αγρίμι

Lemma: αγρίμι

Translation: wild animal; wild beast; untamed creature (noun)

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἄγριος (ágrios) meaning 'wild' + diminutive suffix -ίμι

Mnemonics

  • Think of 'agrarian' (relating to wild fields) to remember it refers to wild animals
  • Contains 'άγριο' (wild) to help remember its meaning

Related Words, Phrases & Idioms

αγριεύω

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σαν αγρίμι

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Synonyms

θηρίο

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άγριο ζώο

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Antonyms

ήμερο ζώο

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Example Wordforms

Cultural Context

Often used in Greek folk tales and traditional stories, particularly in reference to mountain-dwelling wild animals. Common in Cretan culture and folklore.

Easily Confused With

αγρός

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Explanation: While αγρίμι means 'wild animal', αγρός means 'field' or 'farmland'

Notes: Both words share the root relating to 'wild' or 'field', but have very different meanings in modern use

Mnemonic: αγρίμι has 'ίμι' ending for creatures, while αγρός is about places