καρύδι
Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word καρύδι. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word καρύδι, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say καρύδι in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word καρύδι you have here. The definition of the word καρύδι will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofκαρύδι, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Greek
Etymology
From Byzantine Greek καρύδι (karúdi, “nut”), from Ancient Greek καρύδιον (karúdion); diminutive of κάρυον (káruon, “nut”).
Pronunciation
Noun
καρύδι • (karýdi) n (plural καρύδια)
- walnut
- pecan
- Synonym: πεκάν (pekán)
- nut
- (anatomy) Adam's apple, laryngeal prominence
- Synonym: μήλο του Αδάμ (mílo tou Adám)
Declension
declension of καρύδι
Related terms
- κάθε καρυδιάς καρύδι (káthe karydiás karýdi, “Tom, Dick and Harry”)
- καρυδιά f (karydiá, “walnut tree”)
- καρυοθραύστης m (karyothráfstis, “nutcracker”)
Further reading
καρύδι on the Greek Wikipedia.Wikipedia el
