Knidos

English

Alternative forms

• Cnidus

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

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Proper noun

Knidos

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

   the Aphrodite of Knidos

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

Anagrams

• Kidson, doinks