficial fascia belonging to the group of facial muscles, extends from the collar bone to the angle of the jaw and overlaps the sternocleidomastoid; it is innervated by the facial nerve, draws the lower lip and the corner of the mouth to the side and down, and when moved forcefully expands the neck and draws its skin upward.

plausible /ˈploː.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɑ.zɪ.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/ /ˈplɔː.zɪ.bəl/ more plausible most plausible adj
ευλογοφανής
Seemingly or apparently valid, likely, or acceptable; conceivably true or likely.

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] plays n
δράμα
(countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.

play /pleɪ/ [pʰl̥eɪ̯] v
παίζω
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
(transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
(transitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music (or a specified song or musical style) using (a specified musical instrument).
(transitive, ergative) To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording.

play gooseberry v
κρατώ το φανάρι
(dated, UK, _, slang) To be an unwanted third party accompanying two lovers, to serve as a chaperon.

play hooky v
κάνω κοπάνα
(idiomatic, US) To play truant; to avoid (informally: skip) school, work, or other duties (stay away from these without permission nor an excuse); to skive or to bunk off (UK);

play possum v
κάνω τον ψόφιο κοριό

play with fire v
παίζω με τη φωτιά
(idiomatic) To put oneself in a precarious situation with a high risk of getting harmed, particularly emotionally or financially.

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/ players n
ηθοποιός
(theater) An actor in a dramatic play.
μουσικός παίκτης
(music) One who plays on a musical instrument.
παίκτης παίκτρια
One who plays any game or sport.

player piano player pianos n
πιανόλα
(musical instruments) An acoustic piano that is played automatically by mechanical means.

playful /ˈpleɪfəl/ more playful most playful playfuller playfullest adj
παιχνιδιάρης
liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ playgrounds n
παιδική χαρά αυλή παιδότοπος παιχνιδότοπος
(outdoors) A large open space for children to play in, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides). [1780]
παιδική χαρά
(figuratively) Any physical or metaphysical space in which a person or organization has free rein to do as they please.

playing card playing cards n
τραπουλόχαρτο
Any of the usually 52 rectangular pieces of card used to play numerous games, featuring either one to 10 pips or a picture and belonging of one of four suits.

playpen playpens n
πάρκο
An enclosure in which babies or small children can play.

plaything playthings n
άθυρμα
A thing or person intended for playing with.

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ playwrights n
δραματουργός θεατρικός συγγραφέας
A writer and creator of theatrical plays.

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ more pleasant most pleasant pleasanter pleasantest adj
ευχάριστος
Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
παρακαλώ
Used to make a polite request.

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ v
δίνω ευχαρίστηση ευχαριστώ τέρπω
(ambitransitive) To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

please pass the salt phraseologicalUnit
παρακαλώ, πέρνα το αλάτι
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please speak more slowly phraseologicalUnit
μιλάτε πιο αργά, παρακαλώ
Used to ask the interlocutor to speak more slowly.

please turn left phraseologicalUnit
στρίψε αριστερά, παρακαλώ
When giving directions to a person (for example, a taxi driver), indicates that he or she should turn left.

please turn right phraseologicalUnit
στρίψε δεξιά, παρακαλώ
When giving directions to a person (for example, a taxi driver), indicates that he or she should turn right.

pleased to meet you phraseologicalUnit
χαίρω πολύ
A polite formula used when being introduced to somebody.

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ pleasures n
ευχαρίστηση απόλαυση
(uncountable) A state of being pleased or contented; gratification.

pleasure principle n
αρχή της ευχαρίστησης
(psychology, psychoanalysis, Freudianism, often hyphenated when used attributively) The principle that human decisions and behavior are strongly motivated by the instinctual desire of the id, arising in infancy, to experience pleasure and avoid pain.

plebeian /pliˈbiːən/ /plɛˈbiːən/ plebeians n
πληβείος
(historical, Ancient Rome) A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

plebiscite /-sɪt/ /ˈplɛbəˌsaɪt/ /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/ plebiscites n
δημοψήφισμα
(law, politics) A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the nation, or some government policy.

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ plectra plectrums n
πέννα
(music) A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.
πλήκτρο
(anatomy, zoology) A projection of bone or other stiff tissue, such as the ridges in some insects' stridulatory organs.

pledge /plɛd͡ʒ/ pledges n
ενέχυρο
(law) A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.

pleiad pleiads n
πλειάδα
A group of illustrious or talented people, especially one with seven members.

plenary /ˈpliːnəɹi/ /ˈplɛnəɹi/ more plenary most plenary adj
ολομελής
Fully attended; for everyone's attendance.

plenary session plenary sessions n
ολομέλεια
A session of a conference or other meeting at which all members are expected to be present.

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɛni] [ˈplɛɾ̃i] [ˈplɪni] [ˈplɪɾ̃i] adv
αρκετά
(North America) More than sufficiently.

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɛni] [ˈplɛɾ̃i] [ˈplɪni] [ˈplɪɾ̃i] plenties n
αφθονία
A more-than-adequate amount.

plenum /ˈpliːnəm/ /ˈplɛnəm/ plena plenums n
ολομέλεια
A legislative meeting (especially of the Communist Party) in which all members are present.

pleonasm /ˈpliː.əˌnæz.əm/ pleonasms n
πλεονασμός
(uncountable, rhetoric) Redundancy in wording.
(countable) A phrase involving pleonasm; a phrase containing one or more words which are redundant because their meaning is expressed elsewhere in the phrase.

pleonastic /ˌpliː.əˈnæs.tɪk/ more pleonastic most pleonastic adj
πλεοναστικός
(uncomparable) Of, or relating to pleonasm.
(linguistics) Characterised by the use of redundant words or an excessive number of words.

pleroma /pləˈɹoʊmə/ pleromas n
πλήρωμα
(botany) The central portion of the primary meristem.

plethora /plɪˈθɔːɹə/ /ˈplɛðəɹə/ /ˈplɛθəɹə/ plethorae plethoras n
πληθώρα
(usually, followed by of) An excessive amount or number; an abundance.

plethoric /plɛˈθɒɹɪk/ /ˈplɛθəɹɪk/ more plethoric most plethoric adj
πληθωρικός υπεραιμικός
Excessive, overabundant, rife; loosely, abundant, varied. [from 17th c.]

pleura /ˈplʊə.ɹə/ /ˈplʊɹ.ə/ pleurae n
υπεζωκώς
(anatomy) Each of a pair of smooth serous membranes which line the thorax and envelop the lungs in humans and other mammals.

pliability pliabilities n
ευκαμψία ευλυγισία
The quality or state of being pliable; flexibility; pliableness.

pliable /ˈplaɪəbəl/ more pliable most pliable adj
ευλύγιστος εύκαμπτος εύπλαστος
Soft, flexible, easily bent, formed, shaped, or molded.

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
πένσα
A pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of the user's hand, often used for bending things.

plimsoll /ˈplɪmsoʊl/ plimsolls n
πάνινα παπούτσια
(British) A rubber-soled lace-up canvas shoe for sports or onboard ships; a precursor of trainers.

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ plots n
πλοκή
(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
αγροτεμάχιο
An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
συνωμοσία
A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]

plot twist plot twists n
συστροφή πλοκών
A change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot of a film, novel, or other narrative work.

plough /plaʊ/ ploughs n
άροτρο αλέτρι
A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.

ploughing ploughings n
όργωμα
(agriculture) The breaking of the ground into furrows (with a plough) for planting.

ploughtail ploughtails n
αλετροχέρα
The hind part or handle of a plough.

plowshare plowshares n
αλετροπόδα
(American spelling) The cutting edge of a plow, typically a metal blade.

plucky /ˈplʌki/ pluckier pluckiest adj
θαρραλέος
(informal) Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances.

plug and play n
εφαρμογή και χρήση
(computing) A feature allowing new hardware added to a computer to be automatically detected and configured.

plug in v
βάζω σε
(idiomatic) To connect (an electrical device) to a plug socket.

plum /plʌm/ plums n
δαμάσκηνο
An edible, fleshy stone fruit of Prunus domestica (European plum), often of a dark red or purple colour. [from 8th c.]
δαμασκηνιά
The fruit and its tree.
δαμασκηνί
A dark bluish-red color/colour, the colour of some plums. [from 19th c.]

plum blossom plum blossoms n
άνθος δαμασκηνιάς
The blossom of the tree.

plumage /ˈpljuːmɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpluːmɪd͡ʒ/ plumages n
φτέρωμα
(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.

plumb bob plumb bobs n
βολίδα
A metal weight attached to the end of a plumb line.

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ /ˈplʌmɚ/ plumbers n
υδραυλικός
One who furnishes, fits, and repairs pipes and other apparatus for the conveyance of water, gas, or drainage.

plumber wrench plumber wrenches n
κάβουρας
Other type of pipe wrench used to rotate plumbing pipes.

plumbiferous adj
μολυβδούχος
Producing or containing lead.

plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ plumbings n
υδραυλικά
The pipes, together with the joints, tanks, stopcocks, taps, and other fixtures of a water, gas, or sewage system in a house or other building.
υδραυλικές εργασίες
The trade or occupation of a plumber.

plumbism n
μολυβδίαση
(medicine) A diseased condition, produced by the absorption of lead, common among workers in this metal or in its compounds, as among painters, typesetters, etc. Symptoms include lead colic, lead line, and wrist drop.

plummet /ˈplʌmət/ /ˈplʌmɪt/ plummets n
αλφάδι
(archaic, nautical) A piece of lead attached to a line, used in sounding the depth of water; a plumb bob or a plumb line.

plump /plʌmp/ more plump most plump plumper plumpest adj
στρουμπουλός αφράτος
Having a full and rounded shape; chubby, somewhat overweight.

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ n
διαγούμισμα κούρσεμα λαφυραγώγηση λεηλασία πλιάτσικο
An instance of plundering.
λάφυρα λεία
The loot attained by plundering.

plunder /ˈplən-/ /ˈplʌndə/ /ˈplʌndɚ/ v
λεηλατώ διαγουμίζω κουρσεύω λαφυραγωγώ
(transitive) To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.
λεηλατώ πλιατσικολογώ
(intransitive) To take by force or wrongfully; to commit robbery or looting, to raid.
καταληστεύω
(transitive) To make extensive (over)use of, as if by plundering; to use or use up wrongfully.

plunger /ˈplʌnd͡ʒə/ /ˈplʌnd͡ʒɚ/ plungers n
ξεβουλωτήρι
A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction.

pluperfect /pluˈpɝ.fɪkt/ /pluːˈpɜː.fɪkt/ pluperfects n
υπερσυντέλικος
A verb in this tense.

pluperfect tense pluperfect tenses n
υπερσυντέλικος
(grammar, of a verb) Tense of a verb used when referring to something that happened before a past setting or the imperfect; formed in English by adding had before the past participle of a verb, or by adding had been before the present participle of the verb.

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ more plural most plural adj
πληθυντικός
Consisting of or containing more than one of something.

plural /ˈpljʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈplɝ.əl/ /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ /ˈplʊɚ.əl/ plurals n
πληθυντικός
(grammar, uncountable) The plural number. In English, referring to more or less than one of something.
(grammar, countable) A word in the form in which it potentially refers to something other than one person or thing; and other than two things if the language has a dual form.

plurality /plʊˈɹæləti/ pluralities n
πολλαπλότητα
(uncountable) The state of being plural.

plurinational adj
πολυεθνοτικός
Describing a state containing large groups of people of different nationalities.

plus /plʌs/ /pɫɐs/ preposition
συν
And; sum of the previous one and the following one.

plus sign plus signs n
συν
(arithmetic) The symbol + used to denote the operation of additio1, to indicate that a number is positive, and so on.

plush toy plush toys n
λούτρινο ζωάκι λούτρινο παιχνίδι
(US) A soft toy with a soft, plush covering.

plutocracy /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ /pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/ plutocracies n
πλουτοκρατία
Government by the wealthy.
A controlling class of the wealthy.

plutocratic more plutocratic most plutocratic adj
πλουτοκρατικός
of, relating to, or being a plutocracy

plutonium /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ plutoniums n
πλουτώνιο
The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 94 and symbol Pu: a silvery-gray fissile radioactive actinide metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.

pneumo- /(p)njuːməʊ/ /numoʊ/ prefix
πνευμο-
Relating to the lungs.

pneumoconiosis pneumoconioses n
πνευμοκονίωση
(disease) A disease of the lungs caused by inhalation of particulate matter.

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ /nəˈmoʊniə/ pneumoniae pneumonias pneumoniæ n
πνευμονία
An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants.

pnictogen /ˈnɪktəd͡ʒən/ /ˈpnɪktə(ʊ)d͡ʒən/ pnictogens n
πνικτίδιο
(chemistry) Any element from group 15 of the periodic table, which includes nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony and bismuth.

pochard /ˈpɒtʃəd/ /ˈpəʊtʃəd/ pochards n
γκισάρι
Any of various diving ducks of the subfamily Aythyinae (genera Aythya and Netta), especially the common pochard, Aythya ferina.

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ pockets n
τσέπη θύλακας
A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.
βαλάντιο τσέπη
(by extension) A person's financial resources.
τρύπα
(sports, billiards, pool, snooker) An indention and cavity with a net sack or similar structure (into which the balls are to be struck) at each corner and one centered on each side of a pool or snooker table.
θύλακας
An enclosed volume of one substance surrounded by another.
(military) An area where military units are completely surrounded by enemy units.

pocket /ˈpɑ.kət/ /ˈpɑ.kɪt/ /ˈpɒ.kɪt/ /ˈpɔ.kɪt/ v
ενθυλακώνω τσεπώνω
(billiards, snooker, pool) To cause a ball to go into one of the pockets of the table; to complete a shot.
(transitive, informal) To take and keep (something, especially money, that is not one's own).

pocket money n
χαρτζιλίκι
(UK) A small sum of money given to a child, by a parent or guardian; an allowance

pocketbook pocketbooks n
βιβλίο τσέπης

pocketknife pocketknives n
σουγιάς

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ pods n
χέδρωπας
(botany) A seed case for legumes (e.g. peas, beans, peppers); a seedpod.
άκατος
A small vehicle, especially used in emergency situations.

podcast /-kæst/ /ˈpɑdˌkæst/ /ˈpɒdkɑːst/ /ˈpɔd-/ podcasts n
πόντκαστ
A programme, especially an audio programme, produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on computers or portable devices such as mobile phones. [from early 21st c.]
(loosely) An individual episode of such a programme.

podium /ˈpəʊ.diəm/ podia podiums n
βάθρο βήμα εξέδρα
(sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
βάθρο
(sports, and, other competitions) A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.

poem /pojəm/ /poʊ̯m/ /pɔɪ̯m/ /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ [ˈpo(ʊ̯)ɪm] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)m̩] [ˈpʰo(ʊ̯)əm] [ˈpʰəʊ̯ɪm] poems n
ποίημα
A literary piece written in verse.
ποίημα ποίηση
A piece of writing in the tradition of poetry, an instance of poetry.

poet /ˈpoʊ.ət/ /ˈpoʊ.ɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.ɪt/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯ɪ̈(ʔ)t̚] poets n
ποιητής ποιήτρια
A person who writes poems.

poetess /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/ /ˌpəʊ.ɪˈtɛs/ poetesses n
ποιήτρια
(dated) A female poet.

poetic /poʊˈɛtɪk/ /pəʉˈetɪk/ /pəʊˈɛtɪk/ more poetic most poetic adj
ποιητικός
Relating to poetry.
Characteristic of poets; romantic, imaginative, etc.

poetically more poetically most poetically adv
ποιητικά
In a poetic manner.

poetry /ˈpoʊətɹi/ /ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ [ˈpəʊʷətɹɪ] [ˈpʰoʊ̯.ətˌɹi] poetries n
ποίηση ποιητική
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.
ποίηση ποιήματα
A poet's literary production.
ποίηση
(figurative) An artistic quality that appeals to or evokes the emotions, in any medium; something having such a quality.

pogrom /pəˈɡɹoʊm/ /ˈpoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɒɡɹəm/ pogroms n
πογκρόμ
A riot aimed at persecution or massacre of a particular ethnic or religious group, usually Jews.

poignant /ˈpɔɪnjənt/ /ˈpɔɪnənt/ [ˈpɔɪɲ.ənt] more poignant most poignant adj
αιχημρός οξύς
(obsolete, of a weapon, etc.) Sharp-pointed; keen.
σπαραχτικός
Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
αιχμηρός διαπεραστικός
(figuratively, of a look, word) Incisive; penetrating; piercing.
επίπονος οδυνηρός
(chiefly, Britain, dated) Inducing sharp physical pain.

point /pɔɪnt/ points n
ακρωτήριο
σημείο
(mathematics, science) A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction. [from 14th c.]
(heraldry) One of the "corners" of the escutcheon: the base (bottom center) unless a qualifier is added (point dexter, point dexter base, point sinister, point sinister base), generally when separately tinctured. (Compare terrace, point champaine, enté en point.) This is sometimes blazoned argent, four points gules; otherwise, it is vêtu.
βαθμός σημείο
(sports, video games, board games) A unit of scoring in a game or competition. [from 18th c.]
κόμμα αναφορά μνεία υποδιαστολή
(automotive, mostly, in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
σημείο θέση
A specific location or place, seen as a spatial position. [from 14th c.]
στιγμή
A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture. [from 13th c.]
αιχμή ακίδα μύτη
The sharp tip of an object. [from 14th c.]

point /pɔɪnt/ v
δείχνω
(intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

point mass point masses n
υλικό σημείο
(classical mechanics) A theoretical point with mass assigned to it.

point of contention points of contention n
αντικείμενο διαμάχης

point of inflection points of inflection n
σημείο καμπής
(mathematics) a point on a curve at which the sign of the curvature changes; at this point the second derivative of the underlying function will be zero, but positive on one side and negative on the other.

point of reference points of reference n
σημείο αναφοράς
A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.

point of view points of view n
άποψη θέση θεώρηση οπτική γωνία
A position from which something is seen; outlook; standpoint.
άποψη θέση στάση
An attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs.

point out v
δείχνω
(transitive, idiomatic) To identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.
(figuratively, idiomatic) To tell, remind, indicate.

point the finger at v
δακτυλοδεικτώ
(transitive, idiomatic) To accuse or blame (someone).

pointer /pɔɪn.tə/ /pɔɪn.təɹ/ /pɔɪnəɹ/ pointers n
δείκτης
A needle-like component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
(programming) A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.

pointing device pointing devices n
συσκευή κατάδειξης

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ poisons n
δηλητήριο φαρμάκι
A substance that is harmful or lethal to a living organism when ingested.
ποτό
(informal) An intoxicating drink; a liquor. (Mainly in the phrases "name your poison" and "what's your poison ?")

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ v
δηλητηριάζω φαρμακώνω
(transitive) To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).
μολύνω
(transitive) To pollute; to cause to become poisonous.
δηλητηριάζω
(transitive) To cause to become much worse.

poisonous /ˈpɔɪznəs/ /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ more poisonous most poisonous adj
δηλητηριώδης
Containing sufficient poison to be dangerous to touch or ingest.

poker /ˈpoʊkɚ/ /ˈpəʊkə/ n
πόκερ
(poker) All the four cards of the same rank.

poker face poker faces n
ανέκφραστος
(poker) An impassive facial expression cultivated to prevent other players from determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand, or of bluffing.
Any similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation.

polar /ˈpoʊ̯lɚ/ /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ)/ [ˈpʰoʊ̯lɚ] [ˈpʰəʊ̯lə(ɹ)] adj
πολικός

polar bear polar bears n
πολική αρκούδα
A hypercarnivorous species of bear, Ursus maritimus, whose native range lies largely within the Arctic Circle.

polarising more polarising most polarising adj
πολωτικός
That which polarises or is polarised

polarity /pəˈlærɪti/ polarities n
πολικότητα
πόλωση
Either of the two extremes of such attributes.

polarization /ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/ polarizations n
πόλωση
(chemistry, physics) the separation of positive and negative charges in a nucleus, atom, molecule or system
(physics) the production of polarized light; the direction in which the electric field of an electromagnetic wave points
(sociology) the grouping of opinions into two extremes
the production or the condition of polarity

pole /poʊl/ /pɐʉl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoəɫ] [pʰoʊɫ] [pʰɒʊɫ] poles n
κοντάρι
Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
πόλος
A point of magnetic focus, especially each of the two opposing such points of a magnet (designated north and south).
(electricity) A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves.
(complex analysis) For a meromorphic function f(z), any point a for which f(z) \rightarrow \infty as z \rightarrow a.

pole vault pole vaults n
άλμα επί κοντώ
(athletics) a jumping event contested in track and field which requires an athlete to carry a fiberglass pole down a runway, plant the pole into a vaulting box and vault over a fiberglass bar, landing on a matted pit

polemarch /ˈpɑləˌmɑɹk/ polemarchs n
πολέμαρχος
(historical, Ancient Greece) In other Greek (city) states, a high military and civil officer.

polemology /ˌpɑləˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌpɒləˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ polemologies n
πολεμολογία
The study of human conflict and war.

police /pəˈliːs/ /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ [pʰə̆ˈliˑs] n
αστυνομία
(North America, &, _, historical) A department of local (usually municipal) government responsible for general law enforcement.

police car police cars n
περιπολικό
An automobile used by a police officer when on duty.

police officer police officers n
αστυνομικός αστυνομικίνα

police state police states n
αστυνομικό κράτος αστυνομοκρατία
(usually, pejorative) A polity whose government exercises strict and repressive control of the people.

police station police stations n
αστυνομικό τμήμα
A building serving as the headquarters of a branch of the police force, and sometimes as a temporary place of confinement for offenders.

policewoman policewomen n
αστυνομικίνα
A female police officer.

policing policings n
αστυνόμευση
Patrolling by the police.

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ /ˈpɒlɪsi/ policies n
πολιτική
A principle of behaviour, conduct etc. thought to be desirable or necessary, especially as formally expressed by a government or other authoritative body. [from 15th c.]
Wise or advantageous conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness. [from 15th c.]
ασφάλεια
(law)
A contract of insurance.
A document containing or certifying this contract.

policymaker policymakers n
υπεύθυνος χάραξης πολιτικής φορέας λήψης αποφάσεων φορέας χάραξης πολιτικής
One involved in the formulation of policies, especially politicians, lobbyists, and activists.

policymaking n
χάραξη πολιτικής
the formulation of policies.

polis /ˈpoʊ.lɪs/ /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ poleis polises n
Πόλις-κράτος πόλις
(historical) A Greek city-state.

polish /ˈpɑ.lɪʃ/ /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/ v
γυαλίζω λουστράρω
(transitive) To shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

polished /ˈpɑlɪʃt/ /ˈpɒlɪʃt/ more polished most polished adj
γυαλιστερός
Made smooth or shiny by polishing.
ραφινάτος
Refined, elegant.

politburo /-ˌbjɔː-/ /ˈpoʊ-/ /ˈpɑlətˌbjʊɹoʊ/ /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊəɹəʊ/ politburos n
πολιτικό γραφείο
The governing council and chief policymaking body of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and other Marxist-Leninist political systems.

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ more polite most polite politer politest adj
ευγενικός
Well-mannered, civilized.

politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ politenesses n
ευγένεια
The quality of being polite.

political /pəˈlɪtəkəl/ /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ /pəˈlɪɾɪkəl/ [pəˈlɪɾəkəl] [pəˈlɪɾɪkəl] more political most political adj
πολιτικός
Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.
(pejorative) Motivated, especially inappropriately, by political (electoral; or, more generally, power, standing, influence or conflict) calculation.
δημόσιος πολιτειακός πολιτικός
Of or relating to views about social relationships that involve power, standing, influence or conflict.

political animal political animals n
ζώον πολιτικόν
a person driven by political motives

political correctness political correctnesses n
πολιτική ορθότητα
(countable) The result or product of being politically correct.

political party political parties n
πολιτικό κόμμα κόμμα
A political organization that subscribes to a certain ideology and seeks to attain political power through representation in government.

political science political sciences n
πολιτική επιστήμη
The analytical study of public policy and policies, past, present, and prospective.

politically correct more politically correct most politically correct adj
πολιτικώς ορθό
(idiom, sometimes derogatory) Sensitive to giving offense on the grounds of race, sex, etc.

politician /ˌpɑləˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ politicians n
πολιτικός
One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

politicize /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/ v
πολιτικοποιώ
(transitive) To give something political characteristics; to turn into a political issue
(transitive) To make someone politically active or aware

politico-economic adj
πολιτικοοικονομικός

politics /ˈpɑ.ləˌtɪks/ /ˈpɑ.lɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ə.tɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ v
πολιτική
a methodology and activities associated with running a government

polity /ˈpɑ.lə.ti/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.ti/ /ˈpɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈpɑ.lə.ɾi] [ˈpɔl.ə.ɾi] polities n
πολίτευμα
(politics, religion, usually, uncountable) Organizational structure and governance, especially of a state or a religion.

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pɔʊl/ /pəʊl/ polls n
εκλογικό κέντρο
A polling place (usually, as plural, polling places)
δημοσκόπηση ψηφοφορία
(in extended senses of the above) A mass of people, a mob or muster, considered as a head count.

poll tax poll taxes n
χαράτσι
A tax determined as a uniform, fixed amount per individual.

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ pollens n
γύρη
A fine, granular substance produced in flowers.

pollinate /ˈpɒlɪneɪt/ v
επικονιάζω
To apply pollen to (a stigma).

pollinator /ˈpɒlɪˌneɪtə(ɹ)/ pollinators n
επικονιαστής
(biology) the agent that pollinates a plant; often an insect

pollster pollsters n
δημοσκόπος
A professional who conducts or analyzes opinion polls.

pollution /pəˈl(j)uːʃən/ /pəˈluʃən/ pollutions n
μόλυνση
Physical contamination, now especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances, or by disruptive levels of noise, light etc. [from 18th c.]
ρύπανση
Something that pollutes; a pollutant. [from 17th c.]

polo /ˈpoʊloʊ/ /ˈpəʊ.ləʊ/ /ˈpəʊl.əʊ/ [ˈpɒʊɫəʊ] [ˈpəʊləʊ] polos n
πόλο
(uncountable) A ball game where two teams of players on horseback use long-handled mallets to propel the ball along the ground and into their opponent's goal.

polonaise /ˌpoʊləˈneɪz/ /ˌpɒləˈneɪz/ polonaises n
πολωνέζα
(dance) A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo.
(music genre) Music for this dance.

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ poloniums n
πολώνιο
A rare, highly radioactive chemical element (symbol Po) with atomic number 84.

poltergeist /ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/ /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/ /ˈpəʊl.təˌɡaɪst/ poltergeister poltergeists n
πόλτεργκαϊστ
(parapsychology) An unseen ghost which makes noises and causes disruption, especially by causing physical objects to move or fly about.

poly- /pəˈlɪ-/ /ˈpɑli-/ /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɒli-/ /ˈpɒlɪ-/ prefix
πολυ-
many

polyandry polyandries n
πολύανδρος
The having of a plurality of husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a woman to more than one man, or the practice of having several husbands, at the same time.

polyarchist polyarchists n
πολυαρχιστής
An advocate or supporter of polyarchy.

polyculture polycultures n
πολυκαλλιέργεια
(agriculture) The planting of two or more crops in the same place.

polyester polyesters n
πολυεστέρας
A material or fabric made from polyester polymer

polyethylene polyethylenes n
πολυαιθυλένιο
(organic compound) A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

polygamy /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/ polygamies n
πολυγαμία
(often, especially in common use) Synonym of polygyny (“marriage of a man to more than one wife, the practice of having several wives at the same time”)

polyglossia n
πολυγλωσσία
The coexistence of multiple languages in the same geographic area.

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ adj
πολύγλωσσος
Of a person: speaking, or versed in, many languages; multilingual.
Containing, or made up of, several languages; specifically, of a book (especially a bible): having text translated into several languages.
Comprising various (native) linguistic groups; multilingual.

polyglot /ˈpɑlɪˌɡlɑt/ /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/ polyglots n
πολύγλωσσος
A publication in several languages; specifically, a book (especially a bible) containing several versions of the same subject matter or text in several languages.
πολύγλωσσος γλωσσομαθής
(also, figuratively) One who has mastered (especially when able to speak) several languages.

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒliɡɒn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ polygons n
πολύγωνο
(geometry) A plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines.

polygonal /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ adj
πολυγωνικός πολύγωνος
Having many angles; hence characteristic of a polygon.

polyhedron /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ polyhedra polyhedrons n
πολύεδρον
(geometry) A solid figure with many flat faces and straight edges.

polylectic more polylectic most polylectic adj
πολυλεκτικός πολυσυλλεκτικός
(entomology) Of or relating to an insect (especially a bee) which collects pollen from the flowers of a variety of unrelated plants.
πολυλεκτικός
(grammar) Of or relating to a term consisting of more than one word.

polymath /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/ /ˈpɑlɪmæθ/ /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ polymaths n
πολυμαθής
A person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.

polymer /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/ /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ polymers n
πολυμερές
(organic chemistry) A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.
A material consisting of such polymer molecules.

polymerase polymerases n
πολυμεράση
(enzyme) Any of various enzymes that catalyze the formation of polymers of DNA or RNA using an existing strand of RNA or DNA respectively as a template.

polymerase chain reaction polymerase chain reactions n
αλυσιδωτή αντίδραση πολυμεράσης
(molecular biology) A technique in molecular biology for creating multiple copies of DNA from a sample; used in genetic fingerprinting etc.

polymorphemic adj
πολυμορφηματικός

polymorphism /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ polymorphisms n
πολυμορφισμός
The ability to assume different forms or shapes.
(biology) The coexistence, in the same locality, of two or more distinct forms independent of sex, not connected by intermediate gradations, but produced from common parents.
(object-oriented programming) The feature pertaining to the dynamic treatment of data elements based on their type, allowing for an instance of a method to have several definitions.
(crystallography) The ability of a solid material to exist in more than one form or crystal structure; pleomorphism.

polyneuropathy polyneuropathies n
πολυνευροπάθεια
(medicine) Any of several diseases involving several peripheral nerves.

polynomial /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ adj
πολυωνυμικός
(algebra) Able to be described or limited by a polynomial.

polynomial /ˌpɑliˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊmɪəl/ polynomials n
πολυώνυμο
(algebra, strict sense) An expression consisting of a sum of a finite number of terms, each term being the product of a constant coefficient and one or more variables raised to a non-negative integer power, such as a_n x^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} + ... + a_0 x^0.

polyoxymethylene polyoxymethylenes n
πολυοξυμεθυλένιο

polyp /ˈpɑlɪp/ /ˈpɒlɪp/ polyps n
πολύποδας
(zoology) A cylindrical coelenterate, such as the hydra, having a mouth surrounded with tentacles.

polyphonic /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/ more polyphonic most polyphonic adj
πολυφωνικός
of or relating to polyphony

polyphony /pəˈlɪfəni/ polyphonies n
πολυφωνία
(music) Musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices, as opposed to music with just one voice (monophony) or music with one dominant melodic voice accompanied by chords (homophony).

polypropylene polypropylenes n
πολυπροπυλένιο
A thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, and used for films, fibres, or moulding materials. Also known as polypropene.

polysemous /pəˈlɪs.ə.məs/ /pəˈlɪs.ɪ.məs/ /ˌpɑːl.iˈsiː.məs/ /ˌpɒl.ɪˈsiː.məs/ adj
πολύσημος
(linguistics) Synonym of polysemic.

polysemy /pə.ˈlɪ.sɪ.mi/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ polysemies n
πολυσημία
(semantics) The property of a word, sign or symbol that can represent multiple meanings, including multiple similar ones.

polysyllabic /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
πολυσύλλαβος
(of a word) Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables.

polysyllable polysyllables n
πολυσύλλαβη λέξη
A word with more than two syllables. Sometimes used in a more restricted sense.

polysynthetic /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ more polysynthetic most polysynthetic adj
πολυσυνθετικός
(grammar, of languages) Characterized by a prevalence of relatively long words containing a large number of morphemes. Typically, the morphemes are bound.

polytetrafluoroethylene /ˌpɑlitɛtɹəˌflɔɹoʊˈɛθɪlin/ /ˌpɒlitɛtɹəˌflɔːɹəʊˈɛθɪliːn/ polytetrafluoroethylenes n
πολυτετραφθοροαιθυλενίο
A tough synthetic resin used to make seals and bearings and to create a nonstick coating on cooking utensils.

polytheism /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ polytheisms n
πολυθεϊσμός
The belief in the existence of multiple gods.

polytonic /ˌpɑliˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌpɒliˈtɒnɪk/ adj
πολυτονικός
Of or using the Greek system of diacritics which employs the rough and smooth breathings and the grave, acute, and circumflex accents. Replaced by the monotonic system in 1982.

polyurethane polyurethanes n
πολυουρεθάνη
(organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications.

pomegranate /ˈpɑməˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɑmɪˌɡɹænɪt/ /ˈpɑmˌɡɹænət/ /ˈpɒmɪ(ˌ)ɡɹænɪt/ pomegranates n
ρόδι ροδιά
The fruit of the Punica granatum, about the size of an orange with a thick, hard, reddish skin enclosing many seeds, each with an edible pink or red pulp tasting both sweet and tart.
ροδιά ρόδι
The shrub or small tree that bears the fruit.

pomegranate molasses n
μελάσα ροδιού
A syrup made from reduced pomegranate juice with a little lemon juice

pomelo /pəˈmɛləʊ/ /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ /ˈpʌmɪləʊ/ pomeloes pomelos n
φράπα
The large fruit of the Citrus maxima (syn. C. grandis), native to South Asia and Southeast Asia, with a thick green or yellow rind, a thick white pith, and semi-sweet translucent pale flesh.

pommel horse pommel horses n
ίππος
An apparatus for gymnastic exercises with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright pommels, as hand grips, near the centre; held upright with adjustable legs.

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ ponds n
λιμνούλα νερόλακος
An inland body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is smaller than a lake.

ponente n
πουνέντες
A westerly Mediterranean wind

pons /ˈpoʊnz/ /ˈpɑnz/ /ˈpɒnz/ /ˈpəʊnz/ pontes n
γέφυρα
(neuroanatomy) A band of nerve fibres, from the Latin term pōns Varoliī, within the brain stem.

pontiff /ˈpɒntɪf/ pontiffs n
ποντίφικας

ponytail /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ ponytails n
αλογοουρά
A hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and tied into a single "tail" which hangs down behind the head.

poo /pu/ /puː/ poos n
κακά

poo /pu/ /puː/ v
κάνω κακά

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ poodles n
κανίς
A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuəɫ] [pʰuɫ] pools n
πισίνα
Any small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle.

poop deck poop decks n
επίστεγο
(nautical) A high, exposed deck at the stern of a ship on top of the cabin(s).

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puɹ/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː(ɹ)/ /pɜːɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɚ/ /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ poorer poorest adj
φτωχός καημένος κακομοίρης ταλαίπωρος
With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.
φτωχός
Of low quality.
καημένος κακομοίρης ταλαίπωρος
(attributive, _, only) Worthy of pity.

poor /poʊ/ /poː/ /puɹ/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː(ɹ)/ /pɜːɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɚ/ /pʊɹ/ /ˈpʊ(ː)ə(r)/ n
φτωχοί
(plural only) The poor people of a society or the world collectively, the poor class of a society.

poor as a church mouse phraseologicalUnit
δεν έχει μία ζάφτωχος πάμφτωχος
(simile) Very poor, to the point of starving or begging; utterly destitute.

poor relation poor relations n
φτωχός συγγενής

poor thing poor things n
καημένος
Someone or something to be pitied

poorhouse poorhouses n
φτωχόσπιτο
A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ n
ποπ
Pop music.

pop up v
αναδύομαι αναπηδώ εμφανίζομαι ξεπετιέμαι
(intransitive, informal, idiomatic) To appear without warning.

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ [ˈpʌp.kɒːn] [ˈpʌp.kɔɹn] popcorns n
ποπ κορν
(chiefly, uncountable) A snack food made from corn/maize kernels popped by dry heating.

pope /poʊp/ /pəʊp/ popes n
πάπας
(Roman Catholicism, _, &, _, generally) An honorary title of the Roman Catholic bishop of Rome as father and head of his church, a sovereign of the Vatican city state.
παπάς
(Russian Orthodoxy) , a Russian Orthodox priest.

poplar /ˈpɑ.plɚ/ /ˈpɒp.lə(ɹ)/ poplars n
λεύκα
Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus.

popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl/ /ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl/ adj
ιγνυακός
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the popliteus (the area behind the knee). [From 18th c.]

popliteus poplitei n
ιγνύα
(anatomy) A small muscle at the back of the knee that aids in bending the knee and in the rotation of the lower leg.

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ poppies n
παπαρούνα
Any plant of the genus Papaver or the family Papaveraceae, with crumpled, often red, petals and a milky juice having narcotic properties; especially a common poppy or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) which has orange-red flowers; the flower of such a plant.

poppyseed poppyseeds n
σπόροι παπαρούνας
The seed of the poppy, used as a flavouring in bread.

popular /ˈpɑpjəlɚ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ more popular most popular adj
δημοφιλής
Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired. [from 17th c.]

popularly more popularly most popularly adv
ευρέως
In a popular manner.

population /ˌpɑ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.juːˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ populations n
πληθυσμός
A count of the number of residents within a political or geographical boundary such as a town, a nation or the world.
(biology) A collection of organisms of a particular species, sharing a particular characteristic of interest, most often that of living in a given area.

population pyramid population pyramids n
πυραμίδα ηλικιών
(demography) A graphical illustration of the distribution of a population (typically that of a country or region of the world) by age groups and sex; it typically forms the shape of a pyramid when the population is growing.

porcelain /ˈpoːslɘn/ /ˈpɔɹslɪn/ /ˈpɔɹsəlɪn/ /ˈpɔːsəlɪn/ porcelains n
πορσελάνη
(usually, uncountable) A hard white translucent ceramic, originally made by firing kaolin, quartz, and feldspar at high temperatures but now also inclusive of similar artificial materials; also often (figurative) such a material as a symbol of the fragility, elegance, etc. traditionally associated with porcelain goods.

porcupine /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kiˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kəˌpaɪn/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kɪˌpaɪn/ porcupines n
ακανθόχοιρος
Any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), both from the infraorder Hystricognathi, noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ pores n
πόρος
A tiny opening in the skin.
By extension any small opening or interstice, especially one of many, or one allowing the passage of a fluid.

porgy /ˈpɔːɡi/ porgies n
φαγγρί
Any of several fish of the family Sparidae; the seabream.

pork /po(ː)ɹk/ /poək/ /poɹk/ /pɔːk/ porks n
χοιρινό
(mostly, uncountable) The meat of a pig.

porky /pɔː(ɹ).ki/ porkier porkiest adj
παχύς χοντρός
(slang) Rather fat; chubby.

porn /pɔɹn/ /pɔːn/ porns n
πορνογραφία πορνό
(uncountable, informal) Pornography. [from mid-20th c.]
πορνογράφημα πορνό
(countable, informal, chiefly, in the plural) A pornographic work.

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ pornos n
πορνό
(uncountable) Pornography.

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ pornocracies n
πορνοκρατία
(derogatory, often, figuratively) A government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons.

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ pn
πορνοκρατία
(Roman Catholicism, historical, sometimes, capitalized) The period of the papacy known as the saeculum obscūrum (Latin for “dark age”), and also as the “Rule of the Harlots”, which began with the installation of Pope Sergius III in 904 and lasted for sixty years until the death of Pope John XII in 964, during which time the popes were strongly influenced by the Theophylacti, a powerful and corrupt aristocratic family. [from mid-19th c.]

pornographer /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ pornographers n
πορνογράφος
One who is involved in the creation or dissemination of pornography. [from mid-19th c.]

pornographic /ˌpɔː(ɹ)nəˈɡɹæfɪk/ more pornographic most pornographic adj
πορνογραφικός
Containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity.

pornography /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ pornographies n
πορνογραφία
The explicit literary or visual depiction of sexual subject matter; any display of material of an erotic nature. [from mid-19th c.]

porphyria /pɔː(ɹ)ˈfɪɹɪə/ porphyrias n
πορφυρία
(pathology) Any of several usually hereditary abnormalities of porphyrin metabolism characterized by excretion of excess porphyrins in the urine.

porpoise /pɔːˈpɔɪs/ /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ porpoises n
γουρουνόψαρο
A small cetacean of the family Phocoenidae, related to dolphins and whales.

porridge /ˈpɑɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɒɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪd͡ʒ/ porridges n
κουάκερ χυλός
A dish made of grain or legumes, milk and/or water, heated and stirred until thick and typically eaten for breakfast.

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ adj
λιμάνι θύρα λιμένας υποδοχή αριστερό
(nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ ports n
λιμάνι θύρα λιμένας υποδοχή
A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
οίνος Πορτογαλίας πορτό
A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.
λιμάνι λιμένας αριστερό
An opening or doorway in the side of a ship, especially for boarding or loading; an embrasure through which a cannon may be discharged; a porthole.
θύρα υποδοχή αριστερό
(nautical, aviation, uncountable) The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
θύρα υποδοχή
A logical or physical construct in and from which data are transferred. Computer port on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ v
λιμάνι θύρα λιμένας υποδοχή αριστερό
(military) To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lays diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.

port city port cities n
λιμάνι
A city built around a port, for its defence, to provide infrastructural support, or as parasitic urban sprawl.

port wine port wines n
οίνος Πορτογαλίας πορτό
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal.

portability portabilities n
μεταφερσιμότητα
(software) The ability of a program (or software system) to execute properly on multiple hardware platforms.
φορητότητα
The quality of being portable.

portable /ˈpɔɹtəbl̩/ /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbəl/ [ˈpʰɔɹɾɪ̈bl̩] more portable most portable adj
φορητός
Able to be carried or easily moved.

portal /ˈpɔːtəl/ /ˈpɔːɹtəl/ [ˈpʰɔːɹɾɫ̩] portals n
πύλη
(Internet) A website or page that acts as an entrance to other websites or pages on the Internet.
πυλώνας
A grandiose and often lavish entrance.

portend /pɔɹˈtɛnd/ /pɔːˈtɛnd/ v
προαναγγέλω προμηνύω
(transitive) To serve as a warning or omen of.
(transitive) To signify; to denote.

porter /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ˈpoətə/ /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ˈpɔːtə/ porters n
αχθοφόρος
A person who carries luggage and related objects.

porterage /ˈpɔɹtəɹəd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɔːtəɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ [-ɾə-] porterages n
αγώγι
(uncountable) The carrying or transportation of goods by a porter or other person.
(countable, uncountable) The charge for such carrying or transportation.

portfolio /-oʊl.joʊ/ /-əʊl.jəʊ/ /poɹt-/ /pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/ /pɔːtˈfəʊ.liˌəʊ/ portfolios n
χαρτοφύλακας
A case for carrying papers, drawings, photographs, maps and other flat documents. [from 1720s]
υπουργείο χαρτοφυλάκιο
(politics) The post and the responsibilities of a cabinet minister or other head of a government department. [from 1930s]
χαρτοφυλάκιο
(finance) The group of investments and other assets held by an investor. [from 1950s]
δείγμα εργασίας
(business) A collection of assets; (figurative) any collection of things considered as investments or assets.

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpoɹʃən/ /ˈpoːɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ portions n
μερίδα
An allocated amount.

portmanteau word portmanteau words n
συμφυρμός
(linguistics) A word which combines the meaning of two words (or, rarely, more than two words), formed by combining the words, usually, but not always, by adjoining the first part of one word and the last part of the other, the adjoining parts often having a common vowel.

portrait /ˈpoətɹeɪt/ /ˈpoətɹɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪt/ portraits n
προσωπογραφία πορτραίτο
(countable) A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.
πορτραίτο πορτρέτο
(countable, figuratively) An accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc.
κατακόρυφος προσανατολισμός
(computing, printing) A print orientation where the vertical sides are longer than the horizontal sides.

portray /pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/ /pɔːˈtɹeɪ/ v
απεικονίζω
To paint or draw the likeness of.

posh /pɑʃ/ /pɒʃ/ /pəʊʃ/ more posh most posh posher poshest adj
κυριλέ
Stylish, elegant, exclusive (expensive).

position /pəˈzɪʃ.(ə)n/ positions n
θέση
A place or location.
A status or rank.
An opinion, stand, or stance.
A posture.

position /pəˈzɪʃ.(ə)n/ v
τοποθετώ
To put into place.

positive /-ɾɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ more positive most positive adj
θετικός
Not negative or neutral.
(mathematics) Of number, greater than zero. [from the 18th c.]

positivism /ˈpɑzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ positivisms n
θετικισμός
(philosophy) A doctrine that states that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, and that such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific method, refusing every form of metaphysics.

positron /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ positrons n
ποζιτρόνιο
(particle) The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge.

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
κατέχω έχω διαθέτω
To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ possessions n
κατοχή νομή
Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.
The condition of being under the control of strong emotion or madness.
απόκτημα κτήμα περιουσία περιουσιακό στοιχείο
Something that is owned.
κατοχή ιδιοκτησία κυριότητα
Ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own.

possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/ more possessive most possessive adj
κτητικός
Of or pertaining to ownership or possession.
(grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.

possessive case possessive cases n
κτητική
(grammar) case used to express direct possession, ownership, origin, etc. Though similar in many ways to the genitive case, it is not always the same. Languages that have the possessive case include English and Quenya.

possessive pronoun possessive pronouns n
κτητική αντωνυμία
(grammar) A pronoun which expresses possession.

possibilism possibilisms n
πιθανισμός
(philosophy) The belief that possible things exist, as well as actual things.

possibility /ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi/ /ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ possibilities n
δυνατότητα πιθανότητα
The quality of being possible.
δυνατότητα
A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.
επιλογή
An option or choice, usually used in context with future events.

possible /ˈpɑ.sə.bl̩/ /ˈpɒ.sɪ.bl̩/ more possible most possible adj
πιθανός δυνατός
(usually, not comparable) Able but not certain to happen; neither inevitable nor impossible.
εφικτός
(comparable) Capable of being done or achieved; feasible.
δυνατός
Being considered, e.g. for a position.

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ posts n
στύλος δοκάρι κολώνα πάσσαλος
A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.
ταχυδρομείο
(obsolete) Each of a series of men stationed at specific places along a postroad, with responsibility for relaying letters and dispatches of the monarch (and later others) along the route. [16th–17th c.]
(dated) A station, or one of a series of stations, established for the refreshment and accommodation of travellers on some recognized route.
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A single delivery of letters; the letters or deliveries that make up a single batch delivered to one person or one address. [from 17th c.]
θέση
An assigned station; a guard post.
πόλος
A pole in a battery.
ανάρτηση
A message posted in an electronic or Internet forum, or on a blog, etc. [from 20th c.]

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ v
αναρτώ δημοσιεύω
To hold up to public blame or reproach; to advertise opprobriously; to denounce by public proclamation.
To inform; to give the news to; to make acquainted with the details of a subject; often with up.
ταχυδρομώ
(UK, Australia, New Zealand) To send (an item of mail etc.) through the postal service. [from 19th c.]

post mortem adv
μετά θάνατον
Occurring after death.

post mortem post mortems n
ιατροδικαστική έκθεση νεκροτομής νεκροψία
An investigation of a corpse to determine the cause of death.

post office /ˈpoʊst ˌɑfɪs/ /ˈpoʊst ˌɔfɪs/ /ˈpəʊst ˌɒfɪs/ post offices n
ταχυδρομείο
(countable) A place (building, office, shop, or counter) concerned with the business of delivering letters, post or mail and selling stamps, etc.
(countable) An organisation that delivers letters.

post office box post office boxes n
ταχυδρομική θυρίδα
A uniquely addressable lockable box located on the premises of a post office that may be hired as collection point for mail.

post- /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ prefix
μετα- υστερο-
after, later

post-tensioning n
μετατάνυση
(engineering) Application of tension to a structure after it has gained a specified strength or age, especially to steel tendons in concrete to reinforce the structure.

postage stamp postage stamps n
γραμματόσημο
A small piece of printed paper stuck on an item to be mailed, indicating that postage has been paid.

postal [ˈpoʊstl̩] [ˈpəʊstl̩] adj
ταχυδρομικός
Relating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail.

postal order postal orders n
ταχυδρομική εντολή
A money order purchased at and issued by a post office for redemption at another post office to a named recipient.

postbellum adj
μεταπολεμικός
(US) Of the period following the American Civil War, especially used in reference to the South.

postcard /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ postcards n
κάρτα καρτ-ποστάλ
A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended to be written on and mailed without an envelope. In the case of a picture postcard, one side displays a picture or photograph.

postclassical adj
μετακλασικός
After the classical era (but sometimes before the medieval).

postcode /ˈpoʊs(t)ˌkoʊd/ /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ postcodes n
ταχυδρομικός κώδικας ΤΚ
(Australia, Britain, New Zealand) A sequence of letters and numbers added to a postal address to aid the sorting and delivery of post or mail.

postdoctoral /pəʊs(t)ˈdɒkt(ə)r(ə)l/ adj
μεταδιδακτορικός
After receiving a doctorate; especially of academic research or study beyond the level of a doctoral degree.

poster /ˈpoʊstɚ/ posters n
αφίσα
A picture of a celebrity, an event etc., intended to be attached to a wall.
An advertisement to be posted on a pole, wall etc. to advertise something.

posterior /poʊˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɑˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɒˈstɪə.ɹi.ə/ more posterior most posterior adj
οπίσθιος
(anatomy) Nearer the rear or hind end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds.
μεταγενέστερος ύστερος
(formal) Following in order or in time.

posterior /poʊˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɑˈstɪɹ.i.ɚ/ /pɒˈstɪə.ɹi.ə/ posteriors n
πισινός
(euphemistic, humorous) The hinder parts of the body.
(maths) The probability that a hypothesis is true (calculated by Bayes' theorem).

postfix notation n
επιθηματικός συμβολισμός
Synonym of reverse Polish notation

postgraduate /ˌpəʊstˈɡɹædju.ət/ adj
μεταπτυχιακός
Of studies which take place after having successfully completed a degree course.

postgraduate /ˌpəʊstˈɡɹædju.ət/ postgraduates n
μεταπτυχιακός φοιτητής
A person continuing to study in a field after having successfully completed a degree course.

posthumous /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃə.məs/ /ˈpɒs.t͡ʃʊ.məs/ adj
μεταθανάτιος
Taking place after one's own death.
In reference to a work, published after the author's death.
κοιλάρφανος οψιγενής
(originally) Born after the death of one's father.

postiche /pɑˈstiʃ/ /pɒsˈtiːʃ/ /pɔˈstiʃ/ postiche postiches n
ποστίς
Any item of false hair worn on the head or face, such as a false beard or wig.

postmodernism /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ postmodernisms n
μεταμοντερισμός
Any style in art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that reacts against an earlier modernist movement.

postmodernist more postmodernist most postmodernist adj
μετανεωτερικός
postmodern

postmodernist postmodernists n
μετανεωτεριστής
An advocate or follower of postmodernism.

postoperative /poʊstˈɑpəɹətɪv/ /pəʊstˈɒpəɹətɪv/ adj
μετεγχειρητικός
Of, relating to, or occurring in the period after a surgical operation.

postpone /poʊstˈpoʊn/ v
αναβάλλω ετεροχρονίζω
To delay or put off an event, appointment, etc.

postscript /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/ postscripts n
υστερόγραφο
(countable) An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature.

postscriptum /ˌpəʊstˈskɹɪptəm/ postscripta postscriptums n
Υ.Γ. υστερόγραφο
(rare) A thing that has been written afterwards; something appended in writing.

postsynaptic adj
μετασυναπτικός
(cytology) In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft by the presynaptic neuron.

posttraumatic adj
μετατραυματικός
After, or as a result of, a trauma.

postulate /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ postulates n
αξίωμα
Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
(logic) An axiom.
προϋπόθεση
A requirement; a prerequisite.

postulate /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ v
αποφαίνομαι
To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
αξιώνω απαιτώ
(ambitransitive, obsolete) To request, demand or claim for oneself.

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ /pɔt/ pots n
χύτρα
A vessel used for brewing or serving drinks: a coffeepot or teapot.

pot calling the kettle black /ˈpɑt ˈkɔliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ /ˈpɒt ˈkɔːliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ n
είπε ο γάιδαρος τον πετεινό κεφάλα
(idiomatic) A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ potassiums n
κάλιο κάλιον
A soft, waxy, silvery reactive metal that is never found unbound in nature; an element (symbol K) with an atomic number of 19 and atomic weight of 39.0983. The symbol is derived from the Latin kalium.

potassium cyanide n
κυανιούχο κάλιο
(inorganic compound) The potassium salt of hydrocyanic acid, KCN; the colourless crystals are soluble in water, and it is extremely poisonous, and is used in electroplating, the extraction of gold and silver from their ores, and in photography.

potassium hydroxide n
υδροξείδιο του καλίου
(inorganic compound) The alkaline base KOH, once known as caustic potash; it has a number of industrial uses, including the manufacture of bleach.

potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ [pə̥ˈtʰeɪtʰəʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾoʊ] [pə̥ˈtʰeɪɾə] potatoes n
πατάτα γεώμηλο
The tuber of a plant, Solanum tuberosum, eaten as a starchy vegetable, particularly in the Americas and Europe; this plant.

potato chip potato chips n
τηγανητή πατάτα
(British, Australia) One of a batch of pieces of potato cut into elongated cubes and fried; a chip or chipped potato, usually larger than American french fries.

potato crisp potato crisps n
πατατάκι
(mostly, British) A thin slice of potato that has been fried, typically packaged and sold as a snack.

potato salad potato salads n
πατατοσαλάτα
A salad made from chopped boiled potatoes and a variety of other ingredients in a dressing.

potbellied more potbellied most potbellied adj
κοιλαράς προγάστορας προγάστωρ
having a potbelly

potential /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/ /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ potentials n
δυναμικό
A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).

potential difference potential differences n
διαφορά δυναμικού
the difference in potential energy between two points in an electric field; the difference in charge between two points in an electrical circuit; voltage

potential energy potential energies n
δυναμική ενέργεια
The energy possessed by an object because of its position (in a gravitational or electric field), or its condition (as a stretched or compressed spring, as a chemical reactant, or by having rest mass).

potentially /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/ more potentially most potentially adv
ενδεχομένως
In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

potentiometer potentiometers n
ποτενσιόμετρο ρυθμιστής τάσης
(electronics) A user-adjustable three-terminal variable resistor that can be used as a voltage divider.

pothole potholes n
λακκούβα
A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic.
A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream.

potion /pəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ potions n
φίλτρο
A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical.

potter /ˈpɑtɚ/ /ˈpɒtə/ potters n
αγγειοπλάστης
One who makes pots and other ceramic wares.

pottery /ˈpɑtəɹi/ /ˈpɒtəɹi/ potteries n
κεραμικά
Fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed.
αγγειοπλαστική κεραμική
The potter's craft or art: making vessels from clay.

potty /ˈpɒti/ potties n
γιογιό
A small, usually plastic, chamber pot used to toilet-train small children.

pouch /paʊt͡ʃ/ pouches n
σακούλα
A small bag usually closed with a drawstring.
μάρσιπος
(zoology) An organic pocket in which a marsupial carries its young.

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ poultices n
κατάπλασμα
A soft, moist mass, usually wrapped in cloth and warmed, that is applied topically to a sore, aching or lesioned part of the body to soothe it.

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpəʊltɹi/ poultries n
πουλερικό πουλερικά
The meat from a domestic fowl.

pound /paʊnd/ pound pounds n
μαντρί
A place for the detention of stray or wandering animals.
λίβρα
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.
μάντρα
(UK) A place for the detention of automobiles that have been illegally parked, abandoned, etc.
λίρα
A unit of currency in various currency systems
Any of various units of currency formerly used in the United States.

pound /paʊnd/ v
σφυροκοπώ
(transitive) To strike hard, usually repeatedly.
διαλύω
(transitive) To crush to pieces; to pulverize.

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ pounds sterling n
λίρα στερλίνα
The currency of the United Kingdom.

pour /paʊəɹ/ /paʊɹ/ /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
χύνω
(transitive, figurative) To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.

poutine /puˈtin/ /puːˈtiːn/ /puːˈtɪn/ [pʉuˈtɪin] poutines n
πουτίν
Chiefly with a qualifying word: any of a number of variations on the basic poutine dish.

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ poverties n
φτώχια αδεκαρία
The quality or state of being poor; lack of money

poverty trap poverty traps n
παγίδα της φτώχιας
A self-reinforcing cycle which allows poverty to persist.

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ powders n
σκόνη
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
(cosmetics) A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.

power /ˈpaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊ̯ə̯/ /ˈpaʊ̯ɹ/ /ˈpæʊ̯.ə/ [ˈpæɔ̯ə] [ˈpʰaə] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɚ] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɹ] [ˈpʰaː] [ˈpʰæʊ̯ə] [ˈpʰɑː] [ˈpʰɛəː] powers n
δύναμη
(metonymically) An influential nation, company, or other such body.
Physical force or strength.
A product of equal factors (and generalizations of this notion): x^n, read as "x to the power of n" or the like, is called a power and denotes the product x \times x \times \cdots \times x, where x appears n times in the product; x is called the base and n the exponent.
εξουσία κράτος
(metonymically, chiefly, in the plural) The people in charge of legal or political power, the government.
ισχύς
(countable) The ability to affect or influence.
(social) The ability to coerce, influence, or control.
Control or coercion, particularly legal or political (jurisdiction).
(physics, mechanics) A measure of the effectiveness that a force producing a physical effect has over time. If linear, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the displacement of or in an object) ÷ time. If rotational, the quotient of: (force multiplied by the angle of displacement) ÷ time.
ηλεκτρισμός ρεύμα
Electricity or a supply of electricity.
μεγεθυντική ικανότητα
The strength by which a lens or mirror magnifies an optical image.
δυνάμεις
(biblical, in plural) In Christian angelology, an intermediate level of angels, ranked above archangels, but exact position varies by classification scheme.

power /ˈpaʊ̯.ə/ /ˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊ̯ə̯/ /ˈpaʊ̯ɹ/ /ˈpæʊ̯.ə/ [ˈpæɔ̯ə] [ˈpʰaə] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɚ] [ˈpʰaʊ̯ɹ] [ˈpʰaː] [ˈpʰæʊ̯ə] [ˈpʰɑː] [ˈpʰɛəː] v
κινώ τροφοδοτώ
(transitive) To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).

power inverter power inverters n
αναστροφέας
(electrical engineering) A device that converts direct current electricity to alternating current electricity.

power of attorney /ˌpaʊə(r) əv əˈtɜː(r)niː/ powers of attorney n
πληρεξούσιο
(uncountable, legal) The legal authorisation of one person to act as the agent of another.
έγγραφο πληρεξουσιότητας
(countable, legal) A legal document allowing one person to act as the agent of another.

power plant /ˈpaʊə ˌplɑːnt/ /ˈpaʊəɹ ˌplænt/ power plants n
κινητήρας
The portion of a vehicle devoted to providing energy for motion; the engine or motor.

power station power stations n
ηλεκτροπαραγωγικός σταθμός
An industrial complex where electricity is produced.

power strip power strips n
πολύμπριζο πολύπριζο
A block of electrical sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable and allows multiple electrical devices to be plugged in.

power supply power supplies n
τροφοδοτικό
That part of a piece of electronic apparatus that provides appropriate voltages for the rest of the electronics from the connected AC source.

power take-off power take-offs n
δυναμοδότη
A powered shaft on an agricultural tractor or other machine used for auxiliary equipment.

powerbank powerbanks n
αποθήκη ενέργειας
A portable device used to charge mobile phones and tablet computers.

powerful /ˈpaʊəfəl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ more powerful most powerful powerfuler powerfulest powerfuller powerfullest adj
ισχυρός
Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

powers that be n
αρμόδιοι
(idiomatic) The holders of power or the authorities in a given situation, especially if seen as being faceless or unreasonably bureaucratic.

pp. n
σσ.
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practical /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ more practical most practical adj
πρακτικός
Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical.
πρακτικός χρήσιμος
Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use.

practicality practicalities n
πρακτικότητα
(uncountable) The state of being practical or feasible.

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ practices n
εξάσκηση
Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.
άσκηση εξάσκηση
(uncountable, especially, medicine, arts) The ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession, particularly in medicine or the fine arts.
πρακτική
A customary action, habit, or behaviour; a manner or routine.
πράξη
Actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory.

practicum /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəm/ practica practicums n
πρακτική
(US) A college course designed to give a student supervised practical knowledge of a subject previously studied theoretically.

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
κάνω εξάσκηση μελετώ προπονούμαι
(transitive) To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.
ασκώ
(transitive) To pursue (a career, especially law, fine art or medicine).

praenomen praenomens praenomina n
προωνύμιο
(historical) An Ancient Roman given name.

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
επαινώ εγκωμιάζω
To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.

praiseworthy /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ more praiseworthy most praiseworthy praiseworthier praiseworthiest adj
αινετός
Meriting praise; worthy of high praise

prank /pɹæŋk/ pranks n
φάρσα
A practical joke or mischievous trick.

prankster pranksters n
γκαφατζής γκαφατζού
One who performs pranks.

praseodymium /ˌpɹeɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ praseodymiums n
πρασεοδύμιο
A chemical element (symbol Pr) with an atomic number of 59, a soft, silvery, malleable and ductile metal, valued for its magnetic, electrical, chemical, and optical properties.

prattle /ˈpɹætəl/ v
κελαηδώ φλυαρώ
(ambitransitive) To speak incessantly and in an inconsequential or childish manner; to babble.

prawn /pɹoːn/ /pɹɔn~pɹɑn/ /pɹɔːn/ prawn prawns n
γαρίδα
(Commonwealth) A crustacean, sometimes confused with shrimp.

praxeology praxeologies n
πραξεολογία
The study of human action or conduct.

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
προσεύχομαι αιτώ
(religion) To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
(obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹɛɹ/ prayers n
προσευχή
(uncountable) A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity.
(countable) An act of praying.
The specific words or methods used for praying.
προσευχή συμπροσευχή
A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
προσευχή ικεσία
(countable) A request; a petition.

prayer /ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ prayers n
προσευχόμενος
One who prays.

prayer beads n
ροδάριο ροζάριο
A string of beads used by members of various religions to count prayers, chants or devotions.

prayer book prayer books n
προσευχητάριο ευχολόγιο
A book containing religious prayers

praying mantis praying mantes praying mantises n
αλογάκι της Παναγίας
Any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance.

pre- /pɹi/ /pɹiː/ /pɹɪ/ prefix
προ-
Before; earlier in time; beforehand.

pre-Socratic /ˌpɹiːsɒˈkɹætɪk/ adj
προσωκρατικός
(historical) Existing in Ancient Greece before the flourishing of the philosopher Socrates (circa 469–399 BCE).

preach /pɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
κηρύσσω
(intransitive) To give a sermon.
(transitive) To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.

preacher /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃə/ preachers n
ιεροκήρυκας
Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel; a clergyman or clergywoman.

preamble /ˈpɹiˌæmbəl/ /ˈpɹiːˌambəl/ preambles n
προοίμιο πρόλογος
A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.

prearrangement prearrangements n
προσυνεννόηση

precarious /pɹɪˈkɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ /pɹɪˈkɛɚ.i.əs/ more precarious most precarious adj
επισφαλής
(comparable) Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.

precariously more precariously most precariously adv
επισφαλώς
In a precarious manner; dangerously.

precarity /pɹəˈkɛəɹɪti/ /pɹəˈkɛɹɪti/ precarities n
επισφάλεια
(sociology) A condition of existence without predictability or security, affecting material or psychological welfare.

precede /pɹiːˈsiːd/ /pɹəˈsiːd/ /pɹɪˈsiːd/ v
προηγούμαι
(transitive) To go before, go in front of.

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹiː-/ /ˈpɹiː.sə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs-/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ adj
προηγούμενος
Happening or taking place earlier in time; previous or preceding. [from 14th c.]

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹiː-/ /ˈpɹiː.sə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs-/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ precedents n
προηγούμενο
An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
δεδικασμένο
(legal) A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

precept /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ precepts n
εντολή κανόνας
A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.

precess v
μεταπίπτω
(of a rotating object) To wobble; to rotate about an axis that precesses.

precession precessions n
μετάπτωση
(physics, countable) The wobbling motion of the axis of a spinning body when there is an external force acting on the axis.
Any of several slow changes in an astronomical body's rotational or orbital parameters.

precious /ˈpɹɛʃ.əs/ more precious most precious adj
πολύτιμος
Of high value or worth.
Regarded with love or tenderness.
επιτηδευμένος
(pejorative) Contrived to be cute or charming.

precipice /ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/ /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ precipices n
βάραθρο κρημνός χαράδρα
γκρεμός γκρεμνός
A very steep cliff.

precipitate /pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹəˈsɪpɪtət/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ more precipitate most precipitate adj
απόκρημνος
Very steep; precipitous.
βιαστικός ταχύς
Moving with excessive speed or haste; overly hasty.
εσπευσμένος
Performed very rapidly or abruptly.

precipitate /pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹəˈsɪpɪtət/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ precipitates n
ίζημα
a product resulting from a process, event, or course of action
καθίζημα
(chemistry) a solid that exits the liquid phase of a solution

precipitate /pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹəˈsɪpɪtət/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ v
επισπεύδω επιταχύνω
(transitive) To make something happen suddenly and quickly.
γκρεμίζω κατακρημνίζω
(transitive) To throw an object or person from a great height.
κατακρημνίζω
(transitive) To send violently into a certain state or condition.
κατακαθίζω
(intransitive, chemistry) To come out of a liquid solution into solid form.

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ precipitations n
υετός
(meteorology) Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ more precise most precise preciser precisest adj
ακριβής
Exact, accurate.

precisionist precisionists n
ακριβολόγος
One who values precision.

preclude /pɹiːˈkluːd/ /pɹɪˈkluːd/ v
αποκλείω
(transitive) Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ more precocious most precocious adj
πρώιμος
Characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity.

precognition /ˌpɹiːkɒɡˈnɪʃn̩/ precognitions n
πρόγνωση
(parapsychology) Knowledge of the future; understanding of something in advance, especially as a form of supernatural or extrasensory perception. [from 15th c.]

precosmic /pɹɪˈkɒz.mɪk/ adj
προκοσμικός προσυμπαντικός
Occurring or existing before the existence of the universe.

predator /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tə/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.tɚ/ predators n
αρπακτικό
Any animal or other organism that hunts and kills other non-plant organisms (their prey), primarily for food.
άρπαγας αρπακτικό
Someone who attacks and plunders for gain.

predatory /ˈpɹɛdəˌtoɹi/ more predatory most predatory adj
αρπακτικός
Of, or relating to a predator.

predecessor /ˈpɹi.də.sɛs.ɚ/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ predecessors n
προκάτοχος
One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ predestinations n
προορισμός
(theology) The doctrine that everything has been foreordained by God or by fate.

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ predicaments n
παλιοκατάσταση
An unfortunate or trying position or condition.

predicate /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kət/ /ˈpɹɛd.ɪ.kɪt/ predicates n
κατηγόρημα
(grammar) The part of the sentence (or clause) which states a property that a subject has or is characterized by.
(logic) A term of a statement, where the statement may be true or false depending on whether the thing referred to by the values of the statement's variables has the property signified by that (predicative) term.

predicative /ˈpɹɛ.də.kə.tɪv/ /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ adj
κατηγορηματικός
(grammar, of an adjectival or nominal phrase) Modifying a noun while in a predicate phrase, which predicate phrase is other than the noun phrase and occurs after a verb, as a predicate; contrasted with attributive.

predicative /ˈpɹɛ.də.kə.tɪv/ /ˈpɹɛ.dɪ.kə.tɪv/ predicatives n
κατηγορούμενο
(grammar) An element of the predicate of a sentence which complements the subject or object by means of the verb. Predicatives may be nominal or adjectival.

predict /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ v
προβλέπω προφητεύω
(transitive) To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.

predictable /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ more predictable most predictable adj
προβλέψιμος
Able to be predicted.

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/ predictions n
πρόβλεψη πρόγνωση
A statement of what will happen in the future.

preeclampsia preeclampsias n
προεκλαμψία
(pathology) A complication of pregnancy, affecting about 2-20% of women, depending on location, characterized by hypertension and damage to the linings of the blood vessels of the brain, liver, lungs and kidneys, which can lead to multiple organ failure, convulsions, coma and death. The only cure is delivery of the child.

preelection adj
προεκλογικός
Before an election.

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ /ˈpɹɛfɪs/ prefaces n
πρόλογος
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions.

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ /ˈpɹɛfɪs/ v
προλογίζω
(transitive) To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).

prefecture /ˈpɹiˌfɛkt͡ʃəɹ/ /ˈpɹiːfɛktjʊə/ /ˈpɹiːfɛkt͡ʃə/ prefectures n
νομός
The jurisdiction of a prefect; the region administered by a prefect, especially as a translation of certain French, Chinese, and Japanese administrative divisions.

prefer /pɹɪˈfɜː/ /pɹɪˈfɝ/ v
προτιμάω προτιμώ
(transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. [from 14th c.]

preferable /pɹəˈfɜːɹəb(ə)l/ /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ more preferable most preferable adj
προτιμητέος
Better than some other option; preferred.

preferans n
πρέφα
A card game, related to bridge, Boston, and whist.

preferential /ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃəl/ more preferential most preferential adj
προτιμησιακός
Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.

prefix /pɹiːˈfɪks/ /pɹɛˈfɪks/ /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ prefixes n
πρόθημα πρόθεμα
(grammar, linguistic morphology) A morpheme added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning, for example as, pre- in prefix, con- in conjure, re- in reheat, etc.

prefix /pɹiːˈfɪks/ /pɹɛˈfɪks/ /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ v
προτάσσω
(transitive) To put or fix before, or at the beginning of something; to place at the start. [from 16thc.]

prefix notation n
συμβολισμος προθέματος
Polish notation

pregnancy /ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ pregnancies n
εγκυμοσύνη
The period of time this condition prevails.
κύηση
(uncountable) The progression of stages from conception to birth.

pregnancy test pregnancy tests n
τεστ εγκυμοσύνης
a piece of test equipment that determines whether a woman, or by extension, a female animal is pregnant

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ more pregnant most pregnant adj
έγκυος
(mostly, not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.

prehellenic more prehellenic most prehellenic adj
προελληνικός
Of or pertaining to Greece before the Hellenic period.

prehistoric more prehistoric most prehistoric adj
προϊστορικός
(properly) Of or relating to the epoch before written record.

preignition preignitions n
προανάφλεξη
(automotive) The premature detonation of a fuel charge in Four-stroke cycle engines.

preindustrial adj
προβιομηχανικός
Of or relating to the period before the Industrial Revolution and the global industrialisation that followed.

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ prejudices n
προκατάληψη
(countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
(countable) A preconception, any preconceived opinion or feeling, whether positive or negative.
εμπάθεια προκατάληψη
(countable) An irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion.

prejudiced more prejudiced most prejudiced adj
προκατειλημμένος
Having prejudices.

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ prelates n
αρχιερέας
A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop.

prelatical /pɹɪˈlatɪk(ə)l/ more prelatical most prelatical adj
αρχιερατικός
Pertaining to a prelate; prelatial.

prelude /ˈpɹeɪl(j)uːd/ /ˈpɹiːl(j)uːd/ /ˈpɹiːluːd/ /ˈpɹɛl(j)uːd/ /ˈpɹɛlɪu̯d/ preludes n
πρελούδιο
(music) A short, free-form piece of music, originally one serving as an introduction to a longer and more complex piece; later, starting with the Romantic period, generally a stand-alone piece. [from 1650s]

premarital adj
προγαμιαίος
Before marriage; before getting married.

premature ejaculation premature ejaculations n
πρόωρη εκσπερμάτιση
A medical condition where a man, when initiating sexual intercourse, will experience an orgasm and expel semen after a time period far below the average, generally defined as one minute or less.

prematurely /ˌpɹiːməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ /ˌpɹɛməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/ more prematurely most prematurely adv
πρόωρα
In a premature manner; too soon or too early.

prematureness n
προωρότητα
The quality of being premature.

prematurity prematurities n
προωρότητα
(uncountable) The condition of (a baby, etc.) being premature.

premiere /-ˈmiɚ/ /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /pɹɪ-/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ premieres n
πρεμιέρα
The first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment, often held as a special event with celebrity guests.

premiership premierships n
πρωθυπουργία
The office of a premier or prime minister.

premise /ˈpɹɛm.ɪs/ premises n
υπόθεση
A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.

premolar premolars n
προγόμφιος
A tooth situated in front of the molar teeth; especially a tooth in humans with two cusps which is between the canines and the molars (Latin: singular dens premolaris, plural dentes premolares)

premonition /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ /ˌprɛ-/ premonitions n
προαίσθημα
A clairvoyant or clairaudient experience, such as a dream, which resonates with some event in the future.

prenuptial agreement prenuptial agreements n
προγαμιαία συμφωνία
A legal document, signed by both parties before marriage, stating the legal claims on each other's estate upon a subsequent divorce.

preoccupied more preoccupied most preoccupied adj
προβληματισμένος
Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere. [from 19th c.]

preoccupy /pɹiˈɑkjupaɪ/ /pɹɪˈɒkjupaɪ/ v
απασχολώ
(transitive) To distract; to draw attention elsewhere. [from 16th c.]
(transitive) To worry or concern (someone) so as to distract them.

preorder preorders n
προπαραγγελία
An order for goods or services placed in advance.

preorder v
προπαραγγέλνω
(transitive) To order (goods or services) in advance, before they are available.

prepandemic adj
προπανδημικός
Before a pandemic.

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ preparations n
παρασκευή
(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.

preparation room preparation rooms n
παρασκευαστήριο
(science, education) a laboratory for preparing teaching materials

prepare /pɹəˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛ(ə)ɹ/ /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛː/ v
προετοιμάζω ετοιμάζω
(transitive) To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

prepared /pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/ more prepared most prepared adj
έτοιμος προετοιμασμένος
(followed by the preposition to) Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).

prepay v
προπληρώνω
To pay in advance, or beforehand

prepayment prepayments n
προπληρωμή προκαταβολή
A payment in advance.

preponderance /pɹəˈpɑndəɹəns/ /pɹəˈpɑndɹəns/ /pɹɪˈpɒndəɹəns/ /pɹɪˈpɒndɹəns/ preponderances n
κυριαρχία υπεροχή
Superiority of influence, power, a quality, etc.; an outweighing, predominance, pre-eminence.

preposition /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ prepositions n
πρόθεση
(grammar, strict sense) Any of a class of non-inflecting words typically employed to connect a following noun or a pronoun, in an adjectival or adverbial sense, with some other word: a particle used with a noun or pronoun (in English always in the objective case) to make a phrase limiting some other word.

prepossess /ˌpɹipəˈzɛs/ /ˌpɹiːpəˈzɛs/ v
προκαταλαμβάνω
Chiefly followed by by or with: to preoccupy (someone) in an emotional or mental way, so as to preclude other things.
(by extension) To cause (someone) to have a previous inclination against, for, or to something; to bias or prejudice; specifically, to induce in (someone) a favourable opinion beforehand, or at the outset.

preprocessor preprocessors n
προεπεξεργαστής
(computing) program that processes its input data to produce output that is used as input to another program

prepubescent more prepubescent most prepubescent adj
προεφηβικός
Before the age at which a person begins puberty.

prerogative /pəˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/ /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ prerogatives n
προνόμιο
An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege.
A right, or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc, especially such a power to make a decision or judgement.
A property, attribute or ability which gives one a superiority or advantage over others; an inherent advantage or privilege; a talent.

presbyopia presbyopias n
πρεσβυωπία
(pathology) Inability of the eye, due to ageing, to focus on nearby objects.

preschool adj
προσχολικός
Of or relating to the years of early childhood before attendance at primary school.

prescription /pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/ /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ prescriptions n
συνταγή
(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for a pair of glasses.
δικαιώματος παραγραφή
(legal) Synonym of enactment, the act of establishing a law, regulation, etc., particularly in writing; an instance of this.

presence /ˈpɹɛz(ə)ns/ /ˈpɹɛzn̩s/ presences n
παρουσία
The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ more present most present adj
τωρινός
Relating to now, for the time being; current.
Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.
παρών
Located in the immediate vicinity.

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ presents n
παρόν
The current moment or period of time.

present /pɹiˈzɛnt/ /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
παρουσιάζω
To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally. [from 14th c.]
προσάγω
(transitive, now, rare) To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court. [from 14th c.]
απονέμω προσφέρω
(transitive) To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow. [from 14th c.]

present participle present participles n
μετοχή του ενεστώτα
(grammar) A nonfinite verb form that indicates an ongoing action or state and which can function as an adjective.

present perfect n
παρακείμενος
(grammar) A perfect tense that expresses action in the past (usually completed) with consequences in the present time.

present tense present tenses n
ενεστώτας
(grammar) A grammatical tense whose principal function is to locate a situation or event in the present time.

presentism presentisms n
παροντισμός
(philosophy) The view that neither the future nor the past exist (events and entities that are wholly past or wholly future do not exist at all).

preservative /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/ adj
συντηρητικός
Tending to preserve.

preservative /prɪˈzəːvətɪv/ preservatives n
συντηρητικό
(countable) Any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve, especially when added to food.

president /ˈpɹɛzɪdənt/ presidentess presidents n
πρόεδρος
The head of state of a republic.
Primary leader of a corporation. Not to be confused with CEO, which is a related but separate position that is sometimes held by a different person.

presidium /pɹɪˈsɪdi.əm/ presidia presidiums n
προεδρείο
Such an executive committee headed by the President of the Supreme Soviet.

press /pɹɛs/ presses n
τύπος πρέσα
(uncountable, collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).

press conference press conferences n
συνέντευξη τύπου
A question-and-answer session with members of television, print and other media.

press release press releases n
δελτίο τύπου
An official written statement that is sent to the media so that it can be publicized.

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] pressures n
πίεση
A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
A contrasting force or impulse of any kind
Distress.
(physics) The amount of force that is applied over a given area divided by the size of this area; force per unit area.

pressure cooker pressure cookers n
χύτρα ταχύτητας
(cookware) A sealed cooking vessel that allows cooking in greater than atmospheric pressure and at a temperature above the boiling point of water.

pressure gauge pressure gauges n
αερόμετρο
An apparatus used to measure pressure in a tyre, pressurised tank, boiler etc.

pressure washer pressure washers n
πιεστικό

prestidigitation /ˌpɹɛstəˌdɪd͡ʒɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪd͡ʒɪˈteɪʃən/ prestidigitations n
ταχυδακτυλουργία
A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands.
(by extension) A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.

presume /pɹiˈz(j)um/ /pɹɘˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɘˈʒʉːm/ /pɹəˈz(j)um/ /pɹɪˈzjuːm/ /pɹɪˈzjʉːm/ /pɹɪˈʒʉːm/ v
υποθέτω
(transitive) To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose. [from 14th c.]

presumption of innocence presumptions of innocence n
τεκμήριο αθωότητας
(legal) The precept that someone will not be convicted of a crime unless (the judge, prosecutor, officer) proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and is non-liquet, with there being no present burden of proof duty subjected on the accused to prove innocence.

presupposition /pɹiː.sʌ.pəˈzɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ presuppositions n
προϋπόθεση
An assumption made beforehand; a preliminary conjecture or speculation.
The act of presupposing.

presynaptic adj
προσυναπτικός
(cytology) In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft.

pretend /pɹiˈtɛnd/ /pɹəˈtɛnd/ /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
προσποιούμαι
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.

pretensioner pretensioners n
προεντατήρας

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ /ˈpɹɛtəɹɪt/ adj
παρωχημένος
(grammar, of a tense) Showing an action at a determined moment in the past.

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ /ˈpɹɛtəɹɪt/ preterites n
αόριστος
(grammar) A grammatical tense or verb form serving to denote events that took place or were completed in the past.

pretopology pretopologies n
προτοπολογία
(mathematics) The field of study of pretopological spaces (in plural for different prespaces).

pretreat v
προεπεξεργάζομαι
(transitive) To give something a treatment prior to another operation.

pretreated more pretreated most pretreated adj
προεπεξεργασμένος
That has been subject to pretreatment.

prettify /ˈpɹɪtɪfʌɪ/ v
εξωραΐζω ωραιοποιώ
To make pretty or prettier, to make more attractive, especially only in a superficial way. [from 17th c.]

pretty /ˈpɔɪti/ /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ [ˈpɹɪɾi] prettier prettiest adj
χαριτωμένος
Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children. [from 15th c.]
όμορφος
Of objects or things: nice-looking, appealing. [from 15th c.]

prevailing /pɹɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/ more prevailing most prevailing adj
επικρατών
Predominant; of greatest force.

prevalent /pɹɪˈveɪlənt/ /ˈpɹɛvələnt/ more prevalent most prevalent adj
επικρατών
Widespread or preferred.

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
αποτρέπω
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]

prevention /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ preventions n
αποτροπή πρόληψη
The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.

preverbal adj
προλεκτικός
(psychology, linguistics) At an early stage of development in which one is not yet able to communicate by means of words.

preview /ˈpɹiːvjuː/ previews n
πρώτη προβολή
(colloquial) An advance showing of a film, exhibition etc.
προεπισκόπηση
(computing) a facility for seeing and checking a document or photo, or changes to it, before saving and/or printing it.

previous /ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ /ˈpɹiː.vɪəs/ more previous most previous adj
προηγούμενος
(not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
προηγουμένως
(with past-tense constructions) At an earlier time.

prey /pɹeɪ/ preys n
βορά
That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured.
λεία
(archaic) Anything, such as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; something taken by force from an enemy in war.
(archaic) The act of devouring other creatures; ravage.

priapism /ˈpraɪ.əˌpɪ.zəm/ priapisms n
πριαπισμός
(pathology) A potentially painful or harmful medical condition in which the erect penis (erection) does not return to its flaccid state (despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation), often as a result of a spinal injury.

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ prices n
τιμή
The cost required to gain possession of something.
αντίτιμο τίμημα τιμή
The cost of an action or deed.

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ v
κοστολογώ
(transitive) To determine the monetary value of (an item); to put a price on.
(transitive, obsolete) To set a price on; to value; to prize.

priceless /-ləs/ /ˈpɹaɪslɪs/ more priceless most priceless adj
ανεκτίμητος
So precious as not to be obtainable or sold at any price; invaluable. [from 1590s]

prick /pɹɪk/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪk] pricks n
πούτσα
(obsolete) A tiny particle; a small amount of something; a jot. [10th–18th c.]

prickly pricklier prickliest adj
αγκαθερός
Covered with sharp points.
(figurative) Easily irritated.

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ prickly pears n
φραγκοσυκιά
Any of various spiny cacti of the genus Opuntia.
φραγκόσυκο
The fruit, often edible, of such a plant.

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] prides n
υπερηφάνεια
The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which comes across as being lofty, distant, and often showing contempt of others.
That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.
αξιοπρέπεια
(having a positive sense, often with of or in) A sense of one's own worth, and scorn for what is beneath or unworthy of oneself.
υπεροψία εγωισμός οίηση περιφρόνηση
Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation.
αυταρέσκεια
Show; ostentation; glory.
αγέλη
(zoology, collective) A company of lions or other large felines.

pride /pɹaɪd/ [ˈpɹ̥ʷaɪd] v
καμαρώνω υπερηφανεύομαι
(reflexive) To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ [ˈpɹ̥iːst] priestess priests n
παπάς ιερέας εφημέριος πρεσβύτερος πρωτοπρεσβύτερος ιερωμένος
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.

priestess /priːˈstɛs/ /ˈpristɪs/ /ˈpriːstɛs/ priest priestesses n
ιέρεια ιέρισσα
A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain non-Christian religions.
παπαδιά
(colloquial, obsolete) A priest’s wife.

priggish /ˈpɹɪɡɪʃ/ more priggish most priggish adj
ηθικολόγος
Like a prig.

priggishness priggishnesses n
ηθικολογία

primality primalities n
πρωταριθμία
(mathematics) The condition of being a prime number

primary /ˈpɹaɪm(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ more primary most primary adj
πρωτογενής πρωτοβάθμιος
First or earliest in a group or series.

primary care n
πρωτοβάθμια περίθαλψη
(healthcare) The medical attention that a patient receives upon first contact with a healthcare system; either a general practitioner or the A&E or ER department of a hospital.

primary colour primary colours n
βασικό χρώμα
(British spelling) Any of three colours which, when added to or subtracted from others in different amounts, can generate all other colours

primary key primary keys n
πρωτεύον κλειδί
(computing, databases) In the design of a database table, the primary key (abbreviated PK) is selected among the non-empty set of candidate keys. The PK is a column (or an irreducible group of columns) able to identify every row of the table.

primary rate interface primary rate interfaces n
διεπαφή πρωτεύοντος ρυθμού

primary school primary schools n
δημοτικό σχολείο
(British, Australian, schools) A formal, obligatory kind of school that typically begins with nursery school or first grade and ends at fifth or sixth grade.

primary sector primary sectors n
πρωτογενής τομέας

primary source primary sources n
πρωτογενής πηγή
(historiography) A historical object, especially a written document, that was created at or near the time of the events studied.

primate /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ primates n
πρωτεύον
(zoology) A mammal of the order Primates, including simians and prosimians.

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ primer primest adj
πρωταρχικός
First in importance, degree, or rank.
πρώτος
First in time, order, or sequence.
(mathematics, lay) Having exactly two integral factors: itself and unity (1 in the case of integers).
εκλεκτός
First in excellence, quality, or value.

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ primes n
ακμή
The most active, thriving, or successful stage or period.

prime minister /ˌpɹaɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(ɹ)/ prime ministers n
πρωθυπουργός πρωθυπουργίνα
The chief member of the cabinet and head of the government, especially in a parliamentary democracy; often the leader of the majority party.

prime ministership prime ministerships n
πρωθυπουργία
The office of a premier or prime minister.

prime number prime numbers n
πρώτος αριθμός
(number theory) Any natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers.

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ primers n
θρυαλλίδα καψύλλιο
Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.
αστάρι επίχρισμα
A layer of such a substance.
εγχυτήρας
A device used to prime an internal combustion engine with gasoline, (especially) in airplanes.

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ primers n
αλφαβητάρι αλφαβητάριο
A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.
αλφαβητάριο
An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts.

primeval /ˌpɹaɪˈmi.vəl/ more primeval most primeval adj
αρχέγονος
Belonging to the first ages.

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ more primitive most primitive adj
πρωτόγονος

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ primitives n
πρωτόγονος
A member of a primitive society.
αρχέγονος αρχέγονος τύπος δεδομένων
(programming) A data type that is built into the programming language, as opposed to more complex structures.

primitive type primitive types n
αρχέγονος τύπος αρχέγονος τύπος δεδομένων

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ adj
αρχέγονος πρωταρχικός
first, earliest or original

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ primordials n
πρωτογενής
A first principle or element.

primrose /ˈpɹɪm.ɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹɪm.ɹəʊz/ primroses n
δακράκι
A flowering plant of the genus Primula.

primula primulas n
ηράνθεμο πρίμουλα πριμούλα
(botany) Any plant of the genus Primula; the primroses.

prince /pɹɪns/ /pɹɪnts/ princes n
άρχοντας πρίγκιπας
Someone who is preeminent in their field; a great person. [from 13th c.]
πρίγκιπας βασιλόπουλο
The (male) ruler or head of a principality. [from 14th c.]
πρίγκιπας
A male member of a royal family other than the ruler; especially (in the United Kingdom) the son or grandson of the monarch. [from 14th c.]

princely /ˈpɹɪnsli/ princelier princeliest adj
πριγκιπικός
Relating to a prince; regal; royal.

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪs/ princesses n
πριγκίπισσα βασιλοπούλα
A female member of a royal family other than a queen, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch. [from 14th c.]

principal /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ principals n
αρχικό κεφάλαιο
(finance, uncountable) The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
διευθυντής
(North America, Australia, New Zealand) The chief administrator of a school.

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ principalities n
πριγκιπάτο ηγεμονία
(countable) A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess. [from 14th c.]

principle /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ principles n
αρχή
A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

printer /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ [ˈpʰɹɪɾ̃ɚ] printers n
τυπογράφος
One who makes prints.
τυπογράφος εκτυπωτής
The operator of a printing press or the owner of a printing business; (metonymy) any printing business.
εκτυπωτής
(now chiefly, _, computer hardware) A device, usually attached to a computer, used to print text or images onto paper; an analogous device capable of producing three-dimensional objects.

printing /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ printings n
τυπογραφία
(uncountable) The process or business of producing printed material by means of inked type and a printing press or similar technology.

printing house printing houses n
τυπογραφείο
An institution or commercial company chiefly devoted to printing.

printing press printing presses n
πιεστήριο
A mechanical device used for printing text or images repeatedly.

prion /ˈpɹaɪən/ /ˈpɹiːɒn/ prions n
πρίον
(molecular biology) A self-propagating misfolded conformer of a protein that is responsible for a number of diseases that affect the brain and other neural tissue.

prioritize /pɹaɪˈɒɹətaɪz/ /pɹaɪˈɔːɹətaɪz/ v
προτεραιοποιώ
(transitive, intransitive) To arrange or list a group of things in order of priority or importance.
(transitive) To rank something as having high priority.

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪti/ priorities n
προτεραιότητα
An item's relative importance.
A goal of a person or an organisation.

prism /ˈpɹɪz(ə)m/ [ˈpʰɹ̠̊ɪzm̩] prisms n
πρίσμα
(geometry) A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
A transparent block in the shape of a prism (typically with triangular ends), used to split or reflect light.

prismatic /pɹɪzˈmætɪk/ more prismatic most prismatic adj
πρισματικός
Of or pertaining to a prism; having the form of a prism; containing one or more prisms.

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ [pʰɹ̠̊ɪzn̩] prisons n
φυλακή δεσμωτήριο
A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
φυλάκιση κάθειρξη
(uncountable) Confinement in prison.

prison cell prison cells n
κελί φυλακής
The room to which a prisoner is confined in a prison.

prisoner /ˈpɹɪznə/ /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənɚ/ prisoners n
κρατούμενος φυλακισμένος
A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.
κρατούμενος φυλακισμένος δέσμιος
Any person held against their will.

prisoner of war /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nə əv ˈwɔː/ /ˈpɹɪz.(ə).nɚ əv ˈwoɹ/ prisoners of war n
αιχμάλωτος πολέμου
A combatant or soldier who is captured by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict. [from early 17th c.]

prissy /ˈpɹɪsi/ prissier prissiest adj
σεμνότυφος
Excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.

pristine /pɹɪsˈtaɪn/ /pɹɪsˈtiːn/ /ˈpɹɪstiːn/ more pristine most pristine adj
αγνός παρθένος
Unspoiled; still with its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.
πρωτόγονος αρχαίος
Primitive, pertaining to the earliest state of something.

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/ privacies n
ιδιωτικότητα μυστικότητα
(uncountable) The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others.

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ more private most private adj
ιδιωτικός
Belonging or pertaining to an individual person, group of people, or entity that is not the state.
Protected from view or disturbance by others; secluded; not publicly accessible.

private /ˈpɹaɪ.vət/ /ˈpɹaɪ.vɪt/ privates n
στρατιώτης
A soldier of the lowest rank in the army.

private detective private detectives n
ιδιωτικός ερευνητής
Any agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering.

private school /ˈpɹaɪvət ˈskul/ /ˈpɹaɪvɪt ˈskuːl/ private schools n
ιδιωτικό σχολείο
A fee-charging private or independent school.

private sector private sectors n
ιδιωτικός τομέας
(business) All organizations in an economy or jurisdiction that are not controlled by government, including privately owned businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

privatization privatizations n
ιδιωτικοποίηση
The transfer of a company or organization from government to private ownership and control.

privatize /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ v
αποκρατικοποιώ
(economics) To release government control (of a business or industry) to private industry.

privet /ˈpɹɪv.ɪt/ privets n
λιγούστρο
Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum.

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪd͡ʒ/ privileges n
προνόμιο
(countable) A particular benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity enjoyed by some but not others; a prerogative, preferential treatment. [from 10th c.]

privy /ˈpɹɪvi/ more privy most privy adj
κοινωνός
With knowledge of; party to; let in on. [from late 14th c.]

privy council privy councils n
ανακτοβούλιο
A body of advisers to a sovereign, functioning much as a cabinet.

privy councillor privy councillors n
μυστικοσύμβουλος
A member of a privy council; a close, intimate advisor, usually to a monarch.

prize /pɹaɪz/ prizes n
βραβείο
An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.

proactive /pɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /pɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ more proactive most proactive adj
προενεργός
Acting in advance to deal with an expected change or difficulty

probabilism probabilisms n
πιθανισμός πιθανοκρατία
(theology, mostly, Catholicism) The casuistic doctrine that, in difficult matters of conscience, one may safely follow a doctrine that is probable, e.g. approved by a recognized Doctor of the Church, even if the opposite opinion is more probable.

probability /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləti/ /ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌpɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪləɾi] [ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi] probabilities n
πιθανότητα
The relative likelihood of an event happening.
(mathematics) A number, between 0 and 1, expressing the precise likelihood of an event happening.

probability density function probability density functions n
συνάρτηση πυκνότητας πιθανότητας
(probability theory) Any function whose integral over a set gives the probability that a random variable has a value in that set

probability theory n
θεωρία πιθανοτήτων
(mathematics) The mathematical study of probability (the likelihood of occurrence of random events in order to predict the behavior of defined systems).

probable /ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ more probable most probable adj
πιθανός
Likely or most likely to be true.
πιθανός ενδέχομαι
Likely to happen.

probably /ˈpɹɑbli/ /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɑəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ more probably most probably adv
μάλλον πιθανώς
In all likelihood.

probation /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ probations n
δοκιμασία
A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met
αναστολή υπό επιτήρηση
(legal) A type of sentence where convicted criminals are allowed to continue living in the community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ probes n
καθετήρας
(surgery) Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc. [from 15th c.]

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ v
αναδιφώ ερευνώ
(ambitransitive) To explore, investigate, or question
καθετηριάζω
(transitive) To insert a probe into.

probiotic more probiotic most probiotic adj
προβιοτικός
Describing any dietary supplement that contains live bacteria for therapeutic purposes.

probiotic probiotics n
προβιοτικό
(bacteriology) A food or dietary supplement, such as a yogurt, containing live bacteria for therapeutic reasons.

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɒblɪm/ problems n
πρόβλημα
A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
A puzzling circumstance.
Difficulty in accepting or understanding or refusal to accept or understand.

problematic /ˌpɹɑbləˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒbləˈmætɪk/ more problematic most problematic adj
προβληματικός
Posing a problem; having or suffering from problem(s):

procedure /pɹəˈsid͡ʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːd͡ʒə/ procedures n
διαδικασία
A particular method for performing a task.
διαδικασία υποπρόγραμμα
(computing) A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task, but does not return a value.

proceleusmatic more proceleusmatic most proceleusmatic adj
προκελευσματικός
(poetry, not comparable) Consisting of four short syllables; composed of metrical feet of four short syllables each.

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ processes n
διαδικασία διεργασία
A series of events which produce a result (the product).
διεργασία
A path of succession of states through which a system passes.
(computing) An executable task or program.

process /-əs/ /ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ v
επεξεργάζομαι
(transitive) To perform a particular process on a thing.
(transitive, figurative) To think about a piece of information, or a concept, in order to assimilate it, and perhaps accept it in a modified state.

processing /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/ processings n
επεξεργασία
The action of the verb to process.

procession /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ processions n
λιτανεία ακολουθία περιφορά πομπή
A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.

processor /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ processors n
επεξεργαστής μικροεπεξεργαστής
A device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).

proclitic /pɹoʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʉˈklɪt.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈklɪt.ɪk/ [pɹoʊˈklɪɾ.ɪk] [pɹəʉˈklɪɾ.ɪk] proclitics n
προκλιτικό
(linguistics) A clitic that joins with the following word phonetically, graphically, or both.

proconsul /pɹoʊˈkɑn.səl/ /pɹəʊˈkɒn.səl/ proconsuls n
ανθύπατος
(in ancient Rome) A magistrate who served as a consul and then as the governor of a province.

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæs.tɪ.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tə.neɪt/ /pɹəˈkɹæs.tɪ.næɪt/ v
αναβάλλω καθυστερώ χρονοτριβώ
(transitive) To put off; to delay (something).

procrastination /-ʃn̩/ /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ procrastinations n
αναβλητικότητα
The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.

procreation procreations n
αναπαραγωγή
The process by which an organism produces others of its biological kind
The sexual activity of conceiving and bearing biological offspring

procurer procurers n
προαγωγός
A person who procures or obtains things, especially one who procures customers for prostitutes.

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ v
σκουντώ
(transitive) To poke, to push, to touch.

prodigal son prodigal sons n
άσωτος υιός
Someone who returns home from travelling or exile or who is welcomed back after disgrace, especially having repented of former extravagant or immoral behaviour.

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɑ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒuːs/ v
παράγω
(transitive) To bring forth, to yield, make, manufacture, or otherwise generate.

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ /pɹəˈdʒuːsə/ producers n
παραγωγός
(UK, Irish, slang) An arrest for speeding after which the driver is allowed seven (in the UK) or ten (in Ireland) days to produce his/her driving licence and related documents at a police station.

product /ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.dʌkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.ʌkt/ products n
γινόμενο προϊόν
(mathematics) Any operation or a result thereof which generalises multiplication of numbers, like the multiplicative operation in a ring, product of types or a categorical product.
προϊόν
A consequence of someone's efforts or of a particular set of circumstances.
Any tangible or intangible good or service that is a result of a process and that is intended for delivery to a customer or end user.
προϊόν γινόμενο
(chemistry) A chemical substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
The amount of an artifact that has been created by someone or some process.
(countable, uncountable) A commodity offered for sale.

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ productions n
παραγωγή
The act of producing, making or creating something. [from 15th c.]
The total amount produced.
παράσταση
The presentation of a theatrical work.

productivity /ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌpɹɑdʌkˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ productivities n
παραγωγικότητα
The state of being productive, fertile or efficient.

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ more profane most profane profaner profanest adj
ανίερος ανόσιος
Unclean; ritually impure; unholy, desecrating a holy place or thing.
Not sacred or holy, unconsecrated; relating to non-religious matters, secular.
βέβηλος ιερόσυλος
Treating sacred things with contempt, disrespect, irreverence, or scorn; blasphemous, impious.

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ v
βεβηλώνω μιαίνω
(transitive) To violate (something sacred); to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt; to desecrate

profanity profanities n
αθυροστομία
(uncountable) The quality of being profane; quality of irreverence, of treating sacred things with contempt.
(countable) Obscene, lewd or abusive language.

profession /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ professions n
διακύρηξη ομολογία
(religion) A promise or vow made on entering a religious order. [from 12th c.]
ομολογία
The declaration of belief in the principles of a religion; hence, one's faith or religion. [from 16th c.]
επάγγελμα
Professional occupation.
επάγγελμα ομότεχνοι
An occupation, trade, craft, or activity in which one has a professed expertise in a particular area; a job, especially one requiring a high level of skill or training. [from 15th c.]

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ professionals n
επαγγελματίας
A person who belongs to a profession.
A person who earns their living from a specified activity.
επαγγελματίας επιτηδευματίας
An expert.

professional sport professional sports n
επαγγελματικός αθλητισμός
(sports) Sport in which athletes receive payment for their performance.

professionless adj
ανεπάγγελτος
Lacking a profession

professor /pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ professors n
καθηγητής καθηγήτρια
(US, Philippines, informal) A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ profits n
κέρδος
(accounting, economics) Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.
κέρδος όφελος
(dated, literary) Benefit, positive result obtained.

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ v
ευεργετώ κερδίζω ωφελούμαι
(transitive) To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).
κερδίζω ωφελούμαι
(intransitive, construed with from) To benefit, gain.
κερδίζω
(intransitive, construed with from) To take advantage of, exploit, use.

profiteering profiteerings n
αισχροκέρδεια
The act of making an unreasonable profit not justified by the corresponding assumption of risk, or by doing so unethically or opportunistically.

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ more profound most profound adj
βαθύς
Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.
Bending low, exhibiting or expressing deep humility; lowly; submissive
βαθυστόχαστος εμβριθής περισπούδαστος
Intellectually deep; entering far into subjects; reaching to the bottom of a matter, or of a branch of learning; thorough
έντονος
Characterized by intensity; deeply felt; pervading

profoundly /pɹəˈfaʊndli/ more profoundly most profoundly adv
βαθιά
(manner) With depth, meaningfully.

progenitor /pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tɚ/ /pɹəʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tə/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.tə/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.tɚ/ progenitors n
πρόγονος γεννήτορας
A forefather, any of a person's direct ancestors.
πρόγονος πατριάρχης
An individual from whom one or more people (dynasty, tribe, nation...) are descended.
πρόγονος
(biology) An ancestral form of a species.
(figuratively) A predecessor of something, especially if also a precursor or model.
γεννήτορας
(figuratively) Someone who originates something.

prognathism prognathisms n
προγναθισμός εξωγναθία προγναθία
An abnormal projection of the jaws.

prognosis /-səs/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsiz/ /pɹɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsiːz/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ prognoses n
πρόγνωση
A forecast of the future course or outcome of a situation based on what is presently known; a prediction. [from mid 17th c.]
(medicine) A forecast of the future course or outcome of a disease or disorder based on current medical knowledge. [from mid 17th c.]

prograde /ˈpɹəʊɡɹeɪd/ more prograde most prograde adj
ορθόδρομος
(astronomy) Moving in a forward direction, especially with respect to other bodies in the same system.

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ programs n
πρόγραμμα
A set of structured activities.
A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
(computing) A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task.
πρόγραμμα εκπομπή
(broadcasting) A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹɑːm/ /ˈpɹoːɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ v
προγραμματίζω
(transitive) To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
(transitive) To put together the schedule of an event.

programmer /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ programmers n
προγραμματιστής προγραμματίστρια
(computing) One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

programming /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ programmings n
προγραμματισμός
(computing) The act of writing a computer program.

programming language /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ programming languages n
γλώσσα προγραμματισμού
(programming) Code of reserved words and symbols used in computer programs, which give instructions to the computer on how to accomplish certain computing tasks.

progress /-ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ progresses n
πρόοδος
Specifically, advancement to a higher or more developed state; development, growth. [from 15th c.]
πρόοδος εξέλιξη
Movement onwards or forwards or towards a specific objective or direction; advance. [from 16th c.]

progress /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ v
εξελίσσομαι προχωράω προχωρώ
(intransitive) To move, go, or proceed forward; to advance.
προοδεύω σημειώνω πρόοδο
(by extension) To improve; to become better or more complete.

progression /pɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ progressions n
προχώρηση πρόοδος
The act of moving from one thing to another.
πρόοδος
(mathematics) A sequence obtained by adding or multiplying each term by a constant.

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹes.ɪv/ /pɹəˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ more progressive most progressive adj
προοδευτικός
Gradually advancing in extent; increasing.
Promoting or favoring progress towards improved conditions or new policies, ideas, or methods.
προϊών
Advancing in severity.

progressive assimilation progressive assimilations n
εξακολουθητική αφομοίωση προχωρητική αφομοίωση

progressively /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪvli/ more progressively most progressively adv
προοδευτικά
In a progressive manner.

progressivism progressivisms n
προοδευτισμός
A political ideology that favours progress towards better conditions in society.

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbət/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
απαγορεύω
(transitive) To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.

prohibition /ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ prohibitions n
απαγόρευση ποτοαπαγόρευση
An act of prohibiting, forbidding, disallowing, or proscribing something.

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] projects n
έργο
A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

project /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɐʊ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑ.d͡ʒɪkt/ /ˈpɹɑˌd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒd͡ʒ.ɛkt/ /ˈpɹəʊ.dʒɛkt/ [-d͡ʒɪ̈kt] v
εξέχω προβάλλω προεξέχω
(intransitive) To extend beyond a surface.
προβάλλω
(transitive) To cast (an image or shadow) upon a surface; to throw or cast forward; to shoot forth.
(transitive, reflexive) To present (oneself), to convey a certain impression, usually in a good way.
προβλέπω
(transitive) To make plans for; to forecast.

project management n
διοίκηση και διαχείριση έργων
(operations) The discipline of organizing and managing resources (e.g. people) in such a way that a project is completed within defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints.

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktɪl/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈd͡ʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.taɪl/ /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.tl̩/ projectiles n
βλήμα
An object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon.

projector /pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ projectors n
προβολέας
An optical device that projects a beam of light, especially one used to project an image (or moving images) onto a screen. [from 19th c.]

prokaryote /pɹoʊˈkæɹi.oʊt/ /pɹoʊˈkæɹi.ət/ /pɹoʊˈkɛəɹi.oʊt/ /pɹəʊˈkæɹi.ɒt/ /pɹəʊˈkæɹi.əʊt/ prokaryotes n
προκαρυώτης
An organism whose cell (or cells) are characterized by the absence of a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles.

prokaryotic adj
προκαρυωτικός
Of cells, lacking a nucleus.

prolapse prolapses n
πρόπτωση
A moving out of place, especially a protrusion of an internal organ

prolapse v
προπίπτω
(intransitive) To move out of place; especially for an internal organ to protrude beyond its normal position.

proletarian more proletarian most proletarian adj
προλεταριακός
Of or relating to the proletariat.

proletarian proletarians n
προλετάριος
A member of the proletariat.

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊ.lɪˈtɛɚ.i.ət/ /ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ət/ proletariats n
προλεταριάτο
(often, derogatory, also, figuratively) The lowest class of society; also, the lower classes of society generally; the masses.

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌlɪf.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/ proliferations n
πολλαπλασιασμός
(uncountable) The process by which an organism produces others of its kind; breeding, propagation, procreation, reproduction.
αύξηση πλήθυνση πολλαπλασιασμός
(countable) The act of increasing or rising; augmentation, amplification, enlargement, escalation, aggrandizement.

proline prolines n
προλίνη
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid C5H9NO2 found in most animal proteins, especially collagen; its cyclic structure leads to kinks in the peptide chain of proteins.

prolixity /pɹəʊˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ /pɹəˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ prolixities n
απεραντολογία μακρηγορία
Long-windedness, an excess of words.

prolonged /pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/ more prolonged most prolonged adj
παρατεταμένος
lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.

promethium /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
προμήθιο προμήθειο
A metallic chemical element (symbol Pm) with an atomic number of 61.

prominence /ˈpɹɑ.mɪ.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.mɪ.nəns/ prominences n
διάκριση
The state of being prominent: widely known or eminent.
προεξοχή
A bulge: something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from a form.

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ more prominent most prominent adj
προεξέχων
standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant
εμφανής περίοπτος
likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous
διαπρεπής εξέχων επιφανής
eminent; distinguished above others

promiscuity /ˌpɹoʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɑm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹɒm.ɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ /ˌpɹəʊ.mɪˈskju.ɪ.ti/ promiscuities n
συγχρωτισμός
The state or quality of being promiscuous.

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ promises n
υπόσχεση
(countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ v
υπόσχομαι τάζω
(ambitransitive) To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

promissory note promissory notes n
γραμμάτιο υποσχετικό γραμμάτιο
(finance) A document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money to someone else, often with the deadline and interest fees; the primary purposes of a promissory note are to evidence the debt obligation incurred, and to establish terms for payment thereof.

promote /pɹəˈmoʊt/ /pɹəˈməʊt/ v
προωθώ
(transitive) To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.

promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ /pɹəˈməʊʃən/ promotions n
προαγωγή
An advancement in rank or position.

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ more prompt most prompt adj
γρήγορα
Quick; acting without delay.

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ prompts n
προτροπή
(computing) A sequence of characters that is displayed to indicate that a computer is ready to receive input.

prompter prompters n
υποβολέας
(theater) The person who does the prompting.

pronaos /pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/ /pɹoʊˈneɪ.əs/ pronaoi pronaoses n
πρόναος
(architecture) The inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple

prone /pɹoʊn/ /pɹəʊn/ more prone most prone proner pronest adj
πρηνής
Lying face downward.

pronghorn pronghorn pronghorns n
αντιλοκάπρα
A North American mammal, Antilocapra americana, that resembles an antelope.

pronoia /pɹoʊˈnɔɪə/ /pɹəʊˈnɔɪə/ pronoiae pronoiai pronoias n
πρόνοια
(philosophy, theology) Divine providence, foreknowledge, foresight.
(historical, Byzantine Empire) An imperial grant to an individual of temporary fiscal rights in the form of land, incomes or taxes from land, fishing rights, etc., sometimes carrying with it an obligation of military service.

pronominal /pɹəʊˈnɒmɪnəl/ more pronominal most pronominal adj
αντονυμικός
(linguistics, grammar) Of, pertaining to, resembling, or functioning as a pronoun.

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ pronouns n
αντωνυμία
(grammar) A type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
ονομάζω
(transitive) To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.
προφέρω
(transitive) To sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate.
αρθρώνω
(intransitive) To produce the components of speech.

pronunciation /prəˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃn/ /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃʌn/ [pʰɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən] pronunciations n
προφορά
(uncountable) The way in which the words of a language are made to sound when speaking.

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ proofs n
απόδειξη
(countable) An effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial.

proof by contradiction proofs by contradiction n
εις άτοπον απαγωγή
(mathematics, logic) Proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation.

prop wash prop washes n
ελικόρευμα
(aviation, nautical) The disturbed mass of air or water pushed aft (or fore when in reverse) by the propeller of an aircraft or propeller-driven watercraft.

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.əˈɡɛə̯n.də] [ˌpɹɒp.əˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɔp.əˈɡan.də] propagandas n
προπαγάνδα
(as a neutral word, _, dated) Agitation, publicity, public communication aimed at influencing an audience and furthering an agenda.

propaganda of the deed [ˌpɹɒ.pəˈɡæ̝ˑn.də əʋ ˌðə ˈdiːd] n
έμπρακτη προπαγάνδα
A politically motivated act of violence, meant to broadcast an ideological message and serve as catalyst to ignite a spirit of socialist revolution among the proletariat against perceived oppressors.

propagation propagations n
αναπαραγωγή
the multiplication or natural increase in a population

proparoxytone /pɹoʊpəˈɹɑksɪtoʊn/ /pɹəʊpəˈɹɒksɪtəʊn/ adj
προπαροξύτονος
(linguistics, of a word) Having the stress or accent on the antepenultimate syllable.

proparoxytone /pɹoʊpəˈɹɑksɪtoʊn/ /pɹəʊpəˈɹɒksɪtəʊn/ proparoxytones n
προπαροξύτονος
(linguistics) A proparoxytone word.

propeller propellers n
έλικας προπέλα
A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.

propene propenes n
προπένιο

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ propensities n
κλίση ροπή τάση
An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.

proper noun proper nouns n
κύριο όνομα
(grammar) A word or phrase that is a noun denoting a particular person, place, organization, ship, animal, event, or other individual entity.

properly /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.li/ more properly most properly adv
σωστά δεόντως καταλλήλως
in a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

property /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ti/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə.ti/ [ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ɾi] properties n
ιδιοκτησία
Something that is owned.
The exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing.
κτήμα
A piece of real estate, such as a parcel of land.
ιδιότητα
An attribute or abstract quality associated with an individual, object or concept.

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfɪ̈si/ /ˈpɹɒfɨsi/ prophecies n
προφητεία
A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
προβλέπω
To speak or write with divine inspiration; to act as prophet. [from 14th c.]
μαντεύω
To foreshow; to herald; to prefigure.

prophet /ˈpɹɑ.fɪt/ /ˈpɹɒf.ɪt/ prophetess prophets n
προφήτης
Someone who speaks by divine inspiration.
Someone who predicts the future; a soothsayer.

prophylactic /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ prophylactics n
προφυλακτικό
A medicine which preserves or defends against disease; a preventive.
(figuratively) Any device or mechanism intended to prevent harmful consequences.

propitiate /ˌpɹəˈpɪʃieɪt/ v
εξευμενίζω κατευνάζω
(transitive) To conciliate, appease, or make peace with someone, particularly a god or spirit.

propitiation propitiations n
εξευμένιση κατευνασμός
The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.

propitiator propitiators n
ειρηνευτής
One who propitiates or appeases.

proponent /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ proponents n
υποστηρικτής
One who supports something; an advocate.

proportion /pɹəˈpo(ː)ɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpoəʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃən/ proportions n
αναλογία
(countable) A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.

proportional representation n
αναλογική αντιπροσώπευση
A voting principle aimed at securing a close match between the percentage of votes that groups of candidates (usually political parties) obtain in elections, and the percentage of seats they receive in the elected body.

proportionality /pɹəpɔɹʃəˈnæləti/ /pɹəpɔɹʃɪnˈælɪti/ proportionalities n
αναλογικότητα
(uncountable) the property of being proportional

proportionally /pɹəˈpɔɹʃənəli/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃənəli/ more proportionally most proportionally adv
ανάλογα
In proportion; in due degree; adapted relatively.

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ proposals n
προσφορά
(legal) The offer by a party of what they have in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.
πρόταση
Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
προτείνω
(transitive) To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.
κάνω πρόταση γάμου
(intransitive, sometimes followed by to) To ask for a person's hand in marriage.
προτίθεμαι
(transitive) To intend.
(obsolete) To talk; to converse.

proposition /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ propositions n
πρόταση θέση
(uncountable) The act of offering (an idea) for consideration.
πρόταση
(countable) An idea or a plan offered.
(countable, mathematics) An assertion so formulated that it can be considered true or false.
δήλωση
(countable, logic) The content of an assertion that may be taken as being true or false and is considered abstractly without reference to the linguistic sentence that constitutes the assertion; (Aristotelian logic) a predicate of a subject that is denied or affirmed and connected by a copula.

propositional logic propositional logics n
προτασιακός λογισμός
(logic) A formal deductive system in which formulae representing propositions can be formed by combining atomic propositions using logical connectives.

proprietary /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tɛ.ɹi/ /pɹəˈpɹaɪ.ə.tɹi/ more proprietary most proprietary adj
ιδιοκτησιακός
Of or relating to property or ownership.

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ proprietors proprietress n
ιδιοκτήτης
An owner.
A sole owner of an unincorporated business, also called a sole proprietor.

proprioception /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.pɹi.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ proprioceptions n
ιδιοδεκτικότητα
The sense of the position of parts of the body, relative to other neighbouring parts of the body.

propylene propylenes n
προπυλένιο
(organic compound) The organic chemical compound propene. An alkene which is a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C3H6.

propyne propynes n
προπίνιο
(organic compound) the alkyne HC≡C-CH3

pros and cons n
τα υπέρ και τα κατά
(pluralonly) The positive and negative attributes of arguments.

prosaic /pɹoʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ more prosaic most prosaic adj
πεζός
Pertaining to or having the characteristics of prose.
(of writing or speaking) Straightforward; matter-of-fact; lacking the feeling or elegance of poetry.
κοινότοπος πεζός τετριμμένος
(main usage, usually of writing or speaking but also figurative) Overly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.

proscenium /pɹoʊˈsiː.ni.əm/ /pɹəʊˈsiː.ni.əm/ proscenia prosceniums n
προσκήνιο
(in a modern, _, theater) The stage area between the curtain and the orchestra.
(in an ancient, _, theater) The stage area immediately in front of the scene building.
(in an ancient, _, theater) The row of columns at the front the scene building, at first directly behind the circular orchestra but later upon a stage.

prose /ˈpɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹəʊz/ proses n
πεζογραφία
Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry.

prose poem prose poems n
πεζοτράγουδο
(literature) A literary text written in the manner of prose—without the fixed lines, rhyme, and meter often characteristic of poetry—but nonetheless clearly possessing some of the distinctive attributes of poetry, such as lyrical language, evocation of feeling, vivid imagery, metaphor, and linguistic devices like assonance or alliteration.

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ prosecutors n
εισαγγελέας κατήγορος
(law) a person, as a complainant, victim, or chief witness, who institutes prosecution in a criminal proceeding.

proselyte /ˈpɹɑsəˌlaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒsəlaɪt/ proselytes n
προσήλυτος
One who has converted to a religion or doctrine, especially a gentile converted to Judaism.

proselytism proselytisms n
προσηλυτισμός
The state of being a proselyte.

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ə.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ v
προσηλυτίζω
(ambitransitive, broadly) To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.
(by extension, ambitransitive) To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.

prosodic /pɹəˈsɒdɪk/ /pɹəˈzɒdɪk/ more prosodic most prosodic adj
προσωδιακός
Of, or relating to, prosody.

prosody /ˈpɹoʊzədi/ /ˈpɹɑsədi/ /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒsədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ /ˈpɹəʊzədi/ prosodies n
μετρική προσωδία
(poetry) The study of poetic meter; the patterns of sounds and rhythms in verse.

prosopagnosia /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊsɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊzɪə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊʒə/ prosopagnosias n
προσωπαγνωσία
(neurology, pathology, psychology) A form of visual agnosia characterized by difficulty with face recognition despite intact low-level visual processing.

prospective /pɹəˈspɛktɪv/ adj
ενδεχόμενος
Likely or expected to happen or become.

prosperity /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ prosperities n
ευημερία ευπορία
The condition of being prosperous, of having good fortune

prostate /ˈpɹɒs.teɪt/ /ˈpɹɔs.teɪt/ prostates n
προστάτης
The prostate gland. [from 1646]

prostate cancer prostate cancers n
καρκίνος του προστάτη καρκίνος προστάτη
(oncology, disease) Cancer of the prostate gland.

prostatic adj
προστατικός
(anatomy) Relating to the prostate gland.

prostatitis prostatites prostatitides n
προστατίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the prostate.

prosthesis /pɹɒsˈθiːsɪs/ prostheses n
πρόσθεση
(medicine) An artificial replacement for a body part, either internal or external.

prosthetic /ˌpɹɑsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
προσθετικός
artificial, acting as a substitute for part of the body; relating to prosthesis

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ prostitutes n
πόρνη
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtʃuːt/ v
εκπορνεύομαι
(transitive, reflexive) To offer (oneself or someone else) for sexual activity in exchange for money. [from 16th c.]
εκπορνεύω
(transitive, derogatory) To sacrifice (oneself, one's talents etc.) in return for profit or other advantage; to exploit for base purposes.

prostitution /prɒstɪˈtjuːʃn/ /ˌprɒstɪˈt͡ʃuːʃn/ prostitutions n
πορνεία
Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.
(by extension) Debasement for profit or impure motives.

prostrate /ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒstɹeɪt/ adj
πρηνής
Lying flat, face-down.

prostrate /ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒstɹeɪt/ v
μπρουμυτίζω πέφτω μπρούμυτα
(also, figurative) To throw oneself down in submission.
κείτομαι μπρούμυτα μπρουμυτίζω προσκυνώ υποκλίνομαι
To cause to lie down, to flatten.

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
πρωτακτίνιο
A chemical element (symbol Pa) with atomic number 91: a dense, silvery-gray actinide metal.

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ protagonists n
πρωταγωνιστής
(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
προστατεύω
(ambitransitive) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ protections n
προστασία
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

protectionism /pɹəˈtɛkʃənɪzəm/ protectionisms n
προστατευτισμός
(politics, economics) A system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations.

protein /ˈpɹoʊ.tiːn/ /ˈpɹoʊ.ɾi.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.ti.ɪn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tiːn/ proteins n
πρωτεΐνη
(biochemistry, countable) Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
(nutrition, uncountable) One of three major classes of food or source of food energy (4 kcal/gram) abundant in animal-derived foods (i.e. meat) and some vegetables, such as legumes.

proteome /ˈpɹəʊtɪəʊm/ proteomes n
πρωτέωμα πρωτεΐνωμα
(biochemistry, genetics) The complete set of proteins encoded by a particular genome. [from 20th c.]

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ protests n
διαμαρτυρία
A formal objection, especially one by a group.

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ v
διαμαρτύρομαι
(intransitive) To make a strong objection.

protester /pɹəˈtɛstəɹ/ /ˈpɹoʊtɛstəɹ/ protesters n
διαδηλωτής
(legal) One who protests a bill of exchange, or note.

prothesis /ˈpɹɑθəsɪs/ /ˈpɹɒθəsɪs/ /ˈpɹɔθəsɪs/ protheses n
πρόσθεση
(phonology) The prepending of phonemes at the beginning of a word without changing its morphological structure, as in Spanish esfera from Greek (via Latin) (without prothesis the word would have become *sfera).

proto-language proto-languages n
πρωτογλώσσα
(linguistics) A language which is reconstructed by examining similarities in existing languages in order to deduce the form and aspects of a common ancestor language that is no longer known.

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkoʊl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ protocols n
πρωτόκολλο
(international law, now, _, rare) An official record of a diplomatic meeting or negotiation; later specifically, a draft document setting out agreements to be signed into force by a subsequent formal treaty. [from 17th c.]
The official rules and guidelines for heads of state and other dignitaries, governing accepted behaviour in relations with other diplomatic representatives or over affairs of state. [from 19th c.]
(computing) A set of formal rules describing how to transmit or exchange data, especially across a network. [from 20th c.]

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkoʊl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ v
πρωτοκολλώ
(obsolete, intransitive) To make or write protocols, or first drafts; to issue protocols.

protograph protographs n
αρχέτυπο
(textual criticism) The original manuscript of a given text, from which all further copies derive.

protologism /pɹəʊˈtɒləˌdʒɪzm/ protologisms n
πρωτολογισμός
(neologism) A newly coined word or phrase defined in the hope that it will become common; a recently created term possibly in narrow use but not yet acknowledged.

protomartyr protomartyrs n
πρωτομάρτυρας
Any of the first Christian martyrs.

protomer protomers n
πρωτομερές

proton /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ protons n
πρωτόνιο
(particle) A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark.

protoplasm protoplasms n
πρωτόπλασμα
(cytology) The entire contents of a cell comprising the nucleus and the cytoplasm. It is a semi-fluid, transparent substance which is the living matter of plant and animal cells.

protoplast /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌplæst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tə(ʊ)ˌplast/ protoplasts n
πρωτοπλάστης
(biology) The contents of a plant cell. [from 19th c.]

prototype /-ɾə-/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ prototypes n
πρωτότυπο
An original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects (particularly manufactured items), or for its generalizations and models. [from late 16th c.]

protractor /pɹəˈtɹæktə(ɹ)/ protractors n
μοιρογνωμόνιο γωνιόμετρο
A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.

protrude /pɹəˈtɹuːd/ v
εισχωρώ
(transitive) To cause to extend from a surface or boundary; to cause to stick out.

protégé /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌʒeɪ/ /ˈpɹɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/ protégés n
προστατευομένη προστατευόμενος
A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person (a protector or mentor).

proud /pɹaʊd/ more proud most proud prouder proudest adj
περήφανος
Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.

provability provabilities n
αποδειξιμότητα
The condition of being provable

prove /pɹuːv/ v
αποδεικνύω
(transitive) To demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for.

proven /ˈpɹoːvən/ /ˈpɹuvən/ /ˈpɹuːvən/ /ˈpɹəʊvən/ more proven most proven adj
αποδεδειγμένος

proverb /ˈpɹɑvɝb/ /ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ proverbs n
παροιμία
(obsolete) A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
(obsolete) A drama exemplifying a proverb.

proverbial /pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/ more proverbial most proverbial adj
παροιμιακός
Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale.
Not used in a literal sense, but as the subject of a well-known metaphor.
παροιμιώδης
Widely known; famous; stereotypical.

provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ v
παρέχω
To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.

providence /ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/ providences n
πρόνοια
The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.). [from 14th c.]
A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention. [from 16th c.]
ορθολογικά
Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality. [from 17th c.]

provider /pɹəˈvaɪ.də(ɹ)/ /pɹəˈvaɪ.dɚ/ /pɹəˈvɑɪ.də(ɹ)/ providers n
παροχέας προμηθευτής πάροχος
One who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistence.

province /ˈpɹɑv.ɪns/ /ˈpɹɒv.ɪns/ provinces n
επαρχία
A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country. [from 14th c.]

provincial /pɹəˈvɪn(t)ʃəl/ /pɹəˈvɪnt͡ʃəl/ more provincial most provincial adj
επαρχιώτικος χωριάτικος
Not cosmopolitan; backwoodsy, hick, yokelish, countrified; not polished; rude

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ provisions n
πρόβλεψη
(accounting) A liability or contra account to recognise likely future adverse events associated with current transactions.

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ adj
προσωρινός
Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.

provisioning provisionings n
τροφοδοσία
An act of supplying with provisions.

provocateur provocateurs n
προβοκάτορας
One who engages in provocative behavior.

provocation /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ provocations n
προβοκάτσια
The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something

provoke /pɹəˈvoʊk/ /pɹəˈvəʉk/ /pɹəˈvəʊk/ v
εξάπτω εξοργίζω
(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

provost /pɹəʊˈvəʊ/ /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/ /ˈpɹɑvəst/ /ˈpɹɒvɒst/ /ˈpɹɒvəst/ provosts n
κοσμήτορας
(US, higher education) A senior deputy administrator; a vice-president of academic affairs.

prowess /ˈpɹaʊəs/ /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ prowesses n
δεξιότητα
(uncountable) Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
ανδρεία
(uncountable) Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.

prowl /pɹaʊl/ /pɹoʊl/ v
στριφογυρίζω
(ambitransitive) To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.

proximal /ˈpɹɒksɪməl/ more proximal most proximal adj
εγγύς
(anatomy, geology) Closer to the point of attachment or observation.

proxy /ˈpɹɑk.si/ /ˈpɹɒk.si/ proxies n
διαμεσολαβητής πληρεξούσιος
An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.
πληρεξούσιος
The authority to act for another, especially when written.
διαμεσολαβητής
(software) An interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.

proxy server proxy servers n
διακομιστής μεσολάβησης
(computing) A hardware server that acts as an intermediary between a user and another server, usually on the Internet.

proxy war proxy wars n
πόλεμος μέσω αντιπροσώπων
A war where two powers use third parties as a supplement to, or a substitute for, fighting each other directly.

prude /pɹuːd/ prudes n
σεμνότυφος
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper, especially one who is easily offended by matters of a sexual nature.

prudish more prudish most prudish adj
σεμνότυφος
Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

prune /pɹun/ /pɹuːn/ /pɹɪu̯n/ /pɹʉːn/ v
κλαδεύω
(transitive, horticulture) To remove excess material from a tree or shrub; to trim, especially to make more healthy or productive.

pruning /ˈpɹuːnɪŋ/ prunings n
κλάδεμα
(computer science) A method of enumeration that allows the cutting out of parts of a decision tree.

précis /ˈpɹeɪsi/ précis n
περίληψη
A summary or brief: a concise or abridged statement or view.

psalm /sæm/ /sɑlm/ /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ /sɔlm/ /sɔm/ psalms n
ψαλμός
(religion, music) A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.
One of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.

psalmody /ˈsæ.mə.di/ /ˈsæl.mə.di/ /ˈsɑ.mə.di/ /ˈsɑl.mə.di/ /ˈsɑː.mə.di/ psalmodies n
ψαλμωδία
(music, uncountable) The singing or the writing of psalms.

psalter /ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/ psalters n
ψαλτήριο

pseudepigrapha /ˌs(j)uː.dəˈpɪ.ɡɹə.fə/ /ˌsuː.dəˈpɪ.ɡɹə.fə/ n
ψευδεπίγραφα
Writings falsely ascribed to famous persons (historical or mythical) to lend them greater legitimacy, typically composed many centuries after the ostensible author's death.

pseudo- /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/ /ˈsuːdoʊ/ prefix
ψευδο-
False, not genuine, fake

pseudocyesis pseudocyeses n
ψευδοκύηση
A false pregnancy; the appearance of signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy when the person or animal is not pregnant.

pseudolegal adj
ψευδονομικός
Having a superficial appearance of according with the legal profession but in reality lacking competence in it or flouting its values.

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.də(ʊ).nɪm/ /ˈsu.doʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsu.də.nɪm/ pseudonyms n
ψευδώνυμο
A fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.

pseudonymization pseudonymizations n
ψευδωνυμοποίηση
(computing, law) The replacement of all data (in a database etc) that identifies a person with an artificial identifier or pseudonym.

pseudorandom adj
ψευδοτυχαίος
Of a sequence of numbers, such that it has all the properties of a random sequence following some probability distribution (except true randomness), but is actually generated using a deterministic algorithm.

pseudoscience pseudosciences n
ψευδοεπιστήμη
Any body of knowledge that purports to be scientific or to be supported by science but which fails to comply with the scientific method.
Fictitious science as portrayed in science fiction.

pseudoword pseudowords n
ψευδολέξη
(linguistics) A unit of speech or text that respects the phonotactic restrictions of a language, but is not part of the lexicon; a non-word whose nonexistence is merely an accidental gap.

psi /psaɪ/ /saɪ/ psis n
ψι
(countable) The twenty-third letter of Classical and Modern Greek and the twenty-fifth letter of Old and Ancient Greek.

psittacosis /ˌsitəˈkoʊsɪs/ [ˌsiɾəˈkoʊsɪs] psittacoses n
ψιττάκωση
(disease) An infection by Chlamydia bacteria, caught from infected birds, and characterised by fever, pneumonia and headaches.

psoriasis /səˈɹaɪ.əsɪs/ psoriases n
ψωρίαση
(disease) A noncontagious disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath when scratched.

psst /psːː(t)/ interjection
πσστ ψιτ
(onomatopoeia) Implies that the speaker is sending secret or whispered information to another person.

psyche /ˈsaɪ.ki/ psyches n
ψυχή
The human soul, mind, or spirit.

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ /ˈsaɪ.kɪˌdɛl.ɪk/ more psychedelic most psychedelic adj
ψυχεδελικός ψυχοδηλωτικός
Of, containing, generating, or reminiscent of drug-induced hallucinations, distortions of perception, altered awareness etc.

psychiatric /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ adj
ψυχιατρικός
Of, or relating to, psychiatry.

psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ psychiatrists n
ψυχίατρος
(medicine) A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry.

psychiatry /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ psychiatries n
ψυχιατρική
(medicine) The branch of medicine that focuses on mental and behavioral health by subjectively diagnosing, treating, or preventing mental disorders (mental illnesses) and behavioural conditions.

psycho /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ /ˈsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯/ psychos n
ψυχώ
(pejorative, slang, broadly) A person who acts in a bizarre or dangerous manner.

psycho- /ˈsaɪ̯.koʊ̯/ /ˈsaɪ̯.kəʊ̯/ prefix
ψυχ-
Relating to the soul, the mind, or to psychology.

psychoanalysis psychoanalyses n
ψυχανάλυση
A family of theories and methods within the field of psychotherapy that work to find connections among patients' unconscious mental processes.

psychoanalyst psychoanalysts n
ψυχαναλυτής
A practitioner of psychoanalysis.

psychodramatic more psychodramatic most psychodramatic adj
ψυχοδραματικός
Pertaining to psychodrama.

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ psychokineses n
τηλεκίνηση τηλεκινησία ψυχοκίνηση
(parapsychology) The movement of physical systems and objects by the use of psychic power. Abbreviated as PK.

psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
ψυχολογικός
Of or pertaining to psychology.
Relating to the mind and behavior or to the mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.

psychological warfare n
ψυχολογικός πόλεμος
(idiomatic) A mentally manipulative approach to warfare involving use of techniques to demoralize or intimidate someone into surrender.

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ psychologists n
ψυχολόγος
An expert in the field of psychology.

psychology /saɪˈkɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈkɒləd͡ʒɪ/ psychologies n
ψυχολογία
(uncountable) The study of the human mind.
(uncountable) The study of human or animal behavior.
(countable) The mental, emotional, and behavioral characteristics pertaining to a specified person, group, or activity.

psychomotor adj
ψυχοκινητικός
Of or pertaining to the function of muscles under the control of the mind

psychomotricity n
ψυχοκινητικότητα
The mental control of the muscles.

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsaɪkəˌpæθ/ psychopaths n
ψυχοπαθής
A person with a personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, cunning, manipulating, glibness, exploiting, heedlessness, arrogance, delusions of grandeur, carelessness, low self-control, disregard for morality, lack of acceptance of responsibility, callousness, and lack of empathy and remorse. Such an individual may be especially prone to violent and criminal offenses.
(figurative) A person with no moral conscience.
(figurative) A person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts.
A person diagnosed with antisocial or dissocial personality disorder.

psychopathology /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ psychopathologies n
ψυχοπαθολογία
(medicine, pathology) The study of the origin, development, diagnosis and treatment of mental and behavioural disorders.

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ psychopathies n
ψυχοπάθεια
A personality disorder indicated by a pattern of lying, exploitation, heedlessness, arrogance, sexual promiscuity, low self-control, and lack of empathy and remorse. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.

psychopharmacology n
ψυχοφαρμακολογία
(pharmacology) The branch of pharmacology which pertains to the psychoactive aspects of drugs.

psychophysics n
ψυχοφυσική
(psychology) The branch of psychology concerned with the effects of physical stimuli on mental processes.

psychophysiology n
ψυχοφυσιολογία
The branch of physiology that deals with the interaction of the mind and physiological processes

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ psychopomps n
ψυχοπομπός
(religion) A spirit, deity, person, etc., who guides the souls of the dead to the afterlife.

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ psychoses n
ψύχωση
(psychology) A severe mental disorder, sometimes with physical damage to the brain, marked by a deranged personality and a distorted view of reality.

psychosomatic /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ more psychosomatic most psychosomatic adj
ψυχοσωματικός
(medicine, psychology) Pertaining to physical diseases, symptoms etc. which have mental causes.

psychotherapeutic more psychotherapeutic most psychotherapeutic adj
ψυχοθεραπευτικός
Of or pertaining to psychotherapeutics (psychotherapy)

psychotherapist psychotherapists n
ψυχοθεραπευτής
Someone who practices psychotherapy.

psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ psychotherapies n
ψυχοθεραπεία
The treatment of people diagnosed with mental and emotional disorders using dialogue and a variety of psychological techniques.

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ more psychotic most psychotic adj
ψυχωτικός
Of, related to, or suffering from psychosis.

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ psychotics n
ψυχωτικός
A person affected by psychosis.

psychotraumatology n
ψυχοτραυματολογία
The study of psychological trauma.

psychro- prefix
ψύχρο-
Cold.

psychrometer psychrometers n
ψυχρόμετρο
(meteorology) Any of several instruments used to measure the relative humidity of the atmosphere; especially a wet-and-dry-bulb hygrometer.

psychrometrics n
υγρομετρία
(meteorology, thermodynamics) The measurement or study of the physical and thermodynamic properties of the atmosphere and its water vapour.

psychrophile psychrophiles n
ψυχρόφιλος
An organism that can live and thrive at temperatures much lower than normal; a form of extremophile.

ptarmigan /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ ptarmigan ptarmigans n
βουνοχιονόκοτα
Any of three species of small grouse in the genus Lagopus found in subarctic tundra areas of North America and Eurasia.

pterodactyl /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/ /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktɪl/ pterodactyls n
πτεροδάκτυλος
(informal) Any pterosaur.

ptomaine /ˈtoʊmeɪn/ /ˈtəʊmeɪn/ ptomaines n
πτωμαΐνη
(chemistry) Any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria.

ptooey interjection
φτου
The sound of spitting.

ptui /p(ə)ˈtuː.i/ [p͡tʼʰ] [p͡tʼʰə̥] interjection
φτου
The sound of spitting.

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ pubs n
καπηλειό παμπ
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa) A public house where beverages, primarily alcoholic, may be bought and consumed, also providing food and sometimes entertainment such as live music or television.

puberty /ˈpjuː.bə.ti/ puberties n
εφηβεία
The age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction.

pubescent /pjʊˈbɛs(ə)nt/ pubescents n
έφηβος
An individual who is going through puberty.

pubic hair pubic hairs n
ηβική τρίχα
(collectively) The hair that grows in the pubic region from puberty.
(in the singular) A single hair growing in the pubic region.

pubis /ˈpju.bɪs/ pubes n
εφήβαιο
the pubic bone; the part of the hipbone forming the front arch of the pelvis

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ more public most public adj
δημόσιος κοινός
Pertaining to the people as a whole (as opposed to a private group); concerning the whole country, community etc. [from 15th c.]
Open to all members of a community; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes. [from 15th c.]
δημόσιος
Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the state on behalf of the community. [from 15th c.]
κοινο-
(of a company) Traded publicly via a stock market.

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ publics n
κοινό
The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

public domain /ˌpʌblɪk doʊˈmeɪn/ /ˌpʌblɪk də(ʊ)ˈmeɪn/ n
κοινό κτήμα
(specifically, law) The realm of intellectual property which is not or no longer protected by copyrights or patents, and thus over which no person can establish a proprietary interest.

public enemy public enemies n
δημοτικός εχθρός δημόσιος εχθρός
A criminal widely regarded as dangerous or antisocial.

public figure public figures n
δημόσιο πρόσωπο
A famous person whose life is the subject of public interest.

public law n
δημόσιο δίκαιο
(legal) A category of law governing the relationship between the state on the one hand and persons (citizens or legal persons including corporations) on the other. Constitutional law, administrative law and criminal law are some of the major subdivisions of public law.

public limited company public limited companies n
ανώνυμη εταιρεία
A publicly traded limited liability company in the United Kingdom and some other jurisdictions.

public opinion n
κοινή γνώμη
The opinion of the public, the popular view.

public relations n
δημόσιες σχέσεις
The professional dissemination and management of information by a person or an organization to the public with the purpose of creating a favorable public image.

public school public schools n
δημόσιο σχολείο
(North America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Philippines, formerly Scottish) A publicly funded and administered school; (UK, Ireland) such schools in the context of other countries

public sector public sectors n
δημόσιος τομέας
Any government and all entities that are controlled or funded by it.

public transport public transports n
μέσο μαζικής μεταφοράς
(UK, AU, NZ) Any form of transport that can be used by a member of public (who usually pays a fare); as opposed to private ownership of e.g. cars.

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ publications n
έκδοση δημοσίευση
The act of publishing printed or other matter.
An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution.
δημοσίευση
The communication of information to the general public etc.

publicity publicities n
διαφήμιση
Advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something.
δημοσιότητα
Public interest attracted in this way.
The condition of being the object of public attention.

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
εκδίδω
(transitive) To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
(intransitive) To issue a medium (e.g. publication).
ανακοινώνω δημοσιεύω
(transitive) To announce to the public.

publishable more publishable most publishable adj
δημοσιεύσιμος
Able to be published.

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ publishers n
εκδότης εκδότρια
One who publishes, especially books.

publishing house publishing houses n
εκδοτικός οίκος
A company that produces books, magazines, brochures and other texts in print or electronic form.

puce /pjuːs/ pucer pucest adj
ερυθρόμαυρος
Of a brownish-purple color, sometimes more or less deep red or grayish.

puce /pjuːs/ puces n
ερυθρόμαυρο
A brownish-purple color, sometimes more or less deep red or grayish.

pucelle /pʊˈsɛl/ pucelles n
παρθένα
(archaic) A girl, a maiden; a virgin (often with reference to Joan of Arc).

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ puddles n
λακκούβα με νερό
A small, often temporary, pool of water, usually on a path or road. [from 14th c.]

pudor /ˈpjuːdɔː/ /ˈpjuːdər/ n
αιδώς
An appropriate sense of modesty or shame.

pueblo /ˈpwɛbləʊ/ pueblos n
χωριό Ερυθρόδερμων
A community in Spain or Spanish America, especially one of Pueblo Indians living in a stone or adobe multi-storey building. [from 19th c.]

puerperal /pjuˈɜːpəɹəl/ /pjuˈɝpəɹəl/ /ˈpwɛɹpəɹəl/ adj
επιλόχειος
Of, pertaining to, or associated with the puerperium (the first month of postpartum), or, sometimes also:

puff /pʌf/ puffs n
φυσηξιά φύσημα
(countable) A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
ρουφηξιά τζούρα
(informal, countable) An act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
μπάφος
(uncountable, slang) The drug cannabis.

puff /pʌf/ v
αγκομαχάω
(intransitive) To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.

puff pastry puff pastries n
σφολιάτα
A light, flaky pastry that is made of alternating buttery and floury dough layers by repeatedly folding the rolled pastry into many layers.

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ puffins n
φρατέρκουλα
The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) or (by extension) any of the other various small seabirds of the genera Fratercula and Lunda that are black and white with a brightly-coloured beak. [from 17th c.]

pugilist /ˈpju(ː).d͡ʒəlɪst/ /ˈpjuː.d͡ʒəlɪst/ pugilists n
μποξέρ πυγμάχος
One who fights with their fists; especially a professional prize fighter; a boxer. [from 1790]

pull /puːl/ /pʊl/ v
τραβώ
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

pull someone's chestnuts out of the fire v
βγάζω τα κάστανα από τη φωτιά
To do another person's difficult work.

pull the trigger v
πυροδοτώ
To fire a gun.

pullet /ˈpʊlɪt/ pullets n
πουλάδα
A young hen, especially one less than a year old. [from 14th c.]

pulley /ˈpʊli/ pulleys pullies n
τροχαλία
(engineering, countable) One of the simple machines; a sheave, a wheel with a grooved rim, in which a pulled rope or chain lifts an object (more useful when two or more pulleys are used together, as in a block and tackle arrangement, such that a small force moving through a greater distance can exert a larger force through a smaller distance).

pullover /ˈpʊləʊvə(ɹ)/ pullovers n
πουλόβερ
A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front.

pulmonary tuberculosis n
πνευμονική φυματίωση χτικιό
(pathology) The most common form of active tuberculosis (TB) infecting the lungs, generally caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

pulmonologist /ˌpʊlməˈnɒləd͡ʒɪst/ pulmonologists n
πνευμονολόγος
A physician who specializes in pulmonology.

pulmonology /ˌpʊlməˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
πνευμονολογία
The branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract.

pulp /pʊlp/ /pʌlp/ pulps n
πολτός
A soft, moist, shapeless mass or matter.
πολφός
The soft center of a tooth.
σάρκα μεσοκάρπιο
The soft center of a fruit.

pulpit /ˈpʊlpɪt/ /ˈpʌlpɪt/ pulpits n
άμβωνας
A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.

pulsar pulsars n
πάλσαρ
(astronomy) A rotating neutron star that emits radio pulses periodically.

pulse /pʊls/ /pʌls/ [pəls] pulses n
σφυγμός παλμός
A normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin (for example, at the neck or wrist) are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them.
παλμός
(figuratively) A beat or throb; also, a repeated sequence of such beats or throbs.
(music, prosody) The beat or tactus of a piece of music or verse; also, a repeated sequence of such beats.

pumice /ˈpʌm.ɪs/ pumices n
ελαφρόπετρα αλαφρόπετρα
A light, porous type of pyroclastic igneous rock, formed during explosive volcanic eruptions when liquid lava is ejected into water or air as a froth containing masses of gas bubbles, which are frozen into the rock as the lava solidifies.

pump /pʌmp/ pumps n
αντλία τρόμπα
A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.
αντλία
A device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel.

pump /pʌmp/ v
αντλώ
(transitive, intransitive) To use a pump; to move (water or other liquid) by means of a pump. [from 16th c.]
(transitive) To gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning. [from 17th c.]

pumping station pumping stations n
αντλιοστάσιο
A building which houses one or more pumps, usually for the purpose of pumping water or sewage.

pumpkin /ˈpʌm(p).kɪn/ pumpkins n
κολοκύθα κολοκυθιά
The round yellow or orange fruit of this plant.
(uncountable) The color of the fruit of the pumpkin plant.

pumpkin pie pumpkin pies n
κολοκυθόπιτα
(cooking) A sweet pie made from the flesh of pumpkins and traditionally served as a dessert on Thanksgiving.

pun /pʌn/ puns n
λογοπαίγνιο
A joke or type of wordplay in which similar definitions or sounds of two words or phrases, or different definitions of the same word, are deliberately confused.

punch /pʌnt͡ʃ/ /pʌnʃ/ punches n
γροθιά μπουνιά
(countable) A hit or strike with one's fist.
πυγμή
(uncountable) Power, strength, energy.

punching bag /ˈpʌnt͡ʃɪŋ ˌbæɡ/ [ˈpən(t)ʃɪŋ-] punching bags n
σάκος πυγμαχίας
A tough bag, usually cylindrical, filled with air, sand, or other material, often suspended so that it swings freely, which is punched or kicked when practising sports such as boxing or martial arts.

punctilious /pʌŋkˈtɪli.əs/ more punctilious most punctilious adj
σχολαστικός
Strictly attentive to detail; meticulous or fastidious, particularly to codes or conventions.

punctuation /pʌŋk.t͡ʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ punctuations n
στίξη
A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences; examples include commas, hyphens, and stops (periods).

punctuation mark punctuation marks n
σημείο στίξης σημείο στίξεως
Any of various symbols used in writing and printing to indicate pauses, divisions, etc. and to aid the reader in understanding what is written.

pungent /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənt/ more pungent most pungent adj
αψύς δριμύς οξύς
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
δηκτικός καυστικός
(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
τιμωρώ
(transitive) To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.

punisher punishers n
τιμωρός
One who punishes.

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ punishments n
τιμωρία ποινή
The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.
A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.

punitive /ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/ more punitive most punitive adj
ποινικός
(legal, military) Inflicting punishment; punishing.

puny /ˈpjuni/ /ˈpjuːni/ punier puniest adj
αδύνατος μικροκαμωμένος μικρός
Of inferior significance, size, or strength; ineffective, small, weak. [from 16th c.]

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ pupae pupas pupæ n
χρυσαλλίδα
An insect in the development stage between larva and adult.

pupil /ˈpjuːpəl/ pupils n
μαθητής μαθήτρια
(dated, _, except in, _, UK) A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
κόρη
(anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ puppets n
ανδρείκελο μαριονέτα νευρόσπαστο
Any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove.
μαριονέτα
(figuratively) A person, country, etc, controlled by another.

puppet government puppet governments n
κυβέρνηση ανδρεικέλων
A government which is formally independent, but de facto wholly controlled by a foreign power.

puppeteer /ˌpʌpəˈtɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˌpʌpɪˈtɪə/ puppeteers n
κουκλοπαίχτης μαριονετίστας
A person who uses a puppet.

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ [ˈpʰɐpi] puppies n
κουτάβι
A young dog, especially before sexual maturity (12–18 months)

purchasing power n
αγοραστική δύναμη
(economics) The amount of goods and services that can be bought with a unit of currency.

purchasing power parity purchasing power parities n
ισοτιμία αγοραστικής δύναμης
(economics) A theory of long-term equilibrium exchange rates based on relative price levels of two countries.

pure /ˈpjoɹ/ /ˈpjoː/ /ˈpjuː(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpjɔː/ /ˈpjɚ/ /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʉːə/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯(ə)ɹ/ /ˈpɪu̯ə(ɹ)/ more pure most pure purer purest adj
άψογος
Free of flaws or imperfections; unsullied.
καθαρός
Free of foreign material or pollutants.
αγνός
Free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean.
θεωρητικός
(of a branch of science) Done for its own sake instead of serving another branch of science.

puree /pjʊəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ purees n
πουρές
A food that has been ground or crushed into a thick liquid or paste.

purgative purgatives n
καθαρτικό
something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative

purge /pɜːd͡ʒ/ /pɝd͡ʒ/ purges n
εκκαθάριση
A forcible removal of people, for example, from political activity.

purification /ˌpjʊəɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ purifications n
εξαγνισμός κάθαρση καθαρμός
The act or process of purifying; the removal of impurities.

purify /ˈpjɔːɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjɝɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈpjʊɹɪfaɪ/ v
εξαγνίζω
(transitive) To cleanse, or rid of impurities.

purity /ˈpjɔːɹɪti/ /ˈpjɝɪti/ /ˈpjʊəɹɪti/ /ˈpjʊɹɪti/ purities n
αγνότητα
The state or degree of being pure.

purlin [ˈpɜːɹlɪn] purlins n
τεγίδα
A longitudinal structural member bridging two or more rafters of a roof.

purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v
κλέβω
(transitive, usually, formal, or, humorous) To take the property of another, often in breach of trust; to appropriate wrongfully; to steal.

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ more purple most purple purpler purplest adj
πορφυρός μοβ βιολετής
Of a purple hue.
(US politics) Not predominantly red or blue, but having a mixture of Democrat and Republican support.
(in Netherlands and Belgium) Mixed between social democrats and liberals.
Imperial; regal.
Blood-red; bloody.
(of language) Extravagantly ornate, like purple prose.
(motor racing, of a sector, lap, etc.) Completed in the fastest time so far in a given session.

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝ.pəl/ purples n
πορφυρό
(colour theory) Any non-spectral colour on the line of purples on a colour chromaticity diagram or a colour wheel between violet and red.
πορφύρα
Any of various species of mollusks from which Tyrian purple dye was obtained, especially the common dog whelk.

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ purposes n
σκοπός στόχος
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
αιτία λόγος
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
πρόθεση σκοπός
Resolution; determination.

purpose /ˈpɜ.poʊs/ /ˈpɜ.pəs/ /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ v
σκοπεύω
(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ purrs n
γουργούρισμα
The vibrating sound made by a cat in its throat when contented.

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
γουργουρίζω χουρχουρίζω
(intransitive, of a cat) To make a vibrating sound in its throat when contented.

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ purses n
πορτοφόλι τσαντάκι
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)

pursuit /-sɪu̯t/ /pə(ɹ)-/ /pəɹ-/ /pəˈsjuːt/ /pəˈsʉːt/ /pəˈʃuːt/ /pəˈʃʉːt/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈsɪu̯t/ /pɜːɹˈs(j)uːt/ /pɜːˈsjuːt/ /pɜːˈʃuːt/ /pɝˈsuːt/ pursuits n
επιδίωξη επιχείρηση καταδίωξη
A hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.

purulent /ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt/ /ˈpjʊəɹələnt/ more purulent most purulent adj
πυώδης
(medicine) Consisting of pus.
(medicine) Leaking or seeping pus.

pus /pʌs/ n
πύον
A whitish-yellow or yellow substance composed primarily of dead white blood cells and dead pyogenic bacteria; normally found in regions of bacterial infection.

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] v
σπρώχνω
(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

push up daisies v
βλέπω τα ραδίκια ανάποδα
(idiomatic, euphemistic, or, humorous) To be dead.

push-up /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ push-ups n
κάμψη
An exercise done to improve upper body strength, performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor.

pusher /ˈpʊʃə/ pushers n
ωθητής
Someone or something that pushes. [from 16th c.]
βαποράκι
(colloquial) A drug dealer. [from 20th c.]

pushing up daisies adj
είμαι στα θυμαράκια
(euphemistic, or, humorous) Dead.

pusillanimous /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/ /pjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ more pusillanimous most pusillanimous adj
λιπόψυχος
Showing ignoble cowardice, or contemptible timidity. [from 16th c.]

pussy /ˈpʌsi/ pussier pussiest adj
πυώδης
(medicine) Containing pus.

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ pussies n
γατάκι γατούλα χέστης χεζάς χεζού ψιψίνα
(informal, affectionate) A cat. [from 17th c.]
μουνί μουνάκι
(vulgar, colloquial) The female genitalia; the vulva and/or vagina. [from 17th c.]
μουνί
(vulgar, slang, uncountable, often in the phrase "to get some pussy") Sexual intercourse with a woman. [from 20th c.]
κούκλα
(colloquial, affectionate, now, _, rare) A woman or girl, seen as having characteristics associated with cats such as sweetness. [from 16th c.]

pussy eating n
γλειφομούνι
(vulgar, slang) cunnilingus

pussy magnet pussy magnets n
μουνοπαγίδα
(slang, often, offensive) Something that attracts or is hoped to attract women, such as a fancy car, or a guitar which one can play.

pussy-cat pussy-cats n
γατάκι γατούλα
(informal, affectionate) A pet domestic cat; a pussy.

put /pʊt/ [pʰʊʔt] v
βάζω θέτω
To place something somewhere.
θέτω
To express something in a certain manner.
ρίχνω
(obsolete) To incite; to entice; to urge; to constrain; to oblige.

put horns on v
βάζω κέρατα κερατώνω φοράω κέρατα
(transitive) To cuckold, to be unfaithful to.

put off v
αναβάλλω
(transitive) To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing).

put on v
βάζω
To don (clothing, equipment, or the like).
To play (a recording).
(obsolete) To hurry up; to move swiftly forward.

put out v
σβήνω
To extinguish (fire).

put the cart before the horse v
προτρέχω
(idiomatic) To put things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities; to put something inconsequential as more important than something more essential.

put to bed v
αποκοιμίζω
(transitive) To help someone, for example a child, go to bed.

put to sleep v
κοιμίζω
(transitive) To cause (someone) to sleep.
(transitive) To help (someone) to bed; put to bed.
(transitive, euphemistic) To kill an animal painlessly, often with an injection; to euthanize.

put to use v
χρησιμοποιώ
(transitive) To use; to utilise; to apply.

put two and two together v
τα βάζω κάτω

put up with v
ανέχομαι

putative /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ /ˈpjʉ.tə.tɪv/ [ˈpju.ɾə.ɾɪv] [ˈpjʉ.ɾə.ɾɪv] more putative most putative adj
υποτιθέμενος φερόμενος (ως)
(derogatory) Commonly believed or deemed to be the case; accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof.

putrefaction /ˌpjuːtɹəˈfækʃən/ putrefactions n
αποσύνθεση σάπισμα σήψη
The act of causing to rot; the anaerobic splitting of proteins by bacteria and fungi with the formation of malodorous, incompletely oxidized products.

putrefactive more putrefactive most putrefactive adj
σηπτικός
Of, pertaining to, or causing putrefaction.

putrid /ˈpju.tɹəd/ /ˈpjuː.tɹɪd/ more putrid most putrid adj
σάπιος
Rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

putschist /ˈpʊtʃɪst/ putschists n
πραξικοπηματίας
One who participates in a putsch. [from 19th c.]

putto /ˈpʊtoʊ/ /ˈpʊtəʊ/ [-ɾoʊ] putti puttoes puttos n
αγγελούδι
(art) A representation, especially in Renaissance or Baroque art, of a small, naked, often winged (usually male) child; a cherub.

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ puzzles n
γρίφος
Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.

pycnometer /pɪkˈnɒmɪtə(ɹ)/ pycnometers n
πυκνόμετρο
(physics, metrology) A vessel of precisely known volume used by weighing to determine the specific gravity or relative density of a liquid.

pyelography n
πυελογραφία

pylon /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ pylons n
πυλώνας
A gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple.
(electricity) A tower-like structure, usually one of a series, used to support high-voltage electricity cables.
(aviation) A structure used to mount engines, missiles etc., to the underside of an aircraft wing or fuselage.

pyorrhea pyorrheas n
πυόρροια
An inflammation of the gums in which the teeth become loose; chronic periodontitis.
A discharge of pus.

pyramid /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ pyramids n
πυραμίδα
An ancient massive construction with a square or rectangular base and four triangular sides meeting in an apex, such as those built as tombs in Egypt or as bases for temples in Mesoamerica.
A construction in the shape of a pyramid, usually with a square or rectangular base.
(geometry) A solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal (often square or rectangular) base.

pyramidal /pɪˈɹæm.ɪ.dl̩/ adj
πυραμιδικός
(geometry) Pyramid-shaped.

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ pyres n
πυρά
A funeral pile; a combustible heap on which corpses are burned.

pyrite /ˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ pyrites n
πυρίτης σιδηροπυρίτης
(mineral) The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.

pyrography pyrographies n
πυρογραφία
The freehanded art of decorating wood, leather or other materials with burn marks (resulting in surface burned designs) from the controlled application of a heated object or tool such as a poker.

pyrolysis /paɪˈɹɑləsɪs/ /paɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ /pɑɪˈɹɔlɪsɪs/ /pɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ pyrolyses n
πυρόλυση
(chemistry, physics) The decomposition of a material or compound due to heat, in the absence of oxygen or other reagents.

pyromania /ˌpaɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ pyromanias n
πυρομανία
(psychology) A compulsive disorder characterized by obsession with fire or uncontrollable urges to start fires.

pyromaniac /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ /ˌpaɪɹəˈmeɪniæk/ pyromaniacs n
πυρομανής
A person experiencing pyromania.

pyrophobia n
πυροφοβία
An fear or hatred of fire or flames.

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
πυροτεχνία
The art and technology of fireworks and related military applications.

python /ˈpaɪθɑn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ pythons n
πύθωνας
A type of large constricting snake.

pyx /pɪks/ pyxes n
αρτοφόριο
(Roman Catholicism, also, figurative) A small, usually round container used to hold the host, especially when bringing communion to the sick or others unable to attend Mass.

pâté /pæˈteɪ/ /ˈpæt.eɪ/ pâtés n
πατέ
A finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables, sometimes with the addition of alcohol.

q.v. adv
βλ. βλέπε
quod vide; which see; used to reference material mentioned in text.

qanun qanuns n
κανονάκι
(musical instrument) A Near Eastern and Caucasian musical instrument related to the zither, dulcimer, or harp having either 26 strings and a single bridge, or 42 strings and two bridges.

qigong /tʃiˈɡɔŋ/ /tʃiˈɡʊŋ/ /tʃiːˈkʊŋ/ /tʃiːˈɡɒŋ/ qigongs n
τσι γκονγκ τσι γκουνγκ τσι κονγκ τσι κουνγκ τσιγκόνγκ
(fitness, alternative medicine) A Chinese system of breathing control, physical exercise and meditation. [from 20th c.]

qua /kweɪ/ /kwɑː/ preposition
ως
as; in the capacity of; acting as

quack /kwæk/ quacks n
πα πα
The sound made by a duck.
κομπογιαννίτης αλμπάνης
(pejorative) A fraudulent healer, especially a bombastic peddler in worthless treatments, a doctor who makes false diagnoses for monetary benefit, or an untrained or poorly trained doctor who uses fraudulent credentials to attract patients [from c. 1630]
τσαρλατάνος
(figuratively, pejorative) Any similar charlatan or incompetent professional.

quackery quackeries n
αγυρτεία
(countable) An instance of practicing fraudulent medicine.

quad bike quad bikes n
γουρούνα όχημα παντός εδάφους
A small off-road four-wheeled powered vehicle, especially of a design derived from a motorcycle, usually used for recreation or farm work.

quadcore adj
τετραπύρηνος
(computing, of a microprocessor) Composed of four cores.

quadratic /kwɒdˈɹætɪk/ /kwəˈdɹætɪk/ adj
τετραγωνική τετραγωνικό τετραγωνικός
(mathematics) of a function, of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c .

quadrature /ˈkwɑd.ɹə.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈkwɑd.ɹəˌt͡ʃʊɚ/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹə.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwɒd.ɹəˌtjʊə(ɹ)/ quadratures n
τετραγωνισμός
The process of making something square; squaring.
(astronomy) A situation in which the directions of two celestial bodies (or a celestial body and the Sun) form a right angle from the perspective of the observer.

quadriga /kwɑˈdɹai.ɡə/ /kwɑˈdɹi.ɡə/ /kwɒdˈɹiː.ɡə/ /kwəˈdɹiː.ɡə/ quadrigae quadrigas n
τέθριππο
(historical) A team of four horses, or sometimes other animals, especially as used in chariot racing.

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ adj
τετράπλευρος
Having four sides.

quadrilateral /ˌkwɑd.ɹəˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ quadrilaterals n
τετράπλευρο
A polygon with four sides.

quadrilingual adj
τετράγλωσσος
Of a text, written in four languages.

quadrille /kwɒdˈɹɪl/ quadrilles n
καδρίλια καντρίλια
A dance originating in the mid-1700s with four couples forming a square, rather much like the modern square dance.

quadrillion /kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/ /kwɑˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪl.jən/ /kwɒˈdʒɹɪl.jən/ /kwɔˈdɹɘl.jɘn/ /kwɔˈdɹɪl.jən/ quadrillions numeral
τετρακισεκατομμύριο
(US, modern British and Australian, short scale) A thousand trillion (logic: 1,000 × 1,0004): 1 followed by fifteen zeros, 1015.
επτάκις εκατομμύριο
(dated, UK, Australia, long scale) A million trillion (logic: 1,000,0004): 1 followed by twenty-four zeros, 1024.

quadruplex adj
τετραπλός
Having four components.

quadruplex quadruplexes n
τετραπλός
(countable) A quadruplex system.

quaffle quaffles n
κόκκινη
A ball used in the sports of Quidditch and Muggle Quidditch.

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ quagmires n
βάλτος
A swampy, soggy area of ground.
τέλμα
(figuratively) A perilous, mixed up and troubled situation; a hopeless tangle.

quail /kweɪl/ /ˈkweɪ.əl/ quail quails n
ορτύκι
Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.

quail /kweɪl/ /ˈkweɪ.əl/ v
δειλιάζω
(intransitive) To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful. [from 16th c.]

qualified /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ more qualified most qualified adj
προσοντούχος
Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] more quality most quality adj
καλοφτιαγμένος ποιοτικός
Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose; of high quality.

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwælɪtɪ/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwɔl.ə.ti/ [ˈkwɔɫ.ə.ti] [ˈkʰwɑ.lə.ɾi] qualities n
ποιότητα
(uncountable) Level of excellence.
(countable) Something that differentiates a thing or person.

quality control quality controls n
ποιοτικός έλεγχος έλεγχος ποιότητας
A control, such as inspection or testing, introduced into an industrial or business process to ensure quality.

quality of life qualities of life n
ποιότητα ζωής
The general well-being of something or someone.

quantifier /ˈkwɑn.tə.faɪ.ɚ/ quantifiers n
ποσοδείκτης
(grammar) A word, such as all or many, that expresses the quantity of a related noun.
(logic) An operator, such as the universal quantifier (written as ∀) or the existential quantifier (∃), used in predicate calculus to indicate the degree that predicate is true for a specified set.

quantitative metathesis quantitative metatheses n
αντιμετάθεση χρόνου αντιμεταχώρηση μετάθεση ποσότητας

quantity /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwæn.tɪ.tɪ/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɪti/ /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɑnɾəɾi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ [ˈkʰwɑn(tʰ)ɨtʰi] [ˈkʰwɑn(ɾ)ɨɾi] quantities n
ποσότητα
A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.
A specific measured amount.
A considerable measure or amount.

quantization quantizations n
κβαντισμός
(uncountable, signal processing) The process of approximating a continuous signal by a set of discrete symbols or integer values

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] [ˈkʰwɑn.tʰəm] quanta quantums n
κβάντο
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]

quantum electrodynamics n
κβαντική ηλεκτροδυναμική
(physics) The study of the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with electrically charged matter within the framework of relativity and quantum mechanics.

quantum entanglement quantum entanglements n
κβαντική διεμπλοκή
(quantum mechanics) A quantum mechanical phenomenon in which the quantum states of two or more objects have to be described with reference to each other, even though the individual objects are spatially separated.

quantum field theory quantum field theories n
κβαντική θεωρία πεδίου
(quantum mechanics) A theory of quantum fields; the result of applying second quantization to Classical Relativistic Field Theory.

quantum mechanics n
κβαντομηχανική
(physics) The branch of physics which studies matter and energy at the level of atoms and other elementary particles, and substitutes probabilistic mechanisms in place of classical Newtonian ones.

quantum number quantum numbers n
κβαντικός αριθμός
(quantum mechanics) One of certain integers or half-integers that specify the state of a quantum mechanical system (such as an electron in an atom).

quantum physics n
κβαντοφυσική
(physics) quantum mechanics

quantum state quantum states n
κβαντική κατάσταση

quantum teleportation quantum teleportations n
κβαντική τηλεμεταφορά
(quantum mechanics) the instantaneous transference of a quantum state to a distant location using quantum entanglement and the transmission of classical information

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ quarantines n
λοιμοκαθαρτήριο
(historical) A 40-day period formerly imposed by the French king upon warring nobles during which they were forbidden from exacting revenge or continuing to fight.
A place where such isolation is enforced, a lazaret.
καραντίνα απομόνωση
A period, instance, or state of isolation from the general public or from native livestock and flora enacted to prevent the spread of any contagious disease.
απομόνωση καραντίνα
(figurative) A similar period, instance, or state of rigidly enforced or self-enforced detention or isolation.

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒrn̩tiːn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ /ˈkwɔɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkɔɹ.ən.tin/ v
βάζω σε καραντίνα
(transitive) To place into isolation to prevent the spread of any contagious disease.
απομονώνω
(intransitive) To enter or stay in quarantine, particularly to self-quarantine to avoid an epidemic disease.

quark /kwɑɹk/ /kwɑːk/ /kwɔɹk/ /kwɔːk/ quarks n
κουάρκ
(particle) In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle that forms matter. They combine to form hadrons, such as protons and neutrons.

quarrel /ˈkwɑɹəl/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ quarrels n
καβγάς λογομαχία τσακωμός
(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).

quarrel /ˈkwɑɹəl/ /ˈkwɒɹ(ə)l/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
καβγαδίζω λογομαχώ μαλώνω τσακώνομαι
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out.

quarrelsome /ˈkwɑɹəlsəm/ /ˈkwɒɹəlsəm/ /ˈkwɔɹəlsəm/ more quarrelsome most quarrelsome adj
κακότροπος
Argumentative; fond of or prone to quarreling.

quarry /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.i/ /ˈkwɒɹ.i/ quarries n
λατομείο νταμάρι
(mining) A site for mining stone, limestone, or slate.

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ /kɔɹt/ quarts n
τέταρτο του γαλονιού
A unit of liquid capacity equal to two pints; one-fourth (quarter) of a gallon. Equivalent to 1.136 liters in the UK and 0.946 liter (liquid quart) or 1.101 liters (dry quart) in the U.S.

quarter /ˈk(w)oː.tɘ/ /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ quarters n
δεκάλεπτο
(time) A fourth part of an hour; a period of fifteen minutes, especially with reference to the quarter before or after the hour. [from 15th c.]
(now, rare, rugby, American football) A quarterback. [from 19th c.]
τέταρτο τρίμηνο τριμηνία τεταρτημόριο
(historical) A measure of length; originally a fourth part of an ell, now chiefly a fourth part of a yard. [from 14th c.]
τρίμηνο τριμηνία
(now, historical) A fourth part of the night; one of the watches or divisions of the night. [from 14th c.]
συνοικία τετράγωνο
A division or section of a town or city, especially having a particular character of its own, or associated with a particular group etc. [from 16th c.]

quarter /ˈk(w)oː.tɘ/ /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ v
διαιρώ τεταρτιάζω φιλοξενώ
(transitive) To divide into quarters; to divide by four.

quartering quarterings n
τεταρτιασμός
The method of capital punishment where a criminal is cut into four pieces.

quartz /k(w)ɔɹts/ /k(w)ɔːts/ quartzes n
χαλαζίας
(mineral) The most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO2. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.

quasar /ˈkweɪ.zɑɹ/ /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/ quasars n
κβάζαρ
(galaxy) An extragalactic object, starlike in appearance, that is among the most luminous and (putatively) the most distant objects in the universe.

quasi /kwɑːsi/ /kwɑːzi/ /ˈkweɪ.saɪ/ /ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/ adj
οιονεί
Resembling or having a likeness to something.

quaternion /-ən/ /kwɑˈtɜɹniɑn/ /kwə-/ /kwəˈtɜːni.ən/ quaternions n
τετράνιο τετραδόνιο
(mathematics) A type of four-dimensional hypercomplex number consisting of a real part and three imaginary parts (real multiples of distinct, independent square roots of −1 denoted by i, j and k); commonly used in vector mathematics and as an alternative to matrix algebra in calculating the rotation of three-dimensional objects.

quaver /ˈkweɪvə(ɹ)/ quavers n
όγδοο
(music) an eighth note, drawn as a crotchet (quarter note) with a tail.

quay /keɪ/ /kiː/ /kweɪ/ quays n
προκυμαία
(nautical) A stone or concrete structure on navigable water used for loading and unloading vessels; a wharf.

queen /kwiːn/ [kʰw̥iːn] queens n
βασίλισσα
A female monarch.
A woman whose pre-eminence, power, or forcefulness is comparable to that of a queen.
A chess piece that, under contemporary rules, is the most powerful, able to move any number of spaces horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
Worker bees around the queen (sense 6) of the hive, marked with a pink dot A reproductive female insect in a hive, such as an ant, bee, termite or wasp.
βασίλισσα ντάμα
A playing card with a depiction of a queen on it, generally ranking next below the king and above the jack in a given suit.
πούστης
(slang, sometimes, derogatory) A homosexual man, especially one regarded as effeminate.

queen bee queen bees n
μέλισσα βασίλισσα
A reproductive female (especially the only one) in a colony of bees.

queen mother queen mothers n
βασιλομήτωρ
A widowed queen consort (a queen dowager) whose son or daughter from that marriage is the reigning monarch.

queen of beasts n
βασίλισσα των ζώων
(idiomatic) The lioness.

queenless adj
αβασίλευτος
Without a queen.

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
σβήνω ξεδιψώ
(transitive) To satisfy, especially a literal or figurative thirst.
σβήνω αποσβήνω
(transitive) To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).

querulous /ˈkwiːɹ(j)ələs/ /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ələs/ /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ʊləs/ more querulous most querulous adj
μεμψίμοιρος
Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining.

query language query languages n
γλώσσα ερωτημάτων
(databases, programming) Any of several generalized computer languages in which users may extract data from selected records in a database

quest /kwɛst/ quests n
έρανος αναζήτηση
A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ questions n
ερώτηση
A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
ερώτημα ερώτηση
A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
απορία ερώτηση
A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.
ερώτημα
A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.
ανάκριση
(now, archaic, historical, chiefly, with definite article) Interrogation by torture.

question /ˈkwɛ.ʃən/ /ˈkwɛstjən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛst͡ʃɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃ(t͡ʃ)ɛn/ /ˈkwɛʃtən/ /ˈkwɛʃt͡ʃən/ /ˈkwɛʔ.ʃən/ v
αμφισβητώ
(transitive) To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information.
(transitive) To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

question mark /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑɹk/ /ˈkwɛstʃ(ə)n ˌmɑːk/ /ˈkwɛʃ-/ question marks n
ερωτηματικό ;
(typography) The punctuation mark "?", used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.
Polygonia interrogationis, a North American nymphalid butterfly with a silver mark on the underside of its hindwing resembling a question mark (sense 1).

questionable /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ more questionable most questionable adj
αμφισβητήσιμος
Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.

questionnaire /ˌk(w)ɛstjəˈnɛə/ /ˌk(w)ɛstʃəˈnɛə/ /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛɹ/ questionnaires n
ερωτηματολόγιο
A form containing a list of questions; a means of gathering information for a survey

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ queues n
ουρά σειρά
A waiting list or other means of organizing people or objects into a first-come-first-served order.
ουρά
(computing) A data structure in which objects are added to one end, called the tail, and removed from the other, called the head (in the case of a FIFO queue). The term can also refer to a LIFO queue or stack where these ends coincide. [from 20th c.]
αλογοουρά
(now, _, historical) A men's hairstyle with a braid or ponytail at the back of the head, such as that worn by men in Imperial China. [from 18th c.]

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ v
περιμένω στην σειρά
(intransitive) To put oneself or itself at the end of a waiting line.
σχηματίζω σειρά
(intransitive) To arrange themselves into a physical waiting queue.

quiche /kiːʃ/ quiches n
κις
A pie made primarily of egg and cream, perhaps mixed with chopped meat or vegetables, in a pastry crust.

quick /kwɪk/ [kʰw̥ɪk] more quick most quick quicker quickest adj
γρήγορος
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.

quick as a flash adv
αστραπιαία
(idiom, simile) Extremely quickly.

quickie /ˈkwɪki/ quickies n
ξεπέτα
(colloquial, by extension) A brief sexual encounter.

quickly /ˈkwɪkli/ more quickly most quickly quicklier quickliest adv
γρήγορα
Rapidly; with speed; fast.

quicksand quicksands n
κινούμενη άμμος
Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.

quicksilver /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/ n
υδράργυρος
The metal mercury.

quiescent /kwaɪˈɛsənt/ /kwɪˈɛsənt/ [kwaɪ̯ˈɛsn̩t] [kwiˈɛsn̩t] more quiescent most quiescent adj
αδρανής
Inactive, quiet, at rest.

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ more quiet most quiet quieter quietest adj
σιωπηλός ήρεμος σιγανός
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
ήσυχος
Having little motion or activity; calm.
Not busy, of low quantity.
ήρεμος
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ quiets n
ησυχία
The absence of sound; quietness.
The absence of movement; stillness, tranquility.

quietism quietisms n
ησυχασμός
A form of mysticism involving quiet contemplation.
αταραξία
A state of passive quietness.

quietist /ˈkwʌɪətɪst/ quietists n
ησυχαστής
A mystic who follows quietism.

quietly /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ more quietly most quietly adv
αθόρυβα
In a quiet manner.

quill /kwɪl/ [kʰw̥ɪl] quills n
πέννα
A pen made from a feather.
Something having the form of a quill, such as the fold or plain of a ruff, or (weaving) a spindle, or spool, upon which the thread for the woof is wound in a shuttle.
αγκάθι
A sharply pointed, barbed, and easily detached needle-like structure that grows on the skin of a porcupine or hedgehog as a defense against predators. [from early 17th c.]

quilt /kwɪlt/ [kʰw̥ɪlt] quilts n
πάπλωμα
A bed covering consisting of two layers of fabric stitched together, with insulation between, often having a decorative design.

quince /kwɪns/ quinces n
κυδώνι κυδωνιά
(countable) The deciduous tree bearing such fruit, native to Asia.

quincunx /ˈkwɪnkʌŋks/ /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/ quincunces quincunxes n
αστεροπεντάδα
An arrangement of five units with four forming the corners of a square and the fifth at the centre of the square, a pattern corresponding to the five-spot on dice, playing cards, or dominoes.

quinone /ˈkwɪnəʊn/ quinones n
κινόνη
(organic compound) Any of a class of aromatic compounds having two carbonyl functional groups in the same six-membered ring.

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.ɪns/ quintessences n
πεμπτουσία
A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
A pure substance.
The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.

quintessential /ˌkwɪntɪˈsɛnʃəl/ more quintessential most quintessential adj
τελειότατος
Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); being or relating to the ultimate essence of something.

quintet /kwɪnˈtɛt/ quintets n
κουιντέτο
(music) A composition (a type of chamber music) in five parts (typically each a singer or instrumentalist, sometimes several musicians)
Any group of five members

quintillion /kwɪnˈtɪljən/ quintillions numeral
πεντάκις εκατομμύριο
(US, modern British & Australian, short scale) A billion billion: 1 followed by eighteen zeros, 1018.
εννεάκις εκατομμύριο
(dated, British, Australia, long scale) A million quadrillion: 1 followed by 30 zeros, 1030.

quip /kwɪp/ [kʰw̥ɪp] quips n
πείραγμα σκώμμα χαριτολόγημα
A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.

quip /kwɪp/ [kʰw̥ɪp] v
πειράζω σκώπτω χαριτολογώ
(intransitive) To make a quip.

quire /ˈkwaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ quires n
τετράδιο
(bookbinding) A set of leaves which are stitched together, originally a set of four pieces of paper (eight leaves, sixteen pages). This is most often a single signature (i.e. group of four), but may be several nested signatures.

quirk /kwɜːk/ /kwɝk/ quirks n
ιδιοτροπία
An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ quislings n
δωσίλογος κουίσλινγκ προδότης
(pejorative) A traitor who collaborates with the enemy. [from 1940]

quit /kwɪt/ [kʰw̥ɪt] v
παραιτούμαι
(transitive) To set at rest; to free, as from anything harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate.

quite a few determiner
αρκετός
An indefinite and somewhat large number; more than a few; a fair number of.

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ quivers n
φαρέτρα ρίγος τρέμουλο
(weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvɚ/ v
τρέμω
(intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.

quod erat demonstrandum quae erant demonstranda phraseologicalUnit
όπερ έδει δείξαι

quokka /ˈkwɒkə/ quokkas n
κουόκα
A cat-sized marsupial, Setonix brachyurus, of southwestern Australia.

quorum /ˈkwɔː.ɹəm/ /ˈkwɔːɹəm/ quora quorums n
απαρτία
The minimum number of members required for a group to officially conduct business and to cast votes, often but not necessarily a majority or supermajority.

quotation marks /kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑɹks/ /kwəʊˈteɪʃən mɑːks/ n
εισαγωγικά
Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural.

quote /kwəʊt/ quotes n
εδάφιο εισαγωγικά εισαγωγικό παράθεμα παράθεση περικοπή
A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.
προσφορά τιμή
A summary of work to be done with a set price.

quote /kwəʊt/ v
αναφέρω παραθέτω προσφέρω
(transitive) To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
επικαλούμαι μνημονεύω
(archaic) To observe, to take account of.

quotient /ˈkwoʊʃənt/ /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ quotients n
πηλίκο
(arithmetic) The number (either a fraction or an integer) resulting from the division of one number by another.

rabbi /ˈɹæ.baɪ/ rabbies rabbis n
ραββίνος ραβίνος
A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ rabbits n
κουνέλι
A mammal of the family Leporidae, with long ears, long hind legs and a short, fluffy tail.
κόνικλος
(uncountable) The fur of a rabbit typically used to imitate another animal's fur.

rabbit hole rabbit holes n
κουνελότρυπα
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rabbit,‎ hole. The entrance to a rabbit warren or burrow; the whole warren or burrow.

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ rabbles n
όχλος σκυλολόι
A mob; a disorderly crowd. [from late 14th c.]
αληταρία
(derogatory) The mass of common people; the lowest class of populace. [from 1550s]

rabid /ˈɹeɪbɪd/ /ˈɹæbɪd/ rabider rabidest adj
λυσσασμένος
Affected with rabies.
λυσσώδης
Of or pertaining to rabies, or hydrophobia.
λυσσαλέος μαινόμενος
(by extension) Furious; raging; extremely violent.
μανιώδης φανατικός
(figurative) Very extreme, unreasonable, or fanatical in opinion; excessively zealous.

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biːz/ n
λύσσα
(disease) An infectious disease caused by species of Lyssavirus that causes acute encephalitis in warm-blooded animals and people, characterised by abnormal behaviour such as biting, excitement, aggressiveness, and dementia, followed by paralysis and death.

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ raccoons n
ρακούν
An omnivorous, nocturnal mammal native to North America, typically with a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes and a striped tail; Procyon lotor.

race /ɹeɪs/ races n
ρίζα
αγώνας
A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective.
A sequence of events; a progressive movement toward a goal.
φυλή γενεά γενιά
A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics (see Wikipedia's article on historical definitions of race):
φυλή ράτσα
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of a common heritage.
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of common physical characteristics, such as skin color or hair type.
A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of shared characteristics or qualities, for example social qualities.
ράτσα
(animal husbandry) A breed or strain of domesticated animal.
φυλή
(biology) A population geographically separated from others of its species that develops significantly different characteristics; a mating group.
ρεύμα
A fast-moving current of water.

race car race cars n
αγωνιστικό αυτοκίνητο
A car designed for use on racetracks in motor racing events.

racecourse racecourses n
στάδιο δρόμου
A course over which races are run.
ιπποδρόμιο
(British, AU) A racetrack where horse races are run.

racetrack /ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/ racetracks n
ιπποδρόμιο
A course over which any type of races are run.

racewalker racewalkers n
βαδιστής
One who participates in the sport of racewalking.

rachitis /ɹəˈkaɪtɪs/ n
ραχίτιδα
(disease) Rickets.

racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ more racial most racial adj
φυλετικός
Of or relating to a race (or a people).

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ racisms n
ρατσισμός φυλετισμός
Prejudice or discrimination based upon race or ethnicity; (countable) an action of such discrimination.

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ more racist most racist adj
ρατσιστικός
Constituting, exhibiting, advocating, or pertaining to racism.

racist /ˈɹeɪ.sɪst/ /ˈɹæɪ.sɪst/ racists n
ρατσιστής
A person who believes in or supports racism; a person who believes that a particular race is superior to others, or who discriminates against other races.

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ rackets n
ρακέτα
(countable, sports) An implement with a handle connected to a round frame strung with wire, sinew, or plastic cords, and used to hit a ball, such as in tennis or a birdie in badminton.
θόρυβος φασαρία
A loud noise.

raconteur /ˌɹæk.ɑnˈtɝ/ /ˌɹæk.ɒnˈtəː/ /ˌɹæk.ɔ̃(n)ˈtəː/ /ˌɹæk.ɔ̃(n)ˈtɝ/ raconteurs n
ανεκδοτολόγος
A storyteller, especially a person noted for telling stories with skill and wit.

rada radas n
Ράδα ράδα
(politics) A parliamentary body in a number of Slavic countries.

radar /ˈɹeɪ.dɑɹ/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɑː(ɹ)/ [ˈɹeɪ.ɾɑɹ] radars n
ραντάρ ραδιοεντοπιστής
(uncountable) A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces

radial /ˈɹeɪdi.əl/ more radial most radial adj
ακτινοειδής
Arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to a common centre.

radial engine radial engines n
αστεροειδής κινητήρας
Any of several internal combustion engines that have the cylinders arranged radially around a central crankshaft

radian /ˈɹeɪdiən/ radians n
ακτίνιο
(geometry) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of plane angular measure of angle equal to the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of its circumference equal in length to the radius of the circle. Symbol: rad.

radiate /ˈɹeɪdi.ət/ /ˈɹeɪdieɪt/ v
ακτινοβολώ
(transitive) To emit rays or waves.
To expose to ionizing radiation, such as by radiography.
(transitive) To manifest oneself in a glowing manner.

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ɹæ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ radiations n
ακτινοβολία
The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.
Radioactive energy.

radiator /ˈreːdijeː(j)tɐ/ /ˈrædɪeɪ̯tə/ /ˈrɛjdɪjɛjtə/ /ˈɹej.di(j)ˌej.tɚ/ radiators n
ψυγείο
(automotive) A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
καλοριφέρ
(of buildings) A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ more radical most radical adj
ριζοσπαστικός
Favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.

radical /ˈɹædɪkəl/ radicals n
ριζοσπάστης
A person with radical opinions.

radicalization radicalizations n
ριζοσπαστικοποίηση
the process of radicalizing

radicalize v
ριζοσπαστικοποιώ
(intransitive) To become radical; to adopt a radical political stance.

radicchio /ɹəˈdi.kjoʊ/ radicchios n
ραντίτσιο
A cultivar of chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) with red leaves and a slightly bitter taste, eaten as a salad vegetable or grilled.

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ radios n
ραδιόφωνο ράδιο
(uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
ραδιόφωνο
(countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.

radio amateur radio amateurs n
ραδιοερασιτέχνης
A person who practises the hobby of amateur radio. Radio amateurs must possess a licence issued by the relevant authority in the country in which they live, and must pass an exam before they can obtain a licence to operate.

radio frequency radio frequencies n
ραδιοσυχνότητα
(uncountable) That part of the electromagnetic spectrum, between about 3 kHz and 300 MHz, within which radio waves are transmitted.

radio signal radio signals n
ραδιοσήμα
a signal, which can vary in strength due to various factors, transmitted and received by radio by means of radio waves.

radio station radio stations n
ραδιοσταθμός
An installation of a radio transmitter, and possibly a receiver, for the purpose of broadcasting or communication; usually refers to a broadcast station in non-technical usage.

radio telescope radio telescopes n
ραδιοτηλεσκόπιο
(astronomy) A device for observing astronomical sources of radio waves, normally having one or more large parabolic dishes.

radio wave radio waves n
ραδιοκύμα
(physics) electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength between about .5 centimeters and 30,000 meters; used for the broadcasting of radio and television signals.

radio- prefix
ραδιο-
radiation, radioactive
radio (broadcasting)

radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ more radioactive most radioactive adj
ραδιοενεργό ραδιενεργός
Exhibiting radioactivity.

radioactive fallout radioactive fallouts n
ραδιενεργό νέφος
Material settling from a radioactive plume, and its subsequent surface deposition.

radioactive waste radioactive wastes n
ραδιενεργά απόβλητα
Waste containing radioactive nuclides.

radioactivity radioactivities n
ραδιενέργεια
Spontaneous emission of ionizing radiation as a consequence of a nuclear reaction, or directly from the breakdown of an unstable nucleus.
The radiation so emitted; including gamma rays, alpha particles, neutrons, electrons, positrons, etc.

radiobiology n
ραδιοβιολογία

radiocarbon dating radiocarbon datings n
ραδιοχρονολόγηση
(physics, archaeology, paleontology) A method of estimating the age of an artifact or biological vestige based on the relative amounts of the different isotopes of carbon present in a sample.

radiodiagnosis radiodiagnoses n
ακτινοδιαγνωστική
(medicine) diagnosis by means of X-rays or radiochemical tracers

radiographer radiographers n
ακτινολόγος
Someone who works with radiography. This term seems to be more common in British English.

radiographic adj
ακτινογραφικός ακτινολογικός ακτινοσκοπικός ραδιογραφικός
Of or pertaining to radiography.

radiography n
ακτινογραφία
the process of making radiographs, and the science of analyzing them

radiosensitivity radiosensitivities n
ραδιοευαισθησία

radish /ˈɹadɪʃ/ /ˈɹædɪʃ/ /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ radishes n
ραπάνι
A plant of the Brassicaceae family, Raphanus sativus or Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, having an edible root.

radium /ˈɹeɪ.di.əm/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm/ radiums n
ράδιο
The chemical element (symbol Ra) with an atomic number of 88. It is a soft, shiny and silvery radioactive alkaline earth metal.

radius /ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/ radii radiuses n
κερκίδα
(zoology) The lighter bone (or fused portion of bone) in the forelimb of an animal.
ακτίνα
(geometry) The length of this line segment.

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
ραδόνιο
The chemical element (symbol Rn, formerly Ro) with atomic number 86. It is an odorless, colorless, chemically inert but radioactive noble gas.

raffia /ˈɹæfiə/ raffias n
ράφια ραφία
A fibrous material used for tying plants, originating from the leaves of raffia palm trees (genus Raphia).

raft /ɹæft/ /ɹɑːft/ rafts n
σχεδία
A flat-bottomed craft able to float and drift on water, used for transport or as a waterborne platform.

rag /ɹæɡ/ rags n
κουρέλι κουρέλια
A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.
κουρελής ράκος
A shabby, beggarly fellow; a ragamuffin.
κωλοφυλλάδα
(slang, pejorative) A newspaper or magazine, especially one whose journalism is considered to be of poor quality.

rag /ɹæɡ/ v
μαλώνω
To scold or tell off; to torment; to banter.
To tease or torment, especially at a university; to bully, to haze.

rag doll rag dolls n
κούκλα κουρέλι
A doll made from cloth and stuffed with rags.

rage /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ rages n
οργή
Violent uncontrolled anger.

rage /ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
λυσσομανώ μαίνομαι φρενιάζω
(intransitive) To act or speak in heightened anger.

ragman ragmen n
ρακοσυλλέκτης
A person who collects and sells unwanted household items such as rags and other refuse for a living, a rag and bone man.

ragpicker ragpickers n
ρακοσυλλέκτης
A person who collects and sells unwanted household items such as rags and other refuse for a living, a rag and bone man (UK) or ragman (US).

raid /ɹeɪd/ raids n
έφοδος επιδρομή καταδρομή
An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.

rail /ɹeɪl/ [ɹeɪɫ] rails n
κάγκελο ράγα
A horizontal bar extending between supports and used for support or as a barrier; a railing.
ράγα
The metal bar forming part of the track for a railroad.

railing /ˈɹeɪlɪŋ/ railings n
κιγκλίδα
A fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails and vertical supports.

railroad car railroad cars n
άμαξα βαγόνι
(US) Any railway vehicle or rolling stock.

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ railways n
σιδηρόδρομος
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, and, Commonwealth) A transport system using rails used to move passengers or goods.
(chiefly, UK, Ireland, and, Commonwealth) A track, consisting of parallel rails, over which wheeled vehicles such as trains may travel.

railway gun railway guns n
σιδηροδρομικό κανόνι
(military) A massive and heavy mobile artillery gun, built, transported by, and fired from a specially designed rail car.

railway station railway stations n
σιδηροδρομικός σταθμός
(British) A place where trains stop for passengers to embark and disembark.

rain /ɹeɪn/ rains n
βροχή
Condensed water falling from a cloud.
(figuratively) Any matter moving or falling, usually through air, and especially if liquid or otherwise figuratively identifiable with raindrops.
(figuratively) An instance of particles or larger pieces of matter moving or falling through air.

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
βρέχω βρέχει
(impersonal) To have rain fall from the sky.

rain cats and dogs v
βρέχει με το τουλούμι ρίχνει καρεκλοπόδαρα ρίχνει καντάρια
(impersonal, idiomatic) To rain very heavily.

rain gauge rain gauges n
βροχόμετρο
(meteorology) A device used in meteorology to measure rainfall.

rainbow /ˈɹeɪmboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ rainbows n
ουράνιο τόξο ίριδα
A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.

rainbow trout rainbow trout rainbow trouts n
ιριδίζουσα πέστροφα
(usually, countable) A trout of the species Oncorhynchus mykiss, that has black spots and a pink streak running along the body.

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ raincoats n
αδιάβροχο
A waterproof coat to be worn in the rain.

raindrop /ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ /ˈɹeɪndɹɒp/ raindrops n
στάλα
A single droplet of rainwater that has just fallen or is falling from the sky.

rainforest rainforests n
τροπικό δάσος
A forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season.

rainlessly adv
άβροχα
In a rainless way; without rain.

rainstick /ˈreɪnstɪk/ rainsticks n
ξύλο της βροχής
A hollow tube partially filled with pebbles or beans, and with small pins or thorns arranged helically on its inner surface, so that it produces a rain-like sound when upended.

rainy /ˈɹeɪni/ rainier rainiest adj
βροχερός όμβριος
Pouring with rain; wet; showery

raise /ɹeɪz/ raises n
αύξηση
(US) Ellipsis of pay raise.: an increase in wages or salary.
αβάντζο
(poker) A bet that increases the previous bet.

raise /ɹeɪz/ v
μεγαλώνω ανατρέφω
To bring into being; to produce; to cause to arise, come forth, or appear.

raised point raised points n
άνω τελεία
(grammar) · (the Greek punctuation mark used in place of a semicolon in English).

raisin /ˈɹeɪzən/ /ˈɹiːzən/ raisins n
σταφίδα
A dried grape.

raisin bread raisin breads n
σταφιδόψωμο
Bread with raisins in it.

rake /ɹeɪk/ rakes n
τσουγκράνα
(agriculture, horticulture) A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting debris, grass, etc., for flattening the ground, or for loosening soil; also, a similar wheel-mounted tool drawn by a horse or a tractor.

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
τσουγκρανίζω
(ambitransitive, also, figurative) To move (a beam of light, a glance with the eyes, etc.) across (something) with a long side-to-side motion; specifically (often, military) to use a weapon to fire at (something) with a side-to-side motion; to spray with gunfire.
To act upon with a rake, or as if with a rake.

raki /ɹæˈkɜː/ /ˈɹæki/ /ˈɹækə/ rakis n
ρακή ρακί
A Turkish liqueur flavored with anise.

rakija /ˈɹɑːkɪə/ rakijas n
ρακή ρακί
A strong distilled alcoholic beverage made from various fruits, varieties of which (such as slivovitz) are found across the Balkans and the Mediterranean.

rally /ˈɹæli/ rallies n
διαδήλωση πολιτική συγκέντρωση συγκέντρωση
A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.
ράλι
(motor racing) An event in which competitors drive through a series of timed special stages at intervals. The winner is the driver who completes all stages with the shortest cumulative time.

ram /ɹæm/ rams n
κριάρι κριός
(zoology, agriculture) A male sheep, typically uncastrated.
εμβολοφόρος πρώρα
(military, nautical, mostly, historical) A warship intended to sink other ships by ramming them.
κρουστικό έμβολο
A piston powered by hydraulic pressure.

ram /ɹæm/ v
εμβολίζω
(ambitransitive) To collide with (an object), usually with the intention of damaging it or disabling its function.
βροντώ
(transitive) To strike (something) hard, especially with an implement.

rambling /ˈɹæm.blɪŋ/ ramblings n
ασυνάρτητος λόγος
A long meandering talk with no specific topic or direction.
περίπατος
A gentle hike.

ramification /ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/ ramifications n
διακλάδωση
(botany, anatomy, also, figurative) A branching-out, the act or result of developing branches; specifically the divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, or of similar developments in blood vessels, anatomical structures etc.
(mathematics) An arrangement of branches.
επίπτωση συνέπεια
(figurative, often, in plural) An offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation.

ramp /ɹæmp/ ramps n
ράμπα
An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.

rampant /ˈɹæm.pənt/ more rampant most rampant adj
ασυγκράτητος
Unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner.
αχαλίνωτος
Rife, or occurring widely, frequently or menacingly.

rancid /ˈɹænsɪd/ more rancid most rancid adj
ταγκός ξινισμένος χαλασμένος
Rank in taste or smell.

rand /ɹænd/ rand rands n
ραντ
The currency of South Africa, divided into 100 cents.

random /ˈɹændəm/ more random most random adj
τυχαίος
Having unpredictable outcomes and, in the ideal case, all outcomes equally probable; resulting from such selection; lacking statistical correlation.
(mathematics) Of or relating to probability distribution.

random /ˈɹændəm/ randoms n
τυχαίος
(figuratively, colloquial) An undefined, unknown or unimportant person; a person of no consequence. [from 20th c.]

random access memory random access memories n
μνήμη τυχαίας προσπέλασης
(computing, electronics) Computer memory, usually volatile, that stores program and data values during operation and in which each word of memory may be directly (randomly) accessed.

random sample random samples n
τυχαίο δείγμα
(statistics) A sample randomly taken from an investigated population.

random variable random variables n
τυχαία μεταβλητή
(statistics, formally) A measurable function from a sample space to the measurable space of possible values of the variable.

randomly /ˈɹændm̩li/ more randomly most randomly adv
τυχαία
In a random manner.

range /ɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ ranges n
οροσειρά
A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.
σειρά
Selection, array.
σκοπευτήριο
An area for practicing shooting at targets.
πεδίο βολής
An area for military training or equipment testing.
βεληνεκές ακτίνα εμβέλεια
The maximum distance or reach of capability (of a weapon, radio, detector, etc.).
βοσκότοπος
An area of open, often unfenced, grazing land.
ακτίνα πεδίο δράσης σφαίρα
The extent or space taken in by anything excursive; compass or extent of excursion; reach; scope.
πεδίο τιμών
(mathematics) The set of values (points) which a function can obtain.
έκταση απόσταση
(statistics) The length of the smallest interval which contains all the data in a sample; the difference between the largest and smallest observations in the sample.
κλίμακα
(music) The scale of all the tones a voice or an instrument can produce.
βιότοπος
(ecology) The geographical area or zone where a species is normally naturally found.

range /ɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
παρατάσσω
(intransitive) To be placed in order; to be ranked; to admit of arrangement or classification; to rank.
στοιχίζω
(transitive) To set in a row, or in rows; to place in a regular line or lines, or in ranks; to dispose in the proper order.

rangefinder rangefinders n
τηλέμετρο
Any of several designs of optical (or other) instrument that is used to measure the distance to an object

ranger /ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ rangers n
ρέιτζερ

rank /ɹæŋk/ more rank most rank ranker rankest adj
ταγγός
Having a very strong and bad taste or odor.

rank /ɹæŋk/ ranks n
λωρίδα
(chess) One of the eight horizontal lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a number).
βαθμός
A hierarchical level in an organization such as the military.

ranking /ˈɹæn.kɪŋ/ /ˈɹæŋ.kɪŋ/ rankings n
κατάταξη ταξινόμηση
One’s relative placement in a list.

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ ransoms n
λύτρα
(historical, legal, UK) A sum paid for the pardon of some great offence and the discharge of the offender; also, a fine paid in lieu of corporal punishment.

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ v
λυτρώνω
To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.

ransomware n
λυτρισμικό
(computer security) Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access.

rapacious /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/ more rapacious most rapacious adj
άπληστος
(also, figurative) Voracious; avaricious.
αρπακτικός
Given to taking by force or plundering; aggressively greedy.
(of an animal, usually a bird) Subsisting off live prey.

rapacity /ɹəˈpæ.sɪ.ti/ rapacities n
αρπακτικότητα
The quality of being rapacious; voracity.

rape /ɹeɪp/ rapes n
βιασμός
The act of forcing sex upon another person without their consent or against their will; originally coitus forced by a man on a woman, but now generally any sex act forced by any person upon another person; by extension, any non-consensual sex act forced on or perpetrated by any being. [from 15th c.]

rape /ɹeɪp/ v
ασελγώ κακοποιώ
(transitive) To carry (someone, especially a woman) off against their will, especially for sex; to abduct. [from 15th c.]
(transitive) To plunder, to destroy or despoil. [from 17th c.]
(slang, sometimes, offensive) To overpower, destroy (someone); to trounce. [from 20th c.]
βιάζω
(chiefly, transitive) To force sexual intercourse or other penetrative sexual activity upon (someone) without their consent. [from 16th c.]

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ more rapid most rapid rapider rapidest adj
γρήγορος ταχύς γοργός
Very swift or quick.

rapidity /ɹəˈpɪdɪti/ rapidities n
ταχύτητα
speed, swiftness; the condition of being rapid

rapist /ˈɹeɪpɪst/ rapists n
βιαστής
A person who has committed rape.

rapper /ˈɹæpɚ/ rappers n
ράπερ
(music) A performer of rap music, or someone who raps in any form of music.

rapprochement /-ˈmɑ̃/ /ɹæ-/ /ɹæpɹoʊʃˈmɑn/ /ɹəˈpɹɒʃmɒ̃/ rapprochements n
προσέγγιση
The reestablishment of cordial relations, particularly between two countries; a reconciliation.

rapture /ˈɹaptʃə/ /ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹɛptʃɘ/ raptures n
έκσταση
Extreme pleasure, happiness or excitement.
αναρπαγή
In some forms of fundamentalist Protestant eschatology, the event when Jesus returns and gathers the souls of living and deceased believers. (Usually "the rapture".)

rare /ɹɛə(ɹ)/ /ɹɛɚ/ /ɹɛɹ/ [ɹɜɹ] rarer rarest adj
σπάνιος
Very uncommon; scarce.

rareness rarenesses n
σπανιότητα
The property of being rare; rarity

rarity /ˈɹæ.ɹɪ.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.ti/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ rarities n
σπανιότητα
A measure of the scarcity of an object.

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ rascals n
κατεργάρης
Sometimes diminutive: a cheeky person or creature; a troublemaker.

rashly more rashly most rashly adv
αβασάνιστα
In a rash manner; hastily or without due consideration; with precipitation.

raspberry /ˈɹæzbɹi/ /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzb(ə)ɹi/ raspberries n
σμεουριά σμέουρο
The plant Rubus idaeus.
σμέουρο φραμπουάζ σμεουριά
The juicy aggregate fruit of these plants.

raster /ˈɹæstɚ/ rasters n
ράστερ
(computer graphics) A bitmap image, consisting of a grid of pixels, stored as a sequence of lines.

rat /ɹæt/ rats n
αρουραίος
(zoology) A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.

rat out v
καρφώνω
(slang, derogatory, transitive) To inform authorities (about someone); to tell on (somebody).

rat poison rat poisons n
τρωκτικοκτόνο
Poison used to kill rats and other rodents.

rather /ˈɹaː.ðə/ /ˈɹæ.ðə/ /ˈɹæðɚ/ /ˈɹɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
μάλλον
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]

ratio /ˈɹeɪ.si.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃəʊ/ ratios n
λόγος
A number representing a comparison between two named things.
(arithmetic) The relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).

ratio decidendi rationes decidendi n
σκεπτικό
(legal) The legal principle or rationale on which a judicial decision is based.

rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ more rational most rational adj
ρητός
(mathematics, arithmetic, number theory, not comparable) Of a number, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two integers.
(mathematics, arithmetic, not comparable) Of an algebraic expression, capable of being expressed as the ratio of two polynomials.

rational number rational numbers n
ρητός αριθμός
(mathematics) A number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers.

rationale /ˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl/ /ˌɹæʃ.əˈnɑːl/ rationales rationalia n
σκεπτικό
An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.

rationalism rationalisms n
ορθολογισμός
(philosophy) The theory that the reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.

rationalist rationalists n
ορθολογιστής
A person who follows the philosophy of rationalism

rattle /ˈɹæ.təl/ [ˈɹæ.tɫ̩] rattles n
κουδουνίστρα
A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container. [from 16th c.]

rattlesnake /ˈɹæt.əlˌsneɪk/ rattlesnakes n
κροταλίας
Any of various venomous American snakes, of genera Crotalus and Sistrurus, having a rattle at the end of its tail.

ravel /ˈɹæv(ə)l/ /ˈɹævl̩/ v
εκτυλίσσω ξεμπερδεύω
To unwind (a reel of thread, a skein of yarn, etc.); to pull apart (cloth, a seam, etc.); to fray, to unpick, to unravel; also, to pull out (a string of yarn, a thread, etc.) from a piece of fabric, or a skein or reel.

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ adj
κορακί κορακίσιος
Of the color of the raven; jet-black

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ ravens n
κοράκι κόρακας
(countable) Any of several, generally large and lustrous black species of birds in the genus Corvus, especially the common raven, Corvus corax.

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ more ravenous most ravenous adj
λιμασμένος
Very hungry.

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ ravines n
φαράγγι λαγκάδι ρεματιά
A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ rawer rawest adj
γδαρμένος
ωμός άψητος αμαγείρευτος
(cooking) (of food) Not cooked. [from 9th c.]
ακατέργαστος ανεπεξέργαστος
Not treated or processed; in a natural state, unrefined, unprocessed. [from 10th c.] (of materials, products, etc.)
Crude in quality; rough, uneven, unsophisticated. [from 16th c.]
ανεκπαίδευτος πρωτόπειρος
New or inexperienced. [from 16th c.]

ray /ɹeɪ/ rays n
σαλάχι μουδιάστρα νάρκη
A marine fish with a flat body, large wing-like fins, and a whip-like tail.
ακτίνα
(botany) A radiating part of a flower or plant; the marginal florets of a compound flower, such as an aster or a sunflower; one of the pedicels of an umbel or other circular flower cluster; radius.
ημιευθεία
(mathematics) A line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point.

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ /ˈɹeɪzɚ/ razors n
ξυράφι ξουράφι
A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body.
ξυράφι ξυραφάκι
Any tool or instrument designed for shaving.

razor blade razor blades n
ξυριστική λεπίδα
A replaceable cartridge in which razor blades are set, fitted into a razor.

razor wire razor wires n
συρματόπλεγμα
A form of securing wire similar to barbed wire, but with a series of short blades instead of barbs. Also, a length thereof.

re /ɹeɪ/ n
ρε
(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the second note of a major scale.

re /ɹeɪ/ /ɹiː/ preposition
περί
About, regarding, with reference to; especially in letters, documents and emails.

re- /ɹiː/ /ɹə/ /ɹɪ/ prefix
ανα- επανα- ξανα-
again, anew

re-encode v
επανακωδικογραφώ επανακωδικοποιώ
(transitive) To encode again.

re-evaluate /ɹiːɪˈvæljuːeɪt/ v
επαναξιολογώ
(transitive) To evaluate again; reassess; revisit; reconsider.

re-examination re-examinations n
επανεξέταση
A second or subsequent examination.

re-lease v
αναμισθώνω
To lease again; to renew a lease.

re-mark /ˌɹiːˈmɑɹk/ /ˌɹiːˈmɑːk/ re-marks n
αναβαθμολόγηση
A mark that replaces another mark.

re-mark /ˌɹiːˈmɑɹk/ /ˌɹiːˈmɑːk/ v
αναβαθμολογώ
(transitive) To mark again.

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
φτάνω
(transitive) To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.
(transitive, by extension) To extend an action, effort, or influence to; to penetrate to; to pierce, or cut.

react /ɹiːˈækt/ v
αντιδρώ
(physics, intransitive) To return an impulse or impression; to resist the action of another body by an opposite force
(chemistry, intransitive) To act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition.
(chemistry, transitive) To cause chemical agents to react; to cause one chemical agent to react with another.

reactance reactances n
άεργη αντίσταση
(physics, electrics) The opposition to the change in flow of current in an alternating current circuit, due to inductance and capacitance; the imaginary part of the impedance. Symbol: X.

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ reactions n
αντίδραση
An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.
(chemistry) A transformation in which one or more substances is converted into another by combination or decomposition.

reactionary /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ more reactionary most reactionary adj
αντιδραστικός αντιπροοδευτικός
(politics) Favoring a return to an alleged golden age of the past; anti-progressive.
(chemistry) Of, pertaining to, participating in, or inducing a chemical reaction.
In reaction to; as a result of.

reactionary /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.t͡ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈæk.ʃɪˌnɛɚ.i/ /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ reactionaries n
αντιδραστικός
(politics) One who is opposed to progress and change and wants to reverse it, wishing for a return to an alleged golden age of the past.

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ v
διαβάζω
(transitive, or, intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
(transitive, or, intransitive) To speak aloud words or other information that is written. (often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object)
(transitive) To interpret, or infer a meaning, significance, thought, intention, etc., from.
γράφω
To consist of certain text.
γράφω διαβάζω
(transitive, frequently, _, jocular) To substitute (a corrected piece of text in place of an erroneous one); used to introduce an emendation of a text.

read-only memory read-only memories n
μνήμη μόνο ανάγνωσης
(computing) A computer memory chip that stores values but does not allow updates, in which the values are nonvolatile in that they are retained even when the computer is unpowered.

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ readers n
αναγνώστης αναγνώστρια
A person who reads a publication.

readership readerships n
αναγνωσιμότητα
The collected readers of a publication.

readily /ˈɹɛdɪli/ more readily most readily readilier readiliest adv
οικειοθελώς πρόθυμα
Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness.
εύκολα
Without impediment, easily.

reading room reading rooms n
αναγνωστήριο
A dedicated space in a library, or similar institution of learning, set aside for reading.

readme readmes n
δβσμ διάβασέμε
(computing) A text file meant to be read before taking any significant action with the items it accompanies.

readmission /ɹiːædmɪʃən/ readmissions n
επανεισαγωγή επανεισδοχή
A second or subsequent admission.

ready /ˈɹɛd.i/ readier readiest adj
έτοιμος
Prepared for immediate action or use.

real /ɹiːl/ /ɹɪə̯l/ /ˈɹi.jəl/ /ˈɹiːəl/ more real most real realer realest adj
αληθινός
True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.
αυθεντικός
Genuine, not artificial, counterfeit, or fake.
Genuine, unfeigned, sincere.
πραγματικός
That has objective, physical existence.
πραγματικός αριθμός
(mathematics, of a number) Being either a rational number, or the limit of a convergent infinite sequence of rational numbers: being one of a set of numbers with a one-to-one correspondence to the points on a line.

real /ɹeɪˈɑl/ /ɹeɪˈɑːl/ reais reals n
ρεάλ
A unit of currency used in Brazil since 1994. Symbol: R$.

real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/ n
ακίνητο ακίνητη περιουσία
(US, Canada, Australia) Property that cannot easily be moved, usually buildings and the ground they are built on.
διαθέσιμος χώρος χώρος
(informal) Space used for a particular purpose.

real life real lives n
πραγματικότητα
Life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment; often used in comparison to events depicted in drama.

real number real numbers n
πραγματικός αριθμός
(mathematics) The limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers, whether the limit is a rational number such as 2, -5, or 2/7 or whether the limit is an irrational number such as the square root of two or the circumference of the circle whose radius is one.

realism /ˈɹi.əlɪzm/ realisms n
πραγματισμός ρεαλισμός
A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.

reality /ɹiˈæləti/ /ɹiˈælɪti/ realities n
πραγματικότητα
The state of being actual or real; realness.
A real entity, event, or other fact.
The entirety of all that is real.
An individual observer's own subjective perception of that which is real.

reality television n
τηλεοπτική πραγματικότητα
(television) A genre of television programming portraying one or more people who are not professional actors and depicting their reactions to given stimuli or goals.

realize /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
πραγματοποιώ πραγματώνω υλοποιώ
(slightly formal, transitive) To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into reality; to bring into real existence
συνειδητοποιώ αντιλαμβάνομαι διαπιστώνω
(transitive) To become aware of (a fact or situation, especially of something that has been true for a long time).
(transitive, business) To acquire as an actual possession; to obtain as the result of plans and efforts; to gain; to get
πιστοποιώ
(transitive) To cause to seem real to other people.
ρευστοποιώ
(transitive, business, obsolete) To convert into real property; to make real estate of.

reallocate v
ανακατανέμω
(transitive) To allocate (a resource) to another person or purpose.

really /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] more really most really adv
πράγματι αληθινά πραγματικά όντως
(modal) Actually; in fact; in reality.
αληθινά πραγματικά
(informal, as an intensifier) Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).

really /ˈɹeɪlɪ/ /ˈɹi.əli/ /ˈɹili/ /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪə.li/ /ˈɹɪə.liː/ [-li] [ˈɹʷeə̯ɫiː] [ˈɹʷiə̯-] [ˈɹʷɪə̯lɪ] [ˈɹʷɪː-] interjection
αλήθεια
(informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.
πράγματι πραγματικά όντως
(informal, chiefly, US) Indicating affirmation, agreement.

realm /ɹɛlm/ realms n
σφαίρα
An abstract sphere of influence, real or imagined.
βασίλειο κράτος
(formal, or, legal) A territory or state, as ruled by a specific power, especially by a king.

realpolitik /ɹeɪˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ /ɹeɪˈɑːlpɒlɪˌtiːk/ /ɹiˈɑlpoʊlɪˌtik/ realpolitiks n
ρεαλπολιτίκ
(politics) Pragmatic government policy concerned with perceived interests of the state.

realtor /ˈɹi(ə)l.tɔɹ/ /ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ [ˈɹilə.tɚ] realtors n
κτηματομεσίτης κτηματομεσίτρια
(North America) A person or business that sells or leases out real estate, acting as an agent for the property owner.

reap /ɹip/ /ɹiːp/ v
θερίζω
(transitive) To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine

reap what one sows /ˌɹip wɑt wʌn ˈsoʊz/ /ˌɹiːp (h)wɒt wʌn ˈsəʊz/ v
ό,τι σπέρνεις, θερίζεις όπως στρώσεις, θα κοιμηθείς
(intransitive, idiomatic) To receive as a return or reward in the same measure as one's exertions or intentions, in a good or a bad sense; to receive justice or one's just deserts.

reappoint v
αναδιορίζω
appoint again

reappointment reappointments n
αναδιορισμός
An act of reappointing.

rear /ɹɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ɹɪə/ rears n
οπισθοφυλακή
(military) Specifically, the part of an army or fleet which comes last, or is stationed behind the rest.

rear admiral rear admirals n
υποναύαρχος
(military, nautical) A naval officer below the rank of vice admiral, originally in charge of a fleet's rear formation.

rear admiral (lower half) rear admirals (lower half) n
αρχιπλοίαρχος
(US, military, nautical) A naval officer of equivalent grade or rank in the navy of other countries, such as commodore.

rear admiral (upper half) rear admirals (upper half) n
υποναύαρχος
(US, military, nautical) A naval officer of equivalent grade or rank in the navy of other countries.

rear end rear ends n
πισινός
(slang) The buttocks.

rearguard /ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/ rearguards n
οπισθοφυλακή
(military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ reasons n
λόγος
That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
λόγος δικαιολογία
An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.
λόγος λογική
(uncountable) Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ v
συμπεραίνω
(intransitive) To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
(intransitive) To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.

reasonable /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/ /ˈɹiːz.nə.bəl/ [ˈɹɪiz.nə.bəl] more reasonable most reasonable adj
έντιμος αιτιολογημένος δίκαιος επάξιος εύλογος ικανοποιητικός
δικαιολογημένος λογικός τίμιος
Just; fair; agreeable to reason.
λογικός οφειλόμενος τίμιος
Not expensive; fairly priced.
ευάρεστος λογικός
Satisfactory.

reasoning /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ reasonings n
σκεπτικό συλλογιστική
(uncountable) The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive.

rebaptism rebaptisms n
αναβαπτισμός
A second or subsequent baptism; the act or ceremony of rebaptizing.

rebaptize v
αναβαπτίζω
(transitive) To baptize again.

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ rebels n
αντάρτης επαναστάτης
A person who resists an established authority, often violently.

rebel /ɹɪˈbɛl/ v
επαναστατήσει
(intransitive) To resist or become defiant toward an authority.

rebellious /ɹəˈbɛliəs/ /ɹəˈbɛljəs/ more rebellious most rebellious adj
ανυπότακτος
Showing rebellion.

rebetiko rebetika n
ρεμπέτικο
(music genre, in plural) This style of music; such music as a genre. [from 20th c.]

rebirth /ɹiˈbɜːθ/ /ɹiˈbɝθ/ rebirths n
μετενσάρκωση
Reincarnation; new birth subsequent to one's first.
αναγέννηση
Revival, reinvigoration.

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ reboots n
επανεκκίνηση
(computing) An instance of rebooting.

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ v
επανεκκινώ
(computing, ambitransitive) To execute a computer's boot process, effectively resetting the computer and causing the operating system to reload, possibly after a system failure.

reborn adj
αναγεννημένος
Revived or regenerated, especially emotionally or spiritually.
μετενσαρκωμένος
(often, _, postpositive) Reincarnated.

reborrowing reborrowings n
αντιδάνειο
(linguistics) A word that passed from language A into language B and thence back into language A. Such words may have changed in meaning and/or form.

rebuild /ɹiːˈbɪld/ /ˈɹiːbɪld/ v
ανοικοδομώ ξαναχτίζω
(ambitransitive) To build again or anew.

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ /ɹɪˈbjuːk/ rebukes n
επίπληξη μομφή παρατήρηση
(of a person) A harsh criticism.

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ /ɹɪˈbjuːk/ v
μέμφομαι αποπαίρνω επιπλήττω επιτιμώ
(of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove.

rebus /ˈɹibəs/ /ˈɹiːbəs/ rebi rebuses rebusses n
εικονόγριφος
An arrangement of pictures, symbols, and/or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.

rebut /ɹɪ.ˈbʌt/ v
ανασκευάζω αντικρούω
To deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it.

rebuttal /ɹiˈbʌt.əl/ /ɹɪˈbat.əl/ /ɹɪˈbʌt.əl/ [ɹiˈbʌɾ.əl] [ɹɪˈbaɾ.əl] rebuttals n
ανασκευή
The act of contradicting something by making a contrary argument, or presenting contrary evidence.

recall /ɹiˈkɑl/ /ɹiˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɑl/ /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɑl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ [ɹiˈkʰɑɫ] [ɹɪˈkʰɑɫ] recalls n
ανάκληση εντολή επιστροφής

recall /ɹiˈkɑl/ /ɹiˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɑl/ /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɑl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ [ɹiˈkʰɑɫ] [ɹɪˈkʰɑɫ] v
αναπολώ
(transitive) To call back (a situation, event etc.) to one's mind; to remember, recollect. [from 16th c.]

recant /ɹəˈkænt/ v
αναιρώ αποκηρύσσω παλινωδώ
(ambitransitive) To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

recapitulation /ɹiː.kəˌpɪ.t͡ʃəˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ recapitulations n
ανακεφαλαίωση
(theology) The symmetry provided by Christ's life to the teachings of the Old Testament; the summation of human experience in Jesus Christ.

recapitulative more recapitulative most recapitulative adj
ανακεφαλαιωτικός
Pertaining to, or characterized by recapitulation.

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ receipts n
αποδοχή
The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
απόδειξη
A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.

receivable more receivable most receivable adj
εισπρακτέος
Capable of being received, especially of a debt, from the perspective of the creditor.

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
λαμβάνω δέχομαι
To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

receiver /ɹəˈsi.vɚ/ /ɹɪˈsiː.və/ receivers n
αποδέκτης παραλήπτης
A person who receives.
κλεπταποδόχος
A person who accepts stolen goods. [from 14th c.]
φοροεισπράκτορας
A person or company appointed to settle the affairs of an insolvent entity. [from 18th c.]
ακουστικό
The part of a telephone handset contained in the earpiece; (hence) the handset itself; an earpiece. [from 19th c.]
δέκτης
Any of several electronic devices that receive electromagnetic waves, or signals transmitted as such. [from 19th c.]

recension /ɹɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/ [-ˈsɛ̃n(t̚)ʃn̩] [ɹ̠ʷɪ̈ˈsɛ̃n(t̚)ʃə̃n] recensions n
αναθεώρηση
A critical revision of a text.

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ more recent most recent adj
πρόσφατος
Having happened a short while ago.

recently /ˈɹiːsəntli/ more recently most recently adv
πρόσφατα προσφάτως τελευταία
In the recent past

receptacle /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈsɛp.tə.k(ə)l/ /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/ receptacles n
αποδέκτης δοχείο
A container.

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ receptions n
υποδοχή δεξίωση
A social engagement, usually to formally welcome someone.
ρεσεψιόν υποδοχή
The desk of a hotel or office where guests are received.

reception desk reception desks n
ρεσεψιόν
The place in public and company buildings where a receptionist presides, typically located in the front entrance of a building just inside the door. At a reception desk you may ask how to gain access to different parts of the building.

receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/ receptionists n
ρεσεψιονίστ
An employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.

receptive /ɹəˈsɛptɪv/ /ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/ more receptive most receptive adj
παθητικός
Capable of receiving something.

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ recessions n
ύφεση
(economics) A period of reduced economic activity

recharge one's batteries v
γεμίζω τις μπαταρίες μου

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ə.pi/ /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ recipes n
συνταγή
Now especially, a set of instructions for making or preparing food dishes. [from 18th c.]

recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ /ɹɪ.ˈsɪ.pi.ənt/ recipients n
αποδέκτης παραλήπτης
One who receives.
δέκτης
(medicine) An individual receiving donor organs or tissues.
δοχείο
(chemistry) The portion of an alembic or other still in which the distilled liquid is collected.

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ adj
αμοιβαίος
Of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by each party towards the other or others; two-way.

reciprocal pronoun reciprocal pronouns n
αλληλοπαθής αντωνυμία
(grammar) A pronoun referring to an antecedent in the plural, and expressing a mutual relation.

reciprocating adj
παλινδρομικός
That moves back and forth or up and down.
(of engine types) That has one or more pistons that move back and forth or up and down.

reciprocity reciprocities n
αμοιβαιότητα
(grammar) A reciprocal construction involves two noun phrases where each of the participants occupies both the role of agent and patient with respect to the other. see: Wikipedia:Reciprocal pronoun.

recital /ɹɪˈsaɪtl̩/ recitals n
ρεσιτάλ
A vocal, instrumental or visual performance by a soloist.

recitation /ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/ recitations n
απαγγελία αφήγηση
The act of publicly reciting something previously memorized.

recitational adj
απαγγελτικός

recitative /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ /ˈɹɛsɪteɪtɪv/ recitatives n
ρετσιτατίβο
(music) dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot.

recite /ɹɪˈsaɪt/ v
απαγγέλλω
(transitive) To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.
απαριθμώ
(transitive) To list or enumerate something.

reckless /ˈɹɛkləs/ more reckless most reckless recklesser recklessest adj
απερίσκεπτος
Careless or heedless; headstrong or rash.
Indifferent or oblivious to danger or the consequences thereof.

recluse /ɹɪˈkluːs/ /ˈɹɛkluːs/ recluses n
αναχωρητής ερημίτης μονόχνωτος
An individual who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit

recognition /ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ recognitions n
αναγνώριση
The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity).

recognizable more recognizable most recognizable adj
αναγνωρίσιμος
able to be recognized

recognize /ˈɹɛk.ən.aɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/ /ˈɹɛk.ɪɡ.naɪz/ v
αναγνωρίζω
(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
(transitive) To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.
(transitive, or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property).

recollect /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ v
αναπολώ
To recall; to collect one's thoughts again, especially about past events.

recollection /ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ recollections n
ανάμνηση αναθύμηση αναπόληση
The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.
ανάμνηση
The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance.
ανάμνηση θύμηση μνήμη
That which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence.

recommend /ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
προτείνω υποδεικνύω
(transitive) To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.
προτείνω
(transitive, archaic) To commit, confide to another's care, confidence or acceptance, with favoring representations

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ recommendations n
σύσταση
An act of recommending.

reconcile /ɹɪˈkɒnsaɪl/ /ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/ v
συμφιλιώνω
(ambitransitive) To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back or return to harmony.
συμβιβάζω
(transitive) To make things compatible or consistent.

reconciliation /ˌɹɛk(ə)nsɪlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ reconciliations n
συμφιλίωση καταλλαγή
The re-establishment of friendly relations; conciliation, rapprochement.
συμφιλίωση
(accounting) The process of comparing and resolving apparent differences between sets of accounting records, or between accounting records and bank statements, receipts, etc.

reconnaissance /ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns/ reconnaissances n
αναγνώριση
The act of scouting or exploring (especially military or medical) to gain information.

reconstruction reconstructions n
ανακατασκευή αναστήλωση ανοικοδόμηση αποκατάσταση
The act of restoring something to an earlier state.
αναπαράσταση
A result of an attempt to understand in detail how a certain result or event occurred.

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ records n
εγγραφή καταγραφή
An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.
βινύλιο δίσκος
Ellipsis of phonograph record: a disc, usually made from vinyl, on which sound is recorded and may be replayed on a phonograph.
εγγραφή καταχώρηση
(computing) A set of data relating to a single individual or item.
ρεκόρ ανώτατη επίδοση
The most extreme known value of some variable, particularly that of an achievement in competitive events.

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ v
καταγράφω αναγράφω
(transitive) To make a record of information.
γράφω εγγράφω
(transitive) To make an audio or video recording of.
(intransitive) To make an audio, video, or multimedia recording.

record label record labels n
δισκογραφική εταιρεία
The round sticker in the centre of a phonograph record that contains the record company's logo and information about the recording.

record player record players n
γραμμόφωνο πικάπ
An electronic device for playing phonograph records.

recordable more recordable most recordable adj
εγγράψιμο
(of a CD, DVD etc) Able to be used to record something.

recorder recorders n
εγγραφέας
An apparatus for recording; a device which records.
φλογέρα
(musical instrument) A musical instrument of the woodwind family; a type of fipple flute, a simple internal duct flute.
καταγραφέας
Agent noun of record; one who records.
αρχειοφύλαξ
A judge in a municipal court.

recording recordings n
ηχογράφηση μαγνητοσκόπηση
A reproduction of sound, video, etc., stored in a permanent medium.

recover /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
ανακτώ
(transitive) To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).
(intransitive, followed by "from" to show what caused the bad feeling) To get better, to regain health or prosperity.

recovery /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹəˈkʌvɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɹi/ recoveries n
ανάκτηση
The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.
ανάρρωση
A return to normal health.
ανάκαμψη
(economics) Renewed growth after a slump.

recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/ recreations n
αναδημιουργία
The process of creating something again.

recreation /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ recreations n
αναψυχή ψυχαγωγία
Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

recreational adj
αναψυχής ψυχαγωγικός
For, or relating to, recreation.

recreative adj
αναδημιουργικός
Being, or pertaining to, recreation.

recreatively more recreatively most recreatively adv
αναδημιουργικά
In a recreative manner; so as to amuse or divert.

recreator recreators n
αναδημιουργός
One who recreates.

recriminate /ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/ v
αντικατηγορώ
(ambitransitive) To accuse in return, state an accusation in return, make a countercharge.

recrimination /ɹiˌkɹɪməˈneɪʃən/ recriminations n
αντέγκληση
The act of recriminating.
αλληλοκατηγορία αντέγκληση αντικατηγορία
A counter or mutual accusation.

recrudescence /ˌɹikɹuˈdɛs(ə)ns/ /ˌɹiːkɹuːˈdɛs(ə)ns/ /ˌɹɛ-/ recrudescences n
επανεμφάνιση υποτροπή
(medicine, by extension) The acute recurrence of a disease, or its symptoms, after a period of improvement.

recruitment /rɪˈkruːt.mənt / recruitments n
στρατολόγηση
The process or art of finding candidates for a post in an organization, or recruits for the armed forces.

recrystallization recrystallizations n
ανακρυστάλλωση
(chemistry) a technique for the purification of chemical compounds in which the compound is dissolved in a solvent and slowly cooled to form crystals

rectangle /ˈrɛktæŋɡl̩/ rectangles n
ορθογώνιο παραλληλόγραμμο
(geometry) Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.

rectangular /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/ /ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjʊlə/ more rectangular most rectangular adj
ορθογώνιος
Having a shape like a rectangle.

rectifier /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪə/ /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ/ rectifiers n
ανορθωτής
A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.

recto /ˈɹɛk.toʊ/ rectos n
δεξιά σελίδα
(printing) The right-hand page of a book of a script which reads from left to right, usually having an odd page number.

rector /ˈɹɛktə/ /ˈɹɛktɚ/ rectors rectress n
πρύτανης
A headmaster in various educational institutions, e.g. a university.

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ recta rectums n
ορθό
(anatomy) The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces pass after exiting the colon, but before leaving the body through the anus.

recumbent more recumbent most recumbent adj
ξαπλωμένος
Lying down.

recur /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)/ v
επαναλαμβάνομαι
(obsolete) To go to a location again; to return (to a place).

recurring /rɪˈkəːrɪŋ/ more recurring most recurring adj
περιοδικός
(mathematics, not comparable) Of a decimal: having a set of digits that is repeated indefinitely.

recursion /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)ʒən/ recursions n
αναδρομή
The act of recurring.
(mathematics) The act of defining an object (usually a function) in terms of that object itself.

recursive /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ more recursive most recursive adj
αναδρομικός επαναλαμβανόμενος επανερχόμενος
drawing upon itself, referring back.
αναδρομικός
(mathematics, not comparable) of an expression, each term of which is determined by applying a formula to preceding terms
(computing, not comparable) of a program or function that calls itself
(computing theory, not comparable, of a function) which can be computed by a theoretical model of a computer, in a finite amount of time

recursively adv
αναδρομικά
(computing) Using recursion.

recursivity recursivities n
αναδρομικότητα
The quality of being recursive.

recuse /ɹiˈkjuz/ /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈkjuːz/ v
αυτοεξαιρούμαι
(reflexive, law) Of a judge, juror, or prosecutor: to declare (oneself) unable to participate in a court case due to an actual or potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.
εξαιρώ
To reject or repudiate (an authority, a person, a court judgment, etc.).

recyclability recyclabilities n
ανακυκλωσιμότητα
The quality of being recyclable.

recyclable adj
ανακυκλώσιμος
Able to be recycled.

recycle /ɹiˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈsaɪkəl/ v
ανακυκλώνω
(transitive) To break down and reuse component materials.

recycling recyclings n
ανακύκλωση
The practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use.

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] more red most red redder reddest adj
κόκκινος
(of hair) Having an orange-brown or orange-blond colour; ginger.
Left-wing parties and movements, chiefly socialist or communist, including the U.K. Labour party and the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
κόκκινος ερυθρός
(of a, dog, or, its coat) Having a brown color.

red /ɹɛd/ [ɻʷɛˑd̥] reds n
κόκκινο ερυθρό πορφυρό άλικο
(countable, and, uncountable) The colour of the setting sun; the colour which is evoked by the longest visible wavelengths (between about 625–740 nm), and a primary additive colour.
κόκκινος
(countable) A revolutionary socialist or (most commonly) a Communist; (usually capitalized) a Bolshevik, a supporter of the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War.

red blood cell red blood cells n
ερυθροκύτταρο ερυθρό αιμοσφαίριο
(hematology, cytology) A type of cell in the blood of vertebrates that contains hemoglobin and transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues; an erythrocyte.

red cabbage red cabbages n
κοκκινολάχανο
(countable, uncountable) A form of cabbage having red leaves, Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra .

red card red cards n
κόκκινη κάρτα
(sports) A card displayed by the referee when a player is sent off for a serious infringement of the rules.

red crossbill red crossbills n
σταυρομύτης
Loxia curvirostra, a small passerine bird in the finch family, widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere.

red currant /ˈɹɛdˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈɹɛdˌkʌɹənt/ red currants n
φραγκοστάφυλο
A deciduous shrub, Ribes rubrum, native to western Europe; any of certain cultivars of the shrub.
φραγκοστάφυλο φραγκοσταφυλιά
The bright red translucent edible berry of this plant.

red deer red deer red deers n
ελάφι
A species of large deer, Cervus elaphus, found in Europe and southwestern Asia.

red giant red giants n
ερυθρός γίγαντας
(star) A large red coloured star with a lower surface temperature than many stars, being at the final stage of moderately massive main-sequence stars.

red herring red herring red herrings n
καπνιστή ρέγγα
A herring that is cured in smoke and brine strong enough to turn the flesh red; a type of kipper.
αντιπερισπασμός παραπλάνηση
(figuratively) A clue, information, argument etc. that is or is intended to be misleading, diverting attention from the real answer or issue.

red kite red kites n
ψαλιδιάρης
A predator bird of the kite (Accipitridae) family, Milvus milvus.

red snapper red snappers n
λυθρίνι
Any of several Atlantic foodfishes, of the genus Lutjanus, that have reddish bodies

red tide red tides n
κόκκινη παλίρροια
An algal bloom of sufficient quantity to cause discoloration (often red) in a body of water; red tides can potentially cause irritation or death to exposed creatures.

red valerian red valerians n
ανάλατος
A garden plant, of species Centranthus ruber, native to the Mediterranean region.

red wine red wines n
κόκκινο κρασί
Red-coloured wine made mostly from black grapes, including the skin.

red-footed falcon red-footed falcons n
µαυροκιρκίνεζο
Falco vespertinus, a Eurasian bird of prey in the family Falconidae

red-hot more red-hot most red-hot adj
καυτός
(hyperbolic) very hot

red-legged partridge red-legged partridges n
κοκκινοπέρδικα
(UK) Any partridge of species Alectoris rufa.

red-light district red-light districts n
συνοικία με οίκους ανοχής
A part of an urban area where prostitution and sex-oriented businesses are concentrated.

red-throated diver red-throated divers n
κηλιδοβούτι
Gavia stellata, the smallest member of the loon or diver family, breeding in northern Eurasia and Arctic Canada, with grey head, red throat, white underparts and dark mantle.

redaction /ɹəˈdækʃən/ redactions n
διατύπωση
(countable) Edited or censored version of a document.
λογοκρισία
(uncountable) The process of editing or censoring.

reddish /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ more reddish most reddish adj
υπέρυθρος
Somewhat red.

redeem /ɹɪˈdiːm/ v
εξαγοράζω
(transitive) To save, rescue
εξαργυρώνω
(transitive, finance) To convert (some bond or security) into cash

redemarcation redemarcations n
αναοριοθέτηση

redemption /ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ redemptions n
λύτρωση
Salvation from sin.

redhead /ˈɹɛdˌhɛd/ redheads n
κοκκινομάλλα κοκκινομάλλης
A person with red hair.

redirection /ɹiːdaɪˈɹɛkʃən/ /ɹiːdəˈɹɛkʃən/ /ɹiːdɪˈɹɛkʃən/ redirections n
ανακατεύθυνση
The act of setting a new direction.
(Internet) The automated process of taking a user to a location other than the one selected.

redistribute /ˌɹi.dɪˈstɹɪb.jut/ /ˌɹiː.dɪˈstɹɪb.juːt/ /ˌɹiːˈdɪs.tɹɪb.juːt/ v
ανακατανέμω
(transitive) To distribute again.

rednosed adj
κοκκινομύτης
Having a red nose.

redo /ɹiˈduː/ /ˈɹiːdu/ v
ξανακάνω
To do again.

redox /ˈɹiːdɒks/ /ˈɹɛdɒks/ n
οξειδοαναγωγή
(rare, chemistry) A reaction in which an oxidation and a reduction occur simultaneously; a reaction in which electrons are transferred.

redshank redshanks n
κοκκινοσκέλης
Any of two species of Old World wading bird in the genus Tringa that have long red legs.

redskin redskins n
ερυθρόδερμος
(now, sometimes, considered an, _, ethnic slur, and, offensive) A Native American.

redstart redstarts n
κοκκινούρης
Any of various insectivorous ground-feeding birds, mainly of the genus Phoenicurus. Many of the species have a red tail.

reducing agent reducing agents n
αναγωγικό μέσο
(chemistry) Any substance that reduces, or donates electrons to, another; in so doing, it becomes oxidized.

reduction /ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/ reductions n
μείωση ελάττωση
The act, process, or result of reducing.
μείωση
The amount or rate by which something is reduced, e.g. in price.
αναγωγή
(chemistry) A reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced; often by the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.
(mathematics) The rewriting of an expression into a simpler form.

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ more redundant most redundant adj
παραπανίσιος περισσός πλεονάζων υπεράριθμος
Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
περίσσιος
(of words, writing, etc) Repetitive or needlessly wordy.

redundant array of independent disks redundant arrays of independent disks n
εφεδρική συστοιχία δίσκων πλεονάζουσα συστοιχία ανεξάρτητων δίσκων
(computing) A system using multiple hard drives for the sharing or replication of data in order to increase data integrity, fault-tolerance or throughput.

redwing redwings n
κοκκινότσιχλα
A small thrush, Turdus iliacus, native to Eurasia, with a white eye stripe and red under-wing feathers.

reed /ɹiːd/ reeds n
καλαμιά καλάμι
(countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
καλάμι
(countable) The hollow stem of these plants.
γλωττίδα καλάμι
(countable, music) Part of the mouthpiece of certain woodwind instruments, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal which shakes very quickly to produce sound when a musician blows over it.

reef /ɹiːf/ reefs n
ύφαλος ξέρα σκόπελος ξέρη
A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.

reel /ɹiːl/ reels n
καρούλι μπομπίνα
A kind of spool, turning on an axis, on which yarn, threads, lines, or the like, are wound.
μπομπίνα
(film) A short compilation of sample film work used as a demonstrative resume in the entertainment industry.

reel-to-reel tape recorder reel-to-reel tape recorders n
μπομπινόφωνο
A type of audio recording device that uses reel-to-reel tape

reelection reelections n
επανεκλογή
the act of being elected after already being elected once, and already having served out one's first term.

reenactment reenactments n
αναπαράσταση
The repetition of an earlier (usually historic) event, as a performance or social event.

reestablish v
αναθεμελιώνω
(transitive) To establish again.

refectory /ɹɪˈfɛkt(ə)ɹi/ refectories n
τράπεζα τραπεζαρία
A dining hall, especially in an institution such as a college or monastery.

refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ /ɹɪˈfɝ/ v
αναφέρω παραπέμπω
(intransitive, stative) To make reference to; to be about; to relate to; to regard; to allude to.

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ referees n
διαιτητής
(sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
διαιτητής εισηγητής κριτής
A person who settles a dispute.
κριτής
(UK) A person who writes a letter of reference or provides a reference by phone call for someone. US English: reference.
An expert who judges the manuscript of an article or book to decide if it should be published.

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ references n
πηγές
(academic writing) A previously published written work thus indicated; a source.
αναφορά
(computing) An object containing information which refers to data stored elsewhere, as opposed to containing the data itself.

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ referenda referendums n
δημοψήφισμα
(politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment. (The adposition on is usually used before the related subject of the vote.)

refill /ˈɹiː.fɪl/ refills n
ανταλλακτικό
A product containing materials to replace those used up by a piece of equipment.

refined /ɹiːfaɪnd/ more refined most refined adj
εκλεπτυσμένος
Cultured, freed from vulgarity, particularly:

refinery /rɪˈfaɪnərɪ/ refineries n
διυλιστήριο
A building, or a mass of machinery, used to produce refined products such as sugar, oil, or metals.

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
ανακλώ
(transitive) To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.
(intransitive) To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ reflections n
είδωλο σκέψη
αντανάκλαση
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

reflective /ɹɪˈflɛktɪv/ more reflective most reflective adj
αναστοχαστικός
Pondering, especially thinking back on the past.

reflex /ɹɪˈflɛks/ /ˈɹiːflɛks/ reflexes n
αντανακλαστικό
An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.

reflexive /ɹəˈflɛksɪv/ adj
αυτοπαθής
(grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
αντανακλαστικός
Of or resulting from a reflex.

reflexive pronoun reflexive pronouns n
αυτοπαθής αντωνυμία
(grammar) In English: a personal pronoun, having a form of "self" as a suffix to show that the subject's action affects the subject itself.

reflexivity reflexivities n
αντανακλαστικότητα
The condition or state of being reflexive.

reforest v
αναδασώνω
To replant a forest, especially after clearcutting.

reforestation reforestations n
αναδάσωση
The act or process of replanting a forest, especially after clear-cutting.

reform /ɹəˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔɹm/ /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔɹm/ /ˌɹiːˈfɔːm/ reforms n
μεταρρύθμιση αναμόρφωση
The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it

reform school reform schools n
αναμορφωτήριο
(dated) A penal institution for juveniles, especially males.

reformation /ˌɹɛfəˈmeɪʃn̩/ /ˌɹɛfɚˈmeɪʃn̩/ reformations n
μεταρρύθμιση
An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.

refound v
αναθεμελιώνω
(transitive) To found again; to reestablish.

refraction /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ refractions n
διάθλαση
(physics) The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ more refractory most refractory adj
ανυπότακτος
Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
δύστηκτος πυρίμαχος
Not affected by great heat.
ανθεκτικός δυσίατος
(medicine) Difficult to treat.

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ refractories n
πυρίμαχος
A material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ refrains n
επωδός
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ v
ανανεώνω
(transitive) To renew or revitalize.
(computing, ambitransitive) To reload (a document, especially a webpage) and show any new changes.
(computing, ambitransitive) To cause (a web browser or similar software) to refresh its display.
To perform the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.

refreshment /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ.mənt/ refreshments n
αναψυκτικό
(usually, countable, usually, plural) That which refreshes, such as a light snack or drink.

refrigerator /ɹəˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ refrigerators n
ψυγείο
A household appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːd͡ʒ/ refuges n
καταφύγιο υπόθαλψη
A state of safety, protection or shelter.
καταφύγιο άσυλο
A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
άσυλο προστασία
Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort.

refugee /ɹɛfjʊˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/ refugees n
πρόσφυγας
A person seeking refuge in a foreign country out of fear of political persecution or the prospect of such persecution in their home country, i.e., a person seeking political asylum.
A person seeking refuge due to a natural disaster, war, etc.
A person formally granted political or economic asylum by a country other than their home country.

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ refunds n
επιστροφή χρημάτων
An amount of money returned.

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ v
επιστρέφω χρήματα
(transitive) To return (money) to (someone); to reimburse.

refurbish /ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ /ɹiːˈfɜːbɪʃ/ v
ανακαινίζω
(transitive) To rebuild or replenish with all new material; to restore to original (or better) working order and appearance.

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
απορρίματα
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.

refuse /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ v
αρνούμαι
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
(intransitive) To decline a request or demand, forbear; to withhold permission.

refusenik /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈfjuznɪk/ /ɹɪˈfjuːznɪk/ refuseniks n
αρνήτρια αρνητής
(by extension, informal) A person who refuses to do something, usually as a protest; for example, one who refuses conscription or vaccination.

refutable adj
αναιρέσιμος
Able to be refuted, or shown to be false.

refutation refutations n
αναίρεση ανασκευή
An act of refuting or disproving; the disproving of an argument, opinion, testimony, doctrine or theory by argument or countervailing proof; evidence of falseness.

refute /ɹəˈfjut/ /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
ανασκευάζω αντικρούω
(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
διαψεύδω
(transitive, proscribed) To deny the truth or correctness of (something).

regal /ˈɹiːɡəl/ regals n
ρεγκάλ
(musical instruments) A small, portable organ whose sound is produced by brass beating reeds without amplifying resonators. Its tone is keen and rich in harmonics. The regal was common in the 16th and 17th centuries, and has been revived for the performance of music from those times.

regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/ n
χαιρετισμούς
A greeting at the end of a letter or e-mail communication.

regasification n
επαναεριοποίηση
The process of converting liquefied natural gas (LNG) at −162 °C (−260 °F) temperature back to natural gas at atmospheric temperature. It consists in the evaporation of liquified natural gas after transport (by ship) to a distribution terminal

regenerate /ɹiːˈd͡ʒɛnəɹeɪt/ v
αναδημιουργώ
(transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
αναγεννώ
(transitive, biology) To replace lost or damaged tissue.

regeneration regenerations n
αναδημιουργία
Rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal; revitalisation.

regent /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənt/ regents n
αντιβασιλέας
One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled. [from 15th c.]

reggae /ˈɹɛɡeɪ/ n
ρέγκε
(Rastafari, music genre) A music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s and is heavily associated with Rastafarianism, featuring a heavy bass line and percussive rhythm guitar on the offbeat, often with close vocal harmonies.

reggaeton /rɛɡeɪˈtɒn/ /rɛɡeɪˈtəʊn/ n
ρεγκετόν
A style of Latin American popular music, originally developing from reggae in Panama but now more of a type of hip hop-dance music mainly associated with Puerto Rico.

regicidal adj
βασιλοκτονικός
Of or pertaining to regicide.

regicide /ˈɹɛd͡ʒəsaɪd/ regicides n
βασιλοκτονία
The killing of a king.
βασιλοκτόνος
One who kills a king. [from 1540s]

regime /ɹeɪˈʒiːm/ /ɹəˈʒiːm/ /ˈɹeɪʒiːm/ regimes n
διοίκηση σύστημα
Mode of rule or management.
καθεστώς πολίτευμα
A form of government, or the government in power, particularly an authoritarian or totalitarian one.

regime change regime changes n
αλλαγή καθεστώτος
(politics) The overthrow of a government that is considered an illegitimate regime by means of external force (especially military might), and its replacement with a new government according to the concept of political legitimacy promoted by that force.

regimen /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪ.mən/ regimens regimina n
σχήμα
(medicine) Any regulation or remedy which is intended to produce beneficial effects by gradual operation.

regiment /ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪmənt/ regiments n
σύνταγμα
(military) A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units; now specifically, usually composed of two or more battalions. [from 16th c.]

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒən/ [ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩] regions n
περιοχή
Any considerable and connected part of a space or surface; specifically, a tract of land or sea of considerable but indefinite extent; a country; a district; in a broad sense, a place without special reference to location or extent but viewed as an entity for geographical, social or cultural reasons.

regional /ˈɹiːd͡ʒnəl/ /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəl/ adj
τοπικός
Of, or pertaining to, a specific region or district.

regional lockout regional lockouts n
περιφερειακή ανταπεργία
(video games, DVD) The programming practice, code, or chip used to prevent the playing of imported media on a domestically marketed device.

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ registers n
μητρώο
A formal recording of names, events, transactions, etc.
A book of such entries.
εγγραφή καταχώριση
An entry in such a book.
The act of registering.
καταχωρητής έκταση εγγραφή καταχώριση
A certificate issued by the collector of customs of a port or district to the owner of a vessel, containing the description of a vessel, its name, ownership, and other material facts. It is kept on board the vessel, to be used as evidence of nationality or as a muniment of title.
καταχωρητής
A device that automatically records a quantity.
(computing) A small unit of very fast memory that is directly accessible to the central processing unit, and is mostly used to store inputs, outputs, or intermediate results of computations.

register /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
εγγράφομαι εγγράφω καταχωρώ
(transitive) To enter in a register; to enlist.
εγγράφομαι
(transitive) To sign-up, especially to vote.
καταγράφω
(transitive) To record, especially in writing.
δείχνω εξωτερικεύω μαρτυρώ
(transitive) To express outward signs.
αναγράφω
(transitive, mail) To record officially and handle specially.
εγγράφω καταγράφω
(intransitive) To place one's name, or have one's name placed in a register.

register office register offices n
ληξιαρχείο
(British) The local office in which births, marriages and deaths are registered, and in which civil marriages are conducted and recorded.

registered mail registered mails n
συστημένο ταχυδρομείο
A special type of mail that provides more control than regular mail.

regress /ɹɪˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈɹiːˌɡɹɛs/ v
υποστρέφω
(intransitive) To move backwards to an earlier stage; to devolve.

regression /ɹiːˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɹəˈɡɹeʃ.ən/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ regressions n
οπισθοδρόμηση υποστροφή υποχώρηση
An action of regressing, a return to a previous state.
απόκλιση
(statistics) An analytic method to measure the association of one or more independent variables with a dependent variable.

regressive assimilation regressive assimilations n
προληπτική αφομοίωση υποχωρητική αφομοίωση
(phonetics, phonology) An assimilation whereby a sound becomes more like the following sound.

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ regrets n
λύπη
Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.
(decision theory) The amount of avoidable loss that results from choosing the wrong action.

regret /ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹəˈɡɹɛt/ /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
λυπούμαι μετανιώνω
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.

regretful more regretful most regretful adj
μετανιωμένος περίλυπος
Full of feelings of regret, indulging in regrets.

regroup /ɹiːˈɡɹuːp/ /ˈɹiːɡɹuːp/ v
ανασυγκροτώ
(intransitive) To pause and get organized again.

regular /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ/ [ˈɹɛɡ.jɪ̈.lɚ] [ˈɹɛɡ.l̩ɚ] more regular most regular adj
συχνή συχνό συχνός
Having a constant pattern; showing evenness of form or appearance. [from 15th c.]
Happening at constant (especially short) intervals. [from 17th c.]
ομαλός κανονικός
(grammar, of a verb, plural, etc) Following a set or common pattern; according to the normal rules of a given language. [from 17th c.]
κανονικός κανονική κανονικό κοινή κοινό κοινός
(chiefly, US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard. [from 17th c.]

regular expression regular expressions n
κανονική έκφραση
(comptheory) A concise description of a regular formal language with notations for concatenation, alternation, and iteration (repetition) of subexpressions.

regular verb regular verbs n
κανονικό ρήμα
(grammar) A verb which conjugates regularly. In English, a verb which uses an -ed suffix to form its past participle.

regularly /ˈɹɛɡjəli/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊləli/ more regularly most regularly adv
τακτικά
With constant frequency or pattern.

regulation /ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ regulations n
κανονισμός ρύθμιση
(uncountable) The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.
κανονισμός
(countable) A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.
(European Union law) A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law.

regurgitate /ɹɪˈɡɝd͡ʒəˌteɪt/ regurgitates n
αναμασώ αναμηρυκάζω κάνω εμετό
Something regurgitated; regurgitated matter.

rehabilitation /ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃn̩] rehabilitations n
αποκατάσταση
The process of rehabilitating somebody or something.

rehearsal /ɹɪˈhɜːsl̩/ /ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/ rehearsals n
δοκιμή πρόβα άσκηση εξάσκηση
The practicing of something which is to be performed before an audience, usually to test or improve the interaction between several participating people, or to allow technical adjustments with respect to staging to be done.

rehearse /ɹɪˈhɝs/ [ɹɪˈhɜːs] v
ξαναλέω
(transitive) To repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite.
αφηγούμαι
(transitive) To narrate; to relate; to tell.

reheat v
αναθερμαίνω
(transitive) To heat something after it has cooled off, especially previously cooked food (also in figurative senses).

reification /ˌɹeɪəfəˈkeɪʃən/ reifications n
υποστατοποίηση
The consideration of an abstract thing as if it were concrete, or of an inanimate object as if it were living.

rein /ɹeɪn/ reins n
ηνίο
A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.

reincarnation /ˌɹiːɪŋkɑː(ɹ)ˈneɪʃən/ reincarnations n
μετενσάρκωση
A rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.
A new, considerably improved, version.

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ reindeer reindeers n
τάρανδος
(plural: reindeer) Any Arctic and subarctic-dwelling deer of the species Rangifer tarandus, with a number of subspecies.

reinforce /ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfoːs/ /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
ενισχύω
(transitive) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

reinforced more reinforced most reinforced adj
ενισχυμένος
Having been or containing reinforcement.

reinforced concrete reinforced concretes n
οπλισμένο σκυρόδεμα
A building material made from Portland cement concrete with a matrix of steel bars or wires (rebars) to increase its tensile strength.

reinsurance reinsurances n
αντασφάλεια
(business, insurance) Insurance purchased by insurance companies that spreads the risk associated with selling insurance around so the danger of one large monetary loss is minimized.

reinsurer reinsurers n
αντασφαλιστής
(insurance) A provider of reinsurance.

rejection /ɹəˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ rejections n
απάρνηση
The act of rejecting.

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
αγάλλομαι
(intransitive) To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy. [from 14th c.]

rejuvenate /ɹiːˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ /ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːvəneɪt/ v
ξανανιώνω
To render young again.

rejuvenation rejuvenations n
αναζωογόνηση
The process of rendering young again.

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ /ˈɹiːˌlæps/ v
υποτροπιάζω
(intransitive, medicine, of a disease) To recur; to worsen, be aggravated (after a period of improvement).

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ more related most related adj
συγγενικός
Standing in relation or connection.

relational more relational most relational adj
σχεσιακός
(databases) Of a database technology using tables and adhering to Codd’s 12 rules.

relational model relational models n
σχεσιακό μοντέλο
(databases) A database model that is based on first-order predicate logic.

relational operator relational operators n
σχεσιακός τελεστής

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃənˌʃɪp/ [ɹɪˈleɪ.ʃn̩ˌʃɪp] relationships n
σχέση
Connection or association; the condition of being related.
A romantic or sexual involvement.
συγγένεια
Kinship; being related by blood or marriage.

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adj
σχετικός συγκριτικός
Connected to or depending on something else; comparative.

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] relatives n
συγγενής οικείος
Someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; someone in the same family.

relative superlative relative superlatives n
σχετικό υπερθετικό
(grammar) In Greek: one of the degrees of comparison of an adjective, the equivalent in English of the superlative, similar to the comparative superlative used in Spanish. Compare with absolute superlative.

relatively /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ [tʰ] [ɾ] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv.li] [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adv
σχετικά
In a relative manner; with reference to environment or competition; contextually or comparatively.
(sometimes, proscribed) Somewhat; fairly.

relativity /ɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌɹɛləˈtɪvɪti/ [-ɾi] relativities n
σχετικότητα
(uncountable, physics) Short for principle of relativity (“the principle that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers”).

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
χαλαρώνω
(transitive) To calm down.

relaxation /ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/ /ˌɹɪlækˈseɪʃən/ relaxations n
χαλάρωση χαλάρωμα
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ relays n
σκυταλοδρομία
(athletics) A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. The most common events are 4×100 meter and 4×400 meter competitions. [from 19th c.]
ηλεκτρονόμος
(electronics) An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current. [from 19th c.]

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ v
αναμεταδίδω μεταβιβάζω
(transitive) To pass on or transfer (information). [from 19th c.]
αντικαθιστώ
(transitive, now, _, rare) To place (people or horses) in relays, such that one can take over from another. [from 18th c.]

release /ɹiˈliːs/ /ɹəˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ releases n
έκδοση
(software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.
απελευθέρωση ελευθέρωση
That which is released, untied or let go.

relevance /ˈɹɛl.ə.vən(t)s/ /ˈɹɛl.ɪ.vən(t)s/ relevances n
συνάφεια σχέση
The property or state of being relevant or pertinent.

reliability reliabilities n
αξιοπιστία
The quality of being reliable, dependable, or trustworthy.

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ more reliable most reliable adj
αξιόπιστος
Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy

relic /ˈɹɛlɪk/ relics n
απομεινάρι
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
ενθύμιο
Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
κειμήλιο λείψανο
(religion) A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.

relict /ˈɹɛlɪkt/ relicts n
λείψανο
(formal) Something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic.

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ reliefs n
ανακούφιση
The removal of stress or discomfort.
ανάγλυφο
(uncountable) A method of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.
The difference of elevations on a surface.
(heraldry) The supposed projection of a charge from the surface of a field, indicated by shading on the sinister and lower sides.

religion /ɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒən/ religions n
θρησκεία Θρησκεία
(uncountable) Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪd͡ʒ.əs/ more religious most religious adj
θρήσκος θρησκευτικός
Belonging or pertaining to a religious order or religious congregation.

reliquary /ˈɹɛlɪkwəɹi/ /ˈɹɛlɪkwɛɹi/ reliquaries n
λειψανοθήκη
A container to hold or display religious relics.

reload /ɹiːˈləʊd/ /ˈɹiːləʊd/ v
αναγομώνω
(firearms) To load a gun again; or recharge a used cartridge.

reluctance /ɹɪˈlʌktəns/ reluctances n
επιφυλακτικότητα
Unwillingness to do something.

reluctantly /ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ more reluctantly most reluctantly adv
διστακτικά
In a reluctant or hesitant manner.

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
παραμένω
To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.

remainder /ɹəˈmeɪndə/ /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/ /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/ adj
υπόλοιπος
Remaining.

remainder /ɹəˈmeɪndə/ /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/ /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/ remainders n
υπόλοιπο
A part or parts remaining after some has/have been removed or already occurred.
(mathematics) The amount left over after subtracting the divisor as many times as possible from the dividend without producing a negative result. If n (dividend) and d (divisor) are integers, then n can always be expressed in the form n = dq + r, where q (quotient) and r (remainder) are also integers and 0 ≤ r &#60; d.
(mathematics) The number left over after a simple subtraction

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ remakes n
ριμέικ
A new, especially updated, version of a film, video game, etc.

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ remedies n
γιατρικό
A medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease.

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ v
γιατρεύω
(transitive) To provide or serve as a remedy for.

remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɛmbɚ/ /ˈɹɪmbɚ/ v
θυμάμαι
To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
To memorize; to put something into memory.

remilitarization remilitarizations n
επαναστρατιωτικοποίηση

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ /ɹɪˈmaɪnd/ v
θυμίζω
(transitive) To cause one to experience a memory (of someone or something); to bring to the notice or consideration (of a person).

reminder /ɹɪˈmaɪn.də/ /ɹɪˈmaɪn.dɚ/ reminders n
υπενθύμιση
Someone or something that reminds.

reminisce /ˌɹɛm.əˈnɪs/ v
αναπολώ
(intransitive) To recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically.

reminiscence /ˌɹɛm.əˈnɪs.əns/ reminiscences n
ανάμνηση
An act of remembering long-past experiences, especially positive or pleasant ones, often fondly.
A mental image thus remembered.

remission /ɹəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɹɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ remissions n
απαλλαγή
ύφεση
A lessening of amount due, as in either money or work, or intensity of a thing.

remittance /ɹɪˈmɪtəns/ remittances n
έμβασμα
Money which is sent to someone, typically to someone in another country.

remix /ɹiˈmɪks/ /ˈɹiˌmɪks/ remixes n
διασκευή
(music) A rearrangement of an older piece of music, possibly including various cosmetic changes.

remnant /ˈɹɛmnənt/ remnants n
ρετάλι
The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt.

remonstrate /ˈɹɛ.mən.stɹeɪt/ v
διαμαρτύρομαι
(transitive, often with an object consisting of direct speech or a clause beginning with that) To state or plead as an objection, formal protest, or expression of disapproval.
To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ remorses n
ενοχή τύψη
A feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning.

remote [ɹəˈməʊt] [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] [ˌɹiːˈməʊt] remotes n
τηλεχειριστήριο
Ellipsis of remote control.

remote control remote controls n
τηλεχειριστήριο
(countable) A device used to operate an appliance (such as a television, vehicle, or mechanical toy) from a short distance away.

remote sensing n
τηλεανίχνευση τηλεπισκόπηση
(science) The capability to gain information about an object without coming in direct contact with it, for example via satellite imaging or thermal imaging.

remotely /ɹɪˈmoʊtli/ more remotely most remotely adv
ελάχιστα
At a distance, far away.

removable adj
αφαιρέσιμος αφαιρετός μετακινητός
Able to be removed.

removal van removal vans n
κινούμενο φορτηγό
(UK) An enclosed vehicle which is used for moving furniture and other belongings when moving house.

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
βγάζω
(transitive) To move from one place to another, especially to take away.

render /ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ renders n
απόδοση
(computer graphics) A digital image produced by rendering a model.

render /ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ v
αποδίδω
(transitive, computer graphics) To transform (a model) into a display on the screen or other media.

rendezvous /ˈɹɑndeɪ̯ˌvu/ /ˈɹɑndəˌvu/ /ˈɹɒndeɪ̯ˌvuː/ /ˈɹɒndɪˌvuː/ rendezvous rendezvouses n
ραντεβού
A meeting or date.

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ renegades n
αντάρτης αντάρτισσα εκτός νόμου
An outlaw or rebel.
αποστάτης αποστάτισσα αποστάτρια αρνησίθρησκος εξωμότης
A disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause, religion, political party, friend, etc.

renege /ɹiː-/ /ɹɪˈneɪɡ/ /ɹɪˈniːɡ/ /ɹɪˈnɛɡ/ /ɹɪˈnɪɡ/ v
αθετώ
(intransitive) To break a promise or commitment; to go back on one's word.

renew /ɹɪˈnjuː/ /ɹɪˈnu/ v
ανανεώνω
(transitive) To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition. [from 14thc.]

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ rennets n
πυτιά
An enzyme used as the first step in making cheese, to curdle the milk and coagulate the casein in it, derived by soaking the fourth stomach of a milk-fed calf in brine.

renovate /ˈɹɛnəveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəʊveɪt/ /ˈɹɛnəˌveɪt/ v
ανακαινίζω
(transitive) To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again.

renown /ɹɪˈnaʊn/ renowns n
φήμη δόξα
Fame; celebrity; wide recognition.

rent /ɹɛnt/ rents n
ενοίκιο
A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to lease a property.
σχίσιμο
A tear or rip in some surface.
ενοίκιο μίσθωμα
A similar payment for the use of a product, equipment or a service.

rent /ɹɛnt/ v
ενοικιάζω
(transitive) To take a lease of premises in exchange for rent.
(transitive) To obtain or have temporary possession of an object (e.g. a movie) in exchange for money.
μισθώνω
(transitive, informal) To grant a lease in return for rent.

renunciation renunciations n
απάρνηση αποκύρηξη
The act of rejecting or renouncing something as invalid.
αποκύρηξη
The resignation of an ecclesiastical office.

reorganization reorganizations n
αναδιοργάνωση
The act or process of rearranging. See reorganize.
The end result of such an act.

reorganize v
ανασυντάσσω
(transitive) to organize something again, or in a different manner

reorientation reorientations n
αναπροσανατολισμός
The act of changing the direction of something.

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ repairs n
επιδιόρθωση επισκευή
The act of repairing something.

repair /ɹəˈpɛɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
επισκευάζω επιδιορθώνω
To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.

reparable /ˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ more reparable most reparable adj
επισκευάσιμος
Able to be repaired.

reparation /ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ reparations n
αποζημίωση επανόρθωση
(usually, in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to compensate for past transgression(s).
αποκατάσταση επιδιόρθωση
(archaic) The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired.

repatriate /ɹiːˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɹiːˈpæ.tɹi.eɪt/ repatriates n
επαναπατρισμένος
A person who has returned to their country of origin or whose original citizenship has been restored.

repatriate /ɹiːˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ /ɹiːˈpæ.tɹi.eɪt/ v
επαναπατρίζω
(transitive) To restore (a person) to their own country.
(transitive) To return or restore (artworks, museum exhibits, etc.) to their country of origin.

repeat /ɹɪˈpit/ /ɹɪˈpiːt/ /ˈɹi.pit/ v
επαναλαμβάνω
(transitive) To do or say again (and again).

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ more repeated most repeated adj
αλλεπάλληλος
Having been said or done again.

repechage /ɹəˌpɛʃˈɑʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˈɹɛp.ɪ.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ repechages n
ρεπεσάζ
(sports) A heat (as in rowing or fencing) in which the best competitors who have lost in a previous round compete for a place or places yet left in the next round.

repent /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ v
μετανιώνω μετανοώ
(intransitive) To feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".

repentance /ɹɪˈpɛntəns/ repentances n
μεταμέλεια μετάνοια
The condition of being penitent.
μεταμέλεια
A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

repentant /ɹəˈpɛtənt/ more repentant most repentant adj
μετανιωμένος
Feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing.

repercussion /ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹɛ.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ repercussions n
αντίκτυπος επίπτωση
A consequence or ensuing result of some action.

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ repertoires n
ρεπερτόριο δραματολόγιο
A list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed and is prepared to perform or display.

repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/ [ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.n̩] repetitions n
επανάληψη απαντώ
The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.

repetitive /ɹɪˈpɛtɪtɪv/ more repetitive most repetitive adj
επαναληπτικός
Happening many times in a similar way; containing repetition; repeating.

rephrase v
αναδιατυπώνω
To say or write something with different wording.

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
ανατοποθετώ
(transitive) To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back
αντικαθιστώ
(transitive) To supply or substitute an equivalent for

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ replacements n
υποκατάστατος
αντικαταστάτης υποκατάστατο
A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.
αλλαγή αντικατάσταση υποκατάσταση
The act of replacing something.

replica /ˈɹɛplɪkə/ replicas repliche n
αντίγραφο
An exact copy.

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
απαντώ
(transitive, intransitive) To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ reports n
έκθεση αναφορά
A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).
εκπυρσοκρότηση
(firearms) The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.

reported speech n
πλάγιος λόγος
(grammar, narratology) A form of speech used to express what another has said, often involving a change in tense.

reporter /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpoətə/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtə/ reporters n
ρεπόρτερ δημοσιογράφος
A journalist who investigates, edits and reports news stories for newspapers, radio and television.

repose /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈpoʊz/ /ɹɪˈpəʊz/ reposes n
ανάπαυση
(uncountable) Temporary cessation from activity to rest and recover, especially in the form of sleep; rest; (countable) an instance of this; a break, a rest; a sleep.

repose /ɹi-/ /ɹəˈpoʊz/ /ɹɪˈpəʊz/ v
αναπαύω
(also, figurative) To lean or recline, sit down, or lie down to rest; to rest.

repository /ɹɪˈpɑ.zɪ.tɔ.ɹɪ/ /ɹɪˈpɒ.zɪ.t(ə.)ɹɪ/ repositories n
αποθήκη αποθετήριο
A location for storage, often for safety or preservation.
αποθετήριο
(computing) a storage location for files, such as downloadable software packages, or files in a source control system.
μυστικοσύμβουλος
(figurative) A person to whom a secret is entrusted.

reprehensible more reprehensible most reprehensible adj
αξιοκατάκριτος αξιόμεμπτος κατακριτέος
Blameworthy, censurable, guilty.
αξιόμεμπτος κατακριτέος
Deserving of reprehension.

representation /ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/ representations n
αναπαράσταση
That which represents something else.
A figure, image or idea that substitutes reality.
παράσταση
A theatrical performance.

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/ representatives n
βουλευτής
(US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
εκπρόσωπος αντιπρόσωπος
One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
πλασιέ
A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman. [from 20th c.]

repression repressions n
καταστολή
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.

reprimand /ɹɛpɹɪˈmɑːnd/ /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈmænd/ reprimands n
επίπληξη
A severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ reproaches n
επίπληξη
A mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ more reprobate most reprobate adj
φαύλος
Immoral, having no religious or principled character.

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbeɪt/ v
καταδικάζω
To have strong disapproval of something; to reprove; to condemn.
απορρίπτω
To refuse, set aside.

reproduction /ˌɹiːpɹəˈdʌkʃən/ reproductions n
αναπαραγωγή
The act of reproducing new individuals biologically.
αντίγραφο
A copy of something, as in a piece of art; a duplicate.

reproductive system n
αναπαραγωγικό σύστημα
(anatomy) The system of organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of reproduction.

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ reptiles n
ερπετό
(strictly) A cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia; an amniote that is neither a synapsid nor a bird; excludes amphibians. [from 19th c.]

reptilelike more reptilelike most reptilelike adj
ερπετοειδής
Like or resembling a reptile.

republic /ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ republics n
δημοκρατία
A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.
(archaic) A state, which may or may not be a monarchy, in which the executive and legislative branches of government are separate.
One of the subdivisions constituting Russia. See oblast.

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ more republican most republican adj
δημοκρατικός ρεπουμπλικάνος
Advocating or supporting a republic as a form of government, advocating or supporting republicanism. [from 17th c.]

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ republicans n
ρεπουμπλικάνος ρεπουμπλικάνα
Someone who favors a republic as a form of government. [from 17th c.]

republicanism republicanisms n
ρεπουμπλικανισμός
The political ideology of being a citizen in a state as a republic under which the people hold popular sovereignty.

repudiate /ɹəˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ /ɹɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ v
αποκηρύσσω
(transitive) To reject the truth or validity of; to deny.
απορρίπτω
(transitive) To refuse to have any relation to; to disown.

repulsion repulsions n
απώθηση
The act of repelling or the condition of being repelled.

repurchase repurchases n
επαναγορά
The act of repurchasing.

repurchase v
επαναγοράζω
To buy back or again; to regain by purchase.

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ reputations n
φήμη
What somebody is known for.

repute /ɹɪˈpjuːt/ reputes n
φήμη
Reputation, especially a good reputation.

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ requests n
αίτηση αίτημα
Act of requesting (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).
αίτημα
(networking) A message sent over a network to a server.

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
ζητώ
(transitive, or, with a subjunctive clause) To ask for (something).
(transitive) To ask (somebody) to do something.

requiem /ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ /ˈɹɛ.kwi.ɛm/ requiems n
μνημόσυνο
A mass (especially Catholic) to honor and remember a dead person.

requiescat in pace phraseologicalUnit
αναπαύσου εν ειρήνη
May he/she rest in peace.

require /ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪɹ/ v
χρειάζομαι
Naturally to demand (something) as indispensable; to need, to call for as necessary. [from 15th c.]

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ rescues n
διάσωση σωτηρία
An act or episode of rescuing, saving.

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ v
σώζω διασώζω
To save from any violence, danger or evil.

rescuer /ˈɹɛskjuːə(ɹ)/ rescuers n
διασώστης λυτρωτής σωτήρ σωτήρας
A person who rescues someone or something.

research /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ researches n
έρευνα
(uncountable, countable, _, in some dialects) Diligent inquiry or examination to seek or revise facts, principles, theories, applications, etc. (that are currently available, or that are familiar to one's self).

research /ɹiˈsɝt͡ʃ/ /ɹɪˈsɜːt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiˌsɝt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜːt͡ʃ/ v
ερευνώ
(intransitive) To make an extensive investigation into.

researcher /ɹiˈsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɹɪˈsɜː.t͡ʃə/ /ˈɹiˌsɝ.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈɹiː.sɜː.t͡ʃə/ researchers n
ερευνητής
One who researches.

resell /ɹiːˈsɛl/ v
μεταπουλώ
To sell again.

reseller resellers n
μεταπράτης μεταπωλητής
A company or individual that purchases goods or services with the intention of reselling them rather than consuming or using them.

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
μοιάζω
(transitive) To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

resent /ɹiˈzɛnt/ /ɹɪˈzɛnt/ v
μνησικακώ
(transitive) To express displeasure or indignation at.

resentful /ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/ more resentful most resentful adj
μνησίκακος
Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.

resentment /ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/ resentments n
αγανάκτηση δυσαρέσκεια κακοφανισμός
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ reservations n
επιφύλαξη
(often, in the plural) A limiting qualification regarding certainty; a doubt.
κράτηση
An arrangement by which accommodation or transport arrangements are secured in advance.

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ reserves n
επιφύλαξη
The act of reserving or keeping back; reservation; exception.
αποθεματικό
(finance, insurance) Funds kept on hand to meet planned or unplanned financial requirements.

reserved /ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ more reserved most reserved adj
ρεζερβέ
(not comparable) Set aside for a particular person or purpose.

reserved word reserved words n
δεσμευμένη λέξη
(programming) A string of characters that is a verb, command, or other part of a programming language, and therefore cannot be used as the name of a variable, constant, function, or procedure.

reservist reservists n
έφεδρη έφεδρος
A soldier who is assigned as reserved; after training, no longer in full active duty.

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vɔɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ reservoirs n
δεξαμενή
A place where anything is kept in store.
υδροταμιευτήρας
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ v
επαναφέρω επανεκκινώ
To set back to the initial state.
επαναρυθμίζω
(transitive) To adjust; to set or position differently.

reside /ɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
μένω
To dwell permanently or for a considerable time; to have a settled abode for a time; to remain for a long time.

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ residences n
κατοικία
The place where one lives (resides); one's home.
A building or portion thereof used as a home, such as a house#Noun or an apartment#Noun therein.
έδρα
The place where a corporation is established.

residence permit residence permits n
άδεια παραμονής
The right to legally reside in a country.

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ residents n
κάτοικος ένοικος
A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.
ειδικευόμενος γιατρός
A physician receiving specialized medical training.

residual /ɹə-/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd.jʊəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.u.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ə.wəl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.ʊəl/ adj
υπολειμματικός
Of, relating to, or remaining as a residue; left over.

residue /ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/ /ˈɹɛzɪduː/ residues n
υπόλοιπο
Whatever remains after something else has been removed.

resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ v
παραιτούμαι
(transitive, or, intransitive) To quit (a job or position). [from 14th c.]

resignation /ˌɹɛz.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ resignations n
παραίτηση
The act of resigning.
A written or oral declaration that one resigns.
εγκαρτέρηση
An uncomplaining acceptance of something undesirable but unavoidable.

resilience /ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/ resiliences n
ανθεκτικότητα ψυχολογική αντοχή
(psychology, neuroscience) The mental ability to recover quickly from depression, illness or misfortune.
ελαστικότητα επαναπροσαρμοστικότητα επανατακτικότητα
(physics) The physical property of material that can resume its shape after being stretched or deformed; elasticity.
ανακαμψιμότητα
The positive capacity of an organizational system or company to adapt and return to equilibrium after a crisis, failure or any kind of disruption, including: an outage, natural disasters, man-made disasters, terrorism, or similar (particularly IT systems, archives).

resilient /ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/ more resilient most resilient adj
εύκαμπτος ανθεκτικός ελαστικός
Returning quickly to original shape after force is applied; elastic. (of objects or substances)

resist /ɹəˈzɪst/ /ɹɪˈzɪst/ v
αντιστέκομαι ανθίσταμαι
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
αντιστέκομαι εναντιώνομαι
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ resistances n
αντίσταση
The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.
(physics) A force that tends to oppose motion.
An underground organisation engaged in a struggle for liberation from forceful occupation; a resistance movement.

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ resistors n
αντιστασιακός
One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army.
αντίσταση αντιστάτης
(electronics) An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it.

resoluteness resolutenesses n
αποφασιστικότητα
The state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution.

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ resolutions n
απόφαση
A statement of intent, a vow
απόφαση ψήφισμα
A formal statement adopted by an assembly, or during any other formal meeting.

resonance /ˈɹɛzənəns/ resonances n
αντήχηση
(countable) A resonant sound, echo, or reverberation, such as that produced by blowing over the top of a bottle.
απήχηση
(astronomy) An influence of the gravitational forces of one orbiting object on the orbit of another, causing periodic perturbations.

resonant /ˈɹɛzənənt/ more resonant most resonant adj
αντηχητικός
Resounding, echoing.

resort /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈzɔːt/ resorts n
εντευκτήριο θέρετρο
A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.
καταφύγιο
Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety).

resort /ɹɪˈzɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈzɔːt/ v
καταφεύγω προσφεύγω
(intransitive) To have recourse (to), now especially from necessity or frustration.

resort /ˌɹiːˈsɔ(ɹ)t/ v
επαναταξινομώ
(transitive, intransitive) To repeat a sorting process; sort again.

resound /ˌɹiˈsaʊnd/ /ˌɹiːˈsaʊnd/ v
αντιλαλώ
(transitive) To echo or repeat (a sound).

resounding /ɹɪˈzaʊn.dɪŋ/ more resounding most resounding adj
αντηχητικός
Having a deep, rich sound; mellow and resonant.

resource /ɹɪˈso(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ɹɪˈzo(ː)ɹs/ /ɹɪˈzoəs/ /ɹɪˈzɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ /ˈɹiːsoəs/ /ˈɹiːsɔːs/ resources n
πόροι
Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

resourceful more resourceful most resourceful adj
επινοητικός πολυμήχανος
Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.

resourcefulness resourcefulnesses n
επινοητικότητα ευρηματικότητα
The ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems.

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ respects n
σεβασμός
(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
(countable) a particular aspect, feature or detail of something
σέβη
(uncountable, always plural) Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
σέβομαι
To have respect for.
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

respectably more respectably most respectably adv
αξιοσέβαστα
In a respectable manner; so as to gain respect.

respective /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ adj
αντίστοιχος
Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

respectively /ɹɪˈspɛktɪvli/ more respectively most respectively adv
αντιστοίχως
In a relative manner; often used when comparing array lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.

respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ respirations n
αναπνοή
The process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing, breath.
Any similar process in an organism that lacks lungs that exchanges gases with its environment.
The process by which cells obtain chemical energy by the consumption of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide.

respiratory distress n
αναπνευστική δυσχέρεια
(medicine) The quality and symptom of having a heightened level of carbon dioxide in the blood stream; hypoxia.

resplendent /ɹɪˈsplɛn.dənt/ more resplendent most resplendent adj
αστραφτερός
Shiny and colourful, and thus pleasing to the eye.

respond /ɹəˈspɑnd/ /ɹəˈspɒnd/ /ɹɪˈspɑnd/ /ɹɪˈspɒnd/ v
απαντώ
(intransitive) To act in return; to carry out an action or in return to a force or stimulus; to do something in response.
ανταποκρίνομαι
(transitive) To satisfy; to answer.

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ [ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi] responsibilities n
ευθύνη
The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.
ευθύνη υπευθυνότητα υποχρέωση
A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbəl/ [ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩] [ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩] more responsible most responsible adj
υπεύθυνος
(postpositive, followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.

responsive /ɹɪˈspɑn.sɪv/ /ɹɪˈspɒn.sɪv/ more responsive most responsive adj
αποκριτικός
answering, replying or responding

rest /ɹɛst/ rests n
ανάπαυση
(uncountable, of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.
(euphemistic, uncountable) A final position after death.
ηρεμία
(uncountable) Peace; freedom from worry, anxiety, annoyances; tranquility.
ακινησία
(uncountable, of an object or concept) A state of inactivity; a state of little or no motion; a state of completion.
(physics, uncountable) Absence of motion.
παύση
(music, countable) A pause of a specified length in a piece of music.
(music, countable) A written symbol indicating such a pause in a musical score such as in sheet music.
βάση
(countable) Any object designed to be used to support something else.

rest /ɹɛst/ v
ακουμπώ
(intransitive) To be free from that which harasses or disturbs; be quiet or still; be undisturbed.
(transitive, intransitive, reflexive) To lean, lie, or lay.
ξεκουράζομαι αναπαύομαι ξεκουράζω
(intransitive, transitive, reflexive, copulative) To be or to put into a state of rest.

rest day rest days n
ρέπο
A day spent resting from work or any other activity.

rest in peace v
αναπαύσου εν ειρήνη
A blessing or expression of hope that a deceased person is at peace.

rest on one's laurels v
αναπαύομαι στις δάφνες μου επαναπαύομαι στις δάφνες μου
(idiomatic) To rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further.

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˈɹiːˌstɑːt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ restarts n
επανεκκίνηση
The act of starting something again.

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˈɹiːˌstɑːt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ v
επανεκκινώ ξαναρχίζω
(ambitransitive) To start again.
επανεκκινώ
(computing) Synonym of reboot.

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒnt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹənt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ restaurants n
εστιατόριο
An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

restaurateur /ˌɹɛst(ə)ɹəˈtɜː/ restaurateurs n
εστιάτορας
The owner of a restaurant.

restless /ˈɹɛstləs/ /ˈɹɛstlɪs/ more restless most restless adj
ανήσυχος
Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.

restoration /ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/ restorations n
αναστήλωση αποκατάσταση επαναφορά
The process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.
παλινόρθωση
The return of a former monarchy or monarch to power, usually after having been forced to step down.

restore /ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ/ /ɹɪˈstoə/ /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ /ɹɪˈstɔː/ v
αποκαθιστώ επαναφέρω επιστρέφω
(transitive) To give or bring back (that which has been lost or taken); to bring back to the owner; to replace.

restorer restorers n
ανορθωτής
Something or someone that restores.

restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ restrictions n
περιορισμός
The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

restrictive /ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪv/ more restrictive most restrictive adj
περιοριστική
Confining, limiting, containing within defined bounds.

restructuring restructurings n
αναδιάρθρωση
A reorganization; an alteration of structure.

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ results n
αποτέλεσμα
That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ v
ξαναρχίζω
(transitive) To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on. [from 15th c.]

resurgence resurgences n
αναβίωση αναζωπύρωση επανεμφάνιση νέα απειλή
An instance of something resurging; a renewal of vigor or vitality.

resurgent more resurgent most resurgent adj
αναδυόμενος επανεμφανιζόμενος
Undergoing a resurgence; experiencing renewed vigor or vitality.
ογκούμενος
(astronomy) Of a celestial object, moving upwards relative to the horizon after a period of having moved downwards.

resurrect /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ v
ανασταίνω
(transitive) To raise from the dead, to bring life back to.
(intransitive) To rise from the dead; return to life.

resurrection /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃn̩/ /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ resurrections n
ανάσταση
The act of arising from the dead and becoming alive again.

resveratrol resveratrols n
ρεσβερατρόλη
(organic compound, biochemistry) A phenolic substance, 3,5,4'-trihydroxystilbene, a stilbenoid and phytoalexin, that is found in some fruits and nuts, and in red wine, and is reputed to have some beneficial properties for humans.

ret /ɹɛt/ adj
ε.α.
retired

ret /ɹɛt/ v
μουσκεύω
(transitive) To prepare (flax, hemp etc.) for further processing by soaking, which facilitates separation of fibers from the woody parts of the stem.

retable retables n
ντοσάλε
A table or shelf behind an altar, on which are placed images or holy objects.

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ [ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ] adj
λιανικός
Of or relating to the (actual or figurative) sale of goods or services directly to individuals.

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ [ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ] adv
λιανικά
Direct to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices.

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ [ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
λιανεμπόριο λιανική
(business) The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.

retard /ɹɪˈtɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹiːtɑː(ɹ)d/ retards n
βλαμμένος καθυστερημένος
(offensive, dated) A person with mental retardation.

reticence /-ɾə-/ /ˈɹɛtəs(ə)ns/ /ˈɹɛtɪs(ə)ns/ reticences n
εχεμύθεια
(uncountable, also, figuratively) Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner.
σιωπηλότητα
(uncountable) A silent and reserved nature.

reticle /ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ reticles n
σταυρόνημα
A grid, network, or crosshatch found in the eyepiece of various optical instruments to aid measurement or alignment

reticulum reticula reticulums n
δίκτυο
(zoology) The second compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant.

retina /ˈɹɛt.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ə.nə/ /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.nə/ retinae retinas retinæ n
αμφιβληστροειδής
(ophthalmology) The thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball that contains rods and cones sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

retinal /ˈɹɛt.əˌnæl/ /ˈɹɛt.əˌnɔl/ retinals n
ρετινάλη
(biochemistry, organic compound) A yellow to orange aldehyde derived from vitamin A that is formed from rhodopsin by the action of light and in combination with proteins forms the visual pigments of the retinal rods and cones.

retinitis n
αμφιβληστροειδίτιδα
(pathology) Inflammation of the retina

retinol retinols n
ρετινόλη
(organic compound, biochemistry) A fat-soluble carotenoid vitamin (vitamin A), present in fish oils and green vegetables, essential to normal vision and to bone development.

retire /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/ v
συνταξιοδοτούμαι
(intransitive) To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

retirement /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/ retirements n
συνταξιοδότηση
The state of having permanently left one's employment, now especially at reaching pensionable age; the portion of one's life after retiring from one's career. [from 17th c.]

retirement home retirement homes n
οίκος ευγηρίας
A multi-residence housing facility intended for the elderly.

retiring /ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/ adj
απομακρυσμένος
introverted, liking privacy and seclusion.

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ retorts n
αποστακτήρας
(chemistry) A flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.

retract /-ɹi/ /ɹəˈtɹækt/ /ɹɪˈtɹækt/ v
συμπτύσσω
To pull (something) back or back inside.
ανακαλώ
To take back or withdraw (something that has been said or written); to disavow, to repudiate.

retransmit v
αναμεταδίδω
To transmit again.

retreat /ɹiˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ retreats n
υποχώρηση
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

retreat /ɹiˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ v
αποτραβιέμαι
To withdraw military forces

retribution /ˌɹɛt.ɹɪ.ˈbju.ʃən/ retributions n
ανταπόδοση
Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

retrieve /ɹiˈtɹiːv/ /ɹəˈtɹiːv/ /ɹɪˈtɹiːv/ v
πίσω παίρνω
(transitive) To regain or get back something.
διορθώνω επανορθώνω
(transitive) To remedy or rectify something.

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹə.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ more retroflex most retroflex adj
ανάστροφο
(phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue is raised and bent backwards, so that the underside of the tongue approaches or touches the palate.
(phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.
(phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the blade of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.

retronym retronyms n
παλινώνυμο, αναβαπτιστής
(linguistics) A new word or phrase coined for an old object or concept whose original name has become used for something else or is no longer unique, or which did not originally have a specific name. [from 1980s]

retroperitoneal more retroperitoneal most retroperitoneal adj
οπισθοπεριτοναϊκός
Located behind the peritoneum.

retrospectivity n
αναδρομικότητα

retsina /ɹɛtˈsiːnə/ retsinas n
ρετσίνα
A Greek resinated white or rosé wine of a sort that has been produced for at least 2700 years.

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ returns n
επιστροφή
The act of returning.
An account, or formal report, of an action performed, of a duty discharged, of facts or statistics, etc.; especially, in the plural, a set of tabulated statistics prepared for general information.
επαναφορά
(computing) A carriage return character.

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
γυρίζω
(intransitive) To come or go back (to a place or person).
επιστρέφω
(transitive) To give something back to its original holder or owner.

return fire v
αντιπυροβολώ
(military) To shoot at the person from whom fire is being received

return ticket return tickets n
εισιτήριο μετ' επιστροφής
(travel) A ticket granting permission to travel to a place and return.

reunification reunifications n
επανένωση
The unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country.

reunite /ˌɹiːjuːˈnaɪt/ /ˌɹiːjʊˈnaɪt/ v
επανενώνω
(ambitransitive, reciprocal) To unite again.

revalidate v
επανεπικυρώνω
To validate again.

revalidation revalidations n
επανεπικύρωση
The act of revalidating

revanchism /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ revanchisms n
ρεβανσισμός
The political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory.

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
ρεβανσιστικός
Seeking revenge or otherwise advocating retaliation, especially against a nation which has previously defeated and humiliated the revanchist party in war. Originally referred to the French indignation over losing Alsace-Lorraine to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War.

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑnt͡ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ revanchists n
ρεβανσίστρια ρεβανσιστής
A revanchist person; occasionally, anyone seeking vengeance.

reveal /ɹəˈvil/ /ɹəˈviːl/ /ɹɪˈvil/ /ɹɪˈviːl/ [ɹɪˈvɪil] v
αποκαλύπτω
(transitive) To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

revealing /ɹəˈvilɪŋ/ /ɹəˈviːlɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈvilɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈviːlɪŋ/ more revealing most revealing adj
αποκαλυπτικός
Of clothing: allowing more than is usual to be seen.

reveille /ɹɪˈvæ.li/ /ˈɹɛ.və.li/ reveilles n
εγερτήριο
(military) The sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers.

revelation /ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ revelations n
αποκάλυψη
The act of revealing or disclosing.
(theology) A manifestation of divine truth.

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ revenges n
εκδίκηση
Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

revenge /ɹiˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹəˈvendʒ/ /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ /ɹɪˈvɛnd͡ʒ/ v
εκδικούμαι
(transitive) To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.

revenge is a dish best served cold proverb
η εκδίκηση είναι ένα πιάτο που τρώγεται κρύο
Revenge is best or most satisfying when delayed.

revenge porn n
εκδικητική πορνογραφία
(informal) Sexually explicit media of a person distributed online without the consent of the pictured individual, typically by a former partner or hacker, and often with the intent to humiliate the subject and damage his/her reputation.

revenue /ɹɪˈvɛnjuː/ /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ revenues n
έσοδο
The income returned by an investment.
εισόδημα
All income generated for some political entity's treasury by taxation and other means.
(accounting) The total sales; turnover.

revenue stamp revenue stamps n
χαρτόσημο
A stamp to be affixed as proof that the tax due on the marked product has been paid.

reverberate /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ).bəɹ.eɪt/ v
αντηχώ

revered /ɹɪˈvɪəd/ more revered most revered adj
σεβαστός σεπτός
respected or given reverence

reversal /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/ reversals n
αναστροφή
An instance of reversing.

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ /ɹɪˈvɝs/ reverses n
όπισθεν
The gear setting of an automobile that makes it travel backwards. [from 19th c.]

reverse Polish notation n
αντίστροφος πολωνικός συμβολισμός
(arithmetic) An arithmetic notation in which numbers precede the operators to be applied to them.

reverse engineering n
ανάστροφη μηχανίκευση
The process of analyzing the construction and operation of a product in order to manufacture a similar one.

reverse-engineer reverse-engineers n
ανάστροφος μηχανικός
A person who reverse-engineers products.

reversible /ɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪbəl/ adj
αναιρέσιμος αναστρέψιμος
Able to be reversed.

revert /ɹiˈvɝt/ /ɹɪˈvɜːt/ /ɹɪˈvɝt/ /ˈɹiˌvɝt/ /ˈɹiːˌvɜːt/ v
επαναφέρω
(transitive, now, rare) To turn back, or turn to the contrary; to reverse.

revise /ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/ v
αναθεωρώ
(obsolete) To look at again, to reflect on.

revision /riˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /rəˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ revisions n
αναθεώρηση
The action or process of reviewing, editing and amending.
αναθεώρηση διασκευή
(countable) A changed edition, or new version; a modification.

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ revisionisms n
αναθεωρητισμός ρεβιζιονισμός
(historiography) The advocacy of a revision of some accepted theory, doctrine or a view of historical events.

revitalise v
αναζωογονώ
To give new life, energy, activity or success to something.

revitalization revitalizations n
ανανέωση
The process of revitalizing.

revithosalata n
ρεβιθοσαλάτα
A Greek dip, similar to hummus, made with ground chickpeas and seasonings such as garlic, cumin, oil, and lemon juice.

revive /ɹɪˈvaɪv/ v
αναζωογονώ
(transitive) To return to life; to cause to recover life or strength; to cause to live anew, or to prevent from dying.

revocation /ˌɹɛvəˈkeɪʃən/ revocations n
ανάκληση
An act or instance of revoking.

revocatory adj
ανακλητικός
Of or pertaining to revocation; revocative; tending to revoke or recall.

revoke /rɪˈvəʊk/ /ɹɪˈvoʊk/ /ɹɪˈvəʊk/ v
ανακαλώ
(transitive) To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing.

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ revolts n
στάση
An act of revolting.

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ v
επαναστατώ
To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.

revolution /ˌɹɛv.əˈl(j)uː.ʃən/ revolutions n
επανάσταση
A political upheaval in a government or state characterized by great change.
The removal and replacement of a government, especially by sudden violent action.
A sudden, vast change in a situation, a discipline, or the way of thinking and behaving.
περιστροφή
Rotation: the turning of an object around an axis, one complete turn of an object during rotation.

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ more revolutionary most revolutionary adj
επαναστατικός
Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution
pertaining to something that portends of great change; overthrowing a standing mindset

revolutionary /-ˈljuː-/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ revolutionaries n
επαναστάτης επαναστάτρια
A revolutionist; a person who revolts.

revolve /ɹɪˈvɒlv/ v
περιστρέφομαι
(intransitive) To orbit a central point (especially of a celestial body). [from 17th c.]
περιστρέφομαι περιστρέφω σκέπτομαι
(transitive, now, rare) To ponder on; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. [from 15th c.]

revolver /ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ revolvers n
περίστροφο
(firearms) A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ rewards n
ανταμοιβή
Something of value given in return for an act.

reward /ɹiˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔɹd/ /ɹəˈwɔːd/ /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
αμείβω
(transitive) To give a reward to or for.

rewarm v
αναθερμαίνω
To warm again; to bring back to a state of warmth.

rhapsody /ˈɹæpsədi/ rhapsodies n
ραψωδία
(Ancient Greece, poetry, historical) An epic poem, or part of one, suitable for uninterrupted recitation.
(music) An instrumental composition of irregular form, often incorporating improvisation.

rhenium /ˈɹiːniəm/ rheniums n
ρήνιο
A metallic chemical element (symbol Re) with an atomic number of 75: a heavy, silvery-gray transition metal.

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ rhetorics n
ρητορική
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.

rhetorical /ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹəˈtɔɹɪkəl/ /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adj
ρητορικός
Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.

rhetorical device rhetorical devices n
μεταφορά
A phrase (set phrase or created phrase) that uses reduplication, onomatopoeia, or other phonetic markers that increase memorability and “musicality” (making rhetoric pleasing or entertaining).

rheum /ɹuːm/ /ɹɪu̯m/ rheums n
τσίμπλα
(uncountable) Thin or watery discharge of mucus or serum, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease. [from 14th c.]

rheumatology n
ρευματολογία
(medicine) The branch of medicine specializing in arthritis and other ailments of the joints.

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑs.ɚ.əs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒs.ə.ɹəs/ rhinoceri rhinoceroi rhinoceros rhinoceroses rhinocerosses rhinocerotes n
ρινόκερος ρινόκερως ριονκερώντος
Any of several large herbivorous ungulates native to Africa and Asia of the five extant species in the three extant genera in the family Rhinocerotidae, with thick, gray skin and one or two horns on their snouts.

rhinology n
ρινολογία
The scientific study of the nose

rhinoplasty rhinoplasties n
ρινοπλαστική
(medicine, surgery, uncountable) A type of plastic surgery that is used to improve the function (reconstructive surgery) or appearance (cosmetic surgery) of a person's nose.

rhinorrhea rhinorrheas n
ρινόρροια
(medicine) A persistent discharge of watery mucus from the nose; typical of the common cold.

rhizome /ˈɹaɪzoʊm/ rhizomes n
ρίζωμα
(botany) A horizontal, underground stem of some plants that sends out roots and shoots (scions) from its nodes.

rho /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ rhos n
ρο
The seventeenth letter of the Modern Greek and Classical alphabets and the nineteenth letter of Old and Ancient.

rhodium /ˈɹoʊdiəm/ rhodiums n
ρόδιο
A rare, hard, silvery-white, inert metallic chemical element (symbol Rh) with an atomic number of 45.

rhododendron /ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/ rhododendra rhododendrons n
ροδόδενδρο
Any of various flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, especially

rhombicosidodecahedron /ˌɹɑmbaɪˌkoʊsidoʊˌdɛkəˈhidɹə/ /ˌɹɑmbaɪˌkoʊsidoʊˌdɛkəˈhidɹən/ /ˌɹɑmbə-/ /ˌɹɒmbaɪˌkəʊsidəʊˌdɛkəˈhiːdɹə/ /ˌɹɒmbaɪˌkəʊsidəʊˌdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌɹɒmbɪ-/ rhombicosidodecahedra rhombicosidodecahedrons n
ρομβοεικοσιδωδεκάεδρο
(geometry) An Archimedean solid with 62 regular faces (20 triangles, 30 squares, and 12 pentagons), 60 vertices and 120 edges.

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ rhombi rhombuses n
ρόμβος
(geometry) A parallelogram having all sides of equal length. [from 16th c.]

rhotacism /ˈɹoʊtəsɪzəm/ rhotacisms n
ρωτακισμός
(countable, phonology) A linguistic phenomenon in which a consonant changes into an R, such as Latin flos becoming florem in the accusative case; rhotacization.

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ [ɹɪu̯-] [ˈɹuːbaɹb] rhubarb rhubarbs n
ραβέντι
Any plant of the genus Rheum, especially Rheum rhabarbarum, having large leaves and long green or reddish acidic leafstalks that are edible, in particular when cooked (although the leaves are mildly poisonous).

rhumb line rhumb lines n
λοξοδρομία
(nautical) A line that cuts all meridians at the same angle, the path of a vessel that maintains a constant compass direction.

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ rhymes n
ομοιοκαταληξία
A thought expressed in verse; a verse; a poem; a tale told in verse.
(countable, in particular) A word that rhymes with another, in that it is pronounced identically with the other word from the vowel in its stressed syllable to the end.
(uncountable) Rhyming: sameness of sound of part of some words.

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ v
ομοιοκαταληκτώ
(intransitive, followed by with) Of a word, to be pronounced identically with another from the vowel in its stressed syllable to the end.
(reciprocal) Of two or more words, to be pronounced identically from the vowel in the stressed syllable of each to the end of each.

rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/ /ˈɹɪθ.əm/ [ˈɹɪð.m̩] rhythms n
ρυθμός
The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.
The tempo or speed of a beat, song or repetitive event.

rhythmic gymnastics n
ρυθμική γυμναστική
(gymnastics) A discipline of gymnastics where the gymnast manipulates one of five apparatuses (ribbon, ball, rope, clubs, hoop) in a rhythmic manner.

rhyton /ˈɹʌɪtɒn/ rhyta rhytons n
ρυτό
A container from which fluids are intended to be drunk, having one handle and usually a base in the form of a head.
A Thracian drinking horn.

rib /ɹɪb/ ribs n
νεύρο
(anatomy) Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum.
(aeronautics) Any of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength.
πλευρό παϊδάκι παΐδι πλευρά
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones.
νομείς στραβόξυλο
(architectural element) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault
νεύρωση
(botany) The main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf.
πείραγμα
A teasing joke.

rib /ɹɪb/ v
πειράζω
To tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.
To enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in.

rib cage rib cages n
θώρακας
(skeleton) A part of the skeleton within the thoracic area consisting of ribs, sternum and thoracic vertebrae.

ribald /ˈɹaɪ.bɔld/ /ˈɹɪb.əld/ more ribald most ribald adj
άσεμνα
Coarsely, vulgarly, or lewdly amusing; referring to sexual matters in a rude or irreverent way.

ribbit /ˈɹɪbət/ /ˈɹɪbɪt/ interjection
βρεκεκέξ κουαξ
(onomatopoeia) The vocal sound made by a frog or toad.

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ ribbons n
κορδέλα ταινία
A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.
ταινία
An awareness ribbon.
γραμμή εργαλείων
(computing, graphical user interface) A toolbar that incorporates tabs and menus.

ribosome /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ ribosomes n
ριβόσωμα
(biology, cytology) A small organelle found in all cells; involved in the production of proteins by translating messenger RNA. [from 20th c.]

rice /ɹaɪs/ rices n
ρύζι
όρυζα ρύζι
(countable) A specific variety of this plant.
(uncountable) The seeds of this plant used as food.

rice cooker rice cookers n
κουζίνα ρυζιού
A kitchen appliance which is designed to cook rice, through either boiling or steaming it. It may also be used as a steam cooker for other foods.

rice flour rice flours n
αλεύρι ρυζιού ρυζάλευρο
Flour made from rice.

rice pudding rice puddings n
ρυζόγαλο
(chiefly, British) A milk pudding made from rice, milk, sugar and nutmeg.

rich /ɹɪt͡ʃ/ richer richest adj
πλούσιος εύπορος
Wealthy: having a lot of money and possessions.

rich man rich men n
πλούσιος
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rich,‎ man. (This entry is a translation hub.)

rickets /ˈɹɪkɪts/ n
ραχίτιδα
(pathology) A disorder of infancy and early childhood caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft bones.

rickety /ˈɹɪk.e.ti/ /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ ricketier ricketiest adj
ετοιμόρροπος ξεχαρβαλωμένος σαθρός
(of an object) Not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
ετοιμόρροπος
(of a person) Feeble in the joints; tottering.
ραχιτικός
Affected with or suffering from rickets.

rickshaw /ˈɹɪk.ʃɔː/ rickshaws n
δίτροχη χειράμαξα
A two-wheeled carriage pulled along by a person.

ricochet /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃeɪ/ /ˈɹɪk.ə.ʃɛt/ ricochets n
αποστρακισμός
An instance of ricocheting; a glancing rebound.

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ riddles n
αίνιγμα γρίφος
A verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ v
κοσκινίζω
To put something through a riddle or sieve; to sieve; to sift.
εξηγώ λύνω ξεδιαλύνω
(transitive) To solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question.
τρυπώ
To fill with holes like a riddle.

ride /ɹaɪd/ rides n
μεταφορά
A lift given to someone in another person's vehicle.

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
καβαλάω
(intransitive, transitive, slang, vulgar) To mount (someone) to have sex with them; to have sexual intercourse with. [from 13th c.]

rider /ˈɹaɪ.də/ /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ /ˈɹɑɪ.də/ [ˈɹ̠aɪdə] [ˈɹ̠aɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠äɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʷɑe̯də] riders n
αναβάτης
(generally) Someone who rides a horse or (later) a bicycle, motorcycle etc. [from 14th c.]

ridged /ˈɹɪd͡ʒd/ more ridged most ridged adj
κυματιστός
Having ridges.

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ v
κοροϊδεύω περιγελώ
(transitive) to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

ridiculous /ɹiːˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjələs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ /ɹɪˈdɪkləs/ more ridiculous most ridiculous adj
γελοίος αξιογέλαστος
deserving of ridicule; foolish, absurd

ridiculously more ridiculously most ridiculously adv
γελοία
In a ridiculous manner. In a way that is funny, embarrassing or extremely implausible.

riffraff /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ riffraffs n
αληταρία
The rabble; crowds; the common people.

rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ rifles n
τουφέκι
(weaponry) A firearm fired from the shoulder; improved range and accuracy is provided by a long, rifled barrel.

rig /ɹɪɡ/ rigs n
αρματωσιά εξάρτιση
(nautical) The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
εξοπλισμός
Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose.
γεωτρητικός εξοπλισμός
The special apparatus used for drilling wells.
ιματισμός
(informal) A costume or an outfit.

rig /ɹɪɡ/ v
αρματώνω εξαρτίζω εξαρτύω
(transitive, nautical) To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
ντύνω
(transitive, informal) To dress or clothe in some costume.
σκαρώνω
(transitive) To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.
μαγειρεύω στήνω
(transitive) To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] righter or more right rightest or rightmost adj
δεξιός ορθός
(geometry) Of an angle, having a size of 90 degrees, or one quarter of a complete rotation; the angle between two perpendicular lines.
σωστό
Complying with justice, correctness, or reason; correct, just, true.
δεξιός
(geography) Designating the bank of a river (etc.) on one's right when facing downstream (i.e. facing forward while floating with the current); that is, the south bank of a river that flows eastward. If this arrow: ⥴ shows the direction of the current, the tilde is on the right side of the river.
δεξιός συντηρητικός
(politics) Pertaining to the political right; conservative.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] adv
δεξιά
On the right side.
προς τα δεξιά
Towards the right side.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] interjection
σωστά
Yes, that is correct; I agree.
λοιπόν
Signpost word to change the subject in a discussion or discourse.
έτσι δεν είναι;
Used to check listener engagement and (especially) agreement at the end of an utterance or each segment thereof.

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɹiːt/ /ˈɹʌɪt/ [-t̚] [-ɾ̥] [-ʔ] [ɹei̯t] [ɹəi̯t] [ˈɹaɪt] [ˈɹaɪθ̠] [ˈɹäːtʰ] [ˈɹɑe̯t] [ˈɹɒɪʔ] [ˈɻɐʏt] rights n
δικαίωμα
A legal, just or moral entitlement.
δεξιά δεξιός
The right side or direction.
δεξιά
(politics) The ensemble of right-wing political parties; political conservatives as a group.

right angle right angles n
ορθή γωνία
(geometry) Half of the angle formed by a single straight line, equivalent to 90 degrees.

right away adv
αμέσως τάκα-τάκα
(idiomatic) Very soon; quickly; immediately.

right now adv
τώρα αμέσως
At the present moment.

right of way right of ways rights of way n
προτεραιότητα δικαίωμα πορείας
(uncountable) The right to proceed first in traffic, on land, on water or in the air. Also in metaphorical senses.

right triangle right triangles n
ορθογώνιο τρίγωνο
(geometry) A triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles.

right-angled adj
ορθογώνιος
(not comparable, geometry) Having a right angle.

right-handed n
δεξιόχειρας
Right-handed people, taken as a whole.

right-wing more right-wing most right-wing adj
δεξιός
(politics) Of political ideologies: opposing political and social equality, especially conservative, traditional, and/or reactionary politics.

rigor mortis rigor mortises n
νεκρική ακαμψία
Temporary stiffness of a body's muscles and joints following death.

rime /ɹaɪm/ rimes n
πάχνη
Archaic in the form rimes: originally, any frozen dew forming a white deposit on exposed surfaces; hoar frost (sense 1).

ring /ɹi(ː)ŋ/ /ɹɪŋ/ rings n
δακτύλιος δαχτυλίδι
A circumscribing object, (roughly) circular and hollow, looking like an annual ring, earring, finger ring etc.
(astronomy) A formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet or young star.
δαχτυλίδι
A round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger or through the ear, nose, etc.
κύκλος
(UK) A bird band, a round piece of metal put around a bird's leg used for identification and studies of migration.
A circular group of people or objects.
An exclusive group of people, usually involving some unethical or illegal practices.
(geometry) A planar geometrical figure included between two concentric circles.
δακτύλιος δαχτυλίδι
(algebra) An algebraic structure which consists of a set with two binary operations: an additive operation and a multiplicative operation, such that the set is an abelian group under the additive operation, a monoid under the multiplicative operation, and such that the multiplicative operation is distributive with respect to the additive operation.
(algebra) An algebraic structure as above, but only required to be a semigroup under the multiplicative operation, that is, there need not be a multiplicative identity element.
ρινγκ παλαίστρα αρένα πίστα
A place where some sports or exhibitions take place; notably a circular or comparable arena, such as a boxing ring or a circus ring; hence the field of a political contest.

ring /ɹi(ː)ŋ/ /ɹɪŋ/ v
χτυπάω
(intransitive) Of a bell, etc., to produce a resonant sound.
(intransitive, figuratively) To produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound.

ring finger ring fingers n
παράμεσος
Finger between middle finger and little finger; the "third finger" (UK) or the "fourth finger" (US), especially of the left hand. (The ring finger is the left hand; a ring finger is either hand.)

ring road ring roads n
περιφερειακός δρόμος
(chiefly, Australia, New Zealand, UK) A circumferential highway around a town, city, or other conurbation.

ring spanner ring spanners n
πολύγωνο κλειδί
(especially (British)) a spanner with a ring-shaped jaw with internal serrations which grip onto a nut or bolt.

rings /ɹɪŋz/ n
κρίκοι
(gymnastics) A gymnastics apparatus and discipline consisting of 2 rings suspended from a bar.

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ rinses n
ξέπλυμα
The action of rinsing.

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ v
ξεπλένω
(transitive) To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.
(transitive) To remove soap from (something) using water.

rinse aid rinse aids n
λαμπρυντικό
A cleaning product containing surfactants, said to improve the finish of items in dishwashers, especially glassware.

rip off v
αρπάζω βουτάω
(transitive, slang) To cheat or swindle, especially by charging an exorbitant or unfair fee.

rip-off rip-offs n
κομπίνα
(countable) A bad deal; an unfair or exorbitant price or rate.

ripe /ɹaɪp/ riper ripest adj
ώριμος
(of fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature

ripeness ripenesses n
ωριμότητα
the characteristic of being ripe

riposte /ɹɪˈpoʊst/ /ɹɪˈpəʊst/ ripostes n
αντιξιφισμός
(fencing) A thrust given in return after parrying an attack.

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ rises n
ανάδυση
The process of or an action or instance of moving upwards or becoming greater.
αύξηση
(chiefly, UK, also, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa) An increase in a quantity, price, etc.

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ v
αναδύομαι
(intransitive) To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.
ανατέλλω αυξάνω φουσκώνω
(of a celestial body) To appear to move upwards from behind the horizon of a planet as a result of the planet's rotation.
ανασταίνομαι
To come to mind; to be suggested; to occur.
φουσκώνω
To swell or puff up in the process of fermentation; to become light.

rise and shine v
καλά ξυπνητούρια
(idiomatic, imperative) Used to wish someone happiness upon waking up

rising /ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/ adj
ανοδοδικός
Going up.

rising /ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/ risings n
ξεσηκωμός
Rebellion.

risk /ɹɪsk/ risks n
κίνδυνος πιθανότητα
(uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
κίνδυνος
(uncountable, economics, business, and, engineering) The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.
κίνδυνος ρίσκο
(countable) A possible adverse event or outcome.

risk /ɹɪsk/ v
διακινδυνεύω ρισκάρω διακυβεύω διατρέχω τον κίνδυνο θέτω σε κίνδυνο ριψοκινδυνεύω
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).

risky /ˈɹɪski/ riskier riskiest adj
παρακινδυνευμένος
Dangerous, involving risks.

rite /ɹaɪt/ rites n
τελετουργία
A religious custom.
(by extension) A prescribed behavior.

rite of passage rites of passage n
διαβατήρια τελετή
(anthropology) A ceremony or series of ceremonies, often very ritualized, to celebrate a transition in a person’s life. Baptisms, bar mitzvahs, weddings and funerals are among the best known examples.

ritual /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ.u.əl/ rituals n
τελετουργικό
A rite; a repeated set of actions, especially in religious contexts.

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ rivals n
αντίζηλος ανταγωνιστής
A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
ανταγωνιστής εφάμιλλος
Someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another.

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ v
ανταγωνίζομαι παραβγαίνω
(transitive) To oppose or compete with.
To be equal to, or match, or to surpass another.

rivalry /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ rivalries n
ανταγωνισμός
Any competition between two or more things or factors.

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ rivers n
ποταμός ποτάμι
A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.

river god /ˈɹɪvə ˌɡɒd/ river gods n
ναϊάς
(mythology) The tutelary deity of a river.

riverboat riverboats n
ποταμόπλοιο
A watercraft designed for operating on rivers.

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ rivets n
πριτσίνι
A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.

rivulet /ˈɹɪv.jə.lət/ rivulets n
ποταμάκι
A small brook or stream; a streamlet; a gill.

riyal /ɹiːˈjɑːl/ riyals n
ριάλ
The official currency of Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

roach /ɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /ɹəʊtʃ/ roaches n
τζιβάνα
(US, slang, smoking) The butt of a marijuana cigarette.

road /rod/ /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ roads n
δρόμος
A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane. [from 16th c.]
(US, railroads) A railway or (UK, railroads) a single railway track. [from 19th c.]

road map road maps n
οδικός χάρτης
A map with a visual representation of roads used for automobile travel and navigation. A road map may contain other relevant data, such as terrain or railway lines.
(figuratively) A plan of action, laying out the future actions of participants.

road roller road rollers n
οδοστρωτήρας
A heavy engineering vehicle used to compact asphalt in the construction of roads.

road sign road signs n
πινακίδα
A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.

road trip road trips n
εκδρομή
A recreational or impromptu excursion in a car, usually at long distances from one's home.
εκτός έδρας
(athletics) A series of games played by a team away from its home field.

roadrunner /ˈɹoʊdˌɹʌnɚ/ /ˈɹəʊdˌɹʌnə/ roadrunners n
γεωκόκκυγας
Either of two species of fast-running bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family native to North and Central America, the lesser roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) and, especially, the greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus).

roadstead /ˈɹoʊdˌstɛd/ /ˈɹəʊdstɛd/ roadsteads n
ράδα
(nautical) A partly sheltered anchorage; a stretch of water near the shore where vessels may ride at anchor, but with less protection than a harbour. [from early 18th c.]

roaming /ˈɹoʊmɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊmɪŋ/ roamings n
περιαγωγή
(uncountable, telecommunications) The ability to use a cell phone outside of its original registering zone.

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ roars n
αλαλάζω αναφωνώ βουίζω μουργίζω μουρμουρίζω ουρλιάζω
A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
βρυχηθμός
The cry of the lion.
βουίζω
A loud resounding noise.

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
βρυχώμαι ουρλιάζω βογκάω βοώ βραχνιάζω βρυχηθώ
(intransitive) To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
Of animals (especially a lion), to make a loud deep noise.
γελάω κακαρίζω τσιρίζω
To laugh in a particularly loud manner.

roaring /ˈɹɔːɹɪŋ/ roarings n
βοή βουητό βράχνιασμα βρυχηθμός γέλιο κραυγή
A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast; a roar.

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ adj
ψητός
Having been cooked by roasting.

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ v
ψήνω καβουρδίζω
(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ergative) To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance.

roast beef roast beefs n
ροσμπίφ ροστ μπιφ
Beef cooked by roasting.

roasting pan roasting pans n
ταψί
(cookware, US) A kitchen utensil used for roasting in an oven.

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ /ɹɔb/ v
κλέβω ληστεύω
(transitive) To steal from, especially using force or violence.
αποστερώ
(transitive) To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.
διαρρηγνύω
(transitive, slang) To burgle.
ληστεύω
(intransitive) To commit robbery.

robber /ˈɹɑ.bɚ/ /ˈɹɒb.ə(ɹ)/ robbers n
ληστής
A person who robs.
An animal who robs.

robin /ˈɹɑː.bɪn/ /ˈɹɒ.bɪn/ robins n
κοκκινολαίμης
A European robin, Erithacus rubecula.

robot /ˈɹoʊ.bɑt/ /ˈɹoʊ.bət/ /ˈɹəʊ.bɒt/ robots n
ρομπότ
(chiefly, science fiction) An intelligent mechanical being designed to look like a human or other creature, and usually made from metal. [from 20th c.]
A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed. [from 20th c.]
(figuratively) A person who does not seem to have any emotions. [from 20th c.]

robotic /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪk/ /ɹəˈbɒt.ɪk/ [ɹoʊˈbɑɾɪk] more robotic most robotic adj
ρομποτικός
Of, relating to, or resembling a robot; mechanical, lacking emotion or personality, etc.

robotics /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪks/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪks/ [ɹoʊˈbɑɾɪks] n
ρομποτική
The science and technology of robots, their design, manufacture, and application

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəˈbʌst/ more robust most robust robuster robustest adj
ρωμαλέος
Evincing strength and health; strong; (often, especially) both large and healthy#Adjective.

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ /ɹɔk/ n
βράχος
A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water.
(chiefly British) A boulder or large stone; or (US, Canada) a smaller stone; a pebble.
(figuratively) Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
πέτρα πέτρωμα
(uncountable) The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust.
πέτρα πολύτιμος λίθος
(slang) A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond.
ροκ
A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.

rock and roll /ˈɹɑk ən(d) ˈɹoʊl/ /ˈɹɒk ən(d) ˈɹəʊl/ n
ροκ εντ ρολ
(dance) A style of vigorous dancing associated with this genre of music.

rock dove /ɹɒk dʌv/ rock doves n
αγριοπερίστερο αρκοπέζουνο
The dove/pigeon species Columba livia.

rock music n
ροκ μουσική
(music) A broad genre of popular music, including especially those styles ultimately derived from rock and roll, employing electrical amplification, heavy use of guitars, 4/4 time with strong percussive rhythm on beats two and four (backbeat), and usually themes of bold wildness, rebellion, and sexuality.

rock partridge rock partridges n
πετροπέρδικα
Alectoris graeca: a species of partridge

rock samphire rock samphires pn
κρίταμο
Crithmum maritimum (sea fennel), native to temperate seacoasts of Europe.

rocker /ˈɹɑ.kɚ/ /ˈɹɒk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹɔk.ə(ɹ)/ rockers n
ροκάς
Someone passionate about rock music.

rocket /ˈɹɑ.kət/ /ˈɹɑk.ɪt/ /ˈɹɒk.ɪt/ rockets n
πύραυλος
A long vehicle or craft propelled by a rocket engine; a missile or rocket-propelled spacecraft. [from 20th c.]
An engine operating similarly to the pyrotechnic, generating thrust by the expulsion of hot gases; a rocket engine. [from 20th c.]

rocket launcher rocket launchers n
ρουκετοβόλο
A hand-held tube-like device for launching a rocket-propelled explosive device (a missile).

rocking chair rocking chairs n
κουνιστή καρέκλα
A chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked (swung) back and forth.

rockstar rockstars n
αστέρι της ροκ
A member of a rock band, or a solo artist in the genre, especially one with celebrity status.

rocky /ˈɹɑki/ /ˈɹɒki/ /ˈɹɔki/ [ˈɹʷɑki] [ˈɹʷɒki] [ˈɹʷɔki] more rocky most rocky rockier rockiest adj
βραχώδης
Abounding in, or full of, rocks; consisting of rocks.

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ rods n
ραβδί
A straight, round stick, shaft, bar, cane, or staff.
καλάμι
An implement held vertically and viewed through an optical surveying instrument such as a transit, used to measure distance in land surveying and construction layout; an engineer's rod, surveyor's rod, surveying rod, leveling rod, ranging rod. The modern (US) engineer's or surveyor's rod commonly is eight or ten feet long and often designed to extend higher. In former times a surveyor's rod often was a single wooden pole or composed of multiple sectioned and socketed pieces, and besides serving as a sighting target was used to measure distance on the ground horizontally, hence for convenience was of one rod or pole in length, that is, 5+1⁄2 yards.
ράβδος ραβδίο
A straight bar that unites moving parts of a machine, for holding parts together as a connecting rod or for transferring power as a driveshaft.

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ rodents n
τρωκτικό
A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by long incisors that grow continuously and are worn down by gnawing.

rodenticide rodenticides n
τρωκτικοκτόνο
Any toxic substance used to kill rodent pests.

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ roes n
αυγοτάραχα
The eggs of fish.

roe deer /ˈɹoʊˌdɪɹ/ /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ roe deer n
ζαρκάδι
A small, nimble Eurasian deer with no visible tail, a white rump patch, and a reddish summer coat that turns grey in winter, the male having short three-pointed antlers (Capreolus capreolus and Capreolus pygargus).

roentgenium /ɹɛntˈɡɛniəm/ /ɹʌntˈɡɛniəm/ n
ρεντγκένιο
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Rg) with atomic number 111.

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ rogues n
απατεώνας κάθαρμα παλιόμουτρο
A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person.
κατεργάρης
A mischievous scamp.
αλήτης
A vagrant.

role /ɹol/ /ɹoʊl/ /ɹɐʉl/ /ɹəʊl/ [ɹʷoʊɫ] [ɹʷɒʊɫ] roles n
ρόλος
A character or part played by a performer or actor.
The expected behaviour of an individual in a society.
The function or position of something.
(grammar) The function of a word in a phrase.

roll call roll calls n
προσκλητήριο
The reading aloud of a list of names, and subsequent responses, in order to determine who is present or absent.
(by extension) The subset of those members of a specific group who are present or available out of the full set of all the members of said group.

roller /ˈɹoʊlɚ/ /ˈɹəʊlə/ rollers n
χαλκοκουρούνα
Any of various aggressive birds, of the family Coraciidae, having bright blue wings and hooked beaks.

roller blind roller blinds n
ρολό
A blind for a window, usually of stiffened fabric, mounted on a pole and operated with a chain or spring mechanism.

roller mill roller mills n
κυλινδρόμυλος
An industrial mill, usually electric- or steam-powered, which mills a material (grain, pigment, etc) between a series of rollers (often ribbed and usually operating at different speeds), to produce flour, etc.

roller skate roller skates n
πατίνι
A boot having small wheels or casters attached to its sole; used for roller skating.

rollerblade rollerblades n
τροχοπέδιλο
A roller skate with all wheels aligned in a single row along the sole, resembling an ice skate.

rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ rollercoasters n
τρενάκι του τρόμου τρενάκι του λούνα παρκ
An amusement ride consisting of a buggy on a track that rises, falls, twists and turns.

rolling pin rolling pins n
πλάστης
a food preparation utensil consisting of a cylinder with a handle at each end, used to flatten dough

romaji /-mɑː-/ /ˈɹəʊ.mə.d͡ʒiː/ romajis n
ρομάτζι
A representation of Japanese in Latin script.

romance /ɹoʊˈmæns/ /ɹəˈmæns/ /ˈɹoʊˌmæns/ /ˈɹəʊˌmæns/ romances n
ρομάντζο
An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹə-/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ [-meə̯ntɪk] [-meə̯ɾ̃ɪk] [-mæɾ̃ɪk] [ɹoʊˈmæntɪk] [ɹə-] more romantic most romantic adj
ρομαντικός
Fantastic, unrealistic (of an idea etc.); fanciful, sentimental, impractical (of a person). [from 17th c.]
Having the qualities of romance (in the sense of something appealing deeply to the imagination); invoking on a powerfully sentimental idea of life; evocative, atmospheric. [from 17th c.]
Pertaining to an idealised form of love (originally, as might be felt by the heroes of a romance); conducive to romance; loving, affectionate. [from 18th c.]

romantic comedy romantic comedies n
ρομαντική κωμωδία
(uncountable) A genre of fiction, especially film, that presents love stories in a humorous and light-hearted way.

romanticism /ɹəʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm/ romanticisms n
ρομαντισμός
A romantic quality, spirit or action.

roof /ɹuf/ /ɹuːf/ /ɹʊf/ roofs rooves n
σκεπή στέγη οροφή
(architecture) The external covering at the top of a building.
οροφή
The upper part of a cavity.

roof /ɹuf/ /ɹuːf/ /ɹʊf/ v
στεγάζω
(transitive) To cover or furnish with a roof.

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ rooks n
χαβαρόνι σταροκόρακας
A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.
πύργος
(chess) A piece shaped like a castle tower, that can be moved only up, down, left or right (but not diagonally) or in castling.
αγύρτης απατεώνας χαρτοκλέφτης
A cheat or swindler; someone who betrays.

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ rooms n
χώρος
(archaic) A particular portion of space. [from 11th c.]
(obsolete) Place; stead.
δωμάτιο
(countable) A separate part of a building, enclosed by walls, a floor and a ceiling. [from 15th c.]
δωμάτιο κρεβατοκάμαρα
(countable, with possessive pronoun) (One's) bedroom.
αίθουσα
(usually, _, in the singular, metonymy) The people in a room. [from 17th c.]

roommate /ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ roommates n
συγκάτοικος
A person with whom one shares a room, as at university, etc.
(US, AU, Canada) A person sharing the same home (but generally not a family member or spouse).

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ roosters n
κόκορας πετεινός αλέκτορας
(North America, Kent, Australia, NZ) A male domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) or other gallinaceous bird.

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ roots n
ρίζα
The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to perform vegetative reproduction.
The part of a tooth extending into the bone holding the tooth in place.
The part of a hair under the skin that holds the hair in place.
(figurative) The primary source; origin.
(arithmetic) Of a number or expression, a number which, when raised to a specified power, yields the specified number or expression.
(analysis) A zero (of an equation).
(graph theory, computing) The single node of a tree that has no parent.
(linguistic morphology) The primary lexical unit of a word, which carries the most significant aspects of semantic content and cannot be reduced into smaller constituents. Inflectional stems often derive from roots.
(philology) A word from which another word or words are derived.

root about v
ανασκαλεύω
(figuratively) To rummage; to look for something in a somewhat aimless fashion.

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ ropes n
σχοινί σκοινί
(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.

rope ladder rope ladders n
ανεμόσκαλα
A flexible ladder, constructed of rope, often with wooden rungs, suspended from the top.

ropewalk ropewalks n
σχοινοποιείο
A place where rope is made, a rope factory.

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ rosaries n
ροζάριο
Prayer beads, a string of beads used to keep track of repetitions in prayer, particularly in the Roman Catholic Marian prayer "Hail Mary" (Ave Maria)

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ [ɹ̠ʷəʊz̥] [ɻʷö̞ʊz̥] adj
ρόδινο τριανταφυλλί
Having a purplish-red or pink color; rosy.

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ [ɹ̠ʷəʊz̥] [ɻʷö̞ʊz̥] roses n
τριανταφυλλιά ροδή
A shrub of the genus Rosa, with red, pink, white or yellow flowers.
ρόδο τριαντάφυλλο
A flower of the rose plant.
Something resembling a rose flower.
ρόδινο τριανταφυλλί
(countable, uncountable) A purplish-red or pink colour, the colour of some rose flowers.

rose fish rose fish rose fishes n
κοκκινόψαρο
A large marine food fish, Sebastes norvegicus, that lives off the North Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America.

rose garden rose gardens n
ροδόκηπος ροδώνας
(literally) A garden devoted primarily to roses.

rosebush rosebushes n
τριανταφυλλιά
The shrub that roses grow on; a rose plant.

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzˌhɪp/ /ˈɹəʊzˌhɪp/ rosehips n
κυνόροδο
The fruit of a rose plant.

rosehip neuron rosehip neurons n
κυνορροδώνας
(neurology, biology) A type of information-controlling brain cell, which is found in humans.

rosemary /ˈɹoʊzˌmɛəɹi/ /ˈɹəʊzməɹi/ rosemaries n
δενδρολίβανο
A shrub, Salvia rosmarinus (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis), that originates from Europe and Asia Minor and produces a fragrant herb used in cooking and perfumes.

rosewater rosewaters n
ροδόνερο
A liquid produced by steeping rose petals in water, used as a coloring agent and flavoring ingredient in certain foods.

rosin /ˈɹɑz.əm/ /ˈɹɑz.ən/ /ˈɹɒz.ən/ /ˈɹɔz.əm/ rosins n
κολοφώνιο
(organic chemistry) A solid form of resin, obtained from liquid resin by vaporizing its volatile components.

rosy /ˈɹoʊzi/ /ˈɹəʉzi/ /ˈɹəʊzi/ rosier rosiest adj
ρόδινος τριανταφυλλής
Rose-coloured.
ρόδινος
(figuratively) Optimistic.

rosy starling rosy starlings n
αγιοπούλι
Pastor roseus, a passerine bird in the starling family Sturnidae, of much of Eurasia.

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ rosés n
ροζέ
A serving of such wine

rosé wine rosé wines n
ροζέ κρασί
A pale pink wine made by removing the dark grape skins at the required point during fermentation.

rot /ɹɑt/ /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ v
σαπίζω
(intransitive) To suffer decomposition due to biological action, especially by fungi or bacteria.

rotate /ɹəʊˈteɪt/ /ˈɹoʊteɪt/ v
περιστρέφομαι
(intransitive) To spin, turn, or revolve.
εναλλάσσομαι
(intransitive) To advance through a sequence; to take turns.
περιστρέφομαι περιστρέφω
(transitive) To spin, turn, or revolve something.

rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ rotations n
περιστροφή
(chiefly, uncountable) The act of turning around a centre or an axis.
(mathematics, geometry) An operation on a metric space that is a continuous isometry and fixes at least one point.
στροφή
A regular variation in a sequence, such as to even out wear, or people taking turns in a task; a duty roster.
(baseball) The set of starting pitchers of a team.

rotisserie /ɹəʊˈtɪ.sə.ɹi/ /ɹəʊˈtɪs.ɹi/ /ɹəˈtɪ.sə.ɹi/ /ɹəˈtɪs.ɹi/ rotisseries n
σούβλα

rotor /ˈɹoʊ.ɾə/ /ˈɹoʊ.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹəʊ.tə/ rotors n
δρομέας
A rotating part of a mechanical device; for example, in an electric motor, generator, alternator, or pump.

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ [ˈɹɑʔn̩] more rotten most rotten rottener rottenest adj
σάπιος σαθρός
In a state of decay.
Bad or terrible.
φαύλος
Cruel, mean or immoral.

rough breathing rough breathings n
δασεία
The sound equivalent to an initial "h" before a vowel or an "r" in Ancient Greek.

roulette /ɹuːˈlɛt/ roulettes n
ρουλέτα
(uncountable) A game of chance in which a small ball is made to move round rapidly on a circle divided off into numbered (usually red and black) spaces. When the ball stops, it indicates the result of a variety of wagers permitted by the game.

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ more round most round rounder roundest adj
στρογγυλεμένος
Lacking sharp angles; having gentle curves.
(authorship, of a fictional character) Well-written and well-characterized; complex and reminiscent of a real person.
στρογγυλός
Circular or cylindrical; having a circular cross-section in one direction.
(physical) Of shape:
Complete, whole, not lacking.
(of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.

round bracket round brackets n
παρένθεση
(UK) Each of the signs ( and ); parenthesis, bracket (in a strict sense).

round trip round trips n
αλερετούρ μετ' επιστροφής
(often, figurative, travel) A trip from one destination to another and then returning to the starting location.

roundabout /ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt/ roundabouts n
κόμβος
(chiefly, UK, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and) A road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island.
αλογάκια
A fairground carousel.

rounded /ˈɹaʊndɪd/ more rounded most rounded adj
στρογγυλός
(linguistics, of a vowel etc.) Pronounced with the lips drawn together.

router /ˈɹaʊ.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹu.ɾɚ/ /ˈɹuː.tə(ɹ)/ routers n
δρομολογητής
(telecommunications) Any device that directs packets of information using the equivalent of Open Systems Interconnection layer 3 (network layer) information. Most commonly used in reference to Internet Protocol routers.
(Internet) A device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet by, at minimum, selectively passing those datagrams having a destination IP address to the network which is able to deliver them to their destination; a network gateway.

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ routines n
ρουτίνα
A course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.
διαδικασία
(computing) A set of instructions designed to perform a specific task; a subroutine.

rover /ˈɹoʊvɚ/ /ˈɹəʊvə(ɹ)/ rovers n
περιπλανώμενος πλάνης
One who roves, a wanderer, a nomad.

row /ɹaʊ/ rows n
αλληλοβρίσιμο
A noisy argument.

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ v
κωπηλατώ τραβάω κουπί τραβάω κουπί σε
(transitive, or, intransitive, nautical) To propel (a boat or other craft) over water using oars.

rowan /ˈɹaʊ.ən/ /ˈɹoʊ.ən/ /ˈɹəʊ.ən/ rowans n
σορβιά σουρβιά των πτηνοθήρων
Sorbus aucuparia, the European rowan.
σόρβον
Any of various small deciduous trees or shrubs of genus Sorbus, belonging to the rose family, with pinnate leaves, corymbs of white flowers, and usually with orange-red berries.

rower /ˈɹəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ rowers n
κωπηλάτης
One who rows.
A rowing machine.

rowing /ˈɹoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊɪŋ/ n
κωπηλασία
The action of the verb to row.

rowlock /ˈɹɑlək/ /ˈɹɒlək/ /ˈɹʌlək/ rowlocks n
σκαρμός
(nautical, chiefly, British) A usually U-shaped pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock (mostly US).

royal /ˈɹɔɪ(ə)l/ /ˈɹɔɪəl/ more royal most royal adj
βασιλικός
Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.

royal family royal families n
βασιλική οικογένεια
The family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state.

royal jelly royal jellies n
βασιλικός πολτός
A substance secreted by honey bees to aid in the development of immature or young bees, supplied in extra measure to those young that will become queen bees.

royalist royalists n
βασιλόφρων φιλοβασιλικός
A monarchist (supporter of monarchy) or supporter of a particular royal régime.

royalty /ˈɹɔɪəlti/ royalties n
βασιλεία
People of royal rank, plus their families, treated as a group.
(poker, slang) A king and a queen as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
βασιλεία πνευματικά δικαιώματα
A royal right or prerogative, such as the exploitation of a natural resource; the granting of such a right; payment received for such a right.
πνευματικά δικαιώματα
The payment received by an owner of real property for exploitation of mineral rights in the property.

rub /ɹʌb/ [ɹɐb] rubs n
τρίψιμο
An act of rubbing.

rub /ɹʌb/ [ɹɐb] v
τρίβω
(transitive) To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

rub out v
σβήνω
(transitive) To delete or erase or remove (something) by rubbing, especially with a rubber (eraser).
(transitive, criminal slang) To kill, especially to murder.

rub salt in the wound v
ξύνω πληγές ρίχνω αλάτι στην πληγή
(idiomatic) To make an injury, physical or emotional, feel worse.

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ [ˈɹɐbə(ɹ)] rubbers n
καουτσούκ ελαστικό κόμμι
(uncountable) Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.
λάστιχο
(uncountable, countable) Synthetic materials with the same properties as natural rubber.
προφυλακτικό
(countable, North America, slang) A condom.
γαλότσες
(North America, in the plural) Water-resistant shoe covers, galoshes, overshoes.
λάστιχα
(uncountable, slang) Tires, particularly racing tires.

rubbish /ˈɹə-/ /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ rubbishes n
αηδία τρίχες
(by extension, chiefly, Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Ireland, Commonwealth) Nonsense.

rubella /ɹuːˈbɛlə/ n
ερυθρά
(pathology) A mild disease caused by the Rubella virus infecting the respiratory tract, and characterised by a rash of pink dots, fever and swollen lymph nodes.

rubidium /ˌɹuːˈbɪd.i.əm/ rubidiums n
ρουβίδιο
The chemical element (symbol Rb) with an atomic number of 37. It is a soft, highly reactive alkali metal.

ruble /ɹuːbəl/ rubles n
ρούβλι
The monetary unit of Russia, Belarus and Transnistria equal to 100 kopeks (Russian: копе́йка, Belarusian: капе́йка). The Russian ruble's symbol is ₽.

ruby /ˈɹuː.bi/ rubies n
ρουμπίνι
(uncountable, printing, UK, dated) The size of type between pearl and nonpareil, standardized as 5½-point.

rucksack /ˈɹʌkˌsæk/ rucksacks n
σακίδιο
a bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ rudders n
πηδάλιο τιμόνι
(nautical) An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).
(aeronautics) A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.

ruddy /ˈɹʌdi/ ruddier ruddiest adj
ερυθρός κοκκινωπός ρόδινος
Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.

ruddy duck ruddy ducks n
ρουσομύτη
Oxyura jamaicensis, a small stifftail duck, the male of which has a rust-coloured body.

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹɪʊ̯d/ /ɹʉːd/ ruder rudest adj
αγενής
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.
βρώμικος
Somewhat obscene, pornographic, offensive.

rudeness rudenesses n
αγένεια
The property of being rude.

rudimentary /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛnt͡ʃɹi/ more rudimentary most rudimentary adj
στοιχειώδης
Of or relating to one or more rudiments.
στοιχειώδης υποτυπώδης
Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.

rue /ɹuː/ /ɹɪu̯/ rues n
απήγανος
Any of various perennial shrubs of the genus Ruta, especially the herb Ruta graveolens (common rue), formerly used in medicines.

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ ruffs n
χοντροσκαλίδρα
A circular frill or ruffle on a garment, especially a starched, fluted frill at the neck in Elizabethan and Jacobean England (1560s–1620s).
ψευτομαχητής
Philomachus pugnax (syn. Calidris pugnax), a gregarious, medium-sized wading bird of Eurasia; specifically, a male of the species which develops a distinctive ruff of feathers and ear tufts during mating season (the female is called a reeve).

ruffe ruffes n
περκάκι
Other species in the same genus.

ruffian /ˈɹʌfi.ən/ ruffians n
κακούργος
A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.

ruffle /ˈɹʌfəl/ v
σούφρα
(transitive) To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.
(intransitive) To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger.
To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle.

rufous /ˈɹuːfəs/ adj
ερυθροκίτρινος υπέρυθρος
of a reddish colour

rugby /ˈɹʌɡbi/ rugbies n
ράγκμπι
A form of football in which players can hold or kick an ovoid ball; rugby football. The ball cannot be handled forwards and points are scored by touching the ball to the ground in the area past the opponent's territory or by kicking the ball between goalposts and over a crossbar.

ruggedness ruggednesses n
αδρότητα
The state of being rugged, or degree to which something is rugged. [from 16th c.]

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] ruins n
ερείπιο
(countable, sometimes, in the plural) The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

ruin /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ [ˈɹuwɪn] v
καταστρέφω
(transitive) To cause the fiscal ruin of; to bankrupt or drive out of business.
To destroy or make something no longer usable.
To upset or overturn the plans or progress of, or to have a disastrous effect on something.
To reveal the ending of (a story); to spoil.

rule /ɹuːl/ /ɹɪu̯l/ rules n
κανόνας
A regulation, law, guideline.

rule /ɹuːl/ /ɹɪu̯l/ v
κυβερνώ διευθύνω διοικώ
(transitive, stative) To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
χαρακώνω
(transitive) To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).

rule of engagement rules of engagement n
κατάχρηση εξουσίας
(military, law enforcement, chiefly, in the plural) An internal rule among a military, police, etc. force defining the circumstances in which and manner with which to use force.

rule of thumb rules of thumb n
βασικός κανόνας πρακτικός κανόνας
A general guideline, rather than a strict rule; an approximate measure or means of reckoning based on experience or common knowledge.

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuː.lə/ /ˈɹuːl.ə/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ [ˈɹʉwlə] [ˈɹʊwɫə] rulers n
χάρακας
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
κυβερνήτης
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

ruling class ruling classes n
άρχουσα τάξη
(sociology) The social class of a given society that controls that society's political agenda, whether as formal aristocracy or party leadership or as an informal unit within democracies.

rum /ɹʌm/ rums n
ρούμι
(uncountable) A distilled spirit derived from fermented cane sugar and molasses.

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ rumens rumina n
προστόμαχος
The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ ruminants n
μηρυκαστικό
An artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud, such as a cow or deer.

ruminate /ˈɹumɪneɪt/ v
μηρυκάζω
(intransitive) To chew cud. (Said of ruminants.) Involves regurgitating partially digested food from the rumen.
σκέφτομαι
(transitive) To meditate or ponder over; to muse on.

rumination /ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/ ruminations n
μηρυκασμός
The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud.

rummage /ˈɹʌm.ɪd͡ʒ/ v
σκαλίζω
(intransitive) To hastily search for something in a confined space and among many items by carelessly turning things over or pushing things aside.

rummy /ˈɹʌmi/ /ˈɹʌmɪ/ rummies n
ραμί
A card game with many rule variants, conceptually similar to mahjong.

rumor /ˈɹumɚ/ /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ rumors n
φήμη
(American spelling, countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
διαδόσεις φήμες
(American spelling, uncountable) Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

rumpy-pumpy n
φίκι φίκι
(colloquial, jocular) Sex.

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ runs n
τρέξιμο
Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
τρέχω κυλώ ρέω
To cause to be drawn; to mark out; to indicate; to determine.

run aground v
εξοκέλλω
(transitive) To cause (a vessel) to be immobilized by water too shallow to allow it to float.

run amok v
παθαίνω αμόκ
(idiomatic) To go on a rampage; to be in an uncontrollable rage.

run over v
πατάω
(transitive, idiomatic) To drive over, causing injury or death.

runaway /ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ runaways n
δραπέτης δραπέτις
A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.

rune /ɹuːn/ runes n
ρούνος
A letter, or character, used in the written language of various ancient Germanic peoples, especially the Scandinavians and the Anglo-Saxons.
A letter or mark used as a mystical or magic symbol.

rung /ɹʌŋ/ rungs n
σκαλί
A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.

runic /ˈɹuːnɪk/ adj
ρουνικός
Of, pertaining to, or written using runes.

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ runners n
δρομέας
(cricket) A player who runs for a batsman who is too injured to run; he is dressed exactly as the injured batsman, and carries a bat.
A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.

runner bean runner beans n
αμπελοφάσουλο
A climbing plant of species Phaseolus coccineus, having long bean pods.

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ runner-ups runners-up n
επιλαχών
The person who finishes second, or in any position after the first.

runny nose runny noses n
συνάχι
A condition of discharge of mucus from the nose, often a symptom of the common cold.

runway /ˈɹən-/ /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ runways n
διάδρομος
(aviation) A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.

rupee /ɹuˈpi/ /ɹʊ-/ /ˈɹupi/ /ˌɹuːˈpiː/ rupees n
ρουπία
The common name for the monetary currencies used in modern India, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, the Seychelles, or Sri Lanka, often abbreviated ₨.
(video games) The primary currency of Hyrule.

rupture /ˈɹʌptʃə/ ruptures n
κήλη
(medicine) A break or tear in soft tissue, such as a muscle.

rural /ˈɹɔː.ɹəl/ /ˈɹɝ.əl/ /ˈɹʊ.ɹəl/ /ˈɹʊə.ɹəl/ more rural most rural adj
αγροτικός
Relating to the countryside or to agriculture.

rusalka rusalkas rusalki rusalky n
ρουσάλκα
(Slavic mythology) A female water spirit that leads handsome men to their deaths underwater.

rush /ɹʌʃ/ rushes n
βούρλο
The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.

rusk /ɹʌsk/ rusks n
παξιμάδι φρυγανιά
a twice-baked bread, slices of bread baked until they are hard and crisp (also called a zwieback)

rust /ɹʌst/ rusts n
σκουριά
The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.

rusticle rusticles n
σκωροκρύσταλλος
An icicle-shaped rust formation, formed on shipwrecks etc. by underwater microbes that consume iron.

rustless adj
ανοξείδωτος
That does not rust; stainless.

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ rustier rustiest adj
σκουριασμένος
Marked or corroded by rust. [from 9th c.]
Affected with the fungal plant disease called rust.
ξεπερασμένος σκουριασμένος
Lacking recent experience, out of practice, especially with respect to a skill or activity. [from 16th c.]

rutabaga /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/ rutabagas n
γουλί
(now, North America) The edible root of this plant

ruthenium /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/ rutheniums n
ρουθήνιο
A metallic chemical element (symbol Ru) with an atomic number of 44.

rutherfordium /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ n
ραδερφόρντιο
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Rf) with an atomic number of 104.

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ more ruthless most ruthless adj
αδίστακτος
Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.

rye /ɹaɪ/ ryes n
σίκαλη
The grass Secale cereale from which the grain is obtained. [from 14th c.]

ryegrass ryegrasses n
ήρα
(countable) Any of several species of tufted grasses of the genus Lolium.

rösti /ˈɹɒstɪ/ /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ /ˈɹʊʃti/ röstis n
ρόστι
A traditional breakfast dish in Germanophone Switzerland (originally from Bern canton) made from potatoes, fried in a pan with butter or fat and widely varying other ingredients such as bacon, onions, cheese, apples or fresh herbs.

sabotage /sæ.bɒˈtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæ.bɒˌtɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/ /ˈsæb.əˌtɑʒ/ /ˌsæb.əˈtɑʒ/ sabotages n
δολιοφθορά σαμποτάζ
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.

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ˌsæbəˈtʊə(ɹ)/ saboteurs n
δολιοφθορέας σαμποτέρ
A person who intentionally causes the destruction of property in order to hinder the efforts of their enemy.

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ sabres n
σπαθί μάχαιρα
(UK, Canada) A light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point.

saccharide /ˈsæk.əˌɹaɪd/ /ˈsæk.ɚ.ɪd/ saccharides n
σακχαρίτης
(carbohydrate) The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn. Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or short chain conformation, and typically contain five or six carbon atoms.

saccharin /ˈsækəɹɪn/ saccharins n
ζαχαρίνη σακχαρίνη
(chemistry) A white, crystalline powder, C7H5NO3S, used as an artificial sweetener in food products.

sack /sæk/ sacks n
σάκκος σακί τσουβάλι διαγούμισμα κούρσεμα λεηλασία
A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.
λάφυρα
(uncountable) Loot or booty obtained by pillage.
απόλυση
(informal) Dismissal from employment, or discharge from a position.

sack /sæk/ v
διαγουμίζω κουρσεύω λεηλατώ
To plunder or pillage, especially after capture; to obtain spoils of war from.
απολύω
(informal, transitive) To discharge from a job or position; to fire.

sack out v
την πέφτω για ύπνο
(slang) To fall asleep, usually from implied exhaustion.

sacrament /ˈsækɹəmənt/ sacraments n
μυστήριο
(Christianity) A sacred act and the attendant ceremony, considered (theology) an outward sign of divine grace.

sacramentary sacramentaries n
Ιερά Σύνοψις
(Roman Catholicism) An ancient book of the Roman Catholic Church, containing the rites for Mass, the sacraments, etc.

sacred /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ more sacred most sacred adj
ιερός
Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.
Religious; relating to religion, or to the services of religion; not secular
Not to be profaned or violated; inviolable.
αφιερωμένος αφοσιωμένος
(followed by the preposition "to") Consecrated; dedicated; devoted

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ sacrifices n
θυσία
The offering of anything to a god; a consecratory rite.
Something sacrificed.

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ /ˈsækɹɪfaɪz/ v
θυσιάζω
(ambitransitive) To offer (something) as a gift to a deity.
(transitive) To trade (a value of higher worth) for something of lesser worth in order to gain something else valued more, such as an ally or business relationship, or to avoid an even greater loss; to sell without profit to gain something other than money.
(transitive, chess) To intentionally give up (a piece) in order to improve one’s position on the board.

sacrificer sacrificers n
θυσιαστής
Someone who sacrifices, one who makes a sacrifice.

sacrilege /ˈsækɹəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsækɹɪlɪd͡ʒ/ sacrileges n
ιεροσυλία
Desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something regarded as sacred.

sacristan /ˈsækɹɪstən/ sacristans n
σκευοφύλακας σκευοφύλαξ
The person who maintains the sacristy and the sacred objects it contains.

sacristy sacristies n
σκευοφυλάκιο
A room in a church where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc. are kept. Sometimes also used by clergy to prepare for worship or for meetings.

sacroiliac /ˌsækɹoʊˈɪliˌæk/ adj
οσφυολαγόνιος
(anatomy) Relating to the sacrum and ilium, or to the region of the lower back where they are located.

sacrosanct /ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/ more sacrosanct most sacrosanct adj
απαραβίαστος
Beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable.

sacrum sacra sacrums n
ιερό οστό
(anatomy) A large triangular bone at the base of the spine, located between the two ilia (wings of the pelvis) and formed from vertebrae that fuse in adulthood.

sad /sæd/ more sad most sad sadder saddest adj
θλιβερός λυπητερός λυπηρός
Causing sorrow; lamentable.
θλιμμένος λυπημένος στενοχωρημένος
Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.

sadden /ˈsædən/ v
λυπώ
(transitive) To make sad or unhappy.

saddle /ˈsæd(ə)l/ /ˈsædl̩/ saddles n
σέλλα σέλα
A seat for a rider, typically made of leather and raised in the front and rear, placed on the back of a horse or other animal, and secured by a strap around the animal's body.

sadism /ˈseɪdɪzəm/ sadisms n
σαδισμός
Achievement of sexual gratification by inflicting pain or humiliation on others, or watching pain or humiliation inflicted on others.
(loosely) Deliberate or wanton cruelty, either mental or physical, to other people, or to animals, regardless of whether for (sexual) gratification.

sadistic /səˈdɪstɪk/ more sadistic most sadistic adj
σαδιστής σαδιστικός
Of behaviour which gives pleasure in the pain or humiliation of others.

sadness /ˈsædnəs/ sadnesses n
λύπη
(uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad.

safari /səˈfɑːɹ.i/ safaris n
σαφάρι
A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or hunt wild animals in their own environment.

safe /seɪf/ more safe most safe safer safest adj
ασφαλής
Not in danger; out of harm's reach.
ασφαλής ακίνδυνος
Free from risk.

safe /seɪf/ safes n
χρηματοκιβώτιο
A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

safe and sound adj
σώος και αβλαβής
Having come to no harm, especially after being exposed to danger.

safecracker safecrackers n
ανοίχτρας παραβιαστής
One who breaks into safes.

safeguard /ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/ safeguards n
διασφάλιση εξασφάλιση
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

safeguarding safeguardings n
εξασφάλιση προστασία
Synonym of protection

safety /ˈseɪfti/ safeties n
ασφάλεια
The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
(mechanics) A mechanism on a weapon or dangerous equipment designed to prevent accidental firing.

safety catch safety catches n
ασφάλεια
A latching device that prevents accidental activation of a dangerous event; an interlock.

safety pin safety pins n
παραμάνα
(sewing) A pin in the form of a clasp, which has a guard to cover the sharp point; used to join two pieces of fabric, etc., together temporarily.

safety razor safety razors n
ξυράφι ασφάλειας ξυραφάκι ασφάλειας ξυριστική μηχανή
A razor, designed for safety, that protects the skin from all but the very edge of the blade (as opposed to a straight razor).

saffron /ˈsæfəɹn/ /ˈsæfɹən/ saffrons n
κρόκος
The plant Crocus sativus, a crocus.
κρόκος ζαφορά
A spice (seasoning) and colouring agent made from the stigma and part of the style of the plant, sometimes or formerly also used as a dye and insect repellent.
βαθυκίτρινο
An orange-yellow colour, the colour of a lion's pelt.

sagacity /səˈɡæsəti/ /səˈɡæsɪti/ sagacities n
αγχίνοια
The quality of being sage, wise, or able to make good decisions; the quality of being perceptive, astute or insightful.

saganaki /ˌsæɡəˈnɑki/ /ˌsæɡəˈnɑːki/ /ˌsɑɡəˈnɑki/ n
σαγανάκι
Any of various Greek dishes cooked in a small frying pan, especially an appetizer of pan-seared cheese.

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ sager sagest adj
σοφός
wise.

sage /seɪd͡ʒ/ sages n
σοφός
A wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
φασκόμηλο φασκομηλιά
The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.
φασκόμηλο
Any plant in the genus Salvia
Any of a number of plants such as sagebrush considered to be similar to Salvia officinalis, mostly because they are small shrubs and have gray foliage or are aromatic.

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] sails n
πανί ιστίο
(nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
ίστιο
A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.

sail /seɪl/ [seɪ̯ɫ] v
πλέω
To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.
αρμενίζω
To move briskly and gracefully through the air.

sail close to the wind v
πιτσυλίζω
(nautical) To sail in a direction close to that from which the wind is blowing, but still making headway

sailboat /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ sailboats n
κότερο ιστιοφόρο
A boat propelled by a sail.

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ sailings n
ιστιοπλοΐα
Motion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise
Navigation; the skill needed to operate and navigate a vessel

sailor /ˈseɪ.lə/ /ˈseɪ.lɚ/ sailors n
ναύτης ναυτικός
A member of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ [sn̩(t)] [sɨn(t)] saints n
άγιος αγία
(religion, generally) A deceased person whom a church or another religious group has officially recognised as especially holy or godly; one eminent for piety and virtue.
(Mormonism, specifically) Alternative letter-case form of Saint (“a Mormon, a Latter-day Saint”)
(figuratively, by extension) A person with similarly overwhelming positive qualities; one who does good.

sakkos sakkoi sakkoses n
σάκκος
(Eastern Orthodoxy) A richly decorated vestment worn by Orthodox bishops, instead of a priest's phelonion (chasuble in western church).

saké /ˈsækeɪ/ /ˈsæki/ /ˈsɑːkeɪ/ /ˈsɑːki/ sakés n
σάκε
Rice wine; a drink made from filtered fermented rice.

salaam interjection
σαλάμ
A respectful ceremonial greeting used mostly in Islamic countries.

salaam alaikum /səˈlɑːm əˌleɪkʊm/ interjection
σαλάμ αλέκουμ
(Islam) A greeting said on meeting someone.

salad /ˈsæləd/ /ˈsælɪd/ /ˈsælɪt/ salads n
σαλάτα τρώξιμα
A food made primarily of a mixture of raw or cold ingredients, typically vegetables, usually served with a dressing such as vinegar or mayonnaise.

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ /ˈsæləˌmɑːndə/ salamanders n
σαλαμάνδρα
A long, slender, chiefly terrestrial amphibian of the order Caudata, superficially resembling a lizard.
(mythology) A creature much like a lizard that is resistant to and lives in fire (in which it is often depicted in heraldry), hence the elemental being of fire.
(cooking) A metal utensil with a flat head which is heated and put over a dish to brown the top.
(cooking) A small broiler (North America) or grill (Britain) that heats the food from above, used in professional cookery primarily for browning.

salami [səˈlɑːmɪ] salamis n
σαλάμι
A large cured meat sausage of Italian origin, served in slices.

salaried adj
έμμισθος μισθωτός
Paid monthly as opposed to weekly.

salary /ˈsæl.ə.ɹi/ /ˈsæl.ɚ.i/ salaries n
μισθός
A fixed amount of money paid to a worker, usually calculated on a monthly or annual basis, not hourly, as wages. Implies a degree of professionalism and/or autonomy.

salat /səˈlɑːt/ salats n
σαλάτ
(Islam) The obligatory prayer that Muslims are called to perform five times a day.

sale /seɪl/ sales n
πώληση
An exchange of goods or services for currency or credit.
έκπτωση
(Short for discount sale) The sale of goods at reduced prices.

saleable /ˈseɪləbl̩/ more saleable most saleable adj
πωλήσιμος
Suitable for sale; marketable; worth enough to try to sell.

salesman salesmen n
πωλητής
A man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop/store or elsewhere.

salesperson salespeople salespersons n
πωλήτρια πωλητής
A person whose job is to sell things, either in a shop/store or elsewhere.

saleswoman saleswomen n
πωλήτρια
A woman whose occupation it is to sell things.

salicylic acid n
σαλικυλικό οξύ
(organic compound) A white crystalline organic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, C6H4(OH)(COOH), used in the production of aspirin and other industrial chemicals.

salient /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈsæɪ.li.ənt/ /ˈsæɪ.ljənt/ more salient most salient adj
προεξέχων
Worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.

saline /ˈseɪ.laɪn/ /ˈseɪliːn/ more saline most saline adj
αλατούχος αλατώδης
Containing salt; salty.

saline solution saline solutions n
άλμη άρμη αλατούχο διάλυμα αλατόνερο
A solution composed of sodium chloride (NaCl) and water.

salinity /seɪˈlɪnəti/ salinities n
περιεκτικότητα σε άλατα
(chemistry) The concentration of salt in a solution.

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ salivae salivas salivæ n
σάλιο σίελος
(physiology) A clear, slightly alkaline liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands, consisting of water, mucin, protein, and enzymes. It moistens the mouth, lubricates ingested food, and begins the breakdown of starches.

sallow /ˈsæ.ləʊ/ sallower sallowest adj
χλωμός ωχρός
(of skin) Yellowish.

sallow /ˈsæ.ləʊ/ sallows n
ιτιά
A European willow, Salix caprea, that has broad leaves, large catkins and tough wood.

salmon /ˈsalmon/ /ˈsalmən/ /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ salmon salmons n
σολομός
A meal or dish made from this fish.

salmon shark salmon sharks n
λάμνα του Ειρηνικού
A mackerel shark of species Lamna ditropis.

salmonella /ˌsæl.məˈnɛl.ə/ /ˌsæməˈnɛlə/ salmonellae salmonellas n
σαλμονέλα
Any of the serotypes of the two species of rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella, especially Salmonella enterica, that cause typhoid fever and salmonellosis, manifest as food poisoning and other diseases.

salon /səˈlɒn/ /ˈsælɒn/ salons n
σαλόνι
A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.

salpingography unc n
σαλπιγγογραφία

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] more salt most salt adj
αλατούχος αλατώδης
Of water: containing salt, saline.
αλμυρός αλάτι
Treated with salt as a preservative; cured with salt, salted.

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] salts n
αλάτι άλας
A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a condiment and preservative.
άλας άλατα αλάτι
(chemistry) One of the compounds formed from the reaction of an acid with a base, where a positive ion replaces a hydrogen of the acid.
θαλασσόλυκος
(slang) A sailor (also old salt).

salt /sɑlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ [sɑɫt] [sɑɫʔ] [sɔɯ̯t] v
αλατίζω
(mining) To blast metal into (as a portion of a mine) in order to cause to appear to be a productive seam.

salt cellar salt cellars n
αλατιέρα

salt cod salt cods n
βακαλάος μπακαλάος μπακαλιάρος
cod that has been dried and salted

salt lake /ˈsɔːlt ˌleɪk/ salt lakes n
αλμυρή λίμνη
A landlocked body of water with a high concentration of salts and other dissolved minerals.

salt marsh salt marshes n
αλμυρός βάλτος
A marsh of saline water, found in the intertidal zone between land and sea, characterized by halophytic plants such as grasses and sedges adapted to periodic flooding with salt water.

salt mine salt mines n
αλατωρυχείο
Any mine used for the extraction of salt.

salt pan salt pans n
αλυκή
A man-made pond where salty water is evaporated to recover salt and/or other minerals.

salt shaker salt shakers n
αλατιέρα

saltern /ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)n/ salterns n
αλυκή
A modern saltworks.

saltworks saltworks n
αλατοποιείο
A place where salt is refined and prepared commercially.

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ saltier saltiest adj
αλμυρός
Tasting of salt.
αλατούχος αλατώδης
Containing salt.
πνευματώδης
(figuratively, of language) Coarse; provocative; earthy.

salute /səˈl(j)uːt/ /səˈlut/ salutes n
χαιρετισμός

salute /səˈl(j)uːt/ /səˈlut/ v
χαιρετίζω

salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ salvations n
σωτηρία λύτρωση
The process of being restored or made new for the purpose of becoming saved; the process of being rid of the old poor quality conditions and becoming improved.

salve /sæ(l)v/ /sælv/ /sɑːv/ salves n
αλοιφή βάλσαμο
An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
βάλσαμο
Any remedy or action that soothes or heals.

salve /sæ(l)v/ /sælv/ /sɑːv/ v
ελαφρύνω
To heal by applications or medicaments; to apply salve to; to anoint.

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ salvoes salvos n
ομοβροντία
(military) A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley.

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
σαμάριο
A chemical element (symbol Sm) with an atomic number of 62, a moderately hard silvery metal that slowly oxidizes in air.

samba /ˈsɑmbə/ sambas n
σάμπα
A Brazilian ballroom dance or dance style.

sambadrome /ˈsæmbədɹəʊm/ sambadromes n
σαμποδρόμιο
In Brazil, a building or place where samba schools parade during the period of Carnival.

sambuca /samˈbjuːkə/ /sæmˈb(j)ukə/ sambucae sambucas n
σαμβύκη
(musical instruments) An ancient form of triangular harp having a very sharp, shrill tone.

sambuca /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈbukə/ sambucas n
σαμπούκα
An Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice, traditionally served with 3 coffee beans that represent health, wealth and fortune (or past, present and future).

same /seɪm/ /seːm/ [seːm] [sɛːm] adj
ίδιος
Not different or other; not another or others; not different as regards self; selfsame; identical.
όμοιος
Similar, alike.

same-sex adj
ιδίου φύλου
Restricted to members of a single sex.

samgyetang n
σάμγκιετανγκ
A Korean soup consisting of a young chicken filled with rice, garlic and jujube and spiced with ginseng.

samovar samovars n
σαμοβάρι
A metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea. Traditionally, the water is heated by hot coals or charcoal in a chimney-like tube which runs through the center of the urn. Today, it is more likely that the water is heated by an electric coil.

sampi sampis n
σαμπί
The obsolete Greek letter Ϡ, ϡ.

sample /ˈsaːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ [ˈsäːmpɯ] [ˈsɛəmpəɫ] samples n
δείγμα
A part or snippet of something taken or presented for inspection, or shown as evidence of the quality of the whole; a specimen.

sample /ˈsaːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsæːm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ [ˈsäːmpɯ] [ˈsɛəmpəɫ] v
δειγματίζω
(transitive) To take or to test a sample or samples of.

sampling samplings n
δειγματοληψία
The process or technique of obtaining a representative sample.
(signal processing) The measurement, at regular intervals, of the amplitude of a varying waveform in order to convert it to digital form.

samsara /sʌmˈsɑɹə/ samsaras n
σαμσάρα
(philosophy, religion) In Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and some other eastern religions, the ongoing cycle of birth, death, and rebirth endured by human beings and all other mortal beings, and from which release is obtained by achieving the highest enlightenment.

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ samurai samurais n
σαμουράι
In feudal Japan, a soldier who served a daimyo.

sanatorium /ˌsænəˈtɔɹiəm/ sanatoria sanatoriums n
θεραπευτήριο σανατόριο
An institution that treats chronic diseases, and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence.

sanctify /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/ v
εξαγιάζω
(transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.təˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.təˈməʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ more sanctimonious most sanctimonious adj
αγιοφανής ψευδευλαβής
Making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically pious.

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ sanctions n
κύρωση επικύρωση
An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
κύρωση
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.

sanctity /ˈsæŋktɪti/ sanctities n
ιερότητα
(uncountable) The condition of being considered sacred; inviolability

sanctuary /ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃʊəɹi/ sanctuaries n
καταφύγιο
A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
An area set aside for protection.
άσυλο
A state of being protected, asylum.
άδυτο ιερό
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

sand /sænd/ sands n
άμμος
(uncountable) Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.
A light beige colour, like that of typical sand.
αμμουδιά
(countable, often, _, in the plural) A beach or other mass of sand.
(countable, figurative) A moment or interval of time; the term or extent of one's life (referring to the sand in an hourglass).

sand dune sand dunes n
αμμόλοφος
(geology) A large, semi-permanent mound of windblown sand, held together by specialized plants, common along seashores and in deserts.

sandal /ˈsændəl/ sandals n
πέδιλο σανδάλι
A type of open shoe made up of straps or bands holding a sole to the foot

sandalwood /ˈsandəlwʊd/ sandalwoods n
σανταλόξυλο
Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
The aromatic heartwood of these trees used in ornamental carving, in the construction of insect-repellent boxes and chests, and as a source of certain perfumes.

sandbeach sandbeaches n
αμμουδιά

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ sandboxes n
αμμοδοχείο
(US) A children's play area consisting of a box filled with sand.
αμμοδόχος αμμοδοχείο
A box filled with sand that is shaped to form a mould for metal casting.

sandgrouse /ˈsændˌɡɹaʊs/ sandgrouse sandgrouses n
περιστερόκοτα
Any of several species of birds in the family Pteroclididae.

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ sandpapers n
γυαλόχαρτο
A strong paper coated with sand, ground glass, or other abrasive material for smoothing and polishing.

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ sandstones n
ψαμμίτης
A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.

sandstorm sandstorms n
αμμοθύελλα
A strong wind carrying clouds of sand and dust through the air.

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsæn(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ [ˈsæmwɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæmˌwɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæmˌɪt͡ʃ] [ˈsæ̃wɪd͡ʒ] [ˈsæ̃ˌwɪt͡ʃ] sandwiches sandwichs n
σάντουιτς
A dish or foodstuff where at least one piece, but typically two or more pieces, of bread serve(s) as the wrapper or container of some other food.

sandy /ˈsændi/ sandier sandiest adj
αμμώδης
Covered with sand.
αμμοειδής αμμώδης
Like sand, especially in texture.

sane /seɪn/ saner sanest adj
σώφρων
Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.

sangfroid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ sangfroids n
ψυχραιμία
Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ sangrias n
σαγκρία σανγκρία
A cold drink, originating in Spain, consisting of red or white wine, brandy or sherry, fruit juice, sugar and soda water and garnished with orange and other fruit.

sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ sanitations n
εξυγίανση
The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.
υγιεινή
The policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.

sanitize /ˈsænətaɪz/ /ˈsænɪtaɪz/ v
απολυμαίνω
(transitive) To rid of microorganisms by cleaning or disinfecting.

sanity /ˈsæ.nə.ɾi/ /ˈsæ.nɪ.ɾi/ /ˈsæn.əˌti/ /ˈsæn.ɪˌti/ sanities n
λογική
The condition of being sane.

sapient /ˈseɪpiənt/ /ˈseɪpɪənt/ more sapient most sapient adj
σοφός
(dated) Possessing wisdom and discernment; wise, learned.

saponification saponifications n
σαπωνοποίηση
(chemistry) The hydrolysis of an ester under basic conditions to form an alcohol and the salt of the acid.
The reaction of a metallic alkali (base) with a fat or oil to form soap.

sapper /ˈsæpɚ/ sappers n
σκαπανέας
A combat engineer; an engineer or a soldier engaged in attacking, destroying, and circumventing or building fortifications, bridges, and roads; a military engineer active in a combat zone.

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ more sapphire most sapphire adj
ζαφειρένιος
of a deep blue colour.

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ sapphires n
ζαφείρι σάπφειρος
(countable) A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
(countable, and, uncountable) A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
ζαφείρι ζαφειρένιο
(countable, and, uncountable) A deep blue colour.
ζαφείρι
(tincture) Azure, when blazoning by precious stones.
(countable) Any hummingbird in the genera Hylocharis and Chlorestes, as well as the rufous-throated sapphire, which is now in the genus Amazilia.
Any of the butterflies in the southern Asian lycaenid genus Heliophorus or the African lycaenid genus Iolaus.

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ /ˈsɑːˌkæzəm/ sarcasms n
σαρκασμός
(uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice.

sarcastic /sɑɹˈkæstɪk/ /sɑːˈkæstɪk/ more sarcastic most sarcastic adj
σαρκαστικός ειρωνικός
Containing sarcasm.
(of a person) Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm.

sarcoidosis sarcoidoses n
σαρκοείδωση
(medicine) A multisystem disorder characterized by granulomas.

sarcoma /sɑɹˈkoʊmə/ sarcomas sarcomata n
σάρκωμα
(oncology) A type of malignant tumor of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue.

sarcophagus /-d͡ʒaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡaɪ/ /sɑɹˈkɑfəɡəs/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡaɪ/ /sɑːˈkɒfəɡəs/ sarcophagi sarcophaguses sarcophagusses n
σαρκοφάγος
A stone coffin, often with its exterior inscribed, or decorated with sculpture.
(informal) The cement and steel structure that encases the destroyed nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine.

sardine /sɑɹˈdin/ /sɑːˈdiːn/ sardines n
σαρδέλα
Any one of several species of small herring which are commonly preserved in olive oil or in tins for food, especially the pilchard, or European sardine Sardina pilchardus (syn. Clupea pilchardus). The California sardine Sardinops sagax (syn. Clupea sagax) is similar. The American sardines of the Atlantic coast are mostly the young of the Atlantic herring and of the menhaden.
(obsolete) carnelian.
(figurative) Someone packed or crammed into a small space.

sardonic /sɐːˈdɔnɪk/ /sɑɹˈdɑnɪk/ /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ more sardonic most sardonic adj
σαρδόνιος
Scornfully mocking or cynical.

sardonyx /sɑː(ɹ)ˈdɒnɪks/ sardonyxes n
σαρδόνυχας
A gemstone having bands of red sard; a variety of onyx or chalcedony.

sarin /ˈsɑːɹən/ /ˈsɑːɹɪn/ n
σαρίν
(chemistry, military) The nerve gas O-isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate, used as a chemical weapon.

sash /sæʃ/ sashes n
ορθοστάτης
The opening part (casement) of a window usually containing the glass panes, hinged to the jamb, or sliding up and down as in a sash window. [circa 1680]
ζώνη
A decorative length of cloth worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip, often for ceremonial or other formal occasions.

sashimi /səˈʃiːmi/ /ˈsæʃɪmi/ sashimis n
σασίμι
A dish consisting of thin slices or pieces of raw fish or meat.

satanic /seɪˈtænɪk/ /səˈtænɪk/ more satanic most satanic adj
σατανικός
(of, pertaining to or resembling Satan).
Evil, fiendish, devilish or diabolical.

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ satellites n
δορυφόρος
A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one. [from 17th c.]
A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth. [from 20th c.]
A country, state, office, building etc. which is under the jurisdiction, influence, or domination of another body. [from 19th c.]
δορυφορική
(colloquial, uncountable) Satellite TV; reception of television broadcasts via services that utilize man-made satellite technology. [from 20th c.]

satiety /səˈsaɪ.ɪ.ti/ /səˈtaɪ.ə.ti/ /səˈtaɪ.ɪ.ti/ satieties n
κορεσμός
The state of being satiated.

satin /ˈsætɪn/ adj
σατινέ σατινένιος
Semigloss.

satin /ˈsætɪn/ satins n
σατέν
A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).

satire /ˈsætaɪə/ /ˈsætaɪɹ/ satires n
σάτιρα
(uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ satisfactions n
ικανοποίηση
A fulfilment of a need or desire.
The pleasure obtained by such fulfillment.
A reparation for an injury or loss.

satisfactory /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ more satisfactory most satisfactory adj
ικανοποιητικός
Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient.

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ more satisfied most satisfied adj
ικανοποιημένος
In a state of satisfaction.

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
ικανοποιώ
(ambitransitive) To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ /ˈsæt.ræp/ satraps n
σατράπης
(historical) A governor of a Persian province.

saturate /ˈsæt͡ʃəˌɹeɪt/ v
κορεννύω
(transitive) To cause to become completely permeated with, or soaked (especially with a liquid).

satyr /ˈseɪtɚ/ /ˈsætə/ /ˈsætɚ/ satyrs n
σάτυρος
(Greek mythology) A sylvan deity or demigod, male companion of Pan or Dionysus, represented as part man and part goat, and characterized by riotous merriment and lasciviousness, sometimes pictured with a perpetual erection.
(Roman mythology) Synonym of faun
(by extension) A lecherous man.

satyriasis /ˌsatɪˈrʌɪəsɪs/ satyriases n
σατυρίαση
Excessive sexual desire, found in a man.

sauce /soːs/ /sɑs/ /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ sauces n
σάλτσα
A liquid (often thickened) condiment or accompaniment to food.
αυθάδεια
(dated) Cheek; impertinence; backtalk; sass.

sauce /soːs/ /sɑs/ /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ v
αρτύω με σάλτσα
To add sauce to; to season.
αυθαδιάζω
To make poignant; to give zest, flavour or interest to; to set off; to vary and render attractive.

saucepan /ˈsoːs.pɘn/ /ˈsoːsˌpɛn/ /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ saucepans n
κατσαρόλι κατσαρoλάκι
(countable, cookware) A deep cooking vessel with a handle and sometimes a lid; used for boiling, stewing and making sauces.

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɒ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ saucers n
πιατάκι
A small shallow dish to hold a cup and catch drips.

sauerkraut /ˈsaʊəˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹʌʊt/ sauerkrauts n
λαχανάλμη ξινολάχανο
(countable, uncountable) A dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage.

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ saunas n
σάουνα ατμόλουτρο
A room or a house designed for heat sessions.
ατμόλουτρο
The act of using a sauna.

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ v
σουλατσάρω
To stroll, or walk at a leisurely pace.

sausage /ˈsæsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɑːsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ sausages n
λουκάνικο
A food made of ground meat (or meat substitute) and seasoning, packed in a section of the animal's intestine, or in a similarly cylindrical shaped synthetic casing; a length of this food.
A sausage-shaped thing.

sausage roll sausage rolls n
λουκανικόπιτα
A short piece of sausage meat baked in a roll of pastry.

savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ more savage most savage adj
άγριος
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
Fierce and ferocious.
Brutal, vicious, or merciless.
άγριος πρωτόγονος
Barbaric; not civilized.

savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ savages n
άγριος
(pejorative) A person not living in a civilization; a barbarian.
(figuratively) An aggressively defiant person.

savage /ˈsævɪd͡ʒ/ v
κατασπαράσσω
To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.
καυτηριάζω
(figuratively) To criticise vehemently.
καταδαγκώνω
(of an animal) To attack with the teeth.

savagery /ˈsæv.ɪd͡ʒ.ɹɪ/ savageries n
αγριότητα
(countable) A violent act of cruelty.
Savages collectively; the world of savages.

savanna /səˈvænə/ savannas n
σαβάνα
A tropical grassland with scattered trees

save /seɪv/ saves n
απόκρουση
In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.

save /seɪv/ v
λυτρώνω σώζω
(Christianity) To redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation.
οικονομώ
To keep (something) safe; to safeguard.
(intransitive) To economize or avoid waste.
To put aside, to avoid.
σώζω
To help (somebody) to survive, or rescue (somebody or something) from harm.
αποθηκεύω
(transitive) To store for future use.
(transitive, intransitive, computing, video games) To write a file to disk or other storage medium.
αποταμιεύω
(transitive, gambling, slang, archaic) To make an agreement to give (some amount of money) to a fellow gambler if one wins, and to receive that amount from them if they win, as a form of hedging.

save up v
αποταμιεύω
(transitive, and, intransitive) To accumulate money, especially for a specific, planned expenditure.

saving /ˈseɪv.ɪŋ/ savings n
αποταμιεύσεις
(countable, usually, in the plural) Something (usually money) that is saved, particularly money that has been set aside for the future.

savings account savings accounts n
λογαριασμός ταμιευτηρίου
(finance, banking) A bank account designed for a client's savings, which compared to a current account typically entails withdrawal restrictions but yields a better interest

savior /ˈseɪvjə/ /ˈseɪvjɚ/ saviors n
σωτήρας σώτειρα
A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm.

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ savorier savoriest adj
νόστιμος
Tasty, attractive to the palate.
αλμυρός
Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ savories n
θρούμπι θρούμπη
Any of several Mediterranean herbs, of the genus Satureja, grown as culinary flavourings.

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] saws n
πριόνι
A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal.
απόφθεγμα ρήση
(archaic) A saying or proverb.

saw /ˈsɑ/ /ˈsɑl/ /ˈsɔ/ /ˈsɔː/ [ˈsɔɹ] v
πριονίζω
(transitive) To cut (something) with a saw.
(intransitive) To make a motion back and forth similar to cutting something with a saw.
(intransitive) To be cut with a saw.

sawdust /ˈsɔːˌdʌst/ sawdusts n
πριονίδι ροκανίδι
The fine particles (dust) created by sawing wood or other material.

sawhorse /sɔ.hɔɹs/ /sɔː.hɔː(ɹ)s/ sawhorses n
καβαλέτο
A structure with a crosspiece used to support timber or other material for working.

sawmill sawmills n
πριστήριο
A machine, building or company used for cutting (milling) lumber, or (rarely) other hard materials such as stone.

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ saxophones n
σαξόφωνο
A single-reed instrument musical instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and with a distinctive loop bringing the bell upwards.

saxophonist /ˈsæk.səˌfoʊn.ɪst/ /ˌsækˈsɑ.fə.nɪst/ /ˌsækˈsɒ.fə.nɪst/ saxophonists n
σαξοφωνίστας
A person who owns, plays or practices with the saxophone.

say /seɪ/ v
λέγω λέω
(transitive) To tell, either verbally or in writing.
(impersonal, transitive) To have a common expression; used in singular passive voice or plural active voice to indicate a rumor or well-known fact.

say goodbye v
αποχαιρετώ
(literal sense) To wish someone farewell upon their leaving.

say no more phraseologicalUnit
άλλα λόγια ν' αγαπιόμαστε

saying /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/ sayings n
παροιμία απόφθεγμα ρητό
A proverb or maxim.

sayonara /ˌsaɪəˈnɑːɹə/ interjection
σαγιονάρα
(informal, often, _, jocular, especially, _, used when referring to Japan) Goodbye, adieu.

saz sazes sazzes n
σάζι
The baglama.

scab /skæb/ scabs n
κρούστα καρκάδι
An incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing.

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ scabbards n
θήκη θηκάρι
The sheath of a sword.

scaffold /ˈskæf.ld/ /ˈskæf.əld/ /ˈskæf.əʊld/ scaffolds n
σκαλωσιά
A structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on while working on a building.
ικρίωμα
An elevated platform on which a criminal is executed.

scaffolding /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/ /ˈskæˌfoʊldɪŋ/ scaffoldings n
σκαλωσιά ικρίωμα
A temporary modular system of tubes (or formerly wood) forming a framework used to support people and material in the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.

scalable /ˈskeɪ.lə.bl̩/ [ˈskeɪ̯.ɫə.bl̩] more scalable most scalable adj
επεκτάσιμος
Able to be changed in scale; resizeable. [from 20th c.]

scalar product scalar products n
εσωτερικό γινόμενο
(linear algebra) The product of two vectors computed as the sum of the corresponding elements of the vectors, or, equivalently, as the product of the magnitudes of the vectors and the cosine of the angle between their directions.

scald /skɑld/ /skɒld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ v
ζεματώ
To burn with hot liquid.

scale /skeɪl/ /skæɪl/ [skeɪ̯(ə)ɫ] [skæɪ̯(ə)ɫ] scales n
κλίμακα
(obsolete) A ladder; a series of steps; a means of ascending.
An ordered, usually numerical sequence used for measurement; means of assigning a magnitude.
The ratio of depicted distance to actual distance.
(music) A series of notes spanning an octave, tritave, or pseudo-octave, used to make melodies.
λέπι
Part of an overlapping arrangement of many small, flat and hard pieces of keratin covering the skin of an animal, particularly a fish or reptile.
έκταση μέγεθος
Size; scope.

scalene /skeɪˈlin/ /ˈskeɪ.liːn/ /ˈskeɪˌlin/ adj
σκαληνός
(trigonometry) Having sides all unequal in length.

scales /skeɪlz/ n
ζυγαριά
A device for measuring weight.

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskæləp/ /ˈskɑləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ /ˈskɔləp/ /ˈskɛləp/ scallops n
χτένι
Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.

scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ scalpels n
νυστέρι μαχαιρίδιο
A small straight knife with a very sharp blade used for surgery, dissection and craftwork.

scaly thrush scaly thrushes n
χρυσότσιχλα
Zoothera dauma, an Old World thrush.

scam /skæm/ scams n
απάτη κομπίνα
A fraudulent deal.

scan /skæn/ v
διερευνώ εξετάζω
(transitive) To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely. [from 16th C.]
ανιχνεύω
(transitive) To look about for; to look over quickly. [from 19th C.]
σαρώνω
(computing, medicine, transitive) To create an image of something with the use of a scanner.

scandal /ˈskændəl/ scandals n
σκάνδαλο
An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
Damage to one's reputation.
Widespread moral outrage, indignation, as over an offence to decency.

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
σκάνδιο σκάνdιο
A metallic chemical element, atomic number 21, obtained from some uranium ores; it is a transition element.

scanner /ˈskænə/ /ˈskænɚ/ scanners n
σαρωτής
A device which scans documents in order to convert them to a digital medium. [from 20th c.]
A device which uses radiation (ultrasound, X-ray, etc.) to generate images of tissue or surfaces for diagnostic purposes.
ανιχνευτής
A radio receiver which iterates through a sequence of frequencies to detect signal.
οπτικός σαρωτής σαρωτής
A device which uses optics to detect printed data (such as a barcode).
ανιχνευτής σαρωτής
One who scans. [from 16th c.]

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ scapegoats n
αποδιοπομπαίος τράγος
In the Mosaic Day of Atonement ritual, a goat symbolically imbued with the sins of the people, and sent out alive into the wilderness while another was sacrificed.
αποδιοπομπαίος τράγος εξιλαστήριο θύμα
Someone unfairly blamed or punished for some failure.

scaphoid more scaphoid most scaphoid adj
σκαφοειδής
Shaped like a boat, navicular.

scaphoid bone scaphoid bones n
σκαφοειδές
(anatomy) One of the carpal bones of the wrist.

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ scars n
ουλή
A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ v
σημαδεύω
(transitive) To mark the skin permanently.

scarab /ˈskæɹəb/ /ˈskɛɹəb/ scarabs n
σκαραβαίος
A beetle of the species Scarabaeus sacer, sacred to the ancient Egyptians.
A symbol, seal, amulet, or gem fashioned to resemble the sacred beetle.

scarcity /ˈskɛəsɪti/ /ˈskɛɹsɪti/ scarcities n
έλλειψη σπάνις στενότητα
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ /skɪə(ɹ)/ scares n
φοβίζω
A minor fright.

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ /skɪə(ɹ)/ v
τρομάζω φοβίζω
To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.

scarecrow /ˈskɛəkɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛɚˌkɹoʊ/ scarecrows n
σκιάχτρο
An effigy, typically made of straw and dressed in old clothes, fixed to a pole in a field to deter birds from eating crops or seeds planted there. [from 1530s]

scared /skɛ(ə)ɹd/ /skɛəd/ [skɛɚd] more scared most scared scareder scaredest adj
τρομαγμένος φοβισμένος
Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.

scared stiff adj
μου κόπηκαν τα ήπατα
(literally) scared to the point of being unable to move, or (figuratively) very scared. [from 1890s]

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ scarfs scarves n
κασκόλ
A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.

scarface scarfaces n
σημαδεμένος

scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ more scarlet most scarlet adj
άλικος
Of a bright red colour.

scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ scarlets n
άλικος
A brilliant red colour tinged with orange.

scarlet fever scarlet fevers n
οστρακιά σκαρλατίνα
(disease) A streptococcal infection, mainly occurring among children, and characterized by a red skin rash, sore throat and fever.

scary /ˈskɛəɹi/ /ˈskɛɹi/ adv
τρομακτικός
(informal) To a scary extent; scarily.

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ scavengers n
πτωματοφάγο
An animal that feeds on decaying matter such as carrion.

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnæːɹi.əʉ/ /səˈnɐːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnæɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑɹioʊ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ scenari scenarios n
σενάριο
(dated) An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work.
(dated) A screenplay itself, or an outline or a treatment of it.
An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events.

scene /siːn/ scenes n
σκηνή
The location of an event that attracts attention.

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ /ˈsiːnɹi/ sceneries n
τοπίο
View, natural features, landscape.

scent /sɛnt/ scents n
μυρωδιά οσμή
A distinctive smell.
ντορός
A smell left by an animal that may be used for tracing.
όσφρηση
The sense of smell.
άρωμα
(obsolete) Sense, perception.

sceptre /ˈsɛptə/ /ˈsɛptɚ/ sceptres n
σκήπτρο
(British spelling) An ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power.

schadenfreude /ˈʃɑː.dən.fɹɔɪ.də/ schadenfreudes n
χαιρεκακία
Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.

schedule /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃeˌduːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛdʒuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ schedules n
πρόγραμμα χρονοδιάγραμμα
A procedural plan, usually but not necessarily tabular in nature, indicating a sequence of operations and the planned times at which those operations are to occur. [from 19th c.]

schedule /ˈskɛdjuːl/ /ˈskɛdʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒul/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒəl/ /ˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ /ˈsɛdjuːl/ /ˈsɛd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈʃeˌduːl/ /ˈʃɛdjuːl/ /ˈʃɛdʒuːl/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒu(ə)l/ /ˈʃɛd͡ʒuːl/ v
προγραμματίζω
To plan an activity at a specific date or time in the future.

scheme /skiːm/ schemes n
πλάνο σχέδιο
A systematic plan of future action. [from 18th c.]
μηχανορραφία πλεκτάνη σκευωρία
A plot or secret, devious plan.
συνδυασμός
An orderly combination of related parts.
σχεδιάγραμμα
A chart or diagram of a system or object.

scheme /skiːm/ v
απεργάζομαι εξυφαίνω σκευωρώ συνωμοτώ σχεδιάζω
(transitive) To plan; to contrive.

schemer /ˈskimɚ/ schemers n
μηχανορράφος σκευωρός
One who plots or schemes, who formulates plans.

scheming more scheming most scheming adj
υστερόβουλος
(pejorative) Tending to scheme; forming underhand plots.

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ /ˈsɪzəm/ /ˈʃɪzəm/ schisms n
σχίσμα
A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
(religion) A formal division or split within a religious body.
(Catholicism) a split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.

schizo /ˈskɪtsoʊ/ schizos n
τρελός ψυχάκιας
(slang, derogatory) Schizophrenic.

schizoid /ˈskɪdzɔɪd/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd/ more schizoid most schizoid adj
σχιζοειδής
Characterized by social withdrawal and emotional coldness or flattened affectivity.

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪdzɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ schizoid personality disorders n
σχιζοειδής διαταραχή προσωπικότητας
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized by social withdrawal, flat affect, very few, if any, close friends or personal relationships, excessive preoccupation with fantasy and insensitivity to prevailing social norms and conventions.

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹɛ.ni.ə/ /ˌskɪz.əˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ schizophrenias n
σχιζοφρένεια σχιζοφρενία
(pathology) A psychiatric diagnosis denoting a persistent, often chronic, mental illness characterised by abnormal perception, thinking, behavior and emotion, often marked by delusions.
σχιζοφρένεια
(informal, figurative) Any condition in which disparate or mutually exclusive activities coexist; a lack of decision between options.

schizophrenic /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ more schizophrenic most schizophrenic adj
σχιζοφρενικός
Of or relating to schizophrenia.
σχιζοφρενής
(of a person) Afflicted with schizophrenia; having difficulty with perception of reality.

schizophrenic /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ schizophrenics n
σχιζοφρενής
A person suffering from schizophrenia.

schizotypal personality disorder schizotypal personality disorders n
σχιζοτυπική διαταραχή προσωπικότητας
(psychiatry) A personality disorder characterized by an extreme discomfort in social situations and perceptual distortions.

schmaltzy /ˈʃmɒltsi/ schmaltzier schmaltziest adj
σαχλός
Overly sentimental, emotional, maudlin or bathetic.

schnozzle schnozzles n
μυτόγκα
(slang) The human nose, especially one that is large.

scholar /ˈskɑlɚ/ /ˈskɒlə/ scholars n
λόγιος
A specialist in a particular branch of knowledge.

scholar's mate scholar's mates n
βαριάντα του Ναπολέοντα ναπολεόντειο ματ
(chess) The checkmate which occurs shortly after the opening, when the white queen checkmates by taking the black pawn on f7 (or the black queen taking the white pawn on f2), protected by a bishop on c4 (or c5).

scholarly more scholarly most scholarly adj
λόγιος
Characteristic of a scholar.
ακαδημαϊκός
Of or relating to scholastics or scholarship.

scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ scholarships n
υποτροφία
A grant-in-aid to a student.
ευρυμάθεια λογιότητα
(uncountable) The sum of knowledge accrued by scholars; the realm of refined learning.

school /skuːl/ /skuːɫ/ schools n
σχολείο
(North America) An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
An art movement, a community of artists.
κοπάδι
(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.
πανεπιστήμιο σχολείο
(British) An educational institution providing primary and secondary education, prior to tertiary education (college or university).
The canons, precepts, or body of opinion or practice, sanctioned by the authority of a particular class or age.
σχολή σχολείο
Within a larger educational institution, an organizational unit, such as a department or institute, which is dedicated to a specific subject area.
(considered collectively) The followers of a particular doctrine; a particular way of thinking or particular doctrine; a school of thought.

school /skuːl/ /skuːɫ/ v
διαπαιδαγωγώ διδάσκω εκπαιδεύω
(transitive) To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).

school year school years n
χρονιά
(education) The academic year of a school.

schoolchild /ˈsku.əlt͡ʃaɪld/ /ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/ schoolchildren n
μαθητής μαθήτρια
A young person attending school or of an age to attend school.

schoolmaster schoolmasters n
δάσκαλος
A male teacher.
δάσκαλος διευθυντής
A male teacher in charge of a school, usually a small one.

schoolmistress schoolmistresses n
καθηγήτρια
A woman in charge of a school.

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ schooners n
γολέτα ημιολία σκούνα
(watercraft) A sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast.

sci-fi /saɪ.faɪ/ n
ΕΦ
(colloquial)

sciaphilous more sciaphilous most sciaphilous adj
σκιάφιλος
(botany) Tolerant of shade

science /ˈsaɪ.əns/ sciences n
επιστήμη
(countable) A particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill. [from 14th c.]
(uncountable, archaic) Knowledge gained through study or practice; mastery of a particular discipline or area. [from 14th c.]
(now, only, _, theology) The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth. [from 14th c.]
(uncountable) The collective discipline of study or learning acquired through the scientific method; the sum of knowledge gained from such methods and discipline. [from 18th c.]

science fiction /ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/ science fictions n
επιστημονική φαντασία
Fiction in which advanced technology or science is a key element.

scientific /ˌsaɪ.ənˈtɪfɪk/ more scientific most scientific adj
επιστημονικός
Of, or having to do with science.

scientific method scientific methods n
επιστημονική μέθοδος
(sciences) A method of discovering knowledge about the natural world based in making falsifiable predictions (hypotheses), testing them empirically, and developing theories that match known data from repeatable physical experimentation.

scientism scientisms n
επιστημονισμός
The belief that all truth is exclusively discovered through science.

scientist /ˈsaɪəntəst/ /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ scientists n
επιστήμονας
One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

scientophile scientophiles n
επιστημόφιλη επιστημόφιλο επιστημόφιλος
(rare) A person who likes science but isn't necessarily a scientist.

scintillate /ˈsɪn.təˌleɪt/ /ˈsɪn.tɪˌleɪt/ v
σπινθηρίζω
(intransitive) To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.

sciolism /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪ.z(ə)m/ /ˈsaɪ.əˌlɪ.z(ə)m/ sciolisms n
ημιμάθεια
(uncountable) The practice of expressing opinions on something which one knows only superficially or has little real understanding of; also, shallow or superficial knowledge; (countable) an instance of this.

scion /ˈsaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ scions n
βλαστός
A descendant, especially a first-generation descendant of a distinguished family.
(botany) A detached shoot or twig containing buds from a woody plant, used in grafting; a shoot or twig in a general sense.

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ scissors n
ψαλίδι
(rare) One blade on a pair of scissors.

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ v
ψαλιδίζω
(transitive) To cut using, or as if using, scissors.
περικόπτω
(transitive) To excise or expunge something from a text.

scissor lift scissor lifts n
ανυψωτικό ψαλίδι

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ scissors n
ψαλίδι
(countable, usually, construed as plural) A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed.

sclera /ˈsklɛəɹə/ /ˈsklɪəɹə/ sclerae scleras scleræ n
σκληρός χιτώνας
(anatomy) The white of the eye; the tough outer coat of the eye that covers the eyeball except for the cornea.

sclerometer sclerometers n
σκληρόμετρο
A device used to measure the hardness of a material by applying pressure to a moving diamond stylus.

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ [skɒʊɫd] scolds n
μέγαιρα στρίγγλα
A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

sconce /skɑns/ /skɒns/ sconces n
απλίκα
A candlestick (holder for a candle, especially a circular tube, with a brim, into which a candle is inserted), either with a handle for carrying, or with a bracket for attaching to a wall.

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ scooters n
πατίνι
A kick scooter or push scooter; a human-powered land vehicle with a handlebar, deck and wheels that is propelled by a rider pushing off the ground.
σκούτερ μοτοποδήλατο
A motorscooter; a small motorcycle or moped with a step-through frame.

scops owl scops owls n
γκιόνης
A small European migratory owl, Otus scops, that winters in sub-Saharran Africa.

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ scores n
παρτιτούρα
(music) The written form of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts.

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
πηδάω
(vulgar, slang) To obtain a sexual favor.

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ scorns n
περιφρόνηση
(uncountable) Contempt or disdain.

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ v
περιφρονώ
(transitive) To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
(transitive) To reject, turn down.

scornful /ˈskɔɹnfəl/ /ˈskɔːnfəl/ more scornful most scornful adj
καταφρονητικός περιφρονητικός
Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous.

scorpion /-pɪ.ən/ /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/ /ˈskɔː.pi.ən/ scorpions n
σκορπιός
Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting in the end.

scorpionfish scorpionfish scorpionfishes n
σκορπίνα
Any of the family Scorpaenidae of mostly marine fish, including many of the world's most venomous species, the "sting" taking the form of sharp spines coated with venomous mucus.

scoter /ˈskoʊ.tɚ/ /ˈskəʊ.tə/ scoters n
μαυρόπαπια
Any one of several species of northern sea ducks of the genus Melanitta.

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ scoundrels n
παλιάνθρωπος
A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honour or virtue.

scourge /skɜɹd͡ʒ/ /skɜːd͡ʒ/ [skɔɹd͡ʒ] scourges n
μαστίγιο
(weaponry, chiefly, historical) A whip, often made of leather and having multiple tails; a lash.
μάστιγα
A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.

scouring powder scouring powders n
σκόνη καθαρισμού
A powdered abrasive cleaner.

scout /skaʊt/ [skʌʊt] scouts n
ανιχνευτής ανιχνεύτρια
A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information about the enemy and ground.
πρόσκοπος
A member of any number of youth organizations belonging to the international scout movement, such as the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the United States.

scouting /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/ scoutings n
προσκοπισμός
The Scout Movement.

scowl /skaʊl/ v
αγριοκοιτάζω
(intransitive) To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
(transitive) To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.
(transitive) To express by a scowl.

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ v
περιπλέκω
(transitive) To process telecommunication signals to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener.

scrambled egg scrambled eggs n
χτυπητά αβγά
(usually, in the plural) A dish made by beating and cooking eggs, sometimes mixed with milk, and typically stirred while cooking.

scrap /skɹæp/ scraps n
σκραπ
(uncountable) Discarded objects (especially metal) that may be dismantled to recover their constituent materials, junk.

scrap paper n
πρόχειρο
Used paper, to be reused for jotting notes etc.

scrape /skɹeɪp/ v
ξύνω
(ambitransitive) To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.

scraping scrapings n
απόξεσμα απόξυσμα ξύσμα
Something removed by being scraped.

scrapyard scrapyards n
μάντρα
A junkyard, a place where scrap is stored, discarded or resold.

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ scratches n
γρατζουνιά αμυχή
A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

scratch /skɹæt͡ʃ/ v
ξύνω
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
χαράσσω
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
σβήνω
Hence, to remove, ignore, or delete.

scratch card scratch cards n
ξυστό
(gambling) A lottery ticket containing sections covered with an opaque waxy film which may be removed by scratching to reveal symbols that show whether or not a prize has been won.

scratching post scratching posts n
ονυχοδρόμιο
A wooden post, wrapped in a piece of carpet (or similar material), that a domestic cat is encouraged to scratch (rather than the furniture).

scrawny /ˈskɹɑni/ /ˈskɹɔni/ /ˈskɹɔːni/ scrawnier scrawniest adj
αχαμνός
Thin, malnourished, and weak.

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ screams n
κραυγή ξεφωνητό ουρλιαχτό οξεία κραυγή φωνή πόνου φωνή τρόμου
A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ v
κραυγάζω ξεφωνίζω ουρλιάζω σκούζω φωνάζω ωρύομαι
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, shout outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek.

screech /skɹiːt͡ʃ/ [skɹit͡ʃ] [skɹiːt͡ʃ] screeches n
στρίγκλισμα
(countable) A high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface.

screen /skɹiːn/ [skɹ̥ʷɪi̯n] screens n
ηθμός κρησάρα κόσκινο σουρωτήρι
A material woven from fine wires intended to block animals or large particles from passing while allowing gasses, liquids and finer particles to pass.
οθόνη
The informational viewing area of electronic devices, where output is displayed.
The viewing surface or area of a movie, or moving picture or slide presentation.

screen printing n
μεταξοτυπία
A printing technique in which ink is forced through a woven mesh with an ink-blocking stencil on it.

screenplay /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ screenplays n
σενάριο
(authorship, cinematography) A script for a movie or a television show.

screenprint screenprints n
μεταξοτυπία
An artwork produced by means of screen printing.

screenshot /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/ /ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/ screenshots n
στιγμιότυπο
(computing) An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time.

screenwriter screenwriters n
σεναριογράφος
One who writes for the screen, who writes drama for film or television; especially a professional who knows the conventions appropriate to such work.

screw /skɹuː/ screws n
έλικα
(nautical) A ship's propeller.
βίδα
A steam vessel propelled by a screw instead of wheels.
(slang, derogatory) An extortioner; a sharp bargainer; a skinflint.
κοχλίας
A simple machine, a helical inclined plane.
δεσμοφύλακας
(slang, derogatory) A prison guard.
βίδωμα κοχλίωση
(vulgar, slang) Sexual intercourse; the act of screwing.

screw /skɹuː/ v
βιδώνω
(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
πηδάω
(ambitransitive, vulgar, slang) To have sexual intercourse with.

screw thread screw threads n
πάσο σπείρωμα
(engineering) A helical ridge formed around a cylinder, or a helical groove formed around the inner wall of a bore, used mostly on fasteners and their connection points.

screwdriver screwdrivers n
κατσαβίδι βότκα πορτοκάλι
A hand tool or power tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.

scribe /skɹaɪb/ scribes n
γραφέας
Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary, or copyist.

script /skɹɪpt/ scripts n
γραπτό γραφή χειρόγραφο
(countable, obsolete) A writing; a written document.
γραφή
Written characters; style of writing.
πρωτότυπο
(countable, legal) An original instrument or document.
σενάριο
(countable) The written document containing the dialogue and action for a drama; the text of a stage play, movie, or other performance. Especially, the final form used for the performance itself.
δέσμη εντολών εντολοδέσμη
(computing) A file containing a list of user commands, allowing them to be invoked once to execute in sequence.
γραφή δέσμη εντολών εντολοδέσμη
(linguistics) A system of writing adapted to a particular language or set of languages.

script kiddie script kiddies n
επίδοξος χάκερ
(informal, derogatory) A (usually amateur) hacker who compromises files on others' computers or launches attacks on computer systems, using widely distributed computer programs or scripts rather than developing their own.

scripture /ˈskɹɪptʃə/ /ˈskɹɪpt͡ʃɚ/ scriptures n
γραφή
A sacred writing or holy book.

scroll /skɹoʊl/ scrolls n
κύλινδρος πάπυρος περγαμηνή
A roll of paper or parchment; a writing formed into a roll.
(architectural element) An ornament formed of undulations giving off spirals or sprays, usually suggestive of plant form. Roman architectural ornament is largely of some scroll pattern.

scrotum /ˈskɹoʊ.təm/ /ˈskɹəʊ.təm/ scrota scrotums n
όσχεο
(anatomy) The sac of skin and muscle that contains the testicles in most mammals.

scrutinize /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ v
περιεργάζομαι κοιτάω από πάνω μέχρι κάτω
(transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.

scrutiny /ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/ /ˈskɹuːʔ.n̩.i/ scrutinies n
εξονυχιστική έρευνα
Intense study of someone or something.

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ sculptors n
γλύπτης γλύπτρια
A person who sculpts; an artist who produces sculpture.

sculptress sculptresses n
γλύπτρια
(dated) A female sculptor.

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)ə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃə/ /ˈskʌlpt͡ʃɚ/ sculptures n
γλυπτική γλυπτό
(countable) A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).
γλυπτική
Works of art created by sculpting, as a group.

scum /skʌm/ scums n
απόβλητο απόβρασμα
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
απόβρασμα κάθαρμα
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ scuppers n
μπούνια
(nautical) A drainage hole on the deck of a ship.

scurf /skɜː(ɹ)f/ scurfs n
πιτυρίδα
The flakes of skin that fall off as a result of a skin disease.

scurvy /ˈskɜːvi/ /ˈskɝvi/ scurvies n
σκορβούτο
(disease) A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C, leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes.

scutage /ˈskjuːtɪd͡ʒ/ scutages n
αντισήκωμα
(historical) A tax, paid in lieu of military service, that was a significant source of revenue in England in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] scuttles n
τενεκές
A container like an open bucket (usually to hold and carry coal).

scuttle /ˈskʌ.təl/ [ˈskʌ.təɫ] [ˈskʌ.tɫ̩] [ˈskʌ.ɾəɫ] [ˈskʌ.ɾɫ̩] v
βυθίζω
(transitive) To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner.

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ scythes n
κόσα
An instrument for mowing grass, grain, etc. by hand, composed of a long, curving blade with a sharp concave edge, fastened to a long handle called a snath. [before 10th century]
(historical) A scythe-shaped blade attached to ancient war chariots.
(cartomancy) The tenth Lenormand card.

sea /seɪ/ /siː/ seas n
θάλασσα πέλαγος πόντος
The ocean; the continuous body of salt water covering a majority of the Earth's surface.

sea anemone sea anemones n
θαλάσσια ανεμώνη
Any of many polyps, of the order Actiniaria, which occurs in marine and estuarine habitats, and which captures its food using tentacles.

sea bass /ˈsiːbæs/ sea bass sea basses n
λαβράκι
Any of various species of saltwater fish in various families, or a specimen thereof, in several families in order Perciformes

sea breeze sea breezes n
θαλάσσια αύρα μπάτης
A breeze that blows off the sea on to the nearby land.

sea buckthorn sea buckthorns n
ιπποφαές
Any deciduous shrub of the genus Hippophae.

sea cucumber sea cucumbers n
ολοθούριο
An echinoderm of the class Holothuroidea, with an elongated body and leathery skin.

sea horse sea horses n
ιππόκαμπος
Any of various small marine fish of the genus Hippocampus that have a horselike head and swim upright.

sea level sea levels n
στάθμη θάλασσας
The nominal height of the surface of the oceans above which heights of geographical features and aircraft flight levels are measured.

sea lion /ˈsiː ˈlaɪən/ /ˈsiːˌlaɪən/ sea lions n
θαλάσσιο λιοντάρι
A marine mammal of any of several genera in the family Otariidae (the eared seals).

sea monster sea monsters n
κήτος
(mythological creature) A large and aggressive creature living in or under the sea that attacks ships.

sea urchin /ˈsi ˌɝtʃɪ̈n/ sea urchins n
αχινός
Any of many marine echinoderms, of the class Echinoidea, commonly found in shallow water, having a complex chewing structure named Aristotle's lantern.

seabed seabeds n
βυθός
The floor or bottom of the sea or ocean.

seabird /ˈsiːbɜː(ɹ)d/ seabirds n
θαλασσοπούλι
Any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters or over the oceans.

seaborgium /siːˈbɔːɹɡiəm/ n
σιμπόργκιο
A transuranic chemical element (symbol Sg) with atomic number 106

seabream seabream seabreams n
συναγρίδα φαγγρί
Any of several species of marine fish of the families Sparidae or Bramidae found in shallow temperate and tropical waters around the World.

seadog seadogs n
θαλασσόλυκος
A sailor accustomed to the sea.

seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/ seafoods n
θαλασσινά
Fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other edible aquatic life.

seagrass seagrasses n
θαλάσσια φανερόγαμα
Any of various grass-like marine plants that grow underwater in salt water.

seal /siːl/ seals n
φώκια
A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.
σφραγίδα βούλα
A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.
σφραγίδα
A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.
Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.
σφράγισμα
Something designed to prevent liquids or gases from leaking through a joint.
στεγανοποίηση σφράγισμα
A tight closure, secure against leakage.

seal /siːl/ v
σφραγίζω
(transitive) To place a seal on (a document).

sealing wax /ˈsiːlɪŋ ˌwæks/ sealing waxes n
βουλοκέρι
Wax formerly melted onto a letter to seal it; the picture of the sender's seal was often pressed into the wax as evidence that the letter had not been opened.

seaman /ˈsiːmən/ seamen n
ναύτης
(British, Navy) A person of the lowest rank in the Navy, below able seaman.

seaplane seaplanes n
υδροπλάνο
(aircraft, nautical) Any aircraft capable of taking off from, and alighting on the surface of water.

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ searches n
αναζήτηση
An attempt to find something.

search /sɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
ψάχνω
(transitive) To look in (a place) for something.
αναζητώ ερευνώ
(intransitive, followed by "for") To look thoroughly.

search engine search engines n
μηχανή αναζήτησης
(computing) An application that searches for, and retrieves, data based on some criteria, especially one that searches the Internet for documents containing specified words.

seashell seashells n
όστρακο
The empty shell of a marine mollusk.

seashore /ˈsiːʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈsiːʃoə/ /ˈsiːʃɔɹ/ /ˈsiːʃɔː/ seashores n
αιγιαλός ακτή παράκτιος
The coastal land bordering a sea or an ocean.

seasickness /ˈsiːsɪk.nəs/ seasicknesses n
ναυτία
Nausea, dizziness etc caused by the motion of a ship; a form of motion sickness.

season /ˈsiː.zən/ seasons n
εποχή σεζόν
A part of a year when something particular happens.
σεζόν κύκλος εποχή
(North America, Australia, broadcasting) A group of episodes of a television or radio program broadcast in regular intervals with a long break between each group, usually with one year between the beginning of each.

season ticket season tickets n
εισιτήριο διαρκείας
A ticket that is valid for all of the events in a series of related events for which individual tickets would otherwise be needed.

seasoned /ˈsiːzənd/ more seasoned most seasoned adj
έμπειρος πεπειραμένος
Experienced, especially in terms of a profession or a hobby
καρυκεύματα
Of a food, often a liquid: containing seasonings

seat /siːt/ seats n
κάθισμα
A place in which to sit.
καρέκλα έδρα
(figuratively) A membership in an organization, particularly a representative body.

seat belt seat belts n
ζώνη ασφαλείας
A restraining belt attached to a vehicle seat and fastened around occupants in order to keep them in place and decelerate them smoothly rather than suddenly in an accident, mitigating the risk of injury from uncontrolled impact with injurious objects.

seaweed seaweeds n
φύκι
Any of numerous marine plants and algae, such as a kelp.

sebaceous gland sebaceous glands n
σμηγματογόνος αδένας
(anatomy) A gland of the skin which secretes an oily substance, sebum, usually into a hair follicle near the surface of the skin.

secant /ˈsiːkənt/ secants n
τέμνουσα
(trigonometry) In a right triangle, the reciprocal of the cosine of an angle. Symbol: sec

secede /sɪˈsiːd/ v
αποσχίζομαι αποχωρώ
(intransitive) To split from or to withdraw from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.
(transitive, uncommon) To split or to withdraw one or more constituent entities from membership of a political union, an alliance or an organisation.

secession /səˈsɛʃən/ secessions n
απόσχιση
The act of seceding.

secluded /səˈkluːdɪd/ more secluded most secluded adj
απομονωμένος απόμερος
Hidden, isolated, remote.

seclusion /səˈkluːʒən/ seclusions n
απομόνωση
The act of secluding, shutting out or keeping apart.
The state of being secluded or shut out, as from company, society, the world, etc.; solitude.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adj
δεύτερος δεύτερη
Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ seconds n
μάρτυρας
One who supports another in a contest or combat, such as a dueller's assistant.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ seconds n
δευτερόλεπτο στιγμή δευτερόλεπτο (τόξου) λεπτό
A unit of time historically and commonly defined as a sixtieth of a minute which the International System of Units more precisely defines as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyperfine levels of caesium-133 in a ground state at a temperature of absolute zero and at rest.
δευτερόλεπτο (τόξου) δευτερόλεπτο
A unit of angle equal to one-sixtieth of a minute of arc or one part in 3600 of a degree.
στιγμή λεπτό δευτερόλεπτο
(informal) A short, indeterminate amount of time.

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ seconds n
δεύτερος δεύτερη δεύτερο
Something that is number two in a series.
δεύτερος
(usually, in the plural) A manufactured item that, though still usable, fails to meet quality control standards.
δεύτερη
The second gear of an engine.

second /səˈkɑnd/ /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nt/ v
αποσπώ
(transitive, UK) To transfer temporarily to alternative employment.
υποστηρίζω
(Should we move, merge or split(+) this sense?) (transitive) To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two. (This may come from etymology 1 above.)

second coming second comings n
Δευτέρα Παρουσία
(Christianity) The prophesied return of Jesus Christ.

second hand /ˈsɛkənd ˌhænd/ second hands n
δείκτης δευτερολέπτων
On a clock or watch, the hand or pointer that shows the number of seconds that have passed.

second lieutenant second lieutenants n
ανθυπολοχαγός
The lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the United States Army, United States Air Force, or United States Marine Corps, below a first lieutenant. The rank of second lieutenant is equivalent to the naval rank of ensign.

second moment of area second moments of area n
ροπή αδράνειας επιφάνειας
(engineering) A measure of a body's resistance to bending.

second person second persons n
δεύτερο πρόσωπο
(grammar) The form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is the audience. In English, the second person is used with the pronouns thou and you. In many languages the singular, applying to one person, and plural, applying to several people, are distinct.

secondary /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ more secondary most secondary adj
δευτερεύων
Next in order to the first or primary; of second place in origin, rank, etc.

secondary school secondary schools n
λύκειο

secondhand /ˈsɛk(ə)nd hand/ adj
μεταχειρισμένος
(of goods) Not new; previously owned and used by another.

secrecy /ˈsiːkɹəsi/ secrecies n
μυστικότητα εχεμύθεια
Concealment; the condition of being secret or hidden.

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ more secret most secret adj
μυστικός
Being or kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ secrets n
μυστικό
(countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden. [from late 14th c.]

secret police n
μυστική αστυνομία
A police force operating in secrecy and outside the normal boundaries of law and hidden from the public, usually in support of a totalitarian government's political policies to suppress political dissent through the use of methods including intimidation, violence, and surveillance. [1823]

secret service secret services n
μυστική υπηρεσία
A governmental agency that deals with espionage and other acts of secrecy.

secretary /ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛk.ɹə.tɹi/ [ˈsɛk.(ɹ)əˌtʰɛɹ.i] secretaries n
γραμματέας
A person who keeps records, takes notes and handles general clerical work.
A managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations.
υπουργός
(often, capitalized) The head of a department of government.

secrete /sɪˈkɹiːt/ v
εκκρίνω καταχωνιάζω κρύβω
(physiology, transitive, of organs, glands, etc.) To extract a substance from blood, sap, or similar to produce and emit waste for excretion or for the fulfilling of a physiological function.

secretion /sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/ secretions n
έκκριση
(countable) any substance that is secreted by an organism
(uncountable) the act of secreting a substance, especially from a gland
απόκρυψη συγκάλυψη
the act of hiding something

secretive /ˈsiːkɹətɪv/ /ˈsiːkɹɪtɪv/ more secretive most secretive adj
κρυφός
Having an inclination to secrecy

secretly /ˈsiː.kɹət.li/ /ˈsiː.kɹɪt.li/ adv
κρυφά μυστικά
In secret, covertly.

sect /sɛkt/ sects n
αίρεση σέκτα
An offshoot of a larger religion or denomination.

sector /ˈsɛk.təɹ/ sectors n
τομέας
A zone; a designated area.
(computer hardware) A fixed-sized unit (traditionally 512 bytes) of sequential data stored on a track of a digital medium.

secular /ˈsɛkjələɹ/ /ˈsɛkjʊlə/ more secular most secular adj
κοσμικός
Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical.
Temporal; worldly, or otherwise not based on something timeless.

secularism /ˈsɛkjʊləˌɹɪzəm/ secularisms n
κοσμικισμός
Neutrality towards all religions.

secularization secularizations n
εκκοσμίκευση
The transformation of a society from close identification with religious values and institutions toward non-religious (or "irreligious") values and secular institutions.

secure /səˈkjɔɹ/ /səˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /səˈkjɝ/ /səˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /səˈkjʊɹ/ more secure most secure securer securest adj
ασφαλής
Free from attack or danger; protected.

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ [səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌɾi] [səˈkjʊɹ.ɪˌɾi] securities n
ασφάλεια
(uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
(countable) Something that secures.
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
εγγύηση εχέγγυο
(legal) Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
αξιόγραφο αξία χρηματόγραφο
(finance, often, in plural) A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.W

security guard security guards n
φύλακας φύλακας ασφαλείας
A person who is employed to provide security for people or property.

security hole security holes n
κενό ασφαλείας
(computer security) A security vulnerability in a computer system.

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ more sedative most sedative adj
ηρεμιστικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ sedatives n
ηρεμιστικό καταπραϋντικό
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

sedentary /ˈsɛd.ən.tə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈsɛd.ən.tɹi/ more sedentary most sedentary adj
καθιστικός
(medicine, of a job, lifestyle, etc.) Not moving much; sitting around.

sedimentary rock sedimentary rocks n
ιζηματογενές πέτρωμα
(geology) One of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth; formed by the deposition of either the weathered remains of other rocks, the results of biological activity, or precipitation from solution.

sedition /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ seditions n
στάση
Insurrection or rebellion.

seduce /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ /sɪˈdjuːs/ v
γοητεύω
(transitive) To beguile or lure (someone) away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray. [1520s]
αποπλανώ
(transitive) To entice or induce (someone) to engage in a sexual relationship. [1550s]

seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ seductions n
αποπλάνηση ξελόγιασμα
The act of seducing.

seductive /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ more seductive most seductive adj
δελεαστικός θελκτικός
Attractive, alluring, tempting.

seductress seductor seductresses n
ξελογιάστρα
A woman who seduces.

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ sees n
επισκοπή
a diocese, archdiocese; a region of a church, generally headed by a bishop, especially an archbishop.
The office of a bishop or archbishop; bishopric or archbishopric

see /ˈsi/ /ˈsiː/ v
βλέπω
(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
καταλαβαίνω
(figuratively) To understand.

see stars v
βλέπω αστεράκια
(idiomatic) To experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.

see the forest for the trees v
βλέπουμε το δένδρο και χάνουμε το δάσος
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To discern an overall pattern from a mass of detail; to see the big picture, or the broader, more general situation.

see the light of day v
βλέπω το φως
(idiomatic) To appear; to be published or disseminated.

see through v
αντιλαμβάνομαι
(transitive, idiomatic) To recognize someone's true motives or character.

see you /ˈsiː juː/ /ˈsiː jə/ phraseologicalUnit
τα λέμε τα λέμε αργότερα
(informal) see you later

see you later phraseologicalUnit
τα λέμε γεια γεια χαρά
(idiomatic) A phrase used at parting, and not necessarily implying that the person being addressed will be seen later by the speaker.

seed /siːd/ seeds n
σπόρος
(countable) Any small seed-like fruit.

seedling /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ seedlings n
φιντάνι
(botany) A young plant grown from seed.

seek /siːk/ v
ζητώ
(transitive) To try to reach or come to; to go to; to resort to.

seem /siːm/ v
φαίνομαι
(copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

seesaw /ˈsi.sɔ/ /ˈsiː.sɑː/ /ˈsiː.sɔː/ seesaws n
τραμπάλα
A structure composed of a plank, balanced in the middle, used as a game in which one person goes up as the other goes down.

seethe /sið/ /siːð/ v
αναβράζω
Of a person: to be in an agitated or angry mental state, often in a way that is not obvious to others.
Of a liquid or other substance, or a container holding it: to be boiled (vigorously); to become boiling hot.

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ segments n
τμήμα
A length of some object.
τεμάχιο τμήμα
(mathematics) A portion.

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ v
διατέμνω
(ambitransitive) To divide into segments or sections.

segregate /ˈsɛɡɹəɡət/ /ˈsɛɡɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
διαχωρίζω
(transitive) To separate, especially by social policies that directly or indirectly keep races or ethnic groups apart.

sei whale sei whales n
βορειοφάλαινα
A whale of the rorqual family (Balaenoptera borealis).

seism /ˈsaɪsəm/ /ˈsaɪzəm/ seisms n
σεισμός
A shaking of the Earth's surface; an earthquake or tremor.

seismic /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ more seismic most seismic adj
σεισμικός
Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.

seismogram seismograms n
σεισμογράφημα
(geology) The graphical output from an accelerograph or seismograph.

seismograph /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡɹæf/ seismographs n
σεισμογράφος
An instrument that automatically detects and records the intensity, direction and duration of earthquakes and similar events.

seismology /saɪs.ˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /saɪs.ˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /saɪzˈmɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /saɪzˈmɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
σεισμολογία
The study of the vibration of the Earth's interior caused by natural and unnatural sources, such as earthquakes.

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ more seldom most seldom seldomer seldomest adv
σπάνια
Infrequently, rarely.

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ v
επιλέγω
To choose one or more elements of a set, especially a set of options.

selective /səˈlɛktɪv/ more selective most selective adj
εκλεκτικός
(of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.

selenium /səˈliːni.əm/ /sɪˈliːni.əm/ seleniums n
σελήνιο
A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Se) with an atomic number of 34, used mainly in glassmaking and pigments and as a semiconductor.

selenologist selenologists n
σεληνολόγος
A person skilled or involved in selenology.

selenology /sɛliːˈnɒləd͡ʒɪ/ selenologies n
σεληνολογία
(chiefly) The scientific study of the Moon’s movements in the heavens and the kinetic influences it has upon and it receives from other astronomical bodies.

selenotropism n
σεληνοτροπισμός
The property of some plants of turning under the influence of light from the Moon.

self /sɛf/ /sɛlf/ selfs selves n
εαυτός
An individual person as the object of the person's own reflective consciousness (plural selves).

self- /sɛlf/ prefix
αυτο- αυτό-
of, by, in or with oneself or itself

self-care n
αυτοφροντίδα
The care given to oneself, especially to maintain one's physical or psychological well-being.

self-caused adj
αυταίτια αυταίτιο αυταίτιος αυτογενές αυτογενής αυτοδημιούργητη
(metalogic) Of self-sufficient causality/causation.

self-cleaning adj
αυτοκαθαριζόμενος
Cleaning itself or requiring minimal cleaning effort.

self-confidence self-confidences n
αυτοπεποίθηση
The state or degree of being self-confident: believing in one's own abilities.

self-contained /ˈsɛlf.kənˌteɪnd/ v
ανεξάρτητος αυτοτελής αυτόνομος
not requiring external or additional support

self-control /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/ self-controls n
αυτοέλεγχος
The ability to control one's desires and impulses; willpower.

self-criticism n
αυτοκριτική
Criticism of oneself.

self-deception self-deceptions n
αυταπάτη
The act of fooling oneself, of willfully not accepting the obvious.

self-defense self-defenses n
αυτοάμυνα
The means of defending oneself from physical attack.
(legal) The right to protect oneself against violence by using reasonable force, which can be used as justification in several charges including murder, assault, and battery.

self-denial self-denials n
αυταπάρνηση
Action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others.

self-destruct v
αυτοκαταστρέφομαι
(usually, figuratively) To destroy oneself or itself.

self-determination /ˌsɛlfdɪˌtɜː(ɹ)mɪˈneɪʃən/ n
αυτοδιάθεση
(politics) The political independence of a people

self-determine v
αυτοκαθορίζω
To make one's own decisions without outside interference.

self-discipline n
αυτοπειθαρχία
Control of oneself, willpower.

self-efficacy self-efficacies n
αυτοαποτελεσματικότητα
Extent or strength of one's belief in one's own ability to complete tasks and reach goals.

self-employed adj
αυτοαπασχολούμενος
Working for oneself, rather than for an employer.

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.əˈstiːm/ self-esteems n
αυτοεκτίμηση
Confidence in one's own worth; self-respect.

self-evidency n
αυταποδεικτότητα αυταποδειξιμότητα
The condition, fact, or quality of being self-evident.

self-evident adj
αυταπόδεικτος αυτονόητος
Obviously true, and requiring no proof, argument or explanation.

self-government n
αυτοκυβέρνηση
The governance of a region by its own populace; autonomy.

self-help n
αυτοβοήθεια
The practice of bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others.

self-immolation self-immolations n
αυτοπυρπόληση
The act of setting oneself on fire, especially as a form of protest.

self-improvement self-improvements n
αυτοβελτίωση
The following of a disciplined programme to improve one's physical health, mental health or character.

self-indulgence self-indulgences n
μαλθακότητα συβαριτισμός
Excessive or immoderate indulgence of one's own personal desires and needs above all others.

self-interest n
ιδιοτέλεια
One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others.

self-isolation self-isolations n
αυτοαπομόνωση

self-love n
αυταγάπη (in the modern sense)
Regard for oneself; love of oneself.

self-made adj
αυτοδημιούργητος
(of a person) Having achieved success by one's own efforts, with little to no support from family members and others.

self-pity n
αυτολύπηση μεμψιμοιρία
A feeling of pity for oneself.

self-portrait self-portraits n
αυτοπροσωπογραφία αυτοπορτρέτο
The bust of an artist by the artist him/herself; a portrait of the painter who painted it.

self-raising flour self-raising flours n
αλεύρι που φουσκώνει
(UK, Australia, South Africa, cooking) A type of flour that contains an agent, such as baking powder, which makes baked goods expand and rise when cooked. Equivalent to American English "self-rising flour".

self-reference v
αυτοαναφορά
(transitive, uncommon) To reference itself or oneself.

self-referential /ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/ /ˈsɛlf ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛn(t)ʃəl/ more self-referential most self-referential adj
αυτοαναφορικός
That refers to itself or oneself.

self-reliance n
αυτοδυναμία
The capacity to rely on one's own capabilities, and to manage one's own affairs; independence.

self-respect n
αυτοσεβασμός
The knowledge of one's own worth, valuing one's self; pride.

self-rule n
αυτοκυβέρνηση
Rule of a group of people by their own leaders as opposed to rule imposed by a foreign government or people.

self-satisfaction n
αυτοϊκανοποίηση
A feeling of fulfillment or contentment with respect to one's own accomplishments or situation.

self-satisfied more self-satisfied most self-satisfied adj
εφησυχασμένος
Satisfied with oneself, especially over-satisfied; smug; slightly arrogant.

self-study v
αυτοδιδασκαλία
(intransitive, rare) To study without the aid of a formal educational institution.

self-sufficiency n
αυτάρκεια
The condition of being self-sufficient.

self-sufficient more self-sufficient most self-sufficient adj
αυτάρκης
Able to provide for oneself independently of others; not needing external support. [from 16th c.]

self-sustaining more self-sustaining most self-sustaining adj
αυτοσυντήρητος

self-tapping screw self-tapping screws n
λαμαρινόβιδα
A screw, with a hardened thread, that forms its own internal thread when driven into a relatively soft material (such as sheet metal).

selficide selficides n
σελφοκτονία
(informal) Accidental death that occurs while trying to take a selfie in a dangerous environment.

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ selfies n
σέλφι αυτοφωτογράφιση
(informal, mobile phones) A photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small camera or mobile phone.

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ v
βγάζω σέλφι
(intransitive, informal, mobile phones) To take a selfie.

selfish /ˈsɛlf.ɪʃ/ [ˈsɛɫ̥fɪʃ] more selfish most selfish selfisher selfishest adj
εγωιστής
Holding one's own self-interest as the standard for decision making.
εγωιστικός
Having regard for oneself above others’ well-being.

selfitis n
σελφίτιδα
(informal) An obsessive need to take selfies and post them on social media.

selfless more selfless most selfless adj
ανιδιοτελής αλτρουιστής αφίλαυτος φιλάλληλος
Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.

selflessly more selflessly most selflessly adv
ανυστερόβουλα
In a selfless manner; done in a way that disregards concerns for the self and places other first.

sell /sɛl/ v
πουλάω πουλώ
(transitive, ditransitive, intransitive) To transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money.

sell off v
εκποιώ
(transitive) To sell asset(s) for the purpose of getting rid of them quickly rather than for maximizing profit.

seller /ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ sellers n
πωλήτρια πωλητής
Someone who sells; a vendor; a clerk.

semantic /səˈmæntək/ /sɪˈmæntɪk/ adj
σημασιολογικός
Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words. [from late 19th c.]

semantic field semantic fields n
σημασιολογικό πεδίο
(linguistics, translation studies) A group of words which all relate to the same subject or concept, or to overlapping aspects thereof.

semantic loan semantic loans n
σημασιολογικό δάνειο

semaphore /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔɹ/ /ˈsɛm.əˌfɔː/ semaphores n
σηματοφόρος
(computing) A bit, token, fragment of code, or some other mechanism which is used to restrict access to a shared function or device to a single process at a time, or to synchronize and coordinate events in different processes.

semen /ˈsiːmən/ semens n
σπέρμα
A sticky, milky fluid produced in male reproductive organs that contains the reproductive cells.

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ semesters n
εξάμηνο
Half of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn or spring semester.

semi- /sɛmaɪ/ /sɛmi/ prefix
ημι-
half

semi-automatic adj
ημιαυτόματος
Partially automatic.
Of a firearm that automatically ejects a shell and loads the next one, but requires the trigger to be squeezed for each shot; autoloading.

semi-automatic semi-automatics n
ημιαυτόματο
(weapons) A semi-automatic firearm, especially such a pistol.

semibreve semibreves n
ολόκληρο
(music) A musical note four beats long in 4/4 time; a whole note (US)

semicircle semicircles n
ημικύκλιο
Half of a circle.

semicircumference semicircumferences n
ημιπεριφέρεια
One half of the circumference of a circle

semicolon /-ˈkəʊlɒn/ /ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ /ˌsɛmiˈkəʊlən/ semicola semicolons n
άνω τελεία ερωτηματικό
The punctuation mark ;.

semiconductor semiconductors n
ημιαγωγός
(physics) A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.

semiduplex adj
ημιαμφίδρομος
(telecommunications) Providing communication in both directions, but only one direction at a time, not simultaneously.

semihard adj
ημίσκληρος
Somewhat hard.

seminar /ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/ /ˈsɛmɪnɑː/ seminars n
σεμινάριο
A class held for advanced studies in which students meet regularly to discuss original research, under the guidance of a professor.
διάσκεψη
A meeting held for the exchange of useful information by members of a common business community.

seminary /ˈsɛmənɛɹi/ /ˈsɛmɪnəɹi/ /ˈsɛmɪnɹi/ seminaries n
θεολογική σχολή
A theological school for the training of rabbis, priests, or ministers.

semiologist /ˌsimaɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ /ˌsɛmaɪˈɒləd͡ʒɪst/ semiologists n
σημειολόγος
One who practices or studies semiology.

semiology semiologies n
σημειολογία
Semiotics, the study of signs.

semiotics /ˌsiː.maɪˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsiː.miˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɑt.ɪks/ /ˌsɛm.iˈɒt.ɪks/ n
σημειολογία σημειωτική
The study of signs and symbols, especially as means of language or communication.

semipermeable /ˌsɛmaɪ-/ /ˌsɛmiˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ more semipermeable most semipermeable adj
ημιπερατός
Permeable to some things and not to others, as a cell membrane which allows some molecules through but blocks other substances.

semiquaver semiquavers n
δέκατο έκτο
(music) A sixteenth note, drawn as a crotchet with two tails.

semiskilled adj
ημιειδικευμένος
Requiring only minimal levels of training.

semiurban adj
ημιαστικός
Partially urban.

semivowel semivowels n
ημίφωνο
(phonetics) A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.

semolina /ˌsɛməˈliːnə/ semolinas n
σιμιγδάλι
Coarse grains produced at an intermediate stage of wheat flour milling.

senate /ˈsenət/ /ˈsɛnət/ /ˈsɛnɪt/ senates n
γερουσία
In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber.

senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ senators n
γερουσιαστής
A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate, as, for instance, the legislatures of the United States and Canada.
συγκλητικός
(historical) A member of a governing council in other states in the ancient world.

senatorial more senatorial most senatorial adj
συγκλητικός
(US) Entitled to elect a senator, or by senators.

send /sɛnd/ v
στέλνω
(transitive, ditransitive) To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone).

sender /ˈsɛndɚ/ senders n
αποστολέας
Someone who sends.

senescence /səˈnɛsəns/ /sɪˈnɛsəns/ senescences n
γήρας γηρασμός
(biology) The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.
γηρασμός
(cell biology) Ceasing to divide by mitosis because of shortening of telomeres or excessive DNA damage.
γήρας
(gerontology) Old age; accumulated damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs with the passage of time.

senile /ˈsinaɪl/ /ˈsiːnaɪl/ more senile most senile adj
γεροντικός
Of, or relating to old age.
ξεμωραμένος
(often, offensive) Exhibiting the deterioration in mind and body often accompanying old age; doddering.

senility /səˈnɪlɪti/ senilities n
γεροντική άνοια
(mostly, uncountable) The losing of memory and reason due to senescence.

seniority /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ seniorities n
αρχαιότητα
A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

sennit sennits n
σαλαμάστρα σαλμάστρα
braided cord or fabric of such small stuff as plaited rope yarns
πλεκτή
plaited or braided straw or grass which is used for making hats and for a variety of ornamental crafts

sensation /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ sensations n
αίσθηση
A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

sensational more sensational most sensational adj
εντυπωσιακός συγκλονιστικός
Exceptionally great.

sensationalist more sensationalist most sensationalist adj
αισθησιαρχικός αισθησιοκρατικός
Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ senses n
αίσθηση νόημα
Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.
αίσθηση συναίσθημα
Perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness.
λογική
Sound practical or moral judgment.
έννοια
The meaning, reason, or value of something.
αίσθηση
A natural appreciation or ability.

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
αισθάνομαι
To use biological senses: to either see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.
αισθάνομαι συναισθάνομαι
To instinctively be aware.

sense of humour senses of humour n
αίσθηση του χιούμορ
The quality of an individual to find certain things funny.

sense organ sense organs n
αισθητήριο όργανο
An organic sensor.

sensei /ˈsɛnseɪ/ sensei senseis n
σενσέι
A martial arts instructor. Sensei of martial arts usually live and/or work at a dojo where they instruct their apprentices. A live-in apprentice is also called uchi-deshi.

sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ /ˈsɪnsɪtɪv/ more sensitive most sensitive adj
αισθητικός
Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.
ευαίσθητος
Responsive to stimuli.
(of an issue, topic, etc.) Capable of offending, upsetting, or hurting.
(of an instrument) Accurate; able to register small changes in some property.
ευαίσθητος εύθικτος
(of a person) Easily offended, upset, or hurt.

sensitivity /ˈsɛnsɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvəti/ /ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/ sensitivities n
ευαισθησία
(electronics) The degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal.

sensitization sensitizations n
ευαισθητοποίηση
The process of making something sensitive.

sensorimotor adj
αισθητικοκινητικός
(biology) Of or pertaining to both sensory and motor activity

sensory /ˈsɛn.sə.ɹi/ adj
αισθητήριος
Of the physical senses or sensation.

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩(t)s] [ˈsɛnʔn̩(t)s] sentences n
καταδίκη
The judicial order for a punishment to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime. [from 14th c.]
πρόταση φράση
(grammar) A grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate, even if one or the other is implied, and, in modern writing, when using e.g. the Latin, Greek or Cyrillic alphabets, typically beginning with a capital letter and ending with a full stop or other punctuation. [from 15th c.]

sentential adj
προτασιακός
(linguistics, law, philosophy) Relating to a sentence.

sentient /ˈsɛn.ti.ənt/ /ˈsɛn.ʃ(i.)ənt/ more sentient most sentient adj
αισθητήριος
Experiencing sensation, thought, or feeling.
ευαίσθητος
Able to consciously perceive through the use of sense faculties.

sentimental /ˌsɛniˈmɛnl̩/ /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ more sentimental most sentimental adj
συναισθηματικός
Characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion.
Derived from emotion rather than reason; of or caused by sentiment.
Romantic.

sentimentalist sentimentalists n
αισθηματίας
A person who is sentimental.

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ sentinels n
σκοπός φρουρός
A sentry, watch, or guard.

sentry /ˈsɛntɹi/ sentries n
σκοπός
A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.

separate /ˈsep.əˌɹæɪt/ /ˈsep.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.ə.ɹət/ /ˈsɛp.əˌɹeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɚˌeɪt/ /ˈsɛp.ɹət/ v
χωρίζω
(transitive) To disunite from a group or mass; to disconnect.
κόβω
(intransitive) To divide itself into separate pieces or substances.

separate the wheat from the chaff v
διαχωρίζω την ήρα από το στάρι
(idiomatic, intransitive) To select only that which is of value.

separately /ˈsɛpəɹətli/ /ˈsɛpɹətli/ adv
χωριστά
In a separate manner; not together; apart.

sepsis /ˈsɛpsɪs/ sepses n
σήψη
(pathology) A serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed, causing injury to its own tissues and organs as a response to infection.

septic /ˈsɛp.tɪk/ more septic most septic adj
σηπτικός
Of or pertaining to sewage or the disposal of sewage.

septic tank septic tanks n
βόθρος
A small-scale watertight treatment system for domestic sewage in which the flow is slowed to allow sedimentation and sludge digestion by bacteria to take place.

septum /ˈsɛp.təm/ septa septums n
διάφραγμα
(biology) A wall separating two cavities; a partition.

septuplet septuplets n
επτάηχο
A group of seven, particularly (music) a tuplet of seven notes.

sepulchre /ˈsiːpəlkəɹ/ /ˈsɛpəlkə/ /ˈsɛpəlkɚ/ sepulchres n
μνήμα τάφος
A burial chamber.

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ sequels n
συνέχεια
(narratology) A narrative that is written after another narrative set in the same universe, especially a narrative that is chronologically set after its predecessors, or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative that has a preceding narrative of its own.

sequence /ˈsiːkwəns/ sequences n
αλληλουχία ακολουθία σειρά
A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series
ακολουθία
(mathematics) An ordered list of objects, typically indexed with natural numbers.
σεκάνς
A series of shots that depict a single action or style in a film, television show etc.

sequential adj
αλλεπάλληλος
(programming) Executed as a sequence of instructions, without concurrency or parallelism.

seraph /ˈsɛɹəf/ seraphim seraphims seraphs n
σεραφείμ
(post-biblical) A six-winged angel; one of the highest choir or order of angels in Christian angelology, ranked above cherubim, and below God. They are the 5th-highest order of angels in Jewish angelology.

serendipity /ˌsɛɹ.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ /ˌsɛɹ.ɛnˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ serendipities n
τυχαιότητα
A combination of events which have come together by chance to make a surprisingly good or wonderful outcome.
τυχαιότητα ευτύχημα εύνοια της τύχης κωλοφαρδία
An unsought, unintended, and/or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery and/or learning experience that happens by accident.

serenity /səˈɹɛnɪti/ serenities n
γαλήνη
The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.
ηρεμία
A lack of agitation or disturbance.
γαληνότατος
A title given to a reigning prince or similar dignitary.

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ serfs n
δουλοπάροικος κολλίγας
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.

sergeant /ˈsɑɹ.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈsɑː.d͡ʒənt/ sergeants n
λοχίας αρχιφύλακας
The highest rank of noncommissioned officer in some non-naval military forces and police.

sergeant major sergeant majors sergeants major n
ανθυπασπιστής
(US, plural sergeants major) The most senior rank of non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, ranking above a first sergeant. In the United States Marine Corps it ranks above First Sergeant and is equal in grade to Master Gunnery Sergeant.

serial /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ adj
σειριακός
Having to do with or arranged in a series.

serial /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əl/ serials n
σειρά
A work, such as a work of fiction, published in installments, often numbered and without a specified end.

serial killer serial killers n
σίριαλ κίλερ
A person who commits multiple (more than two) murders, especially similar ones with no obvious motive over a period of time with a "cooling-off" period between each murder.

serial number serial numbers n
αύξων αριθμός
A unique identifier, consisting of numbers, letters and/or other typographical symbols, assigned to a particular unit of some product to identify it.

serial port serial ports n
σειριακή θύρα
(computing) A serial communication physical interface through which data is transferred in or out one bit at a time.

series /ˈsiɹiz/ /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪəɹɪ.ɪz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ series serieses n
σειρά αλληλουχία
A number of things that follow on one after the other or are connected one after the other.
σειρά
(broadcasting) A television or radio program which consists of several episodes that are broadcast in regular intervals
σύνολο σειρά
(mathematics) The sequence of partial sums \sum_{i=1}^n{a_i} of a given sequence ai.

series finale series finales n
συμπέρασμα σειράς
The promotional or advertisement term used to describe the final episode of a television program, usually a situation comedy or a drama.

serif /səˈɹiːf/ /ˈsɛɹɪf/ serifs n
ακρεμόνας πατούρα
(typography) A short line added to the end of a stroke in traditional typefaces, such as Times New Roman.

serine serines n
σερίνη
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, CH2OH.CH(NH2)COOH, found in most animal proteins, notably silk.

serious /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əs/ /ˈsɪɚ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪɹ.i.əs/ /ˈsɪː.ɹɪ.əs/ more serious most serious adj
σοβαρός
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
Important; weighty; not insignificant
Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving

seriousness /ˈsɪəɹiəsnəs/ /ˈsɪɹiəsnəs/ seriousnesses n
σοβαρότητα
The state or quality of being serious.

sermon /ˈsɜː.mən/ /ˈsɝ.mən/ sermons n
κήρυγμα
Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.
επίπληξη
A lengthy speech of reproval.

serotonin /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtəʊnɪn/ serotonins n
σεροτονίνη
(neurotransmitter) An indoleamine neurotransmitter, 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is involved in depression, appetite, etc., and is crucial in maintaining a sense of well-being, security, etc.

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ serpents n
φίδι ερπετό
(now, literary) A snake, especially a large or dangerous one.

serpentine /ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈsɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ serpentines n
σερπεντίνης
(mineralogy) Any of several green/brown minerals consisting of magnesium and iron silicates that have similar layered crystal structure, whose appearance somewhat resembles a snake's skin.

serum /ˈsiɹəm/ /ˈsiːɹəm/ /ˈsɪəɹəm/ /ˈsɪɹəm/ sera serums n
ορός ὀρός
The clear yellowish liquid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ [ˈsɝvn̩ʔ] servants n
υπηρέτης
One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
One who serves another, providing help in some manner.

serve /sɑː(ɹ)v/ /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
υπηρετώ
(transitive) To be a servant for; to work for, to be employed by. [from 13thc.]

serve someone right v
καλά να πάθεις καλά να πάθετε
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see serve,‎ right.

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ servers n
εξυπηρετητής
(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
σερβιτόρος υπηρέτης υπηρέτρια
One who serves.
δίσκος
A tray for dishes.

server-side adj
πλευρά-διακομιστή πλευρά-εξυπηρετητή
(computing, networking) Occurring on the server (remote machine) rather than the client (local machine).

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ services n
υπηρεσία
(economics) The practice of providing assistance as economic activity.
(computing) A function that is provided by one program or machine for another.

service tree service trees n
σουρβιά η οικιακή
(botany) Either of two rare Old World deciduous trees, Sorbus domestica or Sorbus torminalis.

servile /ˈsəɹ.vəl/ /ˈsəɹˌvaɪl/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)ˌvaɪl/ more servile most servile adj
δουλικός
Slavish or submissive.

servility /sə.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /sɚ.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌsɜː.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ /ˌsɝ.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ servilities n
δουλικότητα ραγιαδισμός ανελευθερία
The condition of being servile.

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ /ˈsɝvɪŋ/ servings n
μερίδα
(countable) The quantity of food or drink intended for one person in a single sitting; especially in relation to a meal.

servitude /-tjuːd/ /ˈsɜːvɪtʃuːd/ /ˈsɝvɪtud/ servitudes n
δουλεία
The state of being a slave; slavery; being forced to work for others or do their bidding without one's consent or against one's will, either in perpetuity or for a period of time over which one has little or no control.

sesame /ˈsiːsəm/ /ˈsɛsəm/ /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛzəmi/ sesames n
σουσαμιά σουσάμι
The seed of this plant.

sesame oil sesame oils n
σησαμέλαιο σουσαμόλαδο
Oil extracted from sesame seeds (often after roasting) and used to flavor foods.

sesquicentennial /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛni.əl/ sesquicentennials n
εκατοπεντηκονταετηρίδα
A 150th anniversary.

sesquipedalian /ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pɪˈdeɪ.lɪ.ən/ more sesquipedalian most sesquipedalian adj
μακαρονοειδής
(of a word or words) Long; polysyllabic.

sessile /ˈsɛsaɪl/ /ˈsɛsɪl/ adj
άμισχος
(botany) Attached directly by the base; not having an intervening stalk; stalkless.

session /ˈsɛʃ(ə)n/ sessions n
συνεδρίαση
A period devoted to a particular activity, e.g. the annual or semiannual periods of a legislative body (that together comprise the legislative term) whose individual meetings are also called sessions.
σύνοδος
A meeting of a council, court, school, or legislative body to conduct its business.
συνεδρία
(computing) The sequence of interactions between client and server, or between user and system; the period during which a user is logged in or connected.

sestina sestinas n
σεστίνα
(poetry) A highly structured poem consisting of six six-line stanzas followed by a tercet or envoy, for a total of thirty-nine lines.

set /sɛt/ more set most set adj
έτοιμος
Ready, prepared.
αποφασισμένος
Intent, determined (to do something).
προκαθορισμένος συγκεκριμένος
Prearranged.
αμετάβλητος αμετακίνητος
Fixed in one’s opinion.

set /sɛt/ sets n
συσκευή δέκτης
A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.
σετ
A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 2, Noun.)
(in plural, “sets”, mathematics, informal) Set theory.
(volleyball) The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack.
σειρά
An object made up of several parts.
σύνολο
(set theory) A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it.
κλίκα κύκλος συνάφι
A group of people, usually meeting socially.
πλατό σκηνικό
the general locations and area where a movie’s, a film’s, or a video’s scenery is arranged to be filmed also including places for actors, assorted crew, director, producers which are typically not filmed.

set /sɛt/ v
βάζω
(transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.
(transitive) To devise and assign (work) to.
βάζω διαδραματίζομαι εκτυλίσσομαι καθορίζω ορίζω πήζω
(transitive, dated) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.
στρώνω
(transitive) To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.
στήνω
(transitive) To prepare (a stage or film set).
δύω
(intransitive) Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.

set alight v
ανάβομαι ανάβω καίγομαι
To cause (something) to begin to burn.

set fire v
βάζω φωτιά
(intransitive, followed by to) To light using fire; to cause to be on fire; to set alight.

set on fire v
βάζω φωτιά
(transitive) To cause to begin to burn.

set sail v
αποπλέω
To depart on a voyage by boat.

set square set squares n
γνώμονας
(UK) A flat triangular piece of plastic or other material, having corners of precise angles, used in technical drawing

set theory set theories n
θεωρία των συνόλων
(mathematics) The mathematical theory of sets.

set-off set-offs n
συμψηφισμός
(dated) That which is used to improve the appearance of anything; a decoration; an ornament.

setting pole setting poles n
σταλίκι
A pole, often iron-pointed, used for pushing boats along in shallow water.

settle down v
νοικοκυρεύομαι τακτοποιούμαι
(intransitive) To establish a settled lifestyle for oneself, especially by marrying.

settlement /ˈsɛt.l̩.mənt/ settlements n
διευθέτηση συμφωνία τακτοποίηση
The state of being settled.
οικισμός αποικισμός
A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled (even in past times).
καθίζηση
(architecture) The gradual sinking of a building. Fractures or dislocations caused by settlement.
διακανονισμός εκκαθάριση εξόφληση
(finance) The delivery of goods by the seller and payment for them by the buyer, under a previously agreed trade or transaction or contract entered into.
εκχώρηση μεταγραφή
(legal) A disposition of property, or the act of granting it.

settler /ˈsɛt.lə/ /ˈsɛt.lɚ/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ə/ /ˈsɛt.l̩.ɚ/ settlers n
άποικος έποικος
Someone who settles in a new location, especially one who takes up residence in a previously uninhabited place; a colonist.
διακανονιστής
Someone who decides or settles something, such as a dispute.
διαπυκτικόν
A drink which settles the stomach, especially a bitter drink, often a nightcap.

setup /ˈsɛtʌp/ setups n
εγκατάσταση
The fashion in which something is organized or arranged.

sevdalinka sevdalinkas n
σεβνταλίνκα
(uncountable) A traditional genre of folk music from Bosnia and Herzegovina, also popular in the ex-Yugoslavia region.

seven /ˈsɛvn̩/ /ˈsɛvən/ [ˈsɛbm̩] numeral
επτά ζ΄ εφτά
A numerical value equal to 7; the number following six and preceding eight. This many dots: (•••••••). Describing a group or set with seven elements.

seven deadly sins n
επτά θανάσιμα αμαρτήματα
(Catholicism) The cardinal sins enumerated by medieval philosophers and theologians: pride (or vanity, vainglory), envy, gluttony, greed (or avarice), lust, sloth (or acedia), and wrath (or anger).

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
επτακόσια
The cardinal number occurring after six hundred ninety-nine and before seven hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 700.

seventeen /ˈsɛv.ən.tiːn/ /ˌsɛv.ənˈtiːn/ numeral
δεκαεπτά δεκαεφτά
The cardinal number occurring after sixteen and before eighteen, represented in Roman numerals as XVII and in Arabic numerals as 17.

seventh /ˈsɛvnθ/ /ˈsɛvənθ/ adj
έβδομος
The ordinal form of the number seven.

seventh heaven n
έβδομος ουρανός
A state of great joy and satisfaction.

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ adj
εβδομηκοστός
The ordinal form of the number seventy.

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
εβδομήντα
The cardinal number occurring after sixty-nine and before seventy-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXX and in Arabic numerals as 70.

seventy-eight numeral
εβδομήντα οκτώ
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-seven and preceding seventy-nine.

seventy-five /ˌsɛv.ən.tiˈfaɪv/ numeral
εβδομήντα πέντε
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-four and preceding seventy-six.

seventy-four numeral
εβδομήντα τέσσαρες
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-three and preceding seventy-five.

seventy-nine numeral
εβδομήντα εννέα
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-eight and preceding eighty.

seventy-one numeral
εβδομήντα έν
The cardinal number immediately following seventy and preceding seventy-two.

seventy-second adj
ἑβδομηκοστοδεύτερος
The ordinal form of the number seventy-two, describing a person or thing in position number 72 of a sequence.

seventy-seven numeral
εβδομήντα επτά
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-six and preceding seventy-eight.

seventy-six numeral
εβδομήντα έξ
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-five and preceding seventy-seven.

seventy-three numeral
εβδομήντα τρείς
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-two and preceding seventy-four.

seventy-two numeral
εβδομήντα δύο
The cardinal number immediately following seventy-one and preceding seventy-three.

several /ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/ determiner
αρκετός
Consisting of a number more than two but not very many. [from 17th c.]

severance /ˈsɛv.ɜː(ɹ)n̩s/ /ˈsɛv.ɹəns/ severances n
αποκοπή
The act of severing or the state of being severed.
αποκοπή διαχωρισμός
A separation.

severe /-vɪɹ/ /sɪˈviːɹ/ /sɪˈvɪə/ /sɪˈvɪɹ/ more severe most severe severer severest adj
σφοδρός
Very bad or intense.
άτεγκτος αυστηρός βαρύς
Strict or harsh.
αυστηρός λιτός
Sober, plain in appearance, austere.

severely more severely most severely adv
εξαιρετικά εξαιρετικώς σοβαρά σφοδρά
In a severe manner.

sew /soʊ/ /səʉ/ /səʊ/ v
ράβω
(transitive) To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through (pieces of fabric) in order to join them together.
(intransitive) To use a needle to pass thread repeatedly through pieces of fabric in order to join them together.

sewage /ˈsu.ɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsuː.ɪd͡ʒ/ sewages n
λύματα
A suspension of water and solid waste, transported by sewers to be disposed of or processed.

sewing machine sewing machines n
ραπτομηχανή
Any mechanical or electromechanical device used to stitch cloth or other material; normally uses two threads to form lock stitches

sex /sɛks/ sexes n
φύλο
(countable) Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
(obsolete, or, literary, uncountable, with "the") Women; the human female gender and those who belong to it.
σεξ συνουσία έρωτας
(uncountable) Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier.

sex /sɛks/ v
συνουσιάζομαι
(chiefly, US, colloquial, transitive) To have sex with.

sex appeal n
σεξαπίλ
Sexual attractiveness. [from 1910s]

sex education n
σεξουαλική αγωγή
Education about human sexual anatomy, reproduction, and intercourse and other human sexual behavior.

sex organ sex organs n
αναπαραγωγικό όργανο
(anatomy) An organ used in sexual reproduction or sexual stimulation.

sex toy sex toys n
ερωτικό βοήθημα
Any physical object or device that is primarily used to facilitate human sexual pleasure.
A person willing to provide sexual pleasure to another at their beckoning.

sex work n
σεξεργασία
Any job in which sex or eroticism is involved, especially prostitution or pornography.

sex worker sex workers n
σεξεργάτης σεξεργάτρια
A person who supplies sex work (short-term sexual services) in exchange for compensation.

sexcentenary sexcentenaries n
εξακοσιετηρίδα
A six-hundredth anniversary

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ sexisms n
σεξισμός
Discrimination or different treatment based on sex or gender.

sexologist sexologists n
σεξολόγος
Someone who studies, or is an expert in, sex and sexuality.

sexology sexologies n
σεξολογία
The study of sex and sexuality, usually from a psychological or clinical perspective.

sexsomnia /sɛkˈsɒmni.ə/ n
σεξυπνία
A form of non-rapid eye movement parasomnia that causes people to engage in various sexual acts while they are asleep.

sextant /ˈsɛk.stənt/ sextants n
εξάντας
(nautical) A navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude.

sexting /ˈsɛkstɪŋ/ v
σέξτινγκ
sending sexually explicit text messages or photographs between cell phones

sexton /ˈsɛk.stən/ sextons n
εκκλησάρης νεωκόρος
A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell ringer.

sexual /ˈsɛksjuəl/ /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ more sexual most sexual adj
γενετήσιος ερωτικός
σεξουαλικός
Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes. [from 17th c.]

sexual intercourse sexual intercourses n
συνουσία ερωτική επαφή ζευγάρωμα
Sexual interaction, usually involving vaginal and/or anal and/or oral penetration, between at least two organisms.

sexual orientation sexual orientations n
σεξουαλικός προσανατολισμός
One's tendencies of sexual attraction, considered as a whole.

sexuality /sɛksjuˈælɪti/ /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ sexualities n
σεξουαλικότητα
The quality of being sexual; that which is characterized or distinguished by sex.
Sexual activity; concern with, or interest in, sexual activity.
Sexual identity, gender.

sexually more sexually most sexually adv
σεξουαλικά
In a sexual manner: erotically.

sexually transmitted disease sexually transmitted diseases n
σεξουαλικά μεταδιδόμενο νόσημα
(disease) Any of various diseases that are usually contracted through sexual contact.

sexy /ˈsɛk.si/ /ˈsɛk.sɪ/ sexier sexiest adj
σέξι
Having sex appeal; attractive.

shack /ʃæk/ shacks n
καλύβα
A crude, roughly built hut or cabin.

shack up v
σπιτώνω
(colloquial) To live together, especially of an unmarried couple.

shackle /ˈʃækəl/ shackles n
αγκύλιο
A U-shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick-release locking pin mechanism.

shade /ʃeɪd/ shades n
σκιά
(uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
απόχρωση
A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ shadows n
σκιά ίσκιος
A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
σκιά
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.
One who secretly or furtively follows another.
(typography) A drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc.

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʉ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ v
επισκιάζω σκιάζω
(transitive) To block light or radio transmission from.
γίνομαι σκιά παρακολουθώ
(particularly, espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.

shadow government shadow governments n
σκιώδης κυβέρνηση
(political science) A government that is prepared to take control in response to certain events, especially one made up of the leadership of the largest opposition party in parliament which would assume control should the ruling party be displaced in elections.

shadowless more shadowless most shadowless adj
ανίσκιωτος
Lacking a shadow.

shady /ˈʃeɪdi/ shadier shadiest adj
σκιερός σκιώδης
Abounding in shades.
ανέντιμος
(informal) Not trustworthy; disreputable.

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ shafts n
στέλεχος
The long, narrow, central body of a spear, arrow, or javelin.
βάλανος καλάμι στειλιάρι στύλος
Any long thin object, such as the handle of a tool, one of the poles between which an animal is harnessed to a vehicle, the driveshaft of a motorized vehicle with rear-wheel drive, an axle, etc.
ακτίνα αχτίδα
A beam or ray of light.
καλάμι
The main axis of a feather.
πηγάδι στοά φρέαρ φρεάτιο
A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine
φρέαρ φρεάτιο
A vertical passage housing a lift or elevator; a liftshaft.
αεραγωγός
A ventilation or heating conduit; an air duct.

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ v
γδέρνω ρίχνω
(transitive, slang) To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.

shag /ʃæɡ/ shags n
φλόκι
Matted material; rough massed hair, fibres etc.
γαμήσι
(slang, vulgar) An act of sex.

shah /ʃɑː/ shahs n
σάχης
A king of Persia or Iran.

shahada /ʃɑˈhɑdə/ shahadas shahadat n
σαχάντα
(Islam, especially, theosophy) The Islamic declaration of belief in the unity of God, one of the five pillars, the formal content of which is the kalima (a minimal Islamic creed).

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
σείω τραντάζω
(transitive, ergative) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
(transitive) To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.

shallot /ʃəˈlɑt/ /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ shallots n
ασκαλώνιο
Any vegetable of certain species in the onion family.

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ shallower shallowest adj
ρηχός
Having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.
Extending not far downward.
Concerned mainly with superficial matters.
Lacking interest or substance.

shallows n
άβαθα
An area in a large body of water with many shallow areas.

shalom /ʃɑːˈloʊm/ /ʃəˈləʊm/ interjection
σαλόμ
A traditional Jewish greeting.

shalwar /ˈʃʌlvɑɹ/ shalwars n
σαράβαλλα σαράβαρα
(in singular or plural) Loose trousers worn in some South Asian or Islamic countries, especially by women but also by men, especially with a kamees.

sham /ʃæm/ shams n
ψευδής
Trickery, hoaxing.

shaman /ʃəˈmɑːn/ /ˈʃeɪmən/ /ˈʃæmən/ /ˈʃɑːmən/ shamans n
σαμάνος ιατρομάντης σαμάν
A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds.

shamanism /ˈʃeɪmənɪzəm/ /ˈʃɑːmənɪzəm/ shamanisms n
σαμανισμός
Any of a range of traditional beliefs and practices concerned with communication with the spirit world.

shame /ʃeɪm/ shames n
ντροπή
An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
Something to regret.

shame /ʃeɪm/ v
ντροπιάζω
(transitive) To cause to feel shame.

shame on you interjection
ντροπή σας ντροπή σου
An expression of disapproval.

shameful /ˈʃeɪmfəl/ more shameful most shameful adj
αισχυντηλός ντροπιαστικός
Causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful

shamefully /ˈʃeɪmfəli/ more shamefully most shamefully adv
ντροπιαστικά
In a shameful manner.
Used to express discontent with a situation or occurrence.

shameless more shameless most shameless adj
ξεδιάντροπος
Having no shame, no guilt nor remorse over something considered wrong; immodest, brazen; unable to feel disgrace.

shamelessness shamelessnesses n
αδιαντροπιά
(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being shameless.

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ shampoos n
σαμπουάν
A commercial liquid soap product for washing hair or other fibres/fibers, such as carpets.
σαμπουάν λούσιμο
An instance of washing the hair or other fibres with shampoo.

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ v
λούζω
(intransitive) To wash one's own hair with shampoo.
(transitive) To wash (i.e. the hair, carpet, etc.) with shampoo.

shamrock /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/ shamrocks n
τριφύλλι
The trefoil leaf of any small clover, especially Trifolium repens, or such a leaf from a clover-like plant, commonly used as a symbol of Ireland.

shanty /ˈʃænti/ shanties n
καλύβα παράγκα
A roughly-built hut or cabin.
A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.
(Australia, New Zealand) An unlicensed pub.
ναυτικό τραγούδι
A song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.

shantytown shantytowns n
παραγκούπολη
An area containing a collection of shacks, shanties or makeshift dwellings.

shape /ʃeɪp/ shapes n
μορφή
The appearance of something in terms of its arrangement in space, especially its outline; often a basic geometric two-dimensional figure.

shapelessness shapelessnesses n
αμορφία
(uncountable) The property of being shapeless.

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ shares n
μερίδιο
A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.
μετοχή
(finance) A financial instrument that shows that one owns a part of a company that provides the benefit of limited liability.

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛɚ/ v
μοιράζομαι
To give part of what one has to somebody else to use or consume.
συμφωνώ
To have or use in common.
μοιράζω
To divide and distribute.
λέω
To tell to another.
κοινοποιώ
(computing, Internet) To allow public or private sharing of computer data or space in a network

sharecropper sharecroppers n
κολίγας μεσιακάρης
A person who enters an agreement with a land owner to farm the land and then pay a portion (share) of the produce as rent; one who sharecrops.

shareholder /ˈʃɛəˌhəʊl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɛ˞ˌhoʊl.dɚ/ shareholders n
μέτοχος
One who owns shares of stock in a corporation.

shari'a n
σαρία
(Islam) Traditional Islamic religious law primarily based on the Quran, but also the hadith and tafsir; it covers the totality of religious, political, social and private life, making no distinction between religion and life – in other words between transgressions of moral rules (sin) and of social rules.

sharing /ˈʃɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈʃɛɚ.ɪŋ/ sharings n
μερισμός

shark /ʃɑɹk/ /ʃɑːk/ sharks n
καρχαρίας σκυλόψαρο
(ichthyology) A scaleless, predatory fish of the superorder Selachimorpha, with a cartilaginous skeleton and 5 to 7 gill slits on each side of its head.

shark fin soup shark fin soups n
σούπα από πτερύγια καρχαρία
(culinary) A soup made from shark fins, common especially in Chinese culture, where it is served on special occasions and as a symbol of wealth and prestige.

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ sharper sharpest adj
αιχμηρός κοφτερός
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
έξυπνος οξυδερκής οξύνους
(colloquial) Intelligent.
αψύς
Having an intense, acrid flavour.
έντονος οξύς
Sudden and intense.
αιχμηρός
(obsolete) Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ sharper sharpest adv
ακριβώς
(notcomp) Exactly.

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ sharps n
δίεση
(music) The symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played one chromatic semitone higher.
(music) A note that is sharp in a particular key.
απατεώνας
A dishonest person; a cheater.

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpən/ /ˈʃɑːpən/ v
ακονίζω
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To make sharp.

sharpshooter sharpshooters n
άριστος σκοπευτής επιδέξιος σκοπευτής
A person trained to shoot precisely with a rifle; a marksman.

shashlik shashliks n
σασλίκ
A form of shish kebab, originally made of marinated lamb meat.

shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃæt.ɚ/ v
θρυμματίζω κατατρίβω συντρίβω
(transitive) To violently break something into pieces.
καταργώ καταστρέφω κατατρίβω
(intransitive) To smash, or break into tiny pieces.

shatterproof more shatterproof most shatterproof adj
άθραυστος
Resistant to shattering; difficult to break.

shave /ʃeɪv/ shaves n
ξύρισμα
An instance of shaving.

shave /ʃeɪv/ v
ξυρίζω ξυρίζομαι
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.

shaver /ˈʃeɪvə/ /ˈʃeɪvɚ/ shavers n
ξυριστική μηχανή
A tool or machine for shaving; an electric razor.

shaving /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ shavings n
πριονίδια ρινίσματα
(countable) A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material.

shaving brush shaving brushes n
πινέλο
A small brush used to create a lather from shaving cream or shaving soap and apply it to the face or other area before shaving

shawarma /ʃəˈwɑɹmə/ shawarmas n
γύρος σαουαρμά
A Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap of shaved lamb, goat, chicken, turkey, beef, or a mixture of these.

shawl /ʃɑl/ /ʃɔl/ /ʃɔːl/ [ʃɒːɫ] shawls n
σάλι
A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders, typically by women. [from 1662]

shawm /ʃɔːm/ shawms n
ζουρνάς
A mediaeval double-reed wind instrument with a conical wooden body.

shazam /ʃəˈzæm/ v
σαζάμ!
(neologism, uncommon, transitive) To determine the artist or the name of a song using the Shazam application.

shchi n
σι
A type of soup from Russia made from cabbage.

she /ʃi/ /ʃiː/ pronoun
αυτή
(personal) The female (typically) person or animal previously mentioned or implied.

she's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
είναι αναίσθητη
Indicates that a female person is currently not conscious.

she-ass she-asses n
γαϊδούρα
A female donkey.

she-cat she-cats n
γάτα
An (adult) female cat.

she-devil she-devils n
διαβόλισσα διαβολογυναίκα διαβολοθήλυκο
(figuratively) A woman whose bad temper, cruelty or wicked ways are so extreme as to evoke an image of the devil.

she-goat /ˈʃi.ɡoʊt/ /ˈʃiː.ɡəʊt/ she-goats n
αίγα
A female goat.

she-wolf she-wolves n
λύκαινα
A female wolf.

sheaf /ʃiːf/ sheafs sheaves n
δεμάτι δέσμη
A quantity of the stalks and ears of wheat, rye, or other grain, bound together; a bundle of grain or straw.

shear /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃɪɹ/ v
κουρεύω
To remove the fleece from a sheep etc. by clipping.
(mathematics) To transform by displacing every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.

shears /ʃɪə(ɹ)z/ /ʃɪɹz/ n
ψαλίδα
A tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, used for cutting cloth, or for removing the fleece from sheep etc.

shed /ʃɛd/ sheds n
αποθήκη καλύβα παράπηγμα
A slight or temporary structure built to shade or shelter something; a structure usually open in front; an outbuilding; a hut.

shed /ʃɛd/ v
απαλλάσσομαι απορρίπτω
(ambitransitive) To part with, separate from, leave off; cast off, let fall, be divested of.
χύνω
(transitive, archaic) To pour; to make flow.
(transitive) To allow to flow or fall.
ρίχνω χύνω
(transitive) To radiate, cast, give off (light).

shed light on v
ρίχνω φως
(also, figurative) To illuminate; to make clear.

sheen /ʃiːn/ sheens n
γυαλάδα λαμπρότητα στιλπνότητα
(also, figuratively) Splendor; radiance; shininess.

sheen /ʃiːn/ v
γυαλίζω λάμπω
(rare, intransitive, poetic) To shine; to glisten.

sheep /ʃip/ /ʃiːp/ sheep sheeps n
πρόβατο
(countable) A timid, shy person who is easily led by others.
(countable, chiefly, Christianity, chiefly plural) A religious adherent, a member of a congregation or religious community (compare flock).

sheep ked sheep keds n
μηλοφάγος
A wingless blood-feeding ked (louse fly) of sheep, Melophagus ovinus.

sheep milk n
πρόβειο γάλα
milk produced by sheep

sheepcote sheepcotes n
ποιμνιοστάσιο
(archaic) A small building for sheltering sheep.

sheepdog sheepdogs n
τσοπανόσκυλο
A breed of dog, used for herding sheep.

sheepish /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/ more sheepish most sheepish adj
ντροπαλός
Shy, meek, shameful or embarrassed.

sheeple /ˈʃiːpəl/ n
πρόβατα
(derogatory, slang) People who unquestioningly accept as true whatever their political leaders say or who adopt popular opinion as their own without scrutiny.

sheer /ʃɪɹ/ /ˈʃɪə/ sheers n
βιάρισμα καραβίζι λουνάδα σιμότητα
(nautical) The curve of the main deck or gunwale from bow to stern.

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ sheets n
φύλλο
A piece of paper, usually rectangular, that has been prepared for writing, artwork, drafting, wrapping, manufacture of packaging (boxes, envelopes, etc.), and for other uses. The word does not include scraps and irregular small pieces destined to be recycled, used for stuffing or cushioning or paper mache, etc. In modern books, each sheet of paper is typically folded in half, to produce two leaves and four pages. In the absence of folding, "leaf" and "sheet" are equivalent.
A thin, flat layer of solid material.
λαμαρίνα
A flat metal pan, often without raised edge, used for baking.
επίστρωμα στρώμα
A broad, flat expanse of a material on a surface.
σκότα
(nautical, nonstandard) A sail.

sheet metal sheet metals n
λαμαρίνα
Metal worked into a thin, flat sheet, used widely as construction material and raw material for a multitude of industrial products. It is thicker than foil and thinner than plate.

sheet music n
παρτιτούρα
Handwritten or printed form of musical notation.

sheik /ʃeɪk/ /ʃik/ sheiks n
σεΐχης
The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
An Islamic religious cleric; the leader of an Islamic religious order.
(some Arab Gulf countries) An official title for members of the royal family as well as some prominent families.
γόης
(1920s) A romantic lover. (from the 1921 film The Sheik)

shelduck shelduck shelducks n
βαρβάρα
Any of various waterfowl of the genus Tadorna, native to Eurasia, Africa and Australasia.

shelf /ʃɛlf/ shelves n
ράφι
A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.

shell /ʃɛl/ shells n
κέλυφος
A hard external covering of an animal.
The overlapping hard plates comprising the armor covering the armadillo's body.
One of the outer layers of skin of an onion.
(computing) An operating system software user interface, whose primary purpose is to launch other programs and control their interactions; the user's command interpreter. Shell is a way to separate the internal complexity of the implementation of the command from the user. The internals can change while the user experience/interface remains the same.
όστρακο
The calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.
κάψα
A pod containing the seeds of certain plants, such as the legume Phaseolus vulgaris.
κάλυκας
(weaponry) The casing of a self-contained single-unit artillery projectile.
οβίδα
(weaponry) A hollow, usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a siege mortar or a smoothbore cannon. It contains an explosive substance designed to be ignited by a fuse or by percussion at the target site so that it will burst and scatter at high velocity its contents and fragments. Formerly called a bomb.
κέλυφος τύμπανο φυσίγγιο
(weaponry) The cartridge of a breechloading firearm; a load; a bullet; a round.
τύμπανο
(music) The body of a drum; the often wooden, often cylindrical acoustic chamber, with or without rims added for tuning and for attaching the drum head.

shell script shell scripts n
σενάριο φλοιού
(computing) A prewritten list of commands, and perhaps other control information, to be executed (interpreted) by a shell or other command interpreter.

shellfish /ˈʃɛl.fɪʃ/ [ʃɛɫˑfɪʃ] shellfish shellfishes n
οστρακόδερμο
A culinary and nutritional term for several groups of non-piscine, non-tetrapod, aquatic animals that are used as a food source. The term often exclusively refers to edible aquatic crustaceans, bivalve mollusks and cephalopod mollusks; but sometimes echinoderms may be included as well.

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ shelters n
καταφύγιο
A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.
άσυλο στέγη
An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women, etc.

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ v
προστατεύω προσφέρω καταφύγιο
(transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

shepherd /ˈʃɛpəd/ /ˈʃɛpɚd/ shepherdess shepherds n
βοσκός τσοπάνης
A person who tends sheep, especially a grazing flock.

shepherd's purse n
αγριοκαρδαμούδα
An edible weed, Capsella bursa-pastoris, family Brassicaceae, native to Europe but now found world-wide.

shepherdess shepherd shepherdesses n
ποιμενίδα
A female shepherd.

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹəf/ /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ sheriffs n
σερίφης
(US) A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in their county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.

shield /ʃiːld/ shields n
ασπίδα
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
(science fiction) A field of energy that protects or defends.
Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
(figurative) One who protects or defends.
(heraldry) The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.

shield /ʃiːld/ v
προστατεύω προφυλάσσω
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.

shift /ʃɪft/ shifts n
βάρδια
A change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time.

shifty /ˈʃɪfti/ shiftier shiftiest adj
πανούργος πονηρός
Having the appearance of being dishonest, criminal, or unreliable.

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ /ʃɪˈtɑːkeɪ/ shiitake shiitakes n
σιτάκε
A wide, brown variety of edible mushroom, Lentinula edodes.

shill /ʃɪl/ shills n
αβανταδόρος
A person paid to endorse a product while pretending to be impartial.

shilling /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ shillings n
σελίνι
(historical) A coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling.
The currency of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.

shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ shimmers n
λαμπύρισμα μαρμαρυγή
A faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining.

shimmer /ˈʃɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ v
λαμπυρίζω τρεμοφέγγω
(intransitive) To shine tremulously or intermittently; to gleam faintly.

shin /ʃɪn/ shins n
κνήμη
The front part of the leg below the knee; the front edge of the shin bone: w:Shinbone on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

shine /ʃaɪn/ /ʃaːɪn/ v
ακτινοβολώ λάμπω
(intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
έρπης ζωστήρ
(disease, informal) Herpes zoster, caused by Human herpes virus 3, in genus Varicellovirus.

shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ more shining most shining adj
λαμπρός
Emitting light.

ship /ʃɪp/ ships n
πλοίο καράβι
(nautical) A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.

ship /ʃɪp/ v
αποστέλλω μεταφέρω
(transitive) To send by water-borne transport.
αποστέλλω
(transitive) To send (a parcel or container) to a recipient (by any means of transport).

shipbuilder shipbuilders n
ναυπηγός
A person who builds vessels such as ships and boats.

shipowner shipowners n
εφοπλιστής
(nautical) Someone who owns a ship.

shipper /ˈʃɪp.ə(ɹ)/ shippers n
αποστολέας ναυλωτής
The person or organization that ships (sends) something.

shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ shippings n
έξοδα αποστολής
The cost of sending an item or package via postal or carrier services.

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ shipwrecks n
ναυάγιο
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.
(countable, uncountable) An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.

shipwright /ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/ shipwrights n
ναυπηγός
A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.

shipyard shipyards n
ναυπηγείο
A place where ships are built and repaired.

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
λουφάω
(transitive) To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.

shirt /ʃəːɾʈ/ /ʃəːʈ/ /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ shirts n
πουκάμισο
An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.

shish kebab /ˈʃɪʃkəbɑb/ /ˌʃɪʃkəˈbæb/ shish kebabs n
σις κεμπάπ
A dish made of small pieces of meat, with or without vegetables, which are skewered on a wooden or metal stick and roasted in an oven or over an open fire.

shit /ʃɪt/ interjection
σκατά!
(vulgar) Expression of worry, failure, shock, etc., often at something seen for the first time or remembered immediately before using this term.

shit /ʃɪt/ shits n
σκατό κόπρανα σκατά
(countable, uncountable, colloquial, vulgar) Solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels; feces.
σκατά σκατό
(uncountable, vulgar, colloquial) Rubbish; worthless matter.
σκατό μουνί
(countable, vulgar, colloquial) A nasty, despicable person, used particularly of men.

shit /ʃɪt/ v
χέζω
(transitive, reflexive) To defecate on; to soil through defecating.

shit oneself v
χέζομαι
(vulgar, slang, figurative) To be very frightened or astonished (to the extent that one might lose control of one's bowels).

shite /ʃaɪt/ interjection
σκατά
(UK, Irish, vulgar) An expression of annoyance or dismay.

shithole /ˈʃɪt.hoʊl/ shitholes n
κωλόμερος
A very dirty, poor, and unpleasant place.

shits /ʃɪts/ n
διάρροια
(colloquial, vulgar) .

shitty /ˈʃɪti/ [ˈʃɪɾi] shittier shittiest adj
σκατένιος
(vulgar, colloquial) Very bad; unpleasant; miserable; insignificant.
για πέταμα του κώλου
(informal, vulgar) Of low quality or standard; inferior; not up to par, or failing one's expectations

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvɚ/ v
ριγώ τουρτουρίζω
To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.
(nautical, transitive) To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.

shoal /ʃəʊl/ shoals n
ύφαλος ρηχά
A sandbank or sandbar creating a shallow.

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ /ʃɔk/ shocks n
ηλεκτροπληξία
(medicine) Electric shock, a sudden burst of electrical energy hitting a person or animal.
θημωνιά
(psychology) A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.
κλονισμός κραδασμός
A sudden, heavy impact.

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ /ʃɔk/ v
συγκλονίζω
(transitive) To cause to be emotionally shocked; to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.

shock absorber shock absorbers n
αμορτισέρ
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp any sudden shock impulse and dissipate kinetic energy; usually consists of a combination of a spring and a dashpot.

shock and awe /ˈʃɑk (ə)nd ˈɑ/ /ˈʃɑk (ə)nd ˈɔ/ /ˈʃɒk (ə)nd ˈɔː/ n
σοκ και δέος
(military, also, figuratively) A doctrine based on the use of spectacular displays of force. [from 1996]

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ shoddier shoddiest adj
κακής ποιότητας φτηνός
Of poor quality or construction

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ shoen shoes shoon n
παπούτσι υπόδημα
A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material. Shoes generally do not extend above the ankle, as opposed to boots, which do.
πέδιλο παπούτσι
Something resembling a shoe in form, position, or function, such as a brake shoe.

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ v
πεταλώνω
(transitive) To put shoes on someone or something else's feet, especially to put horseshoes on a horse.

shoe shop shoe shops n
υποδηματοπωλείο
A shop that sells footwear and related items; a shoe store.

shoebill /ˈʃu.bɪl/ shoebills n
φαλαινοκέφαλος
Balaeniceps rex, a tall wading bird related to the stork, native to tropical African swamps; the sole species of the family Balaenicipitidae.

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ shoehorns n
κόκαλο
A smooth tool that assists in putting the foot into a shoe, by sliding the heel in after the toe is in place. This reduces discomfort and damage to the back of the shoe. By slipping it into the back of the shoe behind the heel, the user prevents the heel from squashing down the back of the shoe and causing difficulty; instead the heel slides down the smooth shoehorn, which then comes out easily once the foot is in place.

shoelace /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ shoelaces n
κορδόνι
A lace used for fastening a shoe.

shoeless adj
απαπούτσωτος
Without shoes; not wearing shoes

shoemaker shoemakers n
τσαγκάρης υποδηματοποιός παπουτσής
A person who makes shoes

shoeshiner shoeshiners n
λούστρος
A person who shines shoes and other footwear, usually for a fee.

shoewear n
υποδήματα

shoo /ʃuː/ interjection
ξουτ δίνε του ουστ
(informal, demeaning) Go away! Clear off!

shoo /ʃuː/ v
διώχνω
(transitive, informal) To induce someone or something to leave.

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
πυροβολώ ρίχνω
To send out or forth, especially with a rapid or sudden motion; to cast with the hand; to hurl; to discharge; to emit.

shoot oneself in the foot v
βάζω τα χεράκια μου και βγάζω τα ματάκια μου
(idiomatic) To act against one's own interests; to unintentionally behave self-destructively.

shooter /ˈʃuːtə(ɹ)/ shooters n
σκοπευτής
Someone who shoots something; a gunner, archer, etc.
(craps) The player throwing the dice.
(slang) A firearm.
(slang) An associate willing to act in one's defence or to act against one's enemies, especially by force.
(by extension) A loyal advocate or fan.
A video game in which shooting enemies (or targets) is the main objective.
(professional wrestling, _, slang) A professional wrestler who uses actual fighting moves as part of his style, or who speaks his mind during a live or televised event (instead of speaking from a script).
A large marble used for knocking smaller marbles out of a chalk circle.
An alcoholic beverage typically served in a shot glass.
(rare) A shooting star.
(alternative medicine) A device supposed to accumulate orgone.

shooting range shooting ranges n
σκοπευτήριο πεδίο βολής
A facility designed for firearms practice.

shooting star shooting stars n
διάττοντας αστέρας
A meteor, especially a streak of light in the night sky, caused by a meteoroid burning up as it enters the Earth’s atmosphere.

shootout /ˈʃuːtaʊt/ shootouts n
πιστολίδι
A decisive battle, especially a gunfight.

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ shops n
μαγαζί κατάστημα
An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.
εργαστήριο συνεργείο
A place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop.

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
ψωνίζω
(intransitive) To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.

shop window shop windows n
βιτρίνα
A large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed.

shopgirl shopgirls n
πωλήτρια
A girl who works in a shop; a young saleswoman.

shopping cart /ˈʃɑpɪŋ kɑɹt/ shopping carts n
καροτσάκι
(US, Philippines) A conveyance used to carry groceries and other items while shopping in a store.

shopping centre shopping centres n
εμπορικό κέντρο
(British, AU) A large retail outlet consisting of several shops.

shopping list shopping lists n
λίστα με τα ψώνια
A list, written on e.g. a piece of paper, of items that need to be bought.

shore /ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ʃoə/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ shores n
ακτή
(from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.

shoreline shorelines n
ακτή
The divide between land and a body of water.

short /ʃoɹt/ /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔːt/ /ʃɔːɹt/ /ˈʃoːrt/ /ˈʃoːɻt/ /ˈʃɒːɹt/ [ʃɑɹt] shorter shortest adj
κοντός σύντομος
Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
κοντός
(of a person) Of comparatively small height.
Having little duration.

short circuit short circuits n
βραχυκύκλωμα
(electrical engineering) A usually unintentional connection of low resistance or impedance in a circuit such that excessive and often damaging current flows in it.

short circuit v
βραχυκυκλώνω
(transitive) To cause a short circuit in.

short film short films n
ταινία μικρού μήκους
Any motion picture not long enough to be considered a feature film.

short message service n
υπηρεσία βραχέων μηνυμάτων

short story short stories n
διήγημα
A work of fiction that is shorter than a novella.

short-legged more short-legged most short-legged adj
μικροσκελής
Having short legs, particularly in proportion to one's body.

short-term shorter-term shortest-term adj
βραχυπρόθεσμος
of or pertaining to the near or immediate future.

shortcut /ˈʃoɹtˌkʌt/ /ˈʃoːt.kat/ /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ [ˈʃoːʔ.kat] [ˈʃoːʔ.kaʔ] shortcuts n
παράκαμψη παραδρόμι
A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
παράκαμψη συντόμευση
A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
συντόμευση
(computing, in the Microsoft family of operating systems) A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.

shortcut key shortcut keys n
πλήκτρο συντόμευσης
(computing) A key or key combination involved in a keyboard shortcut.

shorten /ˈʃɔɹtən/ /ˈʃɔːtən/ v
συμπτύσσω
(transitive) To make shorter; to abbreviate.

shortening shortenings n
βράχυνση κόντεμα σύμπτυξη
the process by which something is made shorter; a reduction in length.

shorthand /ˈʃɔɹthænd/ /ˈʃɔːthænd/ shorthands n
στενογραφία ταχυγραφία
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.
συντομογραφία
(by extension) Any brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.

shorthand typist /ˈʃɔːthand tʌɪpɪst/ shorthand typists n
στενογράφος
(UK, dated) A person skilled in shorthand and typing.

shortness of breath n
δύσπνοια
difficulty in breathing; dyspnea

shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ n
παντελονάκι σορτς σορτσάκι
pants or trousers worn for sports or in warmer weather that do not go lower than the knees.

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ /ʃɔt/ shots n
βολή πυροβολισμός
The result of launching a projectile or bullet.
βολή
(sports) The act of launching a ball or similar object toward a goal.
σκάγια
(uncountable) Small metal balls used as ammunition.

shot put shot puts n
σφαιροβολία σφαίρα
(athletics, uncountable) An athletics event where a competitor must hurl a heavy metal orb ("shot") as far as possible. Because of the weight of the ball this is done with a pushing ("putting") motion rather than a throwing motion.

shoulder /ˈʃoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈʃəʊɫdə/ shoulders n
ώμος
(anatomy) The joint between the arm and the torso, sometimes including the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
The part of the human torso forming a relatively horizontal surface running away from the neck.

shoulder blade shoulder blades n
ωμοπλάτη
Either of the large flat bones at the back of the shoulder.

shoulder-strap shoulder-straps n
αορτήρας
Straps of leather or fabric, supporting a bag or rucksack when carried

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ shouts n
κραυγή ξεφωνητό
A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or great effort.

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
φωνάζω
(intransitive) To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
(transitive) To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out
κερνάω
(Australia, New Zealand, slang) To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ shovels n
φτυάρι
A hand tool with a handle, used for moving portions of material such as earth, snow, and grain from one place to another, with some forms also used for digging. Not to be confused with a spade, which is designed solely for small-scale digging and incidental tasks such as chopping of small roots.

shovel /ˈʃʌv(ə)l/ /ˈʃʌvl̩/ v
φτυαρίζω
To move materials with a shovel.

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ shows n
έκθεση
(countable) An exhibition of items.
θέαμα εκπομπή σόου
(countable) A broadcast program, especially a light entertainment program.
επίδειξη
(countable) A demonstration.

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
δείχνω παρουσιάζω εμφανίζω
(transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something).
αποδεικνύω
(transitive) To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
δείχνω παρουσιάζω εμφανίζω φαίνομαι
(intransitive) To be visible; to be seen; to appear.

show trial show trials n
δίκη-παρωδία
(legal) A trial held for appearance's sake, but whose verdict is predetermined, especially a "guilty" verdict with the purpose of making an example of the accused. [1937]

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ showcases n
βιτρίνα
A setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone, especially in an attractive or favorable aspect.

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ showers n
βροχούλα ψιλόβροχο ψιχάλισμα
A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade).
ντους ντουζ καταιονητήρας καταιονισμός ντουζιέρα
An instance of using of this device in order to bathe oneself.

shrapnel /ˈʃɹæpnəl/ shrapnels n
θραύσμα μύδρος
(military) Shot, fragments, or debris thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb or landmine.

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
κομματιάζω
To cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips.

shredded more shredded most shredded adj
τριμμένος
Cut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces.

shrew /ʃɹuː/ shrews n
νανομυγαλίδα
Any of numerous small, mouselike, chiefly nocturnal, mammals of the family Soricidae (order Soricomorpha).

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ shrieks n
οξεία κραυγή
A sharp, shrill outcry or scream; a shrill wild cry such as is caused by sudden or extreme terror, pain, or the like.

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ v
κραυγάζω οξέως σκούζω στριγκλίζω τσιρίζω
(intransitive) To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.

shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ shrimp shrimps n
γαρίδα
(uncountable) The flesh of such crustaceans.

shrine /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ shrines n
ναός βωμός
A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.
λάρνακα λειψανοθήκη
A case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint.

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ shrinks n
τρελογιατρός
(slang, sometimes, pejorative) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
αποτραβιέμαι ζαρώνω μαζεύομαι συρρικνώνω
(transitive) To cause to become smaller.
αποτραβιέμαι ζαρώνω λουφάρω μαζεύομαι μπάζω
(intransitive) To become smaller; to contract.
αποτραβιέμαι ζαρώνω μαζεύομαι
(intransitive) To cower or flinch.
(transitive) To draw back; to withdraw.

shrinking violet /-lɪt/ /ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ ˈvaɪələt/ shrinking violets n
χαμηλοβλεπούσα
(idiomatic) A very shy or timid person, who avoids contact with others if possible. [from early 19th c.]

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ shrouds n
σάβανο
Especially, the dress for the dead; a winding sheet.

shrub /ʃɹʌb/ shrubs n
θάμνος
A woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same base.

shun /ʃʌn/ v
αποφεύγω
(transitive) To avoid, especially persistently; ostracize.
(transitive) To escape (a threatening evil, an unwelcome task etc).

shut /ʃɛt/ /ʃʊt/ /ʃʌt/ v
κλείνω
(transitive) To close, to stop from being open.
(intransitive) To close, to stop being open.
(transitive, or, intransitive, chiefly, British) To close (a business) temporarily.
(transitive) To isolate, to close off from the world.

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ [ʃʌt̚ ˈʌp] [ʃʌʔ ˈʌp] [ʃʌˈɾʌp] interjection
σκάσε βούλωσέ το σκασμός
(highly, _, impolite, dismissal) Stop talking, crying, etc.
άντε έλα σώπα τι λες τώρα τι μου λες
(colloquial, ) I don't believe it!, no way!

shutdown shutdowns n
διακοπή
The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.

shutter /ˈʃʌt.ə/ /ˈʃʌɾ.ɚ/ shutters n
παντζούρι παραθυρόφυλλο
(usually, in the plural) Protective panels, usually wooden, placed over windows to block out the light.
διάφραγμα
(photography) The part of a camera, normally closed, that opens for a controlled period of time to let light in when taking a picture.

shutterer shutterers n
καλουπατζής
(construction) A worker who constructs shuttering/formwork.

shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/ shuttles n
σαΐτα
(weaving) A tool used to carry the woof back and forth between the warp threads on a loom.

shuttle /ˈʃʌtəl/ v
πηγαινοέρχομαι
(intransitive, transitive) To go or send back and forth between two places.
διαβιβάζω μεταφέρω
(transitive) To transport by shuttle or by means of a shuttle service.

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ shuttlecocks n
φτερό
(countable) A lightweight object that is conical in shape with a cork or rubber-covered nose, used in badminton the way a ball is used in other racquet games. [from early 16th c.]

shy /ʃaɪ/ more shy most shy shier shiest shyer shyest adj
ντροπαλός φοβητσιάρης
Easily frightened; timid.
ντροπαλός
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.

shyly more shyly most shyly adv
ντροπαλά
In a shy manner.

shyness /ˈʃaɪnəs/ shynesses n
ντροπαλότητα ντροπαλοσύνη
The quality of being shy; a fear of social interactions.

shyster /ˈʃaɪs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaɪs.tɚ/ shysters n
δικολάβος
Someone who acts in a disreputable, unethical, or unscrupulous way, especially in the practice of law and politics.

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ more sibilant most sibilant adj
συριστικός
Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ siblings n
αδέλφι
A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

sibyl /ˈsɪ.bəl/ [ˈsɪ.bɫ̩] sibyls n
Σίβυλλα
A pagan female oracle or prophetess, especially the Cumaean sibyl.

sic /sɪk/ adv
αυτολεξεί
Thus; as written; used to indicate, for example, that text is being quoted as it is from the source.

sick /sɪk/ sicker sickest adj
άρρωστος
(colloquial) Mentally unstable, disturbed.
αρρωστημένος νοσηρός
(colloquial) In bad taste.

sick leave n
αναρρωτική άδεια
Paid absence from work specifically to recover from illness.

sick man of Europe pn
μεγάλος ασθενής
(archaic, politics) Ottoman Empire.

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ sickles n
δρεπάνι
(agriculture) An implement having a semicircular blade and short handle, used for cutting long grass and cereal crops.

sickness /ˈsɪknɪs/ sicknesses n
ασθένεια
The quality or state of being sick or diseased; illness.
ναυτία
Nausea; qualmishness; as, sickness of stomach.

side /saɪd/ /səɪd/ sides n
πλευρό πλευρά
A bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.
σελίδα
One surface of a sheet of paper (used instead of "page", which can mean one or both surfaces.)

side effect side effects n
παρενέργεια
An unintended consequence, or secondary result, of any action, in addition to the main or intended consequence of that action.
(medicine) An adverse effect, an unintended consequence of a drug or therapy; usually not a beneficial effect.

sideboard sideboards n
σκευοθήκη
(furniture) A piece of dining room furniture having drawers and shelves for linen and tableware; originally for serving food.

sideburns /ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/ n
φαβορίτες
Facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin.

sidehead sideheads n
πλαγιότιτλος
A subheading placed at or in the margin of printed matter.

sidekick /ˈsaɪdkɪk/ sidekicks n
βοηθός
(informal) An assistant to another person, especially to a superior or more important person.

sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɑk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔk/ /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/ sidewalks n
πεζοδρόμιο
(US) (usually) a paved footpath located at the side of a road, for the use of pedestrians
(US, by extension) any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road

siege /sid͡ʒ/ /siːd͡ʒ/ sieges n
πολιορκία
(military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.

siege engine /ˈsid͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈsiːd͡ʒ ˌɛnd͡ʒɪn/ siege engines n
πολιορκητική μηχανή
(artillery, historical) A large weapon of war used during ancient and medieval times to batter fortifications, settlements, etc.; specifically, a trebuchet or other type of catapult.

siemens /ˈsiːmənz/ siemens n
ζήμενς
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical conductance; the electric conductance in a body that has a resistance of one ohm. Symbol: S

siesta /siˈɛstə/ siestas n
σιέστα
A nap, especially an afternoon one taken after lunch in some cultures.

sieve /sɪv/ sieves n
κόσκινο κρισάρα
A device with a mesh bottom to separate, in a granular material, larger particles from smaller ones, or to separate solid objects from a liquid.

sieve /sɪv/ v
κοσκινίζω
To strain, sift or sort using a sieve.

siftings n
αποκοσκινίδια
The material which falls through a sieve.

sigh /saɪ/ sighs n
αναστεναγμός
A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

sigh /saɪ/ v
αναστενάζω
(intransitive) To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

sight /saɪt/ sights n
θέαμα
Something seen.
αξιοθέατο
(often, in the plural) Something worth seeing; a spectacle, either good or bad.
στόχαστρο
(often, in the plural) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

sight /saɪt/ v
βλέπω
(transitive) To see; to get sight of (something); to register visually.

sigil /ˈsɪd͡ʒəl/ /ˈsɪd͡ʒɪl/ sigils n
σφραγίδα
A seal, signature or signet.

sigma /ˈsɪɡmə/ sigmas sigmata n
σίγμα
The eighteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets, the twentieth letter of Old and Ancient.

sigmatism [sɪɡmʌtɪzm] sigmatisms n
σιγματισμός
Defective pronunciation of sibilant sounds.

sign /saɪn/ signs n
σημάδι
(sometimes, also used uncountably) A fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
σύμβολο
A mark or another symbol used to represent something.
A semantic unit, something that conveys meaning or information (e.g. a word of written language); (linguistics, semiotics) a unit consisting of a signifier and a signified concept. (See sign (semiotics).)
σήμα
A clearly visible object, generally flat, bearing a short message in words or pictures.
A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
ζώδιο
(astrology) An astrological sign.
πρόσημο
(mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
σημάδι οιωνός
An omen.

sign /saɪn/ v
υπογράφω
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]
(intransitive) To write one's signature. [from 17th c.]
(transitive) More generally, to write one's signature on (something) as a means of identification etc. [from 15th c.]
(transitive) To bless (someone or something) with the sign of the cross; to mark with the sign of the cross. [from 14th c.]

sign language sign languages n
νοηματική γλώσσα
(uncountable) Sign languages (sense 1) considered collectively.

sign of the cross signs of the cross n
σταυρός
(Christianity) A gesture of the hand moving over the front of one's body in the shape of a cross made as part of ritual or to invoke divine protection.

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ signals n
σήμα
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.

signature /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnət͡ʃɚ/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɡnɪt͡ʃɚ/ signatures n
υπογραφή
A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ significances n
νόημα
Meaning.

significant figure significant figures n
σημαντικό ψηφίο
(mathematics) A digit that is meaningful with respect to the precision of a measurement: in other words a digit that is non-zero, followed by a non-zero digit, or (for trailing zeroes) justified by the precision of the derivation or measurement.

significantly /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ more significantly most significantly adv
αξιοσημείωτα
In a significant manner or to a significant extent.

signified signifieds n
σημαινόμενο
(linguistics, philosophy) The concept, object or person that is referred to by a sign or signifier.

signpost signposts n
οδοδείκτης
A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ silences n
σιωπή σιγή ησυχία
The absence of any sound.
σιωπή
The act of refraining from speaking.
Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.

silence /ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈsaɪləns/ v
ησυχάζω
(transitive) To make (someone or something) silent.

silence is golden proverb
η σιωπή είναι χρυσός
Peace and quiet have great value.
Often the best choice is to say nothing.

silencer silencers n
σιγαστήρας
An attachment to a gun or an exhaust pipe that reduces the sound it emits

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ more silent most silent silenter silentest adj
σιωπηλός
αθόρυβος
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
(pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent.

silent film silent films n
βωβός κινηματογράφος
(cinematography, retronym) A film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially spoken dialogue.

silently /ˈsaɪləntli/ more silently most silently adv
αθόρυβα
In a silent manner; making no noise.

silhouette /ˌsɪ.luːˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.ləˈwɛt/ /ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ silhouettes n
σιλουέτα
An illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be. [mid 19th c.]

silicon /ˈsɪləkɑn/ /ˈsɪlɪkən/ silicons n
πυρίτιο
(chemistry, uncountable) A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.

silicon dioxide n
διοξείδιο πυριτίου
(chemistry) A hard glassy mineral, SiO₂, occurring as quartz, sand, opal etc. Informally known as silica.

silicosis silicoses n
πυριτίαση
(disease) A disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation of crystalline silica dust. [from late 19th c.]

silk /sɪlk/ silks n
μετάξι
(mostly, uncountable) A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).
Anything which resembles silk, such as the filiform styles of the female flower of maize, or the seed covering of bombaxes.
The gown worn by a Senior (i.e. Queen's/King's) Counsel.
(colloquial) A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel.
(circus arts, in the plural) A pair of long silk sheets suspended in the air on which a performer performs tricks.
(horse racing, usually, in the plural) The garments worn by a jockey displaying the colors of the horse's owner.
μετάξι μέταξα
A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers.

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ silkworms n
μεταξοσκώληκας
Any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.

sill /sɪl/ sills n
περβάζι
(architecture, also "window sill") A breast wall; window breast; horizontal brink which forms the base of a window.
κατώφλι
(construction) A threshold; horizontal structural member of a building near ground level on a foundation or pilings, or lying on the ground, and bearing the upright portion of a frame; a sill plate.
στρωματοειδής φλέβα
(geology) A stratum of rock, especially an intrusive layer of igneous rock lying parallel to surrounding strata.

silly /ˈsɪli/ sillier silliest adj
χαζός ανόητος σαχλός
Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
(cricket, of a fielding position) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.
σαχλός
(now, chiefly, Scottish, and, northern England, rare) Pitiful, inspiring compassion, particularly:
(now, rural, _, UK, rare) Simple, plain, particularly:

silo truck silo trucks n
σιλοφόρο

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ more silver most silver adj
αργυρός ασημένιος
Made from silver.

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ silvers n
άργυρος ασήμι
(collectively) Coins made from silver or any similar white metal.
(uncountable) A shiny gray color.
ασημικά
(collectively) Cutlery and other eating utensils, whether silver or made from some other white metal.
άργυρος ασήμι ασημικά
(collectively) Any items made from silver or any other white metal.

silver bullet silver bullets n
ασημένια σφαίρα
(literally, folklore) A bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf, vampire, or other monster.
μαγική συνταγή
(figurative) Any straightforward solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results.

silver mine silver mines n
αργυρωρυχείο
A mine for silver ore.

silver paper n
ασημόχαρτο
aluminium foil, often used in wrapping food products such as chocolate.

silver-gilt n
αργυροποίκιλτος
gilded silver, silver covered with a thin layer of gold

silver-plated adj
επάργυρος
Having a thin coating of the metal silver applied to it.

silversmith silversmiths n
αργυροχόος
A person who makes articles out of silver usually larger than jewellery.

silversmith's n
αργυροχοείο
the shop or workshop of a silversmith

silverware /ˈsɪlvə(ɹ)ˌwɛə(ɹ)/ silverwares n
ασημικά αργυρά σκεύη
(US, Atlantic Canada) Knives, forks and spoons.

simian /ˈsɪm.i.ən/ more simian most simian adj
πιθηκοειδής πιθηκόμορφος
Bearing resemblance to an ape or monkey; apelike or monkeylike.

similar /ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/ more similar most similar adj
όμοιος παρόμοιος
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.
όμοιος
(mathematics) Having the same shape, in particular, having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional.

similarity /ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ti/ /ˌsɪm.əˈlɛɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ [ˌsɪm.əˈlæɹ.ə.ɾi] similarities n
ομοιότητα
Closeness of appearance to something else.

simile /ˈsɪməli/ similes similia n
παρομοίωση
A figure of speech in which one thing is explicitly compared to another, using e.g. like or as.

simit simits n
κουλούρι
A ring-shaped bread roll covered with sesame seeds.

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ n
σιγοβράσιμο
The state or process of simmering. [from early 19th c.]

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ v
σιγοβράζω
(transitive) To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

simmer down v
κατευνάζομαι
(intransitive, idiomatic) To decrease in intensity of anger, agitation, or excitement.

simony /ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ /ˈsɪ.mə.ni/ simonies n
σιμωνία
The buying or selling of spiritual or sacred things, such as ecclesiastical offices, pardons, or consecrated objects.

simoom /sɪˈmuːm/ simooms n
σιμούν
A hot, dry, suffocating, dust-laden wind of the desert, particularly of Arabia, Syria, and neighboring countries, generated by the extreme heat of the parched deserts or sandy plains.

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ [ˈsɪmpl̩] more simple most simple simpler simplest adj
απλός
(heading, technical) Structurally uncomplicated.

simple harmonic motion simple harmonic motions n
απλή αρμονική ταλάντωση
(mathematics, physics) oscillating motion (as of a pendulum) in which the acceleration of the oscillator has an equal magnitude but opposite direction to the displacement of it from the equilibrium position

simple past simple pasts n
αόριστος
(grammar) A tense used to describe something that happened in the past, formed by the inflection of a single word, without any auxiliary verb such as be or have.

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ simpletons n
απλοϊκός αφελής βλαξ κορόιδο μωρός χαζός
(pejorative) A simple-minded person lacking common sense.

simplex /ˈsɪmplɛks/ adj
μονόδρομος
(telecommunications) Unidirectional.

simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ simplicities n
απλοϊκότητα αφέλεια
Lack of sharpness of mind; lack of ability to think using complex ideas; stupidity
απλότητα
The quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts.
Lack of complication; efficiency.
Lack of subtlety or abstruseness; clarity
απλότητα λιτότητα
Lack of artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury; plainness

simplification /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plə.fəˈkæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪm.plɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ simplifications n
απλοποίηση απλούστευση
The act of simplifying or something that has been simplified.

simplified /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/ /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/ more simplified most simplified adj
απλοποιημένος
Made more simple; having its complexity reduced.

simplify /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/ /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
απλοποιώ
(transitive) To make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.

simply /ˈsɪmpli/ more simply most simply adv
απλά
(manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.

simulacrum /ˌsɪmjəˈleɪkɹə/ /ˌsɪmjəˈleɪkɹəm/ /ˌsɪmjʊəˈleɪkɹə/ /ˌsɪmjʊəˈleɪkɹəm/ simulacra simulacrums n
απείκασμα επίφαση
A physical image or representation of a deity, person, or thing.

simulator /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪtə(ɹ)/ simulators n
προσομοιωτής
A machine or system that simulates an environment (such as an aircraft cockpit), often for training purposes.

simultaneous /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯.məlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ̯.njəs/ adj
ταυτόχρονος
Happening at the same moment.

simultaneous interpreting n
ταυτόχρονη διερμηνεία
(translation studies) A type of oral translation from one language into another which is produced at the same time as a person is speaking.

simultaneously /ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
ταυτόχρονα
Occurring at the same time.

sin /sɪn/ sins n
αμαρτία αμάρτημα
(theology) A violation of God's will or religious law.
παράπτωμα αμαρτία
A misdeed or wrong.

sin /sɪn/ v
αμαρτάνω
(intransitive, theology) To commit a sin.

since /sɪns/ adv
από τότε
From a specified time in the past.

since /sɪns/ conjunction
έκτοτε από τότε που
From the time that.
επειδή αφού μια και
Because.

since /sɪns/ preposition
από εδώ και
From: referring to a period of time ending in the present and defining it by the point in time at which it started, or the period in which its starting point occurred.

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ /sɪnˈsɪɹ/ more sincere most sincere sincerer sincerest adj
ειλικρινής
Meant truly or earnestly.

sincerely /sɪnˈsɪəli/ /sɪnˈsɪɹli/ more sincerely most sincerely adv
ειλικρινά
In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.

sincerity /sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ sincerities n
ειλικρίνεια
The quality or state of being sincere

sine /saɪn/ sines n
ημίτονο
(trigonometry, mathematics) In a right triangle, the ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle to the length of the hypotenuse.

sine qua non /ˌsaɪni kweɪ ˈnɑn/ /ˌsaɪnɪ kweɪ ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪn(e)ɪ kwɑː ˈnəʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnoʊn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnɑn/ sine qua nons sine quibus non n
απαραίτητη προϋπόθεση εκ των ων ουκ άνευ
An essential or indispensable element, condition, or ingredient.

sine wave sine waves n
ημιτονοειδής καμπύλη
(trigonometry, signal processing) A periodically oscillating waveform as described by the sine function, possibly multiplied by some amplitude, shifted by some phase, and translated by an additive constant.

sinecure /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsɪn.ə.kjʊɹ/ sinecures n
αργομισθία
A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.

sinecurist sinecurists n
αργόμισθος
The beneficiary of a sinecure.

sing /si(ː)ŋ/ /sɪŋ/ v
τραγουδώ άδω τραγουδάω κελαηδώ ψέλνω
(intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
κελαηδώ
(intransitive, slang) To confess under interrogation.

singer /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ singers n
τραγουδιστής τραγουδίστρια
A person who sings, often professionally.

single /ˈsɪŋɡl̩/ /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adj
μονόκλινο
Designed for the use of only one.
ανύπαντρος άγαμος
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.

single room single rooms n
μονόκλινο
A room that has one single bed.

single-entry adj
απλογραφία
(accounting) Describing a method of bookkeeping that relies on a one-sided accounting entry to maintain financial information, with each entry appearing only once on one side or other of the account.

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ singlets n
φανέλα

singleton singletons n
μονοσύνολο
(mathematics) A set with exactly one element.

singularity /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ singularities n
ιδιομορφία
The state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual.

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ sinks n
νεροχύτης νιπτήρας
A basin used for holding water for washing.
ψύκτρα
A heat sink.

sink /sɪŋk/ /zɪŋk/ v
βουλιάζω βυθίζομαι βυθίζω
(ergative) To descend or submerge (or to cause to do so) into a liquid or similar substance.
βυθίζω
(transitive) To push (something) into something.
βυθίζω ποντίζω
(transitive, figurative) To cause to decline; to depress or degrade.

sinkhole sinkholes n
καταβοθρα
(geology) A hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.

sinless more sinless most sinless adj
αναμάρτητος
Without sin; never having sinned.

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ sinners n
αμαρτωλός
A person who sins or has sinned.

sinologist sinologists n
σινολόγος
A student or expert in sinology.

sinusitis sinusitides sinusitises n
ιγμορίτιδα
(pathology) An inflammation of one or more paranasal sinuses.

sinusoidal /saɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/ more sinusoidal most sinusoidal adj
ημιτονοειδής
(mathematics) Having the shape or characteristics of a sine wave.

sip /sɪp/ sips n
γουλιά
A small mouthful of drink

sippy cup sippy cups n
εκπαιδευτικό ποτηράκι
A spill-proof cup for toddlers.

sir /sə(ɹ)/ /ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/ /ˈsɪɹ/ sirs n
Σέρ
A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
κύριος κύριε
A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

siren /ˈsaɪəɹən/ /ˈsaɪɹən/ sirenes sirens n
Σειρήνα σειρήνα
(Greek mythology) One of a group of nymphs who lured mariners to their death on the rocks.
σειρήνα
A dangerously seductive woman.
σειρήνα Σειρήνα
A device, either mechanical or electronic, that makes a piercingly loud sound as an alarm or signal, or the sound from such a device (first recorded 1879).

sirocco /sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ /ʃɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ siroccos n
σιρόκος
A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions.

sirtaki /sɚˈtɑki/ /sɜːˈtakɪ/ sirtakis n
συρτάκι
A modern Greek folk dance, a mixture of the slow and fast versions of the hasapiko dance.

sister /ˈsɪs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ sisters sistren n
αδελφή
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
(British) A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.
(attributively) An entity that has a special or affectionate, non-hierarchical relationship with another.
αδελφή αδερφή
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.

sister-german sisters-german n
αυταδέλφη
a sister born of the same parents

sister-in-law /ˈsɪs.tə.ɪn.lɔː/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ.ɪn.lɔ/ sister-in-laws sisters-in-law n
νύφη κουνιάδα
The wife of the sibling of one's spouse.

sit /sɪt/ v
κάθομαι
(intransitive, copulative, of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.

sit up v
ανακάθομαι
(intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a position lying down.

sitar sitars n
σιτάρ
(musical instruments) A Hindustani/Indian classical stringed instrument, typically having a gourd as its resonating chamber.

site /saɪt/ sites n
τοποθεσία τόπος χώρος
The place where anything is fixed; situation; local position
τόπος χώρος
A place fitted or chosen for any certain permanent use or occupation
εγκατάσταση
A computer installation, particularly one associated with an intranet or internet service or telecommunications.
ιστοσελίδα ιστοχώρος ιστότοπος
A website.

site map site maps n
ιστόγραμμα
A webpage that lists the contents and shows the structure of a website, to aid in navigation.

situation /ˌsɪ.t͡ʃuˈ(w)eɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪt.juːˈeɪ.ʃən/ situations n
κατάσταση
The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
κατάσταση θέση τοποθεσία
Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
θέση
(UK) A position of employment; a post.

situation comedy situation comedies n
κωμωδία κατάστασης
An episodic comedy radio or television program with a plot or storyline based around a particular humorous situation with the same set of characters.

six /sɪks/ sixes n
έξι
The digit or figure 6.

six /sɪks/ numeral
έξι στ΄
A numerical value equal to 6; the number following five and preceding seven. This many dots: (••••••).

six hundred /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
εξακόσια
The cardinal number occurring after five hundred ninety-nine and before six hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 600.

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
δεκαέξι
The cardinal number occurring after fifteen and before seventeen, represented in Arabic numerals as 16 and in Roman numerals as XVI.

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ [sɪk(s)t̪] [sɪk(s)θ] adj
έκτος
The ordinal form of the number six.

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ adj
εξηκοστός
The ordinal form of the number sixty.

sixty /ˈsɪksti/ /ˈsɪkstɪ/ numeral
εξήντα
The cardinal number occurring after fifty-nine and before sixty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LX and in Arabic numerals as 60.

sixty-eight numeral
εξήντα οκτώ
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-seven and preceding sixty-nine.

sixty-five numeral
εξήντα πέντε
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-four and preceding sixty-six.

sixty-four numeral
εξήντα τέσσαρες
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-three and preceding sixty-five.

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ sixty-nines n
εξήντα εννέα
(sexuality) A sex position where two people give each other oral sex at the same time.

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ numeral
εξήντα εννέα
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-eight and preceding seventy.

sixty-one numeral
εξήντα έν
The cardinal number immediately following sixty and preceding sixty-two.

sixty-seven numeral
εξήντα επτά
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-six and preceding sixty-eight.

sixty-six numeral
εξήντα έξ
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-five and preceding sixty-seven.

sixty-three numeral
εξήντα τρείς
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-two and preceding sixty-four.

sixty-two numeral
εξήντα δύο
The cardinal number immediately following sixty-one and preceding sixty-three.

sizable /ˈsaɪzəbəl/ more sizable most sizable adj
ευρύς
Fairly large.

size /saɪz/ sizes n
μέγεθος
The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is. [from 15th c.]

skateboard skateboards n
σκέιτμπορντ
(sports, recreation) A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot.

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ skaters n
παγοδρόμος
A person who skates.

skein /skeɪn/ skeins n
κουβάρι
A quantity of yarn, thread, etc. put up together in an oblong shape, after it is taken from the reel. A skein of cotton yarn is formed by eighty turns of the thread around a fifty-four inch reel.

skeletal muscle skeletal muscles n
σκελετικοί μύες
(muscle) The voluntary muscle of vertebrates, which is striated and anchored by tendons to bone and is used to effect skeletal movement such as locomotion.

skeleton /ˈskɛlətən/ /ˈskɛləʔ.n̩/ skeleta skeletons n
σκελετός
(anatomy) The system that provides support to an organism, internal and made up of bones and cartilage in vertebrates, external in some other animals.
(figuratively) The central core of something that gives shape to the entire structure.

skeleton in the cupboard skeletons in the cupboard n
σκελετός στην ντουλάπα
(UK, idiomatic) A shameful secret.

skeleton key skeleton keys n
πασπαρτού
A key that has parts filed away so that it will open a range of locks.

skene /ˈskiːni/ n
σκηνή
An element of ancient Greek theater: the structure at the back of the stage.

skeptic /ˈskɛp.tɪk/ skeptics n
σκεπτικός
Someone who doubts beliefs, claims, plans, etc that are accepted by others as true or appropriate, especially one who habitually does so.

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ skepticisms n
σκεπτικισμός
A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty through scientific or logical observation.
Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines

skerry /ˈskɛɹi/ skerries n
βραχονησίδα
A small rocky island which may be covered by the sea at high tide or during storms.

sketch /skɛt͡ʃ/ sketches n
σκίτσο
A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
νούμερο
A brief, light, or unfinished dramatic, musical, or literary work or idea; especially a short, often humorous or satirical scene or play, frequently as part of a revue or variety show.

skewer /ˈskjuː.ə/ /ˈskjuː.ɚ/ skewers n
σούβλα
A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.

skewer /ˈskjuː.ə/ /ˈskjuː.ɚ/ v
διατρυπώ σουβλίζω
To impale on a skewer.

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ skis n
σκι χιονοπέδιλο
One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water.

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ v
χιονοδρομώ
(transitive) To travel over (a slope, etc.) on skis; to travel on skis at (a place), (especially as a sport).

ski lift ski lifts n
αναβατήρας
A device that transports skiers up a mountain.

skid /skɪd/ skids n
γλίστρημα ολίσθηση
An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.

skid /skɪd/ v
γλιστρώ ολισθαίνω
(intransitive) To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard, the wheels sliding with limited spinning.

skier /ˈskiːə(ɹ)/ skiers n
σκιέρ
One who skis.

skiff /skɪf/ skiffs n
ακάτιο πριάρι
Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person.

skill /skɪl/ skills n
επιδεξιότητα ικανότητα δεξιοτεχνία
Capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.

skillful /ˈskɪl.fəl/ [ˈskɪɫ.fəɫ] more skillful most skillful adj
επιδέξιος
Possessing skill; skilled.

skim /skɪm/ v
εξοστρακίζομαι
(intransitive) To ricochet.

skim milk skim milks n
αποβουτυρωμένο γάλα
(North America, Australia) Non-fat milk; milk that has had the cream removed.

skin /skɪn/ skins n
δέρμα πετσί
(uncountable) The outer protective layer of the body of any animal, including of a human.
δέρμα επιδερμίδα
(countable) The skin and fur of an individual animal used by humans for clothing, upholstery, etc.
πέτσα δέρμα
(countable) A congealed layer on the surface of a liquid.
τσιγαρόχαρτο
(countable, slang) Rolling paper for cigarettes.

skin /skɪn/ v
γδέρνω
(transitive) To injure the skin of.
(transitive) To remove the skin and/or fur of an animal or a human.
(transitive) To cover with skin, or as if with skin; hence, to cover superficially.

skin cancer skin cancers n
μελάνωμα
(oncology, pathology) A malignant growth on the skin, such as melanoma.

skink /skɪŋk/ skinks n
σκίγκος
A lizard of the family Scincidae, having small or reduced limbs or none at all and long tails that are regenerated when shed; a sandfish.

skinny dip v
γυμνή κολύμβηση
To swim naked.

skip /skɪp/ v
χοροπηδώ
(intransitive) To move by hopping on alternate feet.

skipping rope skipping ropes n
σχοινάκι
An item for play or physical exercise consisting of a length of rope with a handle attached to each end, intended to be swung over and under a person jumping in a continual rhythm.

skirmisher skirmishers n
ακροβολιστής
An infantry soldier used for skirmishing.

skirt /skɚt/ /skɜːt/ skirts n
φούστα
An article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.
The part of a dress or robe, etc., that hangs below the waist.
φουστάνι φούστα
(pejorative, slang) A woman.

skirting board skirting boards n
σοβατεπί
(UK, AU, NZ, finish carpentry, interior decorating) A panel, normally made of wood, between the floor and the interior wall of a structure, or placed in a position that is subject to repeated knocks

skive /ˈskaɪv/ v
λουφάρω
(British, informal) To avoid one's lessons or work (chiefly at school or university); shirk.

skordalia n
σκορδαλιά
A thick garlic sauce used in Greek cuisine

skull /skʌl/ skulls n
κρανίο
(anatomy) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
νεκροκεφαλή
These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.

skullcap /ˈskʌlkæp/ skullcaps n
σκούφος
A small domed cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck.
A yarmulke-like hat worn as an element of ghetto fashion.

skunk /skʌŋk/ skunks n
μεφίτιδα
Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.

sky /skaɪ/ skies n
ουρανός
The atmosphere above a given point, especially as visible from the surface of the Earth as the place where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds are seen.
With a descriptive word: the part of the sky which can be seen from a specific place or at a specific time; its climate, condition, etc.
(chiefly, literary, and, poetic, archaic) Usually preceded by the: the abode of God or the gods, angels, the souls of deceased people, etc.; heaven; also, powers emanating from heaven.

sky blue more sky blue most sky blue adj
γαλάζιος
Of a vibrant light blue colour, like that of the sky on a fine day.

skyrmion skyrmions n
σκυρμιόνιο
(physics, solid state physics, string theory) Any of a particular class of topological soliton that can be used to model certain properties of a nucleon.

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ skyscrapers n
ουρανοξύστης
(architecture) A very tall building with a large number of floors.

skyward adj
ουράνιος
Pointing or facing at or moving toward the sky.

slab /slæb/ slabs n
πλάκα
A large, flat piece of solid material; a solid object that is large and flat.
A paving stone; a flagstone.

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ slanders n
συκοφαντία διαβολή
A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.

slander /ˈslandə/ /ˈslaːndə/ /ˈslændɚ/ /ˈslɑːndə/ /ˈslɛndə/ v
συκοφαντώ διαβάλλω διασύρω
To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of.

slanderous more slanderous most slanderous adj
δυσφημιστικός
(of something said) Both untrue and harmful to a reputation.

slang /slæŋ/ [sleɪŋ] slangs n
αργκό
Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register.

slanging match slanging matches n
αλληλοβρίσιμο
(chiefly, UK) A row; an argument in which names are called.

slant /ˈslænt/ /ˈslɑːnt/ slants n
κλίση προκατάληψη
A slope; an incline, inclination.
A palette or similar container with slants or sloping depressions.
προκατάληψη
A sloped surface or line.
(mining) A run: a heading driven diagonally between the dip and strike of a coal seam.
(typography) Synonym of slash ⟨ / ⟩, particularly in its use to set off pronunciations from other text.
An oblique movement or course.
(biology) A sloping surface in a culture medium.
A pan with a sloped bottom used for holding paintbrushes.
A depression on a palette with a sloping bottom for holding and mixing watercolours.
(US, obsolete) A sarcastic remark; shade, an indirect mocking insult.
(slang) An opportunity, particularly to go somewhere.
(Australia, slang) A crime committed for the purpose of being apprehended and transported to a major settlement.
(originally, _, US) A point of view, an angle.
(US) A look, a glance.
(US, ethnic slur, pejorative) A person with slanting eyes, particularly an East Asian.

slant /ˈslænt/ /ˈslɑːnt/ v
γέρνω κλίνω
(ambitransitive) To lean, tilt or incline.

slanting /ˈslæntɪŋ/ more slanting most slanting adj
λοξός
Out of the perpendicular, not perpendicular.

slap /slæp/ slaps n
χαστούκι σφαλιάρα
(countable) A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat.

slap /slæp/ v
χαστουκίζω σφαλιαρίζω
(transitive) To give a slap to.

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ slashes n
δεξιότροπη κάθετος κάθετος
(originally, _, US, typography) The slash mark: the punctuation mark ⟨/⟩, sometimes (often, _, proscribed) inclusive of any mark produced by a similar slashing movement of the pen, as the backslash ⟨\⟩.

slate /sleɪt/ adj
σχιστόλιθος
Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.

slate /sleɪt/ slates n
σχιστόλιθος
(uncountable, geology) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
πλάκα
(countable) A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools.
πλακίδιο
(countable) A roofing-tile made of slate.

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ slaughters n
σφαγή
(uncountable) The killing of animals, generally for food.
A massacre; the killing of a large number of people.
A rout or decisive defeat.

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɑɾɚ/ /ˈslɔɾɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ v
σφάζω
(transitive) To butcher animals, generally for food.
κατασφάζω
(transitive, intransitive) To massacre people in large numbers.
κατακρεουργώ
(transitive) To kill someone or something, especially in a particularly brutal manner.

slaughterhouse slaughterhouses n
σφαγείο
(figuratively) The scene of a massacre.

slave /sleɪv/ slaves n
δούλος σκλάβος
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.
δούλος σκλάβος σκλάβα
A sex slave, a person who is forced against their will to perform, for another person or group, sexual acts on a regular or continuing basis.
δευτερεύων υποσυσκευή
(engineering, computing, photography) A device (such as a secondary flash or hard drive) that is subject to the control of another (a master).

slave trade slave trades n
δουλεμπόριο
traffic in slaves

slaver /ˈsleɪvə/ /ˈsleɪvɚ/ slavers n
δουλέμπορος
A person engaged in the slave trade; a person who buys, sells, or owns slaves.

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ /ˈsleɪvɹi/ slaveries n
δουλεία
An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
A condition of servitude endured by a slave.
(figuratively) A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.

slay /sleɪ/ v
σκοτώνω
(now, _, literary) To kill; to murder.

sleaze /sliːz/ sleazes n
αίσχη
(uncountable) Low moral standards.

sledge /slɛd͡ʒ/ sledges n
έλκηθρο
(British) any type of sled or sleigh.

sledgehammer /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmə/ /ˈslɛd͡ʒhæmɚ/ sledgehammers n
βαριά
A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ sleeps n
ύπνος
(uncountable) The state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
(countable, informal) An act or instance of sleeping.
ύπνος τσίμπλα
(uncountable) Rheum, crusty or gummy discharge found in the corner of the eyes after waking, whether real or a figurative objectification of sleep (in the sense of reduced consciousness).

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
κοιμάμαι
(intransitive) To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.
κοιμάμαι κοιμίζω
(intransitive) To be, or appear to be, in repose; to be quiet; to be unemployed, unused, or unagitated; to rest; to lie dormant.

sleep a wink v
δεν έκλεισα μάτι

sleep paralysis sleep paralyses n
παράλυση ύπνου
A situation where a person is not fully awake, and although conscious of their surroundings, unable to move or speak, often accompanied by hallucinations and feelings of terror.

sleep with v
κοιμάμαι με
(idiomatic, euphemism) To have sexual intercourse with.

sleeping bag /ˈsliːpɪŋ(ɡ) bæɡ/ sleeping bags n
υπνόσακος
A padded or insulated bag large enough to surround the whole body and which keeps the user warm while sleeping, used as a substitute for bedclothes.

sleeping pill sleeping pills n
υπνωτικό
(pharmaceutical drug) A pill or tablet having a soporific effect.

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ sleepier sleepiest adj
νυσταγμένος νυσταλέος
Tired; feeling the need for sleep.

sleepyhead sleepyheads n
υπναράς
(informal) A sleepy person.

sleeve /sliːv/ sleeves n
μανίκι θήκη κάλυμμα
The part of a garment that covers the arm. [from 10th c.]
δακτυλίδι σύνδεσης συνδετικό χιτώνιο
A (usually tubular) covering or lining to protect a piece of machinery etc. [from 19th c.]
θήκη κάλυμμα
A tattoo covering the whole arm.

sleeveless adj
αμάνικος
Of a garment, having no sleeves.

sleight of hand sleights of hand n
ταχυδακτυλουργία
A performance of such skill.

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ slenderer slenderest adj
λεπτός άπλερος ισχνός ραδινός
Thin; slim.

slender-billed gull slender-billed gulls n
λεπτόραμφος γλάρος ροδόγλαρος
Chroicocephalus genei, a mid-sized gull which breeds very locally around the Mediterranean and the north of the western Indian Ocean.

sleuth /sluːθ/ sleuths n
λαγωνικό
A detective.
(archaic) A sleuthhound; a bloodhound.

slice /slaɪs/ slices n
φέτα
A thin, broad piece cut off.

slide /slaɪd/ slides n
τσουλήθρα
An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.
σλάιντ
(photography) A transparent plate bearing an image to be projected to a screen.

slide rule slide rules n
λογαριθμικός κανόνας
An analog calculator consisting of three interlocking strips marked with logarithmic scales, such that multiplication, division etc. can be performed by the equivalent of addition and subtraction.

slim /slɪm/ slimmer slimmest adj
λεπτός ραδινός
Slender, thin.

slim /slɪm/ v
αδυνατίζω
(intransitive) To lose weight in order to achieve slimness.

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ slings n
σφεντόνα αορτήρας
(weapon) An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
αορτήρας
A strap attached to a firearm, for suspending it from the shoulder.

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ slingshots n
σφεντόνα
(chiefly, American) A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.

slip /slɪp/ slips n
μεσοφόρι
A woman's undergarment worn under a skirt or dress to conceal unwanted nudity that may otherwise be revealed by the skirt or dress itself; a shift.
γλίστρημα ολίσθηση
(engineering) The motion of the centre of resistance of the float of a paddle wheel, or the blade of an oar, through the water horizontally, or the difference between a vessel's actual speed and the speed it would have if the propelling instrument acted upon a solid; also, the velocity, relatively to still water, of the backward current of water produced by the propeller.

slip /slɪp/ v
γλιστρώ
(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
κάνω σφάλμα
(transitive) To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly.

slip of the tongue slips of the tongue n
παραδρομή της γλώσσας παραπραξία
(idiomatic) A mistake in speech.

slipper /ˈslɪpə(ɹ)/ slippers n
παντόφλα
A low soft shoe that can be slipped on and off easily.
Such a shoe intended for indoor use; a bedroom or house slipper.

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ /ˈslɪpɹi/ slipperier slipperiest adj
ολισθηρός
Of a surface, having low friction, often due to being covered in a non-viscous liquid, and therefore hard to grip, hard to stand on without falling, etc.

slipshod /ˈslɪp.ʃɑd/ /ˈslɪp.ʃɒd/ more slipshod most slipshod adj
κακοφτιαγμένος κακότεχνος
Done poorly or too quickly; slapdash.

slivovitz /ˈslɪvəvɪts/ /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ slivovitzes n
σλιβοβίτσα
(countable, uncountable) A type of rakija made mostly in Eastern European countries from distilled, fermented plum juice.

slobber /ˈslɒbə(ɹ)/ v
σαλιαρίζω
To allow saliva or liquid to run from one's mouth.

slogan /ˈsloʊɡən/ /ˈsləʊɡ(ə)n/ slogans n
σλόγκαν σύνθημα
(advertising) A catchphrase associated with a product or service being advertised.

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ slopes n
εφαπτομένη συντελεστής διεύθυνσης
(mathematics) The ratio of the vertical and horizontal distances between two points on a line; zero if the line is horizontal, undefined if it is vertical.

sloppiness sloppinesses n
προχειρότητα

slot machine slot machines n
κουλοχέρης
Any machine operated by placing a coin or token into a slot, especially

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/, /slɒθ/ sloths n
τεμπελιά νωθρότητα
(uncountable) Laziness; slowness in the mindset; disinclination to action or labour.
βραδύπους
(countable) A herbivorous, arboreal South American mammal of the families Megalonychidae and Bradypodidae, noted for its slowness and inactivity.

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ slower slowest adj
αργός βραδύ
Taking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
αργόσυρτος
Not happening in a short time; spread over a comparatively long time.
αργόστροφος καθυστερημένος
Of reduced intellectual capacity; not quick to comprehend.
ανέτοιμος
Not hasty; not tending to hurry; acting with deliberation or caution.
καθυστερημένος
(of a clock or the like) Behind in time; indicating a time earlier than the true time.

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ v
βραδύνω επιβραδύνω σταματώ
(transitive) To make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of.
αργώ
(intransitive) To become slow; to slacken in speed; to decelerate.

slow motion n
αργή κίνηση
A technique of film, photography, and video to stretch time and allow visibility of things normally happening too fast to be conveniently examined.

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ more slowly most slowly slowlier slowliest adv
αργά σιγά
(manner) At a slow pace.

slowness slownesses n
βραδύτητα
The quality or state of being slow.

slug /slʌɡ/ slugs n
γυμνοσάλιαγκας λείμαξ
Any of many terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks, having no (or only a rudimentary) shell. [from early 18th c.]
σφηνάκι
A shot of a drink, usually alcoholic. [from 1750s]

sluggard sluggards n
τεμπέλης
A person who is lazy, stupid, or idle by habit.

sluggish /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ more sluggish most sluggish sluggisher sluggishest adj
άτονος νωθρός
Habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive

slum /slʌm/ slums n
παραγκούπολη φτωχογειτονιά
(countable, pejorative) A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.

slumber /ˈslʌm.bə/ /ˈslʌm.bɚ/ slumbers n
νύστα υπνηλία
A very light state of sleep, almost awake.

slush /slʌʃ/ slushes n
λασπόχιονο
Half-melted snow or ice, generally located on the ground.

slush fund slush funds n
μαύρο ταμείο
(finance) Money stored for illegal or dishonest purposes.

slut /slʌt/ /ˈsɫɐt/ sluts n
τσούλα πουτάνα πόρνη
(vulgar, often, _, derogatory) A sexually promiscuous woman.

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ [smoːɫ] smaller smallest adj
μικρός
Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.
Not prolonged in duration; not extended in time; short.
νέος μικρός
(figuratively, incomparable) Young, as a child.

small ad small ads n
αγγελία
A short, simple advertisement in a newspaper or magazine, usually collected in a section.

small change n
ψιλά
(idiomatic) A minor or insignificant amount of money.

small intestine small intestines n
λεπτό έντερο
(anatomy) The upper part of the intestine, between the stomach and the large intestine, divided into the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.

small of the back n
οσφύς
(anatomy) The relatively narrow, lumbar region of the back.

small screen n
μικρή οθόνη
(broadcasting) The broadcast or cable television screen, as opposed to the cinema screen (or big screen); by extension, the television programs themselves.

smallholder smallholders n
μικροκαλλιεργητής
A person who owns or runs a smallholding, a minor independent farmer.

smallholding smallholdings n
μικροκαλλιέργεια
A small farm.

smallish more smallish most smallish adj
μικρούτσικος
Somewhat small.

smallpox /ˈsmɔlpɑks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ smallpoxes n
ευλογιά
(disease) An acute, highly infectious often fatal disease caused by Variola virus of the family Poxviridae. It was completely eradicated in the 1970s, but still exists in laboratories. Those who survived were left with pockmarks.

smartass smartasses n
εξυπνάκιας ξερόλας
(vulgar) An insolent person, especially one who makes snide remarks.

smartness smartnesses n
εξυπνάδα
(uncountable) The state or quality of being smart, intelligence.
(uncountable) The state or quality of being smart in appearance.

smartphone /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ smartphones n
σμάρτφον
A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.

smashup smashups n
σύγκρουση τρακάρισμα
(informal) A violent collision involving one or more vehicles.

smegma /ˈsmɛɡmə/ smegmas n
σμήγμα
A whitish sebaceous secretion that collects between the glans penis and foreskin or in the vulva.

smell /smɛl/ smells n
όσφρηση
A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.
μυρωδιά
A conclusion or intuition that a situation is wrong, more complex than it seems, or otherwise inappropriate.

smell /smɛl/ v
μυρίζω
(transitive) To sense a smell or smells.
(intransitive, copulative) Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ smiles n
χαμόγελο μειδίαμα χαμογέλασμα χαμογέλιο
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.

smile /ˈsmaɪ.əl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ v
χαμογελάω χαμογελώ
(ambitransitive) To have (a smile) on one's face.

smith /smɪθ/ smiths n
σιδεράς σιδηρουργός
A craftsperson who works metal into desired forms using a hammer and other tools, sometimes heating the metal to make it more workable, especially a blacksmith.

smithsonite smithsonites n
σμιθσονίτης
(mineral) A mineral form of zinc carbonate, ZnCO3, mined as an ore of zinc or as an ornamental stone.

smog /smɑɡ/ /smɒɡ/ /smɔɡ/ smogs n
αιθαλομίχλη καπνομίχλη
A noxious mixture of particulates and gases that is the result of urban air pollution.

smoke /smoʊk/ /smoːk/ /sməʊk/ smokes n
καπνός
(uncountable) The visible vapor/vapour, gases, and fine particles given off by burning or smoldering material.
τσιγάρο
(colloquial, countable) A cigarette.
κάπνισμα
(colloquial, countable, never plural) An instance of smoking a cigarette, cigar, etc.; the duration of this act.
καπνός οφθαλμαπάτη
(uncountable, figuratively) A fleeting illusion; something insubstantial, evanescent, unreal, transitory, or without result.

smoke /smoʊk/ /smoːk/ /sməʊk/ v
καπνίζω
(transitive) To inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.
(intransitive) To inhale and exhale tobacco smoke.
(intransitive) To give off smoke.
(transitive) To preserve or prepare (food) for consumption by treating with smoke.

smoke like a chimney v
καπνίζω σαν αράπης καπνίζω σαν φουγάρο
(idiomatic, simile) To smoke tobacco frequently.

smokebox /sməʊkbɒks/ smokeboxes n
καπνοθάλαμος
A chamber in which smoke passes from a boiler before being vented through a chimney.

smokehouse /ˈsmoʊkˌhaʊs/ smokehouses n
καπνιστήριο
A structure used to smoke food to preserve it and to add flavor.

smoker /ˈsmoʊkɚ/ smokers n
καπνιστής
A person who smokes tobacco habitually.
καπνιστήριο
(informal, dated) An informal social gathering for men only, at which smoking tobacco is allowed.

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ smokings n
κάπνισμα
The burning and inhalation of tobacco.
The act of exposing (something) to smoke; (by extension) the process by which foods are cured or flavoured by smoke

smoking room smoking rooms n
καπνιστήριο
A room designated for people who wish to smoke.

smolder /ˈsmoʊldɚ/ v
καίω χωρίς φλόγα σιγοκαίω υποκαίω
(intransitive, now, US) To burn with no flame and little smoke.
σιγοκαίω
(intransitive, figuratively) To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.

smooth /smuːð/ smoother smoothest adj
λείος απαλός
Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
ομαλός
Without difficulty, problems, or unexpected consequences or incidents.
(of a motion) Unbroken.
ήπιος
Bland; glib.
γλυκομίλητος
Suave; sophisticated.
στρωτός
(of an action) Natural; unconstrained.
ακύμαντος
(chiefly, of water) Placid, calm.
λείος
(of an edge) Lacking projections or indentations; not serrated.
γλυκόπιοτος
(of a beverage) Having a pleasantly rounded flavor; neither rough nor astringent.

smooth /smuːð/ v
εξομαλύνω λειαίνω
(transitive) To make smooth or even.

smooth breathing n
ψιλή
(orthography) A diacritic mark (᾿/◌̓) in Ancient, Medieval and Modern Greek used to indicate absence of aspiration for an initial vowel, and sometimes for rho, e.g. ἀ, ῤ

smooth clam smooth clams n
γυαλιστερή
The bivalve mollusk, Callista chione.

smoothie /ˈsmuːði/ smoothies n
φρουτοπολτός
A drink made from whole fruit, thus thicker than fruit juice.

smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/ more smoothly most smoothly smoothlier smoothliest adv
ομαλά
in a smooth manner

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
πνίγω
(transitive) To extinguish or deaden, as fire, by covering, overlaying, or otherwise excluding the air.
καταπνίγω πνίγω
(transitive) To reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity; suppress or do away with; extinguish
πνίγω πνίγομαι προκαλώ ασφυξία
(intransitive) To be suffocated.
πνίγομαι
(intransitive) To breathe with great difficulty by reason of smoke, dust, close covering or wrapping, or the like.

smudge /smʌd͡ʒ/ smudges n
μουτζούρα
A blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty one.

smug /smʌɡ/ smugger smuggest adj
αυτάρεσκος
Irritatingly pleased with oneself; offensively self-complacent, self-satisfied.

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsmʌɡ.əl.ə(ɹ)/ smugglers n
λαθρέμπορος
One who smuggles things.

smuggling smugglings n
λαθρεμπόριο
An act of something being smuggled.

smugness smugnesses n
αυταρέσκεια
(uncountable) The state or quality of being smug.

smurf /smɜːf/ /smɝf/ smurfs smurves n
στρουμφάκι στρουμφ
(comics, fictional character) A blue pixie with white stocking cap, from the media franchise The Smurfs.

snack /snæk/ snacks n
κολατσιό
A light meal.
An item of food eaten between meals.

snail /sneɪl/ [sn̥eɪ̯ɫ] snails n
σαλιγκάρι
Any of very many animals (either hermaphroditic or nonhermaphroditic), of the class Gastropoda, having a coiled shell.

snake /sneɪk/ snakes n
φίδι
A legless reptile of the suborder Serpentes with a long, thin body and a fork-shaped tongue.
A treacherous person; a rat.

snake /sneɪk/ v
ελίσσομαι
(intransitive) To follow or move in a winding route.

snake charmer snake charmers n
γητευτής φιδιών
A performer who entertains crowds by performing tricks with dangerous snakes.

snap /snæp/ v
αποπαίρνω
(transitive, dated) To speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly; usually with up.

snap election /ˌsnæp iˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ /ˌsnæp ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ snap elections n
πρόωρες εκλογές
(politics) An election that is called earlier than the regularly scheduled election time.

snapdragon /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/ snapdragons n
σκυλάκι
(countable) Any plant of the genus Antirrhinum, with showy yellow, white or red flowers.

snapshot /ˈsnæpʃɒt/ snapshots n
στιγμιότυπο
A photograph, especially one taken quickly or in a sudden moment of opportunity.
A glimpse of something; a portrayal of something at a moment in time.
(computing) A file or set of files captured at a particular time, often capable of being reloaded to restore the earlier state.

snarky /ˈsnɑɹ.ki/ /ˈsnɑː.ki/ snarkier snarkiest adj
δηκτικός σαρκαστικός
(informal, often humorous) Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.

snarl /ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/ v
γρινιάζω γρυλίζω εμπλέκομαι εμπλέκω ουρλιάζω
(intransitive) To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
φερνω κπ σε δυσκολη θεση
(transitive) To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.

snatch /snæt͡ʃ/ v
αρπάζω
(transitive) To grasp and remove quickly.
(transitive, informal) To do something quickly in the limited time available.
αρπάζω κλέβω
(intransitive) To attempt to seize something suddenly.
(transitive, informal) To steal.

sneaker /ˈsnikɚ/ sneakers n
αθλητικά παπούτσια
(US, Atlantic Canada, Australia, New Zealand) An athletic shoe with a soft, rubber sole. A trainer.

sneeze /sniːz/ sneezes n
φτάρνισμα πτέρνισμα φτερνίσμα
An act of sneezing.

sneeze /sniːz/ v
φτερνίζομαι φταρνίζομαι πταρνίζομαι
(intransitive) To expel air as a reflex induced by an irritation in the nose.

snigger /ˈsnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪɡɚ/ sniggers n
χαχανητό
A sly or snide laugh.

snipe /snaɪp/ snipe snipes n
μπεκατσίνι
Any of various limicoline game birds of the genera Gallinago, Lymnocryptes and Coenocorypha in the family Scolopacidae, having a long, slender, nearly straight beak.

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ snipers n
ελεύθερος σκοπευτής
A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.

snippet /ˈsnɪpɪt/ [ˈsnɪpɪ̈(ʔ)t̚] snippets n
απόσπασμα
A small part of something, such as a song or fabric; sample.
απόσπασμα κώδικα
(computing) A text file containing a relatively small amount of code, useless by itself, along with instructions for inserting that code into a larger codebase.

snob /snɑb/ /snɒb/ snobs n
ακατάδεκτος σνομπ ψηλομύτης
(informal, derogatory) A person who wishes to be seen as a member of the upper classes and who looks down on those perceived to have inferior or unrefined tastes. [from 20th c.]

snobbery snobberies n
ακαταδεξιά
The property or trait of being a snob.

snobbish /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ more snobbish most snobbish adj
ακατάδεκτος κενόδοξος
Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.

snog /snɒɡ/ snogs n
φάσωμα
(British, AU, colloquial) A passionate kiss.

snog /snɒɡ/ v
φασώνομαι
(British, AU, colloquial) To kiss passionately.

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkɚ/ snookers n
σνούκερ
A cue sport, popular in the UK and other Commonwealth of Nations countries.

snooty /ˈsnuː.ti/ snootier snootiest adj
ακατάδεκτος
(informal) Pompous; snobbish; inclined to turn up one's nose.

snooze /snuːz/ snoozes n
υπνάκος
A brief period of sleep; a nap.

snooze /snuːz/ v
λαγοκοιμάμαι παίρνω έναν υπνάκο

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ snores n
ροχάλισμα ροχαλητό
The act of snoring, and the noise produced.

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ v
ροχαλίζω
To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

snot /snɒt/ snots n
μύξα
(informal, uncountable, sometimes, slightly, vulgar) Mucus, especially mucus from the nose.
μυξιάρικο
(slang, countable) A contemptible child.

snot /snɒt/ v
μυξιάζω
(ambitransitive, informal) To blow, wipe, or clear (the nose).

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ snouts n
ρύγχος
The long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast, as of pigs.

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] snows n
χιόνι νιφετός χιονόπτωση
(uncountable) The frozen, crystalline state of water that falls as precipitation.
χιόνι
(uncountable) Any similar frozen form of a gas or liquid.
(countable) A snowfall; a blanket of frozen, crystalline water.
(uncountable) A shade of the color white.
(uncountable) The moving pattern of random dots displayed on a television, etc., when no transmission signal is being received.
(uncountable, slang) Cocaine.
Marine snow
(informal, plural) Snow tires.

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ [snoʊ̯] [snəʊ̯] v
χιονίζω
(impersonal) To have snow fall from the sky.

snow bunting snow buntings n
χιονοτσίχλονο
A finch, Plectrophenax nivalis, having white plumage, widely distributed in northern latitudes.

snow chain snow chains n
αντιολισθήτικη αλυσίδα
A chain put on a wheel of a vehicle to give it more traction

snow globe snow globes n
σφαίρα χιονιού
A decorative object or toy containing a model of a landscape, fluid and suspended white flakes that emulate snowfall when shaken.

snow leopard snow leopards n
ίρβις λεοπάρδαλη του χιονιού λευκή λεοπάρδαλη
A large feline mammal, Panthera uncia (syn. Uncia uncia), native to mountain ranges of central Asia.

snow squall snow squalls n
χιονολαίλαπα
A sudden, localized blizzard or severe snowstorm.

snow-capped adj
χιονοσκεπής
Covered with snow at the top, especially of a hill or mountain.

snow-white adj
κάτασπρος κατάλευκος ολόασπρος ολόλευκος πάλλευκος χιονόλευκος
As white as snow; exceptionally white.

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ snowballs n
χιονόμπαλα
A ball of snow, usually one made in the hand and thrown for amusement in a snowball fight; also a larger ball of snow made by rolling a snowball around in snow that sticks to it and increases its diameter.

snowball fight snowball fights n
χιονοπόλεμος
A scuffle or play fight whose object is to hit opponents with snowballs.

snowdrift /ˈsnəʊdɹɪft/ snowdrifts n
χιονοστιβάδα
A bank of snow accumulated by the wind.

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ snowdrops n
λευκόιο γάλανθος
Any of the 20 species of the genus Galanthus of the Amaryllidaceae, bulbous flowering plants, bearing a solitary, pendulous, white, bell-shaped flower that appears, depending on species, between autumn and late winter or early spring, all native to temperate Eurasia.

snowfall /ˈsnoʊfɔːl/ snowfalls n
χιονόπτωση
An instance of falling of snow.

snowflake /ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/ snowflakes n
νιφάδα
A crystal of snow, having approximate hexagonal symmetry.

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ snowmen n
χιονάνθρωπος
A humanoid figure made with large snowballs stacked on each other. Human traits like a face and arms may be fashioned with sticks (arms), a carrot (nose), and stones or coal (eyes, mouth).

snowplow snowplows n
εκχιονιστήρας
A motorized vehicle that is used to push snow off flat surfaces such as roads and parking lots.
A device attached to a vehicle to enable it to be used for removing snow.

snowplow v
εκχιονίζω
(transitive) To clear (roads, etc) using a snowplow.

snowshoe /ˈsnoʊʃu/ snowshoes n
χιονοπέδιλο
A flat item of footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow.

snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ snowstorms n
χιονοθύελλα
Bad weather involving blowing winds and snow, or blowing winds and heavy snowfall amount.

snowy /snəʊi/ snowier snowiest adj
χιονισμένος
Marked by snow, characterized by snow.

snowy owl snowy owls n
αρκτική κουκουβάγια λευκή κουκουβάγια
A large, white, nomadic Arctic owl, Bubo scandiacus.

snuffbox snuffboxes n
ταμπακιέρα
A small box or container to hold snuff or loose tobacco.

snug /snʌɡ/ snugger snuggest adj
άνετος
Warm and comfortable; cosy.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ more so most so adj
τόσο
As what was or will be mentioned.
(dated, UK, slang) Homosexual.
έτσι λοιπόν τόσο [[για|γι']] αυτό για να
In that state or manner; with that attribute. A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adv
λοιπόν τόσο [[για|γι']] αυτό
To the (explicitly stated) extent that.
λοιπόν
To the (implied) extent.
(with as): To such an extent or degree; as.
τόσο
Very much.
έτσι λοιπόν για να
In a particular manner.
λοιπόν [[για|γι']] αυτό
In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; also.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ conjunction
έτσι για να
Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
[[για|γι']] αυτό
With the result that; for that reason; therefore.
τόσο
Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.
έτσι λοιπόν
Used to introduce a rhetorical question.

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ interjection
έτσι λοιπόν τόσο για να
Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.
έτσι τόσο [[για|γι']] αυτό για να
Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner.
τόσο [[για|γι']] αυτό
Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.
τόσο
(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; used especially to cows; also used by sailors.

so be it phraseologicalUnit
ας είναι
(idiomatic, subjunctive) An indication of acceptance, especially of a situation which is not entirely favorable.

so what interjection
ε και; και λοιπόν;
(colloquial, rhetorical question, impolite) A reply to an unimportant or irrelevant statement, indicating indifference on the part of the speaker.

so-and-so so-and-sos n
δείνα τάδε
A placeholder name for a person or thing, used when a name is not known; a generic person or thing.

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
λεγόμενος αποκαλούμενος δήθεν
So named; commonly called.

so-so /ˈsəʊˌsəʊ/ /ˌsəʊˈsəʊ/ adj
έτσι κι έτσι
(informal) Neither good nor bad; tolerable, passable, indifferent.

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ soaps n
σαπούνι
(countable, uncountable, informal, by extension) Some other substance, often a detergent or another surfactant, able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning.

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ v
σαπουνίζω
(transitive, informal) To cover, lather, or in any other manner treat with soap, often as a prank.

soap bubble soap bubbles n
σαπουνόφουσκα
A very thin film of soapy water that forms a sphere with an iridescent surface.

soap opera soap operas n
σαπουνόπερα
(countable) A radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.

soap suds n
σαπουνάδα
Lather, suds, foam produced by soap in water.

soapery soaperies n
σαπωνοποιία
A factory making soap

soapstone soapstones n
στεατίτης σαπουνόπετρα
(geology) A soft rock, rich in talc, also containing serpentine and either magnetite, dolomite or calcite.

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ sobs n
αναφιλητό λυγμός
A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

sober /ˈsoʊ.bɚ/ /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ soberer soberest adj
νηφάλιος
Not drunk; not intoxicated.
εγκρατής
Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
μετρημένος νηφάλιος
(figurative) Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.

sober up v
ξεμεθώ
To become sober; to cause to become sober.

sobriety /səˈbɹaɪ.ɪti/ sobrieties n
νηφαλιότητα
The state or quality of being unhurried; a state of calm.
The quality or state of not being intoxicated.

sobriquet /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.kɛt/ /ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ sobriquets n
χαϊδευτικό
A familiar name for a person or thing; a nickname (sometimes assumed by the person, but often given by others), that is descriptive.

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
ποδόσφαιρο
(historically, _, slang, now, standard) association football.

sociable lapwing sociable lapwings n
αγελοκαλημάνα
A plover, Vanellus gregarius.

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ more social most social adj
κοινωνικός
Being extroverted or outgoing.
Of or relating to society.
(Internet) Relating to social media or social networks.

social Darwinism n
κοινωνικός δαρβινισμός
(science) The theory that the laws of evolution by natural selection also apply to social structures.

social class social classes n
κοινωνική τάξη
(social sciences) A class of people, based on social power, wealth or another criterion.

social climber social climbers n
αριβίστας
(derogatory) One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.

social democracy social democracies n
σοσιαλδημοκρατία
(political) A moderate political philosophy or ideology that aims to achieve socialist (socialistic) goals within a democratic society and a liberal democracy such as by means of a strong welfare state and regulation of private industry.

social democrat social democrats n
σοσιαλδημοκράτης
(politics) A supporter of social democracy, a political ideology in which a socialist system of government is achieved by democratic means.

social democratic more social democratic most social democratic adj
σοσιαλδημοκρατικός
(political) Of or pertaining to social democracy.

social distancing /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ n
κοινωνική απομάκρυνση
(epidemiology) The practice of maintaining physical distance between people to reduce the spread of communicable diseases by isolating those with such diseases in quarantines, maintaining space between individuals, and prohibiting certain activities.

social engineering n
κοινωνική μηχανική
(computer security) The practice of tricking a user into giving, or giving access to, sensitive information, thereby bypassing most or all protection.

social insurance social insurances n
κοινωνική ασφάλιση
Government-mandated provision for the unemployed, injured, or aged, typically funded by a combination of government spending, individual contributions, and employer contributions.

social justice n
κοινωνική δικαιοσύνη
Fairness in society.

social media n
μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης
applications or websites allowing users to communicate

social network social networks n
κοινωνικό δίκτυο
(collective, sociology) A network of personal or business contacts, especially as facilitated by social networking on the Internet.

social status social statuses n
κοινωνική θέση
(sociology) One's position within a social hierarchy, one's social class along with any personal social advantages or disadvantages, one's value relative to society.

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ socialisms n
σοσιαλισμός
(Marxism-Leninism) The intermediate phase of social development between capitalism and communism in Marxist theory in which the state has control of the means of production.
Any of a group of later political philosophies such democratic socialism and social democracy which do not envisage the need for full state ownership of the means of production nor transition to full communism, and which are typically based on principles of community decision making, social equality and the avoidance of economic and social exclusion, with economic policy giving first preference to community goals over individual ones.

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ more socialist most socialist adj
σοσιαλιστικός σοσιαλιστής
Of, relating to, supporting, or advocating socialism.

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ socialists n
σοσιαλιστής κοινωνιστής
One who supports or advocates socialism.

socialistic more socialistic most socialistic adj
σοσιαλιστικός
Of or relating to socialism.

socialistically more socialistically most socialistically adv
σοσιαλιστικά
in a socialist manner, like a socialist

socialization socializations n
κοινωνικοποίηση
(sociology, psychology) The process of learning how to live in a way acceptable to one's own society, said especially about children.

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ societies n
κοινωνία
(countable) A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
(uncountable) The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole.
εταιρεία σύλλογος
(countable) A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.

sociocultural more sociocultural most sociocultural adj
κοινωνικοπολιτιστικός
Of or relating to both society and culture.

sociogram sociograms n
κοινωνιόγραμμα
A graphic representation of the structure of interpersonal relations in a group situation; a depiction of the social links that a person has.

sociolect /-si-/ /-sɪ-/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃəˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃə(ʊ).lɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ sociolects n
κοινωνιόλεκτος
(sociolinguistics) The variant of language used by a social group such as a socioeconomic class, an ethnic group, an age group, etc.

sociolinguistics /ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊʃjəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
κοινωνιογλωσσολογία
(linguistics) The study of social and cultural effects on language and vice-versa.

sociological adj
κοινωνιολογικός
Of or pertaining to sociology.

sociology /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/ /ˌsəʊʃiːˈɒlədʒiː/ sociologies n
κοινωνιολογία
A social science that studies society, human social interaction, patterns of social relationships, and the interactions of culture. Through both theory and applied research, it engages subject matters across a range of microanalysis, mesoanalysis, and macroanalysis.

sociopath /ˈsoʊ.si.oʊˌpæθ/ /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθ/ sociopaths n
κοινωνιοπαθής
A person with an antisocial personality disorder.

sociopathy /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθi/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθi/ sociopathies n
κοινωνιοπάθεια
(psychiatry) The property of being a sociopath—a person showing antisocial behavior as part of psychiatric pathology.

sock /sɑk/ /sɒk/ socks sox n
κάλτσα περιπόδιο
A knitted or woven covering for the foot.
γροθιά
A cat's or dog's lower leg that is a different color (usually white) from the color pattern on the rest of the animal.

socket /ˈsɑkɪt/ /ˈsɒkɪt/ sockets n
πρίζα ρευματοδότης
(mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).
κόγχη φατνίο
(anatomy) A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ sodas n
διττανθρακικό νάτριο σόδα μαγειρικής όξινο ανθρακικό νάτριο
(uncountable) Sodium in chemical combination.
ανθρακικό νάτριο σόδα πλύσης
(uncountable) Carbonated water (water impregnated with pressurised carbon dioxide, originally made with sodium bicarbonate).

soda ash n
τέφρα σόδας
industrial-grade sodium carbonate

soda water soda waters n
σόδα
Carbonated water, water that has carbon dioxide dissolved in it and has been stored under pressure in a bottle. Usually mixed before drinking with another beverage.

sodality /soʊˈdæl.ɪ.ti/ /səʊˈdæl.ɪ.ti/ sodalities n
αδελφότητα
A fraternity, a society or association.

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ more sodden most sodden adj
μουσκεμένος
Soaked or drenched with liquid; soggy, saturated.

sodium /ˈsoʊ.di.əm/ /ˈsəʊ.dɪəm/ sodiums n
νάτριο
The chemical element (symbol Na) with an atomic number of 11 and atomic weight of 22.990. It is a soft, waxy, silvery, reactive alkali metal that is never found unbound in nature.

sodium benzoate sodium benzoates n
βενζοϊκό νάτριο
(chemistry) The sodium salt of benzoic acid.

sodium bicarbonate sodium bicarbonates n
διττανθρακικό νάτριο
(chemistry) A salt of sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid, NaHCO3.

sodium carbonate sodium carbonates n
ανθρακικό νάτριο σόδα
(chemistry) A salt, Na2CO3 formally derived from sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid; it is a white powder, soluble in water, with domestic, commercial and industrial uses; it occurs naturally as natrite.

sodium chloride sodium chlorides n
χλωριούχο νάτριο
(inorganic compound) Common table salt, a compound composed of equal number of sodium and chlorine atoms. Chemical formula TemplateParserError:LuaError.

sodium hydroxide n
υδροξείδιο νατρίου
(inorganic compound) A strong, caustic alkali (NaOH) used in the manufacture of soap, detergents, paper, textiles and having many other industrial applications.

sodomite sodomites n
σοδομίτης
(derogatory) One who practices sodomy; a sodomist.

sodomy /ˈsɒdəmi/ sodomies n
σοδομία
Any of several forms of sexual intercourse held to be unnatural, particularly bestiality or homosexuality, but also (sometimes) anal or oral sex.
(in particular) Anal sex.

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ sofas n
καναπές
(furniture, chiefly, UK, India) An upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.

soffit /ˈsɑ.fɪt/ /ˈsɒf.ɪt/ soffits n
υπερώο
(architectural element) The visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element.

soft /sæft/ /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ /sɔːft/ softer softest adj
μαλακός απαλός
Easily giving way under pressure.

soft copy soft copies n
ψηφιακό αντίγραφο
A digital copy of a document, rather than a copy printed on paper.

soft drink soft drinks n
αναψυκτικό
Any non-alcoholic drink that is carbonated, and usually also sweet. (In this sense, juice, milk, tea and coffee are not soft drinks.)

soft sign /ˌsɒftˈsaɪn/ /ˌsɔftˈsaɪn/ soft signs n
μαλακό σημείο μιάχκιι ζνακ
The Cyrillic letter Ь/ь (transliterated in English with an apostrophe (’) or prime (′)), which in modern languages using the Cyrillic alphabet serves to denote a soft (palatized) consonant.

soft skill soft skills n
ήπια δεξιότητα
(human resources, originally, military) A personal skill that is usually interpersonal, non-specialized, and difficult to quantify, such as leadership or responsibility.

soft-boiled adj
μελάτος
(of a boiled egg) cooked to a soft consistency with the yolk still runny

softness /ˈsɑftnəs/ /ˈsɒftnəs/ /ˈsɔftnəs/ softnesses n
απαλότητα
The quality of being soft.

software /ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒf(t)ˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔf(t)ˌweː/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/ n
λογισμικό
(computing) Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

software engineer software engineers n
μηχανικός λογισμικού
One who designs and implements software solutions.

software engineering n
μηχανική λογισμικού τεχνολογία λογισμικού
The subfield of engineering concerned with applying a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software.

soil /sɔɪl̩/ [sɔɪ̯ɫ̩] soils n
έδαφος
(uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic matter on the surface of the earth that has been subjected to and shows effects of genetic and environmental factors of: climate (including water and temperature effects), and macro- and microorganisms, conditioned by relief, acting on parent material over a period of time. A product-soil differs from the material from which it is derived in many physical, chemical, biological, and morphological properties and characteristics.
Country or territory.

soil oneself v
χέζομαι
(euphemistic) To lose control of one's bowels and accidentally defecate on oneself.

soiled /ˈsɔɪld/ /ˈsɔɪəld/ more soiled most soiled adj
βρώμικος λερωμένος ρυπαρός
dirty

soiree /ˌswɑːˈɹeɪ/ soirees n
εσπερίδα
A formal evening party.

sol /soʊl/ /sɑl/ /sɒl/ /sɔl/ /səʊl/ n
σολ
In a movable-do or tonic sol-fa system: the fifth step in a scale, preceded by fa and followed by la.

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ solaces n
παρηγοριά
A source of comfort or consolation.

solace /ˈsɑ.lɪs/ /ˈsɒl.ɪs/ /ˈsɔl.ɪs/ v
παρηγορώ
(transitive) To give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.
ανακουφίζω
(transitive) To allay or assuage.

solar /ˈsoʊlɚ/ /ˈsəʊlə/ adj
ηλιακός
Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun

solar eclipse /ˈsoʊlɚ ɪˈklɪps/ /ˈsəʊlə ɪˈklɪps/ solar eclipses n
έκλειψη ηλίου
(astronomy) A phenomenon occurring when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

solar panel solar panels n
ηλιακό πάνελ
An array of connected solar cells

solar system /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ solar systems n
ηλιακό σύστημα
Any collection of heavenly bodies including a star or binary star, and any lighter stars, brown dwarfs, planets, and other objects in orbit.

solar time solar times n
ηλιακός χρόνος
(astronomy) A calculation of the passage of time based on the apparent position of the Sun in the sky.

solder /ˈsoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈsɑd.ɚ/ /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/ /ˈsɔ.dɚ/ /ˈsəʊl.də(ɹ)/ solders n
συγκολλώ
Any of various easily-melted alloys, commonly of tin and lead, that are used to mend, coat, or join metal objects, usually small.

soldering iron soldering irons n
κολλητήρι
A hand-held tool with a heated tip, used to melt and apply solder.

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsɒld͡ʒə/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ soldiers n
στρατιώτης
A member of a ground-based army, of any rank, but especially an enlisted member.
εθνοφρουρός φρουρός φύλακας
A guardsman.

soldier of fortune soldiers of fortune n
μισθοφόρος τυχοδιώκτης
A non-commissioned soldier willing to serve any state or person who will hire him.
(figuratively, by extension) A person willing to work for or ally himself with any person or institution who will take him on.

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] adj
μοναδικός μόνος αποκλειστικός
Only.
άγαμος χήρος
(legal) Unmarried (especially of a woman); widowed.

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] soles n
σόλα
(footwear) The bottom of a shoe or boot.
γλώσσα
(fish) Solea solea, a flatfish of the family Soleidae.
πέλμα
The bottom of the body of a plough; the slade.

sole /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [sɒʊɫ] v
σολιάζω
(transitive) to put a sole on (a shoe or boot)

solecism /ˈsoʊlɪsɪzəm/ /ˈsɑləsɪzəm/ /ˈsɒlɪsɪzəm/ [ˈsoʊlɨsɪzəm] solecisms n
σολοικισμός
(grammar) Error in the use of language.

solely /ˈsoʊl.li/ /ˈsəʊl.li/ adv
μόνο απλώς και μόνο αποκλειστικά εξ ολοκλήρου
Alone; exclusively.

solenoid /ˈsoʊlɪnɔɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪnɔɪd/ solenoids n
ηλεκτρομαγνητική βαλβίδα
(physics) A coil of wire that acts as a magnet when an electric current flows through it.

solicitor /səˈlɪstə/ /səˈlɪsɪtə/ /səˈlɪsɪtɚ/ solicitors n
δικηγόρος
In many common law jurisdictions, a type of lawyer whose traditional role is to offer legal services to clients apart from acting as their advocate in court. A solicitor instructs barristers to act as an advocate for their client in court, although rights of audience for solicitors vary according to jurisdiction.
In English Canada and in parts of Australia, a type of lawyer who historically held the same role as above, but whose role has in modern times been merged with that of a barrister.

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ more solid most solid adj
ατόφιος συμπαγής
Lacking holes, hollows or admixtures of other materials.
στερεός γερός
(of volumes of materials) Measured as a single solid, as the volumes of individual pieces added together without any gaps.

solid /ˈsɑ.lɪd/ /ˈsɒl.ɪd/ solids n
στερεό
(chemistry) A substance in the fundamental state of matter that retains its size and shape without need of a container (as opposed to a liquid or gas).

solid angle solid angles n
στερεά γωνία
(geometry) The three-dimensional analog of an angle, equivalent to the area of that portion of the surface of a unit sphere that it subtends.

solid-state adj
στερεάς κατάστασης
(physics) Having or relating to the physical properties of solid materials, especially electromagnetic, thermodynamic or structural properties of crystalline solids.
(electronics, of an electronic component) Based upon semiconductors, as distinct from older technologies such as vacuum tubes.

solidarity /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ti/ /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ /ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ti/ [ˌsɑ.ləˈdæɹ.ɾi] [ˌsɔl.əˈdæɹ.ə.ɾi] solidarities n
αλληλεγγύη συναδελφικότητα
(countable) A bond of unity or agreement between individuals, united around a common goal or against a common enemy, such as the unifying principle that defines the labor movement; mutual support within a group.
αλληλεγγύη
(uncountable) Willingness to give psychological and/or material support when another person is in a difficult position or needs affection.

soliloquize v
μονολογώ
(intransitive, drama) Of a character: to perform a soliloquy, to talk to oneself.

soliloquy /səˈlɪləkwi/ soliloquies n
μονόλογος
(drama) The act of a character speaking to themselves so as to reveal their thoughts to the audience.
(authorship) A speech or written discourse in this form.

solipsism /ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm/ solipsisms n
εγωμονισμός σολιψισμός
Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views or needs of others; self-centeredness; egoism.

solitary /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/ /ˈsɒlɪtɹi/ adj
μοναχικός
Living or being by oneself; alone; having no companion present
μονήρης
Single; individual; sole.

solitary /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/ /ˈsɒlɪtɹi/ solitaries n
μονήρης
(countable) One who lives alone, or in solitude; an anchorite, hermit or recluse.

solitary confinement solitary confinements n
απομόνωση
Forced isolation in a small space and the denial of contact with other persons, usually as a form of punishment for a prison inmate.

solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ solitudes n
μοναξιά
Aloneness; the state of being alone, solitary, or by oneself.

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ soli solos n
σόλο
(music) A piece of music for one performer.
A job or performance done by one person alone.

solstice /ˈsoʊl.stɪs/ /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ /ˈsəʊl.stɪs/ solstices n
ηλιοστάσιο
One of the two points in the ecliptic at which the sun is furthest from the celestial equator. This corresponds to one of two days in the year when the day is either longest or shortest.

soluble /ˈsɑljəbəl/ /ˈsɒljʊbəl/ more soluble most soluble adj
διαλυτός
Able to be dissolved.

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ solutions n
διάλυμα
A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.
λύση διάλυμα
An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.
An answer to a problem.
λύση
(legal, UK, archaic, rare) Satisfaction of a claim or debt.

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ /sɔlv/ v
λύνω
To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] adj
διαλυτικός
(finance) Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets.

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] solvents n
διαλύτης
A fluid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution.

solyanka solyankas n
σολιάνκα
A thick, spicy and sour soup in Russian and Ukrainian cuisine.

som soms n
σομ

somatic nervous system somatic nervous systems n
σωματικό νευρικό σύστημα
The part of the peripheral nervous system that transmits signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles, and from receptors of external stimuli, thereby mediating sight, hearing and touch.

sombre tit sombre tits n
κλείδωνας
Poecile lugubris, a small bird of the tit family Paridae

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] adv
περίπου
Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] determiner
μερικοί μερικά μερικές
A certain proportion of, at least two.
λίγο
An unspecified quantity or number of.
An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
κάποιος
A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
αρκετά
A considerable quantity or number of.

some /sɐm/ /səm/ /sʊm/ /sʌm/ [säm] [sɐm] pronoun
μερικοί μερικά μερικές
A certain number, at least two.
An indefinite quantity.
λίγο
An indefinite amount, a part.

somebody /ˈsʌmbɑdi/ /ˈsʌmbədi/ /ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
κάποιος
Some unspecified person.

somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adv
κάπως
In one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
κάποιος
One or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity.

someone else pronoun
άλλος κάποιος άλλος
Some other person.

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ somersaults n
κυβίστηση τούμπα
Starting on one's feet, an instance of rotating one's body 360 degrees while airborne or on the ground, with one's feet passing over one's head.

something /ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/ [sʌˑɪŋ] [sʌ̃ː] [ˈsɐm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌ(m)ʔm̩] [ˈsʌm̥(p)θɪŋ] [ˈsʌn̪̥θɪŋ] [ˈsʌɾ̃ɪŋ] pronoun
κάτι
An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
(colloquial, of a person) A talent or quality that is difficult to specify.

something is rotten in the state of Denmark phraseologicalUnit
κάτι σάπιο υπάρχει στο βασίλειο της Δανιμαρκίας
(idiomatic) Something is not right, seriously amiss, especially when leading to suspicion of motive.

sometime /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ adj
αλλοτινός πρώην
Former, erstwhile; at some previous time.

sometime /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ adv
κάποτε
At an indefinite but stated time in the past or future.

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
ενίοτε καμιά φορά μερικές φορές
On certain occasions, or in certain circumstances, but not always. [from 16th c.]

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛə/ /ˈsʌm.ʍɛɹ/ adv
κάπου
In an uncertain or unspecified location.
At some unspecified point.

somewhere else adv
αλλού
In or at some other place.
άλλοθι
To some other place.

sommelier /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ /ˌsɔməlˈjeɪ/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ sommeliers n
οινοχόος
The member of staff at a restaurant who keeps the wine cellar and advises the guests on a choice of wines; a wine steward / stewardess, a wine waiter / waitress / server.

somnambulist [sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst] somnambulists n
υπνοβάτης
A person who walks about in their sleep; a sleepwalker.

somnolence /ˈsɑm.nə.ləns/ somnolences n
υπνηλία

son /sɒn/ /sʌn/ sons n
γιος
One's male offspring.
A male person who has such a close relationship with an older or otherwise more authoritative person that he can be regarded as a son of the other person.
A familiar address to a male person from an older or otherwise more authoritative person.
γιος υιός
A male adopted person in relation to his adoptive parents.

son of a bitch sons of a bitch sons of bitches n
πουτάνας γιος
(pejorative, slang, vulgar) An objectionable, despicable person.
μαλακία
(pejorative, slang, vulgar) Any objectionable thing.

son of a whore sons of whores n
πουτάνας γιος
(pejorative, slang) An objectionable person.

son-in-law /ˈsʌnɪnˌlɔː/ son-in-laws sons-in-law n
γαμπρός
The husband of one's child.

sonar /ˈsoʊ.nɑːɹ/ sonars n
βυθομέτρου
(nautical) A device that uses hydrophones (in the same manner as radar) to locate objects underwater.

sonata form n
φόρμα σονάτας
(music) A form of classical music consisting of a single movement divided into three main sections, the exposition, development and recapitulation, sometimes followed by a coda.

song /sɑŋ/ /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ songs n
τραγούδι ωδή
A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.
τραγούδι
A melodious sound made by a bird, insect, whale or other animal.

song thrush song thrushes n
κελαηδότσιχλα
A songbird in the thrush family, found across Eurasia (Turdus philomelos).

songbird /ˈsɑŋˌbɝd/ /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈsɔŋˌbɝd/ songbirds n
ωδικό πτηνό
A bird having a melodious song or call.

songwriter songwriters n
τραγουδοποιός
(music) A musician who composes songs; especially writing the song's lyrics and/or creating a melody or a tune for the song.

sonnet /ˈsɒnɪt/ /ˈsʌnɪt/ sonnets n
σονέτο
A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes.

soon /sun/ /suːn/ sooner soonest adv
σύντομα νωρίς
Within a short time; quickly.

sooner or later adv
αργά ή γρήγορα
(set phrase) Eventually, at some undetermined time in the not-too-distant future.

soot /suːt/ /sʊt/ /sʌt/ soots n
αιθάλη καπνιά
Fine black or dull brown particles of amorphous carbon and tar, produced by the incomplete combustion of coal, oil etc.

soothsayer /ˈsuːθˌseɪə/ /ˈsuθˌseɪɚ/ soothsayers n
μάντις
One who attempts to predict the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.

sophism sophisms n
σόφισμα σοφιστεία
(countable) A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.

sophist /ˈsoʊfɪst/ /ˈsɒfɪst/ sophists n
σοφιστής
One of a class of teachers of rhetoric, philosophy, and politics in ancient Greece.
(figuratively, by extension) One who is captious, fallacious, or deceptive in argument.

sophisticated more sophisticated most sophisticated adj
έμπειρος πολύπειρος
Of a person: having obtained worldly experience, and lacking naiveté; cosmopolitan, worldly-wise.
κομψός εγκεφαλικός εκλεπτυσμένος
Of art or other things: appealing to the tastes of an intellectual or sophisticated (sense 1) person; cerebral; also, cultured, elegant, refined.
πολύπλοκος σύνθετος
Complicated, especially of complex technology.

sophistry /ˈsɑ.fɪ.stɹi/ /ˈsɒ.fɪ.stɹi/ sophistries n
σοφιστεία σόφισμα
(countable) An argument that seems plausible, but is fallacious or misleading, especially one devised deliberately to be so; a sophism.

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ more soporific most soporific adj
υπνωτικός
(pharmaceutical effect) Tending to induce sleep.

soporific /ˌsoʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɑp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ /ˌsəʊ.pəˈɹɪf.ɪk/ soporifics n
υπνωτικό
(pharmaceutical drug) Something inducing sleep, especially a drug.

soppy /ˈsɒpi/ soppier soppiest adj
σαχλός
(figurative) Overly sentimental, maudlin, schmaltzy.

sorb /soːb/ /sɔɹb/ /sɔːb/ sorbs n
σουρβιά
Any of various related trees, including the wild service tree, S. torminalis, and the rowan, S. aucuparia.
σούρβο
The fruit of any of these trees, especially of the service tree.

sorbet /sɔɹˈbeɪ/ /ˈsɔːbeɪ/ sorbets n
σορμπέ
Frozen fruit juice, sometimes mixed with egg whites, eaten as dessert or between courses of a meal.

sorcerer /ˈsɔɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ sorcerers sorceress n
μάγος
(mythology, folklore, fantasy) A magician or wizard, sometimes specifically male.

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ sorer sorest adj
επώδυνος πονεμένος
Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
βασανιστικός
Dire; distressing.

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ sores n
έλκος πληγή
An injured, infected, inflamed or diseased patch of skin.

sorghum /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/ sorghums n
σόργο
A cereal, Sorghum genus and species, the grains of which are cultivated to make flour and feed cattle. Almost all cultivated ones as well as some wild ones belong to the species Sorghum bicolor (syn. Sorghum vulgare).

sororicide sororicides n
αδελφοκτονία
The killing of one's sister.
αδελφοκτόνος
A person who kills his or her sister.

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ /ˈsɔɹəl/ adj
καστανοκόκκινος κοκκινόμαυρος
Of a brown colour, with a tint of red. (especially: a sorrel horse)

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ /ˈsɔɹəl/ sorrels n
λάπατο
Any of various plants with acidic leaves, especially
καστανοκόκκινος κοκκινόμαυρος
A brown colour, with a tint of red.

sorrow /ˈsɑɹ.oʊ/ /ˈsɒɹ.əʊ/ /ˈsɔɹ.oʊ/ sorrows n
θλίψη λύπη
(uncountable) unhappiness, woe

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ sorrier sorriest adj
λυπάμαι
συγνώμη
Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ interjection
συγγνώμη
Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.

sorry /ˈsɑɹ.i/ /ˈsɒ.ɹi/ /ˈsɔɹ.i/ sorries sorrys n
συγγνώμη
The act of saying sorry; an apology.

sorry, we don't accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
συγγνώμη, δεν δεχτούμε πιστωτικές κάρτες
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sorta /ˈsɔɹtə/ /ˈsɔːtə/ [ˈsɔɹɾə] [ˈsɔːtə] adv
κάπως
(informal)

soubrette /suːˈbɹɛt/ soubrettes n
σουμπρέτα
A female attendant or servant, especially one who is cheeky or mischievous, often featuring in theatrical comedies.

soufflé /suːˈfleɪ/ /ˈsuːfleɪ/ soufflés n
σουφλέ
A baked dish made from beaten egg whites and various other ingredients.

soul /soʊl/ /sɐʉl/ /səʊl/ [so̞ːɫ] [sɒʊɫ] souls n
ψυχή
(religion, folklore) The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.
Life, energy, vigor.
A person, especially as one among many.
σόουλ
(music) Soul music.

soul music n
σόουλ
(music genre) A genre of music that originated in black American gospel, characterized by the use of secular lyrics, and an earthy, intensely emotional style.

soulmate soulmates n
αδελφή ψυχή
Someone, especially a romantic partner, with whom one is exceptionally or uniquely compatible or has a special, almost spiritual connection.

sound /saʊnd/ sounder soundest adj
υγιής αβλαβής
Healthy.

sound /saʊnd/ sounds n
ήχος
A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.
A vibration capable of causing such sensations.
πορθμός
(geography, landforms) A long narrow inlet, or a strait between the mainland and an island; also, a strait connecting two seas, or connecting a sea or lake with the ocean.
στηθοσκόπιο
(medicine) A long, thin probe for sounding or dilating body cavities or canals such as the urethra; a sonde.

sound /saʊnd/ v
βολιδοσκοπώ ακροώμαι
To ascertain, or to try to ascertain, the thoughts, motives, and purposes of (a person); to examine; to try; to test; to probe.
ακούγομαι ηχώ
(intransitive) To be conveyed in sound; to be spread or published; to convey intelligence by sound.

sound engineer sound engineers n
ηχολήπτης
One who practices sound engineering.

sound law /ˈsaʊnd lɑ/ /ˈsaʊnd lɔ/ /ˈsaʊnd lɔː/ sound laws n
φωνητικός νόμος
(phonology) A rule that describes historical sound change (the change in pronunciation of a given sound or cluster of sounds) in the development of a language. [from 19th c.]

sound post sound posts n
ψυχή
(lutherie) A wooden rod located inside the body of a violin-family instrument, close to the treble-side bridge foot.

sound system sound systems n
ηχοσύστημα
An electronic system used to reproduce sound.

soundbar soundbars n
ηχομπάρα

soundly /ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/ more soundly most soundly adv
γερά
In a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency.

soup /sup/ /suːp/ soups n
σούπα
(countable) A serving of such a dish, typically in a bowl.
(uncountable) The liquid part of such a dish; the broth.

souq /suːk/ /suːq/ souqs n
σουκ
A street market, particularly in Arabic- and Somali-speaking countries; a place where people buy and sell goods.

sour /ˈsaʊə/ /ˈsaʊɚ/ sourer sourest adj
ξινισμένος
Made rancid by fermentation, etc.
ξινός ξινισμένος
Tasting or smelling rancid.
ξινός
(of a person's character) Hostile or unfriendly.
Unfortunate or unfavorable.
όξινος
Excessively acidic and thus infertile. (of soil)

sour cherry sour cherries n
βυσσινιά
Species of Prunus subg. Cerasus, (cherries), native to much of Europe and southwest Asia, especially, Prunus cerasus, Prunus pseudocerasus, and Prunus cerasoides.
βύσσινο
The fruit of these trees, often used for cooking.

sour grapes n
αγουρίδα
(literally) Grapes that have an acidic taste, usually because they are unripe.
αγουρίδες
(idiomatic) A putting down or expression of disdain about something that one desires but cannot have.

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /suːɹs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ /sʊɹs/ sources n
πηγή
The person, place, or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
A reporter's informant.

source code source codes n
πηγαίος κώδικας
(programming) Human-readable instructions in a programming language, to be transformed into machine instructions by a compiler, assembler or other translator, or to be carried out directly by an interpreter.

source control n
έλεγχος πηγαίου κώδικα
(computing) A technology that handles access to computer files containing source code so that several users can work on the files without interfering with each other's changes.

source language source languages n
γλώσσα πηγής γλώσσα-πηγή
(linguistics, translation studies) The language from which a translation is done.

sourdough /ˈsaʊəˌdəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚˌdoʊ/ sourdoughs n
μεταλλευτής
(countable, historical) A 49er, a California Gold Rush miner.
προζύμι
(obsolete) Leaven; an agent that makes dough rise.

sourness sournesses n
αγουράδα αγουρίλα δυστροπία ξινίλα στρυφνότητα
The quality or condition of being sour, usually said of human personalities.

soursop /ˈsaʊəɹˌsɒp/ soursops n
γουανάμπανα
The tart, spiny, yellow-green fruit of this tree.

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
νότιος νότος
Of or pertaining to the south; southern.

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adv
νότια
Toward the south; southward.

south /saʊθ/ /suːθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ souths n
νότος
The direction towards the pole to the right-hand side of someone facing east, specifically 180°, or (on another celestial object) the direction towards the pole lying on the southern side of the invariable plane.
The southern region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction to the right-hand side of a person facing the altar.
(figurative) down or the negative direction
(physics) The negative or south pole of a magnet

south-southeast n
νότια-νοτιοανατολικά
The compass point halfway between southeast and south; specifically at a bearing of 157.5°.

south-southwest n
νότια-νοτιοδυτικά
The compass point halfway between south and southwest; specifically at a bearing of 202.5°.

southeast southeasts n
νοτιοανατολικά
The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.

southeastern adj
νοτιοανατολικός
Of or pertaining to the southeast.

southeastward more southeastward most southeastward adj
νοτιοανατολικά
In or toward the southeast

southern /ˈsaʊðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/ /ˈsʌðɚn/ more southern most southern adj
νότιος
Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.

southernmost adj
νοτιότερος
Farthest south.

southwest /saʊˈwɛst/ /saʊθˈwɛst/ southwests n
νοτιοδυτικά
The intercardinal compass point halfway between south and west; specifically at a bearing of 225°.

southwestern adj
νοτιοδυτικός

souvenir /ˈsu.vəˌnɪɹ/ /ˌsoʊ.vəˈnɪ.ə/ /ˌsu.vəˈnɪɹ/ /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə/ souvenirs n
ενθύμιο
An item of sentimental value, that is given or kept to remember an event or location.

souvlaki /suːvˈlæki/ /suːvˈlɑki/ souvlakia souvlakis n
σουβλάκι

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ more sovereign most sovereign adj
κυρίαρχος ηγεμονικός
Exercising power of rule.

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ sovereigns n
ηγεμόνας
A monarch; the ruler of a country.

sovereignty /-ɹɪn-/ /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹənti/ /ˈsɒvɹənti/ [-ɾi] sovereignties n
κυριαρχία
(by extension) Of a nation or other polity: the state of being able to control resources, make laws independently, and otherwise govern itself without the coercion or concurrence of other polities.

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ soviets n
σοβιέτ
(historical) A workers' council, an institution first formed during the 1905 Russian Revolution and then instituted as the main form of communist government at all levels in the Soviet Union; by extension, a similar organization in early Chinese communism and elsewhere.

sovkhoz sovkhozes sovkhozy n
σοβχόζ
A large, state-owned farm in the Soviet Union.

sow /saʊ/ sows swine n
γουρούνα σκρόφα
A female pig.
A female guinea pig.
σκρόφα
(derogatory, slang) A contemptible, often fat woman.

sow /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
σπέρνω
(ambitransitive) To scatter, disperse, or plant (seeds).

sow thistle /saʊ θɪsl̩/ sow thistles n
ζοχός
Any of the thistles in one of the genera Cicerbita and Sonchus.

soy /sɔɪ/ soys n
σόγια
A common East Asian liquid sauce, made by subjecting boiled beans to long fermentation and then long digestion in salt and water.
(uncountable, often, attributive) Soybeans, or the protein derived from them.

soy sauce soy sauces n
σάλτσα σόγιας
A condiment sauce and ingredient, common in Asian cuisine, made from fermented soybeans, salt, and sometimes wheat.

soybean soybeans n
κύαμος σόγιας
The edible seed of this plant.

soyburger soyburgers n
σόιμπεργκερ
A vegetarian burger made from soy.

space /speɪs/ spaces n
διάστημα
The near-vacuum in which planets, stars and other celestial objects are situated; the universe beyond the earth's atmosphere. [from 17thc.]
(metal type) A piece of metal type used to separate words, cast lower than other type so as not to take ink, especially one that is narrower than one en (compare quad). [from 17thc.]
A gap in text between words, lines etc., or a digital character used to create such a gap. [from 16thc.]
(music) A position on the staff or stave bounded by lines. [from 15thc.]
διάστημα χώρος
Physical extent across two or three dimensions (sometimes for or to do something). [from 14thc.]
χώρος
The physical and psychological area one needs within which to live or operate; personal freedom. [from 20thc.]
(geometry) A set of points, each of which is uniquely specified by a number (the dimensionality) of coordinates.

space shuttle space shuttles n
διαστημικό λεωφορείο
Any vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly between the Earth's surface and outer space carrying people or cargo.

spaceship spaceships n
διαστημόπλοιο
(astronautics) A vehicle that flies through space.

spacetime spacetimes n
χωροχρόνος χωρόχρονος
(uncountable, physics) The four-dimensional continuum of the three spatial dimensions plus time.
(physics) An n-dimensional continuum consisting of dimensions of both space and time. Normally spacetime is considered as having 4 dimensions (x, y, z, t), but higher-dimensional spacetimes are often encountered in theoretical physics, e.g. the 5-dimensional spacetime of Kaluza-Klein theory or the 11 dimensions of spacetime in M-theory.

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ more spacious most spacious adj
ευρύχωρος άνετος
Having plenty of space; roomy.
εκτεταμένος ευρύς
Large in expanse.

spade /sped/ /speɪd/ spades n
φτυάρι
A garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging. Not to be confused with a shovel which is used for moving earth or other materials.
μπαστούνι
(card games) A playing card marked with the symbol ♠.

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [-ɾi] spaghettis n
μακαρόνια
(by extension, countable, uncountable) A dish that has spaghetti (sense 1) as a main part of it, such as spaghetti bolognese.
σπαγγέτι μακαρόνια
(countable, uncountable) A type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings.

spaghettification /spəˈɡɛ.ɾə.fəˌkeɪ.ʃən/ /spəˌɡɛt.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ [-fɪ-] [-ɾɪ-] n
μακαρονοποίηση
(astrophysics) The gravitational stretching of objects into long, thin shapes, usually near a black hole. [from late 20th c.]

spaghetto spaghetti n
μακαρόνι
(rare, prescriptive) A single strand of spaghetti.

spanakopita /ˌspænəˈkoʊpɪtə/ spanakopitas n
σπανακοτυρόπιτα σπανακόπιτα
(Usually short for spanakotiropita) A Greek dish made with pre-cooked spinach, butter, olive oil, cheese, green onions, egg and seasoning in phyllo pastry.

spanner /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈspæn.ɚ/ spanners n
γερμανικό κλειδί
(Australian, NZ, British, Irish) A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts; a wrench.

sparable sparables n
πρόκα
A small headless nail used in making shoes (especially the heels).

spare part spare parts n
ανταλλακτικό
A component of any manufactured goods, kept in reserve to replace one that fails; a spare.

spare the rod and spoil the child proverb
όποιος αγαπά, τιμωρεί
If one does not discipline a child, the child will never learn obedience and good manners.

spare tyre spare tyres n
ρεζέρβα
An extra tyre carried in case one of the vehicle's tyres is damaged or deflated.

sparingly more sparingly most sparingly adv
με φειδώ
In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ sparks n
σπινθήρας
A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.

spark plug spark plugs n
μπουζί σπινθηριστής αναφλεκτήρας
The part of an internal combustion engine which forms a high-voltage electric spark which ignites the fuel-air mixture to begin the power stroke.

sparkler sparklers n
βεγγαλικό
A hand-held firework that emits sparks.

sparkling /ˈspɑɹklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːklɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːkl̩ɪŋ/ adj
αστραφτερός λάμπων σπινθηροβόλος
Of an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks or flashes of light.
αεριούχος αφρώδης
Of a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles.

sparkling wine sparkling wines n
αφρώδης οίνος
Any wine that is effervescent because of dissolved carbon dioxide; either because of fermentation in bottle or by physical carbonation.

sparrow /ˈspæɹoʊ/ /ˈspæɹəʊ/ /ˈspɛɹoʊ/ sparrows n
σπουργίτης σπουργίτι
A member of the family Passeridae, comprising small Old World songbirds.

spasm /ˈspæz.əm/ spasms n
σπασμός σύσπαση
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
κρίση σπασμός
A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.
κρίση παροξυσμός
A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.

spatial /ˈspeɪ.ʃəl/ /ˈspæɪ.ʃəl/ adj
διαστημικός χωρικός
Pertaining to (the dimension of) space.
(uncommon) Pertaining to (outer) space.

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ /ˈspæt͡ʃələ/ /ˈspæt͡ʃʊlə/ spatulae spatulas spatulæ n
σπάτουλα
A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food.

spay /speɪ/ v
στειρώνω
(transitive) To destroy or remove the ovaries and/or uterus (of a female animal) to prevent pregnancy.

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
μιλώ λέω
(intransitive) To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

speak of the devil phraseologicalUnit
κατά φωνή κι ο γάιδαρος
(idiomatic, humorous) An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.

speak softly and carry a big stick proverb
όπου δεν τύπτει λόγος τύπτει ράβδος
Do not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ speakers n
ομιλητής
One who speaks.
μεγάφωνο ηχείο
Loudspeaker.
πρόεδρος
(politics) The chair or presiding officer of certain legislative bodies, such as the U.K. House of Commons or the U.S. House of Representatives.
ομιλητής ρήτορας
One who makes a speech to an audience.

speaking of adv
μιας και τό 'φερε η κουβέντα παρεμπιπτόντως
(colloquial) Speaking of which; relatedly, used to introduce a related topic.

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ spears n
λόγχη ακόντιο δόρυ κοντάρι
A long stick with a sharp tip used as a weapon for throwing or thrusting, or anything used to make a thrusting motion.
καμάκι
A lance with barbed prongs, used by fishermen to retrieve fish.

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ v
λογχίζω
(transitive, by extension) To penetrate or strike with, or as if with, any long narrow object; to make a thrusting motion that catches an object on the tip of a long device.

spear gun spear guns n
ψαροντούφεκο ψαροτούφεκο
(fishing) A form of mechanical gun that fires a spear as a projectile; generally used under water when spearfishing.

spearman spearmen n
λογχοφόρος
A soldier who fights with a spear.

spearmint /ˈspɪəˌmɪnt/ /ˈspɪɹˌmɪnt/ spearmints n
δυόσμος
A herb of the mint family (Mentha spicata), commonly used in herb tea, candy and to treat mild stomach ache.

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ more special most special specialer specialest adj
έκτακτος
Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.
ιδιαίτερος ειδικός
Of particular value or interest; dear; beloved.
ειδικός
Constituting or relating to a species.

special /ˈspɛʃ.əl/ specials n
προσφορά
A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.
έκτακτος
(broadcasting) Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.

special relativity n
ειδική σχετικότητα
(relativity) A theory that (neglecting the effects of gravity) reconciles the principle of relativity with the observation that the speed of light is constant in all frames of reference.

special school special schools n
ειδικό σχολείο
A school specifically run for students with disabilities or other problems that need special treatment.

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ specialists n
ειδικός ειδική εμπειρογνώμονας
Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.

specialization /ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ specializations n
ειδικότητα
The act or process of specializing.

specialty /ˈspɛʃəlti/ specialties n
ειδικότητα
That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent.

speciesism /ˈspiːsiːˌzɪzəm/ /ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm/ n
σπισισμός

specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ /spɛk.ˈsi.fɪk/ /spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/ more specific most specific adj
συγκεκριμένος
explicit or definite.
ειδικός
special, distinctive or unique.
ειδικός εξειδικευμένος
Serving to identify a particular thing (often a disease or condition), with little risk of mistaking something else for it.

specific gravity specific gravities n
ειδικός βάρος
(physics) The ratio of the mass of a substance to that of an equal volume of water at 4°C (or to some other reference substance)

specification specifications n
προδιαγραφή προσδιορισμός
An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.

specify /ˈspɛs.əˌfaɪ/ /ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
προσδιορίζω συγκεκριμενοποιώ
(transitive) To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ specimens specimina n
δείγμα
An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.

speckle /ˈspɛkəl/ speckles n
κηλίδα στίγμα
A small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.

spectacled bear spectacled bears n
αρκούδα των Άνδεων
Tremarctos ornatus, a species of small, short-faced bear native to South America.

spectacles /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ n
γυαλιά ματογυάλια
(plural only, formal) 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.

spectacular /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ /spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ more spectacular most spectacular adj
θεαματικός
Amazing or worthy of special notice.

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ spectators n
θεατής
One who watches an event; especially, an event held outdoors.

specter /ˈspɛktə/ /ˈspɛktɚ/ specters n
φάντασμα
A ghostly apparition, a phantom. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
σκιά
(figuratively) A threatening mental image. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

spectral /ˈspɛktɹəɫ/ more spectral most spectral adj
φασματικός
Of, or pertaining to, spectra; classified according to frequency or wavelength (of light etc)

spectro- prefix
φασματο-
optical spectra.

spectroscope spectroscopes n
φασματοσκόπιο
An optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis [from later 19th c.].

spectrum /ˈspɛktɹəm/ spectra spectrums n
φάσμα
A range; a continuous, infinite, one-dimensional set, possibly bounded by extremes.
(chemistry) The pattern of absorption or emission of radiation produced by a substance when subjected to energy (radiation, heat, electricity, etc.).
(mathematics, linear algebra) The set of eigenvalues of a matrix.
(mathematics, functional analysis) Of a bounded linear operator A, the set of scalar values λ such that the operator A—λI, where I denotes the identity operator, does not have a bounded inverse; intended as a generalisation of the linear algebra sense.
φάσμα φωτόφασμα
Specifically, a range of colours representing light (electromagnetic radiation) of contiguous frequencies; hence electromagnetic spectrum, visible spectrum, ultraviolet spectrum, etc. [from later 17th c.]

speculative /ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/ more speculative most speculative adj
αναπόδεικτος
Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.

speech /ˈspiːt͡ʃ/ speeches n
λόγος ομιλία
(uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
λόγος ομιλία αγόρευση
(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

speech act speech acts n
γλωσσική πράξη
(linguistics) An act carried out by speech, such as promising, ordering, greeting, warning, inviting and congratulating.

speech recognition n
φωνητική αναγνώριση
(computing) The function of a front-end software system which processes input in the form of spoken language into a sequence of phonemes or characters, or into electronic commands for a computing system.

speechless /ˈspiːt͡ʃ.lɪs/ adj
άναυδος άφωνος ενεός
Not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

speed /spiːd/ speeds n
ταχύτητα
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
(mathematics, physics) The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.

speed limit speed limits n
όριο ταχύτητος
The maximum speed permitted by law for vehicles.

speed of light speeds of light n
ταχύτητα του φωτός
(physics) The speed of electromagnetic radiation; in a perfect vacuum it is defined as 299,792,458 metres per second

speed of sound n
ταχύτητα του ήχου
(physics) The speed at which sound is propagated through some medium under specified conditions.

speleological more speleological most speleological adj
σπηλαιολογικός
Pertaining to the exploration of caves; speleology.

speleologist speleologists n
σπηλαιολόγος
A person who studies or explores caves or studies the science of speleology.

speleology speleologies n
σπηλαιολογία
The scientific study of caves.

spell /spɛl/ spells n
ξόρκι
A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]
περίοδος
(colloquial) An indefinite period of time (usually with a qualifier); by extension, a relatively short distance. [from 18th c.]

spell /spɛl/ v
γράφω ορθογραφημένα
(intransitive, transitive, sometimes with “out”) To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word. [from 16th c.]
(transitive) Of letters: to compose (a word). [from 19th c.]
συνεπάγομαι
(transitive) To indicate that (some event) will occur; typically followed by a single-word noun. [from 19th c.]

spell checker spell checkers n
ορθογράφος ορθογραφικός έλεγχος
(computing) A software application that attempts to verify spelling in a document.

spelling alphabet spelling alphabets n
φωνητικό αλφάβητο
A set of code words that stand for the usual names of the letters of an alphabet, usually for clarity of communication when spelling out words, especially over the radio#Noun and especially despite any static#Noun thereon.

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ spelts n
όλυρα
A grain, considered either a subspecies of wheat, Triticum aestivum subsp. spelta, or a separate species Triticum spelta or Triticum dicoccon.

spelunker spelunkers n
σπηλαιολόγος
(North America) One who explores caves; one who spelunks.

spend /spɛnd/ v
ξοδεύω
(ambitransitive) To pay out (money).

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ spendthrifts n
σπάταλος
Someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully.

sperm /spɜɹm/ /spɜːm/ sperm sperms n
σπερματοζωάριο
(countable) The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon.
σπέρμα
(uncountable, slang) Semen; the generative substance of male animals.

sperm whale sperm whales n
φυσητήρας
A whale (Physeter catodon, syn. Physeter macrocephalus), the largest of the toothed whales.

spermatozoon /ˌspɜːmətə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɒn/ spermatozoa n
σπερματοζωάριο
(cytology) A reproductive cell or gamete of a male, carried in semen, that fertilizes an ovum to produce a zygote.

sphagnum /ˈsfæɡnəm/ sphagnums n
σφαγνός
Any of various widely distributed mosses, of genus Sphagnum, which slowly decompose to form peat.

sphere /sfɪə(ɹ)/ /sfɪɚ/ spheres n
σφαίρα
An object which appears to be bounded by a sphere; a round object, a ball. [from 14th c.]
(historical, astronomy, mythology) Any of the concentric hollow transparent globes formerly believed to rotate around the Earth, and which carried the heavenly bodies; there were originally believed to be eight, and later nine and ten; friction between them was thought to cause a harmonious sound (the music of the spheres). [from 14th c.]
(figuratively) The region in which something or someone is active; one's province, domain. [from 17th c.]
(logic, dated) The domain of reference of a proposition, subject, or predicate, or the totality of the particular subjects to which it applies.

sphere of influence spheres of influence n
σφαίρα επιρροής
(figurative, by extension) A concept division over which a person, organization, etc. exerts control.

spherical /sfiːɹɪkəl/ /sfɛɹɪkəl/ more spherical most spherical adj
σφαιρικός
(geometry) Shaped like a sphere.
(astrology) Of or relating to the heavenly orbs, or to the sphere or spheres in which, according to ancient astronomy and astrology, they were set.

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋk.tɚ/ sphincters n
σφιγκτήρας

sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ sphinges sphinxes n
σφίγγα
(mythology) A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal (commonly a lion).

spice /spaɪs/ spices n
μπαχαρικό καρύκευμα μπαχάρι
(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food.
(uncountable) The quality of being spicy.

spice /spaɪs/ v
καρυκεύω νοστιμεύω
(transitive) To add spice or spices to; season.

spiciness spicinesses n
καυστικότητας
The property of being spicy.

spicy /ˈspaɪsi/ spicier spiciest adj
πικάντικος καρυκευμένος
Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
αψύς
(of flavors or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
ζωηρός
(of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
καυτός τολμηρός
(internet slang) Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.

spider /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ [ˈspʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] spiders n
αράχνη
Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey.
(slang) A spindly person.
(slang) A man who persistently approaches or accosts a woman in a public social setting, particularly in a bar.

spiderweb /ˈspaɪ̯dəwɛb/ spiderwebs n
ιστός αράχνης
The net-like construct of a spider containing sticky strands to catch prey.

spike /spaɪk/ spikes n
στάχυ
An ear of corn or grain.

spikenard /ˈspaɪknɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈspɪknæɹd/ /ˈspɪknɑːɹd/ /ˈspɪknəɹd/ spikenards n
νάρδος
A perfumed ointment, extracted from the plant Nardostachys jatamansi that belongs to the Valerian family and grows in the Himalayas.
The plant Nardostachys jatamansi (syn. Nardostachys grandiflora).

spill /spɪl/ v
χύνω
(transitive) To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.
ξεχειλίζω χύνομαι
(intransitive) To spread out or fall out, as above.

spill the tea v
χύστε το τσάι

spin /spɪn/ spins n
ιδιοστροφορμή
(physics) A quantum angular momentum associated with subatomic particles, which also creates a magnetic moment.

spinach /ˈspɪnɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈspɪnɪt͡ʃ/ spinaches n
σπανάκι
A particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea, or its leaves.

spinal cord spinal cords n
νωτιαίος μυελός
(anatomy) A thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue which is a major part of the vertebrate central nervous system. It extends from the brain stem down through the spine, with nerves branching off to various parts of the body.

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ spindles n
αδράχτι
(spinning) A rod used for spinning and then winding fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread.

spine /spaɪn/ spines n
σπονδυλική στήλη ραχοκοκαλιά
Something resembling a backbone, such as a ridge, or a long, central structure from which other structures radiate.
ράχη
The narrow, bound edge of a book that encloses the inner edges of the pages, facing outwards when the book is on a shelf and typically bearing the title and the author's and publisher's name.
αγκάθι
(zootomy, botany) A pointed, fairly rigid protuberance or needlelike structure on an animal, shell, or plant.

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ /ˈspɪn.əl/ spinels n
σπινέλιος
(mineral) Any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium and are used as gemstones of various colours.

spinnaker /ˈspɪnəkə/ /ˈspɪnəkɚ/ spinnakers n
τρίγωνο ιστίο
(nautical) A sail supplemental to the mainsail, especially a triangular one, used on yachts for running before the wind.

spinnery spinneries n
νηματουργείο
A mill or factory where spinning takes place.

spinning /ˈspɪnɪŋ/ spinnings n
νηματοποίηση
The process of converting fibres into yarn or thread.

spinning top spinning tops n
σβούρα
A toy with a tapering point that can be made to spin on its axis, either with a built-in pump-action handle, with the fingers or with a string.

spinning wheel spinning wheels n
ροδάνι
A domestic device for making yarn or thread; having a single spindle and a wheel driven by hand or foot.

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ spinsters n
γεροντοκόρη
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

spiny lobster spiny lobsters n
αστακός
a crustacean superficially resembling a true lobster, belonging to the family Palinuridae.

spiracle /ˈspɪɹəkəl/ spiracles n
φυσητήρας
The blowhole of a whale, dolphin or other similar species.
Any small aperture or vent for air or other fluid.

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ adj
σπειροειδής σπιράλ ελικοειδές ελικοειδής ελικωτή ελικωτό
Helical, like a spiral.

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ spirals n
έλικα σπείρα σπείρωμα
(geometry) A curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point.
έλικα
(informal) A helix.

spiral staircase spiral staircases n
σπειροειδές κλιμακοστάσιο
A staircase in the form of a helix.

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ spirits n
πνεύμα
The soul of a person or other creature.
A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.
Enthusiasm.
The manner or style of something.
οινόπνευμα
(usually, in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.

spirit level spirit levels n
αλφάδι
(tool) A tool employing a chamber with a colored liquid (usually alcohol, hence spirit) and an air bubble, used to determine a horizontal or vertical reference line.

spirits /ˈspɪɹɪts/ n
οινοπνευματώδη
(chiefly, UK) Distilled alcoholic beverages.

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtjʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪ̈t͡ʃul̩/ more spiritual most spiritual adj
πνευματικός
Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul.

spiritualism /ˈspɪɹɪtjuəlɪzəm/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃuəlɪzəm/ /ˈspɪɹɪt͡ʃəlɪzəm/ spiritualisms n
σπιριτουαλισμός
(philosophy) A doctrine, opposing materialism, that claims transcendency of the divine being, the altogether spiritual character of reality and the value of inwardness of consciousness.

spiritualist spiritualists n
σπιριτουαλίστρια σπιριτουαλιστής
(philosophy) One who maintains the philosophic doctrine of spiritualism.

spiritualistic more spiritualistic most spiritualistic adj
σπιριτουαλιστικός
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of spiritism; spiritistic.

spirometer /spaɪˈɹɑm.ət.ɚ/ /spʌɪˈɹɒm.ɪt.ə/ spirometers n
σπιρόμετρο
(medicine) An instrument for measuring the air capacity of the lungs.

spit /spɪt/ spits n
σούβλα
A thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire.

spit /spɪt/ v
φτύνω
(ambitransitive) To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

spit roast spit roasts n
σούβλα
The technique of roasting an animal, such as a pig, over a fire, where the cook sticks a wooden/metal rod through the animal and sets the ends on two sticks to suspend the animal over the fire.

spitting distance spitting distances n
δυο βήματα
(idiomatic) A short distance.

spittle /ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/ spittles n
ροχάλα
Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.

spittoon /spɪˈtuːn/ spittoons n
πτυελοδοχείο
A receptacle for spit.

spivish adj
αεριτζίδικος
Having the behaviour and appearance of a spiv.

spleen /spliːn/ spleens n
σπλήνα σπλην
(anatomy, immunology) In vertebrates, including humans, a ductless vascular gland, located in the left upper abdomen near the stomach, which destroys old red blood cells, removes debris from the bloodstream, acts as a reservoir of blood, and produces lymphocytes.
(archaic, except in the set phrase "to vent one's spleen") A bad mood; spitefulness.
(obsolete, rare) A sudden motion or action; a fit; a freak; a whim.
(obsolete) Melancholy; hypochondriacal affections.
A fit of immoderate laughter or merriment.

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ more splendid most splendid splendider splendidest adj
μεγαλοπρεπής
Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright.
Gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous; of remarkable beauty.
θαυμάσιος
Brilliant, excellent, of a very high standard.

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ /ˈsplɛndɚ/ splendors n
λαμπρότητα μεγαλείο χλιδή
Magnificent appearance, display or grandeur.

spliff /splɪf/ spliffs n
μπάφος
(slang, Jamaica, UK, AU) A cannabis cigarette.

splinter /ˈsplɪn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪn.tɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ [ˈsplɪɾ̃ɚ] splinters n
θραύσμα ακίδα σκλήθρα
A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.

split /splɪt/ splits n
σπαγκάτο
A piece that is split off, or made thin, by splitting; a splinter; a fragment.
A split shot or split stroke.
ρήγμα
(construction) A tear resulting from tensile stresses.

split /splɪt/ v
σχίζω
(transitive, ergative, of something solid) To divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line.
(intransitive, of something solid, particularly wood) To break along the grain fully or partly along a more or less straight line.
χωρίζω
(transitive) To share; to divide.
(intransitive, of a couple) To separate.
(intransitive) To burst out laughing.
σπάω
(transitive, intransitive, slang) To leave.

split end split ends n
ψαλίδα
A hair which has split at the end, usually from dryness or poor nutrition.

split pea split peas n
φάβα
(botany, culinary) An agricultural or culinary preparation consisting of the dried, peeled, and split seeds of Pisum sativum, the pea.

splits n
σπαγγάτο
(dance, cheerleading, gymnastics) A maneuver in which the legs are extended straight out and perpendicular to the body, either to the sides or in front and behind.

spoil /spɔɪl/ spoils n
λάφυρο λεία
(Also in plural: spoils) Plunder taken from an enemy or victim.
μπάζα
(uncountable) Material (such as rock or earth) removed in the course of an excavation, or in mining or dredging. Tailings. Such material could be utilised somewhere else.

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
αλλοιώνω αμαυρώνω καταστρέφω
(transitive) To ruin; to damage (something) in some way making it unfit for use. [from 16th c.]
κακομαθαίνω αλλοιώνω αμαυρώνω καλομαθαίνω καταστρέφω χαλάω
(transitive) To ruin the character of, by overindulgence; to coddle or pamper to excess. [from 17th c.]
αλλοιώνομαι κόβω μυρίζω ξινίζω χαλάω
(intransitive) Of food, to become bad, sour or rancid; to decay. [from 17th c.]
μαρτυρώ προδίδω
(transitive) To reveal the ending or major events of (a story etc.); to ruin (a surprise) by exposing it ahead of time.

spoiled /spɔɪld/ more spoiled most spoiled adj
κακομαθημένος
(of a person, usually a child) Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.

spoiler /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ spoilers n
αεροτομή
(automotive) A device to reduce lift and increase downforce.

spoils of war n
λάφυρα
Any profits extracted as the result of winning a war or other military activity.

spoilt /spɔɪlt/ more spoilt most spoilt adj
αλλοιωμένος χαλασμένος
Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
κακομαθημένος
(of a person, usually a child) Having a selfish or greedy character, especially due to pampering

spoke /spəʊk/ spokes n
ακτίνα
A stick inserted into the wheel of a vehicle to keep the wheel from turning.

spoken /ˈspoʊkən/ more spoken most spoken adj
προφορικός
Relating to speech

spondee /ˈspɒndi/ spondees n
σπονδείος
(poetry) A word or metrical foot of two syllables, either both long or both stressed.

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ sponges n
σφουγγάρι
(countable) Any of various marine invertebrates of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.
(countable) A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).
(uncountable) A porous material such as sponges consist of.

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ v
σφογγίζω
To wipe out with a sponge, as letters or writing; to efface; to destroy all trace of.

sponge cake sponge cakes n
παντεσπάνι
A light, soft, baked dessert (commonly layered with cream and jam) that is typically made with flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, and has a firm, yet well aerated structure, similar to that of a sea sponge.

sponsor /ˈspɑn.sɚ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ sponsoress sponsors n
χορηγός ανάδοχος
A person or organisation with some sort of responsibility for another person or organisation, especially where the responsibility has a religious, legal, or financial aspect.
χορηγός
One that pays all or part of the cost of an event, a publication, or a media program, usually in exchange for advertising time.

sponsor /ˈspɑn.sɚ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ v
επιχορηγώ
(transitive) To be a sponsor for.

sponsorship sponsorships n
χορηγία
(countable, uncountable) The aid or support provided by a sponsor; backing or patronage.

spontaneity /ˈspɒn.tə.neɪ.ə.ti/ spontaneities n
αυθορμητισμός
(uncountable) The quality of being spontaneous.
(countable) Spontaneous behaviour.

spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ more spontaneous most spontaneous adj
αυθόρμητος εθελοντικός
Self-generated; happening without any apparent external cause.
αυθόρμητος αβίαστος
Done by one's own free choice, or without planning.
αυθόρμητος φυσικός ενστικτώδης πηγαίος
Proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external or conscious constraint.
αυθόρμητος παρορμητικός
Arising from a momentary impulse.
ακούσιος
Controlled and directed internally; self-active; spontaneous movement characteristic of living things.
αυθόρμητος φυσικός
Produced without being planted or without human cultivation or labor.
ξαφνικός
Sudden, without warning.

spontaneous combustion spontaneous combustions n
αυτανάφλεξη
Combustion without an external source of heat.

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ spoons n
κουτάλι
An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.
κουτάλι κουταλάκι
(fishing) A type of metal lure resembling the concave head of a tablespoon.

spoon sweet spoon sweets n
γλυκό του κουταλιού
Fruit preserved in sugar syrup in the eastern Mediterranean, often served in a spoon as a gesture of hospitality.

spoonerism /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/ spoonerisms n
παραδρομή γλώσσας
A play on words on a phrase in which the initial (usually consonantal) sounds of two or more of the main words are transposed.

spoonful /ˈspuːnfəl/ /ˈspuːnfʊl/ /ˈspʌnfʊl/ spoonfuls spoonsful n
κουταλιά
The amount that a spoon will hold, either level or heaped.

sporadically adv
σποραδικά
At an occasional, infrequent, or irregular frequency

spore /spo(ː)ɹ/ /spoə/ /spɔɹ/ /spɔː/ spores n
σπόριο
A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ sports n
άθλημα αθλητισμός
(countable) Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.

sports medicine n
αθλητιατρική
(medicine) The branch of medicine that deals with the effects of sport and exercise on the body, especially the treatment of injuries so received, and also studies the physiology of exercise

sports writer sports writers n
αθλητικογράφος
Someone who writes about sports-related topics professionally.

sportsman sportsmen n
αθλητής αθλητικός αθλητικός τύπος
(UK) A man who engages in sports; an athlete.

sportsmanship sportsmanships n
αθλητικό πνεύμα
The behaviour exhibited in playing sports, either good or bad.

sportswoman sportswomen n
αθλήτρια
(UK) A woman who engages in sports; a female athlete.

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ spots n
βούλα
A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.

spotless starling spotless starlings n
μαυροψάρονο
Sturnus unicolor, a passerine bird in the starling family Sturnidae.

spotted redshank spotted redshanks n
μαυρότρυγγας
Tringa erythropus, a species of wader.

spouse /spaʊ̯s/ /spaʊ̯z/ spouses n
σύζυγος
A person in a marriage or marital relationship.

sprat /spɹæt/ sprat sprats n
παπαλίνα
Any of various small, herring-like, marine fish in the genus Sprattus, in the family Clupeidae.

spray /spɹeɪ/ sprays n
ψεκασμός ψιχάλες
A fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid.
κλωνάρι
(metalworking, countable) A side channel or branch of the runner of a flask, made to distribute the metal to all parts of the mold.

spray /spɹeɪ/ v
ραντίζω ψεκάζω
(transitive) To project a liquid in a dispersive manner toward something.

spread /spɹɛd/ spreads n
άλειμμα
(bread, etc.) Any form of food designed to be spread, such as butters or jams.

spreadsheet /ˈspɹɛd.ʃit/ /ˈspɹɛd.ʃiːt/ spreadsheets n
λογιστικό φύλλο υπολογιστικό φύλλο
(computing) A computer application for organization, analysis, and storage of data in tabular form.

spring /spɹɪŋ/ springs n
άνοιξη έαρ
(countable) The season of the year in temperate regions in which plants spring from the ground and into bloom and dormant animals spring to life.
πηγή
(astronomy) The period from the moment of vernal equinox (around March 21 in the Northern Hemisphere) to the moment of the summer solstice (around June 21); the equivalent periods reckoned in other cultures and calendars.
ελατήριο
A mechanical device made of flexible or coiled material that exerts force and attempts to spring back when bent, compressed, or stretched.
αρχή
(countable) The source from which an action or supply of something springs.

spring cleaning spring cleanings n
ανοιξιάτικο καθάρισμα
A systematic cleaning of a residence at the end of winter
γενικό καθάρισμα
(by extension) A systematic cleaning, reorganization, or weeding out of a system

spring onion spring onions n
φρέσκο κρεμμυδάκι
A species of onion (Allium fistulosum) from Asia, with slender bulbs.

spring to life v
ξεπροβάλλω ξεφυτρώνω
(idiomatic) To start to exist.

springboard springboards n
εφαλτήριο
A diving board consisting of a flexible, springy, cantilevered platform, used for diving into water.

sprinkle /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/ v
ρίχνω
(transitive) To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).

sprint /spɹɪnt/ sprints n
σπριντ
A short race at top speed.

sprint /spɹɪnt/ v
τρέχω
(ambitransitive) To run, cycle, etc. at top speed for a short period.

sprinter /ˈspɹɪn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɹɪn.tɚ/ sprinters n
σπρίντερ
One who sprints.

sprite /spɹaɪt/ sprites n
δαιμονικό πνεύμα
A spirit; a soul; a shade.

spruce /spɹuːs/ spruce spruces n
ερυθρελάτη
Any of various large coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs from the genus Picea, found in northern temperate and boreal regions; originally and more fully spruce fir.

spud /spʌd/ spuds n
πατάτα
(informal) A potato. [from 1845]

spume /spjuːm/ spumes n
αλισάχνη
Foam or froth of liquid, particularly that of seawater.

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ spurs n
σπιρούνι
A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.

spur-winged lapwing spur-winged lapwings n
αγκαθοκαλημάνα
Vanellus spinosus, a plover of the eastern Mediterranean and sub-Saharan Africa.

spurious /ˈspjɔ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspʊ.ɹi.əs/ more spurious most spurious adj
κίβδηλος πλαστός
False, not authentic, not genuine.
νόθος
(archaic) Bastardly, illegitimate.

spurt /spɜːt/ /spɝt/ v
αναβλύζω
(transitive) To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ /ˈspʌtnɪk/ sputniks n
σπούτνικ
(historical) Any of a series of Soviet robotic space satellites, especially the first one in 1957.

spy /spaɪ/ spies n
κατάσκοπος
A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

spy /spaɪ/ v
κατασκοπεύω
(intransitive) To act as a spy.

spy satellite spy satellites n
κατασκοπευτικός δορυφόρος
An artificial space satellite used for reconnaissance or intelligence gathering.

spyglass spyglasses n
κανοκιάλι κιάλι
A small portable telescope.

squab /ˈskwɑb/ /ˈskwɒb/ squabs n
πιτσούνι
(sometimes, attributive) A baby pigeon, dove, or chicken.
νεογνό τρυπανοκόρακα νεοσσός τρυπανοκόρακα
A baby rook.
μαξιλάρα πιτσούνι
A thick cushion, especially a flat one covering the seat of a chair or sofa.

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ squabbles n
αψιμαχία
A minor fight or argument.

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ v
αψιμαχώ
(intransitive) To participate in a minor fight or argument; to quarrel.

squacco /ˈskwækoʊ/ /ˈskwækəʊ/ squaccos n
κρυπτοτσικνιάς
A species of pond heron, Ardeola ralloides, which is small, and brown and white in colour; it is found in Asia, Northern Africa, and Southern Europe. [from mid 18th c.]

squad /ˈskwɑd/ /ˈskwɒd/ squads n
διμοιρία
A group of people organized for some common purpose, usually of about ten members.
ενωμοτία ομάδα ουλαμός
A unit of tactical military personnel, or of police officers, usually of about ten members.
ομάδα
(cricket, soccer, rugby) A group of potential players from whom a starting team and substitutes are chosen.

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ squadrons n
μοίρα
(military, historical, army) A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers.

squadron leader squadron leaders n
επισμηναγός
A rank in the RAF, between that of flight lieutenant and wing commander, equivalent to an army major

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ squalls n
ριπαίος άνεμος
(often, nautical) A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ squarer squarest adj
τετράγωνος τετράγωνο
Shaped like a square (the polygon).
ορθογώνιος
Forming a right angle (90°).
τετραγωνικός τετράγωνο
Used in the names of units of area formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself.

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ squares n
τετράγωνο
A cell in a grid.
(mathematics) The product of a number or quantity multiplied by itself; the second power of a number, value, term or expression.
τετράγωνο πλατεία
(printing) A certain number of lines, forming a portion of a column, nearly square; used chiefly in reckoning the prices of advertisements in newspapers.
γνώμονας
An L- or T-shaped tool used to place objects or draw lines at right angles.
πλατεία
An open space or park, often in the center of a town, not necessarily square in shape, often containing trees, seating and other features pleasing to the eye.
δίεση
(British) The symbol # on a telephone; hash.
τετραγωνικό
(roofing) A unit used in measuring roof area equivalent to 100 square feet (9.29 m²) of roof area. The materials for roofing jobs are often billed by the square in the United States.

square /skweə(ɹ)/ /skweː(ɹ)/ /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛəɹ/ /skwɛː(ɹ)/ /skwɪə(ɹ)/ v
εξισώνω
(transitive) To adjust so as to align with or place at a right angle to something else; in particular:
κανονίζω
(transitive) To adjust or adapt so as to bring into harmony with something.
υψώνω στο τετράγωνο
(transitive, mathematics) Of a value, term, or expression, to multiply by itself; to raise to the second power.

square bracket square brackets n
αγκύλη
Either of a pair of symbols, [ ], used for various purposes, e.g. to enclose text inserted or replaced by an editor, and to indicate various mathematical operations.

square centimeter square centimeters n
τετραγωνικό εκατοστό
(American spelling) A unit of area equal to that of a square of sides 1 centimeter.

square kilometre square kilometres n
τετραγωνικό χιλιόμετρο
Standard unit of area, symbol km2, equal to the area of a square whose sides are one kilometre long; 106 square metres.

square metre square metres n
τετραγωνικό μέτρο
(British spelling) A standard unit of area equal to the area of a square whose sides are one metre long (that is, an area one meter square) Symbol: m2

square root square roots n
τετραγωνική ρίζα
(mathematics) The number which, when squared, yields another number.

square the circle v
τετραγωνίζω τον κύκλο
(geometry) To construct a square with the same area as a given circle by using only a finite number of steps with compass and straightedge, a task which is mathematically impossible.
(figurative) To solve a famously difficult or impossible problem.

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ squash squashes n
κολοκύθα
(botany, countable) A plant and its fruit of any of a few species of the genus Cucurbita, or gourd kind.

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ /skwɔt/ squatter squattest adj
ανακούρκουδα
Sitting on one's heels; sitting close to the ground; cowering or crouching.

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ /skwɔt/ squats n
κάνω κατάληψη
A building occupied without permission, as practiced by a squatter.

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ /skwɔt/ v
κάθομαι σταυροπόδι
To sit close to the ground; to stoop, or lie close to the ground, for example to escape observation.

squatter /ˈskwɑtɚ/ /ˈskwɒtə/ squatters n
καταληψίας
One who occupies a building or land without title or permission. [From 1788.]

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ squeals n
στριγκλιά τσίριγμα
A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ v
καρφώνω προδίδω στριγκλίζω τσιρίζω
(intransitive, slang) To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.

squeegee /skwiːˈd͡ʒiː/ /ˈskwiˌd͡ʒi/ /ˈskwiːd͡ʒiː/ squeegees n
ρακλέτα
(nautical) A long-handled tool used on ships for swabbing the decks and spreading protective coatings. [1844]

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
ζουλώ σφίγγω
(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
στριμώχνω
(ambitransitive) To fit into a tight place.

squid /skwɪd/ squid squids n
καλαμάρι
Any of several carnivorous marine cephalopod mollusks, of the order Teuthida, having a mantle, eight arms, and a pair of tentacles
A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other substance fastened on its shank to imitate a squid.
(US, military, slang, mildly, pejorative) A sailor in the Navy.
(UK, slang, humorous, rare) A quid; one pound sterling.

squint /skwɪnt/ v
αλληθωρίζω
(intransitive) To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.

squirm /skwɜːm/ /skwɝm/ v
στριφογυρίζω
To twist one's body with snakelike motions.

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɝl̩/ /ˈskwɝəl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ /ˈskwɪɹəl/ /ˈskwʌɹəl/ squirrels n
σκίουρος
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.

squirt gun squirt guns n
νεροπίστολο
A toy gun used to shoot water.

squirting cucumber squirting cucumbers n
πικραγγουριά
The plant Ecballium elaterium, a member of the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae)

st interjection
σουτ σσστ
Expressing a sudden desire for silence.

st sts n
Άη Άϊ Αγ. οδ.
(Usually as “st.” Also as “st”. Sometimes capitalized.)
(Always capitalized.)
(Not capitalized or usually spaced.)
(knitting)

stab /stæb/ v
μαχαιρώνω
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.

stabilize /ˈsteɪ.bəl.ˌaɪz/ v
σταθεροποιώ
(transitive) To make stable.

stabilizer stabilizers n
σταθεροποιητής
Any substance added to something in order to stabilize it, as for example a fuel additive that prolongs the shelf life of petrol.

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ more stable most stable stabler stablest adj
ευσταθής σταθερός
Relatively unchanging, steady, permanent; firmly fixed or established; consistent; not easily moved, altered, or destroyed.

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ stables n
στάβλος σταύλος
A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) ungulates, especially horses.

stable /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈsteɪbl̩/ v
σταβλίζω
(transitive) To put or keep (an animal) in a stable.

staccato /stəˈkɑːtoʊ/ staccati staccatos n
στακάτο
(music) An articulation marking directing that a note or passage of notes are to be played in an abruptly disconnected manner, with each note sounding for a very short duration, and a short break lasting until the sounding of the next note; as opposed to legato. Staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead.

stack /stæk/ stacks n
στοίβα
A pile of similar objects, each directly on top of the last.
(computing, often with "the") A stack data structure stored in main memory that is manipulated during machine language procedure call related instructions.

stadion stadia stadions n
στάδιο
(historical) A Greek unit of distance based on standardized footraces, equivalent to about 185.4 metres.

stadium /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ stadia stadiums n
στάδιο
A venue where sporting events are held.
An Ancient Greek racecourse, especially, the Olympic course for foot races.
σταδιόμετρο
A kind of telemeter for measuring the distance of an object of known dimensions, by observing the angle it subtends.
σταδία
(surveying) a graduated rod used to measure the distance of the place where it stands from an instrument having a telescope, by observing the number of the graduations of the rod that are seen between certain parallel wires (stadia wires) in the field of view of the telescope.

staff /stæf/ /stɑːf/ [staf] [steəf] [stäːf] [stæf] [stɐːf] [stɑːf] [stɛəf] staff staffs staves n
ραβδί ράβδος
(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
πεντάγραμμο
(music, plural staffs or staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.
επιτελείο προσωπικό
(engineering) An arbor, as of a wheel or a pinion of a watch.
επιτελείο
(military) An establishment of officers in various departments attached to an army, to a section of an army, or to the commander of an army. The general's staff consists of those officers about his person who are employed in carrying his commands into execution.

staff /stæf/ /stɑːf/ [staf] [steəf] [stäːf] [stæf] [stɐːf] [stɑːf] [stɛəf] v
επανδρώνω
(transitive) To supply (a business, volunteer organization, etc.) with employees or staff members.

stag /stæɡ/ stags n
αρσενικό ελάφι
(countable) An adult male deer, especially a red deer.

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ stages n
στάδιο φάση
A phase.
σκηνή
(by extension) One of the portions of a device (such as a rocket or thermonuclear weapon) which are used or activated in a particular order, one after another.
(video games) A level; one of the sequential areas making up the game.
(geology) The succession of rock strata laid down in a single age on the geologic time scale.
ταχυδρομική άμαξα
(theater) A platform; a surface, generally elevated, upon which show performances or other public events are given.
αντικειμενοφόρα πλάκα
(dated) A place of rest on a regularly travelled road; a station; a place appointed for a relay of horses.

stage fright n
άγχος
(uncountable) A state of nervousness about performing some action in front of a group of people, on or off of a stage; nerves; a lack of self-assurance before an audience.

stagflation /stæɡˈfleɪʃən/ stagflations n
στασιμοπληθωρισμός
(economics) Inflation accompanied by stagnant growth, unemployment or recession.

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ staggers n
παραπατώ
An unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing as if one were about to fall; a reeling motion.

stagnate /ˈstæɡneɪt/ v
λιμνάζω
To cease to develop, advance, or change; to become idle.

stain /steɪn/ stains n
κηλίδα
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
βαφή χρώμα
A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.

stain /steɪn/ v
σπιλώνω
(transitive) To discolor, as by spilling or other contact with a fluid or substance.
(intransitive) To become stained; to take a stain.
To cause to seem inferior or soiled by comparison.

stained glass stained glasses n
υαλογραφία βιτρό υαλογράφημα
Glass that has been coloured, either by painting or by fusing pigments into its structure.
υαλογραφία
(architecture) The use of such glass to construct decorative windows, especially in churches.

stainless adj
ανοξείδωτος
Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
άσπιλος ακηλίδωτος ανοξείδωτος
Unmarked, spotless.

stainless steel adj
ανοξείδωτος χάλυβας
Made of stainless steel.

stainless steel stainless steels n
ανοξείδωτο ατσάλι
An alloy of iron and chromium that resists corrosion.

stair /stɛə/ /stɛɚ/ stairs n
κλίμακα σκάλα
A series of steps; a staircase.

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ staircases n
κλιμακοστάσιο σκάλα
A flight of stairs; a stairway.

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
σκάλα
A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors.

stairway /ˈstɛəweɪ/ /ˈstɛɹweɪ/ stairways n
σκάλα κλιμακοστάσιο
A set of steps, with or without a case, that allow one to walk up or down.

stairwell stairwells n
φρέαρ κλιμακοστασίου
A shaft in a multi-story building enclosing a stairway or staircase.

stake /steɪk/ stakes n
πάσσαλος παλούκι
A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.

stakeholder /ˈsteɪkˌhoʊl.dɚ/ /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.də/ /ˈstæɪkˌhəʉl.də/ stakeholders n
θεματοφύλακας στοιχημάτων
A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.

stalactite /stəˈlækˌtaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əkˌtaɪt/ stalactites n
σταλακτίτης
(geology) A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or another mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.

stalagmite /stəˈlæɡˌmaɪt/ /ˈstæl.əɡˌmaɪt/ stalagmites n
σταλαγμίτης
(geology) A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or other mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that lies on the ground of a cave.

stale /steɪl/ staler stalest adj
έωλος μπαγιάτικος ξεπερασμένος στάσιμος
No longer fresh, new, or interesting, in reference to ideas and immaterial things; clichéd, hackneyed, dated.

stalemate /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ stalemates n
πατ αδιέξοδο
(chess) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.
αδιέξοδο πατ
(by extension) Any situation that has no obvious possible movement, but involves no personal loss.

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ stalks n
μίσχος
The stem or main axis of a plant, which supports the seed-carrying parts.

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ v
κυνηγάω
(transitive) To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
(transitive) To (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment.Wp

stalker stalkers n
κυνηγός
A person who engages in stalking, i.e., quietly approaching animals to be hunted; a tracker or guide in hunting game.
A person who secretly follows someone, sometimes with unlawful intentions.

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ stalls n
απώλεια άντωσης
(aeronautics) Loss of lift due to an airfoil's critical angle of attack being exceeded, normally occurring due to low airspeed.
κιόσκι μικροπωλητή
(countable) A small open-fronted shop, for example in a market, food court, etc.

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ /ˈstæljən/ stallions n
επιβήτορας
A male horse kept primarily as a stud.
An adult male horse.
A very virile and sexually-inclined man or (rarely) woman.

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ more stalwart most stalwart adj
εύρωστος
Firmly or solidly built.

stalwart /ˈstɑl-/ /ˈstɒl-/ /ˈstɔl.wɚt/ /ˈstɔːl.wət/ stalwarts n
θιασώτης υποστηρικτής
One who firmly supports a cause.

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ stamens stamina n
στήμονας
(botany) In flowering plants, the structure in a flower that produces pollen, typically consisting of an anther and a filament.

stamina /ˈstæmənə/ /ˈstæmɪnə/ staminas n
αντοχή
The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a long period of time; power of sustained exertion, or resistance to hardship, illness etc.

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ stammers n
τραύλισμα τραυλισμός

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ v
τραυλίζω
(transitive) To utter with a stammer, or with timid hesitancy.

stamp /stæmp/ stamps n
ποδοκρότημα
An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof.
σφραγίδα
An indentation, imprint, or mark made by stamping.

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ stanchions n
ορθοστάτης στύλος
A vertical pole, post, or support.

stand /stænd/ [steənd] stands n
κιόσκι
A small building, booth, or stage, as in a bandstand or hamburger stand.

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
στέκομαι
(intransitive, copulative) To support oneself on the feet in an erect position.
(intransitive, copulative) To maintain one's ground; to be acquitted; not to fail or yield; to be safe.
(intransitive, followed by to + infinitive) To be positioned to gain or lose.

stand up v
σηκώνομαι
(intransitive) To rise from a lying or sitting position.

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] more standard most standard adj
καθιερωμένος πρότυπος
Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ [ˈsteəndɚd] standards n
κριτήριο μέτρο πρότυπο
Something used as a measure for comparative evaluations; a model.
πρότυπο υπόδειγμα
A level of quality or attainment.
σημαία
The flag or ensign carried by a military unit.

standard deviation standard deviations n
τυπική απόκλιση
(statistics) A measure of how spread out data values are around the mean, defined as the square root of the variance. Represented with the Greek letter σ.

standard of living standards of living n
βιοτικό επίπεδο
A relative measure of the quality of life a person or group has, often with per capita income (GNI or GDP) serving as a proxy measurement but with some notion of human development as the real (underlying) entity being measured.

standard-bearer standard-bearers n
σημαιοφόρος
A person who carries a flag or banner (a standard).

standardise [ˈstændə(ɹ)daɪz] v
τυποποιώ
To make to conform to a standard.

standardization standardizations n
τυποποίηση
The process of complying (or evaluate by comparing) with a standard.
The process of establishing a standard.

standardized more standardized most standardized adj
τυποποιημένος
designed or constructed in a standard manner or according to an official standard

standby /ˈstænd ˈbaɪ/ /ˈstændˌbaɪ/ standbys n
αναμονή
A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
εφεδρικός
Something that is standard, well-tested, or frequently used.

standing wave standing waves n
στάσιμο κύμα
(physics) A wave form which occurs in a limited, fixed medium in such a way that the reflected wave coincides with the produced wave. A common example is the vibration of the strings on a musical stringed instrument.

stanza /ˈstænzə/ stanzas n
στροφή
A unit of a poem, written or printed as a paragraph; equivalent to a verse.

stapes /ˈsteɪ.piːz/ stapedes stapes n
αναβολέας

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ staples n
συνδετήρας
A wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper by penetrating all the sheets and curling around.

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ v
συρράβω
(transitive) To secure with a staple.

stapler /ˈsteɪplə/ /ˈsteɪplɚ/ staplers n
συρραπτικό
A device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper.

star /staː(ɹ)/ /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ stars n
αστέρι αστέρας άστρο
An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.
αστερίσκος αστέρι
(printing) An asterisk (*) or symbol (★).
αστέρι άστρο
A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.
αστέρι άστρο αστέρας
A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.

star anise star anises n
αστεροειδής γλυκάνισος
A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.
The star-shaped seed used as a spice.

star fruit star fruits n
καραμπόλα
The fruit of the carambola tree, Averrhoa carambola.

starboard /ˈstaː.bəd/ /ˈstɑɹ.bɚd/ /ˈstɑː.bəd/ starboards n
δεξιά πλευρά πλοίου
The righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.

starch /stɑɹt͡ʃ/ /stɑːt͡ʃ/ starches n
άμυλο
(nutrition, countable) Carbohydrates, as with grain and potato based foods.
(countable) Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener.

starets staretses startsy n
στάρετς
An elder of a monastery in the Russian Orthodox Church who functions as an adviser and teacher.

starfish /ˈstɑː(ɹ)fɪʃ/ starfish starfishes n
αστερίας
Any of various asteroids or other echinoderms (not in fact fish) with usually five arms, many of which eat bivalves or corals by everting their stomach.

starkers /ˈstɑɹkɚz/ /ˈstɑːkəz/ adj
τσίτσιδος
(chiefly, British, slang) Completely nude.

starless adj
άναστερος
without visible stars.

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ starlings n
ψαρόνι
A family, Sturnidae, of passerine birds.

starring v
πρωταγωνιστούν
(with a film as its subject) That which has the specified actor or actors, especially those in lead roles, in its cast.

starry /ˈstɑɹ.i/ /ˈstɑː.ɹi/ starrier starriest adj
έναστρος
Having stars visible.
αστεροειδής
Resembling or shaped like a star.

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ starts n
αρχή ξεκίνημα
The beginning of an activity.
αφετηρία εκκίνηση
The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
ξεκινώ
(transitive) To disturb and cause to move suddenly; to startle; to alarm; to rouse; to cause to flee or fly.

starter /ˈstɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈstɑː.tə(ɹ)/ [ˈstɑɹ.ɾɚ] starters n
μίζα
An electric motor that starts an internal combustion engine.
ορεκτικό
The first course of a meal, consisting of a small, usually savoury, dish.

startle /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ v
αιφνιδιάζω ξαφνιάζω
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.

starve /stɑɹv/ /stɑːv/ v
πεθαίνω της πείνας ψοφάω της πείνας
(intransitive) To be very hungry.

state /steɪt/ states n
κατάσταση
(computing) The stable condition of a processor during a particular clock cycle.
(anthropology) A society larger than a tribe. A society large enough to form a state in the sense of a government.
κράτος καθεστώς
Any sovereign polity; a national or city-state government.
πολιτεία κράτος
A political division of a federation retaining a notable degree of autonomy, as in the United States, Mexico, Nigeria, or India.

state /steɪt/ v
δηλώνω
(transitive) To declare to be a fact.
διατυπώνω εκθέτω
(transitive) To make known.

state of emergency states of emergency n
κατάσταση έκτακτης ανάγκης
A governmental decree declaring such situation.
The status quo following such declaration.

state of matter states of matter n
κατάσταση της ύλης
(sciences) Any of the different phases of matter whose properties are dependent on the motions and forces of the molecules of which they are composed.

state of siege states of siege n
κατάσταση πολιορκίας
(law) An exceptional legal condition in which constitutional limits on the powers of the government are suspended, usually owing to military necessity and implying martial law.

state ownership n
εθνικοποίηση
(economics) Ownership of an industry by the people or the state; nationalisation.

state school state schools n
δημόσιο σχολείο
A government-funded school, paid for by taxes.

stateless adj
ακαταστασικός
(dated) Without state or pomp.

statement /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/ statements n
δήλωση
A declaration or remark.
A presentation of opinion or position.
εντολή
(computing) An instruction in a computer program, especially one that returns no value, as opposed to a function call.

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ [ˈstæɾ.ɪk] statics n
χιόνια
(uncountable) Interference on a broadcast signal caused by atmospheric disturbances; heard as crackles on radio, or seen as random specks on television.

static electricity n
στατικός ηλεκτρισμός
An electric charge that has built up on an insulated body, often due to friction.
The electric discharge from such a body.

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ stations n
σταθμός στάθμευση
A place where one performs a task or where one is on call to perform a task.

stationer stationers n
χαρτοπώλης χαρτοπώλισσα
A person or business that sells stationery.

stationer's stationers' n
χαρτοπωλείο
A shop that sells stationery

stationery /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ stationeries n
γραφική ύλη
Writing materials, envelopes, office materials.

stationmaster stationmasters n
σταθμάρχης
(rail) The person in charge of a railroad station, usually an employee of a particular railroad by which the station is owned, but sometimes an employee of a separate corporation, such as one owning a station used by two or more railroads.

statisticality n
στατιστικοσύνη στατιστικότητα
The property of being statistical.

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
στατιστική
A discipline, principally within applied mathematics, concerned with the systematic study of the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data.
A systematic collection of data on measurements or observations, often related to demographic information such as population counts, incomes, population counts at different ages, etc.

stator stators n
στάτης
The stationary part of a motor or other machine.

statuary /ˈstæ.t͡ʃu.ɛəɹi/ /ˈstæ.t͡ʃʊə.ɹi/ n
αγαλματοποιία
The craft of making statues.
αγαλματοποιός
A person who makes or deals in statues.
αγάλματα
Statues considered collectively.

statue /ˈstæt.juː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃ.uː/ /ˈstæt͡ʃu/ statues n
άγαλμα
A three-dimensional work of art, usually representing a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.

statuelike more statuelike most statuelike adj
αγαλμάτινος
Like or resembling a statue.

statuesque /statjʊˈɛsk/ /statʃʊˈɛsk/ more statuesque most statuesque adj
αγαλμάτινος
Resembling or characteristic of a statue. [from 18th c.]
αγαλματένιος
(of a woman) Elegantly tall, graceful, and attractive. [from 19th c.]

statuette /ˌstætjuˈɛt/ /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/ statuettes n
αγαλματίδιο
A small statue, usually a figure much less than life size, especially when of marble or bronze, or of plaster or clay as a preparation for the marble or bronze, as distinguished from a figure in terra cotta etc.

status /ˈsteɪ.təs/ /ˈsteː.təs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ /ˈstɛː.təs/ [ˈstæɾ.əs] status statuses n
θέση υπόσταση
A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others.
κατάσταση καθεστώς υπόσταση
A situation or state of affairs.

status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/ /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/ /ˌstætəs ˈkwoʊ/ [ˌstæɾəs ˈkwoʊ] stati quo status quos statuses quo n
καθεστώς στάτους κβο
The state of things; the way things are, as opposed to the way they could be; the existing state of affairs.

statutory /ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈstæt͡ʃəˌtɔɹi/ adj
καταστατικός νομικός
Of, relating to, enacted or regulated by a statute.

stauropegial adj
σταυροπηγιακός
Of or pertaining to a stauropegion.

stauropegion stauropegia n
σταυροπηγιακός
(initially) In Eastern Orthodoxy, the placement of a cross by a bishop which symbolises his approval of the construction of a church or monastery on the site the cross is placed.

stay /steɪ/ v
μένω
(intransitive) To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
(intransitive, copulative) To continue to have a particular quality.
(transitive, obsolete) To remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).
αναβάλλω
(transitive, obsolete) To bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist.

stay up late v
ξενυχτάω

stead /stɛd/ steads n
μέρος
(obsolete) A place, or spot, in general. [10th–16th c.]

steak /steɪk/ steaks n
μπριζόλα μπιφτέκι
beefsteak, a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling.

steal /stiːl/ v
κλέβω
(transitive) To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it.
(transitive, baseball) To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference.

steal the show v
κλέβω την παράσταση
(idiomatic, intransitive, entertainment) To be the best performer during a performance.

steam /stim/ /stiːm/ steams n
ατμός υδρατμός
The suspended condensate (cloud) formed by water vapour when it encounters colder air
Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.
ατμός
(figuratively) Internal energy for progress or motive power.

steam engine steam engines n
ατμομηχανή
A piston engine driven by steam (as contrasted, for example, with a steam turbine).
Any heat engine that uses steam as its primary working fluid to do mechanical work.

steam locomotive /stiːm ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /stiːm ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ steam locomotives n
ατμομηχανή
(rail) A locomotive, usually for use on a railway, that is powered by steam.

steam turbine steam turbines n
ατμοστρόβιλος
A system of angled and shaped blades arranged on a rotor through which steam is passed to generate rotational energy. Today, normally used in power stations.

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ /ˈstiːmˌbəʊt/ steamboats n
ατμόπλοιο
A boat or vessel propelled by steam power.

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ steamers n
ατμόπλοιο
κατσαρόλα ατμού
(cookware) A cooking appliance that cooks by steaming.

steamship steamships n
ατμόπλοιο βαπόρι
A ship or vessel propelled by steam power.

steamy /ˈstiː.mi/ more steamy most steamy steamier steamiest adj
ατμώδης ομιχλώδης
Warm and humid; full of steam.
αισθησιακός
(colloquial, figurative) Erotic.

steatopygous /ˌstɪ.ə.to(ʊ)ˈpaɪ.ɡəs/ /ˌstɪ.ə.tə(ʊ)ˈpaɪ.ɡəs/ /ˌstɪ.əˈtɑ.pɪ.ɡəs/ /ˌstɪ.əˈtɒ.pɪ.ɡəs/ more steatopygous most steatopygous adj
στεατόπυγος
(physiology) Pertaining to steatopygia; having fat or prominent buttocks.

steatosis steatoses n
στεάτωση
(medicine) The abnormal retention of lipids by a cell or organ.

steel /stiːl/ [stiːɫ] steels n
ατσάλι χάλυβας
(countable, uncountable) An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness.

steelworks steelworks n
χαλυβουργείο χαλυβουργία
A place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped.

steep /stiːp/ steeper steepest adj
απότομος
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

steeplechase /ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/ steeplechases n
στιπλ
(athletics) An athletics event in which the runners have to run 3000 metres round a track, jumping hurdles and a water obstacle along the way

steering group steering groups n
ομάδα καθοδήγησης
A committee whose function is to arrange the schedules of business for a legislative assembly or other organization

steering wheel steering wheels n
τιμόνι
A wheel-shaped control that is rotated by the driver to steer, existing in most modern land vehicles.

stele /stiːl/ /ˈstiːli/ stelai steles n
στήλη
(architecture, archaeology, obsolete) An acroterion, the decoration on the ridge of an ancient Greek building such as a temple.

stellar /ˈstɛlə/ /ˈstɛlɚ/ more stellar most stellar adj
αστρικός
(astronomy, notcomp) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars.
ουράνιος
Heavenly.
αξιοσημείωτος διακεκριμένος
(by extension) Exceptional, exceptionally good.

stem /stɛm/ stems n
μίσχος θέμα κοτσάνι
A slender supporting member of an individual part of a plant such as a flower or a leaf; also, by analogy, the shaft of a feather.

stem /stɛm/ v
σταματώ
(transitive) To stop, hinder (for instance, a river or blood).

stem cell stem cells n
βλαστοκύτταρο
(medicine, cytology) A primal undifferentiated cell from which a variety of other cells can develop through the process of cellular differentiation.

stench /stɛnt͡ʃ/ stenches n
μπόχα
a strong foul smell; a stink.

stench trap stench traps n
σιφόνι

steno pad steno pads n
σημειωματάριο στενογραφίας
a pad of paper specially designed for use taking dictation in shorthand

stenographer /stəˈnɑɡɹəfɚ/ /stəˈnɒɡɹəfə/ stenographers n
στενογράφος
Someone skilled in the transcription of speech (for example, a secretary who takes dictation).

stenography /stəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /stɪˈnɒɡɹəfi/ stenographies n
στενογραφία
The practice of transcribing speech (primarily for later dictation or testimony), usually using shorthand

stentorian /stɛnˈtɔː.ɹi.ən/ more stentorian most stentorian adj
στεντόρειος
(of a voice) Loud, powerful, booming, suitable for giving speeches to large crowds.

step /stɛp/ steps n
σκαλί φάση
A rest, or one of a set of rests, for the foot in ascending or descending, as a stair, or a rung of a ladder.
διασκελισμός
The space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running.
βήμα
A small space or distance.
Proceeding; measure; action; act.
ίχνος χνάρι
A print of the foot; a footstep; a footprint; track.
βηματισμός βήμα
(machines) One of a series of offsets, or parts, resembling the steps of stairs, as one of the series of parts of a cone pulley on which the belt runs.
βαθμίδα σκαλί
(music) The interval between two contiguous degrees of the scale.

step /stɛp/ v
βηματίζω
(intransitive) To move the foot in walking; to advance or recede by raising and moving one of the feet to another resting place, or by moving both feet in succession.
(intransitive) To walk; to go on foot; especially, to walk a little distance.

step by step adv
βαθμηδόν βήμα προς βήμα
Gradually and steadily.

step in v
επεμβαίνω παρεμβαίνω
(intransitive) To get involved; to act

step on it v
πατάω γκάζι
To drive fast; to step on the accelerator.

step up v
εντείνω
(transitive, idiomatic) To increase, augment, or advance, especially by one or more steps.

stepbrother stepbrethren stepbrothers n
ετεροθαλής αδελφός
The son of one's stepparent who is not the son of either of one's biological parents.

stepchild stepchildren n
θετό τέκνο πρόγονος
The child of one's spouse but not one's own.

stepdaughter stepdaughters n
προγονή
The daughter of one's spouse and not of oneself.

stepfather stepfathers n
πατριός θετός πατέρας θετός πατήρ
(in the narrow sense) A husband of one's biological mother after her initial marriage to or relationship with one's biological father.

stepfather-in-law stepfathers-in-law n
πατριός πεθερός

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ stepmothers n
μητριά θετή μητέρα
The wife of one's biological father, other than one's biological mother.

stepparent stepparents n
θετός γονέας
One's parent's spouse who is not one's biological parent

steppe /stɛp/ steppes n
στέπα
The grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia. Similar to (North American) prairie and (African) savanna. [from 1671]

stepsibling stepsiblings n
ετεροθαλή αδέλφια
The child of one's stepparent from another relationship

stepsister stepsisters n
ετεροθαλής αδελφή
The daughter of one's stepparent who is not the daughter of either of one's parents.

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ stepsons n
προγονός
The son of one's spouse, but not one's own child.

steradian steradians n
στερακτίνιο
(geometry) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of solid angle; the solid angle subtended at the centre of a sphere of radius r by a portion of the surface of the sphere that has area r2. Symbol: sr

stereo /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əʊ/ /ˈstɛəɹ.i.oʊ/ adj
στέρεο
Of sound, music, etc, recorded in stereo.

stereoisomerism /ˌstɛɹɪəʊaɪˈsɒməɹɪzəm/ stereoisomerisms n
στερεοϊσομέρεια
(chemistry) A form of isomerism in which atoms are arranged differently about a chiral centre (or centre of asymmetry). They exhibit optical activity, and in a molecule with a single chiral centre the two isomers (enantiomers) are mirror images of each other whereas in a molecule with multiple chiral centres the isomers (diastereoisomers) are not normally mirror images.

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ /ˈstɪə.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ stereotypes n
στερεότυπο
A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person or a group of people).
στερεοτυπία
(printing) A metal printing plate cast from a matrix moulded from a raised printing surface.

steric adj
στερική στερικό στερικός
(chemistry) Relating to or involving the arrangement of atoms in space.

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ more sterile most sterile adj
στείρος
(uncomparable) Unable to reproduce (or procreate).
στείρος αποστειρωμένος
Germless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.

sterility sterilities n
αγονία
The state or quality of being sterile.

sterilize /ˈstɛrɪlʌɪz/ v
στειρώνω
(transitive) To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
αποστειρώνω
(transitive, biology) To kill, deactivate (denature), or destroy (break apart) all living, viable microorganisms and spores on a surface, in a fluid, or contained in a compound, such as culture media or a medical product.

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ sterner sternest adj
αυστηρός
Having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.
βλοσυρός
Grim and forbidding in appearance.

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ sterns n
πρύμνη
(nautical) The rear part or after end of a ship or vessel.

sternpost sternposts n
ποδόσταμο ποδόστημα
(nautical) A timber or steel bar extending from the keel to the main deck at the stern of a vessel.

steroid /ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ /ˈstɪəɹɔɪd/ steroids n
στεροειδές
(biochemistry, organic compound) A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ stethoscopes n
στηθοσκόπιο
(medicine) A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body.

stethoscopy n
στηθοσκόπηση
(medicine) The diagnostic use of a stethoscope

stevedore /ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ stevedores n
στιβαδόρος
A dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo, or in supervising such work. [from 18th c.]

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃuː/ /stʃʉː/ stews n
βραστό στιφάδο
(uncountable, countable) A dish cooked by stewing. [from 18th c.]

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃuː/ /stʃʉː/ v
σιγοβράζω γιαχνίζω
(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ergative) To cook (food) by slowly boiling or simmering.
ψήνομαι
(intransitive, figuratively) To suffer under uncomfortably hot conditions.
βράζω
(intransitive, figuratively) To be in a state of elevated anxiety or anger.

stewardess /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɛs/ /ˈstjuː.ə.dɪs/ /ˈstjʊə.dɪs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ /ˈstʊɹ.dɪs/ stewardesses stewardii n
αεροσυνοδός
A female flight attendant (a member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers).

stichomythia /stɪkəˈmɪθɪə/ stichomythias n
στιχομυθία
(poetry) A technique in drama or poetry, in which alternating lines, or half-lines, are given to alternating characters, voices, or entities.

stick /stɪk/ sticks n
βέργα κλαρί
A small, thin branch from a tree or bush; a twig; a branch.
βέργα ράβδος ραβδί
A relatively long, thin piece of wood, of any size.
ραβδί μοχλός μπαστούνι
A cane or walking stick (usually wooden, metal or plastic) to aid in walking.
ράβδος
a stick of butter (chiefly, North America) A small rectangular block, with a length several times its width, which contains by volume one half of a cup of shortening (butter, margarine or lard).
(figurative) A negative stimulus or a punishment. (This sense derives from the metaphor of using a stick, a long piece of wood, to poke or beat a beast of burden to compel it to move forward.)
μοχλός
(aviation) The control column of an aircraft; a joystick. (By convention, a wheel-like control mechanism with a handgrip on opposite sides, similar to the steering wheel of an automobile, can also be called the "stick", although "yoke" or "control wheel" is more commonly seen.)
μπαστούνι
(hockey) The potential accuracy of a hockey stick, implicating also the player using it.

stick insect stick insects n
φασματώδη
Any of various insects of the order Phasmida that mimic sticks or twigs.

stick one's nose into v
πετάγομαι σαν την πορδή
(idiomatic) To interfere or try to intervene in (an issue that does not concern one).

sticker /ˈstɪkə/ /ˈstɪkɚ/ stickers n
αυτοκόλλητο
An adhesive label or decal.

stickler /ˈstɪk.lə/ sticklers n
ψείρας
Someone who insistently advocates for something, especially for strict observance of a formal rule. [from 17th c.]

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ stigmas n
στίγμα
A mark of infamy or disgrace.
A scar or birthmark.
(Christianity, chiefly, _, in the plural, _, stigmata) A mark on the body corresponding to one of the wounds of the Crucifixion on Jesus' body, and sometimes reported to bleed periodically.
(typography) A ligature of the Greek letters sigma and tau, (Ϛ/ϛ).

stigmatize /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ v
στιγματίζω
(transitive) To characterize as disgraceful or ignominious; to mark with a stigma or stigmata.

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] more still most still stiller stillest adj
ακούνητος
Not moving; calm.

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] adv
ακόμα
(aspect) Up to a time, as in the preceding time.

still /stɪl/ [stɪɫ] stills n
αποστακτήρας
A device for distilling liquids.

still life still lifes still lives n
νεκρή φύση
(painting) A work of art depicting an arrangement of inanimate objects.

still waters run deep proverb
τα σιγανά ποταμάκια να φοβάσαι
A person with a calm appearance has, or may have, considerable inner emotion, character, or intellect.

stillbirth stillbirths n
θνησιγένεια
The birth of a dead fetus; the delivery of an infant which is dead at birth.

stillborn /ˈstɪlbɔː(ɹ)n/ adj
θνησιγενής νεκρογέννητος
Dead at birth.
θνησιγενής
(figuratively, by extension) Ignored, without influence, or unsuccessful from the outset; abortive.

stiltwalker stiltwalkers n
ξυλοπόδαρος
A person who walks on stilts.

stimulate /ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ v
παρακινώ παροτρύνω
To encourage into action.
διεγείρω
To arouse an organism to functional activity.

sting /stɪŋ/ v
κεντρίζω τσιμπάω
(transitive, of an insect or arachnid) To puncture with the stinger.
τσιμπάω
(intransitive, sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain (physically or emotionally).

stinger /ˈstɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋ.ɚ/ stingers n
κεντρί
A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.

stingy /ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/ stingier stingiest adj
τσιγκούνης
Unwilling to spend, give, or share; ungenerous; mean

stink /stɪŋk/ stinks n
μπόχα
A strong bad smell.

stink /stɪŋk/ v
μυρίζω βρομάω
(intransitive) To have a strong bad smell.
βρομάω
(intransitive) To give an impression of dishonesty, untruth, or sin.

stipend /-pn̩d/ /-pənd/ /ˈstaɪpɛnd/ /ˈstaɪˌpɛnd/ stipends n
μισθός
(archaic) A regular fixed payment made to someone (especially a clergyman, judge, soldier, or teacher) for services provided by them; a salary. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/ v
καθορίζω
(transitive) To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.

stirrup /ˈstɝ.əp/ /ˈstɪɹ.əp/ stirrups n
αναβολέας
(equestrianism) A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.
(by extension) Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ stitches n
πόντος βελονιά
A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.
πλέξη ραφή
An arrangement of stitches in sewing, or method of stitching in some particular way or style.
σφάχτης
(countable, and, uncountable) An intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage, brought on by exercise or laughing.
σουβλιά
A local sharp pain (anywhere); an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle.
πλέξη
An arrangement of stitches in knitting, or method of knitting in some particular way or style.

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ v
ράβω
To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches.

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊkæstɪk/ /ˈstoʊt͡ʃæstɪk/ /ˈstəʉkæstɪk/ more stochastic most stochastic adj
στοχαστικός
Random, randomly determined.

stochastically /stəˈkæstɪkli/ /stəˈkæstɪkəli/ more stochastically most stochastically adv
στοχαστικά
In a stochastic manner; by means of a process involving a randomly determined sequence of events.

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ adj
διαθέσιμος ετοιμοπαράδοτος
Of a type normally available for purchase/in stock.
στερεότυπος
Straightforward, ordinary, just another, very basic.

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ stocken stocks n
απόθεμα στοκ
(operations) A store of goods ready for sale; inventory.
ζωντανά ζώα
Farm or ranch animals; livestock.
μάνα
(cards, in a card game) A stack of undealt cards made available to the players.
μετοχή
(finance) The capital raised by a company through the issue of shares. The total of shares held by an individual shareholder.
ζωμός
(cooking, uncountable, countable) Broth made from meat (originally bones) or vegetables, used as a basis for stew or soup.
A piece of black cloth worn under a clerical collar.
χαρτόνι
The type of paper used in printing.
κοντάκι
(firearm) The part of a rifle or shotgun that rests against the shooter's shoulder.

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ v
διαθέτω
To have on hand for sale.

stock dove stock doves n
φασσοπερίστερο
A pigeon of species Columba oenas, found in much of Europe, in the family Columbidae of pigeons and doves).

stock exchange stock exchanges n
χρηματιστήριο
A building that trades stocks in of companies for money and vice versa.
An organisation that trades stocks in of companies for money and vice versa.

stock market stock markets n
χρηματιστήριο
A market for the trading of company stock.

stockbreeder stockbreeders n
κτηνοτρόφος
A person who breeds and raises livestock.

stockbroker stockbrokers n
χρηματιστής
(finance) A person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock exchange on behalf of clients. May also provide investment advice and/or company information, depending on the level of service offered (or chosen by the client).

stocking /ˈstɑkɪŋ/ /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ stockings n
κάλτσα
A broad ring of a different fur colour on the lower part of the leg of a quadruped.

stockingless adj
ακάλτσωτος

stockjobber stockjobbers n
αντικριστής
(chiefly, _, British, trading) A stock exchange worker who deals only with brokers.

stocks /stɑks/ /stɒks/ n
σκαρί
(plurale tantum) A device, similar to a pillory, formerly used for public humiliation and punishment.

stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/ /ˈstəʊɪk/ more stoic most stoic adj
στωικός
Of or relating to the Stoics or their ideas.
Not affected by pain or distress.
Not displaying any external signs of being affected by pain or distress.

stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/ /ˈstəʊɪk/ stoics n
στωικός
(philosophy) Proponent of stoicism, a school of thought, from in 300 B.C.E. up to about the time of Marcus Aurelius, who holds that by cultivating an understanding of the logos, or natural law, one can be free of suffering.
A person indifferent to pleasure or pain.

stoical more stoical most stoical adj
στωικός
Enduring pain and hardship without showing feeling or complaint.

stoically /ˈstoʊ.ɪk.li/ /ˈstoʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ /ˈstəʊ.ɪk.li/ /ˈstəʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ more stoically most stoically adv
στωικά
In a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering or expressing complaint.
In an unfeeling manner that inwardly is unaffected by pain or distress.
(philosophy) In a manner consistent with the philosophy of stoicism.

stoichiology n
στοιχειολογία
(logic) The doctrine of the elementary requisites of mere thought[19th century].

stoichiometry /ˌstɔɪ.kiˈɒm.ə.tɹi/ stoichiometries n
στοιχειομετρία
(uncountable, chemistry) The study and calculation of quantitative (measurable) relationships of the reactants and products in chemical reactions (chemical equations).

stoicism /ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/ stoicisms n
στωικισμός
A school of philosophy popularized during the Roman Empire that emphasized reason as a means of understanding the natural state of things, or logos, and as a means of freeing oneself from emotional distress.

stoker /ˈstoʊkɚ/ /ˈstəʊkə/ stokers n
θερμαστής
A person who stokes, especially one on a steamship or steam train, who stokes coal in the boilers.

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
κλεμμένος
That has been stolen.

stomach /ˈstɐmək/ /ˈstɐmɪk/ /ˈstʌmək/ stomachs n
στομάχι στόμαχος
An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
κοιλιά στομάχι
(informal) The belly.

stomachache /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ stomachaches n
στομαχόπονος
A pain in the abdomen, often caused by indigestion. (The pain is usually lower than the stomach and related to the intestines.)

stomatologist stomatologists n
στοματολόγος
(medicine) A practitioner of stomatology.

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ stone stones n
λίθος πέτρα
(uncountable) A hard earthen substance that can form large rocks.
(medicine) A hard, stone-like deposit.
πέτρα λίθος
A small piece of stone, a pebble.
κουκούτσι
(botany) The central part of some fruits, particularly drupes; consisting of the seed and a hard endocarp layer.

stoned /stoʊnd/ /stəʊnd/ more stoned most stoned adj
κλασμένος μαστουρωμένος
(slang) High on drugs, especially cannabis.

stonemason stonemasons n
λιθουργός χτίστης
One who works in stone.

stook /stʊk/ stooks n
θημωνιά
A pile or bundle, especially of straw.

stool /stuːl/ stools n
κόπρανα
σκαμνί σκίμπους
(now, chiefly, dialectal, Scotland) A seat with a back; a chair.
(dated) A close-stool; a seat used for urination and defecation: a chamber pot, commode, outhouse seat, or toilet.

stool pigeon stool pigeons n
χαφιές πληροφοριοδότης
(slang, obsolete) A decoy used in a crooked gambling game.

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ stops n
στάση
A (usually marked) place where buses, trams or trains halt to let passengers get on and off, usually smaller than a station.
An action of stopping; interruption of travel.
στοπ
A device intended to block the path of a moving object

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
σταματώ παύω
(intransitive) Not to continue.
σταματώ
(transitive) To cause (something) to cease moving or progressing.

stop sign stop signs n
στοπ
A sign by the side of a road or street, often at an intersection, instructing vehicle drivers to stop.

stopwatch stopwatches n
χρονόμετρο
A timepiece designed to measure the amount of time elapsed between a particular time when activated and when the piece is deactivated.

storage device storage devices n
συσκευή αποθήκευσης
(computer hardware) A piece of hardware whose main function is to store data.

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ stores n
αποθήκη
A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.
απόθεμα παρακαταθήκη
A supply held in storage.

store brand store brands n
ιδιωτική ετικέτα
(US) A brand name that is associated with or owned by a place of business (often a supermarket - or other chain) that sells products under that name, usually for less money than other brands.

storeroom storerooms n
αποθήκη
A room used for storage.

storey /ˈstɔːɹi/ /ˈstɔːɹɪ/ storeys stories n
όροφος πάτωμα
A floor or level of a building or ship.

storge /-d͡ʒi/ /-ˌɡeɪ/ /ˈstɔɹɡi/ /ˈstɔːɡi/ n
στοργή
Natural affection or love, especially of parents for their children.

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ storks n
πελαργός λελέκι
A large wading bird with long legs and a long beak of the family Ciconiidae.

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ storms n
θύελλα ανεμοθύελλα
(meteorology) A disturbed state of the atmosphere between a severe or strong gale and a hurricane on the modern Beaufort scale, with a wind speed of between 89 and 102 kilometres per hour (55–63 miles per hour; 10 on the scale, known as a "storm" or whole gale), or of between 103 and 117 kilometres per hour (64–72 miles per hour; 11 on the scale, known as a "violent storm").
καταιγίδα
Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation; a tempest.
έφοδος εφόρμηση
(military) A violent assault on a fortified position or stronghold.

storm drain storm drains n
υπόνομος
(US) An access point or conduit for rainwater that drains directly downstream in a (drainage) basin without going through sewers or water treatment in order to prevent or belay floods

story /ˈstɔ.ɹi/ /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ stories n
ιστορία
An account of real or fictional events.

stout /staʊt/ /stʌʊt/ stouter stoutest adj
μονοκόμματος
Large; bulky.

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ stoves n
κουζίνα
A device for heating food, (UK) a cooker.
θερμάστρα σόμπα
(dated) A house or room artificially warmed or heated.

strabismus /stɹəˈbɪzməs/ strabismuses n
στραβισμός
A defect of vision in which one eye cannot focus with the other on an object because of imbalance of the eye muscles; a squint.

stracciatella /ˌstɹæt͡ʃəˈtɛlə/ /ˌstɹɑt͡ʃi.əˈtɛlə/ stracciatellas n
στρατσιατέλα
an Italian soup made by dribbling a mixture of Parmesan cheese and beaten egg into hot broth
a type of Italian milk-based ice cream with chocolate shavings

straight /stɹeɪt/ straighter straightest adj
ίσιος ευθύς
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
ειλικρινής
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
ετεροφυλόφιλος
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
σκέτος
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]

straight /stɹeɪt/ more straight most straight adv
αμέσως κατευθείαν
Directly; without pause, delay or detour.

straight /stɹeɪt/ straights n
κέντα
(poker) Five cards in sequence.

straightedge straightedges n
ρίγα
A flat, rectangular tool used to draw, cut or check the straightness of straight lines.

straightforward more straightforward most straightforward adj
απλός
easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty
έντιμος ευθύς
(figurative) direct; forthright; frank; sincere

strain /stɹeɪn/ v
σουρώνω στραγγίζω
(transitive) To separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.

straining strainings n
ήθηση
filtering, the process of passing something through a strainer.

strait /stɹeɪt/ straits n
πορθμός
(geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
στενό
A narrow pass, passage or street.

straitjacket /ˈstɹeɪtˌd͡ʒækɪt/ straitjackets n
ζουρλομανδύας
A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.

strange /stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ stranger strangest adj
περίεργος παράξενος αλλόκοτος παράδοξος
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary.

stranger /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ strangers n
ξένος άγνωστος
A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.
ξένος ξένη αλλοδαπός αλλοδαπή
An outsider or foreigner.
νέος
A newcomer.

strangle /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəl/ v
στραγγαλίζω
(transitive) To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply; to choke, suffocate or throttle.
(intransitive) To be killed by strangulation, or become strangled.

strangler /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lə/ stranglers n
πνίχτης στραγγαλιστής
Someone who strangles, especially who murders by strangling.

strap /stɹæp/ straps n
ιμάντας λουρί λουρίδα
A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.

strap-on strap-ons n
στραπόν
(informal) An artificial phallus attached with a strap, usually a dildo.

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒəm/ stratagems n
στρατήγημα
Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.d͡ʒɪk/ more strategic most strategic adj
στρατηγικός
Of or pertaining to strategy.
Of or relating to military operations that are more large-scale or long-range than local or tactical ones.

strategy /ˈstɹæt.ə.d͡ʒi/ strategies n
στρατηγική
(uncountable) The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.
(countable) A plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal.
(uncountable) The act of strategizing; the development of effective strategies.

stratification stratifications n
στρωμάτωση στρωματοποίηση
The process leading to the formation or deposition of layers, especially of sedimentary rocks.
διαστρωμάτωση
(sociology) Society's categorization of people into socioeconomic strata.

stratigraphy /stɹəˈtɪɡ.ɹəfi/ /ˈstɹæt.əˌɡɹæf.i/ stratigraphies n
στρωματογραφία
(geology) The study of rock layers and the layering process (stratification).

stratosphere stratospheres n
στρατόσφαιρα
(meteorology) The region of the uppermost atmosphere where temperature increases along with the altitude due to the absorption of solar ultraviolet radiation by ozone. The stratosphere extends from the tropopause (10–15 kilometers) to approximately 50 kilometers, where it is succeeded by the mesosphere.

stratovolcano stratovolcanoes stratovolcanos n
στρωματοηφαίστειο
(vulcanology) A tall conical volcano, composed of layers (or strata) of hardened lava, tephra and ash.

stratum /ˈstɹaː.təm/ /ˈstɹeɪ.təm/ /ˈstɹæt.əm/ /ˈstɹɑː.təm/ [ˈstɹeɪ.ɾəm] [ˈstɹæɾ.əm] strata stratums n
στρώμα
One of several parallel horizontal layers of material arranged one on top of another.
(geology) A layer of sedimentary rock having approximately the same composition throughout.
Any of the regions of the atmosphere, such as the stratosphere, that occur as layers.
A class of society composed of people with similar social, cultural, or economic status.
(ecology) A layer of vegetation, usually of similar height.

straw man straw men n
σκιάχτρο
A doll or scarecrow, particularly one stuffed with straw.
αχυράνθρωπος
(figurative) An innocuous person or someone of nominal or lesser importance, as a front man or straw boss.

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ strawberries n
φράουλα χαμοκέρασο
The sweet, usually red, edible fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.
φράουλα φραουλιά χαμοκέρασο χαμαικέρασος
Any plant of the genus Fragaria (that bears such fruit).
φράουλα χαμοκέρασο φραουλί
A dark pinkish red colour, like that of the fruit; strawberry red.

strawberry tree strawberry trees n
κουμαριά
A cane apple, an evergreen shrub or small tree (Arbutus unedo), in family Ericaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe north to western France and Ireland, which bears fruits which resemble strawberries.
Any of the other species of Arbutus, native to Europe and temperate North America, especially

stray /stɹeɪ/ adj
αδέσποτος
Having gone astray; strayed; wandering

stray /stɹeɪ/ strays n
αδέσποτο
Any domestic animal that has no enclosure nor proper place and company, but that instead wanders at large or is lost; an estray.

stream /stɹiːm/ streams n
ρυάκι
A small river; a large creek; a body of moving water confined by banks.
ροή
Any steady flow or succession of material, such as water, air, radio signal or words.

streaming /ˈstɹiːmɪŋ/ streamings n
ροοθήκευση
(computing) The transmission of digital audio or video, or the reception or playback of such data without first storing it.

streamlined more streamlined most streamlined adj
αεροδυναμικός
Designed to offer little resistance to the flow of fluid, especially by having sleek, graceful lines.
απλοποιημένος
Having been made more simple and straight forward.

street /stɹit/ /stɹiːt/ [skɹitˀ] [ʃkɹitˀ] [ʃtɹ̠̊iʔ] [ˈʃt͡ʃɹitˀ] streets n
δρόμος οδός
A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.

street art n
τέχνη του δρόμου
Visual art created in public space and executed outside of the context of traditional art venues.

street market street markets n
λαϊκή
A temporary public market, normally set up outdoors on certain days of the week, often, but not always, in a street. Sometimes they can be found in a car park or in a market square.

street sweeper street sweepers n
οδοκαθαριστής
A person who is employed to sweep streets, pavements, and gutters, keeping them clear of litter.
σάρωθρο δρόμων
A machine used to sweep streets.

street urchin street urchins n
αλάνι χαμίνι
(British, obsolescent) A child who lives, or spends most of his or her time, in the streets; sometimes a petty thief or pickpocket.

strength /stɹɛŋkθ/ /stɹɛŋθ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠eɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛn̪θ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɛɪŋkθ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɪŋkθ] strengths n
δύναμη
The quality or degree of being strong.
The intensity of a force or power; potency.

strengthen /ˈstɹɛnθən/ /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ /ˈʃt͡ʃɹeɪŋ(k)θən/ v
ενισχύω
(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

streptococcal adj
στρεπτοκοκκικός
Relating to bacteria of the genus Streptococcus.

streptococcus streptococci n
στρεπτόκοκκος
A spherical, gram-positive bacterium of the genus Streptococcus. Although commonly found benignly in the human mouth and gut, and though many species are non-pathogenic, other species can cause diseases including strep throat and more serious conditions.

stress /stɹɛs/ stresses n
καταπόνηση
(countable, physics) The internal distribution of force across a small boundary per unit area of that boundary (pressure) within a body. It causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ or τ.
άγχος στρες
(uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.
τονισμός έμφαση
(uncountable) Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).

stress /stɹɛs/ v
τονίζω
(transitive) To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
(transitive) To emphasise (words in speaking).
(transitive) To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ stretches n
ψηλολέλεκας
(informal) Term of address for a tall person.

stretch /stɹɛt͡ʃ/ v
τείνω
(transitive) To lengthen by pulling.

stretch mark stretch marks n
ραγάδα
(dermatology) Any of a series of red, irregular stripes on the surface of the skin caused by rapid growth of the tissues lying just underneath. They usually appear as a result of pregnancy, puberty or obesity, but can also be caused by rapid muscle growth.

stretcher /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃə/ /ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɚ/ stretchers n
φορείο
A simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person.

stretcher-bearer stretcher-bearers n
τραυματιοφορέας φορειοφόρος
A person who carries, or helps to carry, injured or dead people on a stretcher.

stria /stɹaɪə/ striae striæ n
ράβδωση
A stripe, usually one of a set of parallel stripes.

strife /stɹaɪf/ strifes n
αλληλοσπαραγμός διαμάχη διαπάλη
Bitter conflict, sometimes violent.

strigil /ˈstɹɪd͡ʒɪl/ strigils n
στλεγγίδα
(historical) A grooming tool used to scrape away dead skin, oil, dirt, etc.

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] strikes n
απεργία
A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.
χτύπημα
A blow or application of physical force against something.

strike /stiː.ɹaɪk/ /stɹaɪk/ [stiː.ɹ̠ʌɪ̯k(ʰ)] v
απεργώ διαγράφω εντυπωσιάζω πλήττω υποστέλλω χτυπώ
(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.
εντυπωσιάζω
(transitive) To impress, seem or appear to (a person).

strike while the iron is hot v
στη βράση κολλάει το σίδερο
(idiomatic) To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.

strikebreaker strikebreakers n
απεργοσπάστης
A non-unionized worker hired to replace a striking union worker.

strikebreaking adj
απεργοσπαστικός
Of or pertaining to such activity.

strikebreaking strikebreakings n
απεργοσπασία
Activity intended to disrupt or end a strike without an agreement by workers.

strikethrough /ˈstɹaɪk.θɹu/ strikethroughs n
επιγράμμιση
(typography) An overlaid horizontal line striking out other characters.
(typography) A horizontal or oblique line striking out individual characters.

string /stɹɪŋ/ strings n
κλωστή σπάγγος σπάγκος
(countable) A long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.
χορδή
(musical instrument) A segment of wire (typically made of plastic or metal) or other material used as vibrating element on a musical instrument.
(countable) Any similar long, thin and flexible object.
(countable, physics) A tiny one-dimensional string-like entity, the main object of study in string theory, a branch of theoretical physics.
σειρά
A thread or cord on which a number of objects or parts are strung or arranged in close and orderly succession; hence, a line or series of things arranged on a thread, or as if so arranged.
(countable) A series of items or events.
συμβολοσειρά
(countable, programming) An ordered sequence of text characters stored consecutively in memory and capable of being processed as a single entity.
έγχορδα
(music, usually, in the plural) The stringed instruments as a section of an orchestra, especially those played by a bow, or the persons playing those instruments.

string bean string beans n
αμπελοφάσουλο
Any long, slender green bean.

string theory string theories n
θεωρία χορδών
(physics) A candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles; a theory which suggests that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings rather than zero-dimensional points. It also suggests that space-time can have up to nine dimensions, plus the dimension of time.

strip /stɹɪp/ n
λωρίδα ταινία
(countable) A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.

stripe /stɹaɪp/ /stɹʌɪp/ stripes n
ράβδωση λωρίδα
A long region of a single colour in a repeating pattern of similar regions.
γαλόνι
(in the plural) The badge worn by certain officers in the military or other forces.

striped hyena /ˌstɹaɪpt haɪˈiːnə/ striped hyenas n
ραβδωτή ύαινα
The smallest of the true hyenas, Hyaena hyaena.

stripling /ˈstɹɪplɪŋ/ striplings n
αμούστακος
(archaic, also, attributive, sometimes, humorous) A young man in the state of adolescence, or just passing from boyhood to manhood; a lad. [from 14th c.].

striptease stripteases n
στριπτίζ
The act of slowly taking off one's clothes to sexually arouse the viewer, often accompanied by music and in exchange for money.

stroboscope stroboscopes n
στροβοσκόπιο
Instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals.

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ strokes n
εγκεφαλικό
(medicine) The loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted.

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
χαϊδεύω θωπεύω
To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
πάω βόλτα
To wander on foot; to ramble idly or leisurely; to rove.

stroller strollers n
καροτσάκι
(US, Canada, Australia) A seat or chair on wheels, pushed by somebody walking behind it, typically used for transporting babies and young children.

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [st̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɑŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɒŋ] [ʃt̠͡ɹ̠ɔŋ] [ʃt͡ʃɹɔŋ] stronger strongest adj
δυνατός
Capable of producing great physical force.

strong flour strong flours n
σκληρό αλεύρι
A wheat flour with a high gluten content, which produces bread with high rising, and long lasting properties.

strong nuclear interaction strong nuclear interactions n
ισχυρή πυρηνική αλληλεπίδραση
(nuclear physics) the fundamental interaction responsible for the strong nuclear force

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ strongholds n
φρούριο οχυρό
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
οχυρό
(figuratively) A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.

strongman strongmen n
μασίστας
Someone who performs feats of strength, sometimes in competitions or in a circus.

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ strontiums n
στρόντιο
The metallic chemical element (symbol Sr) with an atomic number of 38. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.

structural more structural most structural adj
δομικός κατασκευαστικός
Of, relating to, or having structure.

structuralism structuralisms n
δομισμός
A theory of sociology that views elements of society as part of a cohesive, self-supporting structure.
(psychology) A school of thought that focuses on exploring the individual elements of consciousness, how they are organized into more complex experiences, and how these mental phenomena correlate with physical events.

structure /ˈstɹʌk(t)ʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌkt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈstɹɐk(t)ʃə(ɹ)] [ˈstʃɹɐktʃə] structures n
δομή
A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.
The overall form or organization of something.
(computing) Several pieces of data treated as a unit.

structured more structured most structured adj
δομημένος
having structure; organized

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ [ˈstɹʌɡl̩] struggles n
αγώνας
(figurative) Strife, contention, great effort.

stub /stʌb/ stubs n
λήμμα προς επέκταση
(chiefly, WMF) A Wikipedia article providing only minimal information and intended for later development.

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ stubbles n
αξύριστα γένια
(countable, and, uncountable) Short, coarse hair, especially on a man’s face.
καλαμιά
(countable, and, uncountable) The short stalks left in a field after crops have been harvested.

stubborn /ˈstʊbən/ /ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/ stubborner stubbornest adj
πεισματάρης
Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

stubbornness /ˈstʌbən(n)əs/ /ˈstʌbɚn(n)əs/ stubbornnesses n
γινάτι ισχυρογνωμοσύνη πείσμα
The state of being stubborn.

stud /stʌd/ studs n
καμάκι
(colloquial) A sexually attractive male.

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dənt/ /ˈst͡ʃuː.dənt/ students n
μαθητής μαθήτρια σπουδάστρια σπουδαστής
A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
φοιτητής φοιτήτρια
(in particular) A person who is enrolled at a college or university (as contrasted with a pupil or schoolchild attending a primary or secondary school).
A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution.

studies /ˈstʌdiz/ n
σπουδές
(plural only) An academic field of study concerning the given subject.

studio /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ /ˈstudioʊ/ /ˈst͡ʃuːdiəʊ/ studios n
εργαστήρι
An artist’s or photographer’s workshop or the room in which an artist works.
στούντιο
A place where radio or television programs, records or films are made.
A company or organization that makes films, records or other artistic works.

studious /ˈstjuːdi.əs/ /ˈstuːdi.əs/ more studious most studious adj
μελετηρός σκεπτικός
Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.

study /ˈstʌdi/ studies n
διάβασμα
Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.
μελέτη
Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
μελετώ σπουδάζω μελετάω
(transitive) To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.

stuff /stʌf/ stuffs n
πράγματα
(informal) Miscellaneous items or objects; (with possessive) personal effects.
ουσία
The tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object.
πράγμα
(informal) Used as placeholder, usually for material of unknown type or name.

stuff /stʌf/ v
γεμίζω παραγεμίζω παρατρώω φουσκώνω
(transitive) To fill by packing or crowding something into; to cram with something; to load to excess.

stuff one's face v
πλακώνω
(idiomatic, informal) To eat excessively.

stuffing /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ stuffings n
γέμιση
Any of many food items used to stuff another.

stunt double stunt doubles n
κασκαντέρ
(film, television) A type of body double: a skilled stand-in used for dangerous film or video sequences such as jumping out of a building, leaping from vehicle to vehicle, and fight sequences.

stuntman /ˈstʌnt.mæn/ stuntmen n
κασκαντέρ
In films, someone who performs stunts that are deemed too dangerous or physically difficult for the main actors to attempt.

stupid /st͡ʃjuː.pɪd/ /ˈst(j)u.pɪd/ /ˈstjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃtjuː.pɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjʉː.pəd/ more stupid most stupid stupider stupidest adj
ανόητος βλάκας ηλίθιος
(of animates) Lacking in intelligence.
Exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.

stupidity /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ /stuˈpɪdɪti/ stupidities n
βλακεία
(uncountable) The property of being stupid.
(countable) An act that is stupid.

stupor /ˈstju.pɚ/ /ˈstjuː.pə/ /ˈstu.pɚ/ stupors n
λήθαργος νάρκη
A state of greatly dulled or completely suspended consciousness or sensibility; (particularly, symptom) a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness.

sturgeon /ˈstɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈstɝd͡ʒən/ sturgeon sturgeons n
οξύρρυγχος στουριόνι
Any marine or freshwater fish of the family Acipenseridae that are prized for their roe and are endemic to temperate seas and rivers of the northern hemisphere, especially central Eurasia.

stutter /ˈstʌtə/ /ˈstʌtɚ/ stutters n
τραύλισμα

stutterer stutterers n
τραυλός τραυλή
One who stutters; one who speaks with a stutter.

stye /ˈstaɪ/ styes n
κριθαράκι κριθή
(disease) A bacterial infection in the eyelash or eyelid.

style /staɪl/ styles n
στύλος ύφος
(botany) The stalk that connects the stigma(s) to the ovary in a pistil of a flower.
τίτλος
A legal or traditional term or formula of words used to address or refer to a person, especially a monarch or a person holding a post or having a title.
ύφος τρόπος
A particular manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art.

style /staɪl/ v
ονομάζω προσφωνώ
(transitive, formal) To call or give a name or title to.
δημιουργώ σχεδιάζω
(transitive, informal) To create for, or give to, someone a style, fashion, or image, particularly one which is regarded as attractive, tasteful, or trendy.

stylesheet /ˈstaɪlʃiːt/ stylesheets n
φύλλο τεχνοτροπίας
(web design) A document consisting of markup that describes the layout and presentation to be used when displaying other documents.

stylistics n
υφολογία
(linguistics) The study of literary style, and how it changes within different contexts.

stylite /ˈstaɪlaɪt/ /ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ stylites n
στυλίτης
(Christianity, historical) A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.

stylobate /ˈstaɪ.lə.beɪt/ stylobates n
στυλοβάτης
(Classical Greek, _, architecture) The top step of the crepidoma, i.e. the platform upon which the superstructure of the building is erected.

stylus /ˈstaɪ.ləs/ styli styluses n
γραφίδα στυλός
(writing) An ancient writing implement consisting of a small rod with a pointed end for scratching letters on clay, wax-covered tablets or other surfaces, and a blunt end for obliterating them.
βελόνα
A hard-pointed pen-shaped instrument for marking on stencils used in a mimeograph machine.
A hard point, typically of diamond or sapphire, following a groove in a phonograph and transmitting the recorded sound for reproduction.

stymie /ˈstaɪmi/ v
ματαιώνω
To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck.

styrofoam styrofoams n
φελιζόλ
Expanded polystyrene foam, such as is used in cups and packaging.

sub- /sʌb/ prefix
υπο-
under, beneath
παρα- υπο-
subsidiary, secondary

sub-Saharan adj
υποσαχάριος
Of or pertaining to that part of Africa which lies south of the Sahara Desert.

sub-lieutenant sub-lieutenants n
ανθυποπλοίαρχος
(Australia, Canada, New Zealand) A commissioned officer of the navy ranking above an acting sub-lieutenant and below a lieutenant.

sub-system sub-systems n
υποσύστημα
A group of related components that are part of a larger system.

subaltern /sʌbˈɔltərn/ /ˈsʌbəltɚn/ subalterns n
υπολοχαγός

subatomic adj
υποατομικός
(physics) Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.

subatomic particle subatomic particles n
υποατομικό σωματίδιο
Any of many units of matter smaller than an atom.

subcategory subcategories n
υποκατηγορία
(category theory) A subclass of a category which is itself a category, whose arrows are a restriction of the arrows of the parent category, and whose composition rule is a restriction of the parent category's

subclass subclasses n
υποκλάση
(object-oriented programming) An object class derived from another class (its superclass) from which it inherits a base set of properties and methods.

subcontinent subcontinents n
υποήπειρος
A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

subcontractor subcontractors n
υπεργολάβος
A contractor hired by a general contractor employed by the contractor rather than directly hired by the customer.

subculture /ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃɚ/ subcultures n
υποπολιτισμός
A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features, often in contrast to the larger mainstream culture.

subcutaneous /sʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ more subcutaneous most subcutaneous adj
υποδόριος
Pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin.

subdirectory subdirectories n
υποφάκελος
(computing) A directory located inside another directory.

subfloor subfloors n
ψευδοπάτωμα
(construction) The floor structure supporting and underlying the visible flooring or other finishing surface such as a carpet

subfolder subfolders n
υποφάκελος
(computing) A folder within another folder.

subheading subheadings n
υπότιτλος
a heading or caption subordinate to a main headline, heading, or title especially when inserted as a divider between sections (as of a newspaper or periodical article or story or text of a book)

subhuman [sʌbˈhjuːmən] more subhuman most subhuman adj
ζωώδης
Less than human; lacking characteristics of a human.

subject /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɪkt/ more subject most subject adj
υποκείμενος
Likely to be affected by or to experience something.

subject /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɪkt/ subjects n
υποκείμενο
(grammar) The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the passive voice the subject is the target of the action.
(philosophy) A being that has subjective experiences, subjective consciousness, or a relationship with another entity.
θέμα αντικείμενο προκείμενο
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
αντικείμενο
A particular area of study.
υπήκοος υπεξούσιος
A citizen in a monarchy.
υποτελής
A person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority.

subject /səbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ v
υποβάλλω
(transitive, construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.

subjective /səbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ /sʌbˈd͡ʒɛktɪv/ more subjective most subjective adj
υποκειμενικός
Formed, as in opinions, based upon a person's feelings or intuition, not upon observation or reasoning; coming more from within the observer than from observations of the external environment.
(philosophy, psychology) Experienced by a person mentally and not directly verifiable by others.

subjectivity subjectivities n
υποκειμενικότητα
(singulare tantum) The state of being subjective.

subjunctive mood subjunctive moods n
υποτακτική
(grammar) Mood expressing an action or state which is hypothetical or anticipated rather than actual, including wishes and commands.

sublimation sublimations n
εξάχνωση
(chemistry) The transition of a substance from the solid phase directly to the vapor state such that it does not pass through the intermediate liquid phase. [from late 14th c.]
μετουσίωση
(psychology) The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive. [from 20th c.]

sublime /səˈblaɪm/ sublimer sublimest adj
επιβλητικός
Of an aspect of art or nature: causing awe or deep respect due to its beauty or magnificence; awe-inspiring, impressive.

subliminal /səˈblɪm.ɪ.nəl/ /ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl/ [səˈblɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsabˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] [ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nl̩] more subliminal most subliminal adj
παρασυνειδησιακός
(physiology) Of a stimulus: below the limen or threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response; also (generally) , below the threshold where a response can be produced. [from late 19th c.]

subluminal more subluminal most subluminal adj
υποφωτοταχική υποφωτοταχικό υποφωτοταχικός

submachine gun submachine guns n
υποπολυβόλο
A type of short range machine gun that is carried as a personal weapon and uses pistol ammunition.

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ adj
υποβρύχιος
Hidden or undisclosed.

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ submarines n
υποβρύχιο
A boat that can go underwater.

submerged adj
βυθισμένος
underwater

submissiveness n
υποτακτικότητα
The state or quality of being submissive.

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
υποβάλλω
(ambitransitive) To enter or put forward for approval, consideration, marking etc.

submolecular adj
υπομοριακός
Below the molecular scale; smaller than a molecule

subnet subnets n
υποδίκτυο
(networking) A portion of a network that shares a network address in which each component is identified by a number.

subnet v
υποδικτυώνω
(transitive, networking) To break (a network) into subnets.

suboptimal /sʌbˈɑptɪməl/ /sʌbˈɒptɪməl/ adj
υποβέλτιστος
Worse than optimal; of less than the highest standard or quality.

subordinate /səˈboːdɪnæɪt/ /səˈboːdɪnət/ /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ more subordinate most subordinate adj
εξαρτημένος υποτελής
Submissive or inferior to, or controlled by authority.
δευτερεύων εξαρτημένος
(grammar, of a clause, not comparable) dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clause

subordinate clause subordinate clauses n
δευτερεύουσα πρόταση
(grammar) A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence, but functions as either a noun, adjective or adverb in a sentence.

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ subpoenae subpoenas subpoenæ n
κλήση κλήτευση
(legal) A writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony.

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ v
καλώ μάρτυρα κλητεύω μάρτυρα
(transitive) To summon with a subpoena.

subprogram subprograms n
υποπρόγραμμα
(computing) A program contained within a larger program

subroutine subroutines n
διαδικασία υπορουτίνα
(computer science) A section of code, called by the main body of a program, that implements a task.

subscript subscripts n
δείκτης
(typography) A type of lettering form written lower than the things around it.

subscription /səbˈskɹɪpʃən/ subscriptions n
συνδρομή
Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment.
εισφορά
The formal acceptance of something, especially when verified with a signature.
υπογραφή
The signing of one's name.

subsequent /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/ /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
μεταγενέστερος ύστερος
Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.
διαδεχόμενος εξής επακόλουθος
Following in order of place; succeeding.

subsequently /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/ adv
ακολούθως μεταγενέστερα
Accordingly, therefore (implying a logical connection or deduction), consequently.

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ subsets n
υποσύνολο
(set theory, of a set S) A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.i/ more subsidiary most subsidiary adj
βοηθητικός επικουρικός
Auxiliary or supplemental.
δευτερεύων
Secondary or subordinate.

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.dəɹ.i/ /sʌbˈsɪ.d͡ʒəɹ.i/ subsidiaries n
θυγατρική εταιρία παράρτημα
A company owned by a parent company or a holding company, also called daughter company or sister company.

subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ v
επιδοτώ επιχορηγώ
(transitive) To assist (someone or something) by granting a subsidy.

subspecialty subspecialties n
υποειδίκευση υποειδικότητα
A specialty within a specialty.

subspecies /-siːz/ /-ʃɪz/ /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ subspecies n
υποείδος
(taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below species.

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ [ˈsʌbstənts] substances n
ουσία
Physical matter; material.
The essential part of anything; the most vital part.
περιουσία
Material possessions; estate; property; resources.
ουσίες
Drugs (illegal narcotics)

substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/ more substantial most substantial adj
ουσιώδης
Having a substance; actually existing.
Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.
Corporeal; material; firm.
ουσιαστικός
Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.
Most important; essential.

substantiate /səbˈstanʃɪeɪt/ v
τεκμηριώνω
(transitive) To give material form or substance to something; to embody; to record in documents

substantivise v
ουσιαστικοποιώ

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ substitutes n
αναπληρωτής αντικαταστάτης υποκατάστατο
A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
αναπληρωματικός
(sports) A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtjut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/ /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ /ˈsʌbstɪtʃuːt/ v
αντικαθιστώ αναπληρώνω υποκαθιστώ
(transitive) To use in place of something else, with the same function.
(transitive, formerly, _, proscribed, in the phrase "substitute X with/by Y") To use Y in place of X; to replace X with Y.
αλλάζω
(transitive, sports) To remove (a player) from the field of play and bring on another in his place.

substratum substrata n
υπόστρωμα
A layer that lies underneath another.

subsume /səbˈsjuːm/ /səbˈsuːm/ v
εντάσσω υπάγω
To place (any one cognition) under another as belonging to it; to include or contain something else.

subterfuge /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuːd͡ʒ/ subterfuges n
τέχνασμα υπεκφυγή
(countable) An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.

subterranean /ˌsʌbtəˈɹeɪniən/ adj
υπόγειος
Below ground, under the earth, underground.

subthalamus subthalami n
επιθαλάμια χώρα
(anatomy) Part of the diencephalon beneath the thalamus.

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ subtitles n
υπότιτλος
(authorship) A heading below or after a title.
υπότιτλος υπότιτλοι
(cinematography, television) Textual versions of the dialogue in films (and similar media such as television or video games), usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ v
υποτιτλίζω
To create subtitles for the dialogue in a film.

subtitling subtitlings n
υποτιτλισμός

subtlety /ˈsʌt(ə)lti/ subtleties n
λεπτότητα
The quality of being done in a clever way that is not obvious or not direct; the quality of being carefully thought out. (of things)

subtotal subtotals n
μερικό άθροισμα
The total for a part of a list of numbers being summed.

subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ v
αφαιρώ
(transitive, arithmetic) To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ subtractions n
αφαίρεση
(arithmetic, uncountable) The process of subtracting a number from another.
(arithmetic, countable) A calculation involving subtracting.

suburb /ˈsʌbɜːb/ /ˈsʌbɝb/ suburbs n
προάστιο
A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.

suburban /səˈbɜː(ɹ)bən/ more suburban most suburban adj
προαστιακός
Relating to or characteristic of or situated on the outskirts of a city.

subversion /sʌbˈvɜɹ.ʒən/ /sʌbˈvɜː.ʃən/ subversions n
ανατροπή υπονόμευση
The act of overthrowing a government or a ruler; dethronement.
υπονόμευση
A systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within; undermining.

subversive /-vɚsɪv/ /səbˈvɜːsɪv/ /səbˈvɝsɪv/ /sʌb-/ [səbˈβɝsɪv] [səb̪ˈvɝsɪv] more subversive most subversive adj
ανατρεπτικός
Intending to subvert, overturn, undermine or debase.

subversive /-vɚsɪv/ /səbˈvɜːsɪv/ /səbˈvɝsɪv/ /sʌb-/ [səbˈβɝsɪv] [səb̪ˈvɝsɪv] subversives n
ανατροπέας
A radical supporter of political or social revolution.

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ [ˈsʌbˌweɪ̯] subways n
μετρό υπόγειος
(North America, Scotland, South Africa) A train that runs on such an underground railway.
μετρό υπόγεια διάβαση πεζών υπόγειος
(British) An underground walkway, tunnel for pedestrians (called pedestrian underpass in US).

succeed /səkˈsiːd/ v
διαδέχομαι επιτυγχάνω καταφέρνω ακολουθώ κατορθώνω
(intransitive) To come in the place of another person, thing, or event; to come next in the usual, natural, or prescribed course of things; to follow; hence, to come next in the possession of anything; (often with to).

success /səkˈsɛs/ successes n
επιτυχία
The achievement of one's aim or goal. [from 16th c.]
(business) Financial profitability.
One who, or that which, achieves assumed goals.

successful /səkˈsɛs.fl̩/ more successful most successful adj
επιτυχημένος επιτυχών
Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

successfully /səkˈsɛsfəli/ more successfully most successfully adv
επιτυχώς
In a successful manner; with success; without failing.

succession /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ successions n
διαδοχή
An act of following in sequence.
A sequence of things in order.
A passing of royal powers.

successive /səkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
αλλεπάλληλος
Coming one after the other in a series.

successively adv
διαδοχικά
In a serial or successive manner; one following another.

successor /səkˈsɛsə/ /səkˈsɛsɚ/ successors n
διάδοχος
A person or thing that immediately follows another in holding an office or title.
The next heir in order or succession.
A person who inherits a title or office.

succinct /sə(k)ˈsɪŋkt/ /səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/ more succinct most succinct adj
λακωνικός συνοπτικός
Brief and to the point.

succinic acid n
ηλεκτρικό οξύ
(carboxylic acid) A colourless crystalline dicarboxylic acid, (CH2COOH)2, that occurs naturally in amber and is important in the metabolic Krebs cycle.

succour /ˈsʌkə/ /ˈsʌkɚ/ v
αρωγή
(transitive) To give aid, assistance, or help.

succubus /ˈsʌk.jə.bəs/ /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ succubi succubuses n
σούκουμπους
(medieval folklore) A female demon which comes to men, especially monks, in their dreams to seduce them and have sexual intercourse, drawing energy from the men to sustain themselves, often until the point of exhaustion or death.

succumb /səˈkʌm/ v
υποκύπτω
(intransitive) To give up, or give in.
(intransitive) To die.

such as preposition
όπως
Like, of the kind mentioned.

such is life phraseologicalUnit
έτσι είναι η ζωή
Used to express the acceptance of misfortune in one's life.

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
βυζαίνω
(transitive) To use the mouth and lips to pull in (a liquid, especially milk from the breast). [from 9th c.]
(transitive) To put the mouth or lips to (a breast, a mother etc.) to draw in milk. [from 11th c.]
γλείφω πιπιλίζω
(transitive) To work the lips and tongue on (an object) to extract moisture or nourishment; to absorb (something) in the mouth. [from 14th c.]
άστα να πάνε είμαι μαλάκας
(chiefly, North American, , intransitive, stative, colloquial, sometimes) To be inferior or objectionable: a general term of disparagement, sometimes used with at to indicate a particular area of deficiency. [from 20th c.]

suck off v
ρουφώ
(slang, vulgar, transitive) To perform oral sex (fellatio or cunnilingus) on.

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ suckers n
παραφυάδα
A small piece of leather, usually round, having a string attached to the center, which, when saturated with water and pressed upon a stone or other body having a smooth surface, adheres, by reason of the atmospheric pressure, with such force as to enable a considerable weight to be thus lifted by the string; formerly used by children as a plaything.
κοτύλη μυζητήρας
An animal such as the octopus and remora, which adhere to other bodies with such organs.
κορόιδο
(American, slang) A person who is easily deceived, tricked or persuaded to do something; a naive or gullible person. [from 1830s]

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ v
κοροϊδεύω
(transitive, informal) To fool someone; to take advantage of someone.

suckle /ˈsʌ.kəl/ v
θηλάζω βυζαίνω
(transitive) To give suck to; to nurse at the breast, udder, or dugs.

suckling pig suckling pigs n
γουρουνάκι
An unweaned pig, especially one whose carcass is roasted whole on a spit.

sucrose /ˈsjuːkɹəʊz/ /ˈsukɹoʊs/ /ˈsuːkɹəʊz/ sucroses n
σακχαρόζη καλαμοσάκχαρο
(carbohydrate) A disaccharide with formula C12H22O11, consisting of two simple sugars, glucose and fructose; normal culinary sugar.

suction /ˈsʌkʃən/ suctions n
αναρροφητικός αναρρόφηση
The process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another.

suction cup /ˈsʌkʃən kʌp/ suction cups n
βεντούζα
A cup made of flexible material, such as rubber, that uses suction as an adhesive.

sudden /ˈsʌdən/ [ˈsʌdn̩] suddener suddenest adj
ξαφνικός
Happening quickly and with little or no warning.

sudden death sudden deaths n
αιφνίδιος θάνατος
(countable) Instantaneous, unexpected death not caused by violence or trauma.
ξαφνικός θάνατος
(sports, games) A period or mode of play in which the next player or team to score wins instantly; often in an extra period of time following a tie at the end of the regular period of play.

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ more suddenly most suddenly adv
ξαφνικά
Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

suds /sʌdz/ n
σαπουνάδα
(countable, uncountable) Lather; foam or froth formed by mixing soap and water.

sue /s(j)uː/ /sɪu̯/ v
μηνύω
(transitive) To file a legal action against someone, generally a non-criminal action.

suede /swed/ /sweɪd/ suedes n
καστόρι
A type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories.

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
εγκαρτερώ επιτρέπω υπομένω
υποφέρω βασανίζομαι δεινοπαθώ
(intransitive) To undergo hardship.
υποφέρω
(intransitive) To feel pain.
(intransitive) To become worse.

suffer from v
πάσχω
(transitive) to have a particular disease or condition

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈsʌfɹɪŋ/ sufferings n
βάσανο
The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ /səˈfaɪz/ v
αρκώ φτάνω
(intransitive) To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.

sufficiency sufficiencies n
επάρκεια
(uncountable) The quality or condition of being sufficient.

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ more sufficient most sufficient adj
αρκετός

sufficiently /səˈfɪʃəntli/ more sufficiently most sufficiently adv
επαρκώς
(manner) In a sufficient manner; enough.

suffix /səˈfɪks/ /ˈsʌfɪks/ suffixes n
επίθημα
(grammar, linguistic morphology) A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.

suffix /səˈfɪks/ /ˈsʌfɪks/ v
επιθηματοποιώ
(transitive) To append (something) to the end of something else.

suffocation suffocations n
πνίξιμο πνιγμονή πνιγμοσύνη
(countable) A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ sugars n
ζάχαρη ζάχαρο σάκχαρο
(uncountable) Sucrose in the form of small crystals, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink.
ζάχαρο σάκχαρο ζάχαρη
(countable, chemistry) Any of various small carbohydrates that are used by organisms to store energy.

sugar beet sugar beets n
ζαχαρότευτλο
A type of beet whose root contains a high concentration of sucrose.

sugar bowl sugar bowls n
ζαχαριέρα
A small receptacle for serving sugar on a table or on a tray.

sugar mill sugar mills n
ζαχαρουργείο
A sugar refinery, a factory that processes sugar cane or sugar beet to produce sugar.

sugar paste n
ζαχαρόπαστα
A sweet edible sugar dough commonly used as icing and usually made from sucrose and glucose.

suggest /sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst/ v
υπονοώ
(transitive) To imply but stop short of explicitly stating (something).
προτείνω υπαινίσσομαι
(transitive) To cause one to suppose (something); to bring to one's mind the idea (of something).
συνιστώ
(obsolete, transitive) To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.

suggestion /səɡˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ [səˈd͡ʒɛʃtʃən] suggestions n
πρόταση
(countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

sui generis /suˑ.i ˈɡɛnɛɹɪs/ /sʊɪ d͡ʒəˈnɛɹɪs/ adj
ιδιόρρυθμος
(chiefly, legal) In a class of its own; one of a kind.

suicide /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/ suicides n
αυτοκτονία αυτοχειρία
(countable) A particular instance of a person intentionally killing themselves, or of multiple people doing so.
αυτόχειρας
(countable) A person who has intentionally killed themselves.
αυτοκτονία
(figuratively) An action that could cause the literal or figurative death of a person or organization, although death is not the aim of the action.

suit /s(j)uːt/ /sɪu̯t/ suits n
στολή
(by extension) A garment or set of garments suitable and/or required for a given task or activity: space suit, boiler suit, protective suit, swimsuit.
χρώμα κοστούμι ενδυμασία
(card games) Each of the sets of a pack of cards distinguished by color and/or specific emblems, such as the spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs of traditional Anglo, Hispanic, and French playing cards.
ακολουθία σειρά
(obsolete) Regular order; succession.

suit /s(j)uːt/ /sɪu̯t/ v
αρμόζω
(transitive) To be appropriate or apt for.
βολεύω
To please; to make content; to fit one's taste.
ταιριάζω
(intransitive) To agree; to be fitted; to correspond (usually followed by to, archaically also followed by with)

suit of armour suits of armour n
πανοπλία

suitability /ˌsjuːtəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌsuːtəˈbɪlɪti/ suitabilities n
καταλληλότητα
The quality of being suitable.

suitable /ˈsjuːtəbl/ /ˈsuːtəbl/ more suitable most suitable adj
κατάλληλος
Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

suitcase /ˈs(j)uːtkeɪs/ /ˈsutkeɪs/ suitcases n
βαλίτσα
A large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.

suite /swiːt/ suites n
σουίτα
A connected series or succession of objects; a number of things used or classed together. [from 16th c.]
A group of connected rooms, usually separable from other rooms by means of access. [from 18th c.]
(music) An excerpt of instrumental music from a larger work that contains other elements besides the music; for example, the Nutcracker Suite is the music (but not the dancing) from the ballet The Nutcracker, and the Carmen Suite is the instrumental music (but not the singing and dancing) from the opera Carmen.

suitor /ˈsjuːtə/ /ˈsutɚ/ /ˈsuːtə/ suitors n
μνηστήρας
One who pursues someone, especially a woman, for a romantic relationship or marriage; a wooer; one who falls in love with or courts someone.

sujuk sujuks n
σουτζούκι
A dry, spicy sausage eaten from the Balkans to the Middle East and Central Asia. Consists of ground meat (usually beef), with various spices including cumin, sumac, garlic, salt, and red pepper, fed into a sausage casing and allowed to dry for several weeks.
A sausage-shaped confection, made from walnuts sewn onto a string, and dipped in thickened grape must and dried.

sulfate /ˈsʌlfeɪt/ sulfates n
θειικός
(inorganic chemistry) Any salt of sulfuric acid.

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ sulfurs n
θείο
(uncountable) A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16.

sulfurate v
θειαφίζω
(wine) to treat with sulfur compound (usually a sulfite)
(rare, agriculture) to spray/dust with sulfur

sulfuric acid n
θεϊκό οξύ
(American spelling, inorganic compound) A transparent, oily liquid, formula H2SO4, that is a strong acid with very many industrial applications.

sulk /sʌlk/ v
κατσουφιάζω μουτρώνω σκυθρωπιάζω
(intransitive) To express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn.

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ salateen sultans n
σουλτάνος
A hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate), varying from petty principalities (as in Yemen), often vassal of a greater ruler, to independent realms, such as Oman, Brunei, Morocco (until 1956) or an empire such as the Turkish Ottoman Empire.

sultana /ˌsʌlˈtæn.ə/ /ˌsʌlˈtɑ.nə/ /ˌsʌlˈtɑː.nə/ sultanas n
ξανθή σταφίδα
A type of viol, a cither viol.

sultanate /ˈsʌltənət/ sultanates n
σουλτανάτο
A sovereign or vassal princely state—usually Muslim—where the ruler is styled sultan.

sultry /ˈsəl-/ /ˈsʌltɹi/ sultrier sultriest adj
υγρός και ζεστός
(weather) Hot and humid. [from late 16th c.]
αποπνικτικός
(weather) Very hot and dry; torrid.
φλογερός
(figuratively) Sexually enthralling.

sum /sʌm/ sums n
άθροισμα
A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
πράξη
(often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
ποσό
A quantity of money.

sum /sʌm/ v
αθροίζω
(transitive) To add together.

sumac /ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsu-/ /ˈsuːˌmæk/ /ˈʃuː-/ sumacs n
σουμάκι ρούδι
Any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus and other genera in Anacardiaceae, particularly the elm-leaved sumac, Sicilian sumac, or tanner's sumac (Rhus coriaria).
σουμάκι
A sour spice popular in the Eastern Mediterranean, made from the berries of tanner's sumac.

summable adj
αθροίσιμος
(mathematics, of a function) Having a Lebesgue integral.

summarize /ˈsʌməˌɹaɪz/ v
ανακεφαλαιώνω
(ambitransitive) To give a recapitulation of the salient facts; to recapitulate or review.

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ summaries n
περίληψη σύνοψη
An abstract or a condensed presentation of the substance of a body of material.

summation /sʌˈmeɪʃən/ summations n
άθροιση
(mathematics) summing; summing up; adding (adding up) of a series of items.

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ summers n
καλοκαίρι
One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ v
ξεκαλοκαιριάζω παραθερίζω
(intransitive) To spend the summer, as in a particular place on holiday.

summer camp summer camps n
κατασκήνωση
An institution devoted to housing and entertaining children for the summer.

summer solstice summer solstices n
θερινό ηλιοστάσιο
(astronomy) The moment when the Earth is in that point of its orbit where the northern or southern hemisphere is most inclined toward the sun.

summerhouse summerhouses n
εξοχικό
A house owned not as a primary residence and used as vacation home during warm weather months of the year.

summertime summertimes n
καλοκαίρι
The period or season of summer.

summery /ˈsʌməɹi/ summerier summeriest adj
καλοκαιριάτικος
Relating to the summer.
Of weather, typical of summer.

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ summits n
κορυφή
The highest point of a hill, mountain, or similar geographical feature.
σύνοδος
(by extension) An assembly or gathering of the leaders of countries to discuss issues of international significance; also (loosely) , an important or high-level gathering or meeting.

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
καλώ
(transitive) To call people together; to convene.

summons /ˈsʌ.mənz/ summonses n
κλήση
(legal) A notice summoning someone to appear in court, as a defendant, juror or witness.

sumo /ˈsuːməʊ/ sumo sumos n
σούμο
(uncountable) A stylised Japanese form of wrestling in which a wrestler loses if he is forced from the ring, or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground.

sumptuous /ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ more sumptuous most sumptuous adj
πολυτελής
Magnificent, luxurious, splendid.

sun /sʌn/ suns n
ήλιος
(astronomy) A star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system.
(figurative) Something like the sun in brightness or splendor.
ήλιος ανατολή δύση
The light and warmth which is received from the sun; sunshine or sunlight.

sun /sʌn/ pn
ήλιος
The star that the Earth revolves around and from which it receives light and warmth.

sun worshipper sun worshippers n
ηλιολάτρης
(literal) One who reveres the sun as a deity.

sun-drenched more sun-drenched most sun-drenched adj
ηλιόλουστος

sunbeam sunbeams n
ηλιαχτίδα
A visible, narrow, and intense (relative to ambient light) ray of sunlight.

sundew sundews n
δροσέρα
Any of a group of insectivorous plants in the genus Drosera that catch insects by sticky droplets ("dew") at the end of hairs on the leaves and grow in boggy ground all over the world.

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪ.əl/ sundials n
ηλιακό ρολόι
A device measuring the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by a pole or plate (gnomon) upon an engraved series of marks.

sunflower /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈsʌn.flaʊ.ɚ/ sunflowers n
ηλιοτρόπιο ηλίανθος
A bright yellow, like that of the flower petals.

sunflower oil sunflower oils n
ηλιέλαιο
A vegetable oil, pressed from sunflower seeds, and used in cooking.

sunglasses n
γυαλιά ηλίου
Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun.

sunken /ˈsʌŋkən/ adj
βυθισμένος
caused, by natural or unnatural means, to be depressed (lower than the surrounding area) or submerged

sunless more sunless most sunless adj
ανήλιαγος
Without the sun or sunshine; shaded; shadowed.

sunlit /ˈsʌnlɪt/ /ˈsʌnˌlɪt/ more sunlit most sunlit adj
ηλιόλουστος
Illuminated by sunlight.

sunny /ˈsʌni/ sunnier sunniest adj
έχει λιακάδα ηλιόλουστος
(of weather or a day) Featuring a lot of sunshine.

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ sunrises n
ανατολή
The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.

sunroof /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/ sunroofs n
ηλιοροφή
(automotive) A fixed or operable opening in a vehicle roof (car or truck) which allows fresh air and/or light to enter the passenger compartment. A sunroof may include a transparent or opaque panel and may be manually operated or power driven.

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ sunsets n
δύση ηλιοβασίλεμα
(figuratively) The final period of the life of a person or thing.

sunspot /ˈsʌnspɑt/ /ˈsʌnspɒt/ sunspots n
ηλιακή κηλίδα
(astronomy) A region on the sun's surface with a lower temperature than its surroundings and intense magnetic activity.

sunstroke sunstrokes n
ηλίαση
(pathology) Heat stroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays.

super /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ /ˈsupɚ/ /ˈsʉː.pə(ɹ)/ [ˈsïɯ.pə(ɹ)] adj
υπέρ
better than average, better than usual; wonderful.

supercar supercars n
υπεραυτοκίνητο
Any high-performance sports car

supercilious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈsɪ.li.əs/ /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/ more supercilious most supercilious adj
υπεροπτικός υπερφίαλος
Arrogantly superior; showing contemptuous indifference; haughty.

superclass superclasses n
υπερκλάση
(computing, object-oriented programming) A high-level class that passes attributes and methods down the hierarchy to subclasses.

supercontinent supercontinents n
υπερήπειρος
(geology) A very large continent that split into smaller ones in the Earth’s geologic past.
A modern landmass composed of multiple continents, i.e. Afro-Eurasia or the Americas.

superego /supɛɹiɡoʊ/ superegos n
υπερεγώ
(psychoanalysis) The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards that have been learnt.

supererogatory /suːpəɹɛˈɹɒɡətəɹi/ more supererogatory most supererogatory adj
πέραν του δέοντος περιττός
Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required, especially with reference to good works in Roman Catholicism

superficial /ˌsu.pɚˈfɪʃ.əl/ /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/ more superficial most superficial adj
ρηχός αβαθής
​Lacking depth of character or understanding; lacking substance or significance.

superficially more superficially most superficially adv
ακροθιγώς
In a superficial manner; shallowly

superfluous /sjʊˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suˈpɝflu.əs/ /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ more superfluous most superfluous adj
περιττός
In excess of what is required or sufficient.

superfood superfoods n
υπερτροφή
Any food supposed to confer remarkable health benefits.

superhero /s(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ superheroes n
υπερήρωας
Any fictional crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature; a fictional hero who does great things.

superheroine superheroines n
υπερηρωίδα
A heroine with supernatural powers; a female superhero

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ /ˌsuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ superintendents n
αστυνόμος
(Commonwealth) A police rank used in Commonwealth countries, ranking above chief inspector, and below chief superintendent.

superior /suːˈpɪə.ɹi.ə/ /sə-/ /sʉːˈpɪə.ɹiː.ə/ /sʊˈpɪɹ.i.ɚ/ adj
ανώτερος
Higher in rank, status, or quality.

superiority /sʊuˌpɪə(ɹ).iˈɒ.ɹɪ.ti/ superiorities n
ανωτερότητα υπεροχή
The state of being superior.

superlative /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ adj
υπερθετικός
(grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.

superlative /sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ superlatives n
υπερθετικός υπερθετικό
(grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.

superlative degree n
υπερθετικός βαθμός
(grammar) adverbial or adjectival forms modified by most or ending in -est, used when comparing three or more things

superluminal more superluminal most superluminal adj
υπερφωτονική υπερφωτονικό υπερφωτονικός υπερφωτοταχική υπερφωτοταχικό υπερφωτοταχικός
(astronomy, physics, fiction, fantasy) Faster than light; having a speed greater than light.

superman /ˈs(j)uːpəmæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ supermen n
υπεράνθρωπος αρχηγός
(chiefly, philosophy) An imagined superior type of human being representing a new stage of human development; an übermensch, an overman. [from 1903.]

supermarket /ˌsupɚˈmɑɹkət/ /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ supermarkets n
σουπερμάρκετ υπεραγορά
A chain of such stores.

supermoon supermoons n
υπερφεγγάρι
(astrology, astronomy) A full moon or new moon, when the Earth–Moon distance is in the lowest tenth of its range.

supernatural /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɚəl/ /ˌs(j)upɚˈnæt͡ʃɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnat͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛt͡ʃɹɯ(l)/ more supernatural most supernatural adj
υπερφυσικός
Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that which humans are born with.
Not of the usual; not natural; altered by forces that are not understood fully if at all.

supernova /ˌsuː.pə(ɹ)ˈnəʊ.və/ supernovae supernovas supernovæ n
υπερκαινοφανής
(star) A powerful and bright explosion of a massive star, which afterwards becomes a neutron star or a black hole, or is destroyed.

superphoton superphotons n
υπερφωτόνιο φωτονικό συμπύκνωμα Bose-Einstein
(rare, physics, figurative) A photonic Bose-Einstein condensate, comprised of thousands of photons sufficiently concentrated and cooled in an optical well.

superposition /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ).pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌsu.pɚ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ /ˌsʉː.pə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ [ˌsïɯ.pə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən] superpositions n
υπέρθεση
The placing of one thing on top of another.
(quantum mechanics) The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.

superpower superpowers n
υπερδύναμη
(countable) A sovereign state with dominant status on the globe and a very advanced military, especially the United States or formerly the Soviet Union.

superscript superscripts n
εκθέτης
(typography) A type of lettering form that appears as a number, figure, or symbol above the normal line of type, located at the right or left of another symbol or text.

superset supersets n
υπερσύνολο
(set theory) (symbol: ⊇) With respect to another set, a set such that each of the elements of the other set is also an element of the set.

supersonic adj
υπερηχητικός
(of a speed) Greater than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure).

superspreader /ˈs(j)uːpəˌspɹɛdə/ /ˈsupɚˌspɹɛdɚ/ superspreaders n
υπερμεταδοτικός φορέας υπερμεταδότης
A person infected with a pathogen who is responsible for spreading it to many other people.

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ superstitions n
δεισιδαιμονία
A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way.

superstitious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/ more superstitious most superstitious adj
προληπτικός
Susceptible to superstitions.

superstore superstores n
υπεραγορά
An extremely large store; a hypermarket.

superstring superstrings n
υπερχορδή
(physics) a hypothetical object consisting of a very small one-dimensional string that vibrates in ten (or more) dimensions

supersymmetry supersymmetries n
υπερσυμμετρία
(physics) A theory that attempts to unify the fundamental physical forces and which proposes a physical symmetry between bosons and fermions.

supervillain supervillains n
υπερεχθρός
A fantasy-fiction criminal or evil-doer, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature who can present a credible challenge for a superhero.

supervise /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/ /ˈsuː.pɚ.vaɪz/ /ˈsʉː.pə.vɑɪz/ v
επιβλέπω εποπτεύω
(transitive) To oversee or direct a task or organization.

supervision /ˌs(j)uːpəˈvɪʒən/ /ˌsupɚˈvɪʒən/ supervisions n
επίβλεψη επιστασία εποπτεία
(uncountable) The act or instance of supervising.

supervisor /ˈsuːpɚˌvaɪzɚ/ supervisors n
επόπτης
(management) A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities.

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ more supine most supine adj
ύπτιος
Lying on its back.

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˈsuˌpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ supines n
σουπίνο
(grammar, also, attributively) (obsolete terminology) The 'to'-prefixed infinitive in English or other Germanic languages, so named because the infinitive was regarded as a verbal noun and the 'to'-prefixed form of it was seen as the dative form of the verbal noun; the full infinitive.

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ suppers n
απόδειπνο
Food consumed before going to bed.
δείπνο βραδινό
Any meal eaten in the evening; dinner eaten in the evening, rather than at noon.

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ v
αποδειπνώ δειπνώ
To eat dinner.

supplement /ˈsap.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ supplements n
συμπλήρωμα
Something added, especially to make up for a deficiency.
(nutrition, bodybuilding) A vitamin, herbal extract or chemical compound ingested to meet dietary deficiencies or enhance muscular development.
παράρτημα συμπλήρωμα
An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors or brings up to date.
παράρτημα
(journalism) An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject.
παραπλήρωμα
(geometry) An angle that, when added to a given angle, makes 180°; a supplementary angle.

supplement /ˈsap.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ /ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ v
συμπληρώνω
To provide or make a supplement to something.

supplementary angles n
παραπληρωματικές γωνίες
(geometry) A pair of angles that sum to 180 degrees.

supplicate /ˈsʌpləˌkeɪt/ /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/ v
ικετεύω

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ suppliers n
προμηθευτής
One who supplies; a provider.

supply /səˈplaɪ/ supplies n
προμήθεια προσφορά
(uncountable) The act of supplying.
προμήθεια
(in the plural) Provisions.
πληρωτής
Somebody, such as a teacher or clergyman, who temporarily fills the place of another; a substitute.

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
εφοδιάζω προσφέρω
(transitive) To provide (something), to make (something) available for use.
(transitive) To furnish or equip with.
γεμίζω πληρώ πληρώνω
(transitive) To fill up, or keep full.
αποπληρώ αποπληρώνω εφοδιάζω
(transitive) To compensate for, or make up a deficiency of.

supply chain supply chains n
εφοδιαστική αλυσίδα
A system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer.

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ [səˈpʰoɹt] [səˈpʰɔɹt] [səˈpʰɔːt] v
ενισχύω
(transitive) To help keep from falling.

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ /səˈpəʊz/ /ˈspoʊz/ /ˈspəʊz/ [səˈpʰoʊz] [səˈpʰəʊz] [ˈspoʊz] [ˈspəʊz] v
υποθέτω
(transitive) To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

supposedly adv
δήθεν και καλά υποτίθεται
As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.

supposition /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ suppositions n
υπόθεση
Something that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture.

suppository /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/ /səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ suppositories n
υπόθετο
(medicine) A medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity, especially the rectum, vagina or urethra, where it melts at body temperature.

suppression /səˈpɹɛʃən/ suppressions n
εξάλειψη
(military) The entirety of acts aimed at stopping or preventing the enemy to execute such unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.

suppurate /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/ v
πυορροώ
(intransitive) To form or discharge pus.

supranational adj
υπερεθνικός
Beyond the borders or scope of any one nation.

supremacy /suˈpɹɛməsi/ supremacies n
υπεροχή κυριαρχία κύρος
The quality of being supreme.

supreme /səˈpɹim/ /ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/ /ˌs(j)əˈpɹiːm/ /ˌs(j)ʊˈpɹiːm/ /ˌsuˈpɹim/ more supreme most supreme supremer supremest adj
ανώτατος
Dominant, having power over all others.

supreme court supreme courts n
ανώτατο δικαστήριο
A court of law which represents the highest legal authority within a jurisdiction.

sura suras suwar n
σουράτ
Any of the 114 chapters of the Quran.

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃɜː/ /ʃɝ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ surer surest adj
ασφαλής
Physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable.
σίγουρος βέβαιος
Certain in one's knowledge or belief.

sure /sjuːɹ/ /sjʊəɹ/ /sɪʊ̯ɹ/ /ʃoʊ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃuɚ/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃɜː/ /ʃɝ/ /ʃʊə/ /ʃʊɹ/ interjection
βεβαίως
Yes; of course.

surely /ˈʃɔɹli/ /ˈʃɔːli/ /ˈʃɝli/ /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃʊɹli/ more surely most surely surelier sureliest adv
σίγουρα
Certainly, undoubtedly.

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ surfaces n
επιφάνεια
The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ v
αναδύομαι
(intransitive) To rise to the surface.
(intransitive, of information or facts) To become known or apparent; to appear or be found.

surfing /ˈsɝfɪŋ/ surfings n
κυματοδρομία
The pastime or sport of riding surf on a surfboard.

surgeon /ˈsɜːd͡ʒən/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒən/ surgeoness surgeons n
χειρουργός
One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.

surgery /ˈsɜːd͡ʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒəɹi/ surgeries n
χειρουργείο χειρουργική
(medicine, usually, _, uncountable) A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
χειρουργική
(medicine) The medical specialty related to the performance of surgical procedures.
ιατρείο χειρουργείο
A room or department where surgery is performed.
ιατρείο
(British) A doctor's office.

surgical /ˈsɜːd͡ʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝd͡ʒɪkəl/ more surgical most surgical adj
χειρουργικός
Of, relating to, used in, or resulting from surgery.

surgical mask surgical masks n
χειρουργική μάσκα
(medicine, infectious disease) A mask worn to catch bacteria shed in liquid droplets and aerosols from the wearer's mouth and nose.

surgical procedure surgical procedures n
εγχείρηση
(medicine) A procedure in which one or more incisions are made into the body in order to repair damage or remove diseased tissue; an operation.

surjection /sɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ surjections n
επίρριψη
(set theory) A function for which every element of the codomain is mapped to by some element of the domain; (formally) Any function f: X\rightarrow Y for which for every y \in Y, there is at least one x \in X such that f(x) = y.

surmount /səˈmaʊnt/ /sɚˈmaʊnt/ v
ξεπερνώ υπερβαίνω υπερνικώ
(transitive) To get or be over without touching or resting on; to overcome.

surname /ˈsɜːˌneɪm/ /ˈsɝˌneɪm/ surnames n
επώνυμο
The name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name(s); a family name.

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ adj
παραπανήσιος πλεονάζων
Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient.

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ surpluses surplusses n
πλεόνασμα
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
περίσσευμα πλεόνασμα
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ surprises n
έκπληξη ξάφνιασμα
Something unexpected.
έκπληξη αιφνίδιος ξάφνιασμα ξαφνικός
The feeling that something unexpected has happened.

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ v
αιφνιδιάζω ξαφνιάζω εκπλήσσω
(transitive) To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.
αιφνιδιάζω κάνω έκπληξη
(transitive) To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise.

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ more surprised most surprised adj
έκπληκτος
Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.

surprising /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ more surprising most surprising adj
εκπληκτικός
Causing surprise.

surprisingly /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋli/ more surprisingly most surprisingly adv
εκπληκτικά
In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

surreal /səˈɹiː(.ə)l/ more surreal most surreal adj
σουρεαλιστικός υπερρεαλιστικός
Resembling a dream: fantastic and incongruous

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ surrealisms n
υπερρεαλισμός
An artistic movement and an aesthetic philosophy that aims for the liberation of the mind by emphasizing the critical and imaginative powers of the subconscious.

surrealist more surrealist most surrealist adj
σουρεαλιστικός υπερρεαλιστικός
of, or relating to surrealism

surrealist surrealists n
σουρεαλιστής υπερρεαλιστής
a surrealist artist

surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ /səˈɹɛndɚ/ surrenders n
παράδοση συνθηκολόγηση
An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation.

surrender /səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/ /səˈɹɛndɚ/ v
παραδίνομαι
(intransitive, or, reflexive) To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.

surrogate /ˈsɝəɡeɪt/ /ˈsɝəɡɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɪt/ more surrogate most surrogate adj
αναπληρωματικός
Of, concerning, relating to or acting as a substitute.

surrogate mother surrogate mothers n
αναπληρωματική μητέρα
A woman who gives birth to a child not her own, with the intent to give that child up to at least one of the biological parents once it is born.

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
περικλείω
(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
περικυκλώνω
(transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.

surveillance /səɾˈveː.ljəns/ /səˈveɪ.ləns/ /sɚˈveɪ.ləns/ surveillances n
επιτήρηση παρακολούθηση
Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.

surveillance camera surveillance cameras n
κάμερα βιντεοπαρακολούθησης κάμερα παρακολούθησης
A mounted video camera used for the purpose of surveillance, as part of closed-circuit television.

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /sɜːˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝˌveɪ/ surveys n
επιθεώρηση επισκόπηση
A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of a particular group of items, in order to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality.
γεωδαισία τοπογράφηση
The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of any part of the Earth's surface.
δημοσκόπηση σφυγμομέτρηση
An examination of the opinions of a group of people.

survival /səˈvaɪ.vəl/ /səˈvʌɪ.vəl/ /sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/ survivals n
επιβίωση
The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.

survive /səˈvaɪv/ /səˈvʌɪv/ /sɚˈvaɪv/ v
επιβιώνω
(intransitive) Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.
(intransitive) Of an object or concept, to continue to exist.
επιζώ γλιτώνω
(transitive) To live past a life-threatening event.

survivor /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ survivors n
επιζών επιβιωθητής
One who survives, especially one who survives a traumatic experience.

susceptible /səˈsɛptɪbl̩/ more susceptible most susceptible adj
ενδεχόμενος
Likely to be affected by something.
επιδεκτικός
(medicine) Especially sensitive, particularly to a stimulus.

sushi /ˈsuʃi/ /ˈsuːʃi/ sushis n
σούσι
(proscribed) Raw fish, especially as a Japanese dish.

suslik /ˈsʊslɪk/ /ˈsʌslɪk/ susliks n
λαγόγυρος
Any of several large Eurasian squirrels, of the genera Citellus or Spermophilus.

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ more suspect most suspect adj
ύποπτος
Viewed with suspicion; suspected.

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ suspects n
ύποπτη ύποπτος
A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.

suspect /səˈspɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
υποπτεύομαι
(transitive) To distrust or have doubts about (something or someone).
(transitive) To believe (someone) to be guilty.
(intransitive) To have suspicion.

suspend /səsˈpɛnd/ v
αναστέλλω
To halt something temporarily.

suspended cymbal suspended cymbals n
πιατίνι
(musical instruments) a cymbal that is suspended horizontally and usually played with one or two sticks

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ suspenders n
τιράντες
(US) An item of apparel consisting of a strap worn over the shoulder and used to hold up trousers.

suspension /səˈspɛnʃən/ suspensions n
ανάρτηση κρέμασμα
The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
διαθεσιμότητα
A temporary or conditional delay, interruption or discontinuation.
αιώρημα
(chemistry, physics) The state of a solid or substance produced when its particles are mixed with, but not dissolved in, a fluid, and are capable of separation by straining.
εκκρεμότητα
(Scots law) A stay or postponement of the execution of a sentence, usually by letters of suspension granted on application to the Lord Ordinary.

suspension bridge suspension bridges n
κρεμαστή γέφυρα
A bridge whose deck or roadway is suspended from cables.

suspicion /səˈspɪʃ.ən/ suspicions n
υπόνοια υποψία
The act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong.

suspicious /səˈspɪʃ.əs/ more suspicious most suspicious adj
ύποπτος
Arousing suspicion.

sustainability /səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ sustainabilities n
αειφορία
(ecology) A means of configuring civilization and human activity so that society, its members and its economies are able to meet their needs and express their greatest potential in the present, while preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems, planning and acting for the ability to maintain these necessary resources for future generations.
The ability to sustain something.

sustainable development sustainable developments n
βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη
(agriculture, ecology) Development which seeks to produce sustainable economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same by not exceeding the regenerative capacity of nature.

sustained /səˈsteɪnd/ more sustained most sustained adj
αδιάπτωτος
Held continuously at a certain level.

suture /ˈs(j)uː.tjʊə/ /ˈs(j)uː.tʃə/ /ˈsu.t͡ʃɚ/ sutures n
ράμμα
Thread used to sew or stitch two edges (especially of skin) together.
ραφή συρραφή
(botany) The seam at the union of two margins in a plant.

suture /ˈs(j)uː.tjʊə/ /ˈs(j)uː.tʃə/ /ˈsu.t͡ʃɚ/ v
συρράφω
(transitive, also, figurative) To sew up or join by means of a suture.

svelte /ˈsfɛlt/ /ˈsvɛlt/ svelter sveltest adj
σβέλτος
Attractively thin; gracefully slender. [from 1810s]

swaddle /ˈswɑdəl/ /ˈswɒdəl/ /ˈswɔdəl/ v
φασκιώνω
To bind (a baby) with long narrow strips of cloth.

swaddling swaddlings n
φάσκιωμα
The practice of wrapping infants in clothing that restricts movement.
Clothing of this kind.

swaddling clothes n
φάσκιωμα
A garment, made of strips of cloth, used to bind an infant and restrict movement of its limbs.

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] swallows n
χελιδόνι
A small, migratory bird of the Hirundinidae family with long, pointed, moon-shaped wings and a forked tail which feeds on the wing by catching insects.
μπουκιά
The amount swallowed in one gulp; the act of swallowing.

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒ.ləʊ/ [ˈswɑ.wɜʊ̯] [ˈswɑ.ɫoʊ̯] v
καταπίνω
(transitive) To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat. [from 11th c.]
(intransitive) To take food down into the stomach; to make the muscular contractions of the oesophagus to achieve this, often taken as a sign of nervousness or strong emotion. [from 18th c.]
(transitive) To accept easily or without questions; to believe, accept. [from 16th c.]

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ swamps n
βάλτος έλος
A piece of wet, spongy land; low ground saturated with water; soft, wet ground which may have a growth of certain kinds of trees, but is unfit for agricultural or pastoral purposes.

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ v
πλημμυρίζω
(figurative) To overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of.

swan /swɑn/ /swɒn/ swan swans n
κύκνος
Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

swan song swan songs n
κύκνειο άσμα
(idiomatic) A final performance or accomplishment, especially one before retirement.

swap /swɒp/ swaps n
ανταλλαγή
An exchange of two comparable things.

swap /swɒp/ v
ανταλλάσσω
(transitive) To exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).

swarf /swɔɹf/ /swɔːf/ swarfs n
απόβλιττα απόβλιττο θραύσμα ροκανίδι σχίσμα
(uncountable) The waste chips or shavings from an abrasive activity, such as metalworking, a saw cutting wood, or the use of a grindstone or whetstone. [from mid 16th c.]

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ swarms n
σμήνος
A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.
εσμός στίφος όχλος
A mass of people, animals or things in motion or turmoil.

swastika /ˈswɑstəkə/ /ˈswɑstɪkə/ /ˈswɒstəkə/ /ˈswɒstɪkə/ /ˈswɔstɘkɘ/ swastikas n
σβάστικα αγκυλωτός σταυρός
(countable) A cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle to the right or to the left, used as a religious symbol by various ancient and modern civilizations, but now mainly seen and used in the West (with arms angled to the right) as a symbol of Nazism and fascism.

swear /swɛə/ /swɛɚ/ v
ορκίζομαι
(transitive) To take an oath that an assertion is true.
βρίζω
(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

swear word swear words n
βρισιά
A word considered taboo and vulgar or offensive.

sweat /swɛt/ sweats n
ιδρώτας
Fluid that exits the body through pores in the skin usually due to physical stress and/or high temperature for the purpose of regulating body temperature and removing certain compounds from the circulation.

sweat /swɛt/ v
ιδρώνω
(intransitive) To emit sweat.

sweater /-ɾɚ/ /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ sweaters n
πουλόβερ
(US) A similar garment worn for warmth.

sweating /ˈswɛtɪŋ/ sweatings n
εφίδρωση
The production and evaporation of a watery fluid called sweat that is excreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals.

sweatshirt sweatshirts n
φούτερ
A loose shirt, usually made of a knit fleece, for athletic wear and now often used as casual apparel.

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] sweatier sweatiest adj
ιδρωμένος
Covered in sweat.

sweep /swiːp/ v
σκουπίζω
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
σαρώνω
(transitive) To search (a place) methodically.

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ sweeter sweetest adj
γλυκός
Tasting of sugars.
(wine) Retaining a portion of sugar.
ανάλατος γλυκός
Not of a salty taste.
ευωδιαστός γλυκός
Of a pleasant smell.
γλυκόηχος γλυκός
Of a pleasant sound.
γλυκός μειλίχιος πράος
Of a pleasing disposition.

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ sweets n
καραμέλα
(countable, especially, _, UK) A confection made from sugar, or high in sugar content; a candy.

sweet corn sweet corns n
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
Any of many varieties of corn (specifically maize) most suitable for eating by humans, as distinguished from corn raised as animal feed; usually with higher sugar content than field corn.

sweet dreams /ˌswiːt ˈdɹiːmz/ phraseologicalUnit
όνειρα γλυκά
(idiomatic) Said to someone before they fall asleep, wishing them a good sleep.

sweet potato /ˈswiːt pəˈteɪtəʊ/ sweet potatoes n
γλυκοπατάτα
A tropical perennial American vine, Ipomoea batatas, having a fleshy tuber.
The tuber of this plant cooked as a vegetable.

sweet tooth sweet tooths n
γλυκατζής γλυκατζού
(idiomatic, only in singular) A liking for foods that are sweet; a weakness for sweets.

sweetbread /ˈswitˌbɹɛd/ /ˈswiːtbɹɛd/ sweetbreads n
γλυκάδι
The pancreas or thymus gland of an animal, especially a lamb or calf, as food.

sweetener sweeteners n
γλυκαντικό
Something added to food to sweeten its taste, especially an artificial substitute for sugar.

sweetheart /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ [ˈswiˌɾ(ʱ)ɑɹt̠̚] sweethearts n
ερωμένη εραστής
A person very much liked or loved by someone, especially when both partners are young.

sweets n
γλυκά
Confectionery, candy.

sweetshop sweetshops n
ζαχαροπλαστείο
A shop selling confectionery, especially one that sells predominantly confectionery.

swell /swɛl/ swells n
αποθαλασσία ρεστία
A long series of ocean waves, generally produced by wind, and lasting after the wind has ceased.

swell /swɛl/ v
πρήζομαι
(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.
πρήζω
(transitive) To raise to arrogance; to puff up; to inflate.

swell up v
πρήζομαι
(idiomatic) To become swollen

swelling /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ swellings n
οίδημα διόγκωση πρήξιμο
The state of being swollen.

swift /swɪft/ swifter swiftest adj
γρήγορος γοργός ταχύς
Fast; quick; rapid.

swift /swɪft/ swifts n
πετροχελίδονο κύψελος
A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
ανέμη
(textiles) A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.

swill /swɪl/ swills n
ξεπλύματα
(collective) A mixture of solid and liquid food scraps fed to pigs etc; especially kitchen waste for this purpose.
ξέπλυμα
(by extension) Any disgusting or distasteful liquid.
(by extension, figurative) Anything disgusting or worthless.

swim /swɪm/ swims n
κολύμβηση μπάνιο
An act or instance of swimming.

swim /swɪm/ v
κολυμπάω κολυμπώ
(intransitive) To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.

swimmer /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ swimmers n
κολυμβητής
One who swims.

swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ swimmings n
κολύμβηση
The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.
ίλιγγος ζάλη
The state of being dizzy or in vertigo.

swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/ swimming pools n
πισίνα
A pool of water used for swimming, usually one which has been artificially constructed.

swimming trunks n
μαγιό
A pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing.

swimsuit /swɪm.s(j)ut/ swimsuits n
μαγιό

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ swindles n
απάτη
An instance of swindling.

swindler /ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/ swindlers n
κομπιναδόρος
A person who swindles, cheats or defrauds.

swine flu n
γρύπη των χοιρών
(disease) Influenza caused by certain orthomyxoviruses, which pass from pigs to humans.

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ swings n
κούνια
A line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing.
A hanging seat that can swing back and forth, in a children's playground, for acrobats in a circus, or on a porch for relaxing.
σουίνγκ
(music) The genre of music associated with this dance style.
μεταστροφή
The maximum amount of change that has occurred or can occur; the sum of the maximum changes in any direction.

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ v
κουνιέμαι
(intransitive) To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
κουνώ
(transitive) To move (an object) backward and forward; to wave.

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ switches n
διακόπτης
A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.

switch /swɪt͡ʃ/ v
αλλάζω
(transitive) To change (something) to the specified state using a switch.

switch off v
σβήνω
(transitive) To turn a switch to the "off" position in order to stop or disable a device.

switch on v
ανάβω
(transitive) To turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device.

switchboard switchboards n
ηλεκτρικός πίνακας τηλεφωνικό κέντρο
(telecommunications) The electronic panel that is used to direct telephone calls to the desired recipient.

swollen /ˈswoʊ.lən/ /ˈswəʊ.lən/ more swollen most swollen adj
πρησμένος φουσκωμένος
protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease).

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ /swɔːrd/ [soːd] [soːɹd] [sɔɹd] [sɔːd] swords n
ξίφος σπαθί ξιφομάχος ξιφοφόρος
(weaponry) A long bladed weapon with a grip and typically a pommel and crossguard (together forming a hilt), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack.
σπαθί σπαθιά
(card games) A card of this suit.

sword of Damocles /ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/ swords of Damocles n
Δαμόκλειος σπάθη δαμόκλειος σπάθη
A thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune.

swordfish /ˈsɔː(ɹ)dfɪʃ/ swordfish swordfishes n
ξιφίας
A large marine fish with a long, pointed bill, Xiphias gladius.

swordsman swordsmen n
ξιφομάχος
A person skilled at using swords in sport or combat; a fencer.
A person who fights with a sword.

swordtail swordtails n
ξιφοφόρος
One of many species of freshwater fish, in genus Xiphophorus, others of which are called platyfish.

sybaritic /ˌsɪbəˈɹɪtɪk/ [-ɾɪk] more sybaritic most sybaritic adj
αβροδίαιτος
Of or having the qualities of a sybarite; dedicated to excessive comfort and enjoyment; decadent, hedonistic, self-indulgent.

sycamore /ˈsɪkəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɪkəmɔː/ sycamores n
πλάτανος
(US) Any of several North American plane trees, of the genus Platanus, especially Platanus occidentalis (American sycamore), distinguished by its mottled bark which flakes off in large irregular masses.

sycamore maple sycamore maples n
σφένδαμος ο πλατανοειδής
(chiefly, US) The British and European sycamore tree, Acer pseudoplatanus.

sycophant /ˈsaɪkəfænt/ /ˈsaɪkəfənt/ /ˈsɪkəfænt/ /ˈsɪkəfənt/ sycophants n
κόλακας συκοφάντης
One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.

syllabary /sɪˈlæbəɹi/ /ˈsɪləˌbɛɹi/ syllabaries n
συλλαβάριο
(orthography) A table or list of syllabic letters or syllables.
συλλαβογραφία
(orthography) A writing system where each character represents a complete syllable.

syllabic /sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ more syllabic most syllabic adj
συλλαβικός
Of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable or syllables.
(linguistics) Designating a sound that is or can be the most sonorant segment of a syllable, as a vowel or a resonant. In the word riddle ([ɹɪdl̩]), the two syllabic sounds are [ɪ] and [l̩].
Of, or being a form of verse, based on the number of syllables in a line rather than on the arrangement of accents or quantities.

syllabification /sɪˌlæbɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ syllabifications n
συλλαβισμός συλλαβοποίηση
The division of a word into syllables.

syllabify /sɪˈlæbɪfaɪ/ v
συλλαβοποιώ
To divide a word into syllables; to syllabicate; to syllabize.

syllable /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/ [ˈsɪl.ə.bɫ̩] syllables n
συλλαβή
(linguistics) A unit of human speech that is interpreted by the listener as a single sound, although syllables usually consist of one or more vowel sounds, either alone or combined with the sound of one or more consonants; a word consists of one or more syllables.

syllable /ˈsɪl.ə.bəl/ [ˈsɪl.ə.bɫ̩] v
συλλαβίζω
(transitive, poetic) To utter in syllables.

syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ syllabi syllabuses n
περίληψη
(education) A summary of topics which will be covered during an academic course, or a text or lecture.
(law) The headnote of a reported case; the brief statement of the points of law determined prefixed to a reported case.

syllogism /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ syllogisms n
συλλογισμός
(logic) An argument whose conclusion is supported by two premises, of which one contains the term that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other contains the term that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term that is excluded from the conclusion.

symbiont symbionts n
συμβιωτής
(ecology) An organism that lives in a symbiotic relationship.

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ symbols n
σύμβολο
A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.
(linguistics) A type of noun whereby the form refers to the same entity independently of the context; a symbol arbitrarily denotes a referent. See also icon and index.
A summary of a dogmatic statement of faith.
(programming) An internal identifier used by a debugger to relate parts of the compiled program to the corresponding names in the source code.

symbolic link symbolic links n
συμβολικός σύνδεσμος
(computing, in operating systems derived from Unix) A file that contains a reference to another file or directory and serves as a shortcut to it.

symbolism /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/ symbolisms n
συμβολισμός
Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities. [from between 1645 and 1655.]

symmetrical /sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/ more symmetrical most symmetrical adj
συμμετρικός
Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ symmetries n
συμμετρία
Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.
The satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole.

sympathetic nervous system sympathetic nervous systems n
συμπαθητικό νευρικό σύστημα
(neuroanatomy) The part of the autonomic nervous system that raises blood pressure and heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and dilates the pupils when under stress.

sympathize v
συμπάσχω
(intransitive) To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected.

sympathy /ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/ sympathies n
συμπάθεια
A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another.
The ability to share the feelings of another.

symphonic /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/ more symphonic most symphonic adj
συμφωνικός
(music) Characteristic of a symphony

symphonic poem symphonic poems n
συμφωνικό ποίημα
(music) A piece of orchestral music, in one movement, based on something non-musical, such as a story or a painting.

symphony /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ [ˈsɪɱ.fə.ni] symphonies n
συμφωνία
An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.

symphony orchestra symphony orchestras n
συμφωνική ορχήστρα
(music) A large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music.

symposiarch symposiarchs n
αρχιτρίκλινος
(historical, Ancient Greece) The master of a feast.

symposium /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ symposia symposiums n
συμπόσιο
A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
A drinking party in Ancient Greece, especially one with intellectual discussion.

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ symptoms n
σύμπτωμα
(medicine) A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a symptom is felt or experienced by the patient, while a sign can be detected by an observer.
(figuratively) A signal; anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else, especially of something undesirable.

symptomatology symptomatologies n
συμπτωματολογία
(uncountable) The science that studies the symptoms of diseases.
(countable) The aggregate of symptoms of a particular disease.

synaeresis /sɪnˈɛɹəsɪs/ synaereses n
συναίρεση

synaesthesia /ˌsɪn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.zɪ.ə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.ʒə/ synaesthesiae synaesthesias n
συναισθησία
(neurology, psychology) A neurological or psychological phenomenon whereby a particular sensory stimulus triggers a second kind of sensation. [from late 19th c.]

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɒɡ/ synagogues n
συναγωγή χάβρα
A place of worship for Jews or Samaritans.
συναγωγή
A congregation of Jews or Samaritans for the purpose of worship or religious study.

synapse /sɪˈnæps/ /ˈsaɪnæps/ /ˈsɪnæps/ synapses n
σύναψη
The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

synaptic adj
συναπτικός
(physiology) Of or relating to a synapse—the junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell.
(cytology) Of or relating to a synapsis—the association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.

synarchy /ˈsɪnəki/ /ˈsɪnɚki/ synarchies n
συναρχία
Joint rule or sovereignty.

synchronize /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ v
συγχρονίζω
(transitive) To cause two or more events or actions to happen at exactly the same time or same rate, or in a time-coordinated way.

synchronous /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ more synchronous most synchronous adj
σύγχρονος
At the same time, at the same frequency.

syncope /ˈsɪŋ.kə.pi/ syncopes n
λιποθυμία συγκοπή
(linguistics, phonology, prosody) The elision or loss of a sound from the interior of a word, especially of a vowel sound with loss of a syllable.
συγκοπή
(music) A missed beat or off-beat stress in music resulting in syncopation.

syncretism /ˈsɪŋkɹəˌtɪzm/ syncretisms n
συγκρητισμός
(chiefly, religion) The (attempted) reconciliation or fusion of different systems or beliefs.
(linguistics) The fusion of different inflexional forms.

syndicate /ˈsɪndɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪndɪkət/ syndicates n
συνδικάτο
A group of individuals or companies formed to transact some specific business, or to promote a common interest; a self-coordinating group.

syndrome / ˈsin-ˌdrōm/ /-dɹəm/ /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ syndromes n
σύνδρομο
(pathology) A recognizable pattern of signs, symptoms and/or behaviours, especially of a disease or medical or psychological condition.

synecdoche /sɪˈnɛk.doʊ.ki/ /sɪˈnɛk.də.ki/ synecdoches n
συνεκδοχή
(figure of speech) A figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole, or the whole to represent a part.

synecdochically more synecdochically most synecdochically adv
συνεκδοχικά

synergic more synergic most synergic adj
συνεργικός
Of or pertaining to synergy; synergistic

synergy /ˈsɪnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚd͡ʒi/ synergies n
συνεργία
(pharmacology) The combined action of two or more drugs where the effects are stronger than their mere sum.
συνεργία σύμπραξη
(figurative) Benefits resulting from combining different groups, people, objects or processes.

synizesis synizeses n
συνίζηση
(poetry) A poetic figure of speech in which two consecutive vowel sounds in the same word are pronounced as a single phoneme so that certain words adhere to a particular poetic meter.

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ synods n
σύνοδος
(Christianity) An ecclesiastic council or meeting to consult on church matters.

synodic /sɪˈnɑd.ɪk/ /sɪˈnɒd.ɪk/ adj
συνοδικός
of, related to or produced by a synod; synodal
(astronomy) Of or pertaining to the conjunction of two or more heavenly bodies

synonym /ˈsɪn.əˌnɪm/ synonyms n
συνώνυμο
(semantics, loosely) A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase.

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ synopses n
σύνοψη περίληψη
(authorship) A brief summary of the major points of a written work, either as prose or as a table; an abridgment or condensation of a work.

synoptic more synoptic most synoptic adj
περιληπτικός συγκεφαλαιωτικός συνοπτικός
Of or relating to a synopsis.
συνοπτικός
(meteorology, especially, of meteorological data) Obtained simultaneously over a wide area, for presenting a comprehensive and nearly instantaneous picture of the state of the atmosphere.
(Christianity) Pertaining to the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.

syntactic /sɪnˈtæktɪk/ more syntactic most syntactic adj
συντακτικός
Of, related to or connected with syntax.

syntagma /sɪnˈtæɡmə/ syntagmas syntagmata n
σύνταγμα
(history) A Macedonian phalanx fighting formation consisting of 256 men with long spears (sarissae).

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ syntaxes n
σύνταξη συντακτικό
A set of rules that govern how words are combined to form phrases and sentences.
συντακτικό
(computing, countable) The formal rules of formulating the statements of a computer language.
(linguistics) The study of the structure of phrases, sentences, and language.

synthesis /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ syntheses n
σύνθεση
The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
(chemistry) The reaction of elements or compounds to form more complex compounds.
(philosophy) The combination of thesis and antithesis.

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ synthesizers n
συνθετητής
(music) An electronic musical instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and generally is played via a keyboard.
(music) An electronic instrument consisting of a module, or a set of modules, that creates its sounds with electronics and does not have any keyboard.

synthetic /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ more synthetic most synthetic adj
συνθετικός
Of, or relating to synthesis.
(chemistry) Produced by synthesis instead of being isolated from a natural source (but may be identical to a product so obtained).
(medicine) Produced by synthesis, thought to have the same effect as its natural counterpart, but chemically different from it.
Artificial, not genuine.

syphilis /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
σύφιλη
(disease) A disease spread via sexual activity, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

syphilitic adj
συφιλιδικός
(disease) Of, relating to, or infected with syphilis.

syringe /səˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ /sɪˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/ syringes n
σύριγγα
A device consisting of a hypodermic needle, a chamber for containing liquids, and a piston for applying pressure (to inject) or reducing pressure (to draw); a hypodermic syringe.

syrup /ˈsɝ.əp/ /ˈsɪɹ.əp/ syrups n
σιρόπι
Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavouring.

syrupy /ˈsɪr.ə.pi/ syrupier syrupiest adj
βαρύς γλυκός
Overly sweet.

system /ˈsɪstəm/ systems n
σύστημα
A collection of organized things; a whole composed of relationships among its members. [from early 17th c.]
A method or way of organizing or planning.

systematics n
συστηματική
The classification system of a branch of science, especially the classification of organisms in biology.

systems analyst systems analysts n
αναλυτής αναλυτής συστημάτων αναλύτρια αναλύτρια συστημάτων
(computing) A person whose job is to perform systems analysis by being responsible for researching, planning and recommending software and system choices to meet an organization's business requirements.

systole /ˈsɪstəli/ systoles n
συστολή
(physiology) The rhythmic contraction of the heart, by which blood is driven through the arteries.

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪ.d͡ʒi/ syzygies n
συζυγία
(astronomy, astrology) An alignment of three celestial bodies (for example, the Sun, Earth, and Moon) such that one body is directly between the other two, such as occurs at an eclipse.
(Jungian, _, psychology) An archetypal pairing of contrasexual opposites, symbolizing the communication of the conscious and unconscious minds.

tab /tæb/ [tʰæb̥] v
στηλοθέτης
(computing) To use the Tab key on a computer to advance the cursor or move the input focus, or on a typewriter to advance the carriage.

tabasco tabascos n
ταμπάσκο
(hot sauce).

tabbouleh /təˈbuːleɪ/ /təˈbuːli/ tabboulehs n
ταμπουλέ ταμπούλι
A Middle Eastern salad or meze generally consisting of bulgur wheat, chopped tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice.

table /ˈteɪbl̩/ tables n
δίσκος τάβλα
A flat tray which can be used as a table.
τραπέζι τράπεζα
An item of furniture with a flat top surface raised above the ground, usually on one or more legs.
ευρετήριο πίνακας
(computing, chiefly, databases) A lookup table, most often a set of vectors.
πίνακας
A matrix or grid of data arranged in rows and columns.
πίνακας τραπέζι
A collection of arithmetic calculations arranged in a table, such as multiplications in a multiplication table.

table of contents tables of contents n
περιεχόμενα
A list of titles of the parts of a book or document, organized in the order in which the parts appear.

table scrap table scraps n
αποφάγια
The remaining meagre portion of a meal.

table tennis n
επιτραπέζια αντισφαίριση πινγκ πονγκ
A game or sport (similar to tennis) that involves the hitting of a light plastic ball across a table (fashioned like a mini tennis court) by rackets (paddles, bats (Britain)).

tablecloth tablecloths n
τραπεζομάντηλο τραπεζομάντιλο
A cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table.

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ [-bɫ̩-] tablespoons n
κουτάλι κουτάλι σούπας
(Canada, US) A large spoon, used for eating food from a bowl.
κουτάλα
(Australia, New Zealand, Northern, _, UK) A spoon too large for eating, usually used for cooking or serving.
κουταλιά κουταλιά της σούπας
(cooking) A unit of volume, the value of which varies regionally; in the US: three teaspoons or one half fluid ounce or roughly 15 ml; in Britain and Canada: exactly 15 ml; in Russia 18 ml; in Australia: four teaspoons or 20 ml.

tablet /ˈtæblət/ tablets n
πινακίδα πλακίδιο
A slab of clay, stone or wood used for inscription.

taboo /tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/ taboos n
ταμπού
An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

tabular more tabular most tabular adj
πινακοειδήσ
organized as a table or list

tabulator tabulators n
στηλοθέτης
The mechanism on a typewriter that sets the position of columns and borders.

tachograph /ˈtækəɡɹæf/ /ˈtækəɡɹɑːf/ tachographs n
ταχογράφος
A device that records the distance and time traveled by a vehicle (especially a truck or coach), used to check the drivers' working time.

tachycardia /tæ.kɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ /tæ.kɪˈkɑːɹ.di.ə/ tachycardias n
ταχυκαρδία
(medicine, cardiology) A rapid resting heart rate, especially one above 100 beats per minute. [from 19th c.]

tachyon /ˈtæki.ɒn/ tachyons n
τάχυον
(particle) A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.

tacit /ˈtæsɪt/ more tacit most tacit adj
σιωπηρός
Implied, but not made explicit, especially through silence.

taciturn /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ /ˈtæsɪtɝn/ more taciturn most taciturn adj
ολιγόλογος λακωνικός σιωπηλός
Silent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.

taciturnity taciturnities n
εχεμύθεια λακωνικότητα ολιγολογία
The trait of being taciturn.

tack /tæk/ [tak] tacks n
πρόκα
A small nail with a flat head.

tack /tæk/ [tak] v
καρφώνω
To nail with a tack (small nail with a flat head).
τρυπώνω
To sew/stitch with a tack (loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth).
διαδρομώ
(nautical) To maneuver a sailing vessel so that its bow turns through the wind, i.e. the wind changes from one side of the vessel to the other.

tackle /ˈtækəl/ [ˈtʰækɫ̩] v
αντιμετωπίζω
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ tactics n
τακτική
A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.

tactical adj
τακτικός
of or relating to tactics

tactics /ˈtæktɪks/ n
τακτική
(military) The military science that deals with achieving the objectives set by strategy.
(military) The employment and ordered arrangement of forces in relation to each other.

tactile /ˈtæktaɪl/ /ˈtæktəl/ more tactile most tactile adj
απτός ψηλαφητός
Tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch.
αισθητός
Used for feeling.
απτός
Of or relating to the sense of touch.

tactlessly more tactlessly most tactlessly adv
αδιάκριτα
In a tactless manner; in a manner intentionally inconsiderate of another's feelings.

tactlessness tactlessnesses n
αδεξιότητα
(uncountable) The state or quality of being tactless.

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ tadpoles n
γυρίνος
A young toad or frog in its larval stage of development that lives in water, has a tail and no legs, and, like a fish, breathes through gills.

taekwondo /-ˈkwɑn-/ /-ˈkwɒn-/ /ˌtaɪkwɑnˈdoʊ/ /ˌtaɪkwɒnˈdəʊ/ /ˌteɪ-/ n
τάεκβοντο
A martial arts form from Korea, known for its elaborate kicking techniques. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport.

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ tags n
ετικέτα
A small label.

tagliatelle /ˌtaljəˈtɛli/ /ˌtæljəˈtɛli/ /ˌtɑljəˈtɛli/ tagliatelles n
ταλιατέλες χυλοπίτες
Long, flat ribbons of egg pasta, originally from Emilia-Romagna, sliced from a rolled-out sheet.

tahini /tɑːˈhiː.ni/ tahinis n
ταχίνι
(culinary) A paste made from ground sesame seeds, and used to make hummus, baba ghanoush etc.

taiga /taɪˈɡɑː/ /ˈtaɪɡə/ taigas n
τάιγκα
A subarctic zone of evergreen coniferous forests situated south of the tundras and north of the steppes in the Northern Hemisphere.

taikonaut /ˈtaɪkəˌnɔːt/ taikonauts n
ταϊκοναύτης
A person who travels in space for the Chinese space program; a Chinese astronaut. [from 1998.]

tail /teɪl/ tails n
ουρά
The tail-end of an object, e.g. the rear of an aircraft's fuselage, containing the tailfin.
(typography) The lower loop of the letters in the Roman alphabet, as in g, q or y.

tailless adj
άκερκος
Without a tail; not having a tail.

taillight taillights n
πισινό φανάρι
One of a pair of red lights mounted on the rear of a vehicle, so it can be seen from the rear at night.

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ tailors n
ράφτης μοδίστρα μόδιστρος ράπτης
A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

tailor-made adj
εξατομικευμένος επί παραγγελία κατά παραγγελία
Perfectly appropriate to some specific occasion or purpose; made to one's specific requirements.

tailoress tailoresses n
μοδίστρα
(dated) a female tailor

tainted /ˈteɪntɪd/ more tainted most tainted adj
ανήθικος διεφθαρμένος φαύλος
Corrupted or filled with imperfections.

take /teɪk/ /teːk/ /tæɪk/ [teːk] [tɛːk] [tʰeɪ̯k] v
παίρνω
(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
(transitive) To have sex with.
(transitive, of a path, road, etc.) To lead (to a place); to serve as a means of reaching.
(transitive, especially of a vehicle) To transport or carry; to convey to another place.
(transitive) To derive (as a title); to obtain from a source.
(transitive, of a material) To absorb or be impregnated by (dye, ink, etc.); to be susceptible to being treated by (polish, etc.).
(transitive, baseball) To decline to swing at (a pitched ball); to refrain from hitting at, and allow to pass.
(intransitive) To get or accept (something) into one's possession.
παίρνω διαλέγω
(transitive) To select or choose; to pick.
(transitive) To assume or suppose; to reckon; to regard or consider.

take a chance v
ρισκάρω ριψοκινδυνεύω
(idiomatic) To risk doing something; to try something risky.

take aback /ˌteɪk əˈbæk/ /ˌtæɪk əˈbæk/ [ˌtʰeɪ̯.k‿əˈbæk] [ˌtʰæɪ̯.k‿əˈbæk] v
ξαφνιάζω
(idiomatic, transitive) To surprise or shock; to discomfit.

take advantage v
επωφελούμαι
(intransitive) To profit from a situation deliberately.

take at face value v
παίρνω τοις μετρητοίς

take delivery v
παραλαμβάνω

take flight v
τρέπομαι σε φυγή
(idiomatic) To begin flying; to become airborne or aloft; to take off and fly

take heart /ˌteɪk ˈhɑɹt/ /ˌteɪk ˈhɑːt/ interjection
καλό κουράγιο

take heart /ˌteɪk ˈhɑɹt/ /ˌteɪk ˈhɑːt/ v
αναθαρρεύω αναθαρρώ
(intransitive) To be courageous; to regain one's courage.

take into account v
λαμβάνω υπόψη

take off v
βγάζω
(transitive) To remove.
απογειώνομαι
(intransitive, of an aircraft or spacecraft) To leave the ground and begin flight; to ascend into the air.

take on v
αντιμετωπίζω
(idiomatic) To attempt to fight, compete with, or engage with.

take part v
συμμετέχω μοιράζομαι παίρνω μέρος παίρνω μερίδιο συνεργώ σε
(idiomatic, intransitive, with "in") To participate or join.
κοινωνώ μεταλαμβάνω
(idiomatic) To share or partake.

take place v
γίνομαι λαμβάνω χώρα συμβαίνω
(intransitive) To happen or to occur.

take root v
ριζοβολώ ριζώνω
(intransitive, literally) To grow roots into soil.
ριζοβολώ
(intransitive, figuratively) To become established, to take hold.

take the liberty v
παίρνω την πρωτοβουλία παίρνω το θάρρος
(idiomatic) To act on one's own authority, without asking for permission.

takeoff takeoffs n
απογείωση
The rising or ascent of an aircraft or rocket into flight.

talaria /təˈleɹiə/ /təˈlɛɹiə/ /təˈlɛːɹɪə/ n
πτερόεντα πέδιλα πτηνοπέδῑλος
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) The winged sandals worn by certain gods and goddesses, especially the Roman god Mercury (and his Greek counterpart Hermes).

talc /tælk/ talcs n
τάλκης
(obsolete) Originally a large range of transparent or glistening foliated minerals. Examples include mica, selenite and the hydrated magnesium silicate that the term talc generally has referred to in modern times (see below). Also an item made of such a mineral and depending for its function on the special nature of the mineral (see next). Mediaeval writers adopted the term from the Arabic.
A soft mineral, composed of hydrated magnesium silicate, that has a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, and usually occurs in foliated masses.

tale /ˈteɪl/ tales n
ιστορία
A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.

talent /ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/ talents n
ταλέντο τάλαντο
A marked natural ability or skill. [from 15th c.]
τάλαντο ταλέντο
(historical) A unit of weight and money used in ancient times in Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East, equal to about 30 to 60 kg in various times and places. [from 9th c.]
ταλαντούχος ταλέντο
(business, media, sports) People of talent, viewed collectively; a talented person. [from 19th c.]

talented /ˈtæləntɪd/ more talented most talented adj
προικισμένος ταλαντούχος χαρισματικός
Endowed with one or more talents.

talentlessness n
αταλαντοσύνη
The state of being without talent.

talisman /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/ /ˈtæl.ɪz.mən/ talismans n
φυλαχτό
A magical object providing protection against ill will, or the supernatural, or conferring the wearer with a boon such as good luck, good health, or power(s).

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tʰak] [tʰäk] [tʰɑk] talks n
συζήτηση
A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.
διάλεξη
A lecture.
θέμα
(preceded by the; often qualified by a following of) A major topic of social discussion.

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔʊ̯k/ /tɔːk/ [tʰak] [tʰäk] [tʰɑk] v
μιλώ επικοινωνώ συνομιλώ
(intransitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.

talk is cheap proverb
αλλού τα κακαρίσματα κι αλλού γεννούν οι κότες
(idiomatic) It is easy to make boastful or unrealistic statements which are not backed by actions or evidence.

talkative /ˈtɑːkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ more talkative most talkative adj
ομιλητικός
Tending to talk a lot.

talkativeness n
αδολεσχία ομιλητικότητα
The state of being talkative.

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ [tʰoːɫ] taller tallest adj
ψηλός
(of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.

tally stick tally sticks n
τσέτουλα
(historical) A bone, or piece of wood, on which notches or scores are cut, as the marks of number, for account keeping.

tamarind /ˈtæməɹɪnd/ tamarinds n
οξυφοίνικα
(culinary) The fruit of this tree; the pulp is used as spice in Asian cooking and in Worcestershire sauce.

tambourine /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/ tambourines n
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.

tambura /tæmˈbʊəɹə/ /tɑmˈbʊəɹə/ tamburas n
ταμπουράς
(musical instrument) A type of long-necked lute-like stringed instrument found throughout the world.

tame /teɪm/ tamer tamest adj
ήμερος
Not or no longer wild; domesticated.

tame /teɪm/ v
δαμάζω εξημερώνω τιθασεύω
(transitive) To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate.
εξημερώνομαι
(intransitive) To become tame or domesticated.

tamer /ˈteɪmɚ/ tamers n
δαμαστής θηριοδαμαστής
One who tames or subdues.

tamp /tæmp/ v
πατικώνω
To drive in or pack down by frequent gentle strokes

tampon [ˈtʰæmpɑn] [ˈtʰæmpɒn] tampons n
ταμπόν
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material inserted into a body cavity or wound to absorb fluid, especially one inserted in the vagina during menstruation.

tamponade /tæmpəˈneɪd/ tamponades n
επιπωματισμός
(medical) A stoppage in the flow of blood in a vessel, caused either by the insertion of a tampon or by outside constriction.

tan /tæn/ v
μαυρίζω
(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
αργάζω
(transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.

tandem /ˈtæn.dəm/ [ˈtɛən.dəm] tandems n
τάντεμ
(transferred sense) A bicycle or tricycle in which two people sit one behind the other, both able to pedal but only the person in front able to steer. [from late 19th c.]

tangent /ˈtæn.d͡ʒənt/ tangents n
εφαπτομένη
(music) A small metal blade in a clavichord that strikes the strings to produce sound.

tangerine /ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ tangerines n
μανταρίνι
A deep yellowish-orange colour, like that of a tangerine fruit.

tangible /ˈtænd͡ʒəbəl/ /ˈtænd͡ʒɪb(ə)l/ more tangible most tangible adj
αισθητός απτός χειροπιαστός
Touchable; able to be touched or felt; perceptible by the sense of touch.
ενυπόστατος
Able to be treated as fact; real or concrete.
αντιληπτός
Comprehensible by the mind; understandable.

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡl̩/ v
πλέκω
(transitive) To mix together or intertwine.
εμπλέκω μπλέκω πλέκω
(intransitive) To become mixed together or intertwined.
μπλέκω
(intransitive, figurative) To enter into an argument, conflict, dispute, or fight.

tangy /ˈtæŋiː/ tangier tangiest adj
αψύς πικάντικος
having a sharp, pungent flavor

tank /tæŋk/ [ˈtɛəŋk] tanks n
δεξαμενή δοχείο
A closed container for liquids or gases.
δεξαμενή
The fuel reservoir of a vehicle.
άρμα μάχης τανκ
An armoured fighting vehicle, armed with a gun designed for direct fire, and moving on caterpillar tracks.

tanker /ˈtæŋkə(ɹ)/ tankers n
δεξαμενόπλοιο

tanner /ˈtænɚ/ tanners n
βυρσοδέψης
A person whose occupation is to tan hides, or convert them into leather by the use of tan.

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ tantalums n
ταντάλιο
A chemical element (symbol Ta) with atomic number 73: a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.

tantrum /ˈtæn.tɹəm/ tantrums n
θυμός νεύρα
νευράκια πείσματα
An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

tanzanite /ˈtænzənaɪt/ /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/ tanzanites n
τανζανίτης
A trichroic violet-blue variety of the mineral zoisite mined in Tanzania, used as a gemstone. [from 1968]

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ [tʰæp] taps n
βρύση
A hollow device used to control the flow of a fluid, such as an alcoholic beverage from a cask, or a gas or liquid in a pipe.

tap dance tap dances n
κλακέτες
A rhythmic dance in which the heels and toes of the dancer's shoes make a series of clicks

tap water n
νερό της βρύσης
Water that has come from a tap.

tapas /-pəs/ /ˈtæpæs/ /ˈtæpəs/ /ˈtɑː-/ n
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.

tape measure tape measures n
μεζούρα μετροταινία
A graduated flexible ribbon used for measuring lengths.

tape recorder tape recorders n
μαγνητόφωνο
(sound engineering) An electromechanical device use to record and play back sound, etc.

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ tapers n
λεπτό κερί
A slender wax candle.
απολέπτυνση κωνικότητα
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ v
λεπτύνω
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
απολεπτύνομαι αποξύνομαι
(intransitive) To diminish gradually.

tapeworm /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ tapeworms n
ταινία
(countable) Any parasitical worm of the class or infraclass Cestoda, which infest the intestines of animals, including humans, often infecting different host species during their life cycle.

tapioca /tæpiˈoʊkə/ tapiocas n
ταπιόκα
A starchy food made from the cassava plant, used in puddings.

tapir /ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪpɪə(ɹ)/ tapirs n
τάπιρος
Any one of the species of large odd-toed ungulates of the taxonomic family Tapiridae with a long prehensile upper lip, of which all four surviving species are in genus Tapirus.

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] tars n
πίσσα κατράμι
(usually, uncountable) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal.
πίσσα
Coal tar.
(uncountable) A solid residual byproduct of tobacco smoke.

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ [tʰɑɹ] [tʰɑɻ] v
πισσώνω
(transitive) To coat with tar.

taramosalata /ˌtæɹəməsəˈlɑːtə/ /ˌtɑɹəməsəˈlɑːtə/ n
ταραμοσαλάτα
a Turkish and Greek dish of fish roe (carp or cod), lemon juice, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, and olive oil; often served as a meze or with pitta bread

tarantula /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃə.lə/ /tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/ tarantulae tarantulas n
ταραντούλα
Any of the large, hairy New World spiders comprising the family Theraphosidae.
(by extension) A member of certain other groups of spiders, generally characterized by large size, hairiness, or membership of infraorder Mygalomorphae to which Theraphosidae family also belongs.
(dated) A species of wolf spider, Lycosa tarantula, native to southern Europe, the mildly poisonous bite of which was once thought to cause an extreme urge to dance (tarantism). [from mid 16th c.]

tare /teə/ /teː/ /tɛ(ə)ɹ/ /tɛə/ tares n
απόβαρο
The empty weight of a container; unladen weight.

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] targets n
στόχος
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
σκοπός στόχος
A goal or objective.

target /ˈtaːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ [ˈtʰɑɹɡɪt̚] v
στοχεύω
(transitive) To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).

target language target languages n
γλώσσα μεταφοράς γλώσσα-στόχος
(translation studies) The language into which a translation is done.

tarhana tarhanas n
τραχανάς
A dried food based on a fermented mixture of grain and yogurt or fermented milk, usually made into a thick soup with water, stock, or milk.

tariff /ˈtæɹəf/ /ˈtæɹɪf/ /ˈtɛɹɪf/ tariffs n
δασμός
A system of government-imposed duties levied on imported or exported goods; a list of such duties, or the duties themselves.
διατίμηση
A schedule of rates, fees or prices.

tariff /ˈtæɹəf/ /ˈtæɹɪf/ /ˈtɛɹɪf/ v
δασμολογώ
(transitive) to levy a duty on (something)

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈtɑːnɪʃ/ v
αμαυρώνω
(transitive) To compromise, damage, soil, or sully.

taro /ˈtæɹəʊ/ /ˈtɑɹoʊ/ /ˈtɛɹoʊ/ taros n
κολοκάσι
Colocasia esculenta, raised as a food primarily for its corm, which distantly resembles potato.
Food from a taro plant.

tarot /ˈtæɹəʊ/ /ˈtɛɹoʊ/ tarots n
ταρό
(singular or plural) A card game played in various different variations.
Any of the set of 78 playing cards (divided into five suits, including one of permanent trumps), often used for mystical divination.

tarpaulin /tɑɹˈpɔ.lɪn/ /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ tarpaulins n
μουσαμάς
(countable) A tarp, a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth, used as a cover or blanket.

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtɛɹəɡən/ tarragons n
εστραγκόν
A perennial herb, the wormwood species Artemisia dracunculus, from Europe and parts of Asia.

tarry /ˈteɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.i/ /ˈtæɹ.iː/ /ˈtɜɹ.i/ v
ξεροσταλιάζω
(intransitive) To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
(transitive) To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ tarts n
τάρτα
A type of small open pie, or piece of pastry, now typically containing jelly (US) / jam (UK) or conserve, or sometimes other fillings (chocolate, custard, egg, butter, historically even meat or other savory fillings).
πουτάνα
(British, slang) A prostitute.
τσούλα
(British, slang, derogatory, by extension) Any woman with loose sexual morals.

tartare /tɑːɹˈtɑːɹ/ /tɑːˈtɑː/ /ˈtɑː(ɹ)tɛə(ɹ)/ adj
ταρτάρ

tartaric acid tartaric acids n
τρυγικό οξύ
(carbohydrate) The aldaric acid, 2,3 dihydroxy-succinic acid, that occurs naturally in many plants, in wine and in tamarind; it is used as the salts cream of tartar and Rochelle salt.

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ tasks n
εργασία δουλειά
A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.
αγγαρεία
A difficult or tedious undertaking.

taste /teɪst/ tastes n
γεύση
One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
γούστο προτίμηση
(countable, and, uncountable) A person's implicit set of preferences, especially esthetic, though also culinary, sartorial, etc.
γεύση πρόγευση
(figuratively) A small amount of experience with something that gives a sense of its quality as a whole.

taste /teɪst/ v
δοκιμάζω γεύομαι
(transitive) To sample the flavor of something orally.
(transitive, figurative) To experience.

tasteless /ˈteɪstləs/ more tasteless most tasteless adj
άγευστος
Having no flavour; bland; insipid.

tasting /ˈteɪstɪŋ/ tastings n
γευσιγνωσία
The taking of a small amount of food or drink into the mouth in order to taste it.

tasty /ˈteɪsti/ tastier tastiest adj
νόστιμος
(obsolete) Having or showing good taste; tasteful.

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ tattoos n
τατουάζ κατάστιξη
An image made in the skin with ink and a needle.
τυμπανοκρουσία
(nautical) A signal played five minutes before taps (lights out).
δερματοστιξία
A method of decorating the skin by inserting colored substances under the surface with a sharp instrument (usually a solenoid-driven needle).

tattoo /tæˈtuː/ /təˈtuː/ v
στίζω
To apply a tattoo to (someone or something).

tau /taʊ/ /tɔ/ /tɔː/ taus n
ταυ
The letter Τ//τ in the Greek alphabet; being the nineteenth letter of the Classical and Modern Greek, and the twenty-first letter of the Old and Ancient Greek alphabets.

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ taunts n
κοροϊδία λοιδορία σαρκασμός χλευασμός
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ v
κοροϊδεύω λοιδορώ σαρκάζω χλευάζω
to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

taurokathapsia /ˌtɔːɹəkəˈθæpsiə/ n
ταυροκαθάψια
(rare) Bull-leaping, as depicted in Bronze Age art, especially from Minoan Crete.

tautology /tɔˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /tɔˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ tautologies n
ταυτολογία
(uncountable) Redundant use of words, a pleonasm, an unnecessary and tedious repetition.
(countable) An expression that features tautology.
(countable, logic, propositional logic) A statement that is true for all truth values of its propositional variables.
(countable, logic, first-order logic) A statement that is true for all truth values of its Boolean atoms.

tavern /ˈtævən/ /ˈtævəɹn/ taverns n
ταβέρνα καπηλειό
A restaurant or bar.

tawdry /ˈtɔːdɹi/ tawdrier tawdriest adj
αγιοβασιλιάτικος
(of clothing, appearance, etc.) Cheap and gaudy; showy.

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ tawny owls n
χουχουριστής
Any of species Strix aluco of strigid owls, of Europe, western Asia, and the Middle East.

tax /tæks/ taxes n
φόρος
Money paid to the government other than for transaction-specific goods and services.

tax /tæks/ v
φορολογώ
(transitive) To impose and collect a tax from (a person or company).

tax avoidance n
φοροαποφυγή
The legal exploitation of tax rules to minimize tax payments.

tax break tax breaks n
φοροαπαλλαγή
A deduction in tax that is given in order to encourage a certain economic activity or a social objective

tax collector tax collectors n
φοροεισπράκτορας
One who has the responsibility for collecting taxes.

tax evasion n
φοροδιαφυγή
(taxation, criminology) The illegal avoidance of paying tax, especially by making a false declaration of income etc.

tax haven tax havens n
φορολογικός παράδεισος
(law, business, taxation) A jurisdiction that levies low tax rates on certain economic activities, especially to attract wealthy individuals and foreign businesses.

tax return tax returns n
φορολογική δήλωση
(finance) A declaration of income etc. for tax purposes: a report of income, deductions, contributions, and related financial information filed by a taxpayer with a national or local tax authority, used by the authority to determine the amount of taxation, usually consisting of forms completed by the taxpayer.

taxable adj
φορολογήσιμος
subject to taxation.

taxation /tækˈseɪ.ʃən/ taxations n
φορολογία
The act of imposing taxes and the fact of being taxed.
A particular system of taxing people or companies

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ taxies taxis n
ταξί
A vehicle that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, driven by a taxi driver.

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ v
τροχοδρομώ
To move an aircraft on the ground under its own power.

taxi driver taxi drivers n
ταξιτζής ταξιτζού οδηγός ταξί
A person who drives a taxicab.

taximeter /tækˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaksiˌmiːtə/ /ˈtaksɪˌmiːtə/ /ˈtæksiˌmitɚ/ taximeters n
ταξίμετρο
A device installed in a taxicab that calculates the fare based upon distance travelled and waiting time.

taxis /ˈtæksɪs/ taxes n
τροπισμός
(biology) The directional movement of an organism in response to a stimulus.
ανάταξη
(medicine) The manipulation of a body part into its normal position after dislocation or fracture.
(rhetoric) The arrangement of the parts of a topic.

taxman /ˈtaksman/ /ˈtæksmæn/ taxmen n
εφοριακός
(sometimes, derogatory) A tax collector.

taxonomic /ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/ adj
ταξινομικός
Of, or relating to taxonomy.

taxonomy /tækˈsɑn.ə.mi/ /tækˈsɒn.ə.mi/ taxonomies n
ταξινόμηση
A classification; especially, a classification in a hierarchical system.
ταξινομία
(taxonomy, uncountable) The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.

taxpayer taxpayers n
φορολογούμενος φορολογουμένη
A person who is subject to, liable for, or pays tax as opposed to a nontaxpayer who is neither the subject nor the object of revenue laws.

tbsp tbsp tbsps n
κσ
(unit of measure)

tea /ti/ /tiː/ [tʰi] [tʰiː] teas n
τσάι τέιο
(uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
(uncountable) Any similar drink made by infusing parts of various other plants.

tea tree tea trees n
τεϊόδεντρο
The tree Melaleuca alternifolia, from which tea tree oil is obtained.

teach /tiːt͡ʃ/ v
διδάσκω
(ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.
(intransitive, stative) To pass on knowledge generally, especially as one's profession; to act as a teacher.

teach grandma how to suck eggs v
έλα παππού μου, να σου δείξω τ' αμπελοχώραφά σου
(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To tell an expert how to do things.

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ teachers n
δάσκαλος δασκάλα
A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

teaching /ˈtiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ teachings n
διδασκαλία δίδαγμα
Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

teacup /tiː.kʌp/ teacups n
φλιτζάνι τσαγιού
A small cup, usually with a handle, commonly used for drinking tea; normally sits in a saucer as part of a tea set.

teahouse teahouses n
τσαγερία
A cafe or restaurant that serves tea, usually with light food.

teakettle teakettles n
βραστήρας
(dated, _, outside, _, US) A vessel used to boil water for tea or other hot beverages.

teal /tiːl/ [tiːɫ] teals n
αγριόπαπια
(countable) Any of various small freshwater ducks of the genus Anas that are brightly coloured and have short necks.
βαθυκύανο
(countable, uncountable, color) A dark, somewhat bluish-green colour; a dark cyan.

team /tiːm/ teams n
ζευγάρι
A set of draught animals, such as two horses in front of a carriage.
ομάδα
A group of people who favor one side of a binary debate that is divided and lacks a well-established clear consensus.

teammate /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ teammates n
συμπαίκτης συμπαίκτρια
One who is on the same team.

teapot teapots n
τσαγιέρα
A vessel for brewing and serving tea.

tear /teə/ /tɪə/ /tɪɚ/ tears n
δάκρυ
A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.

tear /teə/ /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ v
σκίζω
(transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

tear /teə/ /tɪə/ /tɪɚ/ v
δακρύζω
(intransitive) To produce tears.

tear duct /ˈtɪədʌkt/ tear ducts n
δακρυϊκός πόρος
(anatomy) A duct that transports tears from the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity

tear one's hair out v
τραβάω τα μαλλιά μου
(idiomatic) To react with extreme agitation.

tearful /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fəl/ /ˈtɪə(ɹ)fʊl/ /ˈtɪɹfəl/ /ˈtɪɹfʊl/ more tearful most tearful adj
έτοιμος να βάλει τα κλάματα δακρυσμένος κλαίω
Accompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.
δακρύβρεχτος
Sorrowful.

tease /tiːz/ v
ξεμπλέκω ξεφτίζω
(transitive) To separate the fibres of (a fibrous material).
πειράζω
(transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately.
σκανδαλίζω
(transitive) To entice, tempt.

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ /ˈtiːˌspuːn/ teaspoons n
κουταλάκι του γλυκού κουταλάκι
A small spoon used to stir the contents of a cup or glass.
A unit of measure, equivalent to one-third of a tablespoon or roughly five milliliters.

teat /tiːt/ teats n
θηλή
(anatomy) The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted.
An artificial nipple used for bottle-feeding infants.

technetium /-ʃəm/ /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
τεχνήτιο
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tc) with an atomic number of 43.

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ /ˈtɛt.nɪk.əl/ more technical most technical adj
τεχνικός
(securities and other markets) Relating to the internal mechanics of a market rather than more basic factors.

technically /ˈtɛk.nəˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkli/ /ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/ more technically most technically adv
αυτοδικαίως εκ του νόμου ντε γιούρε
Based on formal (de jure) arguments, which, however, may be misleading.

technician /tɛkˈnɪʃən/ technicians n
τεχνικός
A person who studies or practises technology; an expert in a particular technology.

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ techniques n
τεχνική
(uncountable) The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements. [from 19th c.]

techno /ˈtɛknoʊ/ n
τέκνο
(music genre) A repetitive style of music originally produced for use in a continuous DJ set. The central rhythmic component is most often in common time (4/4), where time is marked with a bass drum on each quarter note pulse, a backbeat played by snare or clap on the second and fourth pulses of the bar, and an open hi-hat sounding every second eighth note.

techno- /tɛknoʊ/ prefix
τεχνο-
Relating to technology.

technocracy /tɛkˈnɒkɹəsi/ technocracies n
τεχνοκρατία
A system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise.

technoeconomic adj
οικονομοτεχνικός

technologically more technologically most technologically adv
τεχνολογικά
In a technological manner.

technology /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ technologies n
τεχνολογία
The combined application of science and art in practical ways in industry, as for example in designing new machines.
(archaic) A discourse or treatise on the arts.
τεχνολογία τεχνική
(uncountable, academic) The study of or a collection of techniques.

technophobia technophobias n
τεχνοφοβία
A fear of new technologies.

tectonic plate tectonic plates n
τεκτονική πλάκα
(geology) Any of several large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere which participate in plate tectonics.

tectonics n
τεκτονική
(geology) The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.

tedium /ˈtiː.di.əm/ tedia tediums n
ανία
Boredom or tediousness; ennui.

tee /ˈtiː/ tees n
τι
The name of the Latin-script letter T.

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ teenagers n
έφηβος έφηβη
A person between 13 and 19 years old.

tele- /ˈtɛl.ə/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ/ prefix
τηλε-
over a distance
television

telecommunication telecommunications n
τηλεπικοινωνίες τηλεπικοινωνία
(uncountable) The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses. [1932]

telecommuting n
τηλεργασία
The practice of using telecommunications technology to do one's work at a location remote from one's office, such as one's home, an Internet café, etc.

teleconference /ˈtɛləˌkɒnfəɹəns/ teleconferences n
τηλεσυνεδρίαση
A telephone conference, an arranged phone call between more than two parties.
More generally, the live exchange of information among persons and machines remote from one another but linked by a telecommunications system, over telephone, video or other means.

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ telegrams n
τηλεγράφημα
A message transmitted by telegraph.

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹæf/ telegraphs n
τηλέγραφος
(chiefly, _, historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.ɡɹæf/ v
τηλεγραφώ
To use a telegraph.

telematics /tɛləˈmætɪks/ n
τηλεματική τηλεπληροφορική
The science of sending, receiving and storing information via telecommunication devices.

telemeter telemeters n
τηλέμετρο
Any measuring device used in telemetry.

telemetry /təˈlɛ.məˌtri/ telemetries n
τηλεμετρία
(applied sciences) The science, and associated technology, of the automatic recording and transmission of data from a remote source to a receiving station for analysis.

telencephalon /ˌtɛlənˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ˌtɛlənˈsɛfələn/ telencephala telencephalons n
τελικός εγκέφαλος
(neuroanatomy) The anterior part of the forebrain; the endbrain.

telenovela telenovelas n
τηλενουβέλα
A television soap opera presented as a miniseries.

telepathic /ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/ more telepathic most telepathic adj
τηλεπαθητικός
(parapsychology) Of, relating to, or using telepathy.

telepathy /təˈlɛpəθi/ /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ /ˈtɛləpæθi/ telepathies n
τηλεπάθεια
(parapsychology) The capability to communicate directly by psychic means; the sympathetic affection of one mind by the thoughts, feelings, or emotions of another at a distance, without communication through the ordinary channels of sensation.

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ telephones n
τηλέφωνο
(countable) A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

telephone /ˈ tɛl.əˌfoʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈ tɛl.ɪˌfəʊn/ v
τηλεφωνώ καλώ
(ambitransitive) To (attempt to) contact someone using a telephone.

telephone booth telephone booths n
τηλεφωνικός θάλαμος
A small enclosure housing a public telephone.

telephone call telephone calls n
τηλεφωνική κλήση τηλεφώνημα
The conversation held by the two parties on this connection.

telephone line telephone lines n
τηλεφωνική γραμμή
The infrastructure which allows a single telephone to be connected to the network and conduct independent calls.

telephone number telephone numbers n
αριθμός τηλεφώνου τηλεφωνικός αριθμός
The sequence of digits used to identify a particular destination telephone in a network.

telephone operator telephone operators n
τηλεφωνήτρια τηλεφωνητής
A person who operates a telephone switchboard.

telephony /təˈlɛf.ə.ni/ telephonies n
τηλεφωνία
The act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum.

teleportation teleportations n
τηλεμεταφορά
Any of many (mostly hypothetical or fictional) processes of moving matter from one spatial point to another without physically crossing the space in between and which are often depicted or described as happening instantaneously, and through dematerialization or gateways.

telescope /ˈtɛl.əˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛl.ɪ.skəʊp/ telescopes n
τηλεσκόπιο κιάλι
A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy.

telescopic sight telescopic sights n
σκόπευτρο
A device used e.g. on a rifle in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

teleshopping n
τηλεαγορά
(chiefly, UK, India) Shopping from home in response to offers on television advertising or shopping channels.

telethon /ˈtɛl.əˌθɒn/ telethons n
τηλεμαραθώνιος
A televised fundraising event encouraging viewers to make donations via telephone.

teletype /ˈtɛlɪˌtaɪp/ teletypes n
τηλέτυπο
(historical) A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance.

television /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/ /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛləˈvɪʒən/ /ˌtɛlɪˈvɪʒən/ televisions n
τηλεόραση
(countable) An electronic home entertainment device equipped with a screen and a speaker for receiving television signals and displaying them in audio-visual form.
(uncountable) Collectively, the programs broadcast via the medium of television.

television channel television channels n
τηλεοπτικό κανάλι
A specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television.

television program television programs n
τηλεοπτικό πρόγραμμα
The content of an individual television broadcast.

television show television shows n
τηλεοπτικό πρόγραμμα
A live or recorded broadcast or program, or series of broadcasts or programs, meant to be viewed on television.

televisual more televisual most televisual adj
τηλεοπτικός
suitable for broadcasting on television

televoting n
τηλεψηφοφορία
A process that allows viewers to participate in a telecast through phone calls or SMS, to choose between candidates or performers to qualify or be eliminated.

telex /tɛl.ɛks/ telexes n
τέλεξ
A network of teletypes.

tell /tɛl/ [tʰɛl] [tʰɛɫ] v
λέω
(transitive) To order; to direct, to say to someone.
καταλαβαίνω
(transitive, or, intransitive) To discern, notice, identify or distinguish.

tell me about it phraseologicalUnit
εγώ να δεις

teller /ˈtɛlə/ /ˈtɛləɹ/ tellers n
ταμίας
(banking, chiefly, US) A bank clerk who receives and pays out money.
ψηφολέκτης ψηφολέκτρια
A person who counts the votes in an election.

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/ telluriums n
τελλούριο
(uncountable) The chemical element with atomic number 52. Symbol: Te. A rare, brittle, mildly toxic, silver-white metalloid.

tempera /ˈtɛmpəɹə/ temperas n
τέμπερα
A medium used to bind pigments in painting, as well as the associated artistic techniques.

tempera grassa n
αβγοτέμπερα
A variety of tempera painting technique in which oil is added to the egg yolk-pigment mixture.

temperance /ˈtɛmpəɹəns/ temperances n
εγκράτεια
Moderation of passion; calmness.

temperature /ˈtɛm.pə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pəɹˌt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɛm.pɹə.t͡ʃə/ /ˈtɛm.pɹəˌt͡ʃɚ/ [ˈtʰɛm.pʰəɹˌt͡ʃɚ] [ˈtʰɛm.pʰɹəˌt͡ʃɚ] temperatures n
θερμοκρασία
A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
(thermodynamics) A property of macroscopic amounts of matter that serves to gauge the average intensity of the random actual motions of the individually mobile particulate constituents.
θερμοκρασία πυρετός
An elevated body temperature, as present in fever and many illnesses.

tempest /ˈtɛmpəst/ tempests n
καταιγίδα
A storm, especially one with severe winds.

template /ˈtɛm.pleɪt/ /ˈtɛm.plət/ /ˈtɛm.plɪt/ templates n
πρότυπο
A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ temples n
ναός
A house of worship, especially:
κρόταφος
(anatomy) The slightly flatter region, on either side of the human head, behind the eye and forehead, above the zygomatic arch, and forward of the ear.

tempo /ˈtɛm.pəʊ/ tempi tempos n
ρυθμός
A frequency or rate.
(music) The number of beats per minute in a piece of music; also, an indicative term denoting approximate rate of speed in written music (examples: allegro, andante)

temporal bone temporal bones n
κροταφικό οστό
Either of two compound bones that collectively make up the sides and base of the skull.

temporal lobe temporal lobes n
κροταφικός λοβός
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) One of the four major divisions of the cerebrum of the brain, located behind the temples.

temporarily /ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)ɪli/ /ˌtɛmp(ə)ˈrɛrɪli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
προσωρινά πρόσκαιρα
For a limited period of time; not permanently.

tempt fate v
προκαλώ τη μοίρα
(idiomatic) To take an extreme risk.

temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ temptations n
πειρασμός
The act of tempting.
The condition of being tempted.

tempting /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/ more tempting most tempting adj
δελεαστικός
Attractive, appealing, enticing.

temptress /ˈtɛmp.tɹɛs/ temptresses n
ξελογιάστρα
An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men.

tempura /tɛmˈpu.ɹə/ /tɛmˈpɚ.ə/ /ˈtɛmpʊɹə/ tempuras n
τεμπούρα
A Japanese dish made by deep-frying vegetables, seafood, or other foods in a light batter.

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] tens n
δεκάδα
A set or group with ten elements.

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ [tʰɛn] numeral
δέκα ι΄
The number occurring after nine and before eleven, represented in Arabic numerals (base ten) as 10 and in Roman numerals as X.

tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ more tenacious most tenacious adj
πεισματάρης
Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.

tenacity /təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/ /təˈnæsəti/ tenacities n
επιμονή
The quality or state of being tenacious, or persistence of purpose; tenaciousness.

tenancy /ˈtɛnənsi/ tenancies n
μίσθωση πάκτωση
Synonym of lease (an interest in land, its related contract or the document containing that contract); more commonly used when a lease is short-term or has a periodic rent that is not merely nominal.

tenancy for life tenancies for life n
ισόβια επικαρπία

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ tenants n
ένοικος
(by extension) One who has possession of any place.
ενοικιαστής μισθωτής
(computing) Any of a number of customers serviced through the same instance of an application.
επικαρπωτής νομέας
(chiefly, historic) One who holds a feudal tenure in real property.
(property law, by extension) One who owns real estate other than via allodial title.

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ v
ενοικιάζω μισθώνω
To hold as, or be, a tenant.

tenant farmer tenant farmers n
μισακάρης μισακάρισσα
A person who farms land rented from a landlord.

tench /tɛnt͡ʃ/ tench tenches n
κυπρίνος
A species of freshwater game fish, Tinca tinca.

tend /tɛnd/ v
ρέπω τείνω
(followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning. [from mid-14th c.]
φροντίζω
To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.

tendency /ˈtɛn.dən.si/ tendencies n
τάση ροπή
A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

tendon /ˈtɛn.dən/ tendons n
τένοντας
(anatomy) A tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment and transmits the force which the muscle exerts.

tenet /ˈtɛnət/ /ˈtɛnɪt/ tenets n
δόγμα
An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.

tengu tengu tengus n
τένγκου
(Japanese mythology, Shinto) A mythical Japanese creature, typically birdlike and having a long nose.

tennessine /ˈtɛn.əˌsiːn/ n
τενέσιο
The chemical element (halogen) with atomic number 117

tennis /ˈtɛnɪs/ tennises n
αντισφαίριση τένις
(sports) A sport played by two players (or four in doubles), who alternately strike the ball over a net using racquets.

tennis player tennis players n
τενίστας τενίστρια
A person who plays tennis, especially professionally. (This entry is a translation hub.)

tenon tenons n
μόρσο
A projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it, and made to insert into a mortise, and in this way secure together the parts of a frame.

tense /tɛns/ tenser tensest adj
τεταμένος
Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
τεντωμένος
Pulled taut, without any slack.

tense /tɛns/ tenses n
χρόνος
(grammar, countable) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.

tensor /ˈtɛn.sɔɹ/ /ˈtɛn.sɔː/ /ˈtɛn.sə/ /ˈtɛn.sɚ/ tensores tensors n
τανυστής
(mathematics, linear algebra, physics) A mathematical object that describes linear relations on scalars, vectors, matrices and other algebraic objects, and is represented as a multidimensional array. [from 18th c.]

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ tents n
σκηνή
A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather.

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ /ˈtɛntɪkəl/ tentacles n
πλοκάμι
(zoology) An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] adj
δέκατος
Being one of ten equal parts of a whole.

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ [tʰɛn̪θ] tenths n
δέκατος
The person or thing coming next after the ninth in a series; that which is in the tenth position.
δέκατο
One of ten equal parts of a whole.

tenure /ˈtɛn.jə/ /ˈtɛn.jɚ/ /ˈtɛn.jʊə/ tenures n
θητεία
A status of possessing a thing or an office; an incumbency.
κατοχή
A period of time during which something is possessed.
μονιμότητα
A status of having a permanent post with enhanced job security within an academic institution.
δικαίωμα γαιοκτησίας
A right to hold land under the feudal system.

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ tepider tepidest adj
χλιαρός υπόθερμος
Lukewarm; neither warm nor cool.
χλιαρός άτονος
Uninterested; exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm.

tera- /ˈtɛ.ɹə/ prefix
τερα-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1012 (short scale trillion or long scale billion). Symbol: T

terabyte /ˈtɛɹəˌbaɪt/ [ˈtʰɛɹəˌbaɪ̯t] terabytes n
τεραδυφιοσυλλαβή τεραμπάιτ
One trillion (1012, or 1,000,000,000,000) bytes or 1,000 gigabytes.

teratogenesis teratogeneses n
τερατογένεση
(teratology) The development of congenital malformations.

terbium /ˈtɝ.bi.əm/ n
τέρβιο
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tb) with an atomic number of 65: a soft, silvery-white, rare earth metal that is malleable and ductile.

tercet /ˈtɜː(ɹ)sɪt/ tercets n
τερτσίνα
a three-line stanza in a poem

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ terms n
όρος
A word or phrase (e.g., noun phrase, verb phrase, open compound), especially one from a specialised area of knowledge; a name for a concept.
τρίμηνο
Part of a year, especially one of the divisions of an academic year.
θητεία
Duration of officeholding, or its limit; period in office of fixed length.

term of endearment terms of endearment n
υποκοριστικό χαϊδευτικό
A word, phrase, or nickname used as a term of address expressing affection.

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ more terminal most terminal adj
καταληκτικός μοιραίος
Fatal; resulting in death.
έσχατος ληκτικός τελικός
Appearing at the end; top or apex of a physical object.

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ terminals n
τερματικός σταθμός
A building in an airport where passengers transfer from ground transportation to the facilities that allow them to board airplanes.
σιδηροδρομικός σταθμός σταθμός
A rail station where service begins and ends; the end of the line. For example: Grand Central Terminal in New York City.
τερματικό
(computing) A device for entering data into a computer or a communications system and/or displaying data received, especially a device equipped with a keyboard and some sort of textual display.
(computing) A computer program that emulates a physical terminal.

terminate /ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/ /ˈtɝmɪneɪt/ v
διακόπτω

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ terminations n
απόλυση
The process of firing an employee; ending one's employment at a business for any reason.
τέλος
An end in time; a conclusion.
κατάληξη
An outcome or result.
(grammar) The last part of a word.
έκτρωση διακοπή κύησης
(medical) An induced abortion.

terminator /ˈtəː.mɪ.neɪ.tə/ /ˈtɝ.mɪ.neɪ.tɚ/ terminators n
εξολοθρευτής
Someone who terminates or ends something, especially (in later use) an assassin or exterminator. [from 17th c.]
(science fiction) An intelligent android created to destroy humans.

terminology /ˌtɜː.məˈnɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɜː.məˈnɔl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌtɝ.məˈnɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ terminologies n
ορολογία
The set of terms actually used in any business, art, science, or the like; nomenclature; technical terms.

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ termites n
τερμίτες
A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.

tern /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ terns n
στέρνα
Any of various seabirds of the subfamily Sternidae (of the family Laridae) that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail.

ternary /ˈtɜː.nə.ɹi/ /ˈtɝ.nə.ɹi/ adj
τετραμερής τριαδικός
Made up of three things.
(arithmetic) Having three variables.

terra incognita n
άγνωστη γη
Land that has never been explored or mapped; uncharted territory.

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ terraces n
αναβαθμός πεζούλα
(agriculture) A raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides, especially one of a series for farming or leisure; a similar natural area of ground, often next to a river.
ταράτσα
(chiefly, Indian English) The roof of a building, especially if accessible to the residents. Often used for drying laundry, sun-drying foodstuffs, exercise, or sleeping outdoors in hot weather.

terraforming /ˈtɛɹəfɔːmɪŋ/ n
γαιοδιαμόρφωση γαιοπλασία γαιοσχηματισμός γεωμόρφωση γεωπλασία
The hypothetical process of deliberately modifying the atmosphere, temperature, surface topography or ecology of a planet, moon, etc. to make it similar to those of Earth and thus suitable for human life.

terrain /tə.ˈɹeɪn/ terrains n
έδαφος έκταση
An area of land or the particular features of it.

terrestrial /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ adj
γήινος
Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.

terrible /ˈtɛɚbəl/ /ˈtɛɹəbəl/ /ˈtɛɹɪbəl/ /ˈtɝbəl/ more terrible most terrible terribler terriblest adj
τρομερός φοβερός φρικτός
Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome
τρομερός δεινός φοβερός
Formidable, powerful.
δεινός φρικτός
Intense; extreme in degree or extent.
απαίσιος φρικτός
Unpleasant; disagreeable.
απαίσιος κάκιστος φρικτός
Very bad; lousy.

terrific /təˈɹɪfɪk/ more terrific most terrific adj
τρομερός φανταστικός φοβερός
Extremely good; excellent, amazing. [from 19th c.]

terrify /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/ v
κατατρομάζω τρομάζω
To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
τρομοκρατώ
To menace or intimidate.

terrifying /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/ more terrifying most terrifying adj
τρομακτικός τρομαχτικός
Frightening or intimidating.

territorial /ˌtɛɹ.əˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /ˌtɛɹ.ɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ more territorial most territorial adj
εδαφικός
Of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory.

territorial integrity n
εδαφική ακεραιότητα
(international law) The principle that a state's borders are sacrosanct; the idea that nation-states should not promote secessionist movements or border changes in other nation-states.

territorial waters n
χωρικά ύδατα αιγιαλίτιδα ζώνη
(politics, geography) A country's inland lakes and waterways as well as the portion of its coastal oceans, seas, or other adjoining bodies of water considered to fall within the political boundaries and legal jurisdiction of that country.

territoriality /tɛɹɪtɔːɹɪˈalɪti/ territorialities n
εδαφικότητα
The fact or legal status of being a territory.
(zoology) The pattern of behaviour in animals that defines and defends a territory.
A pattern of human behaviour characterised by defence of a particular territory or area of interest.

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ territories n
έδαφος
A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.
(Australia) One of three of Australia's federal entities, located in the country's north and southeast, with fewer powers than a state and created by an act of Parliament rather than by the Constitution: Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory.
(ecology) An area that an animal of a particular species consistently defends against its conspecifics.

terror /tɛɚ/ /ˈtɛɹ.ə/ /ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/ terrors n
τρόμος
(countable, uncountable) Intense dread, fright, or fear.
τρόμος φόβητρο
(countable) Something or someone that causes such fear.

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ terrorisms n
τρομοκρατία
(historical) The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ adj
τρομοκρατικός
Of or relating to terrorism.

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ terrorists n
τρομοκράτης τρομοκράτισσα
A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals.

terrorize /ˈtɛɹəɹaɪz/ v
τρομοκρατώ
To fill (someone) with terror; to terrify.

terrorstricken more terrorstricken most terrorstricken adj
έντρομος
Stricken with terror; utterly terrified.

terse /tɜːs/ /tɝːs/ terser tersest adj
λακωνικός λακωνική λακωνικό λιτή λιτό λιτός
(by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
απότομος
(by extension) Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt.

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ /ˈtɝ.ʃə.ɹi/ adj
τριτοβάθμιος τριτογενής
Of third rank or order; subsequent.

tesla /ˈtɛslə/ tesla teslas n
τέσλα
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of magnetic flux density or magnetic inductivity. Symbol: T

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] tests n
δοκιμή δοκιμασία
A challenge, trial.
διαγώνισμα
(academia) An examination, given often during the academic term.
εξέταση
A session in which a product, piece of equipment, or system is examined under everyday or extreme conditions to evaluate its durability, etc.
(obsolete) Judgment; distinction; discrimination.

test /tɛst/ [tʰest] [tʰɛst] v
δοκιμάζω
To challenge.
To refine (gold, silver, etc.) in a test or cupel; to subject to cupellation.
To put to the proof; to prove the truth, genuineness, or quality of by experiment, or by some principle or standard; to try.
εξετάζω
(academics) To administer or assign an examination, often given during the academic term, to (somebody).
δοκιμάζω θέτω υπό δοκιμασία
To place a product or piece of equipment under everyday and/or extreme conditions and examine it for its durability, etc.

test tube test tubes n
δοκιμαστικός σωλήνας
(chemistry) a glass tube, rounded at one end and open at the other; used for small-scale laboratory tests

test tube baby test tube babies n
παιδί του σωλήνα
A baby who was conceived by in vitro fertilisation and then implanted in the uterus of the mother.

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ testicles n
όρχις αρχίδι
A testis: the male sex and endocrine gland, found in some types of animals, that produces sperm and male sex hormones, including the steroid testosterone.

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ testimonies n
κατάθεση
(legal) Statements made by a witness in court.
μαρτυρία δήλωση
An account of first-hand experience.

testosterone /tɛˈstɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/ /tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/ testosterones n
τεστοστερόνη
(steroid hormone) A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.

tetanus /ˈtɛt.nəs/ /ˈtɛt.ən.əs/ tetani tetanuses n
τέτανος
(pathology, countable) A serious and often fatal disease caused by the infection of an open wound with the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, found in soil and the intestines and faeces of animals.

tetrachloromethane n
τετραχλωρομεθάνιο

tetracycline /ˌtɛ.tɹəˈsaɪ.kliːn/ tetracyclines n
τετρακυκλίνη
(pharmaceutical drug, uncountable) A yellow crystalline broad-spectrum antibiotic C22H24N2O8 produced by streptomyces or synthetically.
(pharmaceutical drug, countable) Any of a large group of antibiotics with the same general structure derived from tetracene with many hydroxyl and other groups.

tetrad /ˈtɛtɹæd/ tetrads n
τετράδα

tetradecagon tetradecagons n
δεκατετράγωνο
A polygon having fourteen sides and fourteen angles.

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ tetrahedra tetrahedrons n
τετράεδρο
(geometry) A polyhedron with four faces; the regular tetrahedron, the faces of which are equal equilateral triangles, is one of the Platonic solids.

tetralogy /tɛˈtɹæləd͡ʒi/ tetralogies n
τετραλογία
A set of four works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as four individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games.

tetrameter tetrameters n
τετράμετρο
(poetry) A line in a poem having four metrical feet.

tetraplegia tetraplegias n
τετραπληγία
Paralysis of all four limbs.

tetrarchy /ˈtɛtɹɑɹki/ /ˈtɛtɹɑːki/ tetrarchies n
τετραρχία
(politics) A government where power is shared by four people, especially (historical) the Herodian tetrarchy established in Judea after the death of Herod and the Tetrarchy of Diocletian which ruled the Roman Empire in the years 293-313.

text /tɛkst/ texts n
κείμενο μήνυμα
(colloquial) A brief written message transmitted between mobile phones.

text editor text editors n
κειμενογράφος
(computing) A program which allows a user to edit the contents of a text file, usually in an interactive way with immediate visual feedback.

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ textbooks n
σύγγραμμα εγχειρίδιο
A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

textual /ˈtɛks.tju.əl/ /ˈtɛks.tʃu.əl/ /ˈtɛks.tʃəl/ more textual most textual adj
κειμενικός
Of or pertaining to text as opposed to other document elements.

textual criticism textual criticisms n
κριτική κειμένου
A field of scholarly enquiry dedicated to reconstructing the oldest form(s) of a text that is or are possible to retrieve and to explaining any attested variants.

thalamus /ˈθæləməs/ thalami thalamuses n
θάλαμος
(neuroanatomy) Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

thalidomide /θəˈlɪdəˌmaɪd/ thalidomides n
θαλιδομίδη
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug sold during the late 1950s and early 1960s as a sleeping aid, and to pregnant women as an antiemetic to combat morning sickness and other symptoms, but withdrawn as causing severe birth defects, such as phocomelia; currently used to treat leprosy.

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ thalliums n
θάλλιο
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81: a gray post-transition metal that discolors when exposed to air.

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ /ðɛn/ [ðn̩] preposition
από
introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.

thanatolatry n
θανατολατρία
(religion) The worship of death.

thanatophobia n
θανατοφοβία
Fear of death.

thank /ðæŋk/ /θæŋk/ [t̪eɪ̯ŋk] [ðeɪ̯ŋk] [θeɪ̯ŋk] v
ευχαριστώ ευγνωμονώ
(transitive) To express gratitude or appreciation toward.
ευχαριστώ
(transitive) To credit or hold responsible.

thank God interjection
δόξα τω Θεώ
Used to express gratitude or relief.

thank you /ˈðæŋk ˌju/ /ˈθæŋk ˌju/ [ˈt̪eɪ̯ŋk ˌju] [ˈðeɪ̯ŋk ˌju] [ˈθeɪ̯ŋk ˌju] interjection
ευχαριστώ [[να είσαι καλά|να 'σαι καλά]] φχαριστώ
An expression of gratitude or politeness in response to something done or given. [from c. 1400]

thank you very much interjection
ευχαριστώ πολύ
Said to express greater gratitude than would be conveyed by thank you.

thankful /ðæŋkfəl/ /ˈθæŋkfəl/ more thankful most thankful adj
ευγνώμων
(obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

thankfulness thankfulnesses n
ευγνωμοσύνη
The state of being thankful.

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ interjection
ευχαριστώ
Used to express appreciation or gratitude.

thanks /t̪ʰaŋks/ /ðæŋks/ /θæŋks/ n
ευχαριστία ευχαριστώ ευγνωμοσύνη
(obsolete)

thanks a million interjection
χίλια ευχαριστώ
(informal) thank you, intensified.

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
ευχαριστώ γιά τήν βοήθειά
Expresses appreciation of assistance provided or services rendered by the interlocutor.

thanks to preposition
χάρη σε
Because of; normally used with a positive connotation, though it can be used sarcastically.

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
τόσο
(degree) To a given extent or degree.
(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
για να ώστε
Introducing a clause that is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.
πως ότι για να ώστε
Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ those determiner
εκείνος εκείνο εκείνα εκείνες εκείνη εκοίνοι
The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.

that /ðət/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈd̪æʈ/ /ˈd̪ɛt/ /ˈd̪ʱæʈ/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
αυτά αυτές αυτή αυτοί αυτό αυτός
The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.
που
(relative, plural that) Which, who; representing a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition. [from 9thc.]

that is adv
δηλαδή
(conjunctive) In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation

that one pronoun
εκείνο
A specified object, thing or person (especially one further away/over there or known or mentioned later). (This entry is a translation hub.)

that'll be the day /ˌðætl̩ bi ðə ˈdeɪ/ /ˌðætl̩ biː ðə ˈdeɪ/ phraseologicalUnit
ζήσε Μάη μου ζήσε Μάη μου να φας τριφύλλι
(originally, Australia, New Zealand, idiomatic, informal) Said in reply to something that one believes will never happen.

thatch /θæt͡ʃ/ thatches n
αχυροσκεπή
Straw, rushes, or similar, used for making or covering the roofs of buildings, or of stacks of hay or grain.

thaw /θoː/ /θɑ/ /θɔ/ /θɔː/ thaws n
απόψυξη ξεπάγωμα
The melting of ice, snow, or other frozen or congealed matter; the transformation of ice or the like into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost

thaw /θoː/ /θɑ/ /θɔ/ /θɔː/ v
λιώνω
(intransitive) To gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften from frozen
αποψύχω ξεπαγώνω
(transitive) To gradually cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve.

the /jiː/ /ð/ /ðeː/ /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ /ðɪ/ /ˈðiː/ /ˈðʌ/ /θeː/ article
ο
Introducing a singular term to be taken generically: preceding a name of something standing for a whole class. [from 9th c.]
Used before a noun phrase beginning with superlative or comparative adjective or an ordinal number, indicating that the noun refers to a single item.
Used with the plural of a surname to indicate the entire family.
When stressed, indicates that it describes something which is considered to be best or exclusively worthy of attention. [from 18th c.]
because it has already been mentioned, is to be completely specified in the same sentence, or very shortly thereafter. [from 10th c.]
ο η
The definite grammatical article that implies necessarily that the noun phrase it immediately precedes is definitely identifiable
στον ο
Used before a body part, a family member, a pet (especially of someone previously mentioned), as an alternative to a possessive pronoun. [from 12th c.]

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
το μήλο κάτω απ' τη μηλιά θα πέσει
(idiom) A child grows up to be similar to its parents, both in behavior and in physical characteristics.

the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet proverb
αν δεν βρέξεις κώλο, ψάρι δεν τρως
In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some sacrifices must be made.

the cowl does not make the monk proverb
τα ράσα δεν κάνουν τον παπά το ράσο δεν κάνει τον παπά
The superficial trappings of something are unrelated to its true essence.

the day before adv
την προηγούμενη μέρα
On the preceding day. (This entry is a translation hub.)

the die is cast /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkæst/ /ðə ˌdaɪ ɪz ˈkɑːst/ phraseologicalUnit
ο κύβος ερρίφθη
(idiomatic) Conclusive action has been taken, so events will proceed in an irreversible manner; the point of no return has been passed; the future is determined; there are no more options.

the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on proverb
τα σκυλιά αλυχτούν μα το καραβάνι προχωρά
History (or progress) moves ahead, no matter the criticism it may attract.

the end /ði ɛnd/ /ðiː ɛnd/ phraseologicalUnit
τέλος
Used traditionally at the end of a story or film.

the end justifies the means proverb
ο σκοπός αγιάζει τα μέσα
Morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary to achieve morally right outcomes; actions can be considered morally right or wrong only by virtue of the morality of the outcome.

the fox may grow grey but never good proverb
ο λύκος κι αν εγέρασε κι άσπρισε το μαλλί του, μήτε τη γνώμη άλλαξε, μήτε την κεφαλή του
One cannot change one's nature, no matter how much time passes.

the fuck phraseologicalUnit
μαλακία σκατά στον πούτσο
(vulgar, slang) Used with an interrogative pronoun as an intensifier to express anger, frustration, incredulity, or other strong emotion.
γαμώτο
(vulgar, slang) Used after verbs forming a part of a phrasal verb as an intensifier to imply aggressive emphasis.

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
το ξένο είναι πιο γλυκό του γείτονα είναι πάντα καλύτερο
The circumstances of others seem more desirable than one's own but in reality often are not.

the line is busy phraseologicalUnit
η γραμμή είναι κατειλημμένη
Indicates that the telephone line is busy.

the more the merrier proverb
όσο περισσότεροι, τόσο καλύτερα
Something is more fun with more people.

the next day adv
την επόμενη μέρα

the one the ones n
εκλεκτή εκλεκτός
(colloquial) A particular person destined to save the universe or world; the chosen one.

the pen is mightier than the sword proverb
η γλώσσα κόκαλα δεν έχει μα κόκαλα τσακίζει
(idiom, metonymy) More influence and power can be usurped by writing than by fighting.

the straw that broke the camel's back n
η σταγόνα που ξεχείλισε το ποτήρι
(idiomatic) A small and seemingly insignificant addition to a burden that renders it too much to bear; the small thing which causes failure, or causes inability or unwillingness to endure any more of something.

the way to a man's heart is through his stomach proverb
η καρδιά του άνδρα περνά απ' το στομάχι
Cooking food for a man is a good way to win his affections.

the wolf may lose his teeth but never his nature proverb
ο λύκος κι αν εγέρασε κι άσπρισε το μαλλί του, μήτε τη γνώμη άλλαξε, μήτε την κεφαλή του
One cannot change one's nature, no matter how much time passes.

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθiətə/ /ˈθiː.ə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tə/ /ˈθɪə.tɚ/ /θiˈeɪ.tə/ /θiˈɛt.ə/ [ˈθiə̯tɜ] [ˈθiə̯ɾɜ] theaters n
θέατρο
A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.
αμφιθέατρο
A lecture theatre.

theatrical /θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl/ more theatrical most theatrical adj
θεατρικός
Of or relating to the theatre.

theft /θɛft/ thefts n
κλοπή
The act of stealing property.

theine /ˈteɪ.iːn/ /ˈθeɪ.iːn/ /ˈθiː.iːn/ n
τεΐνη
(organic compound) Caffeine when present in tea.

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ /ðɛɹz/ /ðɛːz/ pronoun
δικά δικές δική δικιά δικοί δικό
That which belongs to them; the possessive case of they, used without a following noun.

theism /ˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ theisms n
θεϊσμός
Belief in the existence of at least one deity.
(narrowly) Belief in the existence of a personal creator god, goddess, gods and/or goddesses present and active in the governance and organization of the world and the universe. The God may be known by or through revelation.

theme /θiːm/ themes n
θέμα
A subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.
(music) The main melody of a piece of music, especially one that is the source of variations.
(film, television) A song, or a snippet of a song, that identifies a film, a TV program, a character, etc. by playing at the appropriate time.
(linguistics) Topic, what is generally being talked about, as opposed to rheme.
A regional unit of organisation in the Byzantine empire.

theme song theme songs n
θεματικό τραγούδι
(music, broadcasting) A song which accompanies a television or radio program, usually as an intro or outro.

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adv
τότε
(temporal location) At that time.

thence /ðɛns/ adv
εκείθεν
(formal) From there, from that place or from that time.

theo- prefix
θεο-
(religion) god; deity

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsi/ theocracies n
θεοκρατία
Government under the control of a state religion.

theocratic more theocratic most theocratic adj
θεοκρατικός
Pertaining to theocracy.

theodolite /θiːˈɒdəlaɪt/ theodolites n
θεοδόλιχος
A surveying instrument, consisting of a small mounted telescope, used to measure horizontal and vertical angles.

theogony /θɪˈɑːɡənɪ/ /θɪˈɒɡənɪ/ theogonies n
θεογονία
(chiefly, in ancient, _, religion) The origination of gods or a narrative describing the origin of gods.

theologian /θi.əˈloʊd͡ʒən/ theologians n
θεολόγος
One who studies theology.

theologoumenon theologoumena n
θεολογούμενο
A theological statement which is of individual opinion and not doctrine.

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ theologies n
θεολογία
(uncountable) The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general. [from mid-14th c.]

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ theophanies n
θεοφάνεια
A manifestation of a deity to a person.

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ theorboes theorbos n
θεόρβη
(musical instruments) A baroque, double-necked lute having an extra set of open bass strings.

theorem /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ /ˈθɪəɹ.əm/ theorems n
θεώρημα
(mathematics) A mathematical statement of some importance that has been proven to be true. Minor theorems are often called propositions. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an essential part of a bigger theorem's proof are called lemmas.
(mathematics, colloquial, nonstandard) A mathematical statement that is expected to be true

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/ /ˌθɪə̯ˈɹɛtɪkəl/ more theoretical most theoretical adj
θεωρητικός
Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

theoretical key theoretical keys n
φανταστική κλίμακα

theoretically adv
θεωρητικά
in theory; on paper

theoretician theoreticians n
θεωρητικός
Someone who is expert in the theory of a particular science or art.

theory /ˈθi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθiː.ə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪə.ɹi/ /ˈθɪɚ.i/ /ˈθɪɹ.i/ theories n
θεωρία
A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
(sciences) A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc. [from 17th c.]
(mathematics) A field of study attempting to exhaustively describe a particular class of constructs. [from 18th c.]
(countable, logic) A set of axioms together with all statements derivable from them; or, a set of statements which are deductively closed. Equivalently, a formal language plus a set of axioms (from which can then be derived theorems). The statements may be required to all be bound (i.e., to have no free variables).

theory of mind theories of mind n
θεωρία του νου νοοθεωρία
(psychology) The ability to form an opinion about what other people are thinking.

theosis /θiːˈəʊsɪs/ n
θέωση
The likeness to or union with God; deification.

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
θεοσοφικός
Of, or relating to theosophy.

theosophist theosophists n
θεοσοφιστής
An advocate of, or believer in theosophy.

theosophy [θi.ˈɑs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] theosophies n
θεοσοφία
(philosophy, religion) Any doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism claiming that knowledge of God can be attained through mystical insight and spiritual ecstasy, and that direct communication with the transcendent world is possible.

therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/ therapists n
θεραπευτής
Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ therapies n
θεραπεία
Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment.
Healing power or quality.

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðə(ɹ)/ /ðɚ/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ /ðɛɹ/ /ðɛː(ɹ)/ adv
εκεί
(location) In a place or location (stated, implied or otherwise indicated) at some distance from the speaker (compare here).
(figuratively) In that matter, relation, etc.; at that point, stage, etc., regarded as a distinct place.
εκείσε προς τα εκεί
(location) To or into that place; thither.

there are phraseologicalUnit
υπάρχουν υπάρχουνε
. see also there is.

there are plenty of fish in the sea proverb
έχει κι αλλού πορτοκαλιές που κάνουν πορτοκάλια
There are many more potential opportunities available.

there be v
είμαι υπάρχω
The specified thing exists, physically or abstractly.

there is v
υπάρχει
. Used to indicate the existence of something physical or abstract. See also there are.

there is nothing new under the sun proverb
ουδέν καινόν υπό τον ήλιον
There is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past.

there isn't any easy way to say this phraseologicalUnit
δεν υπάρχει εύκολος τρόπος να το πω
Used to introduce bad news.

there's no place like home proverb
σπίτι μου, σπιτάκι μου και φτωχοκαλυβάκι μου
One feels most comfortable at home.

thereby /ðɛəˈbaɪ/ /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ adv
ως εκ τούτου
(formal) By it; by that; by that means, or as a consequence of that.

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛɚ.fɔɹ/ /ˈðɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ adv
άρα επομένως οπότε
(conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.

therein lies the rub phraseologicalUnit
τα κουμπιά της Αλέξαινας

theremin /ˈθɛ.ɹɪ.mɪn/ /ˈθɛə.ɹəˌmɪn/ theremins n
θέρεμιν
An electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennae mounted on the instrument.

thereof /ðɛəˈɹɒv/ /ðɛˈɹʌv/ adv
τούτου
Of this, that, or it.

therianthropy /ˌθɛɹiˈænθɹəpi/ n
θηριανθρωπία

thermal printer thermal printers n
θερμικός εκτυπωτής
(computer hardware) A printer that operates by applying heat to selected areas of specially treated paper.

thermalism n
θερμαλισμός
(medicine) The therapeutic use of hot-water springs

thermobaric adj
θερμοβαρικός

thermochemistry n
θερμοχημεία
(chemistry, physics) The study of the thermodynamics of chemical reactions.

thermocouple thermocouples n
θερμοζεύγος
(physics) A transducer consisting of two different metals welded together at each end; a voltage is produced that is proportional to the difference in temperature between the two junctions (one of which is normally held at a known temperature)

thermodynamic equilibrium thermodynamic equilibria n
θερμοδυναμική ισορροπία
(physics) The state of a system in which its energy distribution is such that all parts of the system have the same temperature and no heat flows.

thermodynamic temperature thermodynamic temperatures n
θερμοδυναμική θερμοκρασία
(physics) Temperature defined in terms of the laws of thermodynamics rather than the properties of a real material: expressed in kelvins.

thermodynamics /-dɪ-/ /-mə-/ /-məʊ-/ /ˌθɜː(ɹ)moʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ n
θερμοδυναμική
(physics) The science of the conversions between heat and other forms of energy.

thermolysis thermolyses n
θερμόλυση
(chemistry) The dissociation or decomposition of a material as a result of being heated

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ thermometers n
θερμόμετρο
An apparatus used to measure temperature.

thermometry n
θερμομετρία

thermophile thermophiles n
θερμόφιλος
(biology) An organism that lives and thrives at relatively high temperatures; a form of extremophile; many are members of the Archaea.

thermophilic more thermophilic most thermophilic adj
θερμοφιλικός θερμόφιλος
(biology) of, or relating to a thermophile; living and thriving at relatively high temperatures

thermoplastic adj
θερμοπλαστικός
softening when heated and hardening when cooled, and thus able to be moulded

thermos /ˈθɜː.mɒs/ /ˈθɝ.məs/ thermoses n
θερμός
A bottle, flask or similar vessel having a vacuum between its inner and outer silvered walls; designed to maintain the temperature of its contents

thermosphere thermospheres n
θερμόσφαιρα
The layer of the Earth's atmosphere directly above the mesosphere and directly below the exosphere.

thermostat /ˈθɝmoʊstæt/ /ˈθɝməstæt/ thermostats n
θερμοστάτης
A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.

thermotropism thermotropisms n
θερμοτροπισμός
(botany) Thermotropic movement of a plant or plant part in response to changes in temperature.

thesaurus /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/ thesauri thesauruses n
θησαυρός
A publication, traditionally in the form of a book and now often online, that provides synonyms (and sometimes antonyms and other semantic relations) for the words of a given language.

theta /ˈθeɪ.ta/ /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ [fei̯˥ tʰaː˩] thetas n
θήτα
The eighth letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, ninth in Old Greek: Θ, θ.

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
αυτοί αυτά αυτές
(the third-person plural nominative) A group of entities previously mentioned. [since the 1200s]

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ thicker thickest adj
παχής χοντρός
Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.

thicket /ˈθɪkɪt/ thickets n
λόχμη
A dense, but generally small, growth of shrubs, bushes or small trees; a copse.

thickflowing more thickflowing most thickflowing adj
παχύρευστος

thickness /ˈθɪknəs/ thicknesses n
πάχος
(uncountable) The property of being thick (in dimension).

thief /θif/ /θiːf/ thieves n
κλέφτης
One who carries out a theft.

thigh /θaɪ/ thighs n
μηρός μπούτι
The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee. [from 8th c.]

thighbone thighbones n
μηριαίο οστό
(skeleton) The bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee in humans; the femur.

thigmomorphogenesis n
θιγμομορφογένεση

thimble /ˈθɪmb(ə)l/ thimbles n
δακτυλήθρα δαχτυλήθρα δαχτυλίθρα
(sewing) A pitted, now usually metal, cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, which is used in sewing to push the needle through material.
δακτυλήθρα δαχτυλήθρα
As much as fills a thimble (sense 1); a thimbleful.
ροδάντζα
(nautical) A metal ring which a cable or rope intended for attaching to other things is looped around as a protection against chafing.

thin /ˈθɪn/ thinner thinnest adj
ψιλός λεπτός
Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
λεπτός
Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.
αδύνατος λεπτός
Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
αραιός
Of low viscosity or low specific gravity.
σπάνιος
Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.

thin-film transistor thin-film transistors n
ΔΛΜ Διαντιστάτης Λεπτής Μεμβράνης
A form of transistor manufactured by depositing layers of semiconductor, dielectric and metal on a substrate

thing /θi(ː)ŋ/ /θɪŋ/ things n
πράγμα
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
πλάσμα
A living being or creature.

thing-in-itself things-in-themselves n
πράγμα αυτό καθ' αυτό πράγμα αυτό καθαυτό
(from Kantian, _, philosophy, _, on) A thing as it is independent of any conceptualization or perception by the human mind, postulated by practical reason but existing in a condition which is in principle unknowable and unexperienceable.

thingy /ˈθɪŋi/ /ˈθɪŋiː/ thingies n
μαντζαφλάρι μαραφέτι
(informal) A thing (used to refer to something vaguely or when one cannot recall or does not wish to mention its name).

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
σκέφτομαι
(intransitive) To communicate to oneself in one's mind, to try to find a solution to a problem.
θεωρώ
(intransitive) To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).
νομίζω σκέφτομαι
(transitive) To be of opinion (that); to consider, judge, regard, or look upon (something) as.
(transitive) To guess; to reckon.

think about /ˈθɪŋk əˌbaʊt/ v
αναλογίζομαι
(transitive) To ponder.

think tank think tanks n
δεξαμενή σκέψης
(idiomatic) A group of people who collectively perform research and develop reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporate, government, or special interests.

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
τρίτος
The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.

third /tʰʊːɹd/ /t̪ɔɪd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ thirds n
τρίτο τρίτος
One of three equal parts of a whole.

third person third persons n
τρίτο πρόσωπο
(grammar) the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is not the audience or the one making the statement. In English, pronouns used with the third person include he, she, it, one, they, and who.

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ thirsts n
δίψα
A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which stops the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane.
(figuratively) Sexual lust.

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ v
διψάω
(intransitive) To be thirsty.
(intransitive, usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.

thirsty /ˈθɜːs.ti/ /ˈθɝs.ti/ thirstier thirstiest adj
διψασμένος
Needing to drink.
Causing thirst; giving one a need to drink (informal).

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ.tin/ /ˈθɝt.tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝtin/ /ˌθɝtˈtin/ numeral
δεκατρία δεκατρείς
The cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen, represented in Roman numerals as XIII and in Arabic numerals as 13.

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ adj
δέκατος τρίτος
The ordinal form of the number thirteen.

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
τριακοστός
The ordinal form of the number thirty.

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ [ˈθɝɾi] numeral
τριάντα
The cardinal number occurring after twenty-nine and before thirty-one, represented in Arabic numerals as 30.

thirty-eight numeral
τριάντα οκτώ
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-seven and preceding thirty-nine.

thirty-five numeral
τριάντα πέντε
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-four and preceding thirty-six.

thirty-four numeral
τριάντα τέσσαρες
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-three and preceding thirty-five.

thirty-nine numeral
τριάντα εννέα
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-eight and preceding forty.

thirty-one numeral
τριάντα έν
The cardinal number immediately following thirty and before thirty-two; thirty plus one.

thirty-seven numeral
τριάντα επτά
The cardinal number occurring after thirty-six and before thirty-eight.

thirty-six /ˌθɜːtiˈsɪks/ /ˌθɝtiˈsɪks/ numeral
τριάντα έξ
The cardinal number immediately following thirty-five and preceding thirty-seven.

thirty-three numeral
τριάντα τρείς
The cardinal number after thirty-two and before thirty-four.

thirty-two /ˌθɜːtiˈtuː/ /ˌθɝtiˈtu/ numeral
τριάντα δύο
The cardinal number after thirty-one and before thirty-three.
(Nigeria, colloquial) Teeth.

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ these determiner
αυτός τούτος ετούτος
The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
αυτός
The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone just mentioned).
αυτός ο εξής
The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone about to be mentioned).
ένας
(informal) A known (thing) (used in first mentioning a person or thing that the speaker does not think is known to the audience). Compare with "a certain ...".

this /ðəs/ /ðɪs/ pronoun
αυτός αυτό αύτη ούτος τούτο αυτή
The thing, item, etc. being indicated.

this afternoon adv
σήμερα το απόγευμα
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see this,‎ afternoon.

this evening adv
απόψε σήμερα το βράδυ
During the evening of today.

this is the life phraseologicalUnit
αυτή είναι ζωή
(informal) An expression of bliss, an expression of happiness with one's current situation.

this morning /ðəs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ðɪs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ n
σήμερα το πρωί
The morning of today

this year adv
φέτος
The current year. (This entry is a translation hub.)

this year's adj
φετινός
Produced or occurring during the current year. (This entry is a translation hub.)

thistle /θɪsl̩/ thistles n
γαϊδουράγκαθο
This plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland.

thither /ˈðɪðə/ /ˈðɪðɚ/ /ˈθɪðə/ /ˈθɪðɚ/ adv
εκείσε προς τα εκεί
(chiefly, literary, or, law, archaic) To that place.

thong /θɑŋ/ /θɒŋ/ /θɔŋ/ thongs n
σαγιονάρα
(usually, in the plural, Australia) An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour.

thoracentesis thoracenteses n
θωρακοκέντηση
(surgery) A medical procedure involving needle drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space.

thoracic /θəˈɹæsɪk/ adj
θωρακικός
(anatomy) Of the thorax.

thorax /ˈθɔɹæks/ thoraces thoraxes n
θώρακας
(anatomy) The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.
(entomology, and, arachnology) The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.

thorium /ˈθɔːɹiəm/ thoriums n
θόριο
A chemical element (symbol Th) with atomic number 90: a weakly radioactive, malleable, moderately hard silvery metal that tarnishes black when exposed to air.

thorn /θoɹn/ /θɔːn/ /θɔːɹn/ [θo̞ɹn] thorns n
αγκάθι
(botany) A sharp protective spine of a plant.

thornbush thornbushes n
ρείκι
Any of many thorny or spiny shrubs and bushes.

thorny /ˈθɔɹni/ /ˈθɔːni/ thornier thorniest adj
αγκαθερός
Having thorns or spines

thoroughfare /ˈθʌɹəfɛː/ thoroughfares n
δίοδος
(now, _, rare, _, except in certain set phrases) A passage; a way through.
λεωφόρος
A road open at both ends or connecting one area with another; a highway or main street.
πορθμός
An unobstructed waterway allowing passage for ships.

thou /ðaʊ/ v
μιλώ στον ενικό
(transitive) To address (a person) using the pronoun thou, especially as an expression of contempt or familiarity.

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
εν τούτοις παρά ταύτα ωστόσο
(conjunctive) Despite that; however.

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
αν και μολονότι έστω και αν καίτοι
Despite the fact that; although.

thought /θoːt/ /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ thoughts n
σκέψη
(countable) Representation created in the mind without the use of one's faculties of vision, sound, smell, touch, or taste; an instance of thinking.
(uncountable) The operation by which mental activity arise or are manipulated; the process of thinking; the agency by which thinking is accomplished.

thought-form thought-forms n
σκεπτομορφή
Any of a set of presuppositions or fundamental ideas which define the thinking of people of a given region, time period etc.

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)n(d)/ /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ [ˈθaʊ̯zn̩d] thousands numeral
χίλια
A numerical value equal to 1,000 = 10 × 100 = 103 (1 E+3 exactly—in scientific E notation.)

thousand and one numeral
χίλια δυο
A great many; numerous.

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəndtθ/ /ˈθaʊzəndð/ /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ /ˈθaʊzənð/ /ˈθaʊzənθ/ adj
χιλιοστός
last in order of a series of a thousand; next after the nine hundred and ninety-ninth.

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəndtθ/ /ˈθaʊzəndð/ /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ /ˈθaʊzənð/ /ˈθaʊzənθ/ thousandths n
χιλιοστός
(singular only) The person or thing in the thousandth position.
χιλιοστό
One of a thousand equal parts of a whole.

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] threads n
θέμα
νήμα κλωστή
A long, thin and flexible form of material, generally with a round cross-section, used in sewing, weaving or in the construction of string.
νήμα
(Internet) A series of messages, generally grouped by subject, in which all messages except the first are replies to previous messages in the thread.

threadbare /-bɛː/ /ˈθɹɛdbɛə/ /ˈθɹɛdˌbɛ(ə)ɹ/ more threadbare most threadbare adj
ξεφτισμένος φθαρμένος
Of cloth, clothing, furnishings, etc.: frayed and worn to an extent that the nap is damaged and the warp and weft threads show; shabby, worn-out.

threat /ˈtɹɛt/ /ˈθɹet/ /θɹɛt/ threats n
απειλή
An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
An indication of potential or imminent danger.
A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.

threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ v
απειλώ
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

threatening /ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/ more threatening most threatening adj
απειλητικός
Presenting a threat, posing a likely risk of harm.

three /fɹiː/ /θɹiː/ [t̪ɾ̪̊iː] [θɹi] [θɹ̥i] [θɹ̥ɪi] [θɾ̪̊i] [θɾ̪̊iː] [θɾ̪̊ɪi] numeral
τρία γ΄ τρεις
A numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••).

three days ago adv
αντιπροχθές παραπροχθές τρείς μέρες πριν
(This entry is a translation hub.)

three hundred /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
τριακόσια
The cardinal number occurring after two hundred ninety-nine and before three hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 300.

three-dimensional more three-dimensional most three-dimensional adj
τρισδιάστατος
(not comparable) Existing in three dimensions.
(comparable) Having depth, or the illusion of depth, as well as height and width.

three-phase adj
τριφασικός
(electricity) Using three separate alternating currents of the same voltage at different phases.

threefold adj
τριπλός

threonine threonines n
θρεονίνη
(amino acid) An essential amino acid C4H9NO3 found in most animal proteins.

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
αλωνίζω
(transitive, agriculture) To separate the grain from the straw or husks (chaff) by mechanical beating, with a flail or machinery, or by driving animals over them.

thresher /ˈθɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ threshers n
αλωνιστής
(agriculture) Anything or anyone that threshes.
αλωνιστική μηχανή
(agriculture) A modern farm machine for threshing grain, now a part of combine harvesters rather than a separate implement.

threshing threshings n
αλώνισμα
The process by which something is threshed.

threshing floor threshing floors n
αλώνι
The floor of a threshing house or similar area where grain is threshed.

threshing sledge threshing sledges n
βουκάνη δουκάνη τσουκάνι
A rectangular wooden plank designed to separate grain from chaff.

threshold /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)əʊld/ [ˈθɹɛʃ(h)ɒʊɫd] thresholds n
κατώφλι
The lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.
(by extension) An entrance; the door or gate of a house.
(engineering) The quantitative point at which an action is triggered, especially a lower limit.
αφετηρία
(figurative) The outset of something; the point of entry, or the beginning of an action.
ουδός
The point where one is mentally or physically vulnerable in response to a provocation or to other nuisances.

thrice /θɹaɪs/ [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] adv
τρις
(dated) Three times.

thrift /θɹɪft/ thrifts n
λιτότητα
(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

thriller /ˈθɹɪlə/ /ˈθɹɪlɚ/ thrillers n
θρίλερ
(film, literature) A suspenseful, sensational genre of story, book, play or film.

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ throats n
λαιμός τραχεία
The gullet or windpipe.
λαιμός
The part of a chimney between the gathering, or portion of the funnel which contracts in ascending, and the flue.

thromboprophylaxis thromboprophylaxes n
θρομβοπροφύλαξη
(medicine) Any measure taken to prevent thrombosis.

thrombosis /θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ thromboses n
θρόμβωση
(pathology) The formation of thrombi in the blood vessels of a living organism, causing obstruction of the circulation.

thrombus thrombi n
θρόμβος
(hematology, pathology) A blood clot formed from platelets and other elements that forms in a blood vessel in a living organism, and causes thrombosis or obstruction of the vessel at its point of formation or travel to other areas of the body.

throne [tɹoʊn] [θɹoʊn] [θɹəʊn] thrones n
θρόνος
(euphemism) A seat used for urination or defecation, such as a chamber pot, toilet, or the seat of an outhouse.
(Christianity) A member of an order of angels ranked above dominions and below cherubim.

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ [θɾ̪̊ɵʉ] [θɾ̪̊ʊu] preposition
από
μέσω
By means of.

throughout /θɹaʊt/ /θɹuˈʌʊt/ /θɹuːˈaʊt/ preposition
καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια
In every part of; all through.

throughput /ˈθɹu.pʊt/ /ˈθɹuː.pʊt/ throughputs n
διαμεταγωγή διεκπεραιωτικότητα ρυθμαπόδοση
(operations) The rate of production; the rate at which something can be processed.

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] throws n
ρίψη
The flight of a thrown object.

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ [θɾ̪̊oʊ] [θɾ̪̊əʊ] v
ρίχνω
To twist two or more filaments of (silk, etc.) so as to form one thread; to twist together, as singles, in a direction contrary to the twist of the singles themselves; sometimes applied to the whole class of operations by which silk is prepared for the weaver.

throw oneself into v
αποδύομαι
(transitive) To engage heartily in; to get fully involved in.

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ thrushes n
άφτρα
τσίχλα
Any of numerous species of songbirds of the cosmopolitan family Turdidae, such as the song thrush, mistle thrush, bluebird, and American robin.

thrush nightingale thrush nightingales n
τσιχλαηδόνι
Luscinia luscinia, a small passerine bird related to the common nightingale.

thug /ʈʰəɡ/ /θʌɡ/ thugs n
κακοποιός
Someone with an intimidating and unseemly appearance and mannerisms, who treats others violently and roughly, often for hire.

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ /ˈθuːliəm/ n
θούλιο
A metallic chemical element (symbol Tm) with atomic number 69: a fairly soft, easily workable metal with a bright silvery-gray lustre.

thumb /θʌm/ thumbs n
αντίχειρας
The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
εγκοπή ευρετηρίασης
(GUI) The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.

thumbscrew /ˈθʌmskɹuː/ thumbscrews n
χειροκοχλίας χειρόβιδα
A screw that can be turned with the thumb and fingers.
An instrument of torture used to crush the fingers.

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ thumbtacks n
πινέζα
(North America) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ thunders n
βροντή κεραυνός
The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
κεραυνός
A deep, rumbling noise resembling thunder.

thunderbolt /ˈθʌndə(ɹ)ˌboʊlt/ thunderbolts n
αστραπή κεραυνός
A flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.
κεραυνός
(figuratively) An event that is terrible, horrific or unexpected.

thundersnow thundersnows n
χιονοκαταιγίδα

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.dəˌstɔːm/ /ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/ thunderstorms n
καταιγίδα
A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.

thunderstruck /ˈθʌn.də.stɹʌk/ /ˈθʌn.dɚ.stɹʌk/ more thunderstruck most thunderstruck adj
κεραυνόπληκτος
Astonished, amazed or so suddenly surprised as to be unable to speak.

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
έτσι
(manner) In this way or manner.
(conjunctive) As a result.

thwack /θwæk/ v
κοπανίζω
To hit (someone or something) hard, especially with a flat implement or a stick; to thrash, to whack.

thwart /θwɔɹt/ /θwɔːt/ v
ματαιώνω
(transitive) To cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent.

thyme /taɪm/ thymes n
θυμάρι
Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the garden thyme, Thymus vulgaris, a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ thymi thymuses n
θύμος
(anatomy, immunology) A ductless gland, consisting mainly of lymphatic tissue, located behind the top of the breastbone. It is most active during puberty, after which it shrinks in size. It plays an important role in the development of the immune system and produces lymphocytes.

thyrocalcitonin /ˌθaɪ.ɹoʊˌkæl.sɪˈtoʊ.nɪn/ thyrocalcitonins n
θυρεοκαλσιτονίνη

thyrsus /ˈθɚsəs/ /ˈθɜːsəs/ thyrsi n
θύρσος
A staff topped with a conical ornament, carried by Bacchus or his followers.

tiara /tiˈæɹə/ /tiˈɑɹə/ /tiˈɑːɹə/ tiaras n
τιάρα
The three-tiered papal crown.

tic-tac-toe n
τρίλιζα
(games) A game in which two players take turns placing circles and crosses on a 3x3 grid and attempt to obtain three of the same symbols in a straight line.

tick /tɪk/ ticks n
τσιμπούρι
A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.

ticket /ˈtɪkət/ /ˈtɪkɪt/ tickets n
εισιτήριο
A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.
A pass entitling the holder to board a train, a bus, a plane, or other means of transportation
εισιτήριο πρόστιμο κλήση τροχαίας
A citation for a traffic violation.

ticket inspector ticket inspectors n
εισπράκτορας
A person who checks that passengers on a train etc have a valid ticket, and marks it so that it cannot be used again.

ticket office ticket offices n
γραφείο έκδοσης εισιτηρίων
An office or booth where tickets may be purchased to allow admittance or for travel.

ticking /ˈtɪkɪŋ/ tickings n
στρωματσόπανο
A strong cotton or linen fabric used to cover pillows and mattresses.

tickle /ˈtɪkl̩/ v
γαργαλώ γαργαλάω
(transitive) To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
(transitive) To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.

tidal /ˈtaɪd(ə)l/ adj
παλιρροιακός
Relating to tides.

tidal range tidal ranges n
εύρος παλίρροιας

tide /taɪd/ [tʰaːd] [tʰɑe̯d] tides n
παλίρροια
The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.
ρεύμα
A stream, current or flood.
ροπή
Tendency or direction of causes, influences, or events; course; current.

tide /taɪd/ [tʰaːd] [tʰɑe̯d] v
πάω με το ρεύμα
(transitive) To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ tidier tidiest adj
τακτοποιημένος περιποιημένος φροντισμένος νοικοκυρεμένος
Arranged neatly and in order.

tie /taɪ/ v
δένω
(transitive) To attach or fasten (one thing to another) by string or the like.

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ [ˈtʌɪɡɚ] n
τίγρη τίγρης
Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.

tighten /ˈtaɪ.tən/ [ˈtʰaɪ̯tn̩] [ˈtʰaɪ̯ʔn̩] v
σφίγγω
(transitive) To make tighter.

tighten one's belt v
σφίγγω το ζωνάρι
(figuratively) To be more frugal; to make difficult economic savings due to a lowering of expected income.

tightrope tightropes n
σχοινοβασία
A tightly stretched rope or cable on which acrobats perform high above the ground.

tightrope walker tightrope walkers n
σχοινοβάτης ακροβάτης
An acrobat who practices tightrope walking.

tightrope walking n
σχοινοβασία
The acrobatic feat of walking on a tightrope.

tigress /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹəs/ /ˈtaɪ.ɡɹɪs/ tiger tigresses n
τίγρη
A female tiger; a she-tiger.

tikka masala /ˌtiːkə məˈsɑːlə/ /ˌtɪkə məˈsɑːlə/ tikka masalas n
τίκα μασάλα
A dish prepared in this manner.

tilde /ˈtɪldi/ /ˈtɪldə/ tildes n
περισπωμένη
A diacritical mark (˜) placed above a letter to modify its pronunciation, such as by palatalization in Spanish words or nasalization in Portuguese words.
The grapheme of character ~.

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ tiles n
κεραμίδι πλακάκι πλακίδιο
A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile, etc.

tile /taɪl/ /ˈtaɪ.əl/ v
πλακοστρώνω στρώνω με πλακάκια
(transitive) To cover with tiles.

tiler tilers n
πλακάς
A person who sets tiles.

till /tɪl/ conjunction
έως ίσαμε μέχρι ωσότου ώσπου
Until, until the time that.

till death do us part adv
μέχρι να μας χωρίσει ο θάνατος
(duration, idiomatic) Until death separates us; a common phrase said between the bride and the groom at a Christian wedding, indicating commitment to their union.

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ v
αδελφώνω
(intransitive) To produce new shoots from the root or from around the bottom of the original stalk; stool.

tillering tillerings n
αδέλφωμα
(uncountable) The property of grass species to produce multiple side shoots or tillers.

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] timbers n
ξυλεία
(uncountable) Trees in a forest regarded as a source of wood.
(outside, North America, uncountable) Wood that has been pre-cut and is ready for use in construction.
δοκάρι
(countable) A heavy wooden beam, generally a whole log that has been squared off and used to provide heavy support for something such as a roof.

timbre /tɛ̃bɹ(ə)/ /ˈtæm.bə/ /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtɪm.bə/ /ˈtɪm.bɚ/ timbres n
ηχόχρωμα
The quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume.

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] times n
χρόνος καιρός
(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
χρόνος ώρα ποινή
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
φορά
(countable) An instance or occurrence.
ώρα χρόνος
(uncountable) The duration of time of a given day that has passed; the moment, as indicated by a clock or similar device.

time /taɪm/ /tɑɪm/ /tɜːm/ [tʰaɪ̯m] [tʰɑe̯m] v
χρονομετρώ
To regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in time of movement.

time bomb time bombs n
ωρολογιακή βόμβα
A bomb that has a mechanism such that detonation can be preset to a particular time.

time flies phraseologicalUnit
ο χρόνος φεύγει
(idiomatic) Time passes quickly.

time heals all wounds proverb
ο χρόνος θεραπεύει όλες τις πληγές
Negative feelings eventually fade away.

time is money proverb
ο χρόνος είναι χρήμα
Money is wasted (in lost wages, missed opportunities, etc.) when a person's time is not used productively; time is valuable and should not be wasted.

time machine time machines n
χρονομηχανή
(chiefly, science fiction) A hypothetical device used to travel into the past or the future.

time off n
άδεια
(idiomatic, business, human resources) A period of time where one is not required to work.

time will tell phraseologicalUnit
ο χρόνος θα δείξει
(idiomatic) Events and outcomes cannot be known beforehand.

time zone time zones n
ζώνη ώρας
A range of longitudes where a common standard time is used.

time-consuming more time-consuming most time-consuming adj
χρονοβόρος
Using significant amounts of time, especially in an unwanted and sometimes unwarranted manner.

time-sharing n
χρονομερισμός
(computing) A technique that allows many users to use a central computer simultaneously through remote terminals.

timed adj
χρονισμένος
Happening at a certain time.

timeless more timeless most timeless adj
διαχρονικός
Not decreasing over time in quality and appeal.

timeline /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ timelines n
χρονοδιάγραμμα χρονολόγιο
A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events (past or future); a chronology.
πρόγραμμα χρονοδιάγραμμα
A schedule of activities; a timetable.

timeliness timelinesses n
επικαιρότητα
The state of being timely.

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
επί
(mathematics) multiplied by

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ timestamps n
χρονοσήμανση χρονόσημο
(especially, computing) A variable containing the date and time at which an event occurred, often included in a log to track the sequence of events.

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ timetables n
χρονοδιάγραμμα
A tabular schedule of events with the times at which they occur, especially times of arrivals and departures.

timid /ˈtɪmɪd/ timider timidest adj
αθάρρευτος
Lacking in courage or confidence.

timidly more timidly most timidly adv
άτολμα
In a timid manner.

timidness n
ημεράδα
The property of being timid; shyness.

timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ timings n
χρονισμός
(countable, uncountable) The regulation of the pace of e.g. an athletic race, the speed of an engine, the delivery of a joke, or the occurrence of a series of events.

timocracy timocracies n
τιμοκρατία
(Platonism) A form of government in which ambition for honor, power and military glory motivates the rulers.
(Aristotelianism) A form of government in which civic honor or political power increases with the amount of property one owns.

timocratic /ˌtɪməˈkɹætɪk/ more timocratic most timocratic adj
τιμοκρατικός

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] tins n
κασσίτερος
(uncountable) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
κονσέρβα
(NZ, AU, South African, Irish, British, countable) An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food, or hold a liquid or some other product.
ταψί
(countable) A metal pan used for baking, roasting, etc.

tin /tɪn/ [tʰɪn] v
κονσερβοποιώ
(transitive) To place into a metal can (ie. a tin; be it tin, steel, aluminum) in order to preserve.
γανώνω
(transitive) To cover with tin.

tin can tin cans n
κονσερβοκούτι
A container, usually cylindrical, made out of sheet metal coated with tin, or (by extension) aluminum.

tincture /ˈtɪŋ(k)tʃə/ /ˈtɪŋ(k)t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɪŋktjʊə/ tinctures n
χροιά
A colour or tint, especially if produced by a pigment or something which stains; a tinge.
βάμμα
(pharmacy) A medicine consisting of one or more substances dissolved in ethanol or some other solvent.

tincture /ˈtɪŋ(k)tʃə/ /ˈtɪŋ(k)t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɪŋktjʊə/ v
βάφω
(chiefly, in past participle form) To colour or stain (something) with, or as if with, a dye or pigment.

tinfoil tinfoils n
αλουμινόχαρτο
(informal) aluminium foil

tinless adj
ακασσιτέρωτος
Without tin (metal).
Without a tin (container).

tinnitus /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ə.təs/ /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ tinnituses n
εμβοές
(pathology) The perception of noise, such as a ringing or beating sound, which has no external source.

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ tinier tiniest adj
μικροσκοπικός
Very small.

tip /tɪp/ tips n
αιχμή κορυφή
The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil. [from 15th c.]
φιλοδώρημα πουρμπουάρ
A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation. [from mid-18th c.]

tip /tɪp/ v
δίνω φιλοδώρημα
To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service. [from early 18th c.]

tip of the iceberg /ˈtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ /ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ tips of icebergs tips of the icebergs n
κορυφή του παγόβουνου
(idiomatic) A small indication of a larger possibility; the first part encountered of a problem that is much bigger than it seems.

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯] [ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯] v
περπατώ ακροποδητί
(intransitive) To walk quietly with only the tips of the toes touching the ground. [from late 14th C.]

tirade /taɪˈɹeɪd/ /tɪˈɹeɪd/ /ˈtaɪɹeɪd/ tirades n
υβρεολόγιο
A long, angry or violent speech.

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmiˈsu/ /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ tiramisus n
τιραμισού
An Italian semifreddo dessert, originally from Veneto, made from ladyfinger biscuits, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, Marsala wine, eggs (or sometimes cream), sugar and espresso coffee.

tire /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtɑːɚ/ /ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ [ˈtʰaɪ̯ɚ] v
κουράζομαι
(intransitive) To become sleepy or weary.
κουράζω
(transitive) To make sleepy or weary.

tired [ˈtajəd] [ˈtaɪ̯əd] [ˈtaɪ̯ɚd] [ˈtæ̞ːəd] [ˈtɑjəd] more tired most tired tireder tiredest adj
κουρασμένος
In need of some rest or sleep.

tiredness tirednesses n
κούραση
The state of being tired.

tireless adj
ακούραστος
Indefatigable, untiring and not yielding to fatigue

tiring /ˈtaɪəɹɪŋ/ more tiring most tiring adj
κουραστικός
That tires or tire.

tirokafteri n
τυροκαυτερή
A spicy Greek appetiser, consisting of cheese, olive oil, hot peppers and various other ingredients.

tiropita n
τυρόπιτα
A Greek pastry with layers of buttered phyllo, filled with a cheese-egg mixture.

tissue /ˈtɪs.juː/ /ˈtɪʃ.(j)u/ /ˈtɪʃ.u/ tissues n
ύφασμα ορμαθός πλέγμα
Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.
χαρτί
A sheet of absorbent paper, especially one that is made to be used as tissue paper, toilet paper or a handkerchief.
ιστός
(biology) A group of cells (along with their extracellular matrix if any) that are similar in origin and function together to do a specific job.

tissue paper tissue papers n
λεπτό χαρτί
Thin, translucent paper used for wrapping or for protecting delicate articles.

tit /tɪt/ tits n
βυζί
(slang, vulgar, chiefly, in the plural) A person's breast or nipple.
βυζί θήλη
(UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, slang, derogatory) A police officer; a "tithead".

titanium /taɪˈteɪni.əm/ /tɪˈteɪni.əm/ titaniums n
τιτάνιο
A chemical element, atomic number 22; it is a strong, corrosion-resistant transition metal, used to make light alloys for aircraft etc.

tithe /taɪð/ tithes n
δεκάτη
(historical) The tenth part of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses.

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ more titian most titian adj
κοκκινοχρυσός
Of a bright auburn colour, tinted with gold, especially in reference to hair.

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ titians n
κοκκινοχρυσό
A bright auburn colour, tinted with gold.

title /ˈtaɪ.təl/ titles n
τίτλος
An appellation given to a person or family to signify either veneration, official position, social rank, the possession of assets or properties, or a professional or academic qualification. See also Category:Titles
A section or division of a subject, as of a law or a book.
κυριότητα τίτλος κυριότητας
(property law) Legal right to ownership of a property; a deed or other certificate proving this.

titrate /ˈtaɪtɹeɪt/ /ˈtɪtɹeɪt/ v
τιτλοδοτώ
(analytical chemistry) To ascertain the amount of a constituent in a solution (or other mixture) by measuring the volume of a known concentration (the "standard solution") needed to complete a reaction.

titration /taɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ /tɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ titrations n
ογκομέτρηση
(analytical chemistry) The determination of the concentration of some substance in a solution by slowly adding measured amounts of some other substance (normally using a burette) until a reaction is shown to be complete, for instance by the colour change of an indicator.

tmesis /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ /ˈmiːsɪs/ tmeses n
τμήση
(prosody) The insertion of one or more words between the components of a compound word.

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] adv
προς σε

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] particle
να
A particle used for marking the following verb as an infinitive.

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ /tʊ/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] [tʰʉː] [ɾə] [ɾʊ] preposition
να
σε προς
Indicating destination: In the direction of, so as to arrive at.
προς με στην
(arithmetic) Used to indicate that the preceding term is to be raised to the power of the following value; indicates exponentiation.
παρά
(time) Preceding the next hour.

to and fro adv
μπρος πίσω
Back and forth; with a reciprocating motion.

to and fro to and fros tos and fros n
πηγαινέλα
(dated) The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.

to arms
σηκώστε [[τ']] άρματα
Used to order an attack, a summons to war or battle.

to be continued phraseologicalUnit
συνεχίζεται
(writing, television) Used at the end of an episode of a serial publication or program to indicate that the story continues in the next episode.

to be honest phraseologicalUnit
για να είμαι ειλικρινής εδώ που τα λέμε
(idiomatic) Frankly, honestly.

to err is human proverb
να σκεφτείτε είναι ανθρώπινη
Everyone makes mistakes.

to no avail
εις μάτην μάταια

to say the least adv
και λίγα λες
(idiom) Used to suggest an understatement.

to scale
υπό κλίμακα
Drawn, designed or constructed such that each dimension has the same proportion to the original.

to tell the truth adv
εδώ που τα λέμε
(idiomatic) An attestation to the truthfulness and frankness of an associated statement.

to the brim
μέχρι τα μπούνια
(figurative) To the point of being full, almost overflowing.

to whom it may concern phraseologicalUnit
προς κάθε ενδιαφερόμενο
Used as a formal salutation in a letter when the writer does not know who will read the letter.

toad /toʊd/ /təʊd/ toads n
φρύνος
An amphibian, a kind of frog (order Anura) with shorter hindlegs and a drier, wartier skin, many in family Bufonidae.

toast /toʊst/ /təʉst/ /təʊst/ toasts n
φρυγανιά
(countable, uncountable) Toasted bread.

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ toasters n
φρυγανιέρα
An electrical device for toasting bread, English muffins, crumpets, etc.

tobacco /təˈbæk.oʊ/ /təˈbæk.əʊ/ tobaccoes tobaccos n
καπνός νικοτιανή
(uncountable) Any plant of the genus Nicotiana.
(uncountable) Leaves of Nicotiana tabacum and some other species cultivated and harvested to make cigarettes, cigars, snuff, for smoking in pipes or for chewing.
(countable) A variety of tobacco.

tobacco pipe tobacco pipes n
πίπα τσιμπούκι
A small, hand-held device in its simplest form consisting of a bowl and stem; used for inhaling the smoke of burning tobacco.

tobacconist's tobacconists' n
καπνοπωλείο
A shop that sells tobacco products.

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] adv
σήμερα
On the current day or date.
In the current era; nowadays; these days.

today /təˈdeɪ/ /tʊˈdeɪ/ [tʰəˈdeɪ] [tʰʉɾeɪː] [tʰʊˈdeɪ] todays n
σήμερα
A current day or date.

today's adj
σημερινός
(literally) Relating to, or produced today.
Relating to, or produced in, the current historical period.

toddler /ˈtɑdlɚ/ /ˈtɒdlə/ toddlers n
νήπιο
A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

toe /toʊ/ /təʊ/ toes n
δάχτυλο του ποδιού δάχτυλο ποδιού
(automotive) An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle, either positive (toe in), meaning the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back, or negative (toe out), the other way round.

tofu /ˈtoʊfu/ /ˈtəʊfuː/ tofus n
τόφου
A protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk.

toga /ˈtoʊ.ɡə/ /ˈtəʊ.ɡə/ togae togas togæ n
τήβεννος τόγκα
A loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.

together /təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/ /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
μαζί
At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.
Into one place; into a single thing; combined.

toggle switch toggle switches n
μοχλοδιακόπτης
A switch actuated by moving a small lever; usually an on/off switch with two positions.

toil /tɔɪl/ /ˈtɔɪəl/ toils n
κόπος μόχθος
Labour, work, especially of a grueling nature.

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ /ˈtɔɪ.lɪt/ toilets n
αποχωρητήριο τουαλέτα αφοδευτήριο
(UK, AU, HK) A room or enclosed area containing a fixture used for urination and defecation (i.e. a toilet (sense 2)): a bathroom or water closet. [from 19th c.]
λεκάνη
A fixture used for urination and defecation, particularly one with a large bowl and ring-shaped seat which uses water to flush the waste material into a septic tank or sewer system. [from 19th c.]
(NZ) A small secondary lavatory having a fixture used for urination and defecation (i.e. a toilet (sense 2)) and sink but no bathtub or shower.
τουαλέτα
(now, historical, or, archaic) Personal grooming; the process of washing, dressing and arranging the hair. [from 17th c.]

toilet brush toilet brushes n
πιγκάλ
A brush used to clean a toilet (the appliance which accepts human waste).

toilet paper toilet papers n
χαρτί υγείας
Paper, usually on a roll, to clean oneself after defecation, or to pat oneself dry after urination.

toilet roll toilet rolls n
ρολό τουαλέτας
(UK) A roll of toilet paper.

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ tokens n
μάρκα
A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a substitute for money; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.

tolerable /ˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ more tolerable most tolerable adj
ανεκτός
Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable.

tolerance /ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ /ˈtɔl.ə.ɹəns/ tolerances n
ανοχή
(uncountable, obsolete) The ability to endure pain or hardship; endurance. [15th–19th c.]
(countable) The variation or deviation from a standard, especially the maximum permitted variation in an engineering measurement. [from 20th c.]
ανοχή ανεκτικότητα
(uncountable) The ability or practice of tolerating; an acceptance of or patience with the beliefs, opinions or practices of others; a lack of bigotry. [from 18th c.]

tolerant /ˈtɑːləɹənt/ /ˈtɒləɹənt/ more tolerant most tolerant adj
ανεκτικός
Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.

toll /toɫ/ /toʊl/ /tɑl/ /tɒl/ /tɔl/ /təʊl/ [tʰɔwɫ] tolls n
διόδια
A fee paid for some liberty or privilege, particularly for the privilege of passing over a bridge or on a highway, or for that of vending goods in a fair, market, etc.

toll booth toll booths n
διόδια
A booth on a toll road or toll bridge where the toll is collected.

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ toms n
γάτος αλητόγατος κεραμιδόγατος
The intact male of the domesticated cat.

toman /toʊˈmɑːn/ /ˈtʊmən/ /ˈtʌmən/ tomans n
τομάν
(historical, military) A division of 10,000 men in the Mongolian army.

tomato /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ /təˈmɑː.təʊ/ /ʈoˈmæʈo/ [-ma-] [tʰəˈme(ː)to(ː)] [tʰəˈmeɪɾo] [tʰɵ-] tomatoes n
ντομάτα ντοματιά
A widely cultivated plant, Solanum lycopersicum, having edible fruit.

tomato paste tomato pastes n
ντοματοπελτές
A concentrate of tomato purée; used in making pizzas etc.

tomayto, tomahto /təˈmeɪtoʊ təˈmɑːtəʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
όχι Γιάννης, Γιαννάκης
(idiomatic) Used to dismissively suggest that something is a distinction without a difference

tomb /tum/ /tuːm/ tombs n
τάφος ταφικό μνημείο
A small building (or "vault") for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be partly or wholly in the ground (except for its entrance) in a cemetery, or it may be inside a church proper or in its crypt. Single tombs may be permanently sealed; those for families (or other groups) have doors for access whenever needed.

tomboy /ˈtɑm.bɔɪ/ /ˈtɒm.bɔɪ/ tomboys n
αγοροκόριτσο
A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.

tombstone /tuːmstoʊn/ /tuːmstəʊn/ tombstones n
ταφόπλακα ταφόπετρα
A headstone marking a person's grave.

tome /toʊm/ /təʊm/ tomes n
τόμος
One in a series of volumes.
A large or scholarly book.

tommy bar tommy bars n
αξονίσκος
A short bar put through the hole in a socket spanner or box spanner to provide leverage.

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ adv
αύριο
(computing, Internet) Midnight (00:00) UTC, start of day, on the day after the present day.

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹə/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /təˈmʌɹəʊ/ /tʊ-/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ tomorrows n
αύριο
(uncountable) The day after the present day.

tomorrow night adv
χθες νύχτα
During the night of the day after the present day.

tomorrow's adj
αυριανός αυρινός

ton /tʌn/ tons n
τόνος
Any of various units of mass, (historical) originally notionally equal to the contents of a tun, particularly

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
λαβίδες
An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʊŋɡ/ /tʌŋ/ tongues n
γλώσσα
(countable, uncountable) This organ, as taken from animals used for food (especially cows).
In a shoe, the flap of material that goes between the laces and the foot (so called because it resembles a tongue in the mouth).

tongue depressor tongue depressors n
γλωσσοπίεστρο
A long narrow smooth piece of wood designed to depress the tongue, to allow for examination of the rear of the oral cavity.
(less commonly) Any device used to depress the tongue.

tongue-in-cheek more tongue-in-cheek most tongue-in-cheek adj
αστείος χιουμοριστικός
(idiomatic) Not intended seriously; jocular or humorous.

tongue-twister tongue-twisters n
γλωσσοδέτης
A phrase that is deliberately designed to be difficult to say correctly, usually because of varying combinations of similar phonemes.

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adv
απόψε
During the night following the current day; during the evening of today.

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ tonights n
απόψε
The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

tonkatsu /tɑŋˈkætsu/ /tɒŋˈkatsuː/ n
τονκάτσου
A popular Japanese dish consisting of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet served in bite-sized pieces and often accompanied by shredded cabbage and miso soup.

tonos /ˈtɒnɒs/ tonoi n
τόνος
(orthography, and, typography) The Modern Greek stress-marking diacritic: ⟨ ΄ ⟩, written atop a vowel in a given word’s stressed syllable.

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.sɪl/ tonsils n
αμυγδαλή
(anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.

tonsillectomy tonsillectomies n
αμυγδαλεκτομή
(surgery) The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.

tonsillotomy tonsillotomies n
αμυγδαλοτομία
(surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting, or making an incision into a tonsil.

too /tu/ /tuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] adv
επίσης
(focus) Likewise.
υπερβολικά
(degree) To an excessive degree; over; more than enough.

too bad phraseologicalUnit
κρίμα
(idiomatic) That's a pity.

too many cooks spoil the broth proverb
όπου λαλούν πολλοί κοκόροι αργεί να ξημερώσει
If too many people participate in a task, especially in a leading role, the task will not be done very well.

tool /tul/ /tuːl/ /tʉːl/ tools n
εργαλείο όργανο
Any mechanical device meant to ease or do a task.
εργαλείο
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, e.g. a craftman's tools.
(computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
(vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.
ενεργούμενο υποχείριο
A person or group which is used or controlled, usually unwittingly, by another person or group.

toolbar toolbars n
γραμμή εργαλείων
(graphical user interface) A row of buttons, usually marked with icons, used to activate the functions of an application or operating system.

toolbox /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ /ˈtuːlˌbɒks/ /ˈtʉːlˌbɔks/ toolboxes n
εργαλειοθήκη
A storage case for tools.
(computing) A set of pre-existing routines for use in writing new programs.

toolkit toolkits n
εργαλειοθήκη
A set of tools kept together, especially comprising all the tools suitable for some particular type of work.
(computing) A set of software tools or components.

tooth /tuːθ/ /tuθ/ /tʊθ/ teeth n
δόντι
A sharp projection on the blade of a saw or similar implement.
A projection on the edge of a gear that meshes with similar projections on adjacent gears, or on the circumference of a cog that engages with a chain.
δόντι οδούς
(zoology) A projection or point in other parts of the body resembling the tooth of a vertebrate animal.
(figurative) Liking, fondness (compare toothsome).

tooth socket tooth sockets n
φατνίο
(anatomy) A socket in the jaw in which the roots of teeth are held in the alveolar process with the periodontal ligament.

toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/ toothaches n
οδονταλγία πονόδοντος
(medicine) A pain or ache in a tooth.

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ toothbrushes n
οδοντόβουρτσα
A brush, used with toothpaste, for cleaning the teeth.

toothless /ˈtuθləs/ /ˈtuθlɪs/ more toothless most toothless adj
ξεδοντιάρης φαφούτης άδοντος
Having no teeth.
ξεδοντιάρης
(figuratively) Weak; having no ability to enforce something.

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ /ˈtuθpeɪst/ toothpastes n
οδοντόκρεμα οδοντόπαστα
A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

toothpick /tuːθ.pɪk/ toothpicks n
οδοντογλυφίδα
A small, usually wooden, stick, often pointed at both ends, for removing food residue from between the teeth.

toothy /ˈtuː.θi/ toothier toothiest adj
δοντάς δόντιας
Having prominent teeth.

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ [tʰɑˀp] [tʰɒˀp] tops n
καπάκι
A lid, cap, or cover of a container.
κορυφή
The highest or uppermost part of something.
μπλούζα
A garment worn to cover the torso.

top hat top hats n
ημίψηλο
A man's formal hat, with a tall cylindrical crown (often of silk).

top secret adj
άκρως απόρρητο
(military, government) Information classified at one of the highest levels of sensitivity by a government, based on an assessment that it would cause exceptionally grave damage to national security if disclosed.

topaz /ˈtoʊˌpæz/ /ˈtəʊˌpæz/ topazes n
τοπάζιο τοπάζι
An often clear, yellowish-brown gemstone cut from this.
A yellowish-brown color, like that of the gemstone.

topiary /ˈtoʊpiˌɛəɹi/ /ˈtəʊpjəɹi/ adj
κηπογλυπτική κηπογλυπτικό κηπογλυπτικός φυτογλυπτική φυτογλυπτικό φυτογλυπτικός
Of, or relating to art of topiaries.

topiary /ˈtoʊpiˌɛəɹi/ /ˈtəʊpjəɹi/ topiaries n
κηπογλυπτική φυτογλυπτική
(uncountable) Art or practice of trimming shrubs or trees in artistic or ornamental shapes, e.g. of animals.
φυτόγλυπτο
(countable) One such shrub or tree.

topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ topics n
θέμα
Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.

topless adj
γυμνόστηθος
(chiefly, of a woman) Not wearing a garment covering the top half of the body; naked from the waist up.

topographic adj
τοπογραφικός
Of or relating to topography.

topography /təˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /təˈpɒɡɹəfi/ topographies n
τοπογραφία
The features themselves; terrain.

topological space topological spaces n
τοπολογικός χώρος
(topology, formally) An ordered pair (X, τ), where X is a set and τ, called the topology, is a collection of subsets of X which satisfies certain axioms and whose elements are called the open sets (or alternatively, for a different set of axioms, the closed sets);(loosely) the set X.

topology /təˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ /təˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ topologies n
τοπολογία
(mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with those properties of a geometrical object (of arbitrary dimensionality) that are unchanged by continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, etc., without tearing or gluing).
(medicine) The anatomical structure of part of the body.
(computing) The arrangement of nodes in a communications network.

toponym /ˈtɒpənɪm/ toponyms n
τοπωνύμιο τοπωνυμία

topping /ˈtɑpɪŋ/ /ˈtɒpɪŋ/ toppings n
γαρνιτούρα επικάλυψη
Any food item added on top of another, such as sprinkles on ice cream or pepperoni on pizza.

topple /ˈtɑpl̩/ /ˈtɒpl̩/ v
αναποδογυρίζω ανατρέπω
(transitive) To push or throw over.
καταπίπτω κλονίζομαι
(intransitive) To totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so.

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ torches n
πυρσός δαυλός
A stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

torch /tɔɹt͡ʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ v
πυρπολώ
To set fire to, especially by use of a torch (flaming stick).

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ torments n
μαρτύριο
Any extreme pain, anguish or misery, either physical or mental.

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mənt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ v
βασανίζω
(transitive) To cause severe suffering to (stronger than to vex but weaker than to torture.)

tormentor tormentors n
βασανιστής
One who torments; a person, animal, or object that causes suffering.

tornado /tɔɹˈneɪ.doʊ/ /tɔɹˈneɪˌdoʊ/ /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ tornadoes tornados n
σίφουνας ανεμοστρόβιλος
(meteorology) A violent wind in the form of a mobile, rapidly rotating, funnel cloud that has contacted the ground.

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ torpedoes torpedos n
τορπίλη
(military) A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. [from 1805]

torpedo /ˌtoɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
τορπιλίζω
To strike (a ship) with one or more torpedoes.
To sink (a ship) with one or more torpedoes.
(figurative) To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a powerful attack.

torpedo bomber torpedo bombers n
τορπιλοπλάνο
(aircraft) A bomber plane designed primarily for assaulting naval targets with torpedoes.

torque /tɔɹk/ /tɔːk/ torques n
στρεπτική ροπή στροφορμή
(physics, mechanics) A rotational or twisting effect of a force; a moment of force, defined for measurement purposes as an equivalent straight line force multiplied by the distance from the axis of rotation (SI unit newton metre or Nm; imperial unit pound-foot or lb·ft, not to be confused with the foot pound-force, commonly "foot-pound", a unit of work or energy)

torrential /tɒɹˈɛn.tʃəl/ /tɔˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.t͡ʃəl/ more torrential most torrential adj
καταρρακτώδης
Coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities.

torrid /ˈtɑɹɪd/ /ˈtɒɹɪd/ /ˈtɔɹɪd/ torrider torridest adj
αισθησιακός
Full of intense emotions arising from sexual love; ardent and passionate.

torsion /ˈtor.ʃən/ /ˈtor.ʃɪn/ /ˈtor.ʒən/ /ˈtor.ʒɪn/ /ˈtɔː.ʃən/ torsions n
συστροφή
The act of turning or twisting, or the state of being twisted; the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of a lateral force tending to turn one end or part of it about a longitudinal axis, while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction.

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ torsi torsos n
κορμός
The main part of the (human) body that extends from the neck to the groin, excluding the head and limbs.

tort /tɔɹt/ /tɔːt/ torts n
αδικοπραξία
(law) A wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to a contract, which causes an injury and can be remedied in civil court, usually through the awarding of damages. [from late 16th c.]

tortilla /tɔɹˈti.ə/ /tɔɹˈtijə/ /tɔːˈti.ə/ /tɔːˈtijə/ [tɔɹˈtʰijə] tortillas n
τορτίγια
(Mexican cuisine) A flat round bread made out of cornmeal or flour.

tortoise /ˈtɔɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːˌtɔɪs/ tortoises n
χελώνα
Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae (chiefly, North America) or the order Testudines (chiefly, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, India) , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ tortures n
βασανιστήρια βασανιστήριο
The intentional causing of somebody's experiencing of agony, usually as an interrogation technique or punishment.

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
βασανίζω
(transitive) To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone), usually with the aim of forcing confessions or punishing them.

torturer torturers n
βασανιστής βασανίστρια
Someone who tortures.

torus /ˈtoː.ɹəs/ /ˈtɔɹ.əs/ /ˈtɔː.ɹəs/ tori toruses n
τόρος
(geometry) The standard representation of such a space in 3-dimensional Euclidean space: a surface or solid formed by rotating a closed curve, especially a circle, about a line which lies in the same plane but does not intersect it (e.g. like a ring doughnut).
(topology) A topological space which is a product of two circles.

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] more total most total adj
συνολικός ολικός
Entire; relating to the whole of something.
πλήρης παντελής
(used as an intensifier) Complete; absolute.

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] totals n
άθροισμα σύνολο
An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.
άθροισμα
(informal, mathematics) Sum.

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ [tʰoʊ̯ɾɫ] [tʰɔɾɫ] v
αθροίζω ανέρχομαι καταστρέφω κατεδαφίζω
(intransitive) To amount to; to add up to.

total war total wars n
ολοκληρωτικός πόλεμος
Warfare where all of a country's available resources, military as well as civilian, are employed.

totalitarian /ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/ /ˌtəʊtalɪˈtɛəɹiən/ more totalitarian most totalitarian adj
ολοκληρωτικός
Of or relating to a system of government where the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control of every aspect of the country, socially, financially, and politically.

totalitarianism totalitarianisms n
ολοκληρωτισμός
A system of government in which the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control, for example, a dictatorship.

totter /ˈtɑtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ totters n
παραπάτημα τρέκλισμα
An unsteady movement or gait.

totter /ˈtɑtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ v
παραπαίω παραπατώ τρεκλίζω
To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

toubeleki toubelekis n
τουμπελέκι
(musical instruments) A Greek metal drum.

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ toucans n
τουκάν
Any of various neotropical frugivorous birds from the family Ramphastidae, with a large colorful beak.

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ touches n
αφή
The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.
επαφή αγγίζω
(music) The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.

touch /tɑt͡ʃ/ /tɛt͡ʃ/ /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
αγγίζω
(transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
συγκινώ αγγίζω
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.

touch screen /ˈtʌtʃ ˌskɹiːn/ touch screens n
απτική οθόνη οθόνη αφής
(computer hardware) An input/output device that allows the user to interact with the computer by touching the display screen.

touchable more touchable most touchable adj
απτός
Capable of being touched; tangible or palpable.

touching /ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/ more touching most touching adj
συγκινητικός
Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.

touchstone /ˈtʌt͡ʃstəʊn/ touchstones n
λυδία λίθος
A stone used to verify the quality of gold alloys by rubbing them in order to leave a visible trace.

tough /tʌf/ tougher toughest adj
σκληρός
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
Rowdy or rough.
σκληρός τραχύς
(of a person or animal) Rugged or physically hardy.

tough /tʌf/ toughs n
σκληρός
A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.

toupee /tuːˈpeɪ/ toupees n
περουκίνι
(obsolete) A small wig, or a toppiece of a wig, worn by both sexes.

tour /tuːɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ /tɝ/ /tʊə(ɹ)/ tours n
περιοδεία
A journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc.
A journey through a given list of places, such as by an entertainer performing concerts.
ξενάγηση περιήγηση
A guided visit to a particular place, or virtual place.

tour /tuːɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ /tɝ/ /tʊə(ɹ)/ v
περιηγούμαι περιοδεύω
(intransitive) To make a journey
(transitive) To make a circuit of a place

tour de force /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfoɹs/ /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfɔɹs/ tours de force n
κατόρθωμα
A feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field.

tourism /ˈtɔː(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ /ˈtʊə̯(ɹ).ɪz.əm/ tourisms n
τουρισμός
The act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
(figurative) The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɔːɹɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ tourists n
τουρίστας
Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business. [from 1770s]

tourmaline /ˈtʊɚ.mə.lɪn/ /ˈtʊɚ.məˌlin/ tourmalines n
Τουρμαλίνης
(mineral) A complex black or dark-coloured borosilicate mineral, compounded with various chemical elements and considered a semi-precious stone.
A transparent gemstone cut from it.

tournament /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɝnəmənt/ /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ tournaments n
τουρνουά
(historical) During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.
πρωτάθλημα τουρνουά
A series of games; either the same game played many times, or a succession of games related by a single theme; played competitively to determine a single winning team or individual.

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ tows n
στουπί
An untwisted bundle of fibres such as cellulose acetate, flax, hemp or jute.

tow /toʊ/ /təʊ/ tows n
ρυμούλκηση
The act of towing and the condition of being towed.
ρυμουλκό
Something, such as a tugboat, that tows.

tow /toʊ/ /təʊ/ v
ρυμουλκώ
(transitive) To pull something behind one using a line or chain; to haul.

tow bar tow bars n
κοτσαδόρος
A bar, or ball, usually at the rear of a vehicle, where a trailer, or caravan or other similar item can be attached and towed.

toward /to(ː)ɹd/ /toəd/ /tɔɹd/ /tɘˈwoːd/ /təˈwɔɹd/ /təˈwɔːd/ /ˈtwo(ː)ɹd/ /ˈtwoəd/ /ˈtwɔɹd/ preposition
προς
In the direction of.
In relation to (someone or something).
Located close to; near (a time or place).
για
For the purpose of attaining (an aim).

towel /ˈtaʊ(ə)l/ [tʰæɒ̯ɫ] [tʰæɫ] [tʰɛjɔ̯ɫ] towels n
πετσέτα
A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.

tower /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ towers n
πύργος
Any very tall building or structure; skyscraper.
(figuratively) An item of various kinds, such as a computer case, that is higher than it is wide.
(cartomancy) The nineteenth Lenormand card, representing structure, bureaucracy, stability and loneliness.

tower of silence /ˌtaʊɚ‿əv ˈsaɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌtaʊɚ‿əv ˈsaɪləns/ towers of silence n
πύργος της σιωπής
(Zoroastrianism) A low, cylindrical, open-topped tower where Zoroastrians place the bodies of deceased people to disintegrate from exposure and consumption by carrion birds such as vultures, the remaining bones being kept in an ossuary.

town /taʊn/ [tʰaʊ̯n] towns n
πόλη
(UK, historical) A rural settlement in which a market was held at least once a week.

town gas n
αεριόφως
Any of several flammable gases sold and distributed by a municipal gasworks for lighting and heating in a town, including coal gas or water gas.

town hall town halls n
δημαρχείο
A building that houses the local government offices of a town.

town square town squares n
πλατεία
An open area commonly found in the heart of a traditional town, used for community gatherings.

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ more toxic most toxic adj
τοξικός δηλητηριώδης
(toxicology, pharmaceutical drug) Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.

toxicity /tɒkˈsɪsəti/ toxicities n
τοξικότητα
The quality or degree of being toxic.

toxicology /ˌtɒksɪˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ toxicologies n
τοξικολογία
(sciences, pharmacology) The branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature, effect, detection and treatment of poisons and poisoning.

toxin /ˈtɑksɪn/ /ˈtɒksɪn/ toxins n
τοξίνη
(strictly) A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.
(loosely, usually, _, proscribed) Synonym of toxicant: a toxic substance in a body requiring removal.

toy /tɔɪ/ toys n
παιχνίδι άθυρμα
Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. [from 16th c.]

toy /tɔɪ/ v
παίζω
(intransitive) To play (with) in an idle or desultory way.

toy soldier toy soldiers n
στρατιωτάκι
A figurine created to resemble a miniature of a person outfitted for military combat.

toy with v
παίζω με σκέπτομαι να
To handle something in a careless or frivolous manner.

tra-la-la interjection
τήνελλα

trace /tɹeɪs/ [tʃɹeɪs] traces n
ίχνος
A mark left as a sign of passage of a person or animal.

trace element trace elements n
Ιχνοστοιχείο
(biochemistry, nutrition) A chemical element in an organism’s diet that is required in very small amounts in order to maintain proper biochemical function.

trachea /tɹəˈkiː.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪ.ki.ə/ tracheae tracheas tracheæ n
τραχεία
(anatomy) A thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi.

track /tɹæk/ tracks n
τροχιά
A mark left by something that has passed along.
Physical course; way.
ίχνος
A mark or impression left by the foot, either of man or animal.
ίχνος πατημασιά
The entire lower surface of the foot; said of birds, etc.
μονοπάτι ατραπός
A road or other similar beaten path.
στίβος
A path or course laid out for a race, for exercise, etc.
ράγα
(railways) The way or rails along which a train moves.
μετατρόχιο
(automotive) The distance between two opposite wheels on a same axletree.
κομμάτι
Sound stored on a record.
αυλακιά
The physical track on a record.

track down v
εντοπίζω
(idiomatic) To hunt for or locate; to search for; to find.

trackball trackballs n
ιχνόσφαιρα
(computing) A pointing device consisting of a ball housed in a socket

tracker /ˈtɹækə(ɹ)/ trackers n
ανιχνευτής ιχνηλάτης
(finance) A tracker mortgage.

tractor /ˈtɹæktə/ /ˈtɹæktɚ/ tractors n
τρακτέρ ελκυστήρας
(agriculture) A vehicle used in farms e.g. for pulling farm equipment and preparing the fields.
γερανός
(US) A truck (or lorry) for pulling a semi-trailer or trailer.
γερανός ελκυστήρας
Any piece of machinery that pulls something.

trade /tɹeɪd/ trades n
εμπόριο
(uncountable) Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.

trade union trade unions trades unions n
συνδικάτο
An organization whose members belong to the same trade and that acts collectively to address common issues.

trade unionism trade unionisms n
συνδικαλισμός

trade war trade wars n
εμπορικός πόλεμος
The practice of nations creating mutual tariffs or similar barriers to trade.

trade wind /ˈtɹeɪd ˈwɪnd/ trade winds n
αληγείς άνεμοι
A steady wind that blows from east to west above and below the equator.

trade-off trade-offs n
αντιστάθμιση αντιστάθμισμα
Any situation in which the quality or quantity of one thing must be decreased for another to be increased.

tradeless adj
ανεπάγγελτος
Without a trade (occupation or line of work).

trader /ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ /ˈtɹeɪɾɚ/ traders n
έμπορος
One who earns a living by trading goods or securities.

tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ traditions n
παράδοση
A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/ /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ more traditional most traditional adj
παραδοσιακός
Of, relating to, or derived from tradition.
In lieu of the name of the composer of a piece of music, whose real name is lost in the mists of time.

traditionalism traditionalisms n
παραδοσιαρχία
A philosophical system which makes tradition the supreme criterion and rule of certitude; the doctrine that human reason is of itself radically unable to know with certainty any truth or, at least, the fundamental truths of the metaphysical, moral, and religious order.

traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃənli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃˌnəli/ [tɹəˈdɪˌʃn̩li] [tɹɪˈdɪˌʃn̩li] more traditionally most traditionally adv
παραδοσιακά
In a traditional manner.

traffic jam traffic jams n
μποτιλιάρισμα
A situation in which road traffic accumulates until it is stationary or very slow.

traffic light traffic lights n
φανάρι
A signalling device positioned at a road intersection or pedestrian crossing to indicate when it may be safe to drive, ride or walk, using a universal colour code.

traffic sign traffic signs n
πινακίδα πινακίδα κυκλοφορίας
A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.

tragedian /tɹəˈd͡ʒidiən/ tragedians n
τραγωδός
An actor who specializes in tragic roles.

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/ /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ tragedies n
τραγωδία
A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.
The genre of such works, and the art of producing them.
A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.

tragic /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/ more tragic most tragic adj
τραγικός
Causing great sadness or suffering.
Relating to tragedy in a literary work.

tragicomedy /ˌtɹædʒɪˈkɒmədi/ tragicomedies n
ιλαροτραγωδία
(uncountable) The genre of drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy.

tragus /ˈtɹeɪ.ɡəs/ tragi n
τράγος

trail /tɹeɪl/ trails n
ίχνος
The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky.
μονοπάτι
A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved pathway for use by hikers, horseback riders, etc.

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ trailers n
ρυμούλκα τρέιλερ
An unpowered wheeled vehicle (not a caravan or camper) that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, etc, that cannot be carried in the leading vehicle.
τρέιλερ
A short blank segment of film at the end of a reel, for convenient insertion of the film in a projector.

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] trains n
ουρά
(obsolete, hunting) Something dragged or laid along the ground to form a trail of scent or food along which to lure an animal.
ακολουθία αλληλουχία ειρμός
A sequence of events or ideas which are interconnected; a course or procedure of something. [from 15th c.]
καραβάνι αμαξοστοιχία
A group of animals, vehicles, or people that follow one another in a line, such as a wagon train; a caravan or procession. [from 15th c.]
τρένο αμαξαστίχος
A mechanical (traditionally steam-powered, now typically diesel or electrical) vehicle carrying a large number of passengers and freight along a designated track or path; a line of connected wagons considered overall as a mode of transport; (as uncountable noun) rail or road travel. [from 19th c.]

train /tɹeɪn/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔e̞ɪn] [t͡ʃɹeɪn] v
ασκούμαι ασκώ εξασκούμαι εξασκώ προπονούμαι
(intransitive) To practice an ability.
γυμνάζομαι προπονούμαι
(intransitive) To improve one's fitness.
στρέφω
(transitive) To move (a gun) laterally so that it points in a different direction.
εκπαιδεύω προπονώ
(transitive, video games) To create a trainer (cheat patch) for; to apply cheats to (a game).

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ trainers n
εκπαιδευτής εκπαιδεύτρια
A person who trains another; a coach.

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ trainings n
εκπαίδευση
The activity of imparting and acquiring skills.

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈtʰɹeɪɾɚ] more traitor most traitor adj
προδοτικός
Traitorous.

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈtʰɹeɪɾɚ] traitors n
προδότης δοσίλογος
(by extension) One who betrays any confidence or trust.

traitorous /ˈtɹeɪtəɹəs/ /ˈtɹeɪtɹəs/ more traitorous most traitorous adj
προδοτικός
Characteristic of a traitor; disloyal.
ανατρεπτικός στασιαστικός
(law) Constituting treason; treasonable or seditious.

trajectory /tɹəˈd͡ʒɛktəɹɪ/ trajectories n
τροχιά
(astronomy, space) The path of a body as it travels through space.
(figuratively) A course of development, such as that of a war or career.

tram /tɹæm/ [tɹeəm] [tɹɛəm] [tɹɛːm] trams n
τραμ
(Australia, Britain, rail transport) A passenger vehicle for public use that runs on tracks in the road (called a streetcar or trolley in North America).
A similar vehicle for carrying materials.

tramontana tramontanas n
τραμουντάνα
(weather) A dry, cold north wind in Italy and adjacent Mediterranean areas.

tramp /tɹæmp/ tramps n
παλιογυναίκα
(pejorative) A disreputable, promiscuous woman; a slut. [from 1922]

trampoline /tɹæmpəˈliːn/ /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ trampolines n
τραμπολίνο
A gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric or rubber stretched over a (usually steel) frame using many coiled springs as anchors.

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ trances n
trance τρανς
(uncountable, music genre) Short for trance music (“genre of electronic dance music”).

tranquilizer tranquilizers n
ηρεμιστικό καταπραϋντικό
That which tranquillizes or soothes.
αγχολυτικό ηρεμιστικό
(pharmaceutical drug) A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension.

trans man trans men n
τράνσμαν
A transgender or transsexual man, i.e., a man who was assigned female at birth.

trans- /tɹænz/ prefix
δια-
To or on the other side of, beyond; outside of.

transaction /tɹænˈzækʃən/ transactions n
διενέργεια διεξαγωγή δοσοληψία συναλλαγή
The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans).
συναλλαγή
A deal or business agreement.
(finance) The transfer of funds into, out of, or from an account.
δοσοληψία
An exchange or trade, as of ideas, money, goods, etc.
(computing) An atomic operation; a message, data modification, or other procedure that is guaranteed to perform completely or not at all (e.g. a database transaction).

transactional more transactional most transactional adj
συναλλακτικός
Of, pertaining to or involving transactions.

transatlantic adj
υπερατλαντικός
(geography) On, spanning or crossing, or from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

transceiver transceivers n
πομποδέκτης
A combined radio transmitter and receiver.

transcendence /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛndəns/ transcendences n
υπέρβαση
(countable) The act of surpassing usual limits.
(uncountable) The state of being free from the constraints of the material world, as in the case of a deity.
υπεροχή
Superior excellence; supereminence.

transcendental /ˌtɹænsɛnˈdɛntəl/ /ˌtɹænzɛnˈdɛntəl/ more transcendental most transcendental adj
υπερβατικός
(philosophy) Concerned with the a priori or intuitive basis of knowledge, independent of experience.
(algebra, field theory, of an extension field) That contains elements that are not algebraic.
υπερβατικός υπερφυσικός
Mystical or supernatural.

transcript /ˈtɹæn.skɹɪpt/ [ˈtʃɹʷanskɹʷɪp̚t] [ˈtʃɹʷænskɹʷɪp̚t] transcripts n
αντίγραφο
Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy.
A copy of any kind; an imitation.
απομαγνητοφώνηση
A written version of what was said orally
μεταγραφή
(genetics) A molecule of RNA produced by transcription
αναλυτική βαθμολογία
(education) An inventory of the courses taken and grades earned of a student alleged throughout a course.

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ transcriptions n
μεταγραφή
(linguistics) A representation of speech sounds as phonetic symbols.

transcriptome transcriptomes n
μεταγράφωμα
(biochemistry, genetics) The complete set of RNA molecules (transcripts) produced in a cell or a population of cells.

transfection /tɹænzˈfɛkʃən/ transfections n
διαμόλυνση επιμόλυνση
(molecular biology) The introduction of foreign genetic material (such as DNA or RNA) into a eukaryotic cell.

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ transfers n
μεταβίβαση μεταφορά παράδοση
(uncountable) The act of conveying or removing something from one place, person or thing to another.
μεταποτύπωση χαλκομανία
(countable) A design conveyed by contact from one surface to another; a heat transfer.

transfer /tɹænsˈfɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɜː/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹæns.fɚ/ /ˈtɹæns.fɜː/ /ˈtɹɑːns.fɜː/ v
μεταφέρω μεταθέτω μετακινώ
(transitive) To move or pass from one place, person or thing to another.
μεταβιβάζω μεταθέτω
(transitive) To convey the impression of (something) from one surface to another.
μεταβιβάζομαι μετακινούμαι μετατίθομαι μεταφέρομαι
(intransitive) To be or become transferred.
(transitive, legal) To arrange for something to belong to or be officially controlled by somebody else.

transference /tɹænsˈfəɹəns/ /ˈtɹansf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ /ˈtɹanzf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ /ˈtɹænsfəɹəns/ /ˈtɹɑːnsf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ /ˈtɹɑːnzf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ transferences n
μεταβίβαση μεταφορά
The act of conveying from one place to another; the act of transferring or the fact of being transferred.
μεταβίβαση
(psychology) The process by which emotions and desires, originally associated with one person, such as a parent, are unconsciously shifted to another.

transfix v
καθηλώνω
(transitive) To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
διατρυπώ
(transitive) To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.
ανασκολοπίζω καρφώνω
(transitive) To fix or impale.

transform /tɹænsˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænsˈfɔːm/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænsfɔːm/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɔːm/ v
μεταμορφώνω
(transitive) To change greatly the appearance or form of.
μετασχηματίζω
(transitive, mathematics) To subject to a transformation; to change into another form without altering the value.
(transitive, electricity) To subject to the action of a transformer.

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ transformations n
μετασχηματισμός
The act of transforming or the state of being transformed.
(mathematics) The replacement of the variables in an algebraic expression by their values in terms of another set of variables; a mapping of one space onto another or onto itself; a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system.
(linguistics) A rule that systematically converts one syntactic form into another; a sentence derived by such a rule.
(genetics) The alteration of a bacterial cell caused by the transfer of DNA from another, especially if pathogenic.

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɔːmə/ transformers n
μετασχηματιστής
Something that transforms, changing its own or another thing's shape.
(electrical engineering) A static device that transfers electric energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling. Their main use is to transfer energy between different voltage levels, which allows choosing most appropriate voltage for power generation, transmission and distribution separately.

transfusion transfusions n
μετάγγιση
(medicine) The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another.
μετάγγιση μετακένωση
The act of pouring liquid from one vessel to another.

transgender /tɹanzˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ adj
διεμφυλικός
(loosely) Transgressing or not identifying with culturally conventional gender roles and categories of male or female.

transgender /tɹanzˈd͡ʒɛn.də/ /tɹænzˈd͡ʒɛn.dɚ/ transgenders n
διεμφυλικός
(countable, now, often, offensive) A transgender person.

transgenic /tɹanzˈdʒɛnɪk/ /tɹɑːnzˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
διαγονιδιακός διαγενετικός
Of, or pertaining to an organism whose genome has been changed by the addition of a gene from another species; (of an organism) whose genome has been changed by such addition, genetically modified.

transgression /tɹænsˈɡɹɛʃən/ transgressions n
παράβαση
A violation of a law, duty or commandment.

transient /-si.ənt/ /ˈtɹan.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.si.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zi.ənt/ more transient most transient adj
παροδικός πρόσκαιρος
Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.
εφήμερος παροδικός φευγαλέος
Remaining for only a brief time.
εφήμερος
(physics) Decaying with time, especially exponentially.
ενυπάρχων
(philosophy) Operating beyond itself; having an external effect.

transient /-si.ənt/ /ˈtɹan.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.si.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.zi.ənt/ /ˈtɹæn.ʃənt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zi.ənt/ transients n
περιοδεύων
A person who passes through a place for a short time; a traveller; a migrant worker.

transistor /tɹænˈzɪs.tɚ/ transistors n
τρανζίστορ κρυσταλλοτρίοδος
(semiconductors) A solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals, which can be used for amplification, switching, voltage stabilization, signal modulation, and many other functions.

transit /ˈtɹæn.sət/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪt/ /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ transits n
διάβαση
(astronomy) The passage of a celestial body or other object across the observer's meridian, or across the disk of a larger celestial body.

transition /tɹænˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹænˈsɪʒən/ /tɹænˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːnˈsɪʒən/ /tɹɑːnˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ transitions n
μετάβαση
The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

transition metal transition metals n
μεταβατικό μέταλλο
(chemistry) A transition element

transitive /ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ adj
μεταβατικός
(grammar, of a verb) Taking a direct object or objects.
(set theory, of a relation on a set) Having the property that if an element a is related to b and b is related to c, then a is necessarily related to c.

transitive verb transitive verbs n
μεταβατικό ρήμα
(grammar) A verb that is accompanied (either clearly or implicitly) by a direct object in the active voice. It links the action taken by the subject with the object upon which that action is taken. Consequently, transitive verbs can also be used in the passive voice when the direct object of the equivalent active-voice sentence becomes the subject.

transitivity /ˌtɹænzɪˈtɪvɪti/ transitivities n
επαγωγή μεταβατικότητα
(grammar) The degree in which any one verb can take/govern objects.

transl. transll. transls. n
μτφρ.
abbreviation of the equivalent of translation

translate /tɹæns-/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈleɪt/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹæns-/ /ˈtɹænzˌleɪt/ /ˈtɹɛnz.læɪt/ [ˈtʃɹʷɛ̃nzɫæe̯ʔ(t)] v
μεταφράζω
(transitive) To express spoken words or written text in a different (often clearer or simpler) way in the same language; to paraphrase, to rephrase, to restate.

translation /tɹæn(t)sˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹæns-/ /tɹænzˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /tɹɑːns-/ /tɹɑːnz-/ translations n
μετάφραση
(translation studies) The discipline or study of translating written language (as opposed to interpretation, which concerns itself with spoken language).
πρωτεϊνογένεση μετάφραση
(genetics) The process whereby a strand of mRNA directs assembly of amino acids into proteins within a ribosome.

translation studies n
μεταφρασεολογία μεταφρασιολογία μεταφραστικές σπουδές
The study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities.

translator /ˈtɹanzleɪtə/ /ˈtɹænsleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ /ˌtɹænsˈleɪtɚ/ /ˌtɹænzˈleɪtɚ/ [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪtʰɚ] [ˌtʰɹænzˈleɪɾɚ] translators n
μεταφραστής
A person who converts speech, text, film, or other material into a different language. (Contrasted with interpreter.)
μεταφραστής μεταφράστρια μηχανικός μεταφραστής
A computer program that translates something from one language to another using machine translation.

translingual /tɹænzˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
διαγλωσσικός
(linguistics) Existing in multiple languages.

transliteration /ˌtɹænzlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ transliterations n
μεταγραμματισμός
(linguistics, translation studies) The act or product of transliterating, of representing letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script.

translucent /tɹænz.ˈlu.sənt/ /tɹænz.ˈluː.sənt/ more translucent most translucent adj
ημιδιαφανής
Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.
διαυγής διαφανής
Clear, lucid, or transparent.

transmigration transmigrations n
αποδημία μετανάστευση
Departure from one's homeland to live in another country; migration.
μετεμψύχωση
The movement of a soul from one body to another after death; metempsychosis.

transmissible spongiform encephalopathy transmissible spongiform encephalopathies n
μεταδοτική σπογγοειδής εγκεφαλοπάθεια
(disease, neurology) Any fatal, incurable degenerative disease of the brain transmitted by prions.

transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ /tɹænzˈmɪʃən/ transmissions n
διάδοση μετάδοση
The fact of being transmitted.
μετάδοση
Something that is transmitted, such as a message, picture, or a disease; the sending of such a thing.
μεταβίβαση
(biology) The passage of a nerve impulse across synapses.
κιβώτιο ταχυτήτων ταχύτητες
(automotive) A device, usually an assembly of gears (gearbox) plus a clutch or torque converter, through which power is sent from the engine to the driveshaft in an automobile (motor car or motor truck).

transmit /tɹænsˈmɪt/ /tɹænzˈmɪt/ v
μεταδίδω
(transitive) To spread or pass on something such as a disease or a signal.
(intransitive) To send out a signal (as opposed to receive).

transmitter transmitters n
διαβιβαστής πομπός
One who or that which transmits something (in all senses).
πομπός αναμεταδότης
An electronic device that generates and amplifies a carrier wave, modulates it with a meaningful signal derived from speech, music, TV or other sources, and broadcasts the resulting signal from an antenna.

transnational more transnational most transnational adj
διεθνικός υπερεθνικός
Between or beyond national boundaries.

transom window transom windows n
φεγγίτης
(architecture) A window above a door or another window.

transparency /-ˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənsi/ transparencies n
διαφάνεια
(uncountable) The quality of being transparent; transparence.

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ /tɹænz-/ /tɹænzˈpæɹənt/ more transparent most transparent adj
διαφανής
(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

transphobia transphobias n
τρανσφοβία τρανφοβία
Hatred or fear of transgender and transsexual people.
(chemistry) The preference of pairs of high-trans effect soft ligands to avoid being mutually trans by becoming cis and having other low-trans effect hard ligands trans to themselves.

transpiration transpirations n
διαπνοή
(botany) The loss of water by evaporation in terrestrial plants, especially through the stomata; accompanied by a corresponding uptake from the roots.
εφίδρωση
(physiology) The process of giving off water vapour through the skin or mucous membranes.
ανάδοση
The passage of gases through fine tubes.

transpire /tɹænˈspaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /tɹænˈspaɪ̯ɚ/ v
μαθεύομαι
(intransitive) To become known; to escape from secrecy. [from 18th c.]

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ transports n
μεταφορά μετακίνηση
An act of transporting; conveyance.
όχημα
A vehicle used to transport (passengers, mail, freight, troops etc.)

transport /tɹænsˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænsˈpoət/ /tɹænsˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænsˈpɔːt/ /tɹɑːnˈspɔːt/ /ˈtɹæns.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.poət/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹæns.pɔːt/ /ˈtɹɑːnspɔːt/ v
μετακινώ οχούμαι
To carry or bear from one place to another; to remove; to convey.
εκπατρίζω εξορίζω
(historical) To deport to a penal colony.
εκστασιάζω/εκστασιάζομαι συνεπαίρνω/συνεπαίρνομαι
(figuratively) To move (someone) to strong emotion; to carry away.

transportation /tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ transportations n
διακίνηση μεταφορά
The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc.

transpose /tɹænzˈpoʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ v
αναστρέφω αντιμεταθέτω
(transitive) To reverse or change the order of (two or more things); to swap or interchange.
διασκευάζω
(transitive, music) To rewrite or perform (a piece) in another key.
αντιμεταθέτω
(transitive, algebra) To move (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other, reversing the sign of the term.

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ more transsexual most transsexual adj
διαφυλικός τρανσέξουαλ
(of a person) Having changed, or being in the process of changing, physical sex (because it does not match desired sex) by undergoing medical treatment such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and optionally sex reassignment surgery (SRS), or rarely only SRS.

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛksjuəl/ /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ transsexuals n
διαφυλικός τρανσέξουαλ
A transsexual person.

transsexuality transsexualities n
τρανσεξουαλικότητα τρανσεξουαλισμού
The state, condition, or properties of being transsexual.

transubstantiate v
μετουσιώνω

transubstantiation transubstantiations n
μετουσίωση
(by extension) Conversion of one substance into another.

transversely adv
εγκάρσια εγκαρσίως
In a transverse manner.

transvestism transvestisms n
παρενδυσία
The condition of being a transvestite.

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛstaɪt/ transvestites n
τραβεστί
A person who sometimes wears clothes traditionally worn by and associated with the opposite sex; typically a male who cross-dresses occasionally by habit or personal choice.
(clinical psychology, psychiatry, pathology) A person, typically a heterosexual male, who compulsively seeks and derives paraphilic sexual arousal from cross-dressing, especially if the urges and behavior cause the patient distress or social impairment.

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ap] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔äp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɛp] traps n
παγίδα 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.
παγίδα
A trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense; a snare.
A covering over a hole or opening; a trapdoor.
Any device used to hold and suddenly release an object.
σιφώνι
A bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe arranged so that the liquid contents form a seal which prevents the escape of noxious gases, but permits the flow of liquids.

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ap] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔äp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔æp] [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ɛp] v
παγιδεύω
(transitive) To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.
(transitive) To ensnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap.
στήνω παγίδες
(intransitive) To set traps for game; to make a business of trapping game; to travel for the purpose of trapping.

trapdoor /ˈtræpdɔɹ/ /ˈtræpdɔː/ trapdoors n
καταπακτή
A hinged or sliding door set into a floor or ceiling.

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ trapezia trapeziums n
τραπέζιο
(restrictively) A quadrilateral with two sides parallel and two sides non-parallel.
(geometry, US, dated) A four-sided polygon with no parallel sides and no sides equal; a simple convex irregular quadrilateral.

trapped more trapped most trapped adj
εγκλωβισμένος
caught in a trap

trash /tɹæʃ/ trashes n
σκουπίδια απορρίματα
(chiefly, North American) Useless physical things to be discarded; rubbish; refuse.

trauma /ˈtɹaʊ.mə/ /ˈtɹɑ.mə/ /ˈtɹɒ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔː.mə/ traumas traumata n
τραύμα
Any serious injury to the body, often resulting from violence or an accident.

traumatic /tɹɔːˈmætɪk/ more traumatic most traumatic adj
τραυματικός
Of, caused by, or causing trauma.

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ travels n
ταξίδι
The act of traveling; passage from place to place.
The working motion of a piece of machinery; the length of a mechanical stroke.

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
ταξιδεύω
(intransitive) To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.
(intransitive) To pass from one place to another; to move or transmit.

traveller /ˈtɹævlə/ /ˈtɹævl̩ɚ/ /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ travellers n
ταξιδιώτης ταξιδιώτισσα ταξιδιώτρια
One who travels, especially to distant lands.

traveller's cheque n
ταξιδιωτική επιταγή
(British, Canada) A preprinted cheque for a fixed amount, often in a foreign currency, issued by a bank that may be used instead of cash; may usually be replaced if lost or stolen.

travelling salesman problem n
πρόβλημα του πλανόδιου πωλητή
(mathematics, UK, Canada) The problem in combinatorial optimization in which, given a number of cities and the costs of travelling from one to the other, it is required to determine the cheapest route that visits each city once and then returns to the initial city.

traverse /tɹəˈvɜːs/ /tɹəˈvɝs/ /ˈtɹævəs/ /ˈtɹævɚs/ v
διασχίζω διατρέχω
(transitive) To travel across, to go through, to pass through, particularly under difficult conditions.
διατρέχω
(transitive, computing) To visit all parts of; to explore thoroughly.

trawler trawlers n
τράτα
A fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish.

tray /tɹeɪ/ trays n
δίσκος
A small, typically rectangular or round, flat, and rigid object upon which things are carried.
(by extension) The items on a full tray.

treacherous /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹəs/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹəs/ more treacherous most treacherous adj
δόλιος προδοτικός
Exhibiting treachery.
δόλιος επίβουλος
Deceitful; inclined to betray.
ύπουλος
Unreliable; dangerous.

treachery /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈtɹɛt͡ʃɹi/ treacheries n
δολιότητα επιβουλή κακοπιστία
Deliberate, often calculated, disregard for trust or faith.
προδοσία
The act of violating the confidence of another, usually for personal gain.

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ treasons n
προδοσία
The crime of betraying one’s own country.

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɛʒɚ/ treasures n
θησαυρός
(uncountable) A collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.
(countable) Anything greatly valued.
(countable) A term of endearment.

treasure hunt treasure hunts n
κυνήγι θησαυρού
A search for sunken or buried treasure.

treasure trove treasure troves treasures trove n
εύρημα κρυμμένος θησαυρός
A hidden treasure, subsequently discovered.

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹə(ɹ)/ treasurers n
υπουργός οικονομικών
The government official in charge of the Treasury.
ταμίας
The head of a corporation's treasury department.
The official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organization such as a club.

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒ.ə.ɹi/ /ˈtɹɛʒ.ɚ.i/ treasuries n
θησαυροφυλάκιο
A place where state or royal money and valuables are stored.

treat /tɹiːt/ [tɹiːt] [t͡ʃɹiːt] treats n
δώρο κέρασμα
An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
δώρο χαρά
An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.

treat /tɹiːt/ [tɹiːt] [t͡ʃɹiːt] v
κάνω δώρο χαρίζω
μιλώ πραγματεύομαι
(intransitive) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion. [from 14th c.]
αντιμετωπίζω μεταχειρίζομαι συμπεριφέρομαι φέρομαι χειρίζομαι
(transitive) To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way. [from 14th c.]
διαπραγματεύομαι εκλιπαρώ ικετεύω κερνάω φιλεύω
(transitive) To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward. [from 16th c.]
διαπραγματεύομαι θεράπων ιατρός υποβάλλω σε αγωγή υποβάλλω σε θεραπεία
(transitive) To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to. [from 18th c.]
επεξεργάζομαι κατεργάζομαι
(transitive) To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind. [from 19th c.]

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ /ˈtɹiːtɪz/ treatises n
πραγματεία διατριβή
A formal, usually lengthy, systematic discourse on some subject.

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ treatments n
αντιμετώπιση μεταχείριση συμπεριφορά
The process or manner of treating someone or something.
αγωγή θεραπεία θεραπευτική αγωγή
Medical care for an illness or injury.
επεξεργασία κατεργασία
The use of a substance or process to preserve or give particular properties to something.

treaty /-ɾi/ /ˈtɹiti/ /ˈtɹiːti/ /ˈtɹiːəti/ treaties n
συνθήκη
(countable, international law) A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.

treble clef treble clefs n
κλειδί του Σολ
(music) a symbol showing that the second line from the bottom of the stave represents the G above middle C

tree /tɹiː/ [tɹiː] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷɪi̯] [t͡ʃɹiː] treen trees n
δέντρο δένδρο
A perennial woody plant taller and larger than a bush with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, leaves and branches.
(graph theory) A connected graph with no cycles or, if the graph is finite, equivalently a connected graph with n vertices and n−1 edges.
(computing theory) A recursive data structure in which each node has zero or more nodes as children.

tree trunk tree trunks n
κορμός
(botany) The main structural member of a tree.

treehouse /ˈtɹiːˌhaʊs/ treehouses n
δεντρόσπιτο
A house, or similar structure within a tree, or several trees, built with light materials; wood, bamboo or aluminum are preferred construction materials.

treenail treenails n
ξυλόκαρφο
A wooden peg or pin used as a fastener.

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ v
τρέμω
(intransitive) To shake, quiver, or vibrate.
(intransitive, figurative) To fear; to be afraid.

tremor /ˈtɹiːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹɛmə/ /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ tremors n
ρίγος τρεμούλα
A shake, quiver, or vibration.
σεισμός
An earthquake.

tremor /ˈtɹiːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹɛmə/ /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ v
ριγώ τρέμω
To shake or quiver excessively and rapidly or involuntarily; to tremble.

tremulous /ˈtɹɛmjuləs/ /ˈtɹɛmjələs/ /ˈtɹɛmjʊləs/ more tremulous most tremulous adj
τρέμουλος
Trembling, quivering, or shaking.

trench /t(ʃ)ɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /t(ʃ)ɹɛnʃ/ trenches n
χαράκωμα
A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
όρυγμα
(military) A narrow excavation as used in warfare, as a cover for besieging or emplaced forces.

trench foot n
πόδι των χαρακωμάτων πους των χαρακωμάτων
A medical condition which can affect the feet when they are constantly cold and wet, similar to frostbite.

trend /tɹɛnd/ trends n
ροπή τάση
An inclination in a particular direction.

trendy /ˈtɹɛndi/ trendier trendiest adj
τρέντι
(slang) Of, or in accordance with the latest trend, fashion or hype.

trepanation /tɹɛpəˈneɪʃən/ trepanations n
τρυπανισμός
The practice of drilling a hole in the skull as a physical, mental, or spiritual treatment.

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ trespasses n
παράνομη είσοδος παραβίαση
(legal) An intentional interference with another's property or person.
(archaic) sin

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ v
παραβαίνω
(intransitive, now, _, rare) To commit an offence; to sin.
εισέρχομαι παρανόμως καταπατώ
(legal) To enter someone else's property illegally.

triad /ˈtɹaɪ.æd/ triads n
τριάδα
A grouping of three.

triage /tɹiˈɑʒ/ /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ triages n
διαλογή τριάζ
(medicine) The process of sorting patients so as to determine the order in which they will be treated (for example, by assigning precedence according to the urgency of illness or injury).

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] adj
δοκιμαστικός
Pertaining to a trial or test.
δοκιμαστικός πειραματικός
Attempted on a provisional or experimental basis.
τριπλός
Triple.

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ [tɹaɪəl] trials n
δίκη δοκιμή εκδίκαση
A meeting or series of meetings in a court of law at which evidence is presented to a judge (and sometimes a jury) to allow them to decide on a legal matter (especially whether an accused person is guilty of a crime).
δοκιμασία
A difficult or annoying experience or person; (especially, religion) such an experience seen as a test of faith and piety.
δοκιμή
(archaic) The action of trying (to do) something, especially more than once. (This sense is still current in the expression trial and error.)

triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ triangles n
τρίγωνο
(geometry) A polygon with three sides and three angles.
(music) A percussion instrument made by forming a metal rod into a triangular shape which is open at one angle. It is suspended from a string and hit with a metal bar to make a resonant sound.

triangulation /tɹʌɪaŋɡjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ /ˌtɹaɪˌæŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/ triangulations n
τριγωνισμός
(uncountable, surveying) A technique in which distances and directions are estimated from an accurately measured baseline and the principles of trigonometry; (countable) an instance of the use of this technique.

tribadism /ˈtɹɪbədɪz(ə)m/ n
πλακομούνι
(specifically) A sexual act in which two women rub their vulvas together.

tribal /ˈtɹaɪbəl/ more tribal most tribal adj
φυλετικός
Of or relating to tribes.
Based on or organized according to tribes.

tribal chief tribal chiefs n
φύλαρχος
The chief of a tribe.

tribe /tɹaɪb/ tribes n
φυλή φύλο
A socially cohesive group of people within a society.

triboelectric effect triboelectric effects n
τριβοηλεκτρικό φαινόμενο
(physics) the generation of static electricity by friction between different materials

triboelectricity n
τριβοηλεκτρισμός
Static electricity produced by the triboelectric effect

tribology /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ /tɹɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ n
τριβολογία
(physics, engineering) The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion; the study and application of technology using the principles of friction, lubrication and wear.

tribunal /tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ /tɹaɪˈbjuːnəl/ /tɹəˈbjunəl/ /tɹɪˈbjuːnəl/ tribunals n
δικαστήριο
(legal) An assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business; a court of law.

tribune /tɹɪˈbjuːn/ /ˈtɹɪbjuːn/ tribunes n
τριβούνος
(historical) An elected official in Ancient Rome, a tribune of the plebs.
βήμα
(uncommon) Synonym of pulpit, a platform, a place or opportunity to express one's opinion

tribune of the plebs tribunes of the plebs n
τριβούνος των πληβείων

tribute /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/ tributes n
φόρος υποτέλειας
A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
προστασία
Extortion; protection money.

trichotillomania n
τριχοτιλλομανία
A medical disorder where someone compulsively pulls their own hair out.

trichotomy /tɹaɪˈkɑt.ə.mi/ /tɹaɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ trichotomies n
τριχοτόμηση
Division or separation into three groups or pieces.

trick /tɹɪk/ [tʃɹ̠̊ɪk] [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪk] tricks n
μπάζα χαρτωσιά
(card games) A sequence in which each player plays a card and a winning play is determined.

trick or treat interjection
κέρασμα ή φάρσα
Give us a treat. A form of light-hearted extortion by which children get candy on Halloween.

tricky /ˈtɹɪk.i/ trickier trickiest adj
μπερδεμένος περίπλοκος
Hard to deal with, complicated.
δυσνόητος
Adept at using deception.

tricolour /ˈtraɪˌkʌlə/ /ˈtraɪˌkʌlɚ/ /ˈtrɪkələ, -lɔː/ tricolours n
τρίχρωμη σημαία
A flag consisting of three stripes that are either vertical or horizontal; all of equal size, and of a different colour each.

tricycle /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌsɪkəl/ tricycles n
τρίκυκλο
A cycle with three wheels, powered by pedals and usually intended for young children.

tricyclic adj
τρικυκλικός
(chemistry) Having three rings of atoms in the molecule.

tridecagon tridecagons n
δεκατριάγωνο
A polygon having thirteen sides and thirteen angles.

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ tridents n
τρίαινα
A three-pronged spear somewhat resembling a pitchfork.

triduan /ˈtɹaɪdjʊən/ /ˈtɹɪdjʊən/ adj
τριήμερος
Lasting three days.

trigeminal nerve trigeminal nerves n
τρίδυμο νεύρο
(neuroanatomy) Each of the fifth and largest pair of cranial nerves responsible for sensation and motor function in the face and mouth.

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ triggers n
σκανδάλη
(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ v
πυροδοτώ
(transitive) To fire a weapon.
(transitive) To initiate something.

trigger-happy more trigger-happy most trigger-happy adj
αψίθυμος πολεμοχαρής φιλοπόλεμος
Having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly before adequately identifying the target.

trigonometric function trigonometric functions n
τριγωνομετρική συνάρτηση
(trigonometry) Any function of an angle expressible as the ratio of two of the sides of a right triangle that has that angle (e.g., sine), or that subtracts 1 from such a ratio or subtracts such a ratio from 1 (e.g., coversed sine).

trigonometry /ˌtɹɪɡəˈnɒmətɹi/ trigonometries n
τριγωνομετρία
(geometry, analysis) The branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of (in particular) right-angled triangles, as represented by the trigonometric functions, and with calculations based on said relationships.

trill /tɹɪl/ [t̠ʰɹ̠̊ɪl] trills n
πολυπαλλόμενο
(phonetics) A type of consonantal sound that is produced by vibrations of the tongue against the place of articulation: for example, Spanish ⟨rr⟩, /r/.

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ trillions numeral
τρισεκατομμύριο
(dated, _, British, Australian, long scale) A million million million: 1 followed by eighteen zeros, 1018.

trilobite /ˈtɹaɪ.ləˌbaɪt/ trilobites n
τριλοβίτης
An extinct arthropod of the class Trilobita, whose body had three large lobes.

trilogy /ˈtɹɪləd͡ʒi/ trilogies n
τριλογία
A set of three works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as three individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games.

trinitarianism trinitarianisms n
τριαδισμός
(theology) The monotheistic Christian doctrine that defines God as three divine persons or hypostases: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.

trinity /ˈtɹɪnɪti/ trinities n
τριάδα
A group or set of three people or things; three things combined into one.

trinket /ˈtɹɪŋkət/ /ˈtɹɪŋkɪt/ trinkets n
μπιχλιμπίδι
A small showy ornament or piece of jewelry

triolet /ˈtriːə(ʊ)lɛt/ /ˈtrʌɪəlɛt/ triolets n
τριολέτο
(poetry) An eight-line poem whose rhyme scheme is ABaAabAB and whose lines are in iambic tetrameter.

trip /tɹɪp/ [tʰɹɪpʰ] trips n
ταξίδι
A journey; an excursion or jaunt.

tripartite /tɹaɪˈpɑɹtaɪt/ /tɹaɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ adj
τριμερής
In three parts.
Done by three parties (as an agreement).

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfˌθɔŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪpˌθɔŋ/ triphthongs n
τρίφθογγος
A monosyllabic vowel combination usually involving a quick but smooth movement from one vowel to another that passes over a third one.

triple /ˈtɹɪp.l̩/ /ˈtɹɪpəl/ v
τριπλασιάζω
To multiply by three.
τριπλασιάζομαι
To become three times as large.

triple jump n
άλμα εις τριπλούν τρπλούν
An athletics field event where one has to travel as far as possible after taking one hop, a step, then a jump.

triplet /ˈtɹɪ.pə.lɛt/ /ˈtɹɪplət/ triplets n
τρίηχο
(music) A group of three notes played or written where two notes would ordinarily be; a form of tuplet.
τρίδυμος
One of a group of three siblings born at the same time to the same mother.

tripod /ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ /ˈtɹaɪpɒd/ tripods n
τρίποδας πυροστιά
A three-legged stand or mount.

triptych /ˈtɹɪptɪk/ triptychs n
τρίπτυχο
(arts) A picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges.

trisect v
τριχοτομώ
(transitive) to cut into three pieces

triskaidekaphobia /ˌtɹɪskaɪdɛkəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
τρισκαιδεκαφοβία
Fear or dislike of the number thirteen (13).

trite /tɹaɪt/ triter tritest adj
κοινότοπος τετριμμένος
Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ triumphs n
θρίαμβος
A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ v
θριαμβεύω
To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.

triumvirate /tɹaɪ.ˈʌm.vəɹ.ɪt/ triumvirates n
τρίο τριανδρία
An official group of three people, especially a ruling council of three men and particularly (historical) two such councils in Roman history.

triunity /tɹaɪˈjuːnɪti/ triunities n
τριαδικότητα
The fact or state of being three in one (usually with reference to the Christian idea of the Trinity).

trivet /ˈtɹɪ.vɪt/ trivets n
πυροστιά
A stand with three short legs, especially for cooking over a fire.

trivial /ˈtɹɪv.i.əl/ more trivial most trivial adj
ασήμαντος μηδαμινός τιποτένιος
Ignorable; of little significance or value.
κοινός
Commonplace, ordinary.
τετριμμένος
(mathematics) Self-evident.

troglodyte /ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/ /ˈtɹɒɡləʊdaɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɑɡloʊdaɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɑɡlədaɪt/ troglodytes n
τρωγλοδύτης
(by extension) Anything that lives underground.
A reclusive, reactionary or out-of-date person, especially if brutish.

troika /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/ troikas troiki n
τρόικα
A Russian carriage drawn by a team of three horses abreast.

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹɑl/ /tɹɒl/ /tɹəʊl/ trolls n
τρολ
Originally (Scandinavia, mythology) , a giant supernatural being; now (European folklore, fantasy) , a grotesque humanoid creature living in caves or hills or under bridges. [from early 17th c.]
(figurative, originally, Internet slang) A person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative argument for purposes of personal entertainment or to manipulate their perception, especially in an online community or discussion; also, such a statement. [from late 20th c.]
(by extension, politics) A person who sows discord, or spreads misinformation or propaganda, in order to promote an agenda as part of an organized political campaign.

trolley bus trolley buses trolley busses n
τρόλεϊ
A bus, powered via overhead electric cables, that does not run on tracks.

trolling /tɹoʊlɪŋ/ /tɹɒlɪŋ/ /tɹəʊlɪŋ/ trollings n
τρολάρισμα
A fishing technique in which one or more baited fishing lines are dragged by a moving boat. Not to be confused with trawling, which drags a net#Noun.

trombone /tɹəmˈboʊn/ /tɹəmˈbəʊn/ /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ trombones tromboni n
τρομπόνι
A musical instrument in the brass family, having a cylindrical bore, and usually a sliding tube (but sometimes piston valves, and rarely both). Most often refers to the tenor trombone, which is the most common type of trombone and has a fundamental tone of B♭ˌ (contra B♭).

trooper /ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/ troopers n
στρατιωτικός
(military) A soldier.

troparion troparia troparions n
τροπάριο
(Eastern Orthodox, music) A short hymn of one stanza, or organised in more complex forms as a series of stanzas.

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ [tɹ̥əʊp] tropes n
τρόπος
(medieval, _, Christianity) An addition (of dialogue, song, music, etc.) to a standard element of the liturgy, serving as an embellishment.
(rhetoric) A figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a nonliteral or figurative meaning, such as a metaphor.
A short cadence at the end of the melody in some early music.

tropic /ˈtɹɒpɪk/ tropics n
τροπικός
Either of the two parallels of latitude 23°27′ north and south of the equator; the farthest points at which the sun can be directly overhead; the boundaries of the torrid zone or tropics.

tropical /ˈtɹoʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɑ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹəʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ more tropical most tropical adj
τροπικός
From, or similar to, a hot, humid climate.
(dated) Pertaining to, involving, or of the nature of a trope or tropes; figurative, metaphorical.

tropism /ˈtɹoʊˌpɪzəm/ /ˈtɹəʊpɪz(ə)m/ tropisms n
τροπισμός
(uncountable, biology) The turning of an organism (chiefly a plant) or part of an organism either towards or away from a stimulus; (countable) an instance of this.

troponin troponins n
τροπονίνη
(protein, medicine) A complex of three regulatory proteins that is integral to muscle contraction in skeletal and cardiac muscle, or any member of this complex. The level of troponin in the blood is often used as an indicator of heart damage.

tropopause tropopauses n
τροπόπαυση
The zone of transition between the troposphere and the stratosphere (approximately 13 kilometers). The tropopause normally occurs at an altitude of between 25,000 and 45,000 feet in polar and temperate zones. It occurs at 55,000 feet in the tropics.

troubadour troubadours n
τροβαδούρος
An itinerant composer and performer of songs in medieval Europe; a jongleur or travelling minstrel.

trouble /ˈtɹə-/ /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ troubles n
μπελάς ταραχή φασαρία
A distressing or dangerous situation.
μπελάς
A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
ταραχή φασαρία
A violent occurrence or event.
πρόβλημα
A malfunction.
προβλήματα
Liability to punishment; conflict with authority.

trouble /ˈtɹə-/ /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ v
ενοχλώ
(transitive) To mentally distress; to cause (someone) to be anxious or perplexed.

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɑθ/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ troughs n
σκάφη
A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals.

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ trout trouts n
πέστροφα
Any of several species of fish in Salmonidae, closely related to salmon, and distinguished by spawning more than once.

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ trowels n
μυστρί
A mason’s tool, used in spreading and dressing mortar, and breaking bricks to shape them.

truancy truancies n
σκασιαρχείο φυγοπονία
The act of shirking from responsibilities and duties, especially from attending school.

truck /tɹʌk/ [tɹʌk] [t͡ʃɹʌk] trucks n
φορτηγό νταλίκα φορτάμαξα
(countable, uncountable, US, Australia) A heavier motor vehicle designed to carry goods or to pull a semi-trailer designed to carry goods.

truck /tɹʌk/ [tɹʌk] [t͡ʃɹʌk] v
οδηγώ φορτηγό
(intransitive) To drive a truck.

truck driver truck drivers n
νταλικέρης νταλικέρισσα φορτηγατζής φορτηγατζού
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) A person employed to drive a truck, especially a tractor-trailer or other large industrial truck.

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹuː/ /tɹɪʊ̯/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷu̠ː] more true most true truer truest adj
αληθινός
(of a statement) Conforming to the actual state of reality or fact; factually correct.
αληθής
(logic) Of the state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result.
αληθινός πιστός
Loyal, faithful.
αληθινός αυθεντικός νόμιμος
Genuine; legitimate, valid.

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹuː/ /tɹɪʊ̯/ [t̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷu̠ː] v
αληθεύει
To straighten (of something that is supposed to be straight).

true or false adj
σωστό ή λάθος
Of a question or series of questions having as answers only "true" or "false"

truffle /ˈtɹʌf.l̩/ truffles n
τρούφα ύτανο
Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.

truism truisms n
κοινοτυπία
A self-evident or obvious truth.
A banality or cliché.

truly /ˈtɹuːli/ more truly most truly trulier truliest adv
αληθώς ειλικρινά
(manner) In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately.
πράγματι όντως
(modal) Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really.
(degree) Very.

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] trumps n
ατού κόζι
(cards) The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.
(cards) A playing card of that suit.
ατού
(figuratively) Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ trumpets n
τρομπέτα σάλπιγγα
A musical instrument of the brass family, generally tuned to the key of B-flat; by extension, any type of lip-vibrated aerophone, most often valveless and not chromatic.
σαλπιγκτής τρομπέτα τρομπετίστας
Someone who plays the trumpet; a trumpeter.
σάλπισμα
The cry of an elephant, or any similar loud cry.
(figurative) One who praises, or propagates praise, or is the instrument of propagating it.

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ v
διασαλπίζω
(intransitive) To sound loudly, be amplified
σαλπίζω
(ambitransitive) Of an elephant, to make its cry.

truncate /tɹaŋˈkæɪt/ /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ adj
κολοβός περικομμένος
Truncated.
ακρωτηριασμένος κολοβός
(botany, anatomy) Having an abrupt termination.

truncate /tɹaŋˈkæɪt/ /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ v
κονταίνω
(transitive) To shorten (something) by, or as if by, cutting part of it off.
περικόπτω
(mathematics, transitive) To shorten (a decimal number) by removing trailing (or leading) digits.

truncated icosahedron truncated icosahedra truncated icosahedrons n
κόλουρο εικοσάεδρο
(geometry) A polyhedron that has thirty-two faces (12 regular pentagons and 20 regular hexagons) and 60 vertices and 90 edges, and is one of the Archimedean solids.

truncation truncations n
αποκοπή περικοπή
(linguistics) The act of truncating or shortening (for example, words are shortened to form blend words or portmanteaus).
αποκοπή
(mathematics) The removal of the least significant digits from a decimal number.
κολόβωση
(geometry) The replacement of a solid angle by a plane, or a similar operation in other dimensions.

truncheon /ˈtɹʌnt͡ʃən/ /ˈtɹʌnʃən/ truncheons n
γκλοπ
A short staff, a club; a cudgel.

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ [tɹʌŋk] [t͡ʃɹʌŋk] trunks n
προβοσκίδα
The conspicuously extended, mobile, nose-like organ of an animal such as a sengi, a tapir or especially an elephant. The trunks of various kinds of animals might be adapted to probing and sniffing, as in the sengis, or be partly prehensile, as in the tapir, or be a versatile prehensile organ for manipulation, feeding, drinking and fighting as in the elephant.
κασέλα μπαούλο σεντούκι
A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.
πορτμπαγκάζ αποσκευές
(North America, automotive) The luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon-style car.
κόμβος
(US, telecommunications) A circuit between telephone switchboards or other switching equipment.
The main line or body of anything.
κορμός
(software engineering) In software projects under source control: the most current source tree, from which the latest unstable builds (so-called "trunk builds") are compiled.

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] trusts n
εμπιστοσύνη
Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality.
πίστη
Dependence upon something in the future; hope.
πίστωση
Confidence in the future payment for goods or services supplied; credit.
καταπίστευμα
(legal) The confidence vested in a person who has legal ownership of a property to manage for the benefit of another.
σύμπραξη
A group of businessmen or traders organised for mutual benefit to produce and distribute specific commodities or services, and managed by a central body of trustees.

trust /tɹʊst/ /tɹʌst/ [tɹɐst] [tɹʌst] [t͡ʃɹ-] v
εμπιστεύομαι
(transitive) To place confidence in, to rely on, to confide in.
πιστεύω
(transitive) To give credence to; to believe; to credit.

trustee /tɹʌsˈtiː/ trustees n
διαχειριστής
(trust law) A person to whom property is legally committed in trust, to be applied either for the benefit of specified individuals (beneficiaries), or for public uses; one who is intrusted with property for the benefit of another.

trustworthiness /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/ n
αξιοπιστία
The state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable.

trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði/ more trustworthy most trustworthy trustworthier trustworthiest adj
αξιόπιστος
Deserving of trust, reliable.

truth /tɹuːθ/ truths n
αλήθεια
True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.
The state or quality of being true to someone or something.
(countable) Something acknowledged to be true; a true statement or axiom.
αλήθεια ορθότητα
Conformity to fact or reality; correctness, accuracy.
αλήθεια πραγματικότητα
That which is real, in a deeper sense; spiritual or ‘genuine’ reality.

truth table truth tables n
πίνακας αληθείας
(logic) A table showing all possible truth values for an expression, derived from the truth values of its components.

truth value truth values n
αληθοτιμή τιμή αλήθειας
(logic) A value indicating to what extent a statement is true; in classical logic, these are the values "true" and "false".

try /tɹaɪ/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] tries n
απόπειρα
An attempt.

try /tɹaɪ/ [tɹ̝̊aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔aɪ̯] [t̠͡ɹ̠̊˔ʷaɪ̯] [t͡ʃɹaɪ̯] v
δικάζω πειραματίζομαι προσπαθώ
To prove by experiment; to apply a test to, for the purpose of determining the quality; to examine; to prove; to test.
δοκιμάζω δικάζω πειραματίζομαι
To settle; to decide; to determine; specifically, to decide by an appeal to arms.

trypanosome trypanosomes n
τρυπανόσωμα
Any of a group of protozoan parasites which are transmitted by biting insects and infect the blood of humans and other vertebrates; order Trypanosomatida in class Kinetoplastea

trypophobia /ˌtɹɪpəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌtɹɪpəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
τρυποφοβία
(psychology) An irrational or obsessive fear of irregular patterns or clusters of small holes, such as those found in honeycombs. [from 2005]

trypsin trypsins n
θρυψίνη
(enzyme) A digestive enzyme that cleaves peptide bonds (a serine protease)

tryptophan /ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fæn/ tryptophans n
θρυπτοφάνη
(amino acid) An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.

tryst /tɹaɪst/ /tɹɪst/ trysts n
ραντεβού συνάντηση
A prearranged meeting or assignation, now especially between lovers to meet at a specific place and time.
συμφωνία
(obsolete) A mutual agreement, a covenant.

tsampouna tsampounas n
τσαμπούνα
(music) A bagpipe of the Greek islands; a folk instrument without a drone but with two chanters.

tsar /(t)sɑɹ/ /(t)sɑː/ /tsɐː/ /zɐː/ /zɑɹ/ /zɑː/ tsars n
τσάρος
(historical) An emperor of Russia (1547 to 1917) and of some South Slavic states.

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ /zaˈɹiːnə/ tsar tsarinas n
τσαρίνα τσαρίτσα
(historical) An empress of several Eastern European countries, especially Russia, or the wife of a tsar.

tsarism tsarisms n
τσαρισμός
A system of government ruled by a tsar.

tsitacism n
τσιτακισμός

tsunami /(t)suˈnæmi/ /(t)suˈnɑmi/ /(t)suːˈnɑːmi/ tsunami tsunamis n
τσουνάμι
A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami are usually a series of waves, or wave train.

tteokbokki /tɒkˈbəʊki/ n
τόκποκι
Stir-fried sliced tteoks (Korean rice cakes) seasoned with red pepper paste.

tub /tʌb/ tubs n
κάδος
A flat-bottomed vessel, of width similar to or greater than its height, used for storing or packing things, or for washing things in.

tube /tjuːb/ /tuːb/ /tʃuːb/ tubes n
σωλήνας
(surfing) A wave which pitches forward when breaking, creating a hollow space inside.

tubercular more tubercular most tubercular adj
φυματικός
Of, pertaining to, or having tuberculosis.

tuberculosis /tjuːˌbɜː(ɹ)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/ /tuˌbɚkjʊˈloʊsɪs/ tuberculoses n
φυματίωση
(pathology) An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria. [from 1839]

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ tugboats n
ρυμουλκό πλοίο
A small, powerful boat used to push or pull barges or to help maneuver larger vessels.

tughra tughras n
τουγρά τουγράς τουρά τουράς
A calligraphic signature of an Ottoman sultan (and some other rulers to the present day) that was affixed to official documents, carved on his seal, and stamped on coins and inscribed on some stamps issued during his reign.

tulip /ˈtjuːlɪp/ /ˈtulɪp/ /ˈtʃuːlɪp/ tulips n
τουλίπα
A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa.
The flower of this plant.

tulipomania n
τουλιπομανία
Enthusiasm for tulips, as in a period in the Dutch Golden Age during which contract prices for bulbs of the recently introduced tulip reached extraordinarily high levels and then suddenly collapsed.

tulumba tulumbas n
τουλούμπα
A dessert in Turkey, the Middle East and eastern Europe, consisting of fried batter soaked in syrup, similar to a churro.

tumble /ˈtʌmbl̩/ v
πέσει
(intransitive) To fall end over end; to roll over and over.
ανθίζομαι
To muss, to make disorderly; to tousle or rumple.

tumbler /ˈtʌmblɚ/ tumblers n
ποτήρι
A drinking glass that has no stem, foot, or handle — so called because such glasses originally had a pointed or convex base and could not be set down without spilling. This compelled the drinker to finish their measure.

tumefy /ˈt(j)uːmɪfaɪ/ v
προκαλώ
(transitive) To cause to swell.

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.məɹ/ tumors n
όγκος
(oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ /ˈtʃuː.nə/ tuna tunas n
τόνος
Any of several species of fish of the genus Thunnus in the family Scombridae.

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ tundras n
τούνδρα τούντρα
A flat and treeless Arctic biome.

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tɪu̯n/ /tʃuːn/ tunes n
μελωδία
A melody.

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ /tɪu̯n/ /tʃuːn/ v
κουρδίζω
To adjust (a musical instrument) so that it produces the correct pitches.

tuneful more tuneful most tuneful adj
μελωδικός
Having or producing a pleasing tune; melodic or melodious

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ tungstens n
βολφράμιο
A rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin wolframium) with an atomic number of 74.

tunic /tjuːnɪk/ /tuːnɪk/ tunics n
αμπέχονο
A garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ tuning forks n
διαπασών
(musical instruments) A fork-shaped object which emits a tone of a specific frequency when struck, producing a reference note for tuning instruments.

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ tunnels n
σήραγγα
An underground or underwater passage.

tunnel vision n
σωληνοειδής όραση
A restricted field of vision, especially as the result of looking through some type of object or a medical condition.

tuple /ˈtjuːpəl/ /ˈtuːpəl/ /ˈtʊpəl/ /ˈtʌpəl/ /ˈt͡ʃuːpəl/ tuples n
πλειάδα
(set theory) A finite sequence of terms.

turbid /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bɪd/ more turbid most turbid adj
θολός
Having the lees or sediment disturbed; not clear. (of a liquid)

turbidity turbidities n
θολότητα
The state of being turbid; turbidness.

turbine /ˈtəːˌbaɪn/ /ˈtəːˌbɪn/ /ˈtɚ.bɪn/ /ˈtɚˌbaɪn/ turbines n
στρόβιλος στροβιλομηχανή
Any of various rotary machines that use the kinetic energy of a continuous stream of fluid (a liquid or a gas) to turn a shaft.

turboprop turboprops n
ελικοστροβιλοκινητήρας
(aeronautics) A type of gas turbine aircraft engine that drives and obtains essentially all thrust from an external (typically unducted) propeller.

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ turbot turbots n
καλκάνι
Any of species Scophthalmus maximus (syn. Psetta maxima) of flatfish native to Europe.
Any of various other flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae that are found in marine or brackish waters.

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ turds n
σκατό κουράδα
(informal, mildly, vulgar) A piece of solid animal or human feces.

tureen /t(j)uˈɹin/ /təˈɹin/ /təˈɹiːn/ /t͡ʃəˈɹiːn/ /t͡ʃʊˈɹiːn/ tureens n
σουπιέρα
A broad, deep serving dish used for serving soup or stew.

turf /tɚf/ /tɜːf/ turfs turves n
γρασίδι χλόη
(uncountable) A layer of earth covered with grass; sod.
χλοοτάπητας
(countable) A piece of such a layer cut from the soil. May be used as sod to make a lawn, dried for peat, stacked to form earthen structures, etc.
έδαφος
(uncountable, slang) A territory claimed by a gang as their own.
ιπποδρόμιο
(uncountable, with "the", sports) The sport of racing horses.

turkey /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ turkeys turkies n
γαλοπούλα διάνος
(countable) A bird in the genus Meleagris with a fan-shaped tail and wattled neck, especially the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, now domesticated).

turmeric /təɹ.ˈmɛ.ɾɪk/ /ˈtjuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtuː.mə.ɹɪk/ /ˈtɜɹ.məɹ.ɪk/ /ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ /ˈtʃuː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ [ˈtʰu.mɚ.ɪk] [ˈtʰɝ.mɚ.ɪk] turmerics n
κουρκουμάς κουρκούμη
(botany) An Indian plant, Curcuma longa, with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.
κουρκούμη κουρκουμάς
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.

turmoil /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/ turmoils n
αναβρασμός αναταραχή οχλαγωγία σάλος ταραχή
A state of great disorder or uncertainty.

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ turns n
στροφή
A change of direction or orientation.
σειρά
A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.
One's chance to make a move in a game having two or more players.
περιστροφή
A figure in music, often denoted ~, consisting of the note above the one indicated, the note itself, the note below the one indicated, and the note itself again.

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
γυρίζω περιστρέφομαι
(intransitive) Of a body, person, etc, to move around an axis through itself.
γυρίζω στρέφω στρίβω
(transitive) To change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation.
στρίβω
(intransitive) To change one's direction of travel.
απογίνομαι γίνομαι κλείνω
(copulative) To become (begin to be).

turn around v
γυρίζω
(ergative) To physically rotate (usually around a vertical axis) for a half turn (180 degrees), a whole turn (360 degrees), or an indefinite amount.
(transitive, figurative) To change drastically in a fundamental way, often for the better; to change to the opposite (opinion or position).

turn into v
γίνομαι
(idiomatic, intransitive) To transform into; become.
κάνω μεταμορφώνω
(idiomatic, transitive) To transform into; cause to become.

turn off v
σβήνω κλείνω απενεργοποιώ
(transitive) To power down, to switch off, to put out of operation, to deactivate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
στρίβω
(intransitive) To leave a road; to exit.

turn on v
ανοίγω
(transitive) To set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve. [from 19th c.]
ανάβω ανοίγω ενεργοποιώ
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).

turn-up turn-ups n
ρεβέρ
Fabric turned up at the bottom of trousers to make them shorter.

turner /ˈtɜː.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɝ.nɚ/ turners n
τορναδόρος
A person who turns and shapes wood etc. on a lathe.

turning /ˈtɜː.nɪŋ/ /ˈtɝ.nɪŋ/ turnings n
στροφή
(British) A turn or deviation from a straight course.

turnip /ˈtɜː.nɪp/ /ˈtɝ.nɪp/ turnips n
γογγύλι
The white root of a yellow-flowered plant, Brassica rapa, grown as a vegetable and as fodder for cattle.

turnkey /ˈtɜː(ɹ)nˌkiː/ turnkeys n
δεσμοφύλακας
(now, _, archaic) A warder or jailer/gaoler; keeper of the keys in a prison.

turnpike /ˈtɜː(ɹ)npaɪk/ turnpikes n
αυτοκινητόδρομος με διόδια
(chiefly, US) A toll road, especially a toll expressway.

turntable /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəl/ turntables n
πικάπ
(music) The circular rotating platform of a record player or a disk jockey's console on which the record rests during play; (by extension) , a record player.

turophile turophiles n
τυρόφιλος
a gourmet/connoisseur of cheese

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pənˌtaɪn/ /ˈtɝ.pənˌtaɪn/ turpentines n
νέφτι τερεβινθέλαιο τερεβινθίνη
A volatile essential oil now obtained from such oleoresin of from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; a complex mixture of monoterpenes; now used as a solvent and paint thinner.

turquoise /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪs/ /ˈtɝ.k(w)ɔɪz/ turquoises n
τυρκουάζ
(countable) A sky-blue, greenish-blue, or greenish-gray semi-precious gemstone.
(countable, and, uncountable) A pale greenish-blue colour, like that of the gemstone.

turtle /ˈtɜːtl̩/ /ˈtɝtl̩/ [ˈtʰɝɾɫ̩] turtles n
χελώνα
(zoology, US, Canada) Any land or marine reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.
νεροχελώνα
(computing) An on-screen cursor that serves the same function as a turtle for drawing.

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ turtle doves n
τριγόνι
Any of several (species of) birds, called by this traditional name, mainly in the genus Streptopelia, of the family Columbidae (doves and pigeons, which also included the extinct passenger pigeon, dodo, and solitaire).

turtleneck turtlenecks n
ζιβάγκο
(North America) A high, close-fitting collar, turned back on itself and covering all or most of the neck, on a sweater or similar garment.
(North America) Ellipsis of turtleneck sweater.

tusk /ˈtʌsk/ tusks n
χαυλιόδοντας
A sharp point.

tutelage /-əd͡ʒ/ /ˈtjuːtlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈtjuːtələd͡ʒ/ /ˈtjuːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈtuːtlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈtuːtələd͡ʒ/ /ˈtuːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːtlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːtələd͡ʒ/ /ˈt͡ʃuːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ tutelages n
κηδεμονία
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; guardianship; protection

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ tutoress tutors n
προγυμναστής
One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

tuxedo /tʌkˈsidoʊ/ /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/ tuxedoes tuxedos n
σμόκιν
A typically black formal jacket worn by men.

twat /twæt/ /twɑt/ /twɔt/ [tʰw̥æt] [tʰw̥ɑt] [tʰw̥ɔt] twats n
μουνί
(vulgar, slang) The vagina or vulva.

tweed /twiːd/ tweeds n
τουίντ
A coarse woolen fabric used for clothing.

tweet /twiːt/ v
κελαηδώ
(intransitive) To make a short high-pitched sound, like that of certain birds.

tweezers /ˈtwizɚz/ /ˈtwiːzəz/ n
λαβίδα
A small pincerlike instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling or picking up small objects (such as postage stamps), plucking out (plucking) hairs, pulling out slivers, etc.

twelfth /twɛlf/ /twɛlftθ/ /twɛlfθ/ /twɛlθ/ [tʰw̥ɛlfθ] [tʰw̥ɛlʷf] [tʰw̥ɛl̪θ] adj
δωδέκατος
The ordinal form of the number twelve, describing a person or thing in position number 12 of a sequence.

twelve /twelv/ /twəlv/ /twɛlv/ /twɛv/ [tw̥eɫv] [tw̥əɫv] [tw̥ɛv] [tw̥ɛɫv] numeral
δώδεκα
The cardinal number occurring after eleven and before thirteen, represented in Arabic numerals as 12 and in Roman numerals as XII.

twelve o'clock twelve o'clocks n
μεσάνυχτα
(In both the 12-hour clock and the 24-hour clock) The start of the thirteenth hour of the day; noon (noontime); 12:00 p.m. (12:00).

twentieth /-ɪθ/ /ˈtwɛn.i.əθ/ /ˈtwɛn.ti.əθ/ [ˈtw̥ɛ.ɾ̃i.əθ] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃n.ti.əθ] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃.i.əθ] adj
εικοστός
The ordinal form of the number twenty.

twenty /ˈtweɪnti/ /ˈtwɛni/ /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʊn(t)i/ /ˈtwʌn(t)i/ [ˈtw̥ɛɾ̃i] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃nti] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃i] twenties n
εικοσάρι εικοσάρικο
(colloquial) A banknote with a denomination of 20.

twenty /ˈtweɪnti/ /ˈtwɛni/ /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʊn(t)i/ /ˈtwʌn(t)i/ [ˈtw̥ɛɾ̃i] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃nti] [ˈtw̥ɛ̃ɾ̃i] numeral
είκοσι κ΄
The cardinal number 20, occurring after nineteen and before twenty-one.

twenty-eight /ˌtwɛntiˈeɪt/ numeral
είκοσι-οκτώ είκοσι οκτώ
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-seven and preceding twenty-nine.

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
είκοσι πέντε
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-four and preceding twenty-six.

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
είκοσι τέσσερα
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-three and preceding twenty-five.

twenty-nine numeral
είκοσι εννέα
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-eight and preceding thirty.

twenty-one /ˌtwɛntiˈwɒn/ /ˌtwɛntiˈwʌn/ /ˌtwʌntiˈwʌn/ numeral
είκοσι ένα
The cardinal number occurring after twenty and before twenty-two, represented in Roman numerals as XXI and in Arabic numerals as 21.

twenty-seven numeral
είκοσι επτά είκοσι εφτά
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-six and preceding twenty-eight.

twenty-six /ˌtwɛntiˈsɪks/ numeral
είκοσι έξι
The cardinal number immediately following twenty-five and preceding twenty-seven.

twenty-three /ˈtwɛntiˈθɹiː/ numeral
είκοσι τρείς
The cardinal number after twenty-two and before twenty-four.

twenty-two /ˌtwɛntiˈtuː/ /ˌtwʌntiˈtu/ numeral
είκοσι δύο
The number after twenty-one and before twenty-three. Represented in Arabic digits as 22.

twice /twaɪs/ [tw̥aɪs] adv
δις
Two times.

twilight /ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/ twilights n
σούρουπο
The soft light in the sky seen before the rising and (especially) after the setting of the sun, occasioned by the illumination of the earth’s atmosphere by the direct rays of the sun and their reflection on the earth.
The time when this light is visible; the period between daylight and darkness.
σούρουπο μισοσκόταδο
Any faint light through which something is seen.

twin /twɪn/ [tw̥ɪn] adj
δίδυμος
Forming a pair of twins.

twin /twɪn/ [tw̥ɪn] twins n
δίδυμος
Either of two people (or, less commonly, animals) who shared the same uterus at the same time; one who was born at the same birth as a sibling.

twinge /twɪnd͡ʒ/ twinges n
τσίμπημα
A pinch; a tweak; a twitch.
σουβλίζω σουβλιά σφάχτης
A sudden sharp pain.

twirl /ˈtwɜːl/ /ˈtwɝl/ v
στριφογυρίζω
(intransitive) To perform a twirl.

twist /twɪst/ [tw̥ɪst] v
στρίβω
To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.

twist of fate twists of fate n
ειρωνεία της τύχης

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ [tʰu̟] [tʰu̟ː] numeral
δύο δυο
A numerical value equal to 2; this many dots (••).

two beers, please phraseologicalUnit
δύο μπίρες, παρακαλώ
Indicates the speaker wishes to buy two beers.

two birds with one stone n
μ' ένα σμπάρο δυο τρυγόνια
(idiomatic) Any two things that were performed or completed at the same time by one action.

two by two adv
δυο-δυο
in pairs, especially one of each sex

two days after tomorrow adv
αντιμεθαύριο παραμεθαύριο

two days after tomorrow n
μετά τις επόμενες μέρες

two hundred /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪd/ numeral
διακόσια
The cardinal number occurring after one hundred ninety-nine and before two hundred one, represented in Arabic numerals as 200.

two thousand numeral
δισχίλιοι δύο χιλιάδες
The cardinal number occurring after one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine and before two thousand and one.

two years ago adv
πρόπερσι
(This entry is a translation hub.)

two-dimensional adj
δισδιάστατος
Existing in two dimensions.

two-hundredth /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹədθ/ /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹɪdθ/ adj
διακοσιοστός
The ordinal form of the number two hundred.

two-legged /tuːˈlɛɡɪd/ /ˈtuːlɛɡd/ adj
δίποδος
Having or furnished with two legs, or leg-like appendages.

two-party system two-party systems n
δικομματισμός
(politics) The presence or dominance of only two political parties in a government.

two-phase adj
διφασικός
(electricity) Having two alternating currents whose phases differ by 90°.

two-seater two-seaters n
διθέσιο διθέσιος
A vehicle with seats for two people (a driver or pilot and one passenger)

two-sided adj
αμφίπλευρος
Having two sides, bilateral.

two-way adj
αμφίδρομος
(of a radio, etc.) Permitting communication in two directions, i.e. both transmitting and receiving.

twofold /ˈtuːfoʊld/ adj
διπλάσιος
Double; duplicate; multiplied by two.

twofold /ˈtuːfoʊld/ adv
διπλάσια
In a double degree; doubly.

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ tycoons n
βασιλιάς μεγαλοεπιχειρηματίας μεγιστάνας
A wealthy and powerful business person.

tympanum /ˈtɪm.pən.əm/ tympana tympanums n
τύμπανο
(architecture) A vertical recessed triangular space between the sides of a pediment, typically decorated

type /taɪp/ types n
τύπος
A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.
An individual that represents the ideal for its class; an embodiment.
χαρακτήρες
(printing, countable) A letter or character used for printing, historically a cast or engraved block.
τύπος είδος
(mathematics) A part of the partition of the object domain of a logical theory (which due to the existence of such partition, would be called a typed theory). (Note: this corresponds to the notion of "data type" in computing theory.)

type /taɪp/ v
δακτυλογραφώ πληκτρολογώ
To enter text or commands into a computer using a keyboard.
ομαδοποιώ
To determine the blood type of.
δακτυλογραφώ
To represent by a type, model, or symbol beforehand; to prefigure.

type system type systems n
σύστημα τύπων
(computing) A way programming language classifies values and expressions into types, how it can manipulate those types and how they interact.

typeset adj
στοιχειοθετημένος
(of text) Set in type.

typeset v
στοιχειοθετώ
(intransitive) to be set or composed into type

typesetter typesetters n
στοιχειοθέτης τυπογράφος
(historical) A person who sets type; an employee in a printshop who manually selected pieces of movable type and assembled them for printing.

typesetting typesettings n
στοιχειοθεσία
(typography) The setting or composition of written material into type.

typewriter [ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] typewriters n
γραφομηχανή
A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.
δακτυλογράφος
(archaic) One who uses a typewriter; a typist.

typhoid fever typhoid fevers n
τυφοειδής πυρετός
(pathology) An illness caused by the bacterium serovar Salmonella Typhi. Not to be confused with typhus.

typhoon /taɪˈfun/ /taɪˈfuːn/ typhoons n
τυφώνας
A weather phenomenon in the northwestern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane, which results in wind speeds of 64 knots (118 km/h) or above. Equivalent to a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and Indonesia/Australia.

typhus /ˈtaɪfəs/ typhuses n
τύφος
(pathology) Any of several similar diseases, characterised by high recurrent fever, caused by Rickettsia bacteria. Not to be confused with typhoid fever.

typically /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kli/ /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl.i/ more typically most typically adv
τυπικά τυπικώς
In a typical or common manner.
συνήθως
In an expected or customary manner.

typing /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/ typings n
δακτυλογράφηση πληκτρολόγηση
The act of typing on a keyboard.

typist /ˈtaɪpɪst/ typists n
δακτυλογράφος
A person who types, a clerical worker who writes letters, etc., using a typewriter.

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ typoes typos n
τυπογραφικό λάθος
A typographical error. [from late 19th c.]

typographer typographers n
τυπογράφος
A person skilled in typography, a typesetter.

typographical adj
τυπογραφικός
Pertaining to typography or printing.

typography /taɪˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ typographies n
τυπογραφία
The art or practice of setting and arranging type; typesetting.

tyrannical /taɪ-/ /tɪˈɹænɪkəl/ more tyrannical most tyrannical adj
τυραννικός
(not comparable) Of, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant.
(comparable) Despotic, oppressive, or authoritarian.

tyrannize v
τυραννώ
(transitive) To oppress (someone).
(intransitive) To rule as a tyrant.

tyrannosaur tyrannosaurs n
τυραννόσαυρος
Any large bipedal carnivorous dinosaur, of the family Tyrannosauridae, that lived in North America during the Cretaceous period.

tyranny /ˈtɪɹəni/ tyrannies n
τυραννία
A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.
Absolute power, or its use.
Extreme severity or rigour.

tyranny of the majority tyrannies of majorities tyrannies of the majority n
δικτατορία της πλειοψηφίας

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ tyrants n
τύραννος
A despot; a ruler who governs unjustly, cruelly, or harshly.
(by extension) Any person who abuses the power of position or office to treat others unjustly, cruelly, or harshly.

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ tyres n
λάστιχο ελαστικό επίσωτρο
The ring-shaped protective covering around a wheel which is usually made of rubber or plastic composite and is either pneumatic or solid.
The metal#Adjective rim, or metal covering on a rim, of a (wooden or metal) wheel, usually of steel or formerly wrought iron, as found on (horse-drawn or railway) carriages and wagons and on locomotives.

tyrosine tyrosines n
τυροσίνη
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid 2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid found in most animal proteins, especially casein

tzatziki /sæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ /tsæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ /tsɑˈtsi.ki/ /zæˈtsɪ.kɪ/ tzatzikis n
τζατζίκι
An appetizer made from yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil and dill or mint; usually served with pitta bread and as a meze

tzouras tzourades tzourases n
τζουράς
(musical instruments) A Greek long-necked fretted lute.

u /a/ /u/ /uː/ /ɜ/ /ʉː/ /ʊ/ /ʌ/ /ˈjuː/ ues n
γιου
The name of the Latin-script letter U.

ubiquitous /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ /juːˈbɪkwətəs/ adj
πανταχού παρών
Being everywhere at once: omnipresent.
Appearing to be everywhere at once; being or seeming to be in more than one location at the same time.

udarnik udarniki udarniks n
ουντάρνικος
(historical) A shock worker; a super-productive worker in the Soviet Union and the other countries from the Soviet Bloc.

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ udders n
μαστάρι
An organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals, particularly ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep and deer.

ufological more ufological most ufological adj
ουφολογικός
Of or pertaining to ufology.

ufologist /ˌjuːˈfɑləd͡ʒɪst/ ufologists n
ουφολόγος
A person who studies UFOs.

ufology /ˌjuːɛfˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌjuːˈfɑləd͡ʒi/ ufologies n
ουφολογία
The study of UFOs.

ugh [ə] [əx] [əχ] [ɯx] [ɯɣ] [ɯʀ̊] [ɯχ] interjection
αχ
Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance.

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ uglier ugliest adj
άσχημος
Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.

ugly as sin adj
κακάσχημος
(simile) Extremely ugly.

ugly duckling ugly ducklings n
ασχημόπαπο
(idiom) A young person who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful as they mature.

uh /ʌː/ interjection
ε
Space filler or pause during conversation.

uhlan /ˈ(j)uːlən/ uhlans n
ουλάνος
(historical) A lancer, a soldier armed with a lance in a former light cavalry unit of the Polish, Prussian/German, Austrian, and Russian armies.

ulcer /ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/ ulcers n
έλκος
(figurative) Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.

ulna /ˈʌlnə/ ulnae ulnas n
ωλένη
(anatomy) The bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. Also, the corresponding bone in the forelimb of any vertebrate.

ulster /ˈʌlstə/ ulsters n
μακρύ πανωφόρι
(clothing, men's attire) A long, loose overcoat made of wool or other rough material, often called a greatcoat, which sometimes features an attached shoulder cape covering the back and sleeves, and which can sometimes be buttoned in front.

ulterior motive ulterior motives n
υστεροβουλία
An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.

ultimate /ˈʌltəmɪt/ /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ adj
έσχατος τελικός
Final; last in a series.
απόλυτος μέγιστος
Being the greatest possible; maximum; most extreme.

ultimatum /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ ultimata ultimatums n
τελεσίγραφο
(diplomacy) A final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another, especially one that expresses a threat of reprisal or war if the terms are not met before some specified date and time.

ultra- /ˈʌltɹə/ prefix
υπερ-
Greater than normal quantity or importance, as in ultrasecret.

ultranationalism ultranationalisms n
υπερεθνικισμός
Extreme nationalism, the belief in the superiority of one's nation and of the paramount importance of advancing it.

ultraright more ultraright most ultraright adj
ακροδεξιός
(politics) Extremely right-wing.

ultrasonography ultrasonographies n
υπερηχογραφία

ultrasound ultrasounds n
υπέρηχος
(physics) Sound with a frequency greater than the upper limit of human hearing, which is approximately 20 kilohertz.

ultrathin adj
υπέρλεπτος
Extremely thin; of utmost thinness

ululate /ˈjuːljuleɪt/ /ˈʌljəleɪt/ v
αλαλάζω
to howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy

umami /uˈmɑːmi/ n
ουμάμι
One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.

umbilical /ʌmbɪlˈaɪ.kəl/ /ʌmˈbɪl.ɪkəl/ more umbilical most umbilical adj
ομφάλιος ομφαλικός
Of, or relating to, the navel (umbilicus) or the umbilical cord.

umbilical cord umbilical cords n
ομφάλιος λωρός
(anatomy) The flexible structure connecting a foetus with the placenta; it transports nourishment to the foetus and removes waste.

umbilical hernia umbilical hernias n
ομφαλοκήλη
(pathology) A hernia at the site of the umbilicus (navel).

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ /ˈʌmbɹɛlə/ umbrellas n
ομπρέλα
A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

umbrella stand umbrella stands n
ομπρελοθήκη

umlaut /ˈum.laʊt/ /ˈʊm.laʊt/ /ˈʌm.laʊt/ umlaute umlauts n
μεταφωνία
(linguistics) An assimilatory process whereby a vowel is pronounced more like a following vocoid that is separated by one or more consonants.
(linguistics) A vowel so assimilated.
διαλυτικά μεταφωνία
(orthography) The diacritical mark ( ¨ ) placed over a vowel when it indicates a (rounded) front vowel

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ umpires n
διαιτητής
(tennis, badminton) The official who presides over a tennis match sat on a high chair.

un- /an/ /ʌn/ prefix
α-
(added to adjectives or past participles) not
(added to nouns) lack of
αντι-
(added to nouns) contrary to traditional norms; unconventional
απο-
(rare) intensifying a verb that already suggests opposition or removal

unabated /ʌn.əˈbeɪ.tɪd/ more unabated most unabated adj
ακαταλάγιαστος
Continuing at full strength or intensity.

unable /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ more unable most unable unabler unablest adj
ανίκανος
Not able; lacking a certain ability.

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ [ˌɐn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ək.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] [ˌɐn.ɪ̞k.ˈsɛp.tə.bɫ̩] more unacceptable most unacceptable adj
απαράδεκτος
unsatisfactory; not acceptable

unacceptably more unacceptably most unacceptably adv
απαράδεκτα απαραδέκτως
Not within the limits of what is generally considered to be acceptable.

unacclimatized more unacclimatized most unacclimatized adj
ανεγκλιμάτιστος
Not acclimatized.

unacknowledged more unacknowledged most unacknowledged adj
αγνωστοποίητος
Not acknowledged.

unadorned /əˌnʌˈdɔːɹnd/ /ʌˌnəˈdɔːnd/ more unadorned most unadorned adj
αδιακόσμητος
Having no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple

unadulterated adj
αμιγής
pure; not mixed or adulterated with anything

unalloyed more unalloyed most unalloyed adj
αμιγής
Complete and unreserved; pure; unadulterated; not restricted, modified, or qualified by reservations.

unalterable more unalterable most unalterable adj
αμετάβλητος
Incapable of being altered, or of changing.

unaltered adj
αμετάβλητος
Remaining in its initial state; not changed.

unambiguous more unambiguous most unambiguous adj
αναμφίβολος αναμφίλεκτος αναμφίσημος αναντίρρητος ευκρινής σαφής
Clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.

unambiguously more unambiguously most unambiguously adv
αναμφίσημα
In a manner that is not ambiguous; leaving no doubt; clearly

unanimity /juːnəˈnɪmɪti/ unanimities n
ομοφωνία
The condition of agreement by all parties, the state of being unanimous.

unanimous /juˈnænəməs/ /juːˈnanɪməs/ adj
ομόφωνος
Based on unanimity, assent or agreement.

unannexed adj
απροσάρτητος
Not annexed.

unanointed adj
αμύρωτος
not anointed

unappealable more unappealable most unappealable adj
τελεσίδικος
(legal, of a verdict etc) Not appealable; that may not be appealed, or sent to a higher court for a second judgement.

unascertained /ˌʌnæsəˈteɪnd/ /ˌʌnæsɚˈteɪnd/ more unascertained most unascertained adj
αδιαπίστωτος
Not ascertained; undetermined; unknown.

unasked adj
απαρακάλεστος
Not asked for; unrequested.

unattainable more unattainable most unattainable adj
ανέφικτος
Impossible to attain or reach; unable to accomplish

unattested more unattested most unattested adj
αμάρτυρος
Not supported by attestation; lacking supporting evidence in the form of assurance from an authority.

unaugmented adj
αναύξητος
Not augmented.

unauthorized adj
αυθαίρετος
not having any authority
without official authorization

unavailable /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ more unavailable most unavailable adj
δυσεύρετος μη διαθέσιμος
Not available. [from 19th c.]

unavoidable /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/ more unavoidable most unavoidable adj
αναπόφευκτος
Impossible to avoid; bound to happen.

unavoidably more unavoidably most unavoidably adv
αναπόδραστα αναπότρεπτα αναπόφευκτα σίγουρα
In an unavoidable manner.

unballasted adj
ανερμάτιστος
(shipping) Not loaded or stabilised with ballast.

unbandaged adj
ανεπίδετος
Not having been bandaged; without a dressing.

unbearable more unbearable most unbearable adj
ανυπόφορος
So unpleasant or painful as to be unendurable.

unbearably more unbearably most unbearably adv
αφόρητα
In an unbearable manner, not bearably, in a way unable to be borne

unbearded adj
αγένειος
Not having a beard, beardless.

unbeaten adj
αήττητος
not defeated

unbeknownst /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ adv
εν αγνοία
(followed by to) without the knowledge of

unbelievable /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/ more unbelievable most unbelievable adj
απίστευτος
(figuratively) Amazing, incredible; so surprising that one is almost unable to believe.

unbelievably more unbelievably most unbelievably adv
απίστευτα
(manner) In a manner that one does not or cannot believe.
(degree) To an extent not to be believed.
απίστευτα απροσδόκητα
(evaluative) Contrary to expectations, amazingly.

unbewitched adj
αμάγευτος
Not bewitched.

unbiased more unbiased most unbiased adj
αμερόληπτος
Impartial or without bias or prejudice.

unbibium /ˌuːnbaɪˈbaɪəm/ n
ουνμπίπιο
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 122 (symbol Ubb).

unbinilium n
ουνμπινίλιο
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 120 (symbol Ubn).

unbiquadium n
ουνμπικουάντιο
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 124 (symbol Ubq).

unbitrium n
ουνμπίτριο
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 123 (symbol Ubt).

unbiunium n
ουνμπιούνιο
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with atomic number 121 (symbol Ubu).

unblackened adj
αμαύριστος
Not blackened.

unblanched more unblanched most unblanched adj
αζεμάτιστος

unblessed /ʌnˈblɛst/ /ʌnˈblɛsɪd/ adj
αβλόγητος αλειτούργητος
Not blessed.

unblinkingly /ʌnˈblɪŋkɪŋli/ adv
ασκαρδαμυκτί
Without blinking.

unblooded adj
απόλεμος
Not yet blooded; untried in battle; still to take part in combat.

unbolt v
ανοίγω
(transitive) To unlock by undoing the bolts of.

unbolted adj
αμαντάλωτος
Not fastened with a bolt.

unborn adj
αγέννητος
Not yet born; yet to come; future.
Not yet delivered; still existing in the mother's womb.
Existing without birth or beginning.

unbowed more unbowed most unbowed adj
αγονάτιστος
Not subdued or deterred.

unboxing unboxings n
αποσυσκευασία
The removal of something from its box; an unpacking.

unbreakable more unbreakable most unbreakable adj
άθραυστος
Difficult or impossible to break and therefore able to withstand rough usage.

unbribed adj
αδωροδόκητος
Not bribed.

unbridgeable more unbridgeable most unbridgeable adj
αγεφύρωτος
Unable to be bridged or crossed; impossible to span.

unbroken /ʌnˈbɹoʊkn̩/ /ʌnˈbɹəʊkn̩/ adj
αθρυμμάτιστος
Whole, not divided into parts.

unbrushed adj
αβούρτσιστος αχτένιστος
Not brushed

unbuckle v
λύνω
(transitive) to unfasten (the buckle of (a belt, shoe, etc))

unburied adj
άθαφτος

unbutton /ʌnˈbʌtən/ v
ξεκουμπώνω
(intransitive, ergative) To come open by having its buttons unfastened.

uncalibrated adj
αβαθμολόγητος
Not calibrated

uncalled-for /ʌn.ˈkɔld.foɹ/ more uncalled-for most uncalled-for adj
απρόκλητος
Unwanted; not requested or required.

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ uncannier uncanniest adj
αλλόκοτος
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.

uncared-for more uncared-for most uncared-for adj
απεριποίητος

uncaring more uncaring most uncaring adj
άπονος αδιάφορος
Characterized by a lack of care; not caring.

uncashed adj
ανεξόφλητος
Not presented for payment; unredeemed.

uncastrated adj
αμουνούχιστος
(of a male person or animal) Not castrated; possessing testicles.

uncaulked adj
αβούλωτος
Not having been caulked.

uncensored adj
αλογόκριτος
Unedited; not having had objectionable content removed.

unceremoniously more unceremoniously most unceremoniously adv
απροσχημάτιστα

uncertain /ʌnˈsɜːtn̩/ /ʌnˈsɝtn̩/ more uncertain most uncertain adj
αβέβαιος
Not known for certain; questionable.

uncertainly /-lɪ/ /ʌnˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ʌnˈsɝtn̩li/ more uncertainly most uncertainly adv
αβέβαια
In an uncertain manner.

uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ /ʌnˈsɝtənti/ uncertainties n
αβεβαιότητα
(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.

uncertainty principle n
αρχή της απροσδιοριστίας
(quantum mechanics) The Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

unchangeable unchangeables n
αμετάβλητος
Something that cannot be changed.

uncharred adj
ακαψάλιστος
Not charred.

unchecked /ʌnˈt͡ʃɛkt/ adj
ανεξέλεγκτος
Unrestrained, not held back.

unchewed adj
αμάσητος
That has not been chewed.

unchristian /ʌnˈkɹɪstɪən/ /ʌnˈkɹɪstʃən/ /ʌnˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/ more unchristian most unchristian adj
αντιχριστιανικός
Not in accord with Christian principles; without Christian spirit; unbefitting a Christian.

uncivilized /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ more uncivilized most uncivilized adj
απολίτιστος
Crude, barbarous, wild, uncultured.
Used to describe people who display a marked lack of manners as defined by a given culture.
Used to describe behaviours deemed savage or inappropriate.

unclaimed adj
αδιεκδίκητος
Not claimed.

unclarified more unclarified most unclarified adj
αδιευκρίνιστος
Not clarified.

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kl̩/ uncles n
θείος
The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
(especially in the, _, Southern US, parts of, _, UK, and) An affectionate term for a man of an older generation than oneself, especially a friend of one's parents, by means of fictive kin.

unclear /ʌnˈklɪə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈklɪɚ/ more unclear most unclear unclearer unclearest adj
αδιευκρίνιστος
Not clearly or explicitly defined.

uncollected more uncollected most uncollected adj
αμάζευτος ανείσπρακτος
(not comparable) Not collected or gathered.

uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tɚ.bəl/ more uncomfortable most uncomfortable adj
άβολος
Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

uncomment v
αποσχολιάζω

uncompensated adj
αναποζημίωτος
Not compensated; having no compensation.
Not paid for one's work.

uncomplaining more uncomplaining most uncomplaining adj
αβόγκητος
Without complaint; patient and tolerant

uncompressed adj
απίεστος
(computing) Not having been compressed.

unconceded adj
απαραχώρητος
Not having been conceded.

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ more unconditional most unconditional adj
άνευ όρων ανεπιφύλακτος χωρίς όρους
Absolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.

unconditionally more unconditionally most unconditionally adv
άνευ όρων ανεπιφύλακτα απεριόριστα χωρίς όρους
Without condition, absolutely.

unconquerable adj
ακαταμάχητος
Not conquerable; indomitable.

unconquered more unconquered most unconquered adj
αδούλωτος
Not conquered

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.bəl/ /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ənˈkɔnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɑnʃ.nə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ more unconscionable most unconscionable adj
ασυνείδητος παράλογος
Not conscionable; unscrupulous and lacking principles or conscience.

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ more unconscious most unconscious adj
υποσυνείδητος
(psychology) Without directed thought or awareness.

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ unconsciouses n
υποσυνείδητο
(psychology) That part of mind that is not consciously perceived.

unconsciously /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/ more unconsciously most unconsciously adv
ασυνείδητα υποσυνείδητα
In an unconscious manner; unknowingly

unconstitutionality unconstitutionalities n
αντισυνταγματικότητα
(legal) The status of being unconstitutional, or of not being in accord with the provisions of a constitution.

unconstrained adj
απαρεμπόδιστος
not constrained

unconvinceable more unconvinceable most unconvinceable adj
αμετάπειστος
Not convinceable.

unconvinced more unconvinced most unconvinced adj
αμετάπειστος
not convinced or lacking conviction

uncooked more uncooked most uncooked adj
αμαγείρευτος
Raw and not cooked, especially of something that should be, or is sometimes cooked.

uncooperative more uncooperative most uncooperative adj
δύσκολος
Not cooperative.

uncoupled adj
άζευτος αζευγάριστος αζευγάρωτος
Not coupled to something; disconnected; detached.

uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/ more uncouth most uncouth uncouther uncouthest adj
άξεστος
Unrefined, crude.

uncreated adj
αδημιούργητος
Not having been created, thus not existing.

unction /ʌŋkʃən/ unctions n
αλοιφή
An ointment or salve.
χρίσμα
A religious or ceremonial anointing.

unctuous /-tjʊəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)(t)ʃəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)(t)ʃəwəs/ /ˈʌŋ(k)t͡ʃʊəs/ more unctuous most unctuous adj
λιπαρός
Of a liquid, semisolid, or other substance: having the nature or properties of an unguent or ointment; greasy, oily.

uncut adj
άκοπος ακλάδευτος ακομμάτιαστος
Not cut.

undaubed adj
απασάλειφτος
Not daubed.

undaunted adj
άφοβος απτόητος ατρόμητος
Showing courage and resolution.
απτόητος
Not shaken, discouraged or disheartened.

undecided more undecided most undecided adj
άβουλος

undeclared adj
αδήλωτος ακήρυκτος ακήρυχτος
Not declared

undeclared work n
αδήλωτη εργασία
work for which payment is made but no taxation is paid

undecorated adj
αδιακόσμητος
Without decoration or adornment
απαρασημοφόρητος
Without decorations, medals, orders

undefeated adj
αήττητος ανίκητος
Never defeated; always victorious.

undeformed more undeformed most undeformed adj
απαραμόρφωτος

undelivered adj
απαράδοτος
Not delivered.

undeniable /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.(j)ə.bəɫ/ /ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.ə.bl̩/ adj
αδιάψευστος
Irrefutable, or impossible to deny.

undeniably more undeniably most undeniably adv
αναντίρρητα αναμφίβολα αναμφισβήτητα ασυζητητί
In an undeniable manner, or to an undeniable extent.
αναμφίβολα αναμφισβήτητα αναντίρρητα ασυζητητί
Used as a modal adverb to assert that that the indicated statement is undeniable.

undeposited adj
ακατάθετος
Not deposited.

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə/ /ˈʌndəɹ/ [ˈɐn.də(ɹ)] [ˈʌn(ɾ)ɚ] [ˈʌɾ̃ɚ] preposition
υπό
At the bottom of or in the area covered or surmounted by.
Less than.
Using or adopting (a name, identity, etc.).

under arms adj
ένοπλος
(military) Equipped with weapons (of a country, army etc.); in a state of armed, military readiness. [from 17th c.]

under control
υπό έλεγχο
(idiom) Being taken care of or being addressed.

under no circumstance
σε καμία περίπτωση
In no case, whatever happens; never.

under the impression
έχω την εντύπωση
(idiomatic, followed by a clause) Thinking or making assumptions, often incorrectly.

under the influence adv
υπό την επήρεια υπό την επήρεια του αλκοόλ
(idiomatic) Intoxicated, inebriated, or otherwise stupefied by an ingested mind-altering substance, typically alcohol; drunk.

under the microscope adv
κάτω από το μικροσκόπιο στο μικροσκόπιο
(idiomatic, figurative) Under close scrutiny or examination.

under the yoke
κάτω από το ζυγό
Under subjugation.

under way
σε εξέλιξη
(idiomatic) In operation, in progress, commenced.

under- prefix
υπο-
Deficient, below what is correct, insufficient

underarm /ˈʌndɚˌɑɹm/ underarms n
μασχάλη
The armpit.

underbelly /ˈʌndəbɛli/ /ˈʌndɚbɛli/ underbellies n
υπογάστριο
(figuratively) The side which is not normally seen, normally a dark, immoral place.

underclothes n
εσώρουχα
(plurale tantum) clothes worn next to the skin and underneath outer clothing

undercooked more undercooked most undercooked adj
άβραστος
Insufficiently cooked, so as to be unpalatable or inedible.

undercover /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈkʌvə(ɹ)/ more undercover most undercover adj
αφανής κρυφός μυστικός
Performed or happening in secret.
μυστικός
Employed or engaged in spying or secret investigation.

undercover /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈkʌvə(ɹ)/ undercovers n
μυστικός πράκτορας
A person who works undercover.

underdiagnosis underdiagnoses n
υποδιάγνωση

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mət/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɪ.mɪt/ v
υποτιμώ υποεκτιμώ
(transitive) To estimate too low; to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.

undergarment /ˌʌn.də(ɹ).ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˌʌn.dɚ.ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ undergarments n
εσώρουχο
Any garment worn underneath others, especially one worn next to the skin; an item of underwear.

undergraduate undergraduates n
προπτυχιακός
A student at a university who has not yet received a degree.

underground /ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd/ more underground most underground adj
υπόγειος περιθωριακός
(not comparable) Below the ground; below the surface of the Earth.
υπόγειος λαθραίος μυστικός
(figurative) Hidden, furtive, secretive.
περιθωριακός υπόγειος
(of, _, music, art, _, etc.) Outside the mainstream, especially unofficial and hidden from the authorities.

underground /ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd/ more underground most underground adv
υπόγεια
Below the ground.

underground /ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndəˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡɹaʊnd/ v
υπογειώνω
To route electricity distribution cables underground.

underhanded more underhanded most underhanded adj
δόλιος ύπουλος
Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.

underhanded more underhanded most underhanded adv
δολίως
In an underhanded manner.

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ underlines n
υπογράμμιση
A line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or (in electronic documents) that it acts as a hyperlink.
(dated) A caption beneath a photograph (which may have more than one line of text).

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ v
υπογραμμίζω
To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore

underlying adj
υποκείμενος
lying underneath
θεμελιώδης
basic or fundamental

undermine /ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/ v
υποσκάπτω
To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap. [from 14th c.]
υπονομεύω
(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage. [from 15th c.]

underpants /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌpænts/ n
σώβρακο κιλότα
underwear covering the genitalia and often buttocks, usually going no higher than the navel.

underrated more underrated most underrated adj
υποτιμημένος
Not given enough recognition for its quality

underrepresentation underrepresentations n
υποεκπροσώπηση

underscore /ˈʌn.dəˌskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʌn.dɚˌskɔɹ/ underscores n
υπογράμμιση
A line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.

underscore /ˌʌn.dəˈskɔː(ɹ)/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈskɔɹ/ v
υπογραμμίζω
To underline; to mark a line beneath text.
To emphasize or draw attention to.

understand /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈsteə̯nd] [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈstæ̃nd] v
καταλαβαίνω κατανοώ αντιλαμβάνομαι
(transitive) (of communication or means of communication: words, statements, signs, etc.) To know the meaning of; to parse or have parsed correctly; to comprehend.
(transitive) (of people) To know the intent, motives or character of; (of events) to know the causes of or reasons for.

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/ understandings n
κατανόηση
(gerund, uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; comprehension; knowledge; discernment.
(uncountable) Sympathy.
κατανόηση νοημοσύνη
(countable) Reason or intelligence; ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge; ability to infer.
συνεννόηση
A reconciliation of differences.
An informal contract; a mutual agreement.

understory /ˈʌndəstɔːɹi/ /ˈʌndɚˌstoɹi/ understories understorys n
υπόροφος
(ecology, also, attributively) The (layer of) plants that grow in the shade of the canopy of a forest above the forest floor.

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˌʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkə(ɹ)/ undertakers n
εργολάβος κηδειών
A funeral director; someone whose business is to manage funerals, burials and cremations.

undertaking /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/ undertakings n
γραφείο κηδειών
The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals.

undertow undertows n
αντιμάμαλο
A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.

underwater /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈwɔːtə/ /ʌndɚˈwɔtəɹ/ more underwater most underwater adj
υποθαλάσσιος
(not comparable) Beneath the surface of the water; of or pertaining to the region beneath the water surface.

underwear /ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚwɚ/ /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ n
εσώρουχο
Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.
(colloquial) Underpants (boxers, briefs, panties, etc) and often bras.

underweight more underweight most underweight adj
λιποβαρής
Of an inappropriately or unusually low weight.

underworld underworlds n
άδης τάρταρα
(religion, or, mythology) The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
υπόκοσμος
That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.

undesirable more undesirable most undesirable adj
ανεπιθύμητος
Objectionable or not likely to please.

undesirable undesirables n
ανεπιθύμητος
An undesirable person.

undespised more undespised most undespised adj
ακαταφρόνητος
not despised

undestroyable more undestroyable most undestroyable adj
μη καταστρέψιμος
Not able to be destroyed; indestructible.

undetachable adj
αξεκόλλητος

undetached adj
αξεκόλλητος

undiagnosed adj
αδιάγνωστος
(of a disease or condition) That had not been diagnosed.

undifferentiated more undifferentiated most undifferentiated adj
αδιαφοροποίητος
Not differentiated, not different, alike
(botany) describes a plant body where the vascular tissue has not developed, as in the thallophytes

undine /ˈʌndiːn/ undines n
νεράιδα
A female water-sprite or nymph.

undisclosed adj
μυστικός
Not disclosed; kept secret.

undiscountable more undiscountable most undiscountable adj
απροεξόφλητος
That which cannot be discounted

undiscovered adj
άγνωστος ανεύρετος
That has not been discovered; unknown.
That has not yet been discovered; unexplored.

undisguised more undisguised most undisguised adj
αμασκάρευτος
Not disguised, plainly visible.

undistorted more undistorted most undistorted adj
απαραμόρφωτος
Free from distortion

undivided /ˌʌndɪˈvaɪdɪd/ [ˌʌɾ̃ɪ̈ˈvaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] adj
ακέραιος
Unified, whole

undoubled adj
αδιπλασίαστος
Not doubled.

undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ more undoubtedly most undoubtedly adv
αδιαμφισβήτητα
Without doubt; definitely.

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ v
γδύνομαι ξεντύνομαι
(intransitive) To remove one’s clothing. [from 17th c.]
ξεντύνω γδύνω
(transitive) To remove the clothing of (someone). [from 17th c.]

undressed more undressed most undressed adj
ξέντυτος
Having partially or completely removed one's clothes.
ανεπίδετος
(of salad, etc.) Without dressing.

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊlɪt/ /ˈʌndəleɪt/ /ˈʌndələt/ /ˈʌndəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒələt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊlɪt/ more undulate most undulate adj
κυματιστός κυματοειδής κυματώδης
Wavy in appearance or form.

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/ /ˈʌndjʊlɪt/ /ˈʌndəleɪt/ /ˈʌndələt/ /ˈʌndəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒələt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒəlɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊleɪt/ /ˈʌnd͡ʒʊlɪt/ v
κυματίζω
(transitive) To cause to move in a wavelike motion.
κυμαίνομαι
(intransitive) To move in wavelike motions.

unearthly /ʌnˈɜːθ.li/ /ʌnˈɝθ.li/ unearthlier unearthliest adj
υπερφυσικός
Preternatural or supernatural.
αλλόκοτος
Strange, enigmatic, or mysterious.

uneasy /ʌnˈiːzi/ more uneasy most uneasy uneasier uneasiest adj
ανήσυχος
Restless; disturbed by pain, anxiety

uneconomical more uneconomical most uneconomical adj
αντιοικονομικός
(finance) not economical

uneducated /ʌnˈɛdjʊkeɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈɛd͡ʒʊkeɪtɪd/ more uneducated most uneducated adj
αμόρφωτος
not educated

unembalmed adj
αβαλσάμωτος

unemployed /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ adj
άνεργος
Having no job despite being able and willing to work.
άνεργοι
Having no use, not doing work

unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ unemployments n
ανεργία
The state of having no job; joblessness.

unemployment benefit unemployment benefits n
επίδομα ανεργίας
(often, in plural) Money paid by the government, special-purpose fund or similar to those who are unemployed and looking for work.

unenamelled adj
ασμάλτωτος

unending more unending most unending adj
ατέλειωτος ατελείωτος
Not ending; having no end; eternal.

unendingly adv
ατέλειωτα ατελείωτα
Without end; eternally; in an unending manner.

unenslaved adj
αδούλωτος
Not enslaved.

unenviable more unenviable most unenviable adj
αζήλευτος
Difficult, undesirable, or unpleasant; not to be envied.

unequivocal /ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ more unequivocal most unequivocal adj
ξεκάθαρος ρητός σαφής
Unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable

unerring /ʌnˈɜːɹ.ɪŋ/ more unerring most unerring adj
αλάνθαστος
(often, figurative) consistently accurate; not missing a target.

unestimated adj
ακοστολόγητος
Not estimated.

unexorcized adj
αξόρκιστος
Not having been exorcized.

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ more unexpected most unexpected adj
απροσδόκητος απρόοπτος αναπάντεχος
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ more unexpectedly most unexpectedly adv
αναπάντεχος
In an unexpected manner.

unexpelled adj
άδιωχτος
Not expelled (from somewhere).

unexpired adj
άληκτος
Not having expired.

unfading adj
αμαράντινος
Not fading; not losing its color or intensity, or being forgotten.

unfaked adj
απαραποίητος
Not faked.

unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪli.ə(ɹ)/ more unfamiliar most unfamiliar adj
άγνωστος ασυνήθης
Strange, not familiar.

unfamiliarity unfamiliarities n
άγνοια
Lack of familiarity; ignorance or inexperience.

unfasted adj
ανήστευτος
Not fasted.

unfasten v
λύνω ξεδένω ξεκουμπώνω χαλαρώνω
(transitive) To detach from any connecting agency or link; to disconnect.

unfed adj
αθήλαστος νηστικός
Not fed.

unfeeling more unfeeling most unfeeling adj
άπονος αδιάφορος
Without emotion or sympathy

unfiltered more unfiltered most unfiltered adj
άφιλτρος
Without a filter (e.g., a cigarette).
αφιλτράριστος
Having not been filtered (e.g., coffee grounds).

unfinished /ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt/ adj
ατελείωτος ατέλειωτος ημιτελής
Not finished, not completed.

unfired more unfired most unfired adj
άνοπτος
(ceramics) not baked in a kiln

unfitness unfitnesses n
ακαταλληλότητα
The characteristic of being unfit or out of physical shape.

unforeseeable more unforeseeable most unforeseeable adj
απρόβλεπτος
Incapable of being foreseen or anticipated.

unforeseen adj
απρόβλεπτος απρόοπτος
Not foreseen.
απρόοπτος απρόσμενος
Not expected.

unforgettable /ˌʌnfə(ɹ)ˈɡɛtəbəl/ more unforgettable most unforgettable adj
αξέχαστος αλησμόνητος
Very difficult or impossible to forget.

unforgivable more unforgivable most unforgivable adj
ασυγχώρητος
Not forgivable; inexcusable.

unfortified more unfortified most unfortified adj
ανοχύρωτος
Not fortified.

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənət/ more unfortunate most unfortunate adj
άμοιρος
Not favored by fortune.

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/ /ʌnˈfɔːt͡ʃənətli/ more unfortunately most unfortunately adv
δυστυχώς
Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

unfruitful more unfruitful most unfruitful adj
άκαρπος
(mostly, figurative) Not bearing fruit.

ungainly /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/ more ungainly most ungainly ungainlier ungainliest adj
άγαρμπος
Clumsy; lacking grace.
δυσκίνητος
Difficult to move or to manage; unwieldy.

ungalvanized adj
αγαλβάνιστος
Not galvanized.

ungathered adj
αμάζευτος
Not gathered or picked.

ungeographic adj
αγεωγράφητος
Not geographic.

ungeographical adj
αγεωγράφητος
Not geographical.

ungeometrical adj
αγεωμέτρητος
Not geometrical.

ungodly /ʌnˈɡɑdli/ /ʌnˈɡɒdli/ more ungodly most ungodly ungodlier ungodliest adj
αθεόφοβος ανίερος
Of a person: lacking reverence for God; of an action: not in accordance with God's will or religious teachings.

ungrafted adj
αμπόλιαστος
Not grafted.

ungrammatical more ungrammatical most ungrammatical adj
αντιγραμματικός
(linguistics) In violation of one or more of the rules and conventions of a language as defined by the grammar, resulting in unacceptable or incorrect usage.

ungranted adj
απαραχώρητος
Not granted.

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ more ungrateful most ungrateful adj
αγνώμων αχάριστος
Not grateful; not expressing gratitude.

ungual adj
ονυχικός
(biology) Pertaining to or resembling a creature's nail, claw or hoof; unguinal.

unguaranteed adj
ανεγγύητος
Not guaranteed; nonguaranteed.

unguessed adj
αμάντευτος
Not guessed.

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ more ungulate most ungulate adj
οπληφόρος
Having hooves.

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjəleɪt/ /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ ungulates n
οπληφόρο
An ungulate animal; a hooved mammal.

unhanged adj
ακρέμαστος
Not (yet) executed by hanging.

unhappiness unhappinesses n
δυστυχία
The feeling of not being happy

unharvested more unharvested most unharvested adj
αμάζευτος
Not harvested

unhealthiness unhealthinesses n
ανθυγιεινότητα
The state of being unhealthy.

unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/ more unhealthy most unhealthy unhealthier unhealthiest adj
ανθυγιεινός νοσηρός
characterized by, or conducive to poor health

unhewn more unhewn most unhewn adj
αλάξευτος
Not hewn.

unhired adj
αμίσθωτος
Not hired.

unhistorical adj
ανιστορικός
Not historical; not based on history.

unholy alliance n
ανίερη συμμαχία
A coalition among seemingly antagonistic groups, especially if one is religious, for ad hoc or hidden gain. (See examples.)

uni- prefix
μονο-
one, single

unibrow unibrows n
σμιχτά φρύδια
A pair of eyebrows which meet in the middle.

unicellular /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
μονοκύτταρος
(biology) Describing any microorganism that has a single cell

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ unicorns n
μονόκερως
A mythical beast resembling a horse or deer with a single, straight, spiraled horn projecting from its forehead.

unidentified flying object unidentified flying objects n
άγνωστης ταυτότητας ιπτάμενο αντικείμενο ΑΤΙΑ
Anything not readily explainable appearing to move through or be suspended in the air, primarily used to refer to objects that seem to be at least of small familiar aircraft size.
ΑΤΙΑ
(colloquial) An alien spacecraft.

unidiomatic more unidiomatic most unidiomatic adj
αδόκιμος
Not idiomatic.

unidirectional /ˌjuː.nɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-, -ˈɹɛkʃ.nəl/ /ˌjuː.nɪ.dɪˈɹɛk.ʃə.nəl, -daɪ-/ [ˌjuː.nɨ.dɨˈɹɛk.ʃə.nl̩, -daɪ-, -ˈɹɛkʃ.nl̩] [ˌjuː.nɪ̈.dɪ̈ˈɹɛk.ʃə.nl̩, -daɪ-] adj
ομοιοκατευθυνόμενος
Pertaining to only one direction, e.g.: where all component parts are aligned in the same direction in space.

unification unifications n
ενοποίηση
The act of unifying.
ένωση
The state of being unified.

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ more uniform most uniform adj
ομοιόμορφος
Unvarying; all the same.

uniform /ˈjunɪfɚm/ /ˈjunɪˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ uniforms n
στολή
A distinctive outfit that serves to identify members of a group.

uniformity /ˌjunɪˈfɔɹmɪti/ /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːmɪti/ uniformities n
ομοιομορφία
The state of being uniform, alike and lacking variety.
The absence of alternatives or diversity; sameness.

unify /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ v
ενώνω
(transitive) Cause to become one; make into a unit; consolidate; merge; combine.
ενοποιώ
(intransitive) Become one.

unignited adj
απυρπόλητος
Not ignited.

unilateral /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ [ˌjʉː.nəˈɫæɾ.ɚ.ɻɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt͡ʃ.ɹɫ̩] more unilateral most unilateral adj
μονομερής
Done by one side only.

unilateralism unilateralisms n
μονομέρεια
A tendency of nations to act on their own, or with only minimal consultation and involvement with other nations.

unimaginative more unimaginative most unimaginative adj
ανευφάνταστος
Not imaginative.

unimpeded more unimpeded most unimpeded adj
απαρεμπόδιστος
Free from obstructions.

uninaugurated adj
ανεγκαινίαστος
Not inaugurated.

unincreasable adj
αναύξητος
Not increasable.

unindictable more unindictable most unindictable adj
ανέγκλητος
Not indictable.

uninflected adj
άκλιτος
(of a word) That which has not been inflected.

uninhabitable more uninhabitable most uninhabitable adj
ακατοίκητος
Not fit for people (or other living things) to live in; not able to be inhabited.

uninhabited /ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/ adj
ακατοίκητος
Not inhabited; having no inhabitants.

uninitialled adj
αμονογράφητος
(British) Not being initialled.

uninitiated /ʌnɪnˈɪʃi.eɪtɪd/ adj
αμύητος
Not having been initiated; not having the special knowledge of a particular group.

uninstall v
απεγκαθιστώ
(computing) To completely remove hardware or software from a computer system.

uninstallation uninstallations n
απεγκατάσταση
(software) The process of removing a program from a computer.

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒɪbəl/ more unintelligible most unintelligible adj
ακατανόητος ακατάληπτος
Not intelligible; unable to be understood.

unintentionally more unintentionally most unintentionally adv
άθελα
In an unintentional manner; not intentionally.

uninteresting more uninteresting most uninteresting adj
αδιάφορος
Arousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful.

uninterruptible power supply uninterruptible power supplies n
αδιάλειπτη παροχή ενέργειας σύστημα αδιάλειπτης τροφοδοσίας

uninvited adj
ακάλεστος
Not invited.

union /ˈjuː.ni.ən/ /ˈjuː.njən/ unions n
ένωση σύνδεσμος
(countable) The state of being united or joined; a state of unity or harmony.
(countable) That which is united, or made one; something formed by a combination or coalition of parts or members; a confederation; a consolidated body; a league.
ένωση
(countable, set theory) The set containing all of the elements of two or more sets.
γάμος σύζευξη
(countable) The act or state of marriage.
ένωση συνουσία
(uncountable, archaic, euphemistic) Sexual intercourse.
άρθρωση ένωση αρμός σύνδεσμος
(historical) An affiliation of several parishes for joint support and management of their poor; also the jointly-owned workhouse.

unipolar adj
μονοπολικός
Having a single pole.

unique /juːˈniːk/ /jəˈniːk/ more unique most unique uniquer uniquest adj
μοναδικός
(uncomparable) Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.

unit /ˈ(j)ɪu̯.nɪt/ /ˈjuː.nɪt/ units n
μονάδα
(sciences) A standard measure of a quantity.
(military, informal) A member of a military organization.
(US, Australia, New Zealand) a measure of housing equivalent to the living quarters of one household; an apartment where a group of apartments is contained in one or more multi-storied buildings or a group of dwellings is in one or more single storey buildings, usually arranged around a driveway.
μονάδα συγκρότημα
An organized group comprising people and/or equipment.
κομμάτι τεμάχιο
(commerce) An item which may be sold singly.

unitarity unitarities n
μονοπιθανοτικότητα μονοτέλεια
The quality or state of being unitary.

unite /juˈnaɪt/ /jʊˈnaɪt/ [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jəˈnaɪ̯ʔ] [jʊˈnaɪ̯(ʔ)t̚] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ʔ] v
ενώνω
(transitive) To bring together as one.

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ /jʊˈnaɪtɪd/ [juˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [ju̟ˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jəˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] [jʊˈnaɪ̯ɾɪ̈d] adj
ενωμένος ηνωμένος
Joined into a single entity.

unity /ˈjunəti/ /ˈjunɪti/ /ˈjuːnəti/ /ˈjuːnɪti/ unities n
ενότητα
(uncountable) Oneness; the state or fact of being one undivided entity.
(drama) Any of the three classical rules of drama: unity of action (nothing should be admitted not directly relevant to the development of the plot), unity of place (the scenes should be set in the same place), and unity of time (all the events should be such as might happen within a single day).
μονάδα
(mathematics) The number 1 or any element of a set or field that behaves under a given operation as the number 1 behaves under multiplication.

unity is strength proverb
η ισχύς εν τη ενώσει
Being united makes us become stronger.

universal /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ more universal most universal adj
παγκόσμιος
Of or pertaining to the universe.
Common to all members of a group or class.
Common to all society; worldwide.
Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.

universalism /ˌjuːnəˈvɝsəlˌɪzəm/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəlˌɪzəm/ universalisms n
ουνιβερσαλισμός
(theology) The belief that all souls can attain salvation.

universality /ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjuː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ /ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/ [ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ɾi] [ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ɾi] universalities n
καθολικότητα
the property of being universal, common to all members of a class

universe /ˈjuːniːˌvɜ(ɹ)s/ /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ universes n
σύμπαν
An entity similar to our universe; one component of a larger entity known as the multiverse.
Everything under consideration.
An imaginary collection of worlds.
A whole world, in the sense of perspective or social setting.
(archaic) The Earth, the sphere of the world.

university /junɪˈvɚsəti/ /junɪˈvɚsɪti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ universities n
πανεπιστήμιο
Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

univocal /juːnɪˈvoʊkəl/ /juːnɪˈvəʊkəl/ /juːˈnɪvək(ə)l/ adj
μονοσήμαντος
Having only one possible meaning.

unjustifiable more unjustifiable most unjustifiable adj
αδικαιολόγητος
That cannot be justified, excused or pardoned.

unjustified more unjustified most unjustified adj
αβάσιμος αδικαιολόγητος
Not justified, having no justification, unwarranted.

unjustly /ʌnˈd͡ʒʌstli/ more unjustly most unjustly adv
άδικα
In an unjust manner.

unkempt /ˌʌnˈkɛmpt/ more unkempt most unkempt adj
απεριποίητος
(by extension) Disorderly; untidy; messy; not kept up.

unkneaded adj
αμάλαχτος
Not kneaded.

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ more unknown most unknown adj
άγνωστος
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Not known; unidentified; not well known.

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ unknowns n
άγνωστος
(algebra) A variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found.

unlamented adj
αμοιρολόγητος
Not lamented.

unlaunched adj
ακαθέλκυστος
not launched

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
αμόλυβδος
Without lead.

unleashed adj
λυτός
Not leashed; without a leash on it.

unleavened adj
άζυμος
without any yeast or other raising agent

unless /ənˈlɛs/ /ʌnˈlɛs/ conjunction
εκτός αν παρά μόνο αν
Except on a specified condition; if not.

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ more unlike most unlike adj
άμοιαστος
Not like; dissimilar (to); having no resemblance.

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ more unlikely most unlikely unlikelier unlikeliest adj
απίθανος
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.

unlimited /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
απεριόριστος
limitless or without bounds; unrestricted

unlined adj
αρίγωτος
Unmarked by lines, especially of the skin.

unlock /anˈlɔk/ /ʌnˈlɑk/ /ʌnˈlɒk/ v
ξεκλειδώνω
(transitive) To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.

unlocked /ʌnˈlɑkt/ /ʌnˈlɒkt/ adj
ακλείδωτος
Not secured or protected by a lock.

unlooted adj
αδήωτος
Not having been looted.

unmanned /ʌnˈmænd/ adj
μη επανδρωμένος
Not operated by a person or a crew.

unmarked adj
αμαρκάριστος
Not bearing identification.
(sports) Not marked, not closely followed by a defensive player.

unmarried /ʌnˈmæɹ.id/ /ʌnˈmɛɹ.id/ adj
ανύπαντρος
Having no husband or wife.

unmeasured more unmeasured most unmeasured adj
άμετρος
Not having been measured.

unmildewed adj
αμούχλιαστος
Not mildewed.

unmoustached adj
αμούστακος
Without a moustache.

unmown adj
αθέριστος
Not mown; unmowed.

unmultipliable /ˌʌnmʌltɪˈplaɪəbəl/ adj
απολλαπλασίαστος
Not multipliable.

unmusical more unmusical most unmusical adj
άμουσος
Not musical: lacking in musical ability.

unnail v
ξεκαρφώνω
(transitive) To remove the nails from.

unnatural /ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ(ə)ɹəl/ more unnatural most unnatural adj
αφύσικος
Not natural.

unnavigable more unnavigable most unnavigable adj
αδιάπλευστος
Not navigable. Difficult or impossible to navigate.

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹɪ/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ more unnecessary most unnecessary adj
περιττός
Not needed or necessary.

unnoticed /ʌnˈnoʊtɪst/ /ʌnˈnəʊtɪst/ more unnoticed most unnoticed adj
απαρατήρητος
Not noticed.

unnumbered adj
αναρίθμητος
Too numerous to be counted; countless or innumerable

unobserved more unobserved most unobserved adj
απαρατήρητος
Not seen or observed.

unobstructed more unobstructed most unobstructed adj
απρόσκοπτος
Not obstructed.

unobtrusive /(ˌ)ʌnəbˈtɹuːsɪv/ /ˌʌnəbˈtɹusɪv/ more unobtrusive most unobtrusive adj
αθόρυβος
Not obtrusive; not blatant or noticeable; discreet, inconspicuous.

unofficial /ʌn.əˈfɪʃ.əl/ more unofficial most unofficial adj
ανεπίσημος
Not officially established.
Not acting with official authority.

unopinionated more unopinionated most unopinionated adj
άγνωμος

unorthodox /ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/ more unorthodox most unorthodox adj
ανορθόδοξος
Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.

unpaid /ʌnˈpeɪd/ adj
απλήρωτος
Not paid for.
άμισθος
Of work: done without agreed payment, usually voluntarily.

unpainted adj
αζωγράφιστος
Not painted

unparalleled more unparalleled most unparalleled adj
απαράμιλλος
Having no parallel; without equal; lacking anything similar or worthy of comparison.

unparodied adj
απαρώδητος
Not having been parodied.

unpatriotic more unpatriotic most unpatriotic adj
αντιπατριωτικός
Not patriotic

unpedagogical more unpedagogical most unpedagogical adj
αντιπαιδαγωγικός
Not pedagogical.

unperformed adj
άπαιχτος
Not performed.

unpersuadable more unpersuadable most unpersuadable adj
ακαλόπιαστος

unpillaged more unpillaged most unpillaged adj
ασύλητος

unplaced adj
ατοποθέτητος

unplanned more unplanned most unplanned adj
αρυμοτόμητος
not having any structure or organization

unplated adj
αγάνωτος
Not plated (covered with another material).

unpleasant /ʌnˈplɛzənt/ more unpleasant most unpleasant unpleasanter unpleasantest adj
δυσάρεστος
Not pleasant.

unplucked adj
αμάδητος
Not having been plucked.

unplundered adj
ασύλητος
Not plundered.

unpoeticalness n
αντιποιητικότητα

unpopular more unpopular most unpopular adj
αντιδημοτικός μη δημοφιλής
Lacking popularity.

unpraised more unpraised most unpraised adj
ανεγκωμίαστος
Not praised.

unprecedented /-pɹiː-/ /-pɹɛs-/ /-tɘd/ /ʌnˈpɹesədentəd/ /ʌnˈpɹiːsədɛntəd/ /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj
άνευ προηγουμένου
Never before seen, done, or experienced; without precedent.

unprepared more unprepared most unprepared adj
απαράσκευος
Not prepared; caught by surprise.

unprofitable /ʌnˈpɹɑf.ɪ.təbl̩/ /ʌnˈpɹɒf.ɪ.təbl̩/ more unprofitable most unprofitable adj
αντιοικονομικός ασύμφορος μη επικερδής
not making a profit

unpromoted adj
απροβίβαστος
Not promoted.

unpronounceable more unpronounceable most unpronounceable adj
απρόφερτος δυσκολοπρόφερτος δυσπρόφερτος κακοπρόφερτος
Impossible or difficult to pronounce or articulate.

unproselytized more unproselytized most unproselytized adj
απροσηλύτιστος
Not proselytized, unconverted.

unprovability n
αναποδειξιμότητα μη αποδειξιμότητα
The condition of being unprovable

unprovable more unprovable most unprovable adj
αναποδείξιμη αναποδείξιμο αναποδείξιμος μη αποδείξιμη μη αποδείξιμο μη αποδείξιμος
That cannot be proved or verified by any test

unprovoked /ˌʌnpɹəˈvoʊkt/ more unprovoked most unprovoked adj
απρόκλητος
Happening without provocation or motivation.

unpublished adj
ανέκδοτος
Not published.

unpunctuated adj
άστικτος

unpurified more unpurified most unpurified adj
αλαγάριστος
Not purified; impure

unputdownable /(ˌ)ʌnpʊtˈdaʊnəb(ə)l/ /ˌənˌpʊtˈdaʊnəb(ə)l/ more unputdownable most unputdownable adj
ενδιαφέρων
(specifically) Of a book or other written work: so captivating or engrossing that one cannot bear to stop reading it.

unqualified more unqualified most unqualified adj
ακατάρτιστος
Not qualified, ineligible, unfit for a position or task.

unquestionable /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bl̩/ more unquestionable most unquestionable adj
αδιαμφισβήτητος
Undeniable, obvious.

unquestionably /ʌnˈkwes.t͡ʃən.ə.blɪ/ /ʌnˈkwɛs.t͡ʃən.ə.bli/ more unquestionably most unquestionably adv
αναμφίβολα αναμφισβήτητα αναντίρρητα ασυζητητί
without question; beyond doubt; indubitably.

unreachable adj
άφθαστος άφταστος
Unable to be reached; impossible to attain.

unreadable more unreadable most unreadable adj
δυσανάγνωστος
That cannot be read or is not easy to read.

unreal /ʌnˈɹi.əl/ more unreal most unreal adj
ανύπαρκτος φανταστικός
Not real or substantial; having no actual presence in reality; lacking the characteristics of reality.

unrealizable adj
ανέφικτος
Not realizable; unable to be achieved or realized.

unreaped adj
αθέριστος
Not reaped.

unrecognizable /ʌnɹɪˈkɒɡnɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkə(ɡ)naɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkənaɪzəbəl/ /ʌnˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ more unrecognizable most unrecognizable adj
αγνώριστος
that cannot be recognized, especially because of substantial changes

unrecorded adj
αθησαύριστος
Not recorded.

unreformed more unreformed most unreformed adj
αμεταρρύθμιστος
Not reformed

unregistered adj
ανηολόγητος
Not registered.

unregretful more unregretful most unregretful adj
αμετανόητος

unreliable /(ˌ)ʌn.ɹɪˈlaɪ.ə.bl̩/ /ˌʌn.ɹəˈlaɪ.ə.b(ə)l/ more unreliable most unreliable adj
αναξιόπιστος
Not reliable.

unreliable narrator /(ˌ)ʌnɹɪˌlaɪəbl nəˈɹeɪtə/ /-nəˈɹeɪtɚ/ /-ɹətɚ/ /ˌʌnɹəˌlaɪəb(ə)l ˈnɛˌɹeɪtɚ/ [-ɾɚ] unreliable narrators n
αναξιόπιστος αφηγητής
(literary theory) A narrating character or storyteller in a literary or other artistic work (such as a film, novel, play, or song) who provides conflicting, inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise questionable information to the audience or reader. [from 1961]

unrepaired more unrepaired most unrepaired adj
αμπάλωτος
Not repaired.

unrepentant adj
αμετανόητος
Feeling or showing no sorrow or regret for wrongdoing.

unrequested adj
απαρακάλεστος
Not requested.

unrequited /ˌʌnɹəˈkwaɪtɪd/ more unrequited most unrequited adj
ανανταπόδοτος
Unanswered; not returned; not reciprocated; not repaid.

unrequited love n
απλήρωτη αγάπη
Love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired.

unresinated more unresinated most unresinated adj
αρετσίνωτος
not resinated, non-resinated

unrestored adj
αναποκατάστατος
Not having been restored

unrestrained more unrestrained most unrestrained adj
ασυγκράτητος
immoderate; not restrained or held in check

unrestrainedly more unrestrainedly most unrestrainedly adv
ασυγκράτητα
In an unrestrained manner.

unrevenged adj
ανεκδίκητος
Not revenged.

unripe unriper unripest adj
άγουρος ανώριμος
Not ripe.

unrivaled adj
απαράμιλλος
(American spelling) beyond compare, far surpassing any other, unparalleled, without rival.

unroasted adj
ακαβούρντιστος
Not roasted.

unsacrificed adj
αθυσίαστος
Not having been sacrificed.

unsatirized adj
απαρώδητος
That has not been satirized.

unsaturated adj
ακόρεστος
(chemistry, of a solution) Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a solute at the same temperature.
(chemistry) Of a compound containing atoms sharing more than one valence bond, especially of an organic compound having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms.

unscalded more unscalded most unscalded adj
αζεμάτιστος

unscathed adj
άθικτος
Not harmed or damaged in any way; untouched.

unscrupulous /ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ more unscrupulous most unscrupulous adj
αδίστακτος
Contemptuous of what is right or honorable.

unscrupulously more unscrupulously most unscrupulously adv
αδίστακτα
In an unscrupulous manner.

unseasoned adj
ακαρύκευτος
Not sprinkled with seasoning.

unseduced adj
αδελέαστος
Not seduced.

unseen /ʌnˈsiːn/ adj
αόρατος
Not seen or discovered; invisible.

unserved adj
ανεπίδοτος
(law) yet to be served (prison sentence)

unshakable more unshakable most unshakable adj
ακατάλυτος
Not able to be shaken; firm, solid

unshattered adj
αθρυμμάτιστος
Not shattered; intact.

unshaven /ʌnˈʃeɪvən/ adj
αξύριστος
Not having shaved; not shaven; untrimmed.

unshod adj
ανυπόδητος
Not shod; without shoes.

unshorn adj
ακούρευτος
Not shorn.

unsigned adj
ανυπόγραφος
Lacking a signature, unendorsed.

unsilenceable more unsilenceable most unsilenceable adj
ασίγαστος
Unable to be silenced

unsinkable more unsinkable most unsinkable adj
αβύθιστος ακαταβύθιστος
(chiefly, of, ships) That cannot be sunk.

unskewered adj
ασούβλιστος

unskilled more unskilled most unskilled adj
ανειδίκευτος
Of a person or workforce: not having a skill or technical training.

unskimmed adj
αξάφριστος
Not skimmed

unskinned adj
άγδαρτος
Not skinned; not having had the skin removed.

unsnared adj
απαγίδευτος
Not snared.

unsoaked adj
αμούσκευτος
That has not been soaked.

unsociability unsociabilities n
αντικοινωνικότητα
The state or quality of being unsociable.

unsold adj
απούλητος
Not sold

unsolicited /ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/ more unsolicited most unsolicited adj
απαρακάλεστος
Not requested, welcomed nor invited.

unspeakable more unspeakable most unspeakable adj
ανείπωτος άφατος
Incapable of being spoken or uttered
άρρητος
Unfit or not permitted to be spoken or described.

unsprouted adj
άβγαλτος
(horticulture) ungerminated; without sprouts (of seed)

unstabbed adj
αμαχαίρωτος
Not stabbed.

unstained adj
άσπιλος
Not dyed or discolored; not marred by any stains, marks, or spotting.

unstooked adj
αθημώνιαστος

unstoppable /ʌnˈstɔ.pə.bəl/ more unstoppable most unstoppable adj
αδυσώπητος ακατανίκητος αστήρικτος ασταμάτητος
Unable to be stopped.

unsubstantiated more unsubstantiated most unsubstantiated adj
αβάσιμος
Lacking substantiation; without evidence.

unsuckled adj
αβύζαχτος
Not suckled.

unsuitable more unsuitable most unsuitable adj
ακατάλληλος
Not suitable.

unsung /ˌʌnˈsʌŋ/ adj
παραγνωρισμένος
Which has not been lauded or appreciated.
άψαλτος ανεξύμνητος ατραγούδιστος
Not sung.

unsupervised more unsupervised most unsupervised adj
μη επιβλεπόμενος
Not supervised; not being constantly observed.

unsurpassed adj
απροσπέραστος
Not exceeded by others.

unsurrendered adj
απαράδοτος
Not surrendered.

unsuspecting more unsuspecting most unsuspecting adj
ανυποψίαστος

unswaddled adj
ασπαργάνωτος

unswerving more unswerving most unswerving adj
απαρέγγλιτος
Not deviating; not yielding or straying or varying.

unsympathetic more unsympathetic most unsympathetic adj
άπονος ασυμπαθής
Not sympathetic.

untalented more untalented most untalented adj
απροίκιστος ατάλαντος
Not talented; lacking in talent.

untalkative more untalkative most untalkative adj
λακωνικός
unwilling to talk; taciturn; refusing to speak

untameable more untameable most untameable adj
αδάμαστος
Incapable of being controlled, subdued, or tamed.

untenable more untenable most untenable adj
ακατοίκητος
Unfit for habitation.

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ more unthinkable most unthinkable adj
αδιανόητος
Inconceivable or unimaginable; extremely improbable in a way that goes against common sense.

unthinkingly more unthinkingly most unthinkingly adv
αβασάνιστα
In an unthinking manner.

unthirsty more unthirsty most unthirsty adj
αδίψαστος
Not thirsty.

unthreshed adj
αλώνιτος
Not threshed.

untidy /ʌnˈtaɪdi/ untidier untidiest adj
ακατάστατος
Sloppy.
Disorganized.

untie /ʌnˈtaɪ/ v
λύνω ξεδένω
(transitive) To loosen, as something interlaced or knotted; to disengage the parts of.
ελευθερώνω λύνω ξεδένω
(transitive) To free from fastening or from restraint; to let loose; to unbind.
λύνω
To resolve; to unfold; to clear.
λύνομαι
(intransitive) To become untied or loosed.

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ conjunction
ωσότου ώσπου
Up to the time that (a condition becomes true).

until /ənˈtɪl/ /ʊnˈtɪl/ /ʌnˈtɪl/ /ˈʌntəl/ preposition
μέχρι ως
Up to the time of (something happening).
πριν
Before (a time).

untimeliness untimelinesses n
ανεπικαιρότητα
The state of being untimely.

untimely /ʌnˈtaɪmli/ more untimely most untimely untimelier untimeliest adj
ανεπίκαιρος
At an inopportune time.

untouchable untouchables n
παρίας
A criminal who is so well-connected that they cannot be harmed.
(India) A member of the lowest and most despised caste in traditional Indian society.
αδιάφθορος
A law enforcement agent immune to intimidation, bribery, or seduction.

untouched /ʌnˈtʌt͡ʃt/ more untouched most untouched adj
άθικτος
Remaining in its original, pristine state, undamaged; not altered.
Not eaten.
Not influenced, affected or swayed.
Not talked about.

untowed adj
αρρυμούλκητος
Not towed.

untraditional more untraditional most untraditional adj
αντιπαραδοσιακός
Not traditional; departing from tradition.

untransferable adj
ανεκχώρητος

untranslatable /ˈʌnˌtɹænz.leɪt.ə.bəl/ more untranslatable most untranslatable adj
αμετάφραστος
Not able to be translated.

untranslated adj
αμεταγλώττιστος
Not translated; still in the original language.

untransmitted adj
αμεταβίβαστος
That has not been transmitted.

untransportable adj
αμετακόμιστος
Not transportable; that cannot be transported.

untrapped adj
απαγίδευτος
Not trapped.

untried adj
αδοκίμαστος
Not yet tried or tested; unknown.
αδίκαστος
(law) Not put on trial; not taken before a legal court.

untrimmed more untrimmed most untrimmed adj
αξάκριστος
Not trimmed; not made tidy by cutting.

untyrannical more untyrannical most untyrannical adj
αδυνάστευτος
Not tyrannical.

ununennium /uːnuːnˈɛniːəm/ n
ουνουνέννιο
The systematic element name for the (as yet undiscovered) chemical element with an atomic number of 119 (symbol Uue).

ununhexium n
ουνουνέξιο
(dated) The previous systematic element name for livermorium, the chemical element with atomic number 116 (symbol Uuh).

ununoctium n
ουνουνόκτιο
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 118 (symbol Uuo). The element is now named oganesson.

ununpentium n
ουνουνπέντιο
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 115 (symbol Uup). The element is now named moscovium.

ununquadium n
ουνοκουάντιο
(dated) The systematic element name for flerovium, the chemical element with atomic number 114 (symbol Uuq).

ununseptium /uːnuːnˈsɛpti.əm/ n
ουνουνσέπτιο
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 117 (symbol Uus). The element is now named tennessine.

ununtrium n
ουνούντριο
(dated) The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 113 (symbol Uut). The element is now named nihonium.

unusable more unusable most unusable adj
ανεγχείρητος
Not usable.

unused /ʌnˈjust/ /ʌnˈjuzd/ /ʌnˈjuːst/ /ʌnˈjuːzd/ more unused most unused adj
αχρησιμοποίητος
(not comparable) Not used.
ασυνήθιστος
Not accustomed (to), unfamiliar with.

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ /ʌnˈjuːʒəl/ more unusual most unusual adj
ασυνήθιστος
Not usual, out of the ordinary.

unvaccinated adj
αμπόλιαστος ανεμβολίαστος
Not vaccinated.

unverifiable adj
ανεπαλήθευτος
Not capable of being verified, confirmed, checked or proven.

unverified adj
αδιασταύρωτος
Not (yet) confirmed; not verified.

unwanted /ʌnˈwɒntɪd/ more unwanted most unwanted adj
ανεπιθύμητος
Not wanted; unwelcome.

unwarned more unwarned most unwarned adj
ανειδοποίητος

unwashed adj
άνιφτος
Not having been washed.

unwatered adj
ανέρωτος
(of plants or animals) Not watered.

unwearied /ʌnˈwɪəɹid/ more unwearied most unwearied adj
ακοπίαστος
Not wearied, not tired.

unwearying more unwearying most unwearying adj
αβάρετος
Untiring; not becoming tired.

unweighed adj
αζύγιστος
not weighed

unwelcome more unwelcome most unwelcome adj
ανεπιθύμητος

unwillingly more unwillingly most unwillingly adv
άθελα
In an unwilling or uncooperative manner.

unwinnowed adj
αλίχνιστος

unwittingly /-ɾɪŋ-/ /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ /ˌən-/ /ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ more unwittingly most unwittingly adv
αθέλητα
In an unwitting manner; inadvertently, obliviously, unintentionally, unknowingly.

unworkable more unworkable most unworkable adj
ανεφάρμοστος
Not workable or operable; not practical; unmanageable.

unworked more unworked most unworked adj
αδέψητος αδούλευτος ανεπεξέργαστος
Yet to be altered, carved, milled, worked, or otherwise changed from its natural or crude state.

unworn more unworn most unworn adj
άβαλτος
Not having been worn, as clothing.

unworried more unworried most unworried adj
ανέγνοιαστος ηρεμία ξένοιαστος
Free of worries.

unworthiness unworthinesses n
αναξιοσύνη αναξιότητα
The characteristic or condition of being unworthy.

unworthy /ʌnˈwɝði/ unworthier unworthiest adj
ανάξιος
Not worthy; lacking value or merit; worthless.

unwounded adj
άγγιχτος αλάβωτος ανέγγιχτος
Not wounded.

unwritten adj
άγραφος
Not written.
Oral or otherwise communicated without writing.
Implicit or understood but not formally articulated.
Containing no writing; blank.

unzip v
αποσυμπιέζω
(computing, transitive) To restore (compressed data) to its original form, from a zip file.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] adv
πάνω
Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.

up /ap/ /ʌp/ [äp] [ɐʔp] [ʌp̚] preposition
πάνω
Toward the top of.

up-and-coming more up-and-coming most up-and-coming adj
ανερχόμενος
(idiomatic) Emerging; aspiring; beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim.

up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ more up-to-date most up-to-date adj
επικαιροποιημένος πρόσφατος τρέχων
(before the noun, idiom) Current; recent; the latest.

upbeat /ʌpˈbit/ /ˈʌpˌbit/ upbeats n
άρση
An unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase.

upbringing /ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/ upbringings n
ανατροφή
The traits acquired during one's childhood training
The raising or training of a child.

upcoming adj
επέρχομαι
Happening or appearing in the relatively near future.

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ updates n
ενημέρωση
An additional piece of information. An addition to existing information.
A modification of something to a more recent, up-to-date version; (in software) a minor upgrade.

update /ʌpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
ενημερώνω
(transitive) To bring (a person) up to date: to inform (a person) about recent developments.

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ upgrades n
αναβάθμιση
An improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ v
αναβαθμίζω
(transitive) To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components
(intransitive, computing) To replace a program with a later version of itself, a version having a higher version number or marketed under a more recent product name.

upheaval /ʌpˈhi.vəl/ upheavals n
της τρελής χαμός
A sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion.

upholster /əˈpɐl.stə(ɹ)/ /əˈpɒl.stə(ɹ)/ v
επιπλοστρώνω
(transitive) To fit padding, stuffing, springs, webbing and fabric covering to (furniture).

uplift /ʌpˈlɪft/ /ˈʌp.lɪft/ v
μεταρσιώνω
To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ uploads n
ανέβασμα αναφόρτωση
Such a file transfer.

upload /əpˈloʊd/ /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
ανεβάζω αναφορτώνω
(transitive, intransitive, computing) To transfer data to a computer on a network, especially to a server on the Internet.

uploading /əpˈloʊdɪŋ/ /əpˈləʊdɪŋ/ /ˈʌpˌloʊdɪŋ/ /ˈʌpˌləʊdɪŋ/ uploadings n
ανέβασμα φόρτωση

upon /əˈpɑn/ /əˈpɒn/ /əˈpɔn/ preposition
με
At (a prescribed point in time).

upper arm upper arms n
βραχίονας
(anatomy) The section of an arm from the elbow to the shoulder.

upper case n
κεφαλαία

upper house upper houses n
άνω βουλή
(government) The upper legislative house in a bicameral legislature; usually smaller and having more restricted power than the lower house.

upright piano upright pianos n
όρθιο πιάνο
(musical instruments) A piano whose strings are vertical.

uprising uprisings n
εξέγερση
A popular revolt that attempts to overthrow a government or its policies; an insurgency or insurrection.

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ more upset most upset adj
θυμωμένος
(of a person) Angry, distressed, or unhappy.

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adj
ανάποδος
Inverted; turned so that the top is at the bottom.

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ /ˌʌpsaɪˈdaʊn/ adv
ανάποδα
Inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom.
άνω κάτω
In great disorder.

upsilon /(j)ɪu̯p-/ /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈ(j)up.sɪˌlɒn/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈup.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɑn/ /ˈʌp.sɪˌlɒn/ upsila upsilons n
ύψιλον
The twentieth letter of Classical and Modern Greek; the twenty-second letter of Old and Ancient Greek.

upstairs /ˈʌpˌstɛəz/ /ˈʌpˌstɛɹz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛəz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ further upstairs furthest upstairs adv
πάνω
Up the stairs; on a higher floor or level.

upstart /ˈʌp.stɑɹt/ /ˈʌp.stɑːt/ upstarts n
αριβίστας
One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.

upthrust upthrusts n
άνωση
(nautical) Buoyancy.

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ uraniums n
ουράνιο
The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U: a radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.

uranyl uranyls n
ουρανύλιο
(chemistry) The divalent radical UO22+, conveniently regarded as a residue of many uranium compounds.

urban /ˈɜɹbən/ /ˈɜːb(ə)n/ more urban most urban adj
αστικός
Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or happening or located in, a city or town; of, pertaining to, or characteristic of life in such a place, especially when contrasted with the countryside.

urban legend urban legends n
αστικός μύθος
A widely circulated story that is untrue or dubious, often having elements of humour or horror.

urbane /ɜɹˈbeɪn/ /ɜːˈbeɪn/ more urbane most urbane urbaner urbanest adj
κόσμιος
Of a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave.

urbanization urbanizations n
αστικοποίηση
The process of the formation and growth of cities.
The change in a country or region when its population migrates from rural to urban areas.
The proportion of a region's population that live in towns and cities; the rate at which this proportion is growing.

urbanize v
αστικοποιώ
To make something more urban in character.

urchin /ˈɜːtʃən/ /ˈɜːtʃɪn/ /ˈɝt͡ʃən/ /ˈɝt͡ʃɪn/ urchins n
διαβολάκι παλιόπαιδο
A mischievous child.

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ /ˈjʊəɹɪə/ ureas n
ουρία
(organic compound, uncountable) A water-soluble organic compound, CO(NH2)2, formed by the metabolism of proteins and excreted in the urine.

uremia uremias n
ουραιμία
(pathology) Blood poisoning resulting from the retention of waste products usually excreted as urine.

uremic /jʊəˈɹiːmɪk/ more uremic most uremic adj
ουραιμικός
(pathology) Of, relating to, or causing uremia.

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ urethrae urethras n
ουρήθρα
(anatomy) The tube through which urine exits the body and, in penises, through which semen is ejaculated.

urethroscope urethroscopes n
ουρηθροσκόπιο
An instrument for examining the interior of the urethra.

urethroscopy urethroscopies n
ουρηθροσκοπία ουρηθροσκόπηση
(medicine) Examination of the interior of the urethra.

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ urges n
παρόρμηση
A strong desire; an itch to do something.

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ v
παροτρύνω
(transitive) To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.

urgency /ˈɝ.d͡ʒən.si/ urgencies n
επείγον
The quality or condition of being urgent.

urgent /ˈɜː.d͡ʒənt/ /ˈɝ.d͡ʒənt/ more urgent most urgent adj
επείγων
Requiring immediate attention.

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjɝɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ urinals n
ουρητήριο
A plumbing fixture intended for standing urination, typically by men and boys.

urinary /ˈjʊəɹɪn(ə)ɹi/ adj
ουρικός
Pertaining to urine, its production, function, or excretion.

urinary bladder urinary bladders n
ουροδόχος κύστη
(anatomy) An elastic, muscular sac situated in the pelvic cavity, into which urine from the kidneys is temporarily stored prior to disposal by urination. Urine enters the bladder via the ureters and exits via the urethra.

urinate /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊɹɪneɪt/ v
ουρώ

urination /jʊəɹɪˈneɪʃən/ urinations n
ούρηση

urine /ˈjɝɪn/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹaɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ urines n
ούρα ούρο

urn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ urns n
υδρία
A vase with a footed base.
τεφροδόχος
A vessel for the ashes or cremains of a deceased person.

urolith uroliths n
ουρόλιθος
(biology, medicine) A urinary stone, being any stone passed from the urinary tract, such as a bladder stone or a kidney stone.

urolithiasis urolithiases n
ουρολιθίαση
(biology, medicine) Formation of, and thus also presence of, calculi in the urinary tract.

uroscopy uroscopies n
ουροσκοπία
(historical, medicine) the visual diagnostic examination of urine during ancient and medieval Europe

urothelium urothelia n
ουροθήλιο

ursine /ˈɜː.saɪn/ /ˈɝsaɪn/ /ˈɝsɪn/ more ursine most ursine adj
αρκουδιάρικος
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of bears.
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the bear subfamily Ursinae.

us /əs/ /əz/ /ʌs/ /ʌz/ pronoun
μας
(personal) Me and at least one other person; the objective case of we.

use /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jɪu̯s/ /jɪu̯z/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ uses n
χρήση
The act of using.
A function; a purpose for which something may be employed.
χρησιμότητα
(uncountable, followed by "of") Usefulness, benefit.

use /jus/ /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ /jɪu̯s/ /jɪu̯z/ /jʉːs/ /jʉːz/ v
χρησιμοποιώ
(transitive) To employ; to apply; to utilize.
συνηθίζω
(intransitive, archaic, or, literary, _, except in past tense) To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to.)
καταναλώνω
(dated) To behave toward; to act with regard to; to treat.

used /just/ /juzd/ /juːst/ /juːzd/ more used most used adj
χρησιμοποιημένος
That is or has or have been used.
μεταχειρισμένος
That has or have previously been owned by someone else.

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːs(t).tə/ /juːzd/ adj
συνηθισμένος
(idiomatic, with noun phrase) Accustomed to, tolerant or accepting of.

useful /ˈjusfəl/ /ˈjuːsfəl/ /ˈjʉːːsfəl/ [ˈjusfl̩] [ˈjuːsfl̩] [ˈjʉːːsfl̩] more useful most useful usefuller usefullest adj
χρήσιμος ωφέλιμος
Having a practical or beneficial use.

useful idiot useful idiots n
χρήσιμος ηλίθιος
(historical, pejorative, political jargon) Communist sympathizer in Western countries, from the perspective of the political right.

usefulness /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/ usefulnesses n
χρησιμότητα
The quality or degree of being useful.

useless /ˈjuːs.ləs/ more useless most useless uselesser uselessest adj
άχρηστος
Without use or possibility to be used.
(colloquial, of a person) Unable to do well at a particular task or thing. Useless is mildly insulting.
μάταιος
Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).

user /ˈjuzɚ/ /ˈjuːzə/ users n
χρήστης ναρκωτικών χρήστρια ναρκωτικών
A person who uses drugs, especially illegal drugs.
χρήστης χρήστρια
(computing) A person who uses a computer or a computing network, especially a person who has received a user account.

user interface user interfaces n
διεπαφή χρήστη
(computing) The visual part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with.

username usernames n
χρηστώνυμο όνομα χρήστη
(computing) A person's identification on an individual computer system.

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] ushers n
ταξιθέτης
A person, in a church, cinema etc., who escorts people to their seats.

usherette usherettes n
ταξιθέτρια
(dated) A female usher.

usually /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/ /ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒu(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒəli/ more usually most usually adv
συνήθως
Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

usufruct /-sə-/ /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ usufructs n
επικαρπία
(law) The legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person, as long as the property is not damaged.

usurer /ˈjuːzjəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹəɹ/ /ˈjuːʒɹəɹ/ usurers n
τοκογλύφος
A person who loans money to others and charges interest, particularly at an illegal, exorbitant, or unfair rate.

usuress /ˌjuːzjəˈɹɛs/ /ˌjuːʒəˈɹɛs/ usuresses n
τοκογλύφος
(rare) A female usurer.

usurious /juːˈzjuːɹɪəs/ /juːˈʒuːɹɪəs/ more usurious most usurious adj
τοκογλυφικός
Of or pertaining to usury.

usurp /juˈsɝp/ /juːˈzɜːp/ v
σφετερίζομαι
To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.

usurpation /ˌjuːsə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌjuːzə(ɹ)ˈpeɪʃən/ usurpations n
αντιποίηση
The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.

usurper /juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)/ usurpers n
σφετεριστής
One who usurps.

usury /ˈjuːʒəɹi/ usuries n
τοκογλυφία
(countable) An exorbitant rate of interest, in excess of any legal rates or at least immorally.
(uncountable) The practice of lending money at such rates.
(uncountable, archaic, or, historical) The practice of lending money at interest.

utensil /juˈtɛn.səl/ utensils n
εργαλείο σκεύος σύνεργο
An instrument or device for domestic use, especially in the kitchen.
εργαλείο σύνεργο
A useful small tool, implement, or vessel.

uterine /ˈjutəɹaɪn/ adj
μητρικός
Of or pertaining to the uterus.

utilise /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/ v
αξιοποιώ
To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ more utilitarian most utilitarian adj
λειτουργικός πρακτικός
Practical and functional, present for use, not just for show.

utilitarian /juˌtɪləˈtɛɹi.ən/ /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/ utilitarians n
ωφελιμίστρια ωφελιμιστής
Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.

utilitarianism utilitarianisms n
ωφελιμισμός
(philosophy) The theory that action should be directed toward achieving the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people" (hedonistic universalism), or one of various related theories.

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊ̯st/ /ˈʌtmə(ʊ̯)st/ [ˈət-] [ˈʌʔ-] adj
άκρος υπέρτατος
The most extreme; greatest, ultimate.

utopia /juˈtoʊ.pi.ə/ /juːˈtəʊ.pi.ə/ utopia utopiae utopias n
ουτοπία
A world in which everything and everyone works in perfect harmony.

utopian /juˈtoʊpi.ən/ more utopian most utopian adj
ουτοπικός
Of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia.

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] adj
απόλυτος ολοσχερής πλήρης
(obsolete) Outward. [13th–16th c.]
Absolute, unconditional, total, complete. [from 15th c.]

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ [ˈɐtə] [ˈʌɾɚ] v
αρθρώνω βγάζω εκφέρω λέω τραυλίζω ψελλίζω

uvula /ˈju.vjəl.ə/ /ˈjuː.vjʊl.ə/ uvulae uvulas uvulæ n
σταφυλή
(anatomy) Ellipsis of palatine uvula.: the fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the soft palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing

uvular /ˈjuːvjʊlə/ /ˈjuːvjʊləɹ/ adj
σταφυλικός
(anatomy) Of or relating to the uvula.

uxoricide /ʌkˈsɔː.ɹɪˌsaɪd/ uxoricides n
συζυγοκτόνος
One who murders his or her wife.
συζυγοκτονία
The murdering of one's own wife.

uyezd uyezds n
ουγέστ
(historical) An administrative subdivision of Muscovy, the Russian Empire, and the early Russian SFSR, in use from the 13th century.

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ vacations n
διακοπές
(North America) A holiday; a stretch of leisure time away from work or duty and devoted to rest or pleasure. [from 19th c.]

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ vaccinations n
εμβολιασμός
Inoculation with a vaccine, in order to protect from a particular disease or strain of disease.

vaccine /-saɪn/ /-sɪn/ /vækˈsin/ /ˈvæksiːn/ /ˈvækˌsin/ vaccines n
εμβόλιο
A substance given to stimulate a body's production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease without causing the disease itself in the treatment, prepared from the agent that causes the disease (or a derivative of it; or a related, also effective, but safer disease), or a synthetic substitute; also, a dose of such a substance.

vaccinophobia n
εμβολιοφοβία
A fear of or aversion to the practice of vaccination.

vacillate /ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/ /ˈvæ.sɪ.leɪt/ v
ταλαντεύομαι
(intransitive) To sway unsteadily from one side to the other; oscillate.
(intransitive) To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.

vacillation /væsɪˈleɪʃən/ vacillations n
ταλάντευση
Indecision in speech or action.
Changing location by moving back and forth.

vacuity /vaˈkjuːɪti/ /væˈkjuːɪtɪ/ /vəˈkjuːɪti/ /vəˈkjuːɪtɪ/ vacuities n
κενότητα
Emptiness.
κενό
Physical emptiness, an absence of matter; vacuum.

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ vacua vacuums n
κενό
A region of space that contains no matter.

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/ /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ v
σκουπίζω
(transitive) To clean (something) with a vacuum cleaner.
(intransitive) To use a vacuum cleaner.

vacuum cleaner vacuum cleaners n
ηλεκτρική σκούπα
A domestic or industrial mobile machine for cleaning floors and similar surfaces that draws dust and other particles into a container (a cyclonic type bin, or a filter bag) by the suction created by an electric motor driving a fan.

vacuum pump vacuum pumps n
αντλία κενού
A piece of equipment used for extraction of gas or vapour from an enclosed space, leaving the container with a partial vacuum.

vagary /vəˈɡɛɹi/ /ˈveɪɡəɹi/ vagaries n
ιδιοτροπία
An erratic, unpredictable occurrence or action.
φαντασιοπληξία
An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice or whim.

vagina /vəˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/ vaginae vaginas vaginæ n
κόλπος κολεός
(anatomy) A passage leading from the opening of the vulva to the cervix of the uterus for copulation and childbirth in female mammals.
(zootomy) A similar part in some invertebrates.

vaginal sex n
κολπική συνουσία κολπικό σέξ
Sexual intercourse in which the penis is inserted into the vagina.

vaginismus /vad͡ʒɪˈnɪzməs/ vaginismuses n
κολεόσπασμος κολπισμός κολπόσπασμος
(pathology) A painful muscular contraction of the vagina when attempting to insert something, such as a tampon or a penis, into it.

vaginitis vaginitides vaginitises n
κολπίτιδα κολπίτις
(pathology) Inflammation of the vagina.

vaginosis vaginoses n
κολπίτιδα
(medicine) Any disease or infection of the vagina.

vagrancy /ˈveɪɡɹənsɪ/ vagrancies n
αλητεία
the state of being a vagrant

vagrant /ˈveɪɡɹənt/ more vagrant most vagrant adj
αλήτικος αλητεύω
Wandering from place to place, particularly when without any settled employment or habitation.
αλητεύω
(figurative) Moving without a certain direction; roving, wandering; also, erratic, unsettled.

vagrant /ˈveɪɡɹənt/ vagrants n
αλήτης αλήτισσα
(dated) A person who wanders from place to place; a nomad, a wanderer.
(specifically) A person without settled employment or habitation who usually supports himself or herself by begging or some dishonest means; a tramp, a vagabond.

vague /veɪɡ/ /væɡ/ vaguer vaguest adj
ασαφής αόριστος
Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.

vagus nerve vagus nerves n
πνευμονογαστρικό νεύρο
(neuroanatomy) Either of the tenth pair of cranial nerves which extend from the medulla oblongata down into the abdomen. Branches of these important nerves supply the tongue, larynx, lungs, gut, and heart.

vain /veɪn/ more vain most vain vainer vainest adj
ματαιόδοξος
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
μάταιος
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

vainglorious /ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ more vainglorious most vainglorious adj
ματαιόδοξος
With excessive vanity or unwarranted pride.

vainglory /veɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi/ vainglories n
ματαιοδοξία
Excessive vanity.
Boastful, unwarranted pride in one's accomplishments or qualities.

valence /ˈveɪl(ə)ns/ /ˈveɪləns/ valences n
σθένος
The combining capacity of an atom, functional group, or radical determined by the number of atoms of hydrogen with which it will unite, or the number of electrons that it will gain, lose, or share when it combines with other atoms, etc. [from 1884]
(countable, linguistics) The number of arguments that a verb can have, including its subject, ranging from zero to three or, less commonly, four.

valence electron valence electrons n
ηλεκτρόνιο σθένους
(chemistry) any of the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom (the valence shell); capable of forming bonds with other atoms

valenki n
βάλενκι
Traditional Russian felt boots.

valet /væˈleɪ/ /ˈvæleɪ/ /ˈvælɪt/ valets n
καμαριέρης
A hotel employee performing such duties for guests.
υπηρέτης
(professional wrestling) A female performer in professional wrestling, acting as either a manager or personal chaperone; often used to attract and titillate male members of the audience.
συνοδός
A female chaperone who accompanies a man, and is usually not married to him.
παρκαδόρος
(US) A person employed to clean or park cars.

valetudinarian /ˌvæ.ləˌtuː.dəˈnɛ.ɹi.ən/ more valetudinarian most valetudinarian adj
υποχονδριακός
Sickly, infirm, of ailing health

valetudinarian /ˌvæ.ləˌtuː.dəˈnɛ.ɹi.ən/ valetudinarians n
υποχόνδριος
A person in poor health or sickly, especially one who is constantly obsessed with their state of health

valiant /ˈva.lɪ.ənt/ /ˈvæ.ljənt/ more valiant most valiant adj
θαρραλέος ανδρείος τολμηρός
Possessing or showing courage or determination; brave, heroic.

valiantly more valiantly most valiantly adv
ανδρείως γενναία
In a valiant manner; showing bravery.

valid /ˈvælɪd/ more valid most valid adj
έγκυρος αποδεκτός
Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules.

validate /ˈvæl.ə.deɪt/ /ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
επικυρώνω
(transitive) To check or prove the validity of; verify.

validity /vəˈlɪd.ə.ti/ /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/ [vəˈlɪd.ə.ɾi] [vəˈlɪɾ.ə.ti] [vəˈlɪɾ.ɪ.ti] [vəˈlɪɾ.ɪ.ɾi] validities n
εγκυρότητα
The state of being valid, authentic or genuine.
(Christianity, theology) The genuinity, as distinguished from the efficacity or the regularity, of a sacrament as a result of some formal dispositions being fulfilled.

valine valines n
βαλίνη
(amino acid, organic compound) An essential amino acid 2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid found in most animal proteins.

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɚ.i/ /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ /ˈvɑl-/ valkyries n
βαλκυρία
(Norse mythology) Any of the female attendants of Odin, figures said to guide fallen warriors from the battlefield to Valhalla.

valley /ˈvæli/ valleys vallies n
κοιλάδα
An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often garnished with a river flowing through it.

valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ /ˈvæljəbl̩/ more valuable most valuable adj
πολύτιμος
Having a great value.

valuable /ˈvælju(ə)bl̩/ /ˈvæljəbl̩/ valuables n
τιμαλφές
(usually, in plural) A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value.

value /ˈvæl.juː/ values n
αξία
The quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable.
(uncountable) The degree of importance given to something.
The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else.
τιμή αξία
(mathematics, physics) Any definite numerical quantity or other mathematical object, determined by being measured, computed, or otherwise defined.

value added tax value added taxes n
φόρος προστιθέμενης αξίας
(taxation) A tax levied on the added value that results from the exchange of goods and services

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ vampires n
βρικόλακας βαμπίρ δράκουλας
A mythological undead creature said to feed on the blood of the living. [from 1732]
βαμπίρ νυχτερίδα
A blood-sucking bat; vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) [from later 18th c.]

vampire bat vampire bats n
νυχτερίδα
Any of the three small bats of the subfamily Desmodontinae, native to Central and South America, which use their teeth to cut the skin of larger animals while they are asleep and surreptitiously drink blood, their sole source of food.

van /væn/ vans n
φορτηγάκι
A covered motor vehicle used to carry goods or (normally less than ten) persons, usually roughly cuboid in shape, longer and higher than a car but relatively smaller than a truck/lorry or a bus.
βαγόνι
(British) An enclosed railway vehicle for transport of goods, such as a boxcar/box van.

vanadinite vanadinites n
βαναδινίτης
(mineral) A reddish mineral, a mixed chloride and vanadate of lead with the chemical formula Pb5(VO4)3Cl, that is commercial source of vanadium.

vanadium /vəˈneɪdi.əm/ vanadiums n
βανάδιο
A chemical element (symbol V) with atomic number 23; it is a transition metal, used in the production of special steels.

vandal /ˈvændəl/ vandals n
βάνδαλος βανδαλιστής
A person who needlessly destroys, defaces, or damages things, especially other people's property.

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ vandalisms n
βανδαλισμός
Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.

vanguard /ˈvanˌɡɑːd/ /ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/ vanguards n
εμπροσθοφυλακή
(military) The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
πρωτοπορία αβάν-γκαρντ
(by extension) The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement.

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ more vanilla most vanilla adj
απλός βασικός κανονικός
(colloquial, mostly, computing, retronym) Standard, plain, default, unmodified, basic.

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ vanillas n
βανίλια
(countable) Any tropical, climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia), bearing podlike fruit yielding an extract used in flavoring food or in perfumes.
(countable) The fruit or bean of the vanilla plant.
(uncountable) The extract of the fruit of the vanilla plant.
(uncountable) The distinctive fragrant flavour/flavor characteristic of vanilla extract.
(uncountable) Any artificially produced homologue of vanilla extract, principally vanillin produced from lignin from the paper industry or from petrochemicals.

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
εξαφανίζομαι
To become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed.

vanity /ˈvænəti/ /ˈvænɪti/ [-ɾi] vanities n
ματαιοδοξία
That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.
Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions.

vanity press /ˌvænəti ˈpɹɛs/ /ˌvænɪti ˈpɹɛs/ [-ɾi-] vanity presses n
εκδόσεις επί πληρωμή
(derogatory) A book publisher that lets the author pay the expenses of publishing up front, leaving the risk of financial failure with the author.

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
καταβάλλω
(transitive) To defeat (someone); to overcome.

vape /veɪp/ v
ατμίζω
(intransitive) To inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette, most commonly an electronic cigarette.

vaper vapers n
ατμιστής
A user of electronic cigarettes

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ /ˈveɪpɚ/ vapors n
ατμός
The gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid.

varia lectio /ˈvɛəɹɪəˈlɛktɪəʊ/ variae lectiones variæ lectiones n
διαφορετική γραφή
(textual criticism, and, interpretation) Any one of the interpretations or readings of a given passage in a text which differ from copy to copy, from edition to edition, from manuscript to manuscript, or from translation to translation.

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ more variable most variable adj
άστατος ευμετάβλητος ευμετάβολος
Able to vary or be varied.
μεταβλητός
Marked by diversity or difference.
μεταβλητή
(mathematics) Having no fixed quantitative value.

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ variables n
μεταβλητή
(mathematics) A quantity that may assume any one of a set of values.
(mathematics) A symbol representing a variable.
(programming) A named memory location in which a program can store intermediate results and from which it can read them.

variant /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ variants n
παραλλαγή
Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.

variation /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ variations n
παραλλαγή
(music) A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.

varicose vein varicose veins n
κιρσός
(pathology) An abnormally swollen or dilated vein.
(in the plural) The medical condition of having such veins, especially in the legs.

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈvæɹi.əˌɡeɪtɪd/ more variegated most variegated adj
ποικίλος
Streaked, spotted, or otherwise marked with a variety of color.

various /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɚ.i.əs/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.əs/ adj
διάφορος
Having a broad range (of different elements).

vascular adj
αγγειακός
(anatomy) Relating to the flow of fluids, such as blood, lymph, or sap, through the body of an animal or plant, or to the vessels that carry such fluids

vase /veɪs/ /veɪz/ /væes/ /vɐːz/ /vɑz/ /vɑːz/ /vɔz/ /vɔːz/ vases n
βάζο ανθοδοχείο
An upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ vasectomies n
αγγειεκτομή
(surgery) The surgical incision of all or part of the vas deferens as a means of male sterilization.

vasilopita vasilopitas n
βασιλόπιτα
A Greek celebratory cake, often containing a hidden coin, typically eaten on New Year's Day which is St Basil's day.

vasoactive more vasoactive most vasoactive adj
αγγειοδραστικός
(physiology, medicine) Active on vessel walls, that is, causing either constriction or dilation of a blood vessel, thus affecting hemodynamics (blood flow). Vasoactive substances may be endogenous (for example, endogenous angiotensin, vasopressin, or epinephrine) or exogenous (for example, pharmaceutical vasopressin or epinephrine).

vasoconstriction vasoconstrictions n
αγγειοσυστολή
(physiology) Constriction or narrowing of a blood vessel.

vasodilation vasodilations n
αγγειοδιαστολή
Dilation or widening of the blood vessels.

vasodilator vasodilators n
αγγειοδιασταλτικό
(pharmacology) A drug or chemical agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels thereby reducing blood pressure.

vasodilatory adj
αγγειοδιασταλτικός
Of, pertaining to, or functioning as a vasodilator.

vasopressin /ˌveɪzəʊˈpɹɛsɪn/ vasopressins n
αγγειοπιεσίνη βασοπρεσίνη
(hormone) An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.

vast /væst/ /vɑːst/ more vast most vast vaster vastest adj
απέραντος
Very large or wide (literally or figuratively).

vaudeville /ˈvoʊd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔ.də.vɪl/ /ˈvɔd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔː.də.vɪl/ vaudevilles n
βοντβίλ
(historical, uncountable) A style of multi-act theatrical entertainment which originated from France and flourished in Europe and North America from the 1880s through the 1920s.

veal /viːl/ veals n
μοσχάρι μοσχαράκι
The flesh of a calf (i.e. a young bovine) used for food.

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ vectors n
διάνυσμα
(mathematics) A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction; the signed difference between two points.
φορέας διάνυσμα
(epidemiology) A carrier of a disease-causing agent.

vector space vector spaces n
διανυσματικός χώρος
(algebra, geometry, topology) A set of elements called vectors, together with some field and operations called addition (mapping two vectors to a vector) and scalar multiplication (mapping a vector and an element in the field to a vector), satisfying a list of constraints.

vectorial adj
ανυσματικός
(mathematics) Of or pertaining to a vector.

vee /ˈviː/ vees n
βι
The name of the Latin-script letter V.

vegan /ˈveɪɡən/ /ˈviːɡən/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒən/ vegans n
ακραιφνής χορτοφάγος
A person committed to avoiding products and practices that inherently involve animal use, including all foods containing animal products, and to abstaining from direct and intentional harm to animals as far as possible; an adherent to veganism.

veganism veganisms n
ακραιφνής χορτοφαγία

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.ə.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/ [ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bl̩] adj
φυτο-
Of or relating to plants.
Of or relating to vegetables.

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒ.ə.tə.bəl/ /ˈvɛt͡ʃ.tə.bəl/ [ˈvɛd͡ʒ.tə.bl̩] vegetables n
φυτό
Any plant.
(figuratively, derogatory) A person whose brain (or, infrequently, whose body) has been damaged to the point that they cannot interact with the surrounding environment; a person in a persistent vegetative state.
λαχανικό
A plant raised for some edible part of it, such as the leaves, roots, fruit or flowers, but excluding any plant considered to be a fruit, grain, herb, or spice in the culinary sense.
The edible part of such a plant.

vegetable garden vegetable gardens n
λαχανόκηπος περιβόλι
A garden where vegetables and herbs are grown for personal or household use, sometimes inclusive of cold frames, greenhouses, and market gardens. (This entry is a translation hub.)

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛdʒətəbəl ˈlæm/ /ˌvɛtʃ-/ vegetable lambs n
σκυθικός αμνός φυτικό αρνί της Ταρταρίας
(mythological creature) A legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches.

vegetable oil vegetable oils n
σπορέλαιο
Any oil produced from plants, such as olive oil and corn oil, mostly used for cooking.

vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ more vegetarian most vegetarian adj
χορτοφαγικός
Of or relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians (in all senses). [from 1849]

vegetarian /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /vɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ˌvɛ.d͡ʒɪˈtɛə.ɹɪ.ən/ vegetarians n
χορτοφάγος
A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products. [from 1839]
φυτοφάγο
An animal that eats only plants; a herbivore.

vegetarianism /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ vegetarianisms n
χορτοφαγία
The practice of following a vegetarian diet.

vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ vegetations n
βλάστηση
(uncountable) Plants, taken collectively.

vehement /ˈviː.hə.mənt/ /ˈviː.ə.mənt/ /ˈvɪə.mənt/ more vehement most vehement adj
σφοδρός
Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.

vehicle /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviˌ(h)ɪ.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɛ.hɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɪə.kəl/ /ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ vehicles n
όχημα μέσο φορέας
A conveyance; a spacious device for carrying or transporting substances, objects, people or animals.
μέσο
A medium for expression of talent or views.

veil /veɪl/ veils n
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.
βέλο πέπλο πέπλος
A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)

vein /veɪn/ veins n
φλέβα
(anatomy) A blood vessel that transports blood from the capillaries back to the heart.
νεύρο
(botany) In leaves, a thickened portion of the leaf containing the vascular bundle.
(figurative) A topic of discussion; a train of association, thoughts, emotions, etc.

velar /ˈveɪlə/ /ˈveɪlɚ/ /ˈviːlə/ /ˈviːlɚ/ adj
υπερωικός
(phonetics) Articulated at the velum or soft palate.

velarization /vi.lə.ɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /vi.lɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ velarizations n
υπερωικοποίηση
(phonology) The act or process of velarizing.

veld /fɛlt/ /vɛld/ /vɛlt/ velds n
βοσκότοπος
(chiefly, South Africa) The open grassland or pastureland of South Africa and neighbouring countries.

velocity /vəˈlɑsəti/ /vəˈlɒsəti/ velocities n
ταχύτητα
(physics) A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.
Rapidity of motion.
The rate of occurrence.

velodrome /ˈvɛl.ə.dɹəʊm/ velodromes n
ποδηλατοδρόμιο
An indoor arena, having an oval banked track for bicycle racing.

velvet /ˈvɛlvɪt/ velvets n
βελούδο
A closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.

venal /ˈviːnəl/ more venal most venal adj
αργυρώνητος εξαγοράσιμος παραδόπιστος
(archaic) For sale; available for purchase.
αργυρώνητος δωροδοκούμενος
Capable of being bought (of a person); willing to take bribes.
αργυρώνητος παραδόπιστος
(of behaviour etc.) Corrupt, mercenary.

vendetta /vænˈdɛtə/ /vɛnˈdɛtə/ [vənˈdɛɾə] [vɛnˈdɛɾə] vendettas vendette n
βεντέτα
A bitter, destructive feud, normally between two families, clans, or factions, in which each injury or slaying is revenged: a blood feud.

vendor /ˈvɛn.də/ /ˈvɛn.dɚ/ vendors n
πωλήτρια πωλητής
A person or a company that vends or sells.

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ veneers n
επικόλλημα
A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
επίφαση επίχρισμα επικόλλημα
An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings.

veneer /vəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /vəˈnɪɹ/ v
επικολλώ επιχρίω
(transitive, woodworking) To apply veneer to.

venereal disease venereal diseases n
αφροδίσιο νόσημα
(disease) Any of several contagious diseases, such as syphilis and gonorrhea, contracted through sexual intercourse.

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌd͡ʒəns/ vengeances n
εκδίκηση αντίποινα αντεκδίκηση
Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.

venison /ˈvɛ.nɪ.sən/ /ˈvɛ.nɪ.zən/ /ˈvɛn.zən/ venisons n
ελάφι
The meat of a deer.

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ venoms n
δηλητήριο
An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.

venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ more venomous most venomous adj
ιοβόλος δηλητηριώδης
Of an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.
δηλητηριώδης
(archaic) Consisting of, or containing or full of, venom or some other poison; hence, harmful to health due to this.
ιοβόλος
Hateful; malignant; spiteful.

ventilation /ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ ventilations n
αερισμός εξαερισμός
The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.
εξαερισμός
The mechanical system used to circulate and replace air.
ελεύθερη συζήτηση
An exchange of views during a discussion.
αναπνοή
(medicine) The mechanical system used to assist breathing.

ventricle /ˈvɛn.tɹɪk.əl/ ventricles n
κοιλία
(neuroanatomy) One of four fluid-filled cavities in the brain, that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord.
One of two lower chambers of the heart.

ventricular fibrillation ventricular fibrillations n
κοιλιακή μαρμαρυγή
(cardiology) An abnormal heart rhythm in which the ventricles of the heart quiver instead of pumping normally.

ventriloquist /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ ventriloquists n
εγγαστρίμυθος
A person, especially an entertainer, who practices ventriloquism.

veracity /vəˈɹæ.sə.ti/ /vəˈɹæ.sɪ.ti/ veracities n
ειλικρίνεια
(uncountable, of a person) The quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness.
αλήθεια
(countable) Something that is true; a truthful statement; a truth.
ακρίβεια ορθότητα
(uncountable) Agreement with the facts; accordance with the truth; accuracy or precision.

veranda /vəˈɹæn.də/ verandas n
βεράντα
A gallery, platform, or balcony, usually roofed and often partly enclosed, extending along the outside of a building. [from 18th c.]

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ verbs n
ρήμα
(grammar) A word that indicates an action, event, or state of being.

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ [ˈvɜː.bɫ̩] [ˈvɜ˞.bɫ̩] adj
λεκτικός
Of or relating to words.
Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
προφορικός
Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.
ρηματικός
(grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.
(grammar) Used to form a verb.

verbal assault verbal assaults n
λεκτική επίθεση
(US, legal) Oral or written speech that creates, or is intended to create, a fear of physical harm.

verbal diarrhea n
λογοδιάρροια
(slang) logorrhea

verbalize /ˈvəːbəlʌɪz/ v
αποδίδω φραστικά
(transitive) To speak or to use words to express.
ρηματοποιώ
(transitive, grammar) To adapt (a word of another part of speech) as a verb.

verbally more verbally most verbally adv
λεκτικά προφορικά φραστικά
In a verbal manner; with words; by speaking.

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adj
κατά λέξη
(of a document) Corresponding with the original word for word.
(of a person) Able to take down a speech word for word, especially in shorthand.

verbatim /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɝˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
αυτολεξεί
Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.

verbena /vɜːˈbiːnə/ /vɝˈbinə/ verbenas n
λουίζα
Verbena, a genus of herbaceous plants of which several species are extensively cultivated for the great beauty of their flowers; vervain.

verbose /vəˈbəʊs/ /vɚˈboʊs/ more verbose most verbose adj
μακροσκελής πολύλογος φλύαρος
Containing or using more words than necessary; long-winded, wordy. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
αναλυτικός λεπτομερής
(computing) Producing detailed output for diagnostic purposes.

verbosity /vəˈbɒsəti/ /vɚˈbɑsəti/ verbosities n
απεραντολογία πολυλογία
(rhetoric) The excess use of words, especially using more than are needed for clarity or precision.

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ more verdant most verdant adj
πράσινος
Green in colour.
χλοερός
Abundant in verdure; lush with vegetation.
χλωρός
Fresh.
άγουρος
Inexperienced.

verdict /ˈvɜɹ.dɪt/ /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/ /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ verdicts n
ετυμηγορία
(legal) A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

verify /ˈvɛɹɪfaɪ/ v
το να αποδεικνύεις οτι κάτι είναι αληθές
(transitive) To substantiate or prove the truth of something.
επαληθεύω
(transitive) To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.

verily /ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ /ˈvɛɹ.ɪ.li/ adv
αληθώς
Truly; doubtlessly; honestly; in truth.
βεβαίως
confidently, certainly

verjuice /ˈvɝd͡ʒuːs/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒəs/ verjuices n
αγουρίδα
A very acidic juice made by pressing unripe grapes.

verlan /vɛə(ɹ)ˈlɑːn/ n
βερλάν
A type of backslang used in French, in which the order of the syllables or sounds of words is changed.

vermicelli vermicellis n
μαλλιά αγγέλου φιδές
Long, slender pasta, similar to spaghetti, only thinner.

vermiculite vermiculites n
βερμικουλίτης
(mineral) A hydrated silicate mineral which expands on heating; it is used in insulation and as a medium for planting.

vermiform appendix vermiform appendices vermiform appendixes n
σκωληκοειδής απόφυση απόφυση
(anatomy) An organ consisting of a blind tube projecting from the caecum. Of disputed function (if any), it is known for sometimes causing inflammation (appendicitis) in humans.

vermilion /vəˈmɪl.jən/ /vɚˈmɪl.jən/ vermilions n
κιννάβαρι
A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide, cinnabar.
(obsolete) The cochineal dye made from this insect.

vermouth /vəˈmuːθ/ /vɚˈmuθ/ /ˈvɜːməθ/ vermouths n
βερμούτ
A dry, or sweet apéritif wine flavored with aromatic herbs, and often used in mixed drinks.

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vəˈnækjʊlə/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ vernaculars n
δημώδης ντοπιολαλιά
The language of a people or a national language.
δημώδης
Everyday speech or dialect, including colloquialisms, as opposed to standard, literary, liturgical, or scientific idiom.
διάλεκτος ιδίωμα
Language unique to a particular group of people.

vernal equinox vernal equinoxes n
εαρινή ισημερία
(astronomy) The moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator while tilting towards the observer, taking place in March in the northern hemisphere and September in the southern hemisphere.

vernalization vernalizations n
εαρινοποίηση
(agrobiology) The treatment of seeds or bulbs by exposure to low temperatures so as to decrease the vegetative period or to cause the plant to flower or bear fruit more quickly.

vernissage /vɛːnɪˈsɑːʒ/ /ˌvɛɹnəˈsɑʒ/ vernissages n
βερνισάζ
A private viewing of an art exhibition before it opens to the public.

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ verses n
στίχος
A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.
Poetic form in general.
στροφή
One of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed.
εδάφιο
A small section of a holy book (Bible, Quran etc.)

versed sine versed sines n
παρημίτονο
(trigonometry) The trigonometric function 1 − cos(x).

version /ˈvɜːʃən/ /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ versions n
εκδοχή
A specific form or variation of something.
An account or description from a particular point of view, especially as contrasted with another account.
έκδοση εκδοχή
(computing) A particular revision (of software, firmware, CPU, etc.).

verso versos n
πίσω όψη
The back side of a flat object which is to be examined visually, as for reading, such as a sheet, leaf, coin or medal;
αριστερή σελίδα οπίσθια σελίδα
(printing) The left-hand page of a book of a script which reads from left to right, usually having an even page number.

verst /vɜːst/ /vɝst/ versts n
βέρστι
A Russian unit of length, equivalent to about 1.07 kilometres or about 2⁄3 of a mile.

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɜːsɪz/ /ˈvɝs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ /ˈvɝsəz/ preposition
κατά
Against; in opposition to.
σχέση
Compared with, as opposed to.

vertebra /ˈvɜː.tɪb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təb.ɹə/ /ˈvɝ.təˌbɹeɪ/ vertebrae vertebras vertebræ n
σπόνδυλος
(skeleton) Any of the bony or cartilaginous segments which make up the backbone, consisting in some lower vertebrates of several distinct elements which never become united, and in higher vertebrates having a short more or less cylindrical body whose ends articulate by pads of elastic or cartilaginous tissue with those of adjacent vertebrae and a bony arch that encloses the spinal cord.

vertebral /vɚˈti.bɹəl/ /ˈvɜː.tɪ.bɹəl/ /ˈvɜ˞.tə.bɹəl/ adj
σπονδυλικός
(anatomy) Of or relating to a vertebra or the spine.

vertebral column vertebral columns n
σπονδυλική στήλη
(skeleton) The series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord; the spinal column.

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ adj
σπονδυλωτός
Having a backbone.

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ vertebrates n
σπονδυλωτό
An animal having a backbone.

vertex /ˈvɜː.tɛks/ /ˈvɝˌtɛks/ vertexes vertices n
βρέγμα
(anatomy) The highest surface on the skull; the crown of the head.
κορυφή
(geometry) An angular point of a polygon, polyhedron or higher order polytope.

vertical /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾə.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.ɾɪ.kəl/ more vertical most vertical adj
κατακόρυφος κάθετος
Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.

vertical interval vertical intervals n
ισοδιάσταση
(cartography) The vertical distance on the ground which separates adjacent contour lines on a map.

vertically /ˈvɜː.tɪ.k(ə)li/ /ˈvɝ.tɪ.k(ə)li/ more vertically most vertically adv
κάθετα
In a vertical direction or position.

verve /vɜːv/ /vɝv/ n
ζωντάνια μπρίο νεύρο οίστρος
Enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, or vigour, especially of imagination such as that which animates an artist, musician, or writer, in composing or performing.

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
πολύ
To a great extent or degree.

vespers /ˈvɛsˌpɝz/ n
Εσπερινός
(Christianity, plural only) The sixth of the seven canonical hours, an evening prayer service

vessel /ˈvɛs.l̩/ /ˈvɛs.əl/ vessels n
πλοίο σκάφος
A craft designed for transportation through air or space. [From 1915]
αγγείο δοχείο σκεύος
A person as a container of qualities or feelings. [From 1382]
αγγείο
(biology) A tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant. [From 1398]

vest /vɛst/ vests n
φανέλα
γιλέκο
(North America) A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.

vestment /ˈvɛstmənt/ vestments n
άμφιο
Any of the special articles of clothing worn by members of the clergy etc., especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist.

vestry /ˈvɛstɹi/ vestries n
αποδυτήριο
A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes; a sacristy.

vetch /vɛt͡ʃ/ vetches n
αρακάς
Any of several leguminous plants, of the genus Vicia, often grown as green manure and for their edible seeds.

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ /ˈvɛ.tɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] [ˈvɛ.ɾə.ɹən] veterans n
βετεράνος παλαίμαχος
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service; also called a war veteran to distinguish from veterans who weren't in armed conflict.

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹə.ˈnɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛtʃ.ɹɪn.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ /ˌvɛʔ.n̩.ˈɛɹ.i.ən/ veterinarians n
κτηνίατρος
(now, US) A medical doctor who treats animals.

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːtʰoʊ] [ˈviːɾoʊ] vetoes vetos n
αρνησικυρία βέτο
A political right to disapprove of (and thereby stop) the process of a decision, a law etc.
An invocation of that right.

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːtʰoʊ] [ˈviːɾoʊ] v
προβάλλω αρνησικυρία προβάλλω βέτο
(transitive) To use a veto against.

vexatious more vexatious most vexatious adj
ενοχλητικός εξοργιστικός
Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
ενοχλητικός
(archaic) Full of trouble or disquiet

vexillology /ˌvɛk.səˈlɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌvɛk.sɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
σημαιολογία λαβαρολογία
The study of flags.

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ more viable most viable adj
βιώσιμος
Able to live on its own (as for a newborn).
εφικτός πραγματοποιήσιμος
Able to be done, possible, practicable, feasible.

vial /ˈvaɪl/ /ˈvaɪəl/ vials n
αμπούλα
A glass vessel or bottle, especially a small tube-shaped bottle used to store medicine, perfume or other chemicals.

vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ vibrations n
κραδασμός δόνηση
The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated.
δόνηση κραδασμός
A single complete vibrating motion.

vibrator /vaɪˈbɹeɪtə/ /ˈvaɪbɹeɪtɚ/ [ˈvaɪ̯bɹeɪ̯ɾɚ] vibrators n
δονητής
A device that vibrates or causes vibration.
A vibrating device used for massage or sexual stimulation.
(historical) A device designed to electromechanically interrupt current flowing to the step-up transformer which was used to generate the high tension positive supply in old battery-operated (automotive) valve radios.

vice /vaɪs/ vices n
ελάττωμα
Bad or immoral behaviour.

vice admiral vice admirals n
αντιναύαρχος
(nautical) A person holding a naval rank between rear admiral and full admiral.

vice chairman vice chairmen n
αντιπρόεδρος
A person who takes on the responsibilities of a chairman in his absence

vice president vice presidents n
αντιπρόεδρος
A deputy to a president, often empowered to assume the position of president on their death or absence.

vice- prefix
αντι-
Taking the place or rank of (another person); deputy.

vice-chancellor vice-chancellors n
αντικαγκελάριος
(education) An official holding a rank immediately below that of chancellor.

viceroyalty /vaɪsˈɹɔɪəlti/ viceroyalties n
αντιβασιλεία
The place governed by a viceroy

vicinity /vəˈsɪnəti/ vicinities n
γειτνίαση
proximity; the state of being near.

vicious circle vicious circles n
φαύλος κύκλος
A situation in which the response to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.

victim /ˈvɪktəm/ /ˈvɪktɪm/ victims n
θύμα
One who is harmed or killed as a result of a natural or man-made disaster or impersonal condition.
One who is harmed or killed as a result of other people's biases, emotions or incompetence, or their own.
One who is harmed or killed by a crime or scam.
One who is harmed or killed by an accident or illness.
A living being which is slain and offered as a sacrifice, usually in a religious rite.

victorious /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/ more victorious most victorious adj
νικηφόρος
Being the winner in a contest, struggle, war, etc.

victory /ˈvɪktəɹi/ /ˈvɪktɹi/ victories n
νίκη
(uncountable) The condition or state of having won a battle or competition, or having succeeded in an effort; (countable) an instance of this.

victory lap /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi læp/ victory laps n
γύρος του θριάμβου
(sports) A celebratory extra lap of the race track taken after the conclusion of a race.

vide infra phraseologicalUnit
[[βλ.]] παρακάτω
see below

video /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/ /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/ videmus videos n
βίντεο
Television, television show, movie.
Motion picture stored on VHS or some other format.

video camera video cameras n
βιντεοκάμερα
A device for recording video footage, often a portable one used by amateurs; also as a fixed installation for surveillance purposes.

video conference /- ˌkɒnfɹəns/ /ˈvɪdiəʊ ˌkɒnfəɹəns/ video conferences n
βιντεοδιάσκεψη
(telecommunications) A conference held by video link; an arranged video phone call between more than two parties.

video game /ˈvɪdioʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪdiːəʊ̯ˌɡeɪm/ video games n
βιντεοπαιχνίδι
A type of game, existing as and controlled by software, usually run by a video game console or a computer, played on a monitor or television screen, and controlled by a joypad, joystick, keyboard, mouse, or paddle. [from 1973]

video game console video game consoles n
παιχνιδοκονσόλα παιχνιδομηχανή
(video games) A dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games, especially in accompaniment with a television.

video projector video projectors n
βιντεοπροβολέας
A device that takes a video signal and projects the corresponding image on a projection screen using a lens system.

video recording video recordings n
βιντεοεγγραφή βιντεογράφηση
(countable) A visual or audiovisual recording on videotape, DVD, etc.

videocassette videocassettes n
βιντεοκασέτα
A cassette containing a blank or prerecorded videotape on which visual images and sounds are recorded for use with a VCR.

videographer videographers n
βιντεογράφος
Any person involved in the production of video material, but especially a person who uses a video camera.

videotape videotapes n
βιντεοκασέτα
A relatively wide magnetic tape used for recording visual images and sounds (as of a television production) for subsequent playback or broadcasting.

vieux riche /vjø ʁiʃ/ vieux riches n
παλιά αριστοκρατία παλιά ευγενής τάξη
(pejorative) Old money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are inherited, and who are therefore perceived to have refinement and good breeding.

view /vjuː/ /vɪu̯/ views n
θέα
The act of seeing or looking at something.
The range of vision.
Something to look at, such as scenery.
εικόνα
A picture, drawn or painted; a sketch.
A mental image.
άποψη προοπτική
A point of view.
βλέμμα ματιά
A way of understanding something, an opinion, a theory.
πρόθεση σκοπός
An intention or prospect.

view /vjuː/ /vɪu̯/ v
βλέπω θεωρώ
(transitive) To look at.

viewer viewers n
θεατής θεάτρια
Someone who views a spectacle; an onlooker or spectator.
τηλεθεατής τηλεθεάτρια
Someone who watches television.

viewership viewerships n
θεαματικότητα τηλεθέαση τηλεθεαματικότητα
collectively, the viewers of a television program or other video broadcast

viewfinder viewfinders n
πεδιοσκόπιο
A device on a camera that shows what will appear in the field of view of the lens; it helps the user target a subject, zoom and focus the image.

vigesimal /-sə-/ /vaɪ-/ /vɪˈd͡ʒɛsɪm(ə)l/ adj
εικοσαδικός
(arithmetic) To the base twenty. [from mid-17th c.]

vigil /ˈvɪd͡ʒəl/ vigils n
αγρυπνία
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
επαγρύπνηση
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
ολονυκτία
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.

vigilance /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪləns/ /ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/ vigilances n
επαγρύπνηση
Alert watchfulness.
Close and continuous attention.

vigilante /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.əˈlæn.ti/ /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.ɪˈlæn.ti/ /ˌvɪd͡ʒ.ɪˈlɑːn.teɪ/ vigilantes n
βιτζιλάντε εθελοντής φρουρός εκδικητής
A person who acts outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.

vigilantly more vigilantly most vigilantly adv
άγρυπνα
In a vigilant manner.

vigorous /ˈvaɪɡɹəs/ /ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ more vigorous most vigorous adj
ακμαίος ρωμαλέος
Physically strong and active.

vigour /ˈvɪɡə/ /ˈvɪɡɚ/ vigours n
σφρίγος
Active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; energy.

vile /vaɪ(ə)l/ more vile most vile viler vilest adj
πρόστυχος χυδαίος
Morally low; base; despicable.

villa /ˈvɪlə/ villae villas n
βίλα εξοχικό
(plural "villas") A house, often larger and more expensive than average, in the countryside or on the coast, often used as a retreat.

village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ villages n
χωριό
A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.

villager /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒə/ /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒɚ/ villagers n
χωριάτης χωρικός χωριάτισσα χωριάτα χωρική
A person who lives in, or comes from, a village.

villain /ˈvɪl.jən/ /ˈvɪl.ən/ villainess villains n
κάθαρμα παλιάνθρωπος
A deliberate scoundrel.
κακός
In fiction, a character who has the role of being bad, especially antagonizing the hero; an antagonist who is also evil or malevolent.

vinaigrette /vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/ vinaigrettes n
λαδόξιδο
A sauce, made of an acidic liquid such as vinegar or lemon juice; oil; and other ingredients, used as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for cold meats.

vindication /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ vindications n
δικαίωση
The act of vindicating or the state of being vindicated.

vine leaf vine leaves n
αμπελόφυλλο κληματόφυλλο
The leaf of a grapevine, especially one used in cooking to make dolmades etc

vinedresser vinedressers n
αμπελουργός
(now, rare) Someone who works in a vineyard.

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡə/ /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ vinegars n
ξίδι ξύδι
(uncountable) A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jəd/ /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ /ˈvɪnˌjɑːd/ vineyards n
αμπέλι
A grape plantation, especially one used in the production of wine.

vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nl̩/ /ˈvaɪ.nəl/ /ˈvaɪ.nɪl/ vinyls n
βινυλοχλωρίδιο
(chemistry, uncountable) The univalent radical CH2=CH−, derived from ethylene.
βινύλιο
(countable) Any of various compounds and substances containing the vinyl radical, especially various tough, flexible, shiny plastics.
(music, countable) A phonograph record.

viola /vaɪˈoʊlə/ /vɪˈoʊlə/ /ˈvaɪ.ələ/ /ˈvaɪələ/ /ˈviː.ələ/ violas n
βιόλα
(botany) Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Viola, including the violets and pansies.

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ violas viole n
βιόλα
A stringed instrument of the violin family, somewhat larger than a violin, played under the chin, and having a deeper tone.

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
παραβιάζω
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

violation /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ violations n
παραβίαση παράβαση καταστρατήγηση
The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.

violence /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləns/ /ˈvaɪ(ə)ˌlɛns/ violences n
βία
Extreme force.
Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.
Widespread fighting.
αδικία
(figuratively) Injustice, wrong.

violent /ˈvaɪ.lənt/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.lənt/ more violent most violent violenter violentest adj
βίαιος
Involving extreme force or motion.
Involving physical conflict.
Likely to use physical force.
έντονος δυνατός
Intensely vivid.

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ violeter violetest adj
βιολετής
Of a violet colour.

violet /ˈvaɪlət/ /ˈvaɪələt/ violets n
μενεξές βιολέτα
A plant or flower of the genus Viola, especially the fragrant Viola odorata; (inexact) similar-looking plants and flowers.
βιολετί
The colour of most violets; the colour evoked by the shortest visible wavelengths between 380 and 435 nm, an additive tertiary colour.

violin /ˌvaɪ.oʊˈlin/ /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ [ˌwaʊˈlin] violins n
βιολί
A small unfretted stringed instrument with four strings tuned (lowest to highest) G-D-A-E, usually held against the chin and played with a bow.

violinist violinists n
βιολίστρια βιολονίστας βιολιστής βιολονίστρια
A person who plays the violin.

violoncellist violoncellists n
βιολοντσελίστας βιολοντσελίστρια
a person who plays the violoncello

viper /ˈvaɪpɚ/ vipers n
οχιά έχιδνα
A venomous snake in the family Viperidae.

viral /ˈvaɪɹəl/ adj
ιικός
(virology) Of or relating to a biological virus.

viral load viral loads n
ιικό φορτίο
(pathology) A measure of the severity of a viral infection based on the amount of virus in a bodily fluid.

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ more virgin most virgin adj
παρθένος
(usually, not comparable) In a state of virginity; chaste, not having had sexual intercourse.

virgin /ˈvɜːd͡ʒɪn/ /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ virgins n
παρθένα παρθένος
person who has not had sexual intercourse, animal that has never mated

virginity /və(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɪnɪti/ virginities n
παρθενία
The state or characteristic of being a virgin.

virility /vəˈɹɪlɪti/ virilities n
ανδρότητα ανδρισμός
The state of being virile.

virologist virologists n
ιολόγος
(virology) A scientist or doctor who studies or specializes in viruses.

virology /vaɪˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ virologies n
ιολογία
The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases.

virtual /ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃ(ʊ)l/ /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃuəl/ /ˈvɵːt͡ʃəl/ [ˈvɵːt͡ʃɯ(l)] adj
εικονικός
In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.
Simulated in a computer and/or online.
(object-oriented programming) Of a class member: capable of being overridden with a different implementation in a subclass.

virtual keyboard virtual keyboards n
εικονικό πληκτρολόγιο πληκτρολόγιο οθόνης
A software component that allows a user to enter characters.

virtual memory virtual memories n
εικονική μνήμη
(computing) Memory that appears to be RAM but is being simulated (by a process called paging) on a hard disk; allows a computer to operate as if it had more memory than it actually does, but with some loss of performance

virtual private network virtual private networks n
εικονικό ιδιωτικό δίκτυο
(computing) A network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure.

virtual reality virtual realities n
εικονική πραγματικότητα
A computer technology that simulates a real or imagined environment so that the user can interact with it as if physically present.

virtue /-tjuː/ /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃuː/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu/ virtues n
αρετή
A particular manifestation of moral excellence in a person; an admirable quality. [from 13th c.]
An inherently advantageous or excellent quality of something or someone; a favourable point, an advantage. [from 14th c.]

virtuoso /ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/ /ˌvɝ.t͡ʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ virtuosi virtuosos n
βιρτουόζος
Specifically, a musician (or other performer) with masterly ability, technique, or personal style. [from 18th c.]

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ more virtuous most virtuous adj
ενάρετος ηθικός
Full of virtue; having excellent moral character.

virtuous circle /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃʊ.əs ˈsɜː.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu.əs ˈsɝ.kəl/ virtuous circles n
ενάρετος κύκλος
A situation in which the solution to one problem makes each future problem easier to solve than the original one.

virulence /ˈvɪɹjələns/ /ˈvɪɹələns/ virulences n
λοιμοτοξικότητα μολυσματικότητα
The state of being virulent.

virus /ˈvaɪɹəs/ vira viri virii viruses virusses n
ιός
A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism; such agents are often classed as nonliving infectious particles and less often as microorganisms.
(uncountable) A quantity of such infectious agents
(informal, metonymically) A disease caused by such an infectious agent; a viral illness.
(computing) A type of malware which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks (especially the Internet) or removable storage such as disks, often causing damage to systems and data; also computer virus.

visa /ˈviː.sə/ /ˈviː.zə/ visas n
βίζα θεώρηση
A permit to enter and leave a country, normally issued by the authorities of the country to be visited.

viscera n
σπλάγχνα σπλάχνα
Collectively, the internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities, such as the liver, heart, or stomach.

viscosity /vɪsˈkɑsɪti/ /vɪsˈkɒsɪti/ viscosities n
ιξώδες
(countable, physics) A quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid, as measured by the force per unit area resisting uniform flow.

viscount /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ viscountess viscounts n
υποκόμης
A member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ more viscous most viscous adj
ιξώδης
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

vise /vaɪs/ vises n
μέγγενη
(US) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ more visible most visible adj
ορατός φανερός
Able to be seen.

vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ [ˈvɪʒ.n̩] visions n
όραση
(uncountable) The sense or ability of sight.
όραμα
(countable) Something imaginary one thinks one sees.
(countable) An ideal or a goal toward which one aspires.
(countable) A religious or mystical experience of a supernatural appearance.

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ visits n
επίσκεψη
A single act of visiting.
(medicine, insurance) A meeting with a doctor at their surgery or the doctor's at one's home.

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
επισκέπτομαι
(transitive) To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.) [from 13th c.]

visitation /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/ visitations n
επίσκεψη
The act of visiting, or an instance of being visited.
An official visit to inspect or examine something.
A punishment or blessing ordained by God.
δικαίωμα επίσκεψης
(legal) The right of a separated or divorced parent to visit a child; access.

visitor /ˈvɪzɪtə/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ visitors n
επισκέπτης
Someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest.
Someone who pays a visit to a specific place or event; a sightseer or tourist.

vista /ˈviːstə/ /ˈvɪstə/ vistas n
άποψη θέα προοπτική
A distant view or prospect, especially one seen through some opening, avenue or passage.
ορίζοντας
(figuratively) A vision; a view presented to the mind in prospect or in retrospect by the imagination.

visual arts n
εικαστικές τέχνες
Art forms that are primarily visual in nature, such as painting, photography, printmaking, and filmmaking.

visual display unit visual display units n
μονάδα οπτικής παρουσίασης
A computer display; a screen or monitor that can be connected to a computer.

visualization /ˌvɪzjʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒuələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒwələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌvɪʒʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ visualizations n
απεικόνιση οραματισμός
The act of visualizing, or something visualized.
απεικόνιση
(computing) A visual representation of data.

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ more vital most vital adj
ζωτικός
Relating to, or characteristic of life.
Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.

vitalism vitalisms n
βιταλισμός
The doctrine that life involves some immaterial "vital force", and cannot be explained scientifically.

vitality /vaɪˈtæləti/ /vaɪˈtælɪti/ /vɪ-/ vitalities n
ζωντάνια
Energy or vigour.

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ [ˈvʌɪ.ɾə.mɪn] vitamins n
βιταμίνη
Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.

vitaminic more vitaminic most vitaminic adj
βιταμινικός
Of or pertaining to vitamins.

viticulturist viticulturists n
αμπελουργός
a person who grows grapevines

vitiligo /ˌvɪtɪˈlaɪɡəʊ/ vitiligos n
λεύκη
(dermatology) The patchy loss of skin pigmentation.

vitrify /ˈvɪt.ɹɪˌfaɪ/ v
υαλοποιώ
(transitive) To convert into glass or a glass-like substance by heat and fusion.

vitrine /vəˈtɹiːn/ /vɪˈtɹiːn/ vitrines n
βιτρίνα
A glass-paneled cabinet or case, especially for displaying articles such as china, objets d'art, or fine merchandise.

vitriol /ˈvɪtɹiɑl/ /ˈvɪtɹiɒl/ /ˈvɪtɹiəl/ vitriols n
βιτριόλι
(dated) Any of various metal sulphates.

viviparous /vɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ζωοτόκος
(of an animal or animal species) Being born alive, as are most mammals, some reptiles, and a few fish (as opposed to being laid as an egg and subsequently hatching, as do most birds and many other species).

vivisection /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/ vivisections n
ζωοτομία
The action of cutting, surgery or other invasive treatment of a living organism for the purposes of physiological or pathological scientific investigation.

viz. /vɪz/ adv
ήτοι δηλ.
Videlicet: namely, to wit, that is to say, specifically, as an illustration.

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ /ˈvɪzɪə/ viziers n
βεζίρης
(history) A high-ranking official or minister in an Islamic government, especially in the Ottoman Empire.

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /vəˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ vocabularies n
λεξιλόγιο
A usually alphabetized and explained collection of words e.g. of a particular field, or prepared for a specific purpose, often for learning.
The collection of words a person knows and uses.
The stock of words used in a particular field.
The words of a language collectively; lexis.
(by extension) A range of artistic or stylistic forms or techniques.

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ more vocal most vocal adj
φωνητικός
(phonetics) Consisting of, or characterized by, voice, or tone produced in the larynx, which may be modified, either by resonance, as in the case of the vowels, or by obstructive action, as in certain consonants, such as v, l, etc., or by both, as in the nasals m, n, ng.

vocal cords n
φωνητικές χορδές
(chiefly, in the plural) Two folds of tissue located in the larynx that vibrate when air passes over them, producing the sound waves associated with talking and singing.

vocation /voʊˈkeɪʃən/ /vəʊˈkeɪʃən/ vocations n
κλίση
An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.
επάγγελμα
An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.

vocative /ˈvoʊkətɪv/ /ˈvɑkətɪv/ /ˈvɒkətɪv/ more vocative most vocative adj
κλητικός
Of or pertaining to calling; used in calling or vocation.
κλητικός κλητική
(grammar) Used in address; appellative (said of that case or form of the noun, pronoun, or adjective, in which a person or thing is addressed). For example "Domine, O Lord"

vocative case vocative cases n
κλητική
(grammar) case of address, case used for a noun identifying the person or thing being addressed. It corresponds to the archaic English particle "O" as used in solemn or poetic address e.g.: Hear me, O Albion! Languages that regularly employ the vocative include Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Czech, Georgian, Greek, Hawaiian, Hindi-Urdu, Irish, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Ojibwe, Polish, Romanian, Ruthenian/Rusyn, Sanskrit, Scottish Gaelic, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Tamil and Ukrainian.

vociferous /voʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ /vəʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ more vociferous most vociferous adj
ηχηρός κραυγαλέος
Making or characterized by a noisy outcry; clamorous.

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ vodkas n
βότκα
A clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash.
A serving of the above beverage.

voice /vɔɪs/ voices n
φωνή ήχος
Sound uttered by the mouth, especially by human beings in speech or song; sound thus uttered considered as possessing some special quality or character
ψήφος φωνή
An expressed opinion, choice, will, desire, or wish; the right or ability to make such expression or to have it considered
επιταγή κέλευσμα προσταγή
(archaic) Command; precept.
φωνή
One who speaks; a speaker.
φωνή λαλιά
(grammar) A particular way of inflecting or conjugating verbs, or a particular form of a verb, by means of which is indicated the relation of the subject of the verb to the action which the verb expresses.

voice /vɔɪs/ v
κραυγάζω
(transitive) To give utterance or expression to; to utter; to publish; to announce

voice actor voice actors voice actress n
φωνητική ηθοποιός φωνητικός ηθοποιός
An actor who provides voices or voice-overs for radio drama, animations, commercials, dubbed films, games, etc.

voiced /vɔɪst/ adj
ηχηρός
(phonetics) Sounded with vibration of the vocal cords. For example, the phone [z] is voiced, while [s] is unvoiced.

voiceless /ˈvɔɪsləs/ adj
άηχος
(phonetics, of a consonant or vowel) Spoken without vibration of the vocal cords; unvoiced, surd, breathed. Examples: [t], [s], [f], [m̥], [u̥].

voicemail voicemails n
φωνητικό ταχυδρομείο
(countable, by extension) An individual message on such a system.

void /vɔɪd/ adj
άδειος
Containing nothing; empty; not occupied or filled.

voivode /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊd/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊd/ voivodes n
βοεβόδας
A local ruler or official in various parts of central and eastern Europe, especially early semi-independent rulers of Transylvania.

voivodeship /ˈvɔɪˌvoʊdˌʃɪp/ /ˈvɔɪˌvəʊdˌʃɪp/ voivodeships n
βοεβοδάτο
(countable, uncountable) The jurisdiction of a voivode, comparable to a countship or a county.

vol. vols. n
τ. τομ.
abbreviation of (the equivalent of) volume

volatile /ˈvɑ.ləˌtaɪ.əl/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ [ˈvɑ.lə.tl̩] [ˈvɑ.lə.ɾɫ̩] more volatile most volatile adj
πτητικός
(physics) Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.
εκρηκτικός
(of a substance, informal) Explosive.
(of a situation) Potentially violent.
ευμετάβλητος ρευστός
(of a price etc) Variable or erratic.
άστατος επιπόλαιος ευμετάβλητος
Fickle.
εφήμερος προσωρινός
Temporary or ephemeral.
μνήμη πτητική
(computing, of memory) Whose content is lost when the computer is powered down.

volatility /ˌvɑ.ləˈtɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ə.ti/ /ˌvɔl.əˈtɪl.ə.ti/ [ˌvɑ.ləˈtɪl.ə.ɾi] [ˌvɔl.əˈtɪl.ə.ɾi] volatilities n
μεταβλητότητα
The state of being volatile.

volcanic bomb volcanic bombs n
ηφαιστειακή βόμβα

volcano /vɑl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkeɪ.nəʊ/ /vɒl.ˈkɑː.nəʊ/ /vɔl.ˈkeɪ.noʊ/ volcanoes volcanos n
ηφαίστειο
A vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.

volcanologist /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ volcanologists n
ηφαιστειολόγος
One who is skilled in, professes or practices volcanology.

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kə.ˈnɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
ηφαιστειολογία
The study of volcanoes.

volley /ˈvɑli/ /ˈvɒli/ volleys n
βολέ
(sports) A shot in which the ball is played before it hits the ground.

volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ volleyballs n
πετόσφαιρα
(uncountable) A game played on a rectangular court between two teams of two to six players which involves striking a ball back and forth over a net.
πετοσφαίριση πετόσφαιρα βόλεϊ βόλλεϋ
(countable) The inflated ball used in such a game.

volt /voʊlt/ /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ volts n
βολτ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V

voltage /voʊltɪd͡ʒ/ /vəʊltɪd͡ʒ/ voltages n
τάση
(electricity) The difference in electrostatic potential between two points in space, especially between live and neutral conductors or the earth.

voltmeter /ˈvoʊltˌmitɚ/ voltmeters n
βολτόμετρο
An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɑl.jəm/ /ˈvɒl(j)ɪu̯m/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ /ˈvɒl.jʊm/ volumes n
όγκος
A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.
ένταση
Strength of sound; loudness.
έτος χρόνος
The issues of a periodical over a period of one year.
τόμος
A bound book.
A single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia.
(computing) An accessible storage area with a single file system, typically resident on a single partition of a hard disk.
όγκος κυβισμός
Quantity.

voluntarily /ˈvɒləntɹɪli/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ more voluntarily most voluntarily adv
εθελοντικά εκουσίως
In a voluntary manner.

voluntary /vo.ˈlɔn.t̠ɹ̠̊ɹ̩.ri/ /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɒl.ən.tɹi/ /ˌvo.lɔn.ˈtɛ.ri/ more voluntary most voluntary adj
εθελοντικός προαιρετικός εθελούσιος εκούσιος
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
εθελοντικός
Working or done without payment.

volunteer /-ˈtɪɚ/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪɹ/ /ˌvɒl(ə)nˈtɪə/ volunteers n
εθελοντής
One who enters into, or offers themselves for, any service of their own free will, especially when done without pay.
(military) One who enters into military service voluntarily (but who, when in service, is subject to discipline and regulations like other soldiers), as opposed to a conscript.

volunteerism volunteerisms n
εθελοντισμός
The tendency to volunteer; the activity of volunteering.

volute /vəˈluːt/ volutes n
κοχλίας
(architectural element) The characteristic spiral curve on an Ionic capital, widely copied in other styles and in neoclassical architecture.

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ vomits n
έμεσμα εμετός
The regurgitated former contents of a stomach; vomitus.

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
ξερνώ εξεμώ κάνω εμετό
(intransitive) To regurgitate or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; puke.

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ /vəˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ more voracious most voracious adj
αδηφάγος αχόρταγος
Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
αδηφάγος μανιώδης
Having a great appetite for anything; eager.

vortex /ˈvɔɹtɛks/ vortexes vortices n
δίνη
A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ votes n
ψηφοφορία ψήφος
a formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute.
ψήφος
an act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
ψηφίζω
(intransitive) To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.

voter /ˈvoʊtɚ/ /ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ voters n
ψηφοφόρος
Someone who votes.

voting /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/ votings n
ψήφιση
action of the verb to vote

vouchsafe /ˌvaʊt͡ʃˈseɪf/ [ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf] v
αξιώνω
To graciously give, to condescendingly grant a right, benefit, outcome, etc.; to deign to acknowledge.

vow /vaʊ/ vows n
όρκος
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
διαβεβαίωση
A declaration or assertion.

vowel /vaʊl/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ vowels n
φωνήεν
(phonetics) A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable.
(orthography) A letter representing the sound of a vowel; in English, the vowels are a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y.

vowel harmony vowel harmonies n
φωνηεντική αρμονία
(phonology) A phonological process in some languages that sets constraints on which vowels may be found near each other or within a word, such as back vowels or front vowels; sometimes resulting in variant affixes, clitics or similar variations.

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪd͡ʒ/ voyages n
ταξίδι
A long journey, especially by ship.

voyeur /vwɑ.ˈjɜɹ/ /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/ /vɔɪ.ˈjɜr/ /vɔɪ.ˈjɜː/ voyeurs n
ηδονοβλεψίας
A person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people, especially when such people are engaged in some sexual activity.

voyeurism /vwɑːˈjɜːɹɪz(ə)m/ voyeurisms n
ηδονοβλεψία
The derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching unsuspecting people secretly, especially when those being watched are undressed or undressing, flashing, toileting, or engaging in sexual activity.

vulcanite vulcanites n
βουλκανίτης
A hard rubber made by vulcanization with sulfur; ebonite.

vulcanization vulcanizations n
βουλκανισμός
A process by which rubber is hardened using heat and sulphur.

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ more vulgar most vulgar vulgarer vulgarest adj
χυδαίος αγοραίος πρόστυχος
Debased, uncouth, distasteful, obscene.
κοινός χυδαίος
(historical, or, derogatory) Having to do with ordinary, common people.

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ more vulgarian most vulgarian adj
χυδαίος
Having the characteristics of a vulgarian, vulgar.

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ vulgarians n
αγροίκος νεόπλουτος
A vulgar individual, especially one who emphasizes or is oblivious to his or her vulgar qualities.

vulgarize v
εκχυδαΐζω
To make commonplace, lewd, or vulgar.

vulnerability /ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌvʌn(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/ vulnerabilities n
ευπάθεια τρωτότητα
(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.
αδυναμία
(countable) A specific weakness in the protections or defences surrounding someone or something.

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌn(ə)ɹəbl̩/ more vulnerable most vulnerable adj
ευάλωτος
More or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

vulpine /ˈvʌlpaɪn/ more vulpine most vulpine adj
αλεπουδίσιος
Pertaining to a fox.

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌlt͡ʃɚ/ vultures n
γύπας όρνιο
Any of several carrion-eating birds of the families Accipitridae and Cathartidae.

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ vulvae vulvas vulvæ n
αιδοίο
(anatomy) The external female sexual organs, collectively.

vulvectomy vulvectomies n
αιδοιεκτομή
(surgery) The surgical removal of some or all of the vulva.

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzeɪlə/ /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ vuvuzelas n
βουβουζέλα
A trumpet-shaped horn, now usually plastic, that produces a loud buzzing sound.

waddle /ˈwɑd.əl/ /ˈwɒd.əl/ [ˈwɑɾ.ɫ̩] v
παραπατώ πηγαίνω σαν πάπια
(intransitive) To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.

wafer /ˈweɪfə/ wafers n
γκοφρέτα
A light, thin, flat biscuit/cookie.
δισκίο πυριτίου
(electronics) A thin disk of silicon or other semiconductor on which an electronic circuit is produced.

waffle /ˈwɑf.l̩/ /ˈwɒf.l̩/ [ˈwɑf.ɫ̩] waffles n
βάφλα
(countable, ) A flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern, often eaten hot with butter and/or honey or syrup.

waffle iron waffle irons n
βαφλιέρα
A cooking appliance, with hinged, indented metal plates, used to make waffles.

wag /wæɡ/ v
κουνώ
To swing from side to side, as an animal's tail, or someone's head, to express disagreement or disbelief.

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ wages n
μισθός μεροκάματο
(often in plural) An amount of money paid to a worker for a specified quantity of work, usually calculated on an hourly basis and expressed in an amount of money per hour.

wager /ˈweɪd͡ʒɚ/ wagers n
στοίχημα
A bet; a stake; a pledge.
The subject of a bet.
(legal) A contract by which two parties or more agree that a certain sum of money, or other thing, shall be paid or delivered to one of them, on the happening or not happening of an uncertain event.

wagon /ˈwæɡ(ə)n/ /ˈwæɡən/ /ˈwæːɡən/ wagons n
άμαξα βαγόνι
Short for dinner wagon (“set of light shelves mounted on castors so that it can be pushed around a dining room and used for serving”).
(slang) Short for paddy wagon (“police van for transporting prisoners”).

wagtail wagtails n
σουσουράδα
Any of various small passerine birds, principally of genus Motacilla, of the Old World, notable for their long tails.

waist /weɪst/ waists n
μέση
(anatomy) The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.

waistband /ˈweɪstˌbænd/ [ˈweɪst.ˌbænd] waistbands n
μέση
A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ waistcoats n
γελέκο γιλέκο
(chiefly, British) A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.

wait /weɪt/ [weɪ̯ʔt] v
περιμένω
(intransitive) To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.
σερβίρω
(intransitive, stative, US) To wait tables; to serve customers in a restaurant or other eating establishment.

waiter /ˈweɪtə/ /ˈweɪtɚ/ waiters waitress n
σερβιτόρος
A male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.

waiting list waiting lists n
λίστα αναμονής
An ordered list of people waiting to obtain a good or service.

waiting room waiting rooms n
αίθουσα αναμονής
A room in some public place for people to wait.

waitress /ˈweɪtɹəs/ waiter waitresses n
σερβιτόρα
A female attendant who serves customers in a restaurant, café, or similar.

wake up /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ [ˌweɪˈkʌp] v
ξυπνάω
(intransitive) To stop sleeping; to awake.
(intransitive) To become more aware of a real-life situation; to concentrate on the matter in hand.

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
περπατάω περπατώ
(intransitive) To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.

walker /ˈwɑkɚ/ /ˈwɔkɚ/ /ˈwɔːkə/ walkers n
πεζοπόρος περιπατητής
The agent noun of to walk: a person who walks or a thing which walks, especially a pedestrian or a participant in a walking race.

walking dictionary walking dictionaries n
κινητή εγκυκλοπαίδεια
(informal) A person familiar with a wide range of specialized terms.

walking stick walking sticks n
ραβδί
A tool, such as a cane, used to ease pressure on the legs, and to aid stability, when walking.

walkman walkmans walkmen n
γουόκμαν
A portable personal audio cassette player with headphones.

walkthrough /wɔːk.θɹuː/ walkthroughs n
περιδιάβαση
(video games) A thorough demonstration that explains the steps involved in winning the game.

walkway /ˈwɑkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔːkˌweɪ/ walkways n
δίοδος διάδρομος
A clearly defined path for pedestrians.

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ walls n
τείχος τοίχος
A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.
(soccer) A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.
τοίχος
Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.
τοίχος τοίχωμα
(anatomy, zoology, botany) A dividing or containing structure in an organ or cavity.

wall plug wall plugs n
ούπα ούπατ πρίζα ρευματοδότης

wall socket wall sockets n
ρευματοδότης
A mains electricity power point mounted in or on a wall inside a dwelling or other building.

wall-painting wall-paintings n
τοιχογραφία
an work of art created directly on a wall, ceiling, etc

wallet /ˈwɑlət/ /ˈwɒlɪt/ /ˈwɔlət/ wallets n
πορτοφόλι
A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

wallow /ˈwɒ.ləʊ/ v
κυλιέμαι
To roll oneself about in something dirty, for example in mud.
To move lazily or heavily in any medium.

wallpaper wallpapers n
ταπετσαρία
(uncountable) Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.
ταπετσαρία φόντο
(computing, countable, uncountable) An image or tiled pattern used as the background of a computer desktop.

walls have ears proverb
και οι τοίχοι έχουν αυτιά
There is a risk of being overheard, so be careful about what you say.

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɑlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔlnət/ /ˈwɔlˌnʌt/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ walnuts n
καρυδιά καρύδι
A hardwood tree of the genus Juglans.
Wood of the walnut tree.
καρύδι
A nut of the walnut tree.
καρυδί
Dark brown colour, the colour of walnut wood.

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɒl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ walri walrii walrus walruses walrusses n
θαλάσσιος ίππος οδόβαινος
A large Arctic marine mammal related to seals and having long tusks, tough, wrinkled skin, and four flippers, Odobenus rosmarus.

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɒlts/ /wɔːlts/ v
βαλσάρω
(intransitive, transitive) To dance the waltz (with).

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ /ˈwʊndə/ /ˈwʌndə/ wanders n
τριγύρισμα
(countable) An act or instance of wandering.

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ /ˈwʊndə/ /ˈwʌndə/ v
τριγυρίζω τριγυρνώ

wandering /ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ/ adj
περιπλανώμενος
Which wanders; travelling from place to place.

wanderlust /ˈwɑndɚˌlʌst/ /ˈwɒndəlʌst/ wanderlusts n
ταξιδομανία φιλαποδημία
A strong impulse or longing to travel.

wank /wæŋk/ wanks n
αυνανισμός μαλακία
(countable, slang, vulgar) An act of masturbation.
μαλακία
(uncountable, slang, vulgar) Nonsense, rubbish.

wank /wæŋk/ v
μαλακίζομαι αυνανίζομαι αυνανίζω μαλακίζω
(transitive, slang, vulgar) To masturbate; to give a hand job to.

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ wankers n
αυνάνας μαλάκας
(derogatory) A person who masturbates.
μαλάκας
An idiot, a stupid person.

want /wɐnt/ /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔnt/ /wʌnt/ v
θέλω
(intransitive) To desire (to experience desire); to wish.

wapiti wapiti wapitis n
μεγάλη έλαφος μεγάλο ελάφι
(US, Canada) The American elk (Cervus canadensis). It was formerly considered to be in the same species as the European red deer, which it somewhat exceeds in size.

waqf /wɑkf/ awqaf waqfs n
βακούφι
An endowment of land, in certain Islamic countries, given for religious or charitable purposes.

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ wars n
πόλεμος
(uncountable) Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active engagement of military forces.
(crime) A prolonged conflict between two groups of organized criminals, usually over organizational or territorial control.
(uncountable, card games) Any of a family of card games where all cards are dealt at the beginning of play and players attempt to capture them all, typically involving no skill and only serving to kill time.
αγώνας μάχη
(chiefly, _, US) Campaigns against various social problems.

war correspondent war correspondents n
πολεμικός ανταποκριτής

war crime /ˈwɔɹ ˌkɹaɪm/ /ˈwɔː kɹaɪm/ war crimes n
έγκλημα πολέμου
(criminal law, international law) A punishable offence under international law for violations of the laws of war by any person or persons, military or civilian.

war criminal war criminals n
εγκληματίας πολέμου
A person guilty of one or more war crimes.

war memorial war memorials n
μνημείο του πολέμου
A monument to commemorate the people who were killed in a particular war

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ wards n
τομέας
(Mormonism) A subdivision of the LDS Church, smaller than and part of a stake, but larger than a branch.

wardrobe /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ /ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ wardrobes n
γκαρνταρόμπα ενδυματολόγιο κοστούμια
(figuratively) The department of a theater, movie studio, etc which purchases, keeps, and cares for costumes; its staff; its room(s) or building(s).
ντουλάπα ιματιοθήκη ενδυματοθήκη
A movable cupboard or cabinet designed for storing clothes, particularly as a large piece of bedroom furniture.
γκαρνταρόμπα
The contents of a wardrobe: an individual's entire collection of clothing.

wardrobe malfunction wardrobe malfunctions n
δυσλειτουργία ντουλαπών
(euphemistic) An accidental instance of indecent exposure caused by a fault in someone's clothing (especially that of a performer) or by an error made while changing clothes.

warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ warehouses n
αποθήκη
A place for storing large amounts of products. In logistics, a place where products go to from the manufacturer before going to the retailer.

warehouse /ˈwɛə(ɹ)haʊs/ v
αποθηκεύω
(transitive) To store in a warehouse or similar.

warfare /ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/ /ˈwɔːfɛə/ warfares n
εχθροπραξία
πόλεμος εχθροπραξίες πάλη σύρραξη
The waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy.

warlike /ˈwɔɹlaɪk/ /ˈwɔːlaɪk/ more warlike most warlike adj
πολεμοχαρής φιλοπόλεμος
Hostile and belligerent.
θούριος πολεμικός
Martial, bellicose or militaristic.

warlord /ˈwɔɹlɔɹd/ /ˈwɔːlɔːd/ warlords n
πολέμαρχος
A high military officer in a warlike nation.

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ warmer warmest adj
ζεστός
Of a somewhat high temperature.

warm front warm fronts n
θερμό μέτωπο
(meteorology) The trailing edge of a retreating mass of cold air.

warmonger /ˈwɔː.mʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ warmongers n
πολεμοκάπηλος
(pejorative) Someone who advocates war; a militarist.

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
προειδοποιώ
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. [from 11th c.]

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ warnings n
προειδοποίηση
The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.
Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.

warrant /ˈwɑɹənt/ /ˈwɒɹənt/ /ˈwɔɹənt/ warrants n
ένταλμα
(law, countable) A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest, or to execute a judgment.

warrant officer warrant officers n
ανθυπασπιστής
(military) An officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.

warrant officer class 2 warrant officers class 2 n
επιλοχίας
(UK) NATO rank OR-8 in all British armed services.
(UK, Army) A warrant officer in the British Army ranking above staff sergeant and below warrant officer class 1; company sergeant major
(UK, Marines) A warrant officer in the Royal Marines ranking above colour sergeant and below warrant officer class 1.
(UK, Navy) A warrant officer in the Royal Navy ranking above chief petty officer and below warrant officer class 1.
(Australia, Army) A warrant officer in the Australian Army, ranking above sergeant and below warrant officer class 1.

warranty /ˈwɒ.ɹən.ti/ /ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ warranties n
εγγύηση
(countable, law) A legal agreement, either written or oral (an expressed warranty) or implied through the actions of the buyer and seller (an implied warranty), which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised, such as in a sale of an item or piece of real estate.

warring adj
εμπόλεμος
engaged in war; belligerent

warrior /ˈwoɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈwoɹjɚ/ /ˈwɑɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɑɹjə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹ.i.ə(ɹ)/ warriors n
μαχητής πολεμιστής
A person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant.
μαχητής
(figuratively) A person who is aggressively, courageously, or energetically involved in an activity, such as athletics.

warship /ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ /ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/ warships n
πολεμικό πλοίο πολεμικό
Any ship built or armed for naval combat.

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ warts n
κρεατοελιά ακροχορδώνα μυρμηγκιά
(pathology) A type of deformed growth occurring on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

warthog /-hɑɡ/ /ˈwɔɹtˌhɔɡ/ /ˈwɔːtˌhɒɡ/ warthogs n
φακόχοιρος
(zoology) A wild pig of the genus Phacochoerus, native to Africa.

wary /ˈwɛə.ɹi/ /ˈwɛɚ.i/ warier wariest adj
επιφυλακτικός
Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent

wasabi /wəˈsɑːbi/ wasabis n
γουασάμπι
A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Eutrema japonicum (syn. Wasabia japonica).

wash /wæʃ/ /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
πλένω
To clean with water.
πλένομαι
(intransitive) To clean oneself with water.
πλένω βρέχω
(transitive) To cover with water or any liquid; to wet; to fall on and moisten.

wash one's hands of /ˌwɒʃ wʌnz ˈhæn(d)z‿əv/ /ˌwɔʃ wʌnz ˈhæn(d)z‿əv/ v
νίπτω τας χείρας μου
(transitive, idiomatic) To absolve oneself of responsibility or future blame for (something); to refuse to have any further involvement with (something).

washbasin washbasins n
νιπτήρας
A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.

washed up more washed up most washed up adj
ξοφλημένος
(informal) Finished; having no future in a particular role; no longer capable, effective or needed.

washer /ˈwɑʃɚ/ /ˈwɒʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɔʃɚ/ washers n
ροδέλα
A flat annulus, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction, provide directionally differentiated friction (e.g. making the nut turn counter-clockwise only with difficulty), or prevent leakage.

washerwoman washerwomen n
πλύστρα
A woman who washes people's laundry.

washing machine washing machines n
πλυντήριο πλυντήριο ρούχων
A machine, usually automatic, that washes clothes, etc.

washing powder washing powders n
απορρυπαντικό
A powder used in washing clothes, etc.; a detergent.

washing soda n
σόδα πλύσης

washing-up liquid washing-up liquids n
υγρό πιάτων
(British) A form of liquid soap used to wash dishes by hand.

wasp /waps/ /wæsp/ /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ wasps n
σφήκα
Any of many types of stinging flying insect resembling a hornet.

wassail /ˈwæsl/ /ˈwɑseɪl/ /ˈwɒseɪl/ /ˈwɒsl/ wassails n
ευωχία
The beverage served during a wassail, especially one made of ale or wine flavoured with spices, sugar, roasted apples, etc.

waste /weɪst/ wastes n
σκουπίδι απόρριμμα
Excess of material, useless by-products, or damaged, unsaleable products; garbage; rubbish.

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ watches n
ρολόι
A portable or wearable timepiece.
σκοπός φρουρός
A person or group of people who guard.
βάρδια
(nautical) A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.
(nautical) A period of time on duty, usually four hours in length; the officers and crew who tend the working of a vessel during the same watch. (FM 55–501).

watch /ˈwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ/ v
παρακολουθώ
(ambitransitive) To look at, see, or view for a period of time.
προσέχω
(transitive) To be wary or cautious of.
(transitive) To attend to dangers to or regarding.

watch glass watch glasses n
ύαλος ωρολογίου
(chemistry) An item of glass laboratory equipment consisting of a simple, slightly concave circle of glass. It is a general utility item, used to hold small samples, to evaporate liquids, to cover a beaker, and so on.

watch one's step v
προσέχω πού πατάω
To move cautiously.

watch out interjection
προσοχή!
Used to warn someone of an imminent danger.

watchfully more watchfully most watchfully adv
άγρυπνα
In a watchful manner.

watchtower watchtowers n
παρατηρητήριο σκοπιά
An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [wɔːʔəɹ] [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔəɾɚ] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] waters n
νερό ύδωρ ύο
(uncountable, in particular) The liquid form of this substance: liquid H2O.
νερό ύδωρ
(alchemy, philosophy) The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
θάλασσα θαλάσσια ύδατα νερό
(poetic, archaic, or, dialectal) A body of water, almost always a river, sometimes a lake or reservoir, especially in the names given to such bodies.

water /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwætəɹ/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɒtəɹ/ /ˈwɔtər/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔɹtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwɔːtəɹ/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [wɔːʔəɹ] [ˈwatə] [ˈwaɾɚ] [ˈwaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈwoʊʔə] [ˈwoːtə] [ˈwoːɾə] [ˈwoːʔɐ] [ˈwoːʔə] [ˈwɑɾɚ] [ˈwɒːθ̠ɚ] [ˈwɔoɾɐ] [ˈwɔtər] [ˈwɔəɾə] [ˈwɔəɾɚ] [ˈwɔɹɾɚ] [ˈwɔɾɚ] [ˈwɔʈə(r)] [ˈwʊɾɚ] [ˈʋaːʈər(ɯ)] [ˈʋɔʈə(r)] v
ποτίζω
(transitive) To pour water into the soil surrounding (plants).

water balloon water balloons n
νερόμπομπα
A small rubber or latex balloon, filled with water and used as an informal weapon

water bear water bears n
βραδύπορα
(zoology) A member of the animal phylum Tardigrada.

water buffalo /ˈwɑtɚˌbʌfəloʊ/ [ˈwɑɾɚˌbʌfəloʊ] water buffalo water buffaloes water buffalos n
νεροβούβαλος
A large ungulate, widely used as a domestic animal in Asia, South America. North Africa and Europe: Bubalus bubalis.

water carrier water carriers n
υδραγωγός
A pipe or tube that conveys water.

water clock water clocks n
κλεψύδρα
(chiefly, _, historical) A device for measuring time using water, typically by measuring water flowing in or out of a basin of known size at a known rate.

water down v
νερώνω
To dilute; to add water to.

water fight water fights n
μπουγέλωμα
An activity, usually involving children, where the participants use water balloons, guns and pistols to get each other wet.

water flea water fleas n
δάφνια νερόψυλλος
Any of various aquatic crustacea of the order Diplostraca, characterised by their jumping or jerky mode of swimming.

water heater water heaters n
θερμοσίφωνας
An appliance for heating water above its ambient temperature, generally for domestic use.

water lily water lilies n
νούφαρο
Any of various members of the Nymphaeaceae family that are tuberous plants, rooted in soil with leaves (lily pads) and flowers floating on the water surface.

water of crystallization n
νερό κρυστάλλωσης
(chemistry) The water present in the crystals of the salts of certain metals; it is weakly bound by electrostatic forces and may normally be removed by heating.

water polo n
υδατοσφαίριση
A water sport consisting of two teams of swimmers who have to throw the ball into the opponent's goal.

water power water powers n
υδραυλική ενέργεια
(uncountable) Mechanical or electrical energy derived from running or falling water; originally obtained from a waterwheel immersed in a stream; modern hydroelectric power is obtained from turbines fed from reservoirs.

water rat water rats n
νεροαρουραίος
(informal) A European water vole (Arvicola amphibius, formerly Arvicola terrestris).

water slide water slides n
νεροτσουλήθρα
A recreational slide with water flowing down it to reduce friction, sometimes involving the participant sitting on a mat or raft and sometimes leading into a pool at the bottom.

water softener water softeners n
αποσκληρυντής
A device which reduces the calcium and magnesium concentration of hard water by passing it through an ion exchange resin.

water softening n
αποσκλήρυνση
The removal of calcium and magnesium ions from water, or their replacement with sodium, either by chemical reaction or by ion exchange.

water under the bridge n
νερό κι αλάτι
(idiomatic) Something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.

water vole water voles n
νεροαρουραίος
Any of three Old World vole species: the European water vole (Arvicola amphibius, formerly Arvicola terrestris), the montane water vole (Arvicola scherman), or the southwestern water vole (Arvicola sapidus).

water-resistant more water-resistant most water-resistant adj
αδιάβροχος
that slows the penetration of water (but is not waterproof)

water-soluble adj
υδατοδιαλυτός υδροδιαλυτός
Dissolving easily in water.

waterbomber waterbombers n
καναντέρ

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜˌkʌ.lɜ/ watercolours n
νερομπογιά
(countable) A water-soluble pigment.
υδατογραφία
(countable) A painting made by using such pigment.
(uncountable) This kind of painting as a genre.

watercolourist watercolourists n
ακουαρελίστας
An artist who paints watercolours.

waterfall /ˈwɑtɚfɑl/ /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ waterfalls n
καταρράκτης
(figuratively) A waterfall-like outpouring of liquid, smoke, etc.

waterfowl waterfowl waterfowls n
υδρόβια πουλιά
Any of the birds, such as ducks, geese and swans, that spend most of their non-flying time on water; especially those of the family Anatidae.

watering can watering cans n
ποτιστήρι
A utensil for watering plants, consisting of a container with a handle and long spout, the spout sometimes being fitted with a perforated nozzle.

waterline waterlines n
ίσαλος γραμμή
(nautical) A line formed by the surface of the water on the hull of a ship when she is afloat; any of a series of short lines marked on the hull to show where the waterline would be under different loadings.

watermark /ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/ watermarks n
υδατογράφημα υδατόσημο
A translucent design impressed on the surface of paper and visible when the paper is held to the light.

watermark /ˈwɔːtəmɑːk/ v
υδατοσημαίνω
(transitive) To mark paper with a watermark.
(transitive) To mark a datafile with a digital watermark.

watermelon /ˈwɑtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔtɚˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ watermelons n
καρπούζι καρπουζιά υδροπέπων
A plant of the species Citrullus lanatus, bearing a melon-like fruit.

watermill watermills n
νερόμυλος
A mill powered by water.

waterproof more waterproof most waterproof adj
αδιάβροχος
Resistant to the effects of water.
Made of or covered with material that doesn't allow water in.

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ watersheds n
υδροκρίτης
(hydrology, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand) The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.

waterspout waterspouts n
υδροστρόβιλος
A whirlwind that forms over water, not associated with a mesocyclone of a thunderstorm (contrary to a true tornado).

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tɚ.taɪt/ more watertight most watertight adj
στεγανός
So tightly made that water cannot enter or escape.

watertightness n
στεγανότητα
(rare) The condition of being watertight

watt /wɑt/ /wɒt/ watts n
βατ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of power; the power of a system in which one joule of energy is transferred per second. Symbol: W

watt-hour watt-hours n
βατώρα
A unit of electrical energy equal to the power of one watt in use for one hour; often used as a unit of electricity consumption. Equal to 3600 joule.

wattle /ˈwɑtl̩/ /ˈwɒtl̩/ [ˈwɑ.ɾl̩] wattles n
καλαμωτή πλέγμα
A construction of branches and twigs woven together to form a wall, barrier, fence, or roof.
λειρί
A wrinkled fold of skin, sometimes brightly coloured, hanging from the neck of birds (such as chicken and turkey) and some lizards.

wattmeter wattmeters n
βατόμετρο
An instrument for measuring electric power in watts.

wave /weɪv/ waves n
κύμα
A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
(physics) A moving disturbance in the energy level of a field.
A shape that alternatingly curves in opposite directions.
Any of a number of species of moths in the geometrid subfamily Sterrhinae, which have wavy markings on the wings.
(usually "the wave") A group activity in a crowd imitating a wave going through water, where people in successive parts of the crowd stand and stretch upward, then sit.

wave /weɪv/ v
κυματίζω
(intransitive) To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely.
(transitive) To cause to move back and forth repeatedly.
γνέφω κυματίζω
(transitive, metonymic) To call attention to, or give a direction or command to, by a waving motion, as of the hand; to signify by waving; to beckon; to signal; to indicate.

wave mechanics n
κυματομηχανική
(physics, mathematics) The mathematical basis for quantum mechanics in which light and subatomic particles have the characteristics of both waves and particles.

wave-particle duality n
κυματοσωματιδιακός δυϊσμός
(physics) The concept applying to all matter and radiation, but most evident in light and particles such as the electron, that properties of waves and of particles are exhibited simultaneously

waveform waveforms n
κυματομορφή
(physics, engineering) The shape of a physical wave, such as sound, electric current or electromagnetic radiation, or its representation obtained by plotting a characteristic of the phenomenon (such as voltage) versus another variable, often time.

wavefunction /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/ wavefunctions n
κυματοσυνάρτηση
(physics) A mathematical function that describes the propagation of the quantum mechanical wave associated with a particle (or system of particles), related to the probability of finding the particle in a particular region of space.

wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ wavelengths n
μήκος κύματος
(physics) The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.

wavelet wavelets n
κυματίδιο
(mathematics) A fast-decaying oscillation.

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ adj
κέρινος
Made of wax.

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ waxes n
κερί κηρός
Any oily, water-resistant, solid or semisolid substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters.
κερί
Any preparation containing wax, used as a polish.

wax /wæks/ /wɛks/ v
κηρώνω
(transitive) To apply wax to (something, such as a shoe, a floor, a car, or an apple), usually to make it shiny.
αυξάνομαι γεμίζω
(intransitive, literary) To greaten.
αποτριχώνω κηρώνω
(transitive) To remove hair at the roots from (a part of the body) by coating the skin with a film of wax that is then pulled away sharply.
γεμίζει
(intransitive, of the moon) To appear larger each night as a progression from a new moon to a full moon.

wax paper wax papers n
κερωμένο χαρτί
A semitranslucent, moistureproof paper made with a waxy coating, used primarily for wrapping and packaging.

way /weɪ/ ways n
δρόμος
A road, a direction, a (physical or conceptual) path from one place to another.
τρόπος
A method or manner of doing something; a mannerism.

way of life ways of life n
τρόπος ζωής
A style of living that reflects the attitudes of a person or group; a lifestyle.

way to go interjection
εύγε μπράβο
An expression of congratulations, encouragement, or approval.

way too adv
πολύ
All too, much too; to a degree that is very excessive.

wayfarer /ˈweɪˌfɛəɹ.ə(ɹ)/ wayfarers n
ταξιδιώτης ταξιδιώτισσα ταξιδιώτρια
A traveller, especially one on foot.

wayward /ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/ more wayward most wayward adj
ιδιότροπος
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.

we /wi/ /wiː/ pronoun
εμείς
(personal) The speakers/writers, or the speaker/writer and at least one other person (not the person being addressed). (This is the exclusive we.)

weak /wiːk/ weaker weakest adj
αδύναμος
Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
αδύνατος
(Germanic languages, of verbs) Regular in inflection, lacking vowel changes and having a past tense with -d- or -t-.
(grammar) Displaying a particular kind of inflection, including:

weak nuclear interaction weak nuclear interactions n
ασθενής πυρηνική αλληλεπίδραση
(physics) The fundamental interaction responsible for the weak nuclear force.

weak-willed more weak-willed most weak-willed adj
άβουλος
irresolute, indecisive

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ weaknesses n
αδυναμία
(uncountable) The condition of being weak.

wealth /wɛlθ/ [wɛl̪θ] wealths n
πλούτος
(uncountable, economics) Riches; a great amount of valuable assets or material possessions.
(countable) A great amount; an abundance or plenty.

wealthy /ˈwɛl.θi/ more wealthy most wealthy wealthier wealthiest adj
εύπορος πλούσιος
Possessing financial wealth; rich.
πλούσιος
Abundant in quality or quantity; profuse.

wean /wiːn/ v
απογαλακτίζομαι απογαλακτίζω
(transitive) To cease giving breast milk to an offspring; to accustom and reconcile (a child or young animal) to a want or deprivation of mother's milk; to take from the breast or udder.

weaning weanings n
απογαλακτισμός
The (passive) process of a child or animal ceasing to be dependent on the mother for nourishment.

weapon /ˈwiːp.ən/ /ˈwɛp.ən/ weapons n
όπλο
An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords; arm.
An instrument or other means of harming or exerting control over another.

weapon of mass destruction weapons of mass destruction n
όπλο μαζικής καταστροφής
Any human-made weapon causing indiscriminate large-scale death or destruction, especially a biological weapon, chemical weapon, nuclear weapon or radiological weapon.

weaponry weaponries n
οπλισμός
Weapons, collectively

wear /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ /wɛə(ɹ)/ [wɛɚ] [wɛɹ] v
φορώ
(nautical) To bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern (as opposed to tacking when the wind is brought around the bow); to come round on another tack by turning away from the wind. Also written "ware". Past: weared, or wore/worn.

wear out v
εξαντλώ λιώνω
To cause (something) to become damaged, useless, or ineffective through continued use, especially hard, heavy, or careless use.
λιώνω
(intransitive) To deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain.

wearable /ˈweəɹəbl/ more wearable most wearable adj
φορετός
Able to be worn.

weasel /ˈwizl̩/ /ˈwizəl/ /ˈwiːz(ə)l/ weasels n
νυφίτσα
The least weasel, Mustela nivalis.
ανέμη
A type of yarn winder used for counting the yardage of handspun yarn. It most commonly has a wooden peg or dowel that pops up from the gearing mechanism after a certain number of yards have been wound onto the winder.

weather /ˈwɛð.ə/ /ˈwɛð.ɚ/ weathers n
καιρός
The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.
καιρός στοιχεία
Unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions, and their effects.

weather station weather stations n
μετεωρολογικός σταθμός
A piece of equipment that collects and transmits meteorological information, and can make weather forecasts

weather the storm v
τη βγάζω καθαρή
(idiomatic) To reach the end of a very difficult situation without too much harm or damage.

weather vane weather vanes n
ανεμοδείκτης
A mechanical device rotating around one axis and attached to an elevated object such as a roof for showing the direction of the wind.

weather-beaten more weather-beaten most weather-beaten adj
ανεμοδαρμένος
Beaten or harassed by the weather; worn or damaged by exposure to the weather or the outdoors, especially to severe weather.

weathercock weathercocks n
ανεμοδείκτης
A weather vane, sometimes in the form of a cockerel.

weave /wiːv/ weaves n
ύφανση
A type or way of weaving.

weave /wiːv/ v
υφαίνω
To form something by passing lengths or strands of material over and under one another.
To spin a cocoon or a web.

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ weavers n
υφαντής υφάντρια
A person who weaves; especially, one who weaves cloth for a living.

weaving /ˈwiːvɪŋ/ weavings n
ύφανση
(uncountable) The process of making woven material on a loom.

web /wɛb/ webs n
δίκτυο ιστός
(by extension) Any interconnected set of persons, places, or things, which, when diagrammed, resembles a spider's web.
δίχτυ ιστός πλέγμα
A latticed or woven structure.
νηκτική μεμβράνη
A fold of tissue connecting the toes of certain birds, or of other animals.

web /wɛb/ pn
Διαδίκτυο Ιστός
the World Wide Web.

web application web applications n
εξυπηρετητής περιεχομένου
(software) A software application that is accessed via a web browser, often over a network but sometimes offline.

web browser /wɛb.bɹaʊ.zə(ɹ)/ web browsers n
περιηγητής πρόγραμμα περιήγησης φυλλομετρητής
(Internet) A computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web, chiefly by viewing web pages and following hyperlinks.

web colors n
Διαδικτυακά Χρώματα
complete palette of colors that are displayed on the web and on the computer

web conference web conferences n
ιστοδιάσκεψη
(computing) A meeting, presentation or other communication hosted via the World Wide Web.

web page web pages n
ιστοσελίδα
A single hypertext document (transmitted as HTML) on the World Wide Web, often hyperlinked to others, and intended to be viewed with a web browser.

web scraping n
ιστοσυγκομιδή
(computing) The scraping of data from websites

web server web servers n
εξυπηρετητής περιεχομένου
(software) software that delivers Web pages and other documents to browsers using the HTTP protocol.
(computer hardware) the computer on which such software runs.

weber /ˈveɪbə/ /ˈveɪbɚ/ /ˈwɛbə/ /ˈwɛbɚ/ webers n
βέμπερ
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of magnetic flux; the flux linking a circuit of one turn that produces an electromotive force of one volt when reduced uniformly to zero in one second. Symbol: Wb.

webinar webinars n
ιστοσεμινάριο
An interactive seminar conducted via Internet. Usually a live presentation, lecture or workshop that happens in real time, as users participate through text-based chat, voice, video, or file-sharing.

webography webographies n
διαδικτυογραφία δικτυογραφία
A bibliography published on the World Wide Web.
A similar listing of websites.

website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ websites n
ιστότοπος ιστοχώρος
(Internet) A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server.

wed /ˈwɛd/ v
παντρεύω
(transitive) To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.
παντρεύομαι
(figurative, intransitive) To take to oneself and support; to espouse.

wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ weddings n
γάμος
Marriage ceremony; ritual officially celebrating the beginning of a marriage.

wedding dress wedding dresses n
νυφικό
The dress worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony, in Western culture traditionally white with a long train.

wedding ring wedding rings n
βέρα
(jewelry) One of a pair or rings exchanged by spouses in a wedding ceremony, and afterwards worn by them, symbolizing continuous fidelity.

wedge /wɛd͡ʒ/ wedges n
σφήνα
One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
σμήνος
(archaic) A flank of cavalry acting to split some portion of an opposing army, charging in an inverted V formation.
A group of geese, swans, or other birds when they are in flight in a V formation.

wedgelike more wedgelike most wedgelike adj
σφηνοειδής
Shaped like a wedge.

wee /wiː/ weer weest adj
μικρούτσικος τοσοσδά
(Scotland, Ireland, North England, NZ, Ottawa Valley) Small, little.

wee /wiː/ wees n
πιπί τσίσα

wee /wiː/ v
κάνω τσίσα κατουράω

wee-wee wee-wees n
πουλάκι

weed /wiːd/ weeds n
αγριόχορτο ζιζάνιο μαύρο φούντα χόρτο
(countable) Any plant unwanted at the place where and at the time when it is growing.
μαύρο φούντα χόρτο
A drug or the like made from the leaves of a plant.

week /wik/ /wiːk/ weeks n
εβδομάδα επταήμερο εφταήμερο
A period of seven days beginning with Sunday or Monday.
A subdivision of the month into longer periods of work days punctuated by shorter weekend periods of days for markets, rest, or religious observation such as a sabbath.

weekday /ˈwiːkdeɪ/ weekdays n
καθημερινή
Any individual day of the week, except those which form the weekend or the single weekly day off; that is:

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ /ˈwiːˌkend/ /ˈwiːˌkɛnd/ weekends n
σαββατοκύριακο
The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

weekly /wiːk.li/ adj
εβδομαδιαίος
Of or relating to a week.
Happening once a week, or every week.

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
εβδομαδιαία εβδομαδιαίως
Once every week.
Every week.

weep /wiːp/ v
κλαίω
To cry; to shed tears, especially when accompanied with sobbing or other difficulty speaking, as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy.

weeping willow weeping willows n
ιτιά η κλαίουσα
Any of the numerous decorative cultivars and hybrids of Salix babylonica with white willow (Salix alba) or crack willow (Salix fragilis).

weigh /weɪ/ v
ζυγίζω
(transitive) To determine the weight of an object.
(transitive) To consider a subject.
(transitive, stative) To have a certain weight.
(intransitive) To have weight; to be heavy; to press down.

weighbridge /ˈweɪbɹɪd͡ʒ/ weighbridges n
γεφυροπλάστιγγα
(UK) a platform, flush with the roadway, having a mechanism for weighing vehicles, wagons, livestock, etc.

weighing machine weighing machines n
ζυγός
a mechanical device, often coin-operated, for determining the weight of an object or person

weight /weɪt/ weights n
βάρος
The force an object exerts on the object it is on due to gravitation.
An object used to make something heavier.
βάρη βάρος
(weightlifting) An object, such as a weight plate or barbell, used for strength training.
σταθμά ζύγι σταθμίον
(measurement) Mass (net weight, troy weight, carat weight, etc.).

weight loss n
αδυνάτισμα
(medicine, nutrition) The reduction of total body mass due to loss of fluid, fat, tissue, etc.

weightless more weightless most weightless adj
αβαρής
Without weight.

weightlifter weightlifters n
αρσιβαρίστας
(weightlifting) A person who competes for maximum weight lifted in a series of specific lifts.

weightlifting /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ n
άρση βαρών
A form of exercise in which weights are lifted.
(sports) A sport in which competitors lift heavy weights in two events: the snatch and the clean and jerk.

weirdo /ˈwɪədəʊ/ /ˈwɪəɹdoʊ/ weirdoes weirdos n
ανώμαλος παράξενος
(informal) A strange, odd, eccentric person.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ more welcome most welcome adj
ευπρόσδεκτος καλώς ορίσατε
Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ interjection
καλώς ορίσατε καλώς ήρθατε καλώς ήρθες καλώς όρισες
Greeting given upon someone's arrival.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ welcomes n
καλωσόρισμα υποδοχή
The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
καλωσόρισμα
The utterance of such a greeting.

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ v
καλωσορίζω υποδέχομαι
To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
υποδέχομαι
To accept something willingly or gladly.

weld /wɛld/ v
οξυγονοκολλώ συγκολλώ
(transitive) To join two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination.

welding /ˈwɛldɪŋ/ weldings n
συγκόλληση
joining two materials (especially two metals) together by applying heat, pressure and filler, either separately or in any combination, or

welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ welfares n
ευημερία
(uncountable) Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.
πρόνοια
(uncountable, chiefly, _, US) Various forms of financial aid provided by the government to those who are in need of it (often called welfare assistance in UK English).

welkin /ˈwɛlkən/ /ˈwɛlkɪn/ welkins n
στερέωμα
(also, Lancashire) The sky which appears to an observer on the Earth as a dome in which celestial bodies are visible; the firmament.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ best better weller wellest adj
υγιής γερός
In good health.
καλός
(uncommon) Prudent; good; well-advised.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ best better adv
καλά καλώς
(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
εντελώς πλήρως
(manner) Completely, fully.
αρκετά καλά
(degree) To a significant degree.
πολύ
(degree, British, slang) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ interjection
καλά ωραία
Used to acknowledge a statement or situation.
για δες
An exclamation of sarcastic surprise (often doubled or tripled and spoken in a lowering intonation).
λοιπόν που λες
Used in speech to fill gaps, particularly at the beginning of a response to a question; filled pause.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ wells n
πηγάδι
A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
αστείρευτη πηγή νερομάνα
A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.

well /wel/ /wəl/ /wɛl/ v
αναβλύζω
(intransitive) To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.
(intransitive) To have something seep out of the surface.

well and truly /ˌwɛl n̩ ˈtɹuli/ /ˌwɛl n̩ ˈtɹuːli/ adv
απολύτως εντελώς πέρα για πέρα
(idiomatic) Completely; utterly; without doubt.

well done more well done most well done adj
καλοψημένος
(cooking) Well-cooked.

well done interjection
μπράβο εύγε συγχαρητήρια

well, I never interjection
απίστευτο
(idiomatic) An exclamation of great surprise.

well, well, well interjection
βρε, βρε, βρε
Indicating pondering or consideration, often with sarcasm or mock surprise.

well-being /wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/ n
ευζωία καλοπέραση
A state of health, happiness or prosperity.

well-built best-built better-built more well-built most well-built adj
γεροδεμένος εύρωστος
Constructed in a pleasing or sound manner.
Muscular and lean, having a body resembling that of an athlete.

well-dressed best-dressed better-dressed adj
καλοντυμένος
Clothed or outfitted in fashionable or attractive personal apparel and attire.

well-endowed more well-endowed most well-endowed adj
πλούσιος
Having a substantial income, wealthy.
προικισμένος
Having a significant measure of a natural gift or ability.
βυζαρού βυζού πουτσαράς ψωλαράς
(euphemistic) Having large sexual features (of a woman, breasts or buttocks; of a man, penis).

well-hung best-hung better-hung adj
πουτσαράς ψωλαράς
(informal, vulgar) Having a large penis.

wels catfish n
γουλιανός
Silurus glanis, a scaleless fresh-water catfish recognizable by its broad, flat head and wide mouth.

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ /ˈwɜɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəwʊlf/ /ˈwɪəɹwʊlf/ werewolves n
λυκάνθρωπος
(mythology) A person who is transformed or can transform into a wolf or a wolflike human, often said to transform during a full moon.

wergeld /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ɡɛld/ /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ɡɛld/ wergelds n
ποινή
(historical, especially in Germanic, _, legal) Compensation thus determined and paid; a reparative payment.

west /wɛst/ adj
δυτικός
Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.
Of or pertaining to the west; western.
From the West; occidental.

west /wɛst/ adv
δυτικά
Towards the west; westwards.

west /wɛst/ wests n
δύση
The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.
The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof. [circa 1300]
(ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.

west-southwest n
δυτικά-νοτιοδυτικά
The compass point halfway between southwest and west; specifically at a bearing of 247.5°.

wester v
δύω
To move towards the west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
δυτικός
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the west.
(of a wind) Blowing from the west; westerly.

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ westerns n
γουέστερν
A film, or some other dramatic work, set in, the historic (c. 1850–1910) American West (west of the Mississippi river) focusing on conflict between whites and Indians, lawmen and outlaws, ranchers and farmers, or industry (railroads, mining) and agriculture.

western capercaillie western capercaillies n
αγριόκουρκος
A bird of species Tetrao urogallus.

western cattle egret western cattle egrets n
γελαδάρης
Bubulcus ibis is a species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones.

westernization westernizations n
δυτικοποίηση
The process of assimilation, by a society, of the customs and practices of western culture.

wet /wɛt/ wetter wettest adj
υγρός
Made up of liquid or moisture, usually (but not always) water.
Of an object, etc.: covered or impregnated with liquid, usually (but not always) water.
(poker slang) Of a board or flop: enabling the creation of many or of strong hands; e.g. containing connectors or suited cards. (Compare dry).
βροχερός
Of weather or a time period: rainy.
(slang) Of a person: inexperienced in a profession or task; having the characteristics of a rookie.

wet dream wet dreams n
ονείρωξη
An erotic dream bringing the sleeper to orgasm.
(idiomatic, by extension) An exciting fantasy; a very appealing, ideal thing, person, or state of affairs.

wet nurse wet nurses n
τροφός παραμάνα
A woman hired to suckle another woman's child.

wet oneself v
κατουριέμαι
To lose control of one's bladder and involuntarily urinate into one's clothing.

wetland wetlands n
υγρότοπος
(usually, in the plural) Land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas.

wetness /ˈwɛt.nəs/ wetnesses n
υγρότητα
The condition of being wet.

whale /weɪl/ /ʍeɪl/ whales n
φάλαινα
Any one of numerous large marine mammals comprising an informal group within infraorder Cetacea that usually excludes dolphins and porpoises.

whale shark whale sharks n
φαλαινοκαρχαρίας
A very large spotted shark, Rhincodon typus, of warm marine waters, similar to a whale, that feeds by filtering plankton from the water.

whaler /ˈhweɪlə/ /ˈhweɪlɚ/ /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ whalers n
φαλαινοθήρας
One who hunts whales; a person employed in the whaling industry.
φαλαινοθηρικό
A seagoing vessel used for hunting whales.

wharf /wɔɹf/ /wɔːf/ /ʍ-/ wharfs wharves n
αποβάθρα
A man-made landing place for ships on a shore or river bank.

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] determiner
ποιος
τι
(exclamative) Used to form exclamations indicating that something is remarkably good or bad.

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] interjection
τι
An expression of surprise or disbelief.

what /wɑt/ /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /wɜt/ /wʌt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wɑˑt̚˨˩] [wɒʔ(t)] [wʌɾ] [wʌˀ] pronoun
τι αυτό που
(fused relative) That which; those that; the thing(s) that.
τί ίντα
(fused relative) Anything that; all that; whatever.
ο οποίος που
(relative, nonstandard) That; which; who.

what a pity phraseologicalUnit
τι κρίμα
Used to express regret or disappointment about an unfortunate event or piece of information.

what are you doing phraseologicalUnit
τι κανείς;
Used to ask what the interlocutor is currently doing.

what do you say phraseologicalUnit
τι λες
(idiomatic) Used to ask someone if they are willing to do something.
τι λέμε
(idiomatic) Used to remind a child to say a polite expression.

what does that have to do with the price of tea in China phraseologicalUnit
τρία πουλάκια κάθονταν και πλέκανε πουλόβερ
(rhetorical question, colloquial) Used to indicate that a previous comment is irrelevant or non sequitur.

what if adv
και αν
Used to introduce a suggestion or proposal for a future event.
Used to introduce a speculation about a future event.
Used to introduce a speculation about a past event. Often the basis for counterfactual historical interpretations.

what is that phraseologicalUnit
τι είναι αυτό;
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see what,‎ was,‎ that.: Asks the interlocutor to identify an indicated object.

what is your name phraseologicalUnit
πώς σε λένε
Used to ask the name of a person.

what kind of determiner
τι είδος

what languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
ποιες γλώσσες μιλάτε;
What are the languages which you can understand and which you can speak or write in?

what the fuck interjection
στο διάολο
(vulgar) Used to express astonishment, shock, incredulity, or disbelief (as a shortened form of expressions such as "What the fuck is going on?", "...are you doing?", "…is this?" "…is it?" “…was that?” ”…was it?” or "...is that?").

what the fuck phraseologicalUnit
στο διάολο τι στον πούτσο
(interrogative, vulgar, slang) An intensive form of what.

what the heck phraseologicalUnit
τι στα κομμάτια; τι στην ευχή; τι στο καλό; τι στον κόρακα;
(euphemistic) what the hell

what the hell phraseologicalUnit
τι διάολο; τι στο διάολο; τι στο καλό;
(mildly, profane, slang) An intensive form of what.

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
τι ώρα είναι;
What is the time of day? (used to request for the current hour and approximate number of minutes after the hour)

what you see is what you get proverb
ό,τι βλέπεις, παίρνεις
(idiomatic, computing) The screen image resembles the printed output.

what's going on interjection
τι τρέχει;
(idiomatic) Expression of concern, asking for an explanation

what's new phraseologicalUnit
τι νέα;
(informal) An informal greeting asking the other person what has recently happened in their life. A typical response might be "Not much; you?". The greeting is not always literal and may just be used to say hello.

what's up phraseologicalUnit
τι γίνεται
(idiomatic, colloquial, chiefly, _, US, with up in the sense of "happening") What's happening? What are you doing?

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈwɔtʃəməkɔːɫət/ /ˈwʌt-/ /ˈwʌt͡ʃməkɑlɪt/ /ˈʍʌt͡ʃəməkɔlɪt/ whatchamacallits n
πώς το λένε
(slang) A metasyntactic term used for any object whose actual name the speaker does not know or cannot remember; a doodad, gizmo, thingamajig, thingy.

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
οτιδήποτε ό,τι
Regardless of the ... that; for any ... that.

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ interjection
καλά κρασιά
(colloquial) A holophrastic expression used to dismiss something that the speaker doesn't care about, doesn't think important, or doesn't want to consider or discuss any further.

whatever /t/ /wɒtˈɛvə/ /wəɾˈɛvɚ/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ pronoun
ό,τι

wheat /wiːt/ /ʍiːt/ wheats n
σιτάρι
(countable) Any of several cereal grains, of the genus Triticum, that yields flour as used in bakery.

wheel /wil/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ wheels n
ρόδα τροχός
A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
προσωπικότητα
(slang) A person with a great deal of power or influence; a big wheel.
πηδάλιο
A manoeuvre in marching in which the marchers turn in a curving fashion to right or left so that the order of marchers does not change.

wheel /wil/ /ʍil/ /ʍiːl/ v
τσουλάω
(transitive) To roll along on wheels.

wheelbarrow /ˈwil.bæɹ.oʊ/ wheelbarrows n
καροτσάκι
A small, one-wheeled (or rarely, two-wheeled) cart with handles at one end for transporting small loads.

wheelbase wheelbases n
μεταξόνιο
The horizontal distance between the front and rear axles of a road or rail vehicle.

wheelchair /ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/ /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ wheelchairs n
αναπηρικό καροτσάκι αναπηρικό αμαξίδιο
A chair mounted on large wheels for the transportation or use of a sick or disabled person.
(attributive) Designed for use by wheelchairbound people.

wheelie /ˈ(h)wili/ /ˈ(h)wiːli/ wheelies n
σούζα
(informal) An action or stunt where a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle is ridden for a short period while it is standing only on its rear wheel or wheels.

wheelwright wheelwrights n
αμαξουργός ροδάς τροχοποιός τροχοτεχνίτης
A person who builds and repairs wheels, especially wooden spoked ones.

wheezy wheezier wheeziest adj
ασθματικός
That wheezes.

whelk /hwɛlk/ /wɛlk/ whelks n
φουσκαλίδα
Certain edible sea snails, especially, any one of numerous species of large marine gastropods belonging to Buccinidae, much used as food in Europe.

whelp /wɛlp/ /ʍɛlp/ whelps n
σκύμνος
A young offspring of a canid (ursid, felid, pinniped), especially of a dog or a wolf, the young of a bear or similar mammal (lion, tiger, seal); a pup, wolf cub.

whelp /wɛlp/ /ʍɛlp/ v
γεννώ
(ambitransitive, of she-dog, she-wolf, vixen, etc.) To give birth.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
πότε όταν
(interrogative) At what time? At which time? Upon which occasion or circumstance? Used to introduce direct or indirect questions about time.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
όταν αφού
At (or as soon as) that time that; at the (or any and every) time that; if.
όταν πότε
During the time that; at the time of the action of the following clause or participle phrase.
πότε όταν
At what time; at which time.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ whens n
πότε
The time at which something happens.

when /wɛn/ /wɪn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ pronoun
πότε όταν
(interrogative) What time; which time.

when pigs fly adv
του αγίου ποτέ
(idiomatic) Never.

when push comes to shove phraseologicalUnit
όταν τα πράγματα φτάνουν στο απροχώρητο
(figuratively, idiomatic) When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.

when the cat's away the mice will play proverb
όταν λείπει η γάτα χορεύουν τα ποντίκια
In the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances.

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
αφού
(archaic, formal, or, literary) From where; from which place or source.

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ conjunction
από πού από όπου πούθε

whenever /hwəˈnɛvɚ/ /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ /wɛnˈɛvə/ /wɛnˈɛvɚ/ conjunction
οποτεδήποτε όποτε
At any time that.

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
πού που
Interrogative adverb, used in either a direct or indirect question: in, at or to what place.
(fused relative) The place in, at or to which.
πού
In what situation.

where /wɛə/ /wɛɚ/ /ʍɛə/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
όπου οποίο πού
In, at or to which place or situation.

where are we phraseologicalUnit
που είμαστε
What is our current location?

where are you phraseologicalUnit
πού είσαι;
where are you? (used over the phone or while texting, for example)

where are you from phraseologicalUnit
από πού είσαι; από πού είστε;
In which country or region were you born or raised?

where do you live phraseologicalUnit
πού μένεις πού μένετε
Used to ask where the person lives.

where does this bus go phraseologicalUnit
πού πάει αυτό λεωφορείο;
Used to ask where the bus is going.

where does this train go phraseologicalUnit
πού πάει αυτό τρένο;
Used to ask where the train is going.

where is the toilet phraseologicalUnit
πού είναι η τουαλέτα

where there is a will there is a way /wɛə-/ /wɛɚ-/ /ʍɛə ˌðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ /ʍɛɚ ˌðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ proverb
θέλειν εστί δύνασθαι το θέλειν είναι δύναμις
If someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found to make it happen.

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ /wɛː(ɹ)ˈaz/ conjunction
ενώ απεναντίας τουναντίον
In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
δεδομένου ότι λαμβανομένου υπόψη ότι
(mostly, law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)

wherefore /ˈwɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɜːɹˌfɔːɹ/ conjunction
γιατί
(archaic) Because of which.

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ conjunction
οπουδήποτε
In, at or to any place (that); anywhere.
In, at or to all places or situations (that); everywhere.

whetstone /wɛtstəʊn/ /ˈwɛtˌstoʊn/ /ˈʍɛtˌstoʊn/ [ˈwɛʔˌstoʊn] [ˈʍɛʔˌstoʊn] whetstones n
ακόνι
A sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.

whey /hweɪ/ /weɪ/ wheys n
ξινόγαλο ορός γάλακτος
The liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained in the process of making cheese.

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
ποιος ποια ποιες ποιο ποιοι
(interrogative) What, of those mentioned or implied.
(relative, formal, _, outside certain phrases) Designates the one(s) previously mentioned.

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
ποιος ποια ποιες ποιο ποιοι
(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ conjunction
ενώ καθώς ενόσω
During the same time that.
αν και ενώ καίτοι μολονότι
Although.
εφόσον
As long as.

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ whiles n
διάστημα χρόνος
An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

while away v
περνώ
(transitive) To spend (time) idly but pleasantly

whimper /ˈwɪmpə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɪmpə(ɹ)/ v
μυξοκλαίω
To cry or sob softly and intermittently.

whinchat whinchats n
καστανολαίμης
A small Old World songbird, Saxicola rubetra, that feeds on insects.

whinge /(h)wɪnd͡ʒ/ whinges n
παραπονιέμαι παραπονούμαι
(UK, AU, NZ, Irish) A peevish complaint.

whinny /ˈwɪni/ whinnies n
χλιμίντρισμα

whinnying whinnyings n
βραχνιάζω γκρινιάζω
A gentle neighing.

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ whips n
μαστίγιο
A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals.

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
μαστιγώνω
(transitive) To hit with a whip.
(transitive, by extension) To hit with any flexible object.
χτυπάω
(transitive) To mix in a rapid aerating fashion, especially food.

whipped cream whipped creams n
σαντιγί σαντιγύ
Thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating.

whirlpool /ˈhwɝlpul/ /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ whirlpools n
δίνη
A swirling body of water.

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɝlwɪnd/ /ˈwɜːlwɪnd/ whirlwinds n
ανεμοστρόβιλος
A violent windstorm of limited extent, as the tornado, characterized by an inward spiral motion of the air with an upward current in the center; a vortex of air. It usually has a rapid progressive motion.
ανεμοστρόβιλος λαίλαπα
(figuratively) A person or body of objects or events sweeping violently onward.

whiskey /ˈwɪski/ /ˈʍɪski/ whiskeys whiskies n
ουίσκι
(Ireland, US, England) A drink of whiskey.

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ whispers n
ψίθυρος μουρμούρισμα
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ v
ψιθυρίζω
(transitive, obsolete) To address in a whisper, or low voice.

whist /wɪst/ /ʍɪst/ whists n
ουίστ
Any of several four-player card games, similar to bridge.
A session of playing this card game.

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ whistles n
σφυρίχτρα
A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound.
σφύριγμα
An act of whistling.
σφυριξιά σφύριγμα
Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ v
σφυρίζω
(ambitransitive) To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
(intransitive) To move in such a way as to create a whistling sound.

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ more white most white whiter whitest adj
λευκός άσπρος
Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
άσπρος λευκός
(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Europeans or those of European descent, regardless if their skin has cool or warm undertones.
Pale or pallid, as from fear, illness, etc.
(board games, chess) The standard denomination of the playing pieces of a board game deemed to belong to the white set, no matter what the actual colour.

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ whites n
άσπρο λευκό
The color/colour of snow or milk; the colour of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
ασπράδι λεύκωμα
The albumen of bird eggs (egg white).
(archery) The central part of the butt, which was formerly painted white; the centre of a mark at which a missile is shot.

white blood cell white blood cells n
λευκό αιμοσφαίριο
(hematology, cytology, immunology) A type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response, or part of the immune system.

white bream white bream white breams n
βλίκα
A European species of fish in the Cyprinidae family (Blicca bjoerkna, syn. Abramis bjoerkna, Cyprinus bjoerkna).

white chocolate white chocolates n
άσπρη σοκολάτα λευκή σοκολάτα
(uncountable) A food made from cocoa butter, milk, and sugar, having no cocoa solids.

white clover white clovers n
λευκό τριφύλλι
A species of clover, Trifolium repens, native to much of Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia and introduced elsewhere as a pasture crop.

white dwarf white dwarfs n
λευκός νάνος
(star) A dying star of low or medium mass, more solid and dense but dimmer than the Sun.

white flag white flags n
λευκή σημαία
A flag with a white color, used as a symbol of truce or surrender.

white rhinoceros white rhinoceros white rhinoceroses n
λευκός ρινόκερος
An African species of rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum).

white slave white slaves n
πόρνη κρατούμενη ακουσίως
A woman (of European descent) sold into prostitution, especially when transported to a country primarily inhabited by nonwhites.

white stork /waɪt stɔɹk/ /waɪt stɔːk/ white storks n
λευκοπελαργός
A large wading bird, Ciconia ciconia, that winters in Africa and breeds in Europe; in European folklore, it delivers babies.

white wine white wines n
λευκό κρασί
Light-coloured wine (usually yellow with a hint of green but not pink).

white-eyed gull white-eyed gulls n
λευκόφθαλμος γλάρος
Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus, a small gull that is endemic to the Red Sea.

white-tailed eagle white-tailed eagles n
θαλασσαετός
A sea-eagle with a distinctive white tail; (Haliaeetus albicilla).

white-tailed lapwing white-tailed lapwings n
λεύκουρη καλημάνα
Vanellus leucurus, a marshland bird species of central Asia.

white-throated dipper white-throated dippers n
νεροκότσυφας
Cinclus cinclus, an aquatic passerine bird found in Europe, Middle East, Central Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.

white-throated kingfisher white-throated kingfishers n
σμυρναλκυόνη
Halcyon smyrnensis, an Asian species of tree kingfisher.

whiteboard /ˈwaɪtbɔɹd/ /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ whiteboards n
λευκοπίνακας
(by extension, computing) A collaborative tool allowing several users to write and draw on the same shared display.

whiten /ˈ(h)waɪ̯.tən/ [ˈ(h)waɪ̯tn̩] [ˈ(h)waɪ̯ʔn̩] v
ασπρίζω λευκαίνω
(ergative) (To cause) to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch.

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ whitewashes n
ασβεστόνερο
A lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white.

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
ασπρίζω ασβεστώνω
To paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence.
καλύπτω λάθη
(figurative) To cover over errors or bad actions.

whitewashing whitewashings n
άσπρισμα
(pejorative) The process of whitewashing, of making over (a person or character, a group, an event, etc) so that it is or seems more white (Caucasian), for example by applying makeup to a person, or by covering over the participation of people of color in an event and focusing on only white participation.

whitlow /ˈwɪt.loʊ/ /ˈʍɪt.loʊ/ whitlows n
παρωνυχία
An infection near or under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.

who /hu/ /huː/ pronoun
ποιος η οποία ο οποίος το οποίο
(fused relative, archaic, or, marginal) Whoever, he who, they who.

who are you phraseologicalUnit
ποια είσαι; ποιος είσαι;
Asks the interlocutor for their identification

who knows phraseologicalUnit
ποιος ξέρει;
A rhetorical question asked to show that the person asking it neither knows the answer nor knows who might.
A rhetorical question asked to express the idea that anything is possible or that anything could happen.

who watches the watchers phraseologicalUnit
ποιος θα φυλάξει τους φύλακες
Indicating concern as to whether those responsible for monitoring the behavior of others are themselves held accountable.

who would have thunk it /ˈhuː wʊd həv ˈθʌŋk ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
ποιος θα το πίστευε
(colloquial, sometimes, sarcastic) A rhetorical question used to express incredulity: who would have guessed it?; who would have thought that would happen?

whoever /huˈɛvə/ /huˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
όποιος
(fused relative) Any person or persons that.

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] more whole most whole wholer wholest adj
ολόκληρος
Entire, undivided.
πλήρης
(of food) From which none of its constituents has been removed.

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ [hoʊɫ] [hɒʊɫ] [həʊɫ] wholes n
όλο
Something complete, without any parts missing.

whole milk whole milks n
πλήρες γάλα
Milk from which none of its constituents (e.g. fat) has been removed.

wholeheartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.ɪd.li/ more wholeheartedly most wholeheartedly adv
ολόψυχα
In a wholehearted manner; enthusiastically; without reserve.

wholemeal bread wholemeal breads n
ψωμί ολικής άλεσης
(cuisine) Bread made from wholemeal flour, having had none of the bran or germ removed.

wholeness wholenesses n
ολότητα
The quality of being whole.

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ more wholesale most wholesale adj
χονδρικός
Of or relating to sale in large quantities, for resale.

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ more wholesale most wholesale adv
χονδρικά
In bulk or large quantity.

wholesale /ˈhoʊlseɪl/ wholesales n
χονδρική
(business) The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.

wholesaler wholesalers n
χονδρέμπορος
A person or company that buys merchandise from manufacturers, importers, or distributors and resells the merchandise to retail businesses and to business and institutional end users.

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ whooper swans n
αγριόκυκνος
A species of swan, Cygnus cygnus, of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

whooping cough /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɒf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ /ˈhuːpɪŋ ˌkɔːf/ /ˈwʊpɪŋ ˌkɔf/ whooping coughs n
κοκκύτης
(disease) A contagious disease of the respiratory system that usually affects children caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the advanced stage of which is characterised by spasms of coughing followed by a whooping sound during the intake of breath.

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɹ/ whores n
πουτάνα πόρνη

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hoʊ/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊə/ /hʊɹ/ v
εκδίδομαι εκπορνεύομαι
(intransitive, vulgar) To prostitute oneself.

whore around v
πουτανίζω
(intransitive, offensive) To regularly copulate with people that one is not in a relationship with.

whoremaster whoremasters n
πουτανιάρης
(pejorative) A man who uses the services of prostitutes.

whorl /(h)wɔː(ɹ)l/ /(h)wɜː(ɹ)l/ whorls n
σφοντύλι
A flywheel, a weight attached to a spindle. [from c. 1460]

whose /huːz/ determiner
ποιανού τίνος ποιανής ποιανών
(interrogative) Of whom, belonging to whom; which person's or people's.
της οποίας του οποίου των οποίων
(relative) Of whom, belonging to whom.

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ adv
γιατί
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.

why /waɪ/ /ʍaɪ/ why's whys n
γιατί
Reason.

wick /wɪk/ wicks n
φιτίλι
A bundle, twist, braid, or woven strip of cord, fabric, fibre, or other porous material in a candle, oil lamp, kerosene heater, or the like, that draws up liquid fuel, such as melted tallow, wax, or the oil, delivering it to the base of the flame for conversion to gases and burning; any other length of material burned for illumination in small successive portions.

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ more wicked most wicked wickeder wickedest adj
κακός
Evil or mischievous by nature.

wicker /ˈwɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪkɚ/ wickers n
ψάθα
A flexible branch or twig of a plant such as willow, used in weaving baskets and furniture.

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ wider widest adj
φαρδύς ευρεία ευρύς
Having a large physical extent from side to side.

wide area network /ˈwʌɪdˌɛːrɪəˌnɛtwəːk/ wide area networks n
δίκτυο ευρείας περιοχής
(computing) A computer network that covers a large geographic area.

wide open more wide open most wide open wider open widest open adj
ορθάνοιχτος
completely open

widescreen widescreens n
ευρεία οθόνη
(often, attributive) A screen with a wider aspect ratio than the ordinary 35-millimeter frame, making more effective use of the human field of view and producing a more immersive view experience.

widespread /ˈwaɪdˌspɹɛd/ /ˌwaɪdˈspɹɛd/ more widespread most widespread widerspread widestspread adj
διαδεδομένος
Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

widget /ˈwɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ widgets n
μαραφέτι
A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product, typically as an example for purposes of explaining concepts.
γραφικό στοιχείο
(GUI) Any one of the components of a computer application's graphical user interface, such as a Cancel button or text input box that a user interacts with.

widow /ˈwɪd.oʊ/ /ˈwɪd.əʊ/ widows n
χήρα
A woman whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); a woman in relation to her late spouse; feminine of widower.

widower /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ widowers n
χήρος
A man whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); a man in relation to his late spouse; masculine of widow. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

widowerhood widowerhoods n
χηρεία
The state or period of being a widower.

widowhood widowhoods n
χηρεία
The state or period of being a widow or widower.

width /ˈwɪdθ/ /ˈwɪtθ/ /ˈwɪθ/ [wɪd̪θ] widths n
πλάτος
The measurement of the extent of something from side to side.

wield /wiːld/ v
χειρίζομαι
To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.

wiener /ˈwiːnə(ɹ)/ wieners n
λουκάνικο φραγκφούρτης

wife /waɪf/ wives n
γυναίκα σύζυγος συμβία
A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.

wig /wɪɡ/ wigs n
περούκα
A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.

wiki /ˈwiːki/ /ˈwɪki/ wikis n
βίκι
A collaborative website which can be directly edited merely by using a web browser, often by anyone with access to it.

wikification wikifications n
βικιποίηση
The process of adding wiki syntax to text in a wiki platform, or converting HTML to wiki markup.

wikify /ˈwɪkifaɪ/ v
βικιποιώ
(transitive) To make into a wiki, or to use a wiki approach for.

wild /waɪld/ [waɪ̯ɫd] [ˈwaɪ̯.ɫ̩d] wilder wildest adj
άγριος
Untamed; not domesticated; specifically, in an unbroken line of undomesticated animals (as opposed to feral, referring to undomesticated animals whose ancestors were domesticated).
ανήμερος
Raucous, unruly, or licentious.

wild animal wild animals n
αγρίμι
Any (nonhuman) animal living in a natural, undomesticated state.

wild boar /ˈwaɪld ˈboɹ/ /ˈwaɪld ˈbɔː/ wild boar wild boars n
αγριογούρουνο κάπρος
A wild swine native to Eurasia and North Africa, Sus scrofa, now widely distributed elsewhere and ancestor of most domestic pig breeds.

wild cat wild cats n
αγριόγατα
An undomesticated felid, as tigers or lions.
A feral cat.

wild cherry wild cherries n
αγριοκέρασο αγριοκερασιά
An uncultivated cherry tree of species Prunus avium, native to Europe and western Asia.

wild goose wild geese n
αγριόχηνα
any of many species of wildlife goose, such as the greylag goose or the Canada goose, whose wedge fly in a wedge or V form, or cuneiform, as opposed to the domesticated goose that would not fly.

wild service tree wild service trees n
σουρβιά η δυσεντερική
A tree with edible fruit, Sorbus torminalis, native to central and southern Europe and neighboring parts of Asia and Africa.

wild turkey wild turkeys n
γαλοπούλα
A large gamebird, Meleagris gallopavo, native to North America.

wildcard wildcards n
χαρακτήρας μπαλαντέρ
(computing) A character that takes the place of any other character or string that is not known or specified.
μπαλαντέρ
(also written wild card) An uncontrolled or unpredictable element.

wildcat /ˈwaɪ.əldˌkæt/ /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/ [ˈwaɪ.əlʔˌkæt] wildcats n
αγριόγατα
(UK) Felis silvestris, a common small Old World wild cat somewhat larger than a house cat.
(figurative) A person who acts like a wildcat, (usually) a violent and easily-angered person or a sexually vigorous one.

wilderness /-nɪs/ /ˈwɪldənəs/ /ˈwɪldɚnəs/ wildernesses n
ερημιά
(uncountable) Uncultivated and unsettled land in its natural state inhabited by wild animals and with vegetation growing wild; (countable) a tract of such land; a waste or wild.

wildness wildnesses n
αγρίεμα αγριάδα
the quality of being wild or untamed

wile /waɪl/ wiles n
πονηριά τέχνασμα
(usually, in the plural) A trick or stratagem practiced for ensnaring or deception; a sly, insidious artifice

will /wɪl/ [wɪɫ] wills n
βούληση θέληση
The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition. [from 10th c.]

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
θα με παντρευτείς;
Used to propose marriage to someone

willow /ˈwɪl.əʊ/ /ˈwɪloʊ/ willows n
ιτιά
The wood of these trees.

willow warbler willow warblers n
θαμνοφυλλοσκόπος
Phylloscopus trochilus, common species of Eurasiafrican leaf warbler

willpower /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ willpowers n
δύναμη θέλησης θεληματικότητα
The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.

willy /ˈwɪli/ willies n
πουλί
(hypocoristic, slang, UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, South Africa) the penis.

willy-nilly /ˌ(ˈ)wɪliˈnɪli/ more willy-nilly most willy-nilly adv
εκών άκων θέλοντας και μη με το ζόρι
Whether desired or not; without regard for the consequences or the wishes of those affected; whether willingly or unwillingly.

wilt /wɪlt/ v
μαραίνομαι
(intransitive) To fatigue; to lose strength; to flag.
(transitive) To cause to fatigue; to exhaust.

wily /ˈwaɪ.li/ more wily most wily wilier wiliest adj
πονηρός πανούργος
Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

wimp /wɪmp/ wimps n
φοβητσιάρης φοβιτσιάρα
(pejorative, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.

win /wɪn/ wins n
νίκη
An individual victory.

win /wɪn/ v
κερδίζω
(transitive, intransitive) To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or toil (now usually intransitive, with preposition or locative adverb).
(transitive) To gain (a prize) by succeeding in competition or contest.
(transitive) To obtain (someone) by wooing; to make an ally or friend of (frequently with over).
νικώ κερδίζω
(transitive) To triumph or achieve victory in (a game, a war, etc.).

win-win /ˌwɪnˈwɪn/ adj
όλοι κερδισμένοι
(of a situation or outcome) That benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits. [from 1960s]

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ winds n
άνεμος αέρας
(countable, uncountable) Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
(philosophy, alchemy) One of the four elements of the ancient Greeks and Romans; air.
ανάσα
(countable, uncountable) The ability to breathe easily.
A disease of sheep, in which the intestines are distended with air, or rather affected with a violent inflammation. It occurs immediately after shearing.
(boxing, slang) The region of the solar plexus, where a blow may paralyze the diaphragm and cause temporary loss of breath or other injury.
αέριο εκφύσημα
(uncountable, colloquial) Flatus.
φυσώ
A direction from which the wind may blow; a point of the compass; especially, one of the cardinal points.

wind /waɪnd/ v
περιελίσσω τυλίγω
(transitive) To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.
κουρδίζω
(transitive) To tighten the spring of a clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.
ελίσσομαι
(intransitive) To travel in a way that is not straight.

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ v
άνεμος φυσώ
(transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.
αέριο εκφύσημα
(transitive) To expose to the wind; to winnow; to ventilate.
ανάσα
(transitive) To rest (a horse, etc.) in order to allow the breath to be recovered; to breathe.

wind engine wind engines n
ανεμοκινητήρας
a wind-driven machine: wind turbine, windmill, wind generator

wind farm /ˈwɪndfɑːm/ /ˈwɪndˌfɑɹm/ wind farms n
αιολικό πάρκο
A collection of wind turbines, especially a large-scale array, used to generate electricity.

wind instrument wind instruments n
πνευστό όργανο πνευστό
(musical instrument) Any musical instrument that produces sound when air flows through it.

wind power n
αιολική ενέργεια
(physics) Power of the wind.

wind rose wind roses n
ροδόγραμμα
(meteorology) A diagram in which the speed and direction of the winds at a particular location are represented by lines of varying thickness and length superimposed on a compass rose.

wind tunnel wind tunnels n
αεροσήραγγα
A test facility through which air is forced in a controlled manner so as to study the effects of flow around airfoils, aircraft, motor cars etc.

wind turbine wind turbines n
ανεμογεννήτρια
A device for converting wind power into electricity.

windbag /ˈwɪndˌbæɡ/ windbags n
αερολόγος
(mildly, derogatory) Someone who talks excessively.

windbreaker /ˈwɪndbɹeɪkə(ɹ)/ windbreakers n
αντιανεμικό
A thin outer coat designed to resist wind chill and light rain.

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ windmills n
ανεμόμυλος
The structure containing such machinery.

window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ /ˈwɪndə/ /ˈwɪndəʊ/ windows n
παράθυρο
An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.
A period of time when something is available or possible; a limited opportunity.
(graphical user interface) A rectangular area on a computer terminal or screen containing some kind of user interface, displaying the output of and allowing input for one of a number of simultaneously running computer processes.

windpipe /ˈwɪndpaɪp/ windpipes n
τραχεία
The trachea.

windshield windshields n
παρμπρίζ
(North America) A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front and back of a vehicle in front of its occupants to protect them from the wind force generated by the vehicle's speed and inclement weather.

windshield wiper windshield wipers n
υαλοκαθαριστήρας
(automobiles, US, Canada) a device used to clear rain and dirt from a windshield; normally a pivoting arm with a rubber blade

windsock windsocks n
ανεμούριο
(aviation) A large, conical, open-ended tube designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed, used especially at smaller airfields.

windsurfing n
ιστιοσανίδα
A marine sport in which one stands on a floating board (typically 2 - 3 meters in length) to which a sail is attached. The board is steered by tilting the sail or banking the board. Some windsurfers use large waves to perform jumps and other stunts.

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ more windward most windward adj
προσήνεμος
Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ adv
προσηνέμως
In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.

windy /ˈwɪndi/ windier windiest adj
ανεμώδης
Accompanied by wind.

wine /waɪn/ wines n
κρασί οίνος
An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice, with an ABV ranging from 5.5–16%.
An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting other substances, producing a similar ABV.
κρασί
(countable) A serving of wine.
-χρουν οινόχρουν
(uncountable) The color of red wine, a deep reddish purple.

wine bottle wine bottles n
μπουκάλι του κρασιού
A tall bottle with a long neck, normally made of dark or clear glass, for holding and serving wine.

wine cellar wine cellars n
βαγεναριό
An underground place for storing wine at a constant temperature.

wine glass wine glasses n
κρασοπότηρο
A glass vessel, normally with a stem, from which wine is drunk.

winemaking winemakings n
οινοποίηση
The process of making wine.

wing /wi(ː)ŋ/ /wɪŋ/ wings n
φτερό φτερούγα
An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly
φτερό πτέρυγα
(aviation) Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.
πτέρυγα φτερό
A part of something that is lesser in size than the main body, such as an extension from the main building.
A faction of a political movement. Usually implies a position apart from the mainstream center position.
A portable shelter consisting of a fabric roof on a frame, like a tent without sides.
φτερό
(nautical) That part of the hold or orlop of a vessel which is nearest the sides. In a fleet, one of the extremities when the ships are drawn up in line, or when forming the two sides of a triangle.
(sports) A position in several field games on either side of the field.

wing commander wing commanders n
αντισμήναρχος
A person holding a rank in the RAF between that of squadron leader and group captain, equivalent to an army lieutenant colonel

wing nut wing nuts n
πεταλούδα
A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.

wingless adj
άπτερος
Having no, or only rudimentary, wings.

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ v
κλείνω το μάτι
(transitive, intransitive) To blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion, usually with an implication of conspiracy. (When transitive, the object may be the eye being winked, or the message being conveyed.)

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ winners n
νικητής νικήτρια
One who has won or often wins.

winsome /ˈwɪn.s(ə)m/ /ˈwɪn.səm/ winsomer winsomest adj
ελκυστικός
Charming, engaging, winning; inspiring approval and trust, especially if in an innocent manner.

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] winters n
χειμώνας
Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December to February in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July, and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪnɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] v
διαχειμάζω ξεχειμωνιάζω παραχειμάζω
(intransitive) To spend the winter (in a particular place).

winter solstice winter solstices n
χειμερινό ηλιοστάσιο
(astronomy) The moment when the Earth is in that point of its orbit where the northern or southern hemisphere is most inclined away from the sun.

wintertime wintertimes n
χειμώνας
The season of winter, between autumn and spring.

wipe /waɪp/ v
σκουπίζω
(transitive) To move an object over, maintaining contact, with the intention of removing some substance from the surface. (Compare rub.)

wipe out v
εξαλείφω
(transitive) To destroy (especially, a large number of people or things); to obliterate.

wire /waɪ(ə)ɹ/ /waɪə(ɹ)/ /wʌɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ [wäɪɚ] [wəɪɚ] wires n
σύρμα
A piece of such material; a thread or slender rod of metal, a cable.
καλώδιο
A metal conductor that carries electricity.
συρματόπλεγμα
A fence made of usually barbed wire.
κοριός
(slang) A hidden listening device on the person of an undercover operative for the purposes of obtaining incriminating spoken evidence.

wire /waɪ(ə)ɹ/ /waɪə(ɹ)/ /wʌɪ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ [wäɪɚ] [wəɪɚ] v
στερεώνω με σύρμα
To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.
καλωδιώνω
To equip with wires for use with electricity.
στέλνω τηλεγραφώ
To send a message or monetary funds to another person through a telecommunications system, formerly predominantly by telegraph.
τσιτώνω
(slang) To make someone tense or psyched up. See also adjective wired.
βάζω κοριό
(slang) To install eavesdropping equipment.

wire cutters n
κόφτης
A hand tool resembling pliers, intended for cutting wires.

wire netting wire nettings n
συρματόπλεγμα
A hexagonal network of interwoven wire used in fencing; chicken wire.

wireframe wireframes n
νηματικό μοντέλο
(computer graphics) A visual model of an electronic representation of a three-dimensional object

wireless /ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/ /ˈwaɪə.ləs/ adj
ασύρματος
Not having any wires.
Of or relating to communication without a wired connection, such as by radio waves.

wireless /ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/ /ˈwaɪə.ləs/ wirelesses n
ασύρματος
(uncountable) The medium of radio communication.
(dated, mainly, Britain) A radio set.

wiretap wiretaps n
κοριός
A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ wisdoms n
σοφία
(uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.

wisdom tooth wisdom teeth n
φρονιμίτης σωφρονιστήρας
(dentistry) One of the four (one upper and one lower on each side) rearmost molars in humans, which typically develop between ages 18-24.

wise /waɪz/ more wise most wise wiser wisest adj
σοφός
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

wisely /ˈwaɪzli/ more wisely most wisely wiselier wiseliest adv
σοφά
In a wise manner; using good judgement.

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ wisents n
βόνασος ευρωπαϊκώς
The European bison, Bison bonasus.

wish /wɪʃ/ wishes n
ευχή επιθυμία
The thing desired or longed for.

wish /wɪʃ/ v
εύχομαι
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.

wish away v
απεύχομαι
To hope that something (real or imagined) will not happen.

wish list wish lists n
λίστα επιθυμιών
A list of desired things.

wishbone wishbones n
γιάντες
A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end, regarded as a lucky charm in some countries.
(American football) A particular kind of offensive formation. See wishbone formation.
(automotive) A suspension component similar in shape to a chicken wishbone.

wishful thinking wishful thinkings n
ευσεβείς πόθοι
(idiomatic, psychology) The illusion that what one would like to be true is actually true.

wisteria /wɪsˈtiriə/ /wɪsˈtɛriə/ wisterias n
πασχαλιά
Any of several woody climbing vines, of the genus Wisteria, native to the East Asian countries of China, Korea, and Japan and the eastern United States.

witch /wɪt͡ʃ/ witches n
μάγισσα
A person who practices witchcraft.
One who exercises more-than-common power of attraction; a charming or bewitching person.

witch-hunt /ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/ witch-hunts n
κυνήγι μαγισσών
(now, chiefly, historical) A search for people believed to be using sorcery or harmful magic, typically in order to persecute or punish them.

witchcraft /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹæft/ /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹɑːft/ witchcrafts n
μαγεία
The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

with /wəð/ /wəθ/ /wɪi/ /wɪt/ /wɪv/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
κατά με
Against.
Keeping up with; understanding; following along.
με
In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
Using as an instrument; by means of.
(obsolete) Using as nourishment; more recently replaced by on.
με μαζί
In addition to; as an accessory to.
υπέρ με
In support of.

with no further ado
χωρίς περαιτέρω καθυστέρηση
(idiomatic) Without any other formalities; with no further delay.

with one's head held high adv
με το κεφάλι ψηλά
(idiomatic) Proudly, with pride.

with regard to preposition
σχετικά με όσον αφορά
Concerning; about.

with respect to preposition
εν σχέση προς σε σχέση με
Regarding; concerning; pertaining to.

withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɑ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔ/ /wɪðˈdɹɔː/ /wɪθˈdɹɑ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔ/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː/ v
αποσύρομαι
To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.
αποσύρω
To take away or take back (something previously given or permitted); to remove, to retract.

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪðˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /wɪθˈdɹɔː(ə)l/ /wɪθˈdɹɔːɹəl/ /ˈwɪθˌdɹɔːl/ withdrawals n
ανάκληση ανάληψη
Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.
στερητικό σύνδρομο
A type of metabolic shock the body undergoes when a substance (such as a drug) on which a patient is dependent is withheld.
αποχώρηση απόσυρση
An act of withdrawing or a state of being withdrawn.

withdrawal symptom withdrawal symptoms n
σύνδρομο αποστέρησης
(medicine, especially in plural) Any of a wide range of symptoms associated with the discontinuance of a drug by an addicted individual.

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
μαραίνομαι
(intransitive) To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
μαραίνω
(transitive) To cause to shrivel or dry up.
παθαίνω μαρασμό
(intransitive) To become helpless due to emotion.

withers /ˈwɪð.əz/ /ˈwɪð.ɚz/ n
ακρωμία
The part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder blades; in many species the highest point of the body and the standard place to measure the animal's height. [from 1580]

withhold /wɪðˈhoʊld/ /wɪðˈhəʊld/ /wɪθˈhoʊld/ /wɪθˈhəʊld/ v
κατακρατώ
(transitive) To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
μέσα εντός
In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.
εντός μέσα
Before the specified duration ends.

without /wɪðˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈaʊt/ [wɪðˈɐʊt] [wɪθˈɐʊt] preposition
χωρίς άνευ δίχως
Not doing or not having done something.

without a hitch
χωρίς πρόβλημα
(of an event or process) Without any problems.

withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ /wɪθˈstænd/ v
αντέχω
(transitive) To resist or endure (something) successfully.

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ /ˈwɪtnɪs/ witnesses n
μάρτυρας
(countable) One who sees or has personal knowledge of something.
(countable, law) Someone called to give evidence in a court.

wizard /wɪz.ɚd/ /ˈwɪz.əd/ wizards n
μάγος μάγισσα
Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.
μάγος
One who is especially skilled or unusually talented in a particular field.

wobbling wobblings n
κλυδωνισμός ταλάντευση
The motion of something that wobbles.

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ interjection
ουαί φευ
(archaic) An exclamation of grief.

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ woes n
θλίψη συμφορά
Calamity, trouble.

woe is me /ˌwoʊ ɪz ˈmi/ /ˌwəʊ ɪz ˈmiː/ interjection
οίμοι
(sometimes, humorous) Used to show that the speaker feels distress or misery.

wolf /wʊf/ /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ [wɫ̩f] [wʊwf] [wʊ̠ɫf] wolves n
λύκος
Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.

wolf /wʊf/ /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ [wɫ̩f] [wʊwf] [wʊ̠ɫf] v
καταβροχθίζω χλαπακιάζω
(transitive) To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ wolf cubs n
λυκάκι λυκόπουλο
A young wolf.

wolf in sheep's clothing /ˈwʊlf ən ˈʃips ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈwʊlf ɪn ˈʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ wolves in sheep's clothing n
λύκος εις δέρμα προβάτου λύκος ντυμένος πρόβατο
(idiomatic) Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.

wolfhound wolfhounds n
λυκόσκυλο
A dog of various breeds originally developed to hunt wolves.

wolframite wolframites n
βολφραμίτης
(mineral) A mineral that consists of a tungstate of iron and manganese; (Fe,Mn)WO4.

wollastonite wollastonites n
βολαστονίτης
(mineral) A grey inosilicate mineral, mostly calcium silicate, CaSiO3, found deposited in limestone.

wolverine /ˈwɒlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ /ˌwʊlvəˈɹiːn/ wolverines n
γούλβεριν
A solitary, fierce mammal of the Mustelidae family, Gulo gulows.

woman /ˈwoʊ.mən/ /ˈwʊm.ɘn/ /ˈwʊm.ən/ [ˈwo.mɪn] women n
γυναίκα
A female person, usually an adult; a (generally adult) female sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.

womanish /ˈwʊmənɪʃ/ more womanish most womanish adj
γυναικείος
(often, derogatory) Characteristic of a woman; effeminate, feminine. [from 14th c.]

womanizer /ˈwʊm.əˌnaɪ.zəɹ/ womanizers n
γυναικάς
A man who habitually flirts with and seduces, or attempts to seduce, women.

womanly /ˈwʊmənli/ womanlier womanliest adj
γυναικείος
Considered typical of, stereotypical of, or appropriate to women; feminine.

womb /wuːm/ wombs n
μήτρα
(anatomy) In female mammals, the organ in which the young are conceived and grow until birth; the uterus. [from 8th c.]
(figuratively) A place where something is made or formed. [from 15th c.]

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ wombats n
φασκωλόμυς
Any of several herbivorous, burrowing marsupials, of the family Vombatidae, mainly found in southern and eastern Australia.

wombly more wombly most wombly adj
μητρικός
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of having a womb.

women's rights n
δικαιώματα των γυναικών

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ wonders n
θαύμα
Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.
Something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable.
αστέρι θαύμα ταλέντο
Someone very talented at something, a genius.
απορία
(UK, informal) A mental pondering, a thought.

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
θαυμάζω μένω έκθαμβος
(intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
απορώ αναρωτιέμαι
(transitive, intransitive) To ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind.

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl̩/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ more wonderful most wonderful wonderfuler wonderfulest wonderfuller wonderfullest adj
θαυμάσιος έξοχος εκπληκτικός καταπληκτικός υπέροχος
Surprisingly excellent; very good or admirable, extremely impressive.

wonderland /ˈwʌndəˌlænd/ /ˈwʌndɚˌlænd/ wonderlands n
χώρα των θαυμάτων
An imaginary or real place full of wonder or marvels.

wondrous /ˈwʌndɹəs/ more wondrous most wondrous adj
θαυμάσιος
Wonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.

wonton /ˈwɑntɑn/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ wontons n
γουάν ταν γουόν τον
A Chinese dumpling, often stuffed with varieties of meat or seafood and vegetables.

woo /wuː/ v
κορτάρω
(transitive) To endeavor to gain someone's support.

wood /wʊd/ woods n
ξύλο ξυλεία
(uncountable) The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.
ξύλα
Firewood.
δάσος
(music) A woodwind instrument.

wood pigeon wood pigeons n
φάσσα
The common wood pigeon, an Old World species of pigeon, Columba palumbus.

wood pulp wood pulps n
ξυλοπολτός
pulp made from wood (most often softwood, but sometimes hardwood) that is used to make paper

wood screw wood screws n
ξυλόβιδα
A screw designed for a wood or a similar material, with a point, a relatively coarse thread, a thick shank, and, usually, an unthreaded portion of the shank at the head end.

woodchuck /ˈwʊd.t͡ʃʌk/ woodchucks n
αρκτόμυς μαρμότα
A rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots, Marmota monax.

woodcock /ˈwʊd.kɒk/ woodcock woodcocks n
μπεκάτσα
Any of several wading birds in the genus Scolopax, of the family Scolopacidae, characterised by a long slender bill and cryptic brown and blackish plumage.

woodcut woodcuts n
ξυλογραφία
(uncountable) A method of printmaking from such a block.
ξυλογραφία ξυλογράφημα
(countable) A print produced with this method.

woodcutter woodcutters n
ξυλοκόπος
A person who cuts wood.

wooded /ˈwʊdɪd/ more wooded most wooded adj
δασοσκεπής δασωμένος δασόφυτος

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ more wooden most wooden adj
ξύλινος
Made of wood.
(figuratively) As if made of wood; moving awkwardly, or speaking with dull lack of emotion.

woodlouse /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/ woodlice n
καβρομαμούνα ονίσκος
Any of the terrestrial isopod crustaceans of suborder Oniscidea, which have a rigid, segmented exoskeleton, often being capable of rolling into a ball, and feed only on dead plant matter, usually living in damp, dark places, such as under stones or bark.

woodpecker /ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ woodpeckers n
δρυοκολάπτης τρυποκάρυδος
Any bird of species-rich family Picidae, with a strong pointed beak suitable for pecking holes in wood.

woodwind /ˈwʊdwɪnd/ woodwinds n
ξύλινα πνευστά
(musical instruments) Any (typically wooden) musical instrument that produces sound by the player blowing into it, through a reed, or across an opening. Woodwind instruments include the recorder, flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais and bassoon.

woodwind instrument woodwind instruments n
όργανο καλάμων

woodwork woodworks n
ξυλουργική
(uncountable) Working with wood.
δοκάρι
(football, rugby) The frame of the goal, i.e. the goalpost or crossbar.

woof /wuf/ /wuːf/ /wʊf/ woofs n
υφάδι
The set of yarns carried by the shuttle of a loom which are placed crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp; the weft.
γαβ
The sound a dog makes when barking; a bark.
(by extension) A sound resembling a dog's bark; specifically (sound engineering) , a low-frequency sound of bad quality produced by a loudspeaker.

woof /wuf/ /wuːf/ /wʊf/ v
γαβγίζω
Of a person or thing: to make a sound resembling a dog's bark.

wool /wʊl/ [wəl] [wɫ̩] [wʊ̠ɫ] wools n
μαλλί
The hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.
A cloth or yarn made from the wool of sheep.

woolen /ˈwʊlən/ adj
μάλλινος
Made of wool.

woollens n
nwyddau gwlân μάλλινα
Fabrics or clothing made from wool

woolly /ˈwʊli/ woollier woolliest adj
μάλλινος
Made of wool.

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ words n
λέξη λόγος
The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
(computing) A fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit by a machine and which can be stored in or retrieved from a typical register (so that it has the same size as such a register). [from 20th c.]
λέξη
(telegraphy) A unit of text equivalent to five characters and one space. [from 19th c.]
λόγος λέξη
A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]
(theology, sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture. [from 10th c.]

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ v
διατυπώνω συντάσσω
(transitive) To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

word of honor words of honor n
λόγος της τιμής
A promise; a pledge of one's good faith, veracity, and reliability.

word of mouth n
από στόμα σε στόμα
(idiomatic) Verbal means of passing on information.

word processing /ˈwəːdˌprəʊsɛsŋ/ n
επεξεργασία κειμένου
(computing) The creation, input, editing and formatting of documents and other text using software on a computer.

word processor /wɜːd ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ /wɝd ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/ word processors n
επεξεργαστής κειμένου
A device similar to a simple computer, designed for word processing.
Software that provides word processing functions on a computer, typically including typeface selection, line justification and other formatting, pagination, and numerous other features.

word to the wise adv
ο νοών νοείτω
(idiomatic) Used to emphasis following as a piece of significant advice.

word-for-word adj
επί λέξει κατά λέξη λέξη προς λέξη
Using exactly the same words (as were originally used).

wordfilter wordfilters n
υβρεοκλείδωμα

wording wordings n
διατύπωση επιλογή των λέξεων
A choice of words and the style in which they are used in a given context.

wordplay wordplays n
λογοπαίγνιο

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] works n
έργο
The place where one is employed.
(physics) A measure of energy expended in moving an object; most commonly, force times distance. No work is done if the object does not move.
effort expended on a particular task.
(countable) A literary, artistic, or intellectual production.
δουλειά έργο εργασία
labour, occupation, job.

work /wøːk/ /wɜɪ̯k/ /wɜː(ɹ)k/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ /wɵːk/ [wœːk] [wɔːk] [wɚk] [wɛːk] [wɜːk] [wʊːɹk] v
δουλεύω εργάζομαι
(intransitive) To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
λειτουργώ
(intransitive) To function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for.

work hardening n
ενδοτράχυνση εργοσκλήρυνση
(metallurgy) The repeated plastic deformation of a material, causing a permanent distortion of its crystal structure, and an increase in its strength

work of art works of art n
έργο τέχνης
A product of the fine arts; a painting, sculpture, etc.
Anything beautiful or exquisite.

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
γυμνάζομαι
(transitive) To develop or devise in detail; to elaborate.

work permit work permits n
άδεια εργασίας
A legal authorization which allows a person to take employment in a country other than that in which he/she holds citizenship.

work someone's ass off v
μου βγαίνει ο κώλος
(This entry is a translation hub.) (idiomatic, vulgar, slang) To work, or cause to work, excessively or to the point of exhaustion; see work + someone's ass off.

work-to-rule work-to-rules n
λευκή απεργία
A labor protest in which employees do only the minimum work required by the rules of a workplace, following safety or other regulations to the letter in order to cause a slowdown.

workaholic more workaholic most workaholic adj
εργασιομανής
In the nature or manner of a workaholic.

workaholic workaholics n
εργασιομανής
A person who feels compelled to work excessively, including while at home.

workbench /ˈwɝk.bɛnt͡ʃ/ workbenches n
πάγκος
A sturdy bench or table at which manual work is done by a carpenter, machinist, etc.

worker /ˈwɜː.kə/ /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ workers n
εργάτης εργάτρια
A person who performs labor for a living, especially manual labor.

workers of the world, unite phraseologicalUnit
προλετάριοι όλου του κόσμου, ενωθείτε προλετάριοι όλων των χωρών, ενωθείτε
Laborers are encouraged to unionize or otherwise engage in collective action on a global scale in order to use the strength of their numbers to obtain better conditions.

working capital n
κυκλοφορούν ενεργητικό
(business, accounting) A financial metric that is a measure of current assets of a business that exceeds its liabilities and can be applied to its operation

working day working days n
εργάσιμη καθημερινή
Any of those days of a week on which work is done, officially Monday to Friday in many countries (even though many people work on weekends).
The part of a day in which work is done; the number of hours one must work per day for a specified wage.

workout /ˈwɜːk.aʊ̯t/ /ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ workouts n
προπόνηση
An exercise session; a period of physical exercise.

workplace workplaces n
χώρος εργασίας
The place where someone works.

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɜːk.ʃɔp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ workshops n
εργαστήριο
A room, especially one which is not particularly large, used for manufacturing or other light industrial work.
εργαστήρια
A brief, intensive course of education for a small group, emphasizing interaction and practical problem solving.

workstation workstations n
σταθμός εργασίας
a desktop computer, normally more powerful than a normal PC and often dedicated to a specific task, such as graphics
γραφείο χώρος εργασίας
an area, at a workplace, for a single worker

world /wərld/ /wɜɹld/ /wɜːld/ /wɵːld/ [wɚːɫd] [wɵːɯ̯d̥] worlds n
κόσμος ντουνιάς
(with "the" or a plural possessive pronoun) The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general.
(countable) A planet, especially one which is inhabited or inhabitable.
An individual or group perspective or social setting.
(computing) The part of an operating system distributed with the kernel, consisting of the shell and other programs.

world war world wars n
παγκόσμιος πόλεμος
A war involving the major nations of the world.

world's oldest profession n
αρχαιότερο επάγγελμα
(euphemistic) Prostitution.

world-class /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklæs/ /wɜː(ɹ)ldˈklɑːs/ more world-class most world-class adj
παγκόσμιας θέσης παγκόσμιας φήμης
Of a standard that ranks among the best in the world.

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ more worldly most worldly worldlier worldliest adj
κοσμικός
Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed to spiritual.
Concerned with secular rather than sacred matters.
Sophisticated, especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world.

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ more worldly most worldly adv
κοσμικώς
In a worldly manner.

worldview worldviews n
κοσμοθεωρία κοσμοείδωλο
One's personal view of the world and how one interprets it.
κοσμοθεωρία
The totality of one's beliefs about reality.
κοσμοείδωλο
A general philosophy or view of life.

worldwide /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/ more worldwide most worldwide adj
παγκόσμιος
Spanning the world; global.

worldwide /ˈwɜːldwaɪd/ /ˈwɝldˌwaɪd/ /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ /ˌwɝldˈwaɪd/ adv
παγκοσμίως
Throughout the world.

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ worms n
σκουλήκι
A contemptible or devious being.
(computing) A self-replicating program that propagates through a network.
(obsolete) Any creeping or crawling animal, such as a snake, snail, or caterpillar.

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ /ˈwɚm.wʊd/ wormwoods n
αψιθιά αρτεμισία
An intensely bitter herb (Artemisia absinthium and similar plants in genus Artemisia) used in medicine, in the production of absinthe and vermouth, and as a tonic.
χολή
(figurative) Something that causes bitterness or affliction; a cause of mortification or vexation.

worried /ˈwɝid/ /ˈwʌɹid/ more worried most worried adj
ανήσυχος
Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ worries n
ανησυχία έγνοια έννοια
A strong feeling of anxiety.

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwəʊɹi/ /ˈwɝi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
ανησυχώ
(intransitive) To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ worships n
λατρεία
The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object.
The religious ceremonies that express this devotion.
(music, slang) The fact of an artist's music heavily drawing influence from some other artist's work in a way that appears too obvious or unapologetic; a piece of music that does that.

worship /ˈwɔɹʃɪp/ /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ v
λατρεύω
(transitive) To honour with extravagant love and extreme submission, as a lover; to adore; to idolize.

worshipper worshippers n
λάτρης λάτρισσα
A person who worships, especially at a place of assembly for religious services.

worst comes to worst adv
σε ἐσχατη ἀνάγκη
(idiomatic) If a possible worst-case scenario actually occurs.

worthily more worthily most worthily adv
αντάξια επάξια
In a worthy manner.

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ more worthless most worthless worthlesser worthlessest adj
άχρηστος ανάξιος τιποτένιος
Having no worth or use; without value.

worthy /ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/ worthier worthiest adj
άξιος
Having worth, merit, or value.
Deserving, or having sufficient worth.
έξοχος
Admirable or honourable.

would like v
θα ήθελα
(intransitive, with a full infinitive) Used to form polite requests

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ wounds n
πληγή τραύμα πλήγωμα λαβωματιά
An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
(criminal, _, legal) An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.
τραύμα πλήγμα πλήγωμα
(figuratively) A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ /wyːnd/ v
τραυματίζω πληγώνω λαβώνω
(transitive) To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.

wounded /ˈwuːndɪd/ adj
τραυματισμένος
Suffering from a wound, especially one acquired in battle from a weapon, such as a gun or a knife.

wrap /ɹæp/ /ɹɒp/ v
τυλίγω
(transitive) To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.

wrasse /ɹæs/ wrasses n
λαπίνα χειλού
Any one of numerous edible, marine, spiny-finned fishes of the family Labridae, of which several species are found in the Mediterranean and on the Atlantic coast of Europe. Many of the species are brightly colored. [from mid-17th c.]

wrath /ɹæθ/ /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔːθ/ /ɹɔθ/ wraths n
θυμός οργή
(uncountable, formal) Great anger; (countable) an instance of this.

wreath /ɹiːθ/ wreaths n
στεφάνι
An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.

wreck /ˈɹæk/ /ˈɹɛk/ v
καταστρέφω
(transitive) To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless.
(transitive) To involve in a wreck; hence, to cause to suffer ruin; to balk of success, and bring disaster on.

wrecker /ˈɹɛkɚ/ wreckers n
αφανίστρια αφανιστής
(Australia) A person or company that dismantles old or wrecked vehicles or other items, to reclaim useful parts.

wren /ɹɛn/ wrens n
τρυποφράχτης τρωγλοδύτης
Troglodytes troglodytes (Eurasian wren, type species and sole Old World species of the family Troglodytidae).

wrestle /ˈɹɛ.səl/ wrestles n
πάλη
A wrestling bout.

wrestle /ˈɹɛ.səl/ v
παλεύω
(intransitive) To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest.
(transitive) To fight.

wrestler wrestlers n
παλαίστρια παλαιστής
(wrestling) A person who wrestles.

wrestling /ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɹɛs.l̩.ɪŋ/ wrestlings n
πάλη
Ellipsis of professional wrestling (“act that emulates the sport of wrestling”).

wretched /ˈɹɛt͡ʃəd/ /ˈɹɛt͡ʃɪd/ more wretched most wretched adj
άθλιος ελεεινός
Of a person, etc.: behaving in a manner causing contempt; base, despicable, wicked.

wriggle /ˈɹɪɡəl/ v
στριφογυρίζω
(intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
στραγγίζω στείβω
Often followed by out: to squeeze or twist (something moist) tightly so that liquid is forced out.

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ wrinkles n
ζάρα πτυχή
A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
ρυτίδα ζάρα
A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
ζάρα
A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.

wrinkle /ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ v
ζαρώνω
(transitive) To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.
(intransitive) To pucker or become uneven or irregular.

wrinkle-free more wrinkle-free most wrinkle-free adj
αζάρωτος
Without wrinkles.

wrist /ɹɪst/ wrists n
καρπός
(anatomy) The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.

wristband /ˈɹɪs(t)ˌbænd/ wristbands n
περικάρπιο
A strip of material worn around the wrist, e.g. to absorb perspiration, especially in sports.

wristwatch /ˈɹɪstˌwɑt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɒt͡ʃ/ /ˈɹɪstˌwɔt͡ʃ/ wristwatches n
ρολόι χειρός
A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist

write /ɹaɪt/ v
γράφω
(transitive) To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).
(transitive) To show (information, etc) in written form.
(intransitive) To be an author.
(computing, intransitive, with to) To record data mechanically or electronically.
To impress durably; to imprint; to engrave.

writer /ˈɹaɪ.tə/ /ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ [ˈɹ̠aɪtə] [ˈɹ̠ăɪɾɚ] [ˈɹ̠ʌɪɾɚ] writers n
συγγραφέας
A person who writes, or produces literary work; an author can refer to themselves as "the writer".

writhe /ɹaɪð/ v
σφαδάζω
(intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.

writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ writings n
έγγραφο γραπτό
(countable) Something written, such as a document, article or book.
γραφή
(uncountable) The process of representing a language with symbols or letters.
(countable) The style of writing of a person.
έργο
(countable) A work of an author.
γραφο-
(as a modifier) Intended for or used in writing.

writing desk writing desks n
γραφείο
A desk at which someone may write.

written /ˈɹɪ.tən/ [ɹɪɾn̩] [ɹɪʔn̩] [ɹɪʔt̚n̩] adj
γραπτός
Of, relating, or characteristic of writing (i.e., of that which has been written).

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ more wrong most wrong wronger wrongest adj
λάθος λανθασμένος εσφαλμένος
Incorrect or untrue.
απατώμαι κάνω λάθος πλανώμαι
Asserting something incorrect or untrue.
λάθος
Immoral, not good, bad.
λάθος ακατάλληλος
Improper; unfit; unsuitable.
ανάποδος στραβός
Designed to be worn or placed inward

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ more wrong most wrong adv
λάθος στραβά
(informal) In a way that isn't right; incorrectly, wrongly.

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ wrongs n
κακό
Something that is immoral or not good.
The opposite of right; the concept of badness.
αδίκημα κρίμα
An instance of wronging someone (sometimes with possessive to indicate the wrongdoer).

wrong /ˈɹɑŋ/ /ˈɹɒŋ/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ v
αδικώ βλάπτω
To treat unjustly; to injure or harm.
αδικώ
To slander; to impute evil to unjustly.

wrongdoing /ˈɹɒŋˌduːɪŋ/ wrongdoings n
αμάρτημα παράπτωμα
(uncountable) Violation of standards of behavior.
αδίκημα
(countable) An instance of doing wrong.

wry /ɹaɪ/ wrier wriest wryer wryest adj
λοξός στρεβλός
Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
σαρκαστικός πικρόχολος
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.
στρεβλός
Twisted, bent, crooked.

wuss /wʊs/ wusses n
χέστης χεζάς χεζού
(slang) A weak, ineffectual, cowardly, or timid person.

wye /ˈwaɪ/ wyes n
γουάι
The name of the Latin-script letter Y.

xebec /zɪˈbɛk/ /ˈzibɛk/ /ˈziːbɛk/ xebecs n
σεμπέκο
A small two-masted, and later three-masted, Mediterranean transport ship with an overhanging bow and stern. [from mid 18th c.]

xenelasy /zɪˈnɛləsi/ n
ξενηλασία

xeno- prefix
ξενο-
Having to do with foreigners.
Relating to strangers or strangeness.
From a foreign place.

xenocide /ˈziːnəsaɪd/ /ˈzɛnəsaɪd/ xenocides n
ξενοκτονία
(science fiction) The genocide of an entire alien species.

xenoglossy /ˌziːnəˈɡlɒsi/ /ˌzɛnəˈɡlɒsi/ xenoglossies n
ξενογλωσσία
Knowledge of a language one has never learned.

xenomania n
ξενομανία
A strong or excessive preference for foreigners or for foreign customs, manners, or institutions.

xenon /zenɔn/ /zinən/ /zɪinɔn/ /ˈzinɑn/ /ˈziːnɒn/ xenons n
ξένο ξένον
The chemical element (symbol Xe) with an atomic number of 54. It is a colorless, odorless, unreactive noble gas, used notably in camera flash technology.

xenophilia n
ξενοφιλία
an attraction to or love of foreign people, manners or culture

xenophobe /ˈzi.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.foʊb/ /ˈzɛ.nə.fəʊb/ xenophobes n
ξενόφοβος
One who hates or fears strangers or foreigners.

xenophobia /ˌziː.nəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ /ˌzɛn.əˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ xenophobias n
ξενοφοβία
A hatred of strangers or foreigners.
A fear of strangers or foreigners.
A strong antipathy or aversion to strangers or foreigners.

xenophobic more xenophobic most xenophobic adj
ξενοφοβικός
Exhibiting or characterised by xenophobia, a fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners.

xenotransplantation xenotransplantations n
ξενομεταμόσχευση
The transplantation of biological or organic matter from a given species into a different one, especially when this matter has been altered (such as by genetic engineering)

xi /ksaɪ/ /ksiː/ /saɪ/ /zaɪ/ /ʃiː/ xis n
ξι
The 14th letter of Classical and Modern Greek. The 15th in Ancient and Old Greek.

xoanon /ˈzoʊ.ə.nɑn/ /ˈzəʊ.ə.nɒn/ xoana n
ξόανο
(historical) A wooden statue used as a cult image in Ancient Greece.

xylitol xylitols n
ξυλιτόλη
(chemistry) A pentahydric alcohol, C5H12O5, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived from xylose; used as a sweetener.

xylographer xylographers n
ξυλογράφος χαράκτης
a person who makes xylographs

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ /ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/ xylophones n
ξυλόφωνο
(musical instrument) Any musical instrument (percussion idiophone) made of wooden slats graduated so as to make the sounds of the scale when struck with a small drumstick-like mallet; the standard Western concert xylophone or one of its derivatives.

yacht /jɑt/ /jɑːt/ /jɒt/ yachts n
θαλαμηγός γιοτ
A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock.
θαλαμηγός
Any vessel used for private, noncommercial purposes.

yakhni n
γιαχνί
Any of various stocks, broths and stews found in many countries from the Balkan Peninsula to South Asia.

yank /jæŋk/ yanks n
απότομο τράβηγμα
A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ yard yards n
αυλή προαύλιο
A small, usually uncultivated area adjoining or (now especially) within the precincts of a house or other building.
γιάρδα
(obsolete) The rod, a surveying unit of (once) 15 or (now) 16+1⁄2 feet.

yarmulke /ˈjɑ(ɹ)mə(l)kə/ /ˈjɑːməlkə/ yarmulkes n
σκούφος
A skullcap worn by religious Jewish males (especially during prayer). [from 1903]

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ yarns n
νήμα πλεκτικής
(uncountable) A twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving.

yarrow /ˈjæɹəʊ/ /ˈjɛɹoʊ/ yarrows n
αγριαψιθιά
Any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea, used in traditional herbal medicine.

yataghan /ˈjætəɡæn/ yataghans n
γιαταγάνι
A type of sword used in Muslim countries from the mid-16th to late 19th centuries.

yaw /jɔː/ yaws n
ελιγμός
The rotation of an aircraft, ship, or missile about its vertical axis so as to cause the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, ship, or missile to deviate from the flight line or heading in its horizontal plane.

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ yawns n
χασμουρητό
The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.

yawn /joːn/ /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
χασμουριέμαι
(intransitive) To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

yeah /ˈjæ.(ə)/ /ˈjɛ(ə)/ particle
ναι
(colloquial) yes.

year /jøː/ /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ years n
έτος χρόνος
The mean length of a calendar year in the Julian calendar, that is, 365.25 solar days; a Julian year.
A scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity.
χρόνος έτος
The time taken for the Earth to orbit the Sun with respect to the fixed stars; a sidereal year.
The length of a year as marked by a calendar, 365 or 366 days in the Gregorian calendar; a calendar year.
(by extension) The time it takes for any astronomical object (such as a planet, dwarf planet, small Solar System body, or comet) in direct orbit around a star (such as the Sun) to make one revolution around the star.
A period between set dates that mark a year, such as from January 1 to December 31 by the Gregorian calendar, from Tishri 1 to Elul 29 by the Jewish calendar, and from Muharram 1 to Dhu al-Hijjah 29 or 30 by the Islamic calendar.
A level or grade in school or college.

yearn /jɜːn/ /jɝn/ v
επιθυμώ λαχταρώ
(intransitive, also, figuratively) To have a strong desire for something or to do something; to long for or to do something.

yeast /iːst/ /jist/ /jiːst/ yeasts n
ζύμη μαγιά
A single-celled fungus of a wide variety of taxonomic families.
μαγιά
(figuratively) A frothy foam.

yell /jɛl/ v
ουρλιάζω κραυγάζω σκούζω φωνάζω ωρύομαι
(intransitive) To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice.
(transitive) To convey by shouting.

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ more yellow most yellow yellower yellowest adj
κίτρινος κίτρινο
Of a yellow hue.
(dated, US) Synonym of high yellow
κίτρινος δειλός φοβητσιάρης φοβιτσιάρης
(informal) Lacking courage.

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɑlə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ /ˈjɛlə/ /ˈjɪlə/ /ˈjʌlə/ yellows n
κίτρινο ώχρα κίτρινος
The colour of sunflower petals and lemons; the colour obtained by mixing green and red light, or by subtracting blue from white light.

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑrd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ yellow cards n
κίτρινη κάρτα
(sports) a yellow-coloured card, shown to a player (especially in association football) as a caution that he or she has committed a flagrant foul; a further such foul would result in a red card.

yellow press yellow presses n
κίτρινος τύπος
(idiomatic, usually, collective) Newspapers which publish sensationalist articles rather than well researched and sober journalism.

yellow-browed warbler yellow-browed warblers n
κιτρινόφρυδος φυλλοσκόπος
Phylloscopus inornatus, a leaf warbler (family Phylloscopidae) which breeds in temperate Asia.

yellow-legged gull yellow-legged gulls n
χιντιανόγλαρος
Larus michahellis, a large gull of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

yellowtail amberjack yellowtail amberjacks n
μαγιάτικο
A species of large edible fish, Seriola lalandi, found in the Indian and Pacific oceans.

yelp /jɛlp/ yelps n
γαβγίζω
An abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance.

yen /jɛn/ yen n
γιεν
The unit of Japanese currency (symbol: ¥) since 1871, divided into 100 sen.

yes /jɛs/ interjection
ναι
An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.

yes /jɛs/ yeses yesses n
ναι
An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.

yes /jɛs/ particle
ναι
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ adv
χθες χτες
On the day before today.

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstədɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdi/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdi/ yesterdays n
χθες χτες
The day immediately before today; one day ago.

yesterday's adj
χτεσινός

yesteryear /ˈjestəjøː/ /ˈjɛstəjɜː/ /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ /ˈjɛstərjɪər/ yesteryears n
κάποτε παλιά
(poetic) Past years; time gone by; yore.
πέρυσι
(rare) Last year.

yet /jɛt/ adv
ακόμα ακόμη
Thus far; up to the present; up to some unspecified time.
ακόμα
In addition.

yew /juː/ /jɪʊ̯/ yews n
ίταμος τάξος
(countable) A species of coniferous tree, Taxus baccata, with dark-green flat needle-like leaves and seeds bearing red arils, native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia.
τάξος
(countable, by extension) Any tree or shrub of the genus Taxus.
(uncountable) The wood of the such trees.

yo-yo /ˈjoʊ.joʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.jəʊ/ yo-yos n
γιογιό
A toy consisting of a spheroidal or cylindrical spindle having a circular groove in which string is wound; it is used by holding the string in the fingers and reeling the spindle up and down by movements of the wrist.

yob /jɒb/ yobs n
μάγκας
(pejorative, chiefly, British, NZ, slang) A person who engages in antisocial behaviour or drunkenness.

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ yodels n
λαρυγγισμός
A song incorporating yodelling.

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ v
λαρυγγίζω
(transitive, and, intransitive) To sing (a song) in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto.

yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/ yogas n
γιόγκα
Any of several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind.

yogurt /ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ /ˈjɒ.ɡət/ /ˈjəʉ.ɡət/ yogurts n
γιαούρτι
A milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring.

yoke /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ yokes n
ζυγός
A bar or frame by which two oxen or other draught animals are joined at their necks enabling them to pull a cart, plough, etc.; (by extension) a device attached to a single draught animal for the same purpose.

yolk /joʊ(l)k/ /jɔlk/ /jəʊk/ yolks n
κρόκος κροκάδι
The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

yon /jɑn/ /jɒn/ adj
εκείνος
(dated, or, dialectal) distant, but within sight; (that thing) just over there.

yoni /ˈjəʊni/ yonis n
γιονί

yotta- /ˈjɒtə/ prefix
γιοττα-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1024 (a short scale septillion or long scale quadrillion). Symbol: Y

yottabyte /ˈjɒtəbaɪt/ yottabytes n
γιοτταδυφιοσυλλαβή γιοτταμπάιτ
(computing) One septillion (1024, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) bytes or 1,000 zettabytes.

you /d/ /dʒ/ /j/ /ju/ /jʉː/ /s/ /t/ /tʃ/ /z/ /ʃ/ /ʒ/ pronoun
εσείς εσύ εσάς εσένα
(object pronoun) The person spoken to or written to, as an object. (Replacing thee; originally as a mark of respect.) [from 13th c.]

you bet interjection
σίγουρα
(idiomatic, informal) Certainly, you're welcome; a reply to thank you or to a request.

you can't judge a book by its cover proverb
τα φαινόμενα απατούν το ράσο δεν κάνει τον παπά
(idiomatic, metaphorical) It is not possible to make reliable judgments about things or people by considering external appearances alone.

you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear proverb
τον γάιδαρο, όσο και να τον στολίσεις, άλογο δεν γίνεται
It is not possible to produce something refined, admirable, or valuable from something which is unrefined, unpleasant, or of little or no value.

you can't teach an old dog new tricks proverb
παλιός γάιδαρος καινούρια περπατησιά δε μαθαίνει τώρα στα γεράματα, μάθε γέρο γράμματα
It is impossible to change people's habits, traits, or mindset.

you don't say interjection
μη μου πείς μη μου πείτε
Really?; no kidding!; is that so? (sometimes used sarcastically in response to the obvious)

you have beautiful eyes phraseologicalUnit
έχεις όμορφα μάτια έχετε όμορφα μάτια
Used by the speaker to compliment the interlocutor's eyes.

you're telling me phraseologicalUnit
εμένα μου λες

you're welcome phraseologicalUnit
παρακαλώ τίποτα δεν κάνει τίποτα ευχαρίστησή μου
Used to acknowledge thanks; ritual reply to “thank you”.

you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette proverb
αν δεν βρέξεις κώλο, ψάρι δεν τρως
phrase

young /jʌŋ/ younger youngest adj
νεαρός άπλερος
In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

younger brother younger brothers n
μικρός αδερφός
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see younger,‎ brother. (This entry is a translation hub.)

your /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /joʊ/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ /jə/ /jɚ/ /jɝ/ /jʊə/ /jʊɚ/ determiner
σας σου
Belonging to you; of you; related to you (singular; one owner).
σας
Belonging to you; of you; related to you (plural; more owners).

your mileage may vary /jə ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ /jɚ ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ phraseologicalUnit
ίσως να δουλεύει διαφορετικά για εσένα
(North America, idiomatic, often, computing) It may work differently in your situation, or be different in your experience.
αυτή είναι απλά η γνώμη μου
(North America, idiomatic) Used to express a possible difference in taste: this is just my opinion, your opinion may be different.

yours /jɔɹz/ /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jəz/ /jɚz/ /jɝz/ /jʊəz/ /jʊɚz/ pronoun
δικά δικές δική δικιά δικοί δικό
That which belongs to you (singular); the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun.
That which belongs to you (plural); the possessive second-person plural pronoun used without a following noun.

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ youths n
νεότητα νιάτα
(uncountable) The quality or state of being young.
νιάτα
(uncountable) The part of life following childhood; the period of existence preceding maturity or age; the whole early part of life, from childhood, or, sometimes, from infancy, to adulthood.
νιος
(countable) A young man; a male adolescent or young adult.
νεολαία
(uncountable, used with a plural or singular verb) Young persons, collectively.

youth hostel youth hostels n
ξενώνας νεότητας
An inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people.

ypakoë /ˌuːpəkoʊˈiː/ /ˌuːpəkəʊˈiː/ ypakoës n
υπακοή

ytterbium /jəˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /jɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɚ.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ˈjə.tɚ.bi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɚ.bi.əm/ ytterbiums n
υττέρβιο
A metallic chemical element (symbol Yb) with an atomic number of 70.

yttrium /ˈjə.tɹi.əm/ /ˈjɪ.tɹi.əm/ /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ yttriums n
ύττριο
A silvery metallic chemical element (symbol Y) with an atomic number of 39, mainly found in combination with lanthanide elements in rare-earth minerals.

yuck /jʌk/ interjection
μπλιαχ
Uttered to indicate disgust usually toward an objectionable taste or odour. [from 1966]

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ yuppies n
γιάπης
(informal, sometimes derogatory) A young upwardly mobile urban professional person with an affluent lifestyle.

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ /jʊɹt/ yurts n
γιούρτη γιουρτ
A large, round, semi-permanent tent with vertical walls and a conical roof, usually associated with Central Asia and Mongolia (where it is known as a ger).

zabaglione /ˌzæbəˈljəʊnɪ/ /ˌzɑbəlˈjoʊni/ zabagliones n
ζαμπαγιόνε
A custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine.

zany /ˈzeɪni/ zanier zaniest adj
γελωτοποιός
Ludicrously or incongruously comical.

zeal /zil/ /ziːl/ zeals n
ζήλος
The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ /ˈzɛbɹə/ zebra zebras n
ζέβρα ζέβρος όναγρος
(vulgar, pejorative, slang, ethnic slur) A biracial person, specifically one born to a Sub-Saharan African person and a white person.

zebra shark zebra sharks n
καρχαρίας ζέβρα
A species of carpet shark, Stegostoma fasciatum, family Stegostomatidae, covered in black and white stripes.

zebu /ˈzeɪ.bjuː/ /ˈzeɪ.buː/ /ˈziː.bjuː/ /ˈziː.buː/ /ˈzɛ.bjuː/ /ˈzɛ.buː/ zebus n
ζεμπού
A domesticated ox native to Asia and Africa, having a large fleshy hump on its back and a dewlap (Bos primigenius indicus).

zee /ziː/ /ˈzeɪː/ zees n
ζεντ ζι
The name of the Latin-script letter Z.

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtˌɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtˌɡaɪst/ zeitgeisten zeitgeister zeitgeists n
πνεύμα των καιρών
The spirit of the age; the taste, outlook, and spirit characteristic of a period.

zenith /ˈzi.nɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ zeniths n
ζενίθ
(astronomy) The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.
(astronomy) The highest point in the sky reached by a celestial body.
ζενίθ απόγειο
(by extension) Highest point or state; peak.

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
μηδέν
The cardinal number occurring before one and that denotes no quantity or amount at all, represented in Arabic numerals as 0.

zero /ˈzi(ˌ)ɹoʊ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹaʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʉ/ /ˈzɪə.ɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ v
μηδενίζω
(transitive) To set some amount to be zero.

zero gravity n
μηδέν βαρύτητα
The state of apparent weightlessness which occurs in a very low gravity field, or in free fall.

zero tolerance n
μηδενική ανοχή
The strict policy of enforcing all the laws of a state, or the rules of an institution, and allowing no toleration or compromise even for first-time offenders or petty violations.

zero vector zero vectors n
μηδενικό διάνυσμα
(mathematics, linear algebra) A vector 0 in a vector space V such that for any v\in V, 0+v=v; a vector whose value in every dimension is zero; i.e., \vec 0 = <0,0,\ldots,0>.

zeroth /ˈziɹoʊθ/ /ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzɪɹoʊθ/ adj
μηδενικός
(mathematics) In the initial position in a sequence whose elements are numbered starting at zero; the ordinal number corresponding to zero.

zeta /ˈzeɪtə/ /ˈziː.tə/ zetas n
ζήτα
The sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ) preceded by epsilon (Ε, ε) and followed by eta, (Η, η); or the seventh letter in the ancient Greek alphabet, in which it is preceded by digamma (Ϝ, ϝ)

zetta- /ˈzɛtə/ prefix
ζεττα-
In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1021 (a short scale sextillion or long scale trilliard). Symbol: Z

zeugma /ˈzjuːɡ.mə/ /ˈzuːɡ.mə/ zeugmas zeugmata n
ζεύγμα
(rhetoric) The act of using a word, particularly an adjective or verb, to apply to more than one noun when its sense is appropriate to only one.

zinc /zɪŋk/ zincs n
ψευδάργυρος τσίγκος
(countable) A single atom of this element.

zinc sulphate n
θειικός ψευδάργυρος
(British spelling) an inorganic compound with the chemical formula ZnSO4.

zinnia zinnias n
ζίνια ζίννια
Any of several brightly coloured flowering plants, of the genus Zinnia, native to tropical America; old maid.

zirconium /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/ zirconiums n
ζιρκόνιο
A chemical element (symbol Zr) with an atomic number of 40, a strong, lustrous, grey-white transition metal mainly used as a refractory and opacifier.

zit /ˈzɪt/ zits n
μπιμπίκι
(Canada, US, slang) pimple

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ zithers n
τσίτερ
(music) A musical instrument consisting of a flat sounding box with numerous strings placed on a horizontal surface, played with a plectrum or fingertips.

zloty /zlɑti/ /zlɒti/ zlote zloties zloty zlotych zlotys n
ζλότι
The currency unit of Poland, divided into 100 groszy.

zombie /ˈzɑmbi/ /ˈzɒmbi/ zombies n
ζόμπι
(computing) A computer affected by malware which causes it to do whatever the attacker wants it to do without the user's knowledge.

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ zones n
ζώνη
(geography, now, _, rare) Each of the five regions of the earth's surface into which it was divided by climatic differences, namely the torrid zone (between the tropics), two temperate zones (between the tropics and the polar circles), and two frigid zones (within the polar circles).
A given area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic, use, restriction, etc.

zone of proximal development zones of proximal development n
ζώνη επικείμενης ανάπτυξης
A concept developed by Soviet psychologist and social constructivist Lev Vygotsky: the difference between what a learner can do without help and what he or she can do with help.

zoo /zuː/ zoos n
ζωολογικός κήπος
A park where live animals are exhibited.

zoolater zoolaters n
ζωολάτρης
A worshipper of animals

zoolatry /zoʊˈɑlətɹi/ /zuˈɑlətɹi/ /zuːˈɒlətɹi/ /zəʊˈɒlətɹi/ n
ζωολατρία
The worship of animals.

zoological /zoʊəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zuəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ /zəʊəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ more zoological most zoological adj
ζωολογικός
Of, or relating to, animals.
Of, or relating to, zoology.

zoology /zoʊˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuˈɑləd͡ʒi/ /zuːˈɒləd͡ʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ zoologies n
ζωολογία
The part of biology relating to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.

zoonosis /zoʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊ.ˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /ˌzoʊ.əˈnoʊ.sɪs/ zoonoses n
ζωονόσος ζωοανθρωπονόσος
(biology, microbiology) An animal disease, such as rabies or anthrax, that can be transmitted to humans.

zoonotic /ˌzoʊ.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ə.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzu.ˈnɑ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzuː.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzɐʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzəʊ.ə.ˈnɒ.tɪk/ /ˌzʉ.ɘ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ /ˌzʉ.ˈnɔ.tɘk/ adj
ζωονοσογόνος
relating to, or having a zoonosis

zoophyte /ˈzuːfaɪt/ /ˈzəʊəfaɪt/ zoophytes n
ζωόφυτο
(biology, historical) An animal thought to have the characteristics of a plant, later specifically an invertebrate of the (former) group Zoophyta, comprising sponges, corals and sea anemones. [from 17th c.]
(biology, historical) A plant believed to have the characteristics of an animal, especially a sensitive plant or vegetable lamb. [from 17th c.]

zooplankton /ˌzoʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ /ˌzəʊ.əˈplæŋk.tən/ zooplankton zooplanktons n
ζωοπλαγκτόν
(zoology) Free-floating small protozoa, crustaceans (such as krill), etc. and the eggs and larvae from larger animals.

zoospore zoospores n
ζωοσπόριο
A motile asexual spore of some algae and fungi

zootechnician zootechnicians n
ζωοτέχνης
One working in the field of zootechnics, or animal husbandry.

zucchetto /(t)sʊˈkɛtoʊ/ /tsʊˈkɛtəʊ/ zucchettos n
καλότα
A small skullcap worn by Roman Catholic clergy (the Pope's is white, a cardinal's red, a bishop's purple, and a priest's black), Anglican clergy, and Syriac or Malankara Orthodox clergy

zurna zurnas n
ζουρνάς
(musical instruments) A double-reed outdoor wind instrument, usually accompanied by a davul (bass drum) in Anatolian folk music.

zygote /ˈzaɪɡoʊt/ /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/ zygotes n
ζυγωτό ζυγώτης
A fertilized egg cell.

Åland /ˈɑlənd/ /ˈɔːlənd/ pn
Άαλαντ Ώλαντ
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Ålesund /ˈɔːləsʊn/ /ˈɔːləsʊnd/ pn
Άαλεσουντ
A town (with bystatus) and municipality in Møre og Romsdal, Norway.

Çanakkale pn
Τσανάκκαλε

Çankırı pn
Τσανκιρί

Çorum pn
Ευχάνεια Τσορούμ

Ürümqi /uːˈɹuːmt͡ʃi/ /ʊˈrʊmt͡ʃi/ pn
Ουρούμτσι
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éclair /eɪ-/ /ɪˈklɛə/ /ɪˈklɛɹ/ éclairs n
εκλέρ
A small chocolate-covered creme-filled pastry puff in a general oblong shape, typically larger than the miniature French version.

Šventoji pn
Σβεντόγι
Resort town on the coast of the Baltic Sea in Lithuania.