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πελώριος

huge /peˈlo.ri.os/

adjective#19552 most common

Also: enormous, gigantic

Example sentences

Ο πελώριος σκύλος τρέχει στην αυλή.
The huge dog is running in the yard.
Η πελώρια γέφυρα ενώνει τις δύο πόλεις.
The huge bridge connects the two cities.
Έχω έναν πελώριο χάρτη του κόσμου.
I have a huge map of the world.
Ο πελώριος δένδρο προσφέρει σκιά το καλοκαίρι.
The huge tree provides shade in the summer.
Η πελώρια καταιγίδα πλησιάζει την ακτή.
The huge storm is approaching the coast.
Ο πελώριος πίνακας κρέμεται στον τοίχο.
The huge painting is hanging on the wall.

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeπελώριοςπελώριοι
Genitiveπελώριουπελώριων
Accusativeπελώριοπελώριους
Vocativeπελώριεπελώριοι

Word family

πελώριαhuge (feminine singular)
πελώριοhuge (neuter singular)
πελώριοςgiant

Etymology

The Modern Greek word 'πελώριος' derives from the ancient Greek term 'πελώριος', which also meant 'huge' or 'gigantic'. This term is believed to be related to the Proto-Indo-European root '*pel-' meaning 'to fill' or 'to swell', reflecting the sense of something large or immense.

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