Cydonia

//saɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə// name

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  1. 1
    Former name of Chania: a city on the island of Crete, Greece. historical
  2. 2
    A former state on the island of Crete around the city. historical

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chaniagenus cydonia

Etymology

From Latin Cydonia, from Ancient Greek Κυδωνία (Kudōnía), q.v.

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city state

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