Cretan
n adjective
1.
of or pertaining to the island of Crete or its inhabitants.
noun
2.
a native or inhabitant of Crete.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to Crete or its inhabitants |
| —n | |
| 2. | a native or inhabitant of Crete |
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Cretan
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
Cretan
O.E. Cretense (pl.), from L. Cretanus (sing.).
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