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Definition of louvi
louvi
/luːˈviː/
lou · vi
Plural:louvia
louvi Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Black-eyed peas, particularly when prepared as a traditional staple dish in Cypriot cuisine, typically boiled and served with olive oil, lemon juice, and leafy greens like Swiss chard.
Example
"During our trip to Nicosia, the taverna served a delicious, simple plate of louvi dressed in fresh lemon juice and local olive oil."
Synonyms
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The term is almost exclusively used in English within the context of Cypriot cuisine and culture, referring both to the raw bean and the specific traditional dish.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Cypriot Greek λουβί (louví), which traces back to the Ancient Greek λοβίον (lobíon), a diminutive of λοβός (lobós) meaning 'pod' or 'lobe'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Louvi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/louvi