σκουλήκι

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σκωλήκιον (skōlḗkion), a diminutive of σκώληξ (skṓlēx).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): sku.ˈli.ci

Noun

σκουλήκι (skoulíki) n (plural σκουλήκια)

  1. worm
  2. larva, silkworm
  3. (figuratively) a sly or slimy person
    ένα σκουλήκι είστε   (you're a worm)
  4. (figuratively) a description of jealousy etc
    το σκουλήκι της ζήλειας τον καταβροχθίζει   (the worm of jealousy gnawed at him)

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