What does the greek word polios mean?

The Greek word πολιος (polios) means gray or hoary. It can also be used metaphorically to mean old or venerable.

Here are some examples of how it is used:

* πολιος γενειάδα (polios geneiada) - gray beard

* πολιος άνθρωπος (polios anthropos) - old man

* πολιος χρόνος (polios chronos) - old age

* πολιος ναός (polios naos) - venerable temple

The word "polios" is the root of several English words, including "poliosis" (a medical condition characterized by the premature graying of hair) and "poliomyelitis" (a viral disease that can cause paralysis).