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How do you say "peacock" in Greek?

το παγώνι

to pagoni

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In Greek, "peacock" is το παγώνι.

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Pronunciation

Say pah-GOH-nee with stress on the second syllable, an ancient Greek word for this ornate bird.

Writing and usage

Uses pi (π), alpha (α), gamma (γ), with an accent on the first omicron.

Example sentence

Το παγώνι έχει όμορφα φτερά.

The peacock has beautiful feathers.

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How to remember το παγώνι

Pavon is the Latin root, but pagoni is the traditional Greek word still in use.

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Questions about το παγώνι

How do you say "peacock" in Greek?

In Greek, "peacock" is το παγώνι. It is a noun.

How is το παγώνι written in Greek?

Uses pi (π), alpha (α), gamma (γ), with an accent on the first omicron.

How is το παγώνι used in a sentence?

Use το παγώνι as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Το παγώνι έχει όμορφα φτερά. (The peacock has beautiful feathers.).

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