Greco

¹ American

[grek-oh, gre-kaw] / ˈgrɛk oʊ, ˈgrɛ kɔ /

noun

José 1918–2001, U.S. dancer and choreographer, born in Italy.
El El Greco.

Greco- ² American

a combining form representing Greek in compound words.

Greco-Roman.

Greco- ¹ British

/ ˈɡrɛkəʊ, ˈɡriːkəʊ /

combining form

a variant (esp US) of Graeco-

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Greco ² British

/ ˈɡrɛkəʊ /

noun

El. See El Greco

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Etymology

Origin of Greco-

< Latin Graec ( us ) Greek + -o-

Example Sentences

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“These record results…indicate that we are well on track to achieve or even exceed our 2027 targets, and position us well to capture future growth opportunities,” Chief Executive Mario Greco said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Greco has since heard from judges across the state that they feel their hands are tied.

From Los Angeles Times

Australian Paralympic gold medallist Paige Greco started her career as a track-and-field athlete, but it was as a cyclist that she flourished.

From BBC

"Paige meant everything to us. Her kindness, her determination and her warmth touched our family every single day," Mrs Greco said.

From BBC

Greco had resigned from her official City Hall post last year amid FBI investigation, her property raided in connection with campaign fundraising concerns.

From Salon

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