κιλό

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Greek

Etymology

Borrowed from French kilo. Doublet of χιλιο- (chilio-).

Noun

κιλό (kilón (plural κιλά)

  1. kilo (kilogram)
    τρία κιλά αλεύρι
    tría kilá alévri
    three kilos of flour
    μισό κιλό κρασί
    misó kiló krasí
    half a kilo of wine

Usage notes

  • In Greece draught wine is sold by the kilo (12 kilo is approximately 12 litre).

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