Knidos

Knidos

English

Alternative forms

• Cnidus

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation, UK) IPA^(key): /ˈ(k)naɪdɒs/

Proper noun

Knidos

1. An ancient settlement in south-western Asia Minor; the location of the Ancient Greek city Caria.

Related terms

• Knidian

Translations

ancient settlement in SW Asia Minor, location of Caria

French: Cnide (fr) f Greek: Ancient: Κνίδος f (Knídos)

Latin: Cnidus f

Further reading

• Knidos on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

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