Etymology

Knidos

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Today it means: An ancient settlement in southwestern Asia Minor; the location of the Ancient Greek city Caria. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Κνίδος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΚνίδος
  2. English todayKnidos

A respelling of earlier Cnidus to reflect more closely its ultimate etymon, Ancient Greek Κνίδος (Knídos).

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