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greek

/ɡɹiːk/noun, adjective1 syllable

Greek means: of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language.

Synonyms for greek4

noun, as in the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

Hellenic, Hellenic language

noun, as in a native or inhabitant of Greece

Hellene

adjective, as in of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language

Grecian, Hellenic

What does greek mean?3

adjective

1

of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language“Greek mythology”

noun

1

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

2

a native or inhabitant of Greece

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with greek?33

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All 33 rhymes for greek, grouped by syllable

Greek in a sentence

  • Greek philosophers examined ideas that included forms of organic evolution.Nylez
  • Greek banks could soon run out of money.Hybrid
  • If you've got nothing else to do, then count the Greek islands.patgfisher
  • The basic ingredients of Greek frappé are instant coffee, sugar, water and ice cubes.Nylez
  • In Greek mythology, it's not necessary to pay taxes.tieguy
  • He tried to learn Greek, but soon got tired and gave it up.shekitten
  • A Greek frappe is made from instant coffee, water, and ice cubes.AlanF_US
  • When you shake hands with a Greek, count your fingers.jayrod84

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Forms of greek

as a noun

plural
greeks