Greek

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Etymology

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From λάχανο (láchano) + the neuter form of -ικός (-ikós).

Noun

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λαχανικό (lachanikón (plural λαχανικά)

  1. vegetable (edible plant)
  2. (in plural) vegetables (in general)
    1. greens
    2. greenstuff
    3. herbs

Usage notes

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  • Includes edible leaf vegetables: brassicas, fruits, grasses etc. Exclude cereals, sugar beet, etc.

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