Knossos
/ˈ(k)nɔs.əs/ name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 An ancient city and archaeological site in the island of Crete, in modern Greece.
Example
More examples"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.