Kaneshite

noun

Ka·​nesh·​ite

ˈkäniˌshīt

plural -s

1

: an inhabitant of ancient Kanesh in eastern Asia Minor

2

or Kanishite

"

: the principal dialect of Hittite

called also Kanesian

Word History

Etymology

Kanesh, Kanish, ancient city of eastern Asia Minor + English -ite

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