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Greeks

/ɡɹiːks/ noun C2
  1. The quantities representing the sensitivity of the price of derivatives to a change in underlying parameters on which the value of an instrument or portfolio is dependent (so called because some are denoted by Greek letters).
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Greece only had risen against Turkey, and had begun her war of independence; all eyes were turned towards Athens—it was the fashion to pity and support the Greeks.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 308 · C1
“Yes; that is to say, he fought for the independence of the Greeks, and hence arises the calumny.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 805 · C1

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