Meaning of Psorokóstaina | Babel Free
Definitions
An affectionate name used by Greeks of their homeland; it has intimations of poverty and affection.
Examples
“But look⟳ how he [Venizelos] found Greece when he started. Do you remember⟳ what we used to call⟳ her Psorokóstaina - Mangy Betty! And look⟳ how he left her, one of the nations of the West with steady frontiers, double⟳ the size, friends with Turkey ...”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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