greco

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See also: greco-, Greco-, Greco, and gréco-

Italian

Etymology

From Latin Graecus, from Ancient Greek Γραικός (Graikós).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡrɛ.ko/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛko
  • Hyphenation: grè‧co

Adjective

greco (feminine greca, masculine plural greci, feminine plural greche)

  1. Greek
    Synonyms: ellenico, elleno

Noun

greco m (plural greci)

  1. Greek (individual)

Noun

greco m (uncountable)

  1. Greek (language)
  2. wind from the northeast
    Synonyms: vento greco, grecale
  3. northeast (direction)
  4. type of vine with golden-yellow clusters, known for producing certain famous wines

Further reading

  • greco in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Graecus. Doublet of griego, which was inherited.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɾeko/
  • Rhymes: -eko
  • Syllabification: gre‧co

Adjective

greco (feminine greca, masculine plural grecos, feminine plural grecas)

  1. Greek, Grecian

Further reading

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