CANDIOTE


Meaning of CANDIOTE in English

I. ˈkandēˌōt, -ēət adjective

or can·di·ot -ēət, -ēˌät

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: French candiote, from candiote, n.

: of or relating to Candia : cretan

II. noun

or candiot “

( -s )

Usage: capitalized

Etymology: probably from French candiote, from Candie Candia (Crete, island south of the mainland of Greece) + French -ote

: a native or inhabitant of the island of Crete : cretan

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