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By , About.com GuideDecember 31, 2011

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nullYou may well hear this word at tonight's New Year's Eve celebrations - but just what does Opa mean, exactly? And also check out some other Greek phrases and terms you may encounter on your trip to Greece.

Greek Travel Glossary
More on Greek customs:
Having a Smashing Time in Greece - Breaking Plates
Don't want to smash a plate? Smashing a pomegranate at the door is a traditional New Year's Day custom.

Picture of broken crockery copyright deTraci Regula; licensed to About.com

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