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άνεμος

ánemos

Wind

Beginnernoun · masculine

Definition

Moving air; the summer meltemi wind is famous in the Aegean.

Example

Φυσάει δυνατός άνεμος από τη θάλασσα.

A strong wind is blowing from the sea.

Etymology

The word 'άνεμος' (ánemos) originates from the ancient Greek word of the same spelling, referring to 'wind'. It has remained relatively unchanged over centuries, representing nature's elemental forces.

How & Where It’s Used

'άνεμος' is used both in everyday discourse and in formal contexts such as meteorology. Recognized throughout Greece, it carries the same significance in various dialects.

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