"Knidos" meaning in English

See Knidos in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈ(k)naɪdɒs/ [Received-Pronunciation, UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Knidos.wav [Southern-England], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Knidos2.wav [Southern-England]
Etymology: A respelling of earlier Cnidus to reflect more closely its ultimate etymon, Ancient Greek Κνίδος (Knídos). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|Κνίδος}} Ancient Greek Κνίδος (Knídos) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Knidos
  1. An ancient settlement in southwestern Asia Minor; the location of the Ancient Greek city Caria. Categories (place): Ancient settlements Synonyms: Cnidus Related terms: Knidian Translations (ancient settlement in SW Asia Minor, location of Caria): Κνίδος (Knídos) [feminine] (Ancient Greek), Cnide [feminine] (French), Cnidus [feminine] (Latin)
    Sense id: en-Knidos-en-name-10~gNqlm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms with collocations

Alternative forms

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