κουκουβάγια f γλαύκα
koukouvágiafeminine
The Greek word for "owl" is κουκουβάγια f γλαύκα (koukouvágia).
κουκουβάγια f γλαύκα is a feminine noun used to refer to the bird known as an owl.
Meaning: bird (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form, used to indicate possession (e.g., "owl's"), is κουκουβάγιας.
How do you pronounce it?
koukouvágia
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greece, the phrase 'an owl' was sometimes used as a slang term for a silver coin because the bird was minted on the Athenian currency.
- The term γλαύκα relates to the word 'glaucous', an English adjective used to describe a dull grayish-green or sea-green color.
- The connection between γλαύκα and the ancient world links the bird to the goddess Athena in Greek mythology.
Examples in context
- Ψάξαμε όλη τη νύχτα και επιτέλους βρήκαμε μια κουκουβάγια!We searched all night and finally found an owl!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “owl” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
