φλόγες
Wordform Details
Translation: flamesfire
Part of Speech: noun
Inflection Type:
femininepluralnominativeIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: φλόγα
Translation: flame; blaze; fire (noun)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek φλόξ (phlox). Related to English 'phlogiston' (historical theory of fire), and words like 'phlox' (the flower, named for its bright colors). From Proto-Indo-European *bhleg- (to shine, flash, burn)
Mnemonics
- Think of 'phlogiston' - the historical theory of fire
- Remember the flower 'phlox' which has bright, flame-like colors
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
Antonyms
Cultural Context
Often used metaphorically in Greek poetry and literature to represent passion, inspiration, or the Olympic flame
Easily Confused With
Explanation: φλόγα means 'flame' while φλούδα means 'peel' or 'skin' of fruit
Confused word:
Η φλούδα του πορτοκαλιού
The orange peel
Notes: These words sound similar but have completely different meanings and contexts
Mnemonic: φλόγα has an 'o' like 'hot', while φλούδα has a 'u' like 'fruit'