άνθος κουφοξυλιάς
ánthos koufoxyliás
The Greek phrase for elderflower is άνθος κουφοξυλιάς (ánthos koufoxyliás).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of άνθος (flower) and κουφοξυλιάς (of the elder tree).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is ánthos koufoxyliás.
Did you know?
- The term κουφοξυλιά contains the root κουφός, which can mean both 'deaf' and 'hollow', referring to the pithy nature of the elder stem.
- In Greek folklore, the elder tree κουφοξυλιά was often believed to be a dwelling for spirits or fairies, and cutting one without permission was thought to bring bad luck.
- English speakers may recognize άνθος as the root of the word 'anthology', which originally meant a 'collection of flowers' before it referred to a collection of poems.
Examples in context
- Αυτό το σιρόπι είναι από άνθος κουφοξυλιάς.Aftó to síropi eínai apó ánthos koufoxyliás.This syrup is made from elderflower.
- Χρειάζομαι λίγο άνθος κουφοξυλιάς για το γλυκό.Chreiázomai lígo ánthos koufoxyliás gia to glykó.I need some elderflower for the dessert.
Example conversation
Dimitris and Kyriaki are looking at a menu at a cafe.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΔοκίμασε αυτό το φίλτρο με άνθος κουφοξυλιάς.Dokimase afto to filtro me anthos koufoxylias.Try this elderflower cordial.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΤι γεύση έχει το άνθος κουφοξυλιάς;Ti gevsi echei to anthos koufoxylias?What does elderflower taste like?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι πολύ γλυκό και φρέσκο.Einai poly glyko kai fresco.It is very sweet and fresh.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕντάξει, θα το παραγγείλω.Entaxei, tha to parangeilo.Okay, I will order it.
