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Terms in Greek 831-840 of 1573

λακέρδα(lakérda)

[Greek] plural lakérdes

Bonito. A migratory fish which is available up to 25 lb (11.3 kg). Often sold as tuna, though it is not.

λακτάριος ο νόστιμος(laktárius o nóstimos)

[Greek]

Saffron milk cap. It exudes milk when cut and is usually served fried or cold with a vinaigrette.

λακτόζη(laktózi)

[Greek]

Lactose. A sugar found in milk. It is a disaccharide.

λάμια(lámia)

[Greek] plural lámies

Porbeagle or mackerel shark. A member of the shark family common in the Atlantic. It grows to 4 meters (13 ft) in length. It has good flavour and texture and is grilled in the form of steaks.

λάμπραινα(lámpraina)

[Greek] plural λαμπρένων (lamprénon)

Lamprey. It is an eel-like migratory fish usually caught in rivers.

λαμπρόψαρο(lamprópsaro)

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Opah or moonfish, also, confusingly, known as the sunfish. This can be a huge fish, up to 50 kilos in weight. We saw one in an aquarium and it looked positively prehistoric. However the meat is good, pink and firm and can be treated like tuna, eaten raw as sushi, fried or grilled or even roasted.

λάπαθο(lápatho)

[Greek]

Sorrel, commonly used in salads and soups.

λαπίνα(lapína)

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Corkwing. A type of wrasse, a small, marine fish (up to 15 cm (1 ft) in length) which is good in soups. The largest is the peacock wrasse.

λαψάνα(lapsána)

[Greek]

Charlock or wild mustard. Said to be poisonous to livestock, so I am not sure that I would eat it.

λαψανίδα(lapsanída)

[Greek]

Charlock or wild mustard. Said to be poisonous to livestock, so I am not sure that I would eat it.