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Greek

/ɡɹiːk/ adjective A2
  1. Of or relating to Greece, its people, its language, or its culture.
  2. Synonym of incomprehensible, used for foreign speech or text, technical jargon, or advanced subjects. (colloquial, figuratively)
  3. Of or relating to collegiate fraternities, sororities, or (uncommon) honor societies. (US)

Comparative Greeker · Superlative Greekest

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“But I’m going to study Latin and Greek just the same, Mrs.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 325 · C1
It may be most obvious to you in the Greek e’s, but to me there are many small points which indicate the same thing.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 50 · B2
The Greek e with the peculiar top flourish is distinctive.
The Valley of Fear, p. 1 · C1
I had some vague recollection of an explanation at the time of the Adventure of the Greek Interpreter.
Sherlock Holmes: The Bruce-Partington Plans, p. 3 · B2

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