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Crete

//ˈkɹiːt// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An island in the Mediterranean, and the largest in Greece.
  2. 2
    One of the thirteen regions (peripheries) of Greece, consisting of Chania, Iraklion, Lasithi and Rethymno.
Noun
  1. 1
    A Cretan. archaic

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek Κρήτη (Krḗtē).

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek Κρήτη (Krḗtē).

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