Etymology

minos

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Today it means: The mythological first king of Crete, a son of Zeus by Europa, who imprisoned the Minotaur in a labyrinth and after death was made a judge of the dead in Hades; a putative corresponding historical person. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Μῑ́νως
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromΜῑ́νως
  2. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromΜῑ́νως
  3. English todayMinos

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μῑ́νως (Mī́nōs).

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