Prasinos

Prasinos is a term derived from the Greek word "prasinos" (πράσινος), meaning green. It is most commonly used to refer to the supporters of the Panathinaikos Football Club, a major Greek sports club based in Athens. The color green is the primary color of the club, and its fans are widely known as "prasinoi" or simply "prasinos" when referring to a male fan. This association with green extends to their merchandise, stadium, and the general identity of the club and its fanbase.

The term "prasinos" is not exclusive to sports and can be used more broadly in Greek to describe anything that is green in color. However, its strong association with Panathinaikos has made it a recognizable identifier within Greek popular culture, particularly in discussions related to football and sports rivalries. The rivalry between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos, whose colors are red, is one of the most intense in European football, and the distinction between "prasinos" and "kokkinos" (red) is a fundamental element of this rivalry.