Greek

Alternative forms

• παππάς m ‎(pappás)

Noun

παπάς • ‎(papás) m ‎(plural παπάδες)

1. (religion) Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic priest
2. (card games) king card in a pack of playing cards

Declension

Usage notes

• Although παππάς ‎(pappás) is the more etymologically correct spelling ^[1], παπάς ‎(papás) is the more common form.

Synonyms

• (priest): ιερέας m ‎(ieréas)
• (playing card): ρήγας m ‎(rígas)

References

1. ↑ Babiniotis, Georgios (2008) Λεξικό της νέας ελληνικής γλώσσας [Modern Greek Dictionary], 3rd edition, Athens: Lexicology Centre