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Greek
Etymology
From Ancient Greek σφαῖρα (sphaîra).
Noun
σφαίρα • (sfaíra) f (plural σφαίρες)
- ball, sphere
- circle (three-dimensional geometric figure) (clarification of this definition is needed)
- sphere, realm (as of influence)
- bullet (ammo for firearms)
- shot put (ball or event)
Declension
Synonyms
- (any projectile): βλήμα n (vlíma)
- (formally a bullet): φυσίγγιο n (fysíngio)
- (informally a bullet): βόλι n (vóli)
- (informally a bullet): φισέκι n (fiséki)
- (shot put (event)): σφαιροβολία f (sfairovolía)
See also
- βολίδα f (volída, “fireball, meteor”)
See also