1
a
: a native or inhabitant of ancient or modern Greece
b
: a person of Greek descent
2
a
: the language used by the Greeks from prehistoric times to the present constituting a branch of Indo-European see Indo-European Languages Table
b
: ancient Greek as used from the time of the earliest records to the end of the second century a.d. see Indo-European Languages Table
c
often not capitalized
[translation of Latin Graecum (in the medieval phrase Graecum est; non potest legi It is Greek; it cannot be read)]
: something unintelligible
it's Greek to me
3
: a member of a Greek-letter fraternity or sorority
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Greece, the Greeks, or Greek
Greek architecture
2
a
b
: of or relating to an Eastern church using the Byzantine rite in Greek
c
: of or relating to the established Orthodox church of Greece
3
: of or relating to fraternities or sororities
the Greek system
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Noun
The name Perseid meteor shower or Perseids comes from the Greek Perseidai, or sons of Perseus, referring to Greek mythology, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
But nothing quite compares to the beauty of the Greek Islands, which make for a picture-perfect retirement destination.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
Adjective
Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt are popular dairy sources frequently added to dishes to boost nutrition.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
Inspired by the Greek myth of Icarus, the mural adds another layer to the museum's offerings.
700 Congress Ave.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
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“Greek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Greek. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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