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