Cydonian

1 of 2

adjective

Cy·​do·​nian

(ˈ)sī¦dōnēən,

-ōnyən

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Cydonia

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Cydonians

Cydonian

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of ancient Cydonia

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Cydonia, city of ancient Crete + English -an

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