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

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

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