Makris

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proper noun

A surname from Greek.

OriginGreek Μακρής →
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Meanings

proper nounMakris (plural Makrises)

plural Makrises

  1. A surname from Greek.
  2. Former name of Ikaria.

Origin

  1. GreekΜακρής
  2. EnglishMakris

Borrowed from Greek Μακρής (Makrís).

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APA

Makris. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Makris

MLA

“Makris.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Makris. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Makris,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Makris.

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