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Proper Noun

1. 1
   An ancient city and archaeological site in the island of Crete, in modern Greece.

Synonyms

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cnossoscnossus

Example

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"When you are caught on the horns of a dilemma, think of the frescoes of Knossos."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Κνωσός (Knōsós); perhaps from pre-Greek.

Related phrases

minoan civilization

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