κορόιδο

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Etymology[edit]

From earlier word κουρόγιδο (kourógido), itself from κουρεύω (kourévo) +‎ γίδι (gídi); probably in reference to Byzantine soldiers who were shaved with a goat's shears.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /koˈɾoi̯.ðo/
  • Hyphenation: κο‧ρόι‧δο

Noun[edit]

κορόιδο (koróidon (plural κορόιδα)

  1. dupe, sucker
  2. fall guy

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