γεράκι

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Etymology

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From Byzantine Greek γεράκιν (gerákin), from Koine Greek ἱεράκιον (hierákion), diminutive of Ancient Greek ἱέραξ (hiérax). See also ιέρακας (iérakas).

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Noun

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γεράκι (gerákin (plural γεράκια, feminine γερακίνα)

  1. (ornithology) bird of prey, hawk, falcon, buzzard
  2. (figuratively) belligerent person

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