πούδρα
Greek
Alternative forms
- πούντρα (poúntra) (dated)
Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
πούδρα • (poúdra) f (plural πούδρες)
- (cosmetics) powder (mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing)
- Φορούσε πούδρα ώστε να μη φαίνονται τα σπυριά της. ― Foroúse poúdra óste na mi faínontai ta spyriá tis. ― She was wearing powder so that her spots wouldn't be visible.
Declension
Declension of πούδρα
Derived terms
- πουδρίτσα f (poudrítsa) (diminutive)
- πουδράρω (poudráro, “to powder”)
- πουδράρισμα n (poudrárisma)
- πουδριέρα f (poudriéra, “powder box”)
Synonyms
- σκόνη f (skóni, “powder, dust”)