SINCE 1828
Crete
geographical name
\ ˈkrēt
\
\
variants:
or Greek Kríti \ ˈkrē-tē
\
or Italian Candia \ ˈkan-dē-ə
, ˈkän- \
\
or Italian Candia \ ˈkan-dē-ə
, ˈkän- \
Definition of Crete
island of Greece in the eastern Mediterranean, the nation's largest island; capital Iráklion area 3189 square miles (8260 square kilometers), population 623,065
Other Words from Crete
Cretan
\ ˈkrē-tᵊn
\
adjective or noun
\
adjective or noun
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