μονόκερως
monókeros
The English word unicorn is μονόκερως (monókeros) in Greek.
μονόκερως refers to the mythical horselike creature.
Meaning: mythical horselike creature (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of μονόκερως is μονόκεροι.
How do you pronounce it?
monókeros
Did you know?
- In ancient Greek literature, the creature described as μονόκερως was often depicted as an antelope or a wild ass rather than a horse.
- Ancient Greeks believed the 'horn' of the μονόκερως had the power to detect and neutralize poison in water.
- The word μονός (single/alone) shares a linguistic history with the concept of 'monotony' in English, as both imply a single, unchanging state.
Examples in context
- Ο μονόκερος είναι ένα μυθικό πλάσμα.The unicorn is a mythical creature.
- Αυτός ο μονόκερος έχει άσπρο πέλος και γαλάζιο κέρατο.This unicorn has white fur and a blue horn.
- Ο μονόκερως είναι ένα μαγικό ζώο.O monokeros einai ena magiko zoo.The unicorn is a magical animal.
Example conversation
A mother and son are reading a fairy tale book.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚοίτα, Νίκο, αυτός είναι ένας μονόκερως!Koíta, Níko, aftós eínai énas monókeros!Look, Nikos, this is a unicorn!
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι πολύ όμορφος, μαμά.Eínai polý ómorfos, mamá.It is very beautiful, mom.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, ο μονόκερως έχει ένα κέρατο στο μέτωπο.Nai, o monókeros échei éna kérato sto métopo.Yes, the unicorn has a horn on its forehead.
- Νίκος NikosΘέλω ένα τέτοιο παιχνίδι!Thélo éna tétio paichnídi!I want a toy like that!
