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δαμάσκηνο
plum /ðaˈmaskino/
noun#13298 most common
Example sentences
Το δαμάσκηνο είναι νόστιμο.
The plum is tasty.
Αγόρασα δαμάσκηνα από την αγορά.
I bought plums from the market.
Μου αρέσει να τρώω δαμάσκηνα το καλοκαίρι.
I like to eat plums in the summer.
Το δαμάσκηνο είναι πλούσιο σε βιταμίνες.
The plum is rich in vitamins.
Έβαλα δαμάσκηνα στη σαλάτα μου.
I put plums in my salad.
Τα δαμάσκηνα που πήρα είναι πολύ γλυκά.
The plums I got are very sweet.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | δαμάσκηνο | δαμάσκηνα |
| Genitive | δαμάσκηνου | δαμάσκηνων |
| Accusative | δαμάσκηνο | δαμάσκηνα |
| Vocative | δαμάσκηνο | δαμάσκηνα |
Word family
δαμάσκηναplums
δαμάσκηνοςplum (color)
δαμάσκηνηplum tree
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'δαμάσκηνο' (plum) derives from the ancient Greek term 'δαμάσκηνον', which referred to the fruit. This term is linked to the city of Damascus, known for its plums in antiquity, highlighting the historical significance of the fruit in the region.
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