Etymology

Gordium

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Today it means: An ancient city in Phrygia, modern day Turkey. Full definition →

Latin Gordium ← Ancient Greek Γόρδιον
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΓόρδιον
  2. Latin · borrowed fromGordium
  3. English todayGordium

From Latin Gordium, from Ancient Greek Γόρδιον (Górdion).

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