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Knidos

/ˈ(k)naɪdɒs/

Knidos proper noun: an ancient settlement in southwestern Asia Minor; the location of the Ancient Greek city Caria.

Proper noun

Knidos

  1. An ancient settlement in southwestern Asia Minor; the location of the Ancient Greek city Caria.
    • the Aphrodite of Knidos

Forms of Knidos

alternative formCnidus

Origin of Knidos

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

Questions about Knidos

What does Knidos mean?
Knidos means an ancient settlement in southwestern Asia Minor; the location of the Ancient Greek city Caria.
What part of speech is Knidos?
Knidos is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Knidos?
Knidos is pronounced /ˈ(k)naɪdɒs/ (UK).

Words near Knidos in the dictionary

  1. knicks
  2. knicks off
  3. knicky-knocky-nine-doors
  4. knickzone
  5. Knidian
  6. Knidos
  7. Knielauf
  8. Knieriem
  9. Knieriems
  10. Knierim
  11. Knierims

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