κρέας
Lemma: κρέας
Translation: No translation available (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek κρέας (kréas). Related to Latin 'caro' (flesh), from which we get English words like 'carnivore' and 'carnation'
Mnemonics
- Think of 'creature' - living things made of flesh/meat
- Remember 'carnivore' - the ancient root is related
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Cultural Context
Central to Greek cuisine and culture. Often featured in traditional dishes like souvlaki, gyros, and stifado.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: κρέας means 'meat' while κέρας means 'horn'
Confused word:
Το ελάφι έχει μεγάλα κέρατα.
The deer has large horns.
Notes: These words can sound similar to beginners but have very different meanings and uses
Mnemonic: κρέας has 'ρε' in the middle like 'creature', while κέρας sounds like 'keras' (horns)